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Marvell Technology, Inc.

For the period ended Aug 1, 2026. Filed Aug 28, 2026.

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Aug 1, 2026 · Filed Aug 28, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-05-02; filed 2026-05-28.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-08-01; filed 2026-08-28.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 99 previous paragraphs and 106 current paragraphs.

71 unchanged; 28 reworded; 2 added; 0 removed; 0 previous and 5 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 9 previous and 9 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (2)

Current report

•risks related to our dependence on a limited number of suppliers of critical materials, including components, within our supply chain, and potential inability to obtain sufficient advance node wafers from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (“TSMC”) as well as to obtain other critical components from other suppliers, to meet customer demand and our forecasts;

Current report

Subsequent to quarter end, we issued a warrant to a customer to purchase an aggregate of up to 59.0 million of our common stock at an exercise price of $206.58 per share over a seven year term expiring in August 2033. The warrant is eligible for vesting from our third quarter of fiscal 2027 through the end of fiscal 2033, upon meeting certain revenue milestone conditions or time-based conditions.
Reworded paragraphs (28)

Previous wording

•risks related to the extension of lead time due to supply chain disruptions, component shortages that impact the costs and production of our products and kitting process, and constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers’ ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers;

Current wording

•risks related to the extension of lead time due to supply chain disruptions, component shortages that impact the costs and production of our products, and constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers’ ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers;

Previous wording

Net revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was $2.4 billion and was 28% higher than net revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This was due to increases in sales from the data center end market by 27%, and from the communications and other end market by 29%. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in sales from our automotive ethernet product portfolio due to the divestiture of our automotive ethernet business at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Current wording

Net revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2027 was $2.7 billion and was 37% higher than net revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. This was due to increases in sales from the data center end market by 46%, and from the communications and other end market by 10%. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in sales from our automotive ethernet product portfolio due to the divestiture of our automotive ethernet business at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Previous wording

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operating results of Celestial and XConn for the period from the dates of acquisition through our first quarter ended May 2, 2026. See “Note 4 – Business Combinations” and “Note 5 – Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Current wording

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operating results of Celestial and XConn for the period from the dates of acquisition through our second quarter ended August 1, 2026. See “Note 4 – Business Combinations” and “Note 5 – Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Previous wording

Ultimate realization of the incentives is subject to satisfying certain minimum investment levels over the course of the incentive period and government agency reviews and audits of qualifying expenditures. We cannot guarantee that we will achieve the agreed upon investment levels over the incentive period and any failure to meet these investment levels or any change in the current law or government regulations may result in a clawback of some or all of the incentives and a corresponding reversal of any benefit recognized.

Current wording

Ultimate realization of the incentives is subject to satisfying certain criteria over the course of the incentive periods and government agency reviews and audits of qualifying activities. We cannot guarantee that we will meet the criteria over the relevant incentive periods, and any failure to meet these criteria, or any change in the current law or government regulations may result in a clawback of some or all of the incentives and a corresponding reversal of any benefit recognized.

Previous wording

Capital Return Program. We remain committed to delivering stockholder value through our stock repurchase and dividend programs. Under the program authorized by our Board of Directors, we may repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which we repurchase our stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions, legal rules and regulations, and other corporate considerations, as determined by our management team. During the three months ended May 2, 2026, we repurchased 1.4 million shares of our common stock for $200.0 million. As of May 2, 2026, $5.3 billion remained available for future stock repurchases. Subsequent to quarter end through May 26, 2026, we repurchased 1.1 million shares of our common stock for $200.0 million pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan.

Current wording

Capital Return Program. We remain committed to delivering stockholder value through our stock repurchase and dividend programs. Under the program authorized by our Board of Directors, we may repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which we repurchase our stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions, legal rules and regulations, and other corporate considerations, as determined by our management team. During the six months ended August 1, 2026, we repurchased 2.5 million shares of our common stock for $400.0 million. As of August 1, 2026, $5.1 billion remained available for future stock repurchases.

