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Risk Overview Q2, 2026
Risk Distribution
42% Finance & Corporate
19% Legal & Regulatory
16% Production
13% Tech & Innovation
6% Macro & Political
3% Ability to Sell
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
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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 31
Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 13/31 (42%)Above Sector Average
Share Price & Shareholder Rights4 | 12.9%
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
The issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of the Warrants may depress our stock price.Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
Future issuances of additional warrants may adversely affect the market price of the Warrants and the market price of our Common Stock, but there may be no adjustment to the Warrant Exercise Rate for such issuances.Without the consent of any Warrant holder, we may issue additional warrants with the same or different terms as the Warrants. We may issue such additional warrants through a sale or other distribution to holders of our Common Stock and other holders of our securities. Any issuance, sale or distribution by us of any rights, options or warrants to purchase our Common Stock will not result in an adjustment to the Warrant Exercise Rate for any Warrant. The issuance, sale or distribution of substantial amounts of such additional warrants, or the perception that such issuances, sales or distributions may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of the Warrants and the market price of our Common Stock.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
The market price for our Common Stock may be volatile and subject to future declines, and the value of an investment in our Common Stock and corresponding derivative securities may decline.The market price of our shares of Common Stock may be volatile. Fluctuations in our stock price may be unrelated to or not otherwise reflect our historical financial performance and condition and prospects. The stock market in general can experience considerable price and volume fluctuations due to changes in general economic conditions or other factors beyond our control, which could impact the future market price of our shares of Common Stock. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock and, in turn, the value of the Warrants. We cannot assure you that the market price of our shares of Common Stock will not be volatile or decline significantly in the future.
Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
The trading price for the Warrants may bear little or no relationship to traditional valuation methods, or to the market price of our Common Stock, and therefore the trading price of the Warrants may fluctuate significantly following their issuance.The trading price of the Warrants may have little or no relationship to, and may be significantly lower, or at times higher, than the price that would otherwise be established using traditional indicators of value, such as our future prospects and those of our industry in general; future potential revenues, earnings, cash flows, and other financial and operating information, or multiples thereof; market prices of securities and other financial and operating information of companies similar to ours; and the views of research analysts. Potential investors should not buy Warrants in the open market unless they are willing to take the risk that the trading price of the Warrants could fluctuate and decline significantly.
Accounting & Financial Operations1 | 3.2%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
Our failure to maintain an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting, could adversely affect our ability to accurately report our results.Debt & Financing5 | 16.1%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
We incurred a substantial amount of debt in connection with the financing of the Lexmark Acquisition.Debt & Financing - Risk 2
Hedging arrangements relating to the Warrants may affect the value and volatility of our Common Stock.In order to hedge their financial positions, a warrant holders may enter into hedging transactions with respect to our Common Stock, may unwind or adjust hedging transactions and may purchase or sell large blocks of our Common Stock in one or more market transactions. The effect, if any, of these activities on the trading price of our Common Stock will depend in part on market conditions and cannot be known in advance, but any of these activities could adversely affect the value and price volatility of our Common Stock.
Debt & Financing - Risk 3
Our ability to fund our customer financing activities at economically competitive levels depends on our ability to source capital and the cost of capital in the credit markets.The long-term viability and profitability of our financing business is dependent, in part, on our ability to borrow against or sell leases and the cost of borrowing in the credit markets. This ability and cost, in turn, is dependent on (i) our credit rating, which is currently non-investment grade according to credit rating agency assessments that are subject to periodic reviews and can change following a review and (ii) credit market volatility, which is impacted by global macroeconomic developments such as the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East. and other global macroeconomic developments. Increased credit market volatility has, among other things, increased the cost of borrowing and reduced access to debt and equity markets. We have historically funded our financing business through a combination of sales and securitizations of finance receivables, capital markets offerings, cash generated from operations and cash on hand. Our current sourcing strategy is centered on selling existing and newly originated finance receivables under long term arrangements with financing partners, which may impact the future revenues of the financing business. Our ability to continue to offer customer financing and be successful in the placement of equipment, software, and IT services with customers seeking to finance those transactions through Xerox is largely dependent on our ability to source funding at a reasonable cost, or at all. If our credit rating declines, the credit market becomes more volatile, or other events occur that reduce the demand for, or our funding partners' ability to provide at attractive rates on, customer financing, it may adversely impact our finance business and results of operations, however, there are alternative sources of funding available to the majority of our customers, which could reduce the overall impact to the broader Xerox business.
