Verizon Communications (VZ) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

1. We face significant competition that may negatively affect our operating results.
2. If we are not able to take advantage of developments in technology and address changing consumer demand on a timely basis, we may experience a decline in the demand for our services, be unable to implement our business strategy and experience reduced profits.reworded
3. Adverse conditions in the U.S. and international economies, changes to international trade and tariff policies and related economic and geopolitical factors could impact our results of operations and financial condition.rewordedTariffs
4. Cyberattacks impacting our networks or systems could have an adverse effect on our business.Cybersecurity
5. Our long-term success depends on our ability to implement business transformation initiatives and achieve their anticipated benefits.new
6. System failures and disruptions to our networks and operations could prevent us from providing reliable service to customers and adversely affect our business.new
7. We depend on key suppliers and vendors to provide services and equipment that we need to operate our business.
8. A significant portion of our workforce is represented by labor unions, and we could incur additional costs or experience work stoppages as a result of the renegotiation of our labor contracts.
9. Damage to our reputation or brands could adversely affect our business.
10. Changes in the regulatory framework under which we operate could adversely affect our business prospects or results of operations.
11. Our business may be impacted by changes in tax laws and regulations, or their interpretations, and challenges to our tax positions.
12. We are subject to a substantial amount of litigation, which could require us to pay significant damages or settlements.
13. Allegations related to lead sheathed copper cables in our copper network infrastructure could expose us to regulatory scrutiny, litigation, penalties, removal and compliance costs, operational impact or reputational damage.
14. Verizon has a significant amount of debt, which could increase further if we incur additional debt in the future and do not retire existing debt.reworded
15. Adverse changes in the financial markets and other factors could increase our borrowing costs and reduce the availability of financing.
16. Increases in costs for pension benefits and active and retiree healthcare benefits may reduce our profitability and increase our funding commitments.
17. There can be no assurance that our current or future share repurchase programs will be fully consummated or that we will continue to increase our dividend.new
18. We are subject to risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions.

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

1. Natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, acts of war, terrorist or other hostile acts could cause damage to our infrastructure and result in significant disruptions to our operations.
2. Public health crises could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.