Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.

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Many of our products are produced by a limited number of third-party manufacturers. Our ability to retain our current manufacturing relationships or engage in and successfully transition to new relationships or to our own manufacturing facility is critical to our ability to deliver quality products to our customers in a timely manner. Certain of the Company's manufacturers are currently having, and have had in the past, difficulty meeting demand, which is and has caused shortages of our products, particularly eye care products. These shortages negatively impacted our results of operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025, and we expect further shortages may have a negative impact on our sales. In some cases, we have identified additional third-party manufacturing to supply us with quantities of the product for which we are experiencing shortages, but these additions may not manufacture product in time to fully supplement the long-term forecasted demand.

Current wording

Many of our products are produced by a limited number of third-party manufacturers. Our ability to retain our current manufacturing relationships or engage in and successfully transition to new relationships or to our own manufacturing facilities is critical to our ability to deliver quality products to our customers in a timely manner. Certain of the Company's manufacturers, including third party and our own facilities, are currently having, and have had in the past, difficulty meeting demand, which is and has caused shortages of our products, particularly eye care products. These shortages negatively impacted our results of operations in fiscal 2026 and 2025, and we expect further shortages may have a negative impact on our sales and customer relationships and result in loss of shelf space/digital rank and higher costs. In some cases, we have identified additional third-party manufacturing to supply us with quantities of the product for which we are experiencing shortages, but these additions may not manufacture product in time to fully supplement the long-term forecasted demand. In addition, any failure by our third-party manufacturers to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA or other governmental standards, could result in product quality issues, regulatory action, product recalls or reputational harm.

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Certain of our manufacturers who produce products for us have experienced cash flow shortages, and we have provided both prepayments and short term loans to these suppliers to ensure continuous supply. Most recently, we extended short term loans to a supplier that produces cough/cold and ear care products, which total $7.8 million in the aggregate as of March 31, 2025, to support their continued operation. If they or any other suppliers cease operations or are otherwise unable to continue to supply products to us, or to repay their indebtedness, our results of operations and financial condition would be adversely impacted.

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Certain of our manufacturers who produce products for us have experienced cash flow shortages, and we have provided both prepayments and short-term loans to these suppliers to ensure continuous supply. Following the full transfer of product supply to other manufacturers, one supplier to which we extended a short-term loan discontinued operations and did not repay the loan. As a result, we wrote off the loan of approximately $10.3 million in fiscal 2026. If any other suppliers cease operations or are otherwise unable to continue to supply products to us, or to repay their indebtedness, our results of operations and financial condition would be adversely impacted.

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At March 31, 2025, we had relationships with 98 third-party manufacturers. Of those, we had long-term contracts with 16 manufacturers that produced items that accounted for approximately 58% of gross sales for 2025, compared to 26 manufacturers with long-term contracts that accounted for approximately 72% of gross sales in 2024. One of our suppliers, a privately owned pharmaceutical manufacturer with whom we have a long-term supply agreement, produced products that accounted for more than 10% of our gross revenues during 2025, 2024 and 2023. During 2025, 2024 and 2023, this manufacturer accounted for approximately 21%, 20% and 20%, respectively, of our gross revenues while we accounted for a significant portion of their gross revenues over that time period. No other single third-party supplier produces products that account for 10% or more of our gross revenues. The fact that we do not have long-term contracts with certain manufacturers also means that they could cease manufacturing our products at any time and for any reason or initiate costly price increases, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Although we are continually in the process of negotiating long-term contracts with certain key manufacturers, we may not be able to reach a timely agreement on acceptable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, even if we do enter into long-term contracts with certain manufacturers, our manufacturers may increase prices under the terms of our existing contracts if they experience increases in input costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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At March 31, 2026, we had relationships with 95 third-party manufacturers. Of those, we had long-term contracts with 18 manufacturers that produced items that accounted for approximately 60% of gross sales for 2026, compared to 16 manufacturers with long-term contracts that accounted for approximately 58% of gross sales in 2025. This level of concentration increases our exposure to operational, financial and strategic risks associated with such manufacturers. One of our suppliers, a privately owned pharmaceutical manufacturer with whom we have a long-term supply agreement, produced products that accounted for more than 10% of our gross revenues during 2026, 2025 and 2024. This manufacturer accounted for approximately 21%, respectively, of our gross revenues in 2026 and 2025 and 20% of our gross sales revenues in 2024, while we accounted for a significant portion of their gross revenues over that time period. No other single third-party supplier produces products that account for 10% or more of our gross revenues. The fact that we do not have long-term contracts with certain manufacturers also means that they could cease manufacturing our products at any time and for any reason or initiate costly price increases, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Although we are continually in the process of negotiating long-term contracts with certain key manufacturers, we may not be able to reach a timely agreement on acceptable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, even if we do enter into long-term contracts with certain manufacturers, our manufacturers may increase prices under the terms of our existing contracts if they experience increases in input costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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The costs to manufacture and distribute our products are subject to fluctuation based on a variety of factors. Volatility and increases in commodity raw material (e.g. resins) and packaging component prices, labor, energy and transportation costs, and other input costs, including as a result of supply chain issues, shortages or tariffs, could significantly affect our profit margin and could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations if our raw material suppliers, third-party manufacturers, logistics providers or distributors pass along those costs to us. Certain product categories have been impacted by higher inflation due to, among other things, the continuing impacts of labor shortages, global supply chain disruptions and the uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, including tariffs, which has negatively impacted our gross margin. Although the impact of these increased costs has not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition to date, further input cost increases could have such a material impact.

