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Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning.

Array Digital Infrastructure disclosed 22 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Array Digital Infrastructure reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Risk Distribution
22Risks
32% Finance & Corporate
23% Legal & Regulatory
14% Tech & Innovation
14% Production
9% Ability to Sell
9% Macro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

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Finance & Corporate
With 7 Risks
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Number of Disclosed Risks
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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 22

Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 7/22 (32%)Below Sector Average
Share Price & Shareholder Rights1 | 4.5%
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
16)There could be potential conflicts of interests between TDS and Array.
TDS owns over 80% of the combined shares outstanding of both classes of common stock of Array, including a majority of the outstanding Common Shares and 100% of the Series A Common Shares, and controls 96% of their combined voting power. As a result, TDS is effectively able to elect all of Array's nine directors and otherwise control the management and operations of Array. Six of the nine directors of Array are also directors of TDS and/or executive officers of TDS and/or Array. Directors and officers of TDS who are also directors or officers of Array, and TDS as Array's controlling shareholder, are in positions involving the possibility of conflicts of interest with respect to certain transactions concerning Array. When the interests of TDS and Array diverge, TDS may exercise its influence in its own best interests. Array and TDS have entered into contractual arrangements governing certain transactions and relationships between them. Some of these agreements were executed prior to the initial public offering of Array's Common Shares and were not the result of arm's-length negotiations. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the terms and conditions of these agreements are as favorable to Array as could have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties. Conflicts of interest may arise between TDS and Array when faced with decisions that could have different implications for Array and TDS, including technology decisions, financial decisions, the payment of distributions by Array, agreements or transactions between TDS and Array, business activities and other matters. TDS also may take action that favors its other businesses and the interests of its shareholders over Array's business and the interests of Array shareholders and debt holders. Because TDS controls Array, conflicts of interest could be resolved in a manner adverse to Array and its other shareholders or its debt holders.
Accounting & Financial Operations1 | 4.5%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
5)There are economic and business risks associated with fixed rate annual escalators on colocation revenue contracts.
A majority of Array's ground leases with its ground lessors, and a majority of Array's colocation contracts with its tenants contain fixed rate annual escalation rates. To the extent average ground lease escalation rates exceed average colocation revenue escalation rates, Array's results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be adversely impacted. Further, to the extent future U.S. inflation rates would persist at higher rates for sustained periods of time, revenues and margins in real dollars could erode, and this could have an adverse affect on Array's results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Debt & Financing3 | 13.6%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
12)Uncertainty in Array's or TDS' future cash flow and liquidity, its level of indebtedness or the inability to access capital, deterioration in the capital markets, changes in interest rates, changes in Array's or TDS' credit ratings or other factors could limit or restrict the availability of financing on terms and prices acceptable to Array.
Array has a variety of debt instruments and it may be necessary or desirable from time to time to increase this debt. Array's ability to make scheduled payments on its indebtedness or to refinance it will depend on its financial and operating performance which, in turn, is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and other factors beyond its control. Array's liquidity would be adversely affected if, among other things, cash flows from operations significantly decline from anticipated levels, Array is unable to obtain short or long-term financing on acceptable terms, Array is not able to comply with certain debt covenants or Array is unsuccessful in negotiating related consents, waivers, or amendments, interest rates increase, Array makes significant business acquisitions, or the Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership (LA Partnership) and other minority-owned investment interests discontinue or significantly reduce distributions compared to historical levels. These or other developments at TDS may negatively affect Array's ability to obtain short- or long-term financing on acceptable terms. Array's revolving credit agreement and term loan agreement require Array to comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. Depending on the actual financial performance of Array, there is a risk that Array could fail to satisfy the required covenants. Restrictions included in such debt instruments may limit Array's operating and financial flexibility. Array's restrictions contained in debt instruments and/or possible breaches of covenants, defaults, and acceleration of indebtedness could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition, revenues, results of operations and cash flows. Array's or TDS' credit ratings from nationally recognized credit agencies or other factors could limit or restrict the availability of financing on terms and prices acceptable to Array, which could impact Array's business operations. Given Array's ownership structure, the rating agencies often consider rating actions related to TDS and Array in tandem. To the extent that TDS' credit rating is downgraded, it may adversely affect Array's credit rating, which could impact Array's liquidity.
