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Adverse changes in the political, regulatory and economic policies of governments in connection with trade with China and Chinese customers have reduced the demand for our products and damaged our business.

… See also Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors,” including, but not limited to, the risk detailed under the caption “Adverse changes in the political, regulatory and economic policies of governments in connection with trade with China and Chinese customers have …

… The impact to income from realized activity for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily driven by realized gains from our Japanese yen-denominated hedges, partially offset by realized losses from our South Korean won, Chinese yuan, New Taiwan …

(3) Translated earnings contract, net: Amount reflects the impact of the realized and unrealized gains and losses from the Japanese yen, South Korean won, Chinese yuan, New Taiwan dollar, Mexican peso and euro-denominated foreign currency hedges related to translated earnings.

Additionally, the Chinese government has adopted, and may further adopt, new regulations, in response to U.S. government actions, which could adversely affect our ability to do business in China.

… The Chinese government imposed export controls on an additional five rare earth elements and certain license requirements for items made outside of China that incorporate controlled rare earth elements. It is estimated that China controls about 70% of the worldwide …

Further, increasing investment in the semiconductor industry by the Chinese government and various state-owned or affiliated entities are intended to advance China's stated national policy objectives. The Chinese government may restrict us from participating in the China market …

the Chinese market have been strong in the past, competition in China is intense. Throughout fiscal 2024, fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026, changes in the Chinese market adversely impacted our sales volumes in China. As discussed above, the trade relationship …

… government’s trade policy and the United States’ ongoing trade disputes with Russia, China and other countries, including the United States’ tariffs, and any new or additional retaliatory tariffs from foreign countries. For example, the Chinese government recently instructed domestic …

• political instability, changes in trade agreements, tariffs and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, tensions between China and Taiwan, conflicts in the Middle East and any expansions thereof, could adversely affect our business and financial performance;

… companies that sell certain products or provide certain services to entities in China whose actions or functions are intended to support military end uses, eliminated certain export license exceptions for exports of certain items to China, added certain Chinese companies …

• limited availability of critical materials and minerals, including due to Chinese government restrictions on the export of certain rare earth minerals implemented in 2025, which could be expanded in the future, and limited feasible alternatives to materials subject to existing …

… in-country transfer of EDA Software and Technology when a party to the transaction is located in China or is a Chinese "military end user" on the "Military End-User List," wherever located. On July 2, 2025, BIS informed us …

… the Commerce Control List (“EDA Software and Technology”), when a party to the transaction is located in China or is a Chinese “military end user” wherever located. On July 2, 2025, BIS informed us that the license requirements set forth …

… For example, China has implemented national policies favoring Chinese companies and has formed government-backed investment funds as it seeks to build independent EDA capabilities and compete internationally in the semiconductor industry. The demand for our products and services is …

… the transaction is located in China or is a Chinese “military end user,” wherever located (such restrictions, the Q3 2025 BIS Restrictions). The Q3 2025 BIS Restrictions were subsequently rescinded on July 2, 2025. China export control restrictions, including the …

… Further actions by the Chinese government, through CAC action or other means, could impact revenue inside or outside China, or our operations in China, or our ability to ship products to our customers, any of which could have a material …

… the semiconductor industry, including by the Chinese government and various state-owned or affiliated entities, such as CXMT and YMTC. In addition, the CAC’s decision that critical information infrastructure operators in China may not purchase Micron products had an …

In response to the regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Chinese government has passed new laws, including blocking legislation, which may impact our business activities in China. The Company is assessing the potential impact of these new Chinese laws and monitoring relevant laws and regulations issued by the Chinese government. The impact of these new Chinese laws on our business activities in China remains uncertain at this time.

