Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. You should review the “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” sections of this Annual Report for a discussion of certain of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements described in the following discussion and analysis. Certain amounts and percentages in this discussion and analysis have been rounded for convenience of presentation.
Overview
We are an engineering-driven company with a history of rapidly developing and commercializing advanced products and procedures to address treatment challenges. With numerous products launched since the founding of the Company, including 10 products launched on the market in 2023, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of innovative and differentiated technologies that treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. We separate our products and services into two major categories: Musculoskeletal Solutions and Enabling Technologies.
NuVasive Merger
On September 1, 2023, pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement with NuVasive and Merger Sub, Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, merged with and into NuVasive, with NuVasive surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Under the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of NuVasive issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than certain excluded shares as described in the Merger Agreement) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.75 fully paid and non-assessable shares of Class A common stock of Globus, $0.001 par value per share, and the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.
Product & Service Categories
While we group our products and services into two categories, Musculoskeletal Solutions and Enabling Technologies, they are not limited to a particular technology, platform or surgical approach. Instead, our goal is to offer a comprehensive product suite that can be used to safely and effectively treat patients based on their specific anatomy and condition, and is customized to the surgeon’s training and surgical preference.
Musculoskeletal Solutions
Our Musculoskeletal Solutions consist primarily of implantable devices, biologics, accessories, unique surgical instruments, and neuromonitoring services, used in an expansive range of spinal, orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading driver of healthcare costs worldwide. Disorders range in severity from mild pain and loss of feeling to extreme pain and paralysis. These disorders are primarily caused by degenerative and congenital conditions, deformity, tumors and traumatic injuries. Treatment alternatives for musculoskeletal disorders range from non-operative conservative therapies to surgical interventions depending on the pathology. Conservative therapies include bed rest, medication, casting, bracing, and physical therapy. When conservative therapies are not indicated, or fail to provide adequate quality of life improvements, surgical interventions may be used. Surgical treatments for musculoskeletal disorders can be instrumented, which include the use of implants, or non-instrumented, which forego the use of hardware but may include biologics. Neuromonitoring services use proprietary software-driven nerve detection and avoidance technology and include IONM to aid spine surgery.
Enabling Technologies
Our Enabling Technologies are comprised of INR solutions for assisted surgery which are advanced computer-assisted intelligent systems designed to enhance a surgeon’s capabilities, and ultimately improve patient care and reduce radiation exposure for all involved, by streamlining surgical procedures to be safer, less invasive, and more accurate. The market for our Enabling Technologies in spine and orthopedic surgery is still in the infancy stage and consists primarily of imaging, navigation and robotic systems. In spine, a majority of these technologies are limited to surgical planning and assistance in implant placement for increased accuracy and time savings with less intraoperative radiation exposure to the patient and surgical staff. As our Enabling Technologies become more fully integrated with our Musculoskeletal Solutions, a continued rise in adoption is expected. Furthermore, we believe as new technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence are introduced, Enabling Technologies have the potential to transform the way surgery is performed and most importantly, continue to improve patient outcomes.
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Geographic Information
To date, the primary market for our products has been the U.S., where we sell our products through a combination of direct sales representatives employed by us and distributor sales representatives employed by exclusive independent distributors, who distribute our products for a commission that is generally based on a percentage of sales. We believe there is significant opportunity to strengthen our position in the U.S. market by increasing the size of our U.S. sales force and we intend to add additional direct and distributor sales representatives in the future.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, international net sales accounted for approximately 18.4% of our total net sales. We have sold our products in approximately 64 countries other than the U.S. through a combination of sales representatives employed by us and exclusive international distributors. We believe there are significant opportunities for us to increase our presence in both existing and new international markets through the continued expansion of our direct and distributor sales forces and through the commercialization of additional products.
Seasonality
Our business is generally not seasonal in nature. However, sales of our Musculoskeletal Solutions products and services may be influenced by summer vacation and winter holiday periods during which we have experienced fewer surgeries taking place, as well as more surgeries taking place later in the year when patients have met the deductibles under insurance plans. Sales of our Enabling Technologies products may be influenced by longer capital purchase cycles and the timing of budget approvals for major capital purchases.
Components of our Results of Operations
We manage our business globally within two operating segments, which is consistent with how our management reviews our business, makes investment and resource allocation decisions and assesses operating performance. We have concluded that these operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment, based on the aggregation criteria.
Net Sales
We sell implants and related disposables, primarily to hospitals, for use by surgeons to treat musculoskeletal disorders. We generally place surgical sets, which contain our implants, disposables, surgical instruments and cases, in the field with our sales representatives, and the surgical sets are maintained either with our sales representatives or at our hospital customers that purchase the surgical sets used in surgeries. We recognize revenue when the implants and related disposables have been implanted or used in a surgery, or for sets that are sold directly, when title to the goods and risk of loss are transferred to the customer and there are no remaining performance obligations which affect the customer’s final acceptance of the sale.
We generally recognize INR solutions revenue when control transfers to the customer based on the terms of the arrangement, which typically occurs at the time the product is shipped or delivered. Depending on the terms of the arrangement, we may also defer the recognition of a portion of the consideration as we satisfy future performance obligations related to the provision of maintenance and support.
Cost of Sales
While we have increased our in-house implant product manufacturing capacity and assemble our INR systems in-house, we also have products manufactured by third-party suppliers. Substantially all of our suppliers manufacture our products in the U.S. Our cost of sales consists primarily of costs from our in-house manufacturing, costs of products purchased from third-party suppliers, excess and obsolete inventory charges, depreciation of surgical instruments and cases, royalties, shipping, inspection and related costs incurred in making our products available for sale or use.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses primarily consist of engineering, product development, clinical and regulatory expenses, consulting services, outside prototyping services, internal and external research activities, materials, depreciation, and other costs associated with development of our products. Research and development expenses also include personnel and consultants’ compensation, stock-based compensation expense, and acquired research in process with no alternative future use. We expense research and development costs as they are incurred.
We expect to incur additional research and development costs as we continue to develop new products. These costs will increase in absolute terms as we continue to expand our product pipeline and add personnel.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries, benefits and other related costs, including stock-based compensation, for personnel employed in sales, marketing, finance, legal, compliance, administrative, information technology, medical education and training, quality and human resource departments. Our selling, general and administrative expenses also include commissions, generally based on a percentage of sales, to direct sales representatives and distributors. We expect selling, general and administrative expenses will increase in absolute terms with the continued expansion of our sales force and commercialization of our current and pipeline products. We plan to hire more personnel to support the growth of our business.
Provision for Litigation
We record a provision for litigation settlements when a loss is known or considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated and in the case of a favorable settlement, income when realized.
Amortization of Intangibles
We amortize finite lived intangible assets over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method. Indefinite lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset (asset group) may not be recoverable. If impairment is indicated, we measure the amount of the impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted future cash flow analysis.
Acquisition-Related Costs
Acquisition-related costs represent the change in fair value of business acquisition-related contingent consideration and specific costs related to the consummation of the acquisition process such as banker fees, legal fees and other acquisition-related professional fees.
