Ingredion

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 17 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 7 Aug 2026 and 14 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• Our increasing use of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, and our reliance on third‑party technology providers, could expose us to operational, legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, and reputational risks that may adversely affect our business.

  Could happen

  We and our customers, suppliers, and service providers increasingly develop, deploy, and rely on artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning and other advanced technologies to support product innovation, manufacturing operations, quality and safety processes, supply‑chain planning, customer service, and other administrative functions. These technologies are complex and may be less transparent or predictable than other technologies, and may fail, underperform, or produce incorrect, biased, or otherwise unreliable outputs, which could disrupt operations, adversely affect decision making, compromise product quality, or otherwise result in financial loss. Our use of and the value derived from AI may lag behind that of our competition. In addition, AI regulations are rapidly evolving and may diverge across jurisdictions, which could increase our compliance costs and limit how we deploy AI. How AI-related technologies are trained and the output from such tools could be the subject of infringement claims or other types of litigation. We may also incur significant capital expenditures and operating costs to acquire, implement, maintain and update AI capabilities, and may not realize the expected benefits of these capabilities. Further, AI may affect our workforce needs and may create challenges related to recruiting, retention, training and employee relations. If we fail to develop or use AI responsibly, or if public statements regarding our use of AI are alleged to be misleading, we could suffer reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny, or litigation, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

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• Geopolitical developments, tensions, threats or conflicts could harm our business by adversely affecting the availability and prices of raw materials and energy supplies; disrupting global markets, supply chains, and foreign exchange and interest rates, and causing changes in migration patterns.

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  In addition, heightened geopolitical uncertainty may increase the risk of cyber incidents, disrupt capital markets, and adversely affect foreign exchange and interest rate conditions, all of which could negatively affect our financial results. While we seek to mitigate these risks through diversification, risk management, and contingency planning, such efforts may not be successful. Any of the foregoing developments could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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• Increased interest rates could increase our borrowing costs.

  Could happen

  We continue to issue debt securities to finance capital expenditures, working capital and acquisitions, and for other general corporate purposes. Sustained or higher interest rates, tighter or uneven credit conditions, and capital market volatility could increase our cost of borrowing, constrain our access to liquidity, and heighten refinancing risk as debt maturities approach. An increase in interest rates in the general economy could result in an increase in our borrowing costs for these financings, as well as under our revolving credit facility, which bears interest at an unhedged floating rate. We have senior notes with $499 million principal, net of discounts, which incur interest at 3.2 percent annually, that mature on October 1, 2026. If we are unable to secure refinancing of these notes at a favorable interest rate, our financial results and cash flows could be adversely affected.

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• Global and regional economic policies and changes to existing laws and regulations may have an adverse impact on our business.

  Could happen

  In addition, recent and potential future changes in the priorities and scope of U.S. federal or state regulatory agencies may increase legal, regulatory, and operational uncertainty for us, including with respect to environmental regulation, immigration enforcement and labor availability, trade policy, and tax and fiscal legislation. Such changes could increase costs, disrupt supply chains, limit access to talent, affect demand, and reduce predictability in regulatory oversight and enforcement.

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• Changes in consumer practices, preferences, price sensitivity, behaviors, demand and perceptions may reduce the demand for our products.

  Could happen

  As a result, certain customers may reformulate products, reduce volumes, or discontinue products that incorporate certain of our ingredients, including sweeteners, starches, texturizers, and other specialty ingredients, or seek alternative ingredients from our competitors. Such changes could reduce demand for our products, increase pricing pressure, require additional investment by us in reformulation and product development, influence customer procurement decisions and mix, or result in underutilization of manufacturing assets. While we continue to invest in innovation and solutions that we believe aligns with evolving customer and consumer needs, these efforts may not fully offset those adverse demand, pricing, or cost impacts. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our production volumes, profit margins, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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