ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should review the ‘‘Risk Factors’’ section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by theforward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.
This section discusses our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. For a discussion and analysis of the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023, please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025.
Overview
We are the only global medical device company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive trauma and deformity correction, scoliosis and sports medicine/other product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market in order to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. We design, develop and commercialize innovative orthopedic implants, instruments and specialized braces to meet the needs of pediatric surgeons or orthotists and their patients, who we believe have been largely neglected by the orthopedic industry. We currently serve three of the largest categories in this market. We estimate that the portion of this market that we currently serve represents a $6.2 billion opportunity globally, including over $2.8 billion in the United States.
We sell implants, instruments and specialized braces to our customers for use by pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthotists or physical therapists to treat orthopedic conditions in children. We provide our implants in sets that consist of a range of implant sizes and include the instruments necessary to perform the surgical procedure. In the United States and a few selected international markets, our customers typically expect us to have full sets of implants and instruments on site at each hospital but do not purchase the implants until they are used in surgery. Accordingly, we must make an up-front investment in inventory of consigned implants and instruments before we can generate revenue from a particular hospital and we maintain substantial levels of inventory at any given time. We operate over 45 orthotic and prosthetic ("O&P") clinics in the United States serving children's hospitals in numerous states. In the international markets where we sell to stocking distributors or in the case of our braces, we transfer control of our products to the distributor or customer when title passes upon shipment.
We currently market 87 surgical and specialized bracing systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market: (i) trauma and deformity correction, (ii) scoliosis and (iii) sports medicine/other. We rely on a broad network of third parties to manufacture the components of our products, which we then inspect and package. We believe our innovative products promote improved surgical accuracy, increase consistency of outcomes and enhance surgeon confidence in achieving high standards of care. In the future, we expect to expand our product offering within these categories, as well as to address additional categories of the pediatric orthopedic market.
The majority of our revenue from implants, instruments and specialized braces has been generated in the United States. Our global sales management organization leads a network of sales agencies, stocking distributors as well as direct sales representatives. We sell our implants and instruments through a network of several direct sales representatives as well as over 30 independent sales agencies employing approximately 232 sales representatives specifically focused on pediatrics. These independent sales agents are trained by us, distribute our products and are compensated through sales-based commissions and performance bonuses. We do not sell our products through or participate in physician-owned distributorships, or PODs. The revenue generated in the United States from our bracing products is sold directly to orthopedic surgeons, orthotists, physical therapists or, at certain times, directly to the end customer.
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We market and sell our products internationally in over 75 countries through independent stocking distributors and sales agencies. Our independent stocking distributors manage the billing relationship with each hospital in their respective territories and are responsible for servicing the product needs of their surgeon customers. In 2017, we began to supplement our international stocking distributors with sales agencies using direct sales programs in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand where we sell directly to the hospitals. We began selling direct to Canada in September 2018, Belgium and the Netherlands in January 2019, Italy in March 2020 and Germany, Switzerland and Austria in January 2021. In these markets we work through sales agencies that are paid commissions. In order to further enhance our operations in Europe, we established operating companies in the Netherlands and Germany in March 2019 and April 2022, respectively. In 2023 and 2024, we hired operating and sales representatives in Germany as salaried employees to better serve our customers, and in 2024 we opened warehouses in Germany and Australia. In 2025, we opened a warehouse in the Netherlands. In November 2025, we established a legal entity in Brazil to sell and distribute directly to the local market. These arrangements have generated an increase in revenue and gross margin. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, international sales accounted for approximately 21%, 21% and 25% of our revenue, respectively.
We believe there are significant opportunities for us to strengthen our position in U.S. and international markets by increasing investments in consigned implant and instrument sets, strengthening our global sales and distribution infrastructure, and expanding our product offering as well as our O&P clinic network.
Social Impact
OrthoPediatrics was founded on the cause of impacting the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. Since inception we have impacted the lives of over 1,291,000 children, when including those served by our acquired companies. We believe we should continue to expand our social impact, create an inclusive culture, and ensure good corporate governance practices.
•The Company and its associates regularly participate in philanthropic causes important to our local communities. We also partner with over 40 charitable organizations that provide pediatric orthopedic care around the world. In 2020, we were named as "Corporate Partner of the Year" by the World Pediatric Project - with whom we work to provide access to medical care for children in developing countries.
•We are committed to fostering an environment that is respectful, compassionate, and inclusive of everyone in our community which is communicated in our diversity and inclusion policy. For nine years we have been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce - Best Companies to Work in Indiana.
We believe effectively managing our priorities, as well as increasing our transparency related to social impact programs, will help create long-term value for our stakeholders. We expect to continue to increase our disclosures and communicate our social impact efforts in future SEC filings.
Trends and Uncertainties
From time to time we acquire, make investments in or license other technologies, products and business that may enhance our capabilities, complement our current products or expand the breadth of our markets or customer base. As a result of these transactions, we may record certain intangible assets, including goodwill and trademarks, which are subject to annual impairment testing. Fair value is based on our current assessment of the expected future cash flows based on recent results and other specific market factors. During 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, we determined that a triggering event had occurred indicating it was more likely than not the fair value of certain trademark assets were less than the associated carrying value. Subsequently, the Company completed a quantitative analysis and concluded that the fair value was in fact less than the carrying value and impairment losses of $4.2 million, $1.8 million, $1.0 million and $3.6 million were recorded in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. We believe that the expected future cash flows in the most recent calculations represent management’s best estimate; however, if actual results differ materially from these estimates, we could record an additional impairment charge which could be material to our consolidated financial statements and have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
In 2023 and 2022, there was a significant and unprecedented increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. RSV is a common respiratory virus that follows a seasonal pattern. The
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typical season shows an increase in mid-September, peaks in late December and drops around mid-April; however, in 2022 the United States experienced a significant increase during the summer and fall months and in 2023 the United States experienced a significant increase in January and February as well as October through December months. The volume of elective procedures utilizing our products were negatively impacted as a significant percent of hospital capacity was absorbed to cover the increase in RSV-related hospitalizations. This had a negative impact on our sales volume in 2023 and 2022 and may continue to do so into the future. We are unable to accurately determine exactly how this will impact us in the future, but we will continue to monitor this dynamic as we get closer to the traditional peak of RSV season.
We encourage the readers of this document to read our risk factors in its entirety contained in Item 1A “Risk Factors” where there is additional information regarding epidemics, pandemics or other illnesses such as RSV and COVID-19.
Components of our Results of Operations
Revenue
Revenue in the United States is generated primarily from the sale of our implants, specialized braces, O&P clinic services and, to a much lesser extent, from the sale of our instruments. Sales of our implants and instruments in the United States are primarily to hospital accounts through independent sales agencies. We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. For our implants and instruments, this typically occurs when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally upon implantation or when title passes upon shipment. The products are generally consigned to our independent sales agencies, and revenue is recognized when the products are used by or shipped to the hospital for surgeries on a case by case basis. On rare occasions, hospitals purchase products for their own inventory, and revenue is recognized when the hospital obtains control of the product, typically either upon shipment or delivery of the product dependent on the terms of the contract. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotist and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. For such sales, we consider our performance obligation of our braces to be settled upon shipment, and revenue is therefore recognized at that time. For our O&P clinics, we recognize revenue when our custom manufactured braces or other products are fitted to and accepted by patients. Revenue from these O&P clinics is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors. At, or subsequent to delivery, an invoice is issued to the third-party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and private or patient pay individuals. Revenue is recognized for the amounts expected to be received from payors based on contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances, which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.
Outside of the United States, we sell our products directly to hospitals through independent sales agencies or to independent stocking distributors. Generally, the distributors are allowed to return products, and some are thinly capitalized. Based on a history of reliable collections, we have concluded that a contract exists and revenue should be recognized when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally when title passes upon shipment. Additionally, based on our history of immaterial returns from international customers, we have historically estimated no reserve for returns.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit
Our cost of revenue consists primarily of products purchased from third-party suppliers, inbound freight, excess and obsolete inventory adjustments, royalties, material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing of our braces. Our implants and instruments are manufactured to our specifications by third-party suppliers. We purchase the raw materials to make our specialized bracing products in our own facilities in Iowa, the UK, and Boston. The majority of our implants and instruments are produced in the United States. We recognize cost of revenue for consigned implants at the time the implant is used in surgery and the related revenue is recognized. Prior to their use in surgery, the cost of consigned implants is recorded as inventory in our balance sheet. The costs of instruments are typically capitalized and not included in cost of revenue unless sold as a set to our international stocking distributors or directly to hospitals. We recognize the cost of revenue on our braces sold to other O&P clinics not owned by us when they are shipped and the cost of our O&P clinic services when the customized brace has been fitted and accepted by the patient. We expect our cost of revenue to increase in
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absolute dollars due primarily to increased sales volume and changes in the geographic mix of our sales as our international operations tend to have a higher cost of revenue as a percentage of sales.
Our gross profit is calculated by subtracting our cost of revenue from revenue and is expected to increase in absolute dollars due primarily to increased sales volume and sales mix to customers based in the United States. Our gross profit as a percentage of total revenue, or gross margin, was similar across all periods presented. Our gross margin is impacted by the mix of revenue between the United States, where we earn a higher gross margin that is required to pay sales commissions, and international stocking distributors, where we earn a lower gross margin because the distributor is responsible for paying sales commissions.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Our sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of commissions to our domestic and international independent sales agencies, as well as compensation, commissions, benefits and other related personnel costs to our global sales management team, including stock-based compensation associated with these personnel. Commissions and bonuses are generally based on a percentage of sales. Our international independent stocking distributors purchase implant and instrument sets and replenishment stock for resale, and we do not pay commissions or any other sales-related costs for these international sales. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars with the commercialization of our current and pipeline products and continued investment in our global sales organization to reach new customers.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of compensation, benefits and other related costs for personnel employed in our executive management, administration, finance, legal, quality and regulatory, product management, warehousing, information technology and human resources departments, including stock-based compensation for these personnel, as well as facility costs and clinic operating costs. We include insurance expenses in general and administrative expenses, as well as costs related to the maintenance and protection of our intellectual property portfolio. Our general and administrative expenses also include the depreciation of our capitalized instrument sets, which represented $9.3 million, $8.4 million and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We expect our general and administrative expenses to continue to increase in absolute dollars as we hire additional personnel to support the growth of our business, increased set deployment, and additional O&P clinics. We expect the growth rate of our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the growth rate of our revenue.
