DoubleVerify Holdings Inc

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “seeks,” “aims,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K and include, without limitation, statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, assumptions or current expectations concerning, among other things, our financial position; results of operations; industry outlook; and growth strategies or expectations.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes and that actual performance and outcomes, including, without limitation, our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the market in which we operate, may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, and the development of the market in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of important factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation:

•our ability to compete in our highly competitive market;

•our ability to retain existing customers, obtain new customers and generate revenue from new customers;

•our ability to integrate businesses acquired;

•our ability to accurately and timely collect payments from our customers and integration partners;

•defects, errors or inaccuracies associated with our solutions;

•our use of artificial intelligence and machine learning models;

•our ability to manage our business and conduct our operations internationally;

•our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

•seasonal fluctuations in advertising activity;

•our limited operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate our business and prospects;

•adverse developments affecting financial institutions;

•our estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate;

•impairment of goodwill or other intangible and long-lived assets;

•restrictions contained in the New Revolving Credit Facility (as defined herein);

•our potential need for future additional financing that may not be available or may reduce our profitability;

•future sales of shares by us or our existing stockholders;

•the significant influence over us by funds affiliated with Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Providence”);

•future offerings of debt or equity securities that would rank senior to our common stock;

•our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls;

•the possibility of being subject to securities class action litigation due to future stock price volatility.

You should read this Annual Report on Form 10-K completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from expectations. All forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are qualified by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and we do not undertake any obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking or cautionary statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of events, unanticipated or otherwise, and changes in future operating results over time or otherwise.