Lululemon Athletica Inc.: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2026 vs 2025  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-05-10
Other years: 2025 vs 2024 · 2024 vs 2023
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Lululemon's risk disclosures shifted from broad macroeconomic and pandemic concerns toward more specific operational vulnerabilities, dropping nine risks including supply chain disruption, labor cost pressures, and COVID-19 impacts while adding seven new risks centered on tariffs, geopolitical instability, and ESG legal exposure. The company replaced generic economic recession language with narrowly-focused risks on U.S. tariff policy and de minimis exemption elimination, reflecting immediate cost pressures rather than cyclical downturns. Simultaneously, 13 substantive modifications to existing risks suggest Lululemon is reframing established vulnerabilities - such as product quality, technology systems, and brand reputation - with heightened emphasis on operational execution and market-specific challenges.

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🟢 New in Current Filing

Changes to U.S. tariff and customs policy, including the elimination of the de minimis exemption, have and may further materially increase product costs and negatively affect margins.

As a result of the increased tariffs since April 2025, the cost of inventory in the United States has increased. The United States also eliminated the de minimis duty-free exemption for certain shipments effective May 2, 2025, and an Executive Order extends this elimination…

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As a result of the increased tariffs since April 2025, the cost of inventory in the United States has increased. The United States also eliminated the de minimis duty-free exemption for certain shipments effective May 2, 2025, and an Executive Order extends this elimination globally beginning August 29, 2025, with legislation enacted to repeal the statutory exemption entirely by July 1, 2027. The countries from which we source the majority of our products are now subject to higher tariffs on imports into the United States. Further, the majority of our sales to U.S. e-commerce guests are currently fulfilled from distribution centers in Canada, and historically a significant proportion of these orders qualified for the de minimis exemption. The removal of this exemption increases the cost of fulfilling those orders. As a result, more shipments are now subject to duties, taxes, and customs procedures, which increased product costs during 2025, and which we expect to continue into 2026 and beyond. We are taking steps designed to mitigate some of the financial impact, although we expect the tariff and de minimis changes to adversely affect product costs, gross profit, and income from operations. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Power Act and immediately after, the U.S. Administration initiated new tariffs at different rates under alternative legislative powers, which increases the uncertainty around tariffs. There has been significant volatility in U.S. tariff and customs policy recently, with frequent changes in rates, sudden elimination or reinstatement of exemptions, shifts in implementation dates, and reversals of prior actions. In addition, there is uncertainty around how tariff rules will be applied to goods routed through third countries (transshipment) and potential changes to the valuation methodology used to calculate duty, including the first sale declaration program in the United States. Changes in tariff and customs policy and legislation could affect the level of duties imposed and our overall product costs. This volatility makes it more difficult to forecast costs, plan our global supply chain, and provide reliable financial guidance. Policy changes often require rapid operational adjustments that can increase costs and reduce efficiency. Announcements of tariff and custom changes, as well as our disclosures of their potential impacts, have at times contributed to fluctuations in our stock price. We expect such volatility and uncertainty to continue, posing ongoing challenges to our operations, financial planning, and investor communications.

🟢 New in Current Filing

Macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressures, and shifts in consumer sentiment may reduce demand for our products.

Our performance depends on consumers’ willingness and ability to purchase discretionary products. That willingness can be affected by general economic conditions and uncertainty regarding the overall future environment, tariffs, inflation, changes in interest rates, foreign…

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Our performance depends on consumers’ willingness and ability to purchase discretionary products. That willingness can be affected by general economic conditions and uncertainty regarding the overall future environment, tariffs, inflation, changes in interest rates, foreign exchange fluctuations, energy and fuel costs, employment levels, consumer debt, housing market trends, commodity price volatility, and tax policy changes. Geopolitical instability, public health crises, and other macroeconomic events can also weaken consumer confidence. In 2025, we experienced lower store traffic in the Americas, partially reflective of inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty weighing on discretionary spending. Prolonged or worsening macroeconomic volatility could reduce demand, impair our ability to achieve growth targets, and materially impact our net revenue, margins, and cash flows.

🟢 New in Current Filing

Global political and economic instability, including geopolitical conflicts and political polarization, could disrupt our operations and increase costs.

We operate and source products across multiple international markets, and our ability to manage a global supply chain depends on stable economic and political conditions. Global instability, trade disputes, changes in customs treatment including de minimis thresholds,…

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We operate and source products across multiple international markets, and our ability to manage a global supply chain depends on stable economic and political conditions. Global instability, trade disputes, changes in customs treatment including de minimis thresholds, alterations in duty or tariff levels, sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions may increase costs, lengthen lead times, or require us to adjust sourcing or distribution strategies. Legislation such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and similar measures in other jurisdictions, increases compliance obligations, supply chain due diligence requirements, and the risk of shipment delays or detentions. If additional trade restrictions or compliance requirements are enacted, or enforcement becomes more stringent, our sourcing, importation, and delivery capabilities could 13 13 13 Table of Contents Table of Contents be materially affected, resulting in increased costs and operational disruptions. In addition, heightened geopolitical tensions, including potential conflicts involving Taiwan or other regions where our suppliers are concentrated, could disrupt our supply of raw materials and finished goods. A significant portion of our technical fabrics originates from Taiwan, and any military conflict, trade embargo, or disruption affecting that region could materially impact our ability to source materials and fulfill customer orders. Political polarization in the United States has also led to increased consumer activism, brand boycotts, and public pressure campaigns targeting companies based on their perceived political or social positions. Whether or not we take public positions on social or political issues, we could face reputational harm, reduced consumer demand, or employee relations challenges if we are perceived as aligned or misaligned with particular viewpoints. These dynamics could adversely affect our brand, guest relationships, and results of operations.

🟢 New in Current Filing

Trade restrictions, tariffs, and customs changes could disrupt our supply chain and compress margins.

Our business depends on the efficient, predictable, and cost-effective movement of goods across borders. Governments may impose new tariffs, duties, quotas, customs regulations, or other trade restrictions, or modify the application of existing measures, including reductions in…

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Our business depends on the efficient, predictable, and cost-effective movement of goods across borders. Governments may impose new tariffs, duties, quotas, customs regulations, or other trade restrictions, or modify the application of existing measures, including reductions in de minimis thresholds, new compliance requirements, or changes in enforcement priorities. These developments can increase product costs, delay shipments, disrupt sourcing, or require changes to our supply chain. If we are unable to offset these impacts through pricing, sourcing adjustments, or other measures, our margins, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction could be adversely affected. Any price increases intended to offset these added costs could reduce consumer demand and negatively impact net revenue. Trade policy volatility, including frequent changes in rates, sudden elimination or reinstatement of exemptions, shifts in implementation dates, and uncertainty around transshipment rules, makes it more difficult to forecast costs, plan our global supply chain, and provide reliable financial guidance.

🟢 New in Current Filing

Our financial condition could be adversely affected by public health crises.

