TREDEGAR CORP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 11, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Mar 11, 2026
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What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-12.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-11.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (10)
Current report
Unfairly traded imports of aluminum extrusions continue to pose a significant threat to the U.S. aluminum extrusion industry and to our Aluminum Extrusions segment. Effective June 4, 2025, the Section 232 tariffs were increased to 50%, except for the United Kingdom, after previously being increased from 10% to 25%, effective March 12, 2025. These measures are in addition to existing antidumping and countervailing duties. There are no country-specific or product-specific exclusions occurring to date, except for an alternative arrangement with the United Kingdom.
Current report
Despite these actions, weekly net new orders declined approximately 23.6% after the tariff increase to 50%, from an average of 3.4 million pounds per week in the first half of 2025 to 2.6 million pounds per week in the period from June 2025 through early March 2026.
Current report
We believe this decline in net new orders after the step-up in the tariff to 50% is due to a combination of lower demand for extrusions in the U.S., tariffs not resulting in the expected favorable shift of market share to domestic producers due to the undervaluation of imported fabricated aluminum products and customers pausing orders to evaluate the permanency of the new higher tariff. Due to the persistent undervaluation problem, the Section 232 framework has created a tariff inversion and price distortions that has created a disadvantage for U.S. extruders and fabricators, allowing foreign finished goods to enter the market at prices domestic manufacturers cannot match. These domestic industry structural issues have reduced the effectiveness of recent tariff increases and have contributed to renewed import surges, despite the intended Section 232 measures.
Current report
Although the initial strengthening of the Section 232 program resulted in market share gains for U.S. producers, those gains have diminished, and imports from certain countries have again begun to increase share at the expense of the domestic industry. If these conditions persist, particularly the tariff inversion and continued undervaluation of imported fabricated aluminum productions, they could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of our Aluminum Extrusions segment.
Current report
•Our business is capital intensive, and the inability to replace aging equipment could have an adverse effect on our growth and profitability. Our operations rely heavily on manufacturing equipment and information technology (“IT”) systems that, in certain cases, are aging or approaching obsolescence. Many of our production assets have been in service for decades and, while maintained, are more susceptible to mechanical failure, inefficiency, or downtime compared to modern equipment. Unexpected breakdowns or extended outages could disrupt production schedules, increase maintenance costs, and impair our ability to meet customer demand.
Current report
Similarly, portions of our IT infrastructure, including enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems (ERP/MES), are based on legacy platforms that may lack the flexibility and scalability features of newer technologies. These limitations increase the risk of system failures, security and operational inefficiencies. In addition, reliance on outdated systems hinders our ability to integrate emerging technologies, automate processes, or respond quickly to evolving regulatory and market requirements. A new ERP/MES project for all locations of the Aluminum Extrusions business commenced in 2022, with capitalized spending to-date of approximately $21 million related to assets not yet placed in service. As the project progressed, certain implementation phases proved more complex and time‑consuming than originally anticipated, requiring a redesign of key elements of the system. During the second quarter of 2023, this project was reorganized to increase the utilization of existing dedicated internal resources for system design in lieu of more costly external consultants. The Company expects that in late 2026 the Board will evaluate the new project design and capital needed for implementation based on the Company’s earnings, financial position, expected cash needs, and other relevant considerations.
Current report
Furthermore, significant capital expenditures are required to modernize our infrastructure, and delays or difficulties in implementing such upgrades could exacerbate these risks. Although we currently finance most of our capital expenditures through cash provided by operations, we also may depend on increased borrowing or other financing arrangements to fund future capital expenditures. If we are unable to obtain suitable financing on favorable terms or at all, we may not be able to complete future capital projects and our ability to maintain or expand our operations may be limited. If we are unable to timely upgrade or replace aging equipment and obsolete IT systems, our business could face higher operating costs, reduced competitiveness, or experience non-cash asset impairments.
