Biggest changeThe following benefits, among others, were expected to result from the Separation: • the Separation is expected to allow investors to value the Company based on its distinct investment identity, and enable investors to evaluate the merits, performance and future prospects of the Company’s businesses based on their distinct characteristics; • the Separation is expected to facilitate incentive compensation structures for employees more directly tied to the performance of the Company’s businesses, and may enhance employee hiring and retention by, among other things, improving the alignment of management and employee incentives with performance and growth objectives; and • the Separation is expected to allow us to more effectively pursue our operating priorities and strategies, and enable management to focus on unique opportunities for long-term growth and profitability. 27 We may not achieve these and other anticipated benefits for a variety of reasons, including, among others: • certain costs and liabilities that were otherwise less significant to the Company prior to the Separation will be more significant for us as a separate company after the Separation • we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than we were prior to the Separation; and • following the Separation, our businesses are less diversified than they were prior to the Separation.
Biggest changeThe following benefits, among others, were expected to result from the Separation: • the Separation is expected to allow investors to value the Company based on its distinct investment identity, and enable investors to evaluate the merits, performance and future prospects of the Company’s businesses based on their distinct characteristics; • the Separation is expected to facilitate incentive compensation structures for employees more directly tied to the performance of the Company’s businesses, and may enhance employee hiring and retention by, among other things, improving the alignment of management and employee incentives with performance and growth objectives; and • the Separation is expected to allow us to more effectively pursue our operating priorities and strategies, and enable management to focus on unique opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.
If we or our employees, agents, independent contractors, consultants, commercial partners and vendors violate these laws, we may be subject to investigations, enforcement actions and/or significant penalties, including the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, disgorgement, monetary fines, imprisonment, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, additional reporting requirements and/or oversight if we become subject to a 24 corporate integrity agreement or similar agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with these laws, and curtailment of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.
If we or our employees, agents, independent contractors, consultants, commercial partners and vendors violate these laws, we may be subject to investigations, enforcement actions and/or significant penalties, including the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, disgorgement, monetary fines, imprisonment, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, additional reporting requirements and/or oversight if we become subject to a corporate integrity agreement or similar agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with these laws, and curtailment of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.
Moreover, industry associations closely monitor the activities of their member companies. If these organizations or national authorities were to name us as having breached our obligations under their laws, regulations, rules or standards, our reputation would suffer and our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.
Moreover, industry associations closely monitor the activities of their member companies. If these organizations or national authorities were to name us as having breached our obligations under their laws, regulations, 26 rules or standards, our reputation would suffer and our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects could be adversely affected.
However, if the FDA determines that our educational and promotional activities or training constitutes promotion of an off-label use, it could request that we modify our training or promotional materials or subject us to regulatory or enforcement actions, as discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1.
However, if the FDA determines that our educational and promotional activities or training constitutes promotion of an off-label use, it could request 22 that we modify our training or promotional materials or subject us to regulatory or enforcement actions, as discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1.
Even if future debt financing is available, it may result in (i) increased interest 15 expense, (ii) increased term loan payments, (iii) increased leverage and (iv) decreased income available to fund further acquisitions and expansion. It may also limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures and make us more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Even if future debt financing is available, it may result in (i) increased interest expense, (ii) increased term loan payments, (iii) increased leverage and (iv) decreased income available to fund further acquisitions and expansion. It may also limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures and make us more vulnerable to economic downturns.
In addition, our Board of Directors has the right to issue Preferred stock without stockholder approval, which our Board of Directors could use to affect a rights plan or “poison pill” that could dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer and may have the effect of delaying, discouraging or preventing an acquisition of Enovis. 29
In addition, our Board of Directors has the right to issue Preferred stock without stockholder approval, which our Board of Directors could use to affect a rights plan or “poison pill” that could dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer and may have the effect of delaying, discouraging or preventing an acquisition of Enovis.
Other countries have enacted or are enacting data localization 26 laws that require data to stay within their borders. All of these evolving compliance and operational requirements impose significant costs that are likely to increase over time. We are subject to anti-bribery laws such as the U.S.
Other countries have enacted or are enacting data localization laws that require data to stay within their borders. All of these evolving compliance and operational requirements impose significant costs that are likely to increase over time. We are subject to anti-bribery laws such as the U.S.
