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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Alphatec Holdings, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001350653
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 202463898
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-52024
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26672676

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1950 CAMINO VIA ROBLE
- **CITY:** CARLSBAD
- **STATE:** CA
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 760-431-9286

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

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**Form** 10-K

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(Mark One)

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**For the fiscal year ended** December 31**,** 2025

**or**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO** 

**Commission File Number** 000-52024

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ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 20-2463898 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of**<br>**Incorporation or Organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |
| 1950 Camino Vida Roble**,** Carlsbad**,**<br>California | 92008 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(**760**)** 431-9286

**(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)**

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | ATEC | The NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: **None**

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ |  |  |

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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. ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (without admitting that any person whose shares are not included in such calculation is an affiliate) computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2025), was approximately $1.3 billion.

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as of February 17, 2026 was 151,356,620.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following documents (or parts thereof) are incorporated by reference into the following parts of this Form 10-K: Certain information required in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated from the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Auditor Firm Id: 34 Auditor Name: Deloitte & Touche LLP Auditor Location: New York, New York, United States

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**FORM 10-K—ANNUAL REPORT**

**For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025**

**Table of Contents**

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| [**<u>PART I</u>**](#part_i) |  |  |
| Item 1. | [<u>Business</u>](#item_1_business) | 2 |
| Item 1A. | [<u>Risk Factors</u>](#item_1a_risk_factors) | 17 |
| Item 1B. | [<u>Unresolved Staff Comments</u>](#item_1b_unresolved_staff_comments) | 31 |
| Item 1C. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Cybersecurity</u>](#item_1c_cybersecurity) | 31 |
| Item 2. | [<u>Properties</u>](#item_2_properties) | 32 |
| Item 3. | [<u>Legal Proceedings</u>](#item_3_legal_proceedings) | 32 |
| Item 4. | [<u>Mine Safety Disclosures</u>](#item_4_mine_safety_disclosures) | 32 |
| [**<u>PART II</u>**](#part_ii) |  |  |
| Item 5. | [<u>Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities</u>](#item_5_market_for_registrants_common_equ) | 33 |
| Item 6. | [<u>Reserved</u>](#item_6_reserved) | 34 |
| Item 7. | [<u>Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations</u>](#item_7_managements_discussion_analysis_f) | 35 |
| Item 7A. | [<u>Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk</u>](#item_7a_quantitative_qualitative_disclos) | 45 |
| Item 8. | [<u>Financial Statements and Supplementary Data</u>](#item_8_financial_statements_supplementar) | 45 |
| Item 9. | [<u>Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure</u>](#item_9_changes_in_disagreements_with_acc) | 45 |
| Item 9A. | [<u>Controls and Procedures</u>](#item_9a_controls_procedures) | 46 |
| Item 9B. | [<u>Other Information</u>](#item_9b_or_information) | 47 |
| Item 9C. | [<u>Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections</u>](#item_9c_disclosure_regarding_foreign_jur) | 47 |
| [**<u>PART III</u>**](#part_iii) |  |  |
| Item 10. | [<u>Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance</u>](#item_10_directors_executive_ficers_corpo) | 48 |
| Item 11. | [<u>Executive Compensation</u>](#item_11_executive_compensation) | 48 |
| Item 12. | [<u>Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters</u>](#item_12_security_ownership_certain_benef) | 48 |
| Item 13. | [<u>Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence</u>](#item_13_certain_relationships_related_tr) | 48 |
| Item 14. | [<u>Principal Accounting Fees and Services</u>](#item_14_principal_accounting_fees_servic) | 48 |
| [**<u>PART IV</u>**](#part_iv) |  |  |
| Item 15. | [<u>Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules</u>](#item_15_exhibits_financial_statement_sch) | 49 |
| Item 16. | [<u>Form 10-K Summary</u>](#item_16) | 55 |

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In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms "we," "us," "our," "ATEC," "Alphatec Holdings" and "Alphatec" mean Alphatec Holdings, Inc., our subsidiaries and their subsidiaries. "Alphatec Spine" refers to our wholly-owned operating subsidiary Alphatec Spine, Inc. "SafeOp" refers to our wholly owned operating subsidiary SafeOp Surgical, Inc. "EOS" refers to our wholly owned operating subsidiary EOS imaging S.A.S.

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**PART I**

***FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS***

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and, in particular, the description of our "Business" set forth in Item 1, the "Risk Factors" set forth in this Item 1A and our "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" set forth in Item 7 contain or incorporate a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), including statements regarding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our estimates regarding anticipated operating losses, future revenue, expenses, capital requirements, uses and sources of cash and liquidity, including our anticipated revenue growth and cost savings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to achieve profitability, and the potential need to raise additional funding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to ensure that we have effective disclosure controls and procedures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to meet, and potential liability from not meeting, any outstanding commitments and contractual obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to maintain compliance with the quality requirements of the United States ("U.S.") Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") and similar foreign regulatory requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to market, improve, grow, commercialize and achieve market acceptance of any of our products or any product candidates that we are developing or may develop in the future;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to continue to enhance our product offerings, and to commercialize and achieve market acceptance of any of our products or product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the effect of any existing or future federal, state or international regulations on our ability to effectively conduct our business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our business strategy and our underlying assumptions about market data, demographic trends, reimbursement trends and pricing trends;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to maintain an adequate global sales network for our products, including to attract and retain independent sales agents and direct sales representatives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to increase the use and promotion of our products by training and educating spine surgeons and our global sales network;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to attract and retain a qualified management team, as well as other qualified personnel and advisors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to enter into licensing and business combination agreements with third parties and to successfully integrate the acquired technology and/or businesses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the impact of global economic and political conditions and public health crises on our business and industry; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•other factors discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any document incorporated by reference herein or therein.

Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this Annual Report may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in our discussion in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be important in determining future results. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Actual future results may vary materially from expected results.

We also provide a cautionary discussion of risks and uncertainties under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this Annual Report. These are factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results. Other factors besides those listed there could also adversely affect us.

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Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "may," "could," "would," "seek," "intend," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control, including the factors set forth under "Item 1A Risk Factors." In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimate only as of the date of this filing and should not be relied upon as representing our estimate as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

**Item 1. Business**

We are a medical technology company, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, focused on the design, development, and advancement of technology for better surgical treatment of spine disorders. By applying our unique, 100% spine focus and deep industry know-how, we aim to revolutionize spine surgery through clinical distinction. The sophisticated approaches that we create from the ground up integrate with our expanding InformatiX<sup>™</sup> ("IX") platform to objectively inform surgery and achieve the goals of spine surgery more predictably and more reproducibly. We have a comprehensive product portfolio designed to address the spine's various pathologies and we are perpetually innovating to accomplish our vision to be the standard bearer in spine.

Total revenue was $764.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $152.6 million, or 25% compared to $611.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. We believe our future success will continue to be fueled by increasing surgeon adoption of our approach-specific procedures.

**Background**

The year 2018 marked the beginning of a business transformation that replaced 100% of our executive team, 92% of our Board of Directors, and 96% of the remaining team with experienced professionals, infusing spine know-how throughout our organization. Efforts that year founded the ATEC Organic Innovation Machine<sup>™</sup>, in-house product design, development and testing capabilities that harnessed the team's collective spine expertise to create clinical distinction.

From 2019 through 2021, we built a foundation capable of supporting the organization as we scale. We invested in new headquarters to substantially increase surgeon and sales training capacity and opened a distribution facility in Memphis, Tennessee, to ensure predictable and expedient surgical support as our footprint expands. We developed and released several key elements of our approach-based portfolio, including a comprehensive posterior fixation system and approach-specific IdentiTi™ porous titanium implants. We also acquired and integrated SafeOp™, proprietary, know-how-backed technology that integrates with our approaches to provide real-time information about both the location and the health of nerves and motor pathways intra-operatively. SafeOp became the informational foundation of the Prone TransPsoas ("PTP") approach, which we developed and launched in 2020 as an advancement designed to address the limitations of first-generation lateral spine surgery. We also acquired EOS® Imaging, a technology platform that enables full-body, calibrated 3D imaging and integrates across the continuum of spine patient care to enhance procedure planning and improve and quantify the assessment of global alignment.