Previous wording

We returned $253.8 million to stockholders in the three months ended May 2, 2026 through $200.0 million in repurchases of shares of our common stock and $53.8 million in cash dividends.

Current wording

We returned $507.7 million to stockholders in the six months ended August 1, 2026 through $400.0 million in repurchases of shares of our common stock and $107.7 million in cash dividends.

Previous wording

Cash and Short-Term Investments. Our cash and cash equivalents were $3.8 billion at May 2, 2026, which were $1.2 billion higher than our balance at January 31, 2026 of $2.6 billion.

Current wording

Cash and Short-Term Investments. Our cash and cash equivalents were $3.9 billion at August 1, 2026, which were $1.3 billion higher than our balance at January 31, 2026 of $2.6 billion.

Previous wording

Sales and Customer Composition. Our accounts receivable were concentrated with three customers at May 2, 2026, who represented a total of 75% of gross accounts receivable, compared with five customers at May 3, 2025, who represented a total of 72% of gross accounts receivable. Net revenue attributable to significant customers including both distributor and direct customers whose revenues represented 10% or more of total net revenue is presented in the following table:

Current wording

Sales and Customer Composition. Our accounts receivable were concentrated with four customers at August 1, 2026, who represented a total of 72% of gross accounts receivable, compared with five customers at August 2, 2025, who represented a total of 73% of gross accounts receivable. Net revenue attributable to significant customers including both distributor and direct customers whose revenues represented 10% or more of total net revenue is presented in the following table:

Previous wording

Most of our sales are made to customers with operations located outside of the United States, primarily in Asia, and a majority of our products are manufactured outside the United States. Sales shipped to customers with operations in Asia represented approximately 83% and 74% of our net revenue in the three months ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively. Because many manufacturers and manufacturing subcontractors of our customers are located in Asia, we expect that most of our net revenue will continue to be represented by sales to our customers in that region. For risks related to our global operations, see Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” including but not limited to the risk detailed under the caption“We face additional risks due to the extent of our global operations since a majority of our products, and those of many of our customers, are manufactured and sold outside of the United States. The occurrence of any or a combination of the additional risks described below would significantly and negatively impact our business and results of operations.”

Current wording

Most of our sales are made to customers with operations located outside of the United States, primarily in Asia, and a majority of our products are manufactured outside the United States. Sales shipped to customers with operations in Asia represented approximately 84% of our net revenue in the three and six months ended August 1, 2026, and approximately 76% and 75% of our net revenue in the three and six months ended August 2, 2025, respectively. Because many manufacturers and manufacturing subcontractors of our customers are located in Asia, we expect that most of our net revenue will continue to be represented by sales to our customers in that region. For risks related to our global operations, see Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” including but not limited to the risk detailed under the caption“We face additional risks due to the extent of our global operations since a majority of our products, and those of many of our customers, are manufactured and sold outside of the United States. The occurrence of any or a combination of the additional risks described below would significantly and negatively impact our business and results of operations.”

Previous wording

Our net revenue for the three months ended May 2, 2026 increased by $522.5 million, or 28%, compared to net revenue for the three months ended May 3, 2025. This was primarily due to a 27% increase in sales from the data center end market which benefited from strong AI-related demand. Sales from the communications and other end market also increased by 29%, which has continued to recover due to normalizing customer inventory levels, partially offset by a decrease in sales from our automotive ethernet product portfolio due to the divestiture of our automotive ethernet business at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Current wording

Our net revenue for the three months ended August 1, 2026 increased by $733.2 million, or 37%, compared to net revenue for the three months ended August 2, 2025. This was primarily due to a 46% increase in sales from the data center end market which benefited from strong AI-related demand. Sales from the communications and other end market also increased by 10%, which has continued to recover due to normalizing customer inventory levels, partially offset by a decrease in sales from our automotive ethernet product portfolio due to the divestiture of our automotive ethernet business at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Previous wording

Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenue decreased for the three months ended May 2, 2026 compared to the three months ended May 3, 2025, which was primarily due to better cost absorption driven by higher revenues, partially offset by a shift in product mix. As a result, gross margin for the three months ended May 2, 2026 increased by 1.8 percentage points, compared to the three months ended May 3, 2025.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net revenue decreased for the three and six months ended August 1, 2026, compared to the three and six months ended August 2, 2025, which was primarily due to better cost absorption driven by higher revenues and better product mix. As a result, gross margin for the three and six months ended August 1, 2026, increased by 2.7 and 2.4 percentage points, respectively compared to the three and six months ended August 2, 2025.

