HAEMONETICS CORP

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We view our operations and manage our business in three principal reporting segments: Plasma, Blood Center and Hospital. We believe that Plasma and Hospital have the greatest growth potential and are well positioned to drive long-term value. Blood Center operates in more challenging markets, and we have sharpened our focus accordingly on targeted opportunities – particularly in plasma and platelets – while ensuring continued alignment of this business with the Company’s broader strategic objectives. If we have not correctly identified the product categories with greatest growth potential, we will not allocate our resources appropriately which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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We view our operations and manage our business in three principal reporting segments: Plasma, Blood Center and Hospital. We believe that Plasma and Hospital have the greatest growth potential and are well positioned to drive long-term value. Blood Center operates in more challenging markets, and we have sharpened our focus accordingly on targeted opportunities – particularly in plasma and platelets – while ensuring continued alignment of this business with the Company’s broader strategic objectives. If we have not correctly identified the product categories with the greatest growth potential, we will not allocate our resources appropriately which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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In fiscal 2025, our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 42% of our net reve nues. Although we did not have any customers that represented more than 10% of our consolidated revenues in fiscal 2025, a material portion of sales in our Plasma segment come from (and we anticipate will continue to come from) a limited number of customers. As previously disclosed, one of our largest Plasma customers, CSL, informed us in April 2021 of its intent not to renew its supply agreement for the use of PCS2® plasma collection system devices and the purchase of disposable plasmapheresis kits in the U.S. following the expiration of the then current term of its contract, which was subsequently extended on a non-exclusive basis through December 2025. Any non-renewal, termination, material reduction in purchasing or material reduction in per unit pricing by any of our largest customers for any reason, including material decreases in demand for plasma or development of alternative processes, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results or operations.

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In fiscal 2026, our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 44% of our net reve nues. A material portion of sales in our Plasma segment come from (and we anticipate will continue to come from) a limited number of customers. In fiscal 2026, one Plasma customer accounted for approximately 13% of total net revenues. Any non-renewal, termination, material reduction in purchasing or material reduction in per unit pricing by any of our largest customers for any reason, including material decreases in demand for plasma or development of alternative processes, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results or operations.

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A significant element of our strategy is to increase revenue growth by focusing on innovation and new product development. The medical device markets in which we participate, however, are highly competitive. We encounter significant competition across our product lines and in each market in which our products are sold from various medical device companies, some of whom have greater financial and marketing resources than we do. In addition, the medical device markets in which we participate and healthcare industry generally are characterized by extensive research and development and rapid technological change.

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A significant element of our strategy is to increase revenue growth by focusing on innovation and new product development. The medical device markets in which we participate, however, are highly competitive. We encounter significant competition across our product lines and in each market in which our products are sold from various medical device companies, some of whom have greater financial and marketing resources than we do. In addition, the medical device markets in which we participate and the healthcare industry generally are characterized by extensive research and development and rapid technological change.

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We have sought and in the future may seek to supplement our organic growth through strategic acquisitions, investments and alliances, including our recent acquisitions of OpSens Inc. and Attune Medical. We have also sought and in the future may seek to divest certain assets deemed non-core to our long-term strategic objectives, including our recent divestiture of the Whole Blood product line and related assets within our Blood Center business unit. Such transactions are inherently risky and require significant effort and management attention. The success of any acquisition, investment or alliance, or of any divestiture, may be affected by a number of factors, including our ability to properly assess and value the potential business opportunity or to successfully integrate any business we may acquire into our existing business.

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We have sought and in the future may seek to supplement our organic growth through strategic acquisitions, investments and alliances, including our acquisitions of Vivasure Medical Limited, OpSens Inc. and Attune Medical. We have also sought and in the future may seek to divest certain assets deemed non-core to our long-term strategic objectives, including our divestiture in January 2025 of the Whole Blood product line and related assets within our Blood Center business unit. Such transactions are inherently risky and require significant effort and management attention. The success of any acquisition, investment or alliance, or of any divestiture, may be affected by a number of factors, including our ability to properly assess and value the potential business opportunity or to successfully integrate any business we may acquire into our existing business.

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We increasingly rely on information technology systems, including cloud-based computing, to process, transmit and store electronic information for our day-to-day operations and for our customers, including sensitive personal information and proprietary or confidential information. Additionally, certain of our products collect data regarding patients and donors and connect to our systems for maintenance and other purposes or are actively managed by Haemonetics on behalf of specific customers. Similar to other large multi-national companies, the size and complexity of our information technology systems makes them vulnerable to a cyber-attack, malicious intrusion, breakdown, destruction, loss of data privacy, or other significant disruption. We also may face operational interruptions as we continue to upgrade our global enterprise resource planning system. We outsource certain elements of our information technology systems to third parties that, as a result of this outsourcing, could have access to certain confidential information and whose systems may also be vulnerable to these types of attacks or disruptions. While we conduct security risk assessments prior to engaging third party suppliers and other vendors and business partners to validate that they maintain appropriate safeguards to protect our and their information systems in connection with the services they provide, it is possible that they suffer a cyber-attack that impacts us, our suppliers or our customers. Security threats, including cyber and other attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, frequent, and adaptive and, like other large multi-national companies, we have experienced cyber incidents in the past and may experience them in the future. Accordingly, our information systems require an ongoing commitment of significant resources to maintain, protect and enhance existing systems and develop new systems to keep pace with continuing changes in information processing technology, evolving systems and regulatory standards, the increasing need to protect patient and customer information and changing customer patterns. This includes opportunities as well as risks associated with the integration of AI into our or our suppliers’ or customers’ operations. While AI presents significant opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it could also introduce new risks in managing information systems and in the cybersecurity threat landscape. Based on the information available as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our business strategy, results of operation or financial condition. While we have invested and continue to invest in the protection of personal information and proprietary or confidential information, there can be no assurance that our efforts will prevent cybe…

