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Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Neogen Corporation · 10-K · FY 2026 · Period ended May 31, 2026
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We have exposure to market risks related to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates as follows:
Foreign Currency Risk
We have foreign currency exposures related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies of our operations. We use derivative instruments, such as foreign currency forwards, to economically hedge foreign exchange rate risk associated with intercompany receivables and payables, and loans. We do not hedge future foreign currency exposure arising from revenue and expenses denominated in currencies other than our reporting currency. See Note 12, "Fair Value and Derivatives". The Company does not hold market risk-sensitive instruments for trading purposes.
We are exposed to foreign currency risk due to the translation of the results of certain international operations into U.S. dollars as a part of our consolidation process. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can therefore create volatility in the results of operations and may adversely affect our financial position. We do not hedge foreign currency translation risk.
Neogen has assets, liabilities and operations outside of the U.S. Our investments in foreign subsidiaries are considered long-term. As discussed in ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by currency fluctuations.
The Company's primary foreign currency exposures are to the euro, British pound sterling ("GBP"), and Mexican peso. A hypothetical 10% depreciation in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar as of May 31, 2026 would result in an approximate decrease in reported revenue of $44.5 million due to the translation of foreign currency‑denominated sales.
As of May 31, 2026, we had no outstanding foreign currency hedging instruments.
These foreign currency estimates assume a parallel shift in all currency exchange rates and, as a result, may overstate the potential impact on earnings because currency exchange rates do not typically move in the same direction.
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Interest Rate Risk
We use interest rate swaps to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates for a portion of our variable rate debt. As of May 31, 2026 and when including our interest rate swaps, approximately 31.7% of our total debt was at variable interest rates. See Note 8, "Long-Term Debt".
A hypothetical 75 basis point decrease in interest rates as of May 31, 2026 would result in an approximate decrease in interest income of $0.5 million, reflecting reduced yields on variable-rate investments and cash balances.
A hypothetical 75 basis point increase in interest rates as of May 31, 2026 would result in an approximate increase in interest expense of $1.9 million, primarily due to the Company’s exposure to variable-rate borrowings.
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