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AdaptHealth Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 27, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 27, 2024

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

AdaptHealth’s principal sources of liquidity are its operating cash flows, borrowings under its credit agreements and other debt arrangements, and proceeds from equity issuances. AdaptHealth has used these funds to meet its capital requirements, which primarily consist of capital expenditures including patient equipment, product and supply costs, salaries, labor, benefits and other employee-related costs, third-party customer service, billing and collections and logistics costs, acquisitions and debt service, and to fund share repurchases. AdaptHealth’s future capital expenditure requirements will depend on many factors, including its patient volume and revenue growth rates.

AdaptHealth’s capital expenditures are made in advance of patients beginning service. Certain operating costs are incurred at the beginning of the equipment service period and during initial patient set up.

AdaptHealth believes that its expected operating cash flows, together with its existing cash and amounts available under its existing credit agreement, will continue to be sufficient to fund its operations and growth strategies for at least the next twelve months.

AdaptHealth may seek additional equity or debt financing in connection with the growth of its business, primarily for acquisitions. In addition, economic conditions may cause disruption in the capital markets, which could make financing more difficult and/or expensive. In the event that additional financing is required from outside sources, AdaptHealth may not be able to raise it on acceptable terms or at all. If additional capital is unavailable when desired, AdaptHealth’s business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

As of December 31, 2023, AdaptHealth had approximately $77.1 million of cash.

At December 31, 2023, AdaptHealth had $720.0 million outstanding under its existing credit facility. In January 2021, AdaptHealth refinanced its debt borrowings and entered into a new credit agreement, which was subsequently amended in April 2021 and March 2023 (the “2021 Credit Agreement”). The 2021 Credit Agreement consists of a $800 million term loan (the “2021 Term Loan”) and $450 million in commitments for revolving credit loans with a $55 million letter of credit sublimit (the “2021 Revolver”), both with maturities in January 2026. The borrowing under the 2021 Term Loan requires quarterly principal repayments of $5.0 million beginning June 30, 2021 through March 31, 2023, increasing to $10.0 million beginning June 30, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and the unpaid principal balance is due at maturity in January 2026. Borrowings under the 2021 Revolver may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including for capital expenditures and acquisitions permitted under the 2021 Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding borrowings under the 2021 Revolver. At December 31, 2023, based on the financial debt covenants under the 2021 Credit Agreement, the maximum amount the Company could borrow under the 2021 Revolver and remain in compliance with the financial debt covenants under the agreement was $226.2 million.

Amounts borrowed under the 2021 Credit Agreement bear interest quarterly at variable rates based upon, except in the case of Base Rate Loans (as defined), the sum of (a) the forward looking term rate based on a secured overnight financing rate ("Term SOFR") (subject to a zero percent floor) equal to Term SOFR plus a Term SOFR Adjustment (as defined) of 0.10%, plus (b) an Applicable Margin (as defined) ranging from 1.50% to 3.25% per annum based on the Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined). On March 31, 2023, the Company amended the 2021 Credit Agreement to change the base interest rate under the agreement from LIBOR to be based on Term SOFR. The 2021 Revolver carries a commitment fee during the term of the 2021 Credit Agreement ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% per annum of the actual daily undrawn portion of the 2021 Revolver based on the Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio.

Under the 2021 Credit Agreement, AdaptHealth is subject to a number of restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose operating and financial restrictions on AdaptHealth. Financial covenants include a Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio and a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, both as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement. The 2021 Credit Agreement also contains certain customary events of default, including, among other things, failure to make payments when due thereunder, failure to observe or perform certain covenants, cross-defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency-related events, and non-compliance with healthcare laws. AdaptHealth was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the aforementioned credit facility as of December 31, 2023.

Any borrowing under the 2021 Credit Agreement may be repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs, and any amounts repaid under the 2021 Revolver may be reborrowed. Mandatory prepayments are required under the 2021 Revolver when borrowings and letter of credit usage exceed the total commitments for revolving credit loans. Mandatory prepayments are also required in connection with the disposition of assets to the extent not reinvested, unpermitted debt transactions, and calculation of excess cash flow, as defined, if certain leverage tests are not met. As a result of the calculation of excess cash flow as of December 31, 2023, AdaptHealth is required to make a mandatory prepayment of $13.4 million. This amount is included in the current portion of long-term debt as of December 31, 2023 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and AdaptHealth expects to make this payment by the end of March 2024.