From 2022 to 2024, the momentum of PTP™ was robust, as both lateral-experienced surgeons and surgeons new to lateral surgery adopted the approach. We applied learnings from PTP to develop and introduce the Lateral TransPsoas ("LTP") and Midline ALIF approaches. Like PTP, these approaches were built from the ground up, fully integrated with SafeOp, and designed to enable single-position surgery across the most commonly treated lumbar levels. We believe that our lateral franchise boasts unparalleled optionality and has the capacity to meet the clinical requirements for every pathology and surgeon preference regardless of patient position. The lateral sophistication that we have created is earning surgeons' confidence and loyalty, and that is fueling portfolio-wide utilization of even our most conventional procedures.

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Even before we acquired EOS, the technology was highly influential among prestigious academic and deformity treatment centers worldwide. Over the last few years, our team has developed and released technologies designed specifically to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and deformity, such as procedure-specific positioners and InVictus<sup>™</sup> Direct Vertebral Rotation, adaptable instrumentation that streamlines and optimizes de-rotation. Applying our unique, holistic view of procedural innovation, we integrated the approach-specific technologies with EOS and are beginning to introduce the comprehensive approaches to EOS' AIS and deformity-centric installed base.

The application of our team's deep spine expertise, coupled with our commitment to advancing the field of spine, has supported continued engagement with surgeons and sales professionals. In addition to our differentiated procedural platforms, including PTP, LTP, EOS and deformity solutions, we have developed comprehensive procedural offerings across cervical, biologics and other traditional spine applications, allowing us to offer a broad portfolio of solutions to our surgeon partners. Since our transformation began in 2018, these efforts have supported continued market share expansion.

**Strategy**

Our vision is to be the standard bearer in spine. By creating clinically distinct procedures that improve surgical outcomes, we believe that we are well positioned to continue to earn increasing share of the U.S. spine market, becoming the partner of choice for spine surgeons, hospitals, healthcare systems, and payors.

To achieve our vision and unlock long-term value, we have, and will continue to prioritize the following three strategic initiatives:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1. Create Clinical Distinction**

Clinical distinction is paramount to our value creation strategy. We are committed to continuing to invest in the development and launch of approaches and technologies intended to revolutionize spine surgery. We have developed, and continue to seek to develop, next-generation surgical approaches that advance spine care with seamlessly integrated access systems, implants, positioners, biologics and informatics that are designed to power objective decision-making and improve surgeons' ability to meet surgical requirements.

With the expansion and adoption of our product portfolio, we continue to drive growth in surgical volume and average revenue per surgery. For the full year 2025, surgical volume grew 22% and average revenue per surgery expanded 4% compared to 2024. Looking forward, we intend to continue to pioneer spine innovation that improves surgical outcomes, fueling continued growth in surgical volume and revenue per surgery.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2. Compel Surgeon Adoption**

By creating clinical distinction, we seek to compel surgeon adoption, another of our strategic initiatives. Central to inspiring surgeon interest in our approaches is the "ATEC Experience," an outcomes-based educational program for visiting surgeons facilitated at our headquarters in Carlsbad, California. The program provides an interactive learning environment tailored to surgeon needs through both a peer-to-peer and subject-matter-expert approach. We leverage our state-of-the-art, 7-station cadaveric lab to enable visiting surgeons to gain deep practical experience with our procedural solutions and educate participants on our role in shaping innovation.

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We believe that the surgeon relationships we create through our educational program support durable growth. The ATEC Experience drove 20% growth in our surgeon user base in 2025. We expect surgeon utilization to continue to increase as we cultivate relationships, partnering with our customers in an increasing number of surgeries and fostering training to inspire partnership in increasingly complex surgeries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **3. Elevate Distribution**

We market and sell our products through a strategic network of independent sales agents and direct sales representatives. To deliver consistent, predictable growth, we have added, and intend to continue to add, clinically astute and exclusive independent sales agents and direct sales representatives to reach untapped surgeons, hospitals, and national accounts and better penetrate existing accounts and territories. We believe the opportunity to expand our strategic sales network is vast and expect to continue to compel sales professionals to sell through the clinical distinction and surgeon adoption that power our growth leadership.

With our acquisition of EOS, we aligned EOS' U.S.-based capital sales team with our regional sales teams and leadership. The EOS sales team focuses on hospital administrators, with the benefits of leads generated by our sales team and enhanced service support.

We are in the nascent stages of building a profitable international footprint for our surgical implant business focusing on a select few economically attractive markets: Australia, New Zealand and Japan. In 2022, we partnered with surgeons to treat our first patients in Australia and New Zealand, and late in 2024, the first LTP surgery was completed in Japan.

**Spine Anatomy and Treatment**

The spine is the core of the human skeleton, providing important structural support and alignment while remaining flexible to allow movement. A column of 33 vertebrae protects the spinal cord and provides the main support for the body. Each bony segment of the spine is referred to as a vertebra (two or more are called vertebrae). The spine has five regions containing groups of similar bones, listed from top to bottom: seven cervical vertebrae in the neck, twelve thoracic vertebrae in the mid-back (each attached to a rib), five lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, five sacral vertebrae fused together to form one bone called the sacrum, which sits in the pelvis, and four coccygeal bones fused together that form the tailbone. At the front of each vertebra is a block of bone called the vertebral body. Vertebrae are stacked on top of each other and separated from each other through a cushioning intervertebral disc in the front, and bony joints in the back, which create the stability and mobility needed for sitting, standing, and walking. Strong muscles and bones, flexible tendons and ligaments, and sensitive nerves contribute to a healthy spine.

Pain associated with spinal disorders most commonly arises from neural element compression or irritation, including the spinal cord and exiting nerve roots. Such neural compression may result from degenerative changes, disc herniation, deformity, trauma, or other pathological conditions. In addition, structural instability, abnormal motion, deformity, or mechanical failure of spinal elements can contribute to pain and functional impairment, either directly or by exacerbating neural compression. Spine surgery seeks to alleviate pain and restore function by addressing these underlying pathologies.

Although surgical intervention in the spine has been performed for decades, published research indicates that outcomes in spine surgery have historically been less predictable and less durable than those observed in many other orthopedic specialties, particularly with respect to reproducibility, long-term durability, and consistency across patient populations.

Our procedural offerings are designed to address the underlying causes of spinal pathology by advancing the three fundamental objectives of spine surgery: (1) decompression of neural elements, (2) stabilization of spinal segments, and (3) restoration and maintenance of proper spinal alignment. We believe significant opportunity exists to improve patient outcomes and create value through continued innovation focused on enhancing the predictability, durability, and reproducibility of spine surgery.

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**Our Procedural Solution**

Our mission to improve outcomes by revolutionizing spine surgery drives a differentiated procedural investment approach. Rather than concentrating primarily on individual implant components, we invest across the broader procedural ecosystem. We focus on developing and integrating technologies intended to enhance clinical predictability and reproducibility, including an expanding informatics platform designed to inform patient care before, during, and after surgery, as well as approach-specific patient positioning and surgical access technologies. Our flagship approach, PTP, was designed and released in 2020 by the team that created the first-generation lateral approach for spinal fusion to directly address the known challenges that limited earlier adoption of the technique. PTP is designed to leverage the benefits achieved by lateral spinal fusion procedures, such as reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery times and safely treats a wide range of patient pathologies.

