Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30,
December 31,
ASSETS
2026
2025
(unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
448,699
$
446,404
Trade receivables — net of allowance for credit losses — 2026 — $ 10,894 and 2025 — $ 10,136
224,237
203,710
Other receivables
23,960
17,773
Inventories
374,112
333,705
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
33,496
31,493
Prepaid income taxes
5,033
4,941
Income tax refund receivables
2,701
2,128
Total current assets
1,112,238
1,040,154
Property and equipment:
Land and land improvements
30,356
30,465
Buildings
199,542
200,046
Manufacturing equipment
371,300
365,277
Furniture and fixtures
62,754
60,883
Leasehold improvements
66,434
65,236
Construction-in-progress
96,703
82,939
Total property and equipment
827,089
804,846
Less accumulated depreciation
( 390,340 )
( 376,445 )
Property and equipment — net
436,749
428,401
Other assets:
Intangible assets:
Developed technology — net of accumulated amortization — 2026 — $ 472,669 and 2025 — $ 452,525
540,979
465,940
Other — net of accumulated amortization — 2026 — $ 98,350 and 2025 — $ 96,436
71,047
71,714
Goodwill
539,772
506,837
Deferred income tax assets
7,200
7,049
Right-of-use operating lease assets
83,776
87,600
Other assets
71,859
78,227
Total other assets
1,314,633
1,217,367
Total assets
$
2,863,620
$
2,685,922
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30,
December 31,
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
2026
2025
(unaudited)
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
$
70,737
$
60,551
Accrued expenses
172,185
159,486
Short-term operating lease liabilities
10,921
10,876
Income taxes payable
11,090
8,851
Total current liabilities
264,933
239,764
Long-term debt
736,258
734,038
Deferred income tax liabilities
39,704
19,665
Liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits
2,248
2,248
Deferred compensation payable
19,297
17,542
Deferred credits
1,347
1,398
Long-term operating lease liabilities
72,942
76,658
Other long-term obligations
47,087
10,306
Total liabilities
1,183,816
1,101,619
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock — 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025
—
—
Common stock, no par value — 100,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 - 59,710 and December 31, 2025 - 59,424
783,892
763,909
Retained earnings
903,828
824,030
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 7,916 )
( 3,636 )
Total stockholders’ equity
1,679,804
1,584,303
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,863,620
$
2,685,922
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$
418,843
$
382,462
$
800,720
$
737,813
Cost of sales
203,677
197,975
400,757
381,306
Gross profit
215,166
184,487
399,963
356,507
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
129,229
113,097
247,439
220,583
Research and development
25,389
24,367
47,998
46,845
Contingent consideration expense (benefit)
145
143
( 34 )
1,166
Total operating expenses
154,763
137,607
295,403
268,594
Income from operations
60,403
46,880
104,560
87,913
Other income (expense):
Interest income
3,752
3,761
7,652
7,551
Interest expense
( 12,118 )
( 6,775 )
( 18,644 )
( 13,343 )
Other (expense) income — net
( 723 )
( 487 )
11,292
( 784 )
Total other (expense) income — net
( 9,089 )
( 3,501 )
300
( 6,576 )
Income before income taxes
51,314
43,379
104,860
81,337
Income tax expense
12,511
10,798
25,062
18,609
Net income
$
38,803
$
32,581
$
79,798
$
62,728
Earnings per common share
Basic
$
0.65
$
0.55
$
1.34
$
1.06
Diluted
$
0.65
$
0.54
$
1.33
$
1.03
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
59,679
59,140
59,595
59,019
Diluted
60,006
60,611
60,010
60,945
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands - unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income
$
38,803
$
32,581
$
79,798
$
62,728
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Cash flow hedges
335
( 1,663 )
( 205 )
( 4,049 )
Income tax (expense) benefit
( 79 )
393
48
956
Foreign currency translation adjustment
( 545 )
13,200
( 4,889 )
19,054
Income tax (expense) benefit
( 59 )
( 1,616 )
766
( 1,622 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
( 348 )
10,314
( 4,280 )
14,339
Total comprehensive income
$
38,455
$
42,895
$
75,518
$
77,067
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands - unaudited)
Common Stock
Retained
Accumulated Other
Shares
Amount
Earnings
Comprehensive Loss
Total
Balance — January 1, 2026
59,424
$
763,909
$
824,030
$
( 3,636 )
$
1,584,303
Net income
40,995
40,995
Other comprehensive loss
( 3,932 )
( 3,932 )
Stock-based compensation expense
9,509
9,509
Options exercised
43
2,345
2,345
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
6
430
430
Shares issued from time-vested restricted stock units
271
—
—
Shares surrendered in exchange for payment of payroll tax liabilities
( 89 )
( 6,922 )
( 6,922 )
Balance — March 31, 2026
59,655
769,271
865,025
( 7,568 )
1,626,728
Net income
38,803
38,803
Other comprehensive loss
( 348 )
( 348 )
Stock-based compensation expense
12,824
12,824
Options exercised
30
1,527
1,527
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
5
321
321
Shares issued from time-vested restricted stock units
21
—
—
Shares surrendered in exchange for payment of payroll tax liabilities
( 1 )
( 51 )
( 51 )
Balance — June 30, 2026
59,710
$
783,892
$
903,828
$
( 7,916 )
$
1,679,804
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands - unaudited)
Common Stock
Retained
Accumulated Other
Shares
Amount
Earnings
Comprehensive Loss
Total
Balance — January 1, 2025
58,743
$
703,219
$
695,541
$
( 19,401 )
$
1,379,359
Net income
30,147
30,147
Other comprehensive income
4,025
4,025
Stock-based compensation expense
7,885
7,885
Options exercised
281
14,610
14,610
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
4
424
424
Shares issued from time-vested restricted stock units
130
—
—
Shares surrendered in exchange for payment of payroll tax liabilities
( 62 )
( 6,145 )
( 6,145 )
Shares surrendered in exchange for exercise of stock options
( 18 )
( 1,882 )
( 1,882 )
Balance — March 31, 2025
59,078
718,111
725,688
( 15,376 )
1,428,423
Net income
32,581
32,581
Other comprehensive income
10,314
10,314
Stock-based compensation expense
9,868
9,868
Options exercised
114
6,523
6,523
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
4
339
339
Shares issued from time-vested restricted stock units
22
—
—
Balance — June 30, 2025
59,218
$
734,841
$
758,269
$
( 5,062 )
$
1,488,048
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$
79,798
$
62,728
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
61,538
60,313
Gain on disposition of business
( 12,557 )
( 249 )
Share of equity investee loss
880
—
Loss on sale or abandonment of property and equipment
466
315
Write-off of certain intangible assets and other long-term assets
266
82
Amortization of right-of-use operating lease assets
5,779
5,766
Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration liabilities
( 34 )
1,166
Amortization of deferred credits
( 52 )
( 52 )
Amortization of long-term debt issuance costs
2,828
2,828
Stock-based compensation expense
21,876
19,951
