Keysight Technologies
27 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 22 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Suppliers
Contract manufacturers
depends onnamed as a riskIf our contract manufacturers or other outsourcers fail to perform their obligations in a timely manner or at satisfactory quality levels, our ability to bring solutions to market and our reputation could suffer.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Partners and platforms
Other companies
HP Inc.
depends onnamed as a riskWe cannot be sure that HP will continue to fulfill its remediation obligations or that Agilent will continue to fulfill its indemnification obligations.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Agilent Technologies
depends onnamed as a riskIn connection with the separation, Agilent will indemnify us directly for any liabilities related thereto.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by WGS
Centripetal Networks
named as a riskOn January 1, 2022, Centripetal Networks filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Virginia, alleging that certain Keysight products infringe certain of Centripetal’s patents.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Synopsys, Inc.
Additionally, in October 2025, we completed the acquisition of the Optical Solutions Group (“OSG”) business from Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys”) and the PowerArtist RTL business (“PowerArtist”) from Ansys, Inc. (“Ansys”) to complement and expand our existing design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities.Business (Item 1)
Also named by CDNS
Spirent Communications plc
In October 2025, we acquired Spirent Communications plc (“Spirent”), complementing our position in communications test with additional differentiated solutions and deep customer relationships.Business (Item 1)
Places
China
operates innamed as a riskMany of our suppliers, vendors, customers, partners, and other entities with whom we do business have strong ties to doing business in China and other countries impacted by the increased tariffs.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Russia
operates innamed as a riskAs a result, after an initial suspension of operations in Russia, we permanently discontinued our Russian operations and are exiting Russia.Business (Item 1)
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Taiwan
named as a riskRegional conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in economic sanctions and the decision to discontinue our operations in Russia, conflict in the Middle East, and the risk of increased tensions between China and Taiwan, could limit or prohibit our ability to transfer certain technologies, to sell our products and solutions, and could result in additional closure of facilities in sanctioned countries.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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India
concentrated innamed as a riskWe centralize most of our accounting processes at two locations: India and Malaysia.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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California
operates innamed as a riskFor example, our production facilities, headquarters and laboratories in California and our production facilities in Japan are all located in areas with above-average seismic activity.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Japan
operates innamed as a riskFor example, our production facilities, headquarters and laboratories in California and our production facilities in Japan are all located in areas with above-average seismic activity.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
operates innamed as a riskHP’s remediation obligations relating to Keysight’s Colorado Springs facility are ongoing.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Penang, Malaysia
concentrated inIn addition to our centralized manufacturing hub in Penang, Malaysia, our largest facility, responsible for final assembly, tuning, calibration, and test of many of our advanced instruments, we maintain significant manufacturing operations in the United States, including facilities in California and Colorado.Business (Item 1)
Hazards
Earthquake
operates innamed as a riskAlthough we carry insurance for property damage and business interruption, we do not carry insurance or financial reserves for interruptions or potential losses arising from earthquakes or terrorism.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Commodities and inputs
Regulators
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
subject tonamed as a riskIn addition, our products and operations are also often subject to the rules of industrial standards bodies, like the International Standards Organization, as well as regulation by other agencies such as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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U.S. Department of Commerce
subject tonamed as a riskOur customers and suppliers have at times become subject to U.S. export restrictions and sanctions, such as being added to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Lists of Parties of Concern” and having U.S. export privileges denied or suspended.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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Laws and programs
Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (GILTI)
subject to · $107 millionnamed as a riskOn January 23, 2025, we filed a lawsuit against the United States of America in the United States Court of Federal Claims seeking a tax refund of $107 million, or such greater amount allowed by law, plus any other amount, including interest and cost, allowed by law.Risk factors (Item 1A)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
subject tonamed as a riskIf we fail to comply with GDPR or other data privacy regulation, we may be subject to significant financial fines and civil or criminal penalties, and may suffer damage to our reputation or brand, which could adversely affect our business and financial results.Risk factors (Item 1A)
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U.S. Export Administration Regulations
subject tonamed as a riskWe sell products and solutions to customers all over the world and are required to comply with the U.S Export Administration Regulations and economic and trade sanctions programs that limit or ban sales into certain countries.Business (Item 1)
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U.S. tariffs on imports from China
subject tonamed as a riskCommencing in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, new U.S. tariffs applying to imports from all countries were announced, including significantly higher rates on imports from China.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Singapore tax incentive
subject tonamed as a riskThe Singapore tax incentive expires on July 31, 2029.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Malaysia tax incentive
subject tonamed as a riskThe Malaysia tax incentive expired on October 31, 2025.Risk factors (Item 1A)