At December 31, 2023, AdaptHealth had $1,450.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes outstanding. In August 2021, AdaptHealth LLC issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior unsecured notes (the “5.125% Senior Notes”). The 5.125% Senior Notes will mature on March 1, 2030. Interest on the

5.125% Senior Notes is payable on March 1st and September 1st of each year. The 5.125% Senior Notes will be redeemable at AdaptHealth’s option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2025, and the redemption price for the 5.125% Senior Notes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning (i) March 1, 2025 is 102.563%, (ii) March 1, 2026 is 101.281%, (iii) March 1, 2027 and thereafter is 100.000%, in each case together with accrued and unpaid interest. AdaptHealth may also redeem some or all of the 5.125% Senior Notes before March 1, 2025 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes, plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, AdaptHealth may redeem up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes before March 1, 2025 with the proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.125% of the principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest. Furthermore, AdaptHealth may be required to make an offer to purchase the 5.125% Senior Notes upon the sale of certain assets or upon specific kinds of changes of control.

In January 2021, AdaptHealth LLC issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior unsecured notes (the “4.625% Senior Notes”). The 4.625% Senior Notes will mature on August 1, 2029. Interest on the 4.625% Senior Notes is payable on February 1st and August 1st of each year. The 4.625% Senior Notes will be redeemable at AdaptHealth’s option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 1, 2024, and the redemption price for the 4.625% Senior Notes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning (i) February 1, 2024 is 102.313%, (ii) February 1, 2025 is 101.156%, and (iii) February 1, 2026 and thereafter is 100.000%, in each case together with accrued and unpaid interest. AdaptHealth may also redeem some or all of the 4.625% Senior Notes before February 1, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the 4.625% Senior Notes, plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, AdaptHealth may redeem up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 4.625% Senior Notes before February 1, 2024 with the proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 104.625% of the principal amount of the 4.625% Senior Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest. Furthermore, AdaptHealth may be required to make an offer to purchase the 4.625% Senior Notes upon the sale of certain assets or upon specific kinds of changes of control.

In July 2020, AdaptHealth LLC issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes (the “6.125% Senior Notes”). The 6.125% Senior Notes will mature on August 1, 2028. Interest on the 6.125% Senior Notes is payable on February 1st and August 1st of each year. The 6.125% Senior Notes will be redeemable at AdaptHealth’s option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after August 1, 2023, and the redemption price for the 6.125% Senior Notes if redeemed during the 12 months beginning (i) August 1, 2023 is 103.063%, (ii) August 1, 2024 is 102.042%, (iii) August 1, 2025 is 101.021% and (iv) August 1, 2026 and thereafter is 100.000%, in each case together with accrued and unpaid interest. AdaptHealth may also redeem some or all of the 6.125% Senior Notes before August 1, 2023 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the 6.125% Senior Notes, plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, AdaptHealth may redeem up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 6.125% Senior Notes before August 1, 2023 with the proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.125% of the principal amount of the 6.125% Senior Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest. Furthermore, AdaptHealth may be required to make an offer to purchase the 6.125% Senior Notes upon the sale of certain assets or upon specific kinds of changes of control.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, AdaptHealth had working capital of $112.0 million and $129.1 million, respectively. A significant portion of AdaptHealth’s current assets consists of accounts receivable from third-party payors that are responsible for payment for the products and services that AdaptHealth provides.

