Biggest changeRisk factors include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following: Risks related to our business and strategy: • the intense international, national, regional and local competition we face in our industry; • our dependence on a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our sales revenue; • our reliance on a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers; • the lack of long-term supply contracts with many of our third-party suppliers; • the need to continue to enhance our existing products and develop and market new products; • potential acquisitions of, or investments in, other companies; • the complex and lengthy reimbursement process we depend upon for a significant portion of our revenue; • increases in our operating costs; • economic impacts that affect customer and consumer spending as well as demand for our products; • public health threats and epidemics; • the competitive bidding process or other reimbursement policy changes under Medicare or other third-party payors, including recently enacted and potential future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs; • consolidation in the healthcare industry; • healthcare reform measures; • the possibility our manufacturing facilities could become unavailable or inoperable and other potential manufacturing problems or delays; • our reliance upon a third-party contract manufacturer for certain manufacturing and repair operations; • potential failure to maintain or obtain new private payor contracts and future reductions in reimbursement rates from private payors; • the possibility of non-payment of our HME providers, distributors, private label partners and resellers; • our international sales and manufacturing activities; • warranty or product liability claims or other litigation; • our dependence on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel; • variance in our financial condition and results of operations; • the market opportunities for our products; and • our ability to maintain effective internal controls. 21 Risks related to the regulatory environment: • extensive federal, state, and international regulations related to our business by numerous government agencies, including the FDA and the MDR; • the potential need to seek additional clearances or approvals for our products; and • potential FDA, state, or international regulatory enforcement action and other penalties.
Biggest changeRisk factors include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following: Risks related to our business and strategy: • the intense international, national, regional and local competition we face in our industry; • our dependence on a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our sales revenue both domestically and internationally; • our reliance on a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers; • the need to continue to enhance our existing products and develop and market new products; • the complex and lengthy reimbursement process we depend upon for a significant portion of our revenue; • increases in our operating costs; • economic impacts that affect customer and consumer spending as well as demand for our products; • public health threats and epidemics; • changes in Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payor reimbursement policies, including the competitive bidding and coverage determinations including recently enacted and potential future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs; • consolidation in the healthcare industry; • healthcare reform measures; • ability to maintain or obtain new private payor contracts and future reductions in reimbursement rates from private payors; • the possibility our manufacturing facilities could become unavailable or inoperable and other potential manufacturing problems or delays; • our reliance upon a third-party contract manufacturer for certain manufacturing and repair operations; • the possibility of non-payment of our HME providers, distributors, private label partners and resellers; • our ability to comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and similar laws associated with our activities outside of the U.S., and anti-money laundering laws; • ability to comply with U.S. and applicable foreign export controls and economic sanctions, maintain an effective sales force or successfully develop our international distribution network; • warranty or product liability claims or other litigation; • our dependence on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel; • our ability to protect against service interruptions, data corruption, cybersecurity risks, data security incidents and/or network security breaches; • data privacy and data protection regulations; • variance in our financial condition and results of operations; • the market opportunities for our products; and • our ability to maintain effective internal controls. 20 Risks related to the regulatory environment: • extensive federal, state, and international regulations related to our business by numerous government agencies, including the FDA and the EU competent authorities; • the potential need to seek additional clearances or approvals for our products; and • potential FDA, state, or international regulatory enforcement action and other penalties.
If we are unable to continue to enhance our existing products, develop or acquire and market our products that respond to customer needs and preferences and achieve market acceptance, we may experience a decrease in demand for our products and our business could suffer.
If we are unable to continue to enhance our existing products, develop or acquire and market products that respond to customer needs and preferences and achieve market acceptance, we may experience a decrease in demand for our products and our business could suffer.
Additionally, future legislation, regulation, or reimbursement policies of third-party payors may otherwise adversely our ability to operate our rental business in a profitable manner and affect the demand for and price levels of our products.
Additionally, future legislation, regulation, or reimbursement policies of third-party payors may otherwise adversely affect our ability to operate our rental business in a profitable manner and affect the demand for and price levels of our products.
There are a number of risks associated with our dependence on a contract manufacturer, including: • reduced control over delivery schedules and planning; • reliance on the quality assurance procedures of a third party; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer failing to manufacture our products according to our specifications, quality regulations, including the FDA’s quality system regulations, or otherwise manufacturing products that we or regulatory authorities deem to be unsuitable for commercial use; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer’s ability to successfully undergo FDA and other regulatory authority quality inspections; • potential uncertainty regarding manufacturing yields and costs; • availability of manufacturing capability and capacity, particularly during periods of high demand; • risks and uncertainties associated with the location or country where our products are manufactured, including potential manufacturing disruptions caused by social, geopolitical or environmental factors; • changes in U.S. law or policy governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the countries where we manufacture our products, including the World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement or other free trade agreements; • delays in delivery by suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and changes in demand from us or their other customers; • limited warranties provided to us; and • potential misappropriation of our intellectual property.
There are a number of risks associated with our dependence on a contract manufacturer, including: • reduced control over delivery schedules and planning; • reliance on the quality assurance procedures of a third party; 32 • risks associated with our contract manufacturer failing to manufacture our products according to our specifications, quality regulations, including the FDA’s quality system regulations, or otherwise manufacturing products that we or regulatory authorities deem to be unsuitable for commercial use; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer’s ability to successfully undergo FDA and other regulatory authority quality inspections; • potential uncertainty regarding manufacturing yields and costs; • availability of manufacturing capability and capacity, particularly during periods of high demand; • risks and uncertainties associated with the location or country where our products are manufactured, including potential manufacturing disruptions caused by social, geopolitical or environmental factors; • changes in U.S. law or policy governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the countries where we manufacture our products, including the World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement or other free trade agreements; • delays in delivery by suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and changes in demand from us or their other customers; • limited warranties provided to us; and • potential misappropriation of our intellectual property.
Bribery Act, data privacy and data protection regulations, such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, labor laws, and anti-competition regulations; • export or import delays and restrictions; • obtaining and maintaining regulatory clearances, approvals and certifications; • laws and business practices favoring local companies; • difficulties in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through certain foreign legal systems; • unstable economic, political, and regulatory conditions, including as a result of recessionary effects or inflationary pressures; • supply chain complexities; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates; • fluctuations in demand due to country-specific tenders and tender uncertainty and capital expenditure constraints; • potentially adverse tax consequences, tariffs, customs charges, bureaucratic requirements, and other trade barriers; • any other government actions, by the United States, China or other countries, that impose tariffs, barriers or restrictions that would impact our ability to sell or ship products to customers; and • difficulties protecting or procuring intellectual property rights.
