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Customs and Border Protection challenging the tariff classification and applicable rate of duty of certain aluminum imports asserting additional duties and tariffs are payable, as well our use of certain exemptions.
For example, in September 2025, we received notice from the U.S.
If we fail to execute our development plans in a cost effective or timely manner or fail to integrate the investments with our existing operations, our internal controls over financial reporting or our information systems, we may experience increases in costs of operations, loss of customers or suppliers, difficulties servicing our debt obligations and our financial performance may not meet shareholder expectations.
In addition, our final estimates of the fair value of any assets or liabilities acquired with the investments may be materially different from our initial estimates and the company may not fully realize the anticipated benefits of the investments. Our investments in joint ventures include investments in companies that we may not control.
If we are unable to realize the benefits of our joint venture and other investments, our business, our operating results and the financial condition of our business could be materially adversely affected. Governmental and regulatory risks Changes in laws and governmental regulations may adversely affect our business and operations. We and our customers and suppliers are subject to various federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations, which have been increasing in number and complexity.
In addition, we face risks arising from compliance with and enforcement of numerous and complex federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. While deposit systems and other container-related legislation have been adopted in some jurisdictions, similar legislation has been defeated in public referenda and legislative bodies in many others.
The realization of the expected benefits of these investments is based in part on our ability to cost effectively execute our development plans and, in certain instances, to integrate these investments with our business operations.
While the outcome of this matter is uncertain at this time, the company believes it is reasonably possible any such additional tariffs, interest and penalties could be owed and impact our results of operations.
The performance of these investments may change as a result of decisions that are made by our joint venture partners who have control over these joint ventures.
In addition, we may be obligated under the joint venture arrangement to assume certain costs, perform certain services or make additional capital investments.
Federal, state and local regulations imposing taxes and restrictions on our customers products could adversely impact the purchasing levels by our customers.
The company is unable to develop a reasonable estimate of loss at this time.
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In addition, we face risks arising from compliance with and enforcement of numerous and complex federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Enacted regulatory developments regarding the reporting and use of “conflict minerals” mined from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries could affect the sourcing, availability and price of minerals used in the manufacture of certain of our products.
The compliance and reporting aspects of these regulations may result in incremental costs to the company. While deposit systems and other container-related legislation have been adopted in some jurisdictions, similar legislation has been defeated in public referenda and legislative bodies in many others.
Scientific evidence evaluated by regulatory agencies in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand has consistently shown these coatings to be safe for food contact at current levels, and these regulatory agencies have stated that human exposure to BPA from epoxy-based container coatings is well below safe exposure limits set by government bodies worldwide.
A significant change in these regulatory agency statements, adverse information concerning BPA or other chemicals present in our coatings, or rulings made within certain federal, state, provincial and local jurisdictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Also, because our supply chains are complex, we may face reputational challenges with our customers and other stakeholders if we are unable to sufficiently verify the origins of all materials used in the products that we sell.
As a result, there may only be a limited pool of suppliers who provide conflict-free materials, and we cannot give assurance that we will be able to obtain such products in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices.
Ball recognizes that significant interest exists in non-epoxy based coatings, and we have been proactively working with coatings suppliers and our customers to transition to alternative coatings.
Fair value measurement requires assumptions and estimates of many critical factors, including revenue and market growth, operating cash flows and discount rates.
The recoverability test of goodwill is based on the current fair value of our identified reporting units.
Epoxy-based coatings may contain Bisphenol-A (BPA).