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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Medtronic's 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.

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Top changes in Medtronic's 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThis includes the Intellis (rechargeable) and Vanta (recharge-free) spinal cord stimulation systems, with AdaptiveStim and SureScan MRI Technology, DTM (differential target multiplexed) proprietary waveform, the Evolve workflow algorithm, and Snapshot reporting, as well as the Inceptiv spinal cord stimulation system, which offers a closed-loop feature that senses biological signals along the spinal cord and automatically adjusts stimulation in real time. Brain modulation products, including those for the treatment of the disabling symptoms of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, refractory epilepsy, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (approved under a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) in the U.S.), and chronic, intractable primary dystonia (approved under a HDE in the U.S.).
Biggest changeThis includes the Inceptiv spinal cord stimulation system which offers a closed-loop feature that senses biological signals along the spinal cord and automatically adjusts stimulation in real time, Intellis (rechargeable) and Vanta (recharge-free) spinal cord stimulation systems, with 6 Table of Content AdaptiveStim and SureScan MRI Technology, DTM (differential target multiplexed) proprietary waveform, and the Evolve workflow algorithm, and Snapshot reporting. Brain modulation products, including those for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, refractory epilepsy, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (approved under a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) in the U.S.), and chronic, intractable primary dystonia (approved under a HDE in the U.S.).
The division develops, manufactures, and markets advanced and general surgical products, including advanced stapling devices, vessel sealing instruments, wound closure products, electrosurgery products, AI-powered surgical video and analytics platform, and robotic-assisted surgery products, hernia mechanical devices, mesh implants, gynecology products, minimally invasive gastrointestinal and hepatologic diagnostics and therapies, and therapies to treat diseases and conditions that are typically, but not exclusively, addressed by surgeons.
The division develops, manufactures, and markets advanced and general surgical products, including advanced stapling devices, vessel sealing instruments, wound closure products, electrosurgery products, AI-powered surgical video and analytics platform, robotic-assisted surgery products, hernia mechanical devices, mesh implants, gynecology products, minimally invasive gastrointestinal and hepatologic diagnostics and therapies, and therapies to treat diseases and conditions that are typically, but not exclusively, addressed by surgeons.
Both of these pacemakers treat patients with atrioventricular block. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), including the Aurora Extravascular-ICD, Visia AF MRI SureScan, Evera MRI SureScan, Primo MRI, and the Cobalt and Crome family of BlueSync-enabled ICDs, as well as defibrillator leads, including the Sprint Quattro Secure lead. Implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT-Ds and CRT-Ps) including the Claria/Amplia/Compia family of MRI Quad CRT-D SureScan systems and the Cobalt and Crome portfolio of BlueSync-enabled CRT-Ds, as well as the Percepta/Serena/Solara family of MRI Quad CRT-P SureScan systems. Cardiac ablation products include a full suite of electrophysiology solutions to treat patients with arrhythmias, including paroxysmal and persistent AF.
Both pacemakers treat patients with atrioventricular block. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), including the Aurora Extravascular-ICD, Visia AF MRI SureScan, Evera MRI SureScan, Primo MRI, and the Cobalt and Crome family of BlueSync-enabled ICDs, as well as defibrillator leads, including the Sprint Quattro Secure lead. Implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT-Ds and CRT-Ps) including the Claria/Amplia/Compia family of MRI Quad CRT-D SureScan systems and the Cobalt and Crome portfolio of BlueSync-enabled CRT-Ds, as well as the Percepta/Serena/Solara family of MRI Quad CRT-P SureScan systems. Cardiac ablation products include a full suite of electrophysiology solutions to treat patients with arrhythmias, including paroxysmal and persistent AF.
This includes our StealthStation S8 surgical navigation system, Stealth Autoguide cranial robotic guidance platform, O-arm Imaging System, Mazor X robotic guidance systems used in robot-assisted spine procedures, UNiD adaptive spine intelligence AI-driven technology for surgical planning and personalized spinal implants, and our Midas Rex surgical drills, including our MR8 high-speed drill system. Products to treat a variety of conditions affecting the spine, including degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, fractures of the spine, and stenosis.
This includes our StealthStation S8 surgical navigation system, Stealth Autoguide cranial robotic guidance platform, O-arm Imaging System, Mazor robotic guidance systems used in robot-assisted spine procedures, UNiD adaptive spine intelligence AI-driven technology for surgical planning and personalized spinal implants, and our Midas Rex surgical drills, including our MR8 high-speed drill system. Products to treat a variety of conditions affecting the spine, including degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, fractures of the spine, and stenosis.
Additionally, a portion of the Company's revenue is generated from consignment inventory maintained at hospitals. Our medical supply products are used primarily in hospitals, surgical centers, and alternate care facilities, such as home care and long-term care facilities, and are marketed to materials managers, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).
Additionally, a portion of the Company's revenue is generated from consignment inventory maintained at hospitals. Our medical supply products are used primarily in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and alternate care facilities, such as home care and long-term care facilities, and are marketed to materials managers, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).
This focus enables us to develop highly knowledgeable and dedicated sales representatives who are able to foster strong relationships with physicians and other customers and enhance our ability to cross-sell complementary products. We are not dependent on any single customer for more than 10 percent of our total net sales.
This focus enables us to develop highly knowledgeable and dedicated sales representatives who are able to foster strong relationships with physicians and other customers and enhance our ability to support our customers and cross-sell complementary products. We are not dependent on any single customer for more than 10 percent of our total net sales.
These products can also include titanium interbody implants and surface technologies, such as our Adaptix interbody system and incorporated Titan interbody fusion device with nanoLOCK technology. 5 Table of Contents Products that facilitate less invasive thoracolumbar surgeries, including the CD Horizon Solera Voyager percutaneous fixation system and various retractor systems to access the spine through smaller incisions. Products to treat conditions in the cervical region of the spine, including the ZEVO anterior cervical plate system, the Infinity Occipitocervical-Upper Thoracic (OCT) System, and Prestige LP cervical discs. Biologic solutions products, including our Infuse Bone Graft (InductOs in the European Union (E.U.)), which contains a recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, rhBMP-2, for certain spinal, trauma, and oral maxillofacial applications. Demineralized bone matrix products, including Magnifuse, GRAFTON/GRAFTON PLUS, and the Mastergraft family of synthetic bone graft products Matrix, Putty, Strip, and Granules.
These products can also include titanium interbody implants and surface technologies, such as our Adaptix interbody system and incorporated Titan interbody fusion device with nanoLOCK technology. Products that facilitate less invasive thoracolumbar surgeries, including the CD Horizon Solera Voyager percutaneous fixation system and various retractor systems to access the spine through smaller incisions. Products to treat conditions in the cervical region of the spine, including the ZEVO anterior cervical plate system, the Infinity Occipitocervical-Upper Thoracic (OCT) System, and Prestige LP cervical discs. Biologic solutions products, including our Infuse Bone Graft (InductOs in the European Union (E.U.)), which contains a recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2, rhBMP-2, for certain spinal, trauma, and oral maxillofacial applications. Demineralized bone matrix products, including Magnifuse, GRAFTON/GRAFTON PLUS, and the Mastergraft family of synthetic bone graft products Matrix, Putty, Strip, and Granules.
Our devices include products for the repair and replacement of heart valves, perfusion systems, positioning and stabilization systems for beating heart revascularization surgery, surgical ablation products, and comprehensive line of products and therapies to treat aortic disease, such as aneurysms, dissections, and transections.
Our devices include products for the repair and replacement of heart valves, perfusion systems, positioning and stabilization systems for beating heart revascularization surgery, surgical ablation products, and a comprehensive line of products and therapies to treat aortic disease, such as aneurysms, dissections, and transections.
Products also include the Pipeline Flex and Pipeline Vantage embolization devices with Shield Technology, endovascular treatments for large or giant wide-necked brain aneurysms, the portfolio of Solitaire revascularization devices for treatment of acute ischemic stroke, the Riptide aspiration system, the Onyx Liquid Embolic System, and a portfolio of associated access catheters including our React aspiration catheters also for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. ENT products, including the Straightshot M5 microdebrider handpiece, the Integrated Power Console (IPC) system, NIM Vital nerve monitoring systems, Propel and Sinuva Sinus Implants from the acquisition of Intersect ENT, StealthStation ENT and StealthStation FlexENT navigation systems, as well as products for hearing restoration. Pelvic health products, including our InterStim X and InterStim II recharge-free neurostimulators, InterStim Micro rechargeable neurostimulators, and SureScan MRI leads.
Products also include the Pipeline Flex and Pipeline Vantage embolization devices with Shield Technology, endovascular treatments for large or giant wide-necked brain aneurysms, the portfolio of Solitaire revascularization devices for treatment of acute ischemic stroke, the Riptide aspiration system, the Onyx Liquid Embolic System, and a portfolio of associated access catheters including our React aspiration catheters also for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. ENT products, including the Straightshot M5 microdebrider handpiece, the Integrated Power Console (IPC) system, NIM Vital nerve monitoring systems, Propel and Sinuva Sinus Implants, StealthStation ENT and StealthStation FlexENT navigation systems, as well as products for hearing restoration. Pelvic health products, including our InterStim X and InterStim II recharge-free neurostimulators, InterStim Micro rechargeable neurostimulators, and SureScan MRI leads.
Principal products offered include: CoreValve family of aortic valves, including the Evolut PRO, Evolut PRO+, Evolut FX, and Evolut FX+ TAVR systems for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Surgical valve replacement and repair products for damaged or diseased heart valves, including both tissue and mechanical valves; blood-handling products that form a circulatory support system to maintain and monitor blood circulation and coagulation status, oxygen supply, and body temperature during arrested heart surgery; and surgical ablation systems and positioning and stabilization technologies. Endovascular stent grafts and accessories, including the Endurant II Stent Graft System for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, the Valiant Captivia Thoracic Stent Graft System for thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedures, and the Heli-FX EndoAnchor System. 4 Table of Contents Transcatheter Pulmonary Valves, including Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) and Delivery Catheter System and Melody TPV/Ensemble II Delivery System.
Principal products offered include: CoreValve family of aortic valves, including the Evolut PRO, Evolut PRO+, Evolut FX, and Evolut FX+ TAVR systems for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Surgical valve replacement and repair products for damaged or diseased heart valves, including both tissue and mechanical valves; blood-handling products that form a circulatory support system to maintain and monitor blood circulation and coagulation status, oxygen supply, and body temperature during arrested heart surgery; and surgical ablation systems and positioning and stabilization technologies. Endovascular stent grafts and accessories, including the Endurant II Stent Graft System for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, the Valiant Captivia Thoracic Stent Graft System for thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedures, and the Heli-FX EndoAnchor System. Transcatheter Pulmonary Valves, including Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) and Delivery Catheter System and Melody TPV/Ensemble II Delivery System.
Product Approval and Monitoring In many countries where we do business, including the U.S., E.U. countries, Japan, and China, our products are subjected to approval and other regulatory requirements regarding performance, safety, and quality. For instance, authorization to commercially distribute a new medical device in the U.S. is generally obtained in one of two primary ways.
Product Approval and Monitoring In many jurisdictions where we do business, including the U.S., the E.U., Japan, and China, our products are subjected to approval and other regulatory requirements regarding performance, safety, and quality. For instance, authorization to commercially distribute a new medical device in the U.S. is generally obtained in one of two primary ways.
Information relating to our corporate governance, including our Principles of Corporate Governance, Code of Conduct (including our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and any related amendments or waivers), Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Members of the Board of Directors, and information concerning our executive officers, directors and Board committees (including committee charters) is available through our website at www.medtronic.com under the “Our Company Governance” caption.
Information relating to our corporate governance, including our Principles of Corporate Governance, Code of Conduct (including our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and any related amendments or waivers), Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Members of the Board of Directors, AI Compass, and information concerning our executive officers, directors and Board committees (including committee charters) is available through our website at www.medtronic.com under the “Our Company Governance” caption.
We often negotiate with GPOs and IDNs, which enter into supply contracts for the benefit of their member facilities. Our four largest markets are the U.S., Western Europe, China, and Japan. Emerging markets are an area of increasing focus and opportunity, as we believe they remain under-penetrated.
We often negotiate with GPOs and IDNs, which enter into supply contracts for the benefit of their member facilities. Our four largest markets are the U.S., Western Europe, China, and Japan. International markets are an area of increasing focus and opportunity, as we believe they remain under-penetrated.
While harmonization of global regulations has been pursued, requirements continue to differ among countries. We expect this global regulatory environment will continue to evolve, which could impact the cost, the time needed to approve, and ultimately, our ability to maintain existing approvals or obtain future approvals for our products. Regulations of the U.S.
While harmonization of global regulations has been pursued, requirements continue to differ among countries. We expect this global regulatory environment will continue to evolve, which could impact the cost, the time needed to approve, and ultimately, our ability to maintain existing approvals or obtain future approvals for our products.
In the aggregate, these intellectual property assets and licenses are of material importance to our business; however, we believe that no single intellectual property asset or license is material in relation to our business as a whole. We operate in an industry characterized by extensive intellectual property litigation.
In the aggregate, these intellectual property assets, agreements, and licenses are of material importance to our business; however, we believe that no single intellectual property asset, agreement, or license is material in relation to our business as a whole. We operate in an industry characterized by extensive intellectual property litigation.
Principal products and services offered include: Implantable cardiac pacemakers including the Azure MRI SureScan, Adapta, Advisa MRI SureScan, and the Micra transcatheter pacing system. Azure pacemakers feature Medtronic-exclusive BlueSync technology, which enables automatic, secure wireless remote monitoring with increased device longevity.
Principal products and services offered include: Implantable cardiac pacemakers including the Azure MRI SureScan, Adapta, Attesta MRI SureScan, and the Micra transcatheter pacing system. Azure pacemakers feature Medtronic-exclusive BlueSync technology, which enables automatic, secure wireless remote monitoring with increased device longevity.
Item 1. Business Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company. Medtronic was founded in 1949 and today serves healthcare systems, physicians, clinicians, and patients in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Item 1. Business Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company. Medtronic was founded in 1949 and today serves healthcare systems, physicians, clinicians, and patients in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Principal products and services offered include: Products focused on blood oxygen management and remote monitoring, including Nellcor pulse oximetry monitors and sensors, Healthcast Connectivity Solutions, and the RespArray patient monitor. Products focused on reducing perioperative complications, including Bispectral Index (BIS) brain monitoring technology, INVOS cerebral/somatic oximetry systems, and WarmTouch convective warming. 7 Table of Contents Products focused on airway management and respiratory monitoring, including Microstream capnography monitors, McGRATH MAC video laryngoscopes, Shiley Endotracheal Tubes, Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes, and DAR Breathing Systems.
Principal products and services offered include: Products focused on blood oxygen management and remote monitoring, including Nellcor pulse oximetry monitors and sensors, Healthcast Connectivity Solutions, and the RespArray patient monitor. Products focused on reducing perioperative complications, including Bispectral Index (BIS) brain monitoring technology, INVOS cerebral/somatic oximetry systems, and WarmTouch convective warming. Products focused on airway management and respiratory monitoring, including Microstream capnography monitors, McGRATH MAC video laryngoscopes, Shiley endotracheal tubes, Shiley tracheostomy tubes, and DAR Breathing Systems.
Intellectual Property and Litigation We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, tradenames, copyrights, trade secrets, and agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, to protect our business and proprietary technology. In addition, we have entered into exclusive and non-exclusive licenses relating to a wide array of third-party technologies.
Intellectual Property and Litigation We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, tradenames, copyrights, trade secrets, and agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, to protect our business and proprietary technology. In addition, we have entered into exclusive and non-exclusive licenses, and covenants not to sue, relating to a wide array of third-party technologies.
Our global operational footprint comes with the obligation for compliance and adherence to individual data security, confidentiality and breach notification laws at the State Level, Federal Level, and International Level.
Our global operational footprint comes with the obligation for compliance and adherence to individual data security, confidentiality and breach notification laws at the State, Federal, and International levels.
In the current environment of managed care, economically motivated customers, consolidation among healthcare providers, increased competition, declining reimbursement rates, and national and provincial tender pricing, competitively priced product offerings are essential to our business.
In the current environment of managed care, economically motivated 10 Table of Content customers, consolidation among healthcare providers, increased competition, declining reimbursement rates, and national and provincial tender pricing, competitively priced product offerings are essential to our business.
At any given time, we are generally involved as both a plaintiff and a defendant in a number of patent infringement actions, the outcomes of which may not be known for prolonged periods of time. Sales and Distribution We sell our medical devices and therapies through a combination of direct sales representatives and independent distributors globally.