Research and Development Expenses
Our research and development expenses primarily consist of costs associated with engineering, product development, consulting services, outside prototyping services, outside research activities, materials and development of our intellectual property portfolio. We also include related personnel and consultants’ compensation expense, including stock-based compensation for these personnel. We expect research and development expenses to continue to increase both in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenue as we continue to develop new products to expand our product offering, broaden our intellectual property portfolio and add research and development personnel.
Other (Income) Expense
Our other income (expense) primarily consists of (i) fair value adjustments of contingent consideration associated with our ApiFix acquisition, (ii) accreted interest expense related to the acquisition installment payables, (iii) interest costs associated with our debt obligations, and (iv) loss on early debt extinguishment.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Revenue
The following tables set forth our revenue by geography and product category for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Revenue by Geography
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages) 2025 % of revenue 2024 % of revenue
Revenue by Product Category
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages) 2025 % of revenue 2024 % of revenue
Net revenue increased $31.6 million, or 15%, from $204.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $236.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by strong performance across global Trauma and Deformity, Scoliosis and OP Specialty Bracing, as well as recent acquisitions.
Trauma and deformity revenue, which includes the impact from acquired businesses, increased $21.2 million, or 15%, primarily driven by strong growth across numerous product lines, specifically our Cannulated Screws, PNP Femur, PediPlate, external fixation and Pega systems. Scoliosis revenue increased $10.9 million, or 20%, primarily driven by increased sales of our RESPONSE 5.5/6.0 and 7D Technology. Sports medicine / other decreased $0.4 million, or 10%. Nearly all the change in each category was due to a change in the unit volume sold and not a result of price changes.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin
Cost of revenue was $63.7 million and $56.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Gross margin was 73% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 73% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses increased $8.4 million, or 13%, from $64.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $72.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was due primarily to increased sales commission expenses due to an overall increase in volume of units sold. Sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately 31% of revenue compared to 31% for 2024.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $17.0 million, or 17%, from $102.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $119.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was due primarily to acquisitions. Stock-based compensation increased $2.1 million due to an increase in personnel. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $1.4 million, or 7%, from $18.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher set deployments and increased amortization associated with acquisitions.
Intangible Asset Impairment
During 2025, management completed a quantitative analysis as part of our annual impairment test, and determined the fair value of our ApiFix, MedTech, Orthex and Telos trademark assets were below their respective carrying values. Additionally, in connection with our decision to exit our Telos regulatory consulting business, we wrote off the remaining carrying value of its customer relationship intangible asset. We recorded an impairment charge of $4.6 million and $1.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses decreased $1.9 million, or 18%, from $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to the timing of product development.
Restructuring Expense
The 2024 Restructuring Plan aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs by integrating the ApiFix product into the broader OP Scoliosis portfolio, and additional staff reduction across all of OrthoPediatrics Corp. In 2025, the Company made the decision to restructure Telos by dissolving the local operation and continuing staff reductions across the Company. The Company recorded restructuring expenses of $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which included the write-off of goodwill associated with the Telos business of $1.9 million, compared to $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 comprised of the reduction of our Israeli physical site, reducing the ApiFix portfolio inventory, reserving for excess inventory, and certain employee termination benefits. The increase in expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily due to the restructuring of Telos.
Total Other Expenses (Income)
Total other expense decreased $7.0 million year over year, with other income of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to other expense of $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This change was primarily due to large swings in monthly currency rates compared to prior years, resulting in a large foreign currency gain in 2025. Additional interest expense of $3.4 million, net related to our indebtedness was offset by the fact that the Company recorded a loss on the early extinguishment of the MidCap Credit Agreement in the third quarter 2024 of $3.2 million, and additional interest expense of $6.0 million, net related to our indebtedness.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit) had a change of $4.6 million, with income tax expense of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to income tax benefit of $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The year-over-year change was largely driven by the remeasurement of the valuation allowance in 2024
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subsequent to recording the deferred tax liability as a result of the purchase accounting from the Boston O&P acquisition, resulting in a large income tax benefit.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have incurred operating losses since inception and negative cash flows from operating activities of $4.9 million, $27.0 million and $27.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $275.2 million. We anticipate that our losses will continue in the near term as we continue to expand our product portfolio and invest in additional consigned implant and instrument sets to support our expansion into existing and new markets. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily with proceeds from the sales of our common and preferred stock, convertible securities and debt, as well as through sales of our products. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $21.6 million and short-term investments of $41.3 million for a total of $62.9 million.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
Net cash used in operating activities $ (4,851) $ (27,048)
Net cash used in investing activities (43,629) (13,162)
Net cash provided by financing activities 23,975 53,135
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 348 (175)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and restricted cash $ (24,157) $ 12,750
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $4.9 million and $27.0 millionfor the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The primary use of this cash was to fund our operations related to the development and commercialization of our products in each of these periods. Net cash used for working capital and changes in other operating assets and liabilities was $10.8 million and $22.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. During 2025, the primary uses of cash used in operating activities was driven by inventory purchases of $8.5 million to support sales growth as well as an increase in accounts receivable of $9.4 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by cash inflows from accounts payable of $8.2 million. During 2024, we increased inventory by $13.2 million as we deployed additional inventory and accounts receivable increased by $4.7 million. We had a net loss of $39.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $37.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $43.6 million and $13.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities in 2025 was primarily related to the purchase of short-term investments of $15.0 million and cash paid for acquisitions of $15.5 million. We also invested $11.1 million in property and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.
Net cash used in 2024 was primarily related to the purchase of short-term marketable securities of $25.0 million and the acquisition of Boston O&P of $20.2 million, which was partially offset by the sale of short-term marketable securities of $49.9 million. We also invested $14.3 million in property and equipment, primarily instrument sets which were consigned in the United States and select international markets.
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $24.0 million and $53.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2025 consisted of $25.0 million from the proceeds of the Credit Agreement with Braidwell. Net cash provided by financing activities for 2024 consisted of $73.5 million from the proceeds of the Credit Agreement with Braidwell and sale of our Convertible
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Notes, offset by $12.2 million of cash used to repay our term loan and revolving facility with MidCap, $3.4 millionof debt issuance costs, $2.3 million related to the ApiFix fourth and final anniversary payment, and $1.3 million related to the MedTech first year anniversary payment.
Indebtedness
Term Loan Agreement and Convertible Notes
On August 5, 2024, the Company signed an $100 million term loan and private placement arrangement with Braidwell LP by and among (i) the Company and other borrowers party to the Credit Agreement, (ii) Braidwell LP, and (iii) the financial institutions or other entities from time to time party thereto as Lenders. Terms of the financing include a $50 million term loan and $50 million of convertible notes. The term loan consists of an initial term loan of $25 million and access to a delayed draw term loan facility for an additional $25 million, subject to certain terms and conditions. The interest rate on the term loan is SOFR + 6.50% with the Company having the option to make a payment-in-kind interest payment equal to 1.00% per annum of the rate. Payments are interest only until the maturity date in August 2029. Included in the term loan are financial covenants to maintain cash in certain pledged accounts of at least 25% of the outstanding principal amount of the loan and to maintain certain minimum net product sales during the loan period.
The $50 million of convertible notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum. Payments will consist of interest only until the maturity date in February 2030. The notes are convertible into common stock of the Company at an initial conversion price of $40.98, which represented a 30% premium to the Company’s volume weighted average common stock price for the thirty trading days ended August 2, 2024.
In connection with its approval of the financing, the Company’s Board approved a stock repurchase program of up to $5 million in value of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Using the closing price on August 2, 2024, of $29.56, the amount of common stock subject to the repurchase program represents approximately 169,000 shares or 0.7% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. No shares were repurchased under the program which reduced to $0.25 million on December 31, 2024.
The proceeds from the financing were used to repay the Company’s outstanding debt of approximately $10 million with MidCap, transaction fees incurred in connection with the financing, potential stock repurchases under the program described above, and for general corporate purposes and working capital needs.
The debt facilities replace the $80 million Credit, Security, and Guaranty Agreement with MidCap Funding IV Trust and MidCap Financial Trust and other parties named therein. There was approximately $10 million outstanding under the MidCap Credit Agreement and it was terminated in connection with the Credit Agreement.
Tawani Mortgage
In August 2013, pursuant to the purchase of our office and warehouse space, we entered into a mortgage note payable to Tawani Enterprises Inc., the owner of which is a member of Squadron’s management committee. Pursuant to the terms of the mortgage note, we pay Tawani Enterprises Inc. monthly principal and interest installments of $15,543, with interest compounded at 5% until maturity in August 2028, at which time a final payment of remaining principal and interest will become due.
See Note 9 - Debt and Credit Arrangements in Item 8 for further detail regarding our debt.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The Company's cash requirements within the next twelve months include accounts payable, accrued compensation and benefits, interest payments on our long-term debt, current portion of acquisition installment payable and other current liabilities. See Note 3 - Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions in Item 8 for further detail of the acquisition and the acquisition installment payables.
Our long-term cash requirements under various contractual obligations and commitments include:
•Debt obligations and interest payments - See Note 9 - Debt and Credit Arrangements in Item 8 for further detail regarding our debt and the timing of expected future principal and interest payments.
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•Acquisition installment payables, net of current portion - See Note 3 - Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions in Item 8 for further detail regarding our obligations and timing of expected future payments.
•Minimum purchase obligations - Purchase obligations include agreements for purchases of product in the normal course of business, including minimum quantities required pursuant to our license agreements. See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for further detail regarding these requirements.
•Lease Obligations - See Note 16 - Leases in Item 8 for further detail regarding our lease obligations.
•Royalties - See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies in Item 8 for further detail regarding minimum royalty obligations.
Pediatric Orthopedic Business Seasonality
Our revenue is typically higher in the summer months and holiday periods, driven by higher sales of our trauma and deformity and scoliosis products, which is influenced by the higher incidence of pediatric surgeries during these periods due to recovery time provided by breaks in the school year. Additionally, our scoliosis patients tend to have additional health challenges that make scheduling their procedures variable in nature.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. We monitor and analyze these items for changes in facts and circumstances, and material changes in these estimates could occur in the future. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report, we believe the following accounting policies are most critical to understanding and evaluating our reported financial results and require significant or complex judgment and estimates on the part of management.
