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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies  
Commitments and Contingencies

10.   Commitments and Contingencies

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Litigation

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In the ordinary conduct of the Company’s business, the Company is subject to lawsuits, arbitrations, disputes and administrative proceedings from time to time. The Company vigorously defends these claims; however, no assurances can be given as to the outcome of any pending legal proceedings or disputes. The Company believes, based on currently

available information, that the outcome of any existing or known threatened proceedings, even if determined adversely, should not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, liquidity or results of operations.

Securities Litigation

On November 11, 2025, a putative securities class action lawsuit captioned Vivienne MacMahon v. Stride, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-02019 was filed against the Company and two of its officers in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, purportedly on behalf of a class of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s common stock between October 22, 2024 and October 28, 2025. The Court-appointed lead plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on March 16, 2026. On June 18, 2026, the Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss all claims against the Company and the individual defendants. On August 18, 2026, plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  

Employment Arrangements

The Company has entered into employment arrangements with certain executive officers that provide for severance payments and, in some cases, other benefits, upon certain terminations of employment. All arrangements provide for employment on an “at-will” basis. If the employee resigns for “good reason” or is terminated without cause, the employee is entitled to salary continuation, and in some cases benefit continuation, for varying periods depending on the arrangement.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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The Company contractually guarantees that certain schools under the Company’s management will not have annual operating deficits and the Company’s management fees from these schools may be reduced accordingly to cover any school operating deficits.

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Other than the operating deficit guarantees, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

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