Netflix (NFLX) Risk Factor Changes

Given the dynamic nature of our business, and the inherent limitations in predicting the future, forecasts of our revenues, operating margins, net income, cash flow, and other financial and operating data may differ m…

•announcements of developments affecting our business, including mergers and acquisitions, such as the WBD transaction, systems or expansion plans by us or others;

We and our partners, suppliers, and vendors engage writers, directors, actors, other talent, trade employees and others who are subject to collective bargaining agreements in the motion picture industry, both in the U.S.

•negative impacts from trade disputes and evolving trade policy; and

From time to time, we may seek to obtain additional capital, either through equity, equity-linked or debt securities.

In connection with licensing streaming content, we typically enter into multi-year commitments with studios and other content providers.

In the ordinary course of business and in particular in connection with content acquisition, merchandising our service to our members and our advertising offering, we collect and utilize information supplied by our me…

We utilize our own communications and computer hardware systems located either in our facilities or in that of a third-party provider.

Our computer systems and those of third parties we use in our operations are subject to constantly evolving cybersecurity threats, including cyber-attacks such as computer viruses, malware, ransomware, denial of servi…

Trademark, copyright, patent and other intellectual property rights are important to us and other companies.

We currently hold various domain names relating to our brand, including Netflix.com.

•adverse legal developments relating to advertising, targeting, or measurement tools;

Changes in laws or regulations that adversely affect the growth, popularity or use of the internet, including laws impacting net neutrality, requiring payment of network access fees or payment of network support taxes…

The adoption or modification of laws or regulations relating to the internet or other areas of our business could limit or otherwise adversely affect the manner in which we currently conduct our business.

Our members pay for our service using a variety of different payment methods, including credit and debit cards, gift cards, prepaid cards, direct debit, online wallets and direct carrier and partner billing.

We may not be successful in overcoming such risks, and such acquisitions and investments may negatively impact our business.

We believe that a positive reputation concerning our service is important in attracting and retaining members.

If we fail to maintain a positive reputation concerning our service and the content we offer, including any advertisements, we may not be able to attract or retain members, we may face regulatory scrutiny and our oper…

The market for entertainment video is intensely competitive and subject to rapid change.

Members cancel our service for many reasons, including a perception that they do not use the service sufficiently, that they need to cut household expenses, dissatisfaction with content, including any advertisements t…

pattern and/or period of amortization would be changed and could affect the timing or recognition of content amortization.

•provide for a classified board of directors until our annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2025;

our existing indebtedness.

may result in significant damages for contract breach, and other significant costs, penalties, and other liabilities, as well as harm to our reputation and market position.

We utilize our own communications and computer hardware systems located either in our facilities or in that of a third-party provider.

Trademark, copyright, patent and other intellectual property rights are important to us and other companies.

•fluctuations in memberships, including those selecting the ad-supported subscription plan, and member engagement;

impose fines, our card approval rate may be impacted and we may be subject to additional card authentication requirements.

The success of the WBD transaction will depend, in part, on our ability to successfully integrate the acquired businesses and realize the anticipated benefits, including synergies.

The WBD transaction may cause our financial results to differ from expectations, we may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the WBD transaction, and the WBD transaction may disrupt our current plans or operations.

Consummation of the WBD transaction is conditioned on, among other things, obtaining necessary governmental and regulatory approvals.

The WBD transaction may not be completed on the currently contemplated timeline or terms, or at all.

Risk Factors Related to the WBD Transaction

In connection with our transaction with WBD to acquire WBD’s streaming and studios businesses, including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO (such transaction, the “WBD transaction”), we expect to incur a…

result of content commitments and accelerated payment requirements of certain agreements.

require ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change and efforts to overcome security measures become more sophisticated, and may limit the functionality of or otherwise negatively impact our service offerin…

significant cost or at all, to prevent third parties from acquiring domain names that are similar to, infringe upon or otherwise decrease the value of our trademarks and other proprietary rights.

•fluctuations in membership plan mix and member engagement;

instances, we leverage third parties such as our cable and other partners to bill members on our behalf.