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Crocs, Inc.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 12, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 12, 2026

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, as of February 12, 2026.

CROCS, INC.a Delaware Corporation
By:/s/ ANDREW REES
Name:Andrew Rees
Title:Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

SignatureTitleDate
/s/ ANDREW REESChief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)February 12, 2026
Andrew Rees
/s/ PATRAIC REAGANExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)February 12, 2026
Patraic Reagan
/s/ THOMAS J. SMACHChairman of the BoardFebruary 12, 2026
Thomas J. Smach
/s/ IAN M. BICKLEYDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Ian M. Bickley
/s/ RONALD L. FRASCHDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Ronald L. Frasch
/s/ CHARISSE FORD HUGHESDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Charisse Ford Hughes
/s/ BETH J. KAPLANDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Beth J. Kaplan
/s/ JOHN REPLOGLEDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
John Replogle
/s/ NEERAJ TOLMAREDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Neeraj Tolmare
/s/ DOUGLAS J. TREFFDirectorFebruary 12, 2026
Douglas J. Treff

INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34)F- 2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023F- 4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023F- 5
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025, and 2024F- 6
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023F- 7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023F- 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF- 9

F- 1

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Crocs, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Crocs, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 12, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net – Impairment of HEYDUDE trademark and the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill - Refer to Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually or when an interim triggering event has occurred indicating potential impairment. During the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025, management identified a triggering event for the HEYDUDE trademark (“trademark”) and the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit (“reporting unit”) goodwill. The Company completed quantitative assessments for the trademark and the reporting unit goodwill to compare the estimated fair value of the trademark and reporting unit with their respective carrying values. The Company measures the estimated fair value of the trademark under an income-based approach by using a multi-period excess earnings method and of the reporting unit under an income-based approach by using a discounted cash flow valuation method. Each method requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the forecasted revenue growth rates and market-based discount rate. During the fiscal year ended 2025, the fair value of the trademark and

F- 2 reporting unit did not exceed their carrying values resulting in impairment charges of $430.0 million and $307.0 million, respectively.

Given the significant judgments made by management to estimate the fair value of the trademark and reporting unit, and the difference between their fair values and carrying values, performing auditing procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s judgments regarding the business and valuation assumptions utilized in the valuation model, particularly the forecasted revenue growth rates and the selection of the market-based discount rate, required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to forecasted revenue growth rates and the market-based discount rate used by management to estimate the fair value of the trademark and reporting unit included the following, among others:

We tested the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls over the Company’s assumptions related to the selection of the forecasted revenue growth rates and the selection of the market-based discount rate.

We obtained an understanding of management’s key assumptions in developing the forecasted revenue growth rates and the market-based discount rate.

We assessed the reasonableness of management’s forecasted revenue growth rates by comparing to:

–Historical revenue growth rates

–Information of certain peer companies

–Internal communications to management and the Board of Directors

–Information included in analyst and industry reports

–Changes in the macroeconomic environment.

We evaluated whether the forecasted revenue growth rates and market-based discount rate were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.

With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the market-based discount rate by:

–Testing the source information underlying the determination of the market-based discount rates and testing the mathematical accuracy of the calculation

–Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rate selected by management.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Denver, Colorado

February 12, 2026

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2005.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Revenues$4,040,647$4,102,108$3,962,347
Cost of sales1,683,5921,691,8501,752,337
Gross profit2,357,0552,410,2582,210,010
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)1,469,4251,364,2651,163,940
Goodwill impairment307,000——
Asset impairments (1)431,11524,0829,287
Income from operations149,5151,021,9111,036,783
Foreign currency gains (losses), net9,843(6,777)(1,240)
Interest income1,8443,4842,406
Interest expense(88,287)(109,264)(161,351)
Other income (expense), net631,231(326)
Income before income taxes72,978910,585876,272
Income tax expense (benefit)154,176(39,486)83,706
Net income (loss)$(81,198)$950,071$792,566
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$(1.50)$16.00$12.91
Diluted$(1.50)$15.88$12.79
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic54,20859,38161,386
Diluted54,20859,83261,952

(1) Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Net income (loss)$(81,198)$950,071$792,566
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments(777)936(281)
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on derivative instruments(169)(564)563
Net increase (decrease) from derivatives designated as hedging instruments(946)372282
Foreign currency gains (losses), net89,936(37,249)7,441
Total comprehensive income, net of tax$7,792$913,194$800,289

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)

December 31,
20252024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$130,354$180,485
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $28,136 and $31,579, respectively278,191257,657
Inventories368,687356,254
Income taxes receivable32,7824,046
Other receivables22,08222,204
Prepaid expenses and other assets53,78751,623
Total current assets885,883872,269
Property and equipment, net238,191244,335
Intangible assets, net1,324,6801,777,080
Goodwill404,689711,491
Deferred tax assets, net935,054872,350
Restricted cash3,5573,193
Right-of-use assets338,669307,228
Other assets44,02724,207
Total assets$4,174,750$4,812,153
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$266,090$264,901
Accrued expenses and other liabilities300,959298,068
Income taxes payable47,308108,688
Current operating lease liabilities85,77268,551
Total current liabilities700,129740,208
Deferred tax liabilities, net8824,086
Long-term income taxes payable649,057595,434
Long-term borrowings1,230,8851,349,339
Long-term operating lease liabilities297,192283,406
Other liabilities3,3223,948
Total liabilities2,881,4672,976,421
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 110.7 million and 110.4 million issued, 50.2 million and 56.5 million shares outstanding, respectively111110
Treasury stock, at cost, 60.5 million and 53.9 million shares, respectively(3,040,416)(2,453,473)
Additional paid-in capital896,605859,904
Retained earnings3,480,6383,561,836
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(43,655)(132,645)
Total stockholders’ equity1,293,2831,835,732
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,174,750$4,812,153

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock · Treasury Stock · AdditionalPaid-inCapital · RetainedEarnings · AccumulatedOtherComprehensive(Loss) · TotalStock-holders’Equity
Shares · Amount · Shares · Amount
Balance at December 31, 202261,749$11047,730$(1,695,501)$797,614$1,819,199$(103,491)$817,931
Share-based compensation————29,072——29,072
Exercises of stock options and issuance of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for taxes427—147(17,086)(1)——(17,087)
Repurchases of common stock, including excise tax(1,681)—1,681(176,282)———(176,282)
Net income—————792,566—792,566
Other comprehensive income——————7,7237,723
Balance at December 31, 202360,495$11049,558$(1,888,869)$826,685$2,611,765$(95,768)$1,453,923
Share-based compensation————33,053——33,053
Exercises of stock options and issuance of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for taxes289—63(8,239)166——(8,073)
Repurchases of common stock, including excise tax(4,309)—4,309(556,365)———(556,365)
Net income—————950,071—950,071
Other comprehensive loss——————(36,877)(36,877)
Balance at December 31, 202456,475$11053,930$(2,453,473)$859,904$3,561,836$(132,645)$1,835,732
Share-based compensation————36,701——36,701
Exercises of stock options and issuance of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for taxes253143(4,245)———(4,244)
Repurchases of common stock, including excise tax(6,508)—6,508(582,698)———(582,698)
Net loss—————(81,198)—(81,198)
Other comprehensive income——————88,99088,990
Balance at December 31, 202550,220$11160,481$(3,040,416)$896,605$3,480,638$(43,655)$1,293,283

F- 7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$(81,198)$950,071$792,566
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization79,28269,84054,304
Operating lease cost104,31385,13079,543
Inventory donations8718122,078
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net(190)1,3523,568
Share-based compensation36,70133,05329,072
Asset impairments738,11524,0819,287
Deferred taxes47,093(254,454)(410,319)
Other non-cash items (1)5,93114,1713,820
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net of allowances(6,169)42,587(13,317)
Inventories(13,842)22,05586,350
Prepaid expenses and other assets(22,317)(13,892)(31,839)
Accounts payable7093,95137,197
Accrued expenses and other liabilities5249,97146,695
Right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities(105,293)(88,772)(75,107)
Income taxes(74,099)92,530316,546
Cash provided by operating activities710,431992,486930,444
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment, and software(51,231)(69,347)(115,625)
Other——(46)
Cash used in investing activities(51,231)(69,347)(115,671)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings819,000102,156257,905
Repayments of bank borrowings(947,000)(425,405)(923,703)
Repurchases of common stock, including excise taxes paid(582,320)(552,451)(175,019)
Repurchases of common stock for tax withholding(4,245)(8,239)(17,086)
Other (1)—(2,109)(1,736)
Cash used in financing activities(714,565)(886,048)(859,639)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash5,598(6,510)3,078
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(49,767)30,581(41,788)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — beginning of year183,678153,097194,885
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — end of year$133,911$183,678$153,097
Cash paid for interest$77,684$99,463$151,621
Cash paid for operating leases104,27590,94374,729
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, net of terminations107,71792,101120,865
Accrued purchases of property, equipment, and software6,0049,5177,668

(1) Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unless otherwise noted in this report, any description of the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” includes Crocs, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries within our reportable operating segments and corporate operations. We are engaged in the design, development, worldwide marketing, distribution, and sale of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for all. We strive to be the global leader in the sale of casual footwear characterized by functionality, comfort, color, and lightweight design.

