Solventum Corp

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7, and other materials Solventum has filed or will file with the SEC (and oral communications that Solventum may make) contain or incorporates by reference statements that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "goal," "guidance," "intends," "may," "outlook," "plans," "projects," "seeks," "sees," "should," "targets," "will," "would," or other words of similar meaning.

All statements that reflect Solventum’s expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, forecasts relating to discussions of future operations and financial performance (including volume growth, pricing, sales and earnings per share growth and cash flows) and statements regarding Solventum’s strategy for growth, future product development, regulatory clearances and approvals, competitive position and expenditures. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the factors described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are summarized below. Although Solventum believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements it makes are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, and actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those reflected in any such forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Solventum assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Summary of Risk Factors

Solventum’s business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect Solventum’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following, all of which are more fully described in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors", and should be considered an integral part of Part II, Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." This summary should be read in conjunction with the Risk Factors section and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive summary of the material risks facing Solventum’s business.

•Solventum’s historical financial information for periods prior to the Spin-Off is not necessarily representative of the results or performance that it would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company.

•Solventum may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Spin-Off.

•Solventum’s accounting and other management systems and resources may not be adequately prepared to meet the financial reporting and other requirements to which it is subject to as a standalone publicly traded company.

•In connection with the Spin-Off, Solventum incurred debt obligations and may incur additional obligations in the future, which could adversely affect its business and profitability and its ability to meet other obligations.

•Solventum may not be able to engage in desirable capital-raising or strategic transactions following the Spin-Off.

•If the Spin-Off, together with certain related transactions, were to fail to qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Solventum and its shareholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities.

•The transfer to Solventum of certain contracts, permits and other assets and rights may have required the consents or approvals of, or provide other rights to, third parties and governmental authorities.

•Following the Spin-Off, Solventum’s commercial relationships with 3M remain significant, which could adversely affect Solventum’s business, its ability to meet other obligations and the market price of its common stock.

•Solventum’s results may be impacted by the effects of, and changes in, worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade and geopolitical conditions, war and other events beyond its control.

•The deployment of artificial intelligence or other emerging technologies in Solventum's products and services, or a failure to adapt its products and services, could affect future results.

•Public health crises may increase Solventum’s cost of doing business and disrupt Solventum’s operations.

•Our brands are critical to our success, and damage to our reputation or our brands could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

•Acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and other strategic events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible further organizational restructuring, could affect future results.

•Solventum may not be able to effectively integrate acquired businesses into its operations or achieve expected cost savings or profitability from its acquisitions.

•Solventum's restructuring program may not be successful.

•Solventum may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to Solventum, or at all.

•Change in Solventum’s credit ratings could increase cost of funding.

•Changes in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates could adversely affect Solventum.

•Solventum operates in highly competitive markets, competition may increase in the future and the healthcare industry may be disrupted, necessitating that Solventum lower prices or resulting in a loss of market share.

•Consolidation in the healthcare industry could have an adverse effect on Solventum’s revenues and results of operations.

•Reductions in customers’ research budgets or government funding may adversely affect Solventum’s business.

•Solventum’s growth objectives are largely dependent on the timing and market acceptance of its new products and services.

•The success of many of Solventum’s products depends upon certain key healthcare professionals.

•Changes in reimbursement practices of third-party payers or other cost containment measures or worsening economic conditions could affect the demand for Solventum’s products and the prices at which they are sold.

•Solventum’s future results are subject to vulnerability with respect to materials and availability of purchased components, compounds, raw materials, energy, production capacity and labor.

•3M is the sole source of supply for raw materials used in certain of our products and our business will be harmed if 3M does not satisfy our requirements.

•Solventum is subject to risks related to international, federal, state and local treaties, laws and regulations, as well as related compliance risks.

•Solventum may face potential liabilities related to PFAS, which could adversely impact Solventum’s results.

•The impacts of climate change may adversely effect Solventum’s business.

•Solventum operates in a strictly regulated industry, and compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the commercialization of Solventum’s products is costly and failure to comply may result in significant penalties.

•Solventum is subject to laws and regulations governing government contracts and public procurement in many jurisdictions, as to which the failure to comply could adversely affect Solventum’s business.

•Solventum is exposed to risks associated with product liability claims, including existing claims and claims resulting from the actions or inactions of its customers or third parties, and product recalls or safety alerts that are outside of its control.

•Security and data breaches, cyberattacks and other cybersecurity incidents involving Solventum’s information technology systems and infrastructure could disrupt or interfere with Solventum’s operations.

•Solventum may be unable to obtain, maintain, protect or effectively enforce its intellectual property rights.

•Changes in tax rates, laws or regulations could adversely impact Solventum’s financial results.

•Solventum’s tax burden could increase as a result of ongoing or future tax audits and inquiries.

•Solventum could be negatively impacted by future changes in the allocation of income to each of the income tax jurisdictions in which Solventum operates.

•If Solventum is unable to attract or retain key personnel and qualified employees, or maintain relations with its employees, unions and other employee representatives, Solventum’s business would be adversely affected.

•A significant number of shares of Solventum common stock may be sold by 3M or others, which may cause the Solventum stock price to decline.

•Because Solventum does not currently intend to pay any dividends on its common stock, holders of its common stock must rely on stock appreciation for any return on their investment.

•Anti-takeover provisions could enable Solventum’s Board of Directors to resist a takeover attempt by a third party and limit the power of its shareholders.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K