Biggest changeThese risks include: • changes in laws, regulations and policies that affect, among other things: – International trade in particular jurisdictions, including tariffs, and other counter measures; – currency restrictions; – the design, manufacture and sale of our products; – interest rates and the availability of credit to our dealers and customers; – where, to whom, and what type of products may be sold, including new or additional trade or economic sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union, the United Kingdom or other governmental authorities and supranational organizations (e.g., the United Nations); and – taxes; • regulations from changing world organization initiatives and agreements; • changes in the dynamics of the industries and markets in which we operate; • labor disruptions; • disruption in the supply of raw materials and components (e.g. as a result of pandemics or sanctions), including rare materials (they might be easily subjected to sudden cost increases due to a variety of factors, including speculative measures or unforeseen political changes); • changes in governmental farm programs or subsidy programs in certain significant markets, including the Brazilian government discontinuing programs subsidizing interest rates on equipment loans; • withdrawal from or changes to trade agreements or trade terms, negotiation of new trade agreements and the imposition of new (and retaliatory) tariffs on certain countries or covering certain products and raw materials or embargoes; and • war, civil unrest and acts of terrorism. 16 In recent years, acts of terrorism have occurred around the world, leading to personal safety anxieties and political instability in many countries and, ultimately, an impact on consumers’ confidence.
Biggest changeThese risks include: • changes in, and uncertainty concerning, laws, regulations and policies, and particularly changes and uncertainty that affect, among other things: – International trade in particular jurisdictions, including tariffs, and other counter measures that restrict the import and export of our products, components and raw materials; – currency restrictions; – the design, manufacture and sale of our products; – interest rates and the availability of credit to our dealers and customers; – where, to whom, and what type of products may be sold, including new or additional trade or economic sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union, the United Kingdom or other governmental authorities and supranational organizations (e.g., the United Nations); and – taxes; ▪ economic and political instability in the markets in which we operate; • regulations from changing world organization initiatives and agreements; • changes in the dynamics of the industries and markets in which we operate; • labor disruptions; • disruption in the supply of raw materials and components (e.g. as a result of trade regulations, pandemics or sanctions), including rare materials (they might be easily subjected to sudden cost increases due to a variety of factors, including speculative measures or unforeseen political changes); • changes in governmental farm programs or subsidy programs in certain significant markets, including the Brazilian government discontinuing programs subsidizing interest rates on equipment loans; • withdrawal from or changes to trade agreements or trade terms, negotiation of new trade agreements and the imposition of new (and retaliatory) tariffs on certain countries or covering certain products and raw materials or embargoes; and • war, civil unrest and acts of terrorism.
Slower economic growth or a change in global mix of regions and countries experiencing economic growth and investment could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Slower economic growth or a change in global mix of regions and countries experiencing slower economic growth and investment could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The construction equipment market is influenced by factors such as: • public infrastructure spending; • new residential and non-residential construction; • capital spending in oil and gas and, to a lesser extent, in mining; and • cost of borrowing The above factors can significantly influence the demand for agricultural and construction equipment and consequently, our financial results.
The construction equipment market is influenced by factors such as: • public infrastructure spending; • new residential and non-residential construction; • capital spending in oil and gas and, to a lesser extent, mining; and • cost of borrowing. The above factors can significantly influence the demand for agricultural and construction equipment and consequently, our financial results.
If we are not able to deliver precision technology solutions with differentiated features and functionality, or these solutions are not effective, customers may not adopt technology solutions, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reputation and business. We may face challenges to our intellectual property rights which could adversely affect our reputation, business and competitive position.
If we are not able to deliver precision technology solutions with differentiated features and functionality, or if these solutions are not effective, customers may not adopt technology solutions, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's reputation and business. We may face challenges to our intellectual property rights which could adversely affect our reputation, business and competitive position.
The extent of our indebtedness could have important consequences on our operations and financial results, including: ▪ we may not be able to secure additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements or general corporate purposes; ▪ we may need to use a portion of our projected future cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, which may reduce the amount of funds available to us for other purposes; ▪ we may be more financially leveraged than some of our competitors, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage; ▪ we may not be able to invest in the development or introduction of new products or new business opportunities; ▪ our future cash flow may be exposed to the risk of interest rate volatility (see above); ▪ we may not be able to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions, which may make us more vulnerable to a downturn in general economic conditions; and ▪ we may not be able to access the capital markets on favorable terms, which may adversely affect our ability to provide competitive retail and wholesale financing programs.
