TRIMBLE INC.

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We are a leading provider of technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to improve or transform their work processes. Our comprehensive work process solutions are used across a range of industries including architecture, building construction, civil engineering, geospatial, survey and mapping, natural resources, utilities, transportation, and government. Our representative customers include construction owners, contractors, engineering and construction firms, surveying companies, energy and utility companies, trucking companies, and state, federal, and municipal governments. Further information on our business is presented in Part I, Item 1, “Business” of this report.

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Our representative customers include asset owners; general and specialty contractors; architects, engineers and designers; surveyors; energy and utility companies; transportation shippers and carriers, as well as state, federal, and municipal governments. Further information on our business is presented in Part I, Item 1, “Business” of this report.

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•Execute on our Connect & Scale strategy;

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•Continue to execute on our Connect & Scale strategy;

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Our focus on these growth drivers has led over time to growth in revenue and profitability and an increasingly diversified business model. We continue to experience a shift toward a more significant mix of recurring revenue as demonstrated by our success in driving annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) of $2,257.8 million, which represents growth of 14% year-over-yearat the end of 2024. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, acquisitions, and divestitures, organic ARR growth was 14%. This shift toward recurring revenue has positively impacted our revenue mix, growth, and profitability over time and is leading to improved visibility in our businesses. Our software, services, and recurring revenue represented 76% and 67% of total revenue for 2024 and 2023. Additionally, we continue to maintain focus on increasing our mix of recurring revenue, which is accelerated by the Transporeon acquisition that closed in the second quarter of 2023 andthe Ag divestiture that closed in the second quarter of 2024.

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Our focus on these growth drivers has led to sustained revenue and profitability, evolving into a more streamlined and resilient business model. We continue to experience a shift toward a more significant mix of recurring revenue as demonstrated by our success in driving annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) of $2,392.3 million, which represents growth of 6% year-over-year at the end of 2025. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, acquisitions, and divestitures, organic ARR growth was 14%. This shift toward recurring revenue has positively impacted our revenue mix, growth, and profitability over time and is leading to improved visibility in our businesses. Our software, services, and recurring revenue represented 79% and 76% of total revenue for 2025 and 2024. Additionally, we continue to maintain focus on increasing our mix ofhigher margin recurring revenue, which was accelerated bythe Ag divestiture that closed in the second quarter of 2024 and the Mobility divestiture that closed in the first quarter of 2025.

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We acquire businesses that align with our long-term growth strategies including our strategic product roadmap and, conversely, we divest certain businesses that no longer fit those strategies. This is demonstrated by the 12 acquisitions and 23 divestitures that we have completed since 2020, including the Transporeon acquisition, the Ag divestiture, and the Mobility divestiture.

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We acquire businesses that align with our long-term growth strategies including our strategic product roadmap and, conversely, we divest certain businesses that no longer fit those strategies. This is demonstrated by the 13 acquisitions and 23 divestitures that we have completed since 2020.

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On September 14, 2024, we entered into a definitive agreement with Platform Science to sell our Mobility business. Subsequent to the end of the year 2024, the transaction closed on February 8, 2025 resulting in our ownership, or rights to acquire ownership of 32.5% of Platform Science’s expanded business with an approximate fair value of $248.7 million. The approximate fair value was determined based on unobservable inputs, including discounted cash flow projections, market comparables, and an option pricing model. We received (i) shares of preferred stock of Platform Science, with certain liquidation preferences, that represent 28.5% of Platform Science’s expanded business and (ii) warrants allowing us the rights to acquire 4% of Platform Science’s expanded business. The combined businesses aim to enhance driver experience, fleet safety, efficiency, and compliance by combining two cutting-edge in-cab commercial vehicle ecosystems, which gives customers access to more applications and offerings.

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On February 8, 2025, we completed the sale of our Mobility business to Platform Science in exchange for equity ownership interests with a fair value of $253.9 million. The fair value was based on unobservable inputs, including discounted cash flow projections, market comparables, and an option pricing model. Following the closing of the transaction, we own, or have rights to acquire,32.5% of Platform Science’s expanded business comprised of (i) shares of preferred stock, with certain liquidation preferences, that represent 28.5% ownership, and (ii) common stock warrants allowing us the rights to acquire 4% of additional ownership.

