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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. There have not been material changes in our risk factors set forth in the company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or operating results.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information about company purchases of common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2025:

Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased**(1)**Average Price Paid Per Share (or Unit)Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs**(2)**Maximum Number of Shares (or Units) That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs**(2)**
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025288,717$99.16270,0005,138,130
August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025678,851123.95673,1004,465,030
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 202521,591131.4415,0004,450,030
Third Quarter 2025989,159$116.88958,1004,450,030

(1) The total number of shares purchased based on trade date includes: (i) 958,100 shares of common stock purchased under the authorization described below; and (ii) 31,059 shares of common stock surrendered to satisfy minimum statutory tax obligations under our stock incentive plans.

(2) In December 2021, the Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for repurchase by 20,000,000 shares. As of September 30, 2025, there were 4,450,030 shares remaining for future repurchases. Repurchases can be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans and accelerated repurchase programs.

On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors approved an additional $2.0 billion of authorization under the company’s share repurchase program. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the company to acquire any amount of common stock and shall expire or terminate at the Board's discretion.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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