Company: RPID
Filing Date: 2025-11-07
Form Type: 10-Q
Source: 0001380106-25-000200
Chunk: 412

Company: RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-11-07
Form: 10-Q
Item: Part I, Item 8
Chunk 412
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 and frequency of which may be amplified by global climate change, political and economic instability, including wars, terrorism and political unrest, outbreak of disease, boycotts, curtailment of trade and other business restrictions; and

•regulatory and compliance risks, including severe penalties such as criminal and civil penalties, disgorgement and other remedial measures, that relate to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and similar anti-bribery and anticorruption laws in other jurisdictions.

Any of these factors could significantly harm our future international expansion and operations and, consequently, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, certain international markets are subject to significant political and economic uncertainty. Significant political and economic developments in international markets for which we intend to operate, or the perception that any of them could occur, creates further challenges for operating in these markets in addition to creating instability in global economic conditions.

Certain legal and political risks are also inherent in foreign operations. There is a risk that foreign governments may nationalize private enterprises in certain countries where we may operate. In certain countries or regions, terrorist activities and the response to such activities may threaten our operations more than in the United States. Social and cultural norms in certain countries may not support compliance with our corporate policies, including those that require compliance with substantive laws and regulations. Also, changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we may operate are a risk to our financial performance and future growth. In addition, in certain geographies, we may need to rely on distributors, partners and other collaborators to penetrate those markets, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to secure relationships with such parties or that such parties will comply with legal and regulatory standards that are applicable to our business. As we operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our international operations will not have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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High inflation rates, and the potential for a recession, could negatively impact our revenues and profitability if increases in the prices of our Growth Direct systems or a decrease in customer spending results in lower sales. In addition, if our costs increase and we are not able to pass along these price increases to our customers, our net income would be adversely affected, and the adverse impact may be material.

Increased inflation, and