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:

  1. Identify and categorize key risk factors that should be disclosed

  2. Consider both industry-specific and company-specific risks

  3. Prioritize the risks based on materiality and likelihood

  4. 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.