The occurrence of global or regional public health crises, such as pandemics or epidemics, and the related governmental and private sector responses, could reduce store traffic and consumer spending, result in temporary or permanent closures of retail locations, offices, and…

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The occurrence of global or regional public health crises, such as pandemics or epidemics, and the related governmental and private sector responses, could reduce store traffic and consumer spending, result in temporary or permanent closures of retail locations, offices, and factories, and negatively impact the flow of goods. Such events could cause health officials to impose restrictions and recommend precautions that disrupt our operations, reduce consumer willingness to visit stores, and 15 15 15 Table of Contents Table of Contents negatively affect employee availability. Health events may also cause long-term changes to consumer shopping behavior, preferences, and demand for our products.

🟢 New in Current Filing

Climate change and related pressures may adversely impact our business, supply chain, and financial results.

We are subject to physical and transitional risks related to climate change, as well as increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and advocacy organizations regarding climate-related disclosures and action. Physical risks, such as rising global temperatures, changing…

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We are subject to physical and transitional risks related to climate change, as well as increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and advocacy organizations regarding climate-related disclosures and action. Physical risks, such as rising global temperatures, changing weather patterns, and increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, could disrupt our supply chain, increase raw material and production costs (including cotton availability and pricing), and reduce consumer demand or shift purchasing behavior. These changes may also result in water scarcity, energy constraints, and infrastructure damage affecting our facilities, vendors, or logistics. In addition, growing regulatory and stakeholder expectations around climate-related disclosures, targets, and emissions reductions may increase compliance costs and require additional resources. Climate-related regulations vary widely across jurisdictions and are evolving rapidly, creating uncertainty around our obligations. Voluntary alignment with emerging standards or initiatives may also require capital investment or operational adjustments. We also face increasing scrutiny and conflicting pressure from institutional investors, proxy advisory firms, regulatory agencies, political groups, and other stakeholders. Some advocate for accelerated climate commitments and detailed climate-related financial disclosures, while others have challenged or opposed such actions through litigation, legislative action, or public campaigns. These conflicting expectations and potential enforcement risks, whether from taking action or choosing not to do so, could adversely impact our reputation, operations, investor relationships, or legal risk profile. 21 21 21 Table of Contents Table of Contents

🟢 New in Current Filing

We face heightened scrutiny and legal risks from competing pressures regarding our ESG practices and disclosures.

We are increasingly subject to scrutiny from institutional investors, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders regarding our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies, disclosures, and performance. Some stakeholders advocate for greater transparency and more…

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We are increasingly subject to scrutiny from institutional investors, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders regarding our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies, disclosures, and performance. Some stakeholders advocate for greater transparency and more aggressive ESG-related commitments across areas such as human capital, labor practices, supply chain oversight, and diversity. Others, including advocacy organizations and litigation-focused groups, have criticized ESG-related initiatives and have challenged companies, through lawsuits, regulatory investigations, and public campaigns, for implementing ESG strategies they deem inconsistent with fiduciary duties or legal obligations. We may face reputational, operational, or legal consequences if our ESG practices or disclosures are perceived as insufficient, inconsistent, misleading, or politically misaligned. We may also face additional compliance costs as regulatory requirements evolve, including potential SEC or international climate and sustainability disclosure rules. We could also incur additional costs to comply with divergent stakeholder expectations and evolving ESG disclosure frameworks, and we may be subject to increased activism, legal exposure, or reputational risk, regardless of whether our ESG practices are expanded or limited in the future. ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY

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Disruptions of our supply chain could have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, war, terrorism, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers…

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Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, war, terrorism, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers and carriers, changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, and other responses such as those related to current geopolitical events), or other reasons could impair our ability to distribute our products. To the extent we are unable to mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.

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Increasing labor costs and other factors associated with the production of our products in South Asia and South East Asia could increase the costs to produce our products.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

A significant portion of our products are produced in South Asia and South East Asia and increases in the costs of labor and other costs of doing business in the countries in this area could significantly increase our costs to produce our products and could have a negative…

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A significant portion of our products are produced in South Asia and South East Asia and increases in the costs of labor and other costs of doing business in the countries in this area could significantly increase our costs to produce our products and could have a negative impact on our operations and earnings. Factors that could negatively affect our business include labor shortages and increases in labor costs, labor disputes, pandemics, the impacts of climate change, difficulties and additional costs in transporting products manufactured from these countries to our distribution centers and significant revaluation of the currencies used in these countries, which may result in an increase in the cost of producing products. Also, the imposition of trade sanctions or other regulations against products imported by us from, or the loss of "normal trade relations" status with any country in which our products are manufactured, could significantly increase our cost of products and harm our business.

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Climate change, and related legislative and regulatory responses to climate change, may adversely impact our business.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

There is increasing concern that a gradual rise in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe, an increase in the frequency,…

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There is increasing concern that a gradual rise in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe, an increase in the frequency, severity, and duration of extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, and water scarcity and poor water quality. These events could adversely impact the cultivation of cotton, which is a key resource in the production of our products, disrupt the operation of our supply chain and the productivity of our contract manufacturers, increase our production costs, impose capacity restraints and impact the types of apparel products that consumers purchase. These events could also compound adverse economic conditions and impact consumer confidence and discretionary spending. As a result, the effects of climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In many countries, governmental bodies are enacting new or additional legislation and regulations to reduce or mitigate the potential impacts of climate change. If we, our suppliers, or our contract manufacturers are required to comply with these laws and regulations, or if we choose to take voluntary steps to reduce or mitigate our impact on climate change, we may experience increased costs for energy, production, transportation, and raw materials, increased capital expenditures, or increased insurance premiums and deductibles, which could adversely impact our operations. Inconsistency of legislation and regulations among jurisdictions may also affect the costs of compliance with such laws and regulations. Any assessment of the potential impact of future climate change legislation, regulations or industry standards, as well as any international treaties and accords, is uncertain given the wide scope of potential regulatory change in the countries in which we operate.

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Increased scrutiny from investors and others regarding our environmental, social, governance, or sustainability responsibilities could result in additional costs or risks and adversely impact our reputation, employee retention, and willingness of customers and suppliers to do business with us.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

Investor and political advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds, other market participants, stockholders, and customers have focused increasingly on the environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices of companies, including those associated with…

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Investor and political advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds, other market participants, stockholders, and customers have focused increasingly on the environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices of companies, including those associated with climate change and social responsibility. These parties have placed increased importance on the implications of the social cost of their investments and disclosure of their ESG practices. If our ESG practices do not meet customer, investor, employee, or other stakeholder expectations or do not align with their opinions or values, our brand, reputation, employee retention, and business may be negatively impacted. Any sustainability or impact report that we publish or other ESG disclosures we make may include our policies, practices, goals, and targets on a variety of social and ethical matters, including corporate governance, environmental compliance, employee health and safety practices, 16 16 16 Table of Contents Table of Contents human capital management, product quality, supply chain management, and workforce inclusion and composition. It is possible that stakeholders may not be satisfied with our ESG policies, practices, goals, or targets, including how we describe and report our ESG goals, efforts, and practices, and this could reduce demand for our products or lead to regulatory enforcement that could restrict our ability to market and sell our products. We could also incur additional costs and require additional resources to monitor, report, and comply with various ESG practices. Also, our failure, or perceived failure, to meet the goals or targets included in any sustainability disclosure could negatively impact our reputation, employee retention, and the willingness of our customers and suppliers to do business with us.