We havetwo reportable operating segments: the Crocs Brand and the HEYDUDE Brand. See Note 16 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information for additional information.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and they reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions used to determine certain amounts that affect the financial statements are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. Management believes that the estimates, judgments, and assumptions made when accounting for items and matters such as, but not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, customer rebates, sales returns and allowances, impairment assessments and charges, recoverability of long-lived assets, deferred tax assets, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, income tax expense, share-based compensation expense, the assessment of lower of cost or net realizable value on inventory, goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and useful lives assigned to long-lived assets.

Additionally, we are periodically exposed to various contingencies in the ordinary course of conducting our business, including certain litigation, contractual disputes, employee relations matters, various tax or other governmental audits, and trademark and intellectual property matters and disputes. We record a liability for such contingencies to the extent that we conclude their occurrence is probable and the related losses are estimable. If it is reasonably possible that an unfavorable settlement of a contingency could exceed the established liability, we disclose the estimated impact on our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations, if practicable. As the ultimate resolution of contingencies is inherently unpredictable, these assessments can involve a series of complex judgments about future events including, but not limited to, court rulings, negotiations between affected parties, and governmental actions. As a result, the accounting for loss contingencies relies heavily on management’s judgment in developing the related estimates and assumptions. See Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies and Note 17 — Legal Proceedings for additional information regarding our contingencies and legal proceedings.

To the extent there are differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements may be materially affected.

Reclassifications

We have reclassified certain amounts on the consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows, Note 8 — Derivative Financial Instruments, and in Note 13 — Income Taxes to conform to current period presentation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and short-term, highly-liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. We report receivables from credit card companies in cash and cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts, net of reserves and allowances. We reduce the carrying value for estimated uncollectible accounts based on a variety of factors including the length of time receivables are past due, economic

F- 9 trends and conditions affecting our customer base, and historical collection experience. Specific provisions are recorded for individual receivables when we become aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations. We write off accounts receivable to the reserves when they are deemed uncollectible or, in certain jurisdictions, when legally able to do so.

The following table summarizes the changes in allowance doubtful accounts for the periods presented:

202520242023
(in thousands)
Beginning balance - January 1$12,649$13,627$10,513
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net(190)1,3523,568
Deductions (1)(1,282)(2,330)(454)
Ending balance - December 31$11,177$12,649$13,627

(1) Deductions for allowance for doubtful accounts primarily include accounts written off.

Inventories

Inventories are comprised of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, and are recognized using the first-in-first-out method of inventory costing. We estimate the market value of inventory based on an analysis of historical sales trends of our individual product lines, the impact of market trends and economic conditions, and a forecast of future demand, giving consideration to the value of current orders in-house for future sales of inventory, as well as plans to sell discontinued or end-of-life inventory through our outlet stores, among other off-price channels. Estimates may differ from actual results due to the quantity, quality, and mix of products in inventory, consumer and retailer preferences, and market conditions. If the estimated net realizable value is less than its carrying value, the carrying value is adjusted to the net realizable value, and the difference is recorded in ‘Cost of sales’ in our consolidated statements of operations.

Reserves for the risk of physical loss of inventory at retail stores are estimated based on historical experience and are adjusted based upon physical inventory counts, and they are recorded within ‘Cost of sales’ in our consolidated statements of operations.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property, equipment, furniture, and fixtures are stated at original cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives. The useful lives are reviewed periodically and typically range from 2 to 10 years for machinery and equipment and furniture, fixtures and others. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter. Costs of enhancements or modifications that substantially extend the capacity or useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated accordingly. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of warehouse- and distribution-related assets is included in ‘Cost of sales’ in our consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation related to retail store, corporate, and non-product assets is included in ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in our consolidated statements of operations. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from our consolidated balance sheets, and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is reflected in ‘Income from operations’ in the consolidated statements of operations.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net

We evaluate the carrying value of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually or when an interim triggering event has occurred indicating potential impairment. Any impairment recorded is reflected as a non-cash adjustment to net income (loss) within cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

When performing our annual test for impairment, we may assess goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for potential impairment using either a qualitative or quantitative assessment. Significant judgments and assumptions are required in such impairment evaluations. For the quantitative assessments, we compare the estimated fair values of the trademark and reporting unit with their respective carrying values. If the carrying value of the trademark or reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded.

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We continuously monitor the performance of our definite-lived intangible assets, which includes software, customer relationships, patents, copyrights, and certain trademarks, and evaluate for impairment when evidence exists that certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Significant judgments and assumptions are required in such impairment evaluations. Definite-lived intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets.

We amortize our customer relationships on a straight-line basis over a useful life of 15 years. Amortization for patents, copyrights, and trademarks is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives, which are reviewed periodically and typically range from 7 to 25 years.

Internal-Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements

We capitalize direct costs of materials and services used in the development and purchase of internal-use software. Amounts capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 2 to 8 years and are reported as a component of ‘Intangible assets, net’ in the consolidated balance sheets.

We also capitalize certain costs incurred during the application development stage of implementation of internal-use software in cloud computing arrangements. Amounts capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected length of the related contract and are reported as a component of ‘Other assets’ in the consolidated balance sheets.

Amortization of capitalized software used in warehouse- and distribution-related activities is included in ‘Cost of sales’ in the consolidated statements of operations. Amortization related to corporate and non-product, assets, such as our global information systems, is included in ‘Selling, general, and administrative expenses’ in the consolidated statements of operations.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash primarily consists of funds to secure certain retail store leases, certain customs requirements, and other contractual arrangements.

Leases

Our lease portfolio consists primarily of real estate assets, which includes retail, warehouse, distribution center, and office spaces, under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2037. Leases with an original term of twelve months or less are not reported in the consolidated balance sheets; expense for these short-term leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Many leases includeone or more options to renew, with renewal terms that, if exercised by us, may extend the lease term. The exercise of these renewal options is at our discretion. When assessing the likelihood of a renewal or termination, we consider the significance of leasehold improvements, availability of alternative locations, and the cost of relocation or replacement, among other factors. The depreciable lives of leasehold improvements are the shorter of the useful lives of the improvements or the expected lease term. We determine the lease term for each lease based on the terms of each contract and factor in renewal and early termination options if such options are reasonably certain to be exercised. We do not generally believe such options are reasonably certain, and therefore, we have excluded them from the recorded right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities.

Due to our centralized treasury function, we utilize a portfolio approach to discount our lease obligations. We assess the expected lease term at lease inception and discount the lease using a fully-secured annual incremental borrowing rate, adjusted for time value corresponding with the expected lease term.

Certain of our retail store leases include rental payments based upon a percentage of retail sales in excess of a minimum fixed rental. In some cases, there is no fixed minimum rental, and the entire rental payment is based upon a percentage of sales. In addition, certain leases include rental payments adjusted periodically for changes in price level indices. We recognize expense for these types of payments as incurred and report them as variable lease expense. See Note 6 — Leases for additional information.

Derivative Financial Instruments

We transact business in various foreign entities and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk that impacts the reported U.S. Dollar (“USD”) amounts of revenues, expenses, and certain foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities.

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In order to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency and to reduce the volatility in earnings caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, we may enter into forward contracts to buy and sell foreign currency. By policy, we do not enter into these contracts for trading purposes or speculation.

Counterparty default risk is considered low because the forward contracts we enter into are over-the-counter instruments transacted with highly-rated financial institutions. We were not required to and did not post collateral as of December 31, 2025, or 2024.

Our derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as a derivative asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheets within either ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ or ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ at December 31, 2025, and 2024. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain components of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply, or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.

We report derivative instruments with the same counterparty on a net basis when a master netting arrangement is in place. For the consolidated statements of cash flows, we classify cash flows from derivative instruments at settlement in the same category as the cash flows from the related hedged items within ‘Cash provided by operating activities.’

As of December 31, 2025, we have derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (“non-hedged derivatives”), which consist of foreign currency forward contracts primarily used to hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. For our non-hedged derivatives, changes in fair value are recognized within ‘Foreign currency gains (losses), net’ in the consolidated statements of operations.

We also have cash flow hedges (“hedged derivatives”) as of December 31, 2025. We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currency, the USD. Specifically, we have subsidiaries that transact in currencies other than their functional currency. We use cash flow hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates related to our external sales and external purchases of inventory. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the exchange rates for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The currency forward agreements are typically cash settled in USD for their fair value at or close to their settlement date. We may also use currency option contracts under which we will pay a premium for the right to sell a specified amount of a foreign currency prior to the maturity date of the option.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in ‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’ in the consolidated balance sheets. In the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, the related gain or loss is subsequently reclassified to ‘Revenues’ or ‘Cost of sales’ in the consolidated statement of operations, which is consistent with the nature of the hedged transaction.

See Note 8 — Derivative Financial Instruments for further information on derivative financial instruments.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Our foreign subsidiaries generally use their foreign currency as their functional currency. Functional currency assets and liabilities are translated into USD using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Resulting translation gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income (loss), until the substantial liquidation of a subsidiary, at which time accumulated translation gains or losses are reclassified into net income.

Revenues

Revenues are recognized in the amount expected to be received in exchange for when control of the products transfers to customers and excludes various forms of promotions, which range from contractually-fixed percentage price reductions to sales returns, discounts, rebates, and other incentives that may vary in amount, must be estimated, and are reported as a reduction in revenues. Variable amounts are estimated based on an analysis of historical experience and adjusted as better estimates become

F- 12 available. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recognizedno changes to estimates for wholesale or direct-to-consumer revenues.

We have also elected to expense incremental costs to obtain customer contracts, consisting primarily of commission incentives, when incurred because the related amortization period is less than one year. These costs are reported within ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in our consolidated statements of operations.

The following is a description of our principal revenue-generating activities by distribution channel. We havetwo reportable operating segments and sell our products usingtwo primary distribution channels. For more detailed information about reportable operating segments, see Note 16 — Operating Segments and Geographic Information.

Wholesale Channel

For the majority of wholesale customers, control transfers and revenues are recognized when the product is shipped or delivered from a manufacturing facility or distribution center to the wholesale customer. In certain cases, control of the product transfers and revenues are recognized when the customer receives the product at the designated delivery point. For certain customers, primarily in international markets, cash payment is required in advance of delivery and revenues continue to be recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer. We may accept returns from our wholesale customers, on an exception basis, to ensure that our products are merchandised in the proper assortments and may provide markdown allowances at our sole discretion to key wholesalers and distributors to facilitate sales of slower moving products. Wholesale revenues are reduced by estimates of returns and allowances based on historical experience, and adjustments to our estimates are made when the expected value changes.

We have arrangements that grant certain wholesale customers exclusive licenses, concurrent with the terms of the related distribution agreements, to use our intellectual property in exchange for a sales-based royalty. Sales-based royalty revenues are recognized over the terms of the related license agreements as sales are made by the wholesalers.

Direct-to-Consumer Channel

Direct-to-consumer revenues consist of sales generated through our company-operated retail stores and company-operated e-commerce websites and third-party e-commerce marketplaces. We transfer control of products and recognize revenues at company-operated retail stores at the point of sale, in exchange for cash or other payment. For sales made through company-operated e-commerce websites and third-party e-commerce marketplaces, we transfer control and recognize revenues when the product is shipped from the distribution centers, the point at which payment, primarily through debit and credit card and other e-payment methods, is made. A portion of the transaction price charged to our customers is variable, primarily due to returns. When recognizing revenues, the amount of revenues associated with expected sales returns is estimated based on historical experience, and adjustments to our estimates are made when the most likely amount of consideration we expect to receive changes.

For additional information about revenues, see Note 11 — Revenues.

Shipping and Handling Costs and Fees

Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and are included in ‘Cost of sales’ in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in revenues.

Taxes Assessed by Governmental Authorities

Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on a revenue transaction, including value added tax, are recorded on a net basis and are therefore excluded from revenues.

Cost of Sales

Our cost of sales includes costs incurred to design, produce, procure, and ship our footwear. These costs include our raw materials, both direct and indirect labor, shipping and handling including freight costs, utilities, maintenance costs, licensing fees, depreciation, amortization, packaging, and other warehouse and distribution overhead and costs.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of labor and outside services, rent expense, bad debt expense, legal costs, amortization of intangible assets, as well as certain depreciation costs related to corporate and non-product assets and share-based compensation. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include costs for our marketing and sales organizations, and other functions including finance, legal, human resources, and information technology.

Our selling, general and administrative expenses include media advertising (television, radio, print, social, digital), tactical advertising (signs, banners, point-of-sale materials), and promotional costs. Advertising production costs are expensed when the advertising is first run. Advertising communication costs are expensed in the periods that the communications occur. Certain of our promotional expenses result from payments under endorsement contracts. Endorsement-related expenses are recognized as performance is received over the term of each endorsement agreement.

Total marketing expenses, inclusive of advertising, production, promotion, and agency expenses, including variable marketing expenses, were $393.7 million, $377.5 million, and $317.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Research, Design and Development Expenses

We continue to dedicate resources to product design and development based on opportunities we identify in the marketplace. We incurred expenses of $29.6 million, $25.6 million, and $21.4 million in research, design, and development activities for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which are expensed as incurred and are reported in ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ in the consolidated statements of operations.

Share-Based Compensation

Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”) and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)

We grant RSAs, service-condition RSUs, performance-condition RSUs, and market-condition RSUs. The grant date fair values of RSAs, service-condition RSUs, and performance-condition RSUs are based on the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date; the grant date fair value and derived service period of market-condition RSUs are estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. Our service-condition RSUs vest based on continued service; our performance-condition RSUs vest based on achievement of the performance goals, certification of performance achievement by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, and continued service; and our market-condition RSUs vest based on the achievement of weighted performance goals, to which a relative total shareholder return modifier will be applied, and continued service. Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For performance-condition RSUs, compensation expense is updated for our expected performance level against performance goals at the end of each reporting period, which involves judgment as to the achievement of certain performance metrics.

See Note 12 — Share-Based Compensation for additional information related to share-based compensation.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets to be held and used are evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of a long-lived asset or asset group is less than the undiscounted cash flows from its use and eventual disposition over its remaining economic life. We assess recoverability by comparing the sum of projected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition over the remaining economic life of a long-lived asset or asset group to its carrying value, and record a loss from impairment if the carrying value is more than its undiscounted cash flows. For customer relationships, impairment testing is performed at the HEYDUDE Brand asset group level. For assets involved in our retail businesses, the asset group is at the retail store level. As retail store performance will vary in new and existing markets due to many factors, including maturity of the market and brand recognition, we periodically evaluate the fixed assets, leasehold improvements, and right-of-use assets related to our retail locations for impairment. For all other long-lived assets, we perform impairment testing at the asset group level for which separately identifiable cash flows are available. Assets or asset groups to be abandoned are written down to zero in the period it is determined they will no longer be used and are removed entirely from service. See Note 3 — Property and Equipment, Net, Note 4 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net, and Note 6 — Leases for a discussion of impairment losses recorded during the periods presented.

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Foreign Currency Gains (Losses), Net

Foreign currency gains (losses), net includes realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from remeasurement and settlement of foreign-currency transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of an entity and realized and unrealized gains and losses on forward foreign currency exchange derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income (expense), net primarily includes gains and losses associated with activities not directly related to making and selling footwear.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of other assets and liabilities. We provide for income taxes at the current and future enacted tax rates and laws applicable in each taxing jurisdiction. We account for the tax effects of global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises, to the extent applicable. We use a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13 — Income Taxes for further discussion.

Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) is presented using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution to common shareholders from securities that could share in our earnings and is calculated by adjusting weighted average outstanding shares, assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive stock options and awards. Anti-dilutive securities are excluded from diluted EPS. See Note 14 — Earnings per Share for additional information.

Fair Value

U.S. GAAP for fair value establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach, and cost approach). We utilize a combination of market and income approaches to value derivative instruments. Our financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels of the hierarchy and the related inputs are as follows:

LevelInputs
1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
2Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities;
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
3Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

We categorize fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy based upon the lowest level of the most significant inputs used to determine fair value.

Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis and are reported at carrying value. However, on a periodic basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be fully recoverable (and at least annually for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets), non-financial instruments are assessed for impairment and, if applicable, written down to and recorded at fair value. See Note 7 — Fair Value Measurements for further discussion related to estimated fair value measurements.

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  1. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

New Accounting Pronouncement Adopted

Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosure

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance related to the disclosure of rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. This guidance became effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and allows for prospective or retrospective adoption. We adopted on a prospective basis. The standard has been adopted and the rate reconciliation and cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, have been updated within the notes to our consolidated financial statements. There is not a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 13 — Income Taxes for additional information regarding our tax disclosures.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses

In November 2024, with subsequent clarification in January 2025, the FASB issued authoritative guidance related to the disclosure of disaggregation of income statement expenses. This guidance becomes effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted and should be applied on a prospective basis. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, but it will require increased disclosures within the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

Other new pronouncements issued but not effective until after December 31, 2025, are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

  1. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

‘Property and equipment, net’ consists of the following:

December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Machinery and equipment$204,034$190,134
Leasehold improvements190,436156,091
Furniture, fixtures, and other50,43340,702
Construction-in-progress3,16110,863
Property and equipment448,064397,790
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(209,873)(153,455)
Property and equipment, net$238,191$244,335

Asset Retirement Obligations

We are contractually obligated, under certain of our lease agreements, to restore certain retail and office facilities back to their original condition. At lease inception, the estimated fair value of these liabilities is recorded along with a related asset. Asset retirement obligations were not significant to the consolidated balance sheets in the years ended December 31, 2025, or 2024.

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Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment, reported in ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ was:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of sales$21,866$20,673$18,809
Selling, general and administrative expenses33,84526,23312,876
Total depreciation and amortization expense$55,711$46,906$31,685

Disposals of Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recognized net losses on disposals of property and equipment and intangible assets of $1.1 million, $1.0 million, and $0.4 million, respectively. Gains and losses on disposals of property and equipment and intangible assets are included in ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ and ‘Cost of sales’ in the consolidated statements of operations.

Additionally, we impaired our leasehold improvement assets for our former corporate headquarters in the year ended December 31, 2023, as described in Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements.

  1. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

During the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025, there was a triggering event for the HEYDUDE Brand indefinite-lived intangible assets (which consists solely of the HEYDUDE trademark) (the “trademark”) and the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit (the “reporting unit”) goodwill. The triggering event was due to downward revisions during the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025, to our internal HEYDUDE Brand forecast as a result of the extended time we believed it would take us to stabilize the HEYDUDE Brand and return it to growth. This was partly due to the current and projected impact of a weak U.S. consumer and the disproportionate impact of tariffs on HEYDUDE Brand products, which became evident in the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025. As a result, we completed quantitative assessments for the trademark and the reporting unit goodwill in the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025.

For the quantitative assessments, we compared the estimated fair values of the trademark and reporting unit with their respective carrying values. If the carrying value of the trademark or reporting unit exceeded the estimated fair value, an impairment charge was recorded. The quantitative assessments for the trademark and reporting unit goodwill were performed by management with the assistance of third-party valuation specialists.

The quantitative assessment of the trademark was performed using the Multi-Period Excess Earnings approach. The primary assumptions developed by management and used in the assessment included annual revenue growth rates averaging approximately 8%, projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) margins averaging approximately 20%, and a market-based discount rate of 15.0%, which was based on, most significantly, a risk-free rate of return, an equity market risk premium, and a company-specific risk premium. The estimated fair value of the trademark did not exceed its carrying value. In the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025, we recorded an impairment charge of $430.0 million within ‘Asset impairments’ in our condensed consolidated statements of operations related to the trademark, after which the estimated fair value equaled its carrying value. This impairment charge reflects lower than previously expected annual revenue growth rates and EBITDA as well as increases in market-based discount rates, specifically the risk-free rate of return, when compared to those used in our most recent annual impairment test completed prior to the second quarter of 2025.

We performed the quantitative assessment for the reporting unit goodwill using the discounted cash flow method. The primary assumptions developed by management and used in the assessment included annual revenue growth rates, projected EBITDA margins, and a market-based discount rate. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit goodwill did not exceed its carrying value. In the second quarter of the fiscal year ended 2025, we recorded an impairment charge of $307.0 million within ‘Goodwill impairment’ in our condensed consolidated statements of operations related to the reporting unit goodwill, after which the estimated fair value equaled its carrying value. This impairment charge reflects lower than previously expected annual revenue growth rates and EBITDA as well as increases in market-based discount rates, specifically the risk-free rate of return, when compared to those used in our most recent annual impairment test completed in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, we also performed a quantitative assessment for the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill and the HEYDUDE Brand indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter, which is our annual impairment testing date. The estimated fair values of the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill and indefinite-lived trademark exceeded their carrying values. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we performed a quantitative assessment for the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill and the HEYDUDE Brand indefinite-lived intangible assets, which indicated the estimated fair values exceeded their carrying values. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we performed a qualitative and quantitative assessment for the HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill, and we performed a quantitative assessment for the HEYDUDE Brand indefinite-lived intangible assets, each of which indicated the estimated fair values exceeded their carrying values. Additionally for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we performed a qualitative assessment for the goodwill in our Crocs Brand reporting unit, which indicated that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value.

We did not record any impairment charges in the years ended December 31, 2024, or 2023, based on the results of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing, and we did not record any additional impairment charge based on the results of the annual 2025 goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing.

Goodwill

The changes in goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, were:

Goodwill
Crocs BrandHEYDUDE BrandTotal
(in thousands)
Net Goodwill at December 31, 2023$1,553$710,035$711,588
Foreign currency translation(96)(1)(97)
Impairment———
Gross goodwill at December 31, 20242,226710,034712,260
Accumulated impairment(769)—(769)
Net goodwill at December 31, 20241,457710,034711,491
Foreign currency translation198—198
Impairment—(307,000)(307,000)
Gross goodwill at December 31, 20252,424710,034712,458
Accumulated impairment(769)(307,000)(307,769)
Net goodwill at December 31, 2025$1,655$403,034$404,689

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Intangible Assets, Net

‘Intangible assets, net’ reported in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following:

December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
GrossAccumulated AmortizationAccumulated ImpairmentNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationAccumulated ImpairmentNet
(in thousands)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Capitalized software$145,954$(126,000)$—$19,954$139,569$(117,001)$—$22,568
Customer relationships210,000(54,250)—155,750210,000(40,250)—169,750
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks9,767(4,240)—5,5274,916(3,791)—1,125
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
HEYDUDE trademark1,570,000—(430,000)1,140,0001,570,000——1,570,000
In progress2,676——2,67612,644——12,644
Other773——773993——993
Total$1,939,170$(184,490)$(430,000)$1,324,680$1,938,122$(161,042)$—$1,777,080

At December 31, 2025, the weighted average useful life of intangibles subject to amortization was approximately 13.8 years.

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets, reported in ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ was:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of sales$2,223$2,395$3,080
Selling, general and administrative expenses21,34820,53919,539
Total amortization expense$23,571$22,934$22,619

Estimated future annual amortization expense of intangible assets is:

As ofDecember 31, 2025
(in thousands)
2026$22,507
202720,409
202818,486
202916,696
203014,889
Thereafter88,244
Total$181,231

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  1. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Amounts reported in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the consolidated balance sheets were:

December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Accrued compensation and benefits$88,242$81,265
Professional services53,33164,683
Fulfillment, freight, and duties39,72038,752
Return liabilities37,96034,255
Sales/use and value added taxes payable23,06817,330
Other58,63861,783
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities$300,959$298,068
  1. LEASES

Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities

Amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets were:

December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Assets:
Right-of-use assets$338,669$307,228
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities$85,772$68,551
Long-term operating lease liabilities297,192283,406
Total operating lease liabilities$382,964$351,957

Lease Costs and Other Information

Lease-related costs reported within ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ were:

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost$104,313$85,130
Short-term lease cost11,45512,051
Variable lease cost45,40548,402
Total lease costs$161,173$145,583

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025, were 5.5 years and 6.6%, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to our lease liabilities were 6.2 years and 6.5%, respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we also impaired certain right-of-use assets as described in Note 7 — Fair Value Measurements.

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Maturities

The maturities of our operating lease liabilities were:

As ofDecember 31, 2025
(in thousands)
2026$98,450
202791,560
202873,371
202958,487
203043,158
Thereafter95,745
Total future minimum lease payments460,771
Less: imputed interest(77,807)
Total operating lease liabilities$382,964
  1. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The financial assets and liabilities that are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consist of our derivative instruments. Our derivative instruments are forward foreign currency exchange contracts. We manage credit risk of our derivative instruments on the basis of our net exposure with our counterparty. All of our derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in the consolidated balance sheets within either ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ or ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ at December 31, 2025, and 2024, netted by counterparty. The fair values of our derivative instruments were an insignificant asset and an insignificant liability at December 31, 2025, and an insignificant asset and an insignificant liability at December 31, 2024. See Note 8 — Derivative Financial Instruments for more information.

The carrying amounts of our cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash approximate their fair value and are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts of our accounts receivable, accounts payable, and current accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their fair value as recorded due to the short-term maturity of these instruments and are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Our borrowing instruments are recorded at their carrying values in the consolidated balance sheets, which may differ from their respective fair values. The Term Loan B Facility, as described in more detail in Note 9 — Borrowings, is classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The Notes (as defined below) are also classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and are reported in our consolidated balance sheet at face value, less unamortized issuance costs. The fair value of our Revolving Facility (as defined below) approximates its carrying value at December 31, 2025, and 2024, based on interest rates currently available to us for similar borrowings. The carrying values and fair values of our borrowing instruments as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, were:

December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Carrying ValueFairValueCarrying ValueFairValue
(in thousands)
Term Loan B Facility$500,000$504,063$500,000$503,125
2029 Notes350,000339,304350,000323,780
2031 Notes350,000323,971350,000305,610
Revolving Facility62,00062,000190,000190,000

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Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities

Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill, trademarks, customer relationships, and other intangible assets, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis and are reported at carrying value.

The fair values of these assets were determined based on Level 3 measurements, including estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows based upon historical experience, expected market conditions, and management’s plans. We recorded impairments within ‘Goodwill impairment’ and ‘Asset impairments’ in our consolidated statements of operations as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Indefinite-lived trademark impairment (1)$430,000$—$—
Goodwill impairment (1)307,000——
Information technology systems impairment (2)1,11518,172—
Leasehold improvement assets impairment (3)——1,007
Right-of-use assets impairment (3) (4)—5,9098,280
Total asset impairments$738,115$24,081$9,287

(1) During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized impairment charges of $430.0 million and $307.0 million related to our indefinite-lived HEYDUDE trademark and HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill, respectively. Refer to Note 3 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for additional information.

(2) During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized an impairment of $1.1 million related to the discontinuation of an information technology project. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized an impairment charge for information technology systems related to the HEYDUDE integration of $17.4 million to prepaid assets and $0.8 million to intangible assets.

(3) During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an impairment of $9.3 million for our former corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado.

(4) During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized an impairment of $5.5 million for our former HEYDUDE Brand warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada, and $0.4 million for our former Crocs Brand warehouse in Oudenbosch, the Netherlands.

  1. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of December 31, 2025, we have derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (“non-hedged derivatives”), which consist of foreign currency forward contracts primarily used to hedge monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies, and cash flow hedges (“hedged derivatives”), which are used to minimize the variability in cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates related to our external sales and external purchases of inventory. During the years ended December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there was a gain of $0.2 million, a gain of $0.8 million, and a loss of $0.8 million, respectively, recognized due to reclassification from ‘Accumulated other comprehensive loss’ to ‘Revenues’ or ‘Cost of sales’ related to our hedged derivatives. During the next twelve months, we estimate that a loss of $0.9 million will be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations.

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities, net, all of which are classified as Level 2, are reported within either ‘Prepaid expenses and other assets’ or ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the consolidated balance sheets and were:

December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Derivative AssetsDerivative LiabilitiesDerivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
(in thousands)
Non-hedged derivatives:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$888$(291)$2,691$(3,433)
Hedged derivatives:
Cash flow foreign currency contracts109(961)1,242(856)
Total derivatives997(1,252)3,933(4,289)
Netting of counterparty contracts(268)268(2,762)2,762
Total derivatives, net of counterparty contracts$729$(984)$1,171$(1,527)

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The notional amounts of outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts shown below report the total U.S. Dollar equivalent position and the net contract fair values for each foreign currency position.

December 31, 2025 · December 31, 2024
Notional · Fair Value · Notional · Fair Value
(in thousands)
Non-hedged derivatives:
British Pound Sterling$69,908$(154)$28,223$536
South Korean Won18,6902579,274655
Euro12,7121849,833(1,303)
Brazilian Real12,02628——
Japanese Yen7,8823545,510289
Canadian Dollar (1)4,938945,579(221)
Singapore Dollar——31,524(1,251)
Other currencies (1)——19,528553
Total non-hedged derivatives126,156597149,471(742)
Hedged derivatives:
Euro39,909(279)17,246628
South Korean Won23,963(494)8,790614
Japanese Yen9,342109——
British Pound Sterling7,931(82)23,678(303)
Chinese Yuan——40,458(553)
Australian Dollar7,677(46)——
Canadian Dollar7,595(60)——
Total hedged derivatives96,417(852)90,172386
Total derivatives$222,573$(255)$239,643$(356)
Latest maturity date, non-hedged derivativesJanuary 2026January 2025
Latest maturity date, hedged derivativesDecember 2026October 2025

(1) Amounts as of December 31, 2024, have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Amounts reported in ‘Foreign currency gains (losses), net’ in the consolidated statements of operations include both realized and unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency transactions and derivative contracts and were as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)$8,704$(4,693)$(1,992)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts gains (losses)1,139(2,084)752
Foreign currency gains (losses), net$9,843$(6,777)$(1,240)

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  1. BORROWINGS

Our long-term borrowings were as follows:

Stated Interest Rate · Effective Interest Rate · December 31,
Maturity · 2025 · 2024
(in thousands)
Notes issuance of $350.0 million20294.250%4.64%$350,000$350,000
Notes issuance of $350.0 million20314.125%4.35%350,000350,000
Term Loan B Facility2029500,000500,000
Revolving Facility202762,000190,000
Total face value of long-term borrowings1,262,0001,390,000
Less:
Unamortized issuance costs31,11540,661
Total long-term borrowings$1,230,885$1,349,339

At both December 31, 2025, and 2024, $10.2 million of accrued interest related to our borrowings was reported in ‘Accounts payable’ in the consolidated balance sheets.

Senior Revolving Credit Facility

In July 2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as a lender and administrative agent for the lenders. Since that time, we have amended the Credit Agreement, which, as amended to date, provides for a revolving credit facility of $1.0 billion, which can be increased by an additional $400.0 million, subject to certain conditions (the “Revolving Facility”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable interest rate based on (A) a Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 0.25%, (ii) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and (iii) the Daily Simple SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus 1.00%), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% based on our leverage ratio or 1.35% to 1.975% for the Daily Simple SOFR based on the leverage ratio, inclusive of a 0.10% SOFR adjustment, or (B) the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.35% to 1.975% based on our leverage ratio for one-month interest periods and three-month interest periods, inclusive of a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by all of the assets of the Borrowers and guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries of the Borrowers.

The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a maximum leverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.00 (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). The Credit Agreement permits, among other things, (i) stock repurchases subject to certain restrictions, including after giving effect to such stock repurchases, the maximum leverage ratio does not exceed certain levels; and (ii) certain acquisitions so long as there is borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $40.0 million. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

As of December 31, 2025, the total commitments available from the lenders under the Revolving Facility were $1.0 billion. At December 31, 2025, we had $62.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $0.6 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Facility, which reduces amounts available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, we had $937.4 million and $809.4 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility, which matures in November 2027.

Term Loan B Facility

On February 17, 2022, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and lender, which was amended on August 8, 2023, (the “August 2023 Amendment”) and on February 13, 2024 (the “February 2024 Amendment”). The Original Term Loan B Credit Agreement, as amended by the August 2023 Amendment and the February 2024 Amendment is referred to herein as the “Term Loan B Credit Agreement.”

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The Original Term Loan B Credit Agreement provided for an aggregate term loan B facility in the principal amount of $2.0 billion. Prior to the February 2024 Amendment, the outstanding balance was $820.0 million. Among other things, the February 2024 Amendment provided for a new $820.0 million tranche of term loans (the “2024 Refinancing Term Loans” and, such facility, the “Term Loan B Facility”), to refinance the then-outstanding principal balance. The 2024 Refinancing Term Loans are secured by substantially all of the Company’s and each subsidiary guarantor’s assets on a pari passu basis with their obligations arising from the Term Loan B Credit Agreement and is scheduled to mature on February 17, 2029, though we have the ability to request extensions as set forth in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement. Additionally, subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, satisfying certain leverage ratios, the Company may, at any time, on one or more occasions, add one or more new classes of term facilities and/or increase the principal amount of the loans of any existing class by requesting one or more incremental term facilities.

Pursuant to the reduced interest rate margins applicable to the 2024 Refinancing Term Loans, each term loan borrowing which is an alternate base rate borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement), plus 1.25%. Each term loan borrowing which is a term SOFR borrowing bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Term Loan B Credit Agreement) plus 2.25%.

As of December 31, 2025, the Term Loan B Facility was fully drawn withno remaining borrowing capacity, and we had $500.0 million in outstanding principal on the Term Loan B Facility.

The Term Loan B Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, incurrence financial covenants, representations and warranties, events of default and other provisions. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Term Loan B Credit Agreement.

Asia Revolving Credit Facility

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we hadone revolving credit facility in Asia with Citibank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch (the “Citibank Facility”), which, as amended, provides up to an equivalent of $15.0 million.

As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, we hadno borrowings outstanding on the Citibank Facility.

Senior Notes Issuances

In March 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, the “2029 Notes Indenture”). Additionally, in August 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% Senior Notes due August 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), pursuant to the indenture related thereto (as amended and/or supplemented to date, “the 2031 Notes Indenture” and, together with the 2029 Notes Indenture, the “Indentures” and, each, an “Indenture”). Interest on each of the 2029 Notes and the 2031 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) is payable semi-annually.

The Company has the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2029 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after March 15, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company also had the option to redeem some or all of the 2029 Notes at any time before March 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before March 15, 2024, the Company could have redeemed up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes at a redemption price of 104.250% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

The Company will have the option to redeem all or any portion of the 2031 Notes, at once or over time, at any time on or after August 15, 2026, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a premium declining ratably on an annual basis to par and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company will also have the option to redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time before August 15, 2026, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before August 15, 2024, the Company could have redeemed up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount with the proceeds from certain equity issuances, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

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The Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, including the Credit Agreement, and are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future debt that is, by its term, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantor under the Credit Agreement and by each of the Company’s wholly-owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantees any debt of the Company or any guarantor under any syndicated credit facility or capital markets debt in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $25.0 million.

The Indentures contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; pay dividends or repurchase or redeem capital stock or make other restricted payments; declare or pay dividends or other payments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with the Company’s affiliates; and consolidate or merge with or into other companies. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Notes.

  1. EQUITY

Common Stock

We haveone class of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. There are 250.0 million shares of common stock authorized for issuance. Holders of common stock are entitled toone vote per share on all matters presented to common stockholders.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

On April 23, 2021, the Board approved and authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of our common stock, with subsequent increases to the stock repurchase authorization of $1.0 billion approved on September 23, 2021, and $1.0 billion approved on February 10, 2025. The number, price, structure, and timing of the repurchases are at our sole discretion and may be made depending on market conditions, liquidity needs, restrictions under the agreements governing our indebtedness, and other factors. The Board of Directors may suspend, modify, or terminate the program at any time without prior notice. Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and does not obligate us to acquire any amount of our common stock. Under Delaware state law, these shares are not retired, and we have the right to resell any of the shares repurchased.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 6.5 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $577.2 million, including commissions. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 4.3 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $551.2 million, including commissions.

As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, we have recorded an accrual for the stock repurchase excise tax of $5.5 million and $5.1 million, respectively, which is reported in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ and ‘Treasury stock’ in our consolidated balance sheet.

As of December 31, 2025, we had remaining authorization to repurchase approximately $746.8 million of our common stock, subject to restrictions under our Indentures, Credit Agreement, and Term Loan B Credit Agreement.

Preferred Stock

We have authorized and available for issuance 5.0 million shares of preferred stock. Of these preferred shares,1.0 million were authorized as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share andnone were issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

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  1. REVENUES

Revenues by reportable operating segment and by channel were:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Crocs Brand:
North America:
Wholesale$584,677$644,511$652,943
Direct-to-consumer1,124,9581,188,9111,124,942
Total North America (1)1,709,6351,833,4221,777,885
International:
Wholesale1,014,697963,035840,594
Direct-to-consumer601,475481,510394,475
Total International1,616,1721,444,5451,235,069
Total Crocs Brand$3,325,807$3,277,967$3,012,954
Crocs Brand:
Total Wholesale$1,599,374$1,607,546$1,493,537
Total Direct-to-consumer1,726,4331,670,4211,519,417
Total Crocs Brand3,325,8073,277,9673,012,954
HEYDUDE Brand:
Wholesale336,325456,472566,937
Direct-to-consumer378,515367,669382,456
Total HEYDUDE Brand (2)714,840824,141949,393
Total consolidated revenues$4,040,647$4,102,108$3,962,347

(1) North America includes the United States and Canada.

(2) The vast majority of HEYDUDE Brand revenues are derived from North America.

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of advance cash deposits received from wholesale customers to secure product orders in connection with selling seasons and payments received in advance of delivery. As products are shipped and control transfers, we recognize the deferred revenue in ‘Revenues’ in the consolidated statements of operations. At December 31, 2025, we did not record any deferred revenues, and at December 31, 2024, we recorded an insignificant amount of deferred revenues associated with advance customer deposits in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the consolidated balance sheets.

Refund Liabilities

Refund liabilities, primarily associated with product sales returns, are estimated based on an analysis of historical experience, and adjustments to our estimates are made when the expected value changes. At December 31, 2025, and 2024, $38.0 million and $34.3 million, respectively, of refund liabilities, primarily associated with product returns, were reported in ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in the consolidated balance sheets.

  1. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Our share-based compensation awards are issued under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (“2020 Plan”) and predecessor plan, the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”). Any awards that expire or are forfeited under the 2015 Plan become available for issuance under the 2020 Plan. We account for forfeitures as they occur when calculating share-based compensation expense. The aforementioned plans provide for the issuance of previously unissued common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and conversion of other share-based awards. As of December 31, 2025,2.5 million shares of common stock remained available for future issuance under all plans, subject to adjustment for future stock splits, stock dividends, and similar changes in capitalization.

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The majority of share-based compensation expense is reported in our consolidated statements of operations as ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses’ with an insignificant amount recorded within ‘Cost of sales.’

Stock Option Activity

Stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2025, was:

Number of OptionsWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Contractual Life (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in thousands, except exercise price and years)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024200$6.982.42$20,510
Granted——
Exercised——
Forfeited or expired——
Outstanding as of December 31, 2025200$6.981.42$15,314
Exercisable at December 31, 2025200$6.981.42$15,314
Vested at December 31, 2025200$6.981.42$15,314

No stock options were granted during 2025, 2024, or 2023. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2024, was $1.0 million. No stock options were exercised during 2025 or 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we received $0.2 million cash in connection with the exercise of stock options. As of December 31, 2025, we didnot have any unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested options.

Stock options under our equity incentive plans generally expireten years after the date of grant.

Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units Activity

Generally on an annual basis, we grant RSAs and RSUs. RSAs and RSUs generally vest over three years, depending on the terms of the grant. Holders of unvested RSAs have the same rights as those of common stockholders including voting rights and non-forfeitable dividend rights. However, ownership of unvested RSAs cannot be transferred until vested. Holders of unvested RSUs have a contractual right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting. RSUs have dividend equivalent rights, which accrue over the term of the award and are paid if and when the RSUs vest, but RSU holders have no voting rights. We grant service-condition RSUs, performance-condition RSUs, and market-condition RSUs.

Service-condition RSUs are typically granted on an annual basis and vest over time inthree equal annual installments, beginning one year after the grant date. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we granted 0.5 million,0.3 million, and 0.2 million service-condition RSUs, respectively.

Performance-condition RSUs are typically granted on an annual basis and consist of a performance-based and service-based component. The performance targets and vesting conditions for performance-condition RSUs are based on achievement of multiple weighted performance goals. The number of performance-condition RSUs ultimately awarded may be between 0% and 200%, based on performance. These RSUs vest inthree equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant date, pending certification of performance achievement by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors and continued service. The fair value of performance-condition awards is based on the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date. Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, is updated for our probable expected performance level against performance goals at the end of each reporting period. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we granted 0.4 million,0.3 million, and 0.2 million performance-condition RSUs, respectively. Of the 0.4 million performance-condition RSUs granted in 2025,0.3 million also have market conditions. During the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we didnot grant market-conditions RSUs. The grant date fair value and derived service period for performance-condition RSUs that have market conditions are estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model.

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RSA and RSU activity during the year ended December 31, 2025, was:

Restricted Stock AwardsRestricted Stock Units
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(in thousands, except fair value data)
Unvested at December 31, 20242$148.721,000$110.82
Granted7105.1591596.59
Vested(5)120.40(276)109.66
Forfeited——(272)117.95
Unvested at December 31, 20254$105.151,367$100.11

The weighted average grant date fair value of RSAs granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was $105.15, $130.75, and $105.95 per share, respectively. RSAs vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, consisted entirely of service-condition awards. The total grant date fair value of RSAs vested in the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized share-based compensation expense for RSAs was $0.3 million, which is expected to amortize over a remaining weighted average period of 0.4 years.

The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was $96.59, $124.04, and $122.97 per share, respectively. RSUs vested during the year ended December 31, 2025, consisted of 0.2 million service-condition awards and 0.1 million performance-condition awards. RSUs vested during the year ended December 31, 2024, consisted of 0.2 million service-condition awards and 0.2 million performance- and market-condition awards. RSUs vested during the year ended December 31, 2023, consisted of 0.3 million service-condition awards and 0.3 million performance- and market-condition awards. The total grant date fair value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was $27.7 million, $29.5 million and $31.1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized share-based compensation expenses for service-condition RSUs were $42.8 million and for performance- and market-condition RSUs were $10.5 million, and are expected to amortize over remaining weighted average periods of 2.0 years and 1.6 years, respectively.

  1. INCOME TAXES

Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) has released Pillar Two model rules introducing a 15% global minimum tax rate applied on a country-by-country basis for large multinational corporations. Various jurisdictions we operate in have enacted the legislation. There remains uncertainty as to the final Pillar Two rules as the OECD continues to release guidance and modifications to the rules. In January 2026, the OECD released additional guidance regarding a side-by-side agreement to exclude U.S. parented companies from the scope of some Pillar Two taxes, specifically the Income Inclusion Rule and Undertaxed Profits Rule. We will continue to monitor new guidance and laws as they are released and implemented. The Pillar Two rules did not have a significant impact on our 2025 consolidated financial statements.

H.R.1 Tax Act Bill

On July 4, 2025, H.R.1. was signed into law, amending and extending several provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Key changes relevant to the Company include the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, the deductibility of domestic R&D expenses, and modifications to international provisions. The legislation has multiple effective dates with certain provisions effective in 2025 and other relevant provisions effective in 2026. The Company applied the provisions of the new tax law in 2025 and it did not have a significant impact on our 2025 consolidated financial statements.

In 2025, in one relevant jurisdiction, we settled a portion of the uncertain tax positions associated with the 2023 intellectual property (“IP”) transactions that resulted in the release of uncertain tax positions of $34.1 million. The other relevant uncertain tax positions associated with the 2023 IP transactions remain unchanged. The impairments of the indefinite-lived HEYDUDE trademark and HEYDUDE Brand reporting unit goodwill also impact the net deferred tax assets since the GAAP carrying value

F- 29 decreased. As of December 31, 2025, the related deferred tax asset, net of applicable valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions, was $114.2 million.

In 2024, we completed an intra-entity transaction related to certain IP rights primarily to align with current and future international operations. The transaction resulted in a step-up in tax basis of IP rights and a correlated increase in foreign deferred tax assets based on the fair value of the IP rights. Foreign deferred tax assets increased by $268.8 million and this benefit was offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions of $145.6 million. As such, a net change in deferred tax asset of $123.2 million was recognized along with a corresponding foreign income tax benefit in 2024. In 2024, we received new information and remeasured the reserve for uncertain tax positions related to the 2020 and 2021 IP rights transactions which resulted in the release of uncertain tax positions of $141.2 million along with a corresponding foreign income tax benefit. As of December 31, 2025, the related deferred tax asset, net of applicable valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions, was $289.8 million.

During 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024, we completed intra-entity transactions related to certain IP rights primarily to align with current and future international operations. The transactions were executed using transfer pricing guidelines issued by the relevant taxing authorities. Significant estimates and assumptions were required to compute the valuation of this transaction. These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, estimated future revenue growth and discount rates, which by their nature are inherently uncertain, and, therefore, may ultimately differ materially from our actual results.

We have recorded certain tax reserves to address potential differences involving our income tax positions. These potential tax liabilities result from the varying application of statutes, rules, regulations, and interpretations by different taxing jurisdictions. While our tax position is not uncertain, because of the significant estimates used in the value of certain IP rights, our tax reserves contain assumptions based on past experiences and judgments about the interpretation of statutes, rules and regulations by taxing jurisdictions. It is possible that the costs of the ultimate tax liability or benefit from these matters may be materially more or less than the amount that we estimated.

In order to support and sustain the amortizable tax basis for these transactions (and associated deferred tax asset, net of uncertain tax position), we must demonstrate economic ownership, including the appropriate authority and expertise to manage the IP owned and serviced in the Netherlands and Singapore. The determination of economic substance is a judgment that has to be evaluated by management on a continual basis requiring understanding and expertise of local laws of each associated tax jurisdiction. The Netherlands and Singapore subsidiaries serve as the primary corporate headquarters outside of the U.S. and already perform significant functions in support of the economic ownership of the IP. In 2025, we undertook activities to align business operations that support the economic substance of the IP.

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The following table sets forth income before taxes and the expense for income taxes:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Income before taxes:
U.S.$(6,474)$217,429$309,098
Foreign79,452693,156567,174
Total income before taxes$72,978$910,585$876,272
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current income taxes:
U.S. federal$51,449$98,137$85,075
U.S. state11,43618,00521,884
Foreign44,19898,826387,066
Total current income taxes107,083214,968494,025
Deferred income taxes:
U.S. federal(25,866)(8,393)(12,873)
U.S. state(10,805)(797)(1,662)
Foreign83,764(245,264)(395,784)
Total deferred income taxes47,093(254,454)(410,319)
Total income tax expense (benefit)$154,176$(39,486)$83,706

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The following table sets forth income reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to actual rates based on income or loss before income taxes, reflecting the adoption of new accounting guidance. A subsequent table below provides the corresponding information for the prior year before the adoption of new accounting guidance and is provided for comparative purposes only.

Year Ended December 31,
2025
(in thousands)
Income tax expense and rate attributable to:
Federal income tax rate$15,32621.0%
State income tax rate, net of federal benefit (1)(386)(0.5)%
Foreign tax effects
Netherlands
Statutory tax rate difference between Netherlands and United States17,09423.3%
HEYDUDE trademark and HEYDUDE goodwill impairment7,59810.4%
Foreign tax credits(17,323)(23.7)%
Non-deductible/non-taxable items58,57180.3%
Other8541.2%
China
Withholding taxes11,82816.2%
Other(2,721)(3.7)%
Malta(47,361)(65.0)%
Other foreign Jurisdictions
Change in valuation allowance79,375108.8%
HEYDUDE trademark and HEYDUDE goodwill impairment23,70032.5%
Withholding taxes20,62228.3%
Other3,3384.6%
Effects of Cross-Border Tax Laws:
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income10,27714.1%
Other(239)(0.3)%
Tax Credits(3,602)(4.9)
Change in valuation allowance(16,202)(22.2)%
Non-deductible/non-taxable items3,7375.1%
HEYDUDE trademark and HEYDUDE goodwill impairment33,17145.5%
Uncertain tax positions(44,483)(61.0)%
Other1,0021.3%
Effective income tax expense and rate$154,176211.3%

(1)State taxes in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.

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Year Ended December 31,
2024 · 2023
(in thousands)
Income tax expense and rate attributable to:
Federal income tax rate$191,22321.0%$184,01721.0%
State income tax rate, net of federal benefit13,3011.5%16,8541.9%
Foreign income tax rate differential(34,166)(3.8)%31,4953.6%
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, net61,4406.6%44,0035.0%
Non-deductible/non-taxable items(12,028)(1.3)%(1,129)(0.1)%
Change in valuation allowance58,8616.5%156,31217.8%
U.S. tax on foreign earnings12,6841.4%1,7520.2%
Foreign tax credits(98,551)(10.8)%(55,648)(6.4)%
Research and development credits(9,903)(1.1)%(6,754)(0.8)%
Uncertain tax positions50,1935.5%330,81937.8%
Share-based compensation(1,157)(0.1)%(2,097)(0.2)%
Intra-entity IP transactions(271,700)(29.8)%(611,403)(69.8)%
Other3170.1%(4,515)(0.4)%
Effective income tax expense and rate$(39,486)(4.3)%$83,7069.6%

The following tables set forth cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, reflecting the adoption of ASU 2023-09. A subsequent table below provides the corresponding information for the prior years before the adoption of ASU 2023-09 and is provided for comparative purposes only.

Year Ended December 31,
2025
(in thousands)
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:
Federal$81,458
State13,186
Foreign
China15,584
Netherlands40,605
Other foreign34,233
Total$185,066
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
(in thousands)
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds (1)$122,678$176,564

(1) During the year ended December 31, 2025, we revised our presentation for cash paid for income taxes. Previously, cash paid for income taxes was presented excluding income tax refunds received. Under the revised presentation, cash paid for income taxes is presented net of refunds. We believe the revised presentation provides more meaningful and transparent information regarding our operating cash flows. Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, have been recast to conform to current period presentation.

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Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The following table sets forth deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of the date shown:

December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Non-current deferred tax assets:
Share-based compensation expense$4,727$4,081
Accruals, reserves, and other expenses12,30222,974
Net operating loss311,74165,776
Intangible assets832,144918,000
Foreign tax credit65,26849,027
Operating lease liabilities77,13175,396
Unrealized loss on foreign currency—59,111
Other55,79748,866
Valuation allowance(300,379)(241,568)
Total non-current deferred tax assets$1,058,731$1,001,663
Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Unrealized gain on foreign currency(1,254)—
Property and equipment(17,744)(25,896)
Right-of-use assets(65,551)(63,782)
Intangible assets(38,561)(42,409)
Other(1,449)(1,313)
Total non-current deferred tax liabilities$(124,559)$(133,400)

In 2024, the intra-entity transaction related to IP rights resulted in an increase in the intangible assets deferred tax asset of $268.8 million, and this benefit was offset by an increase in uncertain tax positions of $145.6 million. In 2024, we received new information and remeasured the reserve for uncertain tax positions related to the 2020 and 2021 IP rights transactions which resulted in the release of uncertain tax positions of $141.2 million along with a corresponding foreign income tax benefit.

During 2025, valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets increased by $58.8 million. During 2024, valuation allowances increased by $58.0 million.

Our valuation allowances are primarily the result of uncertainties regarding the future realization of tax attributes recorded in various jurisdictions. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We have evaluated the realizability of our deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction by assessing the adequacy of expected taxable income, including the reversal of existing temporary differences, historical and projected operating results, and the availability of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. In assessing our valuation allowance, we considered all available evidence, including the magnitude of recent and current operating results, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our historical experience utilizing tax attributes prior to their expiration dates, the historical volatility of operating results of these jurisdictions, and our assessment regarding the sustainability of their profitability. The weight we give to any particular item is, in part, dependent upon the degree to which it can be objectively verified.

In certain other jurisdictions, we recorded additional attributes, primarily driven by operational losses recognized based on local tax accounting requirements. These carryforwards were generated in jurisdictions where results indicate it is not more likely than not the deferred tax assets would be realized. We maintain a valuation allowance against the majority of these balances.

