PPG Industries (PPG) Risk Factor Changes

lowering demand for our automotive refinish coatings.

We believe the automotive industry will experience significant and continued change in the coming years, including an increase in the production of electric vehicles.

from emerging technologies such as advanced automation or artificial intelligence and may be difficult to detect for periods of time.

Unexpected events, including supply disruptions, temporary plant and/or power outages, work stoppages, natural disasters and severe weather events, significant public health issues, computer system disruptions, challe…

For example, regulations concerning the composition, use and transport of chemical products continue to evolve.

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to our sales, expenses, profits, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S.

Demand for our products and services depends, in part, on the general economic conditions affecting the countries and markets in which we do business.

PPG continues to undertake actions to maintain supply arrangements adequate to meet planned operating requirements.

ability to supply products, reduce demand for our products or make it difficult or impossible for us to receive raw materials from suppliers or to deliver products to customers.

inherently unpredictable, and such outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, Cash from operating activities or financial condition.

and labor shortages in certain regions of the world.

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine-learning technology continue to advance rapidly, presenting both opportunities and risks.

We are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our research, products, services and processes.

Numerous and evolving information security threats, including advanced persistent threats and ransomware, pose a risk to the security of our systems, networks and services, as well as to the confidentiality, availabil…

Import/export sanctions and regulations also continue to evolve and could result in increased compliance costs, slower product movements or additional complexity in our supply chains.

against major currencies, could adversely or positively affect our financial condition and results of operations which are expressed in U.S.