Debt & Financing - Risk 4
Our level of debt could adversely affect our financial condition and reduce our financial and operational flexibility.As of December 31, 2025, our total debt was $4.2 billion, which primarily consisted of $2.5 billion of unsecured debt and approximately $1.7 billion of secured borrowings. In February 2026, Xerox Corporation entered into a joint venture arrangement with certain investors including certain funds and accounts managed by Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (collectively, TPG), under which Xerox Corporation contributed certain intellectual property and related assets, including the trademarks in respect of the Xerox brand in exchange for $405 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured term loans. Refer to Note 26 – Subsequent Events in the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the joint venture arrangement.
In the future, we may incur additional debt. Our debt could affect our financial and operational flexibility in several ways, including the following:
- a significant portion of our cash flows could be used to service our debt;- the covenants contained in the agreements governing our outstanding debt may limit our ability to borrow additional funds, dispose of assets, pay dividends, and make certain investments;- our debt covenants may inhibit our ability to plan for and react to changes in the economy and in our industry;- our debt covenants may limit our ability to structure investments, dispositions, financings, and other transactions as well as our treasury operations;- a high level of debt could lead to a decrease in our credit rating, which could result in increased borrowing costs and/or impair our ability to obtain new financing and impact contracting terms with vendors, suppliers, customers service providers, and other third parties;- a high level of debt would increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;- a high level of debt may place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that may be less leveraged and therefore may be able to take advantage of opportunities that our debt would prevent us from pursuing; and - a high level of debt may impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions, or general corporate or other purposes.
In addition, revolving borrowings under our ABL (as defined below) and the term loans under our TLB (as defined below), and potentially other credit facilities we or our subsidiaries may enter into in the future, may bear interest at variable rates. Increases in market interest rates could lead to higher debt service requirements associated with our variable-rate borrowings, if any. The effect of inflation on interest rates could increase our financing costs over time, either through near-term borrowings on our ABL and TLB, refinancing of our existing borrowings, or the issuance of new debt.
Moreover, our operations require substantial expenditures on a continuing basis. Our ability to service debt make scheduled debt payments, refinance our obligations with respect to our debt, and fund capital and non-capital expenditures necessary to maintain the condition of our operating assets and properties, as well as to provide capacity for the continuity and growth of our business, depend on our financial and operating performance. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows to repay our debt when due, we may not be able to pay or refinance such debt at attractive rates or at all.
Debt & Financing - Risk 5
We need to maintain adequate liquidity in order to meet our operating cash flow requirements, repay maturing debt and meet other financial obligations, such as payment of dividends to the extent declared by our Board of Directors. If we fail to comply with the covenants contained in our various debt agreements, it may adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations, and financial condition.Our liquidity is a function of our cash on-hand, our ability to successfully generate cash flows from a combination of efficient operations and continuing operating improvements, availability under our $425 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the ABL), access to capital markets and funding from third parties, which includes securitizations and sales of our finance receivables. We believe our liquidity (including operating and other cash flows that we expect to generate) will be sufficient to meet operating requirements as they arise; however, in addition to generating cash flows from our operations, our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity going forward will be subject to the general liquidity of and on-going changes in the credit markets as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other market factors that are beyond our control.
Our ABL, is governed by that certain Credit Agreement dated as of May 22, 2023, by and among Xerox Corporation, as borrower, Xerox Holdings Corporation, certain of Xerox Corporation's subsidiaries, as guarantors, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders and issuing banks party thereto, as amended, contains a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1x, as defined in the ABL, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter during which excess availability is less than an amount equal to the greater of (A) $31.875 million and (B) 10% of the Line Cap (the lesser of the aggregate amount of Revolving Commitments and the then-applicable Borrowing Base). Both the ABL and our First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2023, by and among Xerox Corporation as borrower, Xerox Holdings Corporation, certain of Xerox Corporation's subsidiaries, as guarantors, with Jefferies Finance LLC as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto, as amended (the TLB), are supported by guarantees from us and certain US, Canadian, English, German and Belgian subsidiaries, and by security interests in substantially all of our and such US, Canadian and English, German and Belgian subsidiaries' assets, subject to certain exceptions.
