Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in response to "Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Risks Related to the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition
The SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition may not be completed on the terms or timelines currently contemplated or at all.
The consummation of the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition are each subject to certain closing conditions, including among other things: (a) expiration or early termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended and the receipt of certain non-U.S. antitrust approvals; (b) the receipt of certain required consents or approvals, including, among others, from (i) the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and the applicable regulators in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions under foreign investment laws, (ii) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (iii) the Federal Communications Commission, (iv) the Monetary Authority of Singapore, (v) the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and (vi) the European Union under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation 2022/2560; (c) the absence of legal restraints prohibiting the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, as applicable; (d) the absence of certain materially adverse conditions or remedies imposed in connection with the foregoing regulatory approvals; and (e) the receipt of required consents for investment funds and clients, as applicable, as well as other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that such conditions will be satisfied in a timely manner or at all, or that an effect, event, development or change will not transpire that could delay or prevent these conditions from being satisfied. While many of the required governmental approvals for the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition have been obtained, certain governmental agencies may not approve the SoftBank Merger, the ArcLight Acquisition and/or the related transactions necessary to complete the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, or may impose conditions to the approval of such transactions or require changes to the terms of such transactions. Any such conditions or changes could have the effect of delaying completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, or imposing costs on or limiting the operation of the Company's business following the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, and such conditions or changes could lead to the termination of the SoftBank Merger Agreement and/or the ArcLight Agreement.
An adverse judgment in one or more lawsuits challenging the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, should they occur, may prevent such transactions from becoming effective or from becoming effective within the expected timeframes, and may result in significant costs and divert management’s attention and resources.
Stockholders may file lawsuits challenging the SoftBank Merger, the ArcLight Acquisition or the other transactions contemplated by the SoftBank Merger Agreement or the ArcLight Agreement, as applicable, which may name the Company, members of the board of directors or others as defendants. No assurance can be made as to the outcome of such lawsuits, should they occur, including the amount of costs associated with defending these claims or any other liabilities that may be incurred in connection with the litigation of these claims. If plaintiffs are successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting the parties from completing the SoftBank Merger or the ArcLight Agreement on the applicable agreed-upon terms, such an injunction may delay the completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition, in the expected timeframe, or may prevent such transactions from being completed altogether. Whether or not any plaintiff’s claim is successful, this type of litigation may result in significant costs and diverts management’s attention and resources, which could adversely affect the operation of our business.
Failure to consummate the proposed SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
In the event the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition are not completed, we will be subject to a number of risks without realizing any of the benefits of having completed such transactions, including the following:
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• Because consummation of the ArcLight Acquisition is conditioned upon prior completion of the SoftBank Merger, if the SoftBank Merger is not completed, the ArcLight Acquisition likewise will not be consummated and we will not realize any of its anticipated benefits;
• We may be required to pay a termination fee of $96 million if the SoftBank Merger is terminated under qualifying circumstances and/or a termination fee of $30 million if the ArcLight Agreement is terminated under qualifying circumstances, in each case as described in the SoftBank Merger Agreement or ArcLight Agreement, as applicable;
• We have incurred and will continue to incur substantial costs relating to the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition, such as financial advisor, legal, accounting, and, with respect to the ArcLight Acquisition, debt financing costs and fees, regardless of whether the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition are completed;
• Time and resources committed by management to matters relating to the SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition (including integration planning) could otherwise have been devoted to pursuing other beneficial opportunities; and
• The market price of our common stock could decline to the extent that the current market price reflects a market assumption that the SoftBank Merger will be completed. If the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition are not completed, the Company cannot assure its stockholders that the risks described above will not materialize and will not materially affect the Company’s business and financial results or the market price of our securities.
Uncertainty regarding the completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition may adversely impact our ability to maintain relationships with investors and business partners and may adversely affect our ability to attract and retain key employees.
The SoftBank Merger and the ArcLight Acquisition will each be consummated only if stated conditions are met, many of which are beyond our control, and may not be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated or at all. As a result, there may be uncertainty regarding the completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition. This uncertainty may cause some of our investors and business partners to delay or defer decisions or to end their relationships with us, which could negatively affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows, regardless of whether the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition are completed. Uncertainty regarding the completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition may also foster uncertainty among employees about their future roles. This may adversely affect our ability to attract and retain key personnel, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to generate revenue at anticipated levels prior to the completion of the SoftBank Merger and/or the ArcLight Acquisition .
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