A. O. Smith (AOS) Risk Factor Changes
A. O. Smith Risk Factor Changes
Latest 10-K compared with the year before. 13 changes found.
Our products are subject to a wide variety of statutory, regulatory, codes and industry standards and requirements related to, among other items, energy and water efficiency, environmental emissions, labeling and safety.
Consistent with our stated strategic priorities, we will continue to evaluate potential acquisitions, and we could use a significant portion of our available capital to fund future acquisitions.
In the ordinary course of business, we utilize information systems for day-to-day operations, to collect and store sensitive data and information, including our proprietary and regulated business information and perso…
Residential new construction activity in North America declined in 2025 and industry-wide replacement-related volume of water heaters was flat compared to 2024.
Approximately 31 percent of our sales in 2025 were attributable to products sold outside of the U.S., primarily in China and Canada, and to a lesser extent in India and Europe.
consumer confidence and sentiment, as well as economic uncertainty, sociopolitical and demographic risks, availability of government incentives, and increased competition from Chinese-based companies may prompt Chines…
Our third-party sales in China decreased twelve percent in local currency in 2025 compared to 2024.
■Because approximately 18 percent of our sales in 2025 were attributable to China, adverse economic conditions or changes in consumer behavior in China could impact our business
Import tariffs, taxes, customs duties and other trading regulations imposed by the U.S.
In the ordinary course of business, we utilize information systems for day-to-day operations, to collect and store sensitive data and information, including our proprietary and regulated business information and perso…
Unfavorable changes to import tariffs, taxes, customs duties and other trading regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
could increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions and limit our ability to service our debt or obtain additional financing.
In 2025, we announced a strategic assessment of our China business.