Zscaler Inc.: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2024 vs 2023  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-05-22
Other years: 2025 vs 2024 · 2023 vs 2022
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Zscaler removed three risks related to near-term profitability trade-offs, pandemic-related disruptions, and convertible debt accounting treatment, while substantively modifying 12 existing risks including enhanced disclosures on cloud platform security breaches, key personnel retention, and export controls. The company maintained 48 unchanged risk factors, indicating substantial continuity in its overall risk profile while refining disclosure language on cybersecurity threats and operational dependencies.

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🔴 No Match in Current Filing We believe our long-term value as a company will be greater if we focus on growth, which may negatively impact our profitability in the near term. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Global health crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and associated global economic disruptions may have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing The accounting method for convertible debt securities that may be settled in cash, such as the Notes, could have a material effect on our reported financial results. 🔒
🟡 Modified If our cloud platform or internal networks, systems or data are or are perceived to have been breached, our solution may be perceived as insecure, our reputation may be damaged and our financial results may be negatively impacted. 🔒
🟡 Modified We rely on our key technical, sales and management personnel to grow our business, and the loss of one or more key employees or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could harm our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are subject to governmental export and import controls and trade and economic sanctions that could impair our ability to compete in international markets and subject us to liability if we are not in full compliance with applicable laws. 🔒
🟡 Modified The conditional conversion feature of the Notes, when triggered, may adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. 🔒
🟡 Modified Adverse economic conditions or reduced IT security spending may adversely impact our revenue and profitability. 🔒
🟡 Modified Servicing our debt may require a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash flow from our business or the ability to raise funds to pay our substantial debt. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unable to attract new customers, our future results of operations could be harmed. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our corporate structure and intercompany arrangements are subject to the tax laws of various jurisdictions, and we could be obligated to pay additional taxes, which would harm our results of operations. 🔒
🟡 Modified We have a history of annual net losses and may not be able to achieve or sustain profitability in the future. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our business depends, in part, on sales to the public sector and significant changes in the contracting or fiscal policies of such public sector organizations could have an adverse effect on our business and operating results. 🔒
🟡 Modified Issues in the development, use and execution of AI and ML, combined with an uncertain regulatory environment, may harm our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Failure to comply with laws and regulations applicable to our business could subject us to fines and penalties. 🔒
15 changes in this historical filing

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