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MSI · 10-K filed 12 Feb 2026 · year to 31 Dec 2025

Motorola Solutions

34 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 24 of them are also named by other companies we've read.

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Customers

U.S. government

earns from · approximately 8% of our consolidated net sales in 2025named as a risk
Our largest customer is the U.S. government (through multiple contracts with its various branches and agencies, including the armed services), representing approximately 8% of our consolidated net sales in 2025.Business (Item 1)

Also named by ADI, AIR, APH, ASTS, ATI, AVAV, AWK, BA and 46 more

Airwave contract (U.K.)

earns fromnamed as a risk
Our entry into these contracts exposes us to risks, including among others: (i) technological risks, (ii) risk of defaults by third-parties on whom we are relying for products or services as part of our offering or who are the prime contractors, (iii) financial risks, including potential penalties applicable to us if performance commitments in managed services contracts are not met, the estimates inherent in projecting costs associated with such contracts, the fact that such contracts often only receive partial funding initially and may be cancellable on short notice with limited penalties, our inability to recover front-loaded capital expenditures in long-term managed services contracts, the impact of the termination of funding for a government program or the insolvency of a commercial customer, and the impact of currency fluctuations and inflation, (iv) cybersecurity risks, especially in managed services contracts with public safety and enterprise customers that process data, and (v) political, regulatory or litigation risks, especially related to contracts with government customers (such as with our Airwave contract in the U.K.).Risk factors (Item 1A)

Suppliers

Contract manufacturers

depends on · the majority of our productsnamed as a risk
We rely on third-parties to develop, design and/or manufacture many of our components and some of our products (including software), and to assist in performing certain IT, network connectivity, HR information systems, manufacturing, repair, distribution and engineering services.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AIOT, COHR, CSCO, DELL, GNRC, GOOG, HROW, KEYS and 6 more

Single-source suppliers (memory and components)

depends onnamed as a risk
We currently procure certain materials and components, inclusive of memory, from single-source vendors.Business (Item 1)

Also named by ACHR, AMAT, BAX, BSX, BWXT, CL, DOV, EL and 11 more

Partners and platforms

Motorola Mobility / Lenovo (Motorola Marks license)

depends onnamed as a risk
The license of the Motorola Marks is important to us because of the reputation of the Motorola brand for our products and services.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Cloud infrastructure hosts

depends onnamed as a risk
We are dependent, in certain instances, upon our outsourced business partners, suppliers, and customers to adequately protect our IT systems and those IT systems that we manage for our customers, including the hosts of our cloud infrastructure on top of which our cloud-based solutions are built, as well as the network connectivity upon which some of our services are built.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Other companies

Silvus Technologies

$4.4 billion and share-based compensation of $20 millionnamed as a risk
For example, with our acquisition of Silvus in August 2025 and expanded defense opportunities, we now face increased competition for certain products and services from startups and defense contractors that may have certain competitive advantages.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Competitors

L3Harris Technologies

competes with
Our major competitors within our MCN, Video and Command Center technologies include the following companies:Business (Item 1)

Also named by LMT

Axon Enterprise

competes with
Our major competitors within our MCN, Video and Command Center technologies include the following companies:Business (Item 1)

Hytera

competes with
Our major competitors within our MCN, Video and Command Center technologies include the following companies:Business (Item 1)

Places

International (outside North America)

earns from · 28% of our revenuenamed as a risk
In 2025, 28% of our revenue was generated outside of North America.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by DDOG, MDB, OKTA, ROP, SNOW, TWLO

Mexico

operates in
We engage with global contract manufacturers who manufacture the majority of our products across a diverse network of manufacturing locations worldwide, including facilities for our products in Mexico and Malaysia.Business (Item 1)

Also named by AAP, AME, AMRC, ANET, AOS, ARES, AYI, AZO and 83 more

Malaysia

operates in
We engage with global contract manufacturers who manufacture the majority of our products across a diverse network of manufacturing locations worldwide, including facilities for our products in Mexico and Malaysia.Business (Item 1)

Also named by A, ANET, AVGO, CGNX, DELL, FSLR, LITE, NXT and 6 more

Poland

operates in
As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately 40% of our employees engaged in R&D and engineering globally, with principal facilities in the United States, Poland and Malaysia.Business (Item 1)

Also named by ATI, C, GE, JBI, MSTR, STT, UNM

Commodities and inputs

Euro

exposed to its price · 191named as a risk
Accordingly, significant changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, British pound, Australian dollar and Canadian dollar, has had in the past, and could continue to, cause fluctuations in the reported results of our businesses’ operations that could negatively affect our results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more

Canadian dollar

exposed to its price · 115named as a risk
Accordingly, significant changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, British pound, Australian dollar and Canadian dollar, has had in the past, and could continue to, cause fluctuations in the reported results of our businesses’ operations that could negatively affect our results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ABBV, ADBE, AMG, AYI, BBY, BWXT, CBRE, CDRE and 67 more

Australian dollar

exposed to its price · (160)named as a risk
Accordingly, significant changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, British pound, Australian dollar and Canadian dollar, has had in the past, and could continue to, cause fluctuations in the reported results of our businesses’ operations that could negatively affect our results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ADBE, BEN, BF/B, BTU, CSGP, EEFT, EZPW, GPC and 13 more

Natural gas

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk
Natural gas, electricity and, to a lesser extent, oil are the primary sources of energy for our manufacturing operations.Business (Item 1)