Bribery Act, data privacy and data protection regulations, such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, labor laws, and anti-competition regulations; • export or import delays and restrictions; 33 • obtaining and maintaining regulatory clearances, approvals, and certifications; • laws and business practices favoring local companies; • difficulties in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through certain foreign legal systems; • unstable economic, political, and regulatory conditions, including as a result of recessionary effects or inflationary pressures; • supply chain complexities; • fluctuations in currency exchange rates; • fluctuations in demand due to country-specific tenders and tender uncertainty and capital expenditure constraints; • potentially adverse tax consequences, tariffs, customs charges, bureaucratic requirements, and other trade barriers; • any other government actions, by the United States, China, or other countries, that impose tariffs, barriers or restrictions that would impact our ability to sell or ship products to customers; and • difficulties protecting or procuring intellectual property rights.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that: • authorize our board of directors to issue, without further action by the stockholders, up to 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock; • require that any action to be taken by our stockholders be affected at a duly called annual or special meeting and not by written consent; • specify that special meetings of our stockholders can be called only by our board of directors, the Chairman of the board of directors, or the Chief Executive Officer; • establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder approvals to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders, including proposed nominations of persons for election to our board of directors; • establish that our board of directors is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II and Class III, with each class serving staggered three-year terms; • provide that our directors may be removed only for cause; • provide that vacancies on our board of directors may be filled only by a majority of directors then in office, even though less than a quorum; 55 • specify that no stockholder is permitted to cumulate votes at any election of directors; and • require a super-majority of votes to amend certain of the above-mentioned provisions.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that: • authorize our board of directors to issue, without further action by the stockholders, up to 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock; • require that any action to be taken by our stockholders be affected at a duly called annual or special meeting and not by written consent; • specify that special meetings of our stockholders can be called only by our board of directors, the Chairman of the board of directors, or the Chief Executive Officer; • establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder approvals to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders, including proposed nominations of persons for election to our board of directors; • establish that our board of directors is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II and Class III, with each class serving staggered three-year terms; • provide that our directors may be removed only for cause; • provide that vacancies on our board of directors may be filled only by a majority of directors then in office, even though less than a quorum; • specify that no stockholder is permitted to cumulate votes at any election of directors; and • require a super-majority of votes to amend certain of the above-mentioned provisions.
If we fail to implement timely and appropriate corrective actions that are acceptable to the FDA or if our other manufacturing facilities or those of any of our contract manufacturers are found to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations, or we or our contract manufacturers fail to take prompt and satisfactory corrective action in response to an adverse inspection, the FDA could take enforcement action, including, among others, the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, untitled letters, warning letters, import detentions, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • customer notifications or repair, replacement, refunds, recall, detention or seizure of our products; • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • refusing or delaying our requests for pre-market approval of new products or modified products; • withdrawing 510(k) clearances or other pre-market approvals that have already been granted; • refusal to grant export approval for our products; or • criminal prosecution.
If we fail to implement timely and appropriate corrective actions that are acceptable to the FDA or if our other manufacturing facilities or those of any of our contract manufacturers are found to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations, or we or our contract manufacturers fail to take prompt and satisfactory corrective action in response to an adverse inspection, the FDA could take enforcement action, including, among others, the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, untitled letters, warning letters, import detentions, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • customer notifications or repair, replacement, refunds, recall, detention or seizure of our products; • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • refusing or delaying our requests for pre-market approval of new products or modified products; • withdrawing 510(k) clearances or other pre-market approvals that have already been granted; 42 • refusal to grant export approval for our products; or • criminal prosecution.
Our failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in enforcement action by the FDA or state agencies, which may include any of the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • recalls, import detentions, termination of distribution, or seizure of our products; • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • delays in the introduction of products into the market; • refusal to grant our requests for future 510(k) clearances or approvals of new products, new intended uses, or modifications to existing products; • withdrawals or suspensions of current 510(k) clearances or approvals, resulting in prohibitions on sales of our products; and • criminal prosecution.
Our failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in enforcement action by the FDA or state agencies, which may include any of the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • recalls, import detentions, termination of distribution, or seizure of our products; • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • delays in the introduction of products into the market; • refusal to grant our requests for future 510(k) clearances or approvals of new products, new intended uses, or modifications to existing products; 41 • withdrawals or suspensions of current 510(k) clearances or approvals, resulting in prohibitions on sales of our products; and • criminal prosecution.
Our dependence on single-source or limited-source suppliers of components may expose us to several risks, including, among other things: • our suppliers or their component sub-suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to global supply chain disruptions; • we may experience delays in delivery by our suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and components or changes in demand from us or their other customers; • our suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to the effect of exposure to infectious diseases, epidemics or other public health emergencies, or due to acts of terrorism, hostilities, military conflict or war, including the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine; • we may not be able to find new or alternative components, even at elevated prices, or reconfigure our system and manufacturing processes in a timely manner if the necessary components become unavailable, which could lead to a production slowdown or temporary stoppage; • our suppliers may encounter financial hardships as a result of unfavorable economic and market conditions unrelated to our demand for components, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • suppliers may fail to comply with regulatory requirements, be subject to lengthy compliance, validation or qualification periods, or make errors in manufacturing components that could negatively affect the performance or safety of our products, cause delays in supplying of our products to our customers, or result in regulatory enforcement against us or our suppliers; • newly identified suppliers may not qualify under the stringent quality regulatory standards to which our business is subject, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • we or our suppliers may not be able to respond to unanticipated changes in customer orders, and if orders do not match forecasts, we or our suppliers may have excess or inadequate inventory of materials and components; • we may be subject to price fluctuations due to a lack of long-term supply arrangements for key components or changes in import tariffs, trade restrictions or barriers or other government actions that impact our ability to obtain such components; • we or our suppliers may lose access to critical services, tools, moldings, and components, resulting in an interruption in the manufacture, assembly and shipment of our systems; • our suppliers may be subject to allegations by other parties of misappropriation of proprietary information in connection with their supply of products to us, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • fluctuations in demand for products that our suppliers manufacture for others may affect their ability or willingness to deliver components to us in a timely manner; and • our suppliers may wish to discontinue supplying components or services to us.