Revenue Recognition
In the United States and in sixteen international markets, we primarily sell our implants, and to a much lesser extent our instruments, through third-party independent sales agencies to medical facilities and hospitals. For such sales, revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when a product is used in a procedure. In a few cases, hospitals purchase our products for their own inventory, and such revenue and associated cost of revenue is recognized when control of the product transfers to the customer, typically upon shipment. Approximately 68% and 70% of our global revenues in 2025 and 2024, respectively, is from the usage and sale of consigned inventory. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotists and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. Revenue is recognized for braces generally when title passes upon shipment. Our O&P clinics recognize revenue when our custom manufactured braces or other products are fitted to and accepted by patients. Revenue from these O&P clinics is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors. At, or subsequent to delivery, an invoice is issued to the third-party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and private or patient pay individuals. Revenue is recognized for the amounts expected to be received from payors based on contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances, which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.
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Outside of the United States, we sell our products directly to hospitals through independent sales agencies or to independent stocking distributors. Generally, the distributors are allowed to return products. Based on a history of reliable collections, we have concluded that a contract exists and revenue should be recognized when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally when title passes upon shipment. Additionally, based on our history of immaterial returns from international customers, we have historically estimated no reserve for returns.
Inventory Valuation
Our global inventory, which primarily consists of implants and instruments held in our warehouses, with third-party independent sales agencies or distributors, or consigned directly with hospitals, are considered finished goods and are purchased from third parties. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the first-in-first-out method. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, inventory held on consignment at sales agencies, distributors, or other customers was $96.8 million and $95.4 million, or approximately 65% and 75% of gross inventory, respectively.
We evaluate the carrying value of our inventory in relation to the estimated forecast of product demand, which takes into consideration the life cycle of the products. Most of our inventory is non-sterile, metallic implants and instruments that do not have an expiration date or shelf life.
We classify our implant and bracing inventory as a current asset and the related deployed instrument inventory is classified within Property and Equipment, Net. Instruments are reusable hand-held devices, specifically designed for use with our implants, and are used by surgeons during surgery. Instruments are typically not sold and are routinely used longer than one year. The implant and bracing inventory is classified as a current asset because it is expected to be sold, consumed, or converted into cash within a year or within the normal operating cycle of the business. Each inventory set contains multiple sizes of implants, most of which do not expire. The usage of the majority of the surgical implants falls within a normal standard deviation, however to meet patient needs, the surgeon requires access to all implant sizes within each set because they may not know what implant sizes are needed until in surgery. The need to stock sufficient amounts of inventory in various sizes results in higher inventory levels which can and does lead to longer inventory turns. The outlier implant sizes not routinely used in surgery will remain in the set until required for a surgery which could be several months after consignment, extending inventory turns. Before inventory sets are consigned and used in surgery, the Company acquires the necessary set components which are initially recorded as inventory. When all implants are received and the entire set is complete, the set is deployed into the distribution channel as consigned inventory for surgical use in new or existing children’s hospitals within a distributor’s geographical territory. Since all implants are necessary before a set can be placed on consignment, there is additional lead time required between product procurement, receipt, and deployment into the channel, which typically takes several months. In addition, the Company’s surgical implant business has historically experienced aggressive growth, typically in excess of 20% annually, which has also contributed to increased inventory levels to meet current and future customer demand.
The need to maintain substantial levels of inventory impacts our estimates for excess and obsolete inventory. Each of our systems are designed to include implantable products that come in different sizes and shapes to accommodate the surgeon’s needs. Typically, a small number of the set components are used in each surgical procedure. Certain components within each set may become excess before other components based on the usage patterns. We adjust inventory values to reflect these usage patterns and life cycle. We continuously monitor our global inventory for excess or obsolete items in relation to estimated forecasted product demand and the product life cycle. A significant decrease in demand could result in an increase in the amount of excess inventory on hand, which could lead to additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our excess and obsolete inventory reserve was $7.7 million and $9.6 million, respectively.
In addition, we continue to introduce new products and acquire new companies or technologies, which we believe will increase our revenue and also increases our on-hand inventory. As a result, we may be required to take additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory in the future.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Our goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. The determination of the value of goodwill and intangible assets arising from acquisitions requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized and is assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an annual
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basis or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant such a review. The goodwill is considered to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value of either of our reporting units exceeds its respective fair value. In 2025, we performed a quantitative analysis of our two reporting units. Fair value was determined using a combination of the income approach (discounted cash flows) and the market approach, which are weighted based on the relevance and availability of observable inputs for each of the reporting units. The income approach uses a reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions appropriate to the Company's reporting unit. The discounted cash flow model uses projections based on management's best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period using the best information available, including growth rates in revenues, costs and estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and changes in future working capital requirements.
The market approach considered valuation multiples of comparable publicly traded companies and recent market transactions.
For all reporting units tested, the estimated fair value exceeded the carrying value, and no impairment was recorded.
We have indefinite lived trademark assets that are reviewed annually for impairment by performing a quantitative analysis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to future net discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the associated asset. Calculating net discounted cash flows requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasts of future revenues and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of trademarks. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the assets. The calculation of the fair value of the trademark assets involves Level 3 fair value measurements. To estimate the fair value of the trademark asset and associated impairment, we utilized an income approach, or discounted cash flow model. This approach requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions including preparation of forecasted revenue, selection of a royalty rate and discount rate and estimate of the terminal year revenue growth rate.
During 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we completed a quantitative analysis whereby we determined the fair value of certain trademark assets were below the carrying value. The primary reason for the impairment is the lower forecasted revenue of our ApiFix product than previously expected, and the decision by management to exit our Telos regulatory consulting business. We recorded impairment charges of $4.2 million, $1.8 million, $1.0 million, and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, to reduce the carrying amount of the intangible asset to its estimated fair value. Following the impairment, the newly calculated fair value becomes the new accounting basis and carrying value of the trademark.
As of August 1, 2025, the date of our last impairment review, the fair value of two of our trademarks exceeded their respective carrying values by less than 10%, excluding those trademarks that were partially or fully impaired that are described above. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of these two trademarks was $6.0 million.
Net Operating Losses
As of December 31, 2025, we had federal, state and foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards, or NOLs, of approximately $172.2 million, $103.7 million and $37.8 million, respectively, which begin to expire, if not utilized, beginning in 2028. All deferred tax assets were fully offset by a valuation allowance, with the exception of certain deferred tax liabilities in Canada in 2024 and 2025, and Canada and Israel in 2023, and no income tax benefit has been recognized in continuing operations related to the NOLs which have valuation allowances.
Pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, annual use of our pre-change NOLs may be limited in the post-change period in the event that an ‘‘ownership change’’ occurs, which is generally defined as a cumulative change in equity ownership by ‘‘5% shareholders’’ that exceeds 50 percentage points over a rolling three-year period. We determined that an ownership change occurred on May 30, 2014, resulting in a limitation of approximately $1.1 million per year being imposed on the use of our pre-change NOLs of approximately $45.2 million. An additional Section 382 ownership change was deemed to have occurred following our follow-on offering in December 2018 resulting in a limitation of approximately $9.7 million per year.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
Our cash and short term investment balances as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are related to our investment portfolio which consists largely of debt instruments of high quality corporate issuers. 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, 2025, a change of 10% 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, 2025, we only held investments in securities of a short-term nature classified as cash equivalents or short-term investments. 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 short term investments were immaterial during all periods presented.
Our long-term debt as of December 31, 2025 is related to the Company's term loan and Convertible Notes with Braidwell. As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings under our Term Loan Agreement of $50.0 million. A hypothetical interest rate change of 1% on our term loan would have changed interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 by $0.3 million or by $0.5 million if the amount funded under our Term Loan Agreement had been outstanding for a full calendar year.
Foreign Currency
A substantial portion of our operations are located in the United States, and the majority of our sales since inception have been made in United States dollars. Accordingly, we have assessed that we do not have any material net exposure to foreign currency rate fluctuations. However, as our business in markets outside of the United States continues to increase, we will be exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to our foreign operations. Fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the United States dollar and foreign currencies, primarily the Pound Sterling, the Euro, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Israeli Shekel, could adversely affect our financial results, including our revenues, revenue growth rates, gross margins, income and losses as well as assets and liabilities. We do not currently hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, but we may choose to do so in the future. We estimate that an immediate 10% adverse change in foreign exchange rates not currently pegged to the U.S. dollar would have increased our reported net loss by an immaterial amount for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of OrthoPediatrics Corp.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of OrthoPediatrics Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). We have also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, 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 these financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to 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. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
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.
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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.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates 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 matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Other Intangible Assets – Trademarks – Refer to Notes 2 and 5 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
As described in Notes 2 and 5 of the consolidated financial statements, the Company records trademarks within their consolidated balance of Other Intangible Assets. We identified the specific trademarks related to Pega Medical, MD Ortho, Orthex, and ApiFix, which are components of the Other Intangible Assets consolidated balance, as our critical audit matter. Impairment testing of the trademarks is performed on an annual basis, and more frequently if events and circumstances indicated that the asset might be impaired. The fair values of the trademarks are based on a relief from royalty method, and impairment charges were recorded during 2025 related to the Orthex and ApiFix trademarks, which are components of the total impairment charge of $4,228,000 recorded during 2025. This approach requires significant estimates and assumptions including preparation of forecasted revenue, selection of a royalty rate and discount rate and estimate of the terminal year revenue growth rate.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures related to the annual trademark impairment assessments of Pega Medical, MD Ortho, Orthex, and ApiFix is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgments required to be exercised by management when developing the fair value estimates of its trademarks; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management’s significant assumptions related to revenue growth rates, discount rates, and royalty rates for the trademarks; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
The determination and extent of audit procedures related to these assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s assessment of the fair value of these specific trademarks.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the estimate of the fair value of the Pega Medical, MD Ortho, Orthex and ApiFix trademarks included the following, among others:
•We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s evaluation of the fair value of its trademarks, including those over the selection of the discount rates, royalty rates and management’s development of future revenues.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s forecast of future revenue by comparing the forecast for each trademark to:
–Historical revenues.
–Projected revenues.
–Publicly available industry information.
–Evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.
•With the assistance of fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the Company’s estimate of fair value for each trademark by:
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–Assessing the appropriateness of the Company’s valuation methodology.
–Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rate and the mathematical accuracy of the calculation.
–Comparing the Company’s selected discount rate to an independently estimated range of discount rates using a process consistent with generally accepted valuation practices.
–Evaluating the reasonableness of the terminal growth rate through comparison to industry reports.