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Trade receivables
( 21,328 )
( 7,310 )
Other receivables
180
2,817
Inventories
( 43,579 )
( 11,720 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
( 2,113 )
( 2,575 )
Income tax refund receivables
( 665 )
( 3,653 )
Other assets
( 1,921 )
( 1,471 )
Trade payables
10,193
3,697
Accrued expenses
( 4,869 )
( 2,740 )
Income taxes payable
3,113
1,537
Deferred compensation payable
1,754
603
Operating lease liabilities
( 5,625 )
( 5,925 )
Other long-term obligations
14,029
( 2,229 )
Total adjustments
30,159
61,151
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash provided by operating activities
109,957
123,879
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures for:
Property and equipment
( 33,340 )
( 34,812 )
Intangible assets
( 1,617 )
( 1,296 )
Proceeds from asset and business dispositions
25,555
294
Cash paid for notes receivable and other investments
—
( 14,617 )
Cash paid in acquisitions, net of cash acquired
( 92,997 )
( 122,555 )
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash used in investing activities
$
( 102,399 )
$
( 172,986 )
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands - unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
$
4,623
$
20,014
Contingent payments related to acquisitions
( 2,991 )
( 2,567 )
Payment of taxes related to an exchange of common stock
( 6,973 )
( 6,145 )
Net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (used in) provided by financing activities
( 5,341 )
11,302
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
140
2,953
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
2,357
( 34,852 )
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
Beginning of period
448,549
378,767
End of period
$
450,906
$
343,915
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
448,699
341,819
Restricted cash reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,207
2,096
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
450,906
$
343,915
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of capitalized interest of $ 1,034 and $ 594 , respectively)
$
15,816
$
13,530
Income taxes
21,877
19,658
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable
$
3,028
$
9,062
Acquisition purchases in accrued expenses and other long-term obligations
48,764
4,068
Merit common stock surrendered ( 0 and 18 shares, respectively) in exchange for exercise of stock options
—
1,882
Right-of-use operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
2,028
28,504
See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Other Items. The interim consolidated financial statements of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. ("Merit," "we" or "us") for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are not audited. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements for unaudited interim periods and, consequently, do not include all disclosures required to be made in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with GAAP. The results of operations presented in these interim consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full-year period. Amounts presented in this report are rounded, while percentages and earnings per share amounts presented are calculated from the underlying amounts. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K”) .
On October 3, 2025, Martha G. Aronson became Merit’s new Chief Executive Officer and chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, the CODM began managing Merit’s operations and allocating resources on a consolidated basis and evaluating performance using net income. Based on the information regularly provided to and reviewed by the CODM, Merit has determined that it operates as a single segment. All information previously reported by segment has been recast to conform to this single segment conclusion. Refer to Note 13, Segment Reporting for further details.
Restructuring. Restructuring charges consist primarily of termination benefits for employees affected by initiatives aimed at streamlining our operations, improving efficiencies and more affectively aligning teams to our strategic goals. We account for involuntary employee termination benefits that represent a one-time benefit in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations . Severance costs accounted for under ASC 420 are recognized when management with the proper level of authority commits to a restructuring plan and communicates these actions to employees and other applicable criteria. We record such costs into expense over the employee’s future service period, if any. Other exit costs are accounted for under ASC 420 and are either deferred or expensed as incurred based on the nature of the expense. We recorded restructuring charges of $ 2.2 million and $ 2.6 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These expenses are reflected within selling, general and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of income. The restructuring reserve balance as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $ 1.5 million and $ 0.2 million, respectively.
2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires a public entity to disclose certain operating expenses disaggregated into categories, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization on an annual and interim basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The provisions within the update may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the financial statements. While we are still evaluating the specific impacts and adoption method, we anticipate this guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statement disclosures.
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3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of promised goods. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for these goods. Our revenue recognition policies have not changed from those disclosed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Our revenue is disaggregated based on product category, platform and geographic region. In addition to the change in segments, beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we adjusted our product categories and platforms to better reflect the clinical uses of our products. As a result of these changes, our revenue categories have been recast for the historical periods presented.
We design, develop, manufacture and market medical products for interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. For financial reporting purposes, we report our operations as a single operating segment with two product categories: foundational and therapeutic. Foundational products are used primarily for access and enabling functions in vascular and other procedures, and include product platforms such as access devices, procedural solutions, original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) products, and vascular intervention. Therapeutic products are devices and systems used to treat a broad array of diseases, and include product platforms such as cardiac therapies, oncology, renal therapies, vascular intervention, OEM products and endoscopy.
