ZIMV - ZimVie Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

• FY 2023 Third Party Net Sales from Continuing Operations of $457.2 million
• FY 2023 Third Party Net Sales from Discontinued Operations of $409.2 million
• Updated Reporting Framework: Continuing Operations consists of the Dental Business and the majority of Corporate while Discontinued Operations consists of the Spine Business
• Advancing plan to complete sale of Spine Business for $375M in total consideration; sale remains on track to be completed in 1H 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Management will host a corresponding conference call today, February 28, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

“We had significant accomplishments in 2023. We invested to further differentiate our portfolio which helped us make gains in the markets we serve, and we improved our operating efficiency through restructuring and cost reduction initiatives,” said Vafa Jamali, President and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, we successfully executed an agreement to sell our spine business and transform ZimVie into a pure play dental company with a comprehensive and industry leading portfolio. We are optimistic about the future of ZimVie as a purely dental focused company with a strong capital structure.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results: Continuing Operations

Third party net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $113.1 million, a decrease of 2.4% on a reported basis and (3.6%) on a constant currency ^{[ 1]} basis, versus the fourth quarter of 2022.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was ($22.2) million, a change of ($6.8) million versus a net loss of ($15.4) million in the fourth quarter of 2022, and as a percentage of net sales was (19.6%).

Adjusted net income ^{[ 1]} for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $2.6 million, an increase of $0.7 million versus the same prior year period.

Basic and diluted EPS were ($0.83) and adjusted diluted EPS ^{[ 1]} was $0.10 for the fourth quarter of 2023. Weighted average shares outstanding for each of basic and adjusted diluted EPS was 26.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA ^{[ 1]} for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $13.9 million, or 12.3% of third party net sales, which is an increase of 160 basis points from the fourth quarter 2022 margin of 10.7%.

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 were $71.5 million.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results: Discontinued Operations

Third party net sales from Discontinued Operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $100.5 million, a decrease of 10.6% on a reported basis and 10.6% on a constant currency ^{[ 1]} basis, versus the fourth quarter of 2022.

Net loss from Discontinued Operations was ($312.7) million, a change of ($297.7) million versus net loss of ($15.0) million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Adjusted net income ^{[ 1]} from Discontinued Operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $2.9 million, an increase of $0.5 million versus the same prior year period.

Basic and diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations were ($11.76). Adjusted diluted EPS ^{[ 1]} was $0.11 for the fourth quarter of 2023. Weighted average shares outstanding for each of basic and adjusted diluted EPS was 26.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA ^{[ 1]} from Discontinued Operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $15.5 million, or 15.4% of net sales from Discontinued Operations, a decrease of $0.2 million and 1.1%, respectively, from the fourth quarter of 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents from Discontinued Operations at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 were $16.3 million.

Full Year 2023 Financial Results: Continuing Operations

Third party net sales for the full year 2023 were $457.2 million, a decrease of 0.5% on a reported basis and 0.6% on a constant currency ^{[ 1]} basis, versus the full year 2022.

Net loss for the full year 2023 was ($56.0) million, a decrease of $9.1 million versus the net loss of ($46.9) million in the full year 2022, and as a percentage of third-party net sales was (12.3%).

Adjusted net income ^{[ 1]} for the full year 2023 was $5.8 million, a decrease of $10.1 million versus the prior year.

Basic and diluted EPS were ($2.12) and adjusted diluted EPS ^{[ 1]} was $0.22 for the full year 2023. Weighted average shares outstanding for each of basic EPS and diluted EPS were 26.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA ^{[ 1]} for the full year 2023 was $50.8 million, or 11.1% of third-party net sales, a decrease of $6.3 million and a decrease of 130 basis points from 12.4% in 2022.

Full Year 2023 Financial Results: Discontinued Operations

Third party net sales from Discontinued Operations were $409.2 million, a decrease of 9.0% on a reported basis and 9.2% on a constant currency ^{[ 1]} basis, versus the full year 2022.

Net loss from Discontinued Operations for the full year 2023 was ($337.2) million, a change of ($320.2) million versus the net loss of ($17.0) million in the full year 2022, and as a percentage of third-party net sales attributable to Discontinued Operations was (82.4%). Adjusted net income ^{[ 1]} attributable to Discontinued Operations for the full year 2023 was $12.7 million, a decrease of $19.3 million versus the prior year. The increase in net loss was primarily due to a $289.5M write-down of the Spine disposal group to fair value.

