Company: CRUS
Filing Date: 2025-05-23
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000772406-25-000014
Chunk: 19

Company: CIRRUS LOGIC, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-05-23
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 19
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 sale of future products or for other entities if the U.S government adds other companies to the BIS Entity List and/or subjects them to additional trade restrictions. Despite our receipt of licenses, BIS Entity List restrictions may also encourage foreign customers to seek a greater supply of similar or substitute products from competitors or other third parties who are not subject to these restrictions or to develop their own solutions, especially as the Chinese government develops its domestic semiconductor industry. If export restrictions and tariffs are sustained for a long period of time, or increased, or if other export restrictions are imposed in the future, our long-term competitiveness as a supplier, particularly in China, will likely be impacted.              There is a risk of further escalation and retaliatory actions between the U.S. and other foreign governments. If significant tariffs or other restrictions are placed on goods exported and/or imported from/to China or other countries, or any related counter-measures are taken, our revenue and results of operations may be materially harmed. These tariffs may also make our customers' products more expensive for consumers, which may reduce consumer demand.              The U.S. government also may seek to implement more protective trade measures, not just with respect to China but with respect to other countries as well. This could include new or higher tariffs and even more restrictive trade barriers, such as prohibiting certain types of, or all, sales of certain products or products sold by certain parties into the U.S. Any increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade could have a materially adverse impact on our business and financial results.

We may not be able to increase the geographic diversity and regional resilience of our supply chain, which could have an adverse impact on our financial results and potential business opportunities. 

             Many of our customers and potential customers are placing increased emphasis on geographic diversity and regional resilience in their supply chains, particularly seeking to reduce reliance on manufacturing concentrated in Taiwan and to mitigate broader geopolitical and tariff risks. To achieve geographic diversity, we may need to make increased investments in qualifying geographically diversified manufacturing and test facilities, which could result in additional costs and impact our operating margins. In addition, certain customers have already requested that we hold additional inventory to protect against potential supply disruptions, and such demands may increase over time. These requirements increase our working capital needs, expose us to inventory obsolescence risks, and limit our manufacturing flexibility. If we are unable to meet customer 

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expectations for geographic diversity, inventory management, or supply continuity, we may experience delays in product qualifications, pricing pressure, or loss of business opportunities. Competitors with