Our dependence on single-source or limited-source suppliers of components may expose us to several risks, including, among other things: • our suppliers or their component sub-suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to global supply chain disruptions; 22 • we may experience delays in delivery by our suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and components or changes in demand from us or their other customers; • our suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to the effect of exposure to infectious diseases, epidemics or other public health emergencies, or due to acts of terrorism, hostilities, military conflict or war, including the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine; • we may not be able to find new or alternative components, even at elevated prices, or reconfigure our system and manufacturing processes in a timely manner if the necessary components become unavailable, which could lead to a production slowdown or temporary stoppage; • our suppliers may encounter financial hardships as a result of unfavorable economic and market conditions unrelated to our demand for components, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • suppliers may fail to comply with regulatory requirements, be subject to lengthy compliance, validation or qualification periods, or make errors in manufacturing components that could negatively affect the performance or safety of our products, cause delays in supplying of our products to our customers, or result in regulatory enforcement against us or our suppliers; • newly identified suppliers may not qualify under the stringent quality regulatory standards to which our business is subject, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • we or our suppliers may not be able to respond to unanticipated changes in customer orders, and if orders do not match forecasts, we or our suppliers may have excess or inadequate inventory of materials and components; • we may be subject to price fluctuations due to a lack of long-term supply arrangements for key components or changes in import tariffs, trade restrictions or barriers, or other government actions that impact our ability or the costs to obtain such components; • we or our suppliers may lose access to critical services, tools, moldings, and components, resulting in an interruption in the manufacture, assembly, and shipment of components or products; • our suppliers may be subject to allegations by other parties of misappropriation of proprietary information in connection with their supply of products to us, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • fluctuations in demand for products that our suppliers manufacture for others may affect their ability or willingness to deliver components to us in a timely manner; and • our suppliers may wish to discontinue supplying components or services to us.
Acquisitions, collaborations and other strategic investments involve significant risks and uncertainties, including: • the potential failure to achieve the expected benefits of the combination, acquisition or collaboration; • the potential failure to successfully develop or commercialize the acquired products or technology; • unanticipated costs and liabilities; • difficulties in integrating new products, businesses, operations, and technology infrastructure in an efficient and effective manner; • difficulties in maintaining customer relations; • the potential loss of key employees of any acquired businesses; 25 • the diversion of the attention of our senior management from the operation of our daily business; • the potential adverse effect on our cash position to the extent that we use cash for the purchase price; • the potential incurrence of interest expense and debt service requirements if we incur debt to pay for an acquisition; • the potential issuance of securities that would dilute our stockholders’ percentage ownership; • the potential to incur large and immediate write-offs and restructuring and other related expenses; • the potential of amortization expenses related to intangible assets; • the potential failure to achieve anticipated reimbursement classifications for any acquired products; • the potential to become involved in intellectual property litigation related to such acquisitions, collaborations or strategic investments; and • the inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, policies, and procedures.
Acquisitions, collaborations and other strategic investments involve significant risks and uncertainties, including: • the potential failure to achieve the expected benefits of the combination, acquisition, or collaboration; 24 • the potential failure to successfully develop or commercialize the acquired products or technology; • unanticipated costs and liabilities; • difficulties in integrating new products, businesses, operations, and technology infrastructure in an efficient and effective manner; • difficulties in maintaining customer relations; • the potential loss of key employees of any acquired businesses; • the diversion of the attention of our senior management from the operation of our daily business; • the potential adverse effect on our cash position to the extent that we use cash for the purchase price; • the potential incurrence of interest expense and debt service requirements if we incur debt to pay for an acquisition; • the potential issuance of securities that would dilute our stockholders’ percentage ownership; • the potential to incur large and immediate write-offs and restructuring and other related expenses; • the potential of amortization expenses related to intangible assets; • the potential failure to achieve anticipated reimbursement classifications for any acquired products; • the potential to become involved in intellectual property litigation related to such acquisitions, collaborations, or strategic investments; and • the inability to maintain uniform standards, controls, policies, and procedures.
We determined that the goodwill carrying amount exceeded its fair value and, as such, an impairment charge of $32.9 million was incurred in the quarter ended September 30, 2023. In several recent situations where the market price of a stock has been volatile, holders of that stock have instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the stock.
We determined that the goodwill carrying amount exceeded its fair value and, as such, an impairment charge of $32.9 million was incurred in the quarter ended September 30, 2023. 51 In several recent situations where the market price of a stock has been volatile, holders of that stock have instituted securities class action litigation against the company that issued the stock.
In addition, we may become subject to covenants under future debt arrangements that place restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock is expected to be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVE D STAFF COMMENTS None.
In addition, we may become subject to covenants under future debt arrangements that place restrictions on our ability to pay dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock is expected to be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future. 53 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVE D STAFF COMMENTS None.
We cannot ensure that we will be able to continue to effectively manage the process which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we are subject to complex billing and record-keeping requirements in order to substantiate our claims for payment under federal, state and commercial healthcare reimbursement programs.
We cannot ensure that we will be able to continue to effectively manage the process which would adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, we are subject to complex billing and record-keeping requirements to substantiate our claims for payment under federal, state, and commercial healthcare reimbursement programs.
As a result, this could adversely affect our business, financial conditions and results of operations. 49 Risks related to our intellectual property If we are unable to secure and maintain patent or other intellectual property protection for the intellectual property used in our products, we will lose a significant competitive advantage, which may adversely affect our future profitability.
As a result, this could adversely affect our business, financial conditions and results of operations. Risks related to our intellectual property If we are unable to secure and maintain patent or other intellectual property protection for the intellectual property used in our products, we will lose a significant competitive advantage, which may adversely affect our future profitability.
This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. 52 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we assess and document the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting annually and the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures quarterly.
This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we assess and document the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting annually and the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures quarterly.
We may not be able to compete as effectively with our competitors and ultimately satisfy the needs and preferences of our customers unless we can continue to enhance existing products, acquire companies with new or different products, sell our existing products, and develop new and innovative products ourselves. Product development requires significant financial, technological and other resources.
We may not be able to compete as effectively with our competitors and ultimately satisfy the needs and preferences of our customers unless we continue to enhance existing products, acquire companies with new or different products, sell our existing products, and develop innovative products ourselves. Product development requires significant financial, technological and other resources.