Income Tax Provision
We are taxed at the rates applicable within each jurisdiction. The composite income tax rate, tax provisions, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities will vary according to the jurisdiction in which profits arise. Tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by management and the respective governmental taxing authorities, and require us to exercise judgment in determining our income tax provision, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that the future realization of all or some of the deferred tax assets will not be achieved.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. Certain of our more critical accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our judgments, including but not limited to those related to inventories, recoverability of long-lived assets and the fair value of our common stock. We use historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for our judgments and making these estimates. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Any changes in those estimates will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements as they occur. While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in “Part II; Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data; Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements; Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” below in this Annual Report, we believe that the following accounting policies and estimates are most critical to a full understanding and evaluation of our reported financial results. The critical accounting policies addressed below reflect our most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. We have reviewed these critical accounting policies with the audit committee of our Board.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. For purposes of disclosure, we disaggregate our revenue into two categories, Musculoskeletal Solutions and Enabling Technologies.
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Our Musculoskeletal Solutions products consist primarily of the implantable devices, disposables, unique instruments, and neuromonitoring services used in an expansive range of spine, orthopedic trauma, hip, knee and extremity procedures. The majority of our Musculoskeletal Solutions contracts have a single performance obligation and revenue is recognized at a point in time. For our IONM services, revenue is recognized in the period the service is performed for the amount of consideration expected to be received.
Our Enabling Technologies products are advanced hardware and software systems, and related technologies, that are designed to enhance a surgeon’s capabilities and streamline surgical procedures by making them less invasive, more accurate, and more reproducible to improve patient care. The majority of our Enabling Technologies product contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including maintenance and support, and revenue is recognized as we fulfill each performance obligation. When contracts have multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
Our policy is to classify shipping and handling costs billed to customers as sales and the related expenses as cost of sales.
Excess and Obsolete Inventory. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The majority of our inventory is finished goods and we utilize both in-house manufacturing and third-party suppliers to produce our products. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of our inventories in relation to our estimated forecast of product demand, which takes into consideration the estimated life cycle of product releases. When quantities on hand exceed estimated sales forecasts, we record a write-down for such excess inventories. Once inventory has been written down, it creates a new cost basis for inventory that is not subsequently written up.
The need to maintain substantial levels of inventory increases the risk of carrying excess inventory. Many of our Musculoskeletal Solutions products come in sets which feature components in a variety of sizes so that the implant or device may be customized to the patient’s needs. In order to market our Musculoskeletal Solutions products effectively, we must often maintain and provide surgeons and hospitals with surgical sets, back-up products and products of different sizes. For each surgery, fewer than all of the components of the set are used, and therefore certain portions of the set may be considered excess inventory since they are not likely to be used. One of our primary business goals is to focus on continual product innovation. Though we believe this provides us with a competitive advantage, it also increases the risk that our products will become excess or obsolete inventory prior to sale or prior to the end of their anticipated useful lives. When we introduce new products or next-generation products, we may be required to take charges for excess and obsolete inventory that have a significant impact on the value of our inventory or on our operating results.
Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Additionally, a fair value hierarchy was established that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1—quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level 2—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; and
Level 3—unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to use significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.
Contingent consideration represents contingent milestone, performance or revenue-sharing payment obligations related to acquisitions and is measured at fair value, based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, which represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of contingent consideration uses assumptions we believe would be made by a market participant. We assess these assumptions on an ongoing basis as additional data impacting the assumptions is obtained. The fair value of contingent consideration is recorded in business acquisition liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are recognized in acquisition-related costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The fair value of contingent restricted stock unit grants (“RSUs”) are recorded as additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet on the day of the grant due to the remote likelihood of forfeiture.
The purchase price of business acquisitions is primarily allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the excess recorded as goodwill. We utilize Level 3 inputs in the determination of the initial fair value.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired less the liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount may be impaired. We perform our goodwill impairment analysis at the reporting unit level. We perform our annual impairment analysis by either comparing a reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its carrying amount or doing a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit’s fair value from the last quantitative assessment to determine if there is potential impairment. We may do a qualitative assessment when the results of the previous quantitative test indicated the reporting unit’s estimated fair value was significantly in excess of the carrying value of its net assets and we do not believe there have been significant changes in the reporting unit’s operations that would significantly decrease its estimated fair value or significantly increase its net assets. If a quantitative assessment is performed, the evaluation includes management estimates of discounted cash flow projections based on internal future projections and/or use of a market approach by looking at market values of comparable companies. We perform our annual impairment test of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year.
Intangible assets consist of purchased in-process research and development (“IPR&D”), developed technology, supplier network, patents, customer relationships, re-acquired rights, and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from one to twenty-one years. Intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not be recoverable. If an impairment is indicated, we measure the amount of the impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted future cash flow analysis.
IPR&D has an indefinite life and is not amortized until completion of the project at which time the IPR&D becomes an amortizable asset. If the related project is not completed in a timely manner, we may have an impairment related to the IPR&D, calculated as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, there were no impairments in goodwill, finite-lived intangible assets, or IPR&D.
Long-Lived Assets. We periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, as well as whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be fully recoverable. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset group are less than its carrying value. If an impairment is indicated, we measure the amount of the impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset group. Our fair value methodology is based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, an estimate of fair value is made based on prices of similar assets or other valuation techniques including present value techniques. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we did not record any impairment charges related to long-lived assets.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense. The cost of employee and non-employee director awards is measured at the grant date fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the equity award. Compensation expense for awards includes the impact of forfeiture in the period when they occur.
We estimate the fair value of stock options utilizing the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Inputs to the Black-Scholes model include our stock price, expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the Company’s stock options offering period which is derived from historical experience. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates of U.S. Treasury securities appropriate for the expected terms of the stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on the history and expectation of no dividend payouts. The fair value of restricted stock units is estimated on the day of grant based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock.
We assumed equity-classified awards for certain NuVasive RSUs, and performance restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), as part of the Merger. These RSUs and PRSUs are measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award. The fair value of equity instruments that are expected to vest is recognized and amortized over the requisite service period. The Company has granted awards with up to five year graded or cliff vesting terms (in each case, with service through the date of vesting being required). No exercise price or other monetary payment is required for receipt of the shares issued in settlement of the respective award; instead, consideration is furnished in the form of the participant’s service to the Company.
We expect to continue to grant stock-based awards in the future, and to the extent that we do, our actual stock-based compensation expense recognized may increase.
Legal Proceedings. We are involved in a number of proceedings, legal actions, and claims. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and the outcomes of these matters are not within our control and may not be known for prolonged periods of time. In some actions, the claimants seek damages, as well as other relief, including injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities,
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which, if granted, could require significant expenditures and/or result in lost revenues. We record a liability in the consolidated financial statements for these actions when a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the reasonable estimate of a probable loss is a range, and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the minimum amount of the range is accrued. If a loss is reasonably possible but not known or probable, and can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss or range of loss is disclosed. In most cases, significant judgment is required to estimate the amount and timing of a loss to be recorded. We expense legal costs related to loss contingencies as incurred. While it is not possible to predict the outcome for these matters, we believe it is possible that costs associated with them could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated earnings, financial position or cash flows.
