Supply chain
172 of 521 companies added a paragraph in Risk Factors that uses one of these words:
supply chain, supply chains, single source, sole source, shortage, shortages.
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| Sector | Companies | Compared |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Storage Devices | 5 | 5 |
| Computer Communications Equipment | 3 | 3 |
| Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC | 2 | 2 |
| Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Instruments & Lenses | 2 | 2 |
| Services-Medical Laboratories | 2 | 2 |
| Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products | 2 | 2 |
| Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl | 1 | 1 |
| Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies | 1 | 1 |
| Communications Equipment, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Communications Services, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Drawing & Insulating of Nonferrous Wire | 1 | 1 |
| Engines & Turbines | 1 | 1 |
| Farm Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Gas & Other Services Combined | 1 | 1 |
| Grain Mill Products | 1 | 1 |
| Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors | 1 | 1 |
| Meat Packing Plants | 1 | 1 |
| Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries | 1 | 1 |
| Oil Royalty Traders | 1 | 1 |
| Ophthalmic Goods | 1 | 1 |
| Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) | 1 | 1 |
| Paper Mills | 1 | 1 |
| Radiotelephone Communications | 1 | 1 |
| Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Eating & Drinking Places | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Retail Stores, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Special Industry Machinery, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts | 1 | 1 |
| Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 4 | 5 |
| Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies | 4 | 5 |
| Semiconductors & Related Devices | 11 | 15 |
| Computer & office Equipment | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic Computers | 2 | 3 |
| Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC | 2 | 3 |
| Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 2 | 3 |
| Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 2 | 3 |
| Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) | 3 | 5 |
| National Commercial Banks | 6 | 11 |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | 14 | 27 |
| Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies | 2 | 4 |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys | 2 | 4 |
| Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts | 1 | 2 |
| Arrangement of Transportation of Freight & Cargo | 1 | 2 |
| Cigarettes | 1 | 2 |
| Fats & Oils | 1 | 2 |
| Industrial Organic Chemicals | 1 | 2 |
| Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments | 1 | 2 |
| Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) | 1 | 2 |
| Printed Circuit Boards | 1 | 2 |
| Pumps & Pumping Equipment | 1 | 2 |
| Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores | 1 | 2 |
| Rubber & Plastics Footwear | 1 | 2 |
| Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 1 | 2 |
| Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) | 1 | 2 |
| Finance Services | 13 | 28 |
| Pharmaceutical Preparations | 5 | 11 |
| Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus | 4 | 10 |
| Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control | 2 | 5 |
| Retail-Variety Stores | 2 | 5 |
| Petroleum Refining | 2 | 6 |
| Air Transportation, Scheduled | 1 | 3 |
| Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip | 1 | 3 |
| Operative Builders | 1 | 3 |
| Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations | 1 | 3 |
| Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply | 1 | 3 |
| Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research | 1 | 3 |
| Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies | 1 | 3 |
| Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 1 | 3 |
| Water Transportation | 1 | 3 |
| Services-Prepackaged Software | 6 | 19 |
| Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas | 2 | 7 |
| Investment Advice | 2 | 8 |
| Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) | 1 | 4 |
| Retail-Eating Places | 1 | 4 |
| Electric Services | 3 | 15 |
| Electric & Other Services Combined | 2 | 12 |
| Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance | 2 | 12 |
| Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service | 1 | 6 |
| Services-Business Services, NEC | 2 | 16 |
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There is no assurance that Bitcoin miner manufacturers or any other equipment manufacturers will be able to keep pace with potential surges in demand for mining equipment. It is uncertain how manufacturers will respond to demand and whether they fulfill purchase orders fully and in a timely manner. Supply chain issues or geopolitical matters, including the relationship of the United States and Canada between each other and with China and other countries, may also impact equipment manufacturers’ ability to fully and timely fulfill purchase orders. In the event that Bitcoin miner manufacturers or other suppliers are not able to keep pace with, or fail to satisfy, demand, we may not be able to purchase Bitcoin miners or other equipment in sufficient quantities or on the delivery schedules required to meet our business needs. In the past, including for our recent purchase of Bitmain S21+ miners, Bitcoin miner manufacturers have required advance deposits for Bitcoin miner purchases. If this continues in the future, we may need to tie up significant amounts of capital for prolonged periods before we receive and are able to deploy purchased Bitcoin miners to generate revenue. Should any suppliers default on purchase agreements with us, we may need to pursue recourse under international jurisdictions, which could be costly and time-consuming. The outcome of any actions initiated in such international jurisdictions and our ability to enforce judgments (if any) issued in our favor on such jurisdictions is inherently uncertain given differences in legal systems, biases against foreign litigants in certain jurisdictions and other factors outside our control. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that we would succeed in recovering any of the deposits paid for such purchases, including our Bitcoin pledged under our purchase agreements with Bitmain, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
