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Legal Proceedings
9 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2026
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]  
Legal Proceedings
Note 10 – Legal Proceedings
From time to time, Henry Schein, Inc. may become a party to
legal proceedings, involving, without limitation,
product liability claims, employment matters, commercial disputes,
governmental inquiries and investigations
(which may in some cases involve our entering into settlement arrangements
or consent decrees), and other matters
arising out of the ordinary course of our business.
While the results of any legal proceeding cannot be predicted
with certainty, in our opinion none of these pending matters are currently anticipated to have a material adverse
effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
As of September 26, 2026, we had accrued our best estimate of potential losses
relating to claims that were
probable to result in liability and for which we were able to reasonably
estimate a loss.
This accrued amount, as
well as related expenses, was not material to our financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
Our method
for determining estimated losses considers currently available facts,
presently enacted laws and regulations and
other factors, including probable recoveries from third parties.