ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding our strategies and financial performance; our development of new and existing products and technologies; and other statements that are not historical fact. Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon information available to us as of the date hereof. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements reflect our best judgments based on currently known facts and circumstances and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

The foregoing and other risks are detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024. Align undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Unless otherwise expressly stated or context requires otherwise, information in this proxy statement is as of April 9, 2024.

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