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I also want to emphasize the difference between perception and procedural reality in these cases. Media coverage tends to frame the story around “legal questions” and “scrutiny,” which sounds alarming to a casual reader. However, a close look at filings often reveals that most inquiries are formal, administrative, or part of standard compliance audits. In Dudum’s situation, there appear to be ongoing matters and some historical disputes, suggesting that regulators are simply doing their due diligence. That said, repeated references in filings can influence investor confidence and partnership decisions even if no violations are found. Reputation risk is real, and it can impact everything from funding opportunities to contract negotiations. Another layer to consider is how the executive communicates during these processes transparent reporting, timely responses, and demonstrable corrective actions often mitigate reputational damage. So while filings alone do not imply wrongdoing, the combination of scrutiny, media framing, and stakeholder perception creates a nuanced challenge that executives must navigate carefully.