The extent of our indebtedness could have important consequences on our operations and financial results, including: ▪ we may not be able to secure additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements or general corporate purposes; ▪ we may need to use a portion of our projected future cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, which may reduce the amount of funds available to us for other purposes; 30 ▪ we may be more financially leveraged than some of our competitors, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage; ▪ we may not be able to invest in the development or introduction of new products or new business opportunities; ▪ our future cash flow may be exposed to the risk of interest rate volatility (see above); ▪ we may not be able to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions, which may make us more vulnerable to a downturn in general economic conditions; and ▪ we may not be able to access the capital markets on favorable terms, which may adversely affect our ability to provide competitive retail and wholesale financing programs.
In addition, natural disasters, pandemic illness, acts of terrorism or violence, acts of war, equipment failures, power outages, disruptions to our information technology systems and networks or other unexpected events could result in physical damage to, and complete or partial closure of, one or more of our manufacturing facilities or distribution centers, temporary or long-term disruption in the supply of parts or component products and disruption and delay in the transport of our products to dealers and customers.
In addition, natural disasters, pandemic illness, acts of terrorism or violence, acts of war, equipment failures, power outages, disruptions to our information technology ("IT") systems and networks or other unexpected events could result in physical damage to, and complete or partial closure of, one or more of our manufacturing facilities or distribution centers, temporary or long-term disruption in the supply of parts or component products and disruption and delay in the transport of our products to dealers and customers.
Our implementation of these strategies will involve a significant investment of capital and other resources and exposes us to multiple and potentially conflicting cultural practices, business practices and legal requirements that are subject to change, including those related to tariffs, trade barriers, investments, property ownership rights, taxation, and sanction, export control, 20 currency exchange restrictions, capital flows restrictions and customs/import requirements.
Our implementation of these strategies will involve a significant investment of capital and other resources and exposes us to multiple and potentially conflicting cultural practices, business practices and legal requirements that are subject to change, including those related to tariffs, trade barriers, investments, property ownership rights, taxation, and sanction, export control, currency exchange restrictions, capital flows restrictions and customs/import requirements.
Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of our businesses. Although risks are organized by headings, and each risk is discussed separately, many are interrelated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of our businesses. Although risks are organized by headings, and each risk is discussed separately, many are interrelated. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future 17 events, or otherwise.
We believe that the Company is not a passive foreign investment company, but this conclusion is a factual determination made annually and may be subject to change. U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares may suffer adverse tax consequences if we are characterized as a PFIC. We may incur additional tax expense or become subject to additional tax exposure .
We believe that the Company is not a passive foreign investment company, but this conclusion is a factual determination made annually and may be subject to change. U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares may suffer adverse tax consequences if we are characterized as a PFIC. 31 We may incur additional tax expense or become subject to additional tax exposure .
In addition, since the assets that currently fund these obligations are primarily invested in debt instruments and equity securities, the value of these assets is subject to changes due to market fluctuations. 25 We have significant outstanding indebtedness, which may limit our ability to obtain additional funding and may limit our financial and operating flexibility.
In addition, since the assets that currently fund these obligations are primarily invested in debt instruments and equity securities, the value of these assets is subject to changes due to market fluctuations. We have significant outstanding indebtedness, which may limit our ability to obtain additional funding and may limit our financial and operating flexibility.
We may be required to incur significant costs to comply with these and other privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations. Any inability to adequately address privacy and 23 security concerns or comply with applicable privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations and/or financial position.
We may be required to incur significant costs to comply with these and other privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations. Any inability to adequately address privacy and security concerns or comply with applicable privacy and data security laws, rules and regulations could have an adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations and/or financial position.
Subsequent developments in legal proceedings may affect our assessment and estimates of the loss contingency recorded as a reserve and require us to make payments that exceed our reserves, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and/or financial position.
Subsequent developments in legal proceedings may affect our assessment and estimates of the loss 25 contingency recorded as a reserve and require us to make payments that exceed our reserves, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and/or financial position.
We are subject to currency exchange risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, the reporting currency for our 24 Consolidated Financial Statements is the U.S. dollar. Certain of our assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues are denominated in other currencies.
We are subject to currency exchange risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, the reporting currency for our Consolidated Financial Statements is the U.S. dollar. Certain of our assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues are denominated in other currencies.
If required, the costs of switching suppliers may be substantial, and could adversely effect the quality and efficiency of our operations. Significant disruptions to the supply chain resulting from shortages of raw materials, components, and wholegoods can adversely affect our ability to meet customer demand.
If required, the costs of switching suppliers may be substantial, and could adversely affect the quality and efficiency of our operations. Significant disruptions to the supply chain resulting from shortages of raw materials, components, and wholegoods can adversely affect our ability to meet customer demand.