Debt & Financing - Risk 2
17)Certain matters, such as control by TDS and provisions in the Array Restated Certificate of Incorporation, may serve to discourage or make more difficult a change in control of Array or have other consequences.
The control of Array by TDS may tend to deter non-negotiated tender offers or other efforts to obtain control of Array and thereby deprive shareholders of opportunities to sell shares at prices higher than those prevailing in the market. The Array Restated Certificate of Incorporation also contains provisions which may serve to discourage or make more difficult a change in control of Array without the support of TDS or without meeting various other conditions. In particular, the authorization of multiple classes of capital stock with different voting rights could prevent shareholders from profiting from an increase in the market value of their shares as a result of a change in control of Array by delaying or preventing such change in control. The Array Restated Certificate of Incorporation also authorizes the Array Board of Directors to designate and issue Preferred Shares in one or more classes or series from time to time. Generally, no further action or authorization by the shareholders is necessary prior to the designation or issuance of the additional Preferred Shares authorized pursuant to the Array Restated Certificate of Incorporation unless applicable laws or regulations would require such approval in a given instance. Such Preferred Shares could be issued in circumstances that would serve to preserve TDS' control of Array. The provisions of the Array Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the existence of different classes of capital stock and voting rights could result in the exclusion of Array Common Shares from certain major stock indices at some point in the future, unless Array is grandfathered by such stock indices or qualifies for some other exception.
Debt & Financing - Risk 3
2)Array entered into License Purchase Agreements with Verizon and T-Mobile to sell certain wireless spectrum licenses. There is no guarantee that such transactions contemplated by the License Purchase Agreements will be consummated. Costs and uncertainties related to these transactions could have adverse effects on Array's financial condition or results of operations.
On October 17, 2024, Array entered into the Verizon License Purchase Agreement to sell certain AWS, Cellular and PCS wireless spectrum licenses and agreed to grant Verizon certain rights to lease such licenses prior to the transaction close. On August 29, 2025, Array entered into the T-Mobile License Purchase Agreement to sell certain 700 MHz wireless spectrum licenses and agreed to grant T-Mobile certain rights to lease such licenses prior to the transaction close. On September 22, 2025, T-Mobile exercised its call option under the Put/Call Agreement for certain 600 MHz wireless spectrum licenses and on October 7, 2025, Array and T-Mobile entered into a License Purchase Agreement. The Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions are subject to regulatory approval, which Array may not be able to obtain on the terms or timeline currently contemplated, or at all. Similarly, Array may not be able to satisfy the other closing conditions applicable to each of the transactions, which in the case of the Verizon transaction, includes the termination of the T-Mobile Short-Term Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement. If the Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions are not consummated, the funds contemplated to be received as a result of such transactions will not be available for investment in Array's business, repayment of debt, or dividends to Array stockholders, including TDS. Further, Array's stock price may decline to the extent that the current market price reflects an assumption that these transactions will be completed. The uncertainty regarding the Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions and the continued efforts to monetize the remaining spectrum assets could result in adverse effects on Array's financial condition or results of operations and volatility in Array's stock price. The strategic alternatives review process has already resulted in the incurrence of significant expense primarily related to legal and financial advisors - this is expected to continue. Further, as a result of changes to its spectrum units of accounting, Array recognized significant impairments on its spectrum assets during 2024 and 2025 and further events and circumstances may result in additional impairments for the remaining spectrum assets, including the spectrum that is pending sale if such sales do not close as expected. There can be no assurance that the strategic alternatives review process, which is ongoing, will result in the spectrum transactions with Verizon and T-Mobile being successfully completed, or the successful monetization of other remaining spectrum, or that these processes or any outcomes of these processes will not have an adverse impact on Array's business or financial statements. See Note 6 - Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to the Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions.