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The costs to manufacture and distribute our products are subject to fluctuation based on a variety of factors. Volatility and increases in commodity raw material (e.g. resins) and packaging component prices, labor, energy and transportation costs, and other input costs, including as a result of supply chain issues, shortages or tariffs, could significantly affect our profit margin and could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations if our raw material suppliers, third-party manufacturers, logistics providers or distributors pass along those costs to us. Certain product categories have been impacted by higher inflation due to, among other things, increased transportation costs due to the U.S. war with Iran, the continuing impacts of labor shortages, global supply chain disruptions and the uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, including tariffs, which has negatively impacted our gross margin. Although the impact of these increased costs has not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition to date, further input cost increases could have such a material impact.

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In this economic environment, the manufacturers we use have increased, and may continue to increase, the cost to us of many of the products we purchase, which has impacted and could continue to adversely affect our margins in the event we are unable to pass along these increased costs to our customers or identify and qualify new manufacturers. If we are unable to increase the price for our products to our customers or achieve cost savings in a rising cost environment, any such cost increases would likely further reduce our gross margins and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. If we increase the price of our products in order to maintain our current gross margins for our products, the increase may adversely affect demand for, and sales of, our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that certain of our products could have difficulty absorbing further near-term price increases without potentially impacting market share, which would have a related adverse impact on our revenues.

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In this economic environment, the manufacturers we use have increased, and may continue to increase, the cost to us of many of the products we purchase, which has impacted and could continue to adversely affect our margins in the event we are unable to pass along these increased costs to our customers or identify and qualify new manufacturers. There may be a delay or inability to fully offset such cost increases through pricing actions due to competitive dynamics, customer resistance, or contractual limitations. If we are unable to increase the price for our products to our customers or achieve cost savings in a rising cost environment, any such cost increases would likely further reduce our gross margins and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. If we increase the price of our products in order to maintain our current gross margins for our products, the increase may adversely affect demand for, and sales of, our products, especially if consumers shift to lower-priced alternatives or private label products in response to tariff-driven or inflationary price increases, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that certain of our products could have difficulty absorbing further near-term price increases without potentially impacting market share, which would have a related adverse impact on our revenues.

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Our financial performance depends on the stability of conditions that impact consumer spending. Adverse conditions or volatility in financial markets or the economy, including high interest rates, inflation from rising costs, tariffs, unemployment, bank failures, reductions in government assistance and the lack of consumer financing, could adversely impact consumer confidence and reduce disposable income, resulting in reduced consumer spending on our products. Existing volatility in the global economy, including from supply chain issues and rising costs, has not materially impacted consumer spending on our products, but further worsening of these conditions could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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Our financial performance depends on the stability of conditions that impact consumer spending. Adverse conditions or volatility in financial markets or the economy, including high interest rates, inflation from rising costs, tariffs, unemployment, bank failures, reductions in government assistance and the lack of consumer financing, could adversely impact consumer confidence and reduce disposable income, resulting in reduced consumer spending on our products. Geopolitical developments, including conflicts in the Middle East, disruptions to global shipping routes, and related increases in fuel and transportation costs, may further exacerbate these pressures. Existing volatility in the global economy, including from geopolitical conflicts, supply chain issues and rising costs, has not materially impacted consumer spending on our products, but further worsening of these conditions could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

