Tyson Foods (TSN) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01Global pandemics have had, and may in the future have, an adverse impact on our business and operations
2. 02We may not realize any or all of the anticipated benefits of our financial excellence programs, which may prove to be more difficult, costly or time consuming than expected
3. 03We are subject to risks associated with our international activities, which could negatively affect our sales to customers in foreign locations, as well as our operations and assets in such locations
4. 04Our business and reputation could suffer if we are unable to protect our information technology systems against, or effectively respond to, cyber attacks, other cyber incidents or security breaches or if our information technology systems are otherwise disrupted
5. 05We may not be able to successfully consummate favorable strategic acquisitions or divestitures or successfully integrate acquired businesses
6. 06Tyson Limited Partnership can exercise significant control
7. 07Fluctuations in commodity prices and in the availability of raw materials, especially feed grains, live cattle, live swine and other inputs could negatively impact our earnings
8. 08The prices we receive for our products may fluctuate due to competition from other food producers and processors
9. 09Disease outbreaks can adversely impact our ability to conduct our operations and the supply and demand for our products
10. 10Changes in consumer preference and failure to maintain favorable consumer perception of our brands and products could negatively impact our business
11. 11Failure to continually innovate and successfully launch new products and maintain our brand image through marketing investment could adversely impact our operating results
12. 12The loss of one or more of our largest customers could negatively impact our business
13. 13Failure to leverage our brand value propositions to compete against private label products, especially during economic downturn, may adversely affect our profitability
14. 14Labor shortages and increased turnover or increases in employee and employee-related costs could have adverse effects on our profitability
15. 15We depend on the availability of, and good relations with, our team members and their labor unions
16. 16If we are unable to attract, hire or retain key team members or a highly skilled and experienced global workforce, it could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations
17. 17We depend on contract farmers and independent producers to supply us with livestock
18. 18Product liability claims could adversely affect our business operations and financial results, or damage our reputation
19. 19The Company is required to comply with stringent environmental laws and regulations
20. 20New or more stringent domestic and international government regulations could impose material costs on us and could adversely affect our business
21. 21Failure to comply with applicable legal standards or requirements could result in regulatory enforcement actions, legal claims or class actions lawsuits, or affect our product sales, reputation and profitability
22. 22Climate change may have a long-term adverse impact on our business
23. 23Our level of indebtedness and the terms of our indebtedness could negatively impact our business and liquidity position
24. 24An impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or indefinite life intangible assets could negatively impact our consolidated results of operations and net worth
25. 25Participation in a Multiemployer Pension Plan could adversely affect our business
26. 26Volatility in the capital markets or interest rates could adversely impact our pension costs and the funded status of our pension plans
27. 27Market fluctuations could negatively impact our operating results as we hedge certain transactions
28. 28Deterioration of economic conditions could negatively impact our business
29. 29Extreme factors or forces beyond our control could negatively impact our business
30. 30Failure to maximize or to successfully assert our intellectual property rights could impact our competitiveness
31. 31We may incur additional tax expense or become subject to additional tax liabilities