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🟢 New in Current Filing

Our business faces competition, which could affect our ability to maintain or raise prices, successfully enter certain markets or retain our market position.

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Competition for our business includes not only generic suppliers of the same pesticidal active ingredients but also alternative proprietary pesticide chemistries and crop protection technologies that are bred into or applied onto seeds. Increased generic presence in agricultural chemical markets has been driven by the number of significant product patents and product data protections that have expired in the last decade, and this trend is expected to continue. There are also changing competitive dynamics in the agrochemical industry as some of our competitors have consolidated, resulting in them having greater scale and diversity, as well as market reach. 13 13 13 13 13 13 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Additionally, competition from generic agrochemical producers, particularly from producers based in China, has had and may continue to have a significant impact on our business and financial results, as a number of key product patents have expired in the last two decades. These competitive differences may not be overcome and may erode our business. Agriculture in many countries is changing and new technologies (e.g., precision pest prediction or application, data management) continue to emerge. At this time, the scope and potential impact of these technologies are largely unknown but could have the potential to disrupt our business.

🟢 New in Current Filing Our markets are affected by climatic conditions, both chronic and acute, which could adversely impact our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Unexpected market conditions may adversely impact our business due to the seasonal nature of the crop protection market and the geographic spread of our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Changes in the regulatory environment, particularly in the U.S., Brazil, China, Argentina and the European Union, could adversely impact our ability to continue producing and/or selling certain products in our domestic and foreign markets or could increase the cost of producing and/or selling certain products. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We do business in highly regulated industries. Changes in government regulations or trade association policies could adversely affect our results of operations. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Varying definitions in regulations create regulatory uncertainty for our Company when adapting to new environmental rules, including changes to EPA requirements. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We are subject to customer, consumer, shareholder and regulatory focus on sustainability, which may result in additional costs in order to meet new requirements, including adversely affecting our stock price, results of operations and access to capital. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our operating results could be significantly affected by the cost of commodities such as chemical raw material commodities, energy commodities, and harvested crop commodities. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Changes in the price or availability of key raw materials for production of finished goods have had, and could again have, a material adverse impact on our businesses. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing A global catastrophic event could have a material adverse effect on our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing As a chemical manufacturing company, our operations are subject to operational risks and have the potential to cause environmental or other damage as well as personal injury, or disrupt our ability to supply our customers, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and cash flows. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Interruptions at our key facilities may materially reduce the productivity of a particular manufacturing facility, or the profitability of our business as a whole. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing A shortage or unavailability of trucks, railcars, tugs, barges and ships for carrying our products and the raw materials we use in our business could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of production or sales and higher transportation or equipment costs. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We are subject to extensive federal, state, local, and foreign environmental and safety laws, regulations, directives, rules and ordinances concerning, among other things, emissions in the air, discharges to land and water, and the generation, handling, treatment, disposal and remediation of hazardous waste and other materials. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our exploration of strategic options may not result in entering into or completing transactions, when necessary, and the process of reviewing alternative strategic options or their conclusion could adversely affect our stock price. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our financial results could be harmed if we fail to implement the plan to divest the Company’s commercial business in India in the expected timeline. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing The FMC Lithium separation might be interpreted as a taxable event by the IRS or local taxing authorities, subjecting the Company to material tax liabilities. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Any failure to realize benefits from acquisitions, alliances or joint ventures or to achieve our portfolio management objectives could adversely affect future financial results. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing If we are unable to innovate and successfully introduce new products or new technologies or processes reduce the demand for our products or the price at which we can sell products, our profitability could be adversely affected. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our ability to compete effectively depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing The composition of matter patents on our Rynaxypyr® active and Cyazypyr® active ingredients have expired in all major markets, which will affect our ability to compete effectively. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our significant non-US operations expose us to global exchange rate fluctuations that could adversely impact our profitability. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We could be subject to changes in our tax rates and the adoption of tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities that may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We may incur significant non-cash charges if our long-lived assets become impaired in the future. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Significant changes in pension fund investment performance or assumptions relating to pension costs may have a material effect on the valuation of pension obligations, the funded status of pension plans and our pension cost. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We may be subject to litigation, which may result in substantial costs and a diversion of management's attention and resources, which could harm our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our operations and the production and handling of our products involve significant risks and hazards. We are not fully insured against all potential hazards and risks incident to our business and as a result, may not be able to adequately cover our losses. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our stock price has experienced significant volatility and may continue to fluctuate substantially. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We may fail to meet our publicly announced guidance or other expectations about our business, which could cause our stock price to decline. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents and under Delaware law could make an acquisition of us more difficult, may diminish the value of our common stock, and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Future cash dividends are subject to final determination by our Board of Directors and are not guaranteed. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our results may be affected by changes in distribution channels, which could impact our ability to access the market. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We may incur material costs and liabilities in complying with government regulations. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-bribery laws of other countries, as well as trade sanctions administered by the office of Foreign Assets Control and the Department of Commerce. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our success depends upon our ability to identify, attract, retain and develop key personnel and the succession of senior management. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our business has been and could continue to be adversely affected by economic and political changes in the markets where we compete. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our business is subject to risks associated with sourcing and manufacturing outside of the U.S. and risks from tariffs and/or international trade wars. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our information technology systems and systems operated by our vendors and third parties could be penetrated by outside parties’ intent on observing or gathering information, extracting information, corrupting information, deploying ransomware, or disrupting business processes. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We operate on a single global instance of SAP, which makes our Company vulnerable to system and hardware changes. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Artificial intelligence could subject the Company to loss through various internal and external risks. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Disruptions in the global credit, financial and/or currency markets could limit our access to credit or otherwise harm our financial results, which could have a material adverse impact on our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our current indebtedness could have a negative impact on our liquidity or restrict our activities. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Recent credit rating downgrades and potential future downgrades could increase our financing costs and limit access to capital. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Deterioration in the global economy and worldwide credit and foreign exchange markets could adversely affect our business. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Our financial results could be harmed if we are not successful in executing our strategy and initiatives in connection with our restructuring programs, including Project Foundation. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing The Company relies in many countries and in varying degrees on distribution channels to access the market and reach farmers or other end use customers. 🔒

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