Company – Scrape Financial
Risk Factors Summary

Risk Factors Update Summary

  • Addition of contractual requirements, other obligations, and consumer protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), with potential fines of up to $7,500 per violation and statutory damages for data breaches.
  • Increased climate change risks globally, including California headquarters facing more severe events like wildfires and India office experiencing cyclones and flooding.
  • Revenue growth rate may continue to decline due to various factors, including rising interest rates. This decline is evident as revenue increased from $232.1 million in 2022 to $137.4 million in 2023.
  • Increased operating expenses from $635.6 million in 2022 to $663.2 million in 2023 while still operating at a loss.
  • Inclusion of new privacy laws in India, such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), with strict requirements for processing personal data and fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover.
  • Climate-related events may disrupt operations, increase attrition, and lead to higher costs to maintain business.
  • Regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations on climate change could impact financial condition and operations.
  • Disclosure of risks related to generative AI technologies, potential intellectual property challenges, and limitations on copyright and patent protection for works created by AI tools.
  • Significant growth in large customers, with sales efforts to large customers involving risks. Larger customers are becoming a bigger part of the business.
  • Expansion of risks related to international operations, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and challenges in complying with export control laws.
  • Increased focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning features in products, which may require additional investment and increase the cost profile.
  • Introduction of risks related to tax matters, such as the expiration of net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credits, potentially leading to increased state taxes.
  • Potential risks associated with the use of generative AI, including legal liability, reputational harm, and cybersecurity risks.
  • Mention of risks associated with the dual-class structure of common stock, potential dilution from stock issuances, and challenges in transferring personal data across jurisdictions.
  • Increased competition in the market for customer service, IT service management, and CRM products, leading to challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  • Addition of ESG risks, highlighting the importance of meeting evolving stakeholder expectations, potential reputational damage, and increased compliance costs.
  • Risks related to cybersecurity threats, including system slowdowns, interruptions, and breaches, which could result in adverse consequences and reputational harm.

Full Text Changes in Most Recent 10-K

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