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We rely principally on suppliers, and problems with, or loss of, our suppliers or an inability to obtain raw materials could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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If we fail to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver products to our retailers, consumers and distributors, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed.
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We have significant international operations and are exposed to risks associated with doing business globally.
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Our results of operations have been and may continue to be adversely affected by inflation, changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, energy, transportation and other necessary supplies and services.
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We rely substantially on our retailers and distributors.
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As a result of retailers maintaining tighter inventory control, we face risks related to meeting demand and storing inventory.
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Use of social media and influencers may materially and adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We depend on highly skilled personnel, and if we are unable to hire, integrate and retain our personnel, we may not be able to address competitive challenges.
Risks Related to Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Data Privacy
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If we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may manufacture and market similar products, which could adversely affect our market share and results of operations.
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A cybersecurity breach or failure of one or more key information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on our business or reputation.
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We may not be able to enforce our intellectual property rights throughout the world.
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If we are unable to protect the confidentiality of our proprietary information and know-how, the value of our technology and products could be harmed significantly.
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If we cannot license rights to use technologies on reasonable terms, we may not be able to commercialize new products in the future.
Risks Related to Our Legal, Tax and Regulatory Environment
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From time to time, we may be subject to legal proceedings, regulatory disputes and governmental inquiries that could cause us to incur significant expenses, divert our management’s attention and materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Compliance with various public health, consumer protection and other regulations applicable to our products and facilities could increase our cost of doing business and expose us to additional requirements with which we may be unable to comply.
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Changes to U.S. trade policies that restrict imports or increase import tariffs may have a material adverse effect on our business.
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The Chinese government may intervene in or influence our operations or the operations of our third party suppliers at any time, which could result in a material change in our business, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of our ordinary shares.
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Increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, consumers and shareholders on sustainability issues, including those related to climate change, may increase our costs and litigation risks, which may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and damage our reputation.
Risks Related to Our Financial Condition
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Our indebtedness could materially adversely affect our financial condition.