BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP INC

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We face risks related to health epidemics, natural disasters, terrorism and other catastrophes, which have materially and adversely affected our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.

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We face risks related to health epidemics, natural disasters, war, terrorism and other catastrophes, which have materially and adversely affected our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.

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Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our overall cost structure, particularly if we are unable to achieve commensurate increases in the prices we charge our customers. The existence of inflation in the economy has resulted in, and may continue to result in, higher interest rates and capital costs, increased costs of labor, weakening exchange rates and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced, and may continue to experience, cost increases, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.

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Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our overall cost structure, particularly if we are unable to achieve commensurate increases in the prices we charge our customers. The existence of inflation in the economy has resulted in, and may continue to result in, elevated or higher interest rates and capital costs, increased costs of labor, weakening exchange rates and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced, and may continue to experience, cost increases, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.

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increased competition for advertising revenues with other radio stations, broadcast television, digital, satellite and cable television, video streaming services, newspapers and magazines, outdoor advertising, direct mail, internet radio, satellite radio, podcasts, smart phones, tablets, and other wireless media, the internet, social media, smart speakers and other forms of advertising; technological developments, including artificial intelligence and dislocation of advertising operations from new technologies and media buying trends;

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increased competition for advertising revenues with other radio stations, broadcast television, digital, satellite and cable television, video streaming services, newspapers and magazines, outdoor advertising, direct mail, internet radio, satellite radio, podcasts, smart phones, tablets, and other wireless media, the internet, social media, smart speakers and other forms of advertising; technological developments, including AI and dislocation of advertising operations from new technologies and media buying trends;

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Additionally, unfavorable changes in economic conditions, political conditions, labor conditions, changing laws or tariffs, as well as declining consumer confidence, recession and other factors could lead to decreased demand for advertising and negatively impact our advertising revenues and our results of operations. These factors, along with regulatory changes, executive orders and enforcement priorities, may impact customer budgets and create uncertainty about how such laws and regulations will be interpreted and applied, which may impact advertising demand and adversely impact our business. We cannot predict with accuracy the timing or duration of any economic downturn generally, or in the markets in which our advertisers operate. If the economic environment does worsen, there can be no assurance that we will not experience a decline in revenues, which may negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.

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Additionally, unfavorable changes in economic conditions, political conditions, labor conditions, changing laws or tariffs, unfavorable trade policies or regulations, as well as declining consumer confidence, recession and other factors could lead to decreased demand for advertising and negatively impact our advertising revenues and our results of operations. These factors, along with regulatory changes, executive orders and enforcement priorities, may impact customer budgets and create uncertainty about how such laws and regulations will be interpreted and applied, which may impact advertising demand and adversely impact our business. Additionally, lapses in U.S. federal government funding, such as the government shutdown experienced in the U.S. in October 2025, and other disruptions to government agency operations may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations. We cannot predict with accuracy the timing or duration of any economic downturn generally, or in the markets in which our advertisers operate. If the economic environment does worsen, there can be no assurance that we will not experience a decline in revenues, which may negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.

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If we are unable to develop compelling and differentiated digital content, products and services, our advertising revenues could be adversely affected.

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If we are unable to develop compelling and differentiated digital content, products and services, or maintain or increase our digital advertising revenue, our advertising revenues could be adversely affected.

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Continued growth in our digital business also depends on our ability to continue offering a competitive and distinctive range of advertising products and services for advertisers and publishers and our ability to maintain or increase prices for our advertising products and services. Continuing to develop and improve these products and services requires significant time and costs. If we cannot continue to develop and improve our advertising products and services, or if prices for our advertising products and services decrease, our digital advertising revenues could be adversely affected.

