AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP

Previous wording

We need to maintain adequate liquidity to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs and other financial obligations. If we fail to comply with the covenants contained in our revolving credit facility or our equipment financing facility, it may adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

We need to maintain adequate liquidity to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs, net asbestos payments, and other financial obligations.

Previous wording

Our liquidity is a function of our cash on-hand, our ability to successfully generate cash flows from a combination of efficient operations and continuing operating improvements, availability from our revolving credit facility, access to capital markets, and funding from other third parties. We believe our liquidity (including operating and other cash flows that we expect to generate and revolving credit availability) should be sufficient to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs and other financial obligations as they occur; however, our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity going forward is subject to the general liquidity of, and ongoing changes in, the credit markets as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other market factors that are beyond our control. If we are not able to maintain adequate liquidity, we may not be able to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs, or other financial obligations such as future required contributions to our employee benefit plans.

Current wording

Our liquidity is a function of our cash on-hand, our ability to successfully generate cash flows from a combination of efficient operations and continuing operating improvements, availability from our revolving credit facility, access to capital markets, and funding from other third parties. We believe our liquidity (including operating and other cash flows that we expect to generate and advances under our revolving credit availability) should be sufficient to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs, net asbestos payments, and other financial obligations as they occur. Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity going forward, in part, is subject to the general liquidity of, and ongoing changes in, the credit markets as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other market factors that are beyond our control. If we are not able to maintain adequate liquidity, we may not be able to meet our operating cash flow requirements, debt service costs, net asbestos payments, or other financial obligations.

Previous wording

A significant portion of the FCEP segment’s sales consists of mill rolls to customers in the global steel and aluminum industries that may be periodically impacted by economic or cyclical downturns and other disruptions. Such downturns and disruptions, the timing and length of which are difficult to predict, may cause demand for steel and aluminum to be lower than forecasted which may reduce the demand for, and sales of, our forged and cast rolls both in the United States and the rest of the world. Lower demand for rolls may also adversely impact profitability as other competing roll producers lower selling prices in the marketplace to fill their manufacturing capacity. Cancellation of orders or deferral of delivery of rolls may occur and produce an adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, sales of FEP, specifically open-die forged products for the oil and gas industry and steel distribution markets, are impacted by fluctuations in global energy demand, which also could adversely affect our margins and profitability.

Current wording

A significant portion of the FCEP segment’s sales consists of mill rolls to customers in the global steel and aluminum industries that may be periodically impacted by economic or cyclical downturns and other disruptions. Such downturns and disruptions, the timing and length of which are difficult to predict, may cause demand for steel and aluminum to be lower than forecasted which may reduce the demand for, and sales of, our forged and cast rolls both in the United States and the rest of the world. Lower demand for rolls may also adversely impact profitability as other competing roll producers lower selling prices in the marketplace to fill their manufacturing capacity. Cancellation of orders or deferral of roll delivery may occur and produce an adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, sales of FEP, specifically open-die forged products for the oil and gas industry and steel distribution markets, are impacted by fluctuations in global energy demand, which also could adversely affect our margins and profitability.

Previous wording

The global steel manufacturing capacity continues to exceed global consumption of steel products. Such excess capacity often results in manufacturers in certain countries exporting steel at prices significantly below their home market prices (often due to local government assistance or subsidies). This could lead to global market destabilization and reduced sales and profitability of some of our customers which, in turn, affects our sales and profit margins, as well as the collectability of our receivables and the salability of our in-process inventory. Excess capacity in the global roll industry and cyclicality in end-market demand also pose risks of potential impairment of our long-lived assets, which could be material to our results of operations and the carrying value of our assets.

Current wording

The global steel manufacturing capacity continues to exceed global consumption of steel products. Such excess capacity often results in manufacturers in certain countries exporting steel at prices significantly below their home market prices (often due to local government assistance or subsidies). Increased entry of low-priced products from other countries has negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact, local demand in the United States and Europe. This could lead to global market destabilization and reduced sales and profitability for some of our customers which, in turn, could affect our sales and profit margins as well as the collectability of our receivables and the salability of our in-process inventory. Excess capacity in the global roll industry and cyclicality in end-market demand also pose risks of potential impairment of our long-lived assets, which could be material to our results of operations and the carrying value of our assets.

