NORDSON CORP

“Changes in U.S. or international economic conditions, including declines in the industries we serve, could adversely affect the revenue stream and profitability of any of our operations.”

“In 2025, approximately 33 percent of our revenue was generated in the United States, while approximately 67 percent was generated outside the United States. Conflicts in Europe and the Middle East have negatively impacted the global economy and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets, and may continue to do so in future periods.”

“A general sustained slowdown in the global economy or in a particular region or industry or an increase in or continued trade tensions with U.S. trading partners could negatively impact our business, financial condition or liquidity. Our largest markets include consumer non-durable, industrial, medical, electronics, consumer durable and automotive. A slowdown in any of these specific end markets could directly affect our revenue stream and profitability.”

“A portion of our product sales is attributable to industries and markets, such as the electronics, polymer processing, agriculture and metal finishing industries, which historically have been cyclical and sensitive to relative changes in supply and demand and general economic conditions. The demand for our products depends, in part, on the general economic conditions of the industries or national economies of our customers. Downward economic cycles in our customers’ industries or markets may reduce sales of some of our products. It is not possible to accurately predict the factors that will af…”

“Changes to trade policies, tariffs, and other import/export regulations of the U.S. and other nations may create uncertainty in the global market and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.”