–Assessing the reasonableness of the selected royalty rate used in the fair value analysis by comparing against an independently-sourced set of comparable licensing agreements.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 4, 2026
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2015.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
As of December 31,
ASSETS
Current assets:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,876 7,021
Other assets:
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt with affiliate 170 160
Current portion of acquisition installment payable 2,194 1,347
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt with affiliate, net of current portion 283 451
Other long-term debt, net of current portion 2,862 635
Acquisition installment payable, net of current portion 2,898 2,452
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (523) (10,773)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 508,630 $ 473,209
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
Year Ended December 31,
Operating expenses:
Other expenses (income):
Loss on early extinguishment of debt — 3,230 —
Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration — — (2,980)
Total other (income) expenses, net (50) 6,919 (5,439)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Net loss per share
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,988 (5,090) (1,631)
Unrealized gain (loss) on short term investments 230 (276) 68
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 10,250 (5,247) (126)
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except share information)
Shares Value
Stock option exercise 670 — 21 — — 21
Consideration for MedTech and Rhino acquisitions 54,884 — 2,752 — — 2,752
Other comprehensive loss — — — — (126) (126)
Consideration for MedTech and Rhino acquisitions 4,288 — 133 — — 133
Other comprehensive loss — — — — (5,247) (5,247)
Stock portion of the MedTech anniversary installment 10,830 — 226 — — 226
Consideration for distributor acquisition 14,594 — 250 — — 250
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments 6,512 1,836 985
Loss on early extinguishment of debt — 3,230 —
Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration — — (2,980)
Accretion of acquisition installment payable 89 661 1,372
Changes in certain operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 414 (1,561) 94
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of Boston O&P, net of cash acquired — (20,225) —
Other acquisitions, including clinics, net of cash acquired (15,502) (2,882) —
Acquisition of MedTech, net of cash acquired — — (3,097)
Acquisition of Rhino assets — — (546)
Sale of short-term marketable securities — 49,855 112,904
Investment in private companies and purchases of licenses (2,017) (647) (2,106)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (43,629) (13,162) 41,677
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of debt issuance costs — (3,407) —
Proceeds from exercise of stock options — — 21
Installment payment for ApiFix — (2,250) (2,000)
Installment payment for MedTech — (1,250) —
Payments on clinic acquisition notes (867) (1,108) —
Payment on debt — (12,231) —
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 348 (175) 633
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Issuance of common shares for ApiFix installment $ — $ 6,929 $ 6,178
Issuance of common shares to acquire MedTech $ — $ — $ 2,274
Issuance of common shares for MedTech installment $ 226 $ 133 $ —
Issuance of common shares to acquire Rhino assets $ — $ — $ 478
Issuance of common shares to settle an obligation with a vendor $ 1,261 $ — $ —
Issuance of common shares to acquire distributor $ 250 $ — $ —
Debt issuance costs not yet paid $ — $ — $ 127
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ORTHOPEDIATRICS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands, except per share information or as otherwise stated)
NOTE 1 – BUSINESS
OrthoPediatrics Corp., a Delaware corporation, is a medical device company committed to designing, developing and marketing anatomically appropriate implants, instruments and specialized braces for children with orthopedic conditions, giving pediatric orthopedic surgeons and caregivers the ability to treat children with technologies specifically designed to meet their needs, including PediLoc®, PediPlates®, Cannulated Screws, PediFlexTM nail, PediNailTM, PediLoc® Tibia, ACL Reconstruction System, Locking Cannulated Blade, Locking Proximal Femur, Spica Tables, RESPONSETM Spine, BandLocTM, Pediatric Nailing Platform | Femur, Devise Rail, Orthex®, The Fassier-Duval Telescopic Intramedullary System®, SLIMTM Nail, The GAP NailTM, The Free Gliding SCFE Screw SystemTM, GIROTM Growth Modulation System, PNP Tibia System, ApiFix® Mid-C System, Mitchell Ponseti®, VerteGlideTM, and Boston Brace 3D® specialized bracing products to various hospitals and medical facilities throughout the United States and various international markets. We currently use a contract manufacturing model for the manufacturing of implants and related surgical instrumentation while our orthopedic bracing products are typically manufactured in-house. We also operate multiple O&P clinics delivering leading pediatric non-surgical O&P treatment.
We are the only global medical device company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive trauma and deformity correction, scoliosis and sports medicine/other product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market in order to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. We design, develop and commercialize innovative orthopedic implants, instruments and braces as well as provide O&P clinic services to meet the specialized needs of pediatric surgeons and their patients, who we believe have been largely neglected by the orthopedic industry. We currently serve three of the largest categories in this market.
NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OrthoPediatrics Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming our Company will continue as a going concern. We have experienced recurring losses from operations since our inception and had an accumulated deficit of $275,212 and $235,564 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Use of Estimates
Preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We use historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for our judgments and estimates. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Any changes in these estimates will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Transactions
We currently bill our international stocking distributors in U.S. dollars, resulting in minimal foreign exchange transaction expense.
Beginning in early 2017 and continuing through 2025, we expanded operations and established legal entities outside the United States, permitting us to sell under an agency model direct to local hospitals internationally. The
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countries we serve under the agency model include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In order to further enhance our operations in Europe, we established operating companies in the Netherlands and Germany in March 2019 and April 2022, respectively. In 2023 and 2024, we hired operating and sales representatives in Germany and Australia, respectively, to better serve our customers. In 2024, we hired a European operations director to continue our growth in the European market, and we opened warehouses in Germany and Australia. In 2025, we opened a warehouse in the Netherlands. In November 2025, we established a legal entity in Brazil to sell and distribute directly to the local market. The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are accounted for in local functional currencies and have been translated into U.S. dollars using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations. Foreign currency translation adjustments have been recorded as a separate component of the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value and provide a consistent framework for measuring fair value under the authoritative literature. Valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions. This guidance only applies when other standards require or permit the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. The guidance does not expand the use of fair value measurements. A fair value hierarchy was established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels.
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. Generally, these fair value measures are model-based valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows, and are based on the best information available, including our own data.
The Company's financial instruments include cash, restricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, acquisition installment payables, contingent consideration and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable, acquisition installment payables and long-term debt approximate the fair value due to the short-term nature or market rates of these instruments. The company bases the fair value of short-term investments on quoted market prices for identical or comparable assets except for investments classified as asset backed securities or certificates of deposit which we identify as Level 2. These securities are predominately priced by third parties, either a pricing vendor or dealer. When a quoted price in an active market for an identical security is not available these third parties will utilize an alternative market approach, such as a recent trade or matrix pricing, or an income approach, such as a discounted cash flow pricing model that calculates values from observable inputs such as quoted interest rates, yield curves and other observable market information. Contingent consideration represents conditional amounts that the Company is either required to pay, or receive, in connection with certain acquisitions. The fair value of the contingent consideration payment is considered a level 3 fair value measurement and was determined with the assistance of an independent valuation specialist at the original issuance date and as of the balance sheet date. See Note 6 for further discussion of financial instruments that carried a fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In accordance with ASC 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," revenue is recognized when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This typically occurs when we transfer control of our products to the customers. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods or services, and excludes any sales incentives or taxes collected from a customer which are subsequently remitted to government authorities.
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Revenue Recognition – United States
Revenue in the United States is generated primarily from the sale of our implants, specialized braces, O&P clinic services and, to a much lesser extent, from the sale of our instruments. Sales of our implants and instruments in the United States are primarily to hospital accounts through independent sales agencies. We recognize revenue when our performance obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. For our implants and instruments, this typically occurs when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally upon implantation or when title passes upon shipment. The products are generally consigned to our independent sales agencies, and revenue is recognized when the products are used by or shipped to the hospital for surgeries on a case by case basis. On rare occasions, hospitals purchase product for their own inventory, and revenue is recognized when the hospital obtains control of the product, typically either upon shipment or delivery of the product dependent on the terms of the contract. Sales of our bracing products are sold to stocking distributors, hospitals, orthotist and other medical professionals or directly to end customers. For such sales, we consider our performance obligation to be settled upon shipment, and revenue is recognized at that time. For our O&P clinics, we recognize revenue when our custom manufactured braces or other products are fitted to and accepted by patients. Revenue from these O&P clinics is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors. At, or subsequent to delivery, an invoice is issued to the third-party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid and private or patient pay individuals. Revenue is recognized for the amounts expected to be received from payors based on contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances, which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.
Revenue Recognition – International
Outside of the United States, we sell our products, including our specialized braces, directly to hospitals through independent sales agencies or to independent stocking distributors. Generally, the distributors are allowed to return products, and some are thinly capitalized. Based on a history of reliable collections, we have concluded that a contract exists and revenue should be recognized when we transfer control of our products to the customer, generally when title passes upon shipment. Additionally, based on our history of immaterial returns from international customers, we have historically estimated no reserve for returns.
Beginning in early 2017 and continuing through 2025, we expanded operations and established legal entities outside the United States, permitting us to sell under an agency model direct to local hospitals internationally. The products are generally consigned to our independent sales agencies, and revenue is recognized when the products are used by or shipped to the hospital for surgeries on a case by case basis. On rare occasions, hospitals purchase products for their own inventory, and revenue is recognized when title passes upon shipment.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments
We maintain cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. To date, we have not experienced any loss in such accounts. We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less at inception to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
The Company invests in available-for-sale short term investments. The Company has the ability, if necessary, to liquidate without penalty any of its short term investments to meet its liquidity needs in the next twelve months. As such, those investments with contractual maturities greater than one year from the date of purchase are classified as short-term on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company includes unrealized gains or losses, as a component of other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity. If the adjustment to fair value reflects a decline in the value of the investment, the Company evaluates whether any impairment is a result of a credit loss or other factors. This evaluation includes, but is not limited to, significant quantitative and qualitative assessments and estimates regarding credit ratings, significance of a security's loss position, adverse conditions specifically related to the security, and the payment structure of the security. There were no such losses recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, the Company recognizes any previously unrealized gain or loss at the time the Company liquidates any of its investments based on the value at the time of liquidation. In 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company recognized gains of $32, $119, and $1,437, respectively, that were previously unrealized.