🔴 No Match in Current Filing

An economic recession, depression, downturn, periods of inflation, or economic uncertainty in our key markets may adversely affect consumer discretionary spending and demand for our products.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

Many of our products may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Some of the factors that may influence consumer spending on discretionary items include general economic conditions, high levels of unemployment, pandemics, higher consumer debt levels, reductions in net…

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Many of our products may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Some of the factors that may influence consumer spending on discretionary items include general economic conditions, high levels of unemployment, pandemics, higher consumer debt levels, reductions in net worth based on market declines and uncertainty, home foreclosures and reductions in home values, fluctuating interest and foreign currency exchange rates and credit availability, government austerity measures, fluctuating fuel and other energy costs, fluctuating commodity prices, inflationary pressure, tax rates and general uncertainty regarding the overall future economic environment. Global economic conditions are uncertain and volatile, due in part to the potential impacts of increasing inflation, the potential impacts of geopolitical uncertainties, and any potential sanctions, restrictions or responses to those conditions. For example, the PRC market presents a number of risks, including changes in laws and regulations, currency fluctuations, increased competition, and changes in economic conditions, including the risk of an economic downturn or recession, trade embargoes, restrictions or other barriers, as well as other conditions that may adversely impact consumer spending, any of which could cause us to fail to achieve anticipated growth. As global economic conditions continue to be volatile or economic uncertainty remains, trends in consumer discretionary spending also remain unpredictable and subject to reductions due to credit constraints and uncertainties about the future. Unfavorable economic conditions may lead consumers to delay or reduce purchases of our products. Consumer demand for our products may not reach our targets, or may decline, when there is an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in our key markets. Our sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in consumer demand may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

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Global economic and political conditions could adversely impact our results of operations.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

Uncertain or challenging global economic and political conditions could impact our performance, including our ability to successfully expand internationally. Global economic conditions could impact levels of consumer spending in the markets in which we operate, which could…

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Uncertain or challenging global economic and political conditions could impact our performance, including our ability to successfully expand internationally. Global economic conditions could impact levels of consumer spending in the markets in which we operate, which could impact our sales and profitability. Political unrest, such as the turmoil related to current geopolitical events and the related sanctions, restrictions, or other responses, could negatively impact our guests and employees, reduce consumer spending, and adversely impact our business and results of operations.

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We may be unable to source and sell our merchandise profitably or at all if new trade restrictions are imposed or existing restrictions become more burdensome.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

The United States and the countries in which our products are produced or sold have imposed and may impose additional quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions or regulations, or may adversely adjust prevailing quota, duty, or tariff levels. The results of any audits or…

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The United States and the countries in which our products are produced or sold have imposed and may impose additional quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions or regulations, or may adversely adjust prevailing quota, duty, or tariff levels. The results of any audits or related disputes regarding these restrictions or regulations could have an adverse effect on our financial statements for the period or periods for which the applicable final determinations are made. Countries impose, modify, and remove tariffs and other trade restrictions in response to a diverse array of factors, including global and national economic and political conditions, which make it impossible for us to predict future developments regarding tariffs and other trade restrictions. Trade restrictions, including tariffs, changes to de minimis thresholds, quotas, embargoes, safeguards, and customs restrictions, could increase the cost or reduce the supply of products available to us, could increase shipping times, or may require us to modify our supply chain organization or other current business practices, any of which could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are dependent on international trade agreements and regulations. The countries in which we produce and sell our products could impose or increase tariffs, duties, or other similar charges that could negatively affect our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Adverse changes in, or withdrawal from, trade agreements or political relationships between the United States and the PRC, Canada, or other countries where we sell or source our products, could negatively impact our results of operations or cash flows. General geopolitical instability and the responses to it, such as the possibility of sanctions, trade restrictions, and 17 17 17 Table of Contents Table of Contents changes in tariffs, including sanctions against the PRC, tariffs imposed by the United States and the PRC, and the possibility of additional tariffs or other trade restrictions, could adversely impact our business. It is possible that further tariffs may be introduced or increased. Such changes could adversely impact our business and could increase the costs of sourcing our products from the PRC as well as other countries, or could require us to source our products from different countries. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and other similar legislation may lead to greater supply chain compliance costs and delays to us and to our vendors.

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Our financial condition could be adversely affected by global or regional health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer spending and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The COVID-19 pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer…

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The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer spending and global supply chains, and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The COVID-19 pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions negatively impacted our business operations, store traffic, employee availability, supply chain, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows. The occurrence or resurgence of global or regional health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the related governmental, private sector and individual consumer responses, could contribute to a recession, depression, or global economic downturn, reduce store traffic and consumer spending, result in temporary or permanent closures of retail locations, offices, and factories, and could negatively impact the flow of goods. Such events could cause health officials to impose restrictions and recommend precautions to mitigate the health crisis such as the temporary closure of our stores, limitations on the number of guests allowed in our stores at any single time, minimum physical distancing requirements, and limited operating hours. A health event such as the COVID-19 pandemic could also negatively impact our employees, guests, and brand by reducing consumer willingness to visit stores, malls, and lifestyle centers, and employee willingness to staff our stores. A global or regional health event may also cause long-term changes to consumer shopping behavior, preferences and demand for our products that may have a material adverse effect on our business. 19 19 19 Table of Contents Table of Contents A global or regional health event such as the COVID-19 pandemic could significantly and adversely impact our supply chain if the factories that manufacture our products, the distribution centers where we manage our inventory, or the operations of our logistics and other service providers are disrupted, temporarily closed, or experience worker shortages.

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We have been, and in the future may be, sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights.

This section from the 2025 filing does not have a high-confidence textual match in the 2026 filing. It may have been removed, merged, or substantially reworded.

There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in the fitness and technology industries. Furthermore, it is common for…

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There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in the fitness and technology industries. Furthermore, it is common for individuals and groups to purchase patents and other intellectual property assets for the purpose of making claims of infringement to extract settlements from companies like ours. Our use of third-party content, including music content, software, and other intellectual property rights may be subject to claims of infringement or misappropriation. We cannot guarantee that our internally developed or acquired technologies and content do not or will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. From time to time, our competitors or other third parties may claim that we are infringing upon or misappropriating their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to be infringing upon such rights. Any claims or litigation could cause us to incur significant expenses and, if successfully asserted against us, could 20 20 20 Table of Contents Table of Contents require that we pay substantial damages or ongoing royalty payments, prevent us from offering our platform or services or using certain technologies, force us to implement expensive work-arounds, or impose other unfavorable terms. We expect that the occurrence of infringement claims is likely to grow as the market for fitness products and services grows and as we introduce new and updated products and offerings. Accordingly, our exposure to damages resulting from infringement claims could increase and this could further exhaust our financial and management resources. Any of the foregoing could prevent us from competing effectively and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.

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If any of our products have manufacturing or design defects or are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests, our business could be harmed.

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Sentence-level differences:

  • Reworded sentence: "We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, product shipments that fail to comply with our specifications or conform to our quality standards."
  • Reworded sentence: "Additionally, if the unacceptability of our products is not discovered until after such products are sold, our guests could lose confidence in our products, we could face a product recall, we could have regulatory exposure, and our results of operations could suffer and our business, reputation, and brand could be harmed."
  • Reworded sentence: "Any defects could make our products unsafe and create a risk of property damage or personal injury."

