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ICU MEDICAL INCDE

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 7, 2024.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 7, 2024

ICUI$172.11+2.7%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-07.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 165 previous paragraphs and 168 current paragraphs.

138 unchanged; 25 reworded; 3 added; 2 removed; 0 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 12 previous and 12 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (3)

Current report

Vital Care revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to higher sales of IV Solutions and Pain Management products.

Current report

For the three and six months ended, June 30, 2024 and 2023, the foreign exchange losses were primarily related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies, including the Mexican peso and Argentine peso.

Current report

At June 30, 2024, we estimate our capital expenditures in 2024 will be in the range of $85 million to $100 million, compared to the range of $90 million to $110 million previously disclosed. This reduction was due to changes in the timing of certain projects.
Removed paragraphs (2)

Previous report

Vital Care revenue decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to lower sales of Critical Care products in certain geographies and lower Temperature Management sales. IV Solutions sales were flat compared to the same prior year period.

Previous report

At March 31, 2024, there have been no material changes to our range of $90 million to $110 million for estimated 2024 planned capital expenditures previously disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Reworded paragraphs (25)

Previous wording

We have experienced and may continute to experience significant impacts to our business as a result of global economic challenges, resulting from, among other events, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. These impacts, which negatively impacted our gross profit margin during 2023, included the impact of rising inflation, especially with respect to freight costs driven by higher fuel prices, increased cost and shortages of raw materials, and supply chain disruptions. While we expect the pressure on the supply chain to lessen and inflation to continue to subside during 2024, freight costs are expected to remain subject to volatility in the market. We also expect rising interest rates and foreign currency impact due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and Mexican peso that impacted our 2023 financial results to continue to impact our results of operations in 2024.

Current wording

We have experienced and may continue to experience significant impacts to our business as a result of global economic challenges, resulting from, among other events, health pandemics and geopolitical conflicts. These impacts, which negatively impacted our gross profit margin during 2023, included the impact of rising inflation, especially with respect to freight costs driven by higher fuel prices, increased cost and shortages of raw materials, and supply chain disruptions. While we expect the pressure on the supply chain to lessen and inflation to continue to subside during 2024, freight costs are expected to remain subject to volatility in the market. We also expect higher interest rates and the foreign currency impact due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and Mexican peso that impacted our 2023 financial results to continue to impact our results of operations in 2024.

Previous wording

We present income statement data in Part I, Item 1. "Financial Statements." The following table shows, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the percentages of each income statement caption in relation to total revenue:

Current wording

We present income statement data in Part I, Item 1. "Financial Statements." The following table shows, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the percentages of each income statement caption in relation to total revenue:

Previous wording

Consumables revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to growth in our Vascular Access and Oncology product lines.

Current wording

Consumables revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to growth in our Infusion Consumables, Vascular Access and Oncology product lines.

Previous wording

Infusion Systems revenue decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and lower LVP and ambulatory hardware sales, partially offset by higher sales of LVP dedicated sets and syringe pumps.

Current wording

Infusion Systems revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and sales of ambulatory hardware and dedicated sets.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, gross margins were 32.7% and 33.8%, respectively. The decrease in gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, was primarily driven by lower manufacturing absorption from lower production volumes and the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes, particularly the strength of the Mexican Peso. These were partially offset by lower quality remediation spend, price increases, and lower supply chain and freight costs in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same prior year period in 2023.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, gross margins were 34.8% and 33.8%, respectively, as compared to 35.0% and 34.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The decreases in gross margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, was primarily driven by lower manufacturing absorption from lower production volumes and the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes, particularly the strength of the Mexican Peso. These were partially offset by lower quality remediation spend, price increases, and lower supply chain and freight costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same prior year period in 2023.

Previous wording

SG&A expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to increases of $3.3 million in compensation costs and commissions, $2.2 million in stock based compensation and $2.2 million in dealer fees. These increases were partially offset by an decrease of $3.4 million in IT expenses. Compensation costs and commissions increased primarily due to an increase in cash incentive compensation including sales commissions. Stock based compensation increased due to (i) changes in the number of shares expected to vest for certain of our executive performance awards; (ii) later timing of certain annual awards granted in the prior year that were subject to shareholder approval of an increase to the number of issuable shares to employees under our equity plan and (iii) the stock compensation expense related to the employees of Smiths Medical included the expense of three years of grants in the current year as compared to the expense of two years of grants in the prior year. Dealer fees increased due to an increase in revenues to distributors. IT expenses decreased based on current operating needs.