At any given time, we are generally involved as both a plaintiff and a defendant in a number of intellectual property actions, the outcomes of which may not be known for prolonged periods of time. Sales and Distribution We sell our medical devices and therapies through a combination of direct sales representatives and independent distributors globally.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. CARDIOVASCULAR PORTFOLIO The Cardiovascular Portfolio is made up of the Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure, Structural Heart & Aortic, and Coronary & Peripheral Vascular divisions.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 3 Table of Content CARDIOVASCULAR PORTFOLIO The Cardiovascular Portfolio is made up of the Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure, Structural Heart & Aortic, and Coronary & Peripheral Vascular divisions.
Internally, eligible U.S. and Puerto Rico employees can now participate through MAPS (Medtronic Advancement Pathways and Skill-building) in undergraduate courses from top-tier universities to enhance or obtain new skills, at no cost to the employee. Our change in approach has opened opportunities for employees who have been otherwise restricted from career advancement due to degree requirements.
Internally, eligible U.S. and Puerto Rico employees can now participate through MAPS (Medtronic Advancement Pathways and Skill-building) in undergraduate courses from top-tier universities to enhance or obtain new skills, at no cost to the employee. We have opened opportunities for employees who have been otherwise restricted from career advancement due to degree requirements.
We continue a support program for patients with HVAD devices, and for caregivers and healthcare professionals who participate in their care. Structural Heart & Aortic Our Structural Heart & Aortic division includes the following Operating Units: Structural Heart & Aortic and Cardiac Surgery. The division includes therapies to treat heart valve disorders and aortic disease.
We continue a support program for patients with HVAD devices, and for caregivers and healthcare professionals who participate in their care. 4 Table of Content Structural Heart & Aortic Our Structural Heart & Aortic division includes the following Operating Units: Structural Heart & Aortic and Cardiac Surgery. The division includes therapies to treat heart valve disorders and aortic disease.
The regulation provided an implementation period and became effective on May 26, 2021. The European Commission recently extended the implementation period to the end of 2027 for high-risk devices and to the end of 2028 for medium and low risk devices. The global regulatory environment is increasingly stringent and unpredictable.
The regulation provided an implementation period and became effective on May 26, 2021. The European Commission extended the implementation period to the end of 2027 for high-risk devices and to the end of 2028 for medium and low risk devices. 11 Table of Content The global regulatory environment is increasingly stringent and unpredictable.
Principal products and services offered include: Advanced stapling and energy products, including the Tri-Staple technology platform for endoscopic stapling, including the Endo GIA reloads and reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple technology and the Endo GIA ultra universal stapler, the Signia powered stapling system, the LigaSure exact dissector and L-Hook Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, and the Sonicision 7 curved jaw cordless ultrasonic dissection system. Electrosurgical hardware and instruments, including the Valleylab FT10 energy platform, the Valleylab LS10 generator, and the Force TriVerse electrosurgical pencils. Robotic and digital surgery technologies, including the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system designed for a broad range of soft-tissue procedures, and Touch Surgery Enterprise, an AI-powered surgical video management solution for the operating room. Products designed for the treatment of hernias, including the AbsorbaTack absorbable mesh fixation device for hernia repair, the Symbotex composite mesh for surgical laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repair, and ProGrip laparoscopic self-fixating mesh, a self-gripping, biocompatible solution for inguinal hernias. Suture and wound closure products, including the V-Loc barbed sutures, the Polysorb braided absorbable sutures, and the Monosof absorbable monofilament nylon sutures. Endoscopy products, including the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, the PillCam capsule endoscopy systems, the Bravo calibration-free reflux testing systems, the Endoflip Impedance Planimetry System, the Emprint ablation system with Thermosphere Technology, the ManoScan Bravo system, the Barrx platform through ablation with the Barrx 360 Express catheter, the Cool-tip radiofrequency ablation system, the HET bipolar system, the Beacon delivery system, and the Nexpowder endoscopic hemostasis system.
Principal products and services offered include: Advanced stapling and energy products, including the Tri-Staple technology platform for endoscopic stapling, including the Endo GIA reloads and reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple technology and the Endo GIA ultra universal stapler, the Signia powered stapling system, the LigaSure exact dissector and L-Hook Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, and the Sonicision 7 curved jaw cordless ultrasonic dissection system. Electrosurgical hardware and instruments, including the Valleylab FT10 and FX8 energy platforms, the Valleylab FT10 vessel sealing generator, and the Force TriVerse electrosurgical pencils. Robotic and digital surgery technologies, including the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system designed for a broad range of soft-tissue procedures, and Touch Surgery Enterprise, an AI-powered surgical video management solution for the operating room. Products designed for the treatment of hernias, including the AbsorbaTack absorbable mesh fixation device for hernia repair, MaxTack motorized fixation device designed for minimally invasive hernia fixation, the Symbotex composite mesh for surgical laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repair, and ProGrip laparoscopic self-fixating mesh, a self-gripping, biocompatible solution for inguinal hernias. Suture and wound closure products, including the V-Loc barbed sutures, the Polysorb braided absorbable sutures, and the Monosof absorbable monofilament nylon sutures. 7 Table of Content Endoscopy products, including the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, the PillCam capsule endoscopy systems, the Bravo calibration-free reflux testing systems, the Endoflip 300 Impedance Planimetry System, the Emprint ablation system with Thermosphere Technology, the ManoScan high-resolution manometry system, the Barrx platform through ablation with the Barrx 360 Express catheter, the Cool-tip radiofrequency ablation system, the Beacon delivery system, and the Nexpowder endoscopic hemostasis system.
The primary medical specialists who use our Cardiovascular products include electrophysiologists, implanting cardiologists, heart failure specialists, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists and radiologists. 3 Table of Contents Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure Our Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure division includes the following Operating Units: Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Ablation Solutions.
The primary medical specialists who use our Cardiovascular products include electrophysiologists, implanting cardiologists, heart failure specialists, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists and radiologists. Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure Our Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure division includes the following Operating Units: Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Ablation Solutions.
We continue to focus on optimizing innovation, improving our R&D productivity, driving growth in emerging markets, generating clinical evidence, and 9 Table of Contents assessing our R&D programs based on their ability to address unmet clinical needs, produce better patient outcomes, and create new standards of care.
We continue to focus on optimizing innovation, improving our R&D productivity, driving growth in international markets, generating clinical evidence, and assessing our R&D programs based on their ability to address unmet clinical needs, produce better patient outcomes, and create new standards of care.
We remain committed to a mission written by our founder in 1960 that directs us “to contribute to human welfare by the application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of products to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.” Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life empowers insight-driven care and better outcomes for our world.
We remain committed to a mission written by our founder in 1960 that directs us “to contribute to human welfare by the application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of products to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.” Our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life empowers us to engineer the extraordinary and deliver better outcomes for our world.
We are also subject to various other country-specific requirements around the world, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom’s version of the same, and China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
We also are subject to various other country-specific requirements around the world, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom’s privacy laws, and China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
Examples of those laws include, in the U.S., the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH), and various State privacy laws that have become effective recently.
Examples of those laws include, in the U.S., the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH), and various State privacy laws.
Medtronic has 95,000+ full-time employees, of which 44% are based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Inclusion, Diversity & Equity We believe that improving health for people from all walks of life depends on our ability to unleash the creative power of our diverse global employees.
Medtronic has over 95,000 full-time employees, of which 44% are based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. 8 Table of Content Inclusion We believe that improving health for people from all walks of life depends on our ability to unleash the creative power of our global employees.
Certain components and raw materials are available only from a sole supplier. We work closely with our suppliers and have plans and measures in place to help ensure continuity of supply while maintaining high quality and reliability. Generally, we have been able to obtain adequate supplies of such raw materials and components. However, due to the U.S.
We work closely with our suppliers and have plans and measures in place to help ensure continuity of supply while maintaining high quality and reliability. Generally, we have been able to obtain adequate supplies of such raw materials and components. However, due to the U.S.
Because the laws and regulations continue to expand, differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and are subject to evolving (and at times inconsistent) governmental interpretation, compliance with these laws and regulations may require significant additional cost expenditures or changes in products or business that increase competition or reduce revenue.
Because the laws and regulations continue to expand, differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and are subject to evolving (and at times inconsistent) governmental interpretation and different cross border data transfer rules, compliance may require significant additional cost expenditures or changes in products or business that increase competition or reduce revenue.
The portfolio includes the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System, Arctic Front Advanced Cardiac Cryoablation System, the DiamondTemp Ablation system, Sphere 9 catheter, the first of its kind with high density mapping capabilities combined with radio frequency and pulsed field energies to deliver ablation lesions, and Affera Mapping and Navigation System with Prism-1 software aimed at integrating clinical information to improve patient outcomes. Insertable cardiac monitoring systems, including the Reveal LINQ and LINQ II.
The portfolio includes the Arctic Front Advanced Cardiac Cryoblation System, PulseSelect single shot Pulsed Field Ablation catheter, the Sphere-9 focal catheter, providing high density mapping capabilities combined with dual radio frequency and pulsed field energies to deliver ablation lesions, and Affera Mapping and Navigation System with Prism-1 software aimed at integrating clinical information to improve patient outcomes. Insertable cardiac monitoring systems, including the Reveal LINQ and LINQ II.
Our NURO System delivers Percutaneous Tibial Neuromodulation therapy to treat overactive bladder and associated symptoms of urinary urgency, urinary frequency, and urge incontinence. Neuromodulation Our Neuromodulation division and Operating Unit develops, manufactures, and markets spinal cord stimulation and brain modulation systems, implantable drug infusion systems for chronic pain, as well as interventional products.
Our NURO System delivers Percutaneous Tibial Neuromodulation therapy to treat overactive bladder, (non-obtrusive) urinary retention, and chronic fecal incontinence. Neuromodulation Our Neuromodulation division and Operating Unit develops, manufactures, and markets spinal cord stimulation and brain modulation systems, implantable drug infusion systems for chronic pain, as well as interventional products.
There are often similar state false claims, anti-kickback, and anti-self-referral and insurance laws that apply to state Medicaid and other healthcare programs and private third-party payors. In addition, as a manufacturer of U.S.
There are often similar state false claims, anti-kickback, and anti-self-referral and insurance laws that apply to state Medicaid and other healthcare programs and private third-party payors. In addition, as a manufacturer of U.S. FDA-approved devices reimbursable by federal healthcare programs, we are subject to the U.S.
In our most recent survey ending in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, more than 87% of our employees responded. Medtronic carefully reviews and implements actions based on employee feedback in order to partner and create an inclusive, innovative and supportive environment. Our culture, how we show up and get things done, is critical to achieving our vision.
In our most recent survey ending in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, more than 88% of our employees responded. Medtronic carefully reviews and implements actions based on employee feedback in order to partner and create an inclusive, innovative and supportive environment. Our culture is critical to achieving our vision.
Risk Factors" under, " We are subject to extensive and complex laws and governmental regulations and any adverse regulatory action may materially adversely affect our financial condition and business operations." 11 Table of Contents Trade Regulations The movement of products, services, technology, know-how, and investment across borders subjects us to extensive trade laws and regulations.
Risk Factors" under, " We are subject to extensive and complex laws and governmental regulations and any adverse regulatory action may materially adversely affect our financial condition and business operations." Trade Regulations The movement of products, services, technology, know-how, and investment across borders subjects us to extensive trade laws and regulations, including tariff regulations adopted by different countries or trading zones.
Products and therapies of this group are used primarily by healthcare systems, physicians' offices, ambulatory care centers, and other alternate site healthcare providers. While less frequent, some products and therapies are also used in home settings. Surgical & Endoscopy Our Surgical & Endoscopy division includes the following Operating Units: Surgical and Endoscopy.
MEDICAL SURGICAL PORTFOLIO The Medical Surgical Portfolio includes the Surgical & Endoscopy and Acute Care & Monitoring divisions. Products and therapies of this group are used primarily by healthcare systems, physicians' offices, ambulatory care centers, and other alternate site healthcare providers. While less frequent, some products and therapies are also used in home settings.
Constant improvement of existing products and introduction of new products is necessary to maintain market leadership. Our research and development (R&D) efforts are directed toward maintaining or achieving technological leadership in the markets we serve to help ensure that patients using our devices and therapies receive the most advanced and effective treatment possible.
Our research and development (R&D) efforts are directed toward maintaining or achieving technological leadership in the markets we serve to help ensure that patients using our devices and therapies receive the most advanced and effective treatment possible.
By breaking down barriers to Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E), we open doors for everyone, driving progress and prosperity around the world. We integrate ID&E principles throughout our Company to ensure every operating unit, team, and leader recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
By breaking down barriers, we open doors for everyone, driving opportunity, progress, and prosperity around the world. Our commitment to inclusion is a core element of the Medtronic Mission, and we integrate these principles throughout our Company to ensure every operating unit, team, and leader recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
In addition, as a result of the release and availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI platforms, we have seen a global trend toward more comprehensive and refined regulation of AI that will impact our business, such as the White House's Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence and the EU AI Act, that are designed to ensure the ethical use, security, and privacy of AI and create standards for transparency, accountability, and fairness.
In addition, as a result of the release and availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI platforms, we have seen a global trend toward more comprehensive regulation of AI designed to ensure the ethical use, security, and privacy of AI and create standards for transparency, accountability, and fairness, including the EU AI Act, which may impact our business.
Implementation of legislative or regulatory reforms to reimbursement systems, or adverse decisions relating to our products by administrators of these systems in coverage or reimbursement, could significantly reduce reimbursement or result in the denial of coverage, which could have an impact on the acceptance of and demand for our products and the prices that our customers are willing to pay for them. 12 Table of Contents Environmental Health and Safety Laws We are also subject to various environmental health and safety laws and regulations both within and outside the U.S.
Implementation of legislative or regulatory reforms to reimbursement systems, or adverse decisions relating to our products by administrators of these systems in coverage or reimbursement, could significantly reduce reimbursement or result in the denial of coverage, which could have an impact on the acceptance of and demand for our products and the prices that our customers are willing to pay for them.
Hospitals are also aligning interests with physicians through employment and other arrangements, such as gainsharing, where a hospital agrees with physicians to share any realized cost savings resulting from changes in practice patterns such as device standardization.
Hospitals are also aligning interests with physicians through employment and other arrangements, such as gainsharing, where a hospital agrees with physicians to share any realized cost savings resulting from changes in practice patterns such as device standardization. This has created an increased level of price sensitivity among customers for our products.
The 3830 lead, previously labeled for His-bundle pacing, has now been expanded to include left bundle branch area pacing effectively covering all current forms of conduction system pacing. The Micra transcatheter pacing system, which is leadless and does not have a subcutaneous device pocket like a conventional pacemaker, includes the Micra VR and the Micra AV device families.
The 3830 lead, with His-bundle and left bundle branch capabilities, effectively covers all current forms of conduction system pacing and sensing. The Micra transcatheter pacing system, which is leadless and does not have a subcutaneous device pocket like a conventional pacemaker, includes the Micra VR and the Micra AV device families.
From the patient journey, to creating agile partnerships that produce novel solutions, to making it easier for our customers to deploy our therapies what we do is anchored in deep insight, and creates simpler, superior experiences. Creating and disrupting markets with our technology: We are confident in our ability to maximize new technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data and analytics to tailor therapies in real-time, facilitating remote monitoring and care delivery that conveniently manages conditions, and creates new standards of care. Empowering our operating units to be more nimble and more competitive: Our operating model is organized to accelerate decision making, improve commercial execution, and more effectively leverage the scale of our company.
From the patient journey, to creating agile partnerships that produce novel solutions, to making it easier for our customers to deploy our therapies what we do is anchored in deep insight, and creates simpler, superior experiences. Turn data, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation into action: We are confident in our ability to maximize new technology, AI, and data and analytics to tailor therapies in real-time, facilitating remote monitoring and care delivery that conveniently manages conditions, and creates new standards of care.
FDA-approved devices reimbursable by federal healthcare programs, we are subject to the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires us to annually report certain payments and other transfers of value we make to U.S.-licensed physicians or U.S. teaching hospitals. Similarly, other jurisdictions impose transparency reporting obligations relating to health care professional payments.
Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Open Payments), which requires us to annually report certain payments and other transfers of value we make to U.S.-licensed physicians, certain allied health professionals, and U.S. teaching hospitals. Similarly, other jurisdictions impose transparency reporting obligations relating to health care professional payments.
Patients around the world deserve access to our life-saving products, and we are driven to use our local presence and scale to increase the adoption of our products and services in markets around the globe. Serving more patients by accelerating innovation driven growth and delivering shareholder value: We listen to our patients and customers to better understand the challenges they face.
