ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP

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We are the only global medical device company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive trauma and deformity correction, scoliosis and sports medicine product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market in order to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. We design, develop and commercialize innovative orthopedic implants, instruments and specialized braces to meet the needs of pediatric surgeons or orthotists and their patients, who we believe have been largely neglected by the orthopedic industry. We currently serve three of the largest categories in this market. We estimate that the portion of this market that we currently serve representsa $3.9 billion opportunity globally, including over $1.7 billion in the United States.

Current wording

We are the only global medical device company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive trauma and deformity correction, scoliosis and sports medicine product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market in order to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. We design, develop and commercialize innovative orthopedic implants, instruments and specialized braces to meet the needs of pediatric surgeons or orthotists and their patients, who we believe have been largely neglected by the orthopedic industry. We currently serve three of the largest categories in this market. We estimate that the portion of this market that we currently serve representsa$6.2 billion opportunity globally, including over$2.8 billion in the United States.

Previous wording

We sell implants, instruments and specialized braces to our customers for use by pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthotists or physical therapists to treat orthopedic conditions in children. We provide our implants in sets that consist of a range of implant sizes and include the instruments necessary to perform the surgical procedure. In the United States and a few selected international markets, our customers typically expect us to have full sets of implants and instruments on site at each hospital but do not purchase the implants until they are used in surgery. Accordingly, we must make an up-front investment in inventory of consigned implants and instruments before we can generate revenue from a particular hospital and we maintain substantial levels of inventory at any given time. In the international markets where we sell to stocking distributors or in the case of our braces, we transfer control of our products to the distributor or customer when title passes upon shipment.

Current wording

We sell implants, instruments and specialized braces to our customers for use by pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthotists or physical therapists to treat orthopedic conditions in children. We provide our implants in sets that consist of a range of implant sizes and include the instruments necessary to perform the surgical procedure. In the United States and a few selected international markets, our customers typically expect us to have full sets of implants and instruments on site at each hospital but do not purchase the implants until they are used in surgery. Accordingly, we must make an up-front investment in inventory of consigned implants and instruments before we can generate revenue from a particular hospital and we maintain substantial levels of inventory at any given time. We operate approximately 30 orthotic and prosthetic ("O&P") clinics in the United States serving children's hospitals in numerous states. In the international markets where we sell to stocking distributors or in the case of our braces, we transfer control of our products to the distributor or customer when title passes upon shipment.

Previous wording

We currently market 53 surgical and specialized bracing systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market: (i) trauma and deformity correction, (ii) scoliosis and (iii) sports medicine. We rely on a broad network of third parties to manufacture the components of our products, which we then inspect and package. We believe our innovative products promote improved surgical accuracy, increase consistency of outcomes and enhance surgeon confidence in achieving high standards of care. In the future, we expect to expand our product offering within these categories, as well as to address additional categories of the pediatric orthopedic market.

Current wording

We currently market over 75 surgical and specialized bracing systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market: (i) trauma and deformity correction, (ii) scoliosis and (iii) sports medicine. We rely on a broad network of third parties to manufacture the components of our products, which we then inspect and package. We believe our innovative products promote improved surgical accuracy, increase consistency of outcomes and enhance surgeon confidence in achieving high standards of care. In the future, we expect to expand our product offering within these categories, as well as to address additional categories of the pediatric orthopedic market.

Previous wording

The majority of our revenue from implants, instruments and specialized braces has been generated in the United States. Our global sales management organization leads a network of sales agencies, stocking distributors as well as direct sales representatives. We sell our implants and instruments through a network of multiple direct sales representatives as well as nearly 40 independent sales agencies employing approximately 200 sales representatives specifically focused on pediatrics. These independent sales agents are trained by us, distribute our products and are compensated through sales-based commissions and performance bonuses. We do not sell our products through or participate in physician-owned distributorships, or PODs. The revenue generated in the United States from our bracing products is sold directly to orthopedic surgeons, orthotists, physical therapists or, at certain times, directly to the end customer.

Current wording

The majority of our revenue from implants, instruments and specialized braces has been generated in the United States. Our global sales management organization leads a network of sales agencies, stocking distributors as well as direct sales representatives. We sell our implants and instruments through a network of multiple direct sales representatives as well as nearly over 40 independent sales agencies employing approximately 230 sales representatives specifically focused on pediatrics. These independent sales agents are trained by us, distribute our products and are compensated through sales-based commissions and performance bonuses. We do not sell our products through or participate in physician-owned distributorships, or PODs. The revenue generated in the United States from our bracing products is sold directly to orthopedic surgeons, orthotists, physical therapists or, at certain times, directly to the end customer.

