Risks for ACCO BRANDS CORP (ACCO)

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The factors that are discussed below, as well as the matters that are generally set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein, could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

A limited number of large customers account for a significant percentage of our net sales, and a substantial reduction in sales to or the consolidation of one or more of these customers could adversely impact our results of operations

The Company has foreign currency translation and transaction risks that may materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and liquidity

Challenges related to the highly competitive business environments in which we operate could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition

Our strategy is partially based on growth through acquisitions and the expansion of our product assortment into new and adjacent product categories that are experiencing higher growth rates. Failure to properly identify, value, manage and integrate acquisitions or to expand into adjacent categories may materially impact our business, results of operations and financial condition