These mandatory disclosures regarding a security breach could result in negative publicity to us, which may cause our customers to lose confidence in the effectiveness of our data security measures which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Increasing data privacy and data protection regulations could impact our business and expose us to increased liability.
These mandatory disclosures regarding a security breach could result in negative publicity for us, which may cause our customers to lose confidence in the effectiveness of our data security measures which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Increasing data privacy and data protection regulations could impact our business and expose us to increased liability.
If one or more of these risks occurs, it could require us to dedicate significant resources to remedy, and if we are unsuccessful in finding a solution, our financial condition and results of operations will suffer. 35 A portion of our international product sales are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.
If one or more of these risks occurs, it could require us to dedicate significant resources to remedy, and if we are unsuccessful in finding a solution, our financial condition and results of operations will suffer. A portion of our international product sales are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.
We currently derive the majority of our revenue from rentals or sales generated from our own direct sales force. Failure to maintain or expand our direct sales force could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, we use international distributors to augment our sales efforts, certain of which are exclusive distributors in certain foreign countries.
We currently derive the majority of our revenue from rentals or sales generated from our own sales force. Failure to maintain or expand our sales force could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, we use international distributors to augment our sales efforts, certain of which are exclusive distributors in certain foreign countries.
The foregoing shall not apply to any claims under the Exchange Act. 54 Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding or owning (or continuing to hold or own) any interest in any of our securities shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the foregoing provisions of the bylaws and certificate of incorporation.
The foregoing shall not apply to any claims under the Exchange Act. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding or owning (or continuing to hold or own) any interest in any of our securities shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the foregoing provisions of the bylaws and certificate of incorporation.
In addition, California voters recently passed the California Privacy Rights Act, or CPRA, which modified the CCPA significantly as of January 1, 2023, potentially resulting in further uncertainty and requiring us to incur additional costs and expenses in an effort to comply.
In addition, California voters passed the California Privacy Rights Act, or CPRA, which modified the CCPA significantly as of January 1, 2023, potentially resulting in further uncertainty and requiring us to incur additional costs and expenses in an effort to comply.
There is no assurance that we will not experience service interruptions, security breaches, cybersecurity risks and data security incidents, or other information technology failures, whether suffered by us or third parties on which we rely, in the future. 38 We receive, collect, process, use and store a large amount of information from our customers, our patients and our own employees, including personal information, intellectual property, protected health and other sensitive and confidential information.
There is no assurance that we will not experience service interruptions, security breaches, cybersecurity risks and data security incidents, or other information technology failures, whether suffered by us or third parties on which we rely, in the future. 36 We receive, collect, process, use and store a large amount of information from our customers, our patients and our own employees, including personal information, intellectual property, protected health and other sensitive and confidential information.
In the 510(k) clearance process, the FDA must determine that a proposed device is “substantially equivalent” to a legally marketed predicate device in order to clear the proposed device for marketing. Our commercial products have received 510(k) clearance by the FDA.
In the 510(k) clearance process, the FDA must determine that a proposed device is “substantially equivalent” to a legally marketed predicate device to clear the proposed device for marketing. Our commercial products have received 510(k) clearance by the FDA.
We may experience numerous unforeseen events in relation to a clinical trial process that could delay or prevent us from receiving regulatory clearance or approval for new products or modifications of existing products, including new indications for existing products, including: • delays or failure in obtaining approval of our clinical trial protocols from the FDA, other regulatory authorities, or IRBs; • we, the applicable IRB(s), or the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities may require that we or our investigators suspend or terminate our data collection for various reasons, including, among others (i) failure to conduct the clinical trial in accordance with regulatory requirements, including the FDA’s current Good Clinical Practice, regulations, or our clinical protocols, or (ii) lack of adequate patient informed consent; and • delays if the FDA concludes that our financial relationships with our data collection partners result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest that may have affected the interpretation or integrity of the data collected.
We may experience numerous unforeseen events in relation to a clinical trial process that could delay or prevent us from receiving regulatory clearance or approval or reimbursement from payors for new products or modifications of existing products, including new indications for existing products, including: • delays or failure in obtaining approval of our clinical trial protocols from the FDA, other regulatory authorities, or IRBs; 43 • we, the applicable IRB(s), or the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities may require that we or our investigators suspend or terminate our data collection for various reasons, including, among others (i) failure to conduct the clinical trial in accordance with regulatory requirements, including the FDA’s current Good Clinical Practice, regulations, or our clinical protocols, or (ii) lack of adequate patient informed consent; and • delays if the FDA concludes that our financial relationships with our data collection partners result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest that may have affected the interpretation or integrity of the data collected.
Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of the safe harbors and exceptions, it is possible that some of our business activities could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws.
Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of the available exceptions and safe harbors, it is possible that some of our business activities could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws.
This IFR included that for the duration of the COVID-19 PHE, CMS waived the face-to-face requirements and stated it would not enforce clinical indications for home oxygen, among other respiratory products. 28 • The first Trump administration also issued a number of regulatory waivers to increase the flexibility in durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies, or DMEPOS, suppliers’ ability to service patients quickly and without the normal requirements.
This IFR included that for the duration of the COVID-19 PHE, CMS waived the face-to-face requirements and stated it would not enforce clinical indications for home oxygen, among other respiratory products. 27 • The first Trump administration also issued a number of regulatory waivers to increase the flexibility in durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies, or DMEPOS, suppliers’ ability to service patients quickly and without the normal requirements.
In addition, while we and our contract manufacturer were able to keep our manufacturing facilities open during the COVID-19 pandemic, there can be no assurance that we would be able to keep such facilities open indefinitely during a future public health emergency. 27 Changes to reimbursement rates, payment methodologies, or coverage policies for our products by government or commercial payors may adversely affect our business and operating results.
In addition, while we and our contract manufacturer were able to keep our manufacturing facilities open during the COVID-19 pandemic, there can be no assurance that we would be able to keep such facilities open indefinitely during a future public health emergency. 26 Changes to reimbursement rates, payment methodologies, or coverage policies for our products by government or commercial payors may adversely affect our business and operating results.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, approximately 17.0%, 20.3% and 15.0%, respectively, of our total revenue was derived from Medicare, private payors, Medicaid, and individual patients who directly receive reimbursement from third-party payors and this percentage could increase as a percent of total revenue if we increase net patient additions faster than our sales revenue growth.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, approximately 15.3%, 17.0% and 20.3%, respectively, of our total revenue was derived from Medicare, private payors, Medicaid, and individual patients who directly receive reimbursement from third-party payors and this percentage could increase as a percent of total revenue if we increase net patient additions faster than our sales revenue growth.
