Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, and/or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. 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. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2021, except as disclosed below.

Our business, results of operations, or financial condition could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

In February 2022, the Russian Federation launched an invasion of the country of Ukraine, resulting in negative impacts to the global economy. Furthermore, governments in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and European Union have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia. Although we have no operations in Russia or Ukraine, we have ceased doing business with our Russian customers and distributors. Additional risks to our business that may emerge as a result of the armed conflict include, among others, shortages in materials; increased costs for transportation, energy, and raw materials; increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade; cyberattacks; supply disruptions; lower consumer demand; and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information relating to the purchases of shares of our common stock during the three months ended September 24, 2022.

Our Board of Directors have authorized up to an aggregate amount of $1.3 billion for our stock repurchase program. During the three months ended September 24, 2022, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock under our stock repurchase program or in open market trading. As of September 24, 2022, we had $129.1 million remaining on the authorized stock repurchase program.

Additionally, our stock-based compensation plans permit the netting of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance share units in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements.

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.