Driven by the proliferation of energy-intensive applications such as Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence / high performance computing, demand for energy capacity continues to outpace supply. At the same time, supply chain disruptions and regulatory constraints have extended lead times for critical infrastructure, including Bitcoin miners, generators, and transformers. Grid interconnection bottlenecks have further constrained access to power and Bitcoin mining infrastructure development. In this evolving landscape, we compete directly with other Bitcoin mining companies for, among other things, Bitcoin miners, access to low-cost efficient mining infrastructure, and Bitcoin rewards.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
We may also curtail the energy used by our Bitcoin mining operations in times of heightened energy prices or, in the case of a grid-wide electricity shortage, either voluntarily or through Hut 8’s agreements with utility providers. We may also encounter other situations where utilities or government entities restrict or prohibit the provision of electricity to Bitcoin mining operations. In these cases, our ability to mine Bitcoin may be negatively affected.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
Additionally, various governmental and regulatory bodies, including legislative and executive bodies, in the United States, Canada, and in other countries may adopt new laws and regulations, the direction and timing of which may be influenced by changes in the governing administrations and major events in the economy. For example, tariffs that are, or may in the future be, imposed by the United States on imports from certain countries and current or potential counter-tariffs in response, could lead to increased costs and supply chain disruptions. Penalties for non-compliance with any of these laws or regulations may be significant. If we are not able to navigate these changes, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
We began our historical operating business in 2022 and have had operating losses in each year as the business has grown. We have a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the historical business and our prospects can be based. We may be subject to many risks common to new and growing businesses, including under-capitalization, cash shortages, limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources and lack of revenues. There is no assurance that we will be successful in achieving a return on an investment or meeting other metrics of success. Our future business plans, including with respect to our bitcoin treasury strategy, require substantial expenses in the establishment and operation of our business, and there can be no assurance that subsequent operational objectives will be achieved. We do not expect our historical businesses to generate return on investment sufficient to support our bitcoin strategy. Our success with respect to its bitcoin treasury strategy will ultimately depend on our ability to raise capital. If we do not achieve our operational objectives, and to the extent that we do not raise capital or generate cash flow and income, our financial performance and long-term viability may be materially and adversely affected.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 19, 2026 ↗
Disruptions at the FDA and other government agencies caused by the change in presidential administration, funding shortages or potential funding shortages could hinder their ability to hire and retain key leadership and other personnel, prevent new products and services from being developed or commercialized in a timely manner, or otherwise prevent those agencies from performing normal business functions, which could negatively impact our business and our timelines.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 19, 2026 ↗
We are a multinational company that derives a substantial portion of its revenues from activities outside of the United States and many of our U.S. customers have an international presence or are otherwise affected by global developments. Accordingly, events that impact international relations and geopolitical stability may have a significant impact on our business. For example, several countries have implemented and are considering the further implementation of tariffs, trade barriers or restrictions and other retaliatory international or domestic policies, as well as other measures affecting cross-border commerce, migration and the flow of information. These actions have had and may likely continue to have broad consequences for the global economy and regional and country economies, as well as impacts to global supply chains and negative effects on our customers and partners, which may adversely affect our business.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 6, 2026 ↗
Operational and custody risks: Risks of ETH staking and related activities; the risks of ETH scaling; smart contract, bridge, oracles and protocol vulnerabilities; market structure and liquidity risks; restaking risks; concentration and governance risks; counterparty risks at mining pools, custodians, staking providers, and validators; failures to securely store and manage currencies; potential theft, loss or destruction of private keys; disruptions in our supply chain; potential losses of personnel; and BTC halving events.
Read in the 10-K filed Nov 21, 2025 ↗
Technology, equipment and supply chain risks: Rapid technological change and equipment obsolescence; dependence on immersion cooling systems and other specialized infrastructure.