Basic and diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations were ($12.75) and adjusted diluted EPS ^{[ 1]} was $0.48 for the full year 2023. Weighted average shares outstanding for each of basic EPS and diluted EPS was 26.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA ^{[ 1]} from Discontinued Operations for the full year 2023 was $65.6 million, or 16.0% of third-party net sales.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Guidance:

Management Raises Financial Targets for Continuing Operations for the 12 Month Period Post-Spine Sale:

^{[1] This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the reconciliations in this release for further information.
[2] This is a non-GAAP financial measure for which a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is not available without unreasonable efforts. Refer to “Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this release, which identifies the information that is unavailable without unreasonable efforts and provides additional information. It is probable that this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure may be materially different from the corresponding GAAP financial measure.
[3] Represents projected net debt one year following the closing of the sale of the spine business and excludes proceeds from expected future repayment of seller note to ZimVie.}

Financial Information

The financial information included in this release for periods prior to March 1, 2022 is derived from the financial statements and records of the Dental and Spine businesses of Zimmer Biomet due to the fact that during such periods, ZimVie was still a wholly-owned subsidiary of, and operated under those businesses of, Zimmer Biomet.

Conference Call

ZimVie will host a conference call today, February 28, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. To access the call, please register online at https://investor.zimvie.com/events-presentations/event-calendar . A live and archived audio webcast will also be available on this site.

About ZimVie

ZimVie is a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets that develops, manufactures, and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions designed to support dental tooth replacement and restoration procedures and treat a wide range of spine pathologies. In March 2022 the company became an independent, publicly traded spin-off of the dental and spine business units of Zimmer Biomet to breathe new life, dedicated energy, and strategic focus to its portfolio of trusted brands and products. From its headquarters in Westminster, Colorado, and additional facilities around the globe, the company serves customers in over 70 countries worldwide with a robust offering of dental and spine solutions including differentiated product platforms supported by extensive clinical evidence. For more information about ZimVie, please visit us at www.ZimVie.com . Follow @ZimVie on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , or Instagram .

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures that differ from financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure provided in this release for certain periods, and is calculated by excluding certain items from net loss from Continuing Operations or Discontinued Operations, as applicable, on a GAAP basis, as detailed in the reconciliations presented later in this press release. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by third party net sales from Continuing Operations or Discontinued Operations, as applicable, for the applicable period.

Sales change information in this release is presented on a GAAP (reported) basis and on a constant currency basis. Constant currency percentage changes exclude the effects of foreign currency exchange rates. They are calculated by translating current and prior-period sales from Continuing Operations or Discontinued Operations, as applicable, at the same predetermined exchange rate. The translated results are then used to determine year-over-year percentage increases or decreases.

Net loss and diluted loss per share in this release are presented on a GAAP (reported) basis and on an adjusted basis. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude the effects of certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures presented later in this press release.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in this press release.

Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate the performance of the business. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful incremental information to investors to consider when evaluating the performance of the company. Management believes these measures offer the ability to make period-to-period comparisons that are not impacted by certain items that can cause dramatic changes in reported income but that do not impact the fundamentals of our operations. The non-GAAP measures enable the evaluation of operating results and trend analysis by allowing a reader to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by these types of items that are excluded from the non-GAAP measures.

Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release also includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 and the twelve-month period following the closing of the sale of the spine business. We calculate forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures based on internal forecasts that omit certain amounts that would be included in GAAP financial measures. We have not provided quantitative reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because the excluded items are not available on a prospective basis without unreasonable efforts. For example, the timing of certain transactions is difficult to predict because management’s plans may change. In addition, the company believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. It is probable that these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures may be materially different from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, among others, any statements about our expectations, plans, intentions, strategies, or prospects. We generally use the words “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “assumes,” “guides,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “sees,” “seeks,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “work toward,” “intends,” “guidance,” “confidence,” “positioned,” “design,” “strive,” “continue,” “track,” “look forward to,” “optimistic” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact are, or may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to: uncertainties as to the timing of the sale of our spine business and the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that any or all of the conditions to the consummation of the sale of our spine business may not be satisfied or waived; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on our ability to retain and hire key personnel and to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners; management’s attention being diverted from our ongoing business operations due to the sale of our spine business; uncertainties and matters related to the sale of our spine business beyond the control of management; dependence on new product development, technological advances and innovation; shifts in the product category or regional sales mix of our products and services; supply and prices of raw materials and products; pricing pressures from competitors, customers, dental practices and insurance providers; changes in customer demand for our products and services caused by demographic changes or other factors; challenges relating to changes in and compliance with governmental laws and regulations affecting our U.S. and international businesses, including regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and foreign government regulators, such as more stringent requirements for regulatory clearance of products; competition; the impact of healthcare reform measures; reductions in reimbursement levels by third-party payors; cost containment efforts sponsored by government agencies, legislative bodies, the private sector and healthcare group purchasing organizations, including the volume-based procurement process in China; control of costs and expenses; dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and outsourced activities; the ability to obtain and maintain adequate intellectual property protection; breaches or failures of our information technology systems or products, including by cyberattack, unauthorized access or theft; the ability to retain the independent agents and distributors who market our products; our ability to attract, retain and develop the highly skilled employees we need to support our business; the effect of mergers and acquisitions on our relationships with customers, suppliers and lenders and on our operating results and businesses generally; a determination by the Internal Revenue Service that the distribution or certain related transactions should be treated as taxable transactions; financing transactions undertaken in connection with the separation and risks associated with additional indebtedness; the impact of the separation on our businesses and the risk that the separation and the results thereof may be more difficult, time-consuming and/or costly than expected, which could impact our relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties; restrictions on activities following the distribution in order to preserve the tax-free treatment of the distribution; the ability to form and implement alliances; changes in tax obligations arising from tax reform measures, including European Union rules on state aid, or examinations by tax authorities; product liability, intellectual property and commercial litigation losses; changes in general industry and market conditions, including domestic and international growth rates; changes in general domestic and international economic conditions, including inflation and interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic and other adverse public health developments on the global economy, our business and operations and the business and operations of our suppliers and customers, including the deferral of elective procedures and our ability to collect accounts receivable; and the impact of the ongoing financial and political uncertainty on countries in the Euro zone on the ability to collect accounts receivable in affected countries. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Net Sales Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations ($ in thousands)

Continuing Operations Q4 FY23 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In April 2023, we initiated restructuring activities to better position our organization for future success based on the current business environment, and in July 2023, we took additional actions. The expenses incurred were primarily related to severance and professional fees. In June 2022 we initiated a restructuring plan and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses increased by $6.3 million in 4Q 2023 compared to 4Q 2022, due primarily to increased costs related to the pending sale of our spine segment ($10.1 million), partially offset by decreases in separation-related professional fees ($2.0 million), separation-related employee costs ($0.3 million) and separation-related lease costs ($0.1 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the European Union (“EU”) Medical Device Regulation (“MDR”) for previously-approved products.
[4] Inventory write-offs resulting from restructuring activities and property, plant, and equipment step-up amortization from prior acquisitions.
[5] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet, including the impact of accelerating the vesting of these awards in Q4 2023.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.}

Continuing Operations Q4 FY22 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In June 2022 we initiated a restructuring plan and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses decreased by $6.1 million in 4Q 2022 compared to 4Q 2021, due primarily to decreases in separation-related employee costs ($3.9 million) and separation-related lease costs ($0.5 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet.
[5] Expenses captured through allocations made for purposes of the GAAP carve-out financial statement results.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.}

Continuing Operations FY23 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In April 2023, we initiated restructuring activities to better position our organization for future success based on the current business environment, and in July 2023, we took additional actions. The expenses incurred under this plan were primarily related to severance and professional fees. In June 2022 we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses decreased by $11.4 million in 2023 compared to 2022, due primarily to decreases in separation-related professional fees ($8.2 million), separation-related employee costs ($5.3 million), separation-related lease costs ($3.2 million) and contingent consideration ($2.8 million), partially offset by increased costs related to the pending sale of our spine segment ($11.6 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Inventory write-offs resulting from restructuring activities and property, plant, and equipment step-up amortization from prior acquisitions.
[5] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet, including the impact of accelerating the vesting of these awards in Q4 2023.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.}

Continuing Operations FY22 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] Reflects certain items captured in the GAAP carve-out financial statements that have not continued post-spin, including, but not limited to, facilities that did not convey with ZimVie in the spin, redundant personnel costs incurred as a result of the spin, and the difference between the pre-spin allocations of Zimmer Biomet’s corporate costs in accordance with GAAP, versus the expected post-spin corporate costs for ZimVie.
[2] In June 2022 we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits.
[3] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses increased by $15.6 million in 2022 compared to 2021, due primarily to increases in separation-related professional fees ($7.9 million), separation-related employee costs ($2.7 million), separation-related lease costs ($2.7 million) and contingent consideration ($1.3 million).
[4] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[5] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.}

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA ($ in thousands) – Continuing Operations