Income Taxes. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which such items are expected to be received or settled. We recognize the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates in the period that includes the enactment date. We establish a valuation allowance to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
While we believe that our tax positions are fully supportable, there is a risk that certain positions could be challenged successfully. In these instances, we look to establish reserves. If we determine that a tax position is more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize the benefit. We measure the benefit by determining the amount that has likelihood greater than 50% of being realized upon settlement. We presume that all tax positions will be examined by a taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. We regularly monitor our tax positions, tax assets and tax liabilities. We reevaluate the technical merits of our tax positions and recognize an uncertain tax benefit or reverse a previously recorded tax benefit when (i) a tax audit is completed, (ii) applicable tax law, including a tax case or legislative guidance, changes or (iii) the statute of limitations expires. Significant judgment is required in accounting for tax reserves.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Net Sales
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our net sales by geography expressed as dollar amounts and the changes in sales between the specified periods expressed in dollar amounts and as percentages:
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
In the U.S., the increase in net sales of $407.8 million was due primarily to the addition of NuVasive, as well as increased spine product sales, including robotic spine instruments, resulting from penetration in existing territories and an increase in sales volume of Enabling Technologies.
International net sales increased by $137.8 million, which was due primarily due to the addition of NuVasive and increased spine product sales resulting from penetration in existing territories.
Cost of Sales
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 34.9% 25.8%
The increase of $284.4 million in cost of sales was primarily due to the addition of NuVasive, amortization of the inventory fair value step up, increased volume and product mix, higher write-downs of excess and obsolete inventory, and higher depreciation. These increases were partially offset by lower production variances.
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Research and Development Expenses
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 7.9% 7.1%
The increase of $51.0 million in research and development expenses was due primarily to the addition of NuVasive and an increase in personnel-related expenses due to our continued investment in product development.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 41.0% 42.2%
The $211.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to the addition of NuVasive, and an increase in personnel-related expenses resulting primarily from higher product sales, and an increase in bad debt and meeting expenses.
Provision for Litigation
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 0.0% 0.2%
The $1.9 million decrease in provision for litigation is due to a settlement receipt, partially offset by a settlement payment for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022.
Amortization of Intangibles
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 3.3% 1.7%
The increase of $33.3 million in the amortization of intangibles is primarily due to the impact of the recognized intangibles in connection with the Merger.
Acquisition-Related Costs
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 4.4% 0.6%
The increase of $62.3 million in acquisition-related costs is due to costs incurred relating to the closing of the Merger, including investment banking, employee benefit and legal costs. It also includes an unfavorable change in fair value of business acquisition liabilities, driven by changes in market conditions and the achievement of certain performance conditions.
Other Income/(expense), Net
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Percentage of net sales 2.1% 1.5%
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The increase of $17.2 million in other income, was primarily due to foreign currency exchange gains of $14.3 million in the current year compared to $1.0 million of foreign currency losses in the prior year and an increase of $5.9 million related to higher interest income yields on marketable securities from external market factors.
Income Tax Provision
Year Ended
December 31, Change
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 $ %
Effective income tax rate 25.7% 21.7%
The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to non-deductible compensation expenses and other non-deductible Merger-related transaction costs as a percentage of pretax earnings.
A discussion of our Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 can be found in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: Results of Operations; Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2021.” on our Form 10-K filed on February 21, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of liquidity is cash flow from operating activities as well as our cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, which we believe will provide sufficient funding for us to meet our liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future. Our principal liquidity requirements are to fund working capital, research and development, including clinical trials, capital expenditures primarily related to investment in surgical sets required to maintain and expand our business, service our 2025 Notes, and potential future business or intellectual property acquisitions. We expect to continue to make investments in surgical sets as we launch new products, increase the size of our U.S. sales force, and expand into international markets. Additionally, we have varying needs for cash in connection with our Senior Convertible Notes, of which $450 million of Senior Convertible Notes are due March 2025, as well as for certain acquisition-related obligations and contingent consideration achievements. Future litigation or requirements to escrow funds could also materially impact our liquidity and our ability to invest in and operate our business on an ongoing basis. We may, however, require additional liquidity as we continue to execute our business strategy. To the extent that we require new sources of liquidity, we may consider incurring debt, including borrowing against our existing credit facility, convertible debt instruments, and/or raising additional funds through an equity offering. The sale of additional equity may result in dilution to our stockholders. There is no assurance that we will be able to secure such additional funding on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Line of Credit
In September 2023, we entered into an unsecured credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent, Citizens Bank, N.A., as syndication agent, Royal Bank of Canada, as documentation agent, U.S. Bank National Association and Citizens Bank, N.A., as joint lead arrangers and joint book runners, and the other lenders referred to therein (the “September 2023 Credit Agreement”), that provides a revolving credit facility permitting borrowings up to $400.0 million and has a termination date of September 27, 2028. We may request an increase in the revolving commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed (i) $200 million or (ii) so long as the Leverage Ratio (as defined in the September 2023 Credit Agreement) is at least 0.25 to 1.00 less than the applicable Leverage Ratio then required under the September 2023 Credit Agreement, an unlimited amount. Revolving Loans under the September 2023 Credit Agreement bear interest at either a base rate or the Term SOFR Rate (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) plus, in each case, an applicable margin, as determined in accordance with the provisions of the September 2023 Credit Agreement. The Applicable Margin ranges from 0.125% to 0.625% for the Base Rate and 1.125% to 1.625% for the Term SOFR Rate. We may also request Swingline Loans (as defined in the September 2023 Credit Agreement) at either the Base Rate or the Daily Term SOFR Rate. The September 2023 Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. The September 2023 Credit Agreement contains financial and other customary covenants, including a funded net indebtedness to adjusted EBITDA ratio. As of December 31, 2023, we have not borrowed under the September 2023 Credit Agreement and we are in compliance with all covenants.
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
In connection with the Merger, the Company acquired additional obligations and commitments, including, but not limited to (i) the 2025 Notes, with a principal balance of $450.0 million, (ii) contingent consideration arrangements associated with certain historical NuVasive acquisitions, and (iii) operating lease and finance lease obligations. Refer to the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for further description of our 2025 Notes (Note 11), contingent consideration arrangements (Notes 6 and 15), and lease obligations (Note 16).
The following table summarizes our outstanding contractual obligations as of December 31, 2023.
Payments Due by Period
(In thousands) Total Less than 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years More than 5 Years
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes, for the periods indicated, cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities:
December 31, Change Change
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The higher net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily the result of higher net income after adjusting out non-cash add-backs and non-cash expenses, such as amortization of purchase accounting related fair value step up, amortization, and stock based compensation, partially offset by unfavorable change in deferred income taxes.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
The higher cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily from net inflows of purchases, maturities, and sales of marketable securities, partially offset by acquisition of businesses net of cash acquired and higher purchases of property and equipment.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
The higher net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily the result of higher repurchases of Class A common stock and lower proceeds from exercise of stock options.
A discussion of our cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022 can be found in “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: Results of Operations; Cash Flows.” On our Form 10-K filed on February 21, 2023.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For further details on recently issued accounting pronouncements, please refer to “Part II; Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data; Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements; Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies; (v) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.”
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in the financial markets. We are exposed to various market risks, which may result in potential losses arising from adverse changes in market rates, such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and do not believe we are exposed to material market risk with respect to our cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities.
Market Price Risk
In order to reduce the potential equity dilution associated with our convertible notes, we entered into transactions for convertible notes hedge (the “2025 Hedge”) in connection with the issuance in March 2020 of $450.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior convertible notes with a stated interest rate of 0.375% and a maturity date of March 15, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”), entitling us to purchase our common stock. Upon conversion of our convertible notes, the 2025 Hedge is expected to reduce the equity dilution if the daily volume-weighted average price per share of our common stock exceeds the strike price of the applicable hedge. We also entered into warrant transactions with the counterparties of the 2025 Hedge entitling them to acquire shares of our common stock. The warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share to the extent that the price of our common stock during a given measurement period (the quarter or year to date period) exceeds the strike price of the warrants. See Note 11, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for further discussion.
Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk at December 31, 2023 is related to our investment portfolio which consists of municipal bonds, corporate debt securities, commercial paper, asset-backed securities, and securities of government, federal agency, and other sovereign obligations of high quality financial institutions. Due to the short-term nature of these investments, we have assessed that there is no material exposure to interest rate risk arising from our investments. Fixed rate investments and borrowings may have their fair market value adversely impacted from changes in interest rates. Based upon our overall interest rate exposure as of December 31, 2023, a change of 10 percent in interest rates, assuming the amount of our investment portfolio and overall economic environment remains constant, would not have a material effect on interest income.
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve the principal while at the same time maximizing yields without significantly increasing the risk. To achieve this objective, we maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and investments in instruments that meet high credit quality standards, as specified in our investment policy. None of our investments are held for trading purposes. Our policy also limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issue, issuer and type of instrument.
As of December 31, 2023, we only held investments in securities classified as cash equivalents and marketable equity securities. During the periods presented, we did not hold any investments that were in a significant unrealized loss position and no impairment charges were recorded. Realized gains and losses and interest income related to cash equivalents were immaterial during all periods presented.
Foreign Exchange Risk
We operate in countries outside of the U.S. and, therefore, we are exposed to foreign currency risk. Most of our direct sales outside of the U.S. are invoiced in local currencies. However, as our business in markets outside of the U.S. continues to increase, our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk related to our foreign operations will continue to grow. Fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies, primarily the Australian dollar, the Brazilian real, the British pound sterling, the Colombian peso, the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Singapore dollar, has had and could continue to have an adverse effect on our financial results, including our net sales, net sales growth rates, gross margins, income and losses as well as assets and liabilities. In particular, as a result of NuVasive’s acquisition of Simplify Medical, we have additional exposure to fluctuations in the Australian dollar. We established intercompany receivables and payables in Australian dollars as a result of the acquisition of Simplify Medical. We also have future contingent consideration liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars, in connection with the acquisition of Simplify Medical, which are the financial obligation of our subsidiary, NuVasive (AUST/NZ) Pty Limited, an Australian dollar denominated company. In addition, loss of financial stability within these markets could lead to delays in reimbursement or inability to remit payment due to currency controls. Specifically, we have operations in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Argentina that have financial instability or currency controls.
We translate the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar into the U.S. dollar for consolidation using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations. Net gains or losses resulting from the translation of foreign financial statements and the effect of exchange rate changes on intercompany receivables and payables of a long-term investment nature are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. These adjustments will affect net income only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying investment in foreign subsidiaries. Exchange rate fluctuations resulting from the translation of all other intercompany balances between domestic
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entities and our foreign subsidiaries are recorded as foreign currency transaction gains or losses and are included in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For certain intercompany balances, we may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to partially offset the impact from fluctuation of the foreign currency rates. The notional amount of the outstanding foreign currency forward contracts was $10.0 million as of December 31, 2023, which were settled in January 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, a loss of $0.1 million was recognized in other expense, net due to the change in the fair value of the derivative instruments, and the fair value of the hedge contracts we held was de minimis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023. The derivative instruments are recorded in other current assets or other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets commensurate with the nature of the instrument at period end. The notional principal amounts provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding as of period end, but do not represent the amount of our exposure to market loss. The estimates of fair value are based on applicable and commonly used pricing models using prevailing financial market information. The amounts ultimately realized upon settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and losses on the underlying exposures, will depend on actual market conditions during the remaining life of the instruments. The financial exposures by exchange rate fluctuations are monitored and managed by us as an integral part of our overall risk management program, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce potentially adverse effects on our results.
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GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets 65
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income 66
Consolidated Statements of Equity 67
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 68
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 69
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Globus Medical, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Globus Medical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 20, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Inventories Valuation – Refer to Notes 2 and 7 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Management periodically evaluates the carrying value of inventories in relation to the forecasts of product demand, which takes into consideration the estimated life cycle of product releases. When quantities on hand exceed sales forecasts, a write-down is recorded for such excess inventories. Changes in assumptions of product demand could have a significant impact on the amount of write-down recorded.
Given the inherent uncertainty in forecasting product demand, including the impact of product releases, auditing the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our procedures related to management’s forecasts of product demand used to record a write-down for excess and obsolete inventories included the following, among others:
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•We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s inventory valuation model, including those over management’s development and approval of product demand forecasts.
•We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast product demand by comparing actual results to management’s historical estimates.
•We selected a sample of products and verified that the product demand forecasts were supported by historical sales data and other current information.
•We performed corroborative inquiries with the personnel responsible for product development and sales forecasting to evaluate the reasonableness of the product demand forecasts.
•We tested the mathematical accuracy of management’s calculations.
Business Combinations – NuVasive Merger — Refer to Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
On September 1, 2023, the Company completed its merger with NuVasive, Inc. with NuVasive, Inc. surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for total consideration of approximately $2.604 billion. Management accounted for the acquisition as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The most significant items recorded included intangible assets of $899.0 million, inventories of $558.0 million, senior convertible notes of $409.5 million, and resulting goodwill of $1,234 million. Management utilized third-party valuation specialists to assist in the determination of the fair value of the assets acquired. The methods used to estimate the fair value involved significant assumption.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the accounting for this transition is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value estimates of the assets acquired; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence related to management's fair value estimates of the assets acquired; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the NuVasive Merger included the following, among others:
•We read the agreement and plan of merger.
•We tested the effectiveness of controls relating to the purchase price allocation, including controls over management’s valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities acquired.
•We evaluated the appropriateness of the valuation methods and completeness and accuracy of significant inputs for fair value measurements used to develop estimates of assets and liabilities acquired.
•We tested the accuracy of the purchase price allocation and goodwill recorded.