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We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, product shipments that fail to comply with our specifications or conform to our quality standards. We have also received, and may in the future receive, products that are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests,…

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We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, product shipments that fail to comply with our specifications or conform to our quality standards. We have also received, and may in the future receive, products that are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests, including if they fail to meet quality, performance, and fit expectations. Under these circumstances, unless we are able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, we risk the loss of net revenue resulting from the inability to sell those products and related increased administrative and shipping costs. Additionally, if the unacceptability of our products is not discovered until after such products are sold, our guests could lose confidence in our products, we could face a product recall, we could have regulatory exposure, and our results of operations could suffer and our business, reputation, and brand could be harmed. The hardware previously sold by our lululemon Studio subsidiary, as well as services currently offered, can be affected by design and manufacturing defects. Sophisticated operating system software and applications, such as those offered by lululemon Studio, often have issues that can unexpectedly interfere with the intended operation of hardware or software products. Defects may also exist in components and products that we source from third parties. Any defects could make our products unsafe and create a risk of property damage or personal injury. The occurrence of real or perceived defects in any of our products, now or in the future, could result in negative publicity, regulatory investigations, or lawsuits filed against us. 10 10 10 Table of Contents Table of Contents

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We have occasionally received, and may in the future receive, shipments of products that fail to comply with our technical specifications or that fail to conform to our quality control standards. We have also received, and may in the future receive, products that are otherwise unacceptable to us or our guests. Under these circumstances, unless we are able to obtain replacement products in a timely manner, we risk the loss of net revenue resulting from the inability to sell those products and related increased administrative and shipping costs. Additionally, if the unacceptability of our products is not discovered until after such products are sold, our guests could lose confidence in our products or we could face a product recall and our results of operations could suffer and our business, reputation, and brand could be harmed. The complex hardware previously sold by our lululemon Studio subsidiary, as well as the services currently offered, can be affected by design and manufacturing defects. Sophisticated operating system software and applications, such as those offered by lululemon Studio, often have issues that can unexpectedly interfere with the intended operation of hardware or software products. Defects may also exist in components and products that we source from third parties. Any defects could make our products and services unsafe and create a risk of environmental or property damage or personal injury and we may become subject to the hazards and uncertainties of product liability claims and related litigation. The occurrence of real or perceived defects in any of our products, now or in the future, could result in additional negative publicity, regulatory investigations, or lawsuits filed against us, particularly if guests or others who use or purchase our lululemon Studio products 10 10 10 Table of Contents Table of Contents are injured. Even if injuries are not the result of any defects, if they are perceived to be, we may incur expenses to defend or settle any claims and our brand and reputation may be harmed.

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Disruption of our technology systems or unexpected network interruption could disrupt our business.

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Sentence-level differences:

  • Reworded sentence: "We are dependent on networks, technology systems, and third parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods, and maintain cost-efficient operations."
  • Reworded sentence: "In addition, if changes in technology cause our information systems to become obsolete, we do not effectively leverage AI, or if our information systems are inadequate to handle our operations, we could lose guests."
  • Removed sentence: "The concentration of our primary offices, several of our distribution centers, and a number of our stores along the west coast of North America could amplify the impact of a natural disaster occurring in that area to our business, including to our technology systems."
  • Removed sentence: "In addition, if changes in technology cause our information systems to become obsolete, we do not effectively leverage artificial intelligence, or if our information systems are inadequate to handle our growth, we could lose guests."
  • Removed sentence: "We have limited back-up systems and redundancies, and our technology systems and websites have experienced system failures and electrical outages in the past which have disrupted our operations."

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We are dependent on networks, technology systems, and third parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods, and maintain cost-efficient operations. The failure of our technology…

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We are dependent on networks, technology systems, and third parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods, and maintain cost-efficient operations. The failure of our technology systems to operate properly or effectively, problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or difficulty in integrating new systems, could adversely affect our business. In addition, if changes in technology cause our information systems to become obsolete, we do not effectively leverage AI, or if our information systems are inadequate to handle our operations, we could lose guests. Our technology systems, websites, and operations of third parties on whom we rely, may encounter damage, slowdown, or disruption including complete outages caused by a failure to upgrade systems, system failures, malware, computer hackers including cyberattacks assisted by AI, natural disasters, or other causes. These could cause information, including data related to guest orders, to be lost or delayed which could, especially if the disruption or slowdown occurred during the holiday season, result in delays in the delivery of products to our stores and guests or lost sales, which could reduce demand for our products and cause our sales to decline. Any significant disruption in our technology systems or websites could harm our reputation and credibility, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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We are increasingly dependent on networks, technology systems, and third-parties to operate our e-commerce websites, process transactions, respond to guest inquiries, manage inventory, purchase, sell and ship goods on a timely basis, and maintain cost-efficient operations. The failure of our technology systems to operate properly or effectively, problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, or difficulty in integrating new systems, could adversely affect our business. Our technology systems, websites, and operations of third parties on whom we rely, may encounter damage, slowdown, or disruption including complete outages caused by a failure to successfully upgrade systems, system failures, viruses, computer "hackers", natural disasters, or other causes. These could cause information, including data related to guest orders, to be lost or delayed which could, especially if the disruption or slowdown occurred during the holiday season, result in delays in the delivery of products to our stores and guests or lost sales, which could reduce demand for our products and cause our sales to decline. The concentration of our primary offices, several of our distribution centers, and a number of our stores along the west coast of North America could amplify the impact of a natural disaster occurring in that area to our business, including to our technology systems. In addition, if changes in technology cause our information systems to become obsolete, we do not effectively leverage artificial intelligence, or if our information systems are inadequate to handle our growth, we could lose guests. We have limited back-up systems and redundancies, and our technology systems and websites have experienced system failures and electrical outages in the past which have disrupted our operations. Any significant disruption in our technology systems or websites could harm our reputation and credibility, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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If we encounter problems with our distribution system, our ability to deliver our products to the market and to meet guest expectations could be harmed.

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We rely on our distribution facilities for our product distribution. They utilize and rely on computer controlled and automated equipment, which means their operations may be subject to a number of risks related to malware, the proper operation of software and hardware,…

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We rely on our distribution facilities for our product distribution. They utilize and rely on computer controlled and automated equipment, which means their operations may be subject to a number of risks related to malware, the proper operation of software and hardware, electronic or power interruptions, or other system failures. In addition, our operations could also be interrupted by labor shortages and disruptions, pandemics, the impacts of climate change, extreme or severe weather conditions or by floods, fires, or other natural disasters near our distribution centers. The concentration of our primary offices, several of our distribution centers, and a number of our stores along the west coast of North America could amplify the impact of a natural disaster occurring in that area to our business. If we encounter problems with our distribution system, our ability to meet guest expectations, manage inventory, complete sales, and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies could be harmed. 17 17 17 Table of Contents Table of Contents

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We rely on our distribution facilities for substantially all of our product distribution. Our distribution facilities include computer controlled and automated equipment, which means their operations may be subject to a number of risks related to security or computer viruses, the proper operation of software and hardware, electronic or power interruptions, or other system failures. In addition, our operations could also be interrupted by labor difficulties, pandemics, the impacts of climate change, extreme or severe weather conditions or by floods, fires, or other natural disasters near our distribution centers. If we encounter problems with our distribution system, our ability to meet guest expectations, manage inventory, complete sales, and achieve objectives for operating efficiencies could be harmed.

