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Certain of our employees have formed or joined labor unions, and additional unionization efforts may occur in the future. Labor unions representing a portion of our workforce have been engaged in union organizing and collective bargaining activities, including formal mediations (which, if not successful, could permit strike actions), and public demands for revised incentive structures. Such disputes could escalate rapidly and affect manufacturing output across the industry.

• labor disputes, union activity, work stoppages, or other disruptions at our manufacturing facilities;

… In addition, the workforces of some of our suppliers and customers are represented by labor unions. Work stoppages or strikes at the plants of our key suppliers could disrupt our manufacturing processes; similar actions at the plants of our customers …

• Union disputes or other labor disruptions could adversely affect our operations and financial results.

• QuickBooks Workforce solutions, including QuickBooks Online Payroll and QuickBooks Time;

… Malicious third parties have in the past, and may in the future, be able to fraudulently induce members of our workforce, customers, vendors, partners, or users by social engineering means, such as email phishing, to disclose sensitive information in order …

• difficulties in integrating and assimilating acquired employees, which may lead to retention risk with respect to both acquired and existing employees and difficulties related to acquired employees represented by labor unions;

dollar, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, European Union euro, British pound, Indian rupee, Taiwan dollar and Israeli shekel, from time to time have an effect on our revenue or operating results.

The Government of India implemented labor law reforms effective November 21, 2025, including the Code on Social Security, 2020. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2025, we recorded a one-time increase to our defined benefit liability for …

… For example, the Government of India implemented the Labor Code, which we expect to modestly increase our defined benefit costs prospectively. Certain aspects of the Labor Code rely on the issuance of rules and regulations. Additionally, the Government of India …

• labor availability, labor disputes and work stoppages with contractors, subcontractors and other third parties;

• any delays in shipments due to trade compliance requirements, labor disputes or logistics changes at shipping ports, airline strikes, severe weather or otherwise.

• Workforce Identity Security. Our solutions apply identity assurance and modern access controls for the entire workforce, including through adaptive MFA, SSO, secure browsing, web session protection, workforce password management, and automated identity lifecycle management. Our approach enforces least privilege by elevating access only when required.

… While we are taking steps to develop a more inclusive workforce, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. Any failure to preserve our culture as we grow could limit our ability to innovate and could …

• inability to retain key personnel or challenges in integrating the workforce from the acquired company, including the inability to maintain our culture and values;

Equity compensation is an important element of our compensation philosophy. While we expect share-based compensation expense to grow in absolute dollars as we expand our global workforce, we expect it to decline as a percentage of total revenues.

• increases in material, labor, manufacturing, logistics, warranty costs, or inventory carrying costs;

Our manufacturing operations and those of our contract manufacturers may be affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, tsunamis, fires and widespread health crises, changes in legal requirements, labor competition, shortages and turnover, labor strikes and other labor …

… Additionally, changes in our work environment and workforce may not meet the needs and expectations of our workforce or may create operational and workplace culture challenges, which could negatively impact our ability to increase employee productivity or attract and retain …

As of January 31, 2026, we expect approximately $220 million to $250 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring initiatives, primarily related to workforce costs, such as severance payments. We generally expect to satisfy these commitments with cash on our balance sheet and cash provided by operating activities.

• local labor conditions and regulations, including local labor issues faced by specific suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers, or changes to immigration and labor law policies which may adversely impact our access to technical and professional talent;

• managing our geographically dispersed workforce, which has necessitated, and may in the future require, incurring costs to promote seamless workforce connectivity and to comply with changing laws, regulations, and our obligations to engage with works councils or other employee representation bodies across multiple jurisdictions;

• increased scrutiny by the media and other third parties of labor practices within our industry (including working conditions, compliance with employment and labor laws and compensation) which may result in allegations of violations, more stringent and burdensome labor laws, and regulations, higher labor costs, and/or loss of revenues if our customers become dissatisfied with our labor practices and diminish or terminate their relationship with us;

• less flexible employee relationships that can be difficult and expensive to terminate due to, among other things, labor laws and regulations;

The fiscal 2026 over 2025 increase in research and development expenses of $21.0 million was primarily attributable to a $21.9 million increase in infrastructure and facilities costs and a $4.8 million increase in personnel and labor costs …

The fiscal 2026 over 2025 decrease in cost of revenues of $2.2 million was primarily attributable to a $9.9 million decrease in personnel and labor costs and a $2.1 million decrease in direct materials and other costs …

We are a party to collective bargaining agreements and social plans with our labor unions. We are also required to consult with our employee representatives, such as works councils, on items such as restructurings, acquisitions and divestitures. Although we believe …

If we fail to extend or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements and social plans with our labor unions as they expire from time to time, if regular or statutory consultation processes with employee representatives such as works councils fail or are delayed, or if our unionized employees were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, our business and operating results could be materially harmed.

