PERRIGO Co plc

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Global Risks

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Our business, financial condition, and results of operations are subject to risks arising from the international scope of our operations.

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We manufacture, source raw materials, and sell our products in a number of countries. The percentage of our business outside the U.S. has been increasing. We are subject to risks associated with international manufacturing and sales, including changes in regulatory requirements. Refer to Item 1. Business - Government Regulations and Pricing, for changes to tax and import/export laws and trade and customs policies (including the enactment of tariffs on goods imported into the U.S., including but not limited to, goods imported from China), problems related to markets with different cultural norms or political systems, possible difficulties in enforcing agreements, longer payment cycles and shipping lead-times, difficulties obtaining export or import licenses, and imposition of withholding or other taxes.

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Recently, the U.S government imposed new and additional tariffs on a significant number of countries and threatened to further increase the scope and amount of tariffs in the event of retaliatory countermeasures. The future of existing tariffs, and the possibility for new tariffs, including tariffs specifically targeting pharmaceuticals, under which many of our U.S. OTC self-care products may be classified, remains uncertain. Through the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, these new tariffs and trade policies have not had a significant impact on our results of operations. However, as currently in effect, the impact of these new tariffs is expected to materially increase the cost of goods for our products and materials sourced from other countries, particularly China. We expect that the tariffs, as currently in effect, will have a material impact on our U.S. business, particularly our U.S. Oral Care product category, as approximately 50% of procured goods in the category are currently sourced from China. As a result of these dynamic conditions and uncertainties, we have modified, and may further modify, our operations and strategic initiatives, including by adjusting our investment priorities, reallocating resources, or delaying specific initiatives, such as deferring capital expenditures on the Nutrition Network Optimization project and seeking further working capital improvements. If we are unable to mitigate these increased costs through supply chain adjustments, pricing strategies or other measures, these costs, as well as the costs incurred in implementing these measures, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows from operations. Refer to Item II. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Executive Overview for further information.

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We cannot predict the extent to which other countries will impose duties, tariffs, taxes or other similar restrictions upon the import or export of goods and materials in the future, nor can we predict future U.S. trade policy or the terms of any renegotiated trade agreements and their impact on our business. Similarly, we cannot predict which of our products will be impacted by tariffs or eligible for exceptions under existing or future trade agreements. In addition, in response to tariffs announced by the United States, other countries have implemented, and may implement additional, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. Political tensions as a result of trade policies could reduce trade volume, investment, technology exchanges, and other economic activities between major international economies. In addition, elevated tariffs or trade restrictions, or the expectation of such changes, could increase inflation or unemployment and reduce consumers' disposable income and spending. The occurrence of any of the

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foregoing could result in a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, which could in turn have a material adverse impact on our business and financial condition.

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Additionally, we are subject to periodic reviews and audits by governmental authorities responsible for administering import and export regulations. To the extent that we are unable to successfully defend against an audit or review, we may be required to pay assessments, penalties, and increased duties.

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Certain of our facilities operate in a special purpose sub-zone established by the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Zone Board, which allows us certain tax advantages on products and raw materials shipped through these facilities. Recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, as currently in effect, eliminated our ability to utilize the Foreign Trade Zone for certain of our products. If the Foreign Trade Zone Board were to revoke the sub-zone designation or further limit our use, we could be subject to additional increased duties.

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Although we believe that we conduct our business in compliance with applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery and economic sanctions laws, if we are found not to be in compliance with such laws or other anti-corruption laws, we could be subject to governmental investigations, legal or regulatory proceedings, substantial fines, and/or other legal or equitable penalties. This risk increases in locations outside of the U.S., particularly in locations that have not previously had to comply with the FCPA, U.K. Bribery Act 2010, Irish Criminal Justice (Corruption Offenses) Act 2018, and similar laws.