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LivaNova(LIVN) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-29 21:27
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________ Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission file number: 001-37599 LivaNova PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its char ...
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-04-30 20:15
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=3&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Note About Forward Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Note%20About%20Forward%20Looking%20Statements) The report contains forward-looking statements subject to risks like COVID-19, regulatory changes, and market acceptance, which may cause actual results to differ materially - Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks including **regulatory changes**, **market acceptance failures**, **competition**, **cyber-attacks**, and **COVID-19 impact**[9](index=9&type=chunk)[10](index=10&type=chunk)[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Q1 2020 saw a 3.4% sales decrease but a net income of **$37.6 million** driven by a **$44.7 million** tax benefit, with a solid balance sheet despite COVID-19 liquidity impacts [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income%20%28Loss%29) Q1 2020 net sales decreased to **$242.4 million**, but operating income improved to **$0.6 million**, resulting in **$38.6 million** net income from a **$44.7 million** tax benefit Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (in thousands) | Financial Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $242,397 | $250,801 | | Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | $608 | $(20,779) | | Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $38,578 | $(14,849) | | Net income (loss) | $37,583 | $(14,849) | | Diluted income (loss) per share | $0.77 | $(0.31) | - Profitability significantly boosted by a **$44.7 million** income tax benefit in Q1 2020, compared to a **$6.6 million** benefit in the prior year period[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2020, total assets were **$2.45 billion**, with cash doubling to **$125.8 million**, total liabilities at **$1.06 billion**, and stockholders' equity at **$1.39 billion** Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) | Balance Sheet Item | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $125,823 | $61,137 | | Total Current Assets | $616,922 | $549,443 | | Total Assets | $2,454,436 | $2,411,797 | | Total Current Liabilities | $529,724 | $512,553 | | Total Liabilities | $1,061,728 | $1,028,080 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $1,392,708 | $1,383,717 | - Current litigation provision liability decreased substantially from **$146.0 million** at year-end 2019 to **$43.0 million**, reflecting 3T device litigation settlement payments[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Q1 2020 net cash used in operations was **$106.0 million** due to litigation payments, offset by **$183.1 million** from financing, resulting in a **$64.7 million** net increase in cash Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(106,045) | $1,974 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(11,085) | $(5,641) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $183,093 | $7,589 | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $64,686 | $3,572 | - Significant cash outflow from operations driven by a **$115.6 million** payment for litigation provision liability[24](index=24&type=chunk) - Company raised significant capital through financing activities, with **$162.9 million** in proceeds from long-term debt obligations[24](index=24&type=chunk) [Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail COVID-19 impact, debt covenant amendments, FDA clearance for 3T Heater-Cooler devices, a **$225 million** 3T litigation settlement framework, and a **$41.3 million** CARES Act tax benefit - Significant decline in product demand in late Q1 2020 due to **COVID-19** and **postponement of elective surgeries**[27](index=27&type=chunk) - Anticipated debt covenant breach due to **COVID-19 sales reductions** was alleviated by **April 2020 amendments**, mitigating going concern doubt[28](index=28&type=chunk)[60](index=60&type=chunk)[174](index=174&type=chunk) - Received **FDA 510(k) clearance** for 3T Heater-Cooler devices in February 2020, resolving 2015 Warning Letter issues and lifting an import alert[44](index=44&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk)[139](index=139&type=chunk) - 3T device litigation settlement framework provides for up to **$225 million** in payments, with **$90 million** paid in January 2020, leaving a **$54.6 million** provision as of March 31, 2020[78](index=78&type=chunk)[81](index=81&type=chunk)[143](index=143&type=chunk) - Recorded a discrete tax benefit of **$41.3 million** in Q1 2020 from the **U.S. CARES Act**, allowing a 5-year net operating loss carryback[103](index=103&type=chunk)[173](index=173&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses **COVID-19's adverse impact** on sales, a **3.4% decrease**, but improved operating income due to contingent consideration and reduced legal costs, with debt covenant amendments strengthening liquidity [Results of Operations](index=35&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q1 2020 net sales decreased **3.4%** to **$242.4 million**, with Cardiovascular down **2.2%** and Neuromodulation down **5.3%**, while cost of sales improved due to a **$14.8 million** fair value adjustment Net Sales by Segment (in millions) | Segment | Q1 2020 Net Sales ($M) | Q1 2019 Net Sales ($M) | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cardiovascular | 152.1 | 155.5 | (2.2)% | | - Cardiopulmonary | 116.4 | 121.6 | (4.3)% | | - Heart Valves | 25.2 | 25.7 | (1.8)% | | - Advanced Circulatory Support | 10.5 | 8.2 | 27.2% | | Neuromodulation | 89.7 | 94.6 | (5.3)% | | **Total** | **242.4** | **250.8** | **(3.4)%** | - Neuromodulation sales decreased primarily due to **declines in new patient implants globally** as procedures were delayed by **COVID-19**[164](index=164&type=chunk) - Cost of sales and R&D expenses as a percentage of sales decreased due to favorable net changes in contingent consideration fair value, totaling **$14.8 million** and **$11.9 million** respectively[167](index=167&type=chunk)[168](index=168&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=38&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) COVID-19's anticipated impact raised substantial doubt about debt covenant compliance, but **April 2020 amendments** and cost-cutting alleviated going concern risk, despite **$106.0 million** cash use from operations - Projected sales reduction from **COVID-19** would lead to debt covenant non-compliance, raising substantial doubt about going concern ability[174](index=174&type=chunk) - April 2020 debt agreement amendments modified financial covenants, alleviating substantial doubt about the company's going concern ability for the next twelve months[174](index=174&type=chunk) Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity (in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | | Operating activities | $ (106,045) | | Investing activities | $ (11,085) | | Financing activities | $ 183,093 | | **Net increase in cash** | **$ 64,686** | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=39&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) Company manages market risks from **foreign currency** and **interest rates** through operations and derivatives, with no material changes since the 2019 Form 10-K - Primary market risks stem from **foreign currency exchange rates** and **interest rates**, managed through business activities and derivatives[184](index=184&type=chunk) - No material changes in the company's market risk profile from the 2019 Form 10-K information[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=40&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including CEO and CFO, deemed disclosure controls and procedures effective as of **March 31, 2020**, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - CEO and CFO concluded disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of **March 31, 2020**[185](index=185&type=chunk) - No material changes occurred during the quarter affecting internal control over financial reporting[186](index=186&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=41&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=41&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section refers to Note 10 for detailed descriptions of material pending legal proceedings, including **product liability**, **environmental**, **patent**, and **tax disputes** - Report refers to "Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies" for descriptions of material pending legal and regulatory proceedings[188](index=188&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=41&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Primary risk factor update is the ongoing adverse effect of the **COVID-19 pandemic** on business, financial position, and liquidity, through deferred surgeries and supply chain disruptions - **COVID-19 outbreak** identified as a significant risk factor adversely affecting business, financial position, and liquidity[190](index=190&type=chunk) - Company expects **Q2 2020 sales and operating results** to be materially adversely impacted by the pandemic[192](index=192&type=chunk) - Pandemic could disrupt product distribution, cause temporary facility closures, and interrupt component and raw material supply[193](index=193&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=42&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) Company discloses two non-U.S. subsidiaries sell medical devices to distributors in Iran, generating **$0.5 million** gross revenue and **$0.2 million** net profit for Q1 2020 - Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act, company disclosed two non-U.S. subsidiaries sell medical devices to private distributors in Iran[199](index=199&type=chunk) Iran-Related Business Metrics (Q1 2020) | Metric | Amount (Q1 2020) | | :--- | :--- | | Gross Revenues from Iran | $0.5 million | | Net Profits from Iran | $0.2 million |
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-03-02 19:03
PART I [Item 1. Business](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) LivaNova is a global medical device company operating through Cardiovascular and Neuromodulation business franchises - LivaNova operates through two principal business franchises, which are also its reportable segments: **Cardiovascular** and **Neuromodulation**[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The Cardiovascular business develops, produces, and sells cardiopulmonary products, heart valves, and advanced circulatory support systems[20](index=20&type=chunk)[21](index=21&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The Neuromodulation business markets devices for treating epilepsy, depression, and obstructive sleep apnea, with its core product being the **VNS Therapy System**[24](index=24&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) - The company protects its intellectual property with over **1,000 issued patents** worldwide as of December 31, 2019[45](index=45&type=chunk) - In November 2019, the company announced the **termination of its Caisson transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) program**[41](index=41&type=chunk) - The company's business is subject to extensive government regulation by agencies like the **FDA** and is preparing for compliance with the new **EU Medical Device Regulation (Reg MDR)**[55](index=55&type=chunk)[60](index=60&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=15&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks from competition, supply chain issues, regulations, and product liability claims - The company operates in **highly competitive markets** and faces pricing pressure from managed care and provider consolidation[93](index=93&type=chunk)[94](index=94&type=chunk) - Extensive government regulations (FDA, EU's Reg MDR) present **significant compliance costs** and risks of product approval delays[97](index=97&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) - The company is exposed to significant product liability risks, particularly from its 3T Heater-Cooler litigation, with provisions of **$294.1 million in 2018** and **$33.2 million in 2019**[108](index=108&type=chunk)[111](index=111&type=chunk) - **Cybersecurity threats** pose a risk to IT systems and products, with potential for data breaches and regulatory fines[119](index=119&type=chunk)[121](index=121&type=chunk) - International operations are subject to risks including foreign currency fluctuations, political instability, health epidemics, and **uncertainties related to Brexit**[131](index=131&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk)[151](index=151&type=chunk) - The company recorded significant impairment charges in 2019 related to the **ImThera IPR&D asset ($50.3 million)** and the discontinuation of the **Caisson business (goodwill of $42.4 million and IPR&D of $89.0 million)**[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Item 2. Properties](index=25&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company operates 11 global facilities totaling 1.3 million square feet, with 66% of this space being owned - The company's principal executive office is leased and located in the UK[156](index=156&type=chunk) - Manufacturing and research facilities are located globally, totaling approximately **1.3 million square feet**[156](index=156&type=chunk) - Approximately **66% of the manufacturing and research facility space is owned** by the company[156](index=156&type=chunk) [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](index=25&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) Material legal proceedings are incorporated by reference from Note 14 of the consolidated financial statements - Details on material legal proceedings are provided in **Note 14** of the consolidated financial statements[158](index=158&type=chunk) PART II [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=26&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant's%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's shares trade on NASDAQ under "LIVN" with no current dividend plans or active share repurchase programs - The company's ordinary shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol **"LIVN"**[162](index=162&type=chunk) - LivaNova has **no current intention to declare and pay dividends**[165](index=165&type=chunk) - A share repurchase program authorizing up to **$150.0 million** in buybacks expired on December 31, 2018[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Item 6. Selected Financial Data](index=28&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) The company reported net sales of $1.084 billion and a net loss of $155.2 million for fiscal year 2019 Selected Financial Data | Metric (In thousands, except per share data) | Year Ended Dec 31, 2019 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2018 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net sales** | $1,084,170 | $1,106,961 | $1,012,277 | | **Operating (loss) income from continuing operations** | $(168,870) | $(248,072) | $96,487 | | **Net (loss) income from continuing operations** | $(155,541) | $(178,462) | $54,465 | | **Net (loss) income** | $(155,176) | $(189,399) | $(25,089) | | **Diluted (loss) per share** | $(3.21) | $(3.91) | $(0.52) | | **Total assets** | $2,411,797 | $2,549,701 | $2,503,891 | | **Stockholders' equity** | $1,383,717 | $1,503,738 | $1,815,314 | [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=30&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Net sales decreased 2.1% in 2019, resulting in an operating loss impacted by asset impairments and negative cash flow [Results of Operations](index=35&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Net sales fell 2.1% in 2019, with a net loss of $155.5 million driven by asset impairments of $181.7 million Net Sales by Segment (in thousands) | Net Sales by Segment (in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cardiovascular | $656,646 | $681,825 | (3.7)% | | Neuromodulation | $424,547 | $422,990 | 0.4% | | **Total Net Sales** | **$1,084,170** | **$1,106,961** | **(2.1)%** | - Cardiovascular sales declined **5.9% in Cardiopulmonary products**, partly due to exiting a Canadian distribution agreement, and **4.7% in Heart Valves**[222](index=222&type=chunk) - Neuromodulation sales growth was driven by Europe and Rest of World, offset by a **decline in U.S. sales** due to competitive dynamics[226](index=226&type=chunk) - In 2019, the company recorded impairments of **goodwill ($42.4M)** and **intangible assets ($139.3M)** related to the Caisson and ImThera programs[248](index=248&type=chunk)[249](index=249&type=chunk) - The 2018 results included a **$294.1 million litigation provision** for the 3T device, while 2019 saw an additional **$33.2 million