NDSN Nordson Corp.

Risks

• Changes in United States or international economic conditions, including declines in the industries we serve, could adversely affect the profitability of any of our operations.
• Increased IT security threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime could pose a risk to our systems, networks, products, solutions and services.
• Significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates or change in monetary policy may harm our financial results.
• Changes in United States and international tax law may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
• If our intellectual property protection is inadequate, others may be able to use our technologies and tradenames and thereby reduce our ability to compete, which could have a material adverse effect on us, our financial condition and results of operations.
• Our products could infringe on the intellectual property of others, which may cause us to engage in costly litigation and, if we are not successful, could cause us to pay substantial damages and prohibit us from selling our products.
• We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
• Changes in interest rates could adversely affect us.
• Failure to retain our existing senior management team or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could hurt our business and inhibit our ability to operate and grow successfully.
• Political conditions in the U.S. and foreign countries in which we operate could adversely affect us.
• Our business and operating results may be adversely affected by natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond our control.