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Our success depends on our ability to maintain our brand value and reputation.

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The lululemon name is integral to our business and our expansion strategies. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high-quality product, and guest…

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The lululemon name is integral to our business and our expansion strategies. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high-quality product, and guest experience. Our brand positioning, products, and marketing efforts may not be considered distinct, culturally relevant, or desirable to guests, employees, and other stakeholders. Our brand and reputation could be adversely affected by negative publicity, if we fail to deliver innovative and high-quality products acceptable to our guests, or if we face or mishandle a product recall, which could be amplified by social media. Our reputation could also be impacted by adverse publicity, whether or not valid, regarding allegations that we, or persons currently or previously associated with us, have violated laws or regulations, including but not limited to those related to safety, employment, discrimination, harassment, whistle-blowing, privacy, corporate citizenship, improper business practices, or cybersecurity. Certain activities on the part of stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations and governmental institutions, could cause reputational damage, distract senior management, and disrupt our business. Additionally, while we devote considerable effort and resources to protecting our intellectual property, if these efforts are not successful the value of our brand may be harmed. Any harm to our brand and reputation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

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The lululemon name is integral to our business as well as to the implementation of our expansion strategies. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide a consistent, high quality product, and guest experience. As we grow, our brand positioning, products, and marketing efforts may not be considered distinct, culturally relevant, or desirable to guests, employees, and other stakeholders. We rely on social media, as one of our marketing strategies, to have a positive impact on both our brand value and reputation. Our brand and reputation could be adversely affected if we fail to achieve these objectives, if our public image was to be tarnished by negative publicity, which could be amplified by social media, if we fail to deliver innovative and high quality products acceptable to our guests, or if we face or mishandle a product recall. Our reputation could also be impacted by adverse publicity, whether or not valid, regarding allegations that we, or persons associated with us or formerly associated with us, have violated applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to those related to safety, employment, discrimination, harassment, whistle-blowing, privacy, corporate citizenship, improper business practices, or cybersecurity. Certain activities on the part of stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations and governmental institutions, could cause reputational damage, distract senior management, and disrupt our business. Additionally, while we devote considerable effort and resources to protecting our intellectual property, if these efforts are not successful the value of our brand may be harmed. Any harm to our brand and reputation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. 9 9 9 Table of Contents Table of Contents

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Our business is affected by seasonality, which could result in fluctuations in our operating results.

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Our business is affected by the seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. Our annual net revenue is typically weighted more heavily toward our fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting sales during the holiday season in the Americas, while our operating expenses are more…

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Our business is affected by the seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. Our annual net revenue is typically weighted more heavily toward our fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting sales during the holiday season in the Americas, while our operating expenses are more equally distributed throughout the year. Events predominantly impacting our international net revenue, such as those related to Lunar New Year and Singles Day, can fall in different fiscal quarters from year to year. Seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control such as weather conditions and the effects of climate change, could adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate.

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Our business is affected by the general seasonal trends common to the retail apparel industry. Our annual net revenue is typically weighted more heavily toward our fourth fiscal quarter, reflecting our historical strength in sales during the holiday season, while our operating expenses are more equally distributed throughout the year. This seasonality, along with other factors that are beyond our control, including weather conditions and the effects of climate change, could adversely affect our business and cause our results of operations to fluctuate.

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Our technology-based systems that give our customers the ability to shop with us online may not function effectively.

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Many of our customers shop through our e-commerce websites and mobile apps and we use social media in addition to these websites and apps to interact with our customers and to enhance their shopping experience. We may not efficiently and effectively implement and leverage…

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Many of our customers shop through our e-commerce websites and mobile apps and we use social media in addition to these websites and apps to interact with our customers and to enhance their shopping experience. We may not efficiently and effectively implement and leverage technological advancements such as AI to support these interactions, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations if our competitors are more effective than us, if this disrupts our operations, or if this leads to increased operating costs. Any failure on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, user-friendly e-commerce platforms that offer a wide assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of shoppers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the loss of e-commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with customers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of our e-commerce business globally and could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

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Many of our customers shop with us through our e-commerce websites and mobile apps. Increasingly, customers are using tablets and smart phones to shop online with us and with our competitors and to do comparison shopping. We are increasingly using social media and proprietary mobile apps to interact with our customers and as a means to enhance their shopping experience. Any failure on our part to provide attractive, effective, reliable, user-friendly e-commerce platforms that offer a wide assortment of merchandise with rapid delivery options and that continually meet the changing expectations of online shoppers could place us at a competitive disadvantage, result in the loss of e-commerce and other sales, harm our reputation with customers, have a material adverse impact on the growth of our e-commerce business globally and could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

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Our future success is dependent on the service of our senior management and our ability to maintain our culture and to attract, manage, and retain highly qualified individuals.

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  • Reworded sentence: "If we are unable to successfully maintain and evolve our unique culture, offer competitive compensation and benefits, and a desirable work model, we may be unable to attract and retain qualified individuals to support our business and growth."
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The performance of our senior management team and other key employees and contractors may not meet our needs and expectations. Also, the loss of services of any of these key individuals, or any negative public perception with respect to 11 11 11 Table of Contents Table of…

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The performance of our senior management team and other key employees and contractors may not meet our needs and expectations. Also, the loss of services of any of these key individuals, or any negative public perception with respect to 11 11 11 Table of Contents Table of Contents these individuals, may be disruptive to, or cause uncertainty in, our business and could have a negative impact on our ability to manage and grow our business effectively. Such disruption could have a material adverse impact on our financial performance, financial condition, and the market price of our stock. If we are unable to successfully maintain and evolve our unique culture, offer competitive compensation and benefits, and a desirable work model, we may be unable to attract and retain qualified individuals to support our business and growth. Our work model may not meet the needs and expectations of our employees and may not be perceived as favorable compared to other companies. We also face risks related to employee engagement and productivity which could result in increased headcount and labor costs. Our Chief Executive Officer stepped down effective January 31, 2026, and we appointed interim co-Chief Executive Officers to lead during a transition period while we conduct a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. In addition, we have had other recent changes at the senior executive level. These changes may create uncertainty and divert management’s attention and resources. We may not identify or attract a permanent successor on a timely basis, and a prolonged search could extend uncertainty and heighten the risks described in this paragraph. Our interim leadership model may not align with expectations of employees, vendor partners, or other external stakeholders, and could negatively affect our operations, strategic initiatives, employee engagement, and retention. These changes may also lead to negative public perception, including among consumers and our brand community. Any resulting disruption could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial performance, or the market price of our stock.