Cash Flow. The following table presents selected data from AdaptHealth’s consolidated statements of cash flows for years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202320222021
(Unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities$480,666$373,867$275,679
Net cash used in investing activities(357,278)(411,171)(1,824,753)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(92,528)(66,051)1,598,739
Net increase (decrease) in cash30,860(103,355)49,665
Cash at beginning of period46,272149,62799,962
Cash at end of period$77,132$46,272$149,627

Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $480.7 million and $373.9 million, respectively, an increase of $106.8 million. The increase was the result of a $747.9 million reduction in net income (loss), a net increase of $769.3 million in non-cash charges, primarily from goodwill impairment charges, depreciation and amortization, the change in the estimated fair value of the warrant liability, deferred income taxes, and the reduction in the carrying amount of operating and finance lease right-of-use assets, payments of contingent consideration related to acquisitions of $2.5 million in the 2022 period, and a net $82.9 million increase resulting from the change in operating assets and liabilities, primarily from the change in accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $373.9 million and $275.7 million, respectively, an increase of $98.2 million. The increase was the result of (1) a $85.0 million reduction in net income, (2) a net increase of $139.4 million in non-cash charges, primarily from depreciation and amortization, the change in the estimated fair value of the warrant liability and contingent consideration common shares liability, equity-based compensation expense, and loss on extinguishment of debt, (3) an increase of $1.5 million in payments for contingent consideration related to acquisitions, and (4) a net $45.3 million resulting from the change in operating assets and liabilities, primarily from the change in accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Net cash used in investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $357.3 million, $411.2 million and $1,824.8 million, respectively. The use of funds in 2023 consisted of $337.5 million for equipment and other fixed asset purchases, $19.7 million for business acquisitions, and $0.1 million for other investments. The use of funds in 2022 consisted of $19.0 million for business acquisitions, $391.4 million for equipment and other fixed asset purchases and $0.7 million for other investments. The use of funds in 2021 consisted of $1,620.3 million for business acquisitions, primarily for the AeroCare acquisition, $203.3 million for equipment and other fixed asset purchases and $1.1 million for other investments.

Net cash used in financing activities for 2023 was $92.5 million and consisted of repayments of $101.8 million on long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, payments of $29.3 million for Common Stock purchases under a share repurchase program, payments of $3.2 million in connection with the Company's liability relating to the TRA, payments of $5.8 million for tax withholdings associated with equity-based compensation and stock option exercises, a payment of $2.5 million for a distribution to the noncontrolling interest, and payments of $2.5 million for deferred purchase price in connection with acquisitions, offset by borrowings of long-term debt of $50.0 million, proceeds of $2.0 million in connection with the employee stock purchase plan and proceeds of $0.6 million relating to stock option exercises.

Net cash used in financing activities for 2022 was $66.1 million and consisted of repayments of $36.2 million on long-term debt and finance lease obligations, payments of $14.5 million for contingent consideration and deferred purchase price related to acquisitions, payments of $14.0 million for Common Stock repurchases under a share repurchase program, a payment of $2.0 million for a distribution to noncontrolling interests, and payments of $3.5 million for tax withholdings associated with equity-based compensation activity and stock option exercises, offset by proceeds of $1.6 million in connection with the employee stock purchase plan and proceeds of $2.5 million relating to stock option exercises.

Net cash provided by financing activities for 2021 was $1,598.7 million and consisted of proceeds of $1,165.0 million from borrowings on long-term debt and lines of credit, proceeds of $1,100.0 million from the issuance of senior unsecured notes, proceeds of $278.9 million from the issuance of shares of Common Stock in connection with a public underwritten offering, proceeds of $12.3 million from the exercise of stock options, and proceeds of $1.0 million in connection with the employee stock purchase plan, offset by total repayments of $869.4 million on long-term debt and finance lease obligations, payments of $13.8 million for equity issuance costs, payments of $29.2 million for debt issuance costs, payments of $25.2 million for contingent consideration and deferred purchase price related to acquisitions, payments of $16.1 million for debt prepayment penalties, payments of $1.1 million for distributions to noncontrolling interests, and payments of $3.6 million relating to tax withholdings associated with equity-based compensation activity and stock option exercises.

