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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2024
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ARTIVION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware1-1316559-2417093
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1655 Roberts Boulevard, N.W., Kennesaw, Georgia
30144
(Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 419-3355
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueAORTNYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 6, 2024, Artivion, Inc. (“Artivion”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Artivion hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its press release dated May 6, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Except as otherwise provided in the press release, the press release speaks only as of the date of such press release and it shall not create any implication that the affairs of Artivion have continued unchanged since such date.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02 is to be considered “furnished” pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of Artivion’s reports or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such report or filing.
Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements made by Artivion are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Artivion’s future financial performance could differ significantly from the expectations of management and from results expressed or implied in the press release.  Please refer to the last paragraph of the text portion of the press release for further discussion about forward-looking statements. For further information on risk factors, please refer to “Risk Factors” contained in Artivion’s most recently filed Form 10-K and its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Artivion disclaims any obligation or duty to update or modify these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01(d)    Exhibits
(d)Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
Press Release dated May 6, 2024.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*Furnished herewith, not filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Artivion, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 6, 2024
ARTIVION, INC.
By:/s/ Lance A. Berry
Name:Lance A. Berry
Title:
Chief Financial Officer, and
Executive Vice President, Finance
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Document
Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:
ArtivionGilmartin Group LLC
Lance A. BerryBrian Johnston / Laine Morgan
Executive Vice President &Phone: 332-895-3222
Chief Financial Officerinvestors@artivion.com
Phone: 770-419-3355


Artivion Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

First Quarter Highlights:

Achieved revenue of $97.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 versus $83.2 million in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 17% on a GAAP basis and 16% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis
Net income was $7.5 million or $0.18 per fully diluted share and non-GAAP net income was $2.6 million or $0.06 per fully diluted share in the first quarter of 2024
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased 60% to $17.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $10.8 million in the first quarter of 2023
Revised FY24 revenue guidance to 9% to 12% year-over-year growth on a constant currency basis, an increase of 0.5% at the midpoint

ATLANTA, GA – (May 6, 2024) – Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“We are very pleased with our first quarter results as we maintained growth momentum and executed on key operational priorities. Revenue growth in the first quarter was driven by year-over-year constant currency growth in tissue processing of 26% and stent grafts of 19% compared to the first quarter of 2023. We also saw revenue strength across the Latin America region which grew 22% in the first quarter on a constant currency basis compared to last year,” said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Mackin added, “In addition to our strong commercial results, we were pleased to see positive long-term results from the On-X aortic valve post-market clinical study, the results of which were presented at AATS in April. This study showed that the use of the On-X aortic valve lowers the risk of major bleeding by 87% as compared to historic control further demonstrating the clinical superiority of our aortic portfolio.”

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Mr. Mackin concluded, “In light of our strong first quarter performance, we are raising the midpoint of our full year revenue expectations and remain confident in our ability to meet or exceed our adjusted EBITDA target for 2024.”

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were $97.4 million, an increase of 17% on a GAAP basis and 16% on a non-GAAP constant currency basis, both compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $7.5 million, or $0.18 per fully diluted common share, compared to net loss of ($13.5) million, or ($0.33) per fully diluted common share for the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $2.6 million, or $0.06 per fully diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $769,000, or $0.02 per fully diluted common share for the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2024 includes pretax losses related to foreign currency revaluation of $1.4 million.

2024 Financial Outlook
Artivion is raising the lower end of its revenue guidance and now expects constant currency revenue growth of between 9% to 12% for the full year 2024, compared to the 8% to 12% previously provided. Growth rates are compared to 2023. The Company expects revenues to be in the range of $386 to $396 million compared to the previously articulated range of $382 to $396 million. At current rates, the Company expects negligible year-over-year currency impact on the full year 2024 revenues.

Additionally, Artivion continues to expect non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to increase between 26% and 34% for the full year 2024 compared to 2023, resulting in 2024 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in the range of $68 to $72 million.

The Company's financial performance for 2024 and future periods is subject to the risks identified below.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP revenue, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing expenses, and free cash flows. Investors should consider this non-GAAP information in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP. In addition, this non-GAAP financial information may not be the same as similar measures presented by other companies. The Company's non-GAAP revenues are adjusted for the impact of changes in currency exchange. The Company’s non-GAAP net income; non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA; non-GAAP general, administrative, and marketing, and free cash flows results exclude (as applicable) depreciation and amortization expense; interest income and expense; stock-based compensation expense; loss or gain on foreign currency revaluation; income tax expense or benefit; corporate rebranding expense; business development, integration, and severance income or expense; loss on extinguishment of debt; and non-cash interest expense. The Company generally uses non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate management's review of the operational performance of the company and as a basis for strategic planning. Company management believes that these non-GAAP presentations provide useful information to investors regarding unusual non-operating transactions; the operating expense structure of the Company's existing and recently acquired operations, without regard to its on-going efforts to acquire additional complementary products and businesses, and the transaction and integration expenses incurred in connection with recently acquired and divested product lines; and the operating expense structure excluding fluctuations resulting from foreign currency revaluation and stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes it is useful to exclude certain expenses because such amounts in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of its business operations or can vary significantly between periods as a result of factors such as impact of recent acquisitions, non-cash expense related to amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets, and any related adjustments to their carrying values. The Company has adjusted for the impact of changes in currency exchange from certain revenues to evaluate comparable product growth rates on a constant currency basis. The Company does, however, expect to incur similar types of expenses and currency exchange impacts in the future, and this non-GAAP financial information should not be viewed as a statement or indication that these types of expenses will not recur. Company management encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety, including the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
The company will hold a teleconference call and live webcast on May 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question and answer session. To participate in the conference call dial 201-689-8261 a few minutes prior to 4:30 p.m. ET. The teleconference replay will be available approximately one hour following the completion of the event and can be accessed by calling (toll free) 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415. The conference number for the replay is 13744600.

