Risk Factors Update Summary
- The company faces risks related to delays in obtaining approvals from governmental agencies.
- Risks related to failures in obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals could materially affect the company.
- Debt service obligations may require additional equity securities issuances, impacting financial flexibility.
- Sempra Infrastructure is developing various projects, including a 300-MW wind generation facility.
- Increased regulatory oversight could impact transmission and distribution utilities, including additional regulatory requirements.
- Significant changes in executive officers' positions and ages, with notable shifts in roles and responsibilities.
- The company may face challenges due to increased legislation and regulation related to environmental compliance.
- The company may incur higher costs or face restrictions on operations due to noncompliance with approvals.
- Potential dilution of voting rights and economic interests due to the issuance of equity securities.
- Increase in the number of employees from 785 in 2022 to 835 in 2023, a 6.37% rise.
- The company faces evolving cybersecurity risks associated with infrastructure and personal data collection.
- A portion of financial exposure related to commodity price fluctuations is now hedged.
- Capital-intensive business with significant and increasing capital spending expected, potentially affecting financial health.
- Sempra Infrastructure owns a 40-mile natural gas pipeline and competes globally in marketing LNG.
- Credit rating agencies may downgrade credit ratings or place them on negative outlook, impacting financial metrics.
- Failure to obtain permits could materially adversely affect the company's operations and prospects.
- Debt service obligations expose the company to risks, potentially requiring additional equity securities issuances.
- The company may be required to adjust operations if approvals are suspended or terminated.
- LNG projects face increased political scrutiny due to global energy market dependencies.
- Expansion of cybersecurity risks due to evolving threats, including ransomware attacks and data breaches.
- Changes in the regulation or operation of the electric utility industry could negatively affect the company.
- Risks related to weather events, natural disasters, and physical attacks that could materially affect operations.
- Changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on the company's cash flows.
- The company faces climate change concerns, environmental compliance costs, and clean energy transition risks.
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