NuVasive Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

SAN DIEGOOct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights

  • Revenue increased 9.8% to $271.3 million, or 10.2% on a constant currency basis;
  • GAAP operating profit margin of 6.6%; Non-GAAP operating profit margin of 15.6%;
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.30; Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.56; and
  • Company updates full-year 2018 guidance.

“Our third quarter results reflect accelerated year-over-year revenue growth of nearly 10%, supported by strong performances in both spinal hardware and surgical support business lines with overall U.S. case volumes up more than 7%,” said Gregory T. Lucier, chairman and chief executive officer of NuVasive. “With the sense the overall U.S. spine market is trending healthier, we made strategic investments this quarter on the heels of this momentum in key R&D initiatives, additions to our commercial sales force and infrastructure upgrades to improve set fulfillment—all to support a strong start to 2019 and beyond.” 

The Company’s financial results reflect continued improvement of its in-sourcing efforts at the West Carrollton, Ohiomanufacturing facility, and the Company reiterated expectations that the facility will drive an additional 130 to 150 basis points in operating margins in 2019.

Lucier commented, “We made solid progress with our in-source manufacturing initiatives by bringing in additional SKUs during the third quarter with throughput ramping to higher volumes. This strategic investment is on track and will become a business advantage, both to drive a competitive cost position and to control the quality required to produce evermore complex implants.”

NuVasive also recently made several key technology introductions and partnership announcements, including the unveiling of the NuVasive Pulse™ surgical automation platform, Spine Precision Partnership with Siemens Healthineers and signing of a strategic partnership with Biedermann Technologies to further enhance NuVasive’s best-in-class complex spine deformity technologies. The Company also launched several new products to further reinvigorate its Biologics business line, which continues to recover at a faster-than-expected pace. The Company now anticipates its Biologic business will return to growth in the fourth quarter 2018.

A full reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures can be found in the tables of this news release.

Third Quarter 2018 Results

NuVasive reported third quarter 2018 total revenue of $271.3 million, a 9.8% increase compared to $247.1 million for the third quarter 2017. On a constant currency basis, third quarter 2018 total revenue increased 10.2% compared to the same period last year.

For the third quarter 2018, GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit was $197.1 million and $197.4 million, respectively, while GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin was 72.7% and 72.8%, respectively. These results compared to GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit of $181.5 million and $181.7 million, respectively, and both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 73.5% for the third quarter 2017. Total GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses were $179.2 million and $155.1 million, respectively, for the third quarter of 2018. These results compared to GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses of $151.1 million and $138.4 million, respectively, for the third quarter 2017.

NuVasive reported GAAP net income of $15.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2018 compared to GAAP net income of $33.5 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2017. On a non-GAAP basis, NuVasive reported net income of $29.5 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2018 compared to net income of $26.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2017.

Annual Financial Guidance for 2018

The Company updated its full-year 2018 financial guidance by increasing its revenue guidance by $5 million to reflect a new range of $1,100 million to $1,110 million and reducing its non-GAAP operating margin guidance range to 15.0% – 15.5% as a result of accelerated investments in infrastructure and commercial sales force in anticipation of the overall spine market growth trending up to more historical averages.

2018 Guidance Range 1, 2

Prior

Current

(in million’s; except %’s and EPS)

GAAP

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Non-GAAP

Revenue

$1,095 – $1,105

$1,095 – $1,105

$1,105 – $1,110

$1,105 – $1,110

   % Growth – Reported

6.7% – 7.6%

6.7% – 7.6%

7.6% – 8.1%

7.6% – 8.1%

% Growth – Constant Currency 3

6.3% – 7.3%

7.4% – 7.9%

Operating margin

8.0% – 8.1%

16.7%

5.4% – 5.9%

15.0% – 15.5%

Earnings per share

$0.45 – $0.48

$2.37 – $2.40

$0.22 – $0.31

$2.15 – $2.23

EBITDA

18.3%

25.9%

16.1% – 16.6%

24.4% – 24.9%

Tax Rate

~33%

~21%

~18%

~21%

1

Prior guidance reflects the range provided July 31, 2018. Current guidance reflects the range provided October 30, 2018.

2

Amounts for 2017 have been recasted and presented based on our full retrospective method of adoption of ASC 606. Commencing with the fourth quarter of 2017, amounts also reflect expenses associated with ongoing litigation with a former Board member and his current employer related to various matters, including infringement of the Companys intellectual property.

3

Constant currency is a measure that adjusts US GAAP revenue for the impact of currency over the same period in the prior year.

  • Full-year 2018 revenue in the range of $1,105 million to $1,110 million reflecting reported growth of 7.6% to 8.1%, and growth in the range of 5.7% to 6.2%, exclusive of the SafePassage acquisition;
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in a range of $2.15 to $2.23 compared with the prior expectation of $2.37 to $2.40;
  • Non-GAAP operating profit margin in the range of 15.0% to 15.5%, compared with the prior expectation of 16.7%;
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 24.4% to 24.9%, compared with the prior expectation of 25.9%;
  • Non-GAAP effective tax expense rate of approximately 21%;
  • The Company expects currency to have a positive impact on revenue in 2018 of approximately $2 million compared with the prior expectation of $3 million; and
  • The Company expects to drive an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $269 million to $276 million, compared with the prior expectation of approximately $283 million to $293 million.

The above guidance assumes a full-year benefit of U.S. tax reform, suspension of the medical device tax and the SafePassage acquisition.

Supplementary Financial Information

For additional financial detail, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.nuvasive.comto access Supplementary Financial Information.

