Company: MATV
Filing Date: 2025-02-27
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001000623-25-000009
Chunk: 25

Company: Mativ Holdings, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-02-27
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
Chunk 25
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 the new Presidential administration, have resulted in substantial regulatory uncertainty regarding international trade and trade policy. For example, President Trump and members of the U.S. Congress have called for substantial changes to tax polices, increases to tariffs on foreign imports into the United States, the imposition of new tariffs and border taxes. The Trump administration has also raised the possibility of other initiatives that may affect international trade, including renegotiation of trade agreements with other countries and the possible introduction of import duties or tariffs. Many of our raw materials imports are subject to existing duties, tariffs and quotas. The possible implementation of tariffs or border taxes could increase our cost of goods sold, which could in turn require us to increase our prices and, in the event consumer demand declines as a result, negatively impact our financial performance. Furthermore, certain of our competitors may be better positioned than us to withstand or react to these challenges, and as a result we may lose market share to such competitors. Due to broad uncertainty regarding the timing, content and extent of any regulatory changes in the U.S. or abroad, we cannot predict the impact, if any, that these changes could have to our business. If further tariffs are imposed on a broader range of imports, or if further retaliatory trade measures are taken by other countries in response to additional tariffs, we may be required to raise our prices or incur additional expenses, which may result in the loss of customers and harm our operating performance, sales and earnings.

We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption laws or trade control laws, as well as other laws governing our operations. If we fail to comply with these laws, we could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, other remedial measures, and legal expenses, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 

We are subject to anti-corruption laws, including the FCPA, and other anti-corruption laws that apply in countries where we do business. The FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010 and other similar laws generally prohibit us, our employees, consultants and agents from bribing, being bribed or making other prohibited payments to government officials or other persons to obtain or retain business or gain some other business advantage. We operate in a number of jurisdictions that pose a high risk of potential FCPA violations, and we participate in joint ventures and relationships with third parties whose actions could potentially subject us to liability under the FCPA or local anti-corruption laws. In addition, we