Free Cash Flow

The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP measure, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021:

Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202320222021
(Unaudited)
Net cash provided by operating activities$480,666$373,867$275,679
Purchases of equipment and other fixed assets(337,463)(391,423)(203,308)
Free cash flow$143,203$(17,556)$72,371

Free cash flow was positive $143.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to negative $17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in free cash flow was primarily due to higher net cash provided by operating activities due to a net decrease in the use of cash from operating assets and liabilities, primarily from accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a decrease in, and timing of, purchases of patient medical equipment for operating requirements, offset by an increase in cash paid for interest. Free cash flow was negative $17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to positive $72.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The reduction in free cash flow was primarily due to an increase in, and timing of, purchases of patient medical equipment for operating requirements, partially offset by higher net cash provided by operating activities due to an increase in the source of cash for improved results from operations.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires its management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company’s management bases its estimates, assumptions and judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Different assumptions and judgments would change the estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements which, in turn, could change the results from those reported. In addition, actual results may differ from these estimates and such differences could be material to the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Critical estimates are those that the Company’s management considers the most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s critical estimates in relation to its consolidated financial statements include those related to revenue recognition and valuation of goodwill.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized either at a point in time for the sale of supplies and disposables, over the service period for equipment rental (including, but not limited to, CPAP machines, hospital beds, wheelchairs and other equipment), net of implicit price concessions for amounts estimated to be received from patients or under reimbursement arrangements with Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payors, including private insurers, or in the month in which eligible members are entitled to receive healthcare services in connection with at-risk capitation arrangements. The Company determines the transaction price based on contractually agreed-upon amounts or rates, referred to as explicit price concessions, adjusted for estimates of variable consideration, such as implicit price concessions, based on historical reimbursement experience. The Company utilizes the expected value method to determine the amount of variable consideration, including implicit and explicit price concessions, that should be included to arrive at the transaction price, using contractual agreements and historical reimbursement experience within each payor type. The Company applies constraint to the transaction price, such that net revenue is recorded only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized will not occur in the future. If actual amounts of consideration ultimately received differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company adjusts these estimates, which would affect net revenue in the period such adjustments become known.

The estimated implicit price concession requires significant judgment as it involves the complexity of third-party billing arrangements, contractual terms and the uncertainty of reimbursement amounts. The estimated implicit price concession is developed using assumptions based on the best information available to the Company at the time, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and as a result, actual results may differ significantly from the Company's estimates.

Valuation of Goodwill

The Company has a significant amount of goodwill on its balance sheet that resulted from the business acquisitions the Company has made. Goodwill is not amortized, rather, it is assessed for impairment annually and also upon the occurrence of a triggering event or change in circumstances indicating a possible impairment. Such triggering events potentially warranting an annual or interim goodwill impairment assessment include, among other factors, declines in historical or projected revenue, operating income or cash flows, and sustained decreases in the Company’s stock price or market capitalization. Such changes in circumstance can include, among others, changes in the legal environment, reimbursement environment, operating performance, and/or future prospects. The Company performs its annual impairment assessment of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year. The impairment assessment can be performed on either a quantitative or qualitative basis. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis. If determined necessary, the Company applies the quantitative impairment test to identify and measure the amount of impairment, if any. When performing a quantitative assessment to estimate the fair value of the Company's goodwill, the Company applies (1) a discounted cash flow method which includes assumptions on the projected future cash flows, earnings, discount rates, working capital adjustments, long-term growth rates, and others, and (2) a market approach to estimate value through the analysis of recent sales of comparable assets or business entities. Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and factors, such as estimates of a reporting unit's fair value, including the revenue growth rates, discount rate, and control premium used to estimate the reporting unit’s fair value, and judgment about impairment triggering events. As a result, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the Company's goodwill impairment test will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. The use of different estimates or assumptions in determining the fair value of the Company's goodwill may result in a different value recorded, which could result in a material non-cash impairment charge.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued accounting pronouncements that may be relevant to the Company’s operations but have not yet been adopted are outlined in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (ee) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, to its consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of its business that cover a wide range of matters. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, Accounting for Contingencies, the Company records accruals for such loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If there is no probable estimate within a range of reasonably possible outcomes, the Company’s policy is to record at the low end of the range of such reasonably possible outcomes. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. The Company reviews its accruals at least quarterly and adjusts accordingly to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and updated information. At this time, the Company has no material accruals related to lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, except as disclosed below. While there can be no assurance, based on the Company’s evaluation of information currently available, the Company’s management believes any liability that may ultimately result from resolution of such loss contingencies will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial conditions or results of operations. However, the Company’s assessment may be affected by limited information. Accordingly, the Company’s assessment may change in the future based upon availability of new information and further developments in the proceedings of such matters. The results of legal proceedings are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes are possible. Professional legal fees are expensed as they are incurred.