Previous wording

We market and sell our products internationally inover 70 coun tries through independent stocking distributors and sales agencies. Our independent stocking distributors manage the billing relationship with each hospital in their respective territories and are responsible for servicing the product needs of their surgeon customers. In 2017, we began to supplement our international stocking distributors with sales agencies using direct sales programs in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand where we sell directly to the hospitals. We began selling direct to Canada in September 2018, Belgium and the Netherlands in January 2019, Italy in March 2020 and Germany, Switzerland and Austria in January 2021. In these markets we work through sales agencies that are paid commissions. In order to further enhance our operations in Europe, we established operating companies in the Netherlands and Germany in March 2019 and April 2022, respectively. In 2023, we hired operating and sales representatives in Germany as salaried employees to better serve our customers. These arrangements have generated an increase in revenue and gross margin. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, international sales accounted for approximately 25%, 24% and 21% of our revenue, respectively.

Current wording

We market and sell our products internationally inover 75 coun tries through independent stocking distributors and sales agencies. Our independent stocking distributors manage the billing relationship with each hospital in their respective territories and are responsible for servicing the product needs of their surgeon customers. In 2017, we began to supplement our international stocking distributors with sales agencies using direct sales programs in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand where we sell directly to the hospitals. We began selling direct to Canada in September 2018, Belgium and the Netherlands in January 2019, Italy in March 2020 and Germany, Switzerland and Austria in January 2021. In these markets we work through sales agencies that are paid commissions. In order to further enhance our operations in Europe, we established operating companies in the Netherlands and Germany in March 2019 and April 2022, respectively. In 2023 and 2024, we hired operating and sales representatives in Germany as salaried employees to better serve our customers and opened warehouses in Germany and Australia in 2024. These arrangements have generated an increase in revenue and gross margin. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, international sales accounted for approximately 21%, 25% and 24% of our revenue, respectively.

Previous wording

We believe there are significant opportunities for us to strengthen our position in U.S. and international markets by increasing investments in consigned implant and instrument sets, strengthening our global sales and distribution infrastructure and expanding our product offering.

Current wording

We believe there are significant opportunities for us to strengthen our position in U.S. and international markets by increasing investments in consigned implant and instrument sets, strengthening our global sales and distribution infrastructure, and expanding our product offering as well as our O&P clinic network.

Previous wording

OrthoPediatrics was founded on the cause of impacting the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. Since inception we have impacted the lives of over 710,000 children, when including those served by our acquired companies. We believe we should continue to expand our social efforts while minimizing our impact to the environment and ensuring corporate governance. In 2021, we created an internal ESG team, which reports directly to our Board’s Governance Committee, to identify ESG topics for disclosure by assessing both the impact on our business and the importance to our stakeholders.

Current wording

OrthoPediatrics was founded on the cause of impacting the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. Since inception we have impacted the lives of over 1,140,000 children, when including those served by our acquired companies. We believe we should continue to expand our social impact, create an inclusive culture, and ensure good corporate governance practices.

Previous wording

•The Company and its associates regularly participate in philanthropic causes important to our local communities. We also partner with charitable organizations that provide pediatric orthopedic care around the world. In 2020, we were named as "Corporate Partner of the Year" by the World Pediatric Project - with whom we work to provide access to medical care for children in developing countries.

Current wording

•The Company and its associates regularly participate in philanthropic causes important to our local communities. We also partner with over 40 charitable organizations that provide pediatric orthopedic care around the world. In 2020, we were named as "Corporate Partner of the Year" by the World Pediatric Project - with whom we work to provide access to medical care for children in developing countries.

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•We are committed to fostering an environment that is respectful, compassionate, and inclusive of everyone in our community which is communicated in our diversity and inclusion policy. For seven years we have been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce - Best Companies to Work in Indiana.

Current wording

•We are committed to fostering an environment that is respectful, compassionate, and inclusive of everyone in our community which is communicated in our diversity and inclusion policy. For eight years we have been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce - Best Companies to Work in Indiana.

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We believe effectively managing our priorities, as well as increasing our transparency related to ESG programs, will help create long-term value for our stakeholders. We expect to increase our disclosures and communicate our ESG efforts in future SEC filings.

