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| Commitments and contingencies | Note 17. Commitments and contingencies Commitments In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into purchase commitments for goods and services including various products and capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had purchase commitments for capital expenditures of $221 million and other contractual commitments for products and intangibles of $609 million, compared to $207 million and $601 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. Contingencies In the ordinary course of conducting its business activities, the Company is involved in judicial, administrative, and regulatory investigations and proceedings, as well as lawsuits and claims of various natures, involving both private parties and governmental authorities, relating to product liability, workers’ compensation, automotive liability, general and commercial liability, competition, environmental, employment, health and safety, and other matters. These claims and proceedings include insured, self-insured, and uninsured matters that are brought on an individual, collective, representative, and class-action basis. The Company records a liability for contingencies when the occurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, and records legal fees as incurred. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then the minimum of the range is accrued. The Company does not accrue liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is probable or reasonably possible and which are material, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, where an estimate can reasonably be made, an estimate of the possible loss. Accruals are based on the best information available, but in certain situations, management is unable to estimate an amount or range of a reasonably possible loss, including, but not limited to, when: (i) the damages are indeterminate, (ii) the proceedings are in the early stages, (iii) numerous parties are involved, or (iv) the matter involves novel or unsettled legal theories. The aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of accrued liabilities, if any, associated with these unresolved legal actions is not material. In some cases, the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of loss because there is insufficient information regarding the matter. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions, the Company believes that these actions will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or liquidity. Warranties The Company provides standard warranties on many of its products within the Building Envelope segment. The liability for standard warranty programs is included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities. The change in the standard warranty liability for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:
The increase for warranties relates to provisions for new product sales and adjustments to the warranty accrual for updated estimates of the costs necessary to settle specific product liability claims. The adjustments primarily relate to a pre-acquisition manufacturing issue. Environmental matters The Company’s operations are subject to and affected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations relating to, among other things, environmental matters (including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions), health and safety matters (including related to the use of hazardous materials), and other regulatory matters. Environmental operating permits, which are subject to modification, renewal, and revocation, may be required for the Company’s operations. The Company monitors and reviews its operations, procedures, and policies for compliance with these laws and regulations. Despite these compliance efforts, risk of environmental liability is inherent in the operation of the Company’s business, as it is with other companies engaged in similar businesses, and there can be no assurance that environmental liabilities or noncompliance will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity. The Company accrued environmental remediation obligations of $67 million and $69 million for cleanup, restoration and ongoing maintenance and monitoring requirements as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which are included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Off balance sheet arrangements Periodically, the Company enters into off balance sheet commitments, including surety bonds and letters of credit, to fulfill certain obligations related to specific projects, insurance, and site restoration. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had outstanding commitments amounting to $747 million and $751 million, respectively. Historically, no material claims have been made against these financial instruments. The Company did not have any other off balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Self-insurance reserves The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company, Mountain Prairie Insurance Company (“MPIC”), which is subject to applicable insurance rules and regulations, is the primary insurer for the Company’s exposure related to workers’ compensation, general liability, property, product liability, and automobile liability. Additionally, the Company maintains a self-insurance reserve for health insurance programs offered to eligible employees. The Company purchases excess coverage from unrelated insurance carriers and obtains third-party coverage for other forms of insurance. MPIC establishes a reserve for estimated losses on reported claims and those incurred but not yet reported utilizing actuarial projections and historical trends. The reserves are classified within Other current liabilities or Other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets based on projections of when the estimated loss will be paid. The estimates that are utilized to record potential losses on claims are inherently subjective, and actual claims could differ from amounts recorded, which could result in an increase or decrease of expense in future periods. Self-insurance reserves were $134 million and $132 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
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