Previous wording

Demand for our products, particularly in our ALP segment, may grow at a pace that exceeds our operational capacity, including our manufacturing capabilities. We may be required to expand our facilities or contract with third parties to meet such growth, which we may not be able to do in a timely manner, if at all. If we are required to expand our facilities to meet growth in client demand, we may not have access to sufficient capital resources to expand in a timely manner, if at all. As a result, we may not be able to maximize sales growth and, therefore, could lose opportunities to produce additional revenue.

Current wording

Demand for our products, particularly in our ALP segment, may grow at a pace that exceeds our operational capacity, including our manufacturing capabilities. We may be required to expand our facilities, contract with third parties or acquire additional equipment to meet such growth, which we may not be able to do in a timely manner, if at all. If we are required to expand our facilities, contract with third parties or acquire additional equipment to meet growth in client demand, we may not have access to sufficient capital resources to expand in a timely manner, if at all. As a result, we may not be able to maximize sales growth and, therefore, could lose opportunities to produce additional revenue.

Previous wording

We are parties to a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with a consortium of banks. The revolving credit facility is collateralized by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of our assets. The revolving credit facility provides for borrowings not to exceed $100 million and otherwise restricts us from incurring additional indebtedness outside of the agreement, unless approved by the lenders party to the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility is subject to various affirmative and negative covenants and contains various sub-limits, including those based on the type of collateral and borrowings by geographic region. If the financial covenants become difficult to meet or if our borrowing needs increase beyond the prescribed limits, our financial position, results of operations and liquidity may be materially adversely affected. In addition, changes in our credit profile could cause less favorable commercial terms for the procurement of materials required to manufacture our products, which also could have a negative impact on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity. Further, our access to public and private capital markets is limited based on our size, credit profile and not being a well-known seasoned issuer, which may result in limitations in availability of capital to fund our strategic plans. If we are unable to fund our strategic plans, whether through cash from operations or from the capital markets, we may have to forego opportunities that would otherwise be accretive to our operating results for potentially an extended period.

Current wording

We are parties to a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with a consortium of banks. The revolving credit facility is collateralized by a first priority perfected security interest in substantially all of our assets. The revolving credit facility provides for borrowings not to exceed $100 million and otherwise restricts us from incurring additional indebtedness outside of the agreement, unless approved by the lenders party to the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility is subject to various affirmative and negative covenants and contains various sub-limits, including those based on the type of collateral and borrowings by geographic region. If the financial covenants become difficult to meet or if we need to increase our borrowings beyond the prescribed limits, our financial position, results of operations and liquidity may be materially adversely affected. Further, our access to public and private capital markets is limited based on our size, credit profile and not being a well-known seasoned issuer, which may result in limitations in availability of capital to fund our strategic plans. If we are unable to fund our strategic plans, whether through cash from operations, availability from our revolving credit facility or proceeds from the capital markets, we may have to forego opportunities that would otherwise be accretive to our operating results for potentially an extended period.

Previous wording

A reduction in the level of our export sales, as well as other economic factors in foreign countries, could have an adverse impact on our financial results.

Current wording

A reduction in the level of our export sales, changes in foreign currency exchange rates as well as other economic factors in foreign countries could have an adverse impact on our financial results.

Previous wording

Exports are a significant portion of our sales. Historically, changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly in respect of the U.S. dollar, British pound, Swedish krona, and euro, have impacted the export of our products and may do so again in the future. Other factors that may adversely impact our export sales and our operating results include political and economic instability, export controls, changes in tax laws and tariffs, and new producers in overseas markets. A reduction in the level of our export sales may have an adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, changes in foreign currency exchange rates may provide foreign roll suppliers with advantages based on those lower foreign currency exchange rates and, therefore, permit them to compete in our home markets.