Previous wording

Research and development expense increased by $144.6 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026 compared to the three months ended May 3, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher overall spending to support our R&D initiatives, including increased employee compensation and related costs, primarily driven by growth in headcount including the addition of new employees from our recent acquisitions. The increase is also due to higher acquisition related costs of $22.3 million.

Current wording

Research and development expense increased by $366.7 million in the six months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the six months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher overall spending to support our R&D initiatives, including increased employee compensation and related costs, primarily driven by growth in headcount including the addition of new employees from our recent acquisitions. The increase is also due to higher acquisition related costs of $21.9 million.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $72.0 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026 compared to the three months ended May 3, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher acquisition related costs of $42.6 million, as well as an increase in employee compensation and related costs, primarily driven by increased headcount including the addition of new employees from our recent acquisitions.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $136.8 million in the six months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the six months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher acquisition related costs of $44.8 million, as well as an increase in employee compensation and related costs.

Previous wording

We recognized net restructuring related charges of $10.7 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026 as we continued to evaluate our existing operations to increase operational efficiency, decrease costs and increase profitability. See “Note 8 – Restructuring” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Current wording

We recognized net restructuring related gain of $2.8 million in the three months ended August 1, 2026 and net restructuring related charges of $7.9 million in the six months ended August 1, 2026 as we continued to evaluate our existing operations to increase operational efficiency, decrease costs and increase profitability. See “Note 8 – Restructuring” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Previous wording

Interest and other loss, net increased by $201.4 million in the three months ended May 2, 2026 compared to the three months ended May 3, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $331.8 million increase in fair value of the contingent consideration liability associated with the Celestial acquisition, partially offset by an unrealized gain of $81.1 million from the forward stock purchase contract and higher net unrealized gains from equity investments in the three months ended May 2, 2026.

Current wording

Interest and other loss, net increased by $25.0 million in the three months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the three months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $101.9 million increase in fair value of the contingent consideration liability associated with the Celestial acquisition, partially offset by an unrealized gain of $49.9 million from the forward stock purchase contract and higher interest income in the three months ended August 1, 2026.

Previous wording

Our income tax expense for the three months ended May 2, 2026 was $48.8 million compared to a tax expense of $38.0 million for the three months ended May 3, 2025. These amounts differed from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21%, primarily due to a substantial portion of earnings or losses being taxed or benefited at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate, net of the impact of U.S. taxation of foreign operations, benefits from tax credits, valuation allowance releases, and discrete tax benefits and expenses for excess deductions and deficiencies on stock-based compensation. Income tax expense for the three months ended May 2, 2026 also differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% due to non-deductible adjustments to contingent consideration liability, net of the tax impacts of our forward stock purchase contract. The recorded tax expense is based on year-to-date pre-tax results, forecasted pre-tax results, forecasted annual tax expense and discrete adjustments for the respective periods.

Current wording

Our income tax expense for the six months ended August 1, 2026 was $119.1 million compared to a tax expense of $76.9 million for the six months ended August 2, 2025. The increase in our tax provision was primarily driven by an increase in our pre-tax earnings. These amounts differed from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21%, primarily due to a substantial portion of our earnings taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate, net of the impact of U.S. taxation of foreign operations, benefits from tax credits, non-deductible adjustments to contingent consideration liability, (net of the tax impacts of the Company’s forward stock purchase contract), valuation allowance releases as well as discrete tax benefits and expenses for excess deductions and deficiencies on stock-based compensation. The recorded tax expense is based on year-to-date pre-tax results, forecasted pre-tax results, forecasted annual tax expense and discrete adjustments for the respective periods.