… ability to interpret certain Chinese laws and regulations, predict and evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings and the level of legal protection to enforce contracts we have entered into in China; and Chinese controls on the convertibility of …

… Limits on sales of our offerings in the China market due to export controls could impact our competitive position compared to domestic Chinese competitors and other companies or competitors not subject to the same restrictions. As such, we could lose …

… Specifically, United States-China trade relations remain uncertain as the United States continues to add more Chinese companies to the Entity List and introduce new regulations on advanced computing, semiconductor manufacturing, and AI, while China has imposed retaliatory tariffs. Moreover …

… export restrictions and export licensing requirements were imposed targeting China’s semiconductor and supercomputing industries. These restrictions impact exports of software, hardware, equipment and technology used to develop, produce or manufacture certain chips in China (including Hong Kong). At the …

… Similarly, on November 1, 2021, China’s Personal Information Protection law came into effect, which places restrictions on the transfer of personal information to third parties within China or overseas. These regulations may deter customers from using services such as …

… administration imposed varying levels of tariffs on goods imported from China and other countries where we or our customers source materials and manufacture products. Further escalation of trade tensions, including through the imposition of new or increased tariffs (including retaliatory …

… We have significant operations in China, which have been, and could continue to be, affected by evolving laws, regulations, and geopolitical developments involving China. We could be subject to reputational harm if any of our customers, former customers or vendors …

… to limit Chinese development and manufacturing of semiconductor and supercomputer technology and have imposed comprehensive restrictions of both U.S.-origin items as well as non-U.S. items manufactured from U.S.-origin equipment. In response, China has unveiled …

… companies, including two Teledyne legal entities, by adding them to its Unreliable Entity List or Export Control List, which has impacted the ability of some Teledyne subsidiaries (including those not so listed) to conduct business in China. Chinese airlines and …

… has imposed restrictions on the export of U.S.-regulated products and technology to certain Chinese technology companies, including certain of our customers, and China has responded with its own restrictions. More specifically, the period from 2022 through 2024 was …

▪ Tensions between mainland China and Taiwan have increased significantly in recent years, presenting an elevated risk of hostilities. Many of our products depend on suppliers in Taiwan for critical components, including various compute die, that cannot be easily or quickly …

From a geographic perspective, revenue increased year-on-year in the China region and declined in the APAC, EMEA, and Americas regions.

• volatility in foreign currency exchange rates, in particular with respect to the U.S. dollar, and transfer restrictions, in particular in mainland China; and

… Revenue in China, which includes global customers and domestic Chinese customers with manufacturing facilities in China, represented approximately 34%, 34%, and 42% of our total revenue for fiscal years 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The U.S. and China have …

• difficulties or delays in obtaining required import or export approvals (including those that may be required under the Chinese export controls on rare earth elements described above);

… or additional trade restrictions stemming from the geopolitical tension between the United States and China. The U.S. Department of Commerce may add additional Chinese companies to its restricted entity list or unverified list and regulatory bodies of either country …

… Burlington, Canada (1) AMG 95,440 Leshan, China (3) AMG and PSG 416,339 Seremban, Malaysia (Site 1) (3) AMG, ISG and PSG 328,275 Carmona, Philippines (3) AMG and PSG 926,367 Tarlac City, Philippines (3) AMG and PSG …

• trade restrictions (including potential, new and changing regulations for exports of certain technologies and goods to China) and changes in tariffs;

… The unfavorable currency impact was primarily driven by the Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan.

… Although rare earth and other materials are generally available from multiple suppliers, China is the predominant producer of certain of these materials. In 2024, China imposed export restrictions on certain rare earth minerals such as yttrium and germanium, which disrupted …

… companies by other governments, especially in light of ongoing trade tensions with China, will likely limit or prevent us from doing business with certain of our customers or suppliers and harm our ability to compete effectively or otherwise negatively affect …

uncertainty surrounding heightened trade restrictions or the enforceability of contract obligations, as well as the timing and form of payments from China.

Furthermore, the relationship between China and the U.S., and any subsequent action that may be taken by either country, may significantly vary the results our operations and financial performance from that region. There could be additional

• manufacturing delays or interruptions, particularly at our manufacturing facilities in China, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Thailand or the United States;

… Many of these rare earth elements are sourced from China, which accounts for a majority of the global supply and processing capacity for these materials. As a result, any current or potential future export restrictions or bans by the Chinese …

Greater China net sales increased during 2026 compared to 2025 primarily due to higher net sales of iPhone and Mac. The strength in the renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar had a favorable year-over-year impact on Greater China net sales during 2026.