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers by product category and platform for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Foundational
Access
$
161,786
$
152,122
$
312,910
$
286,520
OEM
48,338
43,218
87,878
86,641
Procedural Solutions
27,949
31,741
54,437
60,310
Vascular Intervention
41,652
34,955
80,690
67,804
Other
1,236
346
525
1,489
Total Foundational
280,961
262,382
536,440
502,764
Therapeutic
Cardiac Therapies
28,510
22,930
55,914
43,489
Endoscopy
23,647
18,400
45,339
34,951
OEM
12,797
9,735
20,276
20,877
Oncology
25,774
23,943
49,282
45,994
Renal Therapies
12,713
12,817
24,225
26,206
Vascular Intervention
34,441
32,255
69,244
63,532
Total Therapeutic
137,882
120,080
264,280
235,049
Total
$
418,843
$
382,462
$
800,720
$
737,813
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers by geographic region for the the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Domestic
$
252,051
$
227,082
$
478,567
$
440,646
International
166,792
155,380
322,153
297,167
Total
$
418,843
$
382,462
$
800,720
$
737,813
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4. Acquisitions and Divestitures.
Acquisitions
On April 1, 2026, Merit entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “View Point Agreement”) by and among Merit, View Point Medical, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“View Point”), VPM Merger Sub Inc, a Delaware corporation, and Fortis Advisors LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Pursuant to the terms of the View Point Agreement, on April 1, 2026, VPM Merger Sub, Inc merged with and into View Point, with View Point continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merit (the “View Point Merger”). The purchase consideration consisted of an upfront payment of $ 90 million plus working capital and other adjustments of $ 2.8 million in cash, plus two deferred payments of $ 25 million each, due on the first and second anniversaries of the View Point Merger, respectively. Such deferred payments may be subject to acceleration based on the achievement of specified sales targets prior to the first and second anniversaries and were determined to have a total fair value of $ 47.2 million on the acquisition date, which is recorded within accrued expenses and other long-term obligations. View Point manufactures the OneMark® Detection Imaging System and OneMark Tissue Markers. We accounted for the View Point Merger as a business combination. There were no sales of the acquired products for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. It is not practical to separately report earnings related to the products acquired in connection with the View Point Merger, as we cannot split our administrative costs related solely to the View Point products, principally as a result of the integration of the acquired commercial and administrative infratstructure. Acquisition-related costs associated with the View Point Merger, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, were approximately $ 5.6 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated as follows (in thousands):
Assets Acquired
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,724
Other receivables
53
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
41
Inventories
324
Property and equipment
132
Intangible assets
Developed technology
116,400
Trademarks
4,300
Goodwill
36,377
Total assets acquired
160,351
Liabilities Assumed
Trade payables
173
Accrued expenses
157
Deferred income tax liabilities
20,040
Total liabilities assumed
20,370
Total assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed
139,981
Less: Cash acquired
( 2,724 )
Purchase price, net of cash acquired
$
137,257
We are amortizing the View Point developed technology and tradename intangible assets over 12 years , with the estimated weighted average life of all intangible assets acquired in connection with the View Point Merger to be 12 years . The goodwill consists largely of the synergies expected from combining operations and View Point’s developed workforce and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The pro forma effects to our consolidated results of operations of the View Point Merger are not material in relation to reported sales.
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On November 3, 2025, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Pentax of America, Inc., a subsidiary of PENTAX® Medical, Inc. (“Pentax”), pursuant to which we acquired the C2 CryoBalloon® device and related technology (the “C2 Acquisition”). The total purchase price consisted of a $ 19 million cash payment at closing and potential contingent payments of up to $ 3 million payable in 2026 upon meeting certain milestones relating to the operational transition of the acquired assets. We accounted for this transaction under the acquisition method of accounting as a business combination. Acquisition-related costs associated with the C2 Acquisition, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, were approximately $ 0.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2025. The purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Assets Acquired
Inventories
$
431
Property and equipment
139
Intangible assets
Developed technology
16,000
Trademarks
1,200
Customer list
1,200
Goodwill
2,906
Total net assets acquired
$
21,876
We are amortizing the C2 developed technology intangible assets over 12 years , the trade name intangible assets over 12 years , and the customer list intangible asset on an accelerated basis over 12 years . We have estimated the weighted average life of the intangible assets acquired from Pentax to be 12 years . The goodwill consists largely of the synergies expected from combining operations and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The pro forma effects to our consolidated results of operations of the C2 Acquisition are not material in relation to reported sales.
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On May 16, 2025 , Merit entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Biolife Agreement”) by and among, Merit, Biolife, L.L.C., a Florida limited liability company (“FL Biolife”), Biolife Transaction Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Biolife Merger Sub”), and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. Promptly following the execution of the Biolife Agreement, FL Biolife converted from a Florida limited liability company to a Delaware limited liability company called Biolife Delaware, L.L.C. (“Biolife”). Pursuant to the terms of the Biolife Agreement, on May 20, 2025, Biolife Merger Sub merged with and into Biolife, with Biolife continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merit (the “Biolife Merger”). The purchase consideration consisted of an upfront payment of $ 120 million plus working capital and other adjustments of $ 7.2 million in cash. Biolife manufactures unique patented hemostatic devices under the brand names StatSeal and WoundSeal. We accounted for the Biolife Merger as a business combination. Acquisition-related costs associated with the Biolife Merger, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, were approximately $ 1.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2025. The purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Assets Acquired
Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,380
Trade receivables
1,562
Inventories
1,748
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
172
Income tax refund receivables
169
Property and equipment
4,609
Intangible assets
Developed technology
90,500
Trademarks
3,700
Customer list
4,500
Goodwill
37,607
Total assets acquired
151,947
Liabilities Assumed
Trade payables
133
Accrued expenses
1,551
Deferred income tax liabilities
22,842
Liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits
51
Other long-term obligations
139
Total liabilities assumed
24,716
Total assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed
127,231
Less: Cash acquired
( 7,380 )
Purchase price, net of cash acquired
$
119,851
We are amortizing the Biolife developed technology intangible assets over 12 years , the trademark intangible assets over 12 years , and the customer list intangible asset on an accelerated basis over 12 years . We have estimated the weighted average life of the intangible assets acquired in connection with the Biolife Merger to be 12 years . The goodwill consists largely of the synergies expected from combining operations and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The pro forma effects to our consolidated results of operations of the Biolife Merger are not material in relation to reported sales .