Reconciliation of Full Year EPS Guidance

2017 
Actuals 
1, 2

2018 Guidance Range 1, 3

Prior 4

Current  5

GAAP net income per share

$

1.48

$0.45 – $0.48

$0.22 – $0.31

Impact of change to diluted share count

0.08

GAAP net income per share, adjusted to diluted Non-GAAP share count

$

1.56

$0.45 – $0.48

$0.22 – $0.31

Business transition costs 6

0.08

0.13

0.15

Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions 7

0.01

0.02

0.02

Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes

0.33

0.32

0.32

Litigation related expenses and settlements 8

0.09

0.60

0.63

Non-recurring consulting fees 9

0.13

0.12

Net loss on strategic investments

0.17

0.07

Amortization of intangible assets 10

0.89

0.95

0.95

Purchase of in-process research and development 11

0.17

Tax effect of adjustments 12

(1.08)

(0.40)

(0.50)

Non-GAAP earnings per share

$

1.89

$2.37 – $2.40

$2.15 – $2.23

GAAP Weighted shares outstanding – basic

50,874

51,397

51,396

GAAP Weighted shares outstanding – diluted

55,193

52,131

52,853

Non-GAAP Weighted shares outstanding – diluted 13

52,345

52,131

52,295

1

Items may not foot due to rounding.

2

Amounts for 2017 have been recasted and presented based on our full retrospective method of adoption of ASC 606.   Commencing with the fourth quarter of 2017, amounts also reflect expenses associated with ongoing litigation with a former Board member and his current employer related to various matters, including infringement of the Companys intellectual property.

3

Prior guidance reflects the range provided July 31, 2018. Current guidance reflects the range provided October 30, 2018.

4

Effective tax expense rate of ~33% applied to GAAP earnings and ~21% applied to Non-GAAP earnings.

5

Effective tax expense rate of ~18% applied to GAAP earnings and ~21% applied to Non-GAAP earnings.

6

Costs related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities which include severance, relocation, consulting, leasehold exit costs, third party merger and acquisitions costs, contingent consideration fair value adjustments, and other costs directly associated with such activities.

7

Represents costs associated with non-cash purchase accounting adjustments, such as acquired inventory fair market value adjustments, which are amortized over the period in which underlying products are sold.

8

For 2017, amounts relate primarily to the Medtronic litigation matter.  For 2018, amounts relate primarily to the loss recorded in connection with the settlement of the Madsen Medical, Inc. litigation matter.  Commencing with the fourth quarter of 2017, amounts also reflect expenses associated with ongoing litigation with a former Board member and his current employer related to various matters, including infringement of the Companys intellectual property.

9

Non-recurring consulting fees associated with the implementation of our state tax-planning strategy.

10

For 2017, amortization excludes the amortization attributable to non-controlling interest.  In January 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of the non-controlling interest.

11

Purchase of an in-process research and development asset which had no future alternative use.

12

The impact on results from taxes include tax effecting the adjustments above at the statutory rate as well as taking into account discrete items and including those discrete items in the annual effective tax rate calculation. The Company also includes those adjustments that would have benefited the tax rate in lieu of the above adjustments as part of the Companys tax filings. The impact of the changes to the tax rate results in an annual estimated rate of ~18% on a GAAP basis and ~21% on a non-GAAP basis.

13

Adjusted non-GAAP diluted WASO excludes the impact of dilutive convertible notes and warrants for which the Company is economically hedged through its anti-dilutive bond hedge arrangements.

Orthofix Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

October 29, 2018

LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix Medical Inc. (previously Orthofix International N.V.) (NASDAQ:OFIX) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Net sales were $111.7 million, net loss per share from continuing operations was $0.07 and adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.43.

“In addition to solid financial performance on both the top line and adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter, we made significant operational progress in the alignment of our Bone Growth Therapy, Spinal Implants and Biologics segments into Orthofix Spine,” said Brad Mason, Orthofix President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that our market-leading technologies in osteogenesis stimulation and stem cell allografts, together with the M6 cervical disc, once it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will uniquely position us in the spine market overall and particularly in the cervical spine segment. We also believe this combination of spine products in conjunction with our historical strength in Orthofix Extremities provides the platforms for us to drive accelerating growth as we move into 2019 and for the foreseeable future.”

Financial Results Overview

The following table provides net sales by reporting segments:

Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in thousands) 2018 2017 Change Constant

Currency

Change

Bone Growth Therapies1 $ 48,059 $ 44,427 8.2 % 8.2 %
Spinal Implants2 22,102 20,155 9.7 %

4

10.0 %

4

Biologics 14,636 15,218 (3.8 %)

5

(3.8 %)

5

Orthofix Extremities3 26,911 25,447 5.8 % 7.5 %
Net sales $ 111,708 $ 105,247 6.1 %

6

6.6 %

6

1 Formerly referred to as BioStim
2 Formerly referred to as Spine Fixation
3 Formerly referred to as Extremity Fixation
4 Excluding Spinal Kinetics, net sales decreased 4.5% on a reported basis and 4.3% on a constant currency basis
5 Excluding the contractual reduction in fee for marketing services, the growth year over year was 3.7% on a reported and constant currency basis
6 Excluding Spinal Kinetics and the contractual reduction in fee for marketing services, the increase was 4.5% on a reported basis and 5.0% on a constant currency basis

 

Gross margin increased 100 basis points compared to the prior year period primarily driven by costs savings from our 2017 U.S. restructuring initiative and continued improvement related to inventory management initiatives. Non-GAAP net margin, an internal metric that the Company defines as gross profit less sales and marketing expenses, was $37.8 million compared to $34.0 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of net sales, non-GAAP net margin increased to 33.8% as compared to 32.3% in the prior year period, primarily due to the improvement in gross margin and improvements in commission rates.

GAAP net loss from continuing operations was ($1.2) million, or ($0.07) per share, compared to net income of $3.3 million, or $0.18 per share in the prior year period. This decrease was primarily driven by changes in the fair value of contingent consideration associated with the acquisition of Spinal Kinetics and an unrealized loss on investment securities recognized during the third quarter of 2018. Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $8.2 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to adjusted net income of $7.7 million, or $0.42 per share in the prior year period. Excluding the impact of the Spinal Kinetics operating loss in the period, adjusted net income was $9.5 million, or $0.50 per share, a 19.0% increase over prior year.