Compliance with these requirements and expectations may require us to adopt new reporting or 19 governance processes, which may be more complicated or costly due to diverging requirements across the different jurisdictions in which we operate.
Compliance with these requirements and expectations may require us to adopt new reporting or governance processes, which may be more complicated or costly due to diverging requirements across the different jurisdictions in which we operate.
Moreover, changing alternative energy demands may cause farmers to change the types or quantities of the crops they grow, with corresponding changes in equipment demands. Finally, changes in governmental policies regulating bio-fuel utilization could affect demand for our equipment and result in higher research and development costs related to equipment fuel standards.
Moreover, changing alternative energy demands may cause farmers to change the types or quantities of the crops they grow, with corresponding changes in equipment demands. Finally, changes in governmental policies regulating biofuel utilization could affect demand for our equipment and result in higher research and development costs related to equipment fuel standards.
If issues were to arise with respect to an acquisition or the parties to one or more of our joint venture or strategic alliances or other relationships for managerial, financial, or other reasons, or if such strategic alliances or other relationships were terminated, our product lines, businesses, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
If issues were to arise with respect to an acquisition or the parties to one or more of our joint ventures or strategic alliances or other relationships for managerial, financial, or other reasons, or if such strategic alliances or other relationships were terminated, our product lines, businesses, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Any adverse change in government policy relating to those initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Our future performance depends on our ability to innovate and on market acceptance of new or existing products .
Any adverse change in government policy relating to those initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial conditions. Our future performance depends on our ability to innovate and on market acceptance of new or existing products .
Our results of operations and financial position are and will continue to be influenced by macroeconomic factors – including changes in gross domestic product, the level of consumer and business confidence, changes in interest rates, the availability of credit, inflation and deflation, energy prices, the cost of commodities or other raw materials, and the imposition of trade tariffs and other counter measures – which exist in the countries and regions in which we operate.
Our results of operations and financial position are and will continue to be influenced by macroeconomic factors – including changes in gross domestic product, the level of consumer and business confidence, changes in interest rates, the availability of credit, inflation and deflation, energy prices, the cost of commodities or other raw materials, and the imposition of trade tariffs and other trade policies – which exist in the countries and regions in which we operate.
The economic health of the agricultural industry is affected by numerous factors, including farm income, farmland values, and debt levels and financing costs, all of which are influenced by the levels of commodity and protein prices, world grain stocks, acreage available and planted, crop yields, agricultural product demand, soil conditions, farm input costs, government policies, government subsidies and weather and climate conditions.
The economic health of the agricultural industry is affected by numerous factors, including changes in general economic conditions farm income, farm input costs, farmland values, and debt levels and financing costs, all of which are influenced by the levels of commodity and protein prices, world grain stocks, acreage available and planted, crop yields, agricultural product demand, soil conditions, farm input costs, government policies, government subsidies and weather and climate conditions.
The following risks should be considered in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including the risks and uncertainties described in the Forward-Looking Statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements beginning on page 80 .
The following risks should be considered in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", including the risks and uncertainties described in the Forward-Looking Statements and "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" beginning on page 75 .
Central banks and other policy arms of many countries 17 may take further actions to vary the amount of liquidity and credit available in an economy. The impact of a change in liquidity and credit policies could negatively affect the customers and markets we serve or our suppliers, which could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Central banks and other policy arms of many countries may take further actions to vary the amount of liquidity and credit available in an economy. The impact of a change in liquidity and credit policies could negatively affect the customers and markets we serve or our suppliers, which could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
Such inventory adjustments and sourcing decisions can adversely impact our sales, results of operations and financial condition. Our results of operations may be adversely impacted by various types of claims, lawsuits, and other contingent obligations .
Such inventory adjustments and sourcing decisions can adversely impact our sales, results of operations, and financial conditions. Our results of operations may be adversely impacted by various types of claims, lawsuits, and other contingent obligations .
For example, in the past, attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea caused shipping companies to avoid this region, which have resulted in increased logistics costs.
For example, in the past, attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea caused shipping companies to avoid this region, which resulted in 24 increased logistics costs.
For example, changes in environmental and climate change laws, including laws relating to engine and equipment emissions, safety regulations, sustainability, fuel requirements, restricted substances, or greenhouse gas emissions, could lead to new or additional investments in product designs to comply with these regulations.
For example, changes in environmental and sustainability-related laws, including laws relating to engine and equipment emissions, safety regulations, sustainability, fuel requirements, restricted substances, or greenhouse gas emissions, could lead to new or additional investments in product designs to comply with these regulations.
We sell our products primarily through independent dealers and are subject to risks relating to their inventory management decisions and operating and sourcing practices. Our dealers carry inventories of finished products and parts as part of ongoing operations and adjust those inventories based on their assessment of future sales opportunities and market conditions, including the level of used equipment inventory.
