Risks for MEREDITH CORP (MDP)

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

The Company may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Time, those benefits may take longer to realize than expected, or the Company may encounter significant difficulties in integrating Time’s business into our operations. If the acquisition does not achieve its intended cost savings results, the business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

The successful execution of the post-acquisition integration strategy will involve considerable risks and may not be successful.

Customers may delay or cancel business arrangements, or seek to modify existing relationships, as a result of concerns over the acquisition or to extract negotiation leverage.

We have recorded significant goodwill and other intangible assets in connection with the acquisition of Time that could become impaired, resulting in significant non-cash charges against earnings.

Our business could be adversely impacted by the proposed divestiture of our non-core media assets.