Current report
•The failure of our customers to achieve success or maintain market share, shifts in customer strategies, and changes in consumer preferences could adversely impact High Performance Films’ sale and operating margins. Our specialized protection and thin-gauge advanced packaging films are used in the production of various consumer products sold worldwide. Our business relies heavily on a few large customers and the markets they operate in. Failure by a key customer to maintain market share or changes in customer strategies or preferences could reduce orders and significantly affect our operating results. Cyclical downturns, disruptive technologies, shifting consumer preferences, and operational decisions by a key customer that result in component substitution all pose risks to our business.
Current report
•Our international operations expose us to risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Because we compete against protective films companies who produce and supply films within Japan and price their products in yen, changes in exchange rates, which result in a strong U.S. dollar versus the Japanese yen, can adversely affect the competitiveness of our products in foreign markets and our reported results of operations.
Removed paragraphs (6)
Previous report
The Company participated as a member of the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition which filed a trade case with the USDOC and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) against 15 countries in response to alleged large and increasing volumes of unfairly priced imports of aluminum extrusions since 2019. In November 2023, the USITC found that there is a reasonable indication that the American aluminum extrusions industry is materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports from 14 countries, including China. In September 2024, the USDOC announced its final determinations that aluminum extrusion producers and exporters in 14 countries, including China, sold aluminum extrusions at less-than-fair value in the U.S. In October 2024, the USITC found that U.S. producers had not been materially injured by reason of the subject imports, despite the USDOC findings of less-than-fair value pricing by those imports. The coalition has appealed the decision.
Previous report
The USITC negative determination in October did not impact the existing duties on aluminum extrusions from China.
Previous report
On February 10, 2025, the Section 232 tariffs on all aluminum imports were increased from 10% to 25%, effective March 12, 2025, and certain country-specific and product-specific exclusions from the tariffs were revoked. This action also expands the scope of the tariffs to include downstream products, including certain finished aluminum goods. These measures, which apply in addition to existing antidumping and countervailing duties, are intended to prevent the circumvention of duties through the importation of downstream products. The actual level and timing of the tariffs remains a fluid situation. A failure by, or the inability of, U.S. trade officials to restore the import tariff in its full format could have an adverse effect on the businesses, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Aluminum Extrusions.
Previous report
•The failure to successfully implement the new enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems could adversely impact the Aluminum Extrusions business and results of operations. In January 2022, Aluminum Extrusions commenced the implementation of new enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems (“ERP/MES”) across all locations of the Aluminum Extrusions business. The implementation of these systems is a major undertaking from a financial, management, and personnel perspective. The implementations have been more difficult, time-consuming and costly (approximately $21 million of spending to date) than expected. This project has been reorganized with the timing for the go-live date being uncertain. There can be no assurance that these systems will be beneficial to the extent anticipated. Conversely, our existing systems could become obsolete, fail to function properly or otherwise fail to address our needs. Any additional disruptions, delays or deficiencies in the design and implementation of the new systems could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Previous report
•The failure of PE Films’ customers to achieve success or maintain market share could adversely impact PE Films’ sales and operating margins. PE Films’ specialized protection and polyethylene overwrap films are used in the production of various consumer products sold worldwide. Our customers’ ability to successfully develop, manufacture and market those products is integral to PE Films’ success. Cyclical downturns and changing consumer preferences, particularly those driven by changes in technology, may negatively affect businesses that use PE Films’ film products, which could adversely affect sales and operating margins. Other factors that could adversely affect the business include (i) failure by a key customer to achieve success or maintain share in markets in which they sell products containing PE Films’ materials, including as a result of customer preferences for products other than films, (ii) key customers using products developed by others that replace PE Films’ business with such customers, (iii) delays in a key customer rolling out products utilizing new technologies developed by PE Films, and (iv) operational decisions by a key customer that result in component substitution, inventory reductions and similar changes.
Reworded paragraphs (11)
Previous wording
•Trade policies could cause an increase in the cost of our products or otherwise negatively impact the Company. The primary raw materials used by Aluminum Extrusions consist of aluminum ingot, aluminum scrap and various alloys, which are purchased from domestic and foreign producers in open-market purchases and under short-term contracts. PE Film’s Surface Protection business involves imports to and from the U.S. and other countries where the Company produces and sells its products, including China. Trade tensions have been rising between the U.S. and other countries. An increase in tariffs and other trade barriers between the U.S. and other countries could cause disruption to supply chains and an increase in the cost of Aluminum Extrusions’ and PE Films’ products or otherwise negatively impact the production and sale of the Company’s products in world markets.