Read in the 10-K filed Nov 21, 2025 ↗
Supply chain disruptions may adversely affect WhiteFiber’s new project development.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
Additionally, several transformers, battery storage systems, and cooling systems used in our North American data centers are manufactured in or pass through Mexico. If the U.S. imposes new or additional tariffs on Mexican-manufactured electrical equipment, this could create supply chain bottlenecks and increase capital expenditures for both U.S. and Canadian facilities. Likewise, trade restrictions on Canadian-manufactured networking equipment or semiconductors would disrupt supply availability for our potential projects in the U.S.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
Such higher costs for critical data center components, potential disruptions to equipment supply chains and labor and cross-border workforce challenges could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
There is inherent risk, based on the complex relationships between certain countries and within regions, that political, diplomatic or military events could result in trade disruptions and other disruptions in the markets and industries we serve and our supply chain. For example, the ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty between the U.S. and China, the unknown impact of current and future U.S. and Chinese trade regulations, and geopolitical risks between the U.S, Canada, where WhiteFiber’s data centers are located, between the U.S. and Mexico, where certain components are supplied, or between China and Taiwan where chips are manufactured, could, directly or indirectly, materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 27, 2026 ↗
Our business depends upon the construction of data centers for our HPC tenants. Until we complete construction of those data centers, we will not realize the full amount of projected revenue from such leases. We cannot guarantee we will complete construction of all or any portion of the Barber Lake Facility, the Black Pearl Facility, or any future strategic growth initiatives on time or within our cost estimates, if at all, due in part to the ongoing challenges to the global supply chain, the implementation of new tariffs and more restrictive trade policies, increased inflation and changing conditions within the United States labor market.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
We believe the potential for HPC hosting complements our current business model with expected stable, long-term and high margin revenue. However, the success of our HPC hosting services may not develop as anticipated, and may be affected by factors such as the reliability and timing of power supply, supply chain disruption (including local labor availability), the implementation of new tariffs and more restrictive trade regulations and changes in in-house specialized expertise to manage the business. A failure to successfully implement our HPC business strategy may adversely affect our business, prospects, or operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
We may be harmed by increased costs to procure power, prolonged power outages, shortages or capacity constraints as well as insufficient access to power.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
Any power outages, shortages, capacity constraints, limits on access or significant increases in the cost of power may have an adverse effect on our business and our results of operations. Any such limitations may have a negative impact on a given data center and may limit our ability to grow our business which could negatively affect our financial performance and results of operations. Furthermore, the inability to supply tenants with power for any reason could harm our relationships as well as cause reputational harm.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
or asset prices that do not keep pace with higher energy prices, significantly higher energy prices, inflation and supply chain
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
suppliers to provide electricity to our facilities in times of electricity shortage or otherwise. To that end, public sentiment regarding
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
infrastructure in our supply chain or that of the third parties with whom we work have not been compromised.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
seek to enter the mining industry, the demand for machines may outpace supply and create mining machine equipment shortages.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
the workforce as reflected by the low unemployment rate, shortages of available industry talent and increasing costs to
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026 ↗
supply chain and logistical issues, including tariff and inflationary pressures and a lack of availability, increased prices, delays in obtaining building supplies, raw materials, and equipment for data centers, and/or failure of our infrastructure and equipment suppliers to deliver infrastructure and equipment on time and in accordance with agreed upon specifications;
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026 ↗
In addition, digital asset validating operations can consume significant amounts of electricity, which may have a negative environmental impact and give rise to public opinion against allowing, or government regulations restricting, the use of electricity for validating operations. Additionally, validators may be forced to cease operations during an electricity shortage or power outage.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 30, 2026 ↗
The development of large-scale data centers for hyperscaler tenants is complex and subject to numerous contingencies, including securing adequate and timely power arrangements, obtaining required governmental permits and approvals, satisfying regulatory requirements, finalizing design and engineering specifications, and negotiating and executing long-term leases with creditworthy tenants. Delays resulting from regulatory review, power interconnection queues, supply chain constraints, labor shortages, market volatility or prolonged tenant negotiations could cause projects to be deferred or abandoned. Because the agreement requires development decisions within defined time periods, we may be required to make significant capital allocation determinations under time constraints and with incomplete information, which could lead to investment decisions that do not produce the returns we expect.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
We believe the potential for AI and HPC infrastructure complements our current business model with expected stable, long-term and high margin revenue. However, the success of our AI and HPC hosting strategy may not develop as anticipated and may be affected by factors such as the reliability and timing of power supply, supply chain disruption (including local labor availability), the implementation of new tariffs and more restrictive trade regulations and changes in in-house specialized expertise to manage the business. A failure to successfully implement our AI and HPC business strategy may adversely affect our business, prospects, or operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
Global macroeconomic, geopolitical, and public health events and resulting supply chain issues could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