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Divestitures
On January 31, 2026, Merit and Health Line International Corporation (“Health Line”) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Health Line Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Merit agreed to sell certain assets relating to the DualCap® product line to Health Line for a purchase price of $ 28 million (the “Purchase Price” and such transaction, the “Health Line Transaction”), resulting in a pre-tax book gain of $ 12.5 million. Merit and Health Line closed the Health Line Transaction on February 17, 2026. Pursuant to the terms of the Health Line Purchase Agreement, at the closing, Health Line (i) paid Merit $ 25.5 million of the Purchase Price and (ii) held back the remaining $ 2.5 million of the Purchase Price for a period of 18 months following closing as security (with a right of offset) for breaches of Merit’s representations and warranties and certain other obligations under the Health Line Purchase Agreement.
In order to facilitate the transition of the DualCap® business from Merit to Health Line, at the closing of the Health Line Transaction, Merit and Health Line entered into, among other agreements, a contract manufacturing agreement and a transition and distribution services agreement, pursuant to which Merit is obligated to perform certain manufacturing, transition and distribution services to Health Line for a period of up to 24 months after the closing.
The following table summarizes the major classes of assets sold on the date of the sale:
Inventories
$
3,910
Property and equipment
522
Intangible assets
Developed technology
5,129
Trademarks
266
Patents
243
Goodwill
2,928
Total assets
$
12,998
5. Inventories. Inventories at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Finished goods
$
202,546
$
190,616
Work-in-process
44,518
32,391
Raw materials
127,048
110,698
Total inventories
$
374,112
$
333,705
6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 is detailed as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Goodwill balance at January 1
$
506,837
Effect of foreign exchange
( 514 )
Additions and adjustments as the result of acquisitions
36,377
Disposals as the result of divestitures
( 2,928 )
Goodwill balance at June 30
$
539,772
Total accumulated goodwill impairment losses aggregated to $ 8.3 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. We did no t have any goodwill impairments for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 or 2025.
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Other intangible assets at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2026
Gross Carrying
Accumulated
Net Carrying
Amount
Amortization
Amount
Patents
$
34,575
$
( 15,428 )
$
19,147
Distribution agreements
3,250
( 3,106 )
144
License agreements
14,616
( 10,958 )
3,658
Trademarks
53,946
( 27,703 )
26,243
Customer lists
63,010
( 41,155 )
21,855
Total
$
169,397
$
( 98,350 )
$
71,047
December 31, 2025
Gross Carrying
Accumulated
Net Carrying
Amount
Amortization
Amount
Patents
$
33,979
$
( 14,760 )
$
19,219
Distribution agreements
3,250
( 3,069 )
181
License agreements
14,590
( 10,218 )
4,372
Trademarks
52,556
( 28,293 )
24,263
Customer lists
63,775
( 40,096 )
23,679
Total
$
168,150
$
( 96,436 )
$
71,714
Aggregate amortization expense for developed technology and other intangible assets for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 was $ 21.2 million and $ 41.9 million, respectively. Aggregate amortization expense for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 was $ 21.5 million and $ 41.5 million, respectively.
We evaluate long-lived assets, including amortizing intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. We perform the impairment analysis at the asset group for which the lowest level of identifiable cash flows is largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If a triggering event is identified, we determine the fair value of our amortizing assets based on estimated future cash flows discounted back to their present value using a discount rate that reflects the risk profiles of the underlying activities. We did no t identify indicators of impairment for our intangible assets based on our consideration of triggering events for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for developed technology and other intangible assets for the next five years consisted of the following as of June 30, 2026 (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,
Estimated Amortization Expense
Remaining 2026
$
45,072
2027
88,683
2028
86,973
2029
77,270
2030
65,198
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7. Income Taxes. On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted a budget reconciliation package (known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or “OBBBA”) which includes a broad range of tax provisions affecting businesses. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. The Company has included the estimated impacts of the bill in the consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. We will continue to evaluate the full impact of these legislative changes as additional guidance and results become available.
Our provision for income taxes for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was a tax expense of $ 12.5 million and $ 10.8 million, respectively, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 24.4 % and 24.9 %, respectively. Our provision for income taxes for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was a tax expense of $ 25.1 million and $ 18.6 million, respectively, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 23.9 % and 22.9 %, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, when compared to the prior-year period, was primarily due to increased benefit from discrete items such as deferred compensation. The increase in the effective income tax rate for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, when compared to the prior-year period, was primarily due to decreased benefit from discrete items such as share-based compensation and the tax impacts of recent acquisition and divestiture activity. The increase in income tax expense for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, when compared to the prior-year periods, was primarily due to increased pre-tax book income and rate impact items previously listed. Our effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the impact of net controlled foreign corporation (“CFC”) tested income (“NCTI”) and Subpart F inclusions, state income taxes, foreign taxes, other nondeductible permanent items and discrete items (such as share-based compensation).
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules, which generally provide for a minimum effective tax rate of 15%, are intended to apply for tax years beginning in 2024. On February 2, 2023, the OECD issued administrative guidance providing transition and safe harbor rules around the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax, and on January 5, 2026, the OECD issued Side-by-Side guidance extending these safe harbor rules and exempting certain US multinational enterprises from several top-up taxes under Pillar Two. The safe harbor transition period will apply to fiscal years beginning on or before December 31, 2027. We are closely monitoring developments and evaluating the impact these new rules are anticipated to have on our tax rate, including eligibility to qualify for these safe harbor rules. Based on year-to-date financial results and safe harbor rules, we currently do not anticipate the Pillar 2 laws to have a material impact on our effective tax rate.
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8. Debt. Principal balances outstanding under our long-term debt obligations as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Convertible notes
$
747,500
$
747,500
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
( 11,242 )
( 13,462 )
Total long-term debt
736,258
734,038
Less current portion
—
—
Long-term portion
$
736,258
$
734,038
Future minimum principal payments on our long-term debt, as of June 30, 2026, were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending
Future Minimum
December 31,
Principal Payments
Remaining 2026
$
—
2027
—
2028
—
2029
747,500
Total future minimum principal payments
$
747,500
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On June 6, 2023, we entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Fourth A&R Credit Agreement"). The Fourth A&R Credit Agreement is a syndicated loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and other parties. The Fourth A&R Credit Agreement amended and restated in its entirety our previously outstanding Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and all amendments thereto. The Fourth A&R Credit Agreement provides for a term loan of $ 150 million and a revolving credit commitment of up to an aggregate amount of $ 700 million, inclusive of sub-facilities for multicurrency borrowings, standby letters of credit and swingline loans. On June 6, 2028, all principal, interest and other amounts outstanding under the Fourth A&R Credit Agreement are payable in full. At any time prior to the maturity date, we may repay any amounts owing under all term loans and revolving credit loans in whole or in part, without premium or penalty.