The ABL, the TLB and the indentures governing our 13.00% Senior Notes due 2026, 5.50% Senior Notes due 2028, 8.88% Senior Notes due 2029, 13.00% Senior Notes due 2030, 10.25% Senior Notes due 2030, 3.75% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2030, 13.50% Senior Notes due 2031, 4.80% Senior Notes due 2035, and 6.75% Senior Notes due 2039 and the Secured Promissory Note issued in favor of ITsavvy Holdings, LLC and maturing on January 30, 2026 (the 2026 ITsavvy Note) (collectively, the Notes) also impose operating and financial restrictions on us and may limit our ability to engage in acts that may be in our best interest, including restrictions on our ability to: pay dividends, make other distributions in respect of, or repurchase or redeem capital stock; incur additional debt and guarantee debt; prepay, redeem, or repurchase certain debt; make loans, investments, and other restricted payments; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; incur liens; enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends; consolidate, merge, or sell all or substantially all of our assets; make strategic acquisitions or investments; or enter into joint ventures.
Failure to comply with material provisions or covenants in the ABL, the TLB, the Notes or our other debt agreements could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations, and financial condition. A default under certain of our debt agreements may allow our creditors to accelerate the applicable obligations and result in the acceleration of other obligations to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. In addition, an event of default under the ABL would permit the lenders thereunder to terminate all commitments to extend credit. Furthermore, if we were unable to repay the amounts due and payable under the ABL, the TLB, the 10.25% Senior Notes due 2030, the 13.50% Senior Notes due 2031, or the 2026 ITsavvy Note, the lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the obligations thereunder. If any of our creditors accelerate the repayment of applicable debt, we and our subsidiaries may not have sufficient assets to repay that debt.
Corporate Activity and Growth3 | 9.7%
Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1
We may not achieve the expected benefits of Reinvention, which may adversely affect our business.Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 2
Our business and financial performance could suffer if we do not manage the risks associated with our services businesses properly.The success of our Managed Print and Digital services business depends to a significant degree on attracting, retaining, and maintaining or increasing the level of revenues from our customers. Our standard services agreements are generally renewable at a customer's option and/or subject to cancellation rights, with or without penalties for early termination. We may not be able to retain or renew services contracts with our customers, or our customers may reduce the scope of the services they contract for. Factors that may influence contract termination, non-renewal, or reduction include reduced print usage, business downturns, dissatisfaction with our services or products, our retirement or lack of support for our products and services, our customers selecting alternative technologies, and the cost of our services as compared to our competitors.
We may not be able to replace the revenue and earnings from lost customers or reductions in services. Although our services agreements may include penalties for early termination, these penalties may not fully cover our investments in these businesses.
In addition, the pricing and other terms of certain services agreements require us to make estimates and assumptions at the time we enter into these contracts that could differ from actual results. Any increased or unexpected costs or unanticipated delays in connection with the performance of these contracts, which may increase as services become more customized, could make these agreements less profitable or unprofitable. As a result, we may not generate the revenues, profits or cash flows we may have anticipated from our services business within the expected timelines, if at all.
Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 3
We may be unable to realize the benefits from the Lexmark AcquisitionIn July 2025, we completed the acquisition of Lexmark. The combination of independent businesses is a complex, costly, and time-consuming process that requires significant management attention and resources. The integration process may disrupt the affected businesses and, if implemented ineffectively, could limit the expected benefits thereof. The failure to meet the challenges involved in integrating such businesses and to realize the anticipated benefits could cause an interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the activities of the combined company and could adversely affect the results of operations of the combined Company.
Although we expect to realize significant cost-savings and synergies in connection with the Lexmark Acquisition and we also expect to realize significant incremental revenues and other benefits resulting from, among other things, consolidation of our and Lexmark's businesses, including various functions and systems, no assurance can be given that these anticipated benefits will be realized in whole or in part or on a timeframe that is consistent with our expectations. Although we believe these benefits are achievable, our ability to achieve them in the amounts and on the timeframe expected is subject to various assumptions by our management based on expectations that are subject to costs that could offset all or a portion of such synergies. Failure to timely realize the expected cost-savings from the Lexmark Acquisition could have an adverse effect on our financial results and prospects.
Moreover, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Lexmark Acquisition, including anticipated synergies, will depend, to a large extent, on our ability to integrate Lexmark's business into our existing operations.
Although certain of Lexmark's operations overlap with our historical operations, Lexmark's business involves certain activities in which we were not engaged immediately prior to the Lexmark Acquisition, such as print hardware manufacturing. We are exposed to operational, competitive, contractual, regulatory, and other risks associated with Lexmark's manufacturing activities.