Current wording

We believe effectively managing our priorities, as well as increasing our transparency related to social impact programs, will help create long-term value for our stakeholders. We expect to continue to increase our disclosures and communicate our social impact efforts in future SEC filings.

Previous wording

From time to time we acquire, make investments in or license other technologies, products and business that may enhance our capabilities, complement our current products or expand the breadth of our markets or customer base. As a result of these transactions, we may record certain intangible assets, including goodwill and trademarks, which are subject to annual impairment testing. Fair value is based on our current assessment of the expected future cash flows based on recent results and other specific market factors. During 2023 and 2022, we determined that a triggering event had occurred indicating it was more likely than not the fair value of the ApiFix trademark was less than the associated carrying value. Subsequently, the company completed a quantitative analysis and concluded that the fair value was in fact less than the carrying value and impairment losses of $1.0 million and $3.6 million were recorded in 2023 and 2022, respectively. We believe that the expected future cash flows in the most recent calculations represent management’s best estimate; however, if actual results differ materially from these estimates, we could record an additional impairment charge which could be material to our consolidated financial statements and have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Current wording

From time to time we acquire, make investments in or license other technologies, products and business that may enhance our capabilities, complement our current products or expand the breadth of our markets or customer base. As a result of these transactions, we may record certain intangible assets, including goodwill and trademarks, which are subject to annual impairment testing. Fair value is based on our current assessment of the expected future cash flows based on recent results and other specific market factors. During 2024, 2023, and 2022, we determined that a triggering event had occurred indicating it was more likely than not the fair value of the ApiFix trademark was less than the associated carrying value. Subsequently, the company completed a quantitative analysis and concluded that the fair value was in fact less than the carrying value and impairment losses of $1.8 million, $1.0 million, and $3.6 million were recorded in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. We believe that the expected future cash flows in the most recent calculations represent management’s best estimate; however, if actual results differ materially from these estimates, we could record an additional impairment charge which could be material to our consolidated financial statements and have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Previous wording

Revenue in the United States is generated primarily from the sale of our implants, specialized braces and, to a much lesser extent, from the sale of our instruments. Sales of our implants and instruments in the United States are primarily to hospital accounts through independent sales agencies. We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This typically occurs when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally upon implantation or when title passes upon shipment. The products are generally consigned to our independent sales agencies, and revenue is recognized when the products are used by or shipped to the hospital for surgeries on a case by case basis. On rare occasions, hospitals purchase products for their own inventory, and revenue is recognized when the hospital obtains control of the product, typically either upon shipment or delivery of the product dependent on the terms of the contract. We consider our performance obligation of our braces to be settled upon shipment, and revenue is therefore recognized at that time.

Current wording

Revenue in the United States is generated primarily from the sale of our implants, specialized braces, O&P clinic services and, to a much lesser extent, from the sale of our instruments. Sales of our implants and instruments in the United States are primarily to hospital accounts through independent sales agencies. We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. For our implants and instruments, this typically occurs when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally upon implantation or when title passes upon shipment. The products are generally consigned to our independent sales agencies, and revenue is recognized when the products are used by or shipped to the hospital for surgeries on a case by case basis. On rare occasions, hospitals purchase products for their own inventory, and revenue is recognized when the hospital obtains control of the product, typically either upon shipment or delivery of the product dependent on the terms of the contract. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotist and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. For such sales, we consider our performance obligation of our braces to be settled upon shipment, and revenue is therefore recognized at that time. For our O&P clinics, we recognize revenue when our custom manufactured braces or other products are fitted to and accepted by patients. Revenue from these O&P clinics is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors. At, or subsequent to delivery, an invoice is issued to the third-party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and private or patient pay individuals. Revenue is recognized for the amounts expected to be received from payors based on contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances, which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.

Previous wording

Our cost of revenue consists primarily of products purchased from third-party suppliers, inbound freight, excess and obsolete inventory adjustments and royalties. Our implants and instruments are manufactured to our specifications by third-party suppliers. We purchase the raw materials to make our specialized bracing products in our own facility in Iowa. The majority of our implants and instruments are produced in the United States. We recognize cost of revenue for consigned implants at the time the implant is used in surgery and the related revenue is recognized. Prior to their use in surgery, the cost of consigned implants is recorded as inventory in our balance sheet. The costs of instruments are typically capitalized and not included in cost of revenue unless sold as a set to our international stocking distributors or directly to hospitals. We expect our cost of revenue to increase in absolute dollars due primarily to increased sales volume and changes in the geographic mix of our sales as our international operations tend to have a higher cost of revenue as a percentage of sales.