On December 5, 2023, we executed an amendment to the Fourth A&R Credit Agreement (as amended, the "Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement”) to facilitate the issuance of our Convertible Notes described below. Among other things, the amendment also updated the definition of the Applicable Margin used in determining the interest rates and amended the financial covenants, all as described below.
Term loans made under the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement bear interest, at our election, at either (i) the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement) or, (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement). Revolving credit loans bear interest, at our election, at either (a) the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin, (b) Adjusted Term SOFR plus the Applicable Margin, (c) Adjusted Eurocurrency Rate plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement), or (d) Adjusted Daily Simple SONIA plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement). Swingline loans bear interest at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Interest on each loan featuring the Base Rate and each Daily Simple SONIA Loan is due and payable on the last business day of each calendar month; interest on each loan featuring the Eurocurrency Rate and each Term SOFR Loan is due and payable on the last day of each interest period applicable thereto, and if such interest period extends over three months, at the end of each three-month interval during such interest period.
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The Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of our assets. The Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants, representations and warranties, events of default and other terms customary for loans of this nature. In particular, the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement requires that we maintain certain financial covenants, as follows:
Covenant Requirement
Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (1)
5.0 to 1.0
Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio (2)
3.0 to 1.0
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (3)
3.0 to 1.0
(1) Maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement) as of any fiscal quarter end.
(2) Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement) as of any fiscal quarter end.
(3) Minimum ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement and adjusted for certain expenditures) to Consolidated Interest Expense (as defined in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement) for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.
We were in compliance with these financial covenants set forth in the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2026.
As of June 30, 2026, we had no outstanding borrowings and issued letter of credit guarantees of $ 2.9 million under the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement, with additional available borrowings of approximately $ 697 million, based on the maximum net leverage ratio required pursuant to the Amended Fourth A&R Credit Agreement.
Convertible Notes
In December 2023, we issued convertible notes which bear interest at 3.00 % per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, which commenced August 1, 2024 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations (as defined in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes (the “Indenture”)) of Merit and will mature on February 1, 2029, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The net proceeds from the sale of the Convertible Notes were approximately $ 724.8 million after deducting offering and issuance costs and before the costs of the Capped Call Transactions, as described below.
The initial conversion rate of the notes will be 11.5171 shares of our common stock (the “Common Stock”) per $ 1,000 principal amount of notes, which equates to an initial conversion price of approximately $ 86.83 per share of Common Stock, subject to adjustments as provided in the Indenture upon the occurrence of certain specified events.
Conversion can occur at the option of the holders of the Convertible Notes (“Holders”) at any time on or after October 1, 2028. Prior to October 1, 2028, Holders may only elect to convert the Convertible Notes under the following circumstances: (1) During the five business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which, for each day of that period, the trading price per $ 1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes for such trading day was less than 98 % of the product of the last reported sale price of the Common Stock and the applicable conversion rate on such trading day; (2) Merit issues to common shareholders any rights, options, or warrants, entitling them, for a period of not more than 60 days , to purchase shares of Common Stock at a price per share less than the average closing sale price of 10 consecutive trading days, or Merit’s election to make a distribution to common shareholders exceeding 10 % of the previous day’s closing sale price; (3) Upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change, as set forth in the Indenture; (4) During any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) beginning after March 31, 2024, if, the last reported sale price per share of the Common Stock exceeds 130 % of the applicable conversion price on each applicable trading day for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) in the period of the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; or (5) Prior to the related redemption date if Merit calls any Convertible Notes for redemption. As of June 30, 2026, none of the conditions permitting the Holders to convert their Convertible Notes early had been met. Therefore, the Convertible Notes are classified as long-term debt obligations.
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Upon conversion, Merit will (1) pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be converted and (2) pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of Common Stock, or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, at Merit’s election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of its conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes being converted.
In addition, Holders will have the right to require Merit to repurchase all or a part of their notes upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change” (as defined in the Indenture) in cash at a fundamental change repurchase price of 100 % of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
On or after February 7, 2027, we may redeem for cash all or part of the Convertible Notes, at our option, if the last reported sales price of Common Stock has been at least 130 % of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related notice of the redemption.
Under the terms of the Indenture, if we did not remove restrictive legends on the Convertible Notes as of the 380th day following the date of issuance of the Convertible Notes, we were required to pay additional interest at the rate of 0.50 % per annum (the “Additional Interest”) until the restrictive legends were removed. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, we determined that we had not removed the restrictive legends or paid the Additional Interest. We promptly caused the restrictive legends to be removed and recorded and paid an aggregate of $ 5.1 million in Additional Interest during the three-month period ended June 30, 2026. We believe that no additional Additional Interest or other amounts arising from the failure to timely remove the restrictive legends are in arrearage as of the date of this Report.
Capped Call Transactions
In December 2023, in connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, Merit entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (“Capped Call Transactions”) with certain of the initial purchasers and/or their respective affiliates and certain other financial institutions. The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of Common Stock initially underlying the Convertible Notes and are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to the Common Stock upon any conversion of Convertible Notes and/or offset any cash payments Merit is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Convertible Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap, based on a cap price initially equal to approximately $ 114.68 per share of Common Stock, subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was approximately $ 66.5 million. The Capped Call Transactions do not meet the criteria for separate accounting as a derivative as they are indexed to the Common Stock. The premiums paid for the Capped Call Transactions have been included as a net reduction to Common Stock within stockholders' equity.
