Thor Industries (THO) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this filing

MACROECONOMIC, MARKET AND STRATEGIC RISKS

1. 02RV industry sales volumes can be volatile as the industry is both cyclical and seasonal, making our business subject to significant fluctuations in production rates, sales, net income and stock price
2. 03With our global footprint, our business could be adversely affected by macroeconomic and geopolitical developments or other events
3. 04The industry in which we operate is highly competitive both in North America and in Europe and our requirements as a public company may put us at a competitive disadvantage
4. 05Our long-term success and competitiveness depend on the successful execution of our innovation initiatives

OPERATIONAL RISKS

1. 06We are highly dependent on our suppliers to deliver raw materials and component parts timely and in sufficient quantities to meet our production demands
2. 07Fluctuations in the prices of raw material and component parts may adversely affect our business
3. 08We rely on a small number of suppliers for certain key components, including chassis, and we may not be able to source these key components from alternative suppliers
4. 09Product recalls, customer satisfaction actions and complying with our recall obligations for both our products and for component parts supplied by vendors could adversely affect our financial condition and harm our reputation
5. 10Our business and results of operations may be harmed if the frequency and size of product liability or other claims against us increase
6. 11The loss of our largest independent dealer or an increase in independent dealer consolidations could have a material negative effect on our business
7. 12A material portion of our revenue is derived from sales of our products to international sources
8. 13Business acquisitions pose integration and other risks
9. 14Our long-term viability and financial success are dependent upon our ability to attract and retain an experienced and skilled workforce, including within our management teams, while also maintaining a flexible and competitive compensation and benefit cost structure
10. 15We could be impacted by the potential adverse effects of union activities
11. 16Our business depends on the performance of independent, non-franchise authorized dealers and independent transportation carriers
12. 17Interruption of information systems service or misappropriation or breach of our information systems could cause disruption to our operations, disclosure of confidential or personal information or cause damage to our reputation
13. 18Our U.S.-based operations are primarily centered in northern Indiana
14. 19Adverse weather conditions and weather-related events could have a negative impact on our revenues

LEGAL AND REGULATORY RISKS

1. 20Climate-related regulations and ongoing compliance requirements with chassis emissions standards designed to address climate change may result in additional required disclosures and related compliance costs, in both the U.S. and Europe
2. 21Increased public attention to environmental, social and governance matters may expose us to negative public perception, impose additional costs on our business or impact our stock price
3. 22More stringent privacy, data use, data protection and artificial intelligence laws and regulations as well as consumers’ heightened expectations to safeguard their personal information may have an adverse impact on our business
4. 23Our business is subject to numerous national, regional, federal, state and local regulations in the various countries in which we operate, sell and/or use our products
5. 24Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents could delay or prevent a change of control

FINANCIAL RISKS

1. 25As is customary, we have executed repurchase agreements with numerous lending institutions who finance certain of our independent dealers’ purchases of our products
2. 26Changes in tax rates, tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities or tariffs could have a negative impact on our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, dividend payments or strategic plan
3. 27We could incur impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets, equity investments or other long-lived assets
4. 28Our business is affected by the availability and terms of financing to independent dealers and retail purchasers
5. 29The Company’s debt arrangements and provisions in our debt agreements may make us more sensitive to the effects of economic downturns
6. 30Changes in market liquidity conditions, credit ratings and other factors may impact our access to future funding and the cost of debt
7. 31Our risk management policies and procedures may not be fully effective in achieving their purposes