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In addition, competitors may attempt to gain market share by offering products at prices at or below those typically offered by us. The introduction or expansion of store brand products that compete with our products at a lower price point has and could impact our sales and results of operations. This could be exacerbated by rising costs, including tariffs, and other economic conditions that shift consumer demand to lower-priced products, as well as supply chain issues that result in reduced availability for our products. Competitive pricing may require us to reduce prices, which may result in lost revenue or a reduction of our profit margins. Future price adjustments by our competitors or our inability to react with price adjustments of our own could result in a loss of market share, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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In addition, competitors may attempt to gain market share by offering products at prices at or below those typically offered by us. The introduction or expansion of store brand products that compete with our products at a lower price point has and could impact our sales and results of operations. Some of our products compete directly with widely advertised, promoted and merchandised brands within each product category, as well as with retailers, including drugstores, convenience stores and specialty stores, that are increasingly offering private labels and generic non-branded products, which are typically sold at lower prices. Consumer demand for lower-cost alternatives could increase, particularly in response to macroeconomic pressures. These trends could be exacerbated by rising costs, including tariffs, trade restrictions, export controls and sanctions, as well as ongoing geopolitical tensions, including conflicts in the Middle East and other regions, and other economic conditions that shift consumer demand to lower-priced products, as well as supply chain issues that result in reduced availability for our products. Competitive pricing may require us to reduce prices, which may result in lost revenue or a reduction of our profit margins. Future price adjustments by our competitors or our inability to react with price adjustments of our own could result in a loss of market share, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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During 2025, Walmart and Amazon, which accounted for approximately 19% and 14%, respectively, of our gross revenues, were our only customers that accounted for more than 10% of our gross revenues. We expect that for future periods, our top ten customers, including Walmart and Amazon, in the aggregate, will continue to account for a large and potentially increasing portion of our sales. Many of our customers have sought to obtain lower pricing, better terms, additional trade spend, more strict logistics requirements or other changes to the customer-supplier relationship. If we are unable to effectively respond to the demands of our customers, these customers could reduce their purchases of our products and increase their purchases of products from competitors. Reductions in inventory by our customers, the loss of one or more of our top customers, including as a result of consolidation in the retail industry, or any significant decrease in sales to these customers based on changes in their strategies or policies, such as a reduction in the number of brands they carry, the amount of shelf space or positioning they dedicate to store brand products or to our particular products, or a significant reduction in our online positioning, could reduce our sales and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, many retailers have implemented inventory management strategies that include reductions in the amount of inventory they carry and related reductions in retail space and may continue such efforts in the future.

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During 2026, Walmart and Amazon, which accounted for approximately 20% and 15%, respectively, of our gross revenues, were our only customers that accounted for more than 10% of our gross revenues. We expect that for future periods, our top ten customers, including Walmart and Amazon, in the aggregate, will continue to account for a large and potentially increasing portion of our sales. Our sales through e-commerce platforms are also subject to risks associated with platform policies, fee structures, fulfillment requirements, and algorithmic changes, which are outside of our control and may adversely impact our sales and margins. The loss of favorable positioning on these platforms could significantly reduce product visibility and sales. Many of our customers have sought to obtain lower pricing, better terms, additional trade spend, more strict logistics requirements or other changes to the customer-supplier relationship. If we are unable to effectively respond to the demands of our customers, these customers could reduce their purchases of our products and increase their purchases of products from competitors. Reductions in inventory by our customers, the loss of one or more of our top customers, including as a result of consolidation in the retail industry, or any significant decrease in sales to these customers based on changes in their strategies or policies, such as a reduction in the number of brands they carry, the amount of shelf space or positioning they dedicate to store brand products or to our particular products, or a significant reduction in our online positioning, could reduce our sales and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, many retailers have implemented inventory management strategies that include reductions in the amount of inventory they carry and related reductions in retail space and may continue such efforts in the future.

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In addition, our business is based primarily upon individual sales orders. We typically do not enter into long-term contracts with our customers. Accordingly, our customers could cease buying products or reduce the number of items they buy from us at any time and for any reason. The fact that we do not have long-term contracts with our customers means that we have no recourse in the event a customer no longer wants to purchase products from us or reduces the number of items purchased. If a significant number of our smaller customers, or any of our significant customers, elect not to purchase products from us or materially reduce the quantity of products they purchase from us, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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Our business is based primarily upon individual sales orders. We typically do not enter into long-term contracts with our customers. Accordingly, our customers could cease buying products or reduce the number of items they buy from us at any time and for any reason. The fact that we do not have long-term contracts with our customers means that we have no recourse in the event a customer no longer wants to purchase products from us or reduces the number of items purchased. If a significant number of our smaller customers, or any of our significant customers, elect not to purchase products from us or materially reduce the quantity of products they purchase from us, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