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Macroeconomic conditions continue to present significant challenges globally, driven by geopolitical tensions, tariff and trade policies, exchange rate and interest rate volatility, and persistent inflationary pressures. The heightened trade tensions and related imposition of tariffs between the United States and its trading partners, the extent and duration of these tariffs, and their impact on global economic conditions remain uncertain and depend on various factors, including international negotiations, policy responses, potential exemptions, and shifts in global supply and demand. These evolving dynamics may have a negative impact on our business operations. In response, we are closely monitoring global trade developments and considering ways to mitigate potential impacts on our business.

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Macroeconomic conditions continue to present significant challenges globally, driven by geopolitical tensions, tariff and trade policies, exchange rate and interest rate volatility, and persistent inflationary pressures. The heightened trade tensions and related imposition of tariffs and export control restrictions between the United States and its trading partners, the extent and duration of these tariffs, and their impact on global economic conditions remain uncertain and depend on various factors, including international negotiations, policy responses, potential exemptions, and shifts in global supply and demand. If there was a deterioration in the global economy, the economies of the countries or regions where our customers are located or do business, or the industries that we or our customers serve, the demand for our products and services may decrease. We are closely monitoring global trade developments. Our strategy to shift away from a hardware-centric businesses towards a more significant mix of recurring revenue is intended to mitigate any potential negative impacts on our business operations.

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The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs of sales, operating expenses, and related disclosures. We consider the accounting polices described below to be our critical accounting policies. These critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported based on these policies. Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 “Description of Business and Accounting Policies” in Item 8 of this report.

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The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs of sales, operating expenses, and related disclosures. We consider the accounting policies described below to be our critical accounting policies. These critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported based on these policies. Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 “Description of Business and Accounting Policies” in Item 8 of this report.

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Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of allowance for returns and any taxes collected from customers. We enter into contracts that may include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations; however, determining whether products or services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may sometimes require significant judgment.

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Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of allowance for returns and any taxes collected from customers. We enter into contracts that may include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations; however, determining whether promised products or services are accounted for as separate performance obligations may require significant judgment.

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Judgment is required to determine stand-alone selling price (“SSP”) for each performance obligation. We use a range of amounts to estimate SSP and determine whether there is a discount to be allocated based on the relative SSP of the various products and services. We estimate SSP considering multiple factors including but not limited to, our internal cost, pricing practices, sales channel, competitive positioning, and overall market and business environments. As our offerings and markets change, we may be required to reassess our estimated SSP and, as a result, the timing and classification of our revenue could be affected.

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Judgment is also required to determine standalone selling prices (“SSP”) for promised goods or services. We use a range of amounts to estimate SSP and determine whether there is a discount to be allocated based on the relative SSP of the various products and services. We estimate SSP considering multiple factors including but not limited to, our internal cost, pricing practices, sales channel, competitive positioning, and overall market and business environments. As our offerings and markets change, we may be required to reassess our estimated SSP and, as a result, the timing and classification of our revenue could be affected.

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For business combinations, we allocate the purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the acquisition date. When determining the fair values, we make significant estimates and assumptions, especially concerning intangible assets. Critical estimates when valuing intangible assets include expected future cash flows based on consideration of revenue and revenue growth rates and margins, customer attrition rates, future changes in technology and brand awareness, loyalty and position, and discount rates. Any purchase consideration in excess of the fair values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

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When acquiring a business, we allocate the purchase consideration to the assets acquired (including intangible assets) and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the acquisition date. Any purchase consideration in excess of the fair values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

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We use a 52–53 week fiscal year ending on the Friday nearest to December 31, which for 2024 was January 3, 2025. 2024 was a 53-week year and 2023 was a 52-week year. 2025 will be a 52-week year.