… For example, China has regulatory requirements relating to data processing and localization that govern the Company’s ability to collect, use, and transfer data in China, and limit the Company’s ability to transfer data outside of China. These laws …

• Increased price competition, including competitors from Asia, especially from China

• Challenging and uncertain global macroeconomic environments, central bank policies, currency exchange rates, and regional economic instability (including economic challenges in China and their resulting global ramifications)

• policies and financial incentives by governments in China, the U.S. and countries in Europe and Asia designed to reduce dependence on foreign semiconductor manufacturing capabilities;

… Ltd., a Chinese publicly listed company, thereby forming a venture between SanDisk China and JCET (the “Transaction”). The venture aims to provide independent semiconductor assembly, testing, and other related services in the People’s Republic of China for customers including …

… Accordingly, our operations and transactions with customers in China could be adversely affected by changes to market conditions; changes to the regulatory environment; increased trade barriers, tariffs, or restrictions; or interpretation of Chinese law.

global risks of political, economic, and military instability, including the continuing military conflicts in certain parts of the world and any resulting supply chain or other disruptions, and volatile and uncertain economic conditions and the evolving regulatory system in China;

… sell to certain Chinese companies and to third parties that do business with those companies. These restrictions, which have continued to expand over the past several years, have impacted our revenues and results of operations in China and elsewhere. These …

Many of these factors and risks are present and may be exacerbated within our business operations in China. For example, changes in U.S.-China relations, the political environment or international trade policies could result in further revisions to laws or regulations or their interpretation and enforcement, increased taxation, trade sanctions, the imposition of

… companies to provide certain services to any facility in China that manufactures certain advanced ICs. Since 2022, numerous other related rules and regulations have been implemented by BIS. In response to these regulations, the Chinese government has implemented its own …

… markets constituted approximately 65% of the Company’s net sales, with China constituting approximately 16% of the Company’s net sales. The Company employs approximately 90% of its workforce outside the United States. The Company’s customers are located throughout …

• the imposition by governments of additional taxes, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade or changes in restrictions on trade between the United States and other countries where HP products are manufactured or sold, including China;

… The impact of certain geopolitical conflicts (including any escalation or expansion thereof), such as the ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East or tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, and any broadening of ancillary geopolitical …

Many of our suppliers, vendors, customers, partners, and other entities with whom we do business have strong ties to doing business in China and other countries impacted by the increased tariffs. Increased tariffs on sales to or imports from impacted …

… tariffs applying to imports from all countries were announced, including significantly higher rates on imports from China. In response, several countries, including China, have imposed or threatened to impose retaliatory measures on imports from the U.S. The U.S …

revenue is ultimately dependent on sales of either our product or our customers’ product incorporating our product, to end customers located in China (including Hong Kong).

• changes in political, regulatory, legal or economic conditions, geopolitical turmoil (including China-Taiwan relations), including terrorism, war or political or military coups, state-sponsored or politically motivated cyber-attacks, civil disturbances, or political instability (foreign and domestic);

… The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the level of government involvement and control over economic growth. In addition, our operations in China are governed by Chinese laws, rules, and regulations, some …

… implemented tariffs on a variety of countries and commodities, including, among others, tariffs on aluminum and steel derivative products, imports of certain Canadian and Mexican goods, and imports of Chinese goods, universal tariffs on imports from most countries, and reciprocal …

… In particular, the imposition by the United States of tariffs on goods imported from China, or deemed to be of Chinese origin, and other government actions that restrict our ability to sell our products to Chinese customers or to manufacture …

• We, our customers, and our suppliers are subject to the risks of doing business in China.

