Edgewell Personal CARE (EPC) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

Other

1. 01Changes in production costs, including raw material prices and tariffs, could erode our profit margins and negatively impact operating results
2. 02We may not be able to attract, retain and develop key personnel
3. 03Competition in our industries may hinder our ability to execute our business strategy, achieve profitability, or maintain relationships with existing customers

Legal, Regulatory, Tax and Other Risks

1. 04Our business is subject to increasing global regulation, including product related regulations and environmental regulations, that may expose us to significant liabilities
2. 05Our business could be negatively impacted by corporate citizenship and sustainability matters
3. 06If we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may manufacture and market similar products, which could adversely affect our market share and results of operations
4. 07Legislative changes in applicable tax laws, policies and regulations or unfavorable resolution of tax matters may result in additional tax liabilities, which could adversely impact our cash flows and results of operations
5. 08A failure of a key information technology system or a breach of our information security could adversely impact our ability to conduct business
6. 09An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact to the Company’s business or reputation
7. 10Loss of any of our principal customers could significantly decrease our sales and profitability
8. 11Changes in the policies of our customers and increasing dependence on an omnichannel strategy in developed markets may adversely affect our business
9. 12We face risks arising from our ongoing efforts to achieve cost savings
10. 13We are subject to risks related to our international operations, including currency fluctuations, which could adversely affect our results of operations
11. 14We are currently dependent on third party manufacturers to manufacture certain products for our business. Our business could suffer as a result of a third-party manufacturer’s inability to produce our products for us on time or to our specifications
12. 15Our manufacturing facilities, supply channels or other business operations may be subject to disruption from events beyond our control and we may be unable to implement, maintain and ramp efficient and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities at current and any future manufacturing locations
13. 16We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands
14. 17Our business is subject to seasonal volatility
15. 18Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets would result in a reduction in net income
16. 19Our access to capital markets and borrowing capacity could be limited
17. 20could impact access to funding and increase associated borrowing costs, which could reduce our earnings and cash flows. Additionally, disruptions in financial markets could reduce our access to debt and equity capital markets, negatively affecting our ability to implement our business plan and strategy
18. 21We have a substantial level of indebtedness and are subject to various covenants relating to such indebtedness, which could limit our discretion to operate and grow our business
19. 22We may not be able to effectively integrate acquired companies to achieve desired financial benefits
20. 23We may experience losses or be subject to increased funding and expenses related to our pension plans