Companies cite mass shootings as a risk factor

BVWireIssue #203-2
August 14, 2019

industry analysis
economic forecast, risk analysis, industry analysis

Several public companies have cited mass shootings as potential risk factors in their financial reports, according to the Wall Street Journal. Companies such as Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Del Taco Restaurants, Stratus Properties, Cheesecake Factory, and others have added warnings to investors about how such tragic events could affect their bottom line. Most of the disclosures portray the risk in terms of customer traffic and company reputation, the article says.
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