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We increasingly rely on information technology systems, including cloud-based computing, to process, transmit and store electronic information for our day-to-day operations and for our customers, including sensitive personal information and proprietary or confidential information. Additionally, certain of our products collect data regarding patients and donors and connect to our systems for maintenance and other purposes or are actively managed by Haemonetics on behalf of specific customers. Similar to other large multi-national companies, the size and complexity of our information technology systems makes them vulnerable to a cyber-attack, malicious intrusion, breakdown, destruction, loss of data privacy, or other significant disruption. We outsource certain elements of our information technology systems to third parties that, as a result of this outsourcing, could have access to certain confidential information and whose systems may also be vulnerable to these types of attacks or disruptions. While we conduct security risk assessments prior to engaging third-party suppliers and other vendors and business partners to validate that they maintain appropriate safeguards to protect our and their information systems in connection with the services they provide, it is possible that they suffer a cyber-attack that impacts us, our suppliers or our customers. Security threats, including cyber and other attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, frequent, and adaptive and, like other large multi-national companies, we have experienced cyber incidents in the past and may experience them in the future. Accordingly, our information systems require an ongoing commitment of significant resources to maintain, protect and enhance existing systems and develop new systems to keep pace with continuing changes in information processing technology, evolving systems and regulatory standards, the increasing need to protect patient and customer information and changing customer patterns. This includes opportunities as well as risks associated with the integration of AI into our or our suppliers’ or customers’ operations. While AI presents significant opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it could also introduce new risks in managing information systems and in the cybersecurity threat landscape. Based on the information available as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our business strategy, results of operation or financial condition. While we have invested and continue to invest in the protection of personal information and proprietary or confidential information, there can be no assurance that our efforts will prevent cyber-attacks, intrusions, breakdowns or other incidents or ensure compliance with all applicable securities and privacy …

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Additionally, the legal and regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the imposition of new and changing requirements across businesses, including rules requiring timely public disclosure of cybersecurity incidents. We are required to comply with increasingly complex and changing legal and regulatory requirements that govern the collection, use, storage, security, transfer, disclosure and other processing of personal data in the United States and in other countries, including, but not limited to, HIPAA, HITECH, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, the California Privacy Rights Act, and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. The GDPR imposes stringent EU data protection requirements and provides for significant penalties for noncompliance. HIPAA also imposes stringent data privacy and security requirements and the regulatory authority has imposed significant fines and penalties on organizations found to be out of compliance. CCPA provides consumers with a private right of action against companies who have a security breach due to lack of appropriate security measures, and several other U.S. states have introduced or proposed similar privacy laws which may apply to us directly or indirectly through our customers, manufacturers, suppliers or other third-party partners. In addition, new information security and privacy laws have also come into effect in China and other countries where we conduct business. We or our third-party providers and business partners may also be subjected to audits or investigations by one or more domestic or foreign government agencies relating to compliance with information security and privacy laws and regulations, and noncompliance with the laws and regulations could results in material fines or litigation.

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Additionally, the legal and regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the imposition of new and changing requirements across businesses, including rules requiring timely public disclosure of cybersecurity incidents. We are required to comply with increasingly complex and changing legal and regulatory requirements that govern the collection, use, storage, security, transfer, disclosure and other processing of personal data in the United States and in other countries, including, but not limited to, HIPAA, HITECH, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act, and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The GDPR imposes stringent EU data protection requirements and provides for significant penalties for noncompliance. HIPAA also imposes stringent data privacy and security requirements and the regulatory authority has imposed significant fines and penalties on organizations found to be out of compliance. CCPA provides consumers with a private right of action against companies who have a security breach due to lack of appropriate security measures, and several other U.S. states have introduced or proposed similar privacy laws which may apply to us directly or indirectly through our customers, manufacturers, suppliers or other third-party partners. In addition, information security and privacy laws continue to come into effect in China and other countries where we conduct business. We or our third-party providers and business partners may also be subjected to audits or investigations by one or more domestic or foreign government agencies relating to compliance with information security and privacy laws and regulations, and noncompliance with the laws and regulations could result in material fines or litigation.

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Political, economic and policy influences are causing the healthcare and blood collection industries to make substantial structural and financial changes that affect our results of operations. Government and private sector initiatives limiting the growth of healthcare costs are causing structural reforms in healthcare delivery, including the reduction in blood use and reduced payments for care. These trends have placed greater pricing pressure on suppliers and, in some cases, decreased average selling prices and increased the number of sole source relationships. This pressure impacts our Hospital and Blood Center businesses. Our vascular closure devices, for example, are often perceived as physician preference devices with a relatively higher price point compared to certain vascular closure alternatives such as sutures or manual compression, and purchases are commonly made by a hospital only after approval by its value analysis committee. If a hospital value analysis committee does not approve or revokes prior approval for any of the reasons set forth above, the demand for our vascular closure devices may decrease and we could experience an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

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Political, economic and policy influences are causing the healthcare and blood collection industries to make substantial structural and financial changes that affect our results of operations. Government and private sector initiatives limiting the growth of healthcare costs are causing structural reforms in healthcare delivery, including the reduction in blood use and reduced payments for care. These trends have placed greater pricing pressure on suppliers and, in some cases, decreased average selling prices and increased the number of sole source relationships. This pressure impacts our Hospital and Blood Center businesses. Our vascular closure devices, for example, are often perceived as physician preference devices with a relatively higher price point compared to certain vascular closure alternatives such as sutures or manual compression, and purchases are commonly made by a hospital only after approval by its value analysis committee. If a hospital value analysis committee does not approve or revokes prior approval for any of the reasons set forth above, the demand for our vascular closure devices may decrease and we could experience an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additionally, the influence of integrated delivery networks, group purchasing organizations and large single accounts has the potential to put price pressure on our Hospital business.