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Restricted Cash
In conjunction with the sale of Vilex, $1,250 was placed into a separate escrow account. This cash is reported as restricted cash on the December 31, 2025 and 2024 consolidated balance sheets. These funds were to remain restricted until August 31, 2021 at which time, they were to be released to the Company subject to no claims related to the purchase; however, due to the pending IMED Surgical litigation, the cash remains reported as restricted until the conclusion of the legal matter. See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies for further detail. The Company also maintains restricted cash of EUR 625 at its Netherlands entity for potential Italian tenders.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms, generally requiring payment within 30 days from the invoice date in the United States and within 90 days internationally. Account balances with invoices over 30 or 90 days past due for domestic and international accounts, respectively, are considered delinquent. For O&P clinic goods and services, accounts receivables are adjusted for unapplied cash and estimated allowances for implicit price concessions (like disallowed revenue and patient non-payments). These allowances are based on historical collection experience for different primary payor class groups (Medicare and non-Medicare). Management uses historical data to estimate collections by aging category and adjusts these estimates as needed based on trends and new information. No interest is charged on past due accounts. Payments of accounts receivable are applied to the specific invoices identified on the customer's remittance advice or, if unspecified, to the customer's account as an unapplied credit.
The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance that reflects management's best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected, determined principally on the basis of historical experience, management's assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. All accounts or portions thereof deemed to be uncollectible or to require an excessive collection cost are written off against the established reserve.
The following table summarizes activity in our reserves recorded against accounts receivable:
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Carrying amount as a result of acquisitions 280 803 —
Inventories, net
Our global inventory, which primarily consists of implants and instruments held in our warehouses, with third-party independent sales agencies or distributors, or consigned directly with hospitals, are considered finished goods and are purchased from third parties. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using the first-in-first-out method.
The implant and bracing inventory is classified as a current asset because it is expected to be sold, consumed, or converted into cash within a year or within the normal operating cycle of the business. We adjust inventory values to reflect usage patterns and life cycle. We continuously monitor our global inventory for excess or obsolete items in relation to estimated forecasted product demand and the product life cycle. A significant decrease in demand could result in an increase in the amount of excess inventory on hand, which could lead to additional charges for excess and obsolete inventory. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our excess and obsolete inventory reserve was $7.7 million and $9.6 million, respectively.
Charges for excess and obsolete inventory are included in cost of revenue and were insignificant for the year ended December 31, 2025, and $914 and $995 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We also incurred an additional charge during 2024 of $1,756 for excess and obsolete inventory in connection with our 2024 Restructuring Plan that is included within restructuring expense in the consolidated statement of operations. See Note 4 - Restructuring for additional information.
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Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations for the period. Maintenance and repairs that prolong or extend the useful life are capitalized, whereas standard maintenance, replacements, and repair costs are expensed as incurred.
Instruments are hand-held devices, specifically designed for use with our implants and are used by surgeons during surgery. Instruments deployed in the field are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and are recorded in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets.
Sample inventory consists of our implants and instruments, and is maintained to market and promote our products. Sample inventory is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciable lives are generally as follows:
Building and building improvements 25 to 30 years
Furniture and fixtures 5 to 7 years
Computer equipment 3 to 5 years
Business software 3 years
Office and other equipment 5 to 7 years
Instruments 5 years
Sample inventory 2 years
Amortizable Intangible Assets, net
Amortizable intangible assets primarily relate to customer relationships, capitalized software, patents and licenses, and non-competition agreements related to our acquisitions. Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Amortization for patents and licenses commences at the time of patent approval, and for licenses upon market launch, respectively. Amortization for assets acquired commences upon acquisition. Intangible assets are amortized over a 3 to 20 year period.
Amortizable intangible assets are assessed for impairment upon triggering events that indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the associated asset. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the intangible assets. Due to management's decision to exit its Telos regulatory consulting business in 2025, it was determined to fully write-off any remaining customer relationship intangible asset. We recorded an impairment charge of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 within intangible asset impairment expense in the consolidated statement of operations. No impairment charges for amortizable intangible assets were recorded in 2024 or 2023.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Our goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. The determination of the value of goodwill and intangible assets arising from acquisitions requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized and is assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an annual basis or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant such a review. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level as defined in the Glossary to ASC 350. Per this definition, a reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. The Company has determined the reporting units to be surgical implants and the bracing reporting units established with the acquisition of MD Ortho, Boston O&P and O&P clinics. The goodwill is considered to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value of either of our reporting units exceeds its respective fair value. Management made the decision to exit its Telos regulatory consulting business, in the third quarter of 2025, resulting in a write-off of its entire goodwill balance. This goodwill impairment charge was recorded within restructuring expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
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The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The quantitative assessment for goodwill requires us to estimate the fair value of our two reporting units using either an income or market approach or a combination thereof. The goodwill is considered to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value of either of our reporting units exceeds its respective fair value. In 2025, we performed a quantitative analysis of our two reporting units. Fair value was determined using a combination of the income approach (discounted cash flows) and the market approach, which are weighted based on the relevance and availability of observable inputs for each reporting units. The income approach uses a reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions appropriate to the Company's reporting unit. The discounted cash flow model uses projections based on management's best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period using the best information available, including growth rates in revenues, costs and estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and changes in future working capital requirements.
The market approach considered valuation multiples of comparable publicly traded companies and recent market transactions.
For all reporting units tested as part of our annual assessment, the estimated fair value exceeded the carrying value, and no impairment was recorded.
We have indefinite-lived trademark assets that are reviewed for impairment by performing a quantitative analysis, which occurs annually in the third quarter, utilizing balances as of August 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to future net discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the associated asset. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the assets. The calculation of the fair value of the trademark assets involves Level 3 fair value measurements. To estimate the fair value of the trademark asset and associated impairment, we utilized the relief-from-royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. This approach requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions including preparation of forecasted revenue, selection of a royalty rate and discount rate and estimate of the terminal year revenue growth rate.
During 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company completed a quantitative analysis whereby we determined the fair value of the ApiFix trademark asset to be below the carrying value. The primary reason for the impairment is the lower forecasted revenue of our ApiFix product than previously expected. Additional partial impairment charges were recorded in 2025 related to our MedTech and Orthex trademark assets, due to lower forecasted revenues, and a full impairment of the Telos tradename was recorded in connection with our decision to exit this business in 2025. We recorded impairment charges of $4,228, $1,836, and $985 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, to reduce the carrying amount of the intangible assets to their estimated fair values.
Investments in Privately Held Companies
The Company determines whether its investments in privately held companies are debt or equity based on their characteristics. The Company also evaluates the investee to determine if the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, in order to determine whether consolidation of the VIE is required. If consolidation is not required and the Company does not have voting control of the entity, the investment is evaluated to determine if the equity method of accounting should be applied. The equity method applies to investments in common stock or in substance common stock where the Company exercises significant influence over the investee.
Investments in privately held companies determined to be equity securities are accounted for as non-marketable securities. The Company adjusts the carrying value of its non-marketable equity securities for changes from observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer, less impairment. All gains and losses on non-marketable equity securities, realized and unrealized, are recognized as a component of other expenses (income) in the consolidated statements of operations.
Investments in privately held companies determined to be debt securities are accounted for as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities unless the fair value option is elected. The Company has investments of $3,629, and
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$2,180 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are recorded within other non-current assets on its consolidated balance sheet.
Acquisition Payable and Contingent Consideration
Upon the completion of an acquisition the Company may record an acquisition installment payable, contingent consideration or both. Both are recorded at their fair values as determined by management with the assistance of an independent valuation specialist at the original issuance date and are adjusted on a recurring basis. Accretion of interest expense attributable to the acquisition installment payable are recorded as a component of interest expense (income), net. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are included in fair value adjustments of contingent consideration. Both are included as a component of other expenses (income) on the consolidated statements of operations. The amount of expense recorded was $89, $661 and $1,372 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to the accretion of the acquisition installment payable. Adjustments in the fair value of the contingent consideration payment were recognized as income of $0, $0 and $2,980 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Following the fourth year anniversary of our acquisition of ApiFix in April 2024, the sales performance period associated with our ApiFix system sales milestone ended, and no additional amounts were owed to the sellers.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs that are billed to the customer are included in net revenue and were $1,537, $1,385 and $1,244, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Shipping and handling costs that are not billed to the customer are included in sales and marketing expenses and were $7,519, $6,827 and $5,655, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists primarily of products purchased from third-party suppliers, excess and obsolete inventory adjustments, inbound freight, royalties, material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing of our braces. Our implants and instruments are manufactured to our specifications by third-party suppliers who meet our manufacturer qualifications standards. We purchase the raw materials to make our specialized bracing products in our facilities in Wayland, IA, Edenbridge, UK, and Boston, MA. Our manufacturing sites as well as our third-party manufacturers are required to meet Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”), International Organization for Standardization and other country-specific quality standards. The majority of our implants, instruments, and braces are produced in the United States.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of commissions to our domestic and select international independent sales agencies and consignment distributors, as well as compensation, commissions, benefits and other related costs, including stock-based compensation, for personnel we employ. Commissions and bonuses are generally based on a percentage of sales. Our international independent stocking distributors purchase instrument sets and replenishment stock for resale, and we do not pay commissions or any other sales related costs for international sales to distributors.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs consist primarily of print advertising, trade shows, and other related expenses. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a component of sales and marketing expense. Advertising costs were $3,427, $2,395 and $2,409 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Our research and development expenses primarily consist of costs associated with engineering, product development, consulting services, outside prototyping services, outside research activities, materials, development and protection of our intellectual property portfolio, as well as other costs associated with development of our products. Research and development costs also include related personnel and consultants’ compensation expense, including stock-based compensation.
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Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to our IPO, we maintained an Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) that provides for grants of options and restricted stock to employees, directors and associated third-party representatives of our company as determined by the Board of Directors. The 2007 Plan had authorized 1,585,000 shares for award.
Immediately prior to our IPO, we adopted our 2017 Incentive Award Plan (the “2017 Plan”) which replaced the 2007 Plan. The 2017 Plan provides for grants of options and restricted stock to officers, employees, consultants or directors of our Company. The 2017 Plan has authorized 1,832,460 shares for award.
In 2024 we adopted the 2024 Incentive Award Plan (the "2024 Plan") which replaced the 2017 Plan. The 2024 Plan provides for grants of options and restricted stock to officers, employees, consultants or directors of the Company. The 2024 Plan has authorized 1,629,000 shares for award. As of December 31, 2025, the 2024 Plan had 526,707 shares available for issuance.
Options holders, upon vesting, may purchase common stock at the exercise price, which is the estimated fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. Option grants generally vest immediately or over a three-year period. No stock options were granted in any of the periods presented.
