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CONMED (CNMD) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Filing Information Provides key administrative details about the Form 10-Q filing, including filer status, shares outstanding, and reporting period - CONMED CORPORATION is a large accelerated filer, as indicated by the check mark34 - The number of shares outstanding of registrant's common stock, as of October 24, 2022, is 30,482,412 shares4 - The report is a Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 20225 PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Presents the company's unaudited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the reporting period Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) This section presents the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements for CONMED Corporation, including the statements of comprehensive income (loss), balance sheets, statements of shareholders' equity, and statements of cash flows, along with detailed explanatory notes Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Details the company's financial performance, including net sales, gross profit, operating income, net income, and diluted EPS over specified periods | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :---------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Net Sales | $275,088 | $248,827 | $794,605 | $736,665 | | Gross Profit | $151,615 | $142,306 | $439,383 | $412,180 | | Income from Operations | $24,248 | $26,711 | $71,149 | $72,501 | | Net Income (Loss) | $46,150 | $14,948 | $(107,166) | $38,098 | | Diluted EPS | $1.48 | $0.47 | $(3.59) | $1.19 | Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets Presents the company's financial position, detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at specific dates | Metric | September 30, 2022 (in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Total Current Assets | $574,243 | $460,123 | | Property, Plant and Equipment, net | $113,720 | $108,863 | | Goodwill | $814,260 | $617,528 | | Other Intangible Assets, net| $689,453 | $471,049 | | Total Assets | $2,292,044 | $1,766,017 | | Total Current Liabilities | $208,579 | $196,646 | | Long-Term Debt | $1,036,438 | $672,407 | | Total Liabilities | $1,575,707 | $980,582 | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $716,337 | $785,435 | Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders' Equity Outlines changes in shareholders' equity, including net loss, dividends, and convertible note transactions | Item | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Balance at December 31, 2021 | $785,435 | | Net Loss | $(168,291) | | Dividends on common stock | $(17,865) |\ | Convertible note premium on extinguishment | $103,125 | | Settlement of convertible notes hedge transactions | $118,912 | | Issuance of convertible notes hedge transactions, net of tax | $(142,128) | | Issuance of warrants | $72,000 | | Balance at September 30, 2022 | $716,337 | - The adoption of ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2022, resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment of approximately $(17.1) million to shareholders' equity as of March 31, 202216 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Summarizes cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the reporting periods | Cash Flow Activity | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :---------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $44,963 | $77,985 | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | $(243,211) | $(11,678) | | Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | $213,485 | $(60,759) | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | $12,507 | $4,155 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $33,354 | $31,511 | - Key investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, included payments of $(227.1) million related to business acquisitions, net of cash acquired20 - Significant financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, included proceeds from issuance of convertible notes of $800.0 million, payments to redeem convertible notes of $(275.0) million, and purchases of convertible notes hedge transactions of $(187.6) million20 Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements Provides detailed explanations and disclosures supporting the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements Note 1 – Operations Describes CONMED Corporation's business as a medical technology company providing surgical devices and equipment - CONMED Corporation is a medical technology company providing surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures23 - Products are used in specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, thoracic surgery, and gastroenterology23 Note 2 - Interim Financial Information Explains the basis of preparation for the unaudited interim financial statements and the use of management estimates - The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and Form 10-Q instructions24 - Preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions, and actual results could differ materially26 - The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced uncertainty and disruption in the global economy and financial markets, potentially impacting estimates27 Note 3 – New Accounting Pronouncements Discusses the adoption and impact of new accounting standards, particularly ASU 2020-06, on the financial statements - CONMED adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2022, simplifying accounting for convertible instruments28 - The adoption of ASU 2020-06 resulted