•We utilized professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methods and the reasonableness of the significant inputs for fair value measurements.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 20, 2024
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Globus Medical, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Globus Medical, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, of the Company and our report dated February 20, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
As described in Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at NuVasive, Inc., which was acquired on September 1, 2023 and whose financial statements constitute 26% of total assets and 26% of revenues of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at NuVasive, Inc.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 20, 2024
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, December 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share values) 2023 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 44,580 20,997
Operating lease right of use assets 59,931 5,988
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Business acquisition liabilities, net of current portion 78,323 54,950
Senior convertible notes 417,400 —
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities 84,421 1,779
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Equity:
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (10,192) (24,630)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year Ended
December 31,
Operating expenses:
Other income/(expense), net
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain/(loss) on marketable securities 13,231 (14,040) (6,054)
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss) 1,207 (3,818) (4,673)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 14,438 (17,858) (10,727)
Earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(In thousands) Shares $ Shares $ capital income/(loss) earnings Total
Grant of contingent restricted stock units — — — — 1,925 — — 1,925
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(In thousands) Shares $ Shares $ capital income/(loss) earnings Total
Grant of contingent restricted stock units — — — — 1,985 — — 1,985
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(In thousands) Shares $ Shares $ capital income/(loss) earnings Total
Grant of contingent restricted stock units — — — — 1,878 — — 1,878
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended
December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:
Acquired in-process research and development — 150 34,312
Amortization of premiums on marketable securities 793 5,389 2,781
Amortization of inventory fair value step up 71,656 — —
Amortization of 2025 Note fair value step up 8,176 — —
Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,658 (1) 1,200
Change in fair value of business acquisition liabilities 17,434 5,132 16,807
(Gain)/loss on disposal of assets, net 1,541 299 464
Payment of business acquisition related liabilities (3,005) (2,647) (210)
Net (gain)/loss from foreign currency adjustment (13,674) — —
(Increase) decrease in:
Increase (decrease) in:
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of business acquisition-related liabilities (8,039) (7,185) (9,349)
Payments related to tax withholdings for share-based compensation (10,617) — —
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash 2,180 (747) (810)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Equity issued in conjunction with the NuVasive Merger $ 2,153,860 $ — —
Accrued purchases of property and equipment $ 7,100 $ 7,423 $ 4,551
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BACKGROUND
(a) The Company
Globus Medical, Inc., together with its majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries, is a medical device company that develops and commercializes healthcare solutions with a mission to improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. We are primarily focused on implants that promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, including the use of a robotic guidance and navigation system and products to treat patients who have experienced orthopedic traumas.
We are an engineering-driven company with a history of rapidly developing and commercializing advanced products and procedures to assist surgeons in effectively treating their patients and to address new treatment options. With numerous products launched since the founding of the Company, including 10 products launched in 2023, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of innovative and differentiated technologies that address a variety of musculoskeletal pathologies, anatomies, and surgical approaches.
We are headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania, and market and sell our products through our exclusive sales force in the United States, as well as within North, Central & South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The sales force consists of direct sales representatives and distributor sales representatives employed by exclusive independent distributors.
The terms the “Company,” “Globus,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Globus Medical, Inc. and, where applicable, our consolidated subsidiaries.
(b) NuVasive Merger
On September 1, 2023, pursuant to that certain merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with NuVasive, Inc. (“NuVasive”) and Zebra Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, merged with and into NuVasive, with NuVasive surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). Under the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of NuVasive issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than certain excluded shares as described in the Merger Agreement) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.75 fully paid and non-assessable shares of Class A common stock of Globus, $0.001 par value per share, and the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional shares.
Globus was deemed to be the accounting acquirer of NuVasive for accounting purposes under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Accordingly, prior periods within these consolidated financial statements may not be comparable.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
(b) Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. “Operating lease right of use assets” were reclassified out of “Other assets”, and “Operating lease liabilities” were reclassified out of “Accrued expenses” and “Other liabilities”, respectively, depending on the short-term and long-term nature, on our consolidated balance sheets.
(c) Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Globus and its majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Variable Interest Entities
We provide intraoperative neuromonitoring (“IONM”) services through various majority owned or controlled subsidiaries, which collectively conduct business as NuVasive Clinical Services. In providing IONM services to surgeons and healthcare facilities across the U.S., the Company maintains contractual relationships with several physician practices (“PCs”). In accordance with authoritative guidance, the Company has determined that the PCs are variable interest entities and therefore, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the PCs from the date of acquisition. During the periods presented, the results of the PCs were immaterial to the Company’s
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financial statements. The creditors of the PCs have claims only to the assets of the PCs, which are not material, and the assets of the PCs are not available to the Company.
(d) Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates, in part, on historical experience that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.
Significant areas that require estimates include revenue recognition, intangible assets, business acquisition liabilities, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, reserves for excess and obsolete inventory, fair value measurements, useful lives of assets, the outcome of litigation, recoverability of intangible assets and income taxes. We are subject to risks and uncertainties due to changes in the healthcare environment, regulatory oversight, competition, and legislation that may cause actual results to differ from estimated results.
(e) Revenue Recognition
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASC 606”), the Company recognizes revenue upon the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the expected consideration to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The principles in ASC 606 are applied using the following five steps: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies its performance obligation(s). Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. For purposes of disclosure, we disaggregate our revenue into two categories, Musculoskeletal Solutions and Enabling Technologies. Our Musculoskeletal Solutions products consist primarily of the implantable devices, disposables, unique instruments, and neuromonitoring services, used in an expansive range of spine, orthopedic trauma, hip, knee and extremity procedures. The majority of our Musculoskeletal Solutions contracts have a single performance obligation and revenue is recognized at a point in time. For our IONM services, revenue is recognized in the period the service is performed, which can be either point in time or over time, depending how the performance obligation is defined for the amount of consideration expected to be received. Our policy is to classify shipping and handling costs billed to customers as sales and the related expenses as cost of sales.
Our Enabling Technologies products are advanced hardware and software systems, and related technologies, that are designed to enhance a surgeon’s capabilities and streamline surgical procedures by making them less invasive, more accurate, and more reproducible to improve patient care. The majority of our Enabling Technologies product contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including maintenance and support, and revenue is recognized as we fulfill each performance obligation, generally at the point in time in which the obligation is fulfilled. When contracts have multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
Nature of Products and Services
A significant portion of our Musculoskeletal Solutions product revenue is generated from consigned inventory maintained at hospitals or with sales representatives. Revenue from the sale of consigned musculoskeletal products is recognized when we transfer control, which occurs at the time the product is used or implanted. For all other Musculoskeletal Solutions product transactions, we recognize revenue when we transfer control, which is generally when we transfer the title to the goods, provided there are no remaining performance obligations that can affect the customer’s final acceptance of the sale. For Musculoskeletal Solutions service transactions, we recognize revenue in the period the service is performed for the amount of consideration expected to be received. In certain cases, we offer the ability for customers to lease surgical instrumentation primarily on a non-sales type basis.
The majority of Enabling Technologies product contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including maintenance and support, and revenue is recognized as we fulfill each performance obligation. When contracts have multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using an observable price to determine the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. Revenue for the performance obligations recognized at a point of time is recognized when we transfer control to the customer, which is generally at the point of shipment, but can also be at either delivery or installation, depending on the terms of the arrangement.
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Contract Balances
Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. We record a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing, or deferred revenue when revenue is recognized subsequent to invoicing.
Deferred revenue is comprised mainly of unearned revenue related to the sales of certain Enabling Technologies products, which includes maintenance and support services. Maintenance and support services are generally invoiced annually, at the beginning of each contract period, and revenue is recognized ratably over the maintenance period. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, there was an immaterial amount of revenue recognized from previously deferred revenue.
(f) Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, are primarily marketable securities and accounts receivable. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities comprising our customer base. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral.
There was no customer that accounted for 10% or more of sales for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less at acquisition date to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents, which consist of money market accounts, commercial paper and corporate debt securities are stated at fair value.