Restricted stock may not be transferred prior to the expiration of the restricted period. The restricted stock that has been granted under the 2017 Plan typically vests at the end of a three-year period. Remaining grants under the 2017 Plan will vest by February 2027. Generally under the 2024 Plan, restricted stock vests at the end of a three-year period. We have elected to recognize the reversal of stock compensation expense when a restricted stock forfeiture occurs as opposed to estimating future forfeitures.
We record the fair value of restricted stock at the grant date. Stock-based compensation is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the restriction period for restricted stock.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Comprehensive loss includes foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance.
We record uncertain tax positions on the bases of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the positions and (2) for those tax positions that do not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
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Litigation and Contingencies
Accruals for litigation and contingencies are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on
management’s assessment, including advice of legal counsel, of the expected outcome of litigation or other dispute resolution proceedings and/or the expected resolution of contingencies. Liabilities for estimated losses are accrued if the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability of loss and the determination as to whether the amount is reasonably estimable. Accruals are based only on information available at the time of the assessment due to the uncertain nature of such matters. As additional information becomes available, management reassesses potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise its previous estimates, which could materially affect the Company’s results of operations in a given period.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are deferred and presented as a reduction to long-term debt. Debt issuance costs are amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term of the loan. Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs are included within interest expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Leases
At the inception of a contractual arrangement, the Company determines whether the contract is or contains a lease by assessing whether there is an identified asset and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration over a period of time. If both criteria are met, the Company calculates the associated lease liability and corresponding right-of-use asset upon lease commencement using a discount rate based on a borrowing rate commensurate with the term of the lease.
The Company has elected not to recognize leases with an original term of one year or less on the balance sheet. The Company typically only includes an initial lease term in its assessment of a lease arrangement. Options to renew a lease are not included in the Company’s assessment unless there is reasonable certainty that the Company will renew. Assumptions made by the Company at the commencement date are re-evaluated upon occurrence of certain events, including a lease modification. A lease modification results in a separate contract when the modification grants the lessee an additional right of use not included in the original lease and when lease payments increase commensurate with the standalone price for the additional right of use. When a lease modification results in a separate contract, it is accounted for in the same manner as a new lease.
Operating lease liabilities and their corresponding right-of-use assets are initially recorded based on the present value of lease payments over the expected remaining lease term. Certain adjustments to the right-of-use asset may be required for items such as incentives received. The interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable. As a result, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to discount lease payments, which reflects the fixed rate at which the Company could borrow on a collateralized basis the amount of the lease payments in the same currency, for a similar term, in a similar economic environment. To estimate its incremental borrowing rate, the Company considers its current interest rate on its secured Term Loan, adjusted as necessary based on the lease term and the Company’s credit spread.
The Company records lease liabilities within current liabilities or long-term liabilities based upon the length of time associated with the lease payments. The Company records its operating lease right-of-use assets within other non-current assets. The Company has elected to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single lease component for all underlying assets.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-06 "Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendments in Response to SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative." This amendment modifies the disclosure or presentation requirements of a variety of Topics in the Codification. Certain of the amendments represent clarifications to or technical corrections of the current requirements. For entities subject to the SEC's existing disclosure requirements and entities required to file or furnish financial statements with or to the SEC in preparation for the sale of or for purposes of issuing securities that are not subject to contractual restrictions on transfer, the effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC's removal of that related disclosure from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K
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becomes effective, with early adoption prohibited. For all other entities, the amendments will be effective two years later. Amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively. The Company continues to analyze this ASU. The update is specific to disclosures and, therefore, is not expected to have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" (ASU 2023-09), which enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. Adjustments to the annual disclosure of income taxes include: (1) A tabular rate reconciliation comprised of eight specific categories, (2) Income taxes paid, disaggregated between significant national, state, and foreign jurisdictions, (3) Eliminates requirements to disclose the nature and estimate of reasonably possible changes to unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months or that an estimated range cannot be made, and (4) Adds a requirement to disclose income (or loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (or benefit) by national and foreign, and income tax expense (or benefit) from continuing operations disaggregated between national, state and foreign. The ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 were adopted by the Company on a prospective basis. There was no material impact to the Company's financial statements as a result of adopting ASU 2023-09.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" which requires disaggregated disclosure of income statement expenses into specified categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026. We are currently evaluating the effect of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
NOTE 3 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ASSET ACQUISITIONS
Boston Brace International, Inc.
On January 5, 2024, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Boston Brace International, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation ("Boston O&P"). Boston O&P has developed and manufactures pediatric orthotic and prosthetic devices, including non-surgical scoliosis treatment options, and provides related clinical services.
Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, the Company paid to the shareholders of Boston O&P consideration of $21,535 in cash and $233 in common stock, after adjusting for closing net working capital, transaction expenses, and funded indebtedness. Additionally, certain employees and executives of Boston O&P also received awards of restricted stock of the Company which will vest in three years subject to continuous service. The Restricted Stock Award Agreements were to approximately 170 individuals for an aggregate of approximately 83,000 shares representing approximately $2,500 (based on a share price of $30.12, which was the average closing price during the four-month period ending on January 4, 2024) and were granted pursuant to the 2017 Plan. The restricted stock is not considered part of the purchase consideration.
The following table summarizes the total consideration paid for Boston O&P and the allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
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Fair value of estimated total acquisition consideration $ 21,737
Assets:
Accounts receivable - trade 2,749
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 447
Property and equipment 6,259
Amortizable intangible assets 2,963
Other intangible assets 3,610
Other non-current assets 2,987
Liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade 581
Other current liabilities 2,064
Long-term debt, including current portion 1,157
Deferred tax liability 2,617
Other non-current liabilities 1,803
Total liabilities 8,222
Less: total net assets 13,178
The fair value of identifiable intangible assets and certain long-lived assets were based on valuations using a combination of the income and cost approach, inputs which would be considered Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value and useful life of identifiable intangible assets are as follows:
Amount Remaining Economic Useful Life
Trademarks / Names $ 3,610 Indefinite
Customer Relationships & Other 2,963 12 years
The following table represents the unaudited pro forma net revenue and net loss assuming the acquisition of Boston O&P occurred on January 1, 2023.
Year Ended December 31,
In 2024, Boston O&P purchased all the issued and outstanding share capital or acquired the assets of multiple domestic orthotic and prosthetic device clinics. Total consideration for all O&P clinics acquired during 2024 was approximately $4,818 in total consideration, which comprised of cash of $3,388 and promissory notes in the original principal amount of $1,430 payable in installments with an interest rate of 5.0% per annum. We allocated $680 to customer relationship intangible assets and $3,367 to goodwill, and the rest to net working capital and other assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
In 2025, Boston O&P purchased all the issued and outstanding membership interest or acquired the assets of multiple orthotic and prosthetic device clinics. Total consideration for all O&P clinics acquired was approximately $9,042, which comprised of cash of $6,796 and promissory notes in the original principal amount of $2,475, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.9% per annum. The sellers may also be entitled to an earnout of up to $1,475, if gross revenues exceed a threshold in the first year after closing. The sellers promissory notes may also be subject to adjustments if gross revenue targets are not achieved in the first year after the applicable closing. We
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allocated $2,268 to customer relationship intangible assets and $5,680 to goodwill, and the rest to net working capital and other assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary.
OP EU B.V.
In July 2025, OP EU B.V., a wholly-owned Netherlands based subsidiary of the Company, purchased all of the issued and outstanding share capital of orthotic and prosthetic device clinics located in Ireland. Total consideration was approximately EUR 1,473 which comprised of cash of EUR 1,200 and a promissory note in the original principal amount of EUR 390, with an interest rate of 4.0% per annum. The sellers promissory note may be subject to adjustments if net sales targets are not achieved. We allocated EUR 390 to customer relationship intangible assets and EUR 1,101 to goodwill, and the rest to net working capital and other assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary.
OrthoPediatrics EU Limited
In August 2025, OrthoPediatrics EU Limited, a wholly-owned UK based subsidiary of the Company, purchased all of the issued and outstanding share capital of a designer and manufacturer of clubfoot bracing located in the UK. Total consideration was approximately GBP 3,537, which was comprised of cash of GBP 2,506 and promissory notes in the original principal amount of GBP 1,100, with an interest rate of 5.0% per annum. We allocated GBP 695 to customer relationship intangible assets, GBP 766 to goodwill and the rest to net working capital and other assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary.
Orthopediatrics do Brasil Ltda.
On November 25, 2025, Orthopediatrics do Brasil Ltda., a wholly-owned Brazil based subsidiary of the Company, purchased all of the issued and outstanding share capital of a local distributor. Total consideration was approximately BRL $41,552 which is comprised of BRL $23,128 of upfront cash, 14,594 shares of the Company's common stock representing approximately BRL $1,329, and approximately BRL $24,023 in anniversary payments, or approximately BRL $17,043 after giving effect to the time value of money. The total consideration transferred, as calculated after discounting future payments to present value, is preliminary and subject to certain limitations and customary adjustments. The Company is obligated to make anniversary payments of: (i) BRL $2,762 on the first anniversary of the closing date, and (ii) BRL $5,315 on each of the subsequent four anniversaries of the closing date. All anniversary payments are to be made in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2025, we recorded a current portion of these future anniversary payments of USD $442 within current portion of acquisition installment payable, and USD $2,668 within acquisition installment payable, net of current portion on our consolidated balance sheet.
We allocated BRL $5,550 to customer relationship intangible assets, BRL $1,440 to non-compete agreements, BRL $6,312 to goodwill, and the rest to net working capital and other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including inventories of BRL $30,530. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary.
Rhino Pediatric Orthopedic Designs, Inc.
On July 1, 2023, the Company completed an acquisition of assets, including inventory and certain intangible assets, of Rhino Pediatric Orthopedic Designs, Inc. ("Rhino"). Rhino's product portfolio included several pediatric orthopedic products in the bracing and soft goods space, including the CruiserTM, KickerTM, and Rhino StomperTM. The Company paid $1,024 in total consideration for the assets which was comprised of $546 of cash, including $46 of transactions costs, and 11,133 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00025 per share, representing approximately $478 (based on closing price of $42.91 on July 1, 2023).
