Company: NC
Filing Date: 2025-04-07
Form Type: ARS
Source: 0000789933-25-000013
Chunk: 61

Company: NACCO INDUSTRIES INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-07
Form: ARS
Chunk 61
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 long term, they may not be profitable in the short term, and results of operations are unlikely to be even quarter over quarter. In addition, our investments in solar and other energy projects are dependent, in part, upon current state regulatory incentives and federal tax credits in order for the projects to be economically viable. These projects face the risk that the current state regulatory programs and tax laws may expire or be adversely modified and could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Risks related to corporate structure The amount and frequency of dividend payments made on NACCO's common stock could change. The Board of Directors has the power to determine the amount and frequency of the payment of dividends. Decisions regarding whether or not to pay dividends and the amount of any dividends are based on earnings, capital and future expense requirements, financial conditions and other factors the Board of Directors may consider. Accordingly, holders of our common stock should not rely on past payments of dividends in a particular amount as an indication of the amount of dividends that will be paid in the future. The price of NACCO's securities may be volatile. The price of our common stock may fluctuate due to a variety of market and industry factors that may materially reduce the market price of NACCO's common stock regardless of operating performance, including, among others: (i) actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results and those of other public companies in the industry; (ii) industry cycles and trends; (iii) changes in government regulation; (iv) potential or actual military conflicts or acts of terrorism; (v) announcements concerning NACCO, our customers or competitors; (vi) lack of trading liquidity as a result of low trading volumes could make it difficult for investors to sell shares; and (vii) the general state of the securities market. In addition, the stock market in general has experienced significant volatility that often has been unrelated to the operating performance of companies whose shares are traded. These market fluctuations could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock, regardless of NACCO's actual operating performance. As a result of all of these factors, investors in our common stock may not be able to resell their stock at or above the price they paid or at all. Further, we could be the subject of securities class action litigation due to any such stock price volatility, which could divert management’s attention and have a material adverse effect on our operating results. NACCO's certificate of incorporation and by-laws include provisions that may discourage a takeover attempt