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Technology infrastructure · Disaster recovery and business continuity

In such cases, our disaster recovery plans may not adequately restore operations. A successful breach or intrusion could result in business interruptions, loss or exposure of confidential information, data corruption, reputational harm, legal or regulatory actions, and increased costs, any of which could negatively affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Technology infrastructure · Technology systems and infrastructure failure

A significant failure of our information technology infrastructure, or that of key customers and suppliers, could adversely affect our revenues, harm our reputation, and subject us to legal liabilities and substantial costs associated with remediation and addressing related operational or security concerns.

Economic and market conditions · Inflation and deflation pressures

Our business is subject to risks arising from economic, political, and social conditions and events in any of these regions, such as recessions, inflation, deflation, currency fluctuations, trade disputes, wars, terrorist attacks, pandemics, natural disasters, and other crises. These conditions and events may affect the demand for our services and products, the availability and cost of materials and labor.

Economic and market conditions · Economic recession and downturns

Demand for our products and services is closely tied to the operational activities of our customers and the economic factors that influence them, such as prevailing general economic conditions, the financing environment, and interest rates. When the economy enters a recession or experiences a downturn, our customers are likely to significantly reduce their construction and industrial projects in response to decreased consumer demand.

Natural and catastrophic events · Natural disasters and extreme weather

Our operations are sensitive to weather conditions. Adverse events such as hurricanes, snowstorms, and extreme heat can delay or suspend roofing and insulation projects, impact material integrity, and increase costs. Seasonal fluctuations also affect revenue predictability and workforce utilization, particularly in northern regions of our geographic footprint.

Geopolitical and trade · Political instability and government changes

Some of our operations take place outside the United States. This exposes us to a variety of risks that could have a significant negative impact on our financial condition and operating results. Our international activities are subject to inherent challenges, including: political and economic instability, government-imposed controls or expropriation, shifts in regulations, export rules and trade restrictions.

Economic and market conditions · Consumer spending and confidence

Factors such as consumer confidence, changes in home prices, levels of unemployment and underemployment, trends in income and wage growth, student loan debt burdens, rates of household formation, limitations on mortgage tax deductions, the age and quantity of existing housing stock, as well as the availability and interest rates of home equity loans and mortgages, all influence consumer discretionary spending on residential new construction and repair/remodel activities.

Geopolitical and trade · Regulatory and policy uncertainty

We are subject to risks related to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ('FCPA') and other applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and similar legislation in jurisdictions where we operate. These laws generally prohibit companies and their affiliates from offering, authorizing, or providing anything of value to government officials or other parties in order to improperly obtain or retain business or secure an improper advantage.

Natural and catastrophic events · Climate change and environmental impact

Changes in building codes and consumer preferences could affect our ability to market our service offerings and our profitability, and our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flow could be adversely affected. Our business segments are affected by building codes and shifts in consumer preferences, particularly those emphasizing energy efficiency.

Natural and catastrophic events · Pandemic and public health crises

The spread of highly infectious or contagious diseases (such as COVID-19) could cause quarantines, business shutdowns, reduction in business activity and financial transactions, labor shortages, supply chain interruptions, and overall economic and financial market instability, all of which may impact general economic conditions or consumer confidence.

Market position and competition · Market cyclicality and demand volatility

Our business relies on residential new construction, commercial construction, and industrial manufacturing activity, and to a lesser extent on residential and commercial repair/remodel, all of which are cyclical. Demand for our services is inherently cyclical and is highly sensitive to both broad macroeconomic and local economic conditions, many of which are beyond our control.

Market position and competition · Disruptive competitors and new market entrants

The specialty distribution and installation market for building products and materials is highly fragmented and intensely competitive, with relatively low barriers to entry. Our Installation Services segment competes with national, regional, and local contractors, often facing many or all of these competitors on each project for which we submit a bid.

Customer and revenue · Changing customer preferences and behavior

New product innovations or new product introductions could negatively impact demand for the products we install and distribute. Our business depends, in part, on our ability to identify future products and product lines that complement existing products and product lines and that respond to our customers' needs.

Market and investment · Interest rate and yield curve risk

Additionally, periods when interest rates remain elevated - or are expected or perceived to remain high - can suppress demand within the housing and construction markets we serve and may negatively affect our stock price. Economic and credit market volatility, along with sustained higher interest rates, can make it increasingly difficult for our customers to forecast and plan their business activities.

Capital structure and performance · Debt management and refinancing

Our indebtedness could have significant consequences on our future operations, including but not limited to: making it more difficult for us to meet our payment and other obligations; reducing the availability of our cash flows to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or strategic investments and other general corporate requirements, and limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for these purposes.

International and currency · Foreign exchange and currency exposure

We transact business outside of the United States. We present our Consolidated Financial Statements in U.S. dollars, but a portion of our revenues and expenditures are transacted in other currencies. As a result, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies. Volatility in the exchange rates between the foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar could materially harm our business, financial condition, or operating results.

Human capital and workforce · Workforce management and productivity

Our business performance is significantly influenced by the effectiveness of our branch managers and sales personnel, including those from recently acquired businesses. The ability to manage labor costs and attract qualified workers is affected by various external factors, such as prevailing wage rates, overall labor market conditions, demand for our services, and changes in legislation or regulations related to wages, hours, labor relations, immigration, healthcare benefits, and insurance costs.

Core operations · Operational disruption and business continuity

We operate our business through a network of widely dispersed locations across the United States and Canada, with executive oversight and centralized services provided by our Branch Support Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Local branch management is responsible for day-to-day operations and compliance with applicable local laws. Due to our operating structure, coordinating procedures consistently across all locations can be challenging.

Corporate governance · Shareholder rights and activism

The existence of some provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law could discourage, delay, or prevent a change in control that a shareholder may consider favorable. These include provisions: authorizing a large number of shares of stock that are not yet issued, which could have the effect of preventing or delaying a change in control if our board of directors issued shares to persons that did not support such change in control.

Industry regulation · Regulatory compliance and changes

We are subject to national, state, provincial, and local government regulations, particularly those pertaining to health and safety, including protection of employees and consumers, OSHA safety standards, building codes, and employment laws (including immigration and wage and hour regulations), contractor licensing, data privacy, cybersecurity, and climate and environmental laws and regulations.