On July 25, 2017, AdaptHealth Holdings was served with a subpoena by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (“EDPA”) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3486 to produce certain audit records and internal communications regarding ventilator billing. The investigation focused on billing practices regarding one payor that contracted for bundled payments for certain ventilators. AdaptHealth Holdings cooperated with the investigation and on April 21, 2023, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the EDPA resolving all allegations and claims related to the investigation without a determination of liability on the part of the Company. In connection with the settlement, the Company made a payment of $5.3 million, which was fully accrued as of December 31, 2022, and was not required to enter into any post-settlement agreements related to the settlement.

In March 2019, prior to its acquisition by the Company, AeroCare Holdings, Inc. (“AeroCare”) was served with a civil investigative demand (“CID”) issued by the United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky (“WDKY”). The CID sought to investigate allegations that AeroCare improperly billed, or caused others to improperly bill, for oxygen tank contents that were not delivered to beneficiaries. The WDKY requested documents related to such oxygen tank content billing as well as other categories of information. AeroCare cooperated fully with the investigation and on June 23, 2022, the complaint filed in connection with this investigation was dismissed by the United States District Court in the Western District of Kentucky with the consent of the WDKY.

On July 29, 2021, Robert Charles Faille Jr., a purported shareholder of the Company, filed a purported class action complaint against the Company and certain of its current and former officers in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for alleged violations of the federal securities laws arising from allegedly false and misleading statements and/or failures to disclose material information regarding changes made to the methodology used to calculate the Company’s organic growth trajectory. On October 14, 2021, the court appointed Delaware County Employees Retirement System and the Bucks County Employees Retirement System as Lead Plaintiffs. On November 22, 2021, Lead Plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors on behalf of shareholders that purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s stock and options between November 8, 2019 and July 16, 2021 (as to the complaint, the “Consolidated Complaint”; as to the action, the “Consolidated Class Action”). The Consolidated Complaint generally alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws by making allegedly false and misleading statements and/or failing to disclose material information regarding changes made to the methodology used to calculate the Company’s organic growth trajectory and the Company’s former Co-CEO’s alleged tax fraud arising from certain past private activity. The Consolidated Complaint seeks unspecified damages. On January 20, 2022, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint, which the court denied on June 9, 2022. On June 7, 2023, the court entered an order staying the Consolidated Class Action pending the outcome of a private mediation between the parties.

On February 26, 2024, defendants entered into a stipulation and agreement of settlement with the Lead Plaintiffs. The Company’s portion of the proposed settlement is expected to be funded as follows (i) $32.2 million of cash from the Company’s insurance carriers; (ii) $17.8 million of cash from the Company; and (iii) 1 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Settlement Shares”). In addition, as part of the proposed settlement, the Company has agreed to the implementation of certain corporate governance reforms. At December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a liability of $57.3 million, consisting of the aggregate cash payments of $50.0 million and the fair value of the Settlement Shares, which was determined to be $7.3 million; such liability is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In addition, at December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a receivable of $32.2 million, representing the amount to be received from the Company’s insurance carriers, which is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a pre-tax expense of $25.1 million associated with the proposed settlement, which is included in other loss, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company anticipates that the Settlement Shares will be issued from available Treasury Stock. Upon issuance of the Settlement Shares, $7.3 million will be reclassified from liabilities to stockholders' equity.

The proposed settlement is subject to preliminary and final Court approval and other customary closing conditions. Upon the effectiveness of the proposed settlement, the Company and its directors and officers as well as the other defendants named in the Consolidated Complaint will be released from the claims that were asserted or could have been asserted in the Consolidated Class Action, with certain limitations, by class members participating in the settlement. The Company has always maintained, and continues to believe, that it did not engage in any wrongdoing or otherwise commit any violation of federal or state securities laws or other laws. The settlement includes no admission of liability or wrongdoing and is subject to court approval. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be finalized and approved and, even if approved, whether the conditions to closing will be satisfied, and the actual outcome of this matter may differ materially from the terms of the settlement described herein.