Compared to a standard lateral procedure, the PTP approach positions the patient in a prone (face down) position, allowing simultaneous access to the spine laterally (from the side) and posteriorly (from the back), all while in a position that is more familiar to surgeons and offering a more streamlined, more orthogonal approach. Single-position lateral surgery in the prone position minimizes unnecessary patient repositioning, enhances time efficiencies, provides surgeons with increased optionality, and achieves spinal alignment objectives more reproducibly.

The PTP approach is enabled through the integration of purposefully developed technologies that address the unique challenges of approaching the spine laterally while prone. One such challenge, and probably the greatest limit to earlier adoption of lateral approaches overall, is the need to safely and predictably navigate across the lumbar plexus, an essential collection of nerves, to access the lumbar spine during surgery. To address that challenge, we integrated SafeOp Advanced Neuromonitoring information into the PTP procedure. SafeOp is a proprietary technology that enables automated ElectroMyoGraphic ("EMG"), SomatoSensory Evoked Potential ("SSEP"), and Motor Evoked Potential ("MEP") monitoring. The technology is designed to uniquely provide real-time, surgeon-directed intra-operative information about the location and the health of the patient's nerves, spinal cord and motor pathways, enhancing the predictability and reproducibility of lateral approach outcomes.

**Our Technology**

***InformatiX*** 

Designed to provide actionable information that controls clinical variables in spine care, our IX™ product platform comprises our EOS imaging system, EOS Insight alignment assessment and surgical planning web/mobile platform, our SafeOp Neural InformatiX System and our navigation-enabled robotics platform ("Valence™"). While some IX applications are commercially available, significant development is underway to integrate and interconnect these technologies and bring unprecedented functionalities to market in 2026 and beyond.

Our EOS imaging system is designed to provide unbiased, high-quality, and calibrated full-body imaging that enables a 3D model of patients' skeletal system for diagnostic and surgical planning applications. EOS Insight, an organically developed end-to-end spine care software platform, built around the foundation of EOS Edge™ imaging, was launched in 2024 with additions and improvements released throughout each year. Insight allows surgeons to more effectively and efficiently assess patients' full-body alignment, establish surgical objectives, bend patient-specific rods pre-operatively, reconcile to surgical objectives intra-operatively, and determine whether surgical objectives were met post-operatively.

Our SafeOp Neural InformatiX System was the first reflection of the IX product platform. SafeOp is a patented technology that delivers technical advancements and automation in the EMG, SSEP, and MEP monitoring modalities during surgery. The system is designed to provide surgeons with objective, real-time, and actionable information on nerve location and nerve health via a compact, easy-to-use, tablet-based platform. By integrating SafeOp with our advanced access, implant, and fixation technologies, we offer surgeons procedural solutions designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and reproducibility.

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***Positioners***

We have developed approach-specific patient positioning systems that integrate with our other access systems, providing for a more rigid construct and enhanced reproducibility. The PTP Patient Positioning System™, for example, was developed specifically for the PTP procedure as an adjunct to the Sigma™ PTP Access System. Designed to maximize the positional effects of having the patient in a prone position while streamlining operating room setup, PTP enables a single-position surgery. Key features include bi-lateral structural support to minimize patient movement, adjustable side paddle position to accommodate varying patient habitus, an integrated bed-rail system and compatibility with the Jackson frame. In addition, the system's ultra-radiolucent carbon fiber frame is designed to help enhance fluoroscopic visibility and its coronal bending mechanism is designed to create reproducible access to L4-5 and upper lumbar regions. We are currently developing and plan to launch procedure-specific positioners for other procedures in the future.

***Access Systems***

We have differentiated surgical access instruments that are designed to maximize patient outcomes through enhanced visibility and rigidity, intuitive orthogonality, and approach-specific exposure. We offer several split-blade retractors which allow for direct, illuminated visualization and freedom of maneuverability within the operative corridor. Our retractors also provide for stable positioning by attaching directly to the surgical table. Our current offering includes procedure-specific access systems for PTP, LTP, ALIF, ACDF and TLIF procedures.

***Implants and Fixation Systems***

Our portfolio of specialized spinal implants and fixation systems are designed to specifically meet the requirements of each approach. Available in varying shapes, sizes, and lordosis options, our spinal implants are made from various materials, including allograft, PEEK, porous titanium and 3D printed titanium. We offer NanoTec™ surface enhancements to our interbody systems to increase the surface area for cell adhesion and proliferation. Spinal alignment can be further achieved with our lordotic expandable intervertebral body fusion systems. We also offer several standalone implants designed to provide for height restoration and stabilization in one integrated solution.

Invictus is our next-generation comprehensive spinal fixation solution, designed to treat the range of pathologies, with intraoperative adaptability and surgical predictability through an open, minimally invasive, or hybrid approach.

***Biologics***

We have a variety of biologics designed to facilitate the process of spinal fusion. Our biologics offerings consist of several allograft (donated human tissue) options, including 3D ProFuse<sup>™</sup> Osteoconductive Bioscaffold, and a family of AlphaGRAFT<sup>®</sup> products. 3D ProFuse Osteoconductive Bioscaffold is highly compressible when hydrated, allowing for ease of handling and better endplate-to-endplate contact. Our AlphaGRAFT Demineralized Bone Matrix ("DBM") consists of demineralized human tissue that is available in gel, putty, and fiber forms. AlphaGRAFT DBM Fibers combine the regenerative capacity of interconnected fibers with the maximum availability of growth factors endogenous to bone. Composed of 100% demineralized fibers, AlphaGRAFT DBM Fibers offer moldable, cohesive handling characteristics. AlphaGRAFT Cellular Bone Matrix ("CBM") is a growth factor-enriched cellular bone matrix that exhibits the angiogenic, osteoinductive, and mitogenic growth factors necessary for bone growth. AlphaGRAFT CBM may be delivered in granular, fiber, or structural form. We also offer BioCORE<sup>™</sup> Moldable Bioactive Graft which is a synthetic mineral-collagen composite matrix that can be molded to fit the bone defect. Our Amnioshield<sup>®</sup> Amniotic Tissue Barrier is an allograft for spinal surgical barrier applications. The composite amniotic membrane is intended to act as a biological barrier and provide an excellent dissection plane.

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**Products and Technologies Under Development** 

***Internally Developed Products and Technologies***

We are continuously expanding our portfolio of products and technologies to enhance clinical outcomes across multiple pathologies, applicable to any surgeon's preferred surgical approach.

**Research and Development**

Our research and development team seeks to better meet the requirements of each surgical approach and design and release new products that increase our penetration of the U.S. spine market. We are focused on developing technology platforms and products that span the largest market segments addressing degenerative and deformity spine pathologies. We have transformed our development process by focusing our programs and leveraging integrated teams to reduce the time-frame from product conceptualization to market commercialization. We also collaborate with surgeon partners to design products that are intended to enhance the clinical experience, simplify surgical techniques, and reduce overall costs, while improving patient outcomes. Most of our product development efforts are fully integrated in our Carlsbad headquarters. Our resources include a technology advancement cell for rapid prototyping, a cadaveric lab, and mechanical testing laboratory.

**Sales and Marketing**

We market and sell our products through a sales force consisting of exclusive independent sales agents and dedicated employee direct sales representatives. We employ a team of area vice presidents, sales directors, and regional business managers, who are responsible for overseeing the sales channel process in their territories. Although surgeons in the U.S. typically make the ultimate decision to use our products, we generally invoice the hospital for the products that are used and pay commissions to the sales representative, or the sales agent based on payment received from the hospital. We compensate our direct sales employees through salaries and incentive bonuses based on performance measures.

We evaluate and select our independent sales agent partners and sales employees based upon their expertise in selling spinal devices, reputation within the surgeon community, geographical coverage, and established sales network.

