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In addition to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 (Part I, Item 1A), additional risks and uncertainties are as below.
Company Risks
Challenges related to the development, adoption and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, whether by us or by third parties, could result in competitive disadvantage, operational risks and reputational harm.
AI technologies are rapidly evolving and are increasingly being adopted across companies to enhance operational efficiencies, lower costs, improve forecasting and pricing capabilities, accelerate product innovation, and enhance customer engagement. The development, deployment and oversight of AI technologies may require significant investment, introduce operational disruptions or involve inherent risks, including inaccurate, incomplete or unintended outputs. If we are unable to effectively evaluate, implement or utilize AI technologies where appropriate, we may be at a competitive disadvantage, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Additionally, our suppliers, vendors and other third parties may incorporate AI into their systems or offerings and their use could introduce operational, data security or reputational risks to our business. The use of AI by us or others associated with our Company may create data privacy concerns, intellectual property risks, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. In addition, the legal and regulatory landscape governing AI is rapidly evolving and is uncertain. Compliance with new or changing laws, regulations or industry standards may increase costs, require modifications to business practices or limit the use of certain AI applications. Any failure to appropriately manage AI-related risks could adversely affect our operations, reputation and long-term competitive position.
Consolidations, restructurings, bankruptcies or reorganizations involving our customers, distributors or suppliers could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our customers, distributors and suppliers operate in industries that may be affected by changes in general economic conditions, housing and residential repair and remodeling activity, inflation, interest rates, availability of credit, labor availability and other market conditions. Consolidations, restructurings, bankruptcies or reorganizations involving our customers, distributors, suppliers or other participants in the building products industry could result in a reduction in demand for our products, increased customer or supplier concentration, changes in purchasing patterns, pricing or payment terms, supply disruptions, or increased credit risk. We generally extend credit to customers based on an evaluation of their financial condition. If a customer becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy or otherwise is unable or unwilling to pay amounts owed to us or take delivery of previously ordered products, our ability to collect receivables could be adversely affected and we may be required to record reserves or write-downs related to accounts receivable, inventory or other assets. Our inability to collect receivables from one or more significant customers, or from a group of customers, or significant write-downs of inventory or other assets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.