The development of new technologies by competitors that may compete with our technologies could reduce demand for our products and affect our financial performance. For example, our present and future medical device products could be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances by one or more of our present or future competitors or by other therapies, 18 including biological therapies.
The development of new technologies by competitors that may compete with our technologies could reduce demand for our products and affect our financial performance. For example, our present and future medical device products could be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances by one or more of our present or future competitors or by other therapies, including biological therapies.
Private payors may conduct similar reviews and audits. Additionally, we participate in the government’s Federal Supply Schedule program for medical equipment, whereby we contract with the government to supply certain of our medical products. Participation in this program requires us to follow 23 certain pricing practices and other contract requirements.
Private payors may conduct similar reviews and audits. Additionally, we participate in the government’s Federal Supply Schedule program for medical equipment, whereby we contract with the government to supply certain of our medical products. Participation in this program requires us to follow certain pricing practices and other contract requirements.
A failure of or breach in information technology security of our own systems, or those of our third-party vendors, could expose us and our employees, customers, dealers and suppliers to risks of misuse of information or systems, the compromise of confidential information, manipulation and destruction of data, defective products, production downtimes and operations disruptions.
A failure of or breach in information technology security of our own systems, or those of our third-party vendors or partners, could expose us and our employees, customers, dealers and suppliers to risks of misuse of information or systems, the compromise of confidential information, manipulation and destruction of data, defective products, production downtimes and operations disruptions.
Once a device is on the EEA market, manufacturers must comply with certain vigilance requirements, such 20 as reporting serious incidents and fielding safety corrective actions. Noncompliance could lead to penalties and a suspension or withdrawal of our CE Certificate of Conformity.
Once a device is on the EEA market, manufacturers must comply with certain vigilance requirements, such as reporting serious incidents and fielding safety corrective actions. Noncompliance could lead to penalties and a suspension or withdrawal of our CE Certificate of Conformity.
If any of these actions were to occur, it would harm our reputation and cause our product sales and profitability to suffer and may prevent us from generating revenue. 22 Our medical device businesses subject us to the possibility of product liability lawsuits, which could harm our business.
If any of these actions were to occur, it would harm our reputation and cause our product sales and profitability to suffer and may prevent us from generating revenue. Our medical device businesses subject us to the possibility of product liability lawsuits, which could harm our business.
Any recovery under our property damage and business 16 interruption insurance policies may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Any recovery under our property damage and business interruption insurance policies may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Further, we may be subject to foreign currency translation losses depending upon whether foreign nations devalue their currencies. 17 We are dependent on the availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products.
Further, we may be subject to foreign currency translation losses depending upon whether foreign nations devalue their currencies. We are dependent on the availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products.
For devices covered by CE Certificates of Conformity issued under the EU MDD, no significant changes in design or intended purpose are allowed. If changes are anticipated, new certificates must be obtained under the MDR.
For devices covered by CE Certificates of Conformity issued under the EU MDD, no significant 21 changes in design or intended purpose are allowed. If changes are anticipated, new certificates must be obtained under the MDR.
Success in pre-clinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trial success, and we cannot be sure that later trials will replicate the results of prior trials and pre-clinical studies.
Success in pre-clinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trial 23 success, and we cannot be sure that later trials will replicate the results of prior trials and pre-clinical studies.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced adverse impacts on sales in 2020 and 2021, as well as material delays and periodic cancellations of elective medical procedures, orthopedic clinics and physical therapy centers operating at reduced levels, and periodic cancellation of sports programs impacting our business.
For example, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced adverse impacts on sales in 2020 and 2021, as well as material delays and periodic cancellations of elective medical procedures, orthopedic clinics and physical therapy centers operating at reduced levels, and periodic cancellation of sports programs impacting our business.
Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in the assimilation of the operations, systems, controls, technologies, personnel, services and products of the acquired company, the potential loss of key employees, customers, suppliers and distributors of the acquired company, and the diversion of our management’s attention from other business concerns.
Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in the assimilation of the operations, systems, controls (financial and otherwise), technologies, personnel, services and products of the acquired company, the potential loss of key employees, customers, suppliers and distributors of the acquired company, and the diversion of our management’s attention from other business concerns.
Additionally, advanced persistent attempts to gain unauthorized access or deny access to, or otherwise disrupt, our systems and those of third-party service providers we rely on are increasing in sophistication and frequency.