The live webcast and replay can be accessed by going to the Investors section of the Artivion website at www.Artivion.com and selecting the heading Webcasts & Presentations.

About Artivion, Inc.
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc., is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion’s four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.Artivion.com.
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Forward Looking-Statements
Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that express management's beliefs, expectations, or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of management at the time such statements are made. These statements include, but are not limited to, those regarding our full year revenue expectations and our confidence in our ability to meet or exceed our adjusted EBITDA target for 2024; the timeline for regulatory approval for AMDS and other products; that our revenues for the full year 2024 will be in the range of $386 to $396 million, representing revenue growth of between 9% to 12% compared to 2023 on a constant currency basis; expect, at current exchange rates, negligible currency impact on the 2024 full year revenues; and expect non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to increase between 26% and 34% for the full year 2024 compared to 2023, resulting in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in the range of $68 to $72 million in 2024. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, including, but not limited to, the unpredictability of the timing and outcome of regulatory decisions, the benefits anticipated from the Ascyrus Medical LLC transaction and Endospan agreements and our operational improvements in our tissue and stent graft business may not be achieved at all or at the levels we anticipate or had originally anticipated; the benefits anticipated from our clinical trials and regulatory approvals may not be achieved or achieved on our anticipated timelines; and the benefits anticipated from our expansion into APAC and LATAM may not be achieved or achieved on our anticipated timelines. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Artivion does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.







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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Revenues:
Products$71,114 $62,291 
Preservation services26,317 20,938 
Total revenues97,431 83,229 
Cost of products and preservation services:
Products23,750 19,533 
Preservation services10,735 9,969 
Total cost of products and preservation services34,485 29,502 
Gross margin62,946 53,727 
Operating expenses:
General, administrative, and marketing30,689 50,365 
Research and development6,946 7,223 
Total operating expenses37,635 57,588 
Operating income (loss) 25,311 (3,861)
Interest expense7,826 6,096 
Interest income(374)(75)
Loss on extinguishment of debt3,669 — 
Other expense (income), net1,409 (963)
Income (loss) before income taxes12,781 (8,919)
Income tax expense5,248 4,613 
Net income (loss)$7,533 $(13,532)
Income (loss) per share:
Basic$0.18 $(0.33)
Diluted$0.18 $(0.33)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic 41,290 40,432 
Diluted47,886 40,432 
Net income (loss)$7,533 $(13,532)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(3,137)4,621 
Unrealized gain (loss) from foreign currency intra-entity loans, net of tax1,609 (1,005)
Comprehensive income (loss)$6,005 $(9,916)
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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
In Thousands
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$51,118 $58,940 
Trade receivables, net74,301 71,796 
Other receivables2,272 2,342 
Inventories, net81,716 81,976 
Deferred preservation costs, net50,151 49,804 
Prepaid expenses and other17,227 15,810 
Total current assets276,785 280,668 
Goodwill245,030 247,337 
Acquired technology, net138,474 142,593 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net42,492 43,822 
Property and equipment, net37,788 38,358 
Other intangibles, net29,506 29,638 
Deferred income taxes668 1,087 
Other long-term assets13,264 8,894 
Total assets$784,007 $792,397 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$10,378 $13,318 
Accrued compensation10,843 18,715 
Accrued expenses15,926 12,732 
Taxes payable2,090 3,840 
Current maturities of operating leases3,214 3,395 
Accrued procurement fees1,418 1,439 
Current portion of long-term debt270 1,451 
Other current liabilities1,691 2,972 
Total current liabilities45,830 57,862 
Long-term debt313,004 305,531 
Contingent consideration 46,420 63,890 
Non-current maturities of operating leases42,861 43,977 
Deferred income taxes22,343 21,851 
Deferred compensation liability7,445 6,760 
Non-current finance lease obligation3,268 3,405 
Other long-term liabilities7,851 7,341 
Total liabilities$489,022 $510,617 
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock— — 
Common stock (75,000 shares authorized, 43,224 and 42,569 shares issued in 2024 and 2023, respectively)432 426 
Additional paid-in capital363,113 355,919 
Retained deficit (40,374)(47,907)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (13,538)(12,010)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,487 shares as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023(14,648)(14,648)
Total shareholders’ equity294,985 281,780 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$784,007 $792,397 
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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Net cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$7,533 $(13,532)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization5,909 5,734 
Deferred income taxes4,299 (2,167)
Loss on extinguishment of debt3,669 — 
Non-cash compensation3,478 3,341 
Non-cash lease expense 1,920 1,802 
Write-down of inventories and deferred preservation costs723 1,123 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(17,470)4,800 
Other 644 754 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories and deferred preservation costs(1,380)(3,222)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2,268)(2,014)
Receivables(3,334)3,540 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities(9,216)(6,313)
Net cash flows used in operating activities(5,493)(6,154)
Net cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(3,611)(2,843)
Net cash flows used in investing activities(3,611)(2,843)
Net cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt190,000 — 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility30,000 — 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock3,528 2,581 
Principal payments on short-term notes payable(1,027)— 
Payment of debt issuance costs(9,998)— 
Repayment of debt(211,627)(690)
Other(139)(720)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities737 1,171 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents545 (752)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(7,822)(8,578)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period58,940 39,351 
Cash and cash equivalents end of period$51,118 $30,773 
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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Financial Highlights
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Products:
Aortic stent grafts$32,103$26,150
On-X19,68117,656
Surgical sealants16,98116,703
Other2,3491,782
Total products71,11462,291
Preservation services 26,31720,938
Total revenues$97,431$83,229
North America50,92843,244
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa33,58827,929
Asia Pacific7,6097,878
Latin America5,3064,178
Total revenues$97,431$83,229
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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Revenues 
In Thousands
(Unaudited)

