Risk factors

MSA Safety (MSA) risk factors

Item 1A of every MSA Safety Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    28 risks1 dropped7 reworded

    International net sales exposure increased from approximately 40% in 2024 to 50% in 2025. Workforce and labor availability risks were consolidated into key personnel retention. Government agency shutdowns and staffing reductions were added as new operational risks.

    Filed Feb 12, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    29 risks

    MSA Safety faces severe risks from product liability claims in high-risk environments and global regulatory compliance. Operational vulnerabilities include international supply chain dependencies and foreign currency fluctuations across 40 international locations. Government spending reductions and competitive pressures heavily impact the fire service and homeland security markets.

    Filed Feb 14, 2025