EBITDA was $3.6 million, compared to $14.5 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.4 million, or 19.2% of net sales, for the third quarter, compared to $21.1 million, or 20.1% of net sales, in the prior year period.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2018, cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $56.2 million compared to $81.2 million as of December 31, 2017. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had no outstanding indebtedness and borrowing capacity of $125 million under its existing credit facility. Cash flow from operations was $28.8 million, an increase of $19.7 million, and free cash flow was $18.1 million, an increase of $22.3 million when compared to the same prior year period.

2018 Updated Outlook

For the year ending December 31, 2018, the Company expects the following results, assuming exchange rates are the same as those currently prevailing.

Previous 2018 Outlook Current 2018 Outlook
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in millions, except per share data) Low High Low High
Net sales $ 450.0 $ 456.0 $ 451.0 1 $ 455.0 1
Net income from continuing operations $ 18.3 $ 19.7 $

11.4

$

12.7

Adjusted EBITDA $ 85.0 $ 87.0 $ 85.5 $ 87.0
EPS from continuing operations $ 0.97 $ 1.04 $

0.60

$

0.67

Adjusted EPS from continuing operations $ 1.66 $ 1.72 $ 1.70 $ 1.75
1

Represents a year-over-year increase of 4.0% to 4.9% on a reported basis

Conference Call

Orthofix will host a conference call today at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2018. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (844) 809-1992 in the U.S. and (612) 979-9886 outside the U.S., and referencing the conference ID 6295495. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks by dialing (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and (404) 537-3406 outside the U.S., and entering the conference ID 6295495. A webcast of the conference call may be accessed by going to the Company’s website at www.orthofix.com, by clicking on the Investors link and then the Events and Presentations page.

About Orthofix

Orthofix Medical Inc. is a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal products and therapies. The Company’s mission is to improve patients’ lives by providing superior reconstruction and regenerative musculoskeletal solutions to physicians worldwide. Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix’s spine and orthopedic extremities products are distributed in over seventy countries via the Company’s sales representatives and distributors. For more information, please visit www.orthofix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”), and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to our business and financial outlook, which are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue” or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date hereof, unless it is specifically otherwise stated to be made as of a different date. We undertake no obligation to further update any such statement, or the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A under the heading Risk Factors in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and other SEC filings, to reflect new information, the occurrence of future events or circumstances or otherwise.

ORTHOFIX MEDICAL INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Unaudited, U.S. Dollars, in thousands, except share and per share data) 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net sales $ 111,708 $ 105,247 $ 331,964 $ 316,927
Cost of sales 24,020 23,717 71,002 69,475
Gross profit 87,688 81,530 260,962 247,452
Sales and marketing 49,898 47,493 151,695 146,496
General and administrative 22,705 18,068 64,457 56,759
Research and development 9,598 6,935 24,426 21,246
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration 1,580 2,689
Operating income 3,907 9,034 17,695 22,951
Interest income (expense), net (181 ) (15 ) (615 ) 106
Other income (expense), net (5,054 ) 479 (5,785 ) (3,284 )
Income (loss) before income taxes (1,328 ) 9,498 11,295 19,773
Income tax benefit (expense) 115 (6,150 ) (6,346 ) (13,998 )
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (1,213 ) 3,348 4,949 5,775
Discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 65 (3 ) (1,762 )
Income tax benefit (expense) 2 43 (6 ) 642
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 2 108 (9 ) (1,120 )
Net income (loss) $ (1,211 ) $ 3,456 $ 4,940 $ 4,655
Net income (loss) per common share—basic
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.07 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.26 $ 0.32
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.06 )
Net income (loss) per common share—basic $ (0.07 ) $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.26
Net income (loss) per common share—diluted
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.07 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.26 $ 0.31
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.06 )
Net income (loss) per common share—diluted $ (0.07 ) $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.25
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic 18,562,204 18,180,845 18,460,848 18,071,093
Diluted 18,562,204 18,572,791 18,864,169 18,394,542

 

 

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Medical Device Makers Shut Out Of Value-Based Care Without Kickback Rule Change

Oct 26, 2018 / Bruce Japsen 

The medical device industry is pushing for a change in the federal anti-kickback law to allow companies to fully participate in the shift away from fee-for-service medicine to value-based care.

The device industry wants changes known as “safe harbors” designed to prevent medical device makers from running afoul of healthcare fraud laws that impose penalties if individuals knowingly pay for or induce a sale or referral. Such rules are applied to medical care providers, insurers and other companies that have their services, products and devices covered by government health insurance.

The value-based care form of payment rewards medical care providers by compensating doctors and hospitals that achieve the best health outcomes. That is in contrast to the traditional fee-for-service form of payment that is based on volume of medical care delivered and is known to increase healthcare costs in the form of unnecessary tests and procedures.

But device makers are limited despite the role of medical technology and devices in healthcare advancements. Thus, the industry Friday submitted suggestions to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, which is seeking input on rule changes related to value-based care payments.

“Device makers cannot currently enter into certain value-based partnerships because federal rules prevent them from providing any incentives unless they fall within safe harbor or a waiver,” said Scott Whitaker, chief executive officer of The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed). The trade group represents some of the world’s biggest medical device makers including Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic, Stryker and Baxter International.

 The device industry wants clarity on how they can at least participate in a Medicare reimbursement structure that allows the company and the provider to share in savings should they create a system that led to a better outcome at a lower price,” Whitaker said. “The best way to accomplish this is through new value-based safe harbors for pricing arrangements, warranties, and risk-sharing arrangements.”

 

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Zimmer Biomet Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

WARSAW, Ind.Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.  The Company reported third quarter net sales of $1.837 billion, an increase of 1.3% over the prior year period, and an increase of 2.3% on a constant currency basis.  Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter were $0.79, an increase of 65% over the prior year period.  Third quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.63, a decrease of 5% from the prior year period.