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We use a 52 to 53-week fiscal year ending on the Friday nearest to December 31, which for 2025 was January 2, 2026. 2025 was a 52-week year, and 2024 was a 53-week year. 2026 will be a 52-week year.

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Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to organic growth and associated gross margin expansion and to a lesser extent, the impact of the additional week. The increase was partially offset by the Ag divestiture and higher acquisition and divestiture transaction costs.

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Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to organic revenue and gross margin expansion, and to a lesser extent, lower acquisition and divestiture transaction expenses, partially offset by the loss of divestiture income. In addition to organic revenue and gross margin expansion, operating income as a percentage of revenue was favorably impacted by the loss of lower margin divestiture income.

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R&D expense decreased primarily due to the impact of the divestiture, partially offset by expense related to Transporeon, and to a lesser extent, the impact of the additional week. We believe that the development and introduction of new solutions are critical to our future success, and we expect to continue the active development of new products.

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R&D expense decreased primarily due to divestitures, partially offset by increased compensation expenses. We believe that developing and introducing new solutions are critical to our future success, and we expect to continue the active development of new products.

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S&M expense increased slightly primarily due to higher compensation expense, including commissions, and the impact of the additional week, partially offset by the impact of the Ag divestiture.

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S&M expense increased primarily due to higher marketing and consulting expenses related to revenue growth, as well as higher compensation expense, including commissions, partially offset by the impact of the divestitures.

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In 2024, total amortization expense of purchased intangibles decreased primarily due to the expiration of prior years’ acquisition amortization, partially offset by the amortization of intangibles acquired from the Transporeon acquisition, which was not applicable in the first quarter of 2023.

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In 2025, total amortization expense of purchased intangibles decreased primarily due to the expiration of prior years’ acquisition amortization.

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The following table shows non-operating income (expense), net for the periods indicated:

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The following table shows non-operating (expense) income, net for the periods indicated:

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Non-operating income, net increased primarily due to the Ag divestiture gain and lower interest expense. These increases were partially offset by lower joint-venture profitability, including $52.7 million of our proportionate share of PTx Trimble’s goodwill impairment and a prior year foreign currency hedging gain associated with the acquisition of Transporeon that was included in Other (loss) income, net.

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Non-operating expense, net increased primarily due to the Ag divestiture gain in the prior year.

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Our provision for income taxes in 2024 increased by $455.8 million compared to 2023, primarily due to the gain from the Ag divestiture. Our effective income tax rate for 2024 and 2023 were 25.0% and 12.8%. The increase in the tax rate was primarily due to gains from the Ag divestiture.

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Our effective income tax rate for 2025 and 2024 were 16.8% and 25.0%. The decrease in the tax rate was primarily due to gains from the Ag divestiture in 2024.

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Our Chief Executive Officer, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) views and evaluates operations based on the results of our reportable operating segments under our management reporting system. These results are not necessarily in conformance with U.S. GAAP. For additional discussion of our segments, refer to Note 7 “Reporting Segment and Geographic Information” in Item 8 of this report.

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Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) views and evaluates operations based on the results of our reportable operating segments under our management reporting system. These results are not necessarily in conformance with U.S. GAAP. For additional discussion of our segments, refer to Note 8 “Segment and Geographic Information” in Item 8 of this report.

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Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to strong organic revenue growth and gross margin expansion, partially offset by increased operating expense associated with double digit revenue growth.

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Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to revenue and gross margin expansion, partially offset by the January 1 software renewals and additional week. Operating income as a percentage of revenue for 2025 was relatively flat.

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(1) Includes $9.0 million and $9.1 million of cash and cash equivalents classified as held for sale as of January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023.

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(1) Includes $9.0 million of cash and cash equivalents classified as held for sale as of January 3, 2025.

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The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by higher tax payments associated with the Ag divestiture gain, and higher accounts receivable due to the impact of the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was partially offset by lower net working capital requirements associated with a greater mix of subscription and services revenue and higher deferred revenue due to the impact of the additional week.

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The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by higher tax payments related to the Ag divestiture, and to a lesser extent, higher incentive bonus payments. The decrease was partially offset by lower interest payments.