Political tensions between the United States and China, including tensions resulting from tariffs or proposed tariffs, in particular may pose additional risks to our business in China. The U.S. government has imposed restrictions on certain Chinese companies and on …

… These regulations are impacting the demand for domain name registrations in China. These regulations require registries, including us, and China-based registrars, to obtain a government-issued license for each gTLD or ccTLD operating in China. Any failure to obtain …

… Governments worldwide are adopting or proposing AI-specific regulations, including the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, as well as various proposed frameworks in the U.S., China, and other jurisdictions. These regulations may impose requirements on the development, deployment …

… applicability of global and local tax systems; weaker protection of IP rights; policies and financial incentives by governments in China, the U.S., and countries in Europe and Asia designed to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturing capabilities; trade restrictions, such …

… For example, the United States and other global actors have continued to increase sanctions and export restrictions as a result of the war against Ukraine launched by Russia, the geopolitical landscape with respect to China, ongoing conflicts in the Middle …

… countries that contribute a significant portion of our net revenue, including in emerging economies such as Brazil, India, and China, has had and may continue to have an adverse effect on our business in those countries and our overall financial …

• A government-controlled exchange rate and limitations on the convertibility of currencies, including the Chinese Yuan;

• Geopolitical turmoil, including popular uprisings, regional conflicts, terrorism and war could limit or prohibit our ability to transfer certain technologies, to sell our offerings, and could result in additional closure of facilities in sanctioned countries (e.g., the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East region, and changes in China-Taiwan and U.S.-China relations);

… on imports from certain countries and any resulting counter-tariffs, political unrest, warfare and military or armed conflict, including those involving China, Ukraine/Russia and the Middle East and the resulting macro-economic impacts from such geopolitical changes, could impair …

As of December 31, 2025 we had 563 registered and 56 pending trademarks in jurisdictions including the U.S., E.U., UK, China and Germany. We have also registered, or applied to register, the trademarks associated with several of our …

… and China and recent investment restrictions, such as the U.S. Outbound Investment Security Program, could impact our business and operating results. Any increase in tensions between China and Taiwan, including threats of military actions or escalation of military activities …

… has continued to expand and refine export controls, in particular with respect to China, as well as related to semiconductors and other critical technologies. We are also subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of other jurisdictions …

We are also monitoring the impact of inflationary pressures and the tensions between China and Taiwan, and between the U.S. and China, which have increased our costs and could have an adverse impact on our business or results of operations in future periods.

Changes to international trade agreements, tariffs, or trade regulations could lead to sourcing or logistics disruptions and increased costs. For example, U.S. and Chinese import tariffs have impacted some of our components, increasing our costs and potentially requiring us to further raise prices on our hardware products.

We have facilities in more than 30 countries. About 60% of our revenue comes from customers with headquarter locations outside the United States. Revenue from end customers headquartered in China represented about 20% of our revenue in 2025, while revenue from products shipped into China represented about 50% of our revenue in 2025. We also continue to expand our offerings of online transactions and services worldwide.

… Certain countries where we operate, particularly the United States and China, have experienced, and other countries may experience, geopolitical tensions and administrative measures that affect global trade and macroeconomic conditions through the imposition of tariffs, including tariffs specific to the …

… For example, restrictions were adopted in India in 2020 prohibiting access to identified Chinese-owned applications which caused a reduction in revenue to us. In addition, in April 2024, the U.S. government enacted the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary …

… Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,” prohibits data brokerage transactions involving certain sensitive personal data categories to countries of concern, including China. The regulations also restrict certain investment agreements, employment agreements and …

As a global enterprise, we face compliance risks under a significant and increasing number of laws and regulations in the United States, the European Union, China, and numerous other jurisdictions relating to cybersecurity, product security, software supply chain security and …

We own manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Malaysia, China, Brazil, India, Poland, and Ireland. See “Item 2 - Properties” for information about our manufacturing and distribution facilities.

• the potential for other hostilities, including but not limited to further destabilization in the Middle East and Venezuela and tensions between China and Taiwan;

• the potential for worsening trade and economic relations between the U.S. and China, including the imposition of additional tariffs, export controls, sanctions, retaliatory measures or other trade restrictions;

… Our most significant foreign currency exposures relate to Eurozone countries, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, China and India. We enter into derivative transactions to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, specifically foreign currency forward contracts to manage our exposure …

… Dollar 21,568 48,596 Chinese Renminbi / U.S. Dollar 7,134 32,124 New Taiwan Dollar / U.S. Dollar 23,098 16,368 All other 26,679 25,368 Total $ 1,518,086 $ 1,058,478 (1) As of …

