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Increasing focus on sustainability matters has resulted in, and is expected to continue to result in, evolving legal and regulatory requirements, including mandatory due diligence, disclosure and reporting requirements, as well as a variety of voluntary disclosure frameworks and standards …

… and regulatory landscape for certain new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, is uncertain and evolving, and our compliance obligations could increase our costs or limit how we may use these technologies. Failure to comply with various laws and regulations (or …

If a regulatory authority finds that a current or future product, its label, or a production run or facility is not in compliance with any of these regulations, we may be fined or face other regulatory penalties, or the products in question may have to be recalled, removed from the market, reformulated and/or have their packaging changed, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

… regulated - including potential new requirements governing transparency, accountability, data usage, and model controls - could increase our compliance costs, limit the use of certain technologies, or require changes to our products and processes. Any failure to comply with emerging AI regulatory …

… These factors include political conditions, including political instability, local and global economic conditions; legal and regulatory constraints, such as regulation of product and service offerings including regulatory restrictions (such as foreign ownership restrictions) on eCommerce and retail operations in international …

… related interpretations and enforcement practices, new legal requirements and/or any failure to comply with applicable regulations. In addition, the degree of regulatory, political, and media scrutiny we face increases the likelihood that our efforts to adhere to our practices …

Our compliance with laws and regulations, and related legal claims or regulatory enforcement actions, could expose us to significant liabilities and damage our reputation.

As a large, global food and beverage company, we operate in a highly regulated environment with constantly evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. Various laws and regulations govern our practices including, but not limited to, those related to advertising and marketing, product claims and labeling, food production and nutritional requirements, environmental matters (including climate change), packaging and waste management (including packaging containing PFAS), intellectual property,

… with applicable laws, regulations, policies and related interpretations. Our business is subject to the risk of litigation involving customers, consumers, suppliers, competitors, shareholders, government agencies or others through private actions, class actions, whistleblower claims, administrative proceedings, regulatory actions or other …

… Transition risks include increased costs of carbon emission, increased cost to produce products in compliance with future regulations, increased raw materials cost, shifts in customer/consumer values and other legal, regulatory and technological risks. Physical risks include the risk of …

… Data privacy regulations continue to evolve, and non-compliance with such regulations, including as a result of adoption of emerging technologies, such as AI, could subject the Company to legal claims or proceedings, potential regulatory fines and penalties and damage …

Due to our global business operations, we are required to comply with numerous laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate. These laws and regulations include general business regulations, such as with respect to taxes, accounting, anti-corruption …

… Certain regulations also require warning labels and signage. We may be subject to new or revised regulations, increased licensing fees, requirements, or taxes, regulatory enforcement actions, or longer review periods for applicable regulatory approvals. Additionally, various jurisdictions may seek to …

… regulatory and developmental risks, including our ability to obtain timely certificate authorizations, necessary approvals and permits from regulatory agencies on terms that are acceptable to us or at all; potential changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including …

Certain jurisdictions in which our products are made, manufactured, distributed or sold have either imposed, or are considering imposing, new or increased legal and regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the potential effects of climate change, including regulation of greenhouse …

… The imposition of new laws or regulatory requirements (including sanctions), changes in laws or regulatory requirements or changing interpretations or uncertainty regarding the interpretation thereof (including as a result of executive orders), changes in the enforcement priorities of regulators, and …

Our operations are subject to various regulations and laws, in addition to policies and tax laws, administered by federal, state, and local government agencies in the U.S., including the FDA, U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor, state regulatory agencies, and other agencies, as well as to regulations and laws administered by government agencies in Canada and other countries in which we have operations and our products are sold.

Additionally, there is an increased focus by foreign, federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating greenhouse gas emissions, energy policies, and sustainability, including single-use plastics and recycling instructions. Increased energy …

… Other laws and regulations that may impact our business relate to competition and antitrust, the environment, relations with distributors and retailers, employment, privacy, health, and trade practices. Our expanding international business will also expose us to economic factors, regulatory requirements …

… likely to increase over time, and we could experience substantial penalties, litigation, claims, legal or regulatory proceedings, inquiries or investigations, damage to our reputation, and fines or penalties related to violation of existing or future data privacy laws and regulations.

collection, storage, handling, use, disclosure, transfer, and security of personal data. Compliance with and interpretation of various data privacy regulations continue to evolve, and any violation could subject the Company to legal claims, regulatory penalties, and damage to its reputation.

… federal, state, and local regulations on food safety, quality, manufacturing and labeling. Certain of the Company’s products may require regulatory approvals, pre‑market notifications, or ongoing compliance with evolving or uncertain regulatory frameworks in multiple jurisdictions. Further, regulatory scrutiny …

• obtain approvals and registrations of regulated products, including from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) and other regulatory bodies in the United States and abroad; and

Our business is subject to extensive legal and regulatory requirements in the United States and abroad. Such legal and regulatory requirements apply to most aspects of our products, including their development, ingredients, formulation, manufacture, packaging, labeling, storage, transportation, distribution, export …

We must successfully manage compliance with current and expanding laws and regulations, as well as manage new and pending legal and regulatory matters in the U.S. and abroad.