We sell our products primarily through independent dealers and are subject to risks relating to their inventory management decisions and operating and sourcing practices. Our dealers carry inventories of finished products and parts and adjust those inventories based on their assessment of future sales opportunities and market conditions, including the level of used equipment inventory.
We also may have to depend on third parties to supply certain hardware or software components or data services in our precision technology products. Our dealers ability to support such solutions also may impact on our customers, acceptance and demand for such products. Further, we utilize automation and machine learning and artificial intelligence in some of our products.
We may also have to depend on third parties to supply certain hardware or software components or data services in our precision technology products. Our dealer's ability to support such solutions may also impact on our customers' acceptance and demand for such products. Further, we utilize automation and machine learning and artificial intelligence in some of our products.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” and Note 22 Related Party Information to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2024 . Such shareholders participating in the loyalty voting program could effectively prevent change of control transactions that may otherwise benefit our shareholders.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" and "Note 22: Related Party Information" to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2025 . Such shareholders participating in the loyalty voting program could effectively prevent change of control transactions that may otherwise benefit our shareholders.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, and other important information about forward-looking statements are disclosed under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)–Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements,” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, and other important information about forward-looking statements are disclosed under Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A")–Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements," in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Government policies on international trade and investment such as sanctions, import quotas, capital controls, tariffs or other retaliatory measures imposed in response to tariffs, whether adopted by non-governmental bodies, individual governments or addressed by regional trade blocks, may affect the demand for our products, technology and services, impact the competitive position of our products or prevent us from being able to sell products to certain customers or in certain countries.
Government laws and policies on international trade and investment including sanctions, import quotas, capital controls, tariffs or other retaliatory measures imposed in response to tariffs, whether adopted by non-governmental bodies, individual governments or addressed by regional trade blocks, affect the demand for our products, technology and services, impact the competitive position of our products and, in some instances may prevent us from being able to sell products to certain customers or in certain countries.
These initiatives include our enhanced focus on precision technology solutions and alternative propulsion, as well as other initiatives aimed at improving our product portfolio, customer focus and manufacturing and business processes.
These initiatives include our enhanced focus on precision technology solutions and alternative propulsion, as well as other initiatives aimed at improving our manufacturing footprint, product portfolio, customer focus, distribution channel and manufacturing and business processes.
Rating agencies may review and revise their ratings from time to time, and any downgrade or other negative action with respect to our credit ratings by one or more rating agencies may increase our cost of capital, potentially limit our access to sources of financing, and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Rating agencies review and revise their ratings from time to time, and downgrades or other negative actions with respect to our credit ratings by one or more rating agencies may increase our cost of capital, potentially limit our access to sources of financing, and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
For further information see "Note 15: Commitments and Contingencies” to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2024. Changes in privacy laws could disrupt our business. The regulatory framework for privacy and data security issues worldwide is rapidly evolving and is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future.
For further information see "Note 15 : Commitments and Contingencies" to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2025 . 28 Changes in privacy laws could disrupt our business. The regulatory framework for privacy and data security issues worldwide is rapidly evolving and is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future.
As a result of the loyalty voting program, a relatively large proportion of the voting power of our common shares could be concentrated in a relatively small number of shareholders who would have significant influence over us. As of January 31, 2025 , EXOR N.V. had a voting interest in CNH of approximately 45.3%. For further information, see “Item 12.
As a result of the loyalty voting program, a relatively large proportion of the voting power of our common shares could be concentrated in a relatively small number of shareholders who would have significant influence over us. As of January 31, 2026 , EXOR N.V. had a voting interest in CNH of approximately 45.6%. For further information, see "Item 12.
Changing worldwide demand for farm outputs to meet the world’s growing food and alternative energy demands, driven by a growing world population and government policies, including those related to climate change, are likely to result in fluctuating agricultural commodity prices, which affect sales of agricultural equipment.
Changing worldwide demand for farm outputs to meet the world's growing food and alternative energy demands, driven by a growing world population and changing government policies, are likely to result in fluctuating agricultural commodity prices, which affect sales of agricultural equipment.
Such laws govern, among other things, products – with requirements on emissions of polluting gases and particulate matter, increased fuel efficiency and safety becoming increasingly strict, and industrial plants – with requirements for reduced air emissions, treatment of waste and water, and prohibitions on soil contamination also becoming increasingly strict.
Such laws govern, among other things, products – with requirements on emissions of polluting gases and particulate matter, increased fuel efficiency and safety constantly evolving, and industrial plants – with requirements for reduced air emissions, treatment of waste and water, and prohibitions on soil contamination also constantly changing.