“We are pleased with our third quarter accomplishments, which reflect our sustained progress in a number of areas.  Although our sales results clearly benefited from less challenging sales comparisons, as well as the timing of certain tenders and capital sales, our organic growth continued to signal that we are turning the business around consistent with our expectations,” said Bryan Hanson, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet.  “Looking to the balance of the year, we will continue to focus on priorities to improve the consistency of our results and drive sustained value creation.  These include important new innovations that are expanding our comprehensive portfolio, advancing standards of care and creating new opportunities for our salesforce to deliver growth.”

Net earnings for the third quarter were $162.2 million, and $334.6 million on an adjusted basis.  Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $484.1 million.  Free cash flow in the quarter was $345.0 million.

In the quarter, the Company paid $48.8 million in dividends and declared a third quarter dividend of $0.24 per share.

Guidance

The Company made minor updates to its full-year 2018 guidance.  The only factors changing are the expected impact of foreign currency and the expected adjusted effective tax rate.  All other prior guidance for 2018 remains unchanged.

  • The Company now expects the positive impact of foreign currency translation to be slightly below the low end of the previous range of 100 to 150 basis points, due to the strengthening of the dollar over the last several months.
  • The Company now expects the adjusted effective tax rate for the full year to be slightly below the low end of the previous range of 18.5% to 19.5%(1).

(1)  

This is a non-GAAP financial measure for which a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is not available without unreasonable efforts.  See “Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Conference Call

The Company will conduct its third quarter 2018 investor conference call today, October 26, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.  The audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s Investor Relations website at http://investor.zimmerbiomet.com.  It will be archived for replay following the conference call.

Sales Tables
The following sales tables provide results by geography and product category, as well as the percentage change compared to the prior year quarter and nine months, on both a reported basis and a constant currency basis.

NET SALES – THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

(in millions, unaudited)

Constant

Net

Currency

Sales

% Change

% Change

Geographic Results

Americas

$

1,154

1.5

%

1.7

%

EMEA

372

(2.3)

Asia Pacific

311

5.4

7.6

Total

$

1,837

1.3

%

2.3

%

Product Categories

Knees

Americas

$

385

0.8

%

1.0

%

EMEA

134

(0.6)

2.6

Asia Pacific

109

2.5

5.4

Total

628

0.8

2.1

Hips

Americas

240

5.9

6.2

EMEA

108

(6.4)

(4.1)

Asia Pacific

97

6.7

8.6

Total

445

2.8

3.9

S.E.T *

415

2.4

3.1

Dental

92

(0.6)

(0.2)

Spine & CMF**

185

0.2

0.7

Other

72

(4.0)

(3.3)

Total

$

1,837

1.3

%

2.3

%

* Surgical, Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, Extremities and Trauma

** Craniomaxillofacial

NET SALES – NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

(in millions, unaudited)

Constant

Net

Currency

Sales

% Change

% Change

Geographic Results

Americas

$

3,578

0.2

%

0.1

%

EMEA

1,326

4.2

(1.7)

Asia Pacific

958

7.4

5.2

Total

$

5,862

2.2

%

0.5

%

Product Categories

Knees

Americas

$

1,210

(0.4)

%

(0.5)

%

EMEA

494

6.8

1.1

Asia Pacific

340

4.4

2.6

Total

2,044

2.0

0.4

Hips

Americas

$

738

3.3

3.1

EMEA

384

0.4

(5.2)

Asia Pacific

302

8.7

6.2

Total

1,424

3.6

1.4

S.E.T *

1,291

3.3

1.8

Dental

307

(1.4)

(3.7)

Spine & CMF**

566

0.4

(0.6)

Other

230

(0.8)

(2.1)

Total

$

5,862

2.2

%

0.5

%

* Surgical, Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, Extremities and Trauma

** Craniomaxillofacial

About the Company

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; office based technologies; spine, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants; and related surgical products.

We collaborate with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people live better lives.

We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.

Website Information

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Reclassifications

Beginning in the second quarter 2018, in our consolidated statements of earnings we have reclassified expenses that were previously recognized in a financial statement line item labeled, “Acquisition, quality remediation and other” to the financial statement line items of “Research and development”, “Selling, general and administrative”, “Goodwill and intangible asset impairment”, “Acquisition, integration and related”, and “Quality remediation”.  Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures that differ from financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Sales change information for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 are presented on a GAAP (reported) basis and on a constant currency basis.  Constant currency percentage changes exclude the effects of foreign currency exchange rates.  They are calculated by translating current and prior-period sales at the same predetermined exchange rate.  The translated results are then used to determine year-over-year percentage increases or decreases.

Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018 are presented on a GAAP (reported) basis and on an adjusted basis.  Adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude the effects of inventory step-up; certain inventory and manufacturing-related charges, including charges to discontinue certain product lines; intangible asset amortization; goodwill and intangible asset impairment; acquisition, integration and related expenses; quality remediation expenses; certain litigation gains and charges; other charges; any related effects on our income tax provision associated with these items; and other certain tax adjustments.

Free cash flow is an additional non-GAAP measure that is presented in this press release. Free cash flow is computed by deducting additions to instruments and other property, plant and equipment from net cash provided by operating activities.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in this press release. This press release also contains supplemental reconciliations of additional non-GAAP financial measures that the Company presents in other contexts. These additional non-GAAP financial measures are computed from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as indicated in the applicable reconciliation.

Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate the performance of the business.  Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful incremental information to investors to consider when evaluating the performance of the Company.  Management believes these measures offer the ability to make period-to-period comparisons that are not impacted by certain items that can cause dramatic changes in reported income but that do not impact the fundamentals of our operations.  The non-GAAP measures enable the evaluation of operating results and trend analysis by allowing a reader to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by these types of items that are excluded from the non-GAAP measures.  In addition, constant currency sales changes, adjusted operating profit, adjusted diluted earnings per share and free cash flow are used as performance metrics in our incentive compensation programs.

Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release also includes the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted effective tax rate for the year ending December 31, 2018.  We calculate forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures based on internal forecasts that omit certain amounts that would be included in GAAP financial measures.  For instance, we exclude the impact of certain potential charges or gains connected to quality remediation efforts and certain legal and tax matters.  We have not provided a quantitative reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure because the excluded items are not available on a prospective basis without unreasonable efforts.  It is probable that this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure may be materially different from the corresponding GAAP financial measure.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding sales and earnings guidance and any statements about our expectations, plans, strategies or prospects.   We generally use the words “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “assumes,” “guides,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “sees,” “seeks,” “should,” “could,” “intends” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements.   All statements other than statements of historical or current fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements.   Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially.  These risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to:  our chief executive officer transition, including disruptions and uncertainties related thereto, the potential impact on our business and future strategic direction resulting from our transition to a new chief executive officer, and our ability to recruit and retain other key members of senior management; the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits from mergers and acquisitions will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time periods; the risks and uncertainties related to our ability to successfully integrate the operations, products, employees and distributors of acquired companies; the effect of the potential disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to integration matters related to mergers and acquisitions; the effect of mergers and acquisitions on our relationships with customers, vendors and lenders and on our operating results and businesses generally; compliance with the Deferred Prosecution Agreement entered into in January 2017; the success of our quality and operational excellence initiatives, including ongoing quality remediation efforts at our Warsaw North Campus facility; challenges relating to changes in and compliance with governmental laws and regulations affecting our U.S. and international businesses, including regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and foreign government regulators, such as more stringent requirements for regulatory clearance of products; the ability to remediate matters identified in any inspectional observations or warning letters issued by the FDA, while continuing to satisfy the demand for our products; the outcome of government investigations; competition; pricing pressures; changes in customer demand for our products and services caused by demographic changes or other factors; the impact of healthcare reform measures; reductions in reimbursement levels by third-party payors and cost containment efforts of healthcare purchasing organizations; dependence on new product development, technological advances and innovation; shifts in the product category or regional sales mix of our products and services; supply and prices of raw materials and products; control of costs and expenses; the ability to obtain and maintain adequate intellectual property protection; the ability to form and implement alliances; changes in tax obligations arising from tax reform measures, including European Union rules on state aid, or examinations by tax authorities; product liability and intellectual property litigation losses; the ability to retain the independent agents and distributors who market our products; dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and outsourced activities; changes in general industry and market conditions, including domestic and international growth rates; changes in general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of the ongoing financial and political uncertainty on countries in the Euro zone on the ability to collect accounts receivable in affected countries.  For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.  Copies of these filings, as well as subsequent filings, are available online at www.sec.govwww.zimmerbiomet.com or on request from us.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Readers of this release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.  This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this release.

 

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Life Spine Announces Tremendous Profit and Revenue Growth in the Third Quarter of 2018

October 23, 2018

HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that the company recognized an EBITDA growth rate of 124% in the third quarter of 2018 over the third quarter of 2017. This was driven by a sales growth of 47% in the same period led by significant growth to their micro-invasive portfolio.

“Our accelerated financial growth in 2018 is a direct result of our dedication to being the most innovative company in spine. We have remained focused on launching products that are designed with the intention of reducing surgical procedure time, reducing operating costs, and providing better patient outcomes. We are excited that so far 2018 has exceeded our growth expectations and looking forward to 2019 we know we will see continued success through both our existing portfolio and the groundbreaking product launches slated for the coming months,” said Omar Faruqi, Chief Financial Officer for Life Spine.

About Life Spine

Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal patients by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design, uncompromising quality standards, and the most technologically advanced manufacturing platforms. Life Spine, which is privately held, is based in Huntley, Illinois. For more information, please visit: http://www.lifespine.com.

Contacts

Life Spine
Mr. Omar Faruqi
Chief Financial Officer
ofaruqi@lifespine.com
847-884-6117

Anika Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

October 24, 2018

BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global, integrated orthopedic and regenerative medicines company specializing in therapeutics based on its proprietary hyaluronic acid (“HA”) technology, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, and provided an update on its business progress in the period.

“Anika delivered solid financial results in the third quarter, while continuing to take important steps to accelerate revenue growth in 2019 and beyond,” said Joseph Darling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Anika Therapeutics. “We are encouraged by the continued advances we are making across our deep pipeline and diverse commercial portfolio. During the quarter, CINGAL end user demand in Canada and Europe remained strong, and we were pleased to add four new distribution partners to further expand our commercial reach in Europe, Asia and South America. Focused international expansion efforts enabled us to realize a 31% year-over-year increase in international Viscosupplement revenue while we continued to generate strong earnings and cash flow. As we prepare to discuss the pathway for U.S. regulatory approval for CINGAL with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the first quarter of 2019, we believe Anika is well-positioned to transform into a global commercial company increasingly capable of generating significant value for our patients and shareholders.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

  • Total revenue for the third quarter of 2018 was $26.8 million, compared to $27.2 million for the third quarter of 2017. The year-over-year decline was due primarily to the impact from the voluntary recall of HYALOFAST, HYALOGRAFT-C, and HYALOMATRIX announced in May 2018.
  • Global Viscosupplement revenue increased 2% year-over-year for the third quarter of 2018, while international Viscosupplement revenue increased 31% during the same period. The increases were primarily due to the growth of CINGAL in international markets, as well as the continued global expansion of Viscosupplement products overall.
  • Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were $18.2 million, compared to $16.9 million for the third quarter of 2017. The increase in total operating expenses was due primarily to higher production costs and increased personnel and professional costs.
  • Net income for the third quarter of 2018 increased to $7.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to $6.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2017. The increase in net income was due primarily to the reduction in R&D expenses as a result of the completion of the CINGAL 16-02 study and lower income tax expenses in 2018.