Current wording

Exports are a significant portion of our sales. Historically, changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly in respect of the U.S. dollar, British pound, Swedish krona, and euro, have impacted the export of our products and may do so again in the future. Sales for certain of our subsidiaries are negotiated in a currency other than the subsidiary's functional (local) currency. Changes in a foreign exchange rate from the time of an order to the time of shipment have impacted the value of our recorded sales and may do so again in the future, and we may not be able to effectively hedge against such fluctuations. Other factors that may adversely impact our export sales and our operating results include political and economic instability, export controls, changes in tax laws and tariffs, and new producers in overseas markets. A reduction in the level of our export sales and changes in foreign currency exchange rates may have an adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, changes in foreign currency exchange rates may provide foreign roll suppliers with advantages based on those lower foreign currency exchange rates and, therefore, permit them to compete in our home markets.

Previous wording

Certain of our subsidiaries operate in foreign jurisdictions and, accordingly, earn revenues, pay expenses, own assets, and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Since our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during each reporting period and assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies will affect the translated value for revenue, expenses and balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies and could materially affect our financial results expressed in U.S. dollars.

Current wording

Certain of our subsidiaries operate in foreign jurisdictions and, accordingly, earn revenues, pay expenses, own assets, and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Since our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during each reporting period and assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies, or any failure by the Corporation to effectively hedge against unfavorable fluctuations, will affect the translated value for revenue, expenses and balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies and could materially affect our financial results expressed in U.S. dollars.

Previous wording

The United States currently imposes tariffs on primary steel and aluminum imports into the United States. As consumers of steel and aluminum in some of our products, our cost base is exposed to these tariffs and could be exposed to additional tariffs, higher tariffs or similar actions in the future, which could reduce our margins. Similarly, we could potentially lose market share to foreign competitors not subject to similar tariffs if our foreign customers sourced product offshore. Our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity may be affected by these tariffs, or similar actions. Moreover, these tariffs, or other changes in U.S. trade policy, have resulted in, and may continue to trigger, retaliatory actions by affected countries which could adversely impact demand for our products, as well as impact our costs, customers, suppliers, and/or the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof and, thus, may adversely impact our business, operations and financial performance.

Current wording

Additional tariffs or changes in tariffs could result in a slowing of customer orders again. During 2025, we were able to pass on the incremental tariff expense to the vast majority of our customers, which we may or may not be able to do in the future. Similarly, additional tariffs, changes in tariffs, or other changes in U.S. and foreign government trade policy may trigger retaliatory actions by affected countries, which could adversely impact demand for our products, as well as impact our costs, customers, suppliers, and/or the U.S. and global economy or certain sectors thereof and, thus, may adversely impact our business, operations and financial performance. Our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity may be affected by these tariffs, or similar actions.

Previous wording

Our subsidiaries use certain commodities in the manufacture of their products. These include steel scrap, ferroalloys and energy. Any unexpected, sudden or prolonged increase in the price of these commodities may cause a reduction in our profit margins or result in losses where beneficial fixed-priced contracts do not exist, unfavorable fixed-priced contracts cannot be modified or increases cannot be obtained in our selling prices. In addition, there could be a time lag between when we incur such price increases and when we are able to recover such increases in our selling prices. Global increases in transportation costs and more limited availability of freight carriers may impact timely delivery of supplies to our subsidiaries and product to our customers, and may negatively impact our sales, production and profitability. There also may be curtailment in electricity or natural gas supply or availability of key production materials, which could adversely impact our production or result in lower profitability, higher losses or impairment of our long-lived assets. Shortage of key production materials, while driving up costs, may be of such severity as to disrupt our production, all of which may impact our sales and profitability.

Current wording

In addition, there could be a time lag between when we incur such price increases and when we are able to recover such increases in our selling prices. Global increases in transportation costs and more limited availability of freight carriers may impact timely delivery of supplies to our subsidiaries and product to our customers, and may negatively impact our sales, production and profitability. Changes in our credit profile could cause less favorable commercial terms for the procurement of materials required to manufacture our products, which also could have a negative impact on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity. There also may be curtailment in electricity or natural gas supply or availability of key production materials, which could adversely impact our production or result in lower profitability, higher losses or impairment of our long-lived assets. Shortage of key production materials, while driving up costs, may be of such severity as to disrupt our production, all of which may impact our sales and profitability. Geopolitical factors or wars could exacerbate the above risks.