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Continued growth in our digital business also depends on our ability to continue offering a competitive and distinctive range of advertising products and services for advertisers and publishers and our ability to maintain or increase prices for our advertising products and services. Continuing to develop and improve these products and services requires significant time and costs. If we cannot continue to develop and improve our advertising products and services, or if prices for our advertising products and services decrease, our digital advertising revenues could be adversely affected. We are highly dependent on our digital business, and any termination, change or decrease in our relationships with our largest digital advertising clients could have a material adverse effect on our revenue and profitability. If we do not maintain or increase our digital revenue, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

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The radio broadcasting industry is subject to extensive regulation by the FCC under the Communications Act. We are required to obtain licenses from the FCC to operate our stations. Our business depends upon maintaining our broadcast licenses, which are issued by the FCC for a term of eight years and are renewable. Although the vast majority of FCC radio station licenses are routinely renewed, we cannot assure you that the FCC will approve our future renewal applications or that the renewals will be for full eight-year terms or will not include conditions or qualifications that could adversely affect our operations. The non-renewal, or renewal with substantial conditions or modifications, of one or more of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on us. All our station licenses were renewed for full eight-year terms in the most recent renewal cycle, which concluded in August 2022.

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The radio broadcasting industry is subject to extensive regulation by the FCC under the Communications Act. We are required to obtain licenses from the FCC to operate our stations. Our business depends upon maintaining our broadcast licenses, which are issued by the FCC for a term of eight years and are renewable. Although the vast majority of FCC radio station licenses are routinely renewed, we cannot assure you that the FCC will approve our future renewal applications or that the renewals will be for full eight-year terms or will not include conditions or qualifications that could adversely affect our operations. The non-renewal, or renewal with substantial conditions or modifications, of one or more of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on us. All our station licenses were renewed for full eight-year terms in the most recent renewal cycle, which concluded in August 2022. The next renewal cycle begins in June 2027.

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Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Pandora and Spotify are not regulated by the FCC; therefore, they are not subject to any ownership restrictions or FCC regulations governing their operations. Our ability to compete with online music services may be impeded because of the extensive FCC regulations to which we are subject. The FCC also requires radio stations to comply with certain technical requirements to limit interference between two or more radio stations. Possible changes in interference protections, creation of additional classes of FM stations, spectrum allocations and other technical rules may negatively affect the operation of our stations. If the FCC relaxes certain technical requirements, it could impair the signals transmitted by our stations and could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, the FCC has recently increased its enforcement of certain regulations, including regulations requiring a radio station to include an on-air announcement which identifies the sponsor of all advertisements and other content broadcast by any radio station for which any money, service or other valuable consideration is received, requiring all radio stations to maintain online public inspection files hosted on an FCC database that is easily accessible by members of the public and the FCC, and prohibiting the transmission of EAS tones or simulations thereof in the absence of an actual emergency or authorized test. Moreover, these FCC regulations and others may change over time, and we cannot assure you that those changes would not have a material adverse effect on us.

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We must comply with extensive FCC regulations and policies regarding the ownership and operation of our stations. FCC regulations limit the number of radio stations that a licensee can own in a market, which could restrict our ability to consummate any future transactions, and in certain circumstances, could require us to divest one or more stations. Online music services such as Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Pandora and Spotify are not regulated by the FCC; therefore, they are not subject to any ownership restrictions or FCC regulations governing their operations. Our ability to compete with online music services may be impeded because of the extensive FCC regulations to which we are subject. The FCC also requires radio stations to comply with certain technical requirements to limit interference between two or more radio stations. Possible changes in interference protections, creation of additional classes of FM stations, spectrum allocations and other technical rules may negatively affect the operation of our stations. If the FCC relaxes certain technical requirements, it could impair the signals transmitted by our stations and could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, the FCC has increased its enforcement of certain regulations, including regulations requiring a radio station to include an on-air announcement which identifies the sponsor of all advertisements and other content broadcast by any radio station for which any money, service or other valuable consideration is received, requiring all radio stations to maintain complete and timely online public inspection files hosted on an FCC database that is easily accessible by members of the public and the FCC, and prohibiting the transmission of EAS tones or simulations thereof in the absence of an actual emergency or authorized test. Moreover, these FCC regulations and others may change over time, and we cannot assure you that those changes would not have a material adverse effect on us.