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 9.1%
Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1
1)Closing of the T-Mobile transaction occurred on August 1, 2025, and has required substantial changes to the manner in which Array's remaining business is conducted, which could have a material adverse effect on Array's financial condition and results of operations.
The successful closing of the T-Mobile transaction on August 1, 2025 has required significant changes to the manner in which the Array business is operated. The remaining Array business, which includes the tower business, non-controlling interests in certain wireless operating companies and wireless spectrum licenses, certain of which are subject to other sale agreements, is of a significantly smaller scale than its historical operations. This could produce operational, cost and borrowing disadvantages relative to its historical operations. Upon receipt of regulatory approval, Array accelerated the recognition of certain cash and non-cash obligations related to employee compensation, severance and stock awards. Additional significant costs that include contingent advisory fees, income tax expense, administrative costs, restructuring expenses and other wind down costs were recorded upon and following the close on August 1, 2025. Significant additional transaction costs related to pending and potential future spectrum sales, ongoing restructuring expenses and wind down costs have been incurred and are expected to be incurred into the foreseeable future as the strategic alternatives process is completed. Additionally, it is uncertain which towers T-Mobile will choose to permanently locate on, and therefore, it is unknown how many and which towers with no tenants will remain in Array's tower portfolio. Array may incur significant decommissioning costs for certain towers that Array elects to retire, and such decommissioning costs are also expected to include remaining obligations under related ground leases for certain towers. These decommissioning costs may have a significant adverse impact on Array's future cash flows and financial results. At the closing of the T-Mobile transaction, Array and T-Mobile entered into a MLA, pursuant to which, among other things, T-Mobile will lease space on certain additional Array-owned towers for a minimum of 15 years and also commit to 15 year minimum extensions of existing leases for Array-owned towers. As a result, Array's business is substantially dependent upon T-Mobile, and if T-Mobile fails to meet its obligations under these leases to Array, this would have a significant adverse impact on Array's business and financial results. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations and Note 6 - Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2
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Announced Transactions and Strategic Alternatives Review Risk Factors
On May 7, 2026, TDS delivered to the Array Board of Directors a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Array Common Shares that are not owned by TDS. There can be no guarantee whether any transaction will be accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned. Further, the proposal (whether accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned) could result in adverse effects on Array’s business, financial condition or results of operations. On May 7, 2026, TDS delivered to the Array Board of Directors a letter setting forth a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Array Common Shares that are not owned by TDS. For additional information, see TDS’ Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026. There is no guarantee that any definitive agreement will be entered into or that any transaction will be accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned, and the terms of any such transaction may differ materially from those originally proposed by TDS. The uncertainty regarding the proposal (whether accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned) could result in: a diversion of management's attention from Array’s existing business; a failure to achieve financial and operating objectives; adverse effects on Array's financial condition or results of operations; a failure to retain key personnel, customers, business partners or contracts; and volatility in Array's stock price. In addition, the proposal (whether accepted, rejected, consummated or abandoned) may result in the incurrence of significant expenses.