in an increase of approximately $22.6 million to long-term debt, a reduction of approximately $37.9 million to additional paid-in capital, and a cumulative-effect adjustment of approximately $20.8 million to retained earnings2830 - The company has not adopted ASU 2020-04 (Reference Rate Reform) as of September 30, 2022, and does not believe it will have a significant impact32 Note 4 - Business Combinations Details the acquisitions of In2Bones Global, Inc. and Biorez, Inc., including upfront payments and allocated goodwill - On June 13, 2022, CONMED acquired In2Bones Global, Inc. for an upfront payment of $145.2 million in cash, with potential earn-out payments up to $110.0 million33 - On August 9, 2022, CONMED acquired Biorez, Inc. for an upfront payment of $85.9 million in cash, with potential earn-out payments up to $165.0 million34 | Item | In2Bones (in thousands) | Biorez (in thousands) | | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :-------------------- | | Goodwill | $139,816 | $59,176 | | Developed technology | $37,300 | $176,300 | | Distributor relationships | $27,600 | — | | Trademarks and tradenames | — | $1,600 | | Contingent consideration | $69,402 | $114,512 | Note 5 - Revenues Provides a breakdown of net sales by primary geographic markets and timing of revenue recognition | Primary Geographic Markets | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | United States | $155,721 | $136,401 | | Europe, Middle East & Africa | $47,214 | $44,060 | | Asia Pacific | $45,465 | $43,630 | | Americas (excluding the United States) | $26,688 | $24,736 | | Total sales from contracts with customers | $275,088 | $248,827 | | Timing of Revenue Recognition | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | Goods transferred at a point in time | $263,731 | $238,187 | | Services transferred over time | $11,357 | $10,640 | | Total sales from contracts with customers | $275,088 | $248,827 | - Contract liability balances related to extended warranties were $17.55 million as of September 30, 2022, up from $16.76 million at December 31, 202141 Note 6 – Comprehensive Income (Loss) Presents the components of comprehensive income (loss), including net income and other comprehensive income (loss) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Net Income (Loss) | $46,150 | $14,948 | $(107,166) | $38,098 | | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $(3,025) | $(1,192) | $(5,930) | $4,144 | | Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $43,125 | $13,756 | $(113,096) | $42,242 | - Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased to $(60.1) million as of September 30, 2022, from $(54.2) million at December 31, 202143 Note 7 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments Describes the company's use of foreign currency forward contracts and fair value measurements for financial instruments - CONMED uses foreign currency forward contracts for risk management, categorized as cash flow hedges and non-designated contracts4748 | Contract Type | September 30, 2022 (in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (in thousands) | | :---------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Cash flow hedge | $196,749 | $172,894 | | Non-designated | $37,057 | $38,897 | | Derivative Type | September 30, 2022 (Net Fair Value, in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (Net Fair Value, in thousands) | | :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------ | | Designated as hedged instruments | $18,788 | $4,822 | | Not designated as hedging instruments | $(71) | $(142) | | Total Derivatives | $18,717 | $4,680 | Note 8 - Inventories Details the composition of inventories, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods | Inventory Type | September 30, 2022 (in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (in thousands) | | :---------------- | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Raw materials | $111,431 | $83,386 | | Work-in-process | $26,967 | $17,449 | | Finished goods | $166,415 | $130,809 | | Total | $304,813 | $231,644 | Note 9 – Earnings (Loss) Per Share Explains the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share and the impact of convertible instruments | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :---------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Diluted EPS | $1.48 | $0.47 | | Metric | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :---------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Diluted EPS | $(3.59) | $1.19 | - As the Company was in a net loss position for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, no dilutive potential shares were included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding6872 - Effective January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2020-06 and began using the if-converted method to compute diluted EPS75 Note 10 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Outlines changes in goodwill and other intangible assets, primarily due to recent business acquisitions - Goodwill increased to $814.3 million as of September 30, 2022, from $617.5 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to $199.0 million from business acquisitions (In2Bones and Biorez)79 | Intangible Asset Type | September 30, 2022 (Gross Carrying Amount, in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (Gross Carrying Amount, in thousands) | | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------- | | Customer and distributor relationships | $369,643 | $342,452 | | Sales representation, marketing and promotional rights | $149,376 | $149,376 | | Developed technology | $320,204 | $106,604 | | Patents and other intangible assets | $78,808 | $76,392 | | Trademarks and tradenames | $86,544 | $86,544 | | Total | $1,004,575 | $761,368 | - Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $8.