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The increase in cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to the $1.9 billion of proceeds received from the Ag divestiture in the current year, as compared to the $2.0 billion payment in the prior year for the acquisition of Transporeon.

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The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily related to the $1.9 billion of proceeds received from the Ag divestiture in the prior year.

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The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily driven by the $1.7 billion repayment of debt in the current year, as compared to the prior year’s $2.0 billion of proceeds from the issuance of debt for the acquisition of Transporeon, partially offset by the $500.0 million repayment of debt.

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The decrease in cash used in financing activities was primarily driven by the $1.7 billion repayment of debt in the prior year, offset by $688.4 million higher cash paid in repurchases of common stock compared to the prior year.

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We believe that our cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under our existing lines of credit, along with cash provided by operations, will be sufficient in the foreseeable future to meet our anticipated operating cash needs, including expenditures related to our Connect & Scale strategy, debt service, acquisitions, and any stock repurchases under the stock repurchase program.

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We believe that our cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under our existing lines of credit, along with cash provided by operations, will be sufficient in the foreseeable future to meet our anticipated operating cash needs, including additional software and technology expenditures related to our Connect & Scale strategy, debt service, acquisitions, and any stock repurchases under the stock repurchase program.

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Our 2022 credit facility allows us to borrow up to $1.25 billion, with an option to increase the borrowings up to $1.75 billion with lender approval. As of January 3, 2025, there was no outstanding debt under the 2022 credit facility.

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In December 2025, we entered into a credit agreement for a five-year unsecured revolving loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.25 billion (the “2025 Credit Facility”), which replaced the 2022 credit facility (the “2022 Credit Facility”). The 2025 Credit Facility contains an option to increase the borrowing to up to $1.75 billion with lender approval. As of January 2, 2026, there was no outstanding debt under the 2025 Credit Facility.

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In the second quarter of 2024, we completed the Ag divestiture and received $1.9 billion of cash proceeds, subject to working capital adjustments. The total tax payment for the transaction is $367.8 million, of which $122.0 million was paid in 2024, with the remaining amount to be paid in 2025. We used a portion of the proceeds to repay $1.0 billion of term loans and expect to use the majority of the remaining proceeds after tax to repurchase stock.

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In the second quarter of 2024, we completed the Ag divestiture and received $1.9 billion of cash proceeds, subject to working capital adjustments. Approximately half of the proceeds were used in 2024 to pay down debt and make a tax payment of $122.0 million related to the divestiture transaction. The remaining proceeds were used in 2025 to repurchase stock and pay the remaining $277.4 million final tax payment for the Ag divestiture, which was made during the second quarter of 2025.

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We have operating leases primarily for certain of our major facilities including corporate offices, research and development facilities, and manufacturing facilities. Operating leases represent undiscounted lease payments and include short-term leases. At the end of 2024, we had fixed lease payment obligations of $182.1 million, with $39.4 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Note 9 “Leases” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our leases.

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We have operating leases primarily for certain of our major facilities, including corporate offices, research and development facilities, and manufacturing facilities. Operating leases represent undiscounted lease payments and include short-term leases. At the end of 2025, we had fixed lease payment obligations of $208.8 million, with $46.7 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Note 10 “Leases” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our leases.

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At the end of 2024, we had income taxes payable of $325.0 million, which are payable within the next 12 months.

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At the end of 2025, we had income taxes payable of $17.7 million, which are payable within the next 12 months.

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In addition, we have unrecognized tax benefits of $78.2 million included in Other non-current liabilities, including interest and penalties. At this time, we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of cash settlement with tax authorities regarding this liability. Refer to Note 13 “Income Taxes” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our taxes.

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In addition, we have unrecognized tax benefits of $79.7 million included in Other non-current liabilities, including interest and penalties. At this time, we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of cash settlement with tax authorities regarding this liability. Refer to Note 14 “Income Taxes” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our taxes.