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Our product distribution in the United States is managed by a third-party through one primary distribution center in Clayton, Indiana. We also operate a manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, which manufactures products representing approximately 15% of our gross revenues. A natural disaster, such as tornado, earthquake, flood, or fire at our distribution center or our own or a third-party manufacturing facility could damage our inventory and/or materially impair our ability to distribute our products to customers in a timely manner or at a reasonable cost. In addition, a serious disruption caused by performance or contractual issues with our third-party distribution manager, or labor shortages or contagious disease outbreaks or other public health emergencies at our distribution center or manufacturing facilities could also materially impact our product distribution. Any disruption could result in increased costs, expense and/or shipping times, and could harm our reputation and cause us to incur customer fees and penalties. We could also incur significantly higher costs and experience longer lead times should we be required to replace our distribution center, the third-party distribution manager or our manufacturing facilities. As a result, any serious disruption could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our product distribution in the United States is managed by a third-party through one primary distribution center in Clayton, Indiana. We also operate three manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Australia, which manufacture products representing 21% of our gross revenues. A natural disaster, such as tornado, earthquake, flood, or fire at our distribution center or our own or a third-party manufacturing facility could damage our inventory and/or materially impair our ability to distribute our products to customers in a timely manner or at a reasonable cost. In addition, a serious disruption caused by performance or contractual issues with our third-party distribution manager, cybersecurity incidents affecting our logistics providers or systems, or labor shortages or contagious disease outbreaks or other public health emergencies at our distribution center or manufacturing facilities could also materially impact our product distribution. Any disruption could result in increased costs, expense and/or shipping times, and could harm our reputation and cause us to incur customer fees and penalties. We could also incur significantly higher costs and experience longer lead times should we be required to replace our distribution center, the third-party distribution manager or our manufacturing facilities. As part of our recent acquisition of our Arnprior Ontario, Canada facility from our primary Clear Eyes supplier, we have committed to a long-term investment including a number of plant enhancements and capital investments, which may at times negatively impact production in the short-term but improve production over time. As a result, any serious disruption could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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From time to time we are subject to various product liability claims. Claims could be based on allegations that, among other things, our products contain contaminants, include inadequate instructions or warnings regarding their use, or include inadequate warnings concerning side effects and interactions with other substances. For example, we previously acquired a low sales volume talcum-based product as part of a larger acquisition, which was subsequently discontinued in 2017. The product has been identified in a small number of lawsuits along with other talcum-based products and their manufacturers alleging contamination of the products. To date, most claims against our discontinued product have been voluntarily dismissed and none have resulted in a material loss to the Company. Whether or not successful, product liability claims could result in negative publicity that could adversely affect the reputation of our brands and our sales and financial condition. Additionally, we may be required to pay for losses or injuries purportedly caused by our products, which could negatively impact our financial condition.

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From time to time we are subject to various product liability claims. Claims could be based on allegations that, among other things, our products contain contaminants, include inadequate instructions or warnings regarding their use, or include inadequate warnings concerning side effects and interactions with other substances. For example, we previously acquired a low sales volume talcum-based product as part of a larger acquisition, which was subsequently discontinued in 2017. The product has been identified in a small number of lawsuits along with other talcum-based products and their manufacturers alleging contamination of the products. To date, most claims against our discontinued product have been voluntarily dismissed and none have resulted in a material loss to the Company. Whether or not successful, product liability claims could result in negative publicity that could adversely affect the reputation of our brands and our sales and financial condition. Additionally, we may be required to pay for losses or injuries purportedly caused by our products, which could negatively impact our financial condition. We could also be required for a variety of reasons to initiate product recalls, which we have done on several occasions. Any product recalls could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Although we have supply and manufacturing agreements with certain of our third-party manufacturers, which explicitly outline the allocation of product liability risk with respect to the products these manufacturers produce, some of our other products are manufactured on a purchase order basis. To the extent we rely on purchase orders to govern our commercial relationships with suppliers, we have not specifically negotiated the allocation of risk for product liability obligations. Instead, we typically rely on implied warranties from the suppliers with respect to these products. As a result, we may have difficulty enforcing these implied warranties, and we may be required to bear all or a significant portion of any product liability obligations rather than transferring this risk to our third-party manufacturers.

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Although we have supply and manufacturing agreements with certain of our third-party manufacturers, which explicitly outline the allocation of product liability risk with respect to the products these manufacturers produce, some of our other products are manufactured on a purchase order basis. To the extent we rely on purchase orders to govern our commercial relationships with suppliers, we have not specifically negotiated the allocation of risk for product liability obligations. Instead, we typically rely on implied warranties from the suppliers with respect to these products. We may have difficulty enforcing these implied warranties, and we may be required to bear all or a significant portion of any product liability obligations rather than transferring this risk to our third-party manufacturers.

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•Adverse customer or stockholder reaction to the acquisition.

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•Adverse customer or stockholder reaction to the acquisition and/or the associated debt.

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In particular, the formulation, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, distribution, importation, marketing, sale and storage of our products are subject to extensive regulation by various U.S. federal agencies, including the FDA, FTC and CPSC, the EPA and by various agencies of the states, localities and foreign countries in which our products are manufactured, distributed, stored and sold. The FDC Act and FDA regulations require that the manufacturing processes of our facilities and third-party manufacturers of U.S. products must also comply with the FDA’s cGMPs. The FDA inspects our facilities and those of our third-party manufacturers periodically to determine if we and our third-party manufacturers are complying with cGMPs.

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In particular, the formulation, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, distribution, importation, marketing, sale and storage of our products are subject to extensive regulation by various U.S. federal agencies, including the FDA, FTC and CPSC, the EPA and by various agencies of the states, localities and foreign countries in which our products are manufactured, distributed, stored and sold. The FDC Act and FDA regulations require that the manufacturing processes of our facilities and third-party manufacturers of U.S. products must also comply with the FDA’s cGMPs. The FDA inspects our facilities and those of our third-party manufacturers periodically to determine if we and our third-party manufacturers are complying with cGMPs. The health regulatory bodies of other countries have their own regulations and standards, which may impose additional requirements beyond the U.S. FDA cGMPs.