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The FCC’s rules prohibit the broadcast of obscene material at any time and indecent material between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The risk of violating the prohibition on the broadcast of indecent material is increased by the vagueness of the FCC’s definition of indecent material, coupled with the spontaneity of live programming. The FCC has expanded the breadth of indecency regulation to include material that could be considered “blasphemy,” “personally reviling epithets,” “profanity” and vulgar or coarse words amounting to a nuisance. As a result, in the event that we broadcast material falling within the expanded breadth of the FCC’s regulation, we could be subject to license revocation, or renewal or qualifications proceedings, which would put the licenses that we depend on for our operations in jeopardy. In 2007, the monetary penalties for broadcasting indecent programming increased substantially. The current maximum permitted fines for an indecency violation is $508,373 per incident and $4,692,668 for any continuing violation arising from a single act or failure to act. In a decision issued in June 2012, the Supreme Court did not find that the FCC’s indecency standards were inconsistent with the First Amendment, which means the FCC may continue to enforce the standards. The FCC has advised that it will continue to pursue enforcement actions in egregious cases while it conducts a review of its indecency policy generally. Because the FCC may investigate indecency complaints prior to notifying a licensee of the existence of a complaint, a licensee may not have knowledge of a complaint unless and until the complaint results in the issuance of a formal FCC letter of inquiry or notice of apparent liability for forfeiture.

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The FCC’s rules prohibit the broadcast of obscene material at any time and indecent material between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The risk of violating the prohibition on the broadcast of indecent material is increased by the vagueness of the FCC’s definition of indecent material, coupled with the spontaneity of live programming. The FCC has expanded the breadth of indecency regulation to include material that could be considered “blasphemy,” “personally reviling epithets,” “profanity” and vulgar or coarse words amounting to a nuisance. As a result, in the event that we broadcast material falling within the expanded breadth of the FCC’s regulation, we could be subject to license revocation, or renewal or qualifications proceedings, which would put the licenses that we depend on for our operations in jeopardy. In 2007, the monetary penalties for broadcasting indecent programming increased substantially. The current maximum permitted fines for an indecency violation is $508,373 per incident and $4,692,668 for any continuing violation arising from a single act or failure to act. The FCC has advised that it will continue to pursue enforcement actions in egregious cases while it conducts a review of its indecency policy generally. Because the FCC may investigate indecency complaints prior to notifying a licensee of the existence of a complaint, a licensee may not have knowledge of a complaint unless and until the complaint results in the issuance of a formal FCC letter of inquiry or notice of apparent liability for forfeiture.

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A future impairment of our FCC licenses could adversely affect our operating results.

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Impairment of our FCC licenses could adversely affect our operating results.

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As of December 31, 2024, our FCC licenses represented 71% of our total assets. We are required to test our FCC licenses for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that our FCC licenses might be impaired, and we have, from time to time, recorded impairment charges as a result of such tests. We assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that our FCC licenses might be impaired. If we determine it is more likely than not that our FCC licenses are impaired, then we are required to perform a quantitative impairment test. The valuation of our FCC licenses is based on estimates rather than precise calculations. The fair value measurements for our FCC licenses use significant unobservable inputs which reflect our own assumptions about the estimates that market participants would use in measuring fair value including assumptions about risk. If actual future results are not consistent with the assumptions and estimates used, we may be exposed to impairment charges in the future, which could be material and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For further discussion, see “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Estimates” of this report.

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As of December 31, 2025, our FCC licenses represented 52% of our total assets. We are required to test our FCC licenses for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that our FCC licenses might be impaired, and we have recorded impairment charges as a result of such tests and may record future impairments. We assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that our FCC licenses might be impaired. If we determine it is more likely than not that our FCC licenses are impaired, then we are required to perform a quantitative impairment test. The valuation of our FCC licenses is based on estimates rather than precise calculations. The fair value measurements for our FCC licenses use significant unobservable inputs which reflect our own assumptions about the estimates that market participants would use in measuring fair value including assumptions about risk. Material impairment charges could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For further discussion, see “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Estimates” of this report.

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We have substantial debt that could have important consequences to you.

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We have substantial debt that could have important consequences to you. Our ability to generate cash for, make payments on or refinance our indebtedness as it becomes due depends on many factors, some of which are beyond our control and impacts our ability to continue as a going concern.