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The performance of our senior management team and other key employees and contractors may not meet our needs and expectations. Also, the loss of services of any of these key individuals, or any negative public perception with respect to these individuals, may be disruptive to, or cause uncertainty in, our business and could have a negative impact on our ability to manage and grow our business effectively. Such disruption could have a material adverse impact on our financial performance, financial condition, and the market price of our stock. If we are unable to successfully maintain and evolve our unique culture, offer competitive compensation and benefits, and a desirable work model, we may be unable to attract and retain highly qualified individuals to support our business and continued growth. Our work model may not meet the needs and expectations of our employees and may not be perceived as favorable compared to other companies. We also face risks related to employee engagement and productivity which could result in increased headcount and lead to increased labor costs. 12 12 12 Table of Contents Table of Contents

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The fluctuating cost of raw materials and the cost of producing our products could increase our cost of goods sold.

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The fabrics used to make our products include synthetic fabrics whose raw materials include petroleum-based products. Our products also include silver and natural fibers, including cotton. Our costs for raw materials are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand,…

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The fabrics used to make our products include synthetic fabrics whose raw materials include petroleum-based products. Our products also include silver and natural fibers, including cotton. Our costs for raw materials are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market, the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries, and other factors that are generally unpredictable and beyond our control. Any and all of these factors may be exacerbated by global climate change. In addition, political instability, trade relations, sanctions, inflationary pressure, or other geopolitical or economic conditions could cause raw material costs to increase or impact availability and have an adverse effect on our future margins. Increases in the cost of raw materials, including petroleum or the prices we pay for silver and our cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles, could have a material adverse effect on our cost of goods sold, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. A significant portion of our products are produced in South and South East Asia and increases in the costs of labor and other costs of doing business in the countries in this region could significantly increase our costs to produce our products and could have a negative impact on our operations and earnings. Factors that could negatively affect our business include labor shortages and increases in labor costs, labor disputes, pandemics, the impacts of climate change, difficulties and additional costs in transporting products manufactured from these countries to our distribution centers and significant revaluation of the currencies used in these countries, which may result in an increase in the cost of producing products. Also, the imposition of trade sanctions or other regulations against products imported by us from, or the loss of "normal trade relations" status with any country in which our products are manufactured, could significantly increase our cost of products and harm our business.

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The fabrics used to make our products include synthetic fabrics whose raw materials include petroleum-based products. Our products also include silver and natural fibers, including cotton. Our costs for raw materials are affected by, among other things, weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market, the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries, and other factors that are generally unpredictable and beyond our control. Any and all of these factors may be exacerbated by global climate change. In addition, political instability, trade relations, sanctions, inflationary pressure, or other geopolitical or economic conditions could cause raw material costs to increase and have an adverse effect on our future margins. Increases in the cost of raw materials, including petroleum or the prices we pay 15 15 15 Table of Contents Table of Contents for silver and our cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles, could have a material adverse effect on our cost of goods sold, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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Changes in tax laws, transfer pricing, or unanticipated tax liabilities could adversely affect our effective income tax rate and profitability.

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We are subject to the income tax laws of the United States, Canada, China Mainland, and other international jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by changes in the mix of earnings amongst countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes…

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We are subject to the income tax laws of the United States, Canada, China Mainland, and other international jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by changes in the mix of earnings amongst countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, new tax interpretations and guidance, the outcome of income tax audits, and any repatriation of unremitted earnings for which we have not previously accrued applicable income taxes and withholding taxes. Repatriations from our Canadian subsidiaries may be subject to Canadian withholding taxes depending on the amount of paid-up capital available. Since 2022, we have recognized Canadian withholding taxes on accumulated earnings which are not indefinitely reinvested and cannot be repatriated free of withholding tax. We expect to continue recognizing such taxes. We engage in a number of intercompany transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe that these transactions reflect the accurate economic allocation of profit, the profit allocation and transfer pricing terms may be scrutinized by local tax authorities during an audit and any resulting changes may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates. Our bilateral Advance Pricing Arrangement ("APA") with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") expired at the end of 2020. During 2020, we entered into bilateral negotiations with the IRS and CRA to renew the APA, and in October 2025, the CRA withdrew from bilateral APA negotiations. We continue to apply our transfer pricing methodology but this may be subject to audit, and could result in changes to our profit allocation and effective tax rate. We are in the process of reapplying under the APA program and intend to file a new APA submission with the CRA and IRS in fiscal 2026. We are also negotiating an APA with China Mainland's State Tax Administration, the outcome of which could impact our effective tax rate. Current economic and political conditions make tax rules in any jurisdiction subject to significant change. Changes in applicable U.S., Canadian, Chinese, or other international tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect our income tax expense and profitability. On July 4, 2025, the U.S. passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA"), which includes the permanent extension of certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the immediate expensing of domestic research and experimental expenditures, the reinstatement of accelerated depreciation for qualified property, and modifications to the international tax provisions including changes to the global intangible low-tax income ("GILTI"), the foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII") and the base erosion and anti-abuse tax ("BEAT") provisions. On January 5, 2026, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") released administrative guidance containing a Side-by-Side ("SbS") system which modifies the operation of the OECD's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion ("GloBE") Model Rules. The SbS system provides a safe harbor for multinational enterprise ("MNE") groups with an ultimate parent entity in the US, which will exempt a US headquartered MNE group from the application of two of the three Pillar Two top-up taxes. We are currently evaluating the impact of these tax law changes on our financial statements and they may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions. 14 14 14 Table of Contents Table of Contents

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We are subject to the income tax laws of the United States, Canada, and several other international jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the mix of earnings amongst countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, new tax interpretations and guidance, the outcome of income tax audits in various jurisdictions around the world, and any repatriation of unremitted earnings for which we have not previously accrued applicable U.S. income taxes and international withholding taxes. Repatriations from our Canadian subsidiaries are not subject to Canadian withholding taxes if such distributions are made as a return of capital. The extent to which the accumulated earnings of our Canadian subsidiaries can be repatriated as a return of capital is dependent on, among other things, the amount of paid-up-capital in our Canadian subsidiaries and transactions undertaken by our exchangeable shareholders. Prior to 2022, we had not accrued for Canadian withholding taxes because the accumulated earnings of, or 'net investment' in, our Canadian subsidiaries was either indefinitely reinvested or could be repatriated as a return of capital without the payment of withholding taxes. Since 2022, the net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries, which was not indefinitely reinvested, exceeded the paid-up capital and therefore we recognized Canadian withholding taxes on the portion of our net investment which we are unable to repatriate free of withholding tax. In 2025, assuming there are no exchange transactions by our exchangeable shareholders, we will continue to recognize Canadian withholding taxes on the accumulated earnings of our Canadian subsidiaries which are not indefinitely reinvested. We engage in a number of intercompany transactions across multiple tax jurisdictions. Although we believe that these transactions reflect the accurate economic allocation of profit and that proper transfer pricing documentation is in place, the profit allocation and transfer pricing terms and conditions may be scrutinized by local tax authorities during an audit and any resulting changes may impact our mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates. At the end of 2020, our Advance Pricing Arrangement ("APA") with the Internal Revenue Service and the Canada Revenue Agency expired. This APA stipulated the allocation of certain profits between the U.S. and Canada. We are currently in the process of negotiating the renewal of this arrangement and the final agreed upon terms and conditions thereof could impact our effective tax rate. Current economic and political conditions make tax rules in any jurisdiction, including the United States and Canada, subject to significant change. Changes in applicable U.S., Canadian, or other international tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect our income tax expense and profitability, as they did in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 upon passage of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and in 2020 with the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, as well as the similar 15% global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, may impact our income tax expense, profitability, and capital allocation decisions in the future.

