Expand Energy (EXE) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

1. Natural gas, oil and NGL prices fluctuate widely, and lower prices for an extended period of time are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business.
2. Conservation measures and technological advances could reduce demand for natural gas and oil.
3. Negative public perception regarding us or our industry could have an adverse effect on our operations.
4. The gas and oil exploration and production industry is very competitive; some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do, and there is competition to attract and retain talent and competition over access to certain industry equipment.
5. Risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions may adversely affect our business.
6. If commodity prices fall or drilling efforts are unsuccessful, we may be required to record write-downs of the carrying value of our natural gas and oil properties.
7. Significant capital expenditures are required to replace our reserves and conduct our business.
8. If we are not able to replace reserves, we may not be able to sustain production.
9. The actual quantities of and future net revenues from our proved reserves may be less than our estimates.
10. Our development and exploratory drilling efforts and our well operations may not be profitable or achieve our targeted returns.
11. Certain of our undeveloped properties are subject to leases that will expire over the next several years unless production is established on units containing the acreage or the leases are renewed.
12. Our commodity price risk management activities may limit the benefit we would receive from increases in commodity prices, may require us to provide collateral for derivative liabilities and involve risk that our counterparties may be unable to satisfy their obligations to us.
13. Natural gas and oil operations are uncertain and involve substantial costs and risks.
14. Our ability to produce natural gas, oil and NGL economically and in commercial quantities could be impaired if we are unable to acquire adequate supplies of water for our operations or are unable to dispose of or recycle the water we use economically and in compliance with environmental laws.
15. We have made significant investments in gathering and transportation assets and oilfield service businesses, including joint ventures in gas gathering pipelines, our drilling rigs, water infrastructure and pressure pumping equipment, and may rely on such investments in third parties to lower costs and secure inputs for our operations and transportation for our production. If our development and production activities are curtailed or disrupted, we may not recover our investment in these activities, which could adversely impact our results of operations. In addition, our continued expansion of these operations may adversely impact our relationships with third-party providers.reworded
16. Our operations may be adversely affected by pipeline, trucking and gathering system capacity constraints and may be subject to interruptions that could adversely affect our cash flow.
17. We entered into a joint venture, and may in the future enter into additional or modify existing joint ventures, that might restrict our operational and corporate flexibility. In addition, we exercise no control over joint venture partners and it may be difficult or impossible for us to cause these joint ventures or partners to take actions that we believe would be in our or the joint venture's best interests and these joint ventures are subject to many of the same risks to which we are subject.new
18. The departure of key management personnel and the failure to attract and retain talent could adversely affect our operations.new
19. Cyber-attacks targeting systems and infrastructure used by the gas and oil industry and related regulations may adversely impact our operations and, if we or our third-party providers are unable to obtain and maintain adequate protection for our key systems and data, our business may be harmed.Cybersecurity
20. We collect, process, store and use personal information and other data, and our actual or perceived failure to protect such information and data or comply with data privacy and security laws and regulations could damage our reputation and brand and harm our business and operating results.
21. Our business is subject to risks related to catastrophes, natural disasters, severe weather and human causes beyond our control, which may have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
22. A deterioration in general economic, political, business or industry conditions would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.
23. We may be unable to dispose of assets on attractive terms, and may be required to retain liabilities for certain matters.
24. Military and other armed conflicts, including terrorist activities, and related price volatility and geopolitical instability could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
25. Regional epidemics or pandemics and related economic turmoil, including supply chain constraints, have affected, and could in the future adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
26. We have significant capital needs, and our ability to access the capital and credit markets to raise capital on favorable terms is limited by industry conditions.
27. Restrictive covenants in certain of our existing and future debt instruments may limit our ability to finance our operations, fund our capital needs, respond to changing conditions and engage in other business activities that may be in our best interests.
28. Changes to the ability of our customers to receive our products or meet their financial, performance and other obligations to us could adversely impact our business and financial condition.
29. We have a significant amount of indebtedness, which will limit our liquidity and financial flexibility. We may also incur additional indebtedness in the future.
30. Any failure to meet our debt obligations could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
31. Our ability to comply with the covenants and other restrictions in our financing agreements may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic and financial conditions.
32. Our common stockholders will be diluted if additional shares are issued.
33. Our ability to declare and pay dividends, and to repurchase common stock, is subject to limitations.new
34. The trading price and volume of our common stock may be volatile, and you could lose a significant portion of your investment.
35. We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, which can change and could adversely impact our business.
36. Pipeline Safety.
37. Hydraulic Fracturing.
38. Climate Change and Regulation of Methane and Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
39. Costs to comply with environmental, health and safety regulations and initiatives can be significant.
40. Increasing attention to sustainability matters and our ability to achieve and maintain sustainability certifications, goals and commitments may impact our business, financial results or stock price.reworded
41. The taxation of independent producers is subject to change, and changes in tax law could increase our cost of doing business.
42. The completion of the Southwestern Merger in 2024 triggered an annual limitation on the utilization of our tax attributes, reducing our ability to offset future taxable income, which may result in an increase to income tax liabilities. In addition, trading in our common stock, additional issuance of common stock, and certain other stock transactions could lead to an additional, potentially more restrictive, annual limitation.reworded
43. Judicial decisions can affect our rights and obligations.

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Headings in the FY2024 10-K with no match this year.

1. Failure to successfully integrate the business of the Company and Southwestern or realize the anticipated benefits of the Southwestern Merger may adversely affect our future results and financial condition.
2. The market price for our common stock as a result of the Southwestern Merger may be affected by factors different from those that historically have affected our common stock.
3. The Company’s operating results following the Southwestern Merger will suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations.