Laird Superfood, Inc.

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We are subject to the risks associated with conducting business operations outside of the U.S., which could adversely affect our business.

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We purchase our products from a variety of suppliers, including international suppliers. Our direct purchases from non-US suppliers represented a majority of our raw materials, and we expect our international purchases may grow with time. Additionally, we may source from new non-US suppliers over time as raw material availability changes. We may in the future enter into agreements with distributors in foreign countries to sell our products. All of these activities are subject to the uncertainties associated with international business operations, including:

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If we expand into other target markets, we cannot assure you that our expansion plans will be realized, or if realized, be successful. We expect each market to have particular regulatory and funding hurdles to overcome and any future developments in these markets, including the uncertainty relating to governmental policies and regulations, could harm our business. If we expend significant time and resources on expansion plans that fail or are delayed, our reputation, business and financial condition may be harmed.

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In addition, we could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws, which generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. officials or other third parties for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. While our policies mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws, our internal control policies and procedures may not protect us from reckless or criminal acts committed by our employees or agents. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

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All risks relating to business operations outside of the U.S. may be exacerbated by the current U.S. political climate. For example, the U.S. presidential administration recently announced significant tariffs on imports from a broad range of countries, including Canada, Mexico, China, and countries in Southeast Asia, which may have caused and may continue to cause, among other things, inflationary pressures and higher costs on certain of our raw materials and imports from Southeast Asia. We have in the past and intend to continue to source certain of our raw materials from China. In the future, additional tariffs may be implemented on other countries from which we import a significant portion of our raw materials.

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Tariffs announced by the U.S. government, particularly against countries in Southeast Asia, could impact our business and results of operations. Further, reciprocal tariffs and other related measures could be taken by other countries, including the potential escalation of trade disputes, could further impact our business and results of operations. The extent and duration of tariffs and the resulting effect on general economic conditions and on our business could result in increases in prices for raw materials that we import from our suppliers. The impact of tariffs or reciprocal tariffs on our supply chain are uncertain and depend on various factors, such as negotiations between the United States and affected countries, the responses of other countries or regions, exemptions or exclusions that may be granted, availability and cost of alternative sources of supply, and demand for our products.

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The ultimate impact of changing trade policies on our business will depend on various factors, including the magnitude, duration and nature of tariffs. While we actively monitor these developments, we may not be able to fully mitigate the adverse impact of potential tariff initiatives or other trade-related disruptions.