Mettler-Toledo
25 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 10 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Customers
Process analytics pharmaceutical and biotech markets
earns from · More than half of our process analytics salesMore than half of our process analytics sales are to the pharmaceutical and biotech markets, where our customers need fast and secure scale-up and production that meet the validation processes required for GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) and other regulatory standards like the USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia) regulations for ultrapure water quality.Business (Item 1)
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
earns fromnamed as a riskOur products are used extensively in the pharma/biopharmaceutical, food manufacturing, and chemical industries.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Suppliers
Single-source component suppliers
depends onnamed as a riskSome items are purchased from a limited or single source of supply, and disruption of these sources whether as a result of issues with our suppliers' operation or the timely availability of shipments from freight carriers could affect our ability to manufacture products.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Partners and platforms
Key distributors
earns fromnamed as a riskWith respect to certain products, we rely on one or a few key distributors for a product or market, and the loss of these distributors could reduce our revenue and net earnings.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AIG
Regional logistics centers
depends onnamed as a riskIn addition, a large portion of our products and spare parts are distributed through regional logistics centers, in which certain logistics activities are outsourced to third parties.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Other companies
Revolving credit facility lenders
depends on · $813.7 million outstandingnamed as a riskOur credit facility is provided by a group of 13 financial institutions, which individually have between 4% and 11% of the total funding commitment.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Ohaus
earns fromA significant portion of our sales in the Americas is generated through indirect channels, including sales of our Ohaus-branded products.Business (Item 1)
Places
China
concentrated in · 16% of sales to external customers, 29% of total segment profit, and approximately 29% of our global production during 2025named as a riskFor example, our Chinese operations accounted for 16% of sales to external customers, 29% of total segment profit, and approximately 29% of our global production during 2025.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AA, AAOI, AAP, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR and 261 more
North and South America
earns from · 42%Our business is geographically diversified, with net sales in 2025 derived 42% from North and South America, 29% from Europe, and 29% from Asia and other countries.Business (Item 1)
Mexico
operates innamed as a riskPolitical policies in the U.S., China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada may affect global trade, reduce domestic purchasing power, and create uncertainty.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAP, AME, AMRC, ANET, AOS, ARES, AYI, AZO and 83 more
Switzerland
operates innamed as a riskWe have more Swiss franc expenses than we do Swiss franc sales because we develop and manufacture products in Switzerland that we sell globally and have a number of corporate functions located in Switzerland.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Commodities and inputs
Chinese renminbi
exposed to its price · approximately $2.2 million to $2.6 million annuallynamed as a riskThe impact on our earnings before tax of the Chinese renminbi weakening 1% against the U.S. dollar is a reduction of approximately $2.2 million to $2.6 million annually.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAOI, ALB, AOS, APD, BBW, BWA, CGNX, COHR and 15 more
Swiss franc
exposed to its price · approximately $2.8 million to $3.1 million annuallynamed as a riskWe estimate a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the euro would reduce our earnings before tax by approximately $2.8 million to $3.1 million annually.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Euro
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskWhen the euro weakens against the U.S. dollar and Swiss franc, our earnings also go down.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more
Europe energy supply
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskThis may impact energy availability and costs in Europe and could impact our European manufacturing operations and demand for our products in Europe.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Regulators
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR Part 11
subject toFreeWeigh.Net and FormWeigh.Net provide full network capability and enable customers to collect and archive data in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements, 21 CFR Part 11.Business (Item 1)
Laws and programs
U.S. tariffs and Chinese retaliatory tariffs
subject to · approximately $50 million in 2025named as a riskIn 2025, the U.S. government enacted incremental tariff rates on imports from several foreign countries, which remain subject to negotiation and change, and the Chinese government implemented retaliatory tariffs resulting in incremental tariff costs of approximately $50 million in 2025.Risk factors (Item 1A)
China currency conversion and repatriation controls
subject to · $19.2 million of cashnamed as a riskFor example, we need government approval to convert earnings from our operations in China into other currencies and to repatriate these funds.Risk factors (Item 1A)
OECD 15% global minimum tax
subject to · 15%named as a riskWhile the provision to alter the way profit is allocated by jurisdiction is not expected to impact the Company, the 15% minimum tax by jurisdiction may adversely impact our global tax provision.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Most Favored Nation drug pricing
named as a riskChanges in governmental regulations, such as policies reducing drug pricing like Most Favored Nation pricing, or a decline in government funding of research or education could reduce some customers’ ability to purchase our products.Risk factors (Item 1A)
SEC conflict minerals rule
subject tonamed as a riskThese requirements could adversely affect the sourcing, availability, and pricing of materials used in the manufacturing of our products.Risk factors (Item 1A)
U.S. government research funding
earns fromnamed as a riskFor example, recent cuts in U.S. governmental funding related to medical and scientific research has economically impacted government agencies and academic institutions who were the recipients of this funding in the past.Risk factors (Item 1A)
European General Data Protection Regulation
subject tonamed as a riskIn addition, regulatory or legislative action related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection worldwide, such as the European General Data Protection Regulation, increases the costs to develop, implement, or secure our products or services.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Weights and measures regulation
subject toOur products are subject to various regulatory standards and approvals by weights and measures regulatory authorities.Business (Item 1)
Technology
Blue Ocean ERP program
depends on · more than 95% of our usersnamed as a riskIn addition, the program has increased our reliance on a single information technology system, which would have greater consequences should we experience a system disruption.Risk factors (Item 1A)