Furthermore, the potentially long-term physical impacts of climate change on our facilities, suppliers and customers and therefore on our operations are highly uncertain and will be driven by the circumstances developing in various geographical regions. These may include long-term changes in temperature and water availability.
Furthermore, the potentially long-term physical impacts of severe weather events and other climate-related incidents on our facilities, suppliers and customers and therefore on our operations are highly uncertain and will be driven by the circumstances developing in various geographical regions. These may include long-term changes in temperature and water availability.
Our suppliers may also be impacted by economic pressures, which may adversely affect their ability to fulfill their obligations to us or the price or availability of supplies we require. These factors could result in product delays, increased accounts receivable, defaults and inventory challenges. Our success largely depends on the vitality of the agricultural industry.
Our suppliers may also be impacted by economic pressures, which may adversely affect their ability to fulfill their obligations to us or the price or availability of supplies we require. These factors could result in product delays, increased accounts receivable balances, defaults and inventory challenges.
For further information, see “Note 10: Debt” to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, for additional information. CNH Industrial N.V. operates and will continue to operate, as a company that is resident in the U.K. for tax purposes; other tax authorities may treat CNH Industrial N.V. as being tax resident elsewhere.
For further information, see "Note 10 : Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 , for additional information. CNH Industrial N.V. operates, and intends to continue to operate, as a company that is resident in the U.K. for tax purposes; other tax authorities may treat CNH Industrial N.V. as being tax resident elsewhere.
Failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, whether as a result of an insufficient number of qualified applicants, difficulty in recruiting new personnel, or the inability to integrate and retain qualified personnel, could impair our ability to execute our business strategy and meet our business objectives.
Failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, whether as a result of an insufficient number of qualified applicants, including applicants with the proper visa and immigration status, difficulty in recruiting new personnel, inadequate resources, or the inability to integrate and retain qualified personnel, could impair our ability to execute our business strategy and meet our business objectives.
Regulators in Europe have also focused efforts on requiring and promoting enhanced disclosure related to sustainability. [The data required to adhere to such requirements may be based on new and changing reporting requirements, or based on data that is supplied by third parties, all of which could impact the quality and consistency of data.] We may face liabilities in connection with our efforts to comply with these disclosure requirements.
The data required to adhere to such requirements may be based on new and changing reporting requirements or based on data that is supplied by third parties, all of which could impact the quality and consistency of data. We may face liabilities in connection with our efforts to comply with these disclosure requirements.
For example, so-called “right to repair” legislation proposals in certain states and at the federal level in the U.S. could require us to provide access to the software code embedded in our products, which, among other harmful consequences, could create product safety issues, compromise engine emissions and performance controls, adversely affect the protection of our intellectual property, and limit our ability to recoup necessary investments in innovation and research and development.
For example, so-called "right to repair" legislation proposals in certain states and at the federal level in the U.S. could require us to provide access to the software code embedded in our products, which, among other harmful consequences, could create product safety issues, compromise engine emissions and performance controls, adversely affect the protection of our intellectual property.
We may be exposed to shortfalls in our pension plans. At December 31, 2024, the funded status for our defined benefit pension, healthcare and other post-employment benefit plans was a deficit of $356 million.
We may be exposed to shortfalls in our pension plans. At December 31, 2025, the funded status for our defined benefit pension, healthcare and other postemployment benefit plans was a deficit of $327 million.
The funded status is subject to many factors, as discussed in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operation—Critical Accounting Estimates—Pension and Other Post-employment Benefits,” as well as “Note 13: Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits” to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The funded status is subject to many factors, as discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operation—Critical Accounting Estimates—Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits," as well as "Note 13 : Employee Benefit Plans and Postretirement Benefits" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL AND TAXATION RISKS Difficulty in obtaining financing or refinancing existing debt could impact our financial performance. Our performance depends on, among other things, our ability to finance debt repayment obligations and planned investments from operating cash flow, available liquidity, the renewal or refinancing of existing bank loans and/or facilities and access to capital markets or other sources of financing.
Our performance depends on, among other things, our ability to finance debt repayment obligations and planned investments from operating cash flow, available liquidity, the renewal or refinancing of existing bank loans and/or facilities and access to capital markets or other sources of financing. A decline in revenues could have a negative impact on the cash-generating capacity of our operations.
A decline in revenues could have a negative impact on the cash-generating capacity of our operations. Consequently, we could find ourselves in the position of having to seek additional financing and/or having to refinance existing debt, including in unfavorable market conditions with limited availability of funding and a general increase in funding costs.
Consequently, we could find ourselves in the position of having to seek additional financing and/or having to refinance existing debt, including in unfavorable market conditions with limited availability of funding and a general increase in funding costs.