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We have a complex global supply chain that involves integrating key suppliers and our manufacturing capacity into a global movement of components and finished goods. This complexity is enhanced by global macroeconomic conditions and uncertainty, including around inflation, tariffs, interest rates, monetary policy, exchange rates and geopolitical developments.

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We have a complex global supply chain that involves integrating key suppliers and our manufacturing capacity into a global movement of components and finished goods. This complexity is enhanced by global macroeconomic conditions and uncertainty, including inflation, tariffs, interest rates, monetary policy, exchange rates and geopolitical developments.

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Many of our products also require sterilization prior to sale or distribution and we utilize a mix of internal resources and contract sterilizers to perform this service. To the extent we or our contract sterilizers are unable to sterilize our products, whether due to capacity, availability of materials for sterilization, regulatory or other constraints, including federal and state regulations on the use of ethylene oxide, we may be unable to transition to alternative internal or external resources or methods in a timely or cost effective manner, or at all, which could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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Many of our products also require sterilization prior to sale or distribution and we utilize contract sterilizers to perform this service. To the extent our contract sterilizers are unable to sterilize our products, whether due to capacity, availability of materials for sterilization, regulatory or other constraints, including federal and state regulations on the use of ethylene oxide, we may be unable to transition to alternative resources or methods in a timely or cost effective manner, or at all, which could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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In addition, we manufacture our vascular closure devices under a shelter plan service agreement with Offshore International Incorporated (d/b/a Tetakawi) pursuant to which we lease our manufacturing facility in Guaymas, Mexico. Tetakawi is responsible for a number of ongoing services related to the facility, including provision of external security and maintenance, manufacturing personnel related human resource matters, recruiting support, government compliance, workforce transportation and cross-border shipping of raw components. We are reliant on Tetakawi to provide these services and any disruption in these services or our failure to maintain our contractual relationship with Tetakawi could significantly harm our ability to manufacture our vascular closure devices and maintain sufficient quality standards, which would negatively impact our business and results of operations.

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In addition, we manufacture our VASCADE vascular closure devices under a shelter plan service agreement with Offshore International Incorporated (d/b/a Tetakawi) pursuant to which we lease our manufacturing facility in Guaymas, Mexico. Tetakawi is responsible for a number of ongoing services related to the facility, including provision of external security and maintenance, manufacturing personnel related human resource matters, recruiting support, government compliance, workforce transportation and cross-border shipping of raw components. We are reliant on Tetakawi to provide these services and any disruption in these services or our failure to maintain our contractual relationship with Tetakawi could significantly harm our ability to manufacture our vascular closure devices and maintain sufficient quality standards, which would negatively impact our business and results of operations.

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Due to the high standards and stringent requirements of the FDA and other similar non-U.S. regulatory agencies applicable to manufacturing our products, such as the FDA’s QSR and cGMP regulations, we also may not be able to quickly establish additional or replacement sources for certain raw materials, components or finished goods. A reduction or interruption in manufacturing, or an inability to secure alternative sources of raw materials, components or finished goods on commercially reasonable terms or in a timely manner, could compromise our ability to manufacture our products on a timely and cost-competitive basis, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Due to the high standards and stringent requirements of the FDA and other similar non-U.S. regulatory agencies applicable to manufacturing our products, such as the FDA’s QMSR and cGMP regulations, we also may not be able to quickly establish additional or replacement sources for certain raw materials, components or finished goods. A reduction or interruption in manufacturing, or an inability to secure alternative sources of raw materials, components or finished goods on commercially reasonable terms or in a timely manner, could compromise our ability to manufacture our products on a timely and cost-competitive basis, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We have implemented various cost reduction initiatives to align our cost structure with our operations and ongoing portfolio rationalization activities. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, our Board of Directors approved a new market and regional alignment initiative, a company-wide restructuring initiative designed to improve operational performance and reduce costs by directing the Company’s resources toward the markets and geographies that offer the greatest growth and portfolio advancement opportunities, and delegated authority to the Company's management to determine the details of the specific actions that will comprise the initiative. While cost savings from this initiative to date have been consistent with our expectations, it is possible that events and circumstances, such as financial or strategic difficulties, delays and unexpected costs may occur that could result in our not realizing all of the anticipated benefits or our not realizing the anticipated benefits on our expected timetable. The market and regional alignment initiative could also yield unintended consequences, such as business disruption, the loss of institutional knowledge as a result of turnover and reduced employee productivity, which could negatively affect our business, sales, financial condition and results of operations. Our inability to realize all of the anticipated benefits from the market and regional alignment initiative could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

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We have implemented various cost reduction initiatives to align our cost structure with our operations and ongoing portfolio rationalization activities. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, our Board of Directors approved our ongoing market and regional alignment initiative, a company-wide restructuring initiative designed to improve operational performance and reduce costs by directing the Company’s resources toward the markets and geographies that offer the greatest growth and portfolio advancement opportunities, and delegated authority to the Company's management to determine the details of the specific actions that will comprise the initiative. While cost savings from this initiative to date have been consistent with our expectations, it is possible that events and circumstances, such as financial or strategic difficulties, delays and unexpected costs may occur that could result in our not realizing all of the anticipated benefits or our not realizing the anticipated benefits on our expected timetable. Our market and regional alignment initiative could also yield unintended consequences, such as business disruption, the loss of institutional knowledge as a result of turnover and reduced employee productivity, which could negatively affect our business, sales, financial condition and results of operations. Our inability to realize all of the anticipated benefits from our market and regional alignment initiative could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

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As a medical device and drug manufacturer, we operate in a highly regulated industry, and non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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As a medical device manufacturer, we operate in a highly regulated industry, and non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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The manufacture, distribution and marketing of our products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other state and non-U.S. regulatory bodies. Our operations are also subject to review and monitoring by the FDA and other regulatory authorities. Government regulation of medical devices is meant to assure their safety and effectiveness, and includes regulation of, among other things, the product’s development, testing, premarket clearance, de novo classification or approval, manufacture, marketing, labeling, post-market surveillance, reporting, and imports and exports. Before a new medical device, or a new use of an existing product can be marketed in the United States, it must first receive either premarket clearance under Section 510(k) of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or FDCA, a grant of a request for de novo classification or a Premarket Approval, or PMA, from the FDA, unless an exemption applies. Similarly, before a new drug can be marketed in the U.S., it must first receive approval of a new drug application or abbreviated new drug application under the FDCA. The process of obtaining regulatory authorization to market a medical device or a drug can be costly and time-consuming, and we may not be able to obtain these authorizations on a timely basis, if at all.