Previous wording

We are a party to sale-leaseback financing transactions, which creates the risk of loss if we default.

Current wording

We are a party to sale-leaseback financing transactions, which creates the risk of loss if we default. If we fail to comply with the covenants as required by our various debt agreements, including our revolving credit facility, it may adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.

Previous wording

The maturity date for our revolving credit facility is June 29, 2026 and, subject to other terms and conditions of the agreement, would become due on that date. In addition, our revolving credit facility is subject to various affirmative and negative covenants and our equipment financing facility includes various affirmative covenants. Failure to extend or replace the revolving credit facility or failure to comply with material provisions or covenants in these facilities could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition. We may seek to renegotiate or replace a facility or may determine not to replace a facility at all and, instead, pursue other forms of liquidity. Any new credit agreement or other forms of liquidity may result in higher borrowing costs and contain non-investment grade covenants that are less favorable in comparison to our existing revolving credit and equipment financing facilities, if available at all.

Current wording

The maturity date for the revolving credit facility is June 25, 2030 and, subject to other terms and conditions of the agreement, would become due on that date. Failure to comply with material provisions or covenants in this facility and our other debt agreements could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition. We may seek to renegotiate or replace a facility or may determine not to replace a facility at all and, instead, pursue other forms of liquidity. Any new credit agreement or other forms of liquidity may result in higher borrowing costs and contain non-investment grade covenants that are less favorable in comparison to our existing revolving credit and other debt facilities, if available at all.

Previous wording

A pandemic or geopolitical conflict may adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to access the capital markets. Additionally, government stimulus programs available to us, our customers or our suppliers, if any, may prove to be insufficient or ineffective. Furthermore, in the event the impact from a pandemic or geopolitical conflict causes us to be unable to maintain a certain level of excess availability under our revolving credit facility, our availability of funds may become limited, or we may be required to renegotiate the facility on less favorable terms. If we are unable to access additional credit at the levels we require, or the cost of credit is greater than expected, it could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Current wording

A pandemic or geopolitical conflict may adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to access the capital markets. Additionally, government stimulus programs made available to us, our customers or our suppliers, if any, may prove to be insufficient or ineffective. Furthermore, in the event the impact from a pandemic or geopolitical conflict causes us to be unable to maintain a certain level of excess availability under our revolving credit facility, our availability of funds may become limited, or we may be required to renegotiate the facility on less favorable terms. If we are unable to access additional credit at the levels we require, or the cost of credit is greater than expected, it could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Previous wording

Our subsidiaries have several key operations which are subject to multi-year collective bargaining agreements or agreements with works councils with their hourly work forces. While we believe we have good relations with our unions, there is the risk of industrial action or work stoppage at the expiration of an agreement if contract negotiations fail, which may disrupt our manufacturing processes and impact our results of operations.

Current wording

Our subsidiaries have several key operations which are subject to multi-year collective bargaining agreements with their hourly work forces. While we believe we have good relations with our unions, there is the risk of industrial action or work stoppage at the expiration of an agreement if contract negotiations fail, which may disrupt our manufacturing processes and impact our results of operations.

Previous wording

We are subject to a wide variety of complex domestic and foreign laws, rules and regulations, including trade policies and tax regimes. We are affected by new laws and regulations and changes to existing laws and regulations, including interpretations by the courts and regulators, whether prompted by changes in government administrations or otherwise. These laws, regulations and policies, and changes thereto, may result in restrictions or limitations to our current operational practices and processes and our product/service offerings which could negatively impact our current cost structure, revenue streams, future tax obligations, the value of our deferred income tax assets, cash flows, and overall financial position.

Current wording

We are subject to a wide variety of complex domestic and foreign laws, rules and regulations, including trade policies and tax regimes. We are affected by new laws and regulations and changes to existing laws and regulations, including interpretations by the courts and regulators, whether prompted by changes in government administrations or otherwise. These laws, regulations and policies, and changes thereto, may result in restrictions or limitations to our current operational practices and processes and our product offerings, which could negatively impact our current cost structure, revenue streams, future tax obligations, the value of our deferred income tax assets, cash flows, and overall financial position.