Our business may be affected by climate change, unfavorable weather conditions or other calamities . Poor, severe or unusual weather conditions caused by climate change or other factors, particularly during the planting and early growing season, can significantly affect the purchasing decisions of our agricultural equipment customers.
Our business may be affected by climate-related risks, unfavorable weather conditions or other calamities . Poor, severe or unusual weather conditions, particularly during the planting and early growing season, can significantly affect the purchasing decisions of our agricultural equipment customers. The timing and quantity of rainfall are two of the most important factors in agricultural production.
Failure to realize anticipated savings or benefits from our business initiatives and cost reduction actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and cash flows. 18 We may not realize all of the anticipated benefits from our new Global Leadership Team strategic priorities.
Failure to realize anticipated savings or benefits from our business initiatives and cost reduction actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and cash flows.
Should CNH Industrial N.V. be treated as an Italian tax resident beyond its Italian branch, Italy may impose withholding taxes on dividends distributed by CNH Industrial N.V. and levy corporate income tax on CNH Industrial N.V.’s worldwide income, and tax authorities in jurisdictions outside of the U.K. and the Netherlands could challenge the application of tax treaties, which could result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 26 The Company could be characterized as a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for U.S. federal income tax purposes The U.S. federal income tax rules provide specific tax rules applicable to shareholders in companies that meet the definition of a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Should CNH Industrial N.V. be treated as an Italian tax resident beyond its Italian branch, Italy may impose withholding taxes on dividends distributed by CNH Industrial N.V. and levy corporate income tax on CNH Industrial N.V.'s worldwide income, and tax authorities in jurisdictions outside of the U.K. and the Netherlands could challenge the application of tax treaties, which could result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain access to raw materials, parts and components, and in some cases, this access may be affected by factors outside of our control and the control of our suppliers. Certain components and parts used in our products are available from a single supplier and cannot be quickly sourced from other suppliers.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain access to raw materials, parts and components, and in some cases, this access may be affected by factors outside of our control and the control of our suppliers.
Our business may be negatively impacted if we experience excess inventories or if we are unable to adjust on a timely basis our production schedules or our purchases from suppliers to reflect changes in customer demand and market fluctuations .
Our business may be negatively impacted if we experience excess inventories or if we are unable to adjust on a timely basis our production schedules or our purchases from suppliers to reflect changes in customer demand and market fluctuations. Competitive activity, or failure by us to respond to actions by our competitors, could adversely affect our results of operations .
Although we seek to manage our currency risk and interest rate risk, including through hedging activities, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so successfully, and our business, results of operations and financial position could be adversely affected.
Nevertheless, any future changes in interest rates can result in increases or decreases in revenues, finance costs, and margins. 29 Although we seek to manage our currency risk and interest rate risk, including through hedging activities, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so successfully, and our business, results of operations and financial position could be adversely affected.
In addition, by utilizing these instruments, we potentially forego the benefits that may result from favorable fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates. For additional information, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.” to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2024. We also face risks from currency devaluations.
In addition, by utilizing these instruments, we potentially forego the benefits that may result from favorable fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates. For additional information, see "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" of this Form 10-K. We also face risks from currency devaluations.
If the facts upon which the competent authorities issued this ruling change over time, this ruling may be withdrawn or cease to apply and in that case the Netherlands may impose withholding taxes on dividends distributed to non-residents by CNH Industrial N.V. and may levy Dutch corporate income tax on CNH Industrial N.V. and tax authorities in jurisdictions outside the U.K. and the Netherlands could challenge the application of tax treaties, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
If the facts upon which the competent authorities issued this ruling change over time, this ruling may be withdrawn or cease to apply and in that case the Netherlands may impose withholding taxes on dividends distributed to non-residents by CNH Industrial N.V. and may levy Dutch corporate income tax on CNH Industrial N.V..
You should, however, consult any subsequent disclosures we make from time to time in materials filed with the SEC. 15 STRATEGIC RISKS Global economic conditions impact our businesses .
You should, however, consult any subsequent disclosures we make from time to time in materials filed with the SEC.
There can be no assurance that we will benefit from these initiatives or others to the extent anticipated, or that the estimated efficiency or cash flow improvements will be realized to the extent anticipated or at all. If these initiatives are not successful, they could have an adverse effect on our operations.
There can be no assurance that we will benefit from these initiatives or others to the extent anticipated, or that the estimated efficiency or cash flow improvements will be realized to the extent anticipated or at all.
Despite our controls and safeguards, our technology may be misappropriated by other parties. The pursuit of remedies for any misappropriation of intellectual property is expensive and the ultimate remedies may be insufficient.
