Fiscal period ending 2025-12-31 versus 2024-12-31
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Tariff exposure in the Plumbing Products segment has escalated from generic language to quantified cost impact, marking the most concrete near-term earnings risk. Simultaneously, expanded Home Depot exclusivity now covering Kilz primer materially narrows distribution optionality, while a new AI-driven IP theft vector adds an emerging but substantive cybersecurity dimension. The three changes span operations, commercial flexibility, and technology — a broad enough pattern to represent a real, if contained, deterioration in the overall risk profile.
2 company-specific
· 1 common-mode
Company-specific changes
Revised
Added specific disclosure of significantly higher costs from China/international duties and tariffs, particularly in Plumbing Products segment, escalating from generic tariff language to quantified impact.
Business and Operational Risks Variability in the cost and availability of our raw materials, components and finished products could impact our results of operations and financial position. We…
Revised
Expanded exclusivity commitments to Home Depot now include Kilz primer across multiple channels and geographies, materially restricting product distribution flexibility and increasing competitive constraints.
If we are unable to maintain our competitive position in our industries, our results of operations and financial position could be adversely impacted. Our sales are concentrated with three…
Also disclosed — common-mode (AI cybersecurity escalation)
AI cybersecurity escalation
Revised
New disclosure of AI-related IP theft risk. Adds substantive threat vector to existing IP protection concerns, reflecting emerging technology vulnerability.
We may not be able to adequately protect or prevent the unauthorized use of our intellectual property. Protecting our intellectual property is important to our growth and innovation efforts. We own a…