Previous wording

In addition, our tax filings are subject to audits by tax authorities in the various jurisdictions in which we do business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are subsequently resolved with the taxing authorities or through the courts. Currently, we believe there are no outstanding assessments whose resolution would result in a material adverse financial result. However, there can be no assurance that unasserted or potential future assessments would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Current wording

In addition, our tax filings are subject to audits by tax authorities in the various jurisdictions in which we do business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are subsequently resolved with the taxing authorities or through the courts. Currently, we believe there are no outstanding assessments the resolution of which would result in a material adverse financial result. However, there can be no assurance that unasserted or potential future assessments would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Previous wording

We generate approximately 10% of the sales in the FCEP segment from one customer, and the loss of, or significant reduction in, the orders of such customer could have a material adverse effect on the segment.

Current wording

We periodically generate sales from individual customers approximating 10% of the net sales of the FCEP or ALP segments. The loss of, or significant reduction in, the orders of any such significant customer could have a material adverse effect on the segment's financial results.

Previous wording

One customer accounted for approximately 11% of the net sales of the FCEP segment in each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The loss of such customer, or a significant reduction in the orders of such customer, could have a material adverse effect on the segment. For the ALP segment, no customers exceeded 10% of its net sales in 2024 or 2023.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for approximately 10% of the net sales of the FCEP segment and one customer accounted for approximately 12% of the net sales of the ALP segment. For the year ended December 31, 2024, one customer accounted for approximately 11% of the net sales of the FCEP segment and no individual customer exceeded 10% of the net sales of the ALP segment. The loss of such customers, or a significant reduction in the orders of such customers, could have a material adverse effect on the segment.

Previous wording

We may not be able to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and the NYSE American Exchange for our common stock and Series A warrants, respectively.

Current wording

We may not be able to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange for our common stock.

Previous wording

Our common stock is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and our Series A warrants are listed on the NYSE American Exchange, with each imposing objective and subjective requirements for continued listing. Continued listing criteria of the New York Stock Exchange include maintaining prescribed levels of financial condition, market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. Specifically, the New York Stock Exchange requires a company with common equity listed on its exchange to maintain average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30-day trading period of at least $50 million or maintain shareholders’ equity of at least $50 million and maintain a share price of at least $1.00. Our common stock’s average-global market capitalization over the 30-day trading period ended December 31, 2024 was $39.6 million, and our total Ampco-Pittsburgh shareholders’ equity was $58.9 million as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Our common stock is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which imposes objective and subjective requirements for continued listing. Continued listing criteria of the New York Stock Exchange include maintaining prescribed levels of financial condition, market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. Specifically, the New York Stock Exchange requires a company with common equity listed on its exchange to maintain average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30-day trading period of at least $50 million or maintain shareholders’ equity of at least $50 million and maintain a share price of at least $1.00. Our common stock’s average-global market capitalization over the 30-day trading period ended December 31, 2025 was $69.5 million, and our total Ampco-Pittsburgh shareholders’ equity was $32.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

Changes in the global economic environment, inflation, elevated interest rates, recessions or prolonged periods of slow economic growth, and global instability and actual and threatened geopolitical conflict, could have an adverse effect on our industry and business, as well as those of our customers and suppliers.

Current wording

Changes in the global economic environment, inflation, elevated interest rates, recessions or prolonged periods of slow economic growth, global instability, and actual and threatened geopolitical conflict could have an adverse effect on our industry and business, as well as those of our customers and suppliers.

Previous wording

Overall economic conditions in the U.S., Europe, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere, including adverse factors such as inflation, rising or sustained elevated interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical conflicts including the impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, significantly impact our business. Periods of economic downturn or continued uncertainty could result in us having difficulty increasing or maintaining our level of sales or profitability and we may experience an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Current wording

Overall economic conditions in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere, including adverse factors such as inflation, rising or sustained elevated interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical conflicts significantly impact our business. Periods of economic downturn or continued uncertainty could result in us having difficulty increasing or maintaining our level of sales or profitability and we may experience an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Previous wording

Our U.S. operations are subject to economic conditions, including credit and capital market conditions, inflation, prevailing interest rates, and political factors which, if changed, could negatively affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Political factors include, but are not limited to, changes in administration resulting in increased or newly imposed tariffs, increased regulation such as carbon emissions, limitations on trading including the export of energy and raw materials, trade remedies, and changes to tax laws and regulations resulting in increased income tax liability. Actions taken by the U.S. government could affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity.

