Edgewell Personal CARE (EPC) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01Changes in production costs, including raw material prices and tariffs, could erode our profit margins and negatively impact operating results
2. 02Changes in U.S. and international trade policies may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operationsNew
3. 03We may not be able to attract, retain and develop key personnel50% rewritten
4. 04Competition 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. 05Our business is subject to increasing global regulation, including product related regulations and environmental regulations, that may expose us to significant liabilities
2. 06Our business could be negatively impacted by corporate citizenship and sustainability matters
3. 07If 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. 08Legislative 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. 09A failure of a key information technology system or a breach of our information security could adversely impact our ability to conduct business
6. 10An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact to the Company’s business or reputation
7. 11Actual or perceived failures to comply with applicable data protection, privacy and security laws, regulations, standards and other requirements could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial conditionNew
8. 12Loss of any of our principal customers could significantly decrease our sales and profitability37% rewritten
9. 13Changes in the policies of our customers and increasing dependence on an omnichannel strategy in developed markets may adversely affect our business
10. 14We face risks arising from our ongoing efforts to achieve cost savings
11. 15We are subject to risks related to our international operations, including currency fluctuations, which could adversely affect our results of operations21% rewritten
12. 16We 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
13. 17Our 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
14. 18Rationalization or restructuring of manufacturing facilities, and plant expansions and updates at our manufacturing facilities may cause capacity constraints, inventory fluctuations, and other issuesNew
15. 19Loss of reputation of our leading brands or failure of our marketing plans could have an adverse effect on our businessNew
16. 20Our business is subject to seasonal volatility
17. 21Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets would result in a reduction in net income
18. 22Our access to capital markets and borrowing capacity could be limited82% rewritten
19. 23We 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
20. 24We may not be able to effectively integrate acquired companies to achieve desired financial benefits
21. 25We must successfully manage divestiture activitiesNew
22. 26We may experience losses or be subject to increased funding and expenses related to our pension plans