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Our business could be negatively affected as a result of actions of stockholders, activists, or shifting consumer sentiment.

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We may be subject to actions or proposals from stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others that may not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other stockholders. For example, certain stockholders have recently publicly expressed views regarding…

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We may be subject to actions or proposals from stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others that may not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other stockholders. For example, certain stockholders have recently publicly expressed views regarding our strategic direction, leadership, and governance, including the search for a new chief executive officer. On December 29, 2025, Dennis J. "Chip" Wilson delivered a notice of intent to nominate three directors for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and submitted a non-binding stockholder proposal requesting that our board of directors take all necessary steps to immediately declassify the board so that all directors are elected on an annual basis. Other actions or proposals could include responses to geopolitical conflict, including between the PRC and other countries, or to our perceived positions on social, political, or cultural issues in the United States or elsewhere. Consumer boycotts, negative social media campaigns, or other forms of public pressure, whether based on accurate perceptions or not, could adversely affect our brand reputation, guest relationships, and sales. Responding to such actions can be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our business and operations, and divert the attention of our board of directors, management, and employees from the pursuit of our business strategies. Stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others may create perceived uncertainties as to the future direction of our business or strategy which may be exploited by our competitors and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and potential guests, and may affect our relationships with current guests, vendors, investors, and other third parties. Responding to the proxy contest and any related actions by Mr. Wilson or other stockholders may disrupt our business, cause us to incur substantial costs, and divert the attention of our board of directors, management, and employees from the pursuit of our business strategies. The perceived uncertainties as to our future direction also could affect the market price and volatility of our securities.

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We may be subject to actions or proposals from stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others that may not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other stockholders. Activism could include geopolitical conflict between the PRC and other countries. Responding to such actions can be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our business and operations, and divert the attention of our board of directors, management, and employees from the pursuit of our business strategies. Such activities could interfere with our ability to execute our strategic plan. Stockholders, political or consumer activists, or others may create perceived uncertainties as to the future direction of our business or strategy which may be exploited by our competitors and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and potential guests, and may affect our relationships with current guests, vendors, investors, and other third parties. In addition, a proxy contest for the election of directors at our annual meeting would require us to incur significant legal fees and proxy solicitation expenses and require significant time and attention by management and our board of directors. The perceived uncertainties as to our future direction also could affect the market price and volatility of our securities.

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We are subject to periodic claims and litigation that could result in unexpected expenses and could ultimately be resolved against us.

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  • Added sentence: "There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in the fitness and technology industries."
  • Added sentence: "Furthermore, it is common for individuals and groups to purchase patents and other intellectual property assets for the purpose of making claims of infringement to extract settlements from companies like ours."
  • Added sentence: "Our use of third-party content, including music content, software, and other intellectual property rights may be subject to claims of infringement or misappropriation."
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  • Added sentence: "From time to time, our competitors or other third parties may claim that we are infringing upon or misappropriating their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to be infringing upon such rights."

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From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to product liability claims, stockholder class action and derivative claims, commercial disputes and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory, employment, and other…

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From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to product liability claims, stockholder class action and derivative claims, commercial disputes and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory, employment, and other claims related to our business. Any of these proceedings could result in significant settlement amounts, damages, fines, or other penalties, divert financial and management resources, and result in significant legal fees. An unfavorable outcome of any particular proceeding could exceed the limits of our insurance policies or the carriers may decline to fund such final settlements and/or judgments and could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, any proceeding could negatively impact our reputation among our guests and our brand image. There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in the fitness and technology industries. Furthermore, it is common for individuals and groups to purchase patents and other intellectual property assets for the purpose of making claims of infringement to extract settlements from companies like ours. Our use of third-party content, including music content, software, and other intellectual property rights may be subject to claims of infringement or misappropriation. We cannot guarantee that our internally developed or acquired technologies and content do not or will not 20 20 20 Table of Contents Table of Contents infringe the intellectual property rights of others. From time to time, our competitors or other third parties may claim that we are infringing upon or misappropriating their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to be infringing upon such rights. Any claims or litigation could cause us to incur significant expenses and, if successfully asserted against us, could require that we pay substantial damages or ongoing royalty payments, prevent us from offering our platform or services or using certain technologies, force us to implement expensive workarounds, or impose other unfavorable terms. We expect that the occurrence of infringement claims is likely to grow as the market for fitness products and services grows and as we introduce new and updated products and offerings. Accordingly, our exposure to damages resulting from infringement claims could increase and this could further exhaust our financial and management resources. Any of the foregoing could prevent us from competing effectively and could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.

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From time to time, we are involved in litigation and other proceedings, including matters related to product liability claims, stockholder class action and derivative claims, commercial disputes and intellectual property, as well as trade, regulatory, employment, and other claims related to our business. Any of these proceedings could result in significant settlement amounts, damages, fines, or other penalties, divert financial and management resources, and result in significant legal fees. An unfavorable outcome of any particular proceeding could exceed the limits of our insurance policies or the carriers may decline to fund such final settlements and/or judgments and could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, any proceeding could negatively impact our reputation among our guests and our brand image.

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We may be unable to safeguard against security breaches which could damage our customer relationships and result in significant legal and financial exposure.

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  • Reworded sentence: "In addition, despite taking measures to safeguard our information security and privacy environment from security breaches, our customers and our business, including our supply chain, could still be exposed to risk."
  • Reworded sentence: "We are subject to an evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and AI regulatory environment, and failure to comply with new or existing requirements, including federal cybersecurity incident disclosure obligations, could result in regulatory enforcement and further financial or reputational harm."

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We receive and maintain confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information, including for example, credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees, job applicants, and other third parties. Our business employs systems and websites that…