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Following a halt in inspections during the early phases of COVID-19, the FDA has increased inspection activity globally, which has resulted in production delays and exacerbated supply chain issues. The health regulatory bodies of other countries have their own regulations and standards, which may impose additional requirements beyond the U.S. FDA cGMPs. In addition, our and our suppliers’ operations are subject to the oversight of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and some suppliers by the National Labor Relations Board. Our activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states, localities and foreign countries in which our products and their constituent materials and components are manufactured and sold. We have successfully moved the manufacture of certain of our more highly regulated products to our own manufacturing facilities, which will subject our facility to increased regulatory requirements and scrutiny with respect to both our existing and new operations there.

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In addition, our and our suppliers’ operations are subject to the oversight of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and some suppliers by the National Labor Relations Board. Our activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states, localities and foreign countries in which our products and their constituent materials and components are manufactured and sold. We have successfully moved the manufacture of certain of our more highly regulated products to our own manufacturing facilities, which will subject our facility to increased regulatory requirements and scrutiny with respect to both our existing and new operations there.

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While we seek to maintain sustainable operations that are both operationally and financially beneficial to our business, and contribute to the health and wellness of the communities in which we operate, we may experience reduced demand for our products and loss of customers if we do not meet their expectations, which could result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Land use, water use, carbon emissions, deforestation, recyclability or recoverability of packaging, plastic waste, ingredients and other sustainability concerns remain key topics with federal, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, our customers, consumers and investors, which may result in new laws, regulations and requirements that could cause disruptions in or increased costs associated with developing, manufacturing and distributing our products. We could also lose revenue if our consumers change brands, our customers refuse to buy our products, or investors choose not to invest in our debt or common stock if we do not meet their sustainability expectations. For example, since 2020, some of our major customers requested that we respond to various questionnaires to evaluate our sustainability efforts. Efforts to meet these standards could impact our costs resulting in reduced profits, and failure to meet our customers’ expectations could impact our sales and business reputation.

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While we seek to maintain sustainable operations that are both operationally and financially beneficial to our business, and contribute to the health and wellness of the communities in which we operate, we may experience reduced demand for our products and loss of customers if we do not meet their expectations, which could result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Land use, water use, carbon emissions, deforestation, recyclability or recoverability of packaging, plastic waste, ingredients and other sustainability concerns remain key topics with federal, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, our customers, consumers and investors. These evolving priorities have resulted, and may continue to result, in new or more stringent laws, regulations and requirements, including emerging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) regimes relating to the lifecycle management of packaging and certain product components. EPR requirements, which are being adopted in various jurisdictions in which we operate, generally shift responsibility for the collection, recycling, disposal and reporting of packaging materials to producers such as us. These requirements are evolving and vary by jurisdiction and may require us to join and fund producer responsibility organizations, implement new data tracking and reporting systems, modify packaging designs, or make changes to our supply chain and product offerings. Compliance with these and other sustainability-related regulations may result in increased costs, including fees, capital expenditures and administrative burdens, and may disrupt our operations. In addition, we could also lose revenue if our consumers change brands, our customers refuse to buy our products, or investors choose not to invest in our debt or common stock if we do not meet their sustainability expectations. For example, since 2020, some of our major customers requested that we respond to various questionnaires to evaluate our sustainability efforts. Efforts to meet these standards could impact our costs resulting in reduced profits, and failure to meet our customers’ expectations could impact our sales and business reputation.