Additionally, advanced persistent attempts to gain unauthorized access or deny access to, or otherwise disrupt, our systems and those of third-party service providers and business partners we rely on are increasing in sophistication and frequency.
The FTC also sets expectations for failing to take appropriate steps to keep consumers’ personal information secure, or failing to provide a level of security commensurate to promises made to individual about the security of their personal information (such as in a privacy notice) may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of the 25 FTC Act.
The FTC also sets expectations for failing to take appropriate steps to keep consumers’ personal information secure, or failing to provide a level of security commensurate to promises made to individuals about the security of their personal information (such as in a privacy notice) may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act.
Our information technology infrastructure could be subject to service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks, or network security breaches, which could result in the disruption of operations or the loss of data confidentiality.
Our information technology infrastructure and information are vulnerable to service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks, or network security breaches, which could result in the disruption of operations or the loss of data confidentiality.
We have received (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS and (ii) an opinion from outside tax counsel regarding the qualification of the separation and distribution of ESAB as a transaction that is described in Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We could incur significant liability if the separation and distribution of ESAB is determined to be a taxable transaction. 29 We have received (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS and (ii) an opinion from outside tax counsel regarding the qualification of the separation and distribution of ESAB as a transaction that is described in Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We are also subject to U.S. export controls and economic sanctions laws, regulations and other legal requirements, including the Export Administration Regulations and economic sanctions administered and enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as other laws and regulations that limit our ability to market, sell, distribute or otherwise transfer our products or technology directly or indirectly to restricted persons and prohibited countries or regions.
We also could be subject to criminal and civil penalties, disgorgement, substantial expenditures related to remedial actions, and reputational harm. 28 We are also subject to U.S. export controls and economic sanctions laws, regulations and other legal requirements, including the Export Administration Regulations and economic sanctions administered and enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as other laws and regulations that limit our ability to market, sell, distribute or otherwise transfer our products or technology directly or indirectly to restricted persons and prohibited countries or regions.
If we fail to achieve some or all of the benefits we expected to result from the Separation, or if such benefits are delayed, our businesses, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. We could incur significant liability if the separation and distribution of ESAB is determined to be a taxable transaction.
If we fail to achieve some or all of the benefits we expected to result from the Separation, or if such benefits are delayed, our businesses, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
The global economy has been negatively impacted by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, governments in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia, and Russia has imposed counter-sanctions in response.
Furthermore, governments in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia, and Russia has imposed counter-sanctions in response.
Further escalation of geopolitical tensions related to the military conflict, including increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade, could result in, among other things, cyberattacks, additional supply disruptions, lower consumer demand and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain.
Further escalation of geopolitical tensions related to the military conflict, including increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade, could result in, among other things, cyberattacks, additional supply disruptions, lower consumer demand and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business and supply chain. 30 The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified employees could have a material adverse effect on our ability to run our business.
We are highly dependent on our senior leadership team as a result of their expertise in our industry and our business. The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, retain and motivate sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, retain and motivate sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As such, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur expenses relating to restructuring activities. We may not achieve or sustain the anticipated benefits, including any anticipated savings, of these restructuring programs or initiatives.
We have implemented, and plan to continue to implement, restructuring programs designed to facilitate key strategic initiatives and maintain long-term sustainable growth. As such, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur expenses relating to restructuring activities. We may not achieve or sustain the anticipated benefits, including any anticipated savings, of these restructuring programs or initiatives.
Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and Delaware law contain provisions that may make it difficult for a third-party to acquire us without the consent of our Board of Directors.
Provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law may delay or prevent an acquisition of Enovis that may be beneficial to our stockholders. Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and Delaware law contain provisions that may make it difficult for a third-party to acquire us without the consent of our Board of Directors.
It is impossible to predict whether legislative changes will be enacted or FDA regulations, guidance or interpretations changed, and what the impact of such changes, if any, may be. 21 The clinical trial process is lengthy and expensive with uncertain outcomes, often requires the enrollment of large numbers of patients, suitable patients may be difficult to identify and recruit, and delays or failures will prevent us from commercializing new or modified products and will adversely affect our business, operating results and prospects.
The clinical trial process is lengthy and expensive with uncertain outcomes, often requires the enrollment of large numbers of patients, suitable patients may be difficult to identify and recruit, and delays or failures will prevent us from commercializing new or modified products and will adversely affect our business, operating results and prospects.