Current wording
•Trade policies and prolonged geopolitical conflicts could cause an increase in the cost of our products or otherwise negatively impact the Company. The primary raw materials used by Aluminum Extrusions consist of aluminum ingot, aluminum scrap and various alloys, which are purchased from domestic and foreign producers in open-market purchases and under short-term contracts. High Performance Film’s Surface Protection business involves imports to and from the U.S. and other countries where the Company produces and sells its products, including China. Trade tensions have been rising between the U.S. and other countries. An increase in tariffs and other trade barriers between the U.S. and other countries could cause disruption to supply chains and an increase in the cost of Aluminum Extrusions’ and High Performance Films’ products or otherwise negatively impact the production and sale of the Company’s products in global markets. Furthermore, prolonged geopolitical conflicts, including recent increased tensions in the Middle East, could result in increased pricing of raw materials and supply chain constraints, which could negatively affect our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Refer to Risks Related to Aluminum Extrusions for additional information about unfairly traded imports of aluminum extrusions.
Previous wording
•Tredegar’s performance is influenced by costs incurred by its operating companies, including the cost of raw materials and energy. These costs include the cost of aluminum (the raw material on which Aluminum Extrusions primarily depends), resin (the raw material on which PE Films primarily depends), natural gas (the principal fuel necessary for Aluminum Extrusions’ plants to operate), electricity, diesel fuel, chemicals and paint. Aluminum, resin and natural gas prices are volatile as shown in the charts in Item 7A. The Company attempts to mitigate the effects of increased costs through price increases and contractual pass-through provisions, but there are no assurances that higher prices can effectively be passed through to customers or that Tredegar will be able to offset fully or on a timely basis the effects of higher costs. Further, the Company’s cost control efforts may not be sufficient to offset any increases in raw materials, energy or other costs.
Current wording
•Tredegar’s performance is influenced by costs incurred by its operating companies, including the cost of raw materials and energy. These costs include the cost of aluminum (the raw material on which Aluminum Extrusions primarily depends), resin (the raw material on which High Performance Films primarily depends), natural gas (the principal fuel necessary for Aluminum Extrusions’ plants to operate), electricity, diesel fuel, chemicals and paint. Aluminum, resin and natural gas prices are volatile as shown in the charts in Item 7A. The Company attempts to mitigate the effects of higher costs, which includes tariff driven cost increases, through price increases and contractual pass-through provisions, but there are no assurances that higher prices can effectively be passed through to customers or that Tredegar will be able to offset fully or on a timely basis the effects of higher costs. Further, the Company’s cost control efforts may not be sufficient to offset any increases in raw materials, energy or other input costs.
Previous wording
•Disruptions at one of the Company’s major manufacturing facilities could negatively impact financial results. Tredegar believes it has implemented measures to minimize the risks of disruption at its facilities. However, a disruption could occur as a result of any number of events: an equipment failure with repairs requiring long lead times, labor stoppages or shortages, cybersecurity attacks, utility disruptions, constraints on the supply or delivery of critical raw materials, and severe weather conditions, including potential flooding at the Aluminum Extrusions facility located in Carthage, TN, which is located in a 50-year flood plain. A material disruption in one of the Company’s operating locations could negatively impact production and the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Current wording
•Disruptions at one of the Company’s major manufacturing facilities could negatively impact financial results. Tredegar believes it has implemented measures to minimize the risks of disruption at its facilities. However, a disruption could occur as a result of any number of events: an equipment failure with repairs requiring long lead times, labor stoppages or shortages, cybersecurity attacks, utility disruptions, constraints on the supply or delivery of critical raw materials, and severe weather conditions, including potential flooding at the Aluminum Extrusions facility located in Carthage, TN, which is located in a 50-year flood plain. Refer to Risks Related to Aluminum Extrusions for additional information related to aging equipment and systems. A material disruption in one of the Company’s operating locations could negatively impact production and the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Previous wording
•The Company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows have been and could be impacted by the macroeconomic effects of a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic had multiple adverse effects on the global economy, including short-term impacts affecting labor supply and causing supply chain disruptions which led to inflationary pressures. In addition, the pandemic resulted in certain after-shocks and structural shifts, which have adversely impacted Tredegar’s markets.