Previous wording

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (the “2025 Tax Act”) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The 2025 Tax Act makes permanent key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and modifies certain provisions of the U.S. International tax framework. Certain provisions of the 2025 Tax Act become effective in fiscal year 2027. Our tax provision for the May 2, 2026 period includes the impact of the 2025 Tax Act. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the 2025 Tax Act on our income taxes.

Current wording

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (the “2025 Tax Act”) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The 2025 Tax Act makes permanent key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and modifies certain provisions of the U.S. International tax framework. Certain provisions of the 2025 Tax Act became effective in fiscal year 2027. Our tax provision for the August 1, 2026 period includes the impact of the 2025 Tax Act. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the 2025 Tax Act on our income taxes.

Previous wording

We are subject to legislation based on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s 15% global minimum tax regime which applies to the majority of countries in which we operate. As a result of this legislation, our foreign earnings are generally subject to a minimum tax rate of 15%. On January 5, 2026, the OECD released a comprehensive package of administrative guidance, including the “side-by-side system” that exempts U.S. parented multinational businesses from certain provisions of Pillar Two, specifically the Income Inclusion Rule and the Undertaxed Profits Rule. The OECD guidance provides that the side-by-side system will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, local legislative action is needed to effectuate “side by side system” and cannot be considered in our accounting estimate until enactment. The effects of any future legislation in this area are not yet reasonably estimable, but if such legislation is enacted in the future could have a significant effect on our provision for income taxes, our financial results, and our earnings and cash flows.

Current wording

We are subject to legislation based on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s 15% global minimum tax regime which applies to the majority of countries in which we operate. As a result of this legislation, our foreign earnings are generally subject to a minimum tax rate of 15%. On January 5, 2026, the OECD released a comprehensive package of administrative guidance, including the “side-by-side system” that exempts U.S. parented multinational businesses from certain provisions of Pillar Two, specifically the Income Inclusion Rule and the Undertaxed Profits Rule. The OECD guidance provides that the side-by-side system will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, local legislative action is needed to effectuate the “side by side system” and cannot be considered in our accounting estimate until enactment. The effects of any future legislation in this area are not yet reasonably estimable, but if such legislation is enacted in the future could have a significant effect on our provision for income taxes, our financial results, and our earnings and cash flows.

Previous wording

Our principal source of liquidity as of May 2, 2026 consisted of approximately $3.8 billion of cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $1.6 billion was held by subsidiaries outside of the United States, a portion of which are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by, among other things, reviewing available funds held by our foreign subsidiaries and the cost effectiveness by which those funds can be accessed in the United States.

Current wording

Our principal source of liquidity as of August 1, 2026 consisted of approximately $3.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $1.7 billion was held by subsidiaries outside of the United States, a portion of which are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by, among other things, reviewing available funds held by our foreign subsidiaries and the cost effectiveness by which those funds can be accessed in the United States.

Previous wording

Subsequent to quarter end, we entered into agreements to secure long-term wafer and substrate manufacturing capacity, in which we committed to pay deposits totaling $870.0 million, payable in quarterly installments from the second quarter of fiscal 2027 through the second quarter of fiscal 2028. For a description of our contractual obligations including debt and purchase commitments, see “Note 7 – Debt,” and “Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We generally expect to satisfy these commitments with cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities.

Current wording

For a description of our contractual obligations including debt and purchase commitments, see “Note 7 – Debt,” and “Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We generally expect to satisfy these commitments with cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities.