… These and other rapidly changing laws, regulations, policies and related interpretations as well as increased enforcement actions by various governmental and regulatory agencies, create challenges for the Company, may alter the environment in which we do business, may increase the …

Our business is subject to extensive regulatory requirements regarding production, exportation, importation, marketing and promotion, labeling, distribution, pricing, and trade practices, among others. Changes in laws, regulatory measures, or governmental policies, or the manner in which current ones are interpreted …

… federal and state laws and regulations relating to personal data, as well as similar laws and regulations in other countries and regions in which we operate. Such laws and regulations include the California Consumer Protection Act, the California Privacy Rights …

We operate in a highly regulated environment with constantly evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. Consequently, we are subject to heightened risk of legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions. Although we have implemented policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance …

… Changes in laws or regulations that impose new or additional regulatory requirements on food products, such as new or evolving requirements for raw material sourcing, supply chain due diligence, and product labeling and disclosures could increase our cost of doing …

We operate in an increasingly regulated environment across a large and diverse geographic footprint, and we devote substantial resources to ensure effective compliance with numerous and frequently changing laws and regulations. The complexity of this regulatory environment and related compliance …

… Federal and state regulations may establish differing standards or mutually exclusive requirements. These evolving and divergent expectations may make it difficult for us to satisfy all regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Increased focus on the financial impacts of environment and climate change has led to evolving legislative and regulatory efforts to deal with potential causes and adverse impacts of climate change, including regulation of GHG emissions. Laws and regulations related to …

• Difficulties and costs associated with compliance and enforcement of remedies under a wide variety of complex laws, treaties and regulations;

We are required to maintain the privacy and security of personal and business information amidst multiplying threat landscapes and in compliance with increasing privacy and data protection regulations globally. Failure to do so could damage our business, including our reputation with members, suppliers and employees, cause us to incur substantial additional costs, and become subject to litigation and regulatory action.

… These factors include political and economic conditions, regulatory constraints, currency regulations, policy changes, and other matters where we operate, now or in the future. Other factors that may impact international operations include foreign trade (including tariffs and trade sanctions), monetary …

We routinely incur significant costs in complying with numerous and frequently changing laws and regulations. The complexity of this regulatory environment and related compliance costs continue to increase due to additional legal and regulatory requirements, our expanding operations, and increased …

Furthermore, if realized, the long-term impacts of global climate change present the possibility of both physical risks (such as extreme weather conditions or rising sea levels) and transition risks (such as regulatory changes), which may be widespread and are …

available, or discontinue the use of certain ingredients or packaging. Changes in laws or regulations that impose additional regulatory

additional legal and regulatory requirements relating to climate change or other sustainability issues, including greenhouse gas

… processing laws and regulations (including reporting and disclosure regimes), or any actual or alleged failure to comply, could cause us to incur substantial costs, require changes to our business practices, and expose us to litigation and regulatory risks, each of …

… with any changes in the legal or regulatory environment, our reputation, results of operations, and financial condition could be adversely affected. Furthermore, if we fail to comply with other applicable laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and …

State laws regulate the sale of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products, lottery/lotto products and other age-restricted products. A violation or change of these laws could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations because state and local regulatory agencies have the power to approve, revoke, suspend, or deny applications for and renewals of permits and licenses relating to the sale of certain of these products or to seek other remedies.

Our business is subject to extensive governmental laws and regulations that include, but are not limited to, those relating to environmental protection and remediation; the preparation, transportation, storage, sale and labeling of food and other products; consumer protection and anti …

(8) changes in the laws, regulations and policies (including the interpretations and enforcement thereof) that affect, or will affect, our business, including those relating to our products or distribution networks, changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulations, environmental or climate change laws, regulations or accords, trade rules and customs regulations, and the outcome and expense of legal or regulatory proceedings, and any action we may take as a result;

… The regulatory environment with regard to our business is evolving, and officials often exercise broad discretion in deciding how to interpret and apply applicable regulations. From time to time, we may receive formal and informal inquiries from various government regulatory …

… In particular, the Company's acquisition of GOJO has expanded its portfolio of products subject to FDA oversight, including products regulated as cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs, which are subject to distinct regulatory requirements. Changes in FDA regulations, priorities …

Moreover, federal, state, and foreign governments may introduce new or expand existing legislation and regulations, or impose more stringent interpretations of current laws, requiring the Company to enhance its resources, capabilities, and expertise. For instance, the Company is subject to …

reducing customer and consumer demand for the Company's products, limiting workforce availability for the Company, its suppliers, and its customers, and resulting in litigation, investigations, and regulatory proceedings against the Company. In addition, if the Company is unable or …

The Company is subject to stringent environmental regulations and may be subject to environmental litigation, proceedings, and investigations. The Company’s past and present business operations and the Company’s ownership and operation of real property are subject to stringent …

… These and other rapidly changing laws, regulations, policies and related interpretations, changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate, along with changes in federal policy and at regulatory agencies, as well as increased enforcement actions by various governmental and …

… If we, our third-party service providers, or those with whom we share information fail to comply with laws and regulations, or self-regulatory regimes, that apply to all or parts of our business, such as section 5 of the …

There has been an increased focus by foreign, federal, state and local regulatory and legislative bodies regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating greenhouse gas emissions (including carbon pricing, cap and trade systems, or carbon taxes) and imposing mandatory …

… Even if we make changes to align ourselves with such legal or regulatory requirements, we may still be subject to significant penalties or potential litigation if such laws and regulations are interpreted and applied in a manner inconsistent with our …