Reduced reimbursement rates will also lower our margins on product sales and could adversely impact the profitability and viability of the affected products. Medicare payment for DMEPOS also can be impacted by the DMEPOS competitive bidding program, under which Medicare rates are based on bid amounts for certain products in designated geographic areas, rather than the Medicare fee schedule amount.
Medicare payment for DMEPOS also can be impacted by the DMEPOS competitive bidding program, under which Medicare rates are based on bid amounts for certain products in designated geographic areas, rather than the Medicare fee 24 schedule amount.
A number of countries where we do business, including the United States and many countries in the European Union, have implemented, and are considering implementing, changes in relevant tax, accounting and other laws, regulations and interpretations. Additionally, longstanding international tax norms that determine each country’s jurisdiction to tax cross-border international trade are subject to potential evolution.
A number of countries where we do business, including the United States and many countries in the European Union, have implemented, and are considering implementing, changes in relevant tax, accounting and other laws, regulations and interpretations.
If our customers lack liquidity or are unable to access the credit markets, it may impact customer demand for our products and services and we may not be able to collect amounts owed to us.
If our customers lack liquidity or are unable to access the credit markets, it may impact customer demand for our products and services and we may not be able to collect amounts owed to us. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
It is uncertain when and to what extent lingering conditions will completely subside.
These challenges continue to impact us to varying degrees, and it is uncertain when and to what extent lingering conditions will completely subside.
Given the unpredictability of these possible changes, it is very difficult to assess whether the overall effect of such potential tax changes would be cumulatively positive or negative for our earnings and cash flow, but such changes could adversely impact our financial results.
Given the unpredictability of these possible changes, it is very difficult to assess whether the overall effect of such potential tax changes would be cumulatively positive or negative for our earnings and cash flow, but such changes could adversely impact our long-term financial results. 20 In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities.
Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, fines, imprisonment and, within the United States, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration health programs.
Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, fines, imprisonment and, within the United States, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration health programs. 25 Greater scrutiny of marketing practices in the medical device industry has resulted in numerous government investigations, and this enforcement activity is expected to continue.
Our information technology networks and systems are subject to security threats and sophisticated cyber-based attacks, including, but not limited to, denial-of-service attacks, hacking, “phishing” attacks, computer viruses, ransomware, malware, employee or insider error, malfeasance, social engineering, or physical breaches, that can cause deliberate or unintentional damage, destruction or misuse, manipulation, denial of access to or disclosure of confidential or important information by our employees, suppliers or third-party service providers.
If these information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. 27 Our information technology networks and systems are subject to security threats and sophisticated cyber-based attacks, including, but not limited to, denial-of-service attacks, hacking, “phishing” attacks, computer viruses, ransomware, malware, software-based misconfigurations, “bugs” and other security vulnerabilities, employee or insider error, malfeasance, social engineering, or physical breaches, that can cause deliberate or unintentional damage, destruction or misuse, manipulation, denial of access to or disclosure of confidential or important information by our employees, suppliers or third-party service providers.
If we fail to attract and maintain relationships with third-party distributors and skilled independent sales representatives or fail to adequately train and monitor the efforts of the third-party distributors and sales representatives that market and sell our products, or if our existing third-party distributors and independent sales representatives choose not to carry our products, our results of operations and future growth could be adversely affected. 19 Risks Related to Government Regulation and Litigation Our products and our operations are subject to extensive government regulation and oversight, and if we fail to maintain regulatory approvals and clearances, or are unable to obtain, or experience significant delays in obtaining, FDA clearances or approvals or their foreign equivalent for our current and future products or product enhancements, our ability to commercially distribute and market these products could suffer.
Risks Related to Government Regulation and Litigation Our products and our operations are subject to extensive government regulation and oversight, and if we fail to maintain regulatory approvals and clearances, or are unable to obtain, or experience significant delays in obtaining, FDA clearances or approvals or their foreign equivalent for our current and future products or product enhancements, our ability to commercially distribute and market these products could suffer.
The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 28 Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The global economy has been negatively impacted by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
We are vulnerable to raw material, energy and labor price fluctuations and supply shortages, which have impacted and could continue to impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We are vulnerable to raw material, energy and labor price fluctuations and supply shortages, which have impacted and could continue to impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. 19 In the normal course of our business, we are exposed to market risks related to the availability of and price fluctuations in the purchase of raw materials, energy and commodities used in the manufacturing of our products.