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Purchase obligations and commitments primarily relate to investments in our platform associated with our Connect & Scale strategy and non-cancellable inventory commitments. At the end of 2024, we had operating purchase obligations and commitments of $470.7 million, with $235.4 million payable within the next 12 months. Other than the items discussed above, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities.

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Purchase obligations and commitments primarily relate to non-cancellable agreements with certain software and service providers and inventory commitments. At the end of 2025, we had operating purchase obligations and commitments of approximately $519.3 million, with $303.7 million payable within the next 12 months. Other than the items discussed above, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities.

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At the end of 2024, we had outstanding fixed-rate senior notes with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $1.4 billion. Future interest payments total $517.7 million, with $78.2 million payable within the next 12 months. During 2024, we made $1.7 billion in debt payments through the use of the net proceeds from the Ag divestiture and cash on hand. Refer to Note 8 “Debt” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our debt.

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At the end of 2025, we had outstanding fixed-rate senior notes with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $1.4 billion. Future interest payments total $439.5 million, with $78.2 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Note 9 “Debt” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our debt.

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Subsequent to the end of the year 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase authorization of up to $1.0 billion, which replaces the existing 2024 Stock Repurchase Program in the first quarter of 2025. We may repurchase stock from time to time through accelerated stock repurchase programs, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, tender offers, or other means. The stock repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares. Refer to Note 15 “Common Stock Repurchase” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our stock repurchase program.

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In December 2025, the Board of Directors approved the December 2025 Program to repurchase our common stock of up to $1.0 billion, which replaces the prior February 2025 Program approved in the first quarter of 2025. We may repurchase stock from time to time through accelerated stock repurchase programs, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, tender offers, or other means. The stock repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares. Refer to Note 16 “Common Stock Repurchase” in Item 8 of this report for additional information regarding our stock repurchase program.

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To supplement our consolidated financial information, we included non-GAAP financial measures, which are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP. We believe non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding our “core operating performance”, which excludes (i) the effect of non-cash items and certain variable charges not expected to recur; and (ii) transactions that are not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance or not reflective of ongoing financial results. Lastly, we believe that our core operating performance offers a supplemental measure for period-to-period comparisons and can be used to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance, as well as our performance relative to competitors.

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To supplement our consolidated financial information, we included non-GAAP financial measures, which are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures. We believe non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding our core operating performance, which excludes (i) the effect of certain non-cash items and certain variable charges not expected to recur; and (ii) transactions that are not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance or not reflective of ongoing financial results. Lastly, we believe that our core operating performance offers a supplemental measure for period-to-period comparisons and can be used to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance, as well as our performance relative to competitors.

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In addition to providing non-GAAP financial measures, we disclose ARR to give the investors supplementary indicators of the value of our current recurring revenue contracts. ARR represents the estimated annualized value of recurring revenue. ARR is calculated by taking our subscription and maintenance and support for the current quarter and adding the portion of the contract value of all our term licenses attributable to the current quarter, then dividing that sum by the number of days in the quarter and then multiplying that quotient by 365. Organic ARR refers to annualized recurring revenue excluding the impacts of (i) foreign currency translation, and (ii) acquisitions and divestitures that closed in the prior 12 months. ARR and organic ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue as they are performance measures and are not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items.

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In addition to providing non-GAAP financial measures, we disclose ARR to give the investors supplementary indicators of the value of our current recurring revenue contracts. ARR represents the estimated annualized value of recurring revenue. ARR is calculated by taking our subscription and maintenance and support revenue for the current quarter and adding the portion of the contract value of all our term licenses attributable to the current quarter, then dividing that sum by the number of days in the quarter and then multiplying that quotient by 365. Organic ARR refers to annualized recurring revenue excluding the impacts of (i) foreign currency translation, and (ii) acquisitions and divestitures that closed in the prior 12 months. ARR and organic ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue as they are performance measures and are not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items.

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We define Non-GAAP gross margin as GAAP gross margin, excluding the effects of amortization of purchased intangible assets, acquisition/divestiture items, stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and restructuring and other costs. We believe our investors benefit by understanding our non-GAAP gross margin as a way of understanding how product mix, pricing decisions, and manufacturing costs influence our business.