Revenues for the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
Change
From Prior
Year
20242023
US GAAPUS GAAPExchange Rate EffectConstant CurrencyConstant Currency
Products:
Aortic stent grafts$32,103$26,150$748 $26,89819%
On-X19,68117,656104 17,76011%
Surgical sealants16,98116,703118 16,8211%
Other2,3491,7821,78731%
Total products71,11462,29197563,26612%
Preservation services26,31720,93820,94026%
Total$97,431$83,229$977$84,20616%
North America50,928 43,244 43,250 18%
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa33,588 27,929 805 28,734 17%
Asia Pacific7,609 7,878 — 7,878 -3%
Latin America5,306 4,178 166 4,344 22%
Total$97,431$83,229$977$84,20616%


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Artivion, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
General, Administrative, and Marketing Expense, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flows
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Reconciliation of G&A expense, GAAP to adjusted G&A, non-GAAP:
General, administrative, and marketing expense, GAAP$30,689 $50,365 
  Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense(17,387)4,997 
  Corporate rebranding expense— 149 
Adjusted G&A, non-GAAP$48,076 $45,219 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Reconciliation of net income (loss), GAAP to adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP:
Net income (loss), GAAP$7,533 $(13,532)
Adjustments:
Interest expense7,826 6,096 
Depreciation and amortization expense5,909 5,734 
Income tax expense5,248 4,613 
Loss on extinguishment of debt3,669 — 
Stock-based compensation expense3,478 3,341 
Loss (gain) on foreign currency revaluation1,410 (973)
Corporate rebranding expense— 149 
Interest income(374)(75)
  Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense(17,387)5,452 
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP$17,312 $10,805 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities, GAAP to free cash flows, non-GAAP:
Net cash flows used in operating activities$(5,493)$(6,154)
Capital expenditures(3,611)(2,843)
Free cash flows, non-GAAP$(9,104)$(8,997)
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Artivion Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
Net Income and Diluted Income Per Common Share
In Thousands, Except Per Share Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
GAAP:
Income (loss) before income taxes$12,781 $(8,919)
Income tax expense5,248 4,613 
Net income (loss)$7,533 $(13,532)
Diluted income (loss) per common share$0.18 $(0.33)
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding47,886 40,432 
Reconciliation of income (loss) before income taxes, GAAP to adjusted income, non-GAAP:
Income (loss) before income taxes, GAAP:$12,781 $(8,919)
Adjustments:
Amortization expense3,867 3,881 
Loss on extinguishment of debt3,669 — 
Non-cash interest expense580 462 
Corporate rebranding expense— 149 
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense(17,387)5,452 
Adjusted income before income taxes, non-GAAP3,510 1,025 
Income tax expense calculated at a tax rate of 25%878 256 
Adjusted net income, non-GAAP$2,632 $769 
Reconciliation of diluted income (loss) per common share, GAAP to adjusted diluted income per common share, non-GAAP:
Diluted income (loss) per common share, GAAP:$0.18 $(0.33)
Adjustments:
Amortization expense0.09 0.10 
Loss on extinguishment of debt0.09 — 
Non-cash interest expense0.01 0.01 
Business development, integration, and severance (income) expense(0.41)0.13 
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments0.05 (0.06)
Effect of 25% tax rate0.05 0.17 
Adjusted diluted income per common share, non-GAAP$0.06 $0.02 
Reconciliation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding GAAP to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, non-GAAP:
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, GAAP:47,886 40,432 
Adjustments:
Effect of dilutive stock options and awards— 418 
Effect of convertible senior notes(5,707) 
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding, non-GAAP42,179 40,850 
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