Patients around the world deserve access to our life-saving products, and we are driven to use our local presence and scale to increase the adoption of our products and services in markets around the globe. Deliver superior outcomes and better experiences for patients and providers: We listen to our patients and customers to better understand the challenges they face.
Our 8 Table of Contents programs include annual and long-term equity-based incentives that provide the means to share in the Company’s success, based on business and individual performance. To attract and retain the best leaders, we offer competitive benefits and cash and equity incentives.
We are committed to transparent communications on compensation. Our competitive approach to compensation reflects industry benchmarks and local market standards. Our programs include annual and long-term equity-based incentives that provide the means to share in the Company’s success, based on business and individual performance. To attract and retain the best leaders, we offer competitive benefits and cash and equity incentives.
Building on this strong foundation, we are embracing our role as a healthcare technology leader and evolving our business strategy in four key areas: Leveraging our pipeline to accelerate revenue growth: The combination of our end markets, recent product launches and robust pipeline is expected to continue accelerating our growth over both the near-and long-term.
We are a company of dedication, honesty, integrity, and service. Building on this strong foundation, we are embracing our role as a healthcare technology leader and evolving our business strategy in three key areas: Accelerate innovation-driven growth: The combination of our attractive end markets, recent product launches and robust pipeline is expected to enable continued strong revenue growth.
FDA and other regulatory agencies in and outside the U.S. impose extensive compliance and monitoring obligations on our business. These agencies review our design and manufacturing processes, labeling, record keeping, and manufacturers’ required reports of adverse experiences and other information to identify potential problems with marketed products.
These agencies review our design and manufacturing processes, labeling, record keeping, and manufacturers’ required reports of adverse experiences and other information to identify potential problems with marketed products.
We strive to be the employer of choice for the best and brightest global talent, where employees can grow and develop fulfilling careers. We aspire to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that fosters innovation and creativity, and where employees feel a sense of belonging and well-being.
We aspire to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that fosters innovation and creativity, and where employees feel a sense of belonging and well-being.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and comparable state and non-U.S. agencies responsible for reimbursement and regulation of healthcare items and services. U.S. laws and regulations are imposed primarily in connection with federally funded healthcare programs, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as the government’s interest in regulating the quality and cost of healthcare.
U.S. laws and regulations are imposed 12 Table of Content primarily in connection with federally funded healthcare programs, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as the government’s interest in regulating the quality and cost of healthcare. Other governments also impose regulations in connection with their healthcare reimbursement programs and the delivery of healthcare items and services.
To varying degrees, each of these agencies requires us to comply with laws and regulations governing the development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, marketing, distribution, and post-marketing surveillance of our products. Our business is also affected by patient and data privacy laws and government payor cost containment initiatives, as well as environmental health and safety laws and regulations.
To varying degrees, each of these agencies requires us to comply with laws and regulations governing the development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, marketing, distribution, and post-marketing surveillance of our products.
Pay Equity In our most recent reported period available, in the United States, we have achieved 100% pay equity for gender and ethnically diverse employees. Globally we have achieved 99% pay equity for gender. We are actively working to resolve any remaining pay inequities by continuing to expand the annual pay equity analyses for each country we operate in.
Globally we have achieved 99% pay equity for gender. We are actively working to resolve any remaining pay inequities by continuing to expand the annual pay equity analyses for each country we operate in. Workforce Compensation Our compensation framework is designed to provide market competitive pay for the value and contributions of our employees.
Cranial & Spinal Technologies Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies division and Operating Unit develops, manufactures, and markets an integrated portfolio of devices and therapies for surgical technologies designed to improve the precision and workflow of neuro procedures, and a comprehensive line of medical devices and implants used in the treatment of the spine and musculoskeletal system.
The primary medical specialists who use the products of this group include spinal surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, interventional radiologists, and ear, nose, and throat specialists. 5 Table of Content Cranial & Spinal Technologies Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies division and Operating Unit develops, manufactures, and markets an integrated portfolio of devices and therapies for surgical technologies designed to improve the precision and workflow of neurological procedures, and a comprehensive line of medical devices and implants used in the treatment of the spine and musculoskeletal system.
Other governments also impose regulations in connection with their healthcare reimbursement programs and the delivery of healthcare items and services. U.S. federal healthcare laws apply when we or customers submit claims for items or services that are reimbursed under federally-funded healthcare programs, including laws related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals or other healthcare fraud.
In addition, reported potential workforce reductions and agency reorganization at HHS, if implemented, could have an impact on reimbursement programs. U.S. federal healthcare laws apply when we or customers submit claims for items or services that are reimbursed under federally-funded healthcare programs, including laws related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals or other healthcare fraud.
This has created an increased level of price sensitivity among customers for our products. 10 Table of Contents Production and Availability of Raw Materials We manufacture products at manufacturing facilities located in various countries throughout the world. We purchase many of the components and raw materials used in manufacturing our products from numerous suppliers in various countries.
Production and Availability of Raw Materials We manufacture products at facilities located in various countries throughout the world. We purchase many of the components and raw materials used in manufacturing our products from numerous suppliers in various countries. Certain components and raw materials are available only from a sole supplier.
The InPen application integrates with our CGM data to provide real-time CGM readings alongside insulin dose information. HUMAN CAPITAL Medtronic Workforce Overview Medtronic’s employees deliver on our Mission every day. We empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.
HUMAN CAPITAL Medtronic Workforce Overview Medtronic’s employees deliver on our Mission every day. We empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. We strive to be the employer of choice for the best and brightest global talent, where employees can grow and develop fulfilling careers.
These programs have proven invaluable in navigating our employees through unique challenges, including in fiscal year 2024. The Medtronic Employee Emergency Assistance Fund is supported by donations from employees and the Medtronic Foundation, and over the last five years has provided $4 million in grants to employees experiencing unexpected events creating a financial hardship.
The Medtronic Employee Emergency Assistance Fund is supported by donations from employees and the Medtronic Foundation, and over the last five years has provided $4 million in grants to employees experiencing unexpected events creating a financial hardship. 9 Table of Content For more information on Human Capital Management at Medtronic, please refer to our 2024 Impact Report available on our company website.
The MiniMed 780G system provides smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity, a meal-time detection system, an adjustable glucose target down to 100 mg/dl, and has the capability to continuously deliver background insulin and monitor sugar levels. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, the Guardian Connect CGM system, which is worn by patients capturing glucose data to reveal patterns and potential problems, such as hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic episodes. The InPen smart insulin pen system combines a reusable Bluetooth-enabled insulin pen with an intuitive mobile app that helps users administer the appropriate insulin dose.
The MiniMed 780G system provides smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity, a meal-time detection system, an adjustable glucose target down to 100 mg/dl, and has the capability to continuously deliver background insulin and monitor sugar levels. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems include the Guardian Connect CGM system and Simplera platform.
Acute Care & Monitoring Our Acute Care & Monitoring division develops, manufactures, and markets products in the fields of patient monitoring and airway management. In February 2024, the Company announced the decision to exit its ventilator product line and combine the remaining Patient Monitoring & Respiratory Interventions businesses into one business unit called Acute Care & Monitoring.
Acute Care & Monitoring Our Acute Care & Monitoring division develops, manufactures, and markets products in the fields of patient monitoring and airway management.
Additionally, Medtronic employee resource groups (ERGs) are employee-led affinity groups that provide career development and networking opportunities for members and strengthen ties between employees of many different backgrounds, cultures, and interests. In fiscal year 2024, there were 13 ERGs and Diversity Networks across 300+ hubs or chapters in over 65 countries with more than 35,000 employees involved.
Additionally, Medtronic employee resource groups (ERGs) and Networks are employee-led affinity groups that provide career development and networking opportunities to all employees and strengthen ties between employees of many different backgrounds, cultures, and interests. Pay Equity In our most recent reported period available, in the United States, we have achieved 100% pay equity for gender and ethnically diverse employees.
NEUROSCIENCE PORTFOLIO The Neuroscience Portfolio is made up of the Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Specialty Therapies, and Neuromodulation divisions. The primary medical specialists who use the products of this group include spinal surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, interventional radiologists, and ear, nose, and throat specialists.
NEUROSCIENCE PORTFOLIO The Neuroscience Portfolio is made up of the Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Specialty Therapies, and Neuromodulation divisions.
For more information on Human Capital Management at Medtronic, please refer to our 2023 Sustainability Report as well as Medtronic’s 2023 Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Report available on our company website. OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING OUR OPERATIONS Research and Development The markets in which we participate are subject to rapid technological advances and innovations.
OTHER FACTORS IMPACTING OUR OPERATIONS Research and Development The markets in which we participate are subject to rapid technological advances and innovations. Constant improvement of existing products and introduction of new products is necessary to maintain market leadership.
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Specifically, the Percept family of neurostimulators with proprietary adaptive BrainSense technology. • Implantable drug infusion systems, including our SynchroMed III Implantable Infusion System, which deliver small quantities of drug directly into the intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord, to help manage chronic pain, cancer pain, and severe spasticity. • Interventional products, including our full Kyphon portfolio of minimally invasive Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty solutions for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures, including bipedicular and unipedicular access options, bone access tools, inflatable balloon tamps, cement and delivery systems, as well as biopsy and specialty devices.
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Specifically, this includes our family of Activa neurostimulators, including Activa SC (single-channel primary cell battery), Activa PC (dual channel primary cell battery), and Activa RC (dual channel rechargeable battery), as well as our family of Percept neurostimulators, the Percept PC, Percept RC, and our SenSight directional lead system with the proprietary BrainSense technology. • Implantable drug infusion systems, including our SynchroMed III Implantable Infusion System, that deliver small quantities of drug directly into the intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord. • Interventional products, including the Kyphon Balloon, the Kyphon V Premium, and Kyphon Assist systems and the OsteoCool RF Tumor ablation system. • The Accurian nerve ablation system, which conducts radio frequency ablation of nerve tissues. 6 Table of Contents MEDICAL SURGICAL PORTFOLIO The Medical Surgical Portfolio includes the Surgical & Endoscopy and Acute Care & Monitoring divisions.
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The OsteoCool cooled radiofrequency ablation system with simultaneous, dual-probe capabilities and algorithms for the treatment of painful metastatic bone lesions. Emprint Microwave with Thermosphere technology for the treatment of non-resectable liver tumors. As well as the Accurian nerve ablation system, which conducts radio frequency ablation of nerve tissues.
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As of the end of fiscal year 2024, 41% of our U.S. workforce is ethnically diverse; women comprise 51% of our global workforce; 44% of our manager and above employees are women; and 28% of our U.S. managers are ethnically diverse.
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Surgical & Endoscopy Our Surgical & Endoscopy division includes the following Operating Units: Surgical and Endoscopy.
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Workforce Compensation Our compensation framework is designed to celebrate the value and contributions of our employees. We are committed to transparent communications on compensation. Our competitive approach to compensation reflects industry benchmarks and local market standards.
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Both systems are worn by patients capturing glucose data to reveal patterns and potential problems, such as hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic episodes.
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The Simplera platform's discreet design simplifies the insertion and wear experience through the integration of the Simplera CGM, as a Smart Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) system, and the InPen with the Simplera Sync sensor and the MiniMed 780G system, offering disposable capabilities. • The InPen smart insulin pen system combines a reusable Bluetooth-enabled insulin pen with an intuitive mobile app that helps users administer the appropriate insulin dose.
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The InPen application integrates with our CGM data to provide real-time CGM readings alongside insulin dose information. In May 2025, we announced our intention to separate the Diabetes business, with the intention to create a new independent, publicly traded company. The separation is expected to be completed within 18 months of the initial announcement.
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These programs have proven invaluable in navigating our employees through unique challenges, including in fiscal year 2025.
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Our business is also affected by data privacy, security and digital health laws, such as the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation, as well as government payor cost containment initiatives, and environmental health and safety laws and regulations.
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In addition, reported potential workforce reductions and agency reorganization at the U.S. FDA, if implemented, could have an impact on product approval timelines. Regulations of the U.S. FDA and other regulatory agencies in and outside the U.S. impose extensive compliance and monitoring obligations on our business.

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Biggest changeAny of the foregoing problems, including future product liability claims or recalls, regardless of their ultimate outcome, could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Biggest changeIn certain situations, we may undertake a voluntary recall of products or temporarily shut down production lines based on performance relative to our own internal safety and quality monitoring and testing data. 17 Table of Content Any of the foregoing problems, including future product liability claims or lawsuits, brought either individually or in the aggregate, or recalls, regardless of their ultimate outcome, could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
In order to continue to compete effectively, we must continue to create, invest in or acquire advanced technology, incorporate this technology into our proprietary products, obtain regulatory approvals in a timely manner, and manufacture and successfully market our products.
In order to continue to compete effectively, we must continue to create, invest in or acquire advanced technology, incorporate this technology into our proprietary products, obtain regulatory approvals in a timely manner, and successfully manufacture and market our products.
Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us or our officers and employees to criminal and civil financial penalties. We are also subject to risks relating to changes in government and private medical reimbursement programs and policies, and changes in legal regulatory requirements in the U.S. and around the world.
Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us or our officers and employees to criminal and civil financial penalties. We also are subject to risks relating to changes in government and private medical reimbursement programs and policies, and changes in legal regulatory requirements in the U.S. and around the world.
In addition, any public announcements related to litigation or administrative proceedings initiated or threatened against us could cause our stock price to decline. While we intend to defend against any threats to our intellectual property, our patents, trademarks, tradenames, copyrights, trade secrets or agreements (such as employee, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements) may not adequately protect our intellectual property.
In addition, any public announcements related to litigation or administrative proceedings initiated or threatened against us could cause our stock price to decline. While we intend to defend against any threats to our intellectual property, our patents, trademarks, tradenames, copyrights, trade secrets or agreements (such as employee and non-disclosure agreements) may not adequately protect our intellectual property.
Both before and after a product is commercially released, we have ongoing responsibilities under the U.S. FDA and other applicable non-U.S. government agency regulations. For instance, many of our facilities and procedures and those of our suppliers are also subject to periodic inspections by the U.S. FDA to assess compliance with applicable regulations.
Both before and after a product is commercially released, we have ongoing responsibilities under the U.S. FDA and other applicable non-U.S. government agency regulations. For instance, many of our facilities and procedures, and those of our suppliers, are subject to periodic inspections by the U.S. FDA to assess compliance with applicable regulations.
Operations in different countries including emerging markets could expose us to additional and greater risks and potential costs, including: fluctuations in currency exchange rates, healthcare reform legislation, the need to comply with different regulatory regimes worldwide that are subject to change and that could restrict our ability to manufacture and sell our products, local product preferences and product requirements, longer-term receivables than are typical in the U.S., economic sanctions, export controls, trade protection measures, tariffs and other border taxes, and import or export licensing requirements, less intellectual property protection in some countries outside the U.S. than exists in the U.S., different labor regulations and workforce instability, political and economic instability, including as a result of armed conflicts and insurrections, restrictions on local currency conversion or cash extraction, potentially negative consequences from changes in or interpretations of tax laws, and economic instability and inflation, recession or interest rate fluctuations.
Operations in different countries including emerging markets could expose us to additional and greater risks and potential costs, including: fluctuations in currency exchange rates, healthcare reform legislation, the need to comply with different regulatory regimes worldwide that are subject to change and that could restrict our ability to manufacture and sell our products, local product preferences and product requirements, 23 Table of Content longer-term receivables than are typical in the U.S., economic sanctions, export controls, trade protection measures, tariffs and other border taxes, and import or export licensing requirements, less intellectual property protection in some countries outside the U.S. than exists in the U.S., different labor regulations and workforce instability, political and economic instability, including as a result of armed conflicts and insurrections, restrictions on local currency conversion or cash extraction, potentially negative consequences from changes in or interpretations of tax laws, and economic instability and inflation, recession or interest rate fluctuations.
The results of these inspections can include, and have in the past included, inspectional observations on the U.S. FDA’s Form 483, warning letters, or other forms of enforcement, such as a consent decree. If the U.S.
The results of these inspections can include, and have in the past included, observations on the U.S. FDA’s Form 483, warning letters, or other forms of enforcement, such as a consent decree. If the U.S.
FDA has taken the position that device manufacturers are prohibited from promoting their products other than for the uses and indications set forth in the approved product labeling, and any failure to comply could subject us to significant civil or criminal exposure, administrative obligations and costs, and/or other potential penalties from, and/or agreements with, the federal government.
FDA has taken the position that device manufacturers are prohibited from promoting their products other than for the uses and indications set forth in the approved product labeling, and any failure to comply could subject us to significant civil or criminal exposure, administrative obligations and costs, and/or other potential penalties from, and/or agreements with, the federal government. The U.S.
