Gamestop (GME)

Risks

• Economic, social and political conditions in the markets in which we operate could adversely affect demand for the products we sell and impact our business and financial condition.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on our business and our financial results.
• We face strong competition from multi-channel retailers, ecommerce businesses and others, which directly affects our revenue and profitability.
• The gaming industry has historically been cyclical and is affected by the introduction of next-generation consoles, which could negatively impact the demand for existing products.
• We are dependent upon the timely delivery of new and innovative products from our vendors and failure to timely obtain new product can adversely affect our sales.
• Technological advances in the delivery and types of video games and PC entertainment hardware and software, as well as changes in consumer behavior related to these new technologies, have lowered and may continue to lower, our sales.
• Interruptions to our supply chain or the supply chain of our suppliers may adversely affect our business
• An adverse trend in sales during the holiday selling season could impact our financial results.
• Our ability to obtain favorable terms from our suppliers and service providers may impact our financial results.
• Our sales of collectibles depend on popularity of and trends in pop culture, and if we are unable to anticipate, identify and react to them, our sales and business may be adversely affected.
• Sales of video games containing graphic violence may decrease as a result of actual violent events or other reasons, and our financial performance may be adversely affected as a result.
• Our strategic plans and transformation initiatives may initially result in a negative impact on our financial results and such plans and initiatives may not achieve the desired results within the anticipated time frame or at all.
• If we are unable to successfully maintain strong retail and ecommerce experiences for our customers, our sales and results of operations could adversely be impacted.
• If we fail to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences, we will be at a competitive disadvantage.
• Changes in our senior management or our inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
• Changes to our Board may disrupt our operations, our strategic focus or our ability to drive stockholder value.
• We may face enhanced risks as new business initiatives lead us to engage in new activities.
• Damage to our reputation could adversely affect our business and our ability to attract and retain customers and employees.
• If we do not maintain the security or privacy of our customer, associate or company information, we could impact our operations, damage our reputation, incur substantial additional costs and become subject to litigation.
• Weather, natural disasters, public health crises and other unexpected events could adversely affect our operating results.
• If our systems fail to perform or are inadequate, our ability to manage our business could be disrupted.
• We depend on third-party delivery services to deliver products to our retail locations, fulfillment centers and customers on a timely and consistent basis, and changes in the terms we have with these service providers could adversely affect our business and financial position.
• If our vendors fail to provide marketing and merchandising support at historical levels, our sales and earnings could be negatively impacted.
• Restrictions on our ability to purchase and sell pre-owned products could negatively affect our business and financial condition.
• If we are unable to renew or enter into new leases on favorable terms, our earnings may be adversely affected.
• Changes to tariff and import/export regulations may negatively impact our future financial condition and results of operations.
• Unfavorable changes in our global tax rate could have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and cash flows.
• Legislative actions may cause our general and administrative and compliance costs to increase and impact our operations and financial condition.
• Failure to comply with federal, state, local and international laws, regulations, and statutes applicable to our business could result in an adverse impact to our business and financial condition.
• Litigation and the outcomes of such litigation could negatively impact our future financial condition and results of operations.
• The market price of our Class A Common Stock has been extremely volatile and may continue to be volatile due to numerous circumstances beyond our control.
• A “short squeeze” due to a sudden increase in demand for shares of our Class A Common Stock that largely exceeds supply has led to, and may continue to lead to, extreme price volatility in shares of our Class A Common Stock.
• Information available in public media that is published by third parties, including blogs, articles, message boards and social and other media may include statements not attributable to the Company and may not be reliable or accurate.
• A large number of shares of our Class A Common Stock available for future sale could adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock and may be dilutive to current stockholders.
• Future sales of a substantial amount of our Class A Common Stock in the public markets by our insiders, or the perception that these sales may occur, may cause the market price of our Class A Common Stock to decline.
• Our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter.
• The agreement governing our revolving credit facility restricts our current and future operations.
• To fund our operations, we require cash. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to meet such obligations.
• We and our subsidiaries may incur additional debt. This could further increase the risks associated with our leverage.
• If our internal control over financial reporting is ineffective, our business may be adversely affected and we may lose market confidence in our reported financial information, which could adversely impact our business and stock price.