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1.1.14 Borealis Group is subject to risks related to product liability and claims
The products of Borealis Group are in many cases used by other manufacturers for the
production of their goods. If the products of Borealis Group are defective or not in line with the
required specifications, the goods produced by the Group's customers could be defective or
otherwise negatively affected, which could expose Borealis Group to liability vis-à-vis its
customers and end-consumers. Such claims resulting from the delivery by the Issuer of defect
products or products that are not compliant with agreed specifications or norms could
materially negatively impact the Group’s business, results of operations and financial
condition.
1.1.15 Borealis Group is subject to the risk of adversely changing legislative environments in
all markets where it is active (regulatory risk)
The legislation as well as the judicial and administrative practice in the jurisdictions where the
Group is active might change adversely in respect of Borealis Group. The activities of Borealis
Group are subject to national and international laws and regulations. Both the legislation and
judicial and administrative practices in these jurisdictions are subject to change in ways that
could adversely affect the Group.
1.1.16 Borealis Group may experience operational and/or technological problems which may
delay or hinder daily activities or progress of ongoing and planned projects
Borealis Group may experience operational and/or technological problems, both of its own and
of its contractual partners, which may delay or hinder the progress of ongoing and/or planned
projects and investments and could have an adverse impact on the Group's business,
prospects, financial condition and/or results of operations.
1.1.17 Borealis Group could be subject to crime, corruption and money laundering in the
countries where the Issuer operates which may adversely affect the Group's ability to
conduct its business
Organised crime, including extortion and fraud, poses a risk to businesses in certain countries
where the Group operates. Certain countries where Borealis Group operates still face
considerable weaknesses in the fight against corruption and organized crime. Property and
employees may become targets of theft, violence or extortion. Threats or incidents of crime
may force the Group to cease or alter certain activities or to liquidate certain investments,
which may cause losses or have other negative impacts on Borealis Group. In certain
countries where the Group is operating there is the risk of higher levels of corruption, including
the bribing of officials for the purpose of initiating and/or avoiding investigations by government
agencies and other purposes. Allegedly, there have also been instances in which government
officials have engaged in selective investigations and prosecutions to further the interest of the
government and individual officials. Furthermore, in certain countries where the Group
operates, there have been allegations that many members of the media allegedly regularly
publish biased articles in return for payment. The Group's operations could be adversely
affected by illegal activities, corruption or claims implicating the Group in illegal activities.
Corruption and theft may also arise within the Issuer; for example, through products being
stolen. Such activities may cause losses or have other negative impacts on Borealis Group.
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