Any adverse determination related to litigation could require us to change our technology or our business practices, pay monetary damages or enter into royalty or licensing arrangements, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 37 We depend on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel, the loss of whom could negatively affect our business.
Any adverse determination related to litigation could require us to change our technology or our business practices, pay monetary damages, or enter into royalty or licensing arrangements, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 35 We depend on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel, the loss of whom could negatively affect our business.
In the past, some of our competitors, which may include distributors, have been lowering the purchase prices of their products in an effort to attract customers.
In the past, some of our competitors, which may include distributors, have been lowering the prices of their products in an effort to attract customers.
In addition, currency hedging may result in a reduction or increase in revenue should the currency strengthen or decline during the contract period. A discussion of the hedging program is contained in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In addition, currency hedging may result in a reduction or increase in revenue should the currency strengthen or decline during the contract period. A discussion of the hedging program is contained in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Respiratory therapy providers compete primarily on the basis of product features and service, rather than price, since reimbursement levels are established by Medicare and Medicaid, or by the individual determinations of private payors. 22 Some of our competitors are large, well-capitalized companies with greater resources than we have.
Respiratory therapy providers compete primarily on the basis of product features and service, rather than price, since reimbursement levels are established by Medicare and Medicaid, or by the individual determinations of private payors. 21 Some of our competitors are large, well-capitalized companies with greater resources than we have.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2025 $ 173.32 $ 51.63 As of January 1, 2024 $ 168.96 $ 51.18 As of January 1, 2023 $ 164.48 $ 50.44 As of January 1, 2022 $ 151.15 $ 48.39 As of April 1, 2021 $ 143.48 $ 47.13 As of January 1, 2021 $ 136.84 $ 44.99 As of January 1, 2020 $ 136.71 $ 44.93 As of January 1, 2019 $ 134.71 $ 44.32 As of January 1, 2018 $ 76.31 $ 41.91 Non-former CBAs in non-rural areas: Rates in non-former CBAs that are not defined as rural are set based on the rates in former CBAs.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2026 $ 177.16 $ 51.63 As of January 1, 2025 $ 173.32 $ 51.63 As of January 1, 2024 $ 168.96 $ 51.18 As of January 1, 2023 $ 164.48 $ 50.44 As of January 1, 2022 $ 151.15 $ 48.39 As of April 1, 2021 $ 143.48 $ 47.13 As of January 1, 2021 $ 136.84 $ 44.99 As of January 1, 2020 $ 136.71 $ 44.93 As of January 1, 2019 $ 134.71 $ 44.32 As of January 1, 2018 $ 76.31 $ 41.91 Non-former CBAs in non-rural areas : Rates in non-former CBAs that are not defined as rural are set based on the rates in former CBAs.
With this consolidation, competition to provide goods and services to industry participants may become more intense. These industry participants may try to use their market power to negotiate price concession for our products. These factors could force us to reduce our prices or could result in a loss of customers.
With this consolidation, competition to provide goods and services to industry participants may become more intense. These industry participants may try to use their market power to negotiate price concessions for our products. These factors could force us to reduce our prices or could result in a loss of customers.
Any recall would divert management attention and financial resources, could cause the price of our stock to decline and expose us to product liability or other claims and harm our reputation with customers. A recall involving our Inogen concentrators could be particularly harmful to our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Any recall would divert management attention and financial resources, could cause the price of our stock to decline and expose us to product liability or other claims and harm our reputation with customers. A recall involving our Inogen POCs could be particularly harmful to our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in former CBAs E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2025 $ 96.11 $ 47.11 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.41 $ 45.78 As of January 1, 2023 $ 90.77 $ 44.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 85.31 $ 41.81 As of April 1, 2021 $ 81.25 $ 39.82 As of January 1, 2021 $ 73.88 $ 36.20 As of January 1, 2020 $ 73.98 $ 36.25 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.92 $ 35.72 As of January 1, 2018 $ 77.03 $ 36.06 CMS also issued a final rule in December 2021 (CMS-1738-F) to establish payment methodologies to be effective after the COVID-19 PHE for DMEPOS products and services covered under Medicare. 30 CMS established three different fee schedule adjustment methodologies for non-CBAs after the termination of the COVID-19 PHE: (1) for non-contiguous non-CBAs; (2) for contiguous non-CBAs defined as rural areas; and (3) for non-rural non-CBAs within the contiguous United States.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in former CBAs E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2026 $ 98.81 $ 48.42 As of January 1, 2025 $ 96.11 $ 47.11 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.41 $ 45.78 As of January 1, 2023 $ 90.77 $ 44.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 85.31 $ 41.81 As of April 1, 2021 $ 81.25 $ 39.82 As of January 1, 2021 $ 73.88 $ 36.20 As of January 1, 2020 $ 73.98 $ 36.25 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.92 $ 35.72 As of January 1, 2018 $ 77.03 $ 36.06 CMS also issued a final rule in December 2021 (CMS-1738-F) to establish payment methodologies to be effective after the COVID-19 PHE for DMEPOS products and services covered under Medicare. 29 CMS established three different fee schedule adjustment methodologies for non-CBAs after the termination of the COVID-19 PHE: (1) for non-contiguous non-CBAs; (2) for contiguous non-CBAs defined as rural areas; and (3) for non-rural non-CBAs within the contiguous United States.
These legislative provisions have had and may continue to have a material and/or adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 29 The OIG has recommended that states review Medicaid reimbursement for durable medical equipment, or DME, and supplies.