Current wording

Our U.S. operations are subject to economic conditions, including credit and capital market conditions, inflation, prevailing interest rates, and political factors which, if changed, could negatively affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Political factors include, but are not limited to, increased or newly imposed tariffs in the markets in which we operate, increased regulation such as carbon emissions, limitations on trading including the export of energy and raw materials, trade remedies, and changes to tax laws and regulations resulting in increased income tax liability. Actions taken by the U.S. government could affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity.

Previous wording

We are subject to economic conditions and political factors associated with the European Union, the United Kingdom and neighboring countries, and the euro currency. Changes in any of these economic conditions or political factors could negatively affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Political factors include, but are not limited to, taxation, nationalization, inflation, government instability, regional conflict, civil unrest, increased regulation and quotas, tariffs, sanctions, and other market-distorting measures. Continued uncertainty and economic downturn in the European market throughout 2024, as well as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict have had a broad range of adverse impacts on global economic conditions, many of which have had, and are likely to continue to have, adverse impacts on our business and the business of our customers including increased raw material and energy costs, softer customer demand and lower steel prices, which has led, and may lead in the future, to the temporary idling of a portion of our customers’ raw steel capability until the demand environment improves. These uncertain conditions in the European market could lead to adverse effects on the valuation of our long-lived assets, which could negatively affect our results of operations through potential impairment charges.

Current wording

We are subject to economic conditions and political factors associated with the European Union and neighboring countries, and the euro currency. Changes in any of these economic conditions or political factors could negatively affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Political factors include, but are not limited to, taxation, nationalization, inflation, government instability, regional conflict, civil unrest, increased regulation and quotas, tariffs, sanctions, and other market-distorting measures. Continued uncertainty and economic downturn in the European market have had a broad range of adverse impacts on global economic conditions, many of which have had, and are likely to continue to have, adverse impacts on our business and the business of our customers including increased raw material and energy costs, softer customer demand and lower steel prices, which has led, and may lead in the future, to the temporary idling of a portion of our customers’ raw steel capability until the demand environment improves. These uncertain conditions in the European market could lead to adverse effects on the valuation of our long-lived assets, which could negatively affect our results of operations through potential impairment charges.

Previous wording

Additionally, we are also exposed to risks associated with the business success and creditworthiness of our suppliers and customers. If our customers or suppliers are negatively impacted by a slowdown in economic markets, we may face reduction, delay or cancellation of customer orders; delays or interruptions of the supply of raw materials; and increased risk of insolvency and other credit related issues of customers or suppliers, which could delay payments from customers, result in increased customer defaults and cause our suppliers to delay filling our needs on a timely or cost-effective basis, or at all. The occurrence of any of these events may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Current wording

Additionally, we are exposed to risks associated with the business success and creditworthiness of our suppliers and customers. If our customers or suppliers are negatively impacted by a slowdown in economic markets, we may face reductions, delays or cancellations of customer orders; delays or interruptions of the supply of raw materials; and increased risk of insolvency and other credit related issues of customers or suppliers, which could delay payments from customers, result in increased customer defaults and cause our suppliers to delay filling our orders on a timely or cost-effective basis, or at all. The occurrence of any of these events may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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We depend on integrated IT systems to conduct our business. As a public, multi-national corporation, we are a target of phishing attacks on our email systems and other cyber-attacks, which may include computer denial-of-service attacks, computer viruses, ransomware and other malware, state-sponsored cyber-attacks, industrial espionage, insider threats, wire fraud, or other cyber incidents. IT systems failures, including risks associated with upgrading our systems or successfully integrating IT and other systems to common platforms, network disruptions and breaches of data security could disrupt our operations by impeding our processing of transactions, our ability to protect customer or company information and our financial reporting. Our computer systems, including our back-up systems, could be damaged or interrupted by power outages; computer and telecommunications failures; computer viruses; internal or external security breaches; events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes; and errors by our employees. Cyber-based risks are evolving and include potential attacks to our IT infrastructure and to the IT infrastructure of third parties in attempts to gain unauthorized access to our confidential or other proprietary information or information relating to our employees, customers and other third parties, or to seek ransom. If a third party gained unauthorized access to our data, including any data regarding our employees, customers, or vendors, the security breach could expose us to risks, including loss of business, fines, and litigation. Although we have taken steps to address these concerns, there can be no assurance a system failure or data security breach will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Current wording