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and $24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 202282 Note 11 - Long-Term Debt Provides details on the company's long-term debt, including revolving credit, term loans, and convertible notes | Debt Type | September 30, 2022 (in thousands) | December 31, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Revolving line of credit | $53,000 | $140,000 | | Term loan | $133,807 | $226,196 | | 2.625% convertible notes | $69,469 | $317,896 | | 2.250% convertible notes | $780,102 | — | | Total Long-Term Debt | $1,036,438 | $672,407 | - On June 6, 2022, CONMED issued $800.0 million in 2.250% convertible notes due in 202794 - On June 6, 2022, CONMED repurchased and extinguished $275.0 million principal amount of the 2.625% convertible notes, and irrevocably elected to settle the remaining $70.0 million in cash91 Note 12 – Guarantees Describes the company's product warranties and related provisions and costs - CONMED provides standard warranties (generally one year for capital equipment) and sells extended warranties (typically one to three years)102 | Metric | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Balance as of January 1 | $2,344 | $1,826 | | Provision for warranties | $297 | $1,235 | | Claims made | $(624) | $(683) | | Balance as of September 30 | $2,017 | $2,378 | - Costs associated with extended warranty repairs were $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $5.2 million in the prior year103 Note 13 – Pension Plan Presents the net periodic pension cost and expected contributions for the company's pension plan | Metric | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Service cost | $807 | $744 | | Interest cost | $1,611 | $1,353 | | Expected return on plan assets | $(3,972) | $(3,867) | | Net amortization and deferral | $1,941 | $2,496 | | Net Periodic Pension Cost | $387 | $726 | - CONMED does not expect to make any no pension contributions during 2022105 Note 14 – Acquisition and Other Expense Details significant non-operating expenses, including acquisition-related costs and debt extinguishment expenses | Item | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :---------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Acquisition costs included in cost of sales | $2,445 | — | | Acquisition costs included in selling and administrative expense | $6,306 | — | | Legal matters | $775 | — | | Convertible notes premium on extinguishment | $103,125 | — | | Change in fair value of convertible notes hedges upon settlement | $5,460 | — | | Loss on early extinguishment of debt | $3,426 | $1,127 | | Total Debt related costs included in other expense | $112,011 | $1,127 | - During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, CONMED recognized $2.4 million in inventory step-up adjustments and $6.3 million in consulting/legal/integration costs related to the In2Bones and Biorez acquisitions106107 Note 15 — Business Segment Reports net sales by product line, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery, as the company operates in a single segment - CONMED operates as a single operating segment, with product lines consisting of Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery113 | Product Line | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in thousands) | | :------------------ | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | Orthopedic surgery | $346,317 | $320,809 | | General surgery | $448,288 | $415,856 | | Consolidated net sales | $794,605 | $736,665 | - Orthopedic surgery accounted for 44% and General surgery for 56% of consolidated net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2022113 Note 16 – Legal Proceedings Summarizes the status of ongoing legal matters, including product liability and breach of contract claims - CONMED successfully defended a breach of contract claim related to the EndoDynamix acquisition, with the court ruling in its favor on June 30, 2022120 - The company is defending two Georgia State Court actions alleging personal injury from Ethylene Oxide exposure, with 44 of 53 plaintiffs' claims dismissed in the Cobb County action on June 15, 2022121122 - CONMED won rulings against Federal Insurance Company ('Chubb') for coverage of indemnification claims in both the Cobb County and Douglas County actions, though these decisions are under appeal124 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations This section provides management's perspective on CONMED's financial performance, condition, and future outlook. It includes an overview of the business, discussion of the operating environment, critical accounting policies, detailed analysis of consolidated results of operations, non-GAAP financial measures, and an assessment of liquidity and capital resources Forward-Looking Statements Highlights that the report contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ - The report contains forward-looking statements about future financial condition, results of operations, and business, identified by words like 'anticipates', 'expects', 'estimates', 'intends', and 'believes'129 - These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially130 Overview Provides a general description of CONMED's business, product lines, and revenue structure - CONMED is a medical technology company providing devices and equipment for surgical procedures, with product lines in