We market our products at various industry conferences, organized surgical training courses, and in industry trade journals and periodicals.

**Surgeon Training and Education**

We focus our surgeon training efforts on delivering critical technical skills needed to perform the entire spinal fusion procedure through a peer-to-peer approach for qualified surgeon customers. Well-timed surgeon education programs drive customer conversion and loyalty by focusing on delivering value through improved clinical outcomes. We devote significant resources to training and education and are committed to a culture of scientific excellence and ethics.

We believe that one of the most effective ways to introduce and build market demand for our products is by training and educating spine surgeons, independent sales agents, and direct sales representatives on the benefits and use of our products. Sales training programs are a platform for learning and organizational development, ensuring the sales force is clinically competitive and considered an essential resource to all stakeholders. We focus on cross-functional collaboration and alignment to deliver timely and relevant programs to meet surgeon and representative needs and positively impact the business.

Our training and education programs are designed to support new product introductions to the market as well as ongoing portfolio advancement. Our resources are nimble and responsive and include field-based engagements to supplement our core curriculum. We believe this is an effective way to increase overall surgeon adoption of our new products.

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We believe that surgeons, independent sales agents, and direct sales representatives will learn of the merits and distinguishing features of our products through our training and education programs, and that such exposure will increase the use and promotion of our products. We expect our focus on the entire procedure to build awareness of the breadth of our product offering. Our goal is to create a sustainable competitive advantage for our organization by providing surgeon education programs along with a comprehensive and growing sales training platform.

**Manufacture and Supply**

We rely on third-party suppliers for the manufacture of all our implants and instruments. Outsourcing implant manufacturing reduces our need for capital investment and reduces operational expense. Additionally, outsourcing provides expertise and capacity necessary to scale up or down based on demand. We select our suppliers to ensure that all of our products are safe, effective, adhere to all applicable regulations, are of the highest quality, and meet our supply needs. We employ a rigorous supplier assessment, qualification, and selection process targeted to suppliers that meet the requirements of the FDA, and International Organization for Standardization ("ISO"), and quality standards supported by internal policies and procedures. Our quality assurance process monitors and maintains supplier performance through qualification and periodic supplier reviews and audits.

The raw materials used in the manufacture of our non-biologic products are principally titanium, titanium alloys, stainless steel, cobalt chrome, ceramic, allograft, and PEEK. With the exception of PEEK, none of our raw material requirements is limited to any significant extent by critical supply. We are subject to the risk that Invibio, one of a limited number of PEEK suppliers, will be unable to supply PEEK in adequate amounts and in a timely manner. We believe our supplier relationships, alternative product offerings, vendor-managed inventory, and quality processes will support our potential capacity needs for the foreseeable future.

With respect to biologics products, we are FDA-registered and licensed in the states of California, New York, and Florida, the only states that currently require licenses. Our facility and the facilities of the third-party suppliers we use are subject to periodic unannounced inspections by regulatory authorities and may undergo compliance inspections conducted by the FDA and corresponding state and foreign agencies. Because our biologics products are processed from human tissue, maintaining a steady supply can sometimes be challenging. We have not experienced significant difficulty in locating and obtaining the materials necessary to fulfill our production requirements and we have not experienced a meaningful disruption to sales orders.

**Competition**

Although we believe that our current broad product portfolio and development pipeline is differentiated and has numerous competitive advantages, the spinal implant industry is highly competitive, subject to rapid technological change, and significantly affected by new product introductions. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•improved outcomes for spine pathology procedures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•ease of use, quality, and reliability of product portfolio;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•effective and efficient sales, marketing, and distribution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•quality service and an educated and knowledgeable sales network;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•technical leadership and superiority;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•surgeon services, such as training and education;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•responsiveness to the needs of surgeons;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•acceptance by spine surgeons;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product price and qualification for reimbursement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•speed to market.

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Both our currently marketed products and any future products we commercialize are subject to fierce competition. We believe that our most significant competitors are Medtronic (Sofamor Danek), Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Spine), Globus Medical, and others, many of which have substantially greater financial resources than we do. In addition, these companies may have more established distribution networks, entrenched relationships with physicians and experience in developing, launching, marketing, distributing, and selling spinal implant products.

Some of our competitors also provide non-operative therapies for spine disorder conditions. While these non-operative treatments are considered to be an alternative to surgery, surgery is typically performed in the event that non-operative treatments are unsuccessful. We believe that, to date, these non-operative treatments have not caused a significant reduction in the demand for surgical treatment of spinal disorders.

**Intellectual Property**

We rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property laws, nondisclosure agreements, proprietary information ownership agreements, and other measures to protect our intellectual property rights. We believe that in order to have a competitive advantage, we must develop, maintain, and enforce the proprietary aspects of our technologies. We require our employees, consultants, co-developers, sales agents and advisors to execute agreements governing the ownership of proprietary information and use and disclosure of confidential information in connection with their relationship with us. In general, these agreements require these individuals and entities to agree to disclose and assign to us all inventions that were conceived on our behalf, or which relate to our property or business and to keep our confidential information confidential and only use such confidential information in connection with our business.

*Patents*. As of December 31, 2025, we and our affiliates owned or exclusively licensed 178 issued U.S. patents, 51 pending U.S. patent applications and 268 issued or pending foreign patents. We own multiple patents relating to unique aspects and improvements for several of our products. Patents for individual products extend for varying periods according to the date of filing or grant and legal term of patents in various countries where a patent is issued. We do not believe that the expiration of any single patent is likely to significantly affect our intellectual property position.

*Trademarks.* As of December 31, 2025, we and our affiliates owned 35 registered U.S. trademarks and 29 registered trademarks outside of the U.S.

**Government Regulation**

Our products are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other U.S. federal and state regulatory bodies and comparable authorities in other countries. Our products are also subject to regulation under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FDCA"), and in the case of our tissue products, also under the Public Health Service Act ("PHSA"). To ensure that our products are safe and effective for their intended use, the FDA regulates, among other things, the following activities that we or our partners perform and will continue to perform:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product design and development;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product testing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•non-clinical and clinical research;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product manufacturing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product labeling;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product storage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•premarket clearance or approval;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•advertising and promotion;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product marketing, sales and distribution;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•import and export; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•post-market surveillance, including reporting deaths or serious injuries related to products and certain product malfunctions.

**Government Regulation—Medical Devices**

*FDA's Premarket Clearance and Approval Requirements.* Unless an exemption applies, each medical device we intend to commercially distribute in the U.S. will require either FDA clearance of a premarket notification requesting permission for commercial distribution under Section 510(k) of the FDCA, also referred to as a 510(k) clearance, or approval of a premarket approval application ("PMA"). The information that must be submitted to the FDA in order to obtain clearance or approval to market a new medical device varies depending on how the medical device is classified by the FDA. Under the FDCA, medical devices are classified into one of three classes - Class I, Class II or Class III - depending on the degree of risk associated with the use of the device and the extent of manufacturer and regulatory controls deemed to be necessary by the FDA to reasonably ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Class I devices are those with the lowest risk to the patient for which safety and effectiveness can be reasonably assured by adherence to a set of regulations, referred to as General Controls, which require compliance with the applicable portions of the FDA's Quality System Regulation ("QSR"), facility registration and product listing, reporting of adverse events and malfunctions, and appropriate, truthful and non-misleading labeling and promotional materials. Some Class I devices also require 510(k) clearance by the FDA, though most Class I devices are exempt from the premarket notification requirements. Class II devices are those that are subject to the General Controls, as well as Special Controls, which can include performance standards, product-specific guidance documents and post-market surveillance. Manufacturers of most Class II devices are required to submit to the FDA a premarket notification under Section 510(k) of the FDCA. Class III devices include devices deemed by the FDA to pose the greatest risk such as life-supporting or life-sustaining devices, or implantable devices, in addition to those deemed not substantially equivalent following the 510(k) process. The safety and effectiveness of Class III devices cannot be reasonably assured solely by compliance with the General Controls and Special Controls described above. Therefore, these devices must be the subject of an approved PMA. Both 510(k)s and PMAs are subject to the payment of user fees at the time of submission for FDA review.