Despite our controls and safeguards, our technology may be misappropriated by other parties. This risk is enhanced to the extent that other parties utilize artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for malicious purposes. The pursuit of remedies for any misappropriation of intellectual property is expensive and the ultimate remedies may be insufficient.
We rely upon many suppliers for raw materials, parts and components that we require to manufacture our products. The failure by one or more of our suppliers to perform as expected could result in manufacturing delays, increased costs and could impact the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing capabilities.
The failure by one or more of our suppliers to perform as expected could result in manufacturing delays, increased costs and could impact the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing capabilities.
As of December 31, 2024, we had an aggregate of $26,882 million (including $23,173 million relating to Financial Services’ activities) of consolidated gross indebtedness, and our equity was $7,713 million, including non-controlling interests.
As of December 31, 2025, we had an aggregate of $26,762 million (including $22,861 million relating to Financial Services' activities) of consolidated gross indebtedness, and our equity was $7,772 million, including noncontrolling interests.
While the use of these emerging technologies can present significant benefits, it also creates risks and challenges. Data sourcing, technology, integration and process issues, program bias into decision-making algorithms, security problems, and the protection of privacy could impair the adoption and acceptance of autonomous machine solutions.
Data sourcing, technology, integration and process issues, program bias into decision-making algorithms, security problems, and the protection of privacy could impair the adoption and acceptance of autonomous machine solutions.
Future regulations from federal, state or provincial regulators may affect our ability to engage in these capital market activities or increase the effective cost of such transactions, which could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
Future regulations from federal, state or provincial regulators may affect our ability to engage in these capital market activities or increase the effective cost of such transactions, which could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. FINANCIAL AND TAXATION RISKS Difficulty in obtaining financing or refinancing existing debt could impact our financial performance.
Historically, the agricultural industry has been cyclical and subject to a variety of economic and other factors. Sales of agricultural equipment, in turn, are also cyclical and generally reflect the economic health of the agricultural industry.
Sales of agricultural equipment, in turn, are also cyclical and generally reflect the economic health of the agricultural industry.
Excessive rain or flooding can also prevent planting or harvesting from occurring at optimal times and may cause crop loss through increased disease or mold growth.Temperature affects the rate of growth, crop maturity, crop quality and yield. Temperatures outside normal ranges can cause crop failure or decreased yields and may also affect disease incidence.
Insufficient levels of rain prevent farmers from planting crops or may cause growing crops to die, resulting in lower yields. Excessive rain or flooding can also prevent planting or harvesting from 23 occurring at optimal times and may cause crop loss through increased disease or mold growth. Temperature affects the rate of growth, crop maturity, crop quality, and yield.
In North America, for example, our Financial Services segment is subject to regulations that affect the origination, servicing, and securitization of receivables as well as limit the ability of our customers to enter into hedging transaction or finance purchases of our equipment.
In North America, for example, our Financial Services segment is subject to regulations that affect the origination, servicing, and securitization of receivables.
Financial Services normally implements a matching policy to offset the impact of differences in interest rates on the financed portfolio and related liabilities. Nevertheless, any future changes in interest rates can result in increases or decreases in revenues, finance costs and margins.
Financial Services normally implements a matching policy to offset the impact of differences in interest rates on the financed portfolio and related liabilities.
Competitive activity, or failure by us to respond to actions by our competitors, could adversely affect our results of operations . We operate in highly competitive global and regional markets. Depending on the particular country and product, we compete with other international, regional and local manufacturers and distributors of agricultural and construction equipment.
We operate in highly competitive global and regional markets. Depending on the particular country and product, we compete with other international, regional and local manufacturers and distributors of agricultural and 21 construction equipment.
International trade policies may impact demand for our products and our competitive position .
International trade policies may impact demand for our products and our competitive position . International trade developments or changes in national laws and policies can affect demand for our products and our competitive position.
Because this analysis is highly factual and may depend on future changes in CNH’s management and organizational structure, tax authorities may disagree with our determination of the Company’s tax residence.
CNH Industrial N.V. should be deemed resident exclusively in the U.K. from the date of its incorporation for purposes of the Italy-U.K. tax treaty. Because this analysis is highly factual and may depend on future changes in CNH's management and organizational structure, tax authorities may disagree with our determination of the Company's tax residence.
Natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, storms, droughts, diseases and pests can have a negative impact on agricultural production. The resulting negative impact on farm income can strongly affect demand for our agricultural equipment in any given period. These conditions may also adversely impact the ability of our Financial Services customers to meet their payment obligations.