Recent Business Highlights

  • Continued to work with external regulatory and legal experts to seek regulatory approval of CINGAL in the U.S. market. Anika plans to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the first quarter of 2019 and is developing multiple strategies to enable the company to move forward expeditiously once it has received guidance from the FDA regarding the pathway for CINGAL.
  • Advanced the Company’s product pipeline with the completion of preclinical development activities for its regenerative therapy for rotator cuff repair.
  • Strengthened Anika’s international product distribution network and expanded the Company’s commercial reach with four new distribution partners in Europe, Asia and South America.
  • Continued to evaluate potential partnership opportunities for the Company’s expansive product pipeline as part of the ongoing work on its 5-year strategic plan.
  • Convened an international distributor meeting at the Company’s European headquarters to align key growth objectives and market approach strategies for 2019.
  • Appointed Cheryl Blanchard, Ph.D., and Susan Vogt as new independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Full Year 2018 Revised Corporate Outlook
Based on currently available information, the Company anticipates full year product revenue to be approximately 3% below prior year. The Company continues to expect that it will resume the shipment of products that were the subject of the previously-disclosed voluntary recall by the end of this year. Total operating expenses are now expected to be reduced to the high $80 million range for the full year of 2018 as a result of successful cost control initiatives.

Conference Call Information
Anika’s management will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results and business highlights today, Wednesday, October 24 at 5:00 pm ET. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-855-468-0611 (toll-free domestic) or 1-484-756-4332 (international). A live audio webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Anika’s website, www.anikatherapeutics.com. An accompanying slide presentation may also be accessed via the Anika website. A replay of the webcast will be available on Anika’s website approximately two hours after the completion of the event.

About Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK) is a global, integrated orthopedic and regenerative medicines company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Anika is committed to improving the lives of patients with degenerative orthopedic diseases and traumatic conditions with clinically meaningful therapies along the continuum of care, from palliative pain management to regenerative tissue repair. The Company has over two decades of global expertise developing, manufacturing, and commercializing more than 20 products based on its proprietary hyaluronic acid (HA) technology. Anika’s orthopedic medicine portfolio includes ORTHOVISC®MONOVISC®, and CINGAL®, which alleviate pain and restore joint function by replenishing depleted HA, and HYALOFAST, a solid HA-based scaffold to aid cartilage repair and regeneration. For more information about Anika, please visit www.anikatherapeutics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made in the last sentence of the second paragraph of this press release and in the Section captioned “Full Year 2018 Corporate Outlook,” which are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to the Company’s expected meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration during the first quarter of 2019, the Company’s full-year 2018 product revenue and operating expense projections, and the Company’s expectations related to shipment of products previously subject to the voluntary recall. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from any anticipated future results, performance, or achievements described in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors including, but not limited to, (i) the Company’s ability to successfully commence and/or complete clinical trials of its products on a timely basis or at all; (ii) the Company’s ability to obtain pre-clinical or clinical data to support domestic and international pre-market approval applications, 510(k) applications, or new drug applications, or to timely file and receive FDA or other regulatory approvals or clearances of its products; (iii) that such approvals will not be obtained in a timely manner or without the need for additional clinical trials, other testing or regulatory submissions, as applicable; (iv) the Company’s research and product development efforts and their relative success, including whether we have any meaningful sales of any new products resulting from such efforts; (v) the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s clinical studies, manufacturing operations, and production planning; (vi) the strength of the economies in which the Company operates or will be operating, as well as the political stability of any of those geographic areas; (vii) future determinations by the Company to allocate resources to products and in directions not presently contemplated; (viii) the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize its products, in the U.S. and abroad; (ix) the Company’s ability to provide an adequate and timely supply of its products to its customers; and (x) the Company’s ability to achieve its growth targets. Additional factors and risks are described in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and they are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements are made based on information available to the Company on the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
Product revenue $ 26,781 $ 27,178 $ 78,581 $ 78,899
Licensing, milestone and contract revenue 6 6 18 5,133
Total revenue 26,787 27,184 78,599 84,032
Operating expenses:
Cost of product revenue 8,282 6,250 24,279 18,648
Research and development 4,232 5,842 14,126 14,521
Selling, general and administrative 5,700 4,823 28,207 14,862
Total operating expenses 18,214 16,915 66,612 48,031
Income from operations 8,573 10,269 11,987 36,001
Interest and other income, net 522 261 907 335
Income before income taxes 9,095 10,530 12,894 36,336
Provision for income taxes 1,496 3,643 1,890 12,587
Net income $ 7,599 $ 6,887 $ 11,004 $ 23,749
Basic net income per share:
Net income $ 0.53 $ 0.47 $ 0.76 $ 1.63
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 14,237 14,579 14,524 14,572
Diluted net income per share:
Net income $ 0.53 $ 0.46 $ 0.74 $ 1.58
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 14,377 15,115 14,820 15,065
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
ASSETS September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and investments $ 149,011 $ 157,256
Accounts receivable, net 20,771 23,825
Inventories, net 23,828 22,035
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,981 3,211
Total current assets 195,591 206,327
Property and equipment, net 55,041 56,183

Other long-term assets

1,109 1,254
Intangible assets, net 9,564 10,635
Goodwill 7,959 8,218
Total assets $ 269,264 $ 282,617
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,462 $ 6,747
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 6,843 6,326
Total current liabilities 9,305 13,073
Other long-term liabilities 574 660
Deferred tax liability 4,120 5,393
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value
Common stock, $0.01 par value 142 147
Additional paid-in-capital 49,836 68,617
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,228 ) (4,784 )
Retained earnings 210,515 199,511
Total stockholders’ equity 255,265 263,491
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 269,264 $ 282,617
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Data