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We have debt that is substantial in relation to our equity. As of December 31, 2024, we had long-term debt, net of an unamortized premium, of $220.1 million and equity of $147.2 million. Our long-term debt is substantial in amount and could have an impact on you. For example, it could:

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We have debt that is substantial in relation to our accumulated deficit. As of December 31, 2025, we had long-term debt, net of an unamortized premium, of $218.6 million and stockholders' deficit of $176.4 million.

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Any additional borrowings or note offerings would further increase the amount of our debt and the associated risks. In addition, there can be no assurances that additional financing will be available or on terms that will be acceptable to us, or at all.

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Any additional borrowings or note offerings would further increase the amount of our debt and the associated risks. In addition, there can be no assurances that additional financing will be available or on terms that will be acceptable to us, or at all. If we are unable to refinance or otherwise extend our indebtedness prior to the scheduled maturity date, we may not have sufficient cash on hand to repay our long-term debt upon maturity, which would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results in the event the lenders declare an event of default and exercise their rights and remedies. We may not be successful in improving our operations, securing additional liquidity or refinancing our outstanding indebtedness, and the feasibility of management’s strategic plans is contingent upon factors outside of our control. As such, this uncertainty raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the date of issuance of the financial statements included in this annual report.

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Florida is susceptible to hurricanes, and we have our corporate offices located in Naples, and stations located in Fort Myers and Tampa. These stations contributed 14% of our net revenue in 2024. Our corporate offices and our stations located in Florida and other stations located along the east coast of the United States have been materially affected by hurricanes in the past and may be materially affected in the future, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, our properties may be impacted by extreme weather conditions, including wildfires, floods, drought, loss of power, heat waves, heavy precipitation or storms, and other climate change impacts. We carry property damage insurance on all of our properties and business interruption insurance on some of our properties, but there can be no assurance that such insurance would be adequate to cover all of our losses related to extreme weather and climate change.

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Florida is susceptible to hurricanes, and we have our corporate offices located in Naples, and stations located in other parts of Florida. These stations contributed 16% of our net revenue in 2025. Our corporate offices and our stations located in Florida and other stations located along the east coast of the United States have been materially affected by hurricanes in the past and may be materially affected in the future, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, our properties may be impacted by extreme weather conditions, including wildfires, floods, drought, loss of power, heat waves, heavy precipitation or storms, with increasing frequencies exacerbated by climate change and other factors in the future. We carry property damage insurance on all of our properties and business interruption insurance on some of our properties, but there can be no assurance that such insurance would be adequate to cover all of our losses related to extreme weather and climate change.

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Our IT Systems, and those of third-party providers, are vulnerable to damage and disruption caused by various circumstances, some of which are beyond our control. These include catastrophic events, power anomalies or outages and natural disasters, terrorist attacks, employee error or malfeasance, and, increasingly, technological risks associated with computer system or network failures, viruses or malware (including ransomware), misconfigurations, bugs or securities vulnerabilities in hardware and software, physical or electronic intrusions, and unauthorized access associated with cyber-attacks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our IT Systems and Confidential Data. Our technology security initiatives, disaster recovery plans and security measures may not be adequate or implemented properly to prevent a material cyberattack or business disruption. Because we make extensive use of third-party providers, such as cloud computing services, successful cyberattacks that disrupt or compromise third- party IT Systems may materially impact our operations and results.

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Our IT Systems, and those of third-party providers, are vulnerable to damage and disruption caused by various circumstances, some of which are beyond our control. These include catastrophic events, power anomalies or outages and natural disasters, terrorist attacks, employee error or malfeasance, and, increasingly, technological risks associated with computer system or network failures, viruses or malware (including ransomware), misconfigurations, bugs or securities vulnerabilities in hardware and software, physical or electronic intrusions, and unauthorized access associated with cyber-attacks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our IT Systems and Confidential Data. Additionally, any integration of AI in our or any third-party providers’ operations, products or services is expected to pose new or unknown cybersecurity risks. Our technology security initiatives, disaster recovery plans and security measures may not be adequate or implemented properly to prevent a material cyberattack or business disruption. Because we make extensive use of third-party providers, such as cloud computing services, successful cyberattacks that disrupt or compromise third- party IT Systems may materially impact our operations and results.