orthopedic surgery and general surgery133 | Product Line | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (% of Net Sales) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (% of Net Sales) | | :------------------ | :--------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | Orthopedic surgery | 43% | 42% | | General surgery | 57% | 58% | - Approximately 83% of revenues are derived from the sale of single-use products, and international sales approximated 45% of consolidated net sales134 Business Environment Discusses external factors impacting the company, such as acquisitions, the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and supply chain challenges - CONMED completed the acquisitions of In2Bones Global, Inc. (June 13, 2022) and Biorez, Inc. (August 9, 2022)135136 - The business continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to market variability and impacts on sales, suppliers, patients, and customers138 - The company is experiencing higher manufacturing and operating costs due to inflationary pressures and ongoing supply chain challenges, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict138141 Critical Accounting Policies Identifies key accounting policies requiring significant management judgment and estimates, such as goodwill and contingent consideration - Key critical accounting policies include those related to goodwill and intangible assets, contingent consideration, and pension benefit obligation142 - Contingent consideration from acquisitions is recorded at fair value at the acquisition date and remeasured each reporting period using Level 3 inputs, with changes recognized as income or expense143 Consolidated Results of Operations Analyzes the company's financial performance, including net sales, gross profit, and various operating expenses Net Sales Examines net sales performance by product line and the impact of foreign currency exchange rates | Product Line | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in millions) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in millions) | As Reported % Change | Constant Currency % Change | | :------------------ | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------------- | | Orthopedic surgery | $118.6 | $105.7 | 12.2% | 14.0% | | General surgery | $156.5 | $143.1 | 9.4% | 10.7% | | Total Net Sales | $275.1 | $248.8 | 10.6% | 12.1% | | Product Line | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 (in millions) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 (in millions) | As Reported % Change | Constant Currency % Change | | :------------------ | :------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------------- | | Orthopedic surgery | $346.3 | $320.8 | 8.0% | 9.0% | | General surgery | $448.3 | $415.9 | 7.8% | 8.7% | | Total Net Sales | $794.6 | $736.7 | 7.9% | 8.8% | - Single-use products sales increased 15.1% (16.7% constant currency) for the three months ended September 30, 2022, while capital products sales decreased 8.5% (-7.3% constant currency)146 Cost of Sales Analyzes the cost of products sold and factors influencing gross profit margins, including inflation and acquisition adjustments - Cost of sales increased to $123.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and to $355.2 million for the nine months150 - Gross profit margins decreased by 210 basis points to 55.1% for the three months and by 70 basis points to 55.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022150 - Decreases in gross profit margins were driven by unfavorable production variances, inflation in raw materials and freight, and inventory step-up adjustments of $2.1 million (three months) and $2.4 million (nine months) related to the In2Bones acquisition150106 Selling and Administrative Expense Reviews trends in selling and administrative expenses, including the impact of acquisition-related costs and legal fees - Selling and administrative expense increased to $114.6 million for the three months and $333.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022152 - As a percentage of net sales, it decreased to 41.7% for the three months but increased to 41.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022152 - The increase for the nine months was primarily due to $6.3 million in acquisition-related consulting and legal fees and $0.8 million in legal fees for litigation settlement154 Research and Development Expense Discusses the company's investment in research and development, including the impact of recent acquisitions - Research and development expense increased to $12.8 million for the three months and $34.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022155 - As a percentage of net sales, it increased to 4.6% for the three months but remained flat at 4.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022155 - The higher spend for the three months was mainly driven by the In2Bones and Biorez acquisitions and timing of projects155 Interest Expense Analyzes interest costs related to the company's debt, including the impact of new convertible notes and accounting changes - Interest expense increased to $8.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, from $8.1 million in the prior year156 - Interest expense decreased to $19.