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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

For the period ended Sep 26, 2025. Filed Nov 18, 2025.

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FY2025 · Filed Nov 18, 2025

DLB$64.79-0.1%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Table of Contents

FORM 10-K

For the Fiscal Year Ended September 26, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1—Business4
Item 1A—Risk Factors13
Item 1B—Unresolved Staff Comments28
Item 1C—Cybersecurity28
Item 2—Properties29
Item 3—Legal Proceedings29
Item 4—Mine Safety Disclosures30
PART II
Item 5—Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities31
Item 6—[Reserved]32
Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations33
Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk46
Item 8—Consolidated Financial Statements48
Item 9—Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure94
Item 9A—Controls and Procedures94
Item 9B—Other Information94
Item 9C—Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections95
PART III
Item 10—Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance96
Item 11—Executive Compensation96
Item 12—Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters96
Item 13—Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence96
Item 14—Principal Accounting Fees and Services96
PART IV
Item 15—Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules97
Signatures99

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The following table summarizes certain terms and abbreviations that may be used within the text of this report:

AbbreviationTerm
AACAdvanced Audio Coding
AFSAvailable-For-Sale (Securities)
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
APIApplication Programming Interface
APICAdditional Paid In-Capital
ARPUAverage Revenue Per Unit
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
AVCAdvanced Video Coding
AVRAudio/Video Receiver
CEConsumer Electronics
CODMChief Operating Decision Maker
COSOCommittee of Sponsoring Organizations (of the Treadway Commission)
DDDolby Digital®
DD+Dolby Digital Plus™
DMADigital Media Adapter
DTVDigital Television
DVDDigital Versatile Disc
EPSEarnings Per Share
ESPEstimated Selling Price
ESPPEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FCPAForeign Corrupt Practices Act
G&AGeneral and Administrative
HDRHigh-Dynamic Range
HE-AACHigh Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding
HEVCHigh Efficiency Video Coding
ICIntegrated Circuit
IBRIncremental Borrowing Rate
IPIntellectual Property
LPLimited Partner/Partnership
NOLNet Operating Loss
OECDOrganization For Economic Co-Operation and Development
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
OTTOver-The-Top
PCPersonal Computer
PCSPost-Contract Support
PLFPremium Large Format
PP&EProperty, Plant, and Equipment
PSOPerformance-Based Stock Option
PSUPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Unit
R&DResearch and Development
ROURight-Of-Use
RSURestricted Stock Unit
S&MSales and Marketing
SECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SERPSupplemental Executive Retirement Plan
STBSet-Top Box
TSRTotal Stockholder Return
U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
VVCVersatile Video Coding

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to statements regarding: operating results and underlying measures and the effect of acquisitions; demand and acceptance for our technologies and products; the effect of macroeconomic factors on our business; market growth opportunities and trends, including artificial intelligence and new technologies; the development and launch of new products, features, and platforms; our ability to maintain key partnership relationships; our plans, strategies and expected opportunities, including for our licensing business; future competition; our stock repurchase plan; and our dividend policy. Use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "intend," "could," "can," "would," "target," "goal," "outlook," "project," "contemplate," "future," or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions indicates a forward-looking statement. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's reasonable and current assumptions and expectations, but such statements inherently involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the risks set forth in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and key challenges set forth in Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.

In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. We disclaim any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to conform our prior statements to actual results.

PART I

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