… Laws in Asia, such as the Personal Information Protection Law in China, Personal Information Protection Act in Korea and developing privacy laws in India, as well as state laws in the United States on privacy, data and related technologies, such …

Our local field offices include locations in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

• regional economic and political conditions, natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism and actual or threatened public health emergencies, or other geopolitical events, including the evolving relations between the United States and China, the United States and Russia, and ongoing conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine and the regional conflict in the Middle East;

… of AI and cloud service solutions, and geopolitical developments such as events affecting relations between the United States and China, multi-jurisdictional sanctions on Russia, the war in Ukraine and regional conflict in the Middle East. Regulators in the United …

In addition, continuously evolving data protection laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, CCPA and CPRA, LGPD, the Chinese Cybersecurity, Data Security and Personal Information laws and other new and proposed data protection laws, pose increasingly complex compliance challenges. We …

… California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”), the Chinese Cybersecurity, Data Security and Personal Information Protection laws (and other new and proposed data protection laws) and certain standards of …

… Governments are actively enforcing competition laws and regulations and enacting new regulations to intervene in digital markets, and this includes markets such as the EU, the United Kingdom, the U.S., and China. Some jurisdictions also allow competitors or consumers …

We own and lease other facilities domestically and internationally, primarily for offices, datacenters, and research and development. The largest owned international properties include space in the following locations: China, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The largest leased international properties include space in the following locations: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

In 2024, the parties engaged in competing litigation in the District Court and a court in China related to the possible continued use by Hytera of the Company’s trade secrets in Hytera’s currently shipping products ("H-Series"). On …

In 2017, the Company filed a complaint against Hytera Communications Corporation Limited of Shenzhen, China; Hytera America, Inc.; and Hytera Communications America (West), Inc. (collectively, "Hytera"), in the U.S. District Court for Northern District of Illinois (the "District Court …

We do not work with the Chinese communist party and have chosen not to host our platforms in China, which may limit our growth prospects.

Our leadership believes that working with the Chinese communist party is inconsistent with our culture and mission. We do not consider any sales opportunities with the Chinese communist party, do not host our platforms in China, and impose limitations on …

Many of our products use satellite signals available globally from the Russian GLONASS, China’s BeiDou, and the European Galileo GNSS Systems. Other countries have developed regional GNSS systems, such as India’s NavIC and Japan's QZSS,

… From time to time, government officials and other interested parties have questioned whether continued use of the Russian GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou GNSS signals violates FCC rules and policies. If use of these signals was restricted by the U.S …

… government-related data by countries of concern, including China (which includes Hong Kong and Macau). The rule imposes certain diligence, security, audit and record-keeping requirements, and may adversely impact certain of our global business operations, including by restricting or …

… Other countries such as Russia, China, Vietnam, and India have also passed or are in the process of passing laws imposing new requirements, including requirements related to consent and varying degrees of restrictive data residency or localization.

… dollar/Chinese yuan, are intended to offset remeasurement of the underlying assets and liabilities. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Income Statements. Additionally, we have hedge positions that …

… Increasing tensions between the United States and China - including tariffs, export controls, investment restrictions, and evolving data security or technology transfer requirements - could disrupt our supply chain. Any escalation of these tensions, or similar geopolitical volatility in other regions, could …

… For example, Brazil enacted the General Data Protection Law, New Zealand enacted the New Zealand Privacy Act, Australia enacted the Australia Privacy Act, China enacted its Personal Information Protection Law, Canada has enacted the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents …

… Assembly, quality control and systems testing are carried out at Flex's facilities in Guadalajara, Mexico and Zhuhai, China. Additionally, Flex manages material procurement and fulfillment activities on our behalf, ensuring we maintain high standards of efficiency and scalability across …

Further, we source some of our product components from suppliers outside the United States, including from China, which subjects us to additional logistical risks and risks associated with complying with local rules and regulations in foreign countries. Significant changes to …

… tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed on China, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and other countries and any retaliatory actions taken by such countries). Changes in political administrations or government shutdowns in the U.S. or elsewhere may lead to …