If the FDA determines that the device is not "substantially equivalent" to a predicate device following submission and review of a 510(k) premarket notification, or if the manufacturer is unable to identify an appropriate predicate device and the new device or new use of the device presents a moderate or low risk, the device sponsor may either pursue a PMA or seek reclassification of the device through the de novo process. Our current products on the market in the U.S. include Class II spinal implants, instruments, neuromonitoring systems, robotic navigation systems, x-ray imaging systems and software as a medical device (SaMD) marketed under 510(k) premarket clearance, as well as Class I 510(k) exempt spinal instruments and devices.

*510(k) Clearance Pathway*. To obtain 510(k) clearance, we must submit a premarket notification demonstrating that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to a device legally marketed in the U.S. A predicate device is a legally marketed device that is not subject to premarket approval, i.e., a device that was legally marketed prior to May 28, 1976 (pre-amendments device) and for which a PMA is not required, a device that has been reclassified from Class III to Class II or I, or a device that was found substantially equivalent through the 510(k) process. To be "substantially equivalent," the proposed device must have the same intended use as the predicate device, and either have the same technological characteristics as the predicate device or have different technological characteristics and not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness than the predicate device. Clinical data is sometimes required to support substantial equivalence.

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The FDA's goal is to review and act on each 510(k) within 90 days of submission, but on average the process usually takes approximately six months. It may take less time depending on the type of device and it may take longer if the FDA requests additional information. Most 510(k)s do not require supporting data from clinical trials, but the FDA may request such data. If the FDA agrees that the device is substantially equivalent, it will grant clearance to commercially market the device.

After a device receives 510(k) clearance, any modification that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a new or major change in its intended use, will require a new 510(k) clearance or, depending on the modification, require premarket approval. The FDA requires each manufacturer to determine whether the proposed change requires the submission of a 510(k) or PMA, but the FDA can review any such decision and can disagree with a manufacturer's determination. If the FDA disagrees with a manufacturer's determination, the FDA can require the manufacturer to cease marketing and/or recall the modified device until 510(k) clearance or PMA is obtained. If the FDA requires us to seek a new 510(k) clearance or PMA for any modifications to a previously cleared product, we may be required to cease marketing or recall the modified device until we obtain this clearance or approval. Also, in these circumstances, we may be subject to significant fines or penalties. We have made and plan to continue to make enhancements to our products for which we have not submitted 510(k)s or PMAs, and we will consider on a case-by-case basis whether a new 510(k) or PMA is necessary.

The FDA began to consider proposals to reform its 510(k) premarketing clearance process in 2011, and such proposals could include increased requirements for clinical data and a longer review period. Specifically, in response to industry and healthcare provider concerns regarding the predictability, consistency and rigor of the 510(k) regulatory pathway, the FDA initiated an evaluation of the 510(k) program, and as part of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, Congress reauthorized the Medical Device User Fee Amendments with various FDA performance goal commitments and enacted several "Medical Device Regulatory Improvements" and miscellaneous reforms, which are further intended to clarify and improve medical device regulation both pre- and post-clearance and approval. Further, in December 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act ("Cures Act") was signed into law. The Cures Act, among other things, is intended to modernize the regulation of devices and spur innovation but its ultimate implementation is unclear.

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*Pervasive and Continuing FDA Regulation.* After a device is placed on the market, numerous FDA and other regulatory requirements continue to apply. These include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•registration and listing requirements, which require manufacturers to register all manufacturing facilities and list all medical devices placed into commercial distribution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the QSR, which requires manufacturers, including third-party contract manufacturers, to follow stringent design, testing, control, supplier/contractor selection, documentation, record maintenance and other quality assurance controls, during all aspects of the manufacturing process and to maintain and investigate complaints;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•labeling regulations and unique device identification requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•advertising and promotion requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•restrictions on sale, distribution, or use of a device;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•FDA prohibitions against the promotion of products for uncleared or unapproved ("off-label") uses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•medical device reporting obligations, which require that manufacturers submit reports to the FDA of device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•medical device correction and removal reporting regulations, which require that manufacturers report to the FDA field corrections and product recalls or removals if undertaken to reduce a risk to health posed by the device or to remedy a violation of the FDCA that may present a risk to health;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•device tracking requirements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•other post-market surveillance requirements, which apply when necessary to protect the public health or to provide additional safety and effectiveness data for the device.

Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements can result in enforcement action by the FDA, which may include any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•warning letters and untitled letters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•fines, injunctions, consent decrees, and civil penalties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•recalls, withdrawals, administrative detention, or seizure of products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•operating restrictions, partial suspension, or total shutdown of production;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•withdrawals of 510(k) clearances or PMAs that have already been granted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•refusal to grant 510(k) clearance or PMAs of new products; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•criminal prosecution.

Our facilities, records and manufacturing processes are subject to periodic announced and unannounced inspections by the FDA to evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

*Regulation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-based Products.* Certain products are regulated as human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products ("HCT/Ps"). Section 361 of the PHSA authorizes the FDA to issue regulations to prevent the introduction, transmission or spread of communicable disease. HCT/Ps regulated as "361" HCT/Ps are subject to requirements relating to registering facilities and listing products with the FDA, screening and testing for tissue donor eligibility, or Good Tissue Practice, when processing, storing, labeling, and distributing HCT/Ps, including required labeling information, stringent record keeping, and adverse event reporting, among other applicable requirements and laws. If the HCT/P is minimally manipulated, is intended for homologous use only and meets other requirements, the HCT/P will not require 510(k) clearance, PMA, a Biologics License Application, or other premarket authorization from the FDA before marketing.

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**Environmental Matters**

Our facilities and operations are subject to extensive federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern, among other things, air emissions; wastewater discharges; the generation, storage, handling, use and transportation of hazardous materials; the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes; the cleanup of contamination; and the health and safety of our employees. Under such laws and regulations, we are required to obtain permits from governmental authorities for some of our operations. If we violate or fail to comply with these laws, regulations or permits, we could be fined or otherwise sanctioned by regulators. We could also be held responsible for costs and damages arising from any contamination at our past or present facilities or at third-party waste disposal sites. We cannot completely eliminate the risk of contamination or injury resulting from hazardous materials, and we may incur material liability as a result of any contamination or injury.

**Compliance with Certain Applicable Statutes**

We are subject to various federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including anti-kickback laws, false claims laws, criminal health care fraud laws, physician payment transparency laws, data privacy and security laws, and foreign corrupt practice laws. Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, fines, imprisonment and, within the U.S., exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration health programs. These laws are administered by, among others, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services and state attorneys general. Many of these agencies have increased their enforcement activities with respect to medical device manufacturers in recent years.

The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, offering, receiving, or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, arranging for or recommending a good or service, for which payment may be made in whole or part under federal healthcare programs, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Anti-Kickback Statute is broad and prohibits many arrangements and practices that are lawful in businesses outside of the healthcare industry. For example, the definition of "remuneration" has been broadly interpreted to include anything of value, including, gifts, discounts, the furnishing of supplies or equipment, credit arrangements, payments of cash, waivers of payments, ownership interests and providing anything at less than its fair market value. In addition, among other things, the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (collectively referred to as "ACA"), amended the intent requirement of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Pursuant to the ACA, a person or entity no longer needs to have actual knowledge of the Anti-Kickback Statute or specific intent to violate it. Furthermore, the ACA provides that the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the federal False Claims Act.