Current wording

SG&A expenses increased for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increase of $8.7 million in compensation costs, $3.6 million in dealer fees, and $3.5 million in stock-based compensation. Partially offsetting these increases was a $2.8 million decrease in IT expenses. Compensation costs and commissions increased primarily due to an increase in accrued cash incentive compensation and sales commissions increased due to higher revenues. Dealer fees increased due to an increase in revenues to distributors. Stock based compensation increased due to (i) changes in the number of shares expected to vest for certain of our executive performance awards; (ii) later timing of certain annual awards granted in the prior year that were subject to shareholder approval; and (iii) the stock compensation expense related to the employees of Smiths Medical included the expense of three years of grants in the current year as compared to the expense of two years of grants in the prior year. IT expenses decreased based on current operating needs.

Previous wording

R&D expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year. R&D expenses during both periods primarily related to headcount and employment expense in support of ongoing R&D projects. R&D expenses for both periods presented generally included compensation and benefit expenses, consulting fees, production supplies, samples, travel costs, utilities and other miscellaneous administrative costs incurred in our ongoing R&D projects.

Current wording

R&D expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. R&D expenses during both periods primarily related to headcount and employment expense in support of ongoing R&D projects. R&D expenses for both periods presented generally included compensation and benefit expenses, consulting fees, production supplies, samples, travel costs, utilities and other miscellaneous administrative costs incurred in our ongoing R&D projects.

Previous wording

Restructuring, strategic transaction and integration expenses were $16.1 million and $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Restructuring, strategic transaction and integration expenses were $17.1 million and $33.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $12.4 million and $23.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Restructuring charges were $5.3 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and were primarily related to severance costs. The restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is net of $0.9 million related to facility closures costs and severance costs that were reversed during the three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, we expect to pay the majority of our outstanding restructuring charges during the remainder of 2024 and 2025.

Current wording

Restructuring charges were $7.7 million and $13.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $1.3 million and $4.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and were primarily related to severance costs for all periods. The restructuring charges for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is net of $0.9 million related to facility closures costs and severance costs that were reversed during the first fiscal quarter of 2023. As of June 30, 2024, we expect to pay the majority of our outstanding restructuring charges during the remainder of 2024 and 2025.

Previous wording

Strategic transaction and integration expenses were $10.8 million and $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The strategic transaction and integration expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were primarily related to consulting expenses and employee costs incurred to integrate our Smiths Medical business acquired in 2022.

Current wording

Strategic transaction and integration expenses were $9.4 million and $20.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $11.1 million and $19.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The strategic transaction and integration expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were primarily related to consulting expenses and employee costs incurred to integrate our Smiths Medical business acquired in 2022.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded a loss of $0.3 million and a gain of $0.7 million, respectively, related to a change in the fair value of contingent earn-out related to the Smiths Medical acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the change in fair value of the Smiths Medical contingent earn-out was driven by changes in our stock price.

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a gain of $0.3 million related to a change in the fair value of contingent earn-out related to the Smiths Medical acquisition. The change in the fair value of the contingent earn-out during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was essentially flat. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there was a loss of $4.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, primarily related to the change in fair value of contingent earn-out related to the Smiths Medical acquisition and the earn-out related to an agreement with one of our international distributors.

Previous wording

Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 primarily included the contractual interest incurred on borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the per annum commitment fee charged on the available amount of the revolving credit facility contained in the Credit Agreement, the amortization of debt issuance costs incurred in connection with entering into the Credit Agreement (see Note 16: Long-Term Debt in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements) and the impact of the interest rate swaps. The interest expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to March 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in the applicable SOFR reference rate.