9. Derivatives.
General. Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, and we seek to mitigate a portion of the risks attributable to those fluctuations by entering into derivative contracts. The derivative instruments we use are foreign currency forward contracts. We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, regardless of whether hedge accounting is applied. We report cash flows arising from our hedging instruments consistent with the classification of cash flows from the underlying hedged items. Accordingly, cash flows associated with our derivative contracts are classified as operating activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
We formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment initially and on an ongoing basis. For qualifying hedges, the change in fair value is deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and recognized in earnings at the same time the hedged item affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in earnings throughout the term of the derivative.
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Foreign Currency Risk. We operate on a global basis and are exposed to the risk that our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To reduce the potential effects of foreign currency exchange rate movements on net earnings, we enter into derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency exchange forward contracts with major financial institutions. Our policy is to enter into foreign currency derivative contracts with maturities of up to two years . We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to transactions and balances denominated in various currencies, with our most significant exposure related to transactions and balances denominated in Chinese Renminbi and Euros, among others. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We do not believe we are subject to any credit risk contingent features related to our derivative contracts, and we seek to manage counterparty risk by allocating derivative contracts among several major financial institutions.
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is temporarily reported as a component of other comprehensive income and then reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. We entered into forward contracts on various foreign currencies to manage the risk associated with forecasted exchange rates which impact revenues, cost of sales, and operating expenses in various international markets. The objective of the forward contracts is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the forecasted purchase or sale of the foreign currencies. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had entered into foreign currency forward contracts, which qualified as cash flow hedges, with aggregate notional amounts of $ 127.1 million and $ 138.6 million, respectively.
Derivatives Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
We forecast our net exposure in various receivables and payables to fluctuations in the value of various currencies, and we enter into foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate a portion of that exposure. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had entered into foreign currency forward contracts related to those balance sheet accounts with aggregate notional amounts of $ 139.7 million and $ 107.6 million, respectively.
Balance Sheet Presentation of Derivative Instruments. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, all derivative instruments, both those designated as hedging instruments and those that were not designated as hedging instruments, were recorded at fair value on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheets. We are not subject to any master netting agreements.
The fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis was as follows on the dates indicated (in thousands):
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Assets
Foreign currency forward contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
3,445
$
3,555
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other assets (long-term)
352
663
(Liabilities)
Foreign currency forward contracts
Accrued expenses
( 2,082 )
( 2,183 )
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other long-term obligations
( 168 )
( 424 )
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Balance Sheet Location
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
Assets
Foreign currency forward contracts
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
2,147
$
1,390
(Liabilities)
Foreign currency forward contracts
Accrued expenses
( 1,967 )
( 1,620 )
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Income Statement Presentation of Derivative Instruments.
Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges had the following effects, before income taxes, on other comprehensive income (“OCI”), accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), and net earnings in our consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of comprehensive income and consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Consolidated Statements
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
of Income
Reclassified from AOCI
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30,
Derivative instrument
2026
2025
Location in statements of income
2026
2025
2026
2025
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
732
$
( 1,396 )
Revenue
$
418,843
$
382,462
$
( 643 )
$
509
Cost of sales
( 203,677 )
( 197,975 )
1,040
( 242 )
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Consolidated Statements
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
of Income
Reclassified from AOCI
Six Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivative instrument
2026
2025
Location in statements of income
2026
2025
2026
2025
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
590
$
( 3,293 )
Revenue
$
800,720
$
737,813
$
( 1,160 )
$
1,530
Cost of sales
( 400,757 )
( 381,306 )
1,955
( 774 )
As of June 30, 2026, a gain of $ 1.9 million, or $ 1.4 million after taxes, was expected to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings in revenue and cost of sales over the succeeding twelve months.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following gains/(losses) from these derivative instruments were recognized in our consolidated statements of income for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivative Instrument
Location in statements of income
2026
2025
2026
2025
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other income (expense) — net
$
( 1,753 )
$
1,340
$
( 3,441 )
$
1,182
10. Commitments and Contingencies.
Litigation. In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various claims and litigation matters. These proceedings, actions and claims may involve product liability, intellectual property, contract disputes, employment, governmental inquiries or other matters. These matters generally involve inherent uncertainties and often require prolonged periods of time to resolve. In certain proceedings, the claimants may seek damages as well as other compensatory and equitable relief that could result in the payment of significant claims and settlements and/or the imposition of injunctions or other equitable relief. For legal matters for which our management had sufficient information to reasonably estimate our future obligations, a liability representing management’s best estimate of the probable loss, or the minimum of the range of probable losses when a best estimate within the range is not known, is recorded. The estimates are based on consultation with legal counsel, previous settlement experience and settlement strategies. If actual outcomes are less favorable than those estimated by management, additional expense may be incurred, which could unfavorably affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The ultimate cost to us with respect to actions and claims could be materially different than the amount of the current estimates and accruals and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Unless included in our legal accrual, we are unable to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss associated with any individual material legal proceeding. Legal costs for these matters, such as outside counsel fees and expenses, are charged to expense in the period incurred.
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In management's opinion, based on its examination of these matters, its experience to date and discussions with counsel, we are not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Our management regularly assesses the risks of legal proceedings in which we are involved, and management’s view of these matters may change in the future.
11. Earnings Per Common Share (EPS). The computation of weighted average shares outstanding and the basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income
$
38,803
$
32,581
$
79,798
$
62,728
Average common shares outstanding
59,679
59,140
59,595
59,019
Basic EPS
$
0.65
$
0.55
$
1.34
$
1.06
Average common shares outstanding
59,679
59,140
59,595
59,019
Effect of dilutive stock awards
327
751
415
884
Effect of dilutive convertible notes
—
720
—
1,042
Total potential shares outstanding
60,006
60,611
60,010
60,945
Diluted EPS
$
0.65
$
0.54
$
1.33
$
1.03
Equity awards excluded as the impact was anti-dilutive (1)
1,517
245
1,060
165
(1) Does not reflect the impact of incremental repurchases under the treasury stock method.