(h) Marketable Securities
Our marketable securities include municipal bonds, corporate debt securities, commercial paper, asset-backed securities, and securities of government, federal agency, and other sovereign obligations, and are classified as available-for-sale as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Short-term and long-term marketable securities are recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. Any change in fair value for available-for-sale securities, that do not result in recognition or reversal of an allowance for credit loss or write down, is recorded, net of taxes, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss on our consolidated balance sheets. Premiums and discounts are recognized over the life of the related security as an adjustment to yield using the straight-line method. Realized gains or losses from the sale of marketable securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Realized gains and losses, interest income and the amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts are included as a component of other income/(expense), net, on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Interest receivable is recorded as a component of prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
We invest in securities that meet or exceed standards as defined in our investment policy. Our policy also limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issue, issuer or type of security. We review declines in the fair value of our securities to determine whether they are resulting from expected credit losses or other factors. If the assessment indicates a credit loss exists, we recognize any measured impairment as an allowance for credit loss in our consolidated statements of operations. Any other impairments not recorded through allowance for credit losses is recognized in our other comprehensive income.
(i) Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Additionally, a fair value hierarchy was established that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1—quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level 2—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; and
Level 3—unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to use significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.
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Contingent consideration represents contingent milestone, performance and revenue-sharing payment obligations related to acquisitions and is measured at fair value, based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, which represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The valuation of contingent consideration uses assumptions we believe would be made by a market participant. We assess these assumptions on an ongoing basis as additional data impacting the assumptions is obtained. The fair value of contingent consideration is recorded in business acquisition liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration is recognized in acquisition-related costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The fair value of contingent restricted stock unit grants (“RSUs”) are recorded as additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet on the day of the grant due to the remote likelihood of forfeiture.
The purchase price of business acquisitions is primarily allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the excess recorded as goodwill. We utilize Level 3 inputs in the determination of the initial fair value.
(j) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The majority of our inventory is finished goods and we utilize both in-house manufacturing and third-party suppliers to produce our products. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of our inventories in relation to estimated forecasts of product demand, which takes into consideration the life cycle of product releases. When quantities on hand exceed estimated sales forecasts, we record a write-down for such excess inventories. Once inventory has been written down, it creates a new cost basis for inventory that is not subsequently written up.
(k) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Additions or improvements are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the related useful lives of the assets.
When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the related property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation amounts are relieved from the accounts, and any gain or loss is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
(l) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired less the liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount may be impaired. We perform our goodwill impairment analysis at the reporting unit level. We perform our annual impairment analysis by either comparing a reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its carrying amount or doing a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit’s fair value from the last quantitative assessment to determine if there is potential impairment. We may do a qualitative assessment when the results of the previous quantitative test indicated the reporting unit’s estimated fair value was significantly in excess of the carrying value of its net assets and we do not believe there have been significant changes in the reporting unit’s operations that would significantly decrease its estimated fair value or significantly increase its net assets. If a quantitative assessment is performed, the evaluation includes management estimates of discounted cash flow projections based on internal future projections and/or use of a market approach by looking at market values of comparable companies. We perform our annual impairment test of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year.
Intangible assets consist of purchased in-process research and development (“IPR&D”), developed technology, supplier network, patents, customer relationships, re-acquired rights, and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from one to twenty-one years. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are tested whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) more likely than not is not recoverable. If an impairment is indicated, we measure the amount of the impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted future cash flow analysis.
IPR&D has an indefinite life and is not amortized until completion of the project at which time the IPR&D becomes an amortizable asset. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of an asset (asset group) may not be recoverable. If the related project is not completed in a timely manner, we may have an impairment related to the IPR&D, calculated as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, there were no impairments in goodwill, finite-lived intangible assets, or IPR&D.
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(m) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We periodically evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, as well as whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be fully recoverable. An impairment is assessed when the undiscounted future cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of an asset group are less than its carrying value. If an impairment is indicated, we measure the amount of the impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset group. Our fair value methodology is based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, an estimate of fair value is made based on prices of similar assets or other valuation techniques including present value techniques. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we did not record any impairment charges related to long-lived assets.
(n) Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists primarily of costs from our manufacturing operations, costs of products purchased from third-party suppliers, reserves for excess and obsolete inventory, depreciation of surgical instruments and cases, royalties, shipping, inspection and related costs incurred in making our products available for sale or use.
(o) Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs include salaries, employee benefits, supplies, consulting services, clinical services and clinical trial costs, and facilities costs. Costs incurred in obtaining technology licenses and patents are charged immediately to research and development expense if the technology licensed has not reached technological feasibility and has no alternative future use.
(p) Stock-Based Compensation
The cost of employee and non-employee director awards is measured at the grant date fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the equity award. Expense for performance-based restricted stock units is recognized when the performance condition is deemed to be probable. Compensation expense for awards includes the impact of forfeiture in the period when they occur.
We estimate the fair value of stock options utilizing the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Inputs to the Black-Scholes model include our stock price, expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the Company’s stock options offering period which is derived from historical experience. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates of U.S. Treasury securities appropriate for the expected terms of the stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on the history and expectation of no dividend payouts. The respective fair values of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units are estimated on the day of grant based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock.
We assumed equity-classified awards for certain NuVasive RSUs, and performance restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), as part of the Merger. These RSUs and PRSUs are measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award. The fair value of equity instruments that are expected to vest is recognized and amortized over the requisite service period. The Company has granted awards with up to five year graded or cliff vesting terms (in each case, with service through the date of vesting being required). No exercise price or other monetary payment is required for receipt of the shares issued in settlement of the respective award; instead, consideration is furnished in the form of the participant’s service to the Company.
The fair value of RSUs including PRSUs with pre-defined performance criteria is based on the stock price on the date of grant whereas the expense for PRSUs with pre-defined performance criteria is adjusted with the probability of achievement of such performance criteria at each period end.
(q) Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in its Consolidated Balance Sheets and measures these instruments at fair value by revaluing these assets and liabilities at the end of each reporting period. Gains and losses are recorded as a component of other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The effects of these derivative instruments are immaterial to the Company’s financial statements.
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(r) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes net of tax, unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s marketable debt securities and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(s) Provision for Litigation
We are involved in a number of proceedings, legal actions, and claims. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and the outcomes of these matters are not within our control and may not be known for prolonged periods of time. In some actions, the claimants seek damages, as well as other relief, including injunctions prohibiting us from engaging in certain activities, which, if granted, could require significant expenditures and/or result in lost revenues. We record a liability in the consolidated financial statements for these actions when a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the reasonable estimate of a probable loss is a range, and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the minimum amount of the range is accrued. If a loss is reasonably possible but not known or probable, and can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss or range of loss is disclosed. In most cases, significant judgment is required to estimate the amount and timing of a loss to be recorded. We expense legal costs related to loss contingencies as incurred.
(t) Acquisition-Related Costs
Acquisition-related costs represents the change in fair value of business acquisition-related contingent consideration and specific costs related to the consummation of the acquisition process such as banker fees, legal fees and other acquisition-related professional fees.
(u) Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is generally their local currency. Assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries, and intercompany receivables and payables of a long-term investment nature, are translated at the period end currency exchange rate and revenues and expenses are translated at an average currency exchange rate for the period. The resulting foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses arising from intercompany foreign transactions are included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
(v) Accounts Receivable and Related Valuation Accounts
Accounts receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are presented net of allowances for expected credit losses. We maintain an allowance for expected credit losses resulting from the inability of its customers, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and distributors, to make required payments. The allowance for credit losses is calculated quarterly and is estimated on a region-by-region basis considering a number of factors including age of account balances, collection history, historical account write-offs, third-party credit reports, identified trends, current economic conditions, and supportable forecasted economic expectations. The allowance is adjusted on a specific identification basis for certain accounts as well as pooling of accounts with similar characteristics. An increase in the provision for credit losses may be required when the financial condition of our customers or their collection experience deteriorates. Our exposure to credit losses may also increase if its customers are adversely affected by changes in healthcare laws, coverage and reimbursement, macroeconomic pressures or uncertainty associated with local or global economic recessions, disruption associated with pandemics, or other customer-specific factors.
