VIAV — what changed in the latest 10-K

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• Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI, also referred to as the Company, we, our and us) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data cente…

• Our objective is to accelerate profitable growth by leveraging VIAVI technologies and capabilities into attractive high-growth markets and applications. In support of our business segments, we are pursuing a corporate strategy that we believe will best position us for future opportunities as follows…

• –NSE: Evolution and integration of field test instruments and service assurance solutions; and

• –Data Center Ecosystem: High performance communication and computing test solutions for advanced semis, optical modules, network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), hyperscalers, and enterprises;

• –Transform and extend Service Enablement: AIOps, automation, and security.

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• Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI, also referred to as the Company, we, our and us) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and critical infrastructure. VIAVI is also a leader in optical proc…

• Effective March 30, 2025, the Company realigned its segment reporting structure. As a result, the company’s Network Enablement (NE) and Service Enablement (SE) business activities are now reported as a single operating and reportable segment, NSE. Recent acquisitions have reduced the SE segment reve…

• Our objective is to continue to be a leading provider in the markets and industries we serve. In support of our business segments, we are pursuing a corporate strategy that we believe will best position us for future opportunities as follows:

• –NSE: Lab-to-Field integration across NE Platforms; integration between NE and SE platforms; and

• –Fiber densification: Fiber-to-the-everywhere (FTTx), cable, wireless backhaul and data centers;

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• •A limited number of customers may account for a substantial portion of our revenue in any given period and our operating results may be adversely affected by the timing, size, and concentration of large customer orders, including orders from government entities;

• •The impact of any prolonged government shutdown on our business, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors, along with any governmental actions impacting the defense sector;

• VIAVI may not be able to realize the benefits of any completed or contemplated acquisitions and strategic transactions, including synergies, value creation or other benefits of such acquisitions, fully or at all, or on the timeline VIAVI expects. At times, the resources of VIAVI and the acquired bus…

• Furthermore, AI, including those used by us or our vendors are subject to evolving laws and regulations and increased scrutiny, including with respect to data privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property. Any legislation or regulatory requirements concerning AI adopted domestically or globally m…

• Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have continued to escalate, with the U.S. and China both imposing a variety of trade barriers against the other, including various export control restrictions and tariffs.

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• In January 2025, VIAVI completed the acquisition of Inertial Labs, Inc. (the Inertial Labs Acquisition). VIAVI also previously announced its proposed acquisition of Spirent Communications plc’s (Spirent) high-speed ethernet and network security business lines from Keysight Technologies, Inc., (the P…

• VIAVI may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of the Inertial Labs Acquisition or the Proposed Acquisition, including synergies, value creation or other benefits of such acquisitions, fully or at all, or on the timeline VIAVI expects. At times, the resources of VIAVI and the acquired bus…

• The U.S. and China have been engaged in protracted negotiations over the Chinese government’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.

• Moreover, the additional tariffs announced by the U.S. administration in 2025, or other trade actions that may be implemented, may increase the cost of certain materials and/or products, thereby adversely affecting our profitability. These actions could require us to pass these costs to our customer…

• Our term notes increased our overall leverage and our convertible notes could dilute our existing stockholders and lower our reported earnings per share.

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• VIAVI is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and fi…

• During fiscal 2026, NSE revenue growth was mainly a result of strong demand for lab and production and field products, driven by the data center ecosystem and our acquisition of Spirent Communications plc’s (Spirent) high-speed ethernet, network security and channel emulation testing business (colle…

• As we look forward to fiscal 2027, we expect to continue to see growth in many of our traditional businesses. Our long-term focus remains on executing against our strategic priorities to drive revenue and earnings growth, capture market share and continue to optimize our capital structure. We remain…

• In 2025, the U.S. administration imposed additional broad-based tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA did not authorize those tariffs, after which the administration imposed temporary replacement tariffs.

• As of June 27, 2026, the Company had paid approximately $22.4 million of IEEPA tariffs and had received and recognized approximately $1.5 million of refunds related to eligible IEEPA tariffs. Subsequent to June 27, 2026, the Company received approximately $11.0 million of additional refunds, compris…

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• VIAVI is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and critical infrastructure. VIAVI is also a leader in optical processing technologies for anti-counterfeiting, 3D sensing, aerospace, auto…

• Effective March 30, 2025, the Company realigned its segment reporting structure. As a result, the company’s Network Enablement (NE) and Service Enablement (SE) business activities are now reported as a single operating and reportable segment, NSE. Recent acquisitions have reduced the SE segment reve…

• During fiscal 2025, NSE revenue growth was mainly driven by strong demand primarily from the data center ecosystem for field, lab and production products for fiber and data center buildouts. We also saw growth in our aerospace and defense products. This was partially offset by a decline in spend for…

• On March 2, 2025, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Spirent Communications plc’s (Spirent) high-speed ethernet and network security business lines and subsequently amended the agreement on May 28, 2025 to also purchase Spirent’s channel emulation testing business (collectively…

• During the fourth quarter, we successfully priced and allocated the $600 million Term Loan B which will be used to fund the transaction at close and for general corporate purposes. The Term Loan B will close concurrently with the transaction.

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• Based on quoted market prices, as of June 27, 2026, the fair value of the 2029 Notes was $381.8 million and the fair value of the 2031 Notes was $889.1 million. As of June 27, 2026, the carrying value of the 2029 Notes was $397.1 million and the carrying value of the 2031 Notes was $244.8 million. R…

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• Based on quoted market prices, as of June 28, 2025, the fair value of the 2026 Notes was $252.0 million and the fair value of the 2029 Notes was $373.6 million. As of June 28, 2025, the carrying value of the 2026 Notes was $246.2 million and the carrying value of the 2029 Notes was $396.3 million. R…