Changed Risks for CIENA CORP (CIEN)

Here are risks that changed year over year. risks from the recent filings of CIENA CORP. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

Changes in effective tax rates and other adverse outcomes with taxing authorities could adversely affect our results of operations

A small number of customers account for a significant portion of our revenue The loss of any of these customers or a significant reduction in their spending could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations

Growth of our business is dependent upon the proper functioning and scalability of our internal business processes and information systems Adoption of new systems, modifications or interruptions of services may disrupt our business, processes and internal controls

We rely upon third-party contract manufacturers and our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by risks associated with their businesses, financial condition and the geographies in which they operate

Outstanding indebtedness under our senior secured credit facilities may adversely affect our liquidity and results of operations and could limit our business

Our go to market activities and the distribution of our WaveLogic coherent technology within the merchant modem market could expose us to increased or new forms of competition, or adversely affect our systems business and results of operations