provision** offset by an insurance recovery[253](index=253&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=46&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Operating cash flow turned negative to ($91.1 million) due to $156.9 million in litigation payments, increasing total debt Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $(91,142) | $120,489 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(41,290) | $(120,556) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $146,581 | $(42,348) | - The negative shift in operating cash flow was primarily due to **$156.9 million in 3T litigation settlement payments** made during 2019[300](index=300&type=chunk) - **Total debt increased to $337.7 million** as of Dec 31, 2019, compared to $168.3 million as of Dec 31, 2018[305](index=305&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2019, the company had significant contractual obligations totaling **$678.3 million**, including **$90.0 million for 3T litigation settlements** due in less than one year[309](index=309&type=chunk) [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=49&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company is exposed to foreign currency, interest rate, and credit risks, which it manages using derivatives - The company is exposed to market risks from **foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and credit concentration**[313](index=313&type=chunk) - A **foreign currency exchange rate risk management strategy** utilizing derivatives is in place to reduce exposure[314](index=314&type=chunk) - **Interest rate risk** on debt is managed in part through interest rate swap contracts[316](index=316&type=chunk) [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](index=49&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective following the remediation of prior material weaknesses - Management concluded that **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of December 31, 2019[322](index=322&type=chunk) - Management's assessment concluded that **internal control over financial reporting was effective** as of December 31, 2019[324](index=324&type=chunk) - The company **remediated previously disclosed material weaknesses** concerning IT access controls and billing processes[327](index=327&type=chunk)[328](index=328&type=chunk) PART III [Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=51&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Required information on directors, officers, and governance is incorporated by reference from the 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement - Information is incorporated by reference from the **2020 Definitive Proxy Statement**[331](index=331&type=chunk) [Item 11. Executive Compensation](index=51&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Required information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement - Information is incorporated by reference from the **2020 Definitive Proxy Statement**[333](index=333&type=chunk) [Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=51&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Required information concerning security ownership is incorporated by reference from the 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement - Information is incorporated by reference from the **2020 Definitive Proxy Statement**[334](index=334&type=chunk) [Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=51&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence) Required information on related party transactions is incorporated by reference from the 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement - Information is incorporated by reference from the **2020 Definitive Proxy Statement**[335](index=335&type=chunk) [Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services](index=51&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accounting%20Fees%20and%20Services) Required information on accounting fees is incorporated by reference from the 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement - Information is incorporated by reference from the **2020 Definitive Proxy Statement**[336](index=336&type=chunk) PART IV [Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=52&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed as part of the annual report - This item contains the **Consolidated Financial Statements** and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms[339](index=339&type=chunk) - An **index to all exhibits** filed with the Form 10-K is provided[341](index=341&type=chunk)
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-10-30 19:56
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________ Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission file number: 001-37599 LivaNova PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its ...
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-07-31 19:55
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________ Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission file number: 001-37599 LivaNova PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its char ...
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-01 20:07
_________________________ Form 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission file number: 001-37599 LivaNova PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter ...
LivaNova(LIVN) - 2018 Q4 - Annual Report
2019-03-18 13:28
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the year ended December 31, 2018 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-37599 LivaNova PLC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) England and Wales 98-1268150 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or ...