Moreover, Lexmark has significant operations in Asia and other geographies where we currently do not have a significant presence. Any failure in our ability to transition to new geographies or to realize the anticipated benefits of Lexmark's customer relationships could harm our brand, prospects, operating results, and financial condition, and could have an adverse effect on our business. By virtue of our expansion into new geographies, we will be subject to new political, economic, legal, operational, regulatory and other risks that are inherent in operating in a foreign country, including risks of possible price controls, capital controls, exchange controls, inflation controls, licensing requirements, and other restrictive governmental actions.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, approximately 8% of Lexmark's permanent employees, who were employed in France, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Brazil were covered by collective bargaining agreements, which are generally national or industry-wide agreements. As of December 31, 2025, Lexmark was in the process of registering a labor union for approximately 30 employees located in Shenzhen, China. If we encounter difficulties with renegotiations or renewals of collective bargaining agreements or are unsuccessful in those efforts, we could incur additional costs and experience work stoppages. Union actions at suppliers also can affect us. Any delays or work stoppages could adversely affect the ability to perform under contracts, which could negatively impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
In addition, the integration may result in material unanticipated problems, expenses, liabilities, competitive responses, loss of customer and other business relationships, and diversion of management's attention. The difficulties of combining the operations of the companies include, among others:
- the diversion of management's attention to integration matters;- difficulties in achieving anticipated cost savings, synergies, business opportunities and growth prospects from the combination;- difficulties in integration of operations and systems;- conforming standards, controls, procedures, and accounting and other policies as well as corporate cultures and compensation structures;- potential unknown liabilities, adverse consequences, and unforeseen expenses; and - challenges in attracting and retaining key personnel.
Many of these factors will be outside of our control and any one of these factors could result in increased costs, decreases in the amount of expected revenues, and additional diversion of management's time and energy, which could materially adversely impact the business, financial condition and results of operations of the combined company. In addition, even if the businesses are integrated successfully, the full benefits thereof, including expected synergies, cost savings, and revenue growth may not be realized. The benefits may not be realized or achieved within the anticipated time frame, or at all. Further, additional unanticipated costs may be incurred in connection with the integration of the businesses. All of these factors could decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of any acquisition, including the Lexmark Acquisition, and negatively impact the combined company's business, operating results and financial condition. As a result, we cannot provide any assurance that our acquisitions, including the Lexmark Acquisition will result in the realization of the expected benefits thereof.
The amounts of anticipated cost savings and anticipated expenses related thereto are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, and are based on our current estimates, but they involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those described herein. Assumptions relating to the plans and amounts related thereto involve subjective decisions and judgments with respect to, among other things, the estimated impact of certain operational adjustments, including marketing efficiency, labor management, material input cost fluctuations, transition costs and other cost and savings adjustments, as well as future economic, competitive, industry and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are inherently uncertain and may be beyond the control of our management. Although our management believes these estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and there can be no assurance that the estimates described herein will prove to be accurate or that the objectives and plans expressed will be achieved. Neither our independent auditor nor any other independent accountant, has examined, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to these amounts, nor have they expressed any opinion, or any other form of assurance, on such information or their achievability.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the anticipated cost savings, incremental revenues and other benefits will be realized or that the impact of the efforts to achieve such cost savings, incremental revenues will not be significantly different than currently anticipated. We undertake no obligation to update or otherwise revise or reconcile our expectations regarding its cost savings efforts whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 6/31 (19%)Above Sector Average
Regulation3 | 9.7%
Regulation - Risk 1
Our business, results of operations and financial condition may be negatively impacted by legal and regulatory matters.Regulation - Risk 2
Tariffs or other restrictions on foreign imports could negatively impact our financial performance.Our business, results of operations and financial condition have and may continue to be negatively impacted by such tariffs and any potential increase in the cost of our supplies or end-products as a result of new or incremental trade protection measures, such as increased import tariffs or import or export restrictions or the revocation or material modification of trade agreements. The new U.S. administration has considered and announced potential tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China as well as other jurisdictions. Although the ultimate scope and timing of any such tariffs or other measures is indeterminate they could have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Changes in U.S. and international trade policy and resultant retaliatory countermeasures, including imposition of increased tariffs, quotas, or duties by affected countries and trading partners are difficult to predict and may adversely affect our business.
