WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.

Current report

If we are not able to realize a return on the investments we have made toward entering new markets and new lines of business, our business and operating results could be adversely affected.

Current report

We continue to seek opportunities to enter into new markets and new lines of business, some of which we may have very limited or no experience in. For example, we recently entered into agreements providing for the acquisition of a controlling interest in RI Games Holdings, a South Korea-based game developer focused on developing games, including games based on webcomic intellectual property. This acquisition will expand our business to include the development and operation of video games, a business in which we have little or no prior operating experience. As an entrant to new markets and new lines of business, we may not accurately estimate the infrastructure needs, human resource requirements, or operating expenses with regard to these new markets and new lines of business. We may also fail to accurately anticipate the adoption, monetization, or profitability of such new offerings. As a result, we may face additional operational, technological, and regulatory challenges as we integrate and grow these businesses. If we fail to generate adequate returns from these new markets and lines of business within our anticipated timeframe, or at all, it could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.