Current wording

Our cost of revenue consists primarily of products purchased from third-party suppliers, inbound freight, excess and obsolete inventory adjustments, royalties, material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing of our braces. Our implants and instruments are manufactured to our specifications by third-party suppliers. We purchase the raw materials to make our specialized bracing products in our own facilities in Iowa and Boston. The majority of our implants and instruments are produced in the United States. We recognize cost of revenue for consigned implants at the time the implant is used in surgery and the related revenue is recognized. Prior to their use in surgery, the cost of consigned implants is recorded as inventory in our balance sheet. The costs of instruments are typically capitalized and not included in cost of revenue unless sold as a set to our international stocking distributors or directly to hospitals. We recognize the cost of revenue on our braces sold to other O&P clinics not owned by us when they are shipped and the cost of our O&P clinic services when the customized brace has been fitted and accepted by the patient. We expect our cost of revenue to increase in absolute dollars due primarily to increased sales volume and changes in the geographic mix of our sales as our international operations tend to have a higher cost of revenue as a percentage of sales.

Previous wording

Our sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of commissions to our domestic and international independent sales agencies, as well as compensation, commissions, benefits and other related personnel costs to our global sales management team. Commissions and bonuses are generally based on a percentage of sales. Our international independent stocking distributors purchase implant and instrument sets and replenishment stock for resale, and we do not pay commissions or any other sales-related costs for these international sales. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars with the commercialization of our current and pipeline products and continued investment in our global sales organization to reach new customers.

Current wording

Our sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of commissions to our domestic and international independent sales agencies, as well as compensation, commissions, benefits and other related personnel costs to our global sales management team, including stock-based compensation associated with these personnel. Commissions and bonuses are generally based on a percentage of sales. Our international independent stocking distributors purchase implant and instrument sets and replenishment stock for resale, and we do not pay commissions or any other sales-related costs for these international sales. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars with the commercialization of our current and pipeline products and continued investment in our global sales organization to reach new customers.

Previous wording

Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of compensation, benefits and other related costs for personnel employed in our executive management, administration, finance, legal, quality and regulatory, product management, warehousing, information technology and human resources departments, including stock-based compensation for all personnel, as well as facility costs. We include insurance expenses in general and administrative expenses, as well as costs related to the maintenance and protection of our intellectual property portfolio. Our general and administrative expenses also include the depreciation of our capitalized instrument sets, which represented $7.9 million, $6.2 million and $5.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We expect our general and administrative expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars as we hire additional personnel to support the growth of our business as well as increased set deployment. We expect the growth rate of our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the growth rate of our revenue.

Current wording

Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of compensation, benefits and other related costs for personnel employed in our executive management, administration, finance, legal, quality and regulatory, product management, warehousing, information technology and human resources departments, including stock-based compensation for these personnel, as well as facility costs and clinic operating costs. We include insurance expenses in general and administrative expenses, as well as costs related to the maintenance and protection of our intellectual property portfolio. Our general and administrative expenses also include the depreciation of our capitalized instrument sets, which represented $8.4 million, $7.9 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We expect our general and administrative expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars as we hire additional personnel to support the growth of our business, increased set deployment, and additional O&P clinics. We expect the growth rate of our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the growth rate of our revenue.

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Our research and development expenses primarily consist of costs associated with engineering, product development, consulting services, outside prototyping services, outside research activities, materials and development of our intellectual property portfolio. We also include related personnel and consultants’ compensation expense. We expect research and development expenses to continue to increase both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue as we continue to develop new products to expand our product offering, broaden our intellectual property portfolio and add research and development personnel.

Current wording

Our research and development expenses primarily consist of costs associated with engineering, product development, consulting services, outside prototyping services, outside research activities, materials and development of our intellectual property portfolio. We also include related personnel and consultants’ compensation expense, including stock-based compensation for these personnel. We expect research and development expenses to continue to increase both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue as we continue to develop new products to expand our product offering, broaden our intellectual property portfolio and add research and development personnel.

Previous wording

Our other income (expense) primarily consists of fair value adjustments of contingent consideration, accreted interest expense related to the acquisition installment payables, borrowing costs and expenses related to debt.