In implementing the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ("OIG"), has issued a series of regulations, known as the safe harbors, which began in July 1991. These safe harbors set forth provisions that, in circumstances where all the applicable requirements are met, will assure healthcare providers and other parties that they will not be prosecuted under the Anti-Kickback Statute. The failure of a transaction or arrangement to fit precisely within one or more safe harbors does not necessarily mean that it is illegal or that prosecution will be pursued. However, conduct and business arrangements that do not fully satisfy all requirements of an applicable safe harbor may result in increased scrutiny by government enforcement authorities such as the OIG. Penalties for violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute include criminal penalties and civil sanctions such as fines, imprisonment and possible exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs. Many states have anti-kickback laws that are similar to the federal law, some of which apply to the referral of patients for healthcare items or services reimbursed by any source, and may also result in penalties, fines, sanctions for violations, and exclusions from state or commercial programs.

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We have entered into various agreements with certain surgeons that perform services for us, including some who make clinical decisions to use our products. Some of our referring surgeons own our stock, which they may have received from us as consideration for product development services performed. We frequently review these arrangements to determine whether they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, physician-owned distribution companies ("PODs") have become decreasingly involved in the sale and distribution of medical devices, including products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders. In many cases, these distribution companies enter into arrangements with hospitals that bill Medicare or Medicaid for the furnishing of medical services, and the physician-owners are among the physicians who refer patients to the hospitals for surgery. On March 26, 2013, the OIG issued a Special Fraud Alert entitled "Physician-Owned Entities, in which the OIG concluded, among other things, that PODs are "inherently suspect under the anti-kickback statute" and that PODs present "substantial fraud and abuse risk and pose dangers of patient safety." Since 2013, the OIG has further increased its scrutiny of PODs and the Department of Justice has brought several high-profile cases against physician owners.

The federal False Claims Act prohibits persons from knowingly filing or causing to be filed a false or fraudulent claim to, or the knowing use of false statements to obtain payment from, the federal government. Private suits filed under the False Claims Act, known as qui tam actions, can be brought by individuals on behalf of the government. These individuals, sometimes known as "relators" or, more commonly, as "whistleblowers," may share in any amounts paid by the entity to the government in fines or settlement. The number of filings of qui tam actions has increased significantly in recent years, causing more healthcare companies to have to defend a False Claim Act action. If an entity is determined to have violated the federal False Claims Act, it may be required to pay up to three times the actual damages sustained by the government, plus civil penalties of between $13,000 and $30,000 for each separate false claim and may be subject to exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs. Various states have also enacted similar laws modeled after the federal False Claims Act which apply to items and services reimbursed under Medicaid and other state programs, or, in several states, apply regardless of the payor.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") created two new federal crimes: healthcare fraud and false statements relating to healthcare matters. The healthcare fraud statute prohibits knowingly and willfully executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private payors. The ACA changed the intent requirement of the healthcare fraud statute to such that a person or entity no longer needs to have actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to violate it. A violation of this statute is a felony and may result in fines, imprisonment or possible exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs. The false statements statute prohibits knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing, or covering up a material fact or making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items, or services. A violation of this statute is a felony and may result in similar sanctions.

ACA also includes various provisions designed to significantly strengthen fraud and abuse enforcement in addition to those changes discussed above. Among these additional provisions include increased funding for enforcement efforts and new "sunshine" provisions to require us to report and disclose to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), any payment or "transfer of value" made or distributed to physicians or teaching hospitals. These sunshine provisions also require certain group purchasing organizations, including physician-owned distributors, to disclose physician ownership information to CMS. We and other device manufacturers are required to collect and annually report specific data on payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. There are various state laws and initiatives that require device manufacturers to disclose to the appropriate regulatory agency certain payments or other transfers of value made to physicians, and in certain cases prohibit some forms of these payments, with the risk of fines for any violation of such requirements.

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HIPAA also includes privacy and security provisions designed to regulate the use and disclosure of "protected health information" ("PHI"), which is health information that identifies a patient and that is held by a health care provider, a health plan or health care clearinghouse. We are not directly regulated by HIPAA, but our ability to access PHI for purposes such as marketing, product development, clinical research or other uses is controlled by HIPAA and restrictions placed on health care providers and other covered entities. HIPAA was amended in 2009 by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH") which strengthened the rule, increased penalties for violations, and added a requirement for the disclosure of breaches to affected individuals, the government, and in some cases the media. We must carefully structure any transaction involving PHI to avoid violation of HIPAA and HITECH requirements.

Almost all states have adopted data security laws protecting personal information including social security numbers, state issued identification numbers, credit card or financial account information coupled with individuals' names or initials. We must comply with all applicable state data security laws, even though they vary extensively, and must ensure that any breaches or accidental disclosures of personal information are promptly reported to affected individuals and responsible government entities. We must also ensure that we maintain compliant, written information security programs or run the risk of civil or even criminal sanctions for non-compliance as well as reputational harm for publicly reported breaches or violations.

If any of our operations are found to have violated or be in violation of any of the laws described above and other applicable state and federal fraud and abuse laws, we may be subject to penalties, among them being civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, exclusion from government healthcare programs, and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations.

**Third-Party Reimbursement**

In the U.S., healthcare providers generally rely on third-party payors, principally private insurers, and governmental payors such as Medicare and Medicaid, to cover and pay for all or part of the cost of a spine surgery in which our medical devices are used. We expect that sales volumes and prices of our products will depend in large part on the continued availability of reimbursement from such third-party payors. These third-party payors may deny reimbursement if they determine that a device used in a procedure was not medically necessary in accordance with cost-effective treatment methods, as determined by the third-party payor, or was used for an unapproved indication. Particularly in the U.S., third-party payors continue to carefully review, and increasingly challenge, the prices charged for procedures and medical products. Medicare coverage and reimbursement policies are developed by CMS, the federal agency responsible for administering the Medicare program, and its contractors. CMS establishes these Medicare policies for medical products and procedures and such policies are periodically reviewed and updated. While private payors vary in their coverage and payment policies, the Medicare program is viewed as a benchmark. Medicare payment rates for the same or similar procedures vary due to geographic location, nature of the facility in which the procedure is performed (i.e., teaching or community hospital) and other factors. We cannot provide assurance that government or private third-party payors will cover and provide adequate payment for the procedures in which our products are used. ACA and other reform proposals contain significant changes regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payors.

In addition, other legislative changes have been proposed and adopted since the ACA was enacted. These changes include the Budget Control Act of 2011, which resulted in reductions to Medicare payments to providers of 2% per fiscal year, subject to periodic modification or extension by Congress, as well as, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which, among other things, further reduced Medicare payments to several types of providers, including hospitals and imaging centers, and increased the statute of limitations period for the government to recover overpayments to providers from three to five years. An expansion in government's role in the U.S. healthcare industry may lower reimbursements for procedures using our products, reduce medical procedure volumes, and adversely affect our business and results of operations, possibly materially.

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We believe that the overall escalating cost of medical products and services has led to, and will continue to lead to, increased pressures on the healthcare industry to reduce the costs of products and services. We cannot assure that government or private third-party payors will cover and provide adequate payment for the procedures using our products. In addition, it is possible that future legislation, regulation, or reimbursement policies of third-party payors will adversely affect the demand for procedures using our products or our ability to sell our products on a profitable basis. The unavailability or inadequacy of third-party payor coverage or reimbursement could have a significant adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

**Human Capital**

As of December 31, 2025, we had 913 employees worldwide. Approximately 706 employees were located in the U.S. and 207 employees were located outside of the U.S. Of our U.S. employees, 411 were based in our Carlsbad, California headquarters, covering all of the following functional areas: sales, customer service, marketing, clinical education, advanced manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, research and development, human resources, finance, legal, information technology, and administration.

