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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the risks and uncertainties set forth in this report, the risks discussed in “Part I — Item 1A — Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026 could materially affect our business, operating results, financial condition, or prospects. The risks described in such Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent SEC reports are not the only risks facing us. There are additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial that also may materially adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition, or prospects.

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

Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information with respect to our purchases of Class C Common Stock during the second quarter of Fiscal 2027:

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedWeighted Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Repurchases from May 2, 2026 to May 29, 20260.5$224.400.5$14,059
Repurchases from May 30, 2026 to June 26, 20264.1$408.364.1$12,404
Repurchases from June 27, 2026 to July 31, 20264.9$413.674.9$10,371
Total9.59.5

This table excludes U.S. federal excise taxes and shares withheld from stock awards to settle employee withholding obligations related to the vesting of such awards.

On September 23, 2021, our Board of Directors approved our current stock repurchase program with no fixed expiration date under which we may repurchase a specified dollar value of Class C Common Stock, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses related to such repurchases. As of January 30, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $20 billion of Class C Common Stock and on February 26, 2026 authorized an additional $10 billion of Class C Common Stock for repurchase. Following the February 26, 2026 approval, we had approximately $15.2 billion of authorized shares remaining for repurchase under the program.

See Note 12 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for additional information about the stock repurchase program.

Sales of Unregistered Securities

During July 2026, the Company issued 716,173 shares of Class C Common Stock to shareholders upon the conversion of the same number of shares of our Class B Common Stock held by and at the election of such shareholders in accordance with our certificate of formation. The issuance of the Class C Common Stock in this transaction was made in reliance on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act afforded by Section 3(a)(9) thereof. No commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting the exchange of these securities.

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