Crane NXT (CXT) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Crane NXT's FY2024 10-K, filed Feb 20, 2025, lists 15 risk factors. There is no earlier 10-K to compare against, so the most company-specific risks are listed below.

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Crane NXT's biggest risks in the FY2024 10-K

  • Demand volatility stems from global trends away from cash and increased banknote durability.
  • Non-U.S. sales accounted for 48% of consolidated amounts in 2024.
  • Goodwill and intangible assets totaled $1,375.9 million, representing 58% of total assets.
  • Separation-related risks involve IRS rulings and agreements with Crane Company.

The risks most specific to Crane NXT

  • Risks Relating to Our Business

    Demand for our products is variable and subject to factors beyond our control, which could result in unanticipated events significantly impacting our results of operations

    Declining cash usage and increased banknote durability could reduce demand for our products and hurt profitability.

  • Risks Relating to Our Business

    We conduct a substantial portion of our business outside the U.S. and face risks inherent in non-domestic operations

    Non-U.S. sales represented 48% of our consolidated net sales in 2024, exposing us to international operational risks.

  • Risks Relating to Our Business

    Fluctuation in the prices of, or our ability to source, our components and raw materials, and delays in the distribution of our products could adversely affect our results of operations

    Our manufacturing costs rely on raw materials like steel, copper, electronic components, cotton, and flax.

  • Risks Relating to Our Business

    Our future results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted by intangible asset impairment charges

    Goodwill and other intangible assets totaled $1,375.9 million, or 58% of our total assets, creating impairment risks.

  • Risks Relating to Our Business

    We are subject to risks related to the Separation that could negatively impact our results including not obtaining the intended tax treatment of the Separation transaction, failure of Crane Company to perform under the various transaction agreements and actual or potential conflicts of interest with Crane Company

    We face risks related to our separation from Crane Company, including tax treatment uncertainties and potential conflicts of interest.

All 15 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Relating to Our Business

  1. 01Macroeconomic fluctuations may harm our business, results of operations and stock price
  2. 02Demand for our products is variable and subject to factors beyond our control, which could result in unanticipated events significantly impacting our results of operations
  3. 03We conduct a substantial portion of our business outside the U.S. and face risks inherent in non-domestic operations
  4. 04We may be unable to identify or to complete acquisitions, or to successfully integrate the businesses we acquire
  5. 05Fluctuation in the prices of, or our ability to source, our components and raw materials, and delays in the distribution of our products could adversely affect our results of operations
  6. 06We compete with other industrial technology businesses for highly qualified employees in the countries in which we operate, and we may not be able to retain our personnel or hire and retain additional personnel needed for us to sustain and grow our business as planned
  7. 07We may be unable to successfully develop and introduce new products, which would limit our ability to grow and maintain our competitive position and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow
  8. 08Our businesses are subject to governmental regulation; failure to comply with those regulations, as well as changes in those regulations, could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and reputation
  9. 09Our business could be harmed if we are unable to protect our intellectual property
  10. 10We may be unable to improve productivity, reduce costs and align manufacturing capacity with customer demand
  11. 11We face significant competition which may adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in the future
  12. 12Additional tax expense or exposures could affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
  13. 13Our future results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted by intangible asset impairment charges
  14. 14If our internal controls are found to be ineffective, our financial results or our stock price may be adversely affected
  15. 15We are subject to risks related to the Separation that could negatively impact our results including not obtaining the intended tax treatment of the Separation transaction, failure of Crane Company to perform under the various transaction agreements and actual or potential conflicts of interest with Crane Company

Other Crane NXT 10-Ks

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    15 risks8 reworded

    International sales grew from 48% to 50% of consolidated amounts in 2025.

    Filed Feb 26, 2026

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The headings are the filing's own. The one-line readings and the overview are automated and can be wrong: read Item 1A of the 10-K for the exact wording.