Corporate (ECM+DCM)
Exercise 3
Risk Factors
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Question:
You are a junior lawyer assisting in drafting the Risk Factors section of the prospectus for a major logistics company similar to SF Express. The company:
Operates Asia's largest self-owned air cargo fleet
Has extensive last-mile delivery networks across 15 Asian countries
Provides integrated logistics solutions including cold chain, warehousing, and cross-border e-commerce fulfillment
Employs over 200,000 delivery personnel, mostly through regional subsidiaries
Is investing heavily in automation and robotics for warehouses
Recently expanded into food delivery and community group buying services
Operates both franchise and direct operation models in different regions
Task:
Identify and categorize key risk factors that should be disclosed
Consider both industry-specific and company-specific risks
Prioritize the risks based on materiality and likelihood
Consider recent market developments and their impact
Note: You should identify at least 4 key risk factor categories and provide specific examples relevant to the business model and operating environment.