Medtech Concepts LLC
On May 1, 2023, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding membership interest of Medtech Concepts LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“MedTech”). MedTech has developed an early-stage, pre-commercial enabling technology platform designed to increase efficiency in the perioperative environment. The solution combines hardware, software, and data analytics to help streamline operative care and support better decision making in the operating room. In the future, the Company believes this enabling technology platform will provide valuable intraoperative resources for surgeons that will improve decision making, drive operating room
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efficiency, and ultimately improve healthcare for children. The Company also expects that the acquisition will further support future market share gains for its implant systems, similar to what the Company has experienced with the FIREFLY® Technology and the 7D Surgical FLASHTM Navigation platform. No revenue was recorded from this platform in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
The sellers of MedTech are being paid a purchase price of approximately $15,274 in the following manner: (i) cash in the aggregate amount of $3,000 was paid on May 1, 2023, the transaction closing date (the “Closing Date”); (ii) 43,751 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00025 per share, representing approximately $2,274 (based on a closing share price of $51.98 on May 1, 2023), were issued on the Closing Date; and (iii) an aggregate of $2,500 payable 50% in cash and 50% in shares of unregistered common stock, will be paid on each of the first four anniversaries of the Closing Date, all subject to the conditions set forth in the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (as amended, the "Purchase Agreement") relating to the transaction.
The Company concluded that the business acquired did not comprise an integrated set of activities that meet the definition of a business and therefore did not result in the acquisition of a business. Instead, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition for accounting purposes.
Under the Purchase Agreement, a number of future payments in the form of common stock are contingent on continued service through each applicable payment anniversary date. As such, these amounts have been excluded from measuring the cost of the acquisition. The result is $4,500 of stock compensation which will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the four-year service period. Future cash payments and stock issuances that are not contingent on continuous service are included in the calculation of consideration. The total consideration is $10,043 after discounting the future guaranteed fixed payments to their present value. Additionally, since this was treated as an asset acquisition, the Company included $97 of transaction costs in the total consideration. The table below reconciles the payments and issuances to total consideration transferred after discounting the future payments to present value.
Consideration Present Value
Transaction costs 97 97
As result of this asset acquisition, the Company recorded a trademark asset in the amount of $520 with an indefinite useful life and an intellectual property asset relating to software acquired of $9,523 which is being amortized over a useful life of ten years.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid the first anniversary payment consisting of $1,250 in cash and issued 4,288 of the Company's common stock approximating $133 which reduced the amount of the acquisition installment payable on our consolidated balance sheet. The present value of the remaining acquisition installment payable is $3,799 as of December 31, 2024, of which $1,347 is recorded as a current liability. In addition, we issued 38,594 shares of our common stock to one individual on the first anniversary date in exchange for their continued service through the vesting date which had been accounted for as stock-based compensation expense in the post-combination consolidated financial statements.
Kevin Unger, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) through April 28, 2023, was one of the sellers in the transaction. As a result, the Board formed a special committee comprised of independent and disinterested directors (the “Special Committee”) with the exclusive authority to review, evaluate, and negotiate, or reject, the potential MedTech acquisition. The Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were approved by both the Special Committee and the full Board (with Mr. Unger abstaining).
On May 9, 2025, as part of the Company’s ongoing efforts to preserve cash, we amended the Purchase Agreement (the “Amendment”) such that the fixed cash portion of all three remaining anniversary payments (with an aggregate gross value of $3,750) will now be settled through the issuance of unregistered shares of our common stock. The future equity issuances to one of the sellers (with an aggregate value of $2,250) is contingent upon their continuous service through the applicable third and fourth anniversary dates. The number of shares
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that is contingently issuable at the third and fourth anniversary dates is based on the volume-weighted average price over the thirty trading days ending on the second business day prior to the applicable anniversary date. As the monetary amount is fixed and known as of the date of the Amendment, the share-settled liability is being recorded on a straight-line basis over the service period as additional stock-based compensation expense.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid the second anniversary payment by issuing 10,830 unregistered shares of our common stock approximating $226 to one of the sellers, which reduced the amount of the acquisition installment payable on our consolidated balance sheet. In addition, we issued 97,467 unregistered shares of our common stock, approximately $1,250 in value, of which 50% had previously been recognized as stock-based compensation expense in the post-combination consolidated financial statements, and the other 50% had been recorded within the acquisition installment payable on the consolidated balance sheet. We also recorded a capital contribution for $2,026 upon execution of the Amendment, which represented the present value of the fixed cash payments that would be paid at the third and fourth anniversary dates, and derecognized the related acquisition installment payable which had previously been recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has recorded a share-settled liability of $1,982 related to the Amendment, of which $1,752 is recorded as a current liability.
NOTE 4 - RESTRUCTURING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we initiated a global restructuring plan (the "2024 Restructuring Plan"). The 2024 Restructuring Plan aims to improve operational efficiency, exit our physical site in Israel, and reduce costs by integrating the ApiFix product into the broader OP Scoliosis portfolio, and effect additional staff reduction across all of OrthoPediatrics Corp. In 2025, the Company made the decision to restructure Telos by dissolving the local operation and continuing staff reductions across the Company. In 2024, we recognized expenses of $3,653 related to reducing the ApiFix portfolio inventory, reserving for excess inventory, and employee termination benefits. In 2025, we recognized expenses of $5,601 related to the restructuring of Telos and continuing staff reductions as part of the 2024 Restructuring Plan, which includes $1,431 of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
The Company's restructuring expenses are comprised of the following:
Severance and employee costs $ 3,490 $ 1,196
The following table summarizes the changes in our accrued restructuring balance, which is included in either accrued expenses and other current liabilities or other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Such costs are all expected to be paid by December 31, 2027.
Accrued Restructuring Balance
Balance at December 31, 2023 $ —
Restructuring charges 1,306
Restructuring charges $ 1,605
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NOTE 5 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
Total
Clinic and other acquisitions 9,156
Boston O&P measurement period adjustment 233
Goodwill impairment (1,874)
Foreign currency translation impact 7,910
Management made the decision to exit its regulatory consulting business, performed by Telos in the third quarter of 2025, resulting in a write-off of its entire goodwill balance. This goodwill impairment charge was recorded within restructuring expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2025, the balances of amortizable intangible assets were as follows:
As of December 31, 2024, the balances of amortizable intangible assets were as follows:
We recorded a full impairment of our Telos customer relationship intangible asset of $410, which is recorded within intangible asset impairment expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Amortization expense was $8,165, $7,812 and $7,149 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Future amortization expenses are expected as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
Licenses are tied to product launches and do not begin amortizing until the product is launched to the market. Anticipated market launches are expected to occur through 2026 for products for which we previously obtained licensing rights.
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Trademarks are recorded as indefinite-lived intangible assets in the amounts of $12,909 and $16,752 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. In 2022, we acquired trademarks associated with MD Ortho and Pega Medical for approximately $2,410 and $3,878, respectively. In 2023, we acquired trademarks associated with MedTech and Rhino for approximately $520 and $140, respectively. In 2024, we acquired trademarks associated with Boston O&P for approximately $3,610. Trademarks are recorded in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
During 2025, 2024, and 2023, we completed a quantitative analysis whereby we determined the fair value of certain of our trademark assets was below the carrying value. We recorded impairment charges of $4,228, $1,836 and $985 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to reduce the carrying amount of the intangible asset to its estimated fair value.
NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value and provide a consistent framework for measuring fair value under the authoritative literature.
The following tables summarize the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets
Short-term Investments
Asset-Backed Securities $ — $ 6,058 $ — $ 6,058
Exchange Trade Mutual Funds $ 429 $ — $ — $ 429
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets
Short term Investments
Asset-Backed Securities $ 4,889 $ — $ — $ 4,889
Exchange Trade Mutual Funds $ 252 $ — $ — $ 252
The Company's level 1 assets consist of short-term, liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less at inception and other short term investments which are comprised of exchange traded mutual funds and marketable securities with a maturity date greater than 3 months.
The Company's level 2 assets pertain to corporate bonds and asset-backed securities. These securities are predominately priced by third parties, either by a pricing vendor or dealer with significant inputs observable in active markets.
The Company's Level 3 instruments consist of contingent consideration. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability assumed in business combinations is recorded as part of the purchase price consideration of the acquisition and is determined using a discounted cash flow model or probability simulation model. The significant inputs of such models are not always observable in the market, such as forecasted annual revenues, expected volatility and discount rates. The adjustments in the fair value of the contingent consideration payments resulted in income of $0, $0 and $2,980 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There was no contingent consideration recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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NOTE 7 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
Computer equipment and software 6,458 5,029
Total property and equipment, net $ 49,555 $ 50,596
Depreciation expense is primarily included in general and administrative expenses and was $12,022, $10,948 and $10,236 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 8 – ACCRUED COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Accrued compensation and benefits consisted of the following:
December 31,
Accrued compensation and related costs $ 5,281 $ 6,368
Total accrued compensation and benefits $ 13,693 $ 13,888
NOTE 9 - DEBT AND CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
December 31,
Mortgage payable to affiliate 453 611
Less: debt discount and issuance costs 4,326 3,630
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 99,818 $ 72,956
Braidwell Term Loan
On August 5, 2024, the Company and its wholly owned domestic subsidiaries, as borrowers (collectively, the “Credit Parties”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement and Guaranty (the “Term Loan Agreement”), by and among the Credit Parties, any additional borrowers from time to time party thereto, any guarantors from time to time party thereto, one or more funds managed by Braidwell LP (“Braidwell”), as lenders, the other lenders from time to time party thereto (together with Braidwell, the “Term Lenders”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as agent (the “Term Agent”). The Term Loan Agreement provides for (i) an initial term loan facility in the initial principal amount of $25,000, which was funded in its entirety on August 12, 2024 and (ii) a delayed draw term loan facility (the “DDTL”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000, which, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Term Loan Agreement, may be drawn until August 5, 2025. On June 27, 2025, the Company withdrew the delayed draw on the term loan in the amount of $25,000.
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Loans borrowed pursuant to the Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loans”) bear interest at a rate per annum equal to SOFR Interest Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement and with a floor of 3.25%) plus 6.50%. The Company has the option to make a payment-in-kind interest payment equal to 1.00% per annum of the interest rate. The Term Loans do not amortize and will be interest-only until the August 5, 2029 maturity date, at which time all unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest, fees and expenses due under the Term Loan Agreement will become due and payable. The Company paid certain upfront fees and agency fees in connection with the Term Loan Agreement.
