War and geopolitics
119 of 521 companies added a paragraph in Risk Factors that uses one of these words:
Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Middle East, geopolitical, war.
The paragraph is in the latest 10-K and nothing like it was in the one before.
It counts text; it does not say how serious a risk is. Words in capitals only (such as AI) must be in capitals.
By sector
Sector is the SEC's industry description of the company. Each count opens that sector's quotes below.
| Sector | Companies | Compared |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts | 2 | 2 |
| Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Instruments & Lenses | 2 | 2 |
| Air Courier Services | 1 | 1 |
| Aircraft | 1 | 1 |
| Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl | 1 | 1 |
| Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies | 1 | 1 |
| Farm Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Gas & Other Services Combined | 1 | 1 |
| Grain Mill Products | 1 | 1 |
| Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts | 1 | 1 |
| Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories | 1 | 1 |
| Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Paper Mills | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Eating & Drinking Places | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Retail Stores, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Services-Management Services | 1 | 1 |
| Special Industry Machinery, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| Finance Services | 18 | 28 |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys | 2 | 4 |
| Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services | 2 | 4 |
| Accident & Health Insurance | 1 | 2 |
| Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) | 1 | 2 |
| Fats & Oils | 1 | 2 |
| Industrial Organic Chemicals | 1 | 2 |
| Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments | 1 | 2 |
| Printed Circuit Boards | 1 | 2 |
| Pumps & Pumping Equipment | 1 | 2 |
| Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment | 1 | 2 |
| Rubber & Plastics Footwear | 1 | 2 |
| Services-Medical Laboratories | 1 | 2 |
| Ship & Boat Building & Repairing | 1 | 2 |
| Transportation Services | 1 | 2 |
| Services-Business Services, NEC | 7 | 16 |
| Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances) | 2 | 5 |
| Computer Storage Devices | 2 | 5 |
| Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 2 | 5 |
| Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. | 2 | 5 |
| Investment Advice | 3 | 8 |
| Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service | 2 | 6 |
| Computer & office Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Computer Communications Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| General Industrial Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 1 | 3 |
| Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 1 | 3 |
| Water Transportation | 1 | 3 |
| Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 1 | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Preparations | 3 | 11 |
| Semiconductors & Related Devices | 4 | 15 |
| Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) | 1 | 4 |
| Retail-Eating Places | 1 | 4 |
| Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation | 1 | 4 |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | 6 | 27 |
| Services-Prepackaged Software | 4 | 19 |
| Electric Services | 3 | 15 |
| Beverages | 1 | 5 |
| Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control | 1 | 5 |
| Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies | 1 | 5 |
| National Commercial Banks | 2 | 11 |
| Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance | 2 | 12 |
| Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies | 1 | 7 |
243 paragraphs · National Commercial Banks show all sectors
However, there are significant risks involved in using models and AI, and we cannot assure that our use will enhance our businesses or produce only the intended or beneficial results. For example, generative AI has been known to produce false or “hallucinatory” inferences or output. Certain generative AI tools use machine learning and predictive analytics, which can create inaccurate, incomplete or misleading outputs; unexpected results; or errors or inadequacies, any of which may not be easily detectable. In addition, models and AI that are based on historical data sets might not be accurate predictors of future outcomes. The ability of models and AI to appropriately predict future outcomes may degrade over time due to limited historical patterns, extreme or unanticipated market movements, or customer behavior and liquidity, especially during severe market downturns or stress events (e.g., geopolitical or pandemic events). Consequently, our use of models and AI could result in inaccurate forecasts, ineffective risk management practices, inaccurate risk reporting and other negative or unexpected consequences.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 19, 2026 ↗
Instability in geopolitical matters could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The macroeconomic environment in the United States is susceptible to global events and volatility in financial markets.. Current and emerging sources of geopolitical risk include, among others, ongoing armed conflicts and military tensions (such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and various conflicts in the Middle East), heightened strategic competition between the United States and China and evolving tensions related to relations between China and Taiwan. Political and military developments in Venezuela and broader instability in other parts of Latin America may contribute to economic uncertainty and pressures on regional markets and supply chains. Additionally, shifting geopolitical priorities among major powers have amplified concerns about economic fragmentation, trade disruptions and the weaponization of economic policy tools such as sanctions, tariffs and export controls.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
These dynamics can lead to higher and more volatile commodity and energy prices, strained global supply chains, increased inflationary pressures and weaker economic growth both globally and in the United States. Financial markets may experience abrupt swings in asset valuations, higher risk premiums and periods of reduced liquidity. Geopolitical events can also spur elevated cyber threats, including state-sponsored and opportunistic cyber-attacks aimed at critical infrastructures and financial systems. Such attacks could disrupt our operations, compromise sensitive data, increase compliance and remediation costs and harm customer relationships.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗
Any of these developments, either alone or together, may dampen consumer and business confidence, increase delinquency rates, amplify credit risk across our loan portfolios, disrupt funding markets or necessitate additional capital or liquidity reserves. As a result, instability in geopolitical matters and the global macroeconomic environment could have significant adverse effects on the U.S. economy, our business and our long-term strategic plans.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 ↗