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We receive and maintain confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information, including for example, credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees, job applicants, and other third parties. Our business employs systems and websites that allow for the storage, transmission, and safeguarding of this information. However, despite our safeguards and security processes and protections, security breaches could occur and expose us to a risk of theft or misuse of this information, and could result in litigation and potential liability. The retail industry has been the target of recent cyberattacks. We may not have the resources or technical sophistication to anticipate, detect, or prevent rapidly evolving types of cyberattacks. Attacks may be targeted at us, our vendors or customers, or others who have entrusted us with information. In addition, despite taking measures to safeguard our information security and privacy environment from security breaches, our customers and our business, including our supply chain, could still be exposed to risk. Actual or anticipated attacks may cause us to incur increasing costs including to deploy additional personnel and protection technologies, train employees and engage third-party experts and consultants. We have in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, cyberattacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to, our systems. Although these attacks have not had a material impact on our operations to date, they may in the future. In addition, the increased use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as work-from-home arrangements present additional operational risks to our technology systems, including increased risks of cyberattacks. Advances in AI and other technological developments could increase the sophistication of cyberattacks and may result in the technology used by us to protect transaction or other data being breached or compromised. In addition, our increasing use of AI tools and technologies, including generative AI, introduces new security risks, such as the potential for adversarial manipulation of AI models, unintended data exposure through AI systems, or reliance on AI outputs that may be inaccurate or biased. Measures we implement to protect against cyberattacks may also have the potential to impact our customers' shopping experience or decrease activity on our websites by making them more difficult to use or requiring website downtime. Data and security breaches can also occur as a result of non-technical issues including intentional or inadvertent breach, including by misusing AI, by employees or persons with whom we have commercial relationships that result in the unauthorized release or use of personal or confidential information, and we may in some cases be held responsible for such incidents under evolving privacy laws. Any compromise or breach of our security could result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, and damage to our brand and reputation or other harm to our business. We are subject to an evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and AI regulatory environment, and failure to comply with new or existing requirements, including federal cybersecurity incident disclosure obligations, could result in regulatory enforcement and further financial or reputational harm. Emerging laws and regulations governing AI, including the European Union AI Act, China's generative AI regulations, and potential U.S. federal and state AI legislation, may impose new compliance obligations, restrict certain uses of AI technology, or require transparency regarding AI-driven decision-making. Data localization and sovereignty requirements in certain jurisdictions may require us to store and process data locally, increasing operational complexity and costs. Sovereign AI initiatives, under which governments require AI systems to be developed, trained, or operated within national borders using local data, could limit our ability to deploy centralized AI tools globally and may require significant investment in region-specific infrastructure. Our cybersecurity insurance may not cover all losses or liabilities related to cyberattacks. Furthermore, a sophisticated attack could persist undetected within our systems for an extended period before being discovered, potentially amplifying its impact.

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As part of our normal operations, we receive confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information, including credit card information, and information about our customers, our employees, job applicants, and other third parties. Our business employs systems and websites that allow for the storage and transmission of this information. However, despite our safeguards and security processes and protections, security breaches could expose us to a risk of theft or misuse of this information, and could result in litigation and potential liability. The retail industry, in particular, has been the target of many recent cyber-attacks. We may not have the resources or technical sophistication to be able to anticipate or prevent rapidly evolving types of cyber-attacks. Attacks may be targeted at us, our vendors or customers, or others who have entrusted us with information. In addition, despite taking measures to safeguard our information security and privacy environment from security breaches, our customers and our business could still be exposed to risk. Actual or anticipated attacks may cause us to incur increasing costs including costs to deploy additional personnel and protection technologies, train employees and engage third party experts and consultants. Advances in artificial intelligence and other computer capabilities, new technological discoveries or other developments may result in the technology used by us to protect transaction or other data being breached or compromised. Measures we implement to protect against cyber-attacks may also have the potential to impact our customers' shopping experience or decrease activity on our websites by making them more difficult to use or requiring website downtime. Data and security breaches can also occur as a result of non-technical issues including intentional or inadvertent breach by employees or persons with whom we have commercial relationships that result in the unauthorized release of personal or confidential information. Any compromise or breach of our security could result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, and damage to our brand and reputation or other harm to our business. In addition, the increased use of employee-owned devices for communications as well as work-from-home arrangements present additional operational risks to our technology systems, including increased risks of cyber-attacks. Further, like other companies in the retail industry, we have in the past experienced, and we expect to continue to experience, cyber-attacks, including phishing, and other attempts to breach, or gain unauthorized access to, our systems. To date, these attacks have not had a material impact on our operations, but they may have a material impact in the future.

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Disruptions of our supply chain, which is dependent on international suppliers, could have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.

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  • Reworded sentence: "Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, war (including the conflicts in the Middle East), terrorism, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers and carriers, changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, tariffs, and other responses such as those related to current geopolitical events), or other reasons could impair our ability to distribute our products."
  • Reworded sentence: "Based on cost, during 2025: •Approximately 40% of our products were manufactured in Vietnam, 18% in Cambodia, 11% in Sri Lanka, 11% in Indonesia, and 7% in Bangladesh, and the remainder in other regions; and •Approximately 34% of the fabric used in our products originated from Taiwan, 29% from China Mainland, 10% from South Korea, 10% from Vietnam, and the remainder from other regions."
  • Reworded sentence: "Our supply chain capabilities may be disrupted due to these or other factors, such as severe weather, natural disasters, war or other military conflicts, terrorism, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers or the countries in which they operate, or changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, and other responses to geopolitical events)."

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Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, war (including the conflicts in the Middle East), terrorism, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial…

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Disruption of our supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, war (including the conflicts in the Middle East), terrorism, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, product recalls, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers and carriers, changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, tariffs, and other responses such as those related to current geopolitical events), or other reasons could impair our ability to distribute our products. To the extent we are unable to mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results. In addition, we do not manufacture our products or raw materials and rely on suppliers and manufacturers located predominantly in APAC and China Mainland. We also source other materials used in our products, including items such as content labels, elastics, buttons, clasps, and drawcords, from suppliers located primarily in this region. Based on cost, during 2025: •Approximately 40% of our products were manufactured in Vietnam, 18% in Cambodia, 11% in Sri Lanka, 11% in Indonesia, and 7% in Bangladesh, and the remainder in other regions; and •Approximately 34% of the fabric used in our products originated from Taiwan, 29% from China Mainland, 10% from South Korea, 10% from Vietnam, and the remainder from other regions. Our concentration of fabric sourcing in Taiwan exposes us to geopolitical risks, including the possibility of military conflict, trade restrictions, or disruptions affecting that region. The entire apparel industry, including our company, could face supply chain challenges as a result of the impacts of global public health crises, political instability, inflationary pressures, macroeconomic conditions, and other factors, including reduced freight availability and increased costs, port disruption, manufacturing facility closures, and related labor shortages and other supply chain disruptions. Our supply chain capabilities may be disrupted due to these or other factors, such as severe weather, natural disasters, war or other military conflicts, terrorism, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers or the countries in which they operate, or changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, and other responses to geopolitical events). Any significant disruption in our supply chain capabilities could impair our ability to procure or distribute our products, which would adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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We do not manufacture our products or raw materials and rely on suppliers and manufacturers located predominantly in APAC and China Mainland. We also source other materials used in our products, including items such as content labels, elastics, buttons, clasps, and drawcords, from suppliers located primarily in this region. Based on cost, during 2024: •Approximately 40% of our products were manufactured in Vietnam, 17% in Cambodia, 11% in Sri Lanka, 11% in Indonesia, and 7% in Bangladesh, and the remainder in other regions. •Approximately 35% of the fabric used in our products originated from Taiwan, 28% from China Mainland, 11% from South Korea, and the remainder from other regions. The entire apparel industry, including our company, could face supply chain challenges as a result of the impacts of global public health crises, political instability, inflationary pressures, macroeconomic conditions, and other factors, including reduced freight availability and increased costs, port disruption, manufacturing facility closures, and related labor shortages and other supply chain disruptions. 14 14 14 Table of Contents Table of Contents Our supply chain capabilities may be disrupted due to these or other factors, such as severe weather, natural disasters, war or other military conflicts, terrorism, labor supply shortages or stoppages, the financial or operational instability of key suppliers or the countries in which they operate, or changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions, and other responses to geopolitical events). Any significant disruption in our supply chain capabilities could impair our ability to procure or distribute our products, which would adversely affect our business and results of operations.