Our workforce is highly educated and diverse, which we believe is important for our continued success as a leading innovator in the medical device market. We employ a number of strategies to best enable us to attract, retain, and engage our team members. To build a steady and diverse pipeline of talent, we have a robust recruiting program, which is focused on attracting and retaining the talent we believe is necessary to help achieve our strategy and mission. Further, we employ recruiting processes that mitigate unconscious biases and promote diverse candidate pools. Our employee base is comprised of men, women, underrepresented individuals, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

To attract and retain employees, we offer competitive, performance-based compensation and benefits, opportunities for discounted equity ownership, employee recognition programs, career development opportunities, and access to continual growth through in-house live trainings, as well as support and reimbursement for external trainings and educational programs. In addition, to further expand employee enrichment and engagement, we periodically survey our employees regarding their satisfaction levels. We use these survey results to determine how we can continue to create work environments that energize our employees and enable them to develop and maintain a positive working culture. We completed a survey in December 2025, in which over 79% of respondents indicated a willingness to recommend the Company to friends and family as a desirable place to work. High employee satisfaction is also reflected in our high employee engagement and low undesired turnover, which was approximately 5% for 2025.

We have never experienced a work stoppage due to labor difficulties, and believe that our relations with our employees are good. We currently have no employees working under collective bargaining agreements.

**Health and Wellness**

We offer various health and wellness programs to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for our employees. In addition to our health and wellness program offerings, our corporate headquarters includes indoor and outdoor workout spaces, which our employees are able to access throughout the day, as well as various fitness and workout classes. We have provided health and wellness initiatives throughout the year to promote the continued wellbeing of our employees, as well as opportunities for our employees to participate in community volunteer and clean-up programs to foster camaraderie within our employee base.

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**Corporate and Available Information**

We are a Delaware corporation incorporated in March 2005. Our principal executive office is located at 1950 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, California 92008 and our telephone number is (760) 431-9286. Our Internet address is www.atecspine.com. We are not including the information contained on our website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We file our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We make these reports available to you free of charge through the Investor Relations section of our website as soon as reasonably practical after such materials have been electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The public can also obtain any documents that we file with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

# Item 1A. Risk Factors
*Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks faced by the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently deem immaterial may become important factors that affect us. If any of such risks or the risks described below occur, either alone or taken together occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose some or all of your investment.*

**Risks Related to Our Business and Industry**

***We operate in a highly competitive market segment, face competition from large, well-established medical device companies with significant resources, and may not be able to compete effectively.***

The market in which we operate is highly competitive, subject to rapid technological change and affected by new products and market activities of industry participants. Our competitors include numerous large and well-capitalized companies such as Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a subsidiary of Medtronic; Depuy Spine, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson; Zimmer Biomet; and Globus Medical. Several of our competitors enjoy competitive advantages over us, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•more established relationships with healthcare providers, distribution networks and healthcare payers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•broader product offerings and intellectual property portfolios, better name recognition, and more recognizable product trademarks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•greater resources for product research and development, clinical data, patent litigation, and launching, marketing, distributing and selling our products; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•greater experience in obtaining and maintaining FDA and other regulatory clearances or approvals for products and product enhancements.

In addition, at any time our current competitors or new industry participants may develop alternative treatments, products or procedures for the treatment of spine disorders that compete directly or indirectly with our products, including ones that may be superior to our spine surgery products. For these reasons, we may not be able to compete successfully against our existing or potential competitors. Any such failure could lead us to further modify our strategy, lower our prices, increase our sales commissions and could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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***Our reliance on sales agents could affect our ability to market our products efficiently and profitably.*** 

The development of a large distribution network may be expensive and time consuming. Because of the intense competition for their services, we may be unable to recruit or retain qualified independent sales agents. Like us, some of our competitors enter into exclusive distribution agreements. Further, we may not be able to enter into agreements with independent sales agents on commercially reasonable terms. Even if we do enter into agreements with new independent sales agents, it may take 90 to 120 days or even longer for new sales agents to reach full operational effectiveness. Some sales agents may not generate revenue as quickly as we expect, may not commit the necessary resources to effectively market and sell our products and may not ultimately be successful in selling our products. Our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected if we do not attract and retain new sales agents or if the marketing and sales efforts of our sales agents are unsuccessful.

***Demand for our products, and prices at which customers and patients are willing to pay for our products depend upon the ability of our customers to obtain adequate third-party coverage and reimbursement product purchases.***

Sales of our products depend in part on the availability of adequate coverage and reimbursement from third-party payers, principally Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance plans, to pay for all or a portion of the costs and fees associated with the use of our products. While procedures using our currently marketed products are eligible for reimbursement in the U.S., if surgical procedures utilizing our products are performed on an outpatient basis, it is possible that private payers may no longer provide reimbursement for the procedures using our products without further supporting data on the procedure. Any delays in obtaining, or an inability to obtain, adequate coverage or reimbursement for procedures using our products could significantly affect the acceptance of our products and have a significant adverse effect on our business. Additionally, third-party payers continue to review their coverage policies carefully for existing and new therapies and can, without notice, deny coverage for treatments that include the use of our products. Our business would be negatively impacted if there are any changes that reduce reimbursement for our products.

***If we or our suppliers fail to comply with applicable regulations, the manufacture of our products could be delayed.***

We and our suppliers are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and other regulatory agencies both inside and outside of the U.S. The FDA, and other regulatory agencies, audit compliance with some of these regulations. If significant non-compliance issues arise or if a corrective action plan is not sufficient, the manufacture or sale of our products may be limited until such problems are corrected to the regulatory body's satisfaction, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, our products could be subject to recall if the regulatory body determines, for any reason, that our products are not safe or effective. Any recall or additional regulatory approval or clearance requirements could result in delays, costs associated with modification of a product, loss of revenue and potential operating restrictions imposed by the regulatory body, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***If we fail to timely obtain governmental clearances or approvals for our future products or modifications to our products, our ability to commercially distribute and market our products could suffer.***

Our products are subject to extensive governmental regulations. The clearance and approval process, particularly with the FDA, can be costly and time consuming, and such clearances or approvals may not be granted on a timely basis, if at all. In particular, the FDA permits commercial distribution of most new medical devices only after receiving 510(k) clearance, or approval of a PMA. The FDA may make its 510(k) clearance process more restrictive and increase the time or expense required to obtain clearances or could make it unavailable for some of our products. A PMA must be submitted if the device cannot be cleared through the 510(k) process or is not exempt from premarket review by the FDA and must be supported by extensive data, including results of preclinical studies and clinical trials, manufacturing and control data and proposed labeling, to demonstrate to the FDA's satisfaction the safety and effectiveness of the device for its intended use. The PMA process is more costly and uncertain than the 510(k) clearance process. In addition, any modification to a 510(k)-cleared device that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a major change in its intended use, design or manufacture, requires a new 510(k) clearance or possibly a PMA.

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Commercial distribution and marketing of any of our products or product modifications will be delayed until regulatory clearance or approval is obtained which may take significantly longer than anticipated. Governmental authorities can delay, limit or deny clearance or approval of a device for many reasons, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our inability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority that our products are safe or effective for their intended uses, or that the clinical and other benefits of the device outweigh the risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disagreement of the applicable regulatory authority with the design or implementation of our clinical trials or the interpretation of data from pre-clinical studies or clinical trials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•serious and unexpected adverse effects experienced by participants in our clinical trials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•data from our pre-clinical studies and clinical trials may be insufficient to support clearance or approval, where required;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our manufacturing process or facilities we use may not meet applicable requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•approval policies or regulations of the applicable regulatory authorities change significantly in a manner rendering our clinical data or regulatory filings insufficient for clearance or approval; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in regulatory policies, increased submission volumes, or reduced staffing and administrative capacity at regulatory agencies such as the FDA.