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 5/22 (23%)Above Sector Average
Regulation3 | 13.6%
Regulation - Risk 1
Safe harbor cautionary statement
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including exhibits, contains statements that are not based on historical facts and represent forward-looking statements, as this term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Array intends, expects, projects, believes, estimates, plans or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "projects" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be significantly different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include those set forth below under "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K. Each of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations. However, such factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements contained in this document. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements. Array undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The reader should carefully consider the following risk factors and other information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Form 10-K to understand the material risks relating to Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Regulation - Risk 2
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Risk Factors In addition to the information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Array's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which could materially affect Array’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in this Form 10-Q and the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, may not be the only risks that could affect Array. Additional unidentified or unrecognized risks and uncertainties could materially adversely affect Array’s business, financial condition and/or operating results. The following additional risk factor should be read in conjunction with the risk factors previously disclosed in Array's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Regulation - Risk 3
14)Failure by Array to timely or fully comply with any existing applicable legislative and/or regulatory requirements or changes thereto could adversely affect Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Array's operations are subject to varying degrees of regulation by the FCC, FAA and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies and legislative bodies. Both the FAA and the FCC regulate the construction, modification, and maintenance of towers and structures that support antennas used for wireless communications and radio and television broadcasts. FAA and FCC regulations govern construction, lighting, painting, marking and registration of towers. Certain proposals to construct new towers, or to modify or add new equipment to existing towers, may require review by the FAA to ensure that the tower will not present a hazard to air navigation. Array bears certain responsibilities under these regulations, including notifying the FAA of any lighting outages. Failure to comply with existing or future applicable requirements may lead to civil penalties or other liabilities and may subject Array to significant indemnification liability to its customers against any such failure to comply. In addition, changes in the administration of the various regulatory agencies and legislative bodies are resulting in and could continue to result in different policies with respect to many federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to changes to fiscal and tax policies, trade policies, tariffs on imported goods, climate change and workforce-related practices. New or amended regulatory requirements could increase Array's costs and divert resources from other initiatives. Adverse decisions, increased regulation, or changes to existing regulation by regulatory bodies could negatively impact Array's operations. New regulatory mandates or enforcement may result in lost revenues, higher operating expenses, unexpected or increased capital expenditures, or other changes. Litigation and different objectives among federal and state regulators could create uncertainty and delay Array's ability to respond to new regulations. Further, wireless spectrum licenses are subject to renewal by the FCC and Array's licenses for the spectrum it continues to hold could be revoked in the event of a violation of applicable laws or regulatory requirements. Array attempts to timely and fully comply with all regulatory requirements. However, Array is unable to predict the future actions of the various legislative and regulatory bodies that govern Array, and such actions could have adverse effects on Array's business.
Litigation & Legal Liabilities1 | 4.5%
Litigation & Legal Liabilities - Risk 1
15)Settlements, judgments, restraints on its current or future manner of doing business and/or costs resulting from pending and future legal and policy proceedings could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Array is regularly involved in a number of legal and policy proceedings before the FCC and various state and federal courts. Such legal and policy proceedings can be complex, costly, protracted and highly disruptive to business operations by diverting the attention and energies of management and other key personnel. The assessment of legal and policy proceedings is a highly subjective process that requires judgments about future events. Additionally, amounts ultimately received or paid upon settlement or resolution of litigation and other contingencies may differ materially from amounts accrued in the financial statements. Depending on a range of factors, these or similar proceedings could impose restraints on Array's current or future manner of doing business.
Environmental / Social1 | 4.5%
Environmental / Social - Risk 1
7)Inability to protect Array's real estate rights, with respect to land leases, could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
A significant number of Array's towers are located on land subject to operating leases. For various reasons, landowners may not want to renew their ground agreements with Array, may lose rights to their land, or may transfer their land interests to other parties, including ground lease aggregators, which could adversely affect Array's ability to renew ground agreements, or to renew such ground agreements on commercially viable terms or require Array to renew on terms that are significantly less favorable than those that have historically been in place. Array's inability to protect rights to the land under its towers, or its inability to lease such land on commercially viable terms or it needs to accept terms that are significantly less favorable than those that have historically been in place, may have a material adverse effect on Array's business, cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.