Current wording

Our other income (expense) primarily consists of (i) fair value adjustments of contingent consideration associated with our ApiFix acquisition, (ii) accreted interest expense related to the acquisition installment payables, (iii) interest costs associated with our debt obligations, and (iv) loss on early debt extinguishment.

Previous wording

Trauma and deformity revenue, which includes the impact from acquired businesses, increased $21.7 million, or 26%, primarily driven by increased sales in our Pega, PNP Femur, Cannulated Screws, Orthex systems and $5.3 million of sales generated from acquired businesses. Scoliosis revenue increased $4.5 million, or 13%, primarily driven by increased sales of our 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 RESPONSE systems and ApiFix as well as the sale and pull through of 7D. Sports medicine / other increased $0.2 million, or 6%. Nearly all the change in each category was due to a change in the unit volume sold and not a result of price changes.

Current wording

Trauma and deformity revenue, which includes the impact from acquired businesses, increased $38.3 million, or 36%, primarily driven by strong growth across numerous product lines, specifically our Cannulated Screws, PNP Femur, PediPlate, external fixation and Pega systems, as well as the addition of Boston O&P. Scoliosis revenue increased $17.2 million, or 45%, primarily driven by increased sales of our RESPONSE 5.5/6.0 and ApiFix systems and revenue generated from 7D Technology, as well as the addition of Boston O&P. Sports medicine / other increased $0.4 million, or 11%. Nearly all the change in each category was due to a change in the unit volume sold and not a result of price changes.

Previous wording

Cost of revenue was $37.5 million and $31.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Gross margin was 75% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 74% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in cost of revenue was primarily driven by volume of units sold which included approximately $1.7 million from the result of acquisitions. The gross margin includesa minimum performance obligation fee on the Firefly licensing agreement. See Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for additional details of our purchase commitments and performance obligations.

Current wording

Cost of revenue was $56.1 million and $37.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Gross margin was 73% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 75% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increases were due primarily to sales volume, including the added cost of revenue associated with the revenue generated by acquisitions. The gross margin includes a minimum performance obligation fee on the Firefly licensing agreement. See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for additional details of our purchase commitments and performance obligations.

Previous wording

Sales and marketing expenses increased $6.3 million, or 14%, from $45.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $51.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to increased sales commission expenses and an overall increase in volume of units sold. Sales and marketing expenses also increased by approximately $0.7 million as a result of the acquisitions. Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately 35% of revenue compared to 37% for 2022. The lower rate was driven by MD Ortho e-Commerce sales, which is sold without sales commissions, and lower commissions on other newly acquired products.

Current wording

Sales and marketing expenses increased $11.5 million, or 22%, from $52.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $64.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due primarily to increased sales commission expenses and an overall increase in volume of units sold. Sales and marketing expenses also increased by approximately$1.6 million as a result of the acquisitions. Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately 31% of revenue compared to 36% for 2023. The lower rate was driven by Boston O&P and MD Ortho sales, which are sold at a significantly lower sales commission, and lower commissions on other newly acquired products.

Previous wording

The Company recorded a partial impairment charge of $1.0 million and $3.6 million associated with the ApiFix trademark during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See Note 4 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details.

Current wording

The Company recorded a partial impairment charge of $1.8 million and $1.0 million associated with the ApiFix trademark during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details.

Previous wording

We have incurred operating losses since inception and negative cash flows from operating activities of $27.0 million, $21.8 million and $13.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $197.7 million. We anticipate that our losses will continue in the near term as we continue to expand our product portfolio and invest in additional consigned implant and instrument sets to support our expansion into existing and new markets. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from the sales of our common and preferred stock, convertible securities and debt, as well as through sales of our products. As of December 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $33.0 million and short-term investments of $49.3 million for a total of $82.3 million.