Previous wording

We may elect to factor trade accounts receivable from time to time as part of our overall liquidity and working capital management strategy. During the three months ended May 2, 2026, we generated cash from operations from the sale of certain trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to a third-party financial institution pursuant to a factoring arrangement. See “Note 14 – Supplemental Financial Information” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Current wording

We may elect to factor trade accounts receivable from time to time as part of our overall liquidity and working capital management strategy. During the three and six months ended August 1, 2026, we generated cash from operations from the sale of certain trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to a third-party financial institution pursuant to a factoring arrangement. See “Note 14 – Supplemental Financial Information” in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended May 3, 2025 was $332.9 million. We had a net income of $177.9 million adjusted for the following non-cash items: amortization of acquired intangible assets of $245.7 million, stock-based compensation expense of $142.1 million, depreciation and amortization of $84.2 million, restructuring related gains of $14.0 million, deferred income tax benefit of $4.3 million, and $44.1 million of net loss from other non-cash items. Cash outflow from working capital of $342.8 million for the three months ended May 3, 2025 was primarily driven by a decrease in accrued employee compensation, and increases in accounts receivable and inventories. The decrease in accrued employee compensation was due to bonus payout of our annual employee bonus plan. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to higher sales and lower distribution sales reserves, partially offset by higher factored receivables. Inventories grew sequentially in support of expected revenue growth.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended August 1, 2026 was $1.2 billion. We had a net income of $342.5 million adjusted for the following non-cash items: stock-based compensation expense of $533.8 million, amortization of acquired intangible assets of $440.1 million, change in fair value of contingent consideration liability of $433.7 million, depreciation and amortization of $188.5 million, unrealized gain on forward stock purchase contract of $131.0 million, deferred income tax of $38.7 million, and $58.3 million of net loss from other non-cash items. Cash outflow from working capital of $660.3 million for the six months ended August 1, 2026 was primarily driven by an increases in prepaid expenses and other assets, and a decrease in accounts payable. The increase in prepaid expenses and other assets was primarily due topayments made for capacity fees. The decrease in accounts payable is due to the timing of payments.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended May 2, 2026 was $638.8 million. We had a net income of $34.5 million adjusted for the following non-cash items: change in fair value of contingent consideration liability of $331.8 million, amortization of acquired intangible assets of $225.2 million, stock-based compensation expense of $207.6 million, depreciation and amortization of $95.4 million, unrealized gain on forward stock purchase contract of $81.1 million, deferred income tax of $13.8 million, and $23.2 million of net loss from other non-cash items. Cash outflow from working capital of $211.6 million for the three months ended May 2, 2026 was primarily driven by decreases in accounts payable, accrued employee compensation, and accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable. The decrease in accounts payable was primarily due to the timing of payments. The decrease in accrued employee compensation was primarily due to bonus payout of our annual employee bonus plan. The decrease in accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities was primarily driven by decreases in income tax payable and stock rotation accruals, partially offset by higher ship and debit claims accrual. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to increased factoring of receivables and more ratable billings and collections during the quarter.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended August 2, 2025 was $794.5 million. We had a net income of $372.7 million adjusted for the following non-cash items: amortization of acquired intangible assets of $489.4 million, stock-based compensation expense of $295.7 million, depreciation and amortization of $168.3 million, restructuring related gains of $14.0 million, deferred income tax benefit of $9.2 million, and $80.8 million of net loss from other non-cash items. Cash outflow from working capital of $589.2 million for the six months ended August 2, 2025 was primarily driven by increases in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, and inventories, and decreases in accrued employee compensation and accounts payable, partially offset by an increase in accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to higher sales and the impact of factoring of receivables. The increase in prepaid expenses and other assets was primarily due to receivables for government incentives earned. Inventories increased in support of expected revenue growth. The decrease in accrued employee compensation was due to bonus payout of our annual employee bonus plan. The decrease in accounts payable is due to the timing of payments. The increase in accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities was primarily driven by higher ship and debit claims accrual.

Previous wording

For the three months ended May 2, 2026, net cash used in investing activities of $1.4 billion was primarily driven by acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $1.3 billion, and purchases of property and equipment of $155.7 million.

Current wording

For the six months ended August 1, 2026, net cash used in investing activities of $1.6 billion was primarily driven by acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $1.3 billion, and purchases of property and equipment of $282.4 million.