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The manufacture, distribution and marketing of our products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other state and non-U.S. regulatory bodies. Our operations are also subject to review and monitoring by the FDA and other regulatory authorities. Government regulation of medical devices is meant to assure their safety and effectiveness, and includes regulation of, among other things, the product’s development, testing, premarket clearance, de novo classification or approval, manufacture, marketing, labeling, post-market surveillance, reporting, and imports and exports. Before a new medical device, or a new use of an existing product, can be marketed in the United States, it must first receive either premarket clearance under Section 510(k) of the FDCA, a grant of a request for de novo classification or a premarket approval, or PMA, from the FDA, unless an exemption applies. For example, in 2025 Vivasure submitted a PMA application to the FDA for the PerQseal Elite arterial closure system that is currently under FDA review. The process of obtaining regulatory authorization to market a medical device can be costly and time-consuming, and we may not be able to obtain these authorizations on a timely basis, if at all.

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Our products are also subject to approval and regulation by foreign regulatory and safety agencies. For example, the EU has adopted the EU Medical Device Regulation, or EU MDR, and the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, or EU IVDR, each of which impose stricter requirements for the marketing and sale of medical devices beyond those of the current medical device directives they replace, including in the area of clinical evaluation requirements, quality systems and post-market surveillance. Complying with the requirements of these regulations may require us to incur significant expenditures and we may experience delays that negatively impact the ability to sell our full suite of products in certain jurisdictions. Similarly, the separation of states from participation in the EU, such as through the cessation of the United Kingdom’s membership in the EU (commonly known as “Brexit”) and the separation of the Swiss and EU medical product markets with the adoption of the EU MDR (commonly referred to as “Swexit”), may result in further regulatory risk and complexity as the former EU member or participant state establishes separate laws and regulations governing medical products. More stringent regulations have also been introduced in many countries outside of Europe that previously did not have medical device regulations, had minimal regulations or relied on reciprocal recognition of approval in other markets. Failure to meet these requirements could adversely impact our business in the EU and other applicable regions.

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Our products are also subject to approval and regulation by foreign regulatory and safety agencies. For example, the EU has adopted the EU Medical Device Regulation, or EU MDR, and the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, or EU IVDR, each of which impose stricter requirements for the marketing and sale of medical devices beyond those of the current medical device directives they replace, including in the area of clinical evaluation requirements, quality systems and post-market surveillance. Complying with the requirements of these regulations may require us to incur significant expenditures and we may experience delays that negatively impact the ability to sell our full suite of products in certain jurisdictions. Similarly, the separation of states from participation in the EU, such as Brexit and Swexit, may result in further regulatory risk and complexity as the former EU member or participant state establishes separate laws and regulations governing medical products. More stringent regulations have also been introduced in many countries outside of Europe that previously did not have medical device regulations, had minimal regulations or relied on reciprocal recognition of approval in other markets. Failure to meet these requirements could adversely impact our business in the EU and other applicable regions.

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Any product for which we obtain clearance, de novo classification or approval, and the manufacturing processes, reporting requirements, post-approval clinical data and promotional activities for such product, will be subject to continued regulatory review and oversight, and our facilities will be subject to periodic inspection (both routine and unannounced) by the FDA and other domestic and foreign regulatory bodies. In particular, we and our third-party suppliers must comply with the FDA’s QSR or cGMP requirements (depending on the products at issue), which address, among other things, the methods of documentation of the design, testing, production, control, quality assurance, labeling, packaging, sterilization, storage and shipping of our products.

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Any product for which we obtain clearance, de novo classification or approval, and the manufacturing processes, reporting requirements, post-approval clinical data and promotional activities for such product, will be subject to continued regulatory review and oversight, and our facilities will be subject to periodic inspection (both routine and unannounced) by the FDA and other domestic and foreign regulatory bodies. In particular, we and our third-party suppliers must comply with the FDA’s QMSR or cGMP requirements (depending on the products at issue), which address, among other things, the methods of documentation of the design, testing, production, control, quality assurance, labeling, packaging, sterilization, storage and shipping of our products.

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As a medical device and drug manufacturer, we are subject to safety reporting requirements.

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As a medical device manufacturer, we are subject to safety reporting requirements.

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Under the FDA’s medical device reporting regulations, medical device manufacturers are required to report to the FDA information of which they become aware that a device has or may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if the malfunction of the device or one of our similar devices were to recur. In addition, drug manufacturers are required to report adverse drug experiences associated with the use of a drug and submit field alert reports for instances of contamination, change or deterioration of the distributed product or failure to meet specifications. Similar reporting requirements exist in some of the other jurisdictions in which we operate. Failure to report these events to the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities within the required timeframes, or at all, could lead to enforcement actions, fines and criminal sanctions against us.

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Under the FDA’s medical device reporting regulations, medical device manufacturers are required to report to the FDA information of which they become aware that a device has or may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if the malfunction of the device or one of our similar devices were to recur. Similar reporting requirements exist in some of the other jurisdictions in which we operate. Failure to report these events to the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities within the required timeframes, or at all, could lead to enforcement actions, fines and criminal sanctions against us.