Any significant change in the supply of, or price for, these raw materials, parts or components could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Certain of our products use components obtained from single sources. For example, the microprocessor used in our OL1000 and SpinaLogic devices is from a single manufacturer.
Any significant change in the supply of, or price for, these raw materials, parts or components could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, there are additional authorized shares of our Common stock. Furthermore, we may issue a significant number of additional shares, in connection with acquisitions or otherwise. We also may issue a significant number of additional shares, either into the marketplace through an existing shelf registration statement or through other mechanisms.
The issuances of additional common and preferred stock may adversely affect the market price of our Common stock. Under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, there are additional authorized shares of our common stock. Furthermore, we may issue a significant number of additional shares, in connection with acquisitions or otherwise.
We rely on a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products and if we fail to effectively manage the distribution of such products, our results of operations and future growth could be adversely impacted. We use a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products, each of which has distinct risks.
If these audits result in assessments different from amounts recorded, our future financial results may include unfavorable tax adjustments. We rely on a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products and if we fail to effectively manage the distribution of such products, our results of operations and future growth could be adversely impacted.
We can provide no assurance that our efforts to actively manage technology risks potentially affecting our systems and networks will be successful in eliminating or mitigating risks to our systems, networks and data or in effectively resolving such risks when they materialize.
We can provide no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes will be fully implemented, complied with or effective to protect or mitigate risks to our systems, networks and data or in effectively resolving such risks when they materialize.
Although restrictions in most jurisdictions have eased and some impacts of the pandemic have abated, cost inflation, supply chain challenges such as logistics delays, and healthcare provider staffing shortages, all of which are attributable in some part to the pandemic, continue to impact us, including by reducing capacity and the number of medical procedures.
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy resulted in a number of additional challenges for our business, including cost inflation, supply chain challenges such as logistics delays, and healthcare provider staffing shortages, all of which are attributable in some part to the pandemic.
If we fail to achieve any of these steps, our growth strategy may not be successful.
If we fail to achieve any of these steps, our growth strategy may not be successful. For example, we completed the acquisition of Lima. If the Lima Acquisition is not successfully integrated into our existing operations, our business and financial results may be adversely affected.
It is also possible that others will independently develop technology that will compete with our patented or unpatented technology. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
It is also possible that others will independently develop technology that will compete with our patented or unpatented technology.
Any new regulations or revisions or reinterpretations of existing regulations may impose additional costs or lengthen review times of planned or future products.
Any new regulations or revisions or reinterpretations of existing regulations may impose additional costs or lengthen review times of planned or future products. It is impossible to predict whether legislative changes will be enacted or FDA regulations, guidance or interpretations changed, and what the impact of such changes, if any, may be.
For example, in the ordinary course of business, our business collects, stores, and transmits certain sensitive data, including PHI, personally identifiable information, and patient data. These information technology networks and systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to failures during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components, power outages, hardware failures or computer viruses.
For example, in the ordinary course of business, our business collects, stores, and transmits certain sensitive data, including PHI, personally identifiable information, and patient data.
Sales by the Investors or their permitted transferees of a substantial number of shares of our Common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales might occur, could have a material adverse effect on the price of our Common stock.
A substantial number of shares of our common stock is reserved for issuance upon conversion of the notes, and their issuance or the perception that such issuances may occur could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates may harm our financial results. We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. During the year ended December 31, 2022, approximately 32% of our sales were derived from operations outside the United States.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 32% of our sales were derived from operations outside the United States, which percentage is expected to increase as a result of the Lima Acquisition.
On December 12, 2022, European Union member states reached agreement in principle to implement the minimum tax component, known as Pillar 2. The directive has to be transposed into member states’ national law by the end of 2023. As these and other tax laws, regulations and norms change or evolve, our financial results could be materially impacted.
As these and other tax laws, regulations and norms change or evolve, our financial results could be materially impacted.
The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified employees could have a material adverse effect on our ability to run our business. We may be adversely affected if we lose members of our senior leadership.
We may be adversely affected if we lose members of our senior leadership. We are highly dependent on our senior leadership team as a result of their expertise in our industry and our business.