Previous wording

For the three months ended May 3, 2025, net cash used in investing activities of $94.1 million was primarily driven by purchases of property and equipment of $118.8 million, partially offset by proceeds from sales of property and equipment of $25.9 million.

Current wording

For the six months ended August 2, 2025, net cash used in investing activities of $171.3 million was primarily driven by purchases of property and equipment of $166.3 million, partially offset by proceeds from sales of property and equipment of $27.3 million.

Previous wording

For the three months ended May 2, 2026, net cash provided by financing activities of $2.0 billion was primarily attributable to $2.0 billion proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, and $1.0 billion proceeds from borrowings, partially offset by $500.0 million repayment of debt principal, $227.2 million for tax withholding payments on behalf of employees for net share settlements, $200.0 million repurchases of common stock, $53.8 million for payment of our quarterly dividends, and $27.2 million payments on technology license obligations.

Current wording

For the six months ended August 1, 2026, net cash provided by financing activities of $1.6 billion was primarily attributable to $2.0 billion proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, and $1.0 billion proceeds from borrowings, partially offset by $500.0 million repayment of debt principal, $400.0 million repurchases of common stock, $365.2 million for tax withholding payments on behalf of employees for net share settlements, $107.7 million for payment of our quarterly dividends, and $56.6 million payments on technology license obligations.

Previous wording

For the three months ended May 3, 2025, net cash used in financing activities of $301.2 million was primarily attributable to $340.0 million repurchases of common stock, $51.8 million for payment of our quarterly dividends, $50.2 million for tax withholding payments on behalf of employees for net share settlements, $32.8 million repayment of debt principal, and $26.8 million payments on technology license obligations, partially offset by $200.0 million proceeds from borrowings.

Current wording

For the six months ended August 2, 2025, net cash used in financing activities of $347.1 million was primarily attributable to $790.6 million repayment of debt principal, $540.0 million repurchases of common stock, $103.5 million for payment of our quarterly dividends, $100.9 million for tax withholding payments on behalf of employees for net share settlements, and $54.3 million payments on technology license obligations, partially offset by $1.2 billion proceeds from borrowings, and $51.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock plans.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Our net revenue for the six months ended August 1, 2026 increased by $1.3 billion, or 32%, compared to net revenue for the six months ended August 2, 2025. This was primarily due to a 37% increase in sales from the data center end market which benefited from strong AI-related demand. Sales from the communications and other end market also increased by 19%, which has continued to recover due to normalizing customer inventory levels, partially offset by a decrease in sales from our automotive ethernet product portfolio due to the divestiture of our automotive ethernet business at the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Research and development expense increased by $222.1 million in the three months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the three months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher overall spending to support our R&D initiatives, including increased employee compensation and related costs, primarily driven by growth in headcount including the addition of new employees from our recent acquisitions.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $64.8 million in the three months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the three months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in employee compensation and related costs.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Interest and other loss, net increased by $226.4 million in the six months ended August 1, 2026 compared to the six months ended August 2, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $433.7 million increase in fair value of the contingent consideration liability associated with the Celestial acquisition, partially offset by an unrealized gain of $131.0 million from the forward stock purchase contract and higher net unrealized gains from equity investments and higher interest income in the six months ended August 1, 2026.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Our income tax expense for the three months ended August 1, 2026 was $70.3 million compared to a tax expense of $38.9 million for the three months ended August 2, 2025. The increase in our tax provision was primarily driven by an increase in our pre-tax earnings. Our estimated effective tax rate for the year differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a substantial portion of our earnings taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate, net of the impact of U.S. taxation of foreign operations, benefits from tax credits, non-deductible adjustments to contingent consideration liability, (net of the tax impacts of our forward stock purchase contract), valuation allowance releases as well as discrete tax benefits and expenses for excess deductions and deficiencies on stock-based compensation. The recorded tax expense is based on year-to-date pre-tax results, forecasted pre-tax results, forecasted annual tax expense and discrete adjustments for the respective periods.