Regulation - Risk 3
Failure to meet evolving corporate social responsibility expectations, standards, or goals could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, or stock price.There has been increased focus from regulators and stakeholders on corporate social responsibility (CSR) matters, including climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing and supply chain practices, human rights, and corporate governance. CSR-related regulatory requirements continue to expand and evolve globally, including in the European Union under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), in the United States at the federal and state level, and in other jurisdictions where we operate.
The scope, interpretation, timing, and implementation of these laws and regulations remain subject to uncertainty, evolving guidance, and potential legal challenges. Differences among regulatory regimes may increase compliance complexity, require additional systems and controls, and limit comparability across jurisdictions. Compliance,particularly with respect to Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and supply-chain-related requirements, may require the use of estimates, assumptions, and third-party data that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent, and may result in increased costs, operational burdens, or enforcement risk. In addition, evolving climate-related regulations and market expectations may expose us to transition risks, including risks related to changes in laws and regulations, customer preferences, technology, and the availability and cost of energy and other inputs.
In 2021, Xerox voluntarily announced its 2040 net zero goal. Achievement of this and other CSR-related goals depends on factors outside our control, including economic conditions, technological developments, regulatory changes, customer preferences, and actions by suppliers and partners. Our strategies, targets, and timelines may evolve over time, and progress may vary from period to period. If we are unable, or are perceived to be unable, to achieve progress toward our environmental goals, or if our products are not viewed as sufficiently energy efficient relative to those of competitors, demand for our products and services may decline, our market share may be reduced, and our reputation may be harmed.
CSR-related disclosures may expose us to increased litigation, regulatory, and enforcement risk, including claims alleging misstatements, omissions, or "greenwashing," particularly where such disclosures rely on evolving standards, estimates, or third-party information. Even voluntary disclosures may be subject to scrutiny or challenge by investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
CSR-related initiatives and disclosures may also expose us to political and reputational risks. In the United States, differing views regarding CSR, ESG, and climate-related matters may result in criticism, loss of business, boycotts, restrictions on public-sector contracting, or other adverse impacts, regardless of whether we increase, decrease, or maintain our current level of CSR-related activities or disclosures.
Failure, or perceived failure, to meet evolving CSR expectations or regulatory requirements may harm our reputation, adversely affect our ability to attract and retain customers and talent, increase scrutiny from investors and regulators, and limit access to capital. Damage to our reputation or brand may reduce demand for our products and services, adversely affect our financial results and stock price, and require additional resources to address.
We provide certain CSR and sustainability-related information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other voluntary disclosures that may not be considered material under U.S. federal securities laws and may be based on frameworks, methodologies, and definitions of materiality that differ from those applicable to SEC filings. These methodologies, metrics, assumptions, and boundaries may change over time and may differ from those used by other companies, which may limit the usefulness of such disclosures and period-to-period comparability.
Taxation & Government Incentives1 | 3.2%
Taxation & Government Incentives - Risk 1
We operate globally and changes in tax laws could adversely affect our results.Environmental / Social2 | 6.5%
Environmental / Social - Risk 1
We are subject to laws of the United States and foreign jurisdictions relating to the privacy and protection of personal information, and failure to comply with those laws could subject us to legal actions and negatively impact our operations.Environmental / Social - Risk 2
We are subject to extensive environmental laws, regulations, and procurement requirements, and failure to comply could result in increased costs, liabilities, or loss of market access.Our operations and products are subject to a broad and evolving range of international, federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws, regulations, and procurement initiatives. These requirements address, among other things, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, chemical usage, product design and energy efficiency, waste management, and product end-of-life responsibilities. Failure to comply with applicable requirements could result in substantial costs, including remediation expenses, fines, civil or criminal penalties, third-party claims, or limitations on our ability to sell products in certain markets.
Increased political and regulatory focus on climate change has led to existing and proposed international agreements and national, state, and foreign initiatives requiring companies to disclose and, in some cases, limit greenhouse gas emissions. Compliance with climate-related laws and regulations, including evolving disclosure, reporting, and procurement requirements, may increase our costs, impose operational constraints, limit product availability, or increase our compliance burden. The ultimate impact of these requirements remains uncertain and may depend on future regulatory developments and interpretations.