In addition, enhanced and sometimes conflicting ESG laws, regulations and expectations in the jurisdictions in which we do business may increase compliance burdens and costs for third parties throughout our global supply chain, which could cause disruption in the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of our products and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
In addition, enhanced and sometimes conflicting sustainability laws, regulations and expectations in the jurisdictions in which we do business may increase compliance burdens and costs for third parties throughout our global supply chain, which could cause disruption in the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of our products and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Disruptions in international markets and supporting financial services and uncertainty about economic conditions (for instance, resulting from credit scarcity, geopolitical risks and sovereign debt deterioration), have in the past caused periods of tightened credit availability and increased volatility in liquidity and borrowing terms.
Disruptions in international markets and supporting financial services and uncertainty about economic conditions (for instance, resulting from credit scarcity, geopolitical risks and sovereign debt deterioration or default), have in the past caused periods of tightened credit availability and increased volatility in liquidity and borrowing terms.
We have generally been able to obtain adequate supplies of such raw materials, components and services, although global shortages of certain components such as semiconductors and resins have recently caused, and may in the future cause, disruptions to our product manufacturing supply chain.
We have generally been able to obtain adequate supplies of such raw materials, components and services, although global shortages of certain components such as semiconductors and resins have previously caused, and may in the future cause, disruptions to our product manufacturing supply chain.
Development by other companies of new or improved products, processes, technologies, or the introduction of reprocessed products or generic versions when our proprietary products lose their patent protection may make our existing or planned products less competitive. In addition, we face competition from providers of alternative medical therapies, such as pharmaceutical companies, including those producing GLP-1s.
Development by other companies of new or improved products, processes, technologies, or the 13 Table of Content introduction of reprocessed products or generic versions when our proprietary products lose their patent protection may make our existing or planned products less competitive. In addition, we face competition from providers of alternative medical therapies, such as pharmaceutical companies, including those producing GLP-1s.
As a part of the regulatory process of obtaining marketing clearance for new products and new indications for existing products, we conduct and participate in numerous clinical trials with a variety of study designs, patient populations, and trial endpoints.
As a part of the regulatory process of obtaining marketing clearance for new products and new indications for existing products, we conduct and participate in numerous clinical trials or delays with a variety of study designs, patient populations, and trial endpoints.
As the healthcare industry consolidates, competition to provide goods and services to industry participants will become more intense. Further, this consolidation creates larger enterprises with greater negotiating power, which can be used to negotiate price concessions. In addition, the movement of procedures to ASCs could also create downward pricing pressure.
As the healthcare industry consolidates, competition to provide goods and services to industry participants will become more intense. Further, this consolidation creates larger enterprises with greater negotiating power, which can be used to 24 Table of Content negotiate price concessions. In addition, the movement of procedures to ASCs could also create downward pricing pressure.
We are further subject to numerous laws and regulations concerning, among other things, chemical constituents in medical products and end-of-life disposal and take-back programs for medical devices. Our operations and those of certain third-party suppliers involve the use of substances subject to these laws and regulations, primarily those used in manufacturing and sterilization processes.
We are further subject to numerous laws and regulations concerning, among other things, 20 Table of Content chemical constituents in medical products and end-of-life disposal and take-back programs for medical devices. Our operations and those of certain third-party suppliers involve the use of substances subject to these laws and regulations, primarily those used in manufacturing and sterilization processes.
Even if we are able to obtain approval or clearance, it may: take a significant amount of time, require the expenditure of substantial resources, involve stringent clinical and pre-clinical testing, as well as increased post-market surveillance, involve modifications, repairs or replacements of our products, and limit the proposed uses of our products.
Even if we are able to obtain approval or clearance, it may: take a significant amount of time, require the expenditure of substantial resources, 16 Table of Content involve stringent clinical and pre-clinical testing, as well as increased post-market surveillance, involve modifications, repairs or replacements of our products, and limit the proposed uses of our products.
Global enforcement of anti-corruption laws has increased in recent years, including investigations and enforcement proceedings leading to assessment of significant fines and penalties against companies and individuals. Our international operations create a risk of unauthorized 19 Table of Contents payments or offers of payments by one of our employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors.
Global enforcement of anti-corruption laws has increased in recent years, including investigations and enforcement proceedings leading to assessment of significant fines and penalties against companies and individuals. Our international operations create a risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of our employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors.
At the time we may incur such additional indebtedness, or refinance or restructure existing indebtedness, we may be unable to obtain capital market financing with similar terms and currency denomination to our existing indebtedness, or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
At the time we may incur such additional indebtedness, or refinance or restructure existing 15 Table of Content indebtedness, we may be unable to obtain capital market financing with similar terms and currency denomination to our existing indebtedness, or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
FDA could detain or seize adulterated or misbranded medical products, order a recall, repair, replacement, or refund of such products, refuse to grant pending pre-market approval applications or require certificates of non-U.S. governments for exports, and/or require us to notify health professionals and others that the devices present unreasonable risks of substantial harm to the public health, and in certain rare circumstances, ban medical devices.
FDA could detain or seize what it believes to be adulterated or misbranded medical products, order a recall, repair, replacement, or refund of such products, refuse to grant pending pre-market approval applications or require certificates of non-U.S. governments for exports, and/or require us to notify health professionals and others that the devices present unreasonable risks of substantial harm to the public health, and in certain rare circumstances, ban medical devices.
There is continued focus from our stakeholders, as well as regulatory authorities in the U.S., E.U. and other global jurisdictions in which we operate, on ESG practices and disclosure.
There is continued focus from our stakeholders, as well as regulatory authorities in the U.S., E.U. and other global jurisdictions in which we operate, on sustainability practices and disclosure.
Gifts and inheritances passing between spouses are exempt from CAT. Children currently have a tax-free threshold of €335,000 in respect of taxable gifts or inheritances received from their parents.
Gifts and inheritances passing between spouses are exempt from CAT. Children currently have a tax-free threshold of €400,000 in respect of taxable gifts or inheritances received from their parents.
These efforts result in additional expenses and involve 15 Table of Contents significant amounts of management’s time that cannot then be dedicated to other projects. Our failure to manage and coordinate the growth of acquired companies successfully could also have an adverse impact on our business.
These efforts result in additional expenses and involve significant amounts of management’s time that cannot then be dedicated to other projects. Our failure to manage and coordinate the growth of acquired companies successfully could also have an adverse impact on our business.
Further, we have made several public disclosures of objectives and targets (targets) relating to product stewardship, ID&E, patient safety and product quality, access and innovation, and climate stewardship, including our ambition to be carbon neutral in our operations by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
Further, we have made several public disclosures of objectives and targets (targets) relating to product stewardship, inclusion, patient safety and product quality, access and innovation, and climate stewardship, including our ambition to be net carbon neutral in our operations by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
The U.S. FDA and other non-U.S. government agencies may also assess civil or criminal penalties against us, our officers or employees and impose operating 16 Table of Contents restrictions on a company-wide basis. The U.S. FDA may also recommend prosecution to the U.S. Department of Justice.
FDA and other non-U.S. government agencies may also assess civil or criminal penalties against us, our officers or employees and impose operating restrictions on a company-wide basis. The U.S. FDA may also recommend prosecution to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 21 Table of Contents Future potential changes to the U.S. tax laws could result in us being treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes, and the IRS may not agree with the conclusion that we should be treated as a foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Future potential changes to the U.S. tax laws could result in us being treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes, and the IRS may not agree with the conclusion that we should be treated as a foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The potential for stamp duty could adversely affect the price of shares. 22 Table of Contents In certain limited circumstances, dividends we pay may be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax and dividends received by Irish residents and certain other shareholders may be subject to Irish income tax.
The potential for stamp duty could adversely affect the price of shares. In certain limited circumstances, dividends we pay may be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax and dividends received by Irish residents and certain other shareholders may be subject to Irish income tax.
Competitors also may harm our sales by designing products that substantially mirror the capabilities of our products or technology without infringing our intellectual property rights. Healthcare policy changes may have a material adverse effect on us.
Competitors also may 18 Table of Content harm our sales by designing products that substantially mirror the capabilities of our products or technology without infringing our intellectual property rights. Healthcare policy changes may have a material adverse effect on us.
If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities generally would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary.
If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities generally would result in tax 21 Table of Content benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary.
FCPA, the Irish Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018, and similar anti-corruption laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business and to ensure adequate internal controls, books, and records.
The U.S. FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act, the Irish Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018, and similar anti-corruption laws in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business and to ensure adequate internal controls, books, and records.
FDA-approved devices reimbursable by federal healthcare programs, we are 17 Table of Contents subject to the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires us to annually report certain payments and other transfers of value we make to U.S. licensed physicians, certain allied health professionals, and U.S. teaching hospitals.
FDA-approved devices reimbursable by federal healthcare programs, we are subject to the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Open Payments), which requires us to annually report certain payments and other transfers of value we make to U.S. licensed physicians, certain allied health professionals, and U.S. teaching hospitals.
Investments and investment collaborations in and with medical technology companies are inherently risky, and we cannot guarantee that any of our previous or future investments or investment collaborations will be successful or will not materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Investments and investment collaborations in and with medical technology companies and third-party funding sources are inherently risky, and we cannot guarantee that any of our previous or future investments or investment collaborations will be successful or will not materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in September 2023, and Medtronic subsequently filed a cross-appeal in October 2023. An adverse outcome in this matter could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. See Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in September 2023, and Medtronic subsequently filed a cross-appeal in October 2023. Oral argument for the Appeal occurred in May 2025. An adverse outcome in this matter could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. See Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8.
For example, managed care organizations have successfully negotiated volume discounts for pharmaceuticals, and GPOs and IDNs have also 24 Table of Contents concentrated purchasing decisions for some customers, which has led to downward pricing pressure for medical device companies, including us.
For example, managed care organizations have successfully negotiated volume discounts for pharmaceuticals, and GPOs and IDNs have also concentrated purchasing decisions for some customers, which has led to downward pricing pressure for medical device companies, including us.
New laws and regulations, violations of these laws or regulations, stricter enforcement of existing requirements, or the discovery of previously unknown contamination could require us to incur costs or could become the basis for new or increased liabilities that could be material. We are subject to risks related to our environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and initiatives.
New laws and regulations, violations of these laws or regulations, stricter enforcement of existing requirements, or the discovery of previously unknown contamination could require us to incur costs or could become the basis for new or increased liabilities that could be material. We are subject to risks related to our sustainability practices and initiatives.
Our worldwide operations mean that we are subject to laws and regulations, including data protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations, in many jurisdictions. The variety of U.S. and international privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations impacting our operations are described in “Item 1. Business" Other Factors Impacting Our Operations Data Privacy and Security Laws and Regulations .
Our worldwide operations subject us to laws and regulations in many jurisdictions, including data protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations. The variety of U.S. and international privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations impacting our operations are described in “Item 1. Business" Other Factors Impacting Our Operations Data Privacy and Security Laws and Regulations .
Both of these authorizations will expire on April 19, 2025, unless renewed by shareholders for a further period. We anticipate seeking new authorizations at our 2024 Annual General Meeting and in subsequent years.
Both of these authorizations will expire on April 17, 2026, unless renewed by shareholders for a further period. We anticipate seeking new authorizations at our 2025 Annual General Meeting and in subsequent years.
Our global operations and interactions with healthcare systems, providers and patients around the world expose us to risks associated with public health crises, including epidemics and pandemics such as COVID-19.
Our global operations and interactions with healthcare systems, providers and patients around the world expose us to risks associated with public health crises, including epidemics and pandemics.
Most of our customers, and the healthcare providers to whom our customers supply medical devices, rely on third-party payors, including government programs and private health insurance plans, to reimburse some or all of the cost of the procedures in which medical devices that incorporate components we manufacture or assemble are used.
Most of our customers, and the healthcare providers to whom our customers supply medical devices, rely on third-party payors, including government programs and private health insurance plans, to reimburse some or all of the cost of the procedures in which medical devices are used.
Consequences include, but are not limited to, patients or employees being exposed to financial or medical identity theft or suffering a loss of product functionality, losing existing customers or have difficulty attracting new customers, experiencing difficulty preventing, detecting, and controlling fraud, being exposed to the loss or misuse of confidential information, having disputes with customers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, suffering regulatory sanctions or penalties under federal laws, state laws, or the laws of other jurisdictions, experiencing increases in operating expenses or an impairment in our ability to conduct our operations, incurring expenses or losing revenues as a result of a data privacy breach, product failure, information technology outages or disruptions, or suffering other adverse consequences including lawsuits or other legal action and damage to our reputation.
Consequences include, but are not limited to, patients or employees being exposed to financial or medical identity theft or suffering a loss of product functionality, losing existing customers or having difficulty attracting new customers, experiencing difficulty preventing, detecting, and controlling fraud, being exposed to the loss or misuse of confidential information, having disputes with customers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, suffering regulatory sanctions or penalties under federal laws, state laws, or the laws of other jurisdictions, experiencing increases in operating expenses or an impairment in our ability to conduct our operations, incurring expenses or losing revenues as a result of a data privacy breach, product failure, information technology outages or disruptions, or suffering other adverse consequences including lawsuits or other legal action and damage to our reputation. 19 Table of Content The failure to comply with anti-corruption laws could materially adversely affect our business and result in civil and/or criminal sanctions.
These actions and proposals could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. 18 Table of Contents We rely on the proper function, security and availability of our information technology systems and data, as well as those of third parties throughout our global supply chain and our customer and payor base, to operate our business, and a breach, cyber-attack or other disruption to these systems or data could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, reputation or competitive position.
We rely on the proper function, security and availability of our information technology systems and data, as well as those of third parties throughout our global supply chain and our customer and payor base, to operate our business, and a breach, cyber-attack or other disruption to these systems or data could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, reputation or competitive position.
Accordingly, at our 2023 Annual General Meeting, our Shareholders authorized our Board of Directors to issue up to 20% of our issued ordinary shares and further authorized our Board of Directors to issue such shares for cash without first offering them to our existing shareholders.
Accordingly, at our 2024 Annual General Meeting, our Shareholders authorized our Board of Directors to 22 Table of Content issue up to 20% of our issued ordinary shares and further authorized our Board of Directors to issue such shares for cash without first offering them to our existing shareholders.
In addition, the potential exists that expected strategic benefits from any planned or completed divestiture, or third-party funding arrangement, by the Company may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected, and there can be no assurance that disputes will not arise under the Company's third-party funding arrangements, or transition service agreements that have or may be executed as part of a divestiture.
In addition, the potential exists that expected strategic benefits from any planned or completed divestiture, including our recently announced intention to separate our Diabetes business from the Company, or third-party funding arrangement, by the Company may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected, and there can be no assurance that disputes will not arise under the Company's third-party funding arrangements, or transition service, or other agreements that have or may be executed as part of a divestiture.
The OECD has since issued administrative guidance providing transition and safe harbor rules around the implementation of the Pillar Two global minimum tax. A number of countries, including Ireland, have enacted legislation to implement the core elements of Pillar Two, which will be effective for Medtronic in fiscal year 2025.
The OECD has since issued administrative guidance providing transition and safe harbor rules around the implementation of the Pillar Two Model Rules. A number of countries, including Ireland, have enacted legislation to implement the core elements of the Pillar Two Model Rules, which are effective for Medtronic in fiscal year 2025.
As an Irish company, we are governed by the Irish Companies Act 2014, which differs in some material respects from laws generally applicable to U.S. corporations and shareholders, including, among others, differences relating to interested director and officer transactions and shareholder lawsuits. Likewise, the duties of directors and officers of an Irish company generally are owed to the company only.
As an Irish company, we are governed by the Irish Companies Act 2014 (as amended), which differs in some material respects from laws generally applicable to U.S. corporations and shareholders, including, among others, differences relating to interested director and officer transactions and shareholder lawsuits.
Government require periodic renewal, and policies for granting exclusions could shift. The U.S. and China, which comprises approximately seven percent of our total revenues, could impose other types of restrictions such as limitations on government procurement or technology export restrictions, which could affect Medtronic’s access to the markets.
China, which comprises approximately seven percent of our total revenue, and the U.S., could impose other types of restrictions such as limitations on government procurement or technology export restrictions, which could affect Medtronic’s access to the markets.
If we do not succeed in meeting or are perceived as not meeting, stated goals and objectives, in any number of ESG matters, such as environmental stewardship, ID&E initiatives, supply chain practices, good corporate governance, 20 Table of Contents workplace conduct and support for local communities, or if we do not effectively respond to new or revised legal, regulatory or reporting requirements concerning climate change or other sustainability concerns, we may be subject to regulatory fines and penalties, our reputation or the reputation of our brands may suffer, we may be unable to attract and retain top talent, and our stock price may be negatively affected.