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The tax regimes we are subject to or operate under are unsettled and may be subject to significant change. Changes in applicable tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect our income tax expense and profitability, as they did in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 upon passage of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and in 2020 with the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, as well as the similar 15% global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions. The Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules is currently effective in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Other countries are considering enacting laws consistent with the Pillar Two rules, while still others have yet to announce their intention to adopt. The United States has not enacted the Pillar Two global minimum tax and the current administration recently announced its intention to effectively withdraw from the OECD Inclusive Framework as well as its intention to enact retaliatory measures against countries who assert extraterritorial taxes against U.S. taxpayers. The OECD continues to issue guidance on the Pillar Two framework, with new rules released as recently as January, 2025. While we continue to monitor legislative adoption of Pillar Two by country, as well as for additional guidance from the OECD, there is significant uncertainty that exists regarding the interpretation of the detailed Pillar Two rules, whether such rules will be implemented consistently across taxing jurisdictions, how such rules interact with existing national tax laws and whether such rules are consistent with existing tax treaty obligations. Accordingly, the final adoption, implementation, and interpretation of Pillar Two across all jurisdictions where we do business could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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The tax regimes we are subject to or operate under are unsettled and may be subject to significant change. Changes in applicable tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect our income tax expense and profitability, as they did in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 upon passage of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and in 2020 with the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, as well as the similar 15% global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions. The Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules are currently effective in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Other countries are considering enacting laws consistent with the Pillar Two rules, while others have yet to announce their intention to adopt. The United States has not enacted the Pillar Two global minimum tax, and in June 2025, the G7 countries announced an agreement to exempt U.S. companies from certain elements of the Pillar Two framework. While we continue to monitor legislative adoption of Pillar Two by country, as well as for additional guidance from the OECD, there is significant uncertainty that exists regarding the interpretation of the detailed Pillar Two rules, whether such rules will be implemented consistently across taxing jurisdictions, how such rules interact with existing national tax laws and whether such rules are consistent with existing tax treaty obligations. Accordingly, the final adoption, implementation, and interpretation of Pillar Two across all jurisdictions where we do business could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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As we expand the scale of our international business activities, any changes in the U.S. or foreign taxation of such activities may increase our worldwide effective tax rate and harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such changes may also apply prospectively or retroactively to our historical operations and result in taxes greater than the amounts estimated and recorded in our financial statements, and any such changes could have a material impact on our effective tax rate and on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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As we expand the scale of our international business activities, any changes in the U.S. or foreign taxation of such activities may increase our worldwide effective tax rate and harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such changes may also apply prospectively or retroactively to our historical operations and result in taxes greater than the amounts estimated and recorded in our consolidated financial statements, and any such changes could have a material impact on our effective tax rate and on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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In April 2024, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement with certain lenders to refinance the existing senior unsecured term loan and senior unsecured revolving credit facility and extend their maturity date through April 2029. The second amended and restated credit agreement provides for a $250.0 million senior unsecured term loan and a $750.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, or together, the 2024 Revised Credit Facilities. In May 2024, the Company issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the Company’s convertible notes due 2029, or 2029 Notes, and used $230.0 million of the proceeds to repay the entirety of the previously outstanding balance under the Company’s senior unsecured revolving credit facility and $185.5 million of the proceeds to repurchase $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s convertible senior notes due 2026, or 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes are referred below collectively as the Notes. As of March 29, 2025, the Company had $250.0 million of debt outstanding under the senior unsecured term loan, $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the 2026 Notes, and $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the 2029 Notes.

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In April 2024, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement with certain lenders to refinance the existing senior unsecured term loan and senior unsecured revolving credit facility and extend their maturity date through April 2029. The second amended and restated credit agreement provides for a $250.0 million senior unsecured term loan and a $750.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, or together, the 2024 Revised Credit Facilities. In May 2024, the Company issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the Company’s convertible notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”), and used $230.0 million of the proceeds to repay the entirety of the previously outstanding balance under the Company’s senior unsecured revolving credit facility and $185.5 million of the proceeds to repurchase $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s convertible senior notes due 2026 (“2026 Notes”). In March 2026, the Company repaid the remaining $300.0 million balance of the 2026 Notes at maturity, funded by cash on hand and $300.0 million of borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. As of March 28, 2026, the Company had $239.1 million of debt outstanding under the senior unsecured term loan, $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the 2029 Notes, and $300.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility.

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Under certain circumstances, the noteholders may convert their Notes at their option prior to their respective scheduled maturities. If one or more noteholders elect to convert their Notes, we would be required to settle a portion or all of our conversion obligation through the payment of cash, which could adversely affect our liquidity. In addition, holders of our Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the applicable indenture (each, an “Indenture”)), at a repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. We may not have enough available cash or be able to obtain financing at the time we are required to repurchase the applicable Notes or pay the cash amounts due upon conversion. In addition, applicable law, regulatory authorities and the agreements governing our other indebtedness may restrict our ability to repurchase the Notes or pay the cash amounts due upon conversion. Our failure to repurchase the Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion when required will constitute a default under the applicable Indenture. A default under an Indenture or the fundamental change itself could also lead to a default under agreements governing our other indebtedness, including our 2024 Revised Credit Facilities and the other Notes, which may result in that other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full. We may not have sufficient funds to satisfy all amounts due under the other indebtedness and the Notes.