Current wording

Interest expense, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 primarily included the contractual interest incurred on borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the per annum commitment fee charged on the available amount of the revolving credit facility contained in the Credit Agreement, the amortization of debt issuance costs incurred in connection with entering into the Credit Agreement (see Note 16: Long-Term Debt in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements), the impact of the interest rate swaps, and interest income. The interest expense component increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the respective prior year periods, primarily due to increases in the applicable SOFR reference rate.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, income taxes were accrued at an estimated effective tax rate of (7)% and 27%, respectively.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, income taxes were accrued at an estimated effective tax rate of (10)% and (8)%, respectively, as compared to 57% and 46% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% principally because of the effect of the mix of U.S. and foreign incomes, state income taxes, section 162(m) excess compensation, tax credits, and a valuation allowance against certain U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets. The effective tax rate during the three months ended March 31, 2024 included a tax benefit of $2.3 million related to the excess tax recognized on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock during the period.

Current wording

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% principally because of the effect of the mix of U.S. and foreign incomes, state income taxes, section 162(m) excess compensation, tax credits, and a valuation allowance against certain U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets. The effective tax rate during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 included a tax benefit of $0.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to the excess tax recognized on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock during the period. Additionally, there were unrecognized tax benefits released as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of $3.9 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

Previous wording

The Company regularly assesses the realizability of deferred tax assets and records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we weigh all available positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes, but is not limited to, historical earnings, scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and projected future taxable income. Due to the weight of objectively verifiable negative evidence, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $10.1 million tax expense, against certain U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The significant piece of objectively verifiable negative evidence evaluated was the recent U.S. cumulative losses. Our ability to use our deferred tax assets depends on the amount of taxable income in future periods. Based on current earnings and anticipated future earnings along with expected changes in our deferred tax asset and liability balances, it is likely that the current valuation allowance position will be adjusted during the year. An additional valuation allowance may be required beyond the current year if future earnings are not sufficient to support the realization of deferred tax assets.

Current wording

The Company regularly assesses the realizability of deferred tax assets and records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we weigh all available positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes, but is not limited to, historical earnings, scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and projected future taxable income. Due to the weight of objectively verifiable negative evidence, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $10.4 million and $20.5 million tax expense, against certain U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The significant piece of objectively verifiable negative evidence evaluated was the recent U.S. cumulative losses. Our ability to use our deferred tax assets depends on the amount of taxable income in future periods. Based on current earnings and anticipated future earnings along with expected changes in our deferred tax asset and liability balances, it is likely that the current valuation allowance position will be adjusted during the year. An additional valuation allowance may be required beyond the current year if future earnings are not sufficient to support the realization of deferred tax assets.

Previous wording

In 2021, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") released model rules for a 15% global minimum tax, known as Pillar Two. On December 15, 2022, the European Union agreed to implement the OECD’s global minimum tax of 15% for multinationals that meet a global revenue threshold. A number of countries have enacted or have announced plans to enact legislation to adopt Pillar Two. We considered the applicable tax law changes on Pillar Two implementation in the relevant countries, and there was no material impact to our tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2024. We do not expect the provisions currently in effect for 2024 to have a material impact on our tax provision and effective tax rate for the remainder of 2024 but will continue to assess the impact of tax legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Current wording

In 2021, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") released model rules for a 15% global minimum tax, known as Pillar Two. On December 15, 2022, the European Union agreed to implement the OECD’s global minimum tax of 15% for multinationals that meet a global revenue threshold. A number of countries have enacted or have announced plans to enact legislation to adopt Pillar Two. We considered the applicable tax law changes on Pillar Two implementation in the relevant countries, and there was no material impact to our tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We do not expect the provisions currently in effect for 2024 to have a material impact on our tax provision and effective tax rate for the remainder of 2024 but will continue to assess the impact of tax legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Previous wording

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% principally because of the effect of the mix of U.S. and foreign incomes, state income taxes, section 162(m) excess compensation, FDII and tax credits. The effective tax rate during the three months ended March 31, 2023 included a discrete tax expense of $0.7 million related to excess tax recognized on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock units during the period.