• increased managerial complexities, including different employment practices and labor issues;

• transportation disruptions and delays and increases in labor and transportation costs;

• Contingent workers. We also rely on third-party suppliers for the provision of contingent workers, and our failure to effectively manage this workforce could adversely affect our financial results. Our ability to manage the costs associated with engaging a contingent workforce may be impacted by evolving local labor laws.

• local labor conditions and regulations, including labor issues faced by suppliers and OEMs, or immigration and labor laws which may adversely impact our access to technical and professional talent;

… When we make adjustments to our workforce, we may incur expenses associated with workforce reductions that delay the benefit of a more efficient workforce structure. We are experiencing increased competition for employees in these countries as the trend toward globalization …

… Some of these regulations establish specific metrics, targets, and disclosure frameworks for a variety of ESG issues, including environmental sustainability, supply chain labor practices, workforce health and safety, proper handling and disposal of certain chemicals and materials, and local testing …

… If we are unable to effectively maintain a hybrid workforce, manage the cybersecurity and other risks of remote work and maintain our corporate culture and workforce morale, our business could be harmed or otherwise negatively impacted.

… These charges include severance and related expenses for workforce reductions, impairments of long-lived assets that will no longer be used in operations (including acquired intangible assets, right-of-use assets, other facility-related property and equipment and internal-use …

In addition to our Company, customers, governments and authorities continue to focus on eliminating risks of forced labor in supply chains which may increase the cost of our compliance program. Several customers have also issued expectations to eliminate these occurrences …

… The Council of the European Union has adopted the global corporate 15% minimum tax as provided for in Pillar Two and has directed EU member states to implement legislation enacting Pillar Two. Many countries, including non-EU member states, have …

●employment regulations and local labor conditions, including increases in employment costs, particularly in low-cost regions in which the Company currently operates;

… It is possible that scarce labor market conditions, which the Company has experienced from time to time, and changes in immigration policies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate could have an adverse effect on our …

Changes in gross margin from revenue volume of products and services reflect our ability to leverage existing infrastructure to generate higher revenues. Changes in gross margin from the mix of products and services sold reflect the impact of changes within the composition of product and service offerings. Changes in gross margin from manufacturing labor,

Historically, we have recorded restructuring charges related to our prior global workforce reductions, large excess inventory write-offs, and material impairment charges related to our goodwill and purchased intangible assets, such as the goodwill and purchased intangible asset impairment charges …

• Difficulties in staffing and the costs of managing foreign operations, including challenges presented by relationships with workers’ councils and labor unions; and

… For example, the European Union ("EU") General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”), and further amendments and interpretations thereof, impose stringent EU data protection requirements on companies established in the European Union or companies that offer goods or services to …

… may encounter regional laws that mandate union representation or associates who desire union representation or a collective bargaining agreement. If we are unable to attract and retain qualified associates, or otherwise experience unexpected labor disruptions within our business, we may …

Our substantial international operations subject us to a number of risks, including unfavorable political, regulatory, labor, and tax conditions in the United States and/or foreign countries.

… We depend on a direct labor force at our manufacturing facilities, and any inability to maintain this workforce could adversely affect our operations. This could lead to delays in production and shipments, hinder our ability to meet customer demand, and …

• increased costs and availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, utilities, labor, and/or subcontracted services for wafers, assembly and test;

• the amount and timing of operating costs (including new hires), tightening of labor markets and capital expenditures related to the expansion of our business;

Our business is subject to regulation by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental agencies, including agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing data privacy and security laws and regulations, employment and labor laws, workplace safety, product safety, environmental laws, consumer …

▪ differing employment practices and labor issues, including restricted access to talent;

… Such factors and developments have in the past and may in the future be disruptive, adversely impact employee morale, compromise our ability to deliver on our strategy and workforce goals (including as a result of the loss of historical, technical …

These opportunities primarily manifest as outcomes through how our customers leverage our technology to design and make net-zero carbon buildings, resilient infrastructure, more sustainable products, and a thriving workforce. We support and amplify these opportunities through powering our business with 100% renewable energy, neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations, developing an inclusive culture and supporting students and educators with tools and

Cost of revenue, at least over the near term, is affected by labor costs, hosting costs for our cloud offerings, the volume and mix of product sales, fluctuations in consulting costs, amortization of developed technology, new customer support offerings, royalty rates for licensed technology embedded in our products, stock-based compensation expense, and gains and losses on our operating expense cash flow hedges.