We depend on integrated IT systems to conduct our business. As a public, multi-national corporation, we are a target of phishing attacks on our email systems and other cyber-attacks, which may include computer denial-of-service attacks, computer viruses, ransomware and other malware, state-sponsored cyber-attacks, industrial espionage, insider threats, wire fraud, or other cyber incidents. IT systems failures, including risks associated with upgrading our systems or successfully integrating IT and other systems to common platforms, network disruptions and breaches of data security could disrupt our operations by impeding our processing of transactions, our ability to protect customer or company information and our financial reporting. Our computer systems, including our back-up systems, could be damaged or interrupted by power outages; computer and telecommunications failures; computer viruses; internal or external security breaches; events such as fires, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes; and errors by our employees. Cyber-based risks are evolving and could include potential attacks to our IT infrastructure and to the IT infrastructure of third parties in attempts to gain unauthorized access to our confidential or other proprietary information or information relating to our employees, customers and other third parties, or to seek ransom. If a third party gains unauthorized access to our data, including any data regarding our employees, customers, or vendors, such security breach could expose us to risks, including loss of business, fines, and litigation. Although we have taken steps to address these concerns, there can be no assurance a system failure or data security breach will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Previous wording

Our By-laws provide, unless we otherwise consent in writing, the state and federal courts sitting in the judicial district of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania embracing the county in which our principal executive office is located will be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of us, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed to us or our shareholders by any director, officer or other employee of ours, (c) any action asserting a claim against us or against any of our directors, officers or other employees arising pursuant to any provision of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 or our Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, (d) any action seeking to interpret, apply, enforce, or determine the validity of our Article of Incorporation or By-laws, or (e) any action asserting a claim against us or any director or officer or other employee of ours governed by the internal affairs doctrine (collectively, “Internal Governance Claims”). This exclusive forum provision does not apply to suits brought to enforce a duty or liability created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), as amended. However, the federal courts are the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, pursuant to our By-laws, and any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Exchange Act, pursuant to Section 27 of the Exchange Act. This exclusive forum provision may limit the ability of our shareholders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that such shareholders find favorable for disputes with us or our directors or officers, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors and officers. Alternatively, if a court outside of Pennsylvania with respect to Internal Governance Claims or any other state court with respect to a cause of action under the Securities Act were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings described above, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

Our By-laws provide that, unless we otherwise consent in writing, the state and federal courts sitting in the judicial district of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania embracing the county in which our principal executive office is located will be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of us, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed to us or our shareholders by any director, officer or other employee of ours, (c) any action asserting a claim against us or against any of our directors, officers or other employees arising pursuant to any provision of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 or our Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, (d) any action seeking to interpret, apply, enforce, or determine the validity of our Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, or (e) any action asserting a claim against us or any director or officer or other employee of ours governed by the internal affairs doctrine (collectively, “Internal Governance Claims”). This exclusive forum provision does not apply to suits brought to enforce a duty or liability created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). However, the federal courts are the sole and exclusive forum for any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, pursuant to our By-laws, and any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Exchange Act, pursuant to Section 27 of the Exchange Act. This exclusive forum provision may limit the ability of our shareholders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that such shareholders find favorable for disputes with us or our directors or officers, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors and officers. Alternatively, if a court outside of Pennsylvania with respect to Internal Governance Claims or any other state court with respect to a cause of action under the Securities Act were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings described above, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.