Current wording

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% principally because of the effect of the mix of U.S. and foreign incomes, state income taxes, section 162(m) excess compensation, foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”) and tax credits. The effective tax rate during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 included a tax benefit of $0.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to the excess tax benefits recognized on stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock during the period. The effective tax rate during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 also included a tax benefit of $6.0 million primarily related to unrecognized tax benefits released as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations. Additionally, the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 also included the nil tax impact of the revaluation of contingent consideration for $4.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Previous wording

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, our short-term investment portfolio, cash flows from our operations and access to borrowing arrangements.

Current wording

Our current primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from our operations including the cash received from our uncommitted trade accounts receivable purchase facility, and access to borrowing arrangements.

Previous wording

Funds generated from operations are held in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment securities decreased by $3.3 million from $254.7 million at December 31, 2023 to $251.4 million at March 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in our accrued liabilities balances, capital expenditures, principal payments on our long-term debt and the related interest payments. As of March 31, 2024, we did not have any investments. Our short-term investment portfolio historically consisted of investment-grade corporate and federal treasury bonds and is primarily intended to facilitate capital preservation.

Current wording

Funds generated from operations are held in cash and cash equivalents. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents increased by $47.9 million from $254.7 million at December 31, 2023 to $302.6 million at June 30, 2024, primarily due to cash generated from operations.

Previous wording

In January 2022, we incurred borrowings under Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The principal repayment obligations and estimated interest payments on the term loans and estimated commitment fee payments on the revolver are estimated in the table below. Interest payments on the term loans were estimated using an Adjusted Term SOFR rate and an applicable margin of 2.00% for Term Loan A and 2.50% for Term Loan B and the revolver commitment fees were estimated using the rate of 0.30%. The applicable margin rate and commitment fee rate will change from time to time in accordance with a preset pricing grid based on the leverage ratio (see Note 16: Long-Term Debt to our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for pricing grids related to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities). We expect to fund these obligations with our existing cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from our future operations.

Current wording

In January 2022, we incurred borrowings under Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The principal repayment obligations and estimated interest payments on the term loans and estimated commitment fee payments on the revolver are estimated in the table below. Interest payments on the term loans were estimated using an Adjusted Term SOFR rate and an applicable margin of 2.00% for Term Loan A and 2.50% for Term Loan B and the revolver commitment fees were estimated using the rate of 0.30%. The applicable margin rate and commitment fee rate will change from time to time in accordance with a preset pricing grid based on the leverage ratio (see Note 16: Long-Term Debt to our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for pricing grids related to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities).

Previous wording

At March 31, 2024, there have been no material changes to our range of $90 million to $110 million for estimated 2024 other future capital investments previously disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. This includes restructuring and integration expenses along with spending to support quality systems and quality compliance objectives, which includes acquired field action liabilities.

Current wording

Other future capital investments include restructuring and integration expenses along with spending to support quality systems and quality compliance objectives, which includes acquired field action liabilities. At June 30, 2024, we estimate our other future capital investments in 2024 will be in the range of $80 million to $90 million, compared to the range of $90 million to $110 million previously disclosed. This reduction was due to changes in the timing of certain projects.

Previous wording

Our net cash provided by operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $45.8 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included a $14.0 million decrease in accounts receivable, $14.2 million decrease in inventories, and a $5.3 million increase in accounts payable. Offsetting these amounts was a $5.7 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a $5.2 million increase in other assets, $16.5 million decrease in accrued liabilities, and $1.9 million in net changes in income taxes, including excess tax benefits and deferred income taxes. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to the amount and timing of revenues. The decrease in inventory was primarily due to our focus on reducing inventory levels. The increase in accounts payable was due to the timing of payments. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets was primarily due to increase in deferred costs and the payment of other miscellaneous prepaid invoices. The increase in other assets was due to the purchase of spare parts. The net changes in income taxes was a result of recording the current deferred provision, the timing of payments, and valuation allowance. The decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily due to payout of annual bonuses, accrued freight charges and payments of field service corrective action.