Current wording

We have incurred operating losses since inception and negative cash flows from operating activities of $27.0 million, $27.0 million and $21.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $235.6 million. We anticipate that our losses will continue in the near term as we continue to expand our product portfolio and invest in additional consigned implant and instrument sets to support our expansion into existing and new markets. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from the sales of our common and preferred stock, convertible securities and debt, as well as through sales of our products. As of December 31, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $45.8 million and short-term investments of $25.0 million for a total of $70.8 million.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $27.0 million and $21.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The primary use of this cash was for working capital. Net cash used for working capital was $32.2 million and $17.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During 2023, the primary uses of cash included an increase in inventory of $26.3 million as we deployed additional inventory and an increase in accounts receivable of $9.7 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by cash inflows from other accrued expenses of $6.9 million, related primarily to accrued compensation, and an increase in accounts payable of $1.5 million. During 2022, we increased inventory by $16.9 million as we deployed additional inventory and accounts receivable increased by $3.9 million. We had a net loss of $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $1.3 million for the year ended December 2022.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $27.0 million for both the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The primary use of this cash was to fund our operations related to the development and commercialization of our products in each of these periods. Net cash used for working capital and changes in other operating assets and liabilities was $23.3 million and $32.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During 2024, the primary uses of cash used in operating activities was driven by inventory purchases of $13.2 million to support sales growth as well as an increase in accounts receivable of $4.7 million, and a decrease to accounts payable of $4.3 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by cash inflows from other accrued expenses and other liabilities of $0.5 million, related primarily to accrued compensation. During 2023, we increased inventory by $26.3 million as we deployed additional inventory and accounts receivable increased by $9.7 million. We had a net loss of $37.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $41.7 million and $(113.4) million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net cash provided by investing activities in 2023 was primarily related to the sales of short-term marketable securities of $112.9 million which was offset by the purchase of short-term investments of $48.6 million and the cash portion paid in the acquisitions of MedTech of $3.1 million and Rhino of $0.5 million. We also invested $16.9 million in property, plant and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.

Current wording

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities was $(13.2) million and $41.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities in 2024 was primarily related to the purchase of short-term investments of $25.0 million and cash paid for the acquisitions of Boston O&P of $20.2 million and other clinics of $2.9 million, which was partially offset by the sales of short-term marketable securities of $49.9 million. We also invested $14.3 million in property and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.

Previous wording

Net cash used in 2022 was primarily related to the cash portions paid in the acquisitions of MDO and Pega in the aggregate amount of $40.1 million and purchases of short term investments of $110.1 million, both of which were offset by sales of short term securities of $46.9 million. We also invested $10.0 million in property, plant and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.

Current wording

Net cash provided in 2023 was primarily related to the sales of short-term marketable securities of $112.9 million which was partially offset by the purchase of short-term investments of $48.6 million and the cash paid for the acquisitions of MedTech of $3.1 million and Rhino of $0.5 million. We also invested $16.9 million in property and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $7.3 million and $136.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2023 consisted of the proceeds of $9.4 million, net of issuance costs, from our new loan agreement with MidCap Financial Trust. This was offset by the cash paid for the acquisition installment to ApiFix. Net cash provided by financing activities for 2022 consisted primarily of the proceeds from the issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants of $139.3 million, net of issuance costs. This was offset by the cash paid for the acquisition installment to ApiFix. The Company also utilized $31.0 million of its revolving credit facility with Squadron to fund the Pega acquisition. This was subsequently paid off in 2022.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $53.1 million and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2024 consisted of $73.5 million from the proceeds of the Credit Agreement with Braidwell and sale of our Convertible Notes, offset by $12.2 million of cash used to repay our term loan and revolving facility with MidCap, $3.4 million of debt issuance costs, and $2.3 million related to the ApiFix fourth and final anniversary payment and $1.3 million related to the MedTech first year anniversary payment. Net cash provided by financing activities for 2023 consisted of the proceeds of

Previous wording

The Company's cash requirements within the next twelve months include accounts payable, accrued compensation and benefits, current maturities of long-term debt, current portion of acquisition installment payable and other current liabilities. The acquisition installment payable is related to the acquisition of ApiFix and MedTech - See Note 3. Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions in Item 8 for further detail of the acquisition and the acquisition installment payables.

Current wording

The Company's cash requirements within the next twelve months include accounts payable, accrued compensation and benefits, interest payments on our long-term debt, current portion of acquisition installment payable and other current liabilities. The acquisition installment payable is related to the acquisition of MedTech. See Note 3 - Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions in Item 8 for further detail of the acquisition and the acquisition installment payables.

Previous wording

•Lease Obligations - See Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for further detail regarding our lease obligations.

Current wording

•Lease Obligations - See Note 16 - Leases in Item 8 for further detail regarding our lease obligations.

Previous wording

In the United States and infourteen international markets, we primarily sell our implants, and to a much lesser extent our instruments, through third-party independent sales agencies to medical facilities and hospitals. For such sales, revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when a product is used in a procedure. In a few cases, hospitals purchase our products for their own inventory, and such revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when a product is shipped or delivered and the title and risk of loss passes to the customer. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotist and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. Revenue is recognized for braces generally when title passes upon shipment.

