ECL: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2024 vs 2023  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-05-22
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ECL's risk profile shifted substantially toward operational execution and corporate restructuring, with 12 new risks added - notably around the Upstream Energy separation/split-off, IT security, and organizational change management - while removing 14 risks primarily related to raw material supply, key personnel retention, and sustainability commitments. The 32 substantively modified risks indicate significant reframing of existing disclosures, particularly around acquisition integration and indemnification liabilities tied to the energy business divestiture. This net addition of risks combined with extensive modifications reflects material changes in ECL's strategic priorities and emerging vulnerabilities from its planned separation.

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12
New Risks
14
Removed
32
Modified
18
Unchanged
🟢 New in Current Filing

We may experience business disruption if we fail to execute organizational change and management transitions.

​ Our continued success will depend on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers and certain other key employees, particularly those with sales and sales management responsibilities, to drive business growth, development and profitability. Our operations could be…

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​ Our continued success will depend on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers and certain other key employees, particularly those with sales and sales management responsibilities, to drive business growth, development and profitability. Our operations could be materially and adversely affected if for any reason we are unable to successfully execute organizational change and management transitions at leadership levels. ​

🟢 New in Current Filing We are subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions and breaches in data security. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We may experience business disruption if we fail to execute organizational change and management transitions. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We are subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions and breaches in data security. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We may experience business disruption if we fail to execute organizational change and management transitions. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Our growth depends upon our ability to compete successfully with respect to value, innovation and customer support. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Our growth depends upon our ability to compete successfully with respect to value, innovation and customer support. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Potential indemnification liabilities pursuant to the separation and split-off of our Upstream Energy business could materially and adversely affect our business and financial statements. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing If the separation and split-off of our Upstream Energy business or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the divestiture are determined to be taxable in whole or in part, we and our stockholders may incur significant tax liabilities. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We incur significant expenses related to the amortization of intangible assets and may be required to report losses resulting from the impairment of goodwill or other assets recorded in connection with the Nalco and Purolite transactions and other acquisitions. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing We incur significant expenses related to the amortization of intangible assets and may be required to report losses resulting from the impairment of goodwill or other assets recorded in connection with the Nalco and Purolite transactions and other acquisitions. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Risk Management and Strategy 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our results could be materially and adversely affected by difficulties in securing the supply of certain raw materials or by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing We depend on key personnel to lead our business; the labor market is very dynamic. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our results could be materially and adversely affected by difficulties in securing the supply of certain raw materials or by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing We depend on key personnel to lead our business; the labor market is very dynamic. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing We depend on key personnel to lead our business; the labor market is very dynamic. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Future events may impact our deferred tax position, including the utilization of foreign tax credits and undistributed earnings of international affiliates that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing We incur significant expenses related to the amortization of intangible assets and may be required to report losses resulting from the impairment of goodwill or other assets recorded in connection with the Nalco and Purolite transactions and other acquisitions. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing PLANT PROFILES 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Majority Owned or Leased 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing PLANT PROFILES 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Majority Owned or Leased 🔒
🟡 Modified Potential indemnification liabilities pursuant to the separation and split-off of our Upstream Energy business could materially and adversely affect our business and financial statements. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results could be materially and adversely affected by difficulties in securing the supply of certain raw materials or by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in integrating acquisitions our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in integrating acquisitions our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in integrating acquisitions our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results depend upon the continued vitality of the markets we serve. 🔒
🟡 Modified Future events may impact our deferred tax position, including the utilization of foreign tax credits and undistributed earnings of international affiliates that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results are impacted by general worldwide economic factors. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our business depends on our ability to comply with laws and governmental regulations and meet our contractual commitments and failure to do so could materially and adversely impact our business; and we may be materially and adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations. 🔒
🟡 Modified If the separation and split-off of our Upstream Energy business or certain internal transactions undertaken in anticipation of the divestiture are determined to be taxable in whole or in part, we and our stockholders may incur significant tax liabilities. 🔒
🟡 Modified Future events may impact our deferred tax position, including the utilization of foreign tax credits and undistributed earnings of international affiliates that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our business depends on our ability to comply with laws and governmental regulations and meet our contractual commitments and failure to do so could materially and adversely impact our business; and we may be materially and adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our growth depends upon our ability to compete successfully with respect to value, innovation and customer support. 🔒
🟡 Modified Future events may impact our deferred tax position, including the utilization of foreign tax credits and undistributed earnings of international affiliates that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. 🔒
🟡 Modified Changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities could materially and adversely affect the taxes we pay and our profitability. 🔒
🟡 Modified Changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities could materially and adversely affect the taxes we pay and our profitability. 🔒
🟡 Modified Changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities could materially and adversely affect the taxes we pay and our profitability. 🔒
🟡 Modified Potential indemnification liabilities pursuant to the separation and split-off of our Upstream Energy business could materially and adversely affect our business and financial statements. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results could be materially and adversely affected by difficulties in securing the supply of certain raw materials or by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our results could be materially and adversely affected by difficulties in securing the supply of certain raw materials or by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in executing on key business initiatives, our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in executing on key business initiatives, our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in executing on key business initiatives, our business could be materially and adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our business depends on our ability to comply with laws and governmental regulations and meet our contractual commitments and failure to do so could materially and adversely impact our business; and we may be materially and adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions and breaches in data security. 🔒
🟡 Modified Risk Management and Strategy 🔒
🟡 Modified Severe public health outbreaks not limited to COVID-19 may adversely impact our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Severe public health outbreaks not limited to COVID-19 may adversely impact our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Severe public health outbreaks not limited to COVID-19 may adversely impact our business. 🔒
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