February 22, 2021 | less than a minute read

It's Time to Reassess Your Risk Factors

Mintz

With the annual reporting season upon us, it's time for public companies to reassess their risk factor disclosures, particularly in light of the new administration in the White House. Health care companies and pharmaceutical companies in particular should be assessing whether proposed changes in the current state of health care laws could have a material impact on their businesses. Another factor to consider is whether increased corporate tax rates might also require enhanced risk factor disclosure.

The arrival of a new administration or other geopolitical events often serve as a catalyst for reassessing risk factors, which are a standard part of periodic filings and initial registrations.