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $27.9 million in the prior year157 - The nine-month decrease was primarily due to lower term loan and revolving credit facility borrowings, lower weighted average interest rates, and the elimination of $7.6 million in debt discount amortization due to ASU 2020-06157 Other Expense Details non-operating expenses and unusual items - For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, other expense totaled $112.0 million, primarily from a $103.1 million conversion premium on 2.625% Notes extinguishment, $5.5 million for hedge settlement, and $3.4 million for deferred financing fees write-off158 - For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, other expense was $1.1 million related to a loss on early extinguishment and third-party fees for the senior credit agreement160 Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes Explains the income tax provision or benefit and the effective tax rates for the reporting periods - Income tax benefit was recorded at an effective tax rate of (193.7)% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to an expense of 14.3% in the prior year162 - Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of (77.7)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 12.3% in the prior year162 - The lower effective tax rates in 2022 were primarily due to a Q2 2022 pretax loss from non-deductible conversion premium and hedge settlement162 Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defines and explains the use of non-GAAP financial measures, such as constant currency net sales, for performance evaluation - CONMED uses 'constant currency' net sales as a non-GAAP measure to better measure the comparability of results between periods by removing the impact of foreign currency exchange rates163 - This non-GAAP measure is an additional way of viewing net sales and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP net sales growth164 Liquidity and Capital Resources Assesses the company's ability to meet its financial obligations and fund operations through cash flows and available capital Operating cash flows Analyzes cash generated from core business operations and factors influencing its changes - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $45.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $78.0 million in the prior year166 - The decrease was mainly driven by lower cash flows from accounts receivable and increased inventory levels to mitigate supply chain challenges, partially offset by higher accounts payable166 Investing cash flows Examines cash used for capital expenditures and business acquisitions - Net cash used in investing activities increased by $231.5 million to $243.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022168 - This increase was primarily due to $144.7 million for the In2Bones acquisition and $82.4 million for the Biorez acquisition, along with higher capital expenditures168 Financing cash flows Details cash flows related to debt issuance, redemption, and other financing activities - Net cash provided by financing activities was $213.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net cash used of $60.8 million in the prior year169 - Key activities included $800.0 million in proceeds from 2.250% Notes, $275.0 million paid to redeem 2.625% Notes, and $187.6 million to purchase hedges related to 2.250% Notes169 Other Liquidity Matters Discusses additional aspects of financial resources - Management believes cash flow from operations, cash on hand, and available borrowing capacity under the senior credit agreement will be adequate for anticipated operating working capital, debt service, capital expenditures, and dividends170 - Available borrowings on the revolving credit facility were $530.2 million as of September 30, 2022172 - The company has $37.4 million remaining available for share repurchases under its $200.0 million authorization178 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk There were no significant changes in CONMED's primary market risk exposures or management strategies during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Further details are referenced in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 - No significant changes in primary market risk exposures or management during the nine months ended September 30, 2022180 - Reference is made to Item 7A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, for a description of market risk disclosures180 Item 4. Controls and Procedures CONMED's management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2022, and concluded they were effective. No material changes to internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter - Management, with CEO and CFO participation, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2022181 - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2022181 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Contains non-financial disclosures and administrative information not covered in the financial statements Item 1. Legal Proceedings This section refers to the detailed discussion of legal proceedings provided in Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Part I) and Item 3 of the company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K - Reference is made to Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2021, for a description of legal matters183 Item 6. Exhibits Lists all supporting documents and certifications filed as part of the Form 10-Q report - Exhibit includes certifications of Curt R. Hartman (CEO) and Todd W. Garner (CFO) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350186 - Various XBRL taxonomy extension documents are included as exhibits186 Signatures Confirms the official submission of the Form 10-Q report by authorized company officers - The report was signed by Todd W. Garner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of CONMED CORPORATION190 - The signing date of the report is October 27, 2022190