Convertible Notes
For our Convertible Notes, the dilutive effect has been calculated using the if-converted method. Upon surrender of the Convertible Notes for conversion, Merit will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of Common Stock or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, at Merit’s election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of Merit’s conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes being converted. Under the if-converted method, we include the number of shares required to satisfy the remaining conversion obligation, assuming all the Convertible Notes were converted. The convertible notes only have an impact on diluted earnings per share when the average share price of our Common Stock exceeds the conversion price of $ 86.83 . The average closing price of the Common Stock for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, was used as the basis for determining the dilutive effect on EPS.
12. Stock-Based Compensation Expense. Stock-based compensation expense before income tax expense for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands) :
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Cost of sales
$
727
$
645
$
1,368
$
1,273
Research and development
718
685
1,298
1,354
Selling, general and administrative
11,470
9,543
19,210
17,324
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes
$
12,915
$
10,873
$
21,876
$
19,951
We recognize stock-based compensation expense (net of a forfeiture rate), for those awards which are expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. We estimate the forfeiture rate based on our historical experience and expectations about future forfeitures.
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Nonqualified Stock Options
During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we did no t grant any stock options. As of June 30, 2026, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $ 2.5 million, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.9 years.
Stock-Settled Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (“Performance Stock Units”)
During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we granted Performance Stock Units which represented awards of up to 490,985 and 290,120 shares of Common Stock, respectively. Settlement of the Performance Stock Units into shares of Common Stock occurs at the end of the relevant performance periods. The actual number of shares of Common Stock issuable at the end of the performance periods is based upon Company performance towards specified financial performance targets and relative total shareholder return as compared to the Russell 2000 Index (“rTSR”), all as more specifically set forth in the Performance Stock Unit award agreements.
We use Monte-Carlo simulations to estimate the grant-date fair value of the Performance Stock Units linked to total shareholder return. The fair value of each performance stock unit was estimated as of the grant date using the following assumptions for awards granted in the periods indicated below:
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
Risk-free interest rate
3.5 % - 3.8 %
4.0 %
Performance period
2.8 years
2.8 years
Expected dividend yield
—
—
Expected price volatility
28.5 % - 28.7 %
28.0 %
The risk-free interest rate of return was determined using the U.S. Treasury rate at the time of grant with a term equal to the expected term of the award. The expected volatility was based on the weighted average volatility of our stock price and the average volatility of our compensation peer group's stock price. The expected dividend yield was assumed to be zero because, at the time of the grant, we had no plans to declare a dividend.
Compensation expense is recognized using the grant-date fair value for the number of shares that are likely to be awarded based on the performance metrics. Each reporting period, this probability assessment is updated, and cumulative adjustments are recorded based on the financial performance metrics expected to be achieved. At the end of the performance period, cumulative expense is calculated based on the actual performance metrics achieved. As of June 30, 2026, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-settled Performance Stock Units was $ 39.8 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.
Cash-Settled Performance-Based Awards
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, we granted Performance Stock Units to Fred P. Lampropoulos, our former Chief Executive Officer that provided for settlement in cash upon achievement of specific metrics (“CEO Liability Awards”), with total target cash incentives in the amount of approximately $ 1.7 million. The CEO Liability Awards entitled Mr. Lampropoulos to a target cash payment based upon our level of rTSR performance and achievement of other performance metrics, as defined in the award agreements. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, we paid $ 2.7 million in connection with the settlement of vested CEO Liability Awards granted during 2023. All other unvested CEO Liability Awards were forfeited as of December 31, 2025.
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Restricted Stock Units
During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we granted restricted stock units to certain employees and non-employee directors representing 395,725 and 135,778 shares of Common Stock, respectively. The expense recognized for restricted stock units is equal to the closing stock price on the date of grant, which is recognized over the vesting period. Restricted stock units granted to each employee are subject to such employee’s continued employment through the vesting date, which is between three to four years from the date of grant. Restricted stock units granted to each non-employee director are subject to such director’s continued service through the vesting date, which is approximately one year from the grant date. As of June 30, 2026, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units was $ 45.3 million, which was expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.
In addition to the awards described above, we issue restricted stock units and performance stock units, each settled in cash, in certain countries that do not result in the issuance of common stock and are considered immaterial.
13. Segment Reporting. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, we report our operations as a single operating segment that consists of two product categories: foundational and therapeutic. Foundational products are used primarily for access and enabling functions in vascular and other procedures, and include product platforms such as access devices, procedural solutions, OEM products, and vascular intervention. Therapeutic products are devices and systems used to treat a broad array of diseases, and include product platforms such as cardiac therapies, oncology, renal therapies, vascular intervention, OEM products and endoscopy. See Note 3, Revenues from Contracts with Customers for a detailed breakout of our sales by product category, platform and geography. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer, who uses consolidated net income to measure segment profit or loss, assess performance and allocate resources, primarily through periodic budgeting and performance reviews. The CODM does not use asset information to assess performance or allocate resources. All information previously reported by segment has been recast to conform to this single segment conclusion.
The following represents total segment revenue and significant segment expenses for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$
418,843
$
382,462
$
800,720
$
737,813
Cost of sales standard (1)
158,509
152,052
305,525
294,856
Cost of sales other (2)
45,168
45,923
95,232
86,450
Selling and marketing expenses
75,182
65,771
149,139
130,700
General and administrative expenses
54,047
47,326
98,300
89,883
Research and development expenses
25,389
24,367
47,998
46,845
Other operating expenses (3)
145
143
( 34 )
1,166
Other (income) expense — net
9,089
3,501
( 300 )
6,576
Income tax expense
12,511
10,798
25,062
18,609
Net income
$
38,803
$
32,581
$
79,798
$
62,728
(1) Cost of sales standard represents costs of goods sold measured at the internal standard cost for production of inventory. Inventory standard costs include material, labor and manufacturing overhead.
(2) Cost of sales other includes amortization expense associated with our developed technology and license agreement intangible assets, freight and handling associated with shipments to customers, provisions based on estimated excess, slow moving and obsolete inventories, manufacturing and price variances, and royalties.