We believe that transitioning to a data center business has the potential to complement our existing business model by providing more stable, long-term, and higher-margin revenue than our Bitcoin Mining operations. We also believe that leveraging our existing infrastructure to serve data center customers may offer more consistent revenue and lower risk than our traditional Bitcoin Mining business. However, this initiative is in its early stages, and the success of our data center strategy is uncertain and may not develop as anticipated. The performance of our data center business may be affected by various factors, including the availability, reliability, and timing of power supply; increased community scrutiny of data center resource use, including land, water, and power, resulting in stricter requirements from permitting authorities; supply chain disruptions, including constraints in local labor availability; changes in tariff policies or the adoption of more restrictive trade regulations; and our ability to retain or develop the specialized expertise required to operate and scale a data center business. If any of these challenges arise, or if we are otherwise unable to successfully implement or execute our data center strategy, our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
The industries in which we operate are highly competitive and continuously evolving. We expect competition to further intensify as existing and new competitors introduce new offerings or enhance existing offerings and as the industries that we operate in continue to grow. As we continue to expand in our existing markets and enter new markets, we compete against an increasing number of companies operating both within North America and abroad, that may be more established or have greater financial and other resources and/or expertise. Driven by the proliferation of energy-intensive applications such as bitcoin mining and HPC, demand for energy capacity continues to outpace supply. Our competitors may have greater financial, technical, and operational resources, longer operating histories, and stronger brand recognition than we do. To compete effectively, we must accurately anticipate technological developments, supply chain disruptions and regulatory constraints, our need for additional power and continue to innovate in the design, management, and operation of data centers, including those used to support AI/HPC applications. We may face difficulties expanding and improving our data centers at the pace necessary to remain competitive. Competitors with greater resources, experience, or industry relationships may be better positioned to secure strategic acquisitions, partnerships, or customer relationships that are critical to scaling data center operations. If we are unable to innovate effectively, maintain or grow our data center operations, or compete successfully against current and future competitors, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Any such developments could also negatively impact the trading price of our securities.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
Our strategic growth initiatives may require the construction, expansion or conversion of associated power facilities. These activities expose us to risks that include, among others: construction delays; shortages of parts or labor; increased equipment and materials costs, including those driven by inflation; delays in receiving data center components; labor disputes or work stoppages, including those arising from pandemics or other public health emergencies; unanticipated environmental conditions or geological issues; delays in obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from governmental agencies or utility providers; delays in site readiness that could prevent us from meeting contractual commitments; and delays or suspensions related to evaluations of prospective growth projects. Construction projects also depend heavily on the skill, reliability, and financial stability of designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and key suppliers. If any such party encounters financial difficulties, operational issues, or performance problems during the design or construction process, we could experience significant delays, cost overruns, and other adverse impacts on expected project returns. If we are unable to mitigate these risks and complete our growth initiatives on schedule and within our anticipated budget, if at all, such delays or failures could prevent us from realizing expected benefits from these initiatives and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
Our business may be adversely affected by global economic conditions, geopolitical developments and conflicts, shifts in governmental policy, trade restrictions, and public health events, including pandemics, epidemics, or other disease outbreaks. These events can contribute to port congestion, supplier shutdowns, logistics delays, and increased freight and transportation costs, all of which may result in higher expenses to procure and deploy new miners and acquire other critical materials needed for our expansion initiatives. We may also experience volatility and uncertainty in our supply chain resulting from recessions, inflation, tariffs, sanctions, and other restrictive actions by the United States or foreign governments, as well as broader social, political, and economic risks, including acts of war or regional instability. Changes in domestic or foreign policy priorities may further heighten such volatility.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
Miner manufacturers have been affected by constrained semiconductor supply—particularly shortages involving the highly specialized ASIC chips used in bitcoin miners—as well as increased labor costs and broader disruptions to global supply chains. These factors have contributed to higher prices for new miners and may continue to do so. Inflationary pressures, combined with supply chain challenges, have increased the cost of goods, services, and personnel, raising both our capital expenditures and operating costs. Until these global pressures ease, we expect to continue incurring elevated costs to obtain and deploy miners, and we may face difficulties securing the materials or pricing necessary to support our growth plans. Adverse macroeconomic, public health, or geopolitical developments may also reduce market confidence in Bitcoin, shift investor preferences toward less volatile assets, and impair our access to capital or other financial markets, potentially increasing our cost of capital. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial results, and the value of the bitcoin we mine.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
Our Bitcoin Mining and data center operations require significant and continuous access to reliable electrical power and high-speed internet connectivity. Any prolonged interruption, shortage, curtailment, or capacity constraint affecting our power supply or internet access, whether due to equipment failure, weather events, grid instability, utility curtailments, regulatory actions, or other causes, could require us to reduce or suspend our operations. Any such disruption could materially and adversely affect our ability to mine bitcoin, provide data center services, generate revenue, and achieve expected returns on our infrastructure investments. If this occurs, our business and results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026 ↗
In addition, although we do not currently run o, digital asset validating operations can consume significant amounts of electricity, which may have a negative environmental impact and give rise to public opinion against allowing, or government regulations restricting, the use of electricity for validating operations. Additionally, validators may be forced to cease operations during an electricity shortage or power outage.
Read in the 10-K filed Mar 9, 2026 ↗