(w) Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which such items are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established to offset any deferred tax assets if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions. We will establish additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. In the normal course of business, we and our subsidiaries are examined by various federal, state, and foreign tax authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of the provision for income taxes. We periodically assess the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjust the income tax provision, the current tax liability, and deferred taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to a revision become known.
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(x) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”), issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The enhancement will provide information to better assess how an entity’s operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. Investors currently rely on the rate reconciliation table and other disclosures, including total income taxes paid, to evaluate income tax risks and opportunities. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively with retrospective applications also permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB, issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, toimprove reportable segment disclosure requirements. The amendment introduced new requirementd to disclose significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), extend certain annual disclosures to interim periods, clarify single reportable segment entities must apply ASC 280 in its entirety, permit more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions, and require disclosure of the title and position of the CODM. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years after December 15, 2024, early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The ASU introduces new disclosure requirements to provide investors with information about contractual restrictions, including the nature and remaining duration of such restrictions. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption of the amendments recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
(y) Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity (acquirer) to recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. The Company adopted ASU No. 2021-08 as of January 1, 2023. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On March 12, 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The ASU is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020, and will apply, as later extended by ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, through December 31, 2024. To date, we have had no impacts on our investment portfolio or our credit agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A. related to reference rate reform. We will continue to evaluate the impact this guidance could have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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NOTE 3. ASSET ACQUISITIONS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Asset Acquisitions
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of Capstone Surgical Technologies, LLC, which engages in the business of advanced drill and robotic surgery platforms. The Company determined the transaction was an asset acquisition, by an analysis of the screen test in accordance with ASU No. 2017-01 in which substantially all of the value was concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. The purchase price consisted of $24.5 million of cash paid at closing, subject to net working capital and other post-closing adjustments, if applicable. The transaction also provides for additional consideration contingent upon the developed products obtaining approval from the FDA of up to $15.0 million, and additional consideration contingent upon the achievement of certain performance obligations of up to $10.0 million. Contingent consideration is not recorded in an asset acquisition until the milestone is met.
Also during the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of a company that engages in the development of technology for use in robotic surgery platforms which was not considered material to the consolidated financial statements during the periods presented. The Company determined the transaction was an asset acquisition, by an analysis of the screen test in accordance with ASU No. 2017-01 in which substantially all of the value was concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. The purchase price consisted of $10.0 million of cash paid at closing and also provides for additional consideration contingent upon the achievement of certain performance obligations of $5.0 million. Contingent consideration is not recorded in an asset acquisition until the milestone is met.
Business Combinations
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company acquired the membership interests of Harvest Biologics LLC (the “Harvest Acquisition”), which engages in the business of selling systems that produce autologous biologics. The purchase price was a cash payment of $30 million, subject to post-closing adjustments, if applicable. The Company has included the financial results from the Harvest Acquisition in our consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. At acquisition date, the preliminary fair value of the net assets acquired was $30.1 million. The purchase price consisted of approximately $30.0 million of cash paid at closing, plus $0.1 million of preliminary post-closing adjustments. The Company recorded identifiable net assets, based on their estimated fair values, for inventory of $3.0 million, goodwill of $14.2 million, customer relationships and other intangibles of $10.5 million with a weighted average useful life of 20 years, and developed technology of $2.4 million with a weighted average useful life of 8 years. The Company has finalized the purchase price allocation of the assets and liabilities acquired.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company completed one acquisition that was not considered material to the consolidated financial statements during the periods presented. This acquisition has been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price consisted of approximately $0.2 million of cash paid at closing and $4.4 million of contingent consideration payments, resulting in goodwill of $4.6 million based on the estimated fair values. The contingent payments for this acquisition are based upon achieving various performance milestones over a period of 10 years and are payable in a combination of cash and RSUs.
During 2021, the Company completed three acquisitions that were not considered material, individually or collectively, to the consolidated financial statements during the periods presented. Two acquisitions were completed in the third quarter, while the third acquisition was completed in the fourth quarter. These acquisitions have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price of the acquisition in the fourth quarter consisted of approximately $0.3 million of cash paid at closing and $13.0 million of contingent consideration payments, resulting in goodwill of $13.3 million based on the estimated fair values. The combined purchase price of the two acquisitions in the third quarter consisted of approximately $12.6 million of contingent consideration payments. The Company recorded other intangible assets of $1.6 million, with a weighted average useful life of 3.8 years, and goodwill of $11.0 million based on their estimated fair values. The contingent payments for all three acquisitions are based upon achieving various performance obligations over a period of 10 years and are payable in a combination of cash and RSUs.
NuVasive Merger
On September 1, 2023, pursuant to that certain Merger Agreement with NuVasive and Merger Sub, Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, merged with and into NuVasive, with NuVasive surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Under the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of NuVasive issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than certain excluded shares as described in the Merger Agreement) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.75 fully paid and non-assessable shares of Class A common stock of Globus, $0.001 par value per share, and the right to receive cash in lieu of fractional shares. NuVasive has a comprehensive procedural portfolio including surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and IONM technology and service offerings.
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As part of the Merger, the Company assumed equity awards for certain NuVasive RSUs and NuVasive PRSUs in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement. Certain awards included a change in control provision (single trigger) which accelerated the vesting of the awards on the closing date of the Merger. These awards were considered as part of the total purchase price. The unvested awards will continue to vest in accordance with the terms of the original award agreement, except for certain PRSUs that were converted into RSUs. Once vested, the holders will receive shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. Of the total consideration for the assumed equity awards, $28.6 million was allocated to the purchase price and $42.3 million was deemed compensatory as it was attributable to post acquisition vesting. Of the $42.3 million of total compensation related to the assumed awards, $12.9 million was expensed on the acquisition date due to accelerated vesting of the awards, recognized as Merger-related costs, and $29.4 million relates to future services and will be expensed over the remaining service periods of the unvested awards on a straight-line basis. Of the $29.4 million related to future services, $4.9 million of expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Concurrently with the Merger, the Company repaid the outstanding $420.8 million under NuVasive’s revolving senior credit facility in addition to assuming the 0.375% Senior Convertible Notes due 2025 (“2025 Notes”), the privately negotiated call options (“2025 Hedge”) and the privately negotiated warrants (“2025 Warrants”).
The aggregate consideration in connection with the closing of the Merger was as follows:
(In thousands)
NuVasive shares outstanding as of September 1, 2023 52,451
NuVasive accelerated equity awards 632
Globus exchange ratio 0.75
Globus Class A Common Stock issued in exchange for NuVasive shares 39,813
Globus closing share price $54.10
Total Value Class A Common Stock $ 2,153,860
Repayment of revolving credit facility 420,762
Fair value of assumed equity awards 28,635
We accounted for the Merger using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the NuVasive assets and liabilities to be recorded on our balance sheet at fair value as of the acquisition date. We will complete a final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities within the one-year measurement period from the date of the acquisition as required by FASB ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”. The preliminary fair value estimates for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based upon preliminary calculations, valuations, and assumptions that are subject to change as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period.
