1. The company's success depends on its ability to respond and adapt to consumer needs and maintain an optimal product mix in terms of production volumes and profitability in the writing instruments industry. Any inability to successfully implement the company business plan and growth strategy or effectively manage its growth could lead to a decline in the demand of our products and have a material adverse effect on the company business, operations, prospects or financial results.
2. The company derives a significant portion of the revenue from the sale of the products under the "Flair", "Hauser" and "Pierre Cardin" brands, and any harm to such brands or reputation may adversely affect its business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
3. The company is dependent on its distribution network in India and overseas to sell of the products and any disruption in the distribution network could have a material adverse effect on the company business, operations, prospects or financial results.
4. Any deterioration in the reputation and the consumer awareness of the company brands and products could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, prospects or financial results.
5. The company's business and operations had been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the future impact on its business, operations and financial performance is uncertain and could continue for an unknown period of time.
6. A slowdown or shutdown in the company manufacturing operations, including due to labour unrest, or any inability to obtain adequate electricity, fuel or water with respect to such operations could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, prospects or financial results.
7. Its inability to accurately forecast demand for its products and manage the company inventory may have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, prospects or financial results.
8. The company operates in a competitive business environment. Competition from existing players and new entrants in the industry could have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, operations or financial results.
9. The company expansion into new product categories and an increase in the number of products offered may expose it to new challenges and more risks.
10. Its inability to grow the business in new geographic markets may affect its growth which could have a material adverse effect on the company business, operations, prospects or financial results.