Current wording

Under certain circumstances, the noteholders may convert their 2029 Notes at their option prior to their scheduled maturity. If one or more noteholders elect to convert their 2029 Notes, we would be required to settle a portion or all of our conversion obligation through the payment of cash, which could adversely affect our liquidity. In addition, holders of our Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their 2029 Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the applicable indenture (the “Indenture”)), at a repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to but not including, the fundamental change repurchase date. We may not have enough available cash or be able to obtain financing at the time we are required to repurchase the 2029 Notes or pay the cash amounts due upon conversion. In addition, applicable law, regulatory authorities and the agreements governing our other indebtedness may restrict our ability to repurchase the 2029 Notes or pay the cash amounts due upon conversion. Our failure to repurchase the 2029 Notes or to pay the cash amounts due upon conversion when required will constitute a default under the Indenture. A default under the Indenture or the fundamental change itself could also lead to a default under agreements governing our other indebtedness, including our 2024 Revised Credit Facilities, which may result in that other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full. We may not have sufficient funds to satisfy all amounts due under the other indebtedness and the 2029 Notes.

Previous wording

Even if holders do not elect to convert their Notes, we could be required under applicable accounting rules to reclassify all or a portion of the outstanding principal of the Notes as a current rather than long-term liability, which would result in a material reduction of our net working capital.

Current wording

Even if holders do not elect to convert their 2029 Notes, we could be required under applicable accounting rules to reclassify all or a portion of the outstanding principal of the 2029 Notes as a current rather than long-term liability, which would result in a material reduction of our net working capital.

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In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the “Capped Call Transactions”) with certain financial institutions (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of the Notes and/or offset any potential cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap.

Current wording

In connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the “Capped Call Transactions”) with certain financial institutions (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of the 2029 Notes and/or offset any potential cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted 2029 Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap.

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From time to time, the Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to our common stock and/or purchasing or selling our common stock or other securities of ours in secondary market transactions prior to the maturity of the Notes. This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of our common stock or the Notes.

Current wording

From time to time, the Option Counterparties and/or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to our common stock and/or purchasing or selling our common stock or other securities of ours in secondary market transactions prior to the maturity of the 2029 Notes. This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of our common stock or the 2029 Notes.

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Certain provisions in the Notes and the Indentures could make a third party attempt to acquire us more difficult or expensive. For example, if a takeover constitutes a fundamental change, then noteholders will have the right to require us to repurchase their Notes for cash. In addition, if a takeover constitutes a make-whole fundamental change, then we may be required to temporarily increase the conversion rate. In either case, and in other cases, our obligations under the Notes and the Indentures could increase the cost of acquiring us or otherwise discourage a third party from acquiring us or removing incumbent management, including in a transaction that noteholders or holders of our common stock may view as favorable.

Current wording

Certain provisions in the 2029 Notes and the Indentures could make a third party attempt to acquire us more difficult or expensive. For example, if a takeover constitutes a fundamental change, then noteholders will have the right to require us to repurchase their 2029 Notes for cash. In addition, if a takeover constitutes a make-whole fundamental change, then we may be required to temporarily increase the conversion rate. In either case, and in other cases, our obligations under the 2029 Notes and the Indentures could increase the cost of acquiring us or otherwise discourage a third party from acquiring us or removing incumbent management, including in a transaction that noteholders or holders of our common stock may view as favorable.

Previous wording

Conversion of the Notes may dilute the ownership interest of existing stockholders.

Current wording

Conversion of the 2029 Notes may dilute the ownership interest of existing stockholders.

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The conversion of some or all of the Notes will dilute the ownership interests of existing stockholders to the extent we deliver shares of our common stock upon conversion of any of the Notes. Any sales in the public market of the common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely affect our common stock’s prevailing market prices. In addition, the existence of the Notes may encourage short selling by market participants because the conversion of the Notes could be used to satisfy short positions, or anticipated conversion of the Notes into shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock.

Current wording

The conversion of some or all of the 2029 Notes will dilute the ownership interests of existing stockholders to the extent we deliver shares of our common stock upon conversion of any of the 2029 Notes. Any sales in the public market of the common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely affect our common stock’s prevailing market prices. In addition, the existence of the 2029 Notes may encourage short selling by market participants because the conversion of the 2029 Notes could be used to satisfy short positions, or anticipated conversion of the 2029 Notes into shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock.

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U.S. legislation and executive orders aimed at boosting competitiveness of U.S. businesses may have unintended effects on our business. Tariffs and other measures directed at China, Mexico, Canada and other markets enacted by the U.S., countervailing measures that may be enacted by various countries, as well as prolonged uncertainty regarding such measures as administrations change, may have adverse effects on our ability to source, manufacture and distribute products, or receive payments, in a timely and cost-effective manner, thereby adversely affecting our business. In addition to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, discussed below, our business in markets outside the United States is subject to changing political, social and geopolitical conditions, such as tensions between China and Taiwan and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, including any political instability resulting from war, terrorism, insurrections and civil unrest, and changing economic conditions in these markets, such as inflation, deflation, interest rate volatility and credit availability. Additionally, a number of factors, including U.S. relations with the governments of the foreign countries in which we operate, changes to international trade agreements and treaties, changes in tax laws and regulations, economic sanctions (including those imposed by the U.S. and other governments against Russia), export controls, restrictions on the ability to transfer capital across borders, tariffs and other increases in trade protectionism and barriers to market participation, or the weakening or loss of certain intellectual property protection rights in some countries, may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Many of these risks are rapidly evolving and subject to an accelerating pace of change. We are continuing to monitor the situation in Ukraine and globally as well as to assess its potential impact on our business. Although our business in Russia accounted for only about 1% of fiscal 2025 net revenues, a significant escalation or further expansion of the conflict’s current scope or related disruptions to the global markets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Current wording

