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outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is |
subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the |
section titled "isk Factors"and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form |
10-K. Moreover, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing |
environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and |
it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that |
could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this |
Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results, events, and circumstances |
reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or |
occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances could differ |
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. |
The forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K |
relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made |
available. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking |
statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect events or |
circumstances after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or to |
reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, |
except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, |
intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, |
and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking |
statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential |
impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint |
ventures, or investments we may make. |
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In addition, statements that "e believe"and similar statements reflect |
our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are |
based upon information available to us as of the date of this Annual |
Report on Form 10-K, and while we believe such information forms a |
reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or |
incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we |
have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially |
available relevant information. These statements are inherently |
uncertain, and you are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these |
statements. |
You should read this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents that |
we reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and have filed as |
exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, completely and with the |
understanding that our actual future results may be materially different |
from what we expect. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements in |
this Annual Report on Form 10-K by these cautionary statements. |
Risk Factors Summary |
The following is a summary of the principal risks that could materially |
adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial |
condition, all of which are more fully described in the section titled |
"isk Factors."This summary should be read in conjunction with the "isk |
Factors"section and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive summary |
of the material risks facing our business. |
鈥ur revenue growth rate has slowed over time, and we expect it to |
continue to slow in the future. |
鈥f we fail to retain existing Hosts or add new Hosts, or if Hosts fail |
to provide high-quality stays and experiences, our business, results of |
operations, and financial condition would be materially adversely |
affected. |
鈥f we fail to retain existing guests or add new guests, our business, |
results of operations, and financial condition would be materially |
adversely affected. |
鈥ny decline or disruption in the travel and hospitality industries or |
economic downturn could materially adversely affect our business, |
results of operations, and financial condition. |
鈥he COVID-19 pandemic has materially adversely impacted, and may |
continue to adversely impact, our business, results of operations, and |
financial condition. |
鈥e have previously incurred net losses and our Adjusted EBITDA and Free |
Cash Flow have declined in prior periods. We may once again incur net |
losses and experience a decline in Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash, and we |
may not be able to sustain profitability. |
鈥he business and industry in which we participate are highly |
competitive, and we may be unable to compete successfully with our |
current or future competitors. |
鈥aws, regulations, and rules that affect the short-term rental, |
long-term rental, and home sharing business have limited and may |
continue to limit the ability or willingness of Hosts to share their |
spaces over our platform and expose our Hosts or us to significant |
penalties, which have had and could continue to have a material adverse |
effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. |
鈥e are subject to a wide variety of complex, evolving, and sometimes |
inconsistent and ambiguous laws and regulations that may adversely |
impact our operations and discourage Hosts and guests from using our |
platform, and that could cause us to incur significant liabilities |
including taxes, compliance costs, fines, and criminal penalties, which |
could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of |
operations, and financial condition. |
鈥aintaining and enhancing our brand and reputation is critical to our |
growth, and negative publicity could damage our brand and thereby harm |