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Business acquisition liabilities, including current portion 66,873 — 66,873
The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets is recorded to Goodwill and primarily reflects the assembled workforce and expected synergies. The majority of goodwill is non-deductible for tax purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2023, total transaction costs incurred in connection with the Merger were $49.8 million. These transaction costs were recognized as acquisition-related costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Details of our valuation methodology and significant inputs for fair value measurements are included below. The fair value measurements for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and, therefore, represent Level 3 measurements.
The preliminary fair value of work-in-process and finished goods inventory utilizes a sales comparison approach which estimates the selling price of the inventory in completed condition less costs of disposal and a reasonable profit allowance for the selling effort.
The preliminary fair value of property and equipment utilizes a combination of the cost approach, income approach, and sales comparison approach less amounts for capitalized research and development costs existing on NuVasive’s closing balance sheet.
The preliminary fair value of the identifiable intangible assets was determined using variations of the income approach, namely the multi-period excess earnings and relief from royalty methodologies. The most significant assumptions applied in the development of the intangible asset fair values include: the amount and timing of future cash flows, the selection of discount and royalty rates, and the assessment of the asset’s economic life.
The preliminary fair value of the operating lease ROU asset utilizes a market approach in determination of the measured asset. The preliminary fair value of the operating lease liability utilizes a discounted cost approach in determination of the measured liability.
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The identifiable intangible assets acquired are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of NuVasive’s identifiable intangible assets acquired and their remaining amortization period (in years):
Fair Value as of
(In thousands) December 31, 2023 Useful Life
Preliminary fair value of the 2025 Notes was determined using the publicly traded price.
NuVasive’s results have been included in the Company’s financial statements for the period subsequent to the date of the acquisition on September 1, 2023. NuVasive contributed revenues of $414.9 million, for the period from September 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Due to the continuing integration of NuVasive’s operations into the Company, it is impractical to determine NuVasive’s net income/loss during the period, which is included in the Company’s Net Income.
Supplemental Unaudited Pro Forma Information
The following are the supplemental consolidated financial results of Globus and NuVasive on an unaudited pro forma basis, as if the acquisitions had been consummated as of the beginning of fiscal year 2022.
Year Ended
December 31,
The unaudited pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was adjusted to exclude $111.4 million of acquisition-related costs incurred in 2023. The unaudited pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, was adjusted to include the aforementioned charges.
NOTE 4. NET SALES
The following table represents net sales by product category:
Year Ended
December 31,
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NOTE 5. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The composition of our short-term and long-term marketable securities is as follows:
Short-term:
Government, federal agency, and other sovereign obligations 2,004 — (56) 1,948
Long-term:
Short-term:
Long-term:
The short-term marketable securities have effective maturity dates of less than one year and the long-term marketable securities have effective maturity dates ranging from one to three years as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table represents the fair value of assets and liabilities, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
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(In thousands) Balance atDecember 31,2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Liabilities:
(In thousands) Balance atDecember 31,2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Government, federal agency, and other sovereign obligations 78,016 — 78,016 —
Liabilities:
Our marketable securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, as we measure their fair value using quoted market prices for similar instruments and inputs such as actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes and other similar data obtained from quoted market prices or independent pricing vendors.
The bifurcated conversion option and 2025 Hedge are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy, based on implied equity volatility. The estimated fair value of the 2025 Notes, inclusive of the embedded conversion option, at December 31, 2023 was $418.0 million. The fair value was determined based on the quoted price of the 2025 Notes in an active market on the last trading day of the reporting period and has been classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
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Fair value of the revenue-based business acquisition liabilities was determined using a discounted cash flow model and an option pricing methodology. The significant inputs of such models are not observable in the market, such as certain financial metric growth rates, volatility and discount rates, market price risk adjustment, projections associated with the applicable milestone, the interest rate, and the related probabilities and payment structure in the contingent consideration arrangement. The following are the significant unobservable inputs used in the two valuation techniques:
Unobservable input Range Weighted Average*
Revenue risk premium 2.0% - 5.5% 2.7%
* The weighted average rates were calculated based on the relative fair value of each business acquisition liability.
The change in the carrying value of the business acquisition liabilities during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
Year Ended
December 31,
Purchase price contingent consideration 66,873 4,414
Changes in fair value of business acquisition liabilities 17,434 5,132
Contractual payable reclassification (238) (40)
We translate the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar into the U.S. dollar for consolidation using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations.Some of our reporting entities conduct a portion of their business in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency. These transactions give rise to receivables and payables that are denominated in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency. The value of these receivables and payables is subject to changes in currency exchange rates from the point at which the transactions are originated until the settlement in cash. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses in the value of these receivables and payables are included in the determination of net income or loss. Net currency exchange gains/(losses), which include gains and losses from derivative instruments, were $14.1 million and ($1.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and are included in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
To manage foreign currency exposure risks, we may use derivatives for activities in entities that have short-term intercompany receivables and payables denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency. The fair value is based on a quoted market price (Level 1). As of December 31, 2023, a notional principal amount of $10.0 million was outstanding to hedge currency risk relative to our foreign currency-denominated receivables and payables. Derivative instrument net losses on our forward exchange contracts were $0.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and are included in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The fair value of the forward exchange contract derivative instrument asset (liability) was di minimis as of December 31, 2023. The derivative instruments are recorded in other current assets or other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets commensurate with the nature of the instrument at period end.
NOTE 7. INVENTORIES
Inventories as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
December 31,
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As part of the NuVasive Merger, a step-up in the value of inventory of $202.6 million was recorded, which was composed of $3.0 million for work in process and $199.6 million for finished goods. The amortization of the inventory step-up recorded in product cost of sales was $71.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the total remaining balance of inventory step-up was $131.1 million.
During years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, net adjustments to cost of sales related to excess and obsolete inventory were $10.9 million, $6.4 million, and $6.1 million, respectively. The net adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 reflect a combination of additional expense for excess and obsolete related provisions ($18.1 million, $18.5 million, and $20.2 million, respectively) offset by sales and disposals ($7.2 million, $12.1 million, and $14.1 million, respectively) of inventory for which an excess and obsolete provision was previously recorded.
NOTE 8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
Useful December 31, December 31,
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (425,695) (343,036)
Instruments are hand-held devices used by surgeons to install implants during surgery. Modules and cases are used to store and transport the instruments and implants.
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was as follows:
Year Ended
December 31,
NOTE 9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
(In thousands)
Additions and adjustments 18,799
Foreign exchange (1,036)
Foreign exchange 1,179
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Intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 included the following:
Intangible assets as of December 31, 2022 included the following:
The following table summarizes amortization of intangible assets for future periods as of December 31, 2023:
(In thousands) AnnualAmortization
NOTE 10. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively included the following:
December 31,
Compensation and other employee-related costs $ 140,817 $ 53,352
Legal and other settlements and expenses 9,335 5,564
NOTE 11. DEBT
The carrying values of the Company’s 2025 Notes, acquired in the Merger, as of December 31, 2023, were as follows:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31,
0.375% Senior Convertible Notes due 2025:
Unamortized fair value adjustment for acquisition accounting 33,275
Embedded Conversion Option 687
December 31,
Interest expense:
Contractual coupon interest $ 364
Amortization of fair value adjustments for acquisition accounting 9,076