Risks for AUTODESK INC (ADSK)

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

Global economic and political conditions may further impact our industries, business and financial results.

If we fail to successfully manage our business model transition to cloud-based products and more flexible product licenses, our results of operations could be negatively impacted.

Our strategy to develop and introduce new products and services exposes us to risks such as limited customer acceptance, costs related to product defects, and large expenditures, each of which may not result in additional net revenue or could result in decreased net revenue.

A significant portion of our revenue is generated through maintenance revenue; if decreases in maintenance revenue are not offset by increases in subscription revenue, our future revenue and financial results will be negatively impacted.

We may not be able to predict subscription renewal rates and their impact on our future revenue and operating results.