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Item 11 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ARM HOLDINGS PLC /UK · 20-F · FY 2026 · Period ended Mar 31, 2026
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We are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily the result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and the value of our equity investments. See “Item 8. Financial Information—Note 1 - Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, “Item 8. Financial Information—Note 12 - Derivatives” and “Item 8. Financial Information—Note 10 - Equity Investments” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk arising on interest-bearing assets that we hold, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and loans receivable. As of March 31, 2026, a hypothetical 1% increase or decrease in interest rates would have an approximate $25 million (positive or negative, as applicable) impact on our operating results in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
We are exposed to foreign exchange risk in respect of our revenue and expenses where our revenue and expenses are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the transacting entity. Our expenses benefit from a stronger U.S. dollar and are adversely affected by a weaker U.S. dollar. To help mitigate a proportion of this risk, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts. To provide an assessment of the foreign currency exchange risk associated with our foreign currency exposures within operating expenses, we performed a sensitivity analysis to determine the hypothetical impact that an adverse change in exchange rates would have on our operating expenses. If the U.S. dollar weakened by 10%, our operating expenses could increase by as much as 6%.
Additionally, translational impact arises due to the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements, where these are not denominated in USD and on loans to subsidiaries in currencies other than our functional currency. As of March 31, 2026, a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in the relative value of USD to British pound sterling, the Eurozone Euros, and the Chinese Yuan Renminbi would have an approximate $5 million, $4 million, and $7 million, respectively, (positive or negative, as applicable) effect in other non-operating income (loss), net in the Consolidated Income Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
Equity Price Risk
We are exposed to equity price risk arising in respect to our equity investment portfolio that includes marketable equity securities and non-marketable equity securities. Our investments include privately-held companies, which generally have a higher inherent risk. This could result in a loss of all or part of our investment. These investments could be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the fair value and is not expected to recover. The evaluation of our non-marketable equity investments is based on the timing and accuracy of information provided by these companies, which is not subject to the same disclosure requirements of publicly traded companies. As of March 31, 2026, the amount of marketable equity securities and non-marketable equity securities totaled $387 million.
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