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Nordson (NDSN) Risk Factor Changes

Latest 10-K compared with the year before

Nordson Risk Factor Changes

Latest 10-K compared with the year before. 28 changes found.

Rewrittengovernance goals and initiatives through information provided on our website,…

governance goals and initiatives through information provided on our website, press statements and other communications.

RewrittenWe are subject to income taxes in the United States…

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions.

RewrittenOur recent historical growth has depended, and our future growth…

Our recent historical growth has depended, and our future growth is likely to continue to depend, in part on our acquisition strategy and the successful integration of acquired businesses into our existing operations.

RewrittenWe regard much of the technology underlying our products and…

We regard much of the technology underlying our products and the trademarks under which we market our products as proprietary.

RewrittenWe have taken steps and incurred costs to further strengthen…

We have taken steps and incurred costs to further strengthen the security of our computer systems and continue to assess, maintain and enhance the ongoing effectiveness of our information security systems.

RewrittenOur success will continue to significantly depend on the continued…

Our success will continue to significantly depend on the continued service of our executive management team and the ability to recruit, hire and retain other key management personnel, including factory production work…

RewrittenOur international operations also depend upon favorable trade relations between…

Our international operations also depend upon favorable trade relations between the United States and those foreign countries in which our customers, subcontractors and materials suppliers have operations.

RewrittenWe take actions to manage our foreign currency exposure, such…

We take actions to manage our foreign currency exposure, such as entering into hedging transactions, where applicable, but we cannot assure that our strategies will adequately protect our consolidated operating result…

RewrittenWe are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates,…

We are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the euro, the yen, the pound sterling and the Chinese yuan.

RewrittenOur ability to conduct business can be significantly impacted by…

Our ability to conduct business can be significantly impacted by changes in tariffs, changes or repeals of trade agreements, including the impact of the “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” with Mexico and Canada,…

RewrittenIn 2025, approximately 33 percent of our revenue was generated…

In 2025, approximately 33 percent of our revenue was generated in the United States, while approximately 67 percent was generated outside the United States.

RewrittenChanges in U.S. or international economic conditions, including declines in…

Changes in U.S.

RewrittenIn an enterprise as diverse as ours, a wide range…

In an enterprise as diverse as ours, a wide range of factors could affect future performance.

RemovedAny period of interest rate increases may adversely affect our…

Any period of interest rate increases may adversely affect our profitability.

RemovedMany governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders are…

Many governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on ESG considerations relating to businesses, including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, human…

RemovedThe success of our acquisition strategy is subject to other…

The success of our acquisition strategy is subject to other risks and uncertainties, including:

RemovedOur recent historical growth has depended, and our future growth…

Our recent historical growth has depended, and our future growth is likely to continue to depend, in part on our acquisition strategy and the successful integration of acquired businesses into our existing operations.

RemovedWe regard much of the technology underlying our products and…

We regard much of the technology underlying our products and the trademarks under which we market our products as proprietary.

Removedthese techniques or implement adequate preventative measures. It is therefore…

these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures.

RemovedOur international operations also depend upon favorable trade relations between…

Our international operations also depend upon favorable trade relations between the U.S.

AddedAny period of interest rate increases may adversely affect our…

Any period of interest rate increases may adversely affect our profitability.

AddedMany governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders are…

Many governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance considerations relating to businesses, including climate change and…

Addedcannot predict what changes will actually occur with respect to…

cannot predict what changes will actually occur with respect to any of these items, such changes could affect our business and results of operations.

AddedThe introduction of artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine-learning technologies, particularly…

The introduction of artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine-learning technologies, particularly generative AI, into internal processes, third-party services and/or new and existing offerings may result in new or ex…

AddedWe may be incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our products,…

We may be incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our products, services and processes.

AddedA significant portion of our consolidated revenues in 2025 were…

A significant portion of our consolidated revenues in 2025 were generated in currencies other than the U.S.

AddedChanges in trade policies, tariffs, and other import/export regulations of…

Changes in trade policies, tariffs, and other import/export regulations of the U.S.

AddedChanges to trade policies, tariffs, and other import/export regulations of…

Changes to trade policies, tariffs, and other import/export regulations of the U.S.

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