Tech & Innovation
Total Risks: 3/22 (14%)Below Sector Average
Cyber Security1 | 4.5%
Cyber Security - Risk 1
18)Array has experienced, and in the future expects to experience, cyber-attacks or other breaches of information technology security of varying degrees on a regular basis, which could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Array has historically experienced, and in the future expects to experience, cyber-attacks of varying degrees on a regular basis. These include cyber-attacks intended to wrongfully obtain private and valuable information, or cause other types of malicious events. The number of associates working remotely increases risks associated with data handling and vulnerability management. The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify Array's cybersecurity risk. Array maintains administrative, technical and physical controls, as well as other preventative measures, to reduce the risk of security breaches. Although to date Array has not discovered a material security breach, these efforts may be insufficient to prevent a material security breach stemming from future cyber-attacks including ransomware. If Array's or its vendors' information technology are not adequately adapted to changes in technology or are damaged or fail to function properly, and/or if Array's or its vendors' security is breached or otherwise compromised, Array could suffer adverse consequences, including theft, destruction or other loss of critical and private data, including customer and/or employee data, interruptions or delays in its operations, inaccurate financial reporting, and significant costs to remedy the problems. If Array's or its vendors' systems become unavailable or suffer a security breach of customer or other data, Array may be required to expend significant resources and take various actions to address the problems, including notification under data privacy laws and regulations, may be subject to fines, sanctions and litigation, and its reputation and operating results could be adversely affected. Array continues to experience denial of service attacks. Although Array has implemented and continues to enhance its protection and recovery measures in response to such attacks, these efforts may be insufficient to prevent a material denial of service attack in the future.
Technology2 | 9.1%
Technology - Risk 1
8)Advances or changes in technology could reduce the need for tower-based services.
The development and implementation of new technologies designed to enhance the efficiency, architecture and design of wireless networks could lead to a reduction in demand for tower leasing by wireless companies. Certain emerging technologies and architectures, such as satellites and mesh transmission systems, may serve as substitutes for, or alternatives to, the traditional tower infrastructure, particularly in rural markets. The extent and timing of widespread adoption of these emerging technologies is uncertain, but any significant shift could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Technology - Risk 2
13)Array has significant investments in wireless operating entities that it does not control. Losses in the value of or cash flows from such investments could have an adverse effect on Array's financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.
Array has significant investments in wireless operating entities that it does not control. Array's interests in such entities do not provide Array with control over the business strategy, financial goals, network build-out plans or other operational aspects of these entities. Array cannot provide assurance that these entities will operate in a manner that will increase or maintain the value of Array's investments, that Array's proportionate share of income from these investments will continue at the current level in the future or that Array will not incur losses from the holding of such investments. Losses in the values of such investments or a reduction in income and distributions from these investments could adversely affect Array's financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.
Production
Total Risks: 3/22 (14%)Above Sector Average
Employment / Personnel1 | 4.5%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
10)An inability to attract people of outstanding talent throughout all levels of the organization, to develop their potential through education and assignments, and to retain them by keeping them engaged, challenged and properly rewarded could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Array's ability to sustain and grow its business and execute on its strategy requires Array, in part, to attract, recruit and retain qualified and experienced associates, including key management personnel and other talent. Due to competition, limited supply, and/or rising wage levels for qualified management, technical and other personnel, there can be no assurance that Array will be able to attract and/or retain people of outstanding potential for leadership and development of its business. The loss of existing key personnel due to competition, wage levels and/or retirements, the failure to recruit highly skilled personnel in a timely and cost-effective manner or the failure to have effective succession planning, could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Costs2 | 9.1%
Costs - Risk 1
11)Costs, integration problems or other factors associated with acquisitions or divestitures of assets could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
In addition to the transactions described previously, Array may enter into agreements to acquire or divest certain assets. In general, Array may not disclose the negotiation of such transactions until a definitive agreement has been reached. These transactions commonly involve a number of risks, including: - Identification of assets for acquisition or divestiture;- Competition for acquisition targets and the ability to acquire at reasonable prices;- Ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for acquisitions and divestitures;- Significant expenditures associated with acquisitions and divestitures;- Ability to enter markets in which Array has limited or no direct prior experience and competitors have stronger positions;- Uncertain revenues and expenses associated with acquisitions, with the result that Array may not realize the growth in revenues, anticipated cost structure, profitability, or return on investment that it expects;- Possible lack of buyers for assets that Array desires to divest and the ability to divest such assets at reasonable prices;- Impact on Array's cash and available credit lines for use in financing future growth and working capital needs; and - Possible conditions to, or lack of, approvals by government bodies, including the FCC, the Department of Justice and State regulators. No assurance can be given that Array will be successful with respect to any of its future acquisition or divestiture strategies or initiatives.