^{[1] In April 2023, we initiated restructuring activities to better position our organization for future success based on the current business environment, and in July 2023, we took additional actions. The expenses incurred under this plan were primarily related to severance and professional fees. In June 2022 we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses increased by $6.3 million in 4Q 2023 compared to 4Q 2022, due primarily to increased costs related to the pending sale of our spine segment ($10.1 million), partially offset by decreases in separation-related professional fees ($2.0 million), separation-related employee costs ($0.3 million) and separation-related lease costs ($0.1 million). Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses decreased by $11.4 million in 2023 compared to 2022, due primarily to decreases in separation-related professional fees ($8.2 million), separation-related employee costs ($5.3 million), separation-related lease costs ($3.2 million) and contingent consideration ($2.8 million), partially offset by increased costs related to the pending sale of our spine segment ($11.6 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Reflects certain items captured in the GAAP carve-out financial statements that have not continued post-spin, including, but not limited to, facilities that did not convey with ZimVie in the spin, redundant personnel costs incurred as a result of the spin, and the difference between the pre-spin allocations of Zimmer Biomet’s corporate costs in accordance with GAAP, versus the expected post-spin corporate costs for ZimVie.
[5] Inventory write-offs resulting from restructuring activities and property, plant, and equipment step-up amortization from prior acquisitions.
[6] Net Loss Margin is calculated as Net Loss divided by third party net sales for the applicable period.
[7] Adjusted EBITDA Margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by third party net sales for the applicable period.}

Discontinued Operations Q4 FY23 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In April 2023, we initiated restructuring activities to better position our organization for future success based on the current business environment, and in July 2023, we took additional actions. The expenses incurred under this plan were primarily related to severance and professional fees. In June 2022 and November 2022, we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred under these plans were primarily related to employee termination benefits and the exit of our spine products operations in China because of an unsuccessful VBP bid.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses in 4Q 2023 were comparable to 4Q 2022.
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Inventory write-offs resulting from restructuring activities and property, plant, and equipment step-up amortization from prior acquisitions.
[5] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet, including the impact of accelerating the vesting of these awards in Q4 2023.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.
[7] We performed an impairment analysis of the spine segment in December 2023 on a held-for-sale basis, and the fair value of consideration to be received upon closure of the transaction was less than the carrying value of the spine segment’s net assets.}

Discontinued Operations Q4 FY22 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In June 2022 and November 2022, we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred under these plans were primarily related to employee termination benefits and the exit of our spine products operations in China because of an unsuccessful VBP bid. We also incurred expenses in 2022 from the Zimmer Biomet initiated restructuring plans in the fourth quarters of 2019 and 2021 and the restructuring costs we incurred under those plans were primarily related to employee termination benefits, contract terminations and retention period compensation and benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses decreased by $1.9 million in 4Q 2022 compared to 4Q 2021, due primarily to a decrease in separation-related professional fees ($5.0 million), partially offset by an increase in separation-related employee costs ($2.5 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet.
[5] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.}

Discontinued Operations FY23 (in thousands, except per share data)

^{[1] In April 2023, we initiated restructuring activities to better position our organization for future success based on the current business environment, and in July 2023, we took additional actions. The expenses incurred under this plan were primarily related to severance and professional fees. In June 2022 and November 2022 we initiated restructuring plans and the expenses incurred were primarily related to employee termination benefits and the exit of our spine products operations in China because of an unsuccessful VBP bid. We also incurred expenses in 2022 from the Zimmer Biomet initiated restructuring plans in the fourth quarters of 2019 and 2021 and the restructuring costs we incurred under those plans were primarily related to employee termination benefits, contract terminations and retention period compensation and benefits.
[2] Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related expenses include costs incurred to prepare for and complete the separation from our former parent (such as professional fees, transition services agreements, costs to stand up our corporate organization and infrastructure), changes in the fair value of contingent consideration for acquisitions closed prior to the separation date and costs related to the evaluation of strategic options for our portfolio. Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses decreased by $2.7 million in 2023 compared to 2022, due primarily to decreases in separation-related professional fees ($2.8 million).
[3] Expenses incurred for initial compliance with the EU MDR for previously-approved products.
[4] Inventory write-offs resulting from restructuring activities and property, plant, and equipment step-up amortization from prior acquisitions.
[5] Spin-related share-based compensation expense from grants provided due to the successful separation from Zimmer Biomet, including the impact of accelerating the vesting of these awards in Q4 2023.
[6] Reflects the tax effect of the adjustments from reported to adjusted, as well as an adjustment for management’s expectation of ZimVie’s statutory tax rate based on current tax law and adjusted pre-tax income.
[7] We performed an impairment analysis of the spine segment in December 2023 on a held-for-sale basis, and the fair value of consideration to be received upon closure of the transaction was less than the carrying value of the spine segment’s net assets.}

Discontinuing Operations FY22 (in thousands, except per share data)