Current wording

In the United States and infourteen international markets, we primarily sell our implants, and to a much lesser extent our instruments, through third-party independent sales agencies to medical facilities and hospitals. For such sales, revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when a product is used in a procedure. In a few cases, hospitals purchase our products for their own inventory, and such revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when a product is shipped or delivered and the title and risk of loss passes to the customer. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotist and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. Revenue is recognized for braces generally when title passes upon shipment. Our O&P clinics recognize revenue when our custom manufactured braces or other products are fitted to and accepted by patients. Revenue from these O&P clinic is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors. At, or subsequent to delivery, an invoice is issued to the third-party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and private or patient pay individuals. Revenue is recognized for the amounts expected to be received from payors based on contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances, which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.

Previous wording

We have indefinite lived trademark assets that are reviewed for impairment by performing a quantitative analysis, which occurs annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to future net discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the associated asset. Calculating net discounted cash flows requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenues and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of of trademarks. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the assets. The calculation of the fair value of the trademark assets involves Level 3 fair value measurements. To estimate the fair value of the trademark asset and associated impairment, we utilized an income approach, or discounted cash flow model. This approach requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions including preparation of forecasted revenue, selection of a royalty rate and discount rate and estimate of the terminal year revenue growth rate.

Current wording

We have indefinite lived trademark assets that are reviewed for impairment by performing a quantitative analysis, which occurs annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to future net discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the associated asset. Calculating net discounted cash flows requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenues and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of trademarks. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the assets. The calculation of the fair value of the trademark assets involves Level 3 fair value measurements. To estimate the fair value of the trademark asset and associated impairment, we utilized an income approach, or discounted cash flow model. This approach requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions including preparation of forecasted revenue, selection of a royalty rate and discount rate and estimate of the terminal year revenue growth rate.

Previous wording

During 2023 and 2022, management determined that a triggering event occurred, indicating that it was more likely than not the fair value of the ApiFix trademark asset was less than the carrying value. As such, the company completed a quantitative analysis whereby we determined the fair value of the ApiFix trademark asset was below the carrying value. The primary reason for the impairment is the lower forecasted revenue of our ApiFix product than previously expected. We recorded impairment charges of $1.0 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, to reduce the carrying amount of the intangible asset to its estimated fair value. Following the impairment, the newly calculated fair value becomes the new accounting basis and carrying value of the trademark.

Current wording

During 2024, 2023 and 2022, management determined that a triggering event occurred, indicating that it was more likely than not the fair value of the ApiFix trademark asset was less than the carrying value. As such, the company completed a quantitative analysis whereby we determined the fair value of the ApiFix trademark asset was below the carrying value. The primary reason for the impairment is the lower forecasted revenue of our ApiFix product than previously expected. We recorded impairment charges of $1.8 million, $1.0 million, and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, to reduce the carrying amount of the intangible asset to its estimated fair value. Following the impairment, the newly calculated fair value becomes the new accounting basis and carrying value of the trademark.

Previous wording

As of October 1, 2023, the date of our last impairment review, the fair value of three of our trademarks exceeded their respective carrying values by less than 15%, excluding ApiFix described above. As of December 31, 2023, the carrying value of these three trademarks was $10.4 million.

Current wording

As of October 1, 2024, the date of our last impairment review, the fair value of three of our trademarks exceeded their respective carrying values by less than 15%, excluding ApiFix described above. As of December 31, 2024, the carrying value of these three trademarks was $7.2 million.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards, or NOLs, of approximately $118.9 million, $76.9 million and $26.3 million, respectively, which begin to expire in 2028 unless utilized. The deferred tax assets, except for those recorded in Canada and Israel, were fully offset by a valuation allowance as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and no income tax benefit has been recognized in continuing operations related to the NOLs which have valuation allowances.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards, or NOLs, of approximately $136.6 million, $85.4 million and $35.2 million, respectively, which begin to expire, if not utilized, beginning in 2028. All deferred tax assets were fully offset by a valuation allowance, with the exception of certain deferred tax liabilities in Canada in 2024, and Canada and Israel in 2023, and no income tax benefit has been recognized in continuing operations related to the NOLs which have valuation allowances.