CRL · Earnings call · 2026Q2T · Full report

Mauritius Tax Legislation

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 51 · Surprise 60

Management incorporated into 2026 guidance an expected tax increase associated with proposed legislation in Mauritius. The company expects a decision from local authorities imminently and has modeled the anticipated impact into its guidance. The higher tax-rate outlook is expected to create an approximately $0.20 EPS headwind for 2026, with about half occurring in the third quarter. Management said that if the legislation does not take effect or has a smaller impact, the difference would represent upside to current EPS guidance.