Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Except as noted below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
Our international operations and business, financial condition, and prospects may be adversely affected by the current military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, other future social and geopolitical instability and resulting domestic and foreign economic instability.
We are exposed to the risk of changes in social, geopolitical, legal, and economic conditions. The global economy has been, and may continue to be, negatively impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other G7 countries, among other countries, have imposed substantial financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia. Broad restrictions on exports to Russia have also been imposed. These measures include: (i) comprehensive financial sanctions against major Russian banks; (ii) additional designations of Russian individuals with significant business interests and government connections; (iii) designations of individuals and entities involved in Russian military activities; and (iv) enhanced export controls and trade sanctions limiting Russia’s ability to import various goods. The negative impacts arising from the conflict and these sanctions and export restrictions, including those imposed by Russia, may include reduced consumer demand, supply chain disruptions and increased costs for transportation, energy, and raw materials. Although none of our operations are physically located in Russia or Ukraine, further escalation of geopolitical tensions could have a broader impact that expands into other markets where we do business, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. For example, the prices of oil and other commodities have increased significantly, and, in response to the sanctions imposed on Russia by Western countries, Russia has reduced the volume of natural gas it sends to European countries. As a result of of increased oil prices and Russia’s decision to reduce the volume of natural gas sold to European countries, utility costs in Europe have increased dramatically. Our facilities in Poland and France have been negatively impacted by rising energy costs, which could have a material, adverse effect on our European operations and our business as a whole.
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