Current wording

Our net cash provided by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $127.7 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included a $6.7 million decrease in accounts receivable, a $21.1 million decrease in inventories, a $9.4 million increase in accounts payable, and a $20.2 million increase in accrued liabilities. Offsetting these amounts was a $12.6 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a $11.1 million increase in other assets, and $5.1 million in net changes in income taxes, including excess tax benefits and deferred income taxes. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to the amount and timing of revenues. The decrease in inventory was primarily due to our focus on reducing inventory levels. The increase in accounts payable was due to the timing of payments. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets was primarily due to increase in deferred costs related to infusion pumps sold and the payment of other miscellaneous prepaid invoices. The increase in other assets was due to the purchase of spare parts. The net changes in income taxes was a result of recording the current deferred provision, the timing of payments, and valuation allowance. The increase in accrued liabilities was primarily due to employee costs.

Previous wording

Our net cash used in operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $41.2 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included a $49.4 million increase in inventories, a $6.4 million increase in other assets, a $21.1 million decrease in accrued liabilities, a $27.5 million decrease in accounts payable, and $9.3 million in net changes in income taxes, including excess tax benefits and deferred income taxes. Offsetting these amounts was a $82.0 million decrease in accounts receivable and a $1.9 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets. The increase in inventory was primarily to build inventory safety stock levels. The increase in other assets was due to the purchase of spare parts. The decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily due to the payout of annual bonuses, payment of accrued freight charges and payment of distribution fees. The decrease in accounts payable was due to the timing of payments. The net changes in income taxes was a result of recording the current deferred provision and the timing of payments. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to the sale of accounts receivable as part of our accounts receivable purchase program with BMO (see Note 20: Accounts Receivable Purchase Program).

Current wording

Our net cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $39.8 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included a $76.0 million increase in inventories, a $12.7 million increase in other assets, a $46.9 million decrease in accounts payable, $26.0 million in net changes in income taxes, including excess tax benefits and deferred income taxes and a $0.1 million decrease in accrued liabilities. Offsetting these amounts was a $46.8 million decrease in accounts receivable and a $3.0 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets. The increase in inventory was primarily to build inventory safety stock levels. The increase in other assets was due to the purchase of spare parts. The decrease in accounts payable was due to the timing of payments. The net changes in income taxes was a result of recording the current deferred provision and the timing of payments. The increase in accrued liabilities was primarily due to employee costs. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to the sale of accounts receivable as part of our accounts receivable purchase program with Bank of the West, which was subsequently acquired by BMO in February 2023 (see Note 20: Accounts Receivable Purchase Program). The decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets was primarily due to insurance and property taxes.

Previous wording

(4) During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our employees surrendered 110,119 shares of our common stock from vested restricted stock unit awards as consideration for approximately $11.4 million in minimum statutory withholding obligations paid on their behalf. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, our employees surrendered 52,764 shares of our common stock from vested restricted stock unit awards as consideration for approximately $8.4 million in minimum statutory withholding obligations paid on their behalf.

Current wording

(4) During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our employees surrendered 112,876 shares of our common stock from vested restricted stock unit awards as consideration for approximately $11.7 million in minimum statutory withholding obligations paid on their behalf. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, our employees surrendered 54,371 shares of our common stock from vested restricted stock unit awards as consideration for approximately $8.7 million in minimum statutory withholding obligations paid on their behalf.

Previous wording

Our common stock purchase plan, which authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our common stock, was approved by our Board of Directors in August 2019. This plan has no expiration date. As of March 31, 2024, all of the $100.0 million available for purchase was remaining under the plan. We are limited on share purchases in accordance with the terms and conditions of our Credit Agreement (see Note 16: Long-Term Obligations in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements).

Current wording

Our common stock purchase plan, which authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our common stock, was approved by our Board of Directors in August 2019. This plan has no expiration date. As of June 30, 2024, all of the $100.0 million available for purchase was remaining under the plan. We are limited on share purchases in accordance with the terms and conditions of our Credit Agreement (see Note 16: Long-Term Debt in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements).
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

SG&A expenses increased for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to increases of $6.2 million in compensation costs and $2.4 million in sales commissions. Compensation costs and commissions increased primarily due to an increase in accrued cash incentive compensation and sales commissions.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

We expect to fund these capital expenditures and contractual obligations with our existing cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from our future operations.