Current wording
•The Company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be impacted by the macroeconomic effects of a pandemic. The outbreak of a public health emergency, such as a pandemic or epidemic, could have multiple adverse effects on the global economy, including short-term impacts affecting labor supply and causing supply chain disruptions which can lead to inflationary pressures. In addition, a pandemic may result in certain after-shocks and structural shifts, which could adversely impact Tredegar’s markets. Preventive or protective actions taken by governmental authorities could have a material adverse effect on our businesses, our suppliers, contractors and third-party logistic providers, including facility closures, labor constraints, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. These challenges could impact our ability to maintain sufficient inventory and to accurately predict demand or lead times, which could inhibit our ability to service customer demand. Additionally, a future pandemic could heighten other risks described herein.
Previous wording
•Tredegar is subject to current and future government regulations, including environmental laws and regulations, and could become exposed to liabilities and costs associated with such regulations. The Company is subject to regulation by local, state, federal and foreign governmental authorities. New laws and regulations, or changes to existing laws, including those relating to environmental matters (including global climate change and plastic products), and privacy matters, could subject Tredegar to significant additional capital expenditures, operating expenses or other compliance costs. Moreover, future developments in federal, state, local and international laws and regulations, including environmental laws, are difficult to predict. Environmental laws and privacy restrictions have become and are expected to continue to become increasingly strict. As a result, Tredegar expects to be subject to new environmental and privacy laws and regulations. However, any such changes are uncertain and, therefore, it is not possible for the Company to predict with certainty the amount of additional capital expenditures or operating expenses that could be necessary for compliance with respect to any such changes.
Current wording
•Tredegar is subject to current and future government regulations, including environmental laws and regulations, and could become exposed to liabilities and costs associated with such regulations. The Company is subject to regulation by local, state, federal and foreign governmental authorities. Additionally, some customers are requesting that the Company demonstrate alignment with the customer’s own sustainability commitments. New laws and regulations, or changes to existing laws, including those relating to environmental matters (including global climate change and plastic products), customer sustainability commitments and privacy matters, could subject Tredegar to significant additional capital expenditures, operating expenses or other compliance costs. Moreover, future developments in federal, state, local and international laws and regulations, including environmental laws, and future customer sustainability initiatives are difficult to predict. Environmental laws, customer sustainability initiatives and privacy restrictions have become and are expected to continue to become increasingly strict. As a result, Tredegar expects to be subject to new environmental and privacy laws and regulations and new customer sustainability commitments. However, any such changes are uncertain and, therefore, it is not possible for the Company to predict with certainty the amount of additional capital expenditures or operating expenses that could be necessary for compliance with respect to any such changes.
Previous wording
•Unfairly traded imports of aluminum extrusions could injure or threaten with injury America’s domestic aluminum extrusions industry, which could have an adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Aluminum Extrusions. Chinese and other foreign manufacturers continue to try to evade the antidumping and countervailing orders to avoid duties. In October, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) extended the antidumping and countervailing duty orders against aluminum extrusions from China for a period of five years.
Current wording
Chinese and other foreign manufacturers continue to attempt to evade the antidumping and countervailing orders to avoid duties. In October 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission extended the antidumping and countervailing duty orders against aluminum extrusions from China for a period of five years.
Previous wording
In March 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 10% on aluminum ingot and semi-finished aluminum imported into the U.S. from certain countries (“Section 232 tariffs”). In December 2020, the Department of Commerce (“USDOC”) introduced a tariff exclusion process, allowing importers to bypass individual exclusion requests and import items without Section 232 tariffs.
Current wording
In March 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 10% on aluminum ingot and semi-finished aluminum imported into the U.S. from certain countries (“Section 232 tariffs”). In December 2020, the Department of Commerce introduced general approved exclusions, allowing importers to bypass individual exclusion requests and import items without Section 232 tariffs. All general approved exclusions were terminated effective March 12, 2025.
