GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/

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USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION—SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain information in this Proxy Statement (other than historical data and information) may constitute forward-looking statements regarding events and trends that may affect our future operating results and financial position. The words “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and “project,” as well as other words or expressions of similar meaning, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Proxy Statement. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, are inherently uncertain, are subject to risks and should be viewed with caution. Actual results and experience may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including:

•if we do not successfully implement our strategic initiatives, our operating results, financial condition and liquidity may be materially adversely affected;

•our ongoing obligations to the purchasers of our OTR tire business, the Dunlop brand and our chemical business may disrupt our current and future plans or operations;

•we face significant global competition and our market share could decline;

•our capital expenditures may not be adequate to maintain our competitive position and may not be implemented in a timely or cost-effective manner;

•raw material, energy and transportation cost increases may materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition;

•we have experienced inflationary cost pressures, including with respect to wages, benefits and energy costs, that may materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition;

•if we experience a labor strike, work stoppage, labor shortage or other similar event at the Company or its joint ventures, our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected;

•we have been, and may continue to be, negatively impacted by changes in tariffs, trade agreements or trade restrictions on imported tires, raw materials and other goods or equipment;

•delays or disruptions in our supply chain or in the provision of services, including utilities, to us could result in increased costs or disruptions in our operations;

•a prolonged economic downturn or economic uncertainty could adversely affect our business and results of operations;

•deteriorating economic conditions in any of our major markets, or an inability to access capital markets or third-party financing when necessary, may materially adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and liquidity;

•our international operations have certain risks that may materially adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and liquidity;

•we have foreign currency translation and transaction risks that may materially adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and liquidity;

•financial difficulties, work stoppages, labor shortages, supply disruptions or economic conditions affecting our major OE customers, dealers or suppliers could harm our business;

•our long-term ability to meet our obligations, to repay maturing indebtedness or to implement strategic initiatives may be dependent on our ability to access capital markets in the future and to improve our operating results;

•we have a substantial amount of debt, which could restrict our growth, place us at a competitive disadvantage or otherwise materially adversely affect our financial health;

•any failure to be in compliance with any material provision or covenant of our debt instruments, or a material reduction in the borrowing base under our first lien revolving credit facility, could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and operations;

•we have substantial fixed costs and, as a result, our operating income fluctuates disproportionately with changes in our net sales;

•we may incur significant costs in connection with our contingent liabilities and tax matters;

•our reserves for contingent liabilities and our recorded insurance assets are subject to various uncertainties, the outcome of which may result in our actual costs being significantly higher than the amounts recorded;

•environmental issues, including climate change, or legal, regulatory or market measures to address environmental issues, may negatively affect our business and operations and cause us to incur significant costs;

•we are subject to extensive government regulations that may materially adversely affect our operating results;

•we may be adversely affected by any disruption in, or failure of, our information technology systems due to computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack, natural disasters or other similar disruptions;

•we may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights adequately;

•if we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business could be materially adversely affected; and

•we may be impacted by economic and supply disruptions associated with events beyond our control, such as war, including the current conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, acts of terror, political unrest, public health concerns, labor disputes or natural disasters.

It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. We will not revise or update any forward-looking statement or disclose any facts, events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.