Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

1. Completion of the proposed transaction with Qorvo may be delayed or not occur at all for a variety of reasons, including that the Merger Agreement is terminated, and the failure to complete the Mergers could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and the market price of our common stock.new
2. Completion of the proposed Mergers is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions contained in the Merger Agreement, including certain regulatory approvals which may not be received, may take longer than expected or the receipt of which may impose conditions that are not presently anticipated or that cannot be met, and if these closing conditions are not satisfied or waived, the proposed Mergers will not be completed.new
3. Failure to realize the benefits expected from the Mergers could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.new
4. Efforts to complete the Mergers could disrupt our relationships with third parties and employees, divert management’s attention, or result in negative publicity or legal proceedings, any of which could adversely impact our operating results and ongoing business.new
5. The Merger Agreement contains provisions that limit our ability to pursue alternative transactions to the Mergers which could discourage a potential third party from making an alternative transaction proposal.new
6. While the Merger Agreement is in effect, we are subject to restrictions on our business activities.new
7. The Mergers will require us to incur substantial additional indebtedness, which could reduce our flexibility to operate our business and negatively affect our financial condition, and increase the risks associated with our level of indebtedness.new

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1. The risks of doing business internationally apply to all aspects of our operations.
2. Changes in tax laws and regulations could have an adverse impact on our operating results.
3. We, our customers and our suppliers are subject to the risks of doing business in China.rewordedChina

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1. Our operating results may be adversely affected by quarterly and annual fluctuations.
2. We rely on a small number of customers for a large portion of our sales.
3. We rely on Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) and Original Design Manufacturers (“ODMs”) to design our products into their end products.
4. Our manufacturing processes are extremely complex, specialized, and subject to disruption.
5. We may not be able to maintain and improve manufacturing yields.new
6. We are dependent upon third parties for the manufacture, assembly, and testing of our products.
7. We are dependent upon third parties for the supply of raw materials and components.
8. We may not be able to effectively operate our business if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel.
9. Our business could be adversely affected by the departure of existing members of our senior management team or if our senior management team is unable to effectively implement our strategy.
10. If our senior management transitions are not successful, our business and future growth prospects could be harmed.new
11. We are subject to uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of, and payment for, our products.
12. We face a risk that capital needed for our business will not be available when we need it.
13. We are exposed to risks related to the use of AI tools by us and others.AI
14. We may encounter problems upgrading, enhancing, and improving our enterprise applications.

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1. To be successful, we may need to make additional investments and acquisitions, integrate companies we acquire, and/or enter into strategic alliances.
2. Our outstanding indebtedness could reduce our flexibility to operate our business.new

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1. The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and subject to significant downturns.
2. The wireless communications, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets are characterized by significant competition.
3. Remaining competitive in the semiconductor industry depends upon our ability to constantly innovate.
4. Increasingly stringent environmental laws, rules, regulations, and customer expectations may require us to redesign our existing products and processes, which could adversely affect our ability to cost-effectively produce our products.reworded

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1. We may not be able to prevent, or timely detect, information technology security breaches.Cybersecurity
2. In order to remain competitive, we must be able to successfully protect our intellectual property rights.
3. We are subject to the risks of licensing third-party intellectual property.

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1. We may be subject to risks of litigation and disputes.new
2. We may be subject to claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights or demands that we license third-party technology.
3. We may be subject to warranty claims, product recalls, and other liability claims.reworded

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1. Our stock price has been volatile and may fluctuate in the future.
2. There can be no assurance that we will continue to declare cash dividends or repurchase our stock.
3. Certain provisions in our organizational documents and Delaware law may make it difficult for someone to acquire control of us.

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

1. We may not be able to maintain and improve manufacturing yields that contribute positively to our gross margin and profitability.
2. We incurred indebtedness in connection with the acquisition of the Infrastructure and Automotive business of Silicon Labs, which could reduce our flexibility to operate our business.
3. The agreements that govern our indebtedness contain various covenants that impose restrictions that may affect our ability to operate our businesses.