Temperatures outside normal ranges can cause crop failure or decreased yields and may also affect disease incidence. Natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, storms, droughts, diseases, and pests can have a negative impact on agricultural production. The resulting negative impact on farm income can strongly affect demand for our agricultural equipment in any given period.
Words such as “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “forecast,” “target,” “guide,” “project,” “intend,” “could,” and similar words or expressions may signify forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such forward-looking statement was made, except as required by applicable law.
Words such as "believe," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," "should," "plan," "forecast," "target," "guide," "project," "intend," "could," and similar words or expressions may signify forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such forward-looking statement was made, except as required by applicable law.
These potential physical effects may adversely impact the demand for our products and the cost, production, sales and financial performance of our operations.
These potential physical effects may adversely impact the demand for our products and the cost, production, sales, and financial performance of our operations. Regulators in Europe have also focused efforts on requiring and promoting enhanced disclosure related to sustainability.
We have engaged in the past, and may engage in the future, in investments and mergers and acquisitions or enter into, expand or exit from strategic alliances and joint ventures. These involve risks that could prevent us from realizing the expected benefits of the transactions or the achievement of strategic objectives or could divert management’s time and attention.
These involve risks that could prevent us from realizing the expected benefits of the transactions or the achievement of strategic objectives or could divert management's time and attention.
Most countries where our products and services are sold have established central banks to regulate monetary systems and influence economic activities, generally by adjusting interest rates. In recent years, many governments have implemented measures designed to slow inflationary pressure in their countries (e.g. higher interest rates, reduced financial assets purchases).
In recent years, many governments have implemented measures designed to slow inflationary pressure in their countries (e.g. higher interest rates, reduced financial assets purchases).
There can be no guarantee that we will be able to quickly and completely adapt our business model to changes that could result from the foregoing, and any such changes may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Reduced demand for equipment would reduce our sales and profitability .
Further, the continuing war in Ukraine and heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the Red Sea have given rise to regional instability which has in the past, and may in the future continue, to impact our supply chain and operations. 20 There can be no guarantee that we will be able to quickly and completely adapt our business model to changes that could result from the foregoing, and any such changes may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Higher rates of employee separations may adversely affect us through decreased employee morale, the loss of knowledge of departing employees, and the devotion of resources to recruiting and onboarding new employees. 22 COMPLIANCE RISKS We are subject to increasingly stringent and evolving laws that impose significant compliance costs.
These may be affected by the loss of employees, particularly when departures involve larger numbers of employees. Higher rates of employee separations may adversely affect us through decreased employee morale, the loss of knowledge of departing employees, and the devotion of resources to recruiting and onboarding new employees.
In 2024, unfavorable market conditions resulted in lower sales volumes, lower production, lower manufacturing capacity utilization, higher sales discounts, and a higher provision for credit losses. We expect certain of these conditions to persist in fiscal year 2025.
During previous downturns in the agricultural industry, we experienced significant and prolonged declines in our performance, and we expect our business to remain subject to similar market fluctuations in the future. In 2025, unfavorable market conditions resulted in lower sales volumes, lower production, lower manufacturing capacity utilization, higher sales discounts, and a higher provision for credit losses.
Failure to properly mitigate these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We may not be able to realize anticipated benefits from any acquisitions and, further, challenges associated with strategic alliances may have an adverse impact on our results of operations .
We may not be able to realize anticipated benefits from any acquisitions and, further, challenges associated with strategic alliances may have an adverse impact on our results of operations . We have engaged in the past, and may engage in the future, in investments and mergers and acquisitions or enter into, expand or exit from strategic alliances and joint ventures.
CNH Industrial N.V. should not be deemed resident in Italy under Italian domestic law except to the extent of CNH Industrial N.V.'s Italian branch, and should be deemed resident exclusively in the U.K. from the date of its incorporation for purposes of the Italy-U.K. tax treaty.
Further, tax authorities in jurisdictions outside the U.K. and the Netherlands could challenge the application of tax treaties, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. CNH Industrial N.V. should not be deemed resident in Italy under Italian domestic law except to the extent of CNH Industrial N.V.'s Italian branch.
We have implemented targeted restructuring actions to optimize our cost structure and improve the efficiency of our operations.
If these initiatives are not successful, they could have an adverse effect on our operations, our reputation and potentially subject us to additional tariffs or other trade related regulations. We have implemented targeted restructuring actions to optimize our cost structure and improve the efficiency of our operations.
Should we be unable to adapt effectively to market conditions, this could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Changes in government monetary or fiscal policies may negatively impact our results .
Should we be unable to adapt effectively to market conditions, this could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial conditions. In addition, there has been an increased focus in the industry on integrating automation, machine learning, and other emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, into agricultural and construction equipment.