Risks for ANALOG DEVICES INC (ADI)

Here are some interesting risks from the recent filings of ANALOG DEVICES INC. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

Disruptions in global credit and financial markets could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our future revenue, gross margins, operating results, net income and earnings per share are difficult to predict and may materially fluctuate.

Our acquisition of Linear Technology Corporation (Linear) and the integration of its business, operations and employees with our own may be more difficult, costly or time consuming than expected, and the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the acquisition may not be fully realized, which could adversely impact our business operations, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary intellectual property rights, which may limit our ability to compete effectively.

A significant disruption in, or breach in security of, our information technology systems or certain of our products could materially and adversely affect our business or reputation.