Linde (LIN) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

1. Weakening economic conditions in markets in which Linde does business may adversely impact its financial results and/or cash flows.
2. Increases in the cost of energy and raw materials and/or disruption in the supply of these materials could result in lost sales or reduced profitability.
3. Linde’s international operations are subject to the risks of doing business abroad and international events and circumstances may adversely impact its business, financial condition or results of operations.
4. Currency exchange rate fluctuations and other related risks may adversely affect Linde's results.
5. Macroeconomic factors may impact Linde’s ability to obtain financing or increase the cost of obtaining financing which may adversely impact Linde’s financial results and/or cash flows.
6. An impairment of goodwill or intangible assets could negatively impact the company's financial results.
7. Catastrophic events could disrupt the operations of Linde and/or its customers and suppliers and may have a significant adverse impact on the results of operations.
8. The inability to attract and retain qualified personnel may adversely impact Linde’s business.
9. If Linde fails to keep pace with technological advances in the industry or if new technology initiatives do not become commercially accepted, customers may not continue to buy Linde’s products and results of operations could be adversely affected.
10. Risks related to pension benefit plans may adversely impact Linde’s results of operations and cash flows.
11. Operational risks may adversely impact Linde’s business or results of operations.
12. Linde may be subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions and cybersecurity breaches or other related incidents.rewordedCybersecurity
13. The inability to effectively integrate acquisitions or collaborate with joint venture partners could adversely impact Linde’s financial position and results of operations.
14. Linde is subject to a variety of international laws and government regulations and changes in, or failure to comply with, these laws or regulations could have an adverse impact on the company’s business, financial position and results of operations.
15. The outcome of litigation or governmental investigations may adversely impact the company’s business or results of operations.
16. Potential product defects or inadequate customer care may adversely impact Linde’s business or results of operations.
17. U.S. civil liabilities may not be enforceable against Linde.
18. Changes in tax laws or policy could adversely impact the company’s financial position or results of operations.

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