The Restructuring Plans may result in other unintended consequences, including higher than anticipated costs in implementing planned workforce reductions, particularly in highly regulated locations outside the United States; higher than anticipated lease termination and facility closure costs; employee attrition beyond our intended reduction in force; and decreased employee

Commencing in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and as part of the ongoing strategic review of the Company’s business, the Company’s management approved the 2025 Plan to take a number of restructuring actions, including site consolidations, facilities moves and closures, workforce reductions, contract terminations, and certain other associated cost reductions. The 2023 Plan and the 2025 Plan are collectively referred to as the “Restructuring Plans.”

Cost saving measures, restructurings and divestitures have had and may in the future result in workforce reduction and consolidation of our facilities. As a result of these actions, we have experienced and may in the future experience a loss of continuity, loss of accumulated knowledge, disruptions to our operations and inefficiency during transitional periods. These actions could also impact employee retention. In addition, we cannot be sure that these actions will be as successful in reducing

We are and may in the future be subject to state, federal and international legal and regulatory requirements, such as environmental, labor, health and safety, trade and public company reporting and disclosure regulations, customers’ standards of corporate citizenship and industry …

… In addition, while an immaterial percentage of our global workforce is currently unionized, the unionization of significant employee populations could result in higher costs and other operational impediments.

… We proactively plan and manage the size and composition of our workforce and take actions as needed to address changes in the anticipated demand for our solutions and services, given that compensation costs are the most significant portion of our …

If we lose any of our key personnel, are unable to attract and retain the talent required for our business, our labor costs significantly increase, or our approach to workforce management is ineffective, our business could be disrupted, and our financial performance could suffer.

(3) Includes costs related to workforce reductions and charges related to the reduction of our real estate lease portfolio.

• Shipment delays due to transportation interruptions, labor strife or capacity constraints;

Inflationary price pressures and uncertain availability of commodities, raw materials, utilities, labor or other inputs used by us and our suppliers, or instability in logistics and related costs, among other factors, could negatively impact our profitability

… For example, the United States and the European Union have enacted legislation to provide funding and incentives for semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing in their respective regions. If we are unable to access such funding or incentives, or if any …

… Any associated worker absenteeism, quarantines and restrictions on certain of our employees’ ability to perform their jobs, office and factory closures or restrictions, labor shortages, disruptions to ports and other shipping infrastructure, border closures and/or other travel or health …

Security incidents, including cyber-attacks, could disrupt our operations and result in the compromise of networks, systems, and assets, and the breach or loss of proprietary, personal, or confidential information of our company or of our workforce, customers, partners, or third parties.

We are subject to various human rights laws, including provisions of the EU Forced Labor Regulations, U.S. Uniform Forced Labor Protection Act, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act intended to improve transparency and accountability …

… are subject to collective bargaining agreements, however, if areas of our workforce were to organize, we may find it difficult to maintain our culture, cost structure and control over the delivery of our products, which could adversely impact our results …

• differing labor laws and regulations, including those related to working time, benefit provisions and labor rights;

• Taxes arising in connection with changes in our workforce, corporate and legal entity structure or operations as they relate to tax incentives and tax rates.

• Complexity, time and costs associated with managing these transactions, including the integration of acquired and the winding down of divested business operations, workforce, products, services, IT systems and technologies;

… Estimated Costs to Complete include direct labor, equipment and subcontracting costs. Due to the nature of the efforts required to be performed to meet the underlying performance obligation, determining Estimated Costs to Complete may be complex and subject to many …

… The occurrence of any such catastrophic event, and the measures taken in response thereto, could have varied impacts and adversely impact our operations, including through impacts to our workforce and supply chain, inflationary pressures and increased costs (including increased insurance …

While we continue to invest in employee development, workforce planning, and structural agility, the speed and complexity of technological change and market demands create ongoing people-related risks that may impact our ability to sustain long-term innovation and operational performance.