These legislative provisions have had and may continue to have a material and/or adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 28 The OIG has recommended that states review Medicaid reimbursement for durable medical equipment, or DME, and supplies.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in non-former CBAs, non-rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2025 $ 96.42 $ 47.51 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.61 $ 46.12 As of January 1, 2023 $ 125.41 $ 46.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 115.14 $ 43.69 As of April 1, 2021 $ 109.39 $ 42.12 As of January 1, 2021 (retroactively revised March 1, 2021) $ 104.07 $ 40.06 As of January 1, 2020 $ 74.84 $ 36.87 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.32 $ 35.64 As of January 1, 2018 $ 69.31 $ 38.10 CMS is required to conduct future rounds of competitive bidding, which could reduce reimbursement rates, negatively impact the premium for POCs over other oxygen modalities, or limit beneficiary access to our technologies.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in non-former CBAs, non-rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2026 $ 99.02 $ 48.79 As of January 1, 2025 $ 96.42 $ 47.51 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.61 $ 46.12 As of January 1, 2023 $ 125.41 $ 46.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 115.14 $ 43.69 As of April 1, 2021 $ 109.39 $ 42.12 As of January 1, 2021 (retroactively revised March 1, 2021) $ 104.07 $ 40.06 As of January 1, 2020 $ 74.84 $ 36.87 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.32 $ 35.64 As of January 1, 2018 $ 69.31 $ 38.10 CMS is required to conduct future rounds of competitive bidding, which could reduce reimbursement rates, negatively impact the premium for POCs over other oxygen modalities, or limit beneficiary access to our technologies.
See Note 7 – Income taxes in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information and factors that could impact our ability to realize the deferred tax assets.
See Note 6 – Income taxes in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information and factors that could impact our ability to realize the deferred tax assets.
Such disruptions or delays may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Failure to comply with anti-bribery, and anti-corruption, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and similar laws associated with our activities outside of the United States and anti-money-laundering laws could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
Such disruptions or delays may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Failure to comply with anti-bribery, and anti-corruption, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws associated with our activities outside of the United States and anti-money-laundering laws could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
We could experience a significant increase in pre-payment reviews of our claims by the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors, a private insurance company that processes Medicare claims for durable medical equipment, which could cause substantial delays in the collection of our Medicare accounts receivable as well as related amounts due under supplemental insurance plans. 26 The government has significant resources to audit and ensure oversight of suppliers who care for patients covered by various government healthcare programs.
We could experience a significant increase in pre-payment reviews of our claims by the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors, private insurance companies that processes Medicare claims for durable medical equipment, which could cause substantial delays in the collection of our Medicare accounts receivable as well as related amounts due under supplemental insurance plans. 25 The government has significant resources to audit and ensure oversight of suppliers who care for patients covered by various government healthcare programs.
We may need to increase employee wages and benefits in order to attract and retain the personnel necessary to achieve our goals, and our business, operations, and financial results may suffer if we are unable to do so.
We may need to increase employee wages and benefits to attract and retain the personnel necessary to achieve our goals, and our business, operations, and financial results may suffer if we are unable to do so.
The method of assessing conformity under the MDR varies based on the class of the product, and typically requires a combination of self-assessment by the manufacturer and a third-party assessment by a “notified body.” The EU MDR does not apply in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the commercialization of medical devices in that territory must comply with rules set out in domestic legislation including the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002.
The method of assessing conformity under the MDR varies based on the class of the product, and typically requires a combination of self-assessment by the manufacturer and a third-party assessment by a “notified body.” The EU MDR applies in Northern Ireland but does not apply in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the commercialization of medical devices in that territory must comply with rules set out in domestic legislation including the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002.
As the regulatory environment related to information security, data collection and use, and privacy and data protection becomes increasingly rigorous, with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our business, compliance with those requirements could continue to result in significant costs. 39 Following the GDPR, a number of states in the U.S. have introduced, and in certain cases enacted, privacy legislation imposing operational requirements on U.S. companies similar to the requirements reflected in the GDPR.
As the regulatory environment related to information security, data collection and use, and privacy and data protection becomes increasingly rigorous, with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our business, compliance with those requirements could continue to result in significant costs. 37 In addition, a number of states in the U.S. have introduced, and in certain cases enacted, privacy legislation imposing operational requirements on U.S. companies similar to the requirements reflected in the GDPR.
If we are not able to find a qualified permanent replacement for these positions, it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to effectively pursue our business strategy. Executive leadership and key technical personnel transitions can be difficult to manage and could cause disruption to our business.
If we are unable to find a qualified permanent replacement for these positions, it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to effectively pursue our business strategy. Executive leadership and key technical personnel transitions can be difficult to manage and could cause disruption to our business.
In addition, any disruption or delay in the shipping of our products, whether domestically or internationally, may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, approximately 34.9%, 28.3% and 26.8%, respectively, of our total revenue was generated from customers located outside of the United States.
In addition, any disruption or delay in the shipping of our products, whether domestically or internationally, may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, approximately 39.8%, 34.9%, and 28.3%, respectively, of our total revenue was generated from customers located outside of the United States.
We have analyzed the potential impact to revenue associated with patients in the capped rental period and have deferred $0 associated with the capped rental period as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
We have analyzed the potential impact to revenue associated with patients in the capped rental period and have deferred $0 associated with the capped rental period as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Our success depends upon the skills, experience, and efforts of our senior executives and other key technical personnel, including certain members of our engineering, accounting, and compliance staff as well as our sales and marketing personnel. We have experienced, and may continue to experience, turn-over in our senior executives and other key technical personnel.
Our success depends upon the skills, experience, and efforts of our senior executives and other key technical personnel, including certain members of our engineering, accounting, and compliance staff as well as our sales and marketing personnel. We have experienced, and may continue to experience, turnover in our senior executives and other key technical personnel.
Based on our patient population, we estimate that approximately 51.8% of our potential customers have non-Medicare insurance coverage (including Medicare Advantage plans). Failing to maintain and obtain private payor contracts from private insurance companies and employers and secure in-network provider status could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Based on our patient population, we estimate that approximately 58.2% of our potential customers have non-Medicare insurance coverage (including Medicare Advantage plans). Failing to maintain and obtain private payor contracts from private insurance companies and employers and secure in-network provider status could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Government and other third-party payors are increasingly attempting to contain health care costs by limiting both coverage and the level of reimbursement for medical products and services. Reimbursement levels may be decreased in the future.
Government and other third-party payors are increasingly attempting to contain health care costs by limiting both coverage and the level of reimbursement for medical products and services. Reimbursement levels may decrease in the future.
Rates in rural areas continue to be based upon a 50/50 blended rates, consistent with CMS' December 2021 final rule described above.
Rates in rural areas continue to be based upon a 50/50 blended rates, consistent with CMS’s December 2021 final rule described above.