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We define Non-GAAP gross margin as GAAP gross margin, excluding the effects of amortization of purchased intangible assets, stock-based compensation, deferred compensation, and restructuring and other costs. We believe our investors benefit by understanding our non-GAAP gross margin as a way of understanding how product mix, pricing decisions, and manufacturing costs influence our business.

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We define Non-GAAP non-operating expense, net as GAAP non-operating income (expense), net, excluding acquisition/divestiture items, deferred compensation, and restructuring and other costs. We believe this measure helps investors evaluate our non-operating expense trends.

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We define Non-GAAP non-operating expense, net as GAAP non-operating (expense) income, net, excluding acquisition/divestiture items, deferred compensation, and restructuring and other costs. We believe this measure helps investors evaluate our non-operating expense trends.

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We define Non-GAAP income tax provision as GAAP income tax provision, excluding charges and benefits such as net deferred tax impacts resulting from the non-U.S. intercompany transfer of intellectual property, deferred tax impacts from global intangible low-taxed income, and significant reserve releases upon the statute of limitations expirations. We believe this measure helps investors because it provides for consistent treatment of excluded items in our non-GAAP presentation and a difference in the GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates.

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We define non-GAAP income tax provision as the GAAP income tax provision adjusted for the tax effects of the non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments (A) through (D), excluding certain tax charges and benefits such as net deferred tax impacts resulting from tax amortization related to a non-U.S. intercompany transfer of intellectual property and certain acquisitions, deferred tax impacts from global intangible low-taxed income, significant reserve releases upon the expiration of statute of limitations and audit closures, and tax law changes. We believe this measure helps investors because it provides for consistent treatment of excluded items in our non-GAAP presentation.

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We define Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP operating income plus depreciation expense, cloud computing amortization, and income from equity method investments, net, excluding our proportionate share of items such as goodwill impairment, amortization of purchased intangibles, stock-based compensation, and restructuring costs. Other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently. Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure that we believe offers a useful view of the overall operations of our business because it facilitates operating performance comparisons by removing potential differences caused by variations unrelated to operating performance, such as capital structures (interest expense, net), income taxes, depreciation, amortization of purchased intangibles and cloud computing costs, and income from equity method investments, net.

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We define Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP operating income plus depreciation expense, cloud computing amortization, and income from equity method investments, net, excluding our proportionate share of items such as goodwill impairment, amortization of purchased intangibles, stock-based compensation, and restructuring costs. Other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently. Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure that we believe offers a useful view of the overall operations of our business because it facilitates operating performance comparisons by removing potential differences caused by variations unrelated to operating performance, such as capital structures (interest expense), income taxes, depreciation, amortization of purchased intangibles and cloud computing costs, and income from equity method investments, net.

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(B). Acquisition / divestiture items. Non-GAAP gross margin and operating expenses exclude costs consisting of external and incremental costs resulting directly from acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment activities such as legal, due diligence, integration, and other closing costs, including the acceleration of acquisition stock awards and adjustments to the fair value of earn-out liabilities. Non-GAAP non-operating expense, net, excludes one-time acquisition/divestiture charges, including foreign currency exchange rate gains/losses related to an acquisition, divestiture gains/losses, and strategic investment gains/losses. These are one-time costs that vary significantly in amount and timing and are not indicative of our core operating performance.

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(B). Acquisition / divestiture items. Non-GAAP gross margin and operating expenses exclude costs consisting of external and incremental costs resulting directly from acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment activities such as legal, due diligence, integration, and other costs, including the acceleration of acquisition stock awards and adjustments to the fair value of earn-out liabilities. Non-GAAP non-operating expense, net, excludes one-time acquisition/divestiture charges, including foreign currency exchange rate gains/losses related to an acquisition, divestiture gains/losses, and strategic investment gains/losses. These are one-time costs that vary significantly in amount and timing and are not indicative of our core operating performance.