We market and sell our products in approximately 90 countries and have distributors in approximately 87 of these countries. This exposes us to currency fluctuation, geopolitical risk, economic volatility, anti-corruption laws, export and import restrictions, local regulatory authorities and the laws and medical practices in foreign jurisdictions. Recently, the U.S. government implemented substantial changes to U.S. trade policies, including increased tariffs and changes to multilateral trade agreements. Additionally, the President of the United States has directed various federal agencies to further evaluate key aspects of U.S. trade policy and there has been ongoing discussion and commentary regarding potential significant changes to U.S. trade policies, treaties and tariffs. Global trade policy continues to evolve and the ultimate impact of recent developments with respect to U.S. tariffs is unclear. There remains substantial uncertainty regarding the duration of existing and newly announced tariffs, potential changes or pauses to such tariffs, tariff levels, and whether further additional tariffs or other retaliatory actions may be imposed, modified, or suspended, and the impacts of such actions on our business. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade and, in particular, trade between the impacted nations and the U.S. These changes could prevent or make it difficult or more expensive for us to obtain the materials or components needed for new products. Tariff increases could negatively impact our costs and/or require us to increase our prices, which likely would decrease customer demand for our products. Retaliatory tariff and trade measures imposed by other countries could affect our ability to export products and therefore adversely affect our sales. Any significant changes in current U.S. trade or other policies that restrict imports or increase import tariffs could have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations. Further, in addition to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, discussed below, our business in markets outside the United States is subject to changing political, social and geopolitical conditions, such as tensions between China and Taiwan and the wars in Ukraine, Iran and other parts of the Middle East, including any political instability resulting from war, terrorism, insurrections and civil unrest, and changing economic conditions in these markets, such as inflation, deflation, interest rate volatility and credit availability. Additionally, a number of factors, including U.S. relations with the governments of the foreign countries in which we operate, changes to international trade agreements and treaties, changes in tax laws and regulations, economic sanctions (including those imposed by the U.S. and other governments against Russi…

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Our international operations are governed by the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, and other similar anti-corruption laws in other countries. Generally, these laws prohibit companies and their business partners or other intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign governments and government officials in order to obtain or retain business. Global enforcement of such anti-corruption laws has increased in recent years, including aggressive investigations and enforcement proceedings. While we have an active compliance program and various other safeguards to discourage impermissible practices, we have distributors in approximately 90 countries, several of which are considered high risk for corruption. As a result, our global operations carry some risk of unauthorized impermissible activity on the part of one of our distributors, employees, agents or consultants. Any alleged or actual violation could subject us to government scrutiny, severe criminal or civil fines, or sanctions on our ability to export product outside the U.S., which could adversely affect our reputation and financial condition.

Current wording

Our international operations are governed by the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, and other similar anti-corruption laws in other countries. Generally, these laws prohibit companies and their business partners or other intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign governments and government officials in order to obtain or retain business. Global enforcement of such anti-corruption laws has increased in recent years, including aggressive investigations and enforcement proceedings. While we have an active compliance program and various other safeguards to discourage impermissible practices, we have distributors in approximately 87 countries, several of which are considered high risk for corruption. As a result, our global operations carry some risk of unauthorized impermissible activity on the part of one of our distributors, employees, agents or consultants. Any alleged or actual violation could subject us to government scrutiny, severe criminal or civil fines, or sanctions on our ability to export product outside the U.S., which could adversely affect our reputation and financial condition.

Previous wording

International revenues and expenses account for a substantial portion of our operations. In fiscal 2025, our international revenues accounted for 25.7% of our total revenues. The exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates takes different forms. Reported revenues, as well as manufacturing and operational costs denominated in foreign currencies by our international businesses, fluctuate due to exchange rate movement when translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our profitability in U.S. dollars of products and services sold by us into international markets, where payment for our products and services and related manufacturing and operational costs is made in local currencies.

Current wording

International revenues and expenses account for a substantial portion of our operations. In fiscal 2026, our international revenues accounted for 26.4% of our total revenues. The exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates takes different forms. Reported revenues, as well as manufacturing and operational costs denominated in foreign currencies by our international businesses, fluctuate due to exchange rate movement when translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our profitability in U.S. dollars of products and services sold by us into international markets, where payment for our products and services and related manufacturing and operational costs is made in local currencies.

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We are subject to taxation in numerous countries, states and other jurisdictions. In preparing our financial statements, we record the amount of tax payable in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our future effective tax rate, however, may be lower or higher than prior years due to numerous factors, including a change in our geographic earnings mix, changes in the measurement of our deferred taxes and recently enacted and future tax law changes in jurisdictions in which we operate. Certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, as well as the similar 15% global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions. The Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules is currently effective in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We are also subject to tax audits in various jurisdictions and tax authorities may disagree with certain positions we have taken and assess additional taxes. Any of these factors could cause us to experience an effective tax rate significantly different from previous periods or our current expectations, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and cash flows.

Current wording

We are subject to taxation in numerous countries, states and other jurisdictions. In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we record the amount of tax payable in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our future effective tax rate, however, may be lower or higher than prior years due to numerous factors, including a change in our geographic earnings mix, changes in the measurement of our deferred taxes and recently enacted and future tax law changes in jurisdictions in which we operate. Certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, as well as the similar 15% global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions. The Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules are currently effective in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The United States has not enacted the Pillar Two global minimum tax and, in June 2025, the G7 countries announced an agreement to exempt U.S. companies from certain elements of the Pillar Two framework. We are also subject to tax audits in various jurisdictions and tax authorities may disagree with certain positions we have taken and assess additional taxes. Any of these factors could cause us to experience an effective tax rate significantly different from previous periods or our current expectations, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and cash flows.