If we do not succeed in meeting or are perceived as not meeting goals and objectives relating to environmental stewardship, inclusion initiatives, supply chain practices, good corporate governance, workplace conduct and support for local communities, or if we do not effectively respond to new or revised legal, regulatory or reporting requirements concerning climate change, inclusion, or other sustainability concerns, we may be subject to regulatory fines and penalties, including potential loss of eligibility as a U.S. government contractor, our reputation or the reputation of our brands may suffer, we may be unable to attract and retain top talent, and our stock price may be negatively affected.
Our integration of the operations of acquired businesses, or a divestiture of part of our existing businesses, requires significant efforts, including the coordination of information technologies, research and development, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing, and finance.
Our integration of the operations of acquired businesses, or a divestiture of part of our existing businesses, including our recently announced intention to separate our Diabetes business from the Company, requires significant efforts, including the coordination of information technologies, research and development, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing, and finance.
Unfavorable clinical data from existing or future clinical trials may adversely impact our ability to obtain product approvals, our position in, and share of, the markets in which we participate, and our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Unfavorable clinical data from existing or future clinical trials or delays by regulators in approving or authorizing reimbursement for new products may adversely impact (a) our ability to obtain product approvals, (b) our position in, and share of, the markets in which we participate, and (c) our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
These potential consequences, as well as any adverse outcome from government investigations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. In addition, the U.S.
These potential consequences, as well as any adverse outcome from government investigations, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. Governmental regulations in the U.S. and outside the U.S. are constantly changing and may become increasingly stringent.
We believe our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control, including: product performance and reliability, product technology and innovation, product quality and safety, breadth of product lines, product support services, supplier and supply availability and performance, customer support, cost-effectiveness and price, reimbursement approval from healthcare insurance providers, and changes to the regulatory environment. 13 Table of Contents Competition may increase as additional companies enter our markets or modify their existing products to compete directly with ours.
We believe our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control, including: product performance and reliability, product technology and innovation, product quality and safety, breadth of product lines, product support services, supplier and supply availability and performance, customer support, cost-effectiveness and price, reimbursement approval from healthcare insurance providers, and changes to the regulatory environment.
Furthermore, the prices of commodities and other materials used in our products, which are often volatile and outside of our control, could adversely impact our supply. We use resins, other petroleum-based materials and pulp as raw materials in some of our products, and the prices of oil and gas also significantly affect our costs for freight and utilities.
We use resins, other petroleum-based materials and pulp as raw materials in some of our products, and the prices of oil and gas also significantly affect our costs for freight and utilities.
For example, in the past we have experienced a global information technology systems interruption that affected our customer ordering, distribution, and manufacturing processes, and we were adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and may in the future be adversely impacted by COVID-19 resurgence or other pandemics and the related responses of governments and of our partners, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and other businesses.
For example, in the past we were adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and may in the future be adversely impacted by other pandemics and the related responses of governments and of our partners, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and other businesses.
If an event occurs that causes damage to 14 Table of Contents or closure of one or more of such facilities, such as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's decision to close a supplier's sterilization facility in February 2019, we may be unable to manufacture or sterilize relevant products to the required quality specifications or at all.
If an event occurs that causes damage to or closure of one or more of such facilities, we may be unable to manufacture or sterilize relevant products to the required quality specifications or at all.
Changes in tax laws or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a material impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Changes in tax laws or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a material impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. We are subject to income taxes, as well as non-income-based taxes, in the U.S., Ireland, and the other jurisdictions in which we operate.
The tax laws, inclusive of Pillar Two legislation, in the U.S., Ireland and other countries in which we and our affiliates do business could change on a prospective or retroactive basis, and any such changes could have a material impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
The tax laws in any of these jurisdictions could change on a prospective or retrospective basis, and any such changes could have a material impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
In addition, academic institutions, governmental agencies and other public and private research organizations also may conduct research, seek patent protection and establish collaborative arrangements for discovery, research, clinical development and marketing of products similar to ours. These companies and institutions compete with us in recruiting and retaining qualified scientific and management personnel, as well as in acquiring necessary product technologies.
Competition may increase as additional companies enter our markets or modify their existing products to compete more directly with ours. In addition, academic institutions, governmental agencies and other public and private research organizations also may conduct research, seek patent protection and establish collaborative arrangements for discovery, research, clinical development and marketing of products similar to ours.
Shareholders of Irish companies generally do not have a personal right of action against directors or officers of the company and may exercise such rights of action on behalf of the company only in limited circumstances. Accordingly, holders of our securities may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would holders of securities of a corporation incorporated in the U.S.
Likewise, the duties of directors and officers of an Irish company generally are owed to the company only. Shareholders of Irish companies generally do not have a personal right of action against directors or officers of the company and may exercise such rights of action on behalf of the company only in limited circumstances.
We maintain various controls aligned with legal requirements to prevent and prohibit improper practices, including policies, programs, and training for our employees and third party intermediaries acting on our behalf.
We maintain various controls aligned with legal requirements to prevent and prohibit improper practices, including policies, programs, and training for our employees and third-party intermediaries acting on our behalf. However, existing safeguards and any future improvements may not always be effective, and our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors may engage in conduct for which we could be held responsible.
As an Irish public limited company, certain capital structure decisions require shareholder approval, which may limit Medtronic’s flexibility to manage its capital structure.
Accordingly, holders of our securities may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would holders of securities of a corporation incorporated in the U.S. As an Irish public limited company, certain capital structure decisions require shareholder approval, which may limit Medtronic’s flexibility to manage its capital structure.
However, existing safeguards and any future improvements may not always be effective, and our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors may engage in conduct for which we could be held responsible. In addition, regulators could seek to hold us liable for conduct committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.
In addition, regulators could seek to hold us liable for conduct committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.
Penalties for regulatory non-compliance could be severe, including fines and revocation or suspension of a company’s business license, mandatory price reductions and criminal sanctions. The development and implementation of future laws and regulations may have a material adverse effect on us.
In the E.U, for example, the Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) includes significant additional pre-market and post-market requirements. Penalties for regulatory non-compliance could be severe, including fines and revocation or suspension of a company’s business license, mandatory price reductions and criminal sanctions.
The ongoing global economic competition and trade tensions between the U.S. and China present risk to Medtronic.
Changes in the international trade policy of the U.S. and other countries, including increased trade restrictions or tariffs, have the potential to adversely impact Medtronic. The ongoing global economic competition and trade tensions between the U.S. and China, including recent increased duties imposed by both countries, present risk to Medtronic.
If our components fail to meet these standards or fail to adapt to evolving standards, our reputation, competitive advantage and market share could be harmed. In certain situations, we may undertake a voluntary recall of products or temporarily shut down production lines based on performance relative to our own internal safety and quality monitoring and testing data.
If our components fail to meet these standards or fail to adapt to evolving standards, our reputation, competitive advantage and market share could be harmed.
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Governmental regulations in the U.S. and outside the U.S. are constantly changing and may become increasingly stringent. In the E.U, for example, the Medical Device Regulation which became effective in May 2021 includes significant additional pre-market and post-market requirements.
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These companies and institutions compete with us in recruiting and retaining qualified scientific and management personnel, as well as in acquiring necessary product technologies.
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The failure to comply with anti-corruption laws could materially adversely affect our business and result in civil and/or criminal sanctions. The U.S.
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Furthermore, the prices of commodities and other materials used in our products, which are often volatile and outside of our control, and may be subject to 14 Table of Content tariffs, could adversely impact our supply.
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We continue to evaluate the impacts of the enacted Pillar Two legislation.
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Implementation of the EU MDR was extended to the end of 2027 for high-risk devices and to the end of 2028 for medium- and low- risk devices. The development and implementation of future laws and regulations may have a material adverse effect on us.
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Although we have been able to mitigate some of the impact on Medtronic from increased duties imposed by both sides (through petitioning both governments for 23 Table of Contents tariff exclusions and other mitigations), the risk remains of additional tariffs and other kinds of restrictions. Tariff exclusions awarded to Medtronic by the U.S.
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These actions and proposals could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
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In addition, the tariffs imposed by the United States on many jurisdictions, including Mexico, Canada, the E.U. and other countries and regions in which we do business, increase uncertainties and associated risks on our global operations.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeThe Audit Committee discusses policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including risks associated with the reliability and security of the Company’s information technology and security systems, and the steps management has undertaken to monitor and control such exposures. The Audit Committee receives regular updates on the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program from the CISO and CIO.
Biggest changeThe Audit Committee discusses policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including risks associated with the reliability and security of the Company’s information technology and security systems, and the steps management has undertaken to monitor and control such exposures.
Our CISO has over 28 years of experience assisting public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, leading several enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to adapt to changing cybersecurity threats. The CISO has held various executive level positions within Fortune 500 companies.
Our CISO has over 29 years of experience assisting public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, leading several enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to adapt to changing cybersecurity threats. The CISO has held various executive level positions within Fortune 500 companies.
Our CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who leads the Global Information Technology (IT) organization and works closely with the Executive Committee to guide strategic direction and IT decisions to drive business outcomes.
Our CISO 25 Table of Content reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who leads the Global Information Technology (IT) organization and works closely with the Executive Committee to guide strategic direction and IT decisions to drive business outcomes.
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The Audit Committee receives regular updates on the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program from the CISO and CIO, and our procedures specify escalation of certain cybersecurity events to the Audit Committee chair and full Audit Committee.

Item 2. Properties

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Biggest changeApproximately 36 percent of the manufacturing or research facilities are owned by Medtronic and the remaining balance is leased.
Biggest changeApproximately 36 percent of the manufacturing and research facilities are owned by Medtronic and the remaining balance is leased. The Company’s largest manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, China, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Many of these facilities serve more than one of our divisions and also perform research activities.
Item 2. Properties Medtronic's principal executive office is located in Ireland and is leased by the Company, while its main operational offices are located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota metropolitan area and are owned by the Company. 25 Table of Contents The Company's total manufacturing and research space is approximately 9.9 million square feet.
Item 2. Properties Medtronic's principal executive office is located in Ireland and is owned by the Company, while its main operational offices are located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota metropolitan area and are owned by the Company. The Company's total manufacturing and research space is approximately 9.9 million square feet.
A majority of these locations are leased. The Company is using substantially all of its currently available productive space to develop, manufacture, and market its products. The Company's facilities are well-maintained, suitable for their respective uses, and adequate for current needs.
Medtronic also maintains sales and administrative offices outside the U.S. at approximately 110 locations in over 60 countries. A majority of these locations are leased. The Company is using substantially all of its currently available productive space to develop, manufacture, and market its products. The Company's facilities are well-maintained, suitable for their respective uses, and adequate for current needs.
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The following is a summary of the Company's largest manufacturing facilities by location: Location Country or State Square Feet (in thousands) Connecticut 1,138 Puerto Rico 812 Mexico 762 China 708 Minnesota 568 Ireland 446 Dominican Republic 395 Arizona 294 Switzerland 283 California 258 Massachusetts 250 France 249 Italy 230 Colorado 228 Medtronic also maintains sales and administrative offices outside the U.S. at 114 locations in 62 countries.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeOn May 23, 2024 , the Company announced an increase in Medtronic's cash dividends for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, raising the amount to $0.70 per share.
Biggest changeOrdinary cash dividends declared and paid totaled $0.70 per share for each quarter of fiscal year 2025 and $0.69 per share for each quarter of fiscal year 2024. On May 21, 2025, the Company announced an increase in Medtronic's cash dividends for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, raising the amount to $0.71 per share.
Dividends paid to U.S. residents will not be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax provided that: in the case of a beneficial owner of Medtronic shares held in the Depository Trust Company (DTC), the address of the beneficial owner in the records of his or her broker is in the United States and this information is provided by the broker to the Company’s qualifying intermediary; or in the case of a record owner, the record owner has provided to the Company’s transfer agent a valid U.S.
Dividends paid to U.S. residents will not be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax provided that: in the case of a beneficial owner of Medtronic shares held in the DTC, the address of the beneficial owner in the records of his or her broker is in the United States and this information is provided by the broker to the Company’s qualifying intermediary; or in the case of a record owner, the record owner has provided to the Company’s transfer agent a valid U.S.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Irish Restrictions on Import and Export of Capital Except as indicated below, there are no restrictions on non-residents of Ireland dealing in Irish domestic securities, which includes ordinary shares of Irish companies.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 27 Table of Content Irish Restrictions on Import and Export of Capital Except as indicated below, there are no restrictions on non-residents of Ireland dealing in Irish domestic securities, which includes ordinary shares of Irish companies.
The graph assumes that $100 was invested at market close on April 26, 2019 in Medtronic’s ordinary shares, the S&P 500 Index, and the S&P 500 Health Care Equipment Index and that all dividends were reinvested.
The graph assumes that $100 was invested at market close on April 24, 2020 in Medtronic’s ordinary shares, the S&P 500 Index, and the S&P 500 Health Care Equipment Index and that all dividends were reinvested.
In March 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an incremental $5.0 billion for share repurchases. There is no specific time-period associated with these repurchase authorizations. For additional discussion, see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
There is no specific time-period associated with these repurchase authorizations. For additional discussion, see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. On June 17, 2025, there were approximately 18,895 shareholders of record of the Company’s ordinary shares.
Market for Medtronic’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDT.” The following table provides information about the shares repurchased by the Company during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024: Fiscal Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as a Part of Publicly Announced Program Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program 1/27/2024-2/23/2024 2,514,000 $ 85.99 2,514,000 $ 1,700,959,792 2/24/2024-3/29/2024 6,591,630 84.54 6,591,630 6,143,724,275 3/30/2024-4/26/2024 10,361,791 82.03 10,361,791 5,293,724,420 Total 19,467,421 $ 83.39 19,467,421 $ 5,293,724,420 In March 2019, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $6.0 billion of the Company's ordinary shares.
Market for Medtronic’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDT.” The following table provides information about the shares repurchased by the Company during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025: Fiscal Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as a Part of Publicly Announced Program Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program 1/25/2025-2/21/2025 1,309,400 $ 90.76 1,309,400 $ 2,273,048,264 2/22/2025-3/28/2025 1,364,281 91.62 1,364,281 2,148,048,295 3/29/2025-4/25/2025 238,700 85.13 238,700 2,127,728,372 Total 2,912,381 $ 90.70 2,912,381 $ 2,127,728,372 In March 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized $5.0 billion for share repurchases.
Company/Index April 2019 April 2020 April 2021 April 2022 April 2023 April 2024 Medtronic plc $ 100.00 $ 116.15 $ 156.57 $ 127.62 $ 114.95 $ 104.14 S&P 500 Index 100.00 98.44 147.55 147.86 151.80 188.57 S&P 500 Health Care Equipment Index 100.00 113.81 150.91 140.79 149.57 153.68 27 Table of Contents For information on the Company's equity compensation plans, see "Item 12.
Company/Index April 2020 April 2021 April 2022 April 2023 April 2024 April 2025 Medtronic plc $ 100.00 $ 134.80 $ 109.87 $ 98.97 $ 89.66 $ 97.82 S&P 500 Index 100.00 149.89 150.21 154.21 191.56 210.35 S&P 500 Health Care Equipment Index 100.00 132.61 123.71 131.43 135.04 148.62 For information on the Company's equity compensation plans, see "Item 12.
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On June 17, 2024, there were approximately 20,132 shareholders of record of the Company’s ordinary shares. Ordinary cash dividends declared and paid totaled $0.69 per share for each quarter of fiscal year 2024 and $0.68 per share for each quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

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Biggest changeFiscal year ended April 26, 2024 (in millions, except per share data) Income Before Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Net Income Attributable to Medtronic Diluted EPS Effective Tax Rate GAAP $ 4,837 $ 1,133 $ 3,676 $ 2.76 23.4 % Non-GAAP Adjustments: Amortization of intangible assets 1,693 258 1,435 1.08 15.2 Restructuring and associated costs (1) 389 66 323 0.24 17.0 Acquisition and divestiture-related items (2) 777 113 664 0.50 14.5 Certain litigation charges, net 149 31 118 0.09 20.8 (Gain)/loss on minority investments (3) 308 2 305 0.23 0.6 Medical device regulations (4) 119 22 97 0.07 18.5 Certain tax adjustments, net (5) (299) 299 0.22 Non-GAAP $ 8,273 $ 1,327 $ 6,918 $ 5.20 16.0 % 30 Table of Contents Fiscal year ended April 28, 2023 (in millions, except per share data) Income Before Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Net Income Attributable to Medtronic Diluted EPS Effective Tax Rate GAAP $ 5,364 $ 1,580 $ 3,758 $ 2.82 29.5 % Non-GAAP Adjustments: Amortization of intangible assets 1,698 255 1,443 1.08 15.0 Restructuring and associated costs (1) 647 139 507 0.38 21.5 Acquisition and divestiture-related items (6) 345 29 316 0.24 8.4 Certain litigation charges (7) (30) (8) (23) (0.02) 26.7 (Gain)/loss on minority investments (3) (33) 2 (29) (0.02) (6.1) Medical device regulations (4) 150 30 120 0.09 20.0 Debt redemption premium and other charges (8) 53 11 42 0.03 20.8 Certain tax adjustments, net (9) (910) 910 0.68 Non-GAAP $ 8,194 $ 1,128 $ 7,045 $ 5.29 13.8 % (1) Associated costs include costs incurred as a direct result of the restructuring program, such as salaries for employees supporting the program, consulting expenses, and asset write-offs.
