Company: PRGO
Filing Date: 2025-02-28
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001585364-25-000014
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Company: PERRIGO Co plc
Filing Date: 2025-02-28
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1A
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 could have a material impact on us.

Significant increases in the cost or decreases in the availability of the insurance we maintain could adversely impact our operating results and financial condition. Disputes with insurers on the scope of existing policies may limit the coverage available under such policies.

To protect against various potential liabilities, we maintain a variety of insurance programs, including property, general, product, and directors' and officers' liability. We may reevaluate and change the types and levels of insurance coverage that we purchase. Insurance costs, including deductible or retention amounts, may increase, or our coverage could be reduced, which could lead to an adverse effect on our financial results depending on the nature of a loss and the level of insurance coverage we maintained. Moreover, we are self-insured when insurance is not available, not offered at economically reasonable premiums or does not adequately cover claims brought against us. Our business inherently exposes us to claims, and an unanticipated payment of a large claim may have a material adverse effect on our business.

We may also disagree with our insurers on the scope of coverage provided. For example, in May 2021, insurers on multiple policies of D&O insurance filed an action in the High Court in Dublin against us and our current and former directors and officers seeking declaratory judgments on certain coverage issues. While we were successful in the High Court action, and ultimately reached a settlement of this matter while it was on appeal, as noted in Item 8. Note 19, future disputes with insurers regarding the scope of coverage under the existing or future policies may result in reductions in coverage or increased costs.

Tax Related Risks

The resolution of uncertain tax positions, including any ongoing disputes with U.S. and foreign tax authorities, could be unfavorable, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable and our tax filings are prepared in accordance with applicable tax laws, the final determination with respect to any tax audit or any related litigation could be materially different from our estimates or from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on operating results or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made and in future periods after the determination. In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties or interest assessments. See Item 8. Note 18 for a description of current audits and adjustment-related disputes and related litigation.

Changes to tax laws and regulations or the interpretation thereof could have a material adverse effect on our