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The market for our products depends to a significant extent upon the goodwill associated with our trademarks, tradenames and patents. Our trademarks and tradenames convey that the products we sell are “brand name” products. We believe consumers ascribe value to our brands, some of which are over 100 years old. We own or license the material trademarks, tradenames and patents used in connection with the manufacturing, packaging, marketing and sale of our products. These rights prevent our competitors or new entrants to the market from using our valuable brand names and technologies. Therefore, trademark, tradename and patent protection is critical to our business. Although most of our material intellectual property is registered in the United States and in applicable foreign countries, we may not be successful in asserting protection of our intellectual property. In addition, third parties may assert claims against our intellectual property rights, and we may not be able to successfully resolve those claims, which would cause us to lose the right to use the intellectual property subject to those claims. If we were to lose the exclusive right to use one or more of our intellectual property rights, the loss of such exclusive right could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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The market for our products depends to a significant extent upon the goodwill associated with our trademarks, tradenames and patents. Our trademarks and tradenames convey that the products we sell are “brand name” products. We believe consumers ascribe value to our brands, some of which are over 100 years old. We own or exclusively license the material trademarks, tradenames and patents used in connection with the manufacturing, packaging, marketing and sale of our products. These rights prevent our competitors or new entrants to the market from using our valuable brand names and technologies. Therefore, trademark, tradename and patent protection is critical to our business. Although most of our material intellectual property is registered in the United States and in applicable foreign countries, we may not be successful in asserting protection of our intellectual property. In addition, third parties may assert claims against our intellectual property rights, and we may not be able to successfully resolve those claims, which would cause us to lose the right to use the intellectual property subject to those claims. If we were to lose the exclusive right to use one or more of our intellectual property rights, the loss of such exclusive right could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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In addition, other parties may infringe our intellectual property rights and may thereby dilute the value of our brands in the marketplace. Brand dilution could cause confusion in the marketplace and adversely affect the value that consumers associate with our brands, which could negatively impact our business and sales. Furthermore, from time to time, we may be involved in litigation in which we are enforcing or defending our intellectual property rights, which could require us to incur substantial fees and expenses and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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In addition, other parties may infringe our intellectual property rights, including through e-commerce channels, digital marketplaces or unauthorized online sales, which may be more difficult to monitor and enforce, and may thereby dilute the value of our brands in the marketplace. Brand dilution could cause confusion in the marketplace and adversely affect the value that consumers associate with our brands, which could negatively impact our business and sales. Furthermore, from time to time, we may be involved in litigation in which we are enforcing or defending our intellectual property rights, including proceedings involving trademark infringement, counterfeiting or unauthorized distribution, which could require us to incur substantial fees and expenses and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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We have licenses or manufacturing agreements with third parties that own intellectual property (e.g., formulae, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, patents and other technology) used in the manufacture and sale of certain of our products. In the event that any such license or manufacturing agreement expires or is otherwise terminated, we will lose the right to use the intellectual property covered by such license or agreement. Similarly, our rights could be reduced if the applicable licensor or third-party manufacturer fails to maintain or protect the licensed intellectual property, because, in such event, our competitors could obtain the right to use the intellectual property without restriction. If either of these intellectual property losses were to occur, we might not be able to develop or obtain replacement intellectual property at all or in a timely or cost-effective manner. Additionally, any modified products may not be well-received by customers. The consequences of losing the right to use or having reduced rights to such intellectual property could negatively impact our business and sales due to our failure to meet consumer demand for the affected products or require us to incur costs for the development of new or different intellectual property, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, development of replacement products may be time-consuming and ultimately may not be feasible.

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We have licenses or manufacturing agreements with third parties that own intellectual property (e.g., formulae, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, patents and other technology) used in the manufacture and sale of certain of our products. In the event that any such license or manufacturing agreement expires or is otherwise terminated, we will lose the right to use the intellectual property covered by such license or agreement. Similarly, our rights could be reduced if the applicable licensor or third-party manufacturer fails to maintain or protect the licensed intellectual property, because, in such event, our competitors could obtain the right to use the intellectual property without restriction. If either of these intellectual property losses were to occur, we might not be able to develop or obtain replacement intellectual property at all or in a timely or cost-effective manner. Additionally, any modified products may not be well-received by customers. The consequences of losing the right to use or having reduced rights to such intellectual property could negatively impact our business and sales due to our failure to meet consumer demand for the affected products or require us to incur costs for the development of new or different intellectual property, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, development of replacement products may be time-consuming and ultimately may not be feasible. Further, disputes with licensors or third-party manufacturers regarding intellectual property rights, including ownership or scope of use, could result in litigation or the loss of rights necessary to continue to market certain products.

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We rely extensively on our information technology systems, some of which are managed by third-party service providers, to manage the data, communications and business processes for all of our functions, including our marketing, sales (including e-commerce), manufacturing, logistics, customer service, accounting and administrative functions. These systems include programs and processes relating to internal communications and communications with other parties, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, converting materials to finished products, marketing and selling products to customers (including through e-commerce channels), customer order entry and order fulfillment, shipping product to customers, billing customers and receiving and applying payment, processing transactions, summarizing and reporting results of operations, complying with regulatory, legal and tax requirements, collecting and storing customer, consumer, employee, investor and other stakeholder information and personal data and other processes necessary to manage the Company's business.

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We rely extensively on our information technology systems, networks and digital platforms, many of which are managed by third-party service providers, to manage the data, communications and business processes for all of our functions, including our marketing, sales (including e-commerce), manufacturing, logistics, customer service, accounting and administrative functions. These systems include programs and processes relating to internal communications and communications with other parties, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, converting materials to finished products, marketing and selling products to customers (including through e-commerce channels), customer order entry and order fulfillment, shipping product to customers, billing customers and receiving and applying payment, processing transactions, summarizing and reporting results of operations, complying with regulatory, legal and tax requirements, collecting and storing customer, consumer, employee, investor and other stakeholder information and personal data and other processes necessary to manage the Company's business. As a result, we are exposed to cybersecurity risks both within our own systems and across our third-party ecosystem and supply chain.