Biggest changeFiscal year ended April 25, 2025 (in millions, except per share data) Income Before Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Net Income Attributable to Medtronic Diluted EPS Effective Tax Rate GAAP $ 5,628 $ 936 $ 4,662 $ 3.61 16.6 % Non-GAAP Adjustments: Amortization of intangible assets (1) 1,807 335 1,471 1.14 18.5 Restructuring and associated costs (2) 303 65 238 0.18 21.5 Acquisition and divestiture-related items (3) 124 23 101 0.08 18.5 Certain litigation charges, net 317 68 249 0.19 21.5 (Gain)/loss on minority investments (4) 213 26 185 0.14 12.2 Medical device regulations (5) 52 10 42 0.03 19.2 Other (6) 90 20 70 0.05 22.2 Certain tax adjustments, net (7) (62) 62 0.05 Non-GAAP $ 8,533 $ 1,423 $ 7,079 $ 5.49 16.7 % 30 Table of Content Fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 (in millions, except per share data) Income Before Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Net Income Attributable to Medtronic Diluted EPS Effective Tax Rate GAAP $ 4,837 $ 1,133 $ 3,676 $ 2.76 23.4 % Non-GAAP Adjustments: Amortization of intangible assets 1,693 258 1,435 1.08 15.2 Restructuring and associated costs (2) 389 66 323 0.24 17.0 Acquisition and divestiture-related items (8) 777 113 664 0.50 14.5 Certain litigation charges, net 149 31 118 0.09 20.8 (Gain)/loss on minority investments (4) 308 2 305 0.23 0.6 Medical device regulations (5) 119 22 97 0.07 18.5 Certain tax adjustments, net (9) (299) 299 0.22 Non-GAAP $ 8,273 $ 1,327 $ 6,918 $ 5.20 16.0 % (1) The Company recognized $151 million of accelerated amortization on certain intangible assets related to product line exits within the Cardiovascular Portfolio.
(5) The net charge primarily relates to an income tax reserve adjustment associated with the June 2023, Israeli Central-Lod District Court decision and the establishment of a valuation allowance against certain net operating losses which were partially offset by a benefit from the change in a Swiss Cantonal tax rate associated with previously established deferred tax assets from intercompany intellectual property transactions and the step up in tax basis for Swiss Cantonal purposes.
(9) The net charge primarily relates to an income tax reserve adjustment associated with the June 2023, Israeli Central-Lod District Court decision and the establishment of a valuation allowance against certain net operating losses which were partially offset by a benefit from the change in a Swiss Cantonal tax rate associated with previously established deferred tax assets from intercompany intellectual property transactions and the step up in tax basis for Swiss Cantonal purposes.
(4) The charges represent incremental costs of complying with the new European Union medical device regulations for previously registered products and primarily include charges for contractors supporting the project and other direct third-party expenses. We consider these costs to be duplicative of previously incurred costs and/or one-time costs, which are limited to a specific time period.
(5) The charges represent incremental costs of complying with the new European Union medical device regulations for previously registered products and primarily include charges for contractors supporting the project and other direct third-party expenses. We consider these costs to be duplicative of previously incurred costs and/or one-time costs, which are limited to a specific time period.
The Hugo RAS system, which received CE Mark in October 2021, as well as secured additional regulatory approvals outside the U.S., is designed to help reduce unwanted variability, improve patient outcomes, and, by extension, lower per procedure cost. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval of and commercialize the products within our pipeline, which include our Hugo RAS system in the U.S., the adoption of AI in Endoscopy, Signia powered stapling devices, and our next-gen Ligasure and Sonicision vessel sealing devices.
The Hugo RAS system, which received CE Mark in October 2021, as well as secured additional regulatory approvals outside the U.S., is designed to help reduce unwanted variability, improve patient outcomes, and, by extension, lower per procedure cost. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval of, and commercialize the products within our pipeline, which include our Hugo RAS system in the U.S., the adoption of AI in Endoscopy and Digital Surgical Technologies, Signia powered stapling devices, and our next-gen Ligasure and Sonicision vessel sealing devices.
(3) We exclude unrealized and realized gains and losses on our minority investments as we do not believe that these components of income or expense have a direct correlation to our ongoing or future business operations.
(4) We exclude unrealized and realized gains and losses on our minority investments as we do not believe that these components of income or expense have a direct correlation to our ongoing or future business operations.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Net Sales section, looking ahead we expect Neuroscience could be affected by the following: Continued adoption and growth of our integrated solutions through the AiBLE offering, which integrates spinal implants with enabling technologies (StealthStation, O-arm Imaging Systems, and Midas), Mazor robotics, and UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence AI-driven technology for surgical planning and personalized spinal implants. Market acceptance and continued global adoption of innovative new spine products and procedural solutions within our CST operating unit, such as Catalyft PL, ModuLeX, CD Horizon Voyager System, and our Infinity OCT System, as well as continued growth from Titan spine titanium interbody implants with Nanolock technology. Continued growth of Pipeline Embolization Devices, endovascular treatments for large or giant wide-necked brain aneurysms. Continued acceptance and growth of the Solitaire X revascularization device for treatment of acute ischemic stroke and our React Catheter and Riptide aspiration system. Continued acceptance and growth of our Pelvic Health therapies, including our InterStim therapy with InterStim X and InterStim II recharge-free neurostimulators and InterStim Micro rechargeable neurostimulator for patients suffering from overactive bladder, (non-obtrusive) urinary retention, and chronic fecal incontinence, Continued acceptance and growth of our ENT therapies, including capital equipment sales of the Stealth Station ENT surgical navigation system and intraoperative NIM nerve monitoring system, and the Propel sinus implants used in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Continued acceptance and growth from spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy for treating chronic pain and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) on the Intellis rechargeable neurostimulator and Vanta recharge-free neurostimulator.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Executive Level Overview section, looking ahead we expect Neuroscience could be affected by the following: Continued adoption and growth of our integrated solutions through the AiBLE offering, which integrates spinal implants with enabling technologies (StealthStation, O-arm Imaging Systems, and Midas), Mazor robotics, and UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence AI-driven technology for surgical planning and personalized spinal implants. Market acceptance and continued global adoption of innovative new spine products and procedural solutions within our CST operating unit, such as Catalyft PL, ModuLeX, CD Horizon Voyager System, and our Infinity OCT System, as well as continued growth from Titan spine titanium interbody implants with Nanolock technology. Continued growth of commercially available Pipeline Embolization Devices, endovascular treatments for large or giant wide-necked brain aneurysms. Continued acceptance and growth of the Solitaire X revascularization device for treatment of acute ischemic stroke and our React Catheter and Riptide aspiration system. Continued acceptance and growth of our Pelvic Health therapies, including our InterStim therapy with InterStim X and InterStim II recharge-free neurostimulators and InterStim Micro rechargeable neurostimulator for patients suffering from overactive bladder, (non-obtrusive) urinary retention, and chronic fecal incontinence. Continued acceptance and growth of our ENT therapies, including capital equipment sales of the StealthStation ENT surgical navigation system and intraoperative NIM nerve monitoring system, and the Propel sinus implants used in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Continued acceptance and growth from spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy for treating chronic pain and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) on the Inceptiv closed-loop rechargeable neurostimulator, Intellis rechargeable neurostimulator and Vanta recharge-free neurostimulator.
In anticipation of the Euro-denominated debt issuance, the Company entered into forward currency exchange rate contracts to manage the exposure to exchange rate movements. These contracts were settled in conjunction with the issuance of the June 2024 Notes. We repurchase our ordinary shares on occasion as part of our focus on returning value to our shareholders.
In anticipation of the Euro-denominated debt issuance, the Company entered into forward currency exchange rate contracts to manage the exposure to exchange rate movements. These contracts were settled in conjunction with the issuance of the June 2024 Notes. 42 Table of Content We repurchase our ordinary shares on occasion as part of our focus on returning value to our shareholders.
We do not expect the S&P and Moody's ratings to have a significant impact on our liquidity or future flexibility to access additional liquidity given our balance sheet, Credit Facility, and related commercial paper programs. 44 Table of Contents Contractual Obligations and Cash Requirements We have future contractual obligations and other minimum commercial commitments that are entered into in the normal course of business, some of which are recorded in our consolidated balance sheet.
We do not expect the S&P and Moody's ratings to have a significant impact on our liquidity or future flexibility to access additional liquidity given our balance sheet, Credit Facility, and related commercial paper programs. 43 Table of Content Contractual Obligations and Cash Requirements We have future contractual obligations and other minimum commercial commitments that are entered into in the normal course of business, some of which are recorded in our consolidated balance sheet.
Subsequent to year-end, on June 3, 2024, Medtronic Inc. issued four tranches of EUR-denominated Senior Notes with an aggregate principal of €3.0 billion, with maturities ranging from fiscal year 2030 to 2054, resulting in cash proceeds of approximately $3.2 billion, net of discounts and issuance costs.
In June 2024, Medtronic Inc. issued four tranches of EUR-denominated Senior Notes with an aggregate principal of €3.0 billion, with maturities ranging from fiscal year 2030 to 2054, resulting in cash proceeds of approximately $3.2 billion, net of discounts and issuance costs.
We presume that all tax positions will be examined by a taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. 46 Table of Contents We regularly monitor our tax positions and tax liabilities.
We presume that all tax positions will be examined by a taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We regularly monitor our tax positions and tax liabilities.
(3) Includes receivables due from non-guarantor subsidiaries of $14.3 billion and $1.7 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. (4) Includes loans receivable due from non-guarantor subsidiaries of $5.2 billion and $19.1 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively.
(3) Includes receivables due from non-guarantor subsidiaries of $14.2 billion and $1.3 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. (4) Includes loans receivable due from non-guarantor subsidiaries of $5.2 billion and $5.2 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively.
Through our approach, in parallel, we also expand our presence and optimize open surgery in current open surgery markets. Continued global acceptance and future growth of powered stapling and energy platform. 37 Table of Contents Our ability to execute ongoing strategies addressing the near-term pressures to bariatric surgery procedure volumes in the U.S. from pharmaceuticals, and growth of surgical soft tissue robotics procedures in the U.S. Our ability to create markets and drive products and procedures into emerging markets with our high quality and cost-effective surgical products designed for customers in emerging markets. Continued acceptance and growth in patient monitoring and airway management.
Through our approach, in parallel, we also expand our presence and optimize open surgery in current open surgery markets. Continued global acceptance and future growth of powered stapling and energy platform. Our ability to execute ongoing strategies addressing the pressures to bariatric surgery procedure volumes in the U.S. from pharmaceuticals, and growth of surgical soft tissue robotics procedures in the U.S. Our ability to create markets and drive products and procedures into emerging markets with our high quality and cost-effective surgical products designed for customers in emerging markets. Continued acceptance and growth in patient monitoring and airway management.
The following table is a summary of our S&P and Moody's long-term debt ratings and short-term debt ratings: Agency Rating (1) April 26, 2024 April 28, 2023 Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Long-term debt A A Short-term debt A-1 A-1 Moody's Investors Service Long-term debt A3 A3 Short-term debt P-2 P-2 (1) Agency ratings are subject to change, and there may be no assurance that an agency will continue to provide ratings and/or maintain its current ratings.
The following table is a summary of our S&P and Moody's long-term debt ratings and short-term debt ratings: Agency Rating (1) April 25, 2025 April 26, 2024 Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Long-term debt A A Short-term debt A-1 A-1 Moody's Investors Service Long-term debt A3 A3 Short-term debt P-2 P-2 (1) Agency ratings are subject to change, and there may be no assurance that an agency will continue to provide ratings and/or maintain its current ratings.
Research and development expense was $2.7 billion for fiscal years 2024 and 2023. Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Our goal is to continue to leverage selling, general, and administrative expense management initiatives.
Research and development expense for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 was $2.7 billion. Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Our goal is to continue to leverage selling, general, and administrative expense management initiatives.
We believe our off-balance sheet arrangements do not have a material current or anticipated future effect on our consolidated earnings, financial position, and/or cash flows. Presented below is a summary of our off-balance sheet contractual obligations and other minimum commercial commitments at April 26, 2024, as well as long-term contractual obligations reflected in the balance sheet at April 26, 2024.
We believe our off-balance sheet arrangements do not have a material current or anticipated future effect on our consolidated earnings, financial position, and/or cash flows. Presented below is a summary of our off-balance sheet contractual obligations and other minimum commercial commitments at April 25, 2025, as well as long-term contractual obligations reflected in the balance sheet at April 25, 2025.
Cardiovascular Cardiovascular products include pacemakers, insertable cardiac monitors, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, leads and delivery systems, electrophysiology catheters, products for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, information systems for the management of patients with Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure devices, products designed to reduce surgical site infections, coronary and peripheral stents and related delivery systems, balloons and related delivery systems, endovascular stent graft systems, heart valve replacement technologies, cardiac tissue ablation systems, and open heart and coronary bypass grafting surgical products.
Cardiovascular Cardiovascular products include pacemakers, insertable cardiac monitors, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, leads and delivery systems, products for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, information systems for the management of patients with Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure devices, products designed to reduce surgical site infections, coronary and peripheral stents and related delivery systems, balloons and related delivery systems, endovascular stent graft systems, heart valve replacement technologies, cardiac tissue ablation systems, open heart and coronary bypass grafting surgical products, and renal denervation systems for the treatment of hypertension.
This includes continued integration and adoption of Touch Surgery Enterprise with the first artificial intelligence powered surgical videos and analytics platform to make it easier to train and discover new techniques within the robotics platform.
This 37 Table of Content includes continued integration and adoption of Touch Surgery Enterprise with the first artificial intelligence powered surgical videos and analytics platform to make it easier to train and discover new techniques within the robotics platform.
You should read this discussion and analysis along with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto at April 26, 2024 and April 28, 2023 and for fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, which are presented within "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
You should read this discussion and analysis along with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto at April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024 and for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, which are presented within "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We are currently in a strong financial position, and we believe our balance sheet and liquidity as of April 26, 2024 provide us with flexibility, and our cash, cash equivalents, and current investments, along with our credit facility and related commercial paper programs will satisfy our foreseeable operating needs.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We are currently in a strong financial position, and we believe our balance sheet and liquidity as of April 25, 2025 provide us with flexibility, and our cash, cash equivalents, and current investments, along with our credit facility and related commercial paper programs will satisfy our foreseeable operating needs.
In March 2019, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $6.0 billion of the Company's ordinary shares. In March 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an incremental $5.0 billion of the Company's ordinary shares. There is no specific time period associated with these repurchase authorizations.
In March 2019, the Company's Board of Directors authorized $6.0 billion for repurchase of the Company's ordinary shares. In March 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $5.0 billion for repurchase of the Company's ordinary shares. There is no specific time period associated with these repurchase authorizations.
Selling, general, and administrative expense primarily consists of salaries and wages, other administrative costs, such as professional fees and marketing expenses, certain acquisition and divestiture-related costs, and restructuring associated expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense for fiscal year 2024 was $10.7 billion as compared to $10.4 billion for fiscal year 2023.
Selling, general, and administrative expense primarily consists of salaries and wages, other administrative costs, such as professional fees and marketing expenses, certain acquisition and divestiture-related costs, and restructuring associated expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense for fiscal year 2025 was $10.8 billion as compared to $10.7 billion for fiscal year 2024.
The Credit Facility provides us with the ability to increase our borrowing capacity by an additional $1.0 billion at any time during the term of the agreement. At April 26, 2024 and April 28, 2023, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility provides us with the ability to increase our borrowing capacity by an additional $1.0 billion at any time during the term of the agreement. At April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facility.