Revenue by Product Line and Product Gross Margin
(in thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Product Line: 2018 % 2017 % 2018 % 2017 %
Orthobiologics $ 24,097 90 % $ 23,990 88 % $ 69,778 88 % $ 68,686 87 %
Surgical 1,191 4 % 1,765 7 % 3,700 5 % 4,395 6 %
Dermal 80 1 % 358 1 % 163 1 % 1,235 2 %
Other 1,413 5 % 1,065 4 % 4,940 6 % 4,583 5 %
Product Revenue $ 26,781 100 % $ 27,178 100 % $ 78,581 100 % $ 78,899 100 %
Product Gross Profit $ 18,499 $ 20,928 $ 54,302 $ 60,251
Product Gross Margin 69% 77% 69% 76%

Product Revenue by Geographic Region
(in thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2018 % 2017 % 2018 % 2017 %
Geographic Region:
United States $ 21,695 81 % $ 22,227 82 % $ 63,377 81 % $ 63,507 81 %
Europe 3,132 12 % 2,832 10 % 9,021 11 % 9,743 12 %
Other 1,954 7 % 2,119 8 % 6,183 8 % 5,649 7 %
Product Revenue $ 26,781 100 % $ 27,178 100 % $ 78,581 100 % $ 78,899 100 %

Contacts

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Joseph Darling, 781-457-9000
President & CEO
or
Sylvia Cheung, 781-457-9000
CFO

Ambulatory Surgery Center Market Report 2018 Focuses on Production, Consumption, Revenue (Million USD), Market Share and Growth Rate: Radiant Insights, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCOOctober 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

The global ambulatory surgery center market is subject to witness a substantial growth over the forecast period due to the growing geriatric population, rising occurrence of chronic diseases, surging in healthcare costs, and recent technological advancements in the healthcare sector. However, absence of expertise and increase in number of reimbursement issues are restraining the market growth, in the recent years. Yet, recent technological advancements such as the development of big multi-service ambulatory care centers are expected to fuel the growth of ambulatory surgery center industry in upcoming years. Growing healthcare expenditure by developed economies across the globe are driving demand for the ambulatory surgery center, in the recent years. Ambulatory surgical center helps to solve several issues like treatment delay, absence of healthcare facilities, and higher cost. Lack of proper healthcare facilities particularly in rural areas of developing economies across the globe are anticipated to boost demand for ambulatory surgery center, thus providing lucrative growth opportunities for ambulatory care providers in near future. Increase in number of initiatives undertaken by local governments in collaboration with private bodies in both developing and developed economies to provide outpatient medical services in remote location where there is shortage of medical facilities, are expected to fuel the growth of ambulatory surgery center industry over the forecast period. Advent of improved pain operating methods in ambulatory surgery centers with the help of recent technological advancement that includes advanced surgical methodologies, anesthesia and enhanced drugs, are spurring market growth.

Other factors responsible for sustained the growth of ambulatory surgery center market are increase in the number of surgeries performed each year, substantial investment by private & public bodies, and reduced cost of clinical surgeries. Ambulatory care is termed as the process where surgical procedure is performed on a patient outside of the hospital premises or at remote locations. Ambulatory surgery center typically consists of all necessary medical facilities and surgical equipment that is required during operational procedures. Ambulatory surgery centers are well equipped with surgical equipment such as scalpels, scissors, saws, towel clamps, vascular clamps and more. Ambulatory surgery centers also contains life-supporting systems that are well organized to offer cost-effective medical services during critical situations. Limited healthcare facilities in rural area and growing patient pool are some of the critical factors driving the growth of ambulatory surgery centers industry in the last few years. Presence of ambulatory surgery centers in such scenarios aids in easing up the pressure on present medical facilities in the region. Lower cost associated with ambulatory surgery centers in comparison with the hospitals and nursing homes are predicted to amplify market expansion during the forecast period. The ambulatory surgery center industry is broadly divided into two categories such as hospital-based ambulatory surgery centers and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. Hospital-based ambulatory surgery center is considered as one of the fastest growing segment in the ambulatory surgery center market with substantial revenue generation in the last couple of years. Ambulatory surgery center is capable of performing various surgical treatments such as laceration treatment, bone fracture treatment, emergency care service, and trauma or accident treatment.

The ambulatory surgery center industry is divided by region as North AmericaEuropeAsia-PacificLatin America and AfricaNorth America has shown major growth in recent years owing to the rise in the adoption of latest technologies in medicine & pharmaceutical sector and existence of well-established healthcare infrastructure. Other factors driving North America market include rise in the number of advanced diagnostic methodologies and increase in prevalence of orthopedics, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, plastic surgery, and chronic pain. Asia-Pacific region is predicted to hold major market share in the ambulatory surgery center industry with massive growth in forecast period. Countries such as IndiaChina and Singapore are leading the Asia-Pacific market with increase in the occurrence of angle closure glaucoma & myopia, longer in life expectancy, recent infrastructural activities such as development of emergency care centers outside conventional hospital settings, and significant investment by leading industry players considering potential growth opportunities in the region. The key players in the ambulatory surgery center industry are Surgery Partners, Inc., Envision Healthcare Co., IntegraMed America Incorporations, Symbion Incorporations, Terveystalo Co., NueHealth LLC, Aspen Healthcare Ltd., and Medical Facilities Co.

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  • North America
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  • Southeast Asia
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  • Global Ambulatory Surgery Center market competition by top manufacturers, with production, price, revenue (value) and market share for each manufacturer; the top players including
  • AmSurg
  • THC
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Mednax
  • Team Health
  • Surgical Care Affiliates
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  • Surgery Partners
  • Medical Facilities
  • NOVENA
  • Community
  • Terveystalo Healthcare
  • SurgCenter Development
  • Elmhurst
  • Healthway Medical
  • SCH
  • Eifelhoehen-Klinik
  • On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
  • Single-specialty Centers
  • Multi-specialty Centers
  • On the basis of the end users/applications, this report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, consumption (sales), market share and growth rate for each application, including
  • Gastroenterology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pain Management
  • Orthopedics
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Stryker completes acquisition of Invuity, Inc.