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Increased information technology security threats and more sophisticated computer crime, including advanced persistent threats, pose a potential risk to the security of the information technology systems, networks and services of the Company, its customers and business partners, as well as the confidentiality, availability and integrity of the data of the Company, its customers and business partners. As a result, the Company's information technology systems, networks or service providers could be damaged or cease to function properly or the Company could suffer a loss or disclosure of business, personal or stakeholder information, due to any number of causes, including system disruptions, catastrophic events, power outages, cyber-attacks and security breaches. To help guard against these possibilities, the Company provides quarterly employee security training and maintains a compliance program with updated security policies to help evaluate and address potential threats and attacks. The Company has also conducted regular security audits by an outside firm based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") standards to address any potential service interruptions or vulnerabilities. Management regularly reports to the Company’s Board on information security risks and audit results. The Company has implemented a comprehensive Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan designed to promptly identify, assess, and respond to potential cybersecurity threats and incidents. This plan includes a structured escalation matrix that defines incident severity levels and corresponding response protocols. In accordance with the plan, material cybersecurity matters are escalated to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Further, the Company has implemented continuity and recovery plans in the event of a disruption. However, if these plans do not provide effective protection, the Company may suffer interruptions in its ability to manage or conduct its operations, including in all of the Company’s functions described above, which may adversely affect its business and results of operations. The Company maintains security risk insurance in the event of a cybersecurity breach or incident; however, the coverage may not be sufficient to cover all losses. The Company may need to expend additional resources in the future to continue to protect against, or to address problems caused by, any business interruptions or data security breaches.

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In addition, to manage these risks, the Company has conducted regular security audits by an outside firm based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") standards to address any potential service interruptions or vulnerabilities. Management regularly reports to the Company’s Board on information security risks and audit results. The Company has implemented a comprehensive Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan designed to promptly identify, assess, and respond to potential cybersecurity threats and incidents. This plan includes a structured escalation matrix that defines incident severity levels and corresponding response protocols. In accordance with the plan, material cybersecurity matters are escalated to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Further, the Company has implemented continuity and recovery plans in the event of a disruption. However, if these plans do not provide effective protection, the Company may suffer interruptions in its ability to manage or conduct its operations, including in all of the Company’s functions described above, which may adversely affect its business and results of operations. While we maintain cybersecurity insurance, such coverage may not be available on acceptable terms in the future, may not cover all types of losses, may be subject to deductibles, exclusions or coverage disputes, and may be insufficient to cover the full extent of costs, liabilities or business interruption losses. The Company may need to expend additional resources in the future to continue to protect against, or to address problems caused by, any business interruptions or data security breaches.

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Any breach of our data security, including the failure to maintain the security of confidential data and information or the misappropriation of such confidential data and information, could result in an unauthorized release or transfer of customer, consumer, user or employee information, or the loss of valuable business data or cause a disruption in our business. These events could give rise to unwanted media attention, damage our reputation, damage our customer, consumer or user relationships, and result in lost sales, fines, lawsuits, remediation costs, or otherwise adversely impact the Company's results of operations and financial condition. We may also be required to expend significant capital and other resources to protect against or respond to or alleviate problems caused by a security breach.

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In addition, a cybersecurity incident could result in unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, confidential or proprietary information, including personal information relating to employees, customers or consumers, which could subject us to notification obligations, litigation (including putative class actions), contractual claims and regulatory enforcement under privacy, data protection and other laws. These events could give rise to unwanted media attention, damage our reputation, damage our customer, consumer or user relationships, and result in lost sales, fines, lawsuits, remediation costs, or otherwise adversely impact the Company's results of operations and financial condition. We may also be required to expend significant capital and other resources to protect against or respond to or alleviate problems caused by a security breach. We are also subject to evolving federal, state and international cybersecurity and privacy requirements and, a cybersecurity incident could require us to make public disclosures, including under SEC rules (such as reporting requirements for material cybersecurity incidents), which could increase the risk of litigation, regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm. For additional information regarding our cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance, see Item 1C. “Cybersecurity.”

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In addition, the rapid evolution and growing adoption of artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies presents emerging risks to the security of our information, as well as the information of our customers and business partners. As with cybersecurity risks, the use of AI by our employees, or by our customers and business partners, could result in the loss or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

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The rapid evolution and growing adoption of artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies present emerging risks to the security of our information, as well as the information of our customers and business partners. As with cybersecurity risks, the use of AI by our employees, or by our customers and business partners, could result in the loss or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or the generation of inaccurate, biased or unintended outputs that could impact business decisions, customer interactions or regulatory compliance.

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In addition to our existing business continuity and incident response plans, which are designed to address cybersecurity incidents, the Company has implemented an internal AI policy. This policy restricts the use of AI technologies by requiring employees to obtain prior approval from the Company’s Vice President of Information Technology, in order to evaluate any potential security, compliance, or operational risks. Nonetheless, the use of AI by our employees, suppliers and customers could expose our confidential information or those of our stakeholders, which could have a material adverse impact on our business reputation. At this time, the Company has no immediate plans to launch proprietary AI tools. In the medium term, we may explore the use of AI-powered tools for our employees and features on our websites to assist customers with inquiries related to our products.