GAAP. 29 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE LEVEL OVERVIEW The following is a summary of revenue, diluted earnings per share, and cash flow for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations The tables below present reconciliations of our Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S.
GAAP. 29 Table of Content EXECUTIVE LEVEL OVERVIEW The following is a summary of revenue, diluted earnings per share, and operating cash flow for fiscal years 2025 and 2024: GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations The tables below present reconciliations of our Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S.
Additionally, we maintain commercial paper programs and a Credit Facility. Our investments primarily include available-for-sale debt securities, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and agency securities, corporate debt securities, mortgage-backed securities, certificates of deposit, and other asset-backed securities. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8.
Additionally, we maintain commercial paper programs and a Credit Facility. Our investments primarily include available-for-sale debt securities, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and agency securities, corporate debt securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities. Refer to Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8.
The discussi on focuses on our financial results for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 (fiscal year 2024) and the fiscal year ended April 28, 2023 (fiscal year 2023). A discussion on our results of operations for fiscal year 2023 as compared to the year ended April 29, 2022 (fiscal year 2022) is included in Part II, Item 7.
The discussi on focuses on our financial results for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2025 (fiscal year 2025) and the fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 (fiscal year 2024). A discussion on our results of operations for fiscal year 2024 as compared to the year ended April 28, 2023 (fiscal year 2023) is included in Part II, Item 7.
(CIFSA Subsidiary Guarantors) The following tables present summarized financial information for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 for the obligor groups of Medtronic and Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes. The obligor group consists of the parent company guarantor, subsidiary issuer, and subsidiary guarantors for the applicable senior notes.
(CIFSA Subsidiary Guarantors) The following tables present summarized financial information for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2025 for the obligor groups of Medtronic and Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes. The obligor group consists of the parent company guarantor, subsidiary issuer, and subsidiary guarantors for the applicable senior notes.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Net Sales section, looking ahead we expect Medical Surgical could be affected by the following: Acceptance and continued growth of Open-to-MIS (minimally invasive surgery) techniques and tools through our efforts to transition open surgery to MIS.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Executive Level Overview section, looking ahead we expect Medical Surgical could be affected by the following: Acceptance and continued growth of Open-to-MIS (minimally invasive surgery) techniques and tools through our efforts to transition open surgery to MIS.
As of April 26, 2024, the Company had 6 facilities and approximately 1,500 employees in Israel. For fiscal year 2024, the business of the Company in Israel represented less than 1% of the Company's consolidated revenues and assets.
As of April 25, 2025, the Company had 6 facilities and approximately 1,500 employees in Israel. For fiscal year 2025, the business of the Company in Israel represented less than 1% of the Company's consolidated revenues and assets.
Certain Tax Adjustments During fiscal year 2024, the net cost from certain tax adjustments of $299 million, recognized in income tax provision in the consolidated statement of income, included the following: A cost of $187 million associated with a reserve adjustment related to the Israeli Central-Lod District Court decision with respect to a deemed taxable transfer of intellectual property. A cost of $124 million related to a change in valuation allowance on previously recorded net operating losses. A benefit of $95 million related to a Swiss Cantonal tax rate change on previously recorded deferred tax assets. A cost of $50 million associated with the amortization of the previously established deferred tax assets from intercompany intellectual property transactions. A cost of $33 million associated with a change in the Company’s permanent reinvestment assertion on certain historical earnings.
During fiscal year 2024, the net cost from certain tax adjustments of $299 million, recognized in income tax provision in the consolidated statements of income, included the following: A cost of $187 million associated with a reserve adjustment related to the Israeli Central-Lod District Court decision with respect to a deemed taxable transfer of intellectual property. A cost of $124 million related to a change in valuation allowance on previously recorded net operating losses. A benefit of $95 million related to a Swiss Cantonal tax rate change on previously recorded deferred tax assets. A cost of $50 million associated with the amortization of the previously established deferred tax assets from intercompany intellectual property transactions. A cost of $33 million associated with a change in the Company’s permanent reinvestment assertion on certain historical earnings. 41 Table of Content Certain tax adjustments will affect the comparability of our operating results between periods.
"Mana gement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 28, 2023 , filed with the SEC on June 22, 2023, and is i ncorporated by reference into this Form 10-K .
"Mana gement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 26, 2024 , filed with the SEC on June 20, 2024, and is i ncorporated by reference into this Form 10-K .
FDA in November 2023. Continued acceptance and growth of the Onyx Frontier DES platform. Onyx Frontier is a DES that introduces an enhanced delivery system and is used for complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Acceptance and growth of IN.PACT 018 drug-coated balloons (DCB).
Onyx Frontier is a DES that introduces an enhanced delivery system and is used for complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Acceptance and growth of IN.PACT 018 drug-coated balloons (DCB).
S&P and Moody's long-term debt ratings and short-term debt ratings at April 26, 2024 were unchanged as compared to the ratings at April 28, 2023.
S&P and Moody's long-term debt ratings and short-term debt ratings at April 25, 2025 were unchanged as compared to the ratings at April 26, 2024.
For additional information about our restructuring programs, refer to Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain Litigation Charges, Net We classify specified certain litigation charges and gains related to significant legal matters as certain litigation charges, net in the consolidated statements of income.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain Litigation Charges, Net We classify specified certain litigation charges and gains related to significant legal matters as certain litigation charges, net in the consolidated statements of income. For additional information, refer to Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8.
At April 26, 2024 and April 28, 43 Table of Contents 2023, we had $1.1 billion and no commercial paper outstanding, respectively. The issuance of commercial paper reduces the amount of credit available under our existing line of credit, as explained below. We also have a $3.5 billion five-year syndicated credit facility (Credit Facility), which expires in December 2028.
At April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024, we had no and $1.1 billion of commercial paper outstanding, respectively. The issuance of commercial paper reduces the amount of credit available under our existing line of credit, as explained below. We also have a $3.5 billion five-year syndicated credit facility (Credit Facility), which expires in December 2029.
In fiscal year 2024, there were $369 million of charges related to the Company's decision to exit the ventilator product line in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, which primarily included intangible asset impairments of $295 million and other charges for contract cancellation costs and severance.
In fiscal year 2024, acquisition and divestiture-related expenses included $369 million of charges related to the Company's decision to exit the ventilator product line, which primarily included intangible asset impairments of $295 million and other charges for contract cancellation costs and severance.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Net Sales section, looking ahead, we expect Cardiovascular could be affected by the following: Continued global penetration of our Micra transcatheter pacing portfolio. Continued acceptance and growth from the Azure XT and Azure S SureScan pacing systems and the 3830 lead. Global adoption of Aurora Extravascular ICD. Growth of the Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds. Growth of the CRT-P quadripolar pacing system. Continued growth, adoption, and utilization of the TYRX Envelope for implantable devices. Continued use and acceptance of Reveal LINQ and expansion of the LINQ II cardiac monitor. Continued acceptance, adoption, and growth of our innovative portfolio of products in the electrophysiology (EP) segment, including the Arctic Front cryoablation system, PulseSelect PFA, and Affera mapping and ablation system.
In addition to the macro-economic and geopolitical factors described in the Executive Level Overview section, looking ahead, we expect Cardiovascular could be affected by the following: Continued global penetration of our Micra transcatheter pacing portfolio. Continued acceptance and growth from the Azure XT and Azure S SureScan pacing systems and the 3830 lead. Global adoption of Aurora EV-ICD. Growth of the Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds. Growth of the CRT-P quadripolar pacing system. Continued growth, adoption, and utilization of the TYRX Envelope for implantable devices. Continued use and acceptance of Reveal LINQ and expansion of the LINQ II cardiac monitor. Continued acceptance, adoption, and growth of our innovative portfolio of products in the electrophysiology (EP) segment, including the PulseSelect pulsed field ablation system and the Affera mapping and ablation system with Sphere-9 catheter.
Cardiovascular also includes Care Management Services and Cath Lab Managed Services (CLMS) within the Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure division. Cardiovascular net sales for fiscal year 2024 were $11.8 billion, an increase of 3 percent as compared to fiscal year 2023.
Cardiovascular also includes Care Management Services and Cath Lab Managed Services (CLMS) within the Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure division. Cardiovascular's net sales for fiscal year 2025 were $12.5 billion, an increase of 5 percent as compared to fiscal year 2024.
Diabetes Diabetes' products include insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, and consumables. Diabetes' sales for fiscal year 2024 were $2.5 billion, an increase of 10 percent as compared to fiscal year 2023.
Diabetes Diabetes' products include insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, and consumables. Diabetes' net sales for fiscal year 2025 were $2.8 billion, an increase of 11 percent as compared to fiscal year 2024.
For more information on credit arrangements, see Note 6 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Liquidity Our liquidity sources at April 26, 2024 included $1.3 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $6.7 billion of current investments.
For more information on credit arrangements, refer to Note 6 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Liquidity Our liquidity sources at April 25, 2025 included $2.2 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $6.7 billion of current investments.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES We have used various accounting policies to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformity with U.S.
Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformity with U.S.
Key products in this area include Microstream Capnography, Nellcor pulse oximetry system with OxiMax technology, Shiley tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes, and McGRATH MAC video laryngoscopes. Acceptance of less invasive standards of care in chronic and colorectal, as well as hepatology products, including products that span the care continuum from diagnostics to therapeutics.
Key products in this area include Microstream Capnography, Nellcor pulse oximetry system with OxiMax technology, Shiley tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes, and McGRATH MAC video laryngoscopes. Acceptance of less invasive standards of care in chronic and colorectal, as well as hepatology products, including products that span the care continuum from diagnostics to therapeutics. Expanding the use of less invasive treatments and furthering our commitment to improving options for women with abnormal uterine bleeding.
Our expanded and strengthened surgical offerings complement our global gynecology business. Global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery and installations of Hugo robotic assisted surgery (RAS) system for urologic, bariatric, gynecologic, hernia, and general surgery procedures.
Our expanded and strengthened surgical offerings complement our global gynecology business. Global adoption of robotic-assisted surgery and the safe and effective use of the Hugo robotic assisted surgery (RAS) system, including system reliability and acceptability, for urologic, bariatric, gynecologic, hernia, and general surgery procedures.
Neuroscience also manufactures products related to implantable neurostimulation therapies and drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic pain, movement disorders, and epilepsy. Neuroscience’s net sales for fiscal year 2024 were $9.4 billion, an increase of 5 percent as compared to fiscal year 2023.
Neuroscience also manufactures products related to implantable neurostimulation therapies and drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic pain, movement disorders, and epilepsy. Neuroscience’s net sales for fiscal year 2025 were $9.8 billion, an increase of 5 percent as compared to fiscal year 2024. The net sales increase was primarily due to growth in Neuromodulation, Spine and Biologics, and Neurosurgery.
An increase in our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate of one percent would result in an additional income tax provision for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 of approximately $83 million and $82 million, respectively.
During fiscal years 2025 and 2024, operational tax costs were not significant. An increase in our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate of one percent would result in an additional income tax provision for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 of approximately $85 million and $83 million, respectively.
This includes Evolut PRO which provides enhanced hemodynamics, reliable delivery, enhanced durability, advanced sealing, and Evolut FX, a system designed to improve the overall procedural experience through enhancements in deliverability, implant visibility, and deployment stability. The Evolut FX+ TAVR system maintains the valve performance benefits of the legacy Evolut TAVR platform and is designed to facilitate coronary access.
This includes Evolut PRO which provides enhanced hemodynamics, reliable delivery, enhanced durability, advanced sealing, and Evolut FX, a system designed to improve the overall procedural experience through enhancements in deliverability, implant 34 Table of Content visibility, and deployment stability.
Certain tax adjustments will affect the comparability of our operating results between periods. Therefore, we consider these Non-GAAP Adjustments. Refer to the "Executive Level Overview" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis for further discussion of these adjustments.
Therefore, we consider these Non-GAAP Adjustments. Refer to the "Executive Level Overview" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis for further discussion of these adjustments.
During fiscal years 2024 and 2023, we repurchased a total of 25 million and 6 million shares, respectively, under these programs at an average price of $83.04 and $91.31, respectively. At April 26, 2024, we had approximately $5.3 billion remaining under the share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors.
During fiscal years 2025 and 2024, the Company repurchased a total of 38 million and 25 million shares, respectively, under this program at an average price of $83.36 and $83.04, respectively. At April 25, 2025, we had approximately $2.1 billion remaining under the share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors.
Investing Activities The $1.1 billion decrease in net cash used was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash paid for acquisitions of $1.7 billion, partially offset by an increase in net purchases of investments of $136 million and cash paid for additions of property, plant, and equipment of $128 million.
Investing Activities The $429 million decrease in net cash used was primarily attributable to an increase in net sales and maturities of investments of $576 million and decrease in cash paid for acquisitions of $113 million, partially offset by an increase in net additions to property, plant, and equipment of $272 million.
The financial impact of the conflict in fiscal year 2024, including on accounts receivable and inventory reserves, was not material. For fiscal year 2024, the business of the Company in these countries represented less than 1% of the Company's consolidated revenues and assets.
For fiscal year 2025, the business of the Company in these countries represented less than 1% of the Company's consolidated revenues and assets. Although the long-term implications of Israel's conflict are difficult to predict at this time, the financial and operational impact of the conflict in fiscal year 2025, including on accounts receivable and inventory reserves, was not material.
For additional information about the ventilator inventory write-down, refer to Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fiscal year 2024 included $70 million of inventory write-downs associated with our February 2024 decision to exit our ventilator product line. For additional information about the ventilator inventory write-down, refer to Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net includes interest incurred on our outstanding borrowings, amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premiums or discounts, amortization of amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of certain net investment hedges, and charges recognized in connection with the early redemption of senior notes.
Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net includes interest incurred on our outstanding borrowings, global liquidity structures, amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premiums or discounts, and amortization of amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of certain net investment and fair value hedges.
Medical Surgical Medical Surgical’s products span the entire continuum of patient care from diagnosis to recovery, with a focus on diseases within thoracic, colorectal, gynecology, bariatric, hernia, and preventable complications.
Medical Surgical Medical Surgical’s products span the entire continuum of patient care from diagnosis to recovery, with a focus on diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, pelvic region, obesity, and preventable complications.
Summary of Cash Flows The following is a summary of cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities, the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and the net change in cash and cash equivalents: Fiscal Year (in millions) 2024 2023 Cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 6,787 $ 6,039 Investing activities (2,366) (3,493) Financing activities (4,450) (4,960) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (230) 243 Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ (259) $ (2,171) Operating Activities The $748 million increase in net cash provided was primarily driven by an increase in cash collected from customers due to an increase in sales.
Summary of Cash Flows The following is a summary of cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities, the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and the net change in cash and cash equivalents: Fiscal Year (in millions) 2025 2024 Cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 7,044 $ 6,787 Investing activities (1,937) (2,366) Financing activities (4,361) (4,450) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 188 (230) Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ 934 $ (259) Operating Activities The $257 million increase in net cash provided was primarily driven by an increase in cash collected from customers due to an increase in sales, partially offset by an increase in cash paid to vendors, annual incentive payouts, and cash paid for taxes.
Our significant legal proceedings are discussed in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Any revision of our estimates of potential liability could have a material impact on our financial position and operating results. Our significant legal proceedings are discussed in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The MiniMed 780G insulin pump system with Simplera Sync received CE Mark in early January 2024. Continued acceptance and growth of the Guardian Connect CGM system, which displays glucose information directly to a smartphone to provide patients access to their glucose levels seamlessly and discretely.
FDA approval in April 2025 and CE Mark in early January 2024. Market acceptance and growth of our sensor Simplera, which received U.S FDA approval in August 2024 and CE Mark in September 2023. Continued acceptance and growth of the Guardian Connect CGM system, which displays glucose information directly to a smartphone to provide patients access to their glucose levels seamlessly and discretely.
(5) Includes payables due to non-guarantor subsidiaries of $21.8 billion and $42.1 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. (6) Includes loans payable due to non-guarantor subsidiaries of $7.7 billion and $7.7 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. 48 Table of Contents
(5) Includes payables due to non-guarantor subsidiaries of $16.0 billion and $4.6 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. (6) Includes loans payable due to non-guarantor subsidiaries of $11.3 billion and $7.7 billion for Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes, and CIFSA Senior Notes, respectively. 47 Table of Content
The net sales increase was primarily due to the strong performance of Micra, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and Perfusion. The charts below illustrate the percent of Cardiovascular net sales by division for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) net sales increased 4 percent in fiscal year 2024 as compared to fiscal year 2023.