Costs - Risk 2
3)An inability to monetize the remaining spectrum assets as well as the ongoing costs to retain the spectrum could adversely affect Array's operations.
Array may be unable to find buyers at mutually agreeable prices for its spectrum assets not subject to the pending Verizon and T-Mobile transactions. Further, the opportunity to monetize the remaining spectrum assets will depend on a variety of factors, including industry data usage, availability of new spectrum through FCC spectrum auctions and the potential disposition of other wireless businesses. In addition, most of the remaining spectrum licenses not subject to the Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions have FCC build-out requirements that have not yet been fully satisfied. Compliance with such requirements would drive significant investments and Array no longer has an existing wireless business to operate the retained spectrum. Additionally, if the Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions are not completed, Array would retain additional wireless spectrum licenses with no wireless business to operate the spectrum. As renewal of all wireless spectrum licenses is predicated upon their initial and continued operation in accordance with FCC requirements, such licenses could be subject to forfeiture if Array does not incur significant costs and expenses to operate the spectrum prior to renewal or engage another carrier to do so. All of these events could decrease the value of retained spectrum and could have a significant adverse effect on Array's financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations.
Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 2/22 (9%)Below Sector Average
Competition1 | 4.5%
Competition - Risk 1
4)Increasing competition in the tower industry could adversely affect Array's revenues, negatively impact future growth and increase its costs to compete.
Competition in the tower industry is robust, as Array competes with public and private tower companies, private equity sponsored tower companies, and owners of non-communications sites such as utility towers, rooftop structures, water towers, and other alternative structures. Many of these competitors are larger than Array, have greater financial and other resources, have more advantageous tower locations than Array, and have more scale nationwide than Array. Such factors could result in difficulty in leasing tower space or renewing leases, or cause lease revenue to decline in the future. Specifically, Array could be negatively impacted by the following factors, among others: - Increased pressure on pricing resulting from increased tenant churn, sustained low tenancy rates or further reductions in such rates;- Low profit margins and returns on investment that are below Array's cost of capital;- Limited opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Demand1 | 4.5%
Demand - Risk 1
6)A substantial portion of Array revenues are derived from a small number of tenants concentrated in the wireless industry and the loss or financial difficulties of such tenants may adversely affect Array's business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth. Array is particularly reliant on its relationship with T-Mobile. DISH Wireless has failed to make certain payments due to Array under their contractual commitment. Lower demand for wireless services, negative trends in the wireless industry or changes in customer business models may decrease the revenues Array receives from its tenants, which could adversely affect Array's business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth.