We have included in the table above deferred tax assets related to U.S. federal tax carryforwards of foreign tax credits and various state tax credits which expire starting in 2031 of $23.6 million and $17.9 million at December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. We have included in the table above deferred tax assets related to U.S. state tax net operating loss carryforwards, some of which expire at various dates beginning in 2030 and others of which do not expire, of $6.5 million and $0.3 million at December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. We have recorded deferred tax assets related to foreign tax carryforwards,

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The transition tax in the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) imposed a tax on undistributed and previously untaxed foreign earnings at various tax rates. This tax largely eliminated the differences between the financial reporting and income tax basis of foreign undistributed earnings. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2025, foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on unremitted earnings of subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. as these amounts are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. We consider all foreign earnings permanently reinvested unless there is an option to repatriate with low to minimal tax cost.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefit as of January 1$582,228$556,482$219,363
Additions in tax positions taken in prior period1,5229,8553,690
Reductions in tax positions taken in prior period(14,624)(147,561)(7)
Additions in tax positions taken in current period72,177184,184325,058
Settlements(34,840)——
Lapse of statute of limitations(9,585)(366)(148)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment40,095(20,366)8,526
Unrecognized tax benefit as of December 31$636,973$582,228$556,482

We recorded a net expense of $10.2 million related to increases in 2025 unrecognized tax benefits. The impact of uncertain tax benefits on the rate reconciliation includes net increases and decreases in position changes and accrued interest expense. We disclosed current year unrecognized tax benefits and the related tax positions on a net basis in the categories in the rate reconciliation in which the tax positions are presented.

Any settlements or statute of limitations expirations could result in a significant decrease in our uncertain tax positions. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions using the best available information to management. However, our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and any variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire. Finalizing audits with the relevant taxing authorities can include formal administrative and legal proceedings, and, as a result, it is difficult to estimate the timing and range of possible change related to our uncertain tax positions, and such changes could be significant.

Interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities are included in ‘Income tax expense (benefit)’ in the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, income tax-related penalties and interest were insignificant. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we released $4.8 million of interest from settlements, lapse of statutes, and change in certainty. The cumulative accrued balance of penalties and interest was $12.2 million, $13.3 million, and $8.8 million, as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Unrecognized tax benefits of $642.2 million, $591.7 million, and $562.0 million as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, if recognized, would reduce the annual effective tax rate offset by deferred tax assets recorded for uncertain tax positions.

We have tax years open to examination in the major jurisdictions where we conduct business for the 2012-2025 tax years.

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  1. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, were as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net income attributable to common stockholders$(81,198)$950,071$792,566
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic54,20859,38161,386
Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock units—451566
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted54,20859,83261,952
Net income per common share:
Basic$(1.50)$16.00$12.91
Diluted$(1.50)$15.88$12.79

For the year ended December 31, 2025,0.5 million outstanding shares issued under share-based compensation awards were anti-dilutive and, therefore, excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. For the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, an insignificant number of outstanding shares issued under share-based compensation awards were anti-dilutive and, therefore, excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.

  1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments

As of December 31, 2025, we had purchase commitments to our third-party manufacturers, primarily for materials and supplies used in the manufacture of our products, for an aggregate of $274.2 million. We expect to fulfill our commitments under these agreements in the normal course of business, and as such, no liability has been recorded.

Other

We are regularly subject to, and are currently undergoing, audits by various tax authorities in the U.S. and several foreign jurisdictions, including customs duties, import and other taxes for prior tax years.

During our normal course of business, we may make certain indemnities, commitments, and guarantees under which we may be required to make payments in relation to certain matters. We cannot determine a range of estimated future payments and have not recorded any liability for such payments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

See Note 17 — Legal Proceedings for further details regarding potential loss contingencies related to government tax audits and other current legal proceedings.

  1. OPERATING SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

We havetwo reportable operating segments: the Crocs Brand and the HEYDUDE Brand. Each of the reportable operating segments derives its revenues from the sale of footwear and accessories to external customers.

Additionally, ‘Enterprise corporate’ costs include global corporate costs associated with both brands, including legal, information technology, human resources, and finance.

Each segment’s performance is evaluated based on segment results without allocating Enterprise corporate expenses. Segment profits or losses include adjustments to eliminate inter-segment sales. Reconciling items between segment income from operations and income from operations consist of unallocated Enterprise corporate expenses. Our chief operating decision maker is Andrew Rees, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rees uses income from operations as a measure of profit or loss. Mr. Rees considers the performance of these measures against management expectations when making decisions about the allocation of operating and capital resources to each segment.

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We do not report asset information by segment because that information is not used to evaluate performance or allocate resources between segments.

The following tables set forth information related to reportable operating segments:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Crocs Brand:
Revenues$3,325,807$3,277,967$3,012,954
Cost of sales1,287,4471,258,7271,205,670
Selling, general and administrative expenses926,681837,228727,954
Income from operations (1)1,111,6791,182,0121,079,330
HEYDUDE Brand:
Revenues714,840824,141949,393
Cost of sales394,805430,893531,414
Selling, general and administrative expenses251,890250,406205,593
Asset impairments737,0005,441—
Income from operations (1)(668,855)137,401212,386
Total segment income from operations$442,824$1,319,413$1,291,716
Reconciliation of segment income from operations to income before income taxes:
Enterprise corporate costs (1)(293,309)(297,502)(254,933)
Foreign currency gains (losses), net9,843(6,777)(1,240)
Interest income1,8443,4842,406
Interest expense(88,287)(109,264)(161,351)
Other income (expense), net631,231(326)
Income before income taxes$72,978$910,585$876,272
Depreciation and amortization: (2)
Crocs Brand$40,387$35,165$31,950
HEYDUDE Brand23,15119,35314,200
Enterprise corporate15,74415,3228,154
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$79,282$69,840$54,304

(1)In the first quarter of 2024, to reflect a change in the way management evaluates segment performance, makes operating decisions, and allocates resources, we made changes to segment profitability related to certain foreign currency amounts impacting cost of sales. These amounts have shifted costs or benefits that were previously presented in each of our reportable segments to ‘Enterprise corporate.’ We believe that the impact of these changes on prior periods is insignificant to each segment and thus have not recast prior periods.

(2)The amounts of depreciation and amortization disclosed by reportable segment and ‘Enterprise corporate’ are included within ‘Cost of sales’ and ‘Selling, general and administrative expenses.’

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There were no customers who represented 10% or more of consolidated revenues during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. The following table sets forth certain geographical information regarding our consolidated revenues for the periods as shown:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Location:
United States$2,260,656$2,482,218$2,573,663
International (1)1,779,5181,619,8901,388,684
Total revenues$4,040,647$4,102,108$3,962,347

(1) No individual international country represented 10% or more of consolidated revenues in any of the years presented.

The following table sets forth geographical information regarding property and equipment assets as of the dates shown:

December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Location:
United States$194,714$205,166
International (1)43,47739,169
Total property and equipment, net$238,191$244,335

(1) As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, property and equipment, net in the Netherlands represented approximately 10% of consolidated property and equipment, net, comprised primarily of property and equipment related to the distribution center in Dordrecht. No other individual international country represented 10% or more of consolidated property and equipment, net in any of the years presented.

  1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On January 22, 2025, a putative class action lawsuit titled Carretta v. Crocs, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-00096, was filed in the District Court for the District of Delaware against the Company and certain of its current officers. On December 15, 2025, lead plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on behalf of a purported class consisting of all purchasers of the Company’s common stock between August 4, 2022, and October 28, 2024, inclusive. The amended complaint asserts violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 based on allegedly false and misleading statements related to the Company’s wholesaler inventory and its alleged impact on the Company’s revenue. The amended complaint seeks unspecified damages, an award of costs and expenses, and other unspecified relief.

Four purported shareholders of the Company have filed derivative actions against certain of the Company’s current directors and officers, as well as the Company as a nominal defendant, alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duties, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, insider trading, waste of corporate assets, abuse of control, and gross mismanagement related to the Company’s wholesaler inventory and its alleged impact on the Company’s revenue. They seek damages and changes to the Company’s corporate governance structure. See James O’Connor v. Smach, et. al., C.A. No. 1:25-cv-00576 (D. Colo.); The Berger Trust v. Rees, et. al., C.A. No. 1:25-cv-00597 (D. Colo.); Sarabia v. Rees, et. al., C.A. No. 2025CV30069 (Dist. Ct. Broomfield Cnty., Colo.); Lesanto v. Bickley, et. al., C.A. No. 2025CV30071 (Dist. Ct. Broomfield Cnty., Colo.).

The Company and its directors and officers intend to vigorously defend these actions in all respects. The Company is not in a position to assess the likelihood of any potential loss or adverse effect on its financial condition or to estimate the amount or range of potential loss, if any, from these actions at this time.

For all other legal claims and disputes, we have accrued estimated losses of $1.6 million within ‘Accrued expenses and other liabilities’ in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025. As we are able, we estimate reasonably possible losses or a range of reasonably possible losses. As of December 31, 2025, we estimated that reasonably possible losses associated with these claims and other disputes were an insignificant amount.

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Although we are subject to other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including employment, intellectual property, and product liability claims, other than as set forth above, we are not party to any other pending legal proceedings that we believe would reasonably have a material adverse impact on our business, financial results, and cash flows.

  1. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

Defined Contribution Plan

We sponsor a qualified defined contribution benefit plan (the “Plan”), covering substantially all of our U.S. employees. The Plan includes a savings plan feature under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. We make matching contributions to the plans equal to 100% of the first 3%, and up to 50% of the next 2% of salary contributed by an eligible employee. Participants are vested 100% in our matching contributions when made. Contributions made by us under the Plan were $17.4 million, $14.8 million, and $12.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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