The net sales increase was primarily due to the strong performance of Cardiac Ablation Solutions, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Structural Heart, and Cardiac Surgery. 33 Table of Content The charts below illustrate the percent of Cardiovascular net sales by division for fiscal years 2025 and 2024: Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) net sales increased 7 percent in fiscal year 2025 as compared to fiscal year 2024.
For more information on the acquisitions, refer to Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For more information on the acquisitions, refer to Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financing Activities There was an $89 million decrease in net cash used compared to the prior fiscal year.
The global adoption of our Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems has resulted in strong sensor attachment rates. The MiniMed 780G insulin pump system with the Guardian 4 Sensor was approved by the U.S. FDA in late April 2023.
The global adoption of our AID systems has resulted in strong sensor attachment rates. The MiniMed 780G insulin pump system with the Guardian 4 Sensor is available in the U.S., and the MiniMed 780G insulin pump system with Simplera Sync received U.S.
The net sales increase was driven by growth of AiBLE spinal ecosystem capital and Core Spine and Biologics product pull-through. Specialty Therapies (Specialty) net sales for fiscal year 2024 increased 3 percent as compared to fiscal year 2023. The net sales increase was driven by growth in ENT.
The net sales increase was driven by the continued adoption of the AiBLE ecosystem of spine implants and enabling technology with growth in Core Spine, Biologics, and Neurosurgery. Specialty Therapies (Specialty) net sales for fiscal year 2025 increased 1 percent as compared to fiscal year 2024.
The charts below illustrate the percent of Medical Surgical net sales by division for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: Surgical & Endoscopy (SE) net sales for fiscal year 2024 increased 6 percent as compared to fiscal year 2023.
The charts below illustrate the percent of Neuroscience net sales by division for fiscal years 2025 and 2024: Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) net sales for fiscal year 2025 increased 5 percent as compared to fiscal year 2024.
(2) The charges predominantly include $439 million of charges related to the February 20, 2024 decision to exit the Company's ventilator product line, which primarily includes long-lived intangible asset impairments and inventory write-downs. In addition, other charges primarily consist of changes in fair value of contingent consideration and associated costs related to the previously contemplated separation of the PMRI businesses.
(8) The charges predominantly include $439 million of charges related to the February 2024 decision to exit the Company's ventilator product line, which primarily includes long-lived intangible asset impairments and inventory write-downs.
We assess the impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit level annually as of the first day of the third quarter and whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. As a result of our operating segment realignments during the current fiscal year, additional impairment of goodwill tests were performed.
We have four goodwill reporting units with goodwill assigned to them. We assess the impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit level annually as of the first day of the third quarter and whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired.
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net Other operating expense (income), net primarily includes royalty expense, currency remeasurement and derivative gains and losses, Puerto Rico excise taxes, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, certain acquisition and-divestiture related items, income from funded research and development arrangements, and commitments to the Medtronic Foundation and Medtronic LABS.
Other operating (income) expense, net Other operating (income) expense, net primarily includes expenses associated with royalties paid for the in-license of intellectual property from third parties, currency remeasurement and derivative gains and losses, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, certain acquisition and divestiture-related items, and income from funded research and development arrangements.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 47 Table of Contents SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Medtronic plc and Medtronic Global Holdings S.C.A.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 46 Table of Content SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Medtronic plc and Medtronic Global Holdings S.C.A.
The Guardian Connect CGM system is available on both Apple iOS and Android devices. Market acceptance and growth of our InPen smart pen system, which allows users to have their Medtronic CGM readings in real-time alongside insulin dose information, all in one view. Continued pump, CGM, and consumable competition in an expanding global market. Changes in medical reimbursement policies and programs, along with additional payor coverage on insulin pumps. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval of and commercialize the products within our pipeline, including our next-generation sensor Simplera, which has been submitted for approval to the U.S.
The Guardian Connect CGM system is available on both Apple iOS and Android devices. Market acceptance and growth of our InPen smart pen system, which allows users to have their Medtronic CGM readings in real-time alongside insulin dose information, all in one view. Continued pump, CGM, and consumable competition in an expanding global market. Changes in medical reimbursement policies and programs, along with additional payor coverage on insulin pumps. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval, manufacture and commercialize the products within our pipeline, including our partnership with Abbott to expand CGM options for people living with diabetes, our next generation insulin delivery options, as well as expanded labeling in Type 2 diabetes, and fast acting insulins. 38 Table of Content COSTS AND EXPENSES The following is a summary of cost of products sold, research and development, and selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales: Cost of Products Sold Cost of products sold for fiscal year 2025 was $11.6 billion as compared to $11.2 billion for fiscal year 2024.
Additional information regarding the acquisition and divestiture-related charges is described in Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other Non-Operating Income, Net Other non-operating income, net includes the non-service component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost, investment gains and losses, and interest income.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other Non-Operating Income, Net Other non-operating income, net includes the non-service component of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost, investment gains and losses, and interest income, which includes income on marketable debt securities and our global liquidity structures.
The Company records adjustments to rebates and returns reserves as increases or decreases of revenue. Litigation Contingencies We are involved in a number of legal actions from time to time involving product liability, employment, intellectual property and commercial disputes, shareholder related matters, environmental proceedings, tax disputes, and governmental proceedings and investigations.
Litigation Contingencies We are involved in a number of legal actions from time to time involving product liability, employment, intellectual property and commercial disputes, shareholder-related matters, environmental proceedings, tax disputes, and governmental proceedings and investigations. The outcomes of legal actions are not within the Company's complete control and may not be known for prolonged periods of time.
The following is a summary of other costs and expenses (income): Fiscal Year (in millions) 2024 2023 Amortization of intangible assets $ 1,693 $ 1,698 Restructuring charges, net 226 375 Certain litigation charges, net 149 (30) Other operating expense (income), net 464 (131) Other non-operating income, net (412) (515) Interest expense, net 719 636 Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangible assets includes the amortization expense of our definite-lived intangible assets, consisting of purchased patents, trademarks, tradenames, customer relationships, purchased technology, and other intangible assets. 39 Table of Contents Restructuring Charges, Net In fiscal year 2024, restructuring costs primarily related to employee termination benefits and facility consolidations to support cost reduction initiatives.
The following is a summary of other costs and expenses (income): Fiscal Year (in millions) 2025 2024 Amortization of intangible assets $ 1,807 $ 1,693 Restructuring charges, net 267 226 Certain litigation charges, net 317 149 Other operating (income) expense, net (23) 464 Other non-operating income, net (402) (412) Interest expense, net 729 719 Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangible assets includes the amortization expense of our definite-lived intangible assets, consisting of customer relationships, purchased technology and patents, trademarks, tradenames, and other intangible assets. 39 Table of Content Amortization of intangible assets for fiscal year 2025 includes $151 million of accelerated amortization on certain intangible assets related to product line exits within the Cardiovascular Portfolio.
The summarized results of operations information for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 was as follows: (in millions) Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes (1) CIFSA Senior Notes (2) Net sales $ 3,181 $ Operating profit (loss) (485) (83) Loss before income taxes (2,723) (2,240) Net loss attributable to Medtronic (2,580) (2,230) The summarized balance sheet information for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2024 was as follows: (in millions) Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes (1) CIFSA Senior Notes (2) Total current assets (3) $ 17,389 $ 4,179 Total noncurrent assets (4) 11,548 19,246 Total current liabilities (5) 25,228 43,416 Total noncurrent liabilities (6) 33,508 26,995 Noncontrolling interests 206 206 (1) The Medtronic Senior Notes and Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes obligor group consists of the following entities: Medtronic plc, Medtronic Luxco, and Medtronic, Inc.
The summarized results of operations information for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2025 was as follows: (in millions) Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes (1) CIFSA Senior Notes (2) Net sales $ 3,218 $ Operating loss (43) (57) Loss before income taxes (719) (15) Net loss attributable to Medtronic (622) (12) The summarized balance sheet information for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2025 was as follows: (in millions) Medtronic & Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes (1) CIFSA Senior Notes (2) Total current assets (3) $ 18,268 $ 4,799 Total noncurrent assets (4) 11,356 5,207 Total current liabilities (5) 21,099 7,625 Total noncurrent liabilities (6) 38,903 25,403 Noncontrolling interests 232 232 (1) The Medtronic Senior Notes and Medtronic Luxco Senior Notes obligor group consists of the following entities: Medtronic plc, Medtronic Luxco, and Medtronic, Inc.
The system was approved by the U.S. FDA in March 2024. Market acceptance and reimbursement for the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system, also known as the Symplicity blood pressure procedure, for the treatment of hypertension. The Symplicity blood pressure procedure was approved by the U.S.
FDA in March 2024 and received CE Mark in late October 2024. Market acceptance and reimbursement for the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system, also known as the Symplicity blood pressure procedure, for the treatment of hypertension. Continued acceptance and growth of the Onyx Frontier drug-eluting stent (DES) platform.
The increase in selling, general, and administrative expense is primarily due to reduced incentive performance in the prior year.
The increase in selling, general, and administrative expense is primarily due to new product launches and commercialization activities.
The charts below illustrate the percent of net sales by segment for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: The table below includes net sales by segment and division for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: Net Sales by Fiscal Year Percent Change (in millions) 2024 2023 Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure $ 5,995 $ 5,783 4 % Structural Heart & Aortic 3,358 3,363 Coronary & Peripheral Vascular 2,478 2,375 4 Cardiovascular 11,831 11,522 3 Cranial & Spinal Technologies 4,756 4,451 7 Specialty Therapies 2,905 2,815 3 Neuromodulation 1,746 1,693 3 Neuroscience 9,406 8,959 5 Surgical & Endoscopy 6,508 6,152 6 Acute Care & Monitoring 1,908 1,837 4 Medical Surgical 8,417 7,989 5 Diabetes 2,488 2,262 10 Reportable segment net sales 32,142 30,731 5 Other operating segment (1) 221 495 (55) Total net sales $ 32,364 $ 31,227 4 % (1) Includes historical operations and ongoing transition agreements from businesses the Company has exited or divested, which primarily includes the Company's ventilator product line and the Renal Care Solutions business. 32 Table of Contents Segment and Market Geography The charts below illustrate the percent of net sales by market geography for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: The table below includes net sales by market geography for each of our segments for fiscal years 2024 and 2023: U.S.
The charts below illustrate the percent of net sales by segment for fiscal years 2025 and 2024: 32 Table of Content The table below includes net sales by segment and division and market geography for fiscal years 2025 and 2024: Net Sales by Fiscal Year Percent Change (in millions) 2025 2024 Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure $ 6,392 $ 5,995 7 % Structural Heart & Aortic 3,554 3,358 6 Coronary & Peripheral Vascular 2,535 2,478 2 Cardiovascular 12,481 11,831 5 Cranial & Spinal Technologies 4,973 4,756 5 Specialty Therapies 2,940 2,905 1 Neuromodulation 1,932 1,746 11 Neuroscience 9,846 9,406 5 Surgical & Endoscopy 6,498 6,508 Acute Care & Monitoring 1,909 1,908 Medical Surgical 8,407 8,417 Diabetes 2,755 2,488 11 Reportable segment net sales 33,489 32,142 4 Other operating segment (1) 137 221 (38) Other adjustments (2) (90) 100 Total net sales $ 33,537 $ 32,364 4 % U.S.
The change in other operating expense (income), net was also driven by the net currency impact of remeasurement expense and our hedging programs, which resulted in a net gain of $68 million combined for fiscal year 2024 as compared to a net gain of $465 million for fiscal year 2023, partially offset by a decrease of $94 million in Puerto Rico Excise Taxes.
In addition, the change in fair value of contingent consideration for fiscal year 2025 was $42 million of expense as compared to $156 million of expense for fiscal year 2024. The change in other operating (income) expense, net was partially offset by the net impact of currency remeasurement and our hedging programs.
Our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate for fiscal year 2024 was 16.0 percent, as compared to 13.8 percent in fiscal year 2023. The increase in our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate primarily relates to an increase in Puerto Rico withholding taxes and year-over-year changes in operational results by jurisdiction, inclusive of the operational tax costs and benefits discussed below.
Our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate for fiscal year 2025 was 16.7 percent, as compared to 16.0 percent in fiscal year 2024. The change in our Non-GAAP Nominal Tax Rate was primarily due to the implementation of the Pillar Two Model Rules and year-over-year changes in operational results by jurisdiction.
We use estimates that are consistent with the highest and best use of the assets based on a market participant's view of the assets being evaluated.
We use estimates that are consistent with the highest and best use of the assets based on a market participant's view of the assets being evaluated. The most critical assumptions used in the calculation of the fair value of each reporting unit are the projected revenue, projected earnings, projected future cash flows, and discount rate.
For additional information, refer to Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For more information on the issuance and redemption of senior notes and the Term Loan, refer to the Debt and Capital section. Debt and Capital Our capital structure consists of equity and interest-bearing debt. We primarily utilize unsecured senior debt obligations to meet our financing needs and, to a lesser extent, bank borrowings.
Debt and Capital Our capital structure consists of equity and interest-bearing debt. We primarily utilize unsecured senior debt obligations to meet our financing needs and, to a lesser extent, bank borrowings. From time to time, we may repurchase our outstanding debt obligations in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.
Kfar Saba Assessing Office in June 2023. The court determined that there was a deemed taxable transfer of intellectual property. As a result, the Company recorded a $187 million income tax charge during fiscal year 2024 and filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Israel.
As a result, the Company recorded a $187 million income tax charge during fiscal year 2024 and filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Israel. Our effective tax rate for fiscal year 2025 was 16.6 percent, as compared to 23.4 percent in fiscal year 2024.
FDA approval in April 2024. 36 Table of Contents Continued acceptance and growth of our Percept family of deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices with proprietary BrainSense technology for objectifying and personalizing the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, and other movement disorders. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval of and commercialize the products within our pipeline, which include hemorrhagic stroke intravascular device and our next-generation spine enabling technologies.
FDA approval in February 2025. Our ability to meet growing demand for our existing products and to successfully develop, obtain regulatory approval of, and commercialize the products within our pipeline, which include the hemorrhagic stroke intravascular device, our next-generation spine enabling technologies, and the percutaneous tibial neuromodulation system.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk — interest-rate, FX, commodity exposure

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Biggest changeA sensitivity analysis of the impact on our interest rate-sensitive financial instruments of a hypothetical 50 basis point change in interest rates, as compared to interest rates at April 26, 2024 and April 28, 2023, indicates that the fair value of these instruments would change by $ 64 million and $61 million, respectively.
Biggest changeA sensitivity analysis of the impact on our interest rate-sensitive financial instruments of a hypothetical 50 basis point change in interest rates, as compared to interest rates at April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024, indicates that the fair value of these instruments would correspondingly change by $74 million and $64 million, respectively.
A sensitivity analysis of changes in the fair value of all currency exchange rate derivative contracts at April 26, 2024 and April 28, 2023 indicates that, if the U.S. dollar uniformly strengthened/weakened by 10 percent against all currencies, the fair value of these contracts would increase/decrease by approximately $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively.
A sensitivity analysis of changes in the fair value of all currency exchange rate derivative contracts at April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024 indicates that, if the U.S. dollar uniformly strengthened/weakened by 10 percent against all currencies, the fair value of these contracts would increase/decrease by approximately $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.
We manage interest rate risk in the aggregate, while focusing on our immediate and intermediate liquidity needs. Our debt portfolio at April 26, 2024 was comprised of debt predominantly denominated in U.S. dollars and Euros, which is primarily fixed rate debt.
We manage interest rate risk in the aggregate, while focusing on our immediate and intermediate liquidity needs. Our debt portfolio at April 25, 2025 was comprised of debt predominantly denominated in U.S. dollars and Euros, which is primarily fixed rate debt.
For additional discussion of market risk, see Notes 5 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 49 Table of Contents
For additional discussion of market risk, see Notes 5 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 48 Table of Content
Fluctuations in the currency exchange rates of currency exposures that are unhedged, such as in certain emerging markets, may result in future earnings and cash flow volatility. The gross notional amount of all currency exchange rate derivative instruments outstanding at April 26, 2024 and April 28, 2023 was $23.7 billion and $22.0 billion, respectively.
Fluctuations in the currency exchange rates of currency exposures that are unhedged, such as in certain emerging markets, may result in future earnings and cash flow volatility. The gross notional amount of all currency exchange rate derivative instruments outstanding at April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2024 was $23.6 billion and $23.7 billion, respectively.
At April 26, 2024, these contracts were in a net unrealized gain position of $593 million. Additional information regarding our currency exchange rate derivative instruments is included in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
At April 25, 2025, these contracts were in a net unrealized loss position of $68 million. Additional information regarding our currency exchange rate derivative instruments is included in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.