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In addition to our existing business continuity and incident response plans, which are designed to address cybersecurity incidents, the Company has implemented an internal AI policy. This policy restricts the use of AI technologies by requiring employees to obtain prior approval from the Company’s AI Technology Governance Committee, in order to evaluate any potential security, compliance, or operational risks. Nonetheless, the use of AI by our employees, suppliers and customers could expose our confidential information or those of our stakeholders, which could have a material adverse impact on our business reputation, result in regulatory action or legal liability.

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As we conduct our operations, we move data across national borders, and consequently we are subject to a variety of continuously evolving and developing laws and regulations in the United States and abroad regarding privacy, data protection and data security. The scope of the laws that may be applicable to us is often uncertain and may be conflicting. Numerous local, municipal, state, federal and international law and regulations address privacy and security including but not limited to the California Online Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and the California Consumer Privacy Act. These privacy and security laws and regulations change frequently, and new legislation continues to be introduced, with over a dozen U.S. states having adopted privacy laws. In Europe, the European Union’s ("EU") General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) greatly increases the jurisdictional reach of EU law and adds a broad array of requirements for handling personal data, including the public disclosure of significant data breaches. In addition, it is important to note that many countries are following the EU in producing a broad omnibus law in relation to privacy protection. We may not be able to comply with all of these evolving compliance and operational requirements and to do so may impose significant costs that are likely to increase over time.

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As we conduct our operations, we move data across national borders, and consequently we are subject to a variety of continuously evolving and developing laws and regulations in the United States and abroad regarding privacy, data protection and data security. The scope of the laws that may be applicable to us is often uncertain and may be conflicting. Numerous local, municipal, state, federal and international law and regulations address privacy and security including but not limited to the California Online Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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At March 31, 2025, our total indebtedness, including current maturities, was approximately $1.0 billion.

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At March 31, 2026, our total indebtedness, including current maturities, was approximately $1.0 billion and assuming the closing conditions are met related to our agreement to acquire certain brands in the first half of fiscal 2027, that total will increase to approximately $2.2 billion.

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At March 31, 2025, we had $165.7 million of borrowing capacity available under our revolving credit facility to support our operating activities. We currently have no balance on our revolving credit facility, but future borrowings would be subject to variability in interest rates which could potentially limit our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

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At March 31, 2026, we had $182.9 million of borrowing capacity available under our revolving credit facility to support our operating activities. We currently have no balance on our revolving credit facility, but future borrowings would be subject to variability in interest rates which could limit our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions.

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•Enter into transactions with affiliates;

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•Enter into transactions with affiliates; and

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•Sell stock in our subsidiaries; and

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•Sell stock in our subsidiaries.

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The revolving credit facility and the indentures governing the senior notes contain provisions that allow the respective creditors to declare all outstanding borrowings under one agreement to be immediately due and payable as a result of a default under another agreement. Failure to make a payment required by the indentures governing the senior notes may lead to an event of default under the indentures governing the senior notes and any outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility. If the debt under the revolving credit facility and indentures governing the senior notes were accelerated, the aggregate amount immediately due and payable as of March 31, 2025 would have been approximately $1.0 billion. We presently do not have sufficient liquidity to repay these borrowings in the event they were to be accelerated, and we may not have sufficient liquidity in the future to do so. Additionally, we may not be able to borrow money from other lenders to enable us to refinance our indebtedness. At March 31, 2025, the book value of our current assets was $448.3 million. Although the book value of our total assets was $3,402.2 million, approximately $2,822.8 million was in the form of intangible assets, including goodwill of $527.4 million, a significant portion of which may not be available to satisfy our creditors in the event our debt is accelerated.

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The revolving credit facility and the indentures governing the senior notes contain provisions that allow the respective creditors to declare all outstanding borrowings under one agreement to be immediately due and payable as a result of a default under another agreement. Failure to make a payment required by the indentures governing the senior notes may lead to an event of default under the indentures governing the senior notes and any outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility. If the debt under the revolving credit facility and indentures governing the senior notes were accelerated, the aggregate amount immediately due and payable as of March 31, 2026 would have been approximately $1.0 billion. We presently do not have sufficient liquidity to repay these borrowings in the event they were to be accelerated, and we may not have sufficient liquidity in the future to do so. Additionally, we may not be able to borrow money from other lenders to enable us to refinance our indebtedness. At March 31, 2026, the book value of our current assets was $431.5 million. Although the book value of our total assets was $3,494.3 million, approximately $2,880.7 million was in the form of intangible assets, including goodwill of $581.1 million, a significant portion of which may not be available to satisfy our creditors in the event our debt is accelerated.