We are or may in the future be subject to state, federal and international legal and regulatory requirements, such as environmental, labor, health and safety, trade and public-company reporting and disclosure regulations, customers’ standards of corporate citizenship and industry …

• Our ability to implement effective cost control measures and business transformation initiatives, including those related to our workforce;

… Further, whether such divestitures are ultimately consummated or not, their pendency could have a number of negative effects on our current business, including disrupting our regular operations, diverting the attention of our workforce and management team and increasing undesired workforce …

• challenges relating to managing a global workforce with diverse cultures, backgrounds and labor laws.

… The lack of human capital due to very competitive labor market conditions in certain regions could impact our ability to deliver products and services. A significant portion of our revenue depends on the availability of a highly skilled technical workforce …

benefits and certain facilitation costs, associated with our workforce reductions. Restructuring costs also include stock-based

• employee fraud, misconduct or error, including resulting from efforts to bribe, extort, infiltrate or otherwise compromise our or our service providers’ workforce.

… of our workforce could decline, causing certain aspects of our business to suffer. Increases in labor costs could force us to increase our prices, which could adversely impact sales. Although we have not experienced any material labor shortage to date …

The labor costs associated with our business are subject to several external factors, including unemployment levels and the quality and the size of the labor market, prevailing wage rates, minimum wage laws, wages and other forms of remuneration and benefits …

… However, labor is subject to external factors that are beyond our control, including our industry’s increasingly highly competitive market for skilled workers and leaders, and workforce participation rates. Changes in immigration and work permit regulations, or in their administration …

… Our position in markets relating to AI has led to increased interest in our business from regulators worldwide, including the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, and China. For example, the French Competition Authority collected …

Higher operating income from our infrastructure software segment was primarily due to strong demand for our VCF product, including license revenue recognized on contracts where customers do not have the right to terminate and the transition to a subscription license model. In addition, labor costs were lower following our integration of the VMware business.

As a percentage of net revenue, gross margin was 68% and 63% of net revenue for the fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase was primarily due to higher revenue impact on margin and higher infrastructure software gross margin percentage, driven by an increase in license revenue and lower infrastructure software labor costs following our integration of the VMware business.

Changes in industry structure and market conditions could lead to charges related to discontinuances of certain of our products or businesses, asset impairments and workforce reductions or restructurings.

• Increases in material, labor or other manufacturing-related costs (i.e., component costs, broker fees, expedited freight and overtime) or higher supply chain logistics costs, any of which could be significant, especially during periods of supply constraints for certain costs …

trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. related to goods imported from regions in China with records of forced labor and other human rights issues;

… Adverse macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, slowing growth, recession, stagflation, new or increased tariffs and other barriers to trade, tighter credit, higher interest rates, currency fluctuations, higher unemployment, labor shortages, lower capital expenditures by businesses, and lower consumer confidence and spending …

Changes to U.S. immigration and export policies that restrict our ability to attract and retain technical employees may negatively affect our research and development efforts. In addition, changes in employment-related laws applicable to our workforce practices may also result in increased expenses and less flexibility in how we meet our changing workforce needs.

• risks related to our ability to attract, retain and motivate a highly skilled workforce, especially engineering, managerial, sales and marketing employees;

Our business is subject to regulation by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental agencies, including agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing employment and labor laws, workplace safety, product safety, environmental laws, consumer protection laws, anti-bribery laws, import/export …

Operating expenses during fiscal 2025 were positively impacted as a result of the workforce alignment that we initiated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

• international and regional economic, political and labor conditions, including any instability or security concerns abroad, such as uncertainty caused by economic sanctions, downturns and recessions, trade disputes, tariffs, armed conflicts and wars, and epidemics and pandemics like COVID-19;

… and foreign jurisdictions, including laws and regulations regarding wage and hour requirements, fair labor standards, employee data privacy, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements, immigration and payroll and other taxes, which likely would have a direct impact on …

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense was $3.1 billion in 2025, an increase of $182.8 million compared to 2024, or 6% on both a reported basis and excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in SG&A during the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the prior fiscal year, was primarily a result of a $150.1 million increase in personnel expenses due to merit increases and higher average headcount, as well as a $56.6 million increase in workforce reduction expenses.