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We and our third-party providers face constant cybersecurity treats and cyber-attacks, including, but not limited to, phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and denial of service attacks.[LW1]While no cyber-attack has had a material impact thus far, there can be no guarantee that a future attack will not materially impact our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, due to, among other things, the loss of Confidential Data, interruptions to our operations, damage to our reputation, and regulatory investigations or legal proceedings (including class actions). Cyberattacks are expected to accelerate on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools – including generative and other artificial intelligence – that circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. This makes detecting, investigating, remediating and recovering from attacks or incidents and avoiding a material adverse impact to our systems or information extremely challenging. We have acquired companies and may acquire companies in the future, which exposes us to additional, incremental cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.

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We and our third-party providers face constant cybersecurity treats and cyber-attacks, including, but not limited to, phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and denial of service attacks. While no cyber-attack has had a material impact thus far, there can be no guarantee that a future attack will not materially impact our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, due to, among other things, the loss of Confidential Data, interruptions to our operations, damage to our reputation, and regulatory investigations or legal proceedings (including class actions). Cyberattacks are expected to accelerate on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools – including generative and other AI – that circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. This makes detecting, investigating, remediating and recovering from attacks or incidents and avoiding a material adverse impact to our systems or information extremely challenging. We have acquired companies and may acquire companies in the future, which exposes us to additional, incremental cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.

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In addition, our business processes and IT Systems need to be sufficiently scalable to support the future growth of our business and may require modifications or upgrades that expose us to similar risks of damage or disruption. Any material disruption, malfunction or similar challenges with our business processes or information systems, or disruptions or challenges relating to the transition to new processes, systems or providers, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Moreover, remote and hybrid working arrangements at our company (and at many third-party providers) also increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and home networks. There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls, or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our information technology systems and confidential information

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In addition, our business processes and IT Systems need to be sufficiently scalable to support the future growth of our business and may require modifications or upgrades that expose us to similar risks of damage or disruption. Any material disruption, malfunction or similar challenges with our business processes or information systems, or disruptions or challenges relating to the transition to new processes, systems or providers, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Moreover, remote and hybrid working arrangements at our company (and at many third-party providers) also increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and home networks. There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls, or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our information technology systems and confidential information. We may also be required to comply with evolving cybersecurity and data protection laws, regulations, and industry standards, including incident reporting, notification and disclosure requirements, which could increase compliance costs and exposure to enforcement. Although we maintain a cyber insurance policy, there is no guarantee that such coverage will be sufficient to address costs, liabilities and damages we may incur in connection with a cybersecurity incident, that it will cover all types of events or losses (including fines, penalties or certain categories of business interruption), or that such coverage will continue to be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

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We and certain of our third-party vendors have been the target of cyber-attacks, including phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and attempted denial of service attacks, and future attacks are likely to occur. While no cyber-attack has had a material impact thus far, if successful, these types of attacks could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, due to, among other things, the loss of customer data and other confidential information, interruptions to our operations, and damage to our reputation. Cyberattacks are expected to accelerate on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools – including generative and other artificial intelligence – that circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. As a result, we may be unable to detect, investigate, remediate or recover from future attacks or incidents, or to avoid a material adverse impact to our systems or information.

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We and certain of our third-party vendors have been the target of cyber-attacks, including phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and attempted denial of service attacks, and future attacks are likely to occur. While no cyber-attack has had a material impact thus far, if successful, these types of attacks could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, due to, among other things, the loss of customer data and other confidential information, interruptions to our operations, and damage to our reputation. Cyberattacks are expected to accelerate on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools – including generative and other AI – that circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. As a result, we may be unable to detect, investigate, remediate or recover from future attacks or incidents, or to avoid a material adverse impact to our systems or information.

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Our business depends upon the continued efforts, abilities and expertise of our executive officers and other key employees. The unique combination of skills and experience possessed by our key executives would be difficult to replace, and the loss of a key executive could impair our ability to execute our operating and acquisition strategies.

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Our business depends upon the continued efforts, abilities and expertise of our executive officers and other key employees. The unique combination of skills and experience possessed by our key executives would be difficult to replace, we have lost key executives and employees in the past and the loss of other key executives or employees could impair our ability to execute our operating and acquisition strategies.