While we expended $21.6 million, $20.8 million and $21.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, in research and development efforts, we cannot assure that this level of investment will be sufficient to maintain a competitive advantage in product innovation, which could cause our business to suffer.
While we expended $19.4 million, $21.6 million, and $20.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, in research and development efforts, we cannot assure that this level of investment will be sufficient to maintain a competitive advantage in product innovation, which could cause our business to suffer.
We have insurance coverage in place for certain potential liabilities and costs relating to service interruptions, data corruption, cybersecurity risks, data security incidents and/or network security breaches, but this insurance is limited in amount, subject to a deductible, and may not be adequate to cover us for all costs arising from these incidents.
We have insurance coverage in place for certain potential liabilities and costs relating to service interruptions, data corruption, cybersecurity risks, data security incidents, and network security breaches, but this insurance is limited in amount, subject to deductibles and exclusions, and may not be adequate to cover us for all costs arising from these incidents.
Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and possibly other anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the more than sixty-five countries around the world where we have conducted activities and have sold our products.
Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and other anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and anti-money laundering laws in the more than 70 countries around the world where we have conducted activities and have sold our products.
Also, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to compliance with these laws and regulations.
Also, the Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. Our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to compliance with these laws and regulations.
The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits, among other things, knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting or receiving remuneration to induce the referral of an individual to a person for the furnishing of, or in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending the purchase, lease or order of any healthcare item or service reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs.
The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits, among other things, knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration to induce or reward referrals of individuals to a person for the furnishing of, or in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending the purchase, lease, or order of any healthcare item or service reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs.
Such a challenge, regardless of the outcome, could have a material adverse effect on our business, business relationships, reputation, financial condition and results of operations.
Any such challenge, regardless of its outcome, could have a material adverse effect on our business, business relationships, reputation, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our capped patients as a percentage of total patients on service was approximately 16.6% as of December 31, 2024 and 13.1% as of December 31, 2023. The percentage of capped patients may fluctuate over time as new patients come on service, patients come off service before and during the capped rental period, and existing patients enter the capped rental period.
Our capped patients as a percentage of total patients on service was approximately 17.6% as of December 31, 2025, and 16.6% as of December 31, 2024. The percentage of capped patients may fluctuate over time as new patients come on service, patients come off service before and during the capped rental period, and existing patients enter the capped rental period.
If the FDA disagrees with our determinations and requires us to submit new 510(k) pre-market notifications or pre-market approval for modifications to our previously cleared products for which we have concluded that new clearances or approvals are unnecessary, we may be required to cease marketing and/or to recall the modified product until we obtain clearance or approval, and we may be subject to significant regulatory penalties or fines. 43 If we fail to comply with FDA or state regulatory requirements, we can be subject to enforcement action.
If the FDA disagrees with our determinations and requires us to submit new 510(k) pre-market notifications or pre-market approval for modifications to our previously cleared products for which we have concluded that new clearances or approvals are unnecessary, we may be required to cease marketing and/or to recall the modified product until we obtain clearance or approval, and we may be subject to significant regulatory penalties or fines.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, also created the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires applicable manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies covered under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to report annually to CMS, information related to payments or other transfers of value made to physicians, as defined, and teaching hospitals, as well as ownership and investment interests in such manufacturer held by physicians and their immediate family members.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, also created the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, or Sunshine Act, which requires applicable manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to report annually to CMS information regarding payments or other transfers of value made to physicians and teaching hospitals, as well as ownership or investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members.
In addition, providers may reduce or eliminate purchases from us due to our increased focus on building out a prescriber sales team and pursuing rentals directly, which could be in competition with our providers in the United States.
In addition, providers may reduce or eliminate purchases from us due to our focus on maintaining a prescriber sales team and pursuing rentals directly, which could be in competition with other providers in the United States.
In addition, there has been a recent trend of increased federal and state regulation of payments and other transfers of value made to applicable recipients, including physicians. Certain states mandate implementation of compliance programs and/or the tracking and annual reporting of gifts, compensation and other remuneration to physicians and other applicable recipients.
In addition, there has been a trend toward increased federal and state regulation of payments and other transfers of value to healthcare providers, including physicians and other applicable recipients. Certain states mandate implementation of compliance programs and/or the tracking and reporting of gifts, compensation, and other remuneration.
In the event that we become subject to a patent infringement or other intellectual property related lawsuit and if the asserted patents or other intellectual property were upheld as valid and enforceable and we were found to infringe the asserted patents or other intellectual property, or violate the terms of a license to which we are a party, we could be required to do one or more of the following: • cease selling or using any of our products that incorporate the asserted intellectual property, which would adversely affect our revenue; • pay damages for past use of the asserted intellectual property, which may be substantial; • obtain a license from the holder of the asserted intellectual property, which license may not be available on reasonable royalty terms, if at all, and which could reduce profitability; and • redesign or rename, in the case of trademark claims, our products to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties, which may not be possible and could be costly and time-consuming if it is possible to do so. 51 If we are unable to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of trade secrets, unpatented know-how and other proprietary information, our ability to compete will be harmed.
In the event that we become subject to a patent infringement or other intellectual property related lawsuit and if the asserted patents or other intellectual property were upheld as valid and enforceable and we were found to infringe the asserted patents or other intellectual property, or violate the terms of a license to which we are a party, we could be required to do one or more of the following: • cease selling or using any of our products that incorporate the asserted intellectual property, which would adversely affect our revenue; • pay damages for past use of the asserted intellectual property, which may be substantial; • obtain a license from the holder of the asserted intellectual property, which license may not be available on reasonable royalty terms, if at all, and which could reduce profitability; and • redesign or rename, in the case of trademark claims, our products to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties, which may not be possible and could be costly and time-consuming if it is possible to do so.
We rely significantly on reimbursement from Medicare and private payors, including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid and patients for our rental revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2024, approximately 56.3% of our rental revenue was derived from Medicare’s traditional fee-for-service reimbursement programs.
We rely significantly on reimbursement from Medicare and private payors, including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid and patients for our rental revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2025, approximately 61.9% of our rental revenue was derived from Medicare’s traditional fee-for-service reimbursement programs.
We face significant risks and liability if we fail to comply with the FCPA and other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws that prohibit companies and their employees, agents, representatives, business partners, and third-party intermediaries, such as distributors or resellers, from authorizing, offering or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector.