… The decrease in revenues on a reported basis was due to a 5% decrease in labor-based consulting, partially offset by a 11% increase in contract optimization. Contract optimization revenue may vary significantly and, as such, 2025 revenues may not …

… The main component of our existing restructuring plans is related to workforce reductions and site restructuring. Workforce reduction charges are accrued when payment of benefits becomes probable and the amounts can be estimated. If the amounts and timing of cash …

We and our customers are subject to various significant international, federal, state and local regulations, including, but not limited to, export regulations, sanctions and embargoes, packaging, data privacy, product content, environmental, health and safety and labor. These regulations are complex …

• changes in and compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations affecting foreign operations, including U.S. and international trade restrictions and sanctions, international data privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-boycott, environmental, tax, and labor laws;

During periods of rapid growth or decline in demand for our products and services, we may face significant challenges in maintaining adequate financial and business controls, management processes, information systems, and procedures for training, assimilating, and managing our workforce, and …

We have undertaken, and may in the future undertake, initiatives that include reorganizing our workforce, restructuring, discontinuing certain products, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, exiting or entering geographic markets, reducing facilities, or a combination of these actions, which could result …

… Restrictions or difficulties in obtaining H-1B, L-1 and other business visas, as well as licenses to work with controlled technologies, along with compliance with new immigration and labor laws and unintended impacts from changes in immigration policy or …

• changes in laws and regulations that impact our business, such as the FASA or the European Union (“EU”) AI Act (“EU AIA”);

If our customers are not able or willing to accept our product-based business model, instead of a labor-based business model, our business and results of operations could be negatively impacted.

… Jurisdictions such as China, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S., in which we have significant operating assets, and the European Union each have exercised and continue to exercise significant influence over many aspects of their domestic economies …

… Other factors that could have a material and adverse effect on demand for our products, financial condition and results of operations include inflation, slower growth or recession, conditions in the labor market, access to credit, consumer confidence and other macroeconomic …

… Our cost of goods sold consists primarily of purchased materials, labor, and overhead (including depreciation, share-based compensation expense, and amortization of acquisition intangibles) associated with product manufacturing. Erosion of average selling prices of established products is typical of the …

… sanctions, immigration, intellectual property, sustainability, internal and disclosure control obligations, securities regulation, competition, data privacy and protection, employment, and labor relations. Violations of one or more of these legal regimes’ laws and regulations in the conduct of our business could …

• cost increases from inflation on materials, employee wages, third party labor, and contract manufacturing;

… Other jurisdictions, such as China, have followed the European Union’s lead in enacting legislation with respect to hazardous substances and waste removal. Ensuring compliance with the RoHS Directive, the WEEE Directive and similar legislation in other jurisdictions, and integrating …

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we approved a workforce reduction plan (Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan) to position us for continued growth as a more competitive and productive organization and expect approximately 4% of our global workforce to be …

To meet rapidly changing demand, we must accurately forecast demand and effectively manage our resources, investments, production capacity, supply chain, workforce, inventory and other components of our business. We may incur unexpected or additional costs to align our business operations …

… For example, in June 2022, the import restrictions contained in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA") became effective. The UFLPA creates a rebuttable presumption that any goods mined, produced or manufactured, wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur …

• disruptions in our business due to general economic and market conditions, such as recessionary risks and a global economic downturn, international trade tensions and tariff policies, higher interest rates, monetary policy shifts, inflationary pressures, supply chain and labor shortages, changes in government administration, and geopolitical pressures;

We regularly monitor our spending to optimize our operating expenses and to ensure that our strategic investments are aligned with our highest-growth demand opportunities. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we began implementing a plan intended to deliver increased operating efficiencies through a reduction in headcount of 4% to 5% of our global workforce and a decision to cease forward investment in certain broadband development initiatives, primarily 25G PON.

(1) Reflects employee costs associated with global workforce reductions of approximately 380, 420 and 120 employees during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as part of a business optimization strategy to reduce operating costs.

… As a result of the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2025 restructuring initiatives, we recorded charges of $11.3 million and $14.3 million, net of adjustments, related to reductions in workforce that are reflected in our results for …

… and abroad, including, but not limited to, rising interest rates, inflationary pressures on goods and services, challenges in the financial and credit markets, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, trade uncertainty, adverse changes in global taxation and tariffs, sanctions, outbreaks of …

… In addition, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, which facilitates the transfer of data between the United States (“U.S.”) and European Union (“EU”), may be subject to legal challenges and regulatory interpretations that could create uncertainties and impact our …

Our capital requirements are principally comprised of capital expenditures to support data center capacity expansion, non-contract workforce salaries, bonuses, commissions, and benefits and, to a lesser extent, cancellable and non-cancellable licenses, operating leases and services arrangements that are …

employment regulations and local labor conditions, including increases in employment costs, particularly in low-cost regions in which we currently operate;