Kalamazoo, Michigan – October 23, 2018 – Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Invuity, Inc.  Invuity is the leader in advanced photonics and single-use, lighted instruments that deliver enhanced visualization for a wide variety of clinical applications including orthopaedic and spine surgery, general surgery and women’s health procedures, and is a recent entrant into the enhanced energy market. Under the terms of the transaction, each outstanding share of Invuity common stock has been converted into the right to receive $7.40 in cash, without interest, subject to any required withholding taxes.

As indicated in the September 11, 2018 press release, the transaction is expected to have an immaterial impact to net earnings in 2018.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains information that includes or is based on forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law that are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: unexpected charges or expenses in connection with the acquisition; weakening of economic conditions that could adversely affect the level of demand for Invuity’s products; pricing pressures generally, including cost-containment measures that could adversely affect the price of or demand for Invuity’s products; our ability to integrate acquisitions, including the acquisition of Invuity; our ability to realize anticipated cost savings or achieve other anticipated financial metrics in connection with the acquisition of Invuity; and the other factors identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Stryker Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

Contacts

For investor inquiries please contact:
Katherine A. Owen, Stryker, 269-385-2600 or katherine.owen@stryker.com

For media inquiries please contact:
Yin Becker, Stryker, 269-385-2600 or yin.becker@stryker.com

Global Collagen Meniscus Implant Market to Surpass US$ 565.6 Million by 2026 – Coherent Market Insights

Seattle, Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Coherent Market Insights, the global collagen meniscus implant market was valued at US$ 358.8 million in 2017 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period (2018–2026).

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Key Trends and Analysis of the Collagen Meniscus Implant Market:

The collagen meniscal implant (CMI) (previously marketed as Menaflex) is derived from bovine collagen and is used to treat acute or chronic advanced meniscal loss or damage with the intent of relieving symptoms and preventing joint degeneration. According to the National Institute of Health Research 2017 report, meniscal replacement with CMI is indicated for patients with advanced loss of or damage to meniscal tissue that cannot be repaired. Moreover, the amount of damaged tissue must be over 25% of the total meniscus area and should extend at least into the red-white zone.

Increasing number of sports injuries and rising geriatric population are major factors that are expected to drive growth of the collagen meniscus implant market over the forecast period. According to the Journal of Athletic Training 2012 study, the risk of tearing a meniscus in the age group over 40 years was reported to be four times larger in comparison to age group below 20 years.

Manufacturers in the collagen meniscus implant market focus on developing new products and strategic mergers & acquisitions, in order to gain significant market share. For instance, in 2016, Stryker acquired New Jersey-based Ivy Sports Medicine, a company that develops minimally invasive meniscal repair solutions, for an undisclosed amount.

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Key Market Takeaways:

  • The global collagen meniscus implant market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2018–2026), owing to increasing incidences of sports-related knee injuries
  • North America collagen meniscus implant market is expected to generate significant revenue share during the forecast period, owing to increasing number of meniscus surgeries being performed in the region. As per the National Center for Health Statistics 2017 report, meniscus surgery is the most frequent surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons in the U.S., with over 50% of the procedures performed in patients 45 years of age or older.
  • Key players operating in the global collagen meniscus implant market include Active Implants, Orthonika, RTI Surgical, Stryker Corporation, and Zimmer Biomet
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Shoulder Innovations Announces Close Of $2.5 Million Round In Series A Investment

HOLLAND, Mich.Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, an emerging leader in the development of shoulder replacement systems, announced today it has closed a $2.5 million round of Series A equity funding led by Ann Arbor-based Michigan Angel Fund, Grand Rapids-based Wakestream Ventures, Genesis Innovation Groupcultivate(MD) and other equity holders.

“It is impressive that the team at Shoulder Innovations has developed truly cutting-edge and disruptive products in the orthopedic space, and they have done so in a capital efficient manner, which we love to see,” said Skip Simms, Managing Director Michigan Angel Fund.

More than 100,000 patients receive shoulder replacement surgery each year, with demand increasing ten percent annually.  An increasing prevalence of shoulder arthritis, combined with the aging Baby Boomer population is driving the growth of the global shoulder arthroplasty market, which is valued at more than $1 billion and is expected to double by 2023.

Shoulder Innovations is positioned advantageously within the market with a straightforward surgical technique, highly stable implant, and streamlined instrumentation, which provides opportunity for improved operating room performance.

The $2.5 million investment will be used to fuel new product development, and to acquire inventory and assets to accelerate growth of its current Inset platform technology, which serves as a foundational platform on which many future products and systems are in development.  The long-term vision of Shoulder Innovations is to offer a complete leading technology shoulder arthroplasty product line.

“Shoulder Innovations has made excellent progress in both its commercial growth and its innovative development initiatives over the past several quarters.  We are extremely excited by the continued support and encouragement from our investment partners to continue this work which will significantly impact the lives of many,” said Rob Ball, Executive Chairman of Shoulder Innovations.

About Shoulder Innovations:
Shoulder Innovations, LLC is a medical device development company which designs and commercializes innovative products which demonstrate the potential for improved patient care and reduced overall cost to the healthcare system.

Leveraging its breakthrough, patented, inset glenoid design, Shoulder Innovations is commercializing a shoulder replacement implant system focused on improving outcomes related to the greatest cause of shoulder replacement failure: glenoid loosening.

The inset technology has been shown in testing to significantly reduce glenoid implant micro-motion and simplifies surgical the surgical technique, potentially reducing complications or increase implant longevity. Shoulder Innovations is based in Holland, Mich.

Learn more about Shoulder Innovations and its Total Shoulder Replacement System at shoulderinnovations.com.

SOURCE Shoulder Innovations

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