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We operate in an industry that is susceptible to significant intellectual property litigation. This type of litigation is expensive, complex and lengthy and its outcome is difficult to predict. Patent litigation may result in adverse outcomes and could significantly divert the attention of our technical and management personnel. As described in Note 15, Commitments & Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are currently party to intellectual property litigation. Intellectual property litigation that we institute from time to time may be settled on terms less favorable than desired or we may encounter challenges in enforcing judgments in our favor that require additional legal action, which could affect our financial performance and strategic objectives. Additionally, in the event that our right to market any of our products is successfully challenged, we may be required to obtain a license on terms which may not be favorable to us, if at all. If we fail to obtain a required license or are unable to design around a patent, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Current wording

We operate in an industry that is susceptible to significant intellectual property litigation. This type of litigation is expensive, complex and lengthy and its outcome is difficult to predict. Patent litigation may result in adverse outcomes and could significantly divert the attention of our technical and management personnel. As described in Note 15, Commitments & Contingencies, within the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are currently party to intellectual property litigation. Intellectual property litigation that we institute from time to time may be settled on terms less favorable than desired or we may encounter challenges in enforcing judgments in our favor that require additional legal action, which could affect our financial performance and strategic objectives. Additionally, in the event that our right to market any of our products is successfully challenged, we may be required to obtain a license on terms which may not be favorable to us, if at all. If we fail to obtain a required license or are unable to design around a patent, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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Our products may be determined to infringe another party’s patent, which could lead to financial losses or adversely affect our ability to market our products.

Current wording

Our products may be determined to infringe on another party’s patent, which could lead to financial losses or adversely affect our ability to market our products.

Previous wording

Stock markets in general and our common stock in particular have experienced significant price and trading volume volatility over recent years. The market price and trading volume of our common stock may continue to be subject to significant fluctuations due to factors described under this Item 1A. Risk Factors, as well as economic and geopolitical conditions in general and to variability in the prevailing sentiment regarding our operations or business prospects, as well as, among other things, changing investment priorities of our shareholders. Because the market price of our common stock fluctuates significantly, shareholders may not be able sell their shares at attractive prices.

Current wording

Stock markets in general and our common stock in particular have experienced significant price and trading volume volatility over recent years. The market price and trading volume of our common stock may continue to be subject to significant fluctuations due to factors described under this Item 1A. Risk Factors, as well as economic and geopolitical conditions in general and to variability in the prevailing sentiment regarding our operations or business prospects, as well as, among other things, changing investment priorities of our shareholders. Because the market price of our common stock fluctuates significantly, shareholders may not be able to sell their shares at attractive prices.

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In April 2025, our Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase authorization through April 2028. Under this share repurchase program, we are authorized to repurchase, from time to time, outstanding shares of common stock in accordance with applicable laws both on the open market, including under trading plans established pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and in privately negotiated transactions. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased is determined by us and depends on a number of factors, including market conditions, applicable legal requirements and compliance with the terms of loan covenants. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the programs. Repurchases pursuant to our share repurchase program could affect our stock price and increase its volatility. The existence of a share repurchase program could also cause our stock price to be higher than it would be in the absence of such a program and could potentially reduce the market liquidity for our common stock. There can be no assurance that any share repurchases will enhance shareholder value because the market price of our common stock may decline below the levels at which we repurchased our common stock. Although our share repurchase program is intended to enhance long-term shareholder value, short-term stock price fluctuations could reduce the program’s effectiveness Refer to Note 7, Earnings per Share, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

Current wording

The $500 million share repurchase authorization approved by our Board of Directors in April 2025 extends through April 2028. Under this share repurchase program, we are authorized to repurchase, from time to time, outstanding shares of common stock in accordance with applicable laws both on the open market, including under trading plans established pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and in privately negotiated transactions. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased is determined by us and depends on a number of factors, including market conditions, applicable legal requirements and compliance with the terms of loan covenants. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the programs. Repurchases pursuant to our share repurchase program could affect our stock price and increase its volatility. The existence of a share repurchase program could also cause our stock price to be higher than it would be in the absence of such a program and could potentially reduce the market liquidity for our common stock. There can be no assurance that any share repurchases will enhance shareholder value because the market price of our common stock may decline below the levels at which we repurchased our common stock. Although our share repurchase program is intended to enhance long-term shareholder value, short-term stock price fluctuations could reduce the program’s effectiveness. As of March 28, 2026, the total remaining authorization for repurchases of the Company’s common stock under the 2025 share repurchase program was $325.0 million. Refer to Note 7, Earnings per Share, within the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

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There has been increased focus from certain regulatory bodies, investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders concerning corporate responsibility matters, including topics identified under the framework of Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG. Customer preferences or requirements may be influenced by company progress across various ESG topics related to, among other things, human capital and environmental impact matters. From time to time, we may announce certain initiatives, including goals, regarding corporate responsibility focus areas for our company. We may not achieve, or may be perceived as not achieving, against such initiatives, including as a result of changes in our business. The standards by which corporate responsibility efforts and related matters are measured are developing and evolving. For example, organizations that provide information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings processes for evaluating companies on their respective approaches to corporate responsibility matters, which are increasingly being employed by investors, lenders, and customers to inform their investment, financing or purchasing decisions. Any failure, or perceived failure, to achieve against our corporate responsibility initiatives or to establish goals that align with stakeholder expectations could result in declines in our market share and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, including as a result of reputational harm, an inability to attract customers, and an inability to attract and retain top talent.

Current wording

There has been increased focus from certain regulatory bodies, investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders concerning corporate responsibility matters, including topics identified under the framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”). Customer preferences or requirements may be influenced by company progress across various ESG topics related to, among other things, human capital and environmental impact matters. From time to time, we may announce certain initiatives, including goals, regarding corporate responsibility focus areas for our company. We may not achieve, or may be perceived as not achieving, against such initiatives, including as a result of changes in our business. The standards by which corporate responsibility efforts and related matters are measured are developing and evolving. For example, organizations that provide information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings processes for evaluating companies on their respective approaches to corporate responsibility matters, which are increasingly being employed by investors, lenders, and customers to inform their investment, financing or purchasing decisions. Any failure, or perceived failure, to achieve against our corporate responsibility initiatives or to establish goals that align with stakeholder expectations could result in declines in our market share and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, including as a result of reputational harm, an inability to attract customers, and an inability to attract and retain top talent.