(3) Other operating expenses include contingent consideration expense (benefit) related to the changes in fair value of contingent payments associated with acquisitions.
Depreciation and amortization for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 was $ 31.0 million and $ 61.5 million, respectively. Depreciation and amortization for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 was $ 31.0 million and $ 60.3 million, respectively.
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14. Fair Value Measurements.
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Our financial assets and (liabilities) carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using
Total Fair
Quoted prices in
Significant other
Significant
Value at
active markets
observable inputs
unobservable inputs
June 30, 2026
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Money market funds (1)
$
31,840
$
31,840
$
—
$
—
United States treasury debt securities (2)
4,310
4,310
—
—
Foreign currency contract assets, current and long-term (3)
5,944
—
5,944
—
Foreign currency contract liabilities, current and long-term (4)
( 4,217 )
—
( 4,217 )
—
Contingent consideration liabilities (5)
( 1,385 )
—
—
( 1,385 )
Fair Value Measurements Using
Total Fair
Quoted prices in
Significant other
Significant
Value at
active markets
observable inputs
unobservable inputs
December 31, 2025
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Money market funds (1)
$
31,285
$
31,285
$
—
$
—
United States treasury debt securities (2)
5,230
5,230
—
—
Foreign currency contract assets, current and long-term (3)
5,608
—
5,608
—
Foreign currency contract liabilities, current and long-term (4)
( 4,227 )
—
( 4,227 )
—
Contingent consideration liabilities (5)
( 4,537 )
—
—
( 4,537 )
(1) Our money market fund represents a bank-managed money market fund which permits daily redemptions. Amounts in the fund are recorded as cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets.
(2) The fair value of U.S. treasury debt securities are determined using quoted prices for identical assets in active markets and is recorded as cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets.
(3) The fair value of the foreign currency contract assets (including those designated as hedging instruments and those not designated as hedging instruments) is determined using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as a prepaid expense and other current asset or other long-term asset in the consolidated balance sheets.
(4) The fair value of the foreign currency contract liabilities (including those designated as hedging instruments and those not designated as hedging instruments) is determined using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as an accrued expense or other long-term obligation in the consolidated balance sheets.
(5) The fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is determined using Level 3 fair value inputs and is recorded within accrued expenses and other long-term obligations.
Fair Value of Other Assets (Liabilities)
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and trade payables approximate fair value because of the immediate, short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of our long-term debt under our Convertible Notes was $ 805.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and was determined based on quoted prices in markets that are not active, which is considered a Level 2 valuation input. The fair value of assets and liabilities whose carrying value approximates fair value is determined using Level 2 inputs, with the exception of cash and cash equivalents, which use Level 1 inputs.
We recognize or disclose the fair value of certain assets, such as non-financial assets, primarily property and equipment, right-of-use operating lease assets, equity investments, intangible assets and goodwill in connection with impairment evaluations. Such assets are reported at carrying value and are not subject to recurring fair value measurements. We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flow. All our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
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Our equity investments in privately-held companies were $ 27.9 million and $ 28.7 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which are included within other long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets. We analyze our investments in privately-held companies to determine if they should be accounted for using the equity method based on our ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investment whereby we record our proportionate share of the investee’s earnings or losses; amortization of differences between our investment basis and underlying equity in net assets of the investee, excluding the component representing goodwill; and impairment, if any, as a component of other income for each reporting period. Investments not accounted for under the equity method of accounting are accounted for at cost minus impairment, if applicable, plus or minus changes in valuation resulting from observable transactions for identical or similar investments . For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we recorded no impairment charges related to our equity investments.
Current Expected Credit Losses
Our outstanding notes receivable, including accrued interest and an allowance for current expected credit losses, were $ 21.7 million and $ 21.6 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had an allowance for current expected credit losses of $ 3.2 million and $ 2.6 million, respectively, associated with these notes receivable. We assess the allowance for current expected credit losses on an individual security basis, due to the limited number of securities, using a probability of default model, which is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of securities, and other security specific factors.
The table below presents a roll-forward of the allowance for current expected credit losses on our notes receivable for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Beginning balance
$
2,536
$
1,634
$
2,625
$
1,366
Provision for credit loss expense
694
741
605
1,009
Ending balance
$
3,230
$
2,375
$
3,230
$
2,375
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15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Currency Translation
Total
Balance as of April 1, 2026
$
1,375
$
( 8,943 )
$
( 7,568 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
732
( 545 )
187
Income taxes
( 79 )
( 59 )
( 138 )
Reclassifications to:
Revenue
643
643
Cost of sales
( 1,040 )
( 1,040 )
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
256
( 604 )
( 348 )
Balance as of June 30, 2026
$
1,631
$
( 9,547 )
$
( 7,916 )
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Currency Translation
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2026
$
1,788
$
( 5,424 )
$
( 3,636 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
590
( 4,889 )
( 4,299 )
Income taxes
48
766
814
Reclassifications to:
Revenue
1,160
1,160
Cost of sales
( 1,955 )
( 1,955 )
Net other comprehensive loss
( 157 )
( 4,123 )
( 4,280 )
Balance as of June 30, 2026
$
1,631
$
( 9,547 )
$
( 7,916 )
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Currency Translation
Total
Balance as of April 1, 2025
$
942
$
( 16,318 )
$
( 15,376 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income
( 1,396 )
13,200
11,804
Income taxes
393
( 1,616 )
( 1,223 )
Reclassifications to:
Revenue
( 509 )
( 509 )
Cost of sales
242
242
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
( 1,270 )
11,584
10,314
Balance as of June 30, 2025
$
( 328 )
$
( 4,734 )
$
( 5,062 )
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Currency Translation
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2025
$
2,765
$
( 22,166 )
$
( 19,401 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income
( 3,293 )
19,054
15,761
Income taxes
956
( 1,622 )
( 666 )
Reclassifications to:
Revenue
( 1,530 )
( 1,530 )
Cost of sales
774
774
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
( 3,093 )
17,432
14,339
Balance as of June 30, 2025
$
( 328 )
$
( 4,734 )
$
( 5,062 )
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