Previous wording
•The markets for Aluminum Extrusions’ products are highly competitive with product quality, service, delivery performance and price being the principal competitive factors. Aluminum Extrusions has approximately 1,100 customers that are in a variety of end-use markets within the broad categories of building and construction, automotive, transportation, consumer durables, electrical, renewable energy, machinery and equipment, and distribution. No single Aluminum Extrusions’ customer exceeds 2% of consolidated net sales. Future success and prospects depend on Aluminum Extrusions’ ability to provide superior service, high quality products, timely delivery and competitive pricing to retain existing customers and participate in overall industry cross-cycle growth. Failure in any of these areas could lead to a loss of customers, which could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Aluminum Extrusions.
Current wording
•The markets for Aluminum Extrusions’ products are highly competitive with product quality, service, delivery performance and price being the principal competitive factors. Aluminum Extrusions has approximately 1,100 customers that are in a variety of end-use markets within the broad categories of building and construction, automotive, transportation, consumer durables, electrical, renewable energy, machinery and equipment, and distribution. No single Aluminum Extrusions’ customer exceeds 4% of consolidated net sales. Future success and prospects depend on Aluminum Extrusions’ ability to provide superior service, high quality products, timely delivery and competitive pricing to retain existing customers and participate in overall industry cross-cycle growth. Failure in any of these areas could lead to a loss of customers, which could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Aluminum Extrusions.
Previous wording
•PE Films is highly dependent on sales associated with relatively few large customers. PE Films’ top four customers comprised in total approximately 16%, 12% and 12% of Tredegar’s consolidated net sales in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The loss or significant reduction of sales associated with one or more of these customers without replacement by new business could have an adverse effect on the Company.
Current wording
•High Performance Films is highly dependent on sales associated with relatively few large customers. High Performance Films’ top four customers comprised in total approximately 13%, 16% and 12% of Tredegar’s consolidated net sales in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The loss or significant reduction of sales associated with one or more of these customers without replacement by new business could have an adverse effect on the Company.
Previous wording
While PE Films is undertaking efforts to expand its customer base, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful, or that they will offset any loss of sales and profits associated with large customer declines.
Current wording
While High Performance Films is undertaking efforts to expand its customer base, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful, or that they will offset any loss of sales and profits associated with large customer declines.
Previous wording
•The Company’s inability to protect its intellectual property rights or its infringement of the intellectual property rights of others could have an adverse impact on PE Films. The continued success of PE Films’ business depends on its ability not only to protect its own technologies and trade secrets, but also to develop and sell new products that do not infringe upon existing patents. Intellectual property litigation is very costly and could result in substantial expense and diversions of Company resources, both of which could adversely affect its consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, there may be no effective legal recourse against infringement of the Company’s intellectual property by third parties, whether due to limitations on enforcement of rights in foreign jurisdictions or as a result of other factors.
Current wording
•The Company’s inability to protect its intellectual property rights or its infringement of the intellectual property rights of others could have an adverse impact on High Performance Films. The continued success of High Performance Films’ business depends on its ability not only to protect its own technologies and trade secrets, but also to develop and sell new products that do not infringe upon existing patents. Intellectual property litigation is very costly and could result in substantial expense and diversions of Company resources, both of which could adversely affect its consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, there may be no effective legal recourse against infringement of the Company’s intellectual property by third parties, whether due to limitations on enforcement of rights in foreign jurisdictions or as a result of other factors.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•Unfairly traded imports of aluminum extrusions could injure or threaten with injury America’s domestic aluminum extrusions industry, which could have an adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Aluminum Extrusions.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (1)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
In the event of a future pandemic, Tredegar’s businesses, our suppliers, contractors and third-party logistic providers could experience conditions similar to those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including facility closures, labor constraints, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. These challenges could impact our ability to maintain sufficient inventory and to accurately predict demand or lead times, which could inhibit our ability to service customer demand. Additionally, a future pandemic could heighten other risks described herein.