Also named by AA, ADM, AEE, AEP, AES, AESI, AGX, ALB and 132 more

Rare earth minerals

depends onnamed as a risk
In addition, rare earth minerals and other commodities are used in our manufacturing operations.Business (Item 1)

Also named by ALAB, AMAT, COHR, DE, EXTR, GE, GEHC, GWW and 10 more

Democratic Republic of Congo conflict minerals

subject tonamed as a risk
For example, our supply chain is complex and if our suppliers are unable to verify that components and parts provided to us are free of defined “conflict minerals” originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) or an adjoining country, then we may be required to publicly disclose, as we have disclosed in the past, that we are not currently able to determine if the products we manufactured are DRC conflict-free, which could harm our reputation.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ON

Regulators

Federal Trade Commission

subject tonamed as a risk
The Federal Trade Commission has also pursued enforcement actions against companies for the misuse of biometric information and the use of facial recognition technology without implementing appropriate safeguards.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AMZN, AN, AVGO, BJ, CART, CELH, CHD, CHE and 56 more

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

subject tonamed as a risk
As such, we are subject to certain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and possible state regulations relating to telecommunications, including some certification or licensing, service reliability, and regulatory fee requirements.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AIOT, AMT, ANET, ASTS, CCI, CMCSA, DIS, ECHO and 26 more

International Trade Commission

subject tonamed as a risk
These proceedings are costly and entail the risk that we will be subjected to a ban on the importation of our products into the U.S. solely as a result of our use of a supplier's components.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ANET, IDCC, KEYS, LKQ, MO, NUE, PKG, QCOM

Radio spectrum regulation

subject tonamed as a risk
Our results could be negatively affected by the rules and regulations adopted by regulators.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AXON

Laws and programs

U.S. tariffs (2025 trade actions)

subject tonamed as a risk
In 2025, the U.S. initiated a series of trade actions that imposed new tariffs and increased existing tariffs on goods imported from various countries, contributing to higher import duties applicable to us in 2025.Business (Item 1)

Also named by A, AAPL, ACHR, ADI, AEHR, AEP, AIOT, AKAM and 170 more

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

subject tonamed as a risk
Noncompliance with the GDPR can trigger significant fines.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by A, AB, ABNB, ADBE, ADP, AGX, AIOT, AJG and 100 more

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

subject tonamed as a risk
Any future guidance or interpretations of the OBBBA, or any actual or perceived noncompliance with the OBBBA by us, could result in an increase to our U.S. tax liability and a resulting adverse impact on our future operating results.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AA, ABR, ADI, ADM, ALB, AMAT, AMGN, AMKR and 121 more

EU AI Act

subject tonamed as a risk
The AI Act places significant restrictions on the use of AI for real-time “biometric identification” by law enforcement, and implements significant compliance requirements on the development and use of AI for biometric identification of any kind.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ACN, ADBE, AMD, AXON, CGNX, CRM, CRWD, CTSH and 36 more

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

subject tonamed as a risk
With respect to biometrics and other analytics, laws such as the Biometric Information Privacy Act in Illinois have restricted the collection, use and storage of biometric information and provide a private right of action of persons who are aggrieved by violations of the act.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by CART, IOT, PAR, PAYC

California automatic license plate recognition statute

subject tonamed as a risk
Additionally, laws such as the California automatic license plate recognition (“ALPR”) statute regulate the use of ALPRs and provide a private right of action to persons who have suffered actual damages from violation of the statute, and we expect to see an increase in state ALPR legislation going forward.Risk factors (Item 1A)

U.S. federal government contracting regulations (Cost Accounting Standards, False Claims Act, Buy America Act, Trade Agreements Act)

subject tonamed as a risk
For contracts covered by the Cost Accounting Standards, any costs found to be improperly allocated to a specific contract may not be allowed, and such costs already reimbursed may have to be refunded.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act

subject tonamed as a risk
We could have difficulties fulfilling our orders, our sales and profits could decline, or we could be liable for outsourced actions, exposing us to contractual and regulatory risks, if: (i) we are not able to engage such third-parties with the capabilities or capacities required by our business, (ii) such third-parties lack our desired level of performance or service, lack sufficient quality control or fail to deliver quality components, products, services or software on time and at reasonable prices, (iii) there are significant changes in the financial or business condition of such third-parties, (iv) our third-party providers fail to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act) or fail to timely notify us of information needed for our own compliance, (v) we have difficulties transitioning operations to such third-parties, or (vi) such third-parties are disrupted by external events, such as cyberattacks, natural disasters or extreme weather conditions, public health issues, outbreaks or pandemics, acts of terrorism or political conflicts.Risk factors (Item 1A)

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

subject to
For example, in the European Union (the "EU"), the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and EU taxonomy initiatives will introduce, in staggered timelines, additional due diligence and disclosure requirements addressing sustainability that will apply to us in the coming years.Business (Item 1)

Also named by AMAT, AVY, CBRE, FFIV, GNRC, HLT, IEX, INGR and 19 more

Technology

Public mobile broadband networks

competes withnamed as a risk
While such initiatives have gained limited traction to date, if customers conclude that public mobile broadband networks, potentially augmented with emerging technologies, provide adequate resiliency, coverage, control, and cost for their critical communication needs, it could adversely affect our MCN sales.Risk factors (Item 1A)