These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current
pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost
of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix
of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact
of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance
of our new or existing products; losses
of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations
of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance
of various types
of broadband services, on the adoption
of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack
of timely availability
of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact
of increases in the prices
of raw materials and oil; the effect
of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid
technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business
of natural disasters.
Investments in fast - growing industries like the technology and healthcare sectors (which have historically been volatile) could result in
increased price fluctuation, especially over the short term, due to the rapid
pace of product
change and development and
changes in government regulation
of companies emphasizing scientific or
technological advancement or regulatory approval for new drugs and medical instruments.
Investments in fast - growing industries like the technology and health care sectors (which have historically been volatile) could result in
increased price fluctuation, especially over the short term, due to the rapid
pace of product
change and development and
changes in government regulation
of companies emphasizing scientific or
technological advancement or regulatory approval for new drugs and medical instruments.
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