We face significant risks and liability if we fail to comply with the FCPA and other anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws that prohibit companies and their employees, agents, representatives, business partners, and third-party intermediaries, such as distributors or resellers, from authorizing, offering or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector. 34 We leverage various third parties to sell our products and conduct our business abroad.
The costs to remediate breaches and similar system compromises that do occur could adversely affect our results of operations. We also face risks associated with security breaches affecting third party vendors or customers and others who interact with our data.
The costs of remediating breaches and similar system compromises could adversely affect our results of operations. We also face risks associated with security breaches affecting third party vendors or customers and others who interact with our data.
We assemble our products at our facility in Plano, Texas and through our contract manufacturer in the Czech Republic. No other manufacturing facilities are currently available to us, particularly facilities of the size and scope of our Texas facility.
We assemble our oxygen concentrator products at our facility in Plano, Texas and through our contract manufacturer in the Czech Republic, and our Simeox product at our facility in Montpelier, France. No other manufacturing facilities are currently available to us, particularly facilities of the size and scope of our Texas facility.
For example, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we experienced a net foreign currency loss of $0.2 million, and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we experienced a net foreign currency gain of $0.2 million and a loss of $0.8 million, respectively.
For example, for the year ended December 31, 2025, we experienced a net foreign currency gain of $1.3 million, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we experienced a net foreign currency loss of $0.2 million and a gain of $0.2 million, respectively.
These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. 53 Price volatility over a given period or a low stock price could result in a number of negative outcomes, including, but not limited to: • creating potential limitations on the ability to raise capital through the issuance of equity or equity linked securities; • impacting the value of our equity compensation, which affects our ability to recruit and retain employees; • impairing goodwill or long-lived assets; • difficulty complying with the listing standards of Nasdaq; and • increasing the risk of regulatory proceedings and litigation, including class action securities litigation.
Price volatility over a given period or a low stock price could result in a number of negative outcomes, including, but not limited to: • creating potential limitations on the ability to raise capital through the issuance of equity or equity linked securities; • impacting the value of our equity compensation, which affects our ability to recruit and retain employees; • impairing goodwill or long-lived assets; • difficulty complying with the listing standards of Nasdaq; and • increasing the risk of regulatory proceedings and litigation, including class action securities litigation.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, sales revenue to our top 10 customers accounted for approximately 33.3%, 25.2% and 30.5%, respectively, of our total revenue. Medicare's service reimbursement programs represented more than 10% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, sales revenue to our top 10 customers accounted for approximately 38.9%, 33.3% and 25.2%, respectively, of our total revenue. Medicare's service reimbursement programs represented more than 10% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, our executive officers, directors and stockholders who owned more than 5% of our outstanding common stock and their respective affiliates beneficially owned or controlled approximately 33.1% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.
As of December 31, 2025, our executive officers, directors, and stockholders who owned more than 5% of our outstanding common stock and their respective affiliates beneficially owned or controlled approximately 23.0% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.
Our business activities involve the use of hazardous materials, which require compliance with environmental and occupational safety laws regulating the use of such materials. If we violate these laws, we could be subject to significant fines, liabilities or other adverse consequences. Our research and development programs as well as our manufacturing operations involve the controlled use of hazardous materials.
Our business activities involve the use of hazardous materials, which require compliance with environmental and occupational safety laws regulating the use of such materials. If we violate these laws, we could be subject to significant fines, liabilities or other adverse consequences.
The majority of states also have statutes or regulations similar to the federal anti-kickback, physician self-referral, and false claims laws, which apply to items or services, reimbursed under Medicaid and other state programs, or in several states, apply regardless of payor. Penalties under these state laws can be comparable to those under their federal equivalents.
In addition, many states have statutes or regulations similar to the federal anti-kickback, physician self-referral, and false claims laws, which apply to items or services reimbursed under Medicaid or other state programs, and in some states may apply regardless of payor. Penalties under these state laws can be comparable to those under their federal counterparts.
In addition, the trading price of our common stock may be highly volatile. During the last twelve months, our common stock traded as high as $13.33 per share and as low as $5.08 per share.
In addition, the trading price of our common stock may be highly volatile. During the last twelve months, our common stock traded as high as $12.91 per share and as low as $5.70 per share.
Medicare’s service reimbursement programs accounted for 56.3%, 67.7% and 77.0% of rental revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and based on total revenue were 9.5%, 13.7% and 11.6% for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Medicare’s service reimbursement programs accounted for 61.9%, 56.3%, and 67.7% of rental revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and based on total revenue were 9.5%, 9.5%, and 13.7% for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
In particular, one customer represented more than 10% of our net accounts receivable balance with a net accounts receivable balance of $3.3 million as of December 31, 2024. One customer represented more than 10% of our financing receivable balance with a balance of $6.5 million as of December 31, 2024.
In particular, no customer represented more than 10% of our net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2025. One customer represented more than 10% of our net accounts receivable balance with a net account receivable balance of $3.3 million as of December 31, 2024.
In addition, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides that the government may assert that a claim that items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the false claims statutes.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also provides that claims for items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute may constitute false or fraudulent claims for purposes of the federal false claims statutes.
An entity that offers to or transfers remuneration to any individual eligible for benefits under Medicare or Medicaid that such entity knows or should know is likely to influence such individual to order or receive from a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier any Medicare or Medicaid payable item or service may be liable for CMPs.
Under this statute, an entity that offers or transfers remuneration to any individual eligible for benefits under Medicare or Medicaid that such entity knows or should know is likely to influence the individual to order or receive items or services reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid from a particular provider, practitioner, or supplier may be liable for CMPs.
Their effects potentially are far-reaching and may restrict our ability to use personal information in connection with our business operations, require us to modify our data processing practices and policies and incur substantial compliance-related costs and expenses.
Their effects potentially are far-reaching and may restrict our ability to use personal information in connection with our business operations, require us to modify our data processing practices and policies and incur substantial compliance-related costs and expenses. Congress could also pass federal privacy legislation, which may restrict our business operations and require us to incur additional costs for compliance.
In addition, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, among other things, amends the intent requirement of the federal anti-kickback and criminal healthcare fraud statutes to clarify that a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it.
In addition, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended the intent requirements of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and certain federal healthcare fraud statutes to clarify that a person or entity need not have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it.