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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 report, one should carefully consider the discussion of various risks and uncertainties contained in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 18, 2026. We believe those risk factors are the most relevant to our business and could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by us. Please note, however, that those are not the only risk factors facing us. Additional risks that we do not consider material, or of which we are not currently aware, may also have an adverse impact on us. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed if any of these risks or uncertainties actually occur or materialize. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline, and our shareholders may lose all or part of their investment. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no material changes in the information regarding risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased $504.9 million of our common stock and withheld shares valued at $9.0 million to satisfy the minimum tax obligations of employees due upon vesting of restricted stock awards.

A summary of the repurchase activity during the three months ended as of June 30, 2026, is as follows:

PeriodTotal number of shares repurchased1Average price paid per share2The total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced repurchase plans or programsApproximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under current authorization
Three months ended March 31$749,936,800
April 1 through April 30298,144$325.97298,144653,357,121
May 1 through May 311,026,900312.271,026,900332,687,058
June 1 through June 30326,429296.24297,718244,995,181
1,651,4731,622,762

On February 3, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.0 billion, excluding excise taxes, of our common stock, which replaced and superseded all previous share repurchase authorizations. On July 24, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $1.5 billion share repurchase plan. The plan allows us to repurchase shares at our discretion, and there is no expiration date. The plan replaces and supersedes any previous authorizations, except that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer may continue to cause the Company to repurchase any amounts not yet repurchased under previous authorizations. As of July 29, 2026, we have remaining authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to approximately $1.745 billion of our common stock.

1 Includes 28,711 shares withheld by us to satisfy the minimum tax obligations of employees due upon vesting of restricted stock awards. The level of this acquisition activity varies from period to period based upon the timing of award grants and vesting. Also includes 1,622,762 shares for common stock repurchases under our authorized share repurchase program.

2 Amount excludes impact of excise taxes of $6.2 million imposed on corporate stock repurchases required under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None

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