Our products and operations are also subject to chemical and materials regulations across the jurisdictions in which we operate, including restrictions on the types and amounts of substances that may be used in electronic equipment and supplies. For example, we are subject to the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation and the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), among other similar regimes. These and comparable programs require significant data collection, supply-chain coordination, testing, and reporting, and may result in restrictions or bans on certain substances, increased costs, or product redesign requirements.
We are further subject to regulations and customer procurement requirements relating to product energy efficiency, environmental performance, and circular economy objectives, including EU product design and sustainability initiatives and voluntary or mandatory procurement standards such as Energy Star, EPEAT, and EU Green Public Procurement. These requirements are subject to change and may become more stringent over time, which could limit market access or require additional investment if our products do not meet applicable criteria.
Various jurisdictions have adopted, or are expected to adopt, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and similar regimes that impose obligations relating to product and packaging take-back, recycling, reporting, fees, and waste management. If we are unable to meet these requirements in a cost-effective manner, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
In addition, we are involved in a limited number of environmental proceedings under federal, state, and foreign laws, including matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and similar statutes, relating to remediation of contamination at certain sites. Our potential liability in such matters depends on numerous factors, including changes in law, the nature and extent of contamination, and the involvement of third parties.
Regulatory requirements relating to environmental compliance and reporting have also been adopted or expanded in certain jurisdictions, including in the European Union. Compliance with these requirements may increase costs, require additional systems and controls, and expose us to operational, financial, or reputational risk.
Production
Total Risks: 5/31 (16%)Below Sector Average
Manufacturing1 | 3.2%
Manufacturing - Risk 1
Our products and services may be affected by design and manufacturing defects that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.Employment / Personnel2 | 6.5%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
Our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by employee benefit-related funding requirements.Employment / Personnel - Risk 2
We may be unable to attract and retain key personnel while our business model undergoes significant changes.Xerox is undergoing significant changes in our business model, including as a result of the Lexmark Acquisition, and, accordingly, current and prospective employees may experience uncertainty about their future and may pursue other opportunities. Our success is dependent, among other things, on our ability to attract, develop and retain highly qualified senior management and other key employees. Competition for key personnel is intense, and our ability to attract and retain key personnel is dependent on a number of factors, including prevailing market conditions and compensation packages offered by companies competing for the same talent. Our ability to do so also depends on how well we maintain a strong corporate culture and corporate brand that is attractive to employees. Hiring and retraining new employees will continue to be a challenge due to competitive labor markets for critical skills, ongoing operating model changes, and heightened competition for leadership and digital talent. The departure of existing key employees or the failure of potential key employees to accept employment with Xerox,despite our recruiting efforts, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Supply Chain1 | 3.2%
Supply Chain - Risk 1
We have outsourced a material portion of our manufacturing operations and significantly rely on third-party manufacturers, subcontractors, and suppliers.Costs1 | 3.2%
Costs - Risk 1
Our government contracts are subject to termination rights, audits, and investigations, which, if exercised, could negatively impact our reputation and reduce our ability to compete for new contracts.Tech & Innovation
Total Risks: 4/31 (13%)Above Sector Average
Innovation / R&D1 | 3.2%
Innovation / R&D - Risk 1
If we fail to successfully develop new products, technologies, and service offerings, we may be unable to retain current customers and gain new customers.Trade Secrets1 | 3.2%
Trade Secrets - Risk 1
Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could reduce the value of our products, services, and brand.Cyber Security1 | 3.2%
Cyber Security - Risk 1
We are subject to breaches of our security systems, cyber-attacks, and service interruptions, which could expose us to liability, litigation, regulatory action and damage our reputation.Technology1 | 3.2%
Technology - Risk 1
The use or anticipated use of technologies, including generative AI, by us or third parties, may increase or create new regulatory or operational risks.Macro & Political
Total Risks: 2/31 (6%)Below Sector Average
Economy & Political Environment1 | 3.2%
Economy & Political Environment - Risk 1
Our business, results of operations, cash flow, and financial condition are affected by global macroeconomic conditions.International Operations1 | 3.2%
International Operations - Risk 1
The international nature of our business subjects us to a number of risks, including foreign exchange and interest rate risk and unfavorable political, regulatory, and tax conditions in foreign countries.Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 1/31 (3%)Below Sector Average
Sales & Marketing1 | 3.2%
Sales & Marketing - Risk 1
Our profitability is dependent upon our ability to obtain adequate pricing for our products and services and to improve our cost structure.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.
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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.