TREX (TREX) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Risks Related to the Distribution and Sale of Our Product

1. 01If our products do not meet emerging demands and preferences, we could lose market share, which could have a material adverse effect on our business
2. 02If we fail to compete successfully for wholesale distributors and dealers, our business could experience material adverse effects, which could negatively impact profitability and cash flows
3. 03The loss of a significant customer could have a significant negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition
4. 04Seasonal, erratic, or prolonged adverse weather conditions may reduce the level of home improvement and construction activity and can shift sales of our products to a later period or decrease overall sales in affected locations, which could have a negative impact on our results of operations and liquidity

Risks Related to the Manufacture of Our Product

1. 05Future material increases to our warranty reserve could have a significant adverse effect on our profitability and cash flows
2. 06In order to expand our net sales and sustain profitable operations we must maintain the quality and performance of our products45% rewritten
3. 07Our business could suffer from the termination of significant sources of raw materials, the payment of higher prices for raw materials, the quality of available raw materials, or from the failure to obtain sufficient additional raw materials to meet planned increases in production
4. 08At the same time, we would expand our marketing campaigns, including campaigns to highlight the advantages of our decking over wood, as well as campaigns focused on innovation and new product development that further strengthens our consumer brand and distribution advantages

Risks Related to Other Matters

1. 09If geopolitical conflicts disrupt the operations of our distributors and retail outlets or negatively impacts economies in the United States, Canada and the rest of the world, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected
2. 10Our business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected if a global public health pandemic interferes with the ability of our employees, suppliers and other business partners to perform their respective responsibilities and obligations relative to the conduct of our business
3. 11There is concern that a gradual increase in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere could cause significant changes in weather patterns and an increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of natural disasters
4. 12Any significant changes in weather patterns or increases in the frequency, duration and severity of natural disasters are beyond our control and could disrupt our supply chain, increase our product costs, impact demand for our product, or impair our ability to deliver product to our customers
5. 13Maintaining cybersecurity insurance to protect against risks related to cyber-attacks and other security breaches
6. 14We have made and may continue to make advancements in adopting AI and machine learning throughout our business. We anticipate that the continued implementation of this technology will improve efficiency and create cost savings across the organizationNew
7. 15Our Information Technology department, in partnership with our Legal department, and other business leaders, are responsible for monitoring the use of AI and machine learning within the organization, along with the regulatory environment in which AI and machine learning operateNew