Our workforce; manufacturing, research, administrative, and sales facilities; markets; customers; and suppliers are located throughout the world. As a result, we are exposed to risks that could negatively affect sales or profitability, including:

… Laws and regulations, including immigration, labor and employment laws and export controls, among others, can materially adversely affect the Company’s ability to recruit and retain a highly skilled, global workforce. If the Company does not effectively manage changing workforce …

… internet, telecommunications and mobile communications; media, television, film and digital content; availability of third-party software applications and services; labor and employment; anticorruption; import, export and trade; foreign exchange controls and cash repatriation restrictions; anti - money laundering; foreign ownership and …

• differing and potentially more onerous labor regulations, especially in Europe, where labor laws are generally more advantageous to employees as compared to the United States, including deemed hourly wage and overtime regulations in these locations;

… For example, in the European Union, the Network and Information Security Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (“NIS2”), and in the United Kingdom, the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018, establish requirements related to risk management, security incident reporting, and business continuity …

… How employment-related laws are interpreted and applied to our workforce practices may result in increased operating costs and less flexibility in how we meet our workforce needs. Our global workforce is predominantly non-unionized, although we do have some …

The construction and operation of datacenters also requires significant numbers of skilled technical, engineering, construction, and operational personnel. Labor shortages, competition for talent, wage inflation, labor disputes, immigration restrictions, or shortages of specialized contractors could increase operating and construction costs, extend project timelines, and adversely affect our ability to deploy infrastructure at the pace required to meet demand.

If we are unable to attract or retain key personnel and qualified employees, or maintain relations with our employees, unions and other employee representatives, it could adversely affect our ability to compete and achieve our strategic goals.

The loss of one or more key employees, our inability to successfully integrate, motivate and reward our employees, attract or develop additional qualified employees, any delay in hiring key personnel, any deterioration of the relationships with our employees, unions and other employee representatives, or any material work stoppage, strike or similar action could have a material adverse effect on our business results, cash flows, financial condition or prospects.

Globally, personal information collected within the European Union and the United Kingdom remains subject to the GDPR, which is a UK and European Union-wide legal framework that governs data collection, use, and sharing of an individual’s personal data …

Outside of the U.S., some employees, particularly in Europe, may be represented by an employee representative organization, such as a union, works council, or employee association.

• differing employment practices and labor issues and the challenges and costs of staffing and managing a global workforce;

• compliance with differing local laws and regulations, including those relating to privacy, labor, and local content;

• Managing the cost of labor including any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts; and

• Managing our organizational structure and workforce challenges, and ensuring a cohesive company culture among our employees;

… For example, in 2023, the European Union adopted the Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS 2”) that addresses registrant data. Our current obligations do not require us to obtain and maintain personal information of registrants of domain names. Specific E …

… We focus on leadership capability development and provide opportunities that enhance technical and soft skills to equip our workforce for current and future growth. Our learning opportunities are a blend of on-the-job experiences, instructor-led training, and on …

… we store finished goods for fulfillment of customer orders are located in Singapore; and a significant portion of our workforce (including engineering and other technical personnel) is based in India. Acts of war, terrorism, geopolitical conflicts, political instability or tensions …

… sourcing (including the use of conflict minerals) and human rights; spectrum availability and license issuance; adoption of standards; taxation; labor, employment and human capital; corporate governance; public disclosure and reporting (including reporting of sustainability-related data); and business conduct. Compliance …

… These laws and regulations include the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”), and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Act. These frameworks require extensive …

… Bribery Act 2010), data privacy laws and regulations (including the European Union's General Data Privacy Regulation), and trade and economic sanctions laws and regulations (including laws administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign …

We are exposed to political, social and economic conditions, security risks, acts of war, terrorism or other hostile acts, pandemics, epidemics or other public health crises, labor conditions, climate change risks and possible disruptions in power, water supply, transportation, communications …

… climate change; safety; health; trade, including import and export; bribery and corruption; financial reporting; tax; data privacy and protection; labor and employment; competition; facilities and code compliance; market access; pandemics, epidemics or other public health crises; intellectual property ownership and …

… Changing demographics and labor work force trends may result in a shortage of or insufficient knowledge and skills. In addition, as global opportunities and industry demand shifts, realignment, training and scaling of skilled resources may not be sufficiently rapid or …

… and foreign data privacy requirements, outbound investment restrictions, AI and cloud regulations, data localization requirements, labor relations laws, enforcement of IP protection laws, laws relating to anti-corruption, anti-competition regulations, and import, export and trade restrictions. Further, international trade …