The Company may pay all or a portion of the outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest under the Term Loan Agreement at any time upon prior notice to the Term Lenders subject to (i) a repayment fee schedule of, depending on when the repayment is made, 3.00% of the principal amount of any such repayment during the first 12 months of the Term Loan Agreement or applicable DDTL funding date, 2.00% of the principal amount of any such repayment during months 13 through 24 of the Term Loan Agreement or applicable DDTL funding date, 1.00% of the principal amount of any such repayment during months 25 through 36 of the Term Loan Agreement or applicable DDTL funding date, and —% thereafter and (ii) an exit fee equal to 2.00% of the principal amount of any such repayment ("Final Payment"). The Term Loan Agreement contains customary mandatory prepayment provisions. Once repaid or prepaid, the Term Loans may not be reborrowed.
The Term Loan Agreement includes customary conditions to borrowing, representations and warranties and covenants, including affirmative covenants and negative covenants that restrict the Credit Parties’ and their subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, grant liens, merge or consolidate, make investments, dispose of assets, make acquisitions, pay dividends or make distributions, repurchase stock and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to certain exceptions. The Term Loan Agreement also has financial covenants requiring the Credit Parties to (i) maintain at all times unrestricted cash held in US accounts subject to Lenders’ first priority lien equal to at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of any outstanding Term Loans and (ii) maintain certain minimum net product sales over a trailing twelve-month period as set forth therein.
The Term Loan Agreement also contains customary events of default, including among other things, the Credit Parties’ failure to make any principal or interest payments when due, the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, or the Credit Parties’ breach of the covenants under the Term Loan Agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the Term Lenders may, among other things, accelerate the Credit Parties’ obligations under the Term Loan Agreement.
As security for their obligations under the Term Loan Agreement, the Credit Parties granted the Term Agent a continuing first priority security interest in substantially all of their assets (including intellectual property), subject to certain customary exceptions.
Braidwell Convertible Note
In addition to the Term Loans, on August 5, 2024, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Braidwell Transaction Holdings LLC – Series 10 (the “Purchaser”), whereby the Purchaser agreed to purchase $50,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due February 15, 2030 (the “Convertible Notes”) for an aggregate purchase price of $49,500. The Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of August 12, 2024, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).
The Convertible Notes represent the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Convertible Notes; and (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness.
The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 of each year, beginning on November 15, 2024. The Convertible Notes will mature on February 15, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted. Before November 15, 2029, noteholders will have the right to convert their Convertible Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events, including, but not limited to, the Company’s common stock trading above 130% of the conversion price for a
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specified period, the Convertible Notes per $1 in principal amount trading below 98% of the product of the trading price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate, and certain fundamental changes to corporate structure. From and after November 15, 2029, noteholders may convert their Convertible Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election. The initial conversion rate is 24.4021 shares of common stock per $1 principal amount of Convertible Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $40.98 per share of common stock. The conversion rate and conversion price are subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.
The Convertible Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after February 21, 2028 and on or before the 30th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if (i) the Convertible Notes are Freely Tradable (as defined in the Indenture) and any accrued and unpaid additional interest pursuant to the Convertible Notes has been paid as of the redemption date, and (ii) the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds 140% of the conversion price on (1) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Convertible Note for redemption will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to that Convertible Note, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of that Convertible Note will be increased in certain circumstances if it is converted after it is called for redemption.
If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then, subject to a limited exception for certain cash mergers, noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Convertible Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s common stock.
The Convertible Notes have customary provisions relating to the occurrence of “Events of Default” (as defined in the Indenture), which include the following: (i) certain payment defaults on the Convertible Notes (which, in the case of a default in the payment of interest on the Convertible Notes, will be subject to a 30-day cure period); (ii) the Company’s failure to send certain notices under the Indenture within specified periods of time; (iii) the Company’s failure to comply with certain covenants in the Indenture relating to the Company’s ability to consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, lease, or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another person; (iv) a default by the Company in its obligation to convert a note in accordance with the Indenture upon the exercise of the conversion right with respect thereto, if not cured within two business days after its occurrence; (v) a default by the Company in its other obligations or agreements under the Indenture or the Convertible Notes if such default is not cured or waived within 60 days after notice is given in accordance with the Indenture; (vi) certain defaults by the Company or any of its significant subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money of at least $25,000; (vii) the rendering of certain judgments against the Company or any of its significant subsidiaries for the payment of at least $25,000 where such judgments are not discharged or stayed within 60 days after the date on which the right to appeal has expired or on which all rights to appeal have been extinguished; and (viii) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization involving the Company or any of the Company’s significant subsidiaries.
If an Event of Default involving bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization events with respect to the Company (and not solely with respect to a significant subsidiary of the Company) occurs, then the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Convertible Notes then outstanding will immediately become due and payable without any further action or notice by any person. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, then, the Trustee, by notice to the Company, or noteholders of at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes then outstanding, by notice to the Company and the Trustee, may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Convertible Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may elect, at its option, that the sole
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remedy for an Event of Default relating to certain failures by the Company to comply with certain reporting covenants in the Indenture consists exclusively of the right of the noteholders to receive special interest on the Convertible Notes for up to 180 days at a specified rate per annum not exceeding 0.50% on the principal amount of the Convertible Notes.
The debt facilities replaced the $80,000 Credit, Security, and Guaranty Agreement with MidCap Funding IV Trust and MidCap Financial Trust and other parties named therein, dated December 29, 2023 (the "MidCap Credit Agreement"). There was approximately $10,000 outstanding under the MidCap Credit Agreement and it was terminated in connection with the Term Loan Agreement.
MidCap Credit Agreement
Borrowings under the MidCap Credit Agreement accrued interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (a) One Month Term SOFR plus 6.50% or (b) 9.0% and interest on the Revolving Loan would have accrued at the greater of (a) One Month Term SOFR plus 4.0% or (b) 6.50% (the “Applicable Rate”). The Company paid MidCap an unused commitment fee in an amount equal to the per annum rate of 0.50% (computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and the actual number of days elapsed) times the daily unused portion of the revolving credit commitment. The unused commitment fee was payable quarterly in arrears.
Borrowings under the MidCap Credit Agreement were made under a term loan (the "MidCap Term Loan") of $10,000 and a Revolving Loan of $50,000, payable, jointly and severally, by the Company and each of its subsidiaries party thereto. The MidCap Term Loan and Revolving Loan matured at the earlier of (i) December 1, 2028; (ii) the occurrence of any transaction or series of transactions pursuant to which any person or entity in the aggregate acquire(s) 35% or more of the voting capital stock of the Company; (iii) a change in the majority of the Company’s Board of Directors over a 12-month period; (iv) the Company ceases to own directly or indirectly, 100% of the capital stock of any of its subsidiaries (with the exception of any subsidiaries permitted to be dissolved, merged or otherwise disposed of by the MidCap Credit Agreement), or (v) the occurrence of a change in control, fundamental change, deemed liquidation event or terms of similar import under any document or instrument governing or relating to debt of or equity interests of the Company. No amounts were drawn under the Revolving Loan as of December 31, 2023 or at any time during 2024.
Borrowings under the MidCap Credit Agreement were secured by a security interest in the Company’s and other Borrowers' assets. The MidCap Credit Agreement provided for customary events of default. If an event of default is not cured within the time periods specified (if any), the Lenders and Agent would have had the right to accelerate the Company’s payment of principal and interest in addition to other rights and remedies. The MidCap Credit Agreement included certain customary non-financial covenants, and also include certain financial covenants related to the Company achieving minimum revenue targets over a trailing twelve month period and maintaining minimum liquidity of $10,000. The MidCap Credit Agreement was amended on May 3, 2024 to clarify the inputs into the financial covenant calculations.
As a result of the termination of the MidCap Credit Agreement, the Company recorded a loss on the extinguishment of debt in the amount of $3,230 on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Other Debt
In connection with the purchase of our office and warehouse space in Warsaw, Indiana in August 2013, we entered into a mortgage note payable to Tawani Enterprises Inc., an affiliate of Squadron. Pursuant to the terms of the mortgage note, we pay Tawani Enterprises Inc. monthly principal and interest installments of $16 with interest compounded at 5% until maturity in 2028, at which time a final payment of remaining principal and interest is due. The mortgage is secured by the related real estate and building. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the mortgage balance was $453 and $611, respectively, of which current principal due of $170 and $160, respectively, was included in current portion of long-term debt.
Interest expense relating to notes payable to Squadron and mortgage note payable with Tawani was $27, $35 and $42 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Acquisition Promissory Notes
As of result of multiple acquisitions in 2025 and 2024, as part of the consideration transferred, the Company is contracted to pay promissory notes to the previous owners. As of December 31, 2025, we had $4,557 remaining in present value, of which $1,696 is classified as short-term on the consolidated balance sheet. The payments are paid in installments with interest rates ranging from 4.0% to 5.0% per annum.
At December 31, 2025, the aggregate future principal payments on our debt arrangements, including the Final Payment, are as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
Thereafter —
NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
Total income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was allocated as follows:
Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 460 $ (4,107) $ (338)
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 loss before taxes of the Company consists of the following:
The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Current:
Federal $ — $ — $ —
Deferred:
Federal $ — $ — $ —
State — — —
Decrease in valuation allowance — (2,629) —
Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 460 $ (4,107) $ (338)
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The reconciliation between the effective tax rate and the statutory tax rate is as follows:
Amount Percent
U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate $ (8,258) 21.0 %
State and Local Income Taxes, Net of Federal Income Tax Effect (a) $ 92 (0.2) %
Foreign Tax Effects
Canada
Current non-cash Tax Adjustments $ 593 (1.5) %
Other Foreign Jurisdictions $ (293) 0.7 %
Tax Credits
Foreign Tax Credits $ 426 (1.1) %
Changes in Valuation Allowance $ 8,170 (20.8) %
Nontaxable or Nondeductible Items
Excess tax benefits from stock plans $ 1,069 (2.7) %
Other Adjustments
Unborn foreign tax deduction $ (1,895) 4.8 %
Effective Tax Rate $ 460 (1.2) %
(a) State taxes in Massachusetts, New York, New York City and Texas made up the majority of the tax effect in this category.
December 31,
Federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 %
State statutory rate, net of federal benefit 1.8 % 1.2 %
Effect of foreign rates different from statutory 0.5 % 0.2 %
Change in state rate 0.4 % (0.3) %
Excess tax benefits from stock plans (1.2) % (0.2) %
Nondeductible/nontaxable or other items 9.3 % (3.3) %
Unborn foreign tax deduction (1.7) % (0.5) %
US benefit of foreign branches 8.0 % 8.6 %
Nondeductible executive compensation (.1) % (1.0) %
Change in valuation allowance (28.2) % (24.1) %
Income tax benefit 9.8 % 1.6 %