Agilent Technologies (A) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Business and Strategic Risks

1. 01General economic conditions may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition
2. 02Our operating results and financial condition could be harmed if the markets into which we sell our products decline or do not grow as anticipated
3. 03Economic, political, foreign currency and other risks associated with international sales and operations could adversely affect our results of operations54% rewritten
4. 04our receivables. Our results of operations, as well as our liquidity, may be adversely affected and possible delays may occur in reporting financial resultsNew
5. 05If we do not introduce successful new products and services in a timely manner to address increased competition through frequent new product and service introductions, rapid technological changes and changing industry standards, our products and services may become obsolete, and our operating results may suffer
6. 06Demand for some of our products and services depends on the capital spending policies of our customers, research and development budgets and on government funding policies
7. 07Recent and dynamic government rule making and policy changes could increase our costs, affect our markets and customers and impact our results of operationsNew
8. 08Failure to adjust our purchases due to changing market conditions or failure to accurately estimate our customers' demand could adversely affect our income
9. 09Our business will suffer if we are not able to retain and hire key personnel
10. 10Our strategic initiatives to adjust our cost structure could have long-term adverse effects on our business, and we may not realize the operational or financial benefits from such actions
11. 11Our acquisitions, strategic investments and alliances, joint ventures, exiting of businesses and divestitures may result in financial results that are different than expected
12. 12The impact of consolidation and acquisitions of competitors is difficult to predict and may harm our business
13. 13Public health crises may adversely impact, and pose risks to, certain elements of our business, results of operations and financial condition, the nature and extent of which are highly uncertain and unpredictable

Regulatory, Legal and Compliance Risks

1. 14If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, which could lead to a loss of investor confidence in our financial statements and have an adverse effect on our stock price
2. 15We are subject to extensive regulation by the Food and Drug Administration and certain similar foreign regulatory agencies, and failure to comply with such regulations could harm our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations36% rewritten
3. 16Some of our products are subject to particularly complex regulations such as regulations of toxic substances, and failure to comply with such regulations could harm our business31% rewritten
4. 17Our business may suffer if we fail to comply with government contracting laws and regulations
5. 18Our reputation, ability to do business and financial statements may be harmed by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents or business partners
6. 19The expectations and requirements of regulators and other key stakeholders, including on corporate governance and sustainability-related matters, continue to evolve and diverge, and our ability to meet these expectations and requirements could impact our risk exposure and financial conditionsNew
7. 20Environmental contamination from past and ongoing operations could subject us to substantial liabilities
8. 21We are subject to environmental laws and regulations that expose us to a number of risks and could result in significant liabilities and costs
9. 22Third parties may claim that we are infringing their intellectual property, and we could suffer significant litigation or licensing expenses or be prevented from selling products or services
10. 23Third parties may infringe our intellectual property, and we may suffer competitive injury or expend significant resources enforcing our rights

Operational Risks

1. 24Our operating results may suffer if our manufacturing capacity does not match the demand for our products26% rewritten
2. 25If we are unable to successfully manage the consolidation and streamlining of our manufacturing operations, we may not achieve desired efficiencies, and our ability to deliver products to our customers could be disrupted
3. 26If we suffer a loss to our factories, facilities or distribution system due to catastrophe, our operations could be seriously harmed
4. 27If we experience a significant disruption in, or breach in security of, our information technology systems, or if we fail to implement new systems and software successfully, our business could be adversely affected

Financial and Tax Risks

1. 28Our retirement and post retirement pension plans are subject to financial market risks that could adversely affect our future results of operations and cash flows
2. 29Changes in tax laws, unfavorable resolution of tax examinations, or exposure to additional tax liabilities could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity28% rewritten
3. 30If tax incentives change or cease to be in effect, our income taxes could increase significantly
4. 31We have outstanding debt and may incur other debt in the future, which could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations70% rewritten
5. 32We cannot assure that we will continue to pay dividends on our common stock
6. 33Adverse conditions in the global banking industry and credit markets may adversely impact the value of our cash investments or impair our liquidity22% rewritten