The Company has also reached an agreement in principle with its directors and officers liability insurers to resolve a proceeding that the Company filed in Delaware Superior Court concerning coverage in connection with the Consolidated Class Action and the Derivative Action discussed immediately below. The proposed settlement will exhaust $35.0 million in D&O coverage limits available to the Company for the policy period from November 8, 2020 to November 8, 2021. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be finalized or the conditions to closing will be satisfied, and the actual outcome of this matter may differ materially from the terms of the settlement described herein.

On December 6, 2021, a putative shareholder of the Company, Carol Hessler, filed a shareholder derivative complaint against certain current and former directors and officers of the Company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (as to the complaint, the “Derivative Complaint”; as to the action, the “Derivative Action”). The Derivative Complaint generally alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties owed to the Company by, among other things, allegedly causing or allowing misrepresentations and/or omissions regarding changes made to the methodology used to calculate the Company’s organic growth and the Company’s former Co-CEO’s alleged criminal activity and engaging in insider trading. The Derivative Complaint also alleges claims for waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment. Finally, the Derivative Complaint alleges that certain of the individual defendants violated Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act by allegedly negligently issuing, causing to be issued, and participating in the issuance of materially misleading statements to stockholders in the Company’s Proxy Statements on Schedule DEF 14A in connection with a Special Meeting of Stockholders, held on March 3, 2021, and the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on July 27, 2021. The Derivative Complaint seeks, among other things, an award of money damages.

On March 4, 2022, the parties to the Derivative Action stipulated to stay the Derivative Action pending final resolution of the Consolidated Class Action. On March 7, 2022, the court so-ordered the parties’ stipulation.

The defendants have reached an agreement in principle with the derivative plaintiff to settle the Derivative Action. The settlement, which would include no admission of liability or wrongdoing by the defendants, is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive settlement documentation and court approval. The proposed settlement consideration would consist of certain corporate governance reforms and reasonable attorneys’ fees, at an amount to later be determined, to be approved by the court.

Upon the effectiveness of the proposed settlement, the Company and its directors and officers as well as the other defendants named in the Derivative Complaint would be released from the claims that were asserted or could have been asserted in the Derivative Complaint. The proposed settlement is subject to court approval and other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be finalized and approved and, even if approved, whether the conditions to settlement will be satisfied, and the actual outcome of this matter may differ materially from the terms of the settlement described herein.

On May 2, 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York issued a civil investigative demand to a subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3733 ("FCA") surrounding whether the subsidiary submitted false claims in violation of the FCA related to its billing of, and reimbursements from, federal health care programs for ventilators provided to patients from January 1, 2015 to the present. The Company is fully cooperating with the investigation. Given the stage of the investigation, it is not possible to determine whether it will have a material adverse effect on the Company.

On October 24, 2023, Allegheny County Employees’ Retirement System, a purported shareholder of the Company, filed a purported class action complaint against the Company and certain of its current and former officers, and certain underwriters in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the “Allegheny County Complaint”). The Allegheny County Complaint purports to be asserted on behalf of a class of persons who purchased the Company’s stock between August 4, 2020 and February 27, 2023. The Allegheny County Complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants violated federal securities laws by making allegedly false and misleading statements and/or failing to disclose material information regarding the Company’s organic growth in its diabetes business. The Allegheny County Complaint seeks unspecified damages. On January 23, 2024, the court entered an order appointing Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 793, Members Pension Benefit Trust of Ontario, and City of Tallahassee Pension Plan as Lead Plaintiffs. On February 6, 2024, the parties filed a joint stipulation outlining proposed deadlines for Lead Plaintiffs to identify an operative complaint or file an amended or consolidated complaint and for defendants to respond to the operative complaint.

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the allegations contained in the Allegheny County Complaint, but there can be no assurance that the defense will be successful.

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