A substantial portion of Array revenues are derived from a small number of tenants concentrated in the wireless industry including Verizon, AT&T and particularly T-Mobile (collectively, large carriers). As it relates to the large carriers, a reduction in the demand for tower leasing, reduced capital expenditures or operating expenses on networks, financial difficulties, or other business factors at such large carriers, may adversely affect Array's revenues, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, liquidity and future growth. If the large carriers or other current or potential tenants are unable to raise adequate capital to fund their business plans or encounter capital constraints, they may reduce spending; file for bankruptcy; or consolidate, reduce or terminate operations, which could adversely affect the demand for leasing space on towers and negatively impact both Array's current revenue and cash flows, as well as future growth opportunities. Array's revenues may be adversely affected by negative trends in the wireless industry, changes in the business model of its tenants or reduced demand for its large carriers' services among their end users. Specifically, Array's business, financial condition, revenues, liquidity, results of operations and future growth may be adversely affected by the following factors, among others: - The overall size and growth rate of Array's tenant base;- Demand for or usage of wireless services, particularly data services;- Delays or failures of FCC spectrum auctions and wireless carriers ability to deploy new spectrum;- Emergence of new technologies that reduce the need for towers;- Lack of use cases to monetize new 6G technologies that require deploying equipment on towers;- Consolidation, co-location and/or spectrum sharing by wireless carriers that reduces the need for towers;- Wireless carriers may change the mix of their network investments away from tower related investments;- Economic downturns that result in wireless carriers reducing network capital expenditures; and - Large carriers' exercise of pricing power to reduce tower rents. In addition, Array received a letter from DISH Wireless dated in September 2025 claiming that its obligations under its Master Lease Agreement with Array are excused due to actions taken by the FCC and subsequent agreements to sell spectrum assets. See Management Discussion and Analysis - Array Operations for additional information.
Macro & Political
Total Risks: 2/22 (9%)Above Sector Average
Natural and Human Disruptions1 | 4.5%
Natural and Human Disruptions - Risk 1
9)Array's business, financial condition or results of operations may be adversely impacted by extreme weather events, climate-related events, natural disasters (including wildfires) and other unforeseen events.
Array's towers are subject to risks from unforeseen events such as extreme weather events, wildfires or natural disasters (including as a result of any potential effects of climate change). Array's towers may collapse for any number of reasons, including structural deficiencies. In the event Array's towers are adversely impacted by an unforeseen event, customers may not be obligated or willing to pay their lease expenses while Array may be required to continue paying related fixed expenses, including expenses for ground leases and other property interests. Any such unforeseen event impacting a material portion of Array's towers could, among other things, interrupt or delay service to Array's tenants, damage or delay deployment of new towers, or result in legal claims or penalties, reputational damage, negative market perception, or costly response measures. All of these events could adversely affect Array's business, cash flows, financial condition or results of operations. Array currently maintains insurance to cover the estimated cost of replacing damaged towers and damage to surrounding property, but there can be no assurance that such coverage will remain readily available in the insurance marketplace or be adequate to cover exposure from such events.
Capital Markets1 | 4.5%
Capital Markets - Risk 1
19)Disruption in credit or other financial markets, a deterioration of U.S. or global economic conditions or other events could, among other things, impede Array's access to or increase the cost of financing its operating and investment activities and/or result in reduced revenues and lower operating income and cash flows, which would have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition or results of operations.
Disruptions in the credit and financial markets, declines in consumer confidence, increases in unemployment, declines in economic growth, increased tariffs on import goods, sudden increases in inflation and uncertainty about corporate earnings could have a significant negative impact on the U.S. and global financial and credit markets and the overall economy. Such events could have an adverse impact on financial institutions resulting in limited access to capital and credit for many companies. Furthermore, economic uncertainties make it very difficult to accurately forecast and plan future business activities. Changes in economic conditions, changes in financial markets, changes in U.S. trade policies, deterioration in the capital markets or other factors could have an adverse effect on Array's business, financial condition, revenues, results of operations and cash flows.
See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky.
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment.
      They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result.
        It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
          How do companies disclose their risk factors?
          Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process.
            Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”.
              Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report.
                According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
                  How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?
                  Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing.
                    You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector.
                      Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements.
                        A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.
                          What are all the risk factor categories?
                          TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below.
                          1. Financial & Corporate
                          • Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
                          • Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
                          • Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
                          • Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.
                          2. Legal & Regulatory
                          • Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
                          • Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
                          • Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
                          • Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.
                          3. Production
                          • Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
                          • Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
                          • Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
                          • Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.
                          4. Technology & Innovation
                          • Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
                          • Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
                          • Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
                          • Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.
                          5. Ability to Sell
                          • Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
                          • Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
                          • Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
                          • Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.
                          6. Macro & Political
                          • Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
                          • Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
                          • International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
                          • Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.