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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2025 other than those disclosed below.

We are subject to applicable insurance laws, tax statutes, and numerous other federal and state laws and regulations, as well as claims and legal proceedings, which, if determined unfavorably, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

Our activities are subject to extensive regulation under federal and state laws on matters as diverse as internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls, securities regulation, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, taxation,

immigration, wage-and-hour standards and employment and labor relations. These laws and regulations are complex and evolving, and compliance with these laws requires significant resources. In some cases, these laws and regulations may increase our costs, negatively impact revenues, or impose operational limitations on our business. Further, there can be no assurance that we, our third-party service providers and our independent agents are in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at all times. Efforts at compliance with all laws and regulations are further complicated by new and evolving regulations regarding cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and ESG matters. For example, recent changes in the U.S. regulatory environment relating to DEI and ESG matters has increased scrutiny of corporate DEI and ESG practices. Failure to effectively manage current and future DEI and ESG regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations may expose our business to litigation, fines, penalties, and damage to our reputation, which, if material could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Additionally, we face a significant risk of litigation and regulatory investigations and actions in the ordinary course of operating our businesses including the risk of class action lawsuits. We are, have been, or may become subject to class actions and individual suits alleging breach of fiduciary or other duties, including our obligations to indemnify directors and officers in connection with certain legal matters. We are also subject to litigation arising out of our general business activities such as contractual and employment relationships and claims regarding the infringement of the intellectual property of others, whether by us or our third-party service providers. Plaintiffs in class action and other lawsuits against us may seek large or indeterminate amounts of damages, including punitive and treble damages, which may remain unknown for substantial periods of time. We are also subject to various regulatory inquiries, such as information requests, subpoenas, and books and record examinations from state and federal regulators and authorities. In addition, changes in the way regulators administer applicable laws, tax statutes, or regulations could adversely impact our business, cash flows, results of operations, or financial condition.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In 2011, our Board of Directors approved a continuation of the current stock repurchase program, authorizing repurchases for a total of $150 million with no time limitation. This repurchase authority included, and was not in addition to, any unspent amounts remaining under the prior authorization.

The following table provides information regarding our Class A nonvoting common stock share repurchases during the quarter ending June 30, 2025:

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
PeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per shareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programDollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program
April 1-30, 2025—$——$17,754
May 1-31, 2025 (1)139359.85—17,754
June 1-30, 2025———17,754
Total139359.85—

*(1)*Represents shares purchased on the open market for stock-based awards in conjunction with our equity compensation plan.

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