Delays in obtaining regulatory clearances and approvals may delay or prevent commercialization of products we develop, require us to perform costly tests or studies, diminish any competitive advantages that we might otherwise have obtained and reduce our ability to generate revenues.

***To be commercially successful, we must convince the spine surgeon community that our products are an attractive alternative to competitive products.***

In order for us to sell our products, spine surgeons must be convinced that our products are superior to competing products. Acceptance of our products depends on educating the spine surgeon community as to the distinctive characteristics, perceived benefits, safety and cost-effectiveness of our products compared to competitive products and on training spine surgeons in the proper application of our products. If we are not successful in convincing the spine surgeon community of the merit of our products, our sales will decline, and we will be unable to increase or achieve and sustain growth or profitability. Additionally, if surgeons are not properly trained, they may misuse or ineffectively use our products, which may result in unsatisfactory patient outcomes, patient injury, negative publicity or lawsuits against us, any of which could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Our business plan relies on certain assumptions pertaining to the market for our products that, if incorrect, may adversely affect our growth and profitability.***

We allocate resources based on assumptions about trends in the development of and treatment for spine disorders and the resulting demand for our products. Our assumptions may not be accurate. Increasing awareness and use of non-invasive treatments and other shifts in technologies and treatments, emergence of new materials and acceptance of emerging technologies and procedures could adversely affect demand for our products. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect or if alternative treatments to those we offer gain further acceptance, then demand for our products could be significantly less than we anticipate and we may not be able to achieve or sustain growth or profitability.

***We are dependent on our senior management team, sales and marketing team, engineering team and key surgeon advisors, and the loss of any of them could harm our business.***

Our continued success depends in part upon the continued availability and contributions of our senior management, sales and marketing team and engineering team and the continued participation of our key surgeon advisors. We compete for personnel and advisors with other companies and organizations, many of which have greater name recognition and resources than we do. Changes to our senior management team, sales and marketing team, engineering team and key surgeon advisors, or our inability to attract or retain other qualified personnel or advisors, could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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***We rely on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products. Any problems experienced by these manufacturers could result in a delay or interruption in the supply of our products until such manufacturer cures the problem or until we locate and qualify an alternative source of supply.***

We rely on third party manufacturers of our implants, instruments, imaging equipment and spare parts. We currently rely on a limited number of third parties and any prolonged disruption in the operations of our third-party suppliers could have a negative impact on our ability to supply products to customers. We may suffer losses as a result of business interruptions that exceed coverage under our manufacturer's insurance policies. Other events beyond our control could also disrupt our product development and commercialization efforts until such events can be resolved or we can put in place third-party contract manufacturers to assume this manufacturing role. In addition, if we are required to change manufacturers for any reason, we will be required to verify that the new manufacturer maintains facilities and procedures that comply with quality standards and with all applicable regulations and guidelines. Delays associated with the verification of a new manufacturer or the re-verification of an existing manufacturer could negatively affect our ability to develop products or supply products to customers in a timely manner. Any disruption in the manufacture of our products by our third-party suppliers could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***We depend on third-party suppliers, and in one case a single supplier, for key raw materials and the loss of any of these third-party suppliers, or their inability to supply us with adequate raw materials, could harm our business.***

We rely on a number of suppliers and in one case on a single source vendor, Invibio, to provide the raw materials used in the production of our products. We have a supply agreement with Invibio, pursuant to which it supplies us with PEEK, a biocompatible plastic that we use in some of our spacers. Invibio is one of a limited number of companies approved to distribute PEEK in the U.S. for use in implantable devices. We depend on a limited number of sources of human tissue for use in our biologics products. Our supply of human tissue from our current suppliers and our current inventory of biologics products may not be available at current levels or may not be sufficient to meet our needs. Our dependence on a single third-party PEEK supplier and the challenges we may face in obtaining adequate supplies of biologics products involve several risks, including limited control over pricing, availability, quality and delivery schedules. Any supply interruption in a limited or sole sourced component or raw material could materially harm our ability to source manufactured products until a new source of supply could be found. We may be unable to find a sufficient alternative supply channel in a reasonable time period or on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, which would have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Consolidation in the healthcare industry could lead to price concessions or exclusion of some suppliers from some markets, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.***

Continued consolidation in the healthcare industry is expected to increase competition among providers of products and services to industry participants. This in turn has resulted and will likely continue to result in greater pricing pressures and the exclusion of certain suppliers from important market segments as GPOs, independent delivery networks and large single accounts continue to use their market power to consolidate purchasing decisions for some of our customers. We expect that market demand, government regulation, third-party reimbursement policies and societal pressures will continue to impact the worldwide healthcare industry, resulting in further business consolidations and alliances among our customers, which may reduce competition, exert further downward pressure on the prices of our products and may adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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***Our business is dependent upon the effective operation of our information systems, software, or information security practices and those of our business partners or third-party service providers. Security breaches, loss of data and other disruptions could compromise sensitive information related to our business, prevent us from accessing critical information or expose us to liability, which could adversely affect our business and our reputation.***

We utilize many information systems and other software that are critical to our business, some of which are managed by third parties. We regularly use these information systems or software to collect and store sensitive data, including legally protected patient health and personally identifiable information, intellectual property information, and proprietary business information. We may be unable to maintain or improve our information systems and software or experience unanticipated delays, complications, or expenses in implementing, integrating, and operating our systems or incur substantial expenditures or interruptions in operations in connection with system improvements or implementations. The failure of our information systems or software or those of our business partners or third-party service providers to perform properly could disrupt our business and harm our reputation, which may result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess or obsolete inventory, and product shortages, causing our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results to suffer.

The secure processing, storage, maintenance and transmission of this critical information is vital to our operations and business strategy, and we devote significant resources to protecting such information. Although we take measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to theft, loss, damage, and interruption from a number of potential sources and events, including unauthorized access or security breaches, data privacy breaches, natural or man-made disasters, cyber attacks, computer viruses, malware, phishing, denial of service attacks, power loss, or other disruptive events. Any such security incidents could compromise our networks and the information stored there could be accessed by unauthorized parties, disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such security incidents could also result in legal claims or proceedings, liability under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, government enforcement actions and regulatory penalties. Unauthorized access, loss or disclosure could also interrupt our operations and result in damage to our reputation, each of which could adversely affect our business. As a result of new SEC rules and regulations, we are required to disclose, on a current basis pursuant to new Item 1.05 of SEC Form 8-K, any cybersecurity incident that we determine to be material and describe the material aspects of the nature, scope, and timing of the incident, as well as the material impact or reasonably likely material impact of the incident on us, including our financial condition and results of operations. We will also be required to describe, on a periodic basis, our processes, if any, for the assessment, identification, and management of material risks from cybersecurity threats, and describe whether any risks from cybersecurity threats have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition, our board's oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats and management's role in assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. We have incurred significant costs in an effort to detect and prevent security breaches and incidents, and we may face increased costs and requirements to expend substantial resources in the event of an actual or perceived security breach or incident and to comply with this new SEC cybersecurity rule. Additionally, our insurance policies may not be adequate to compensate us for the potential damages arising from any such disruption, failure or security breach or incident. In addition, such insurance may not be available to us in the future on economically reasonable terms, or at all. Further, our insurance may not cover all claims made against us and could have high deductibles in any event, and defending a suit, regardless of its merit, could be costly and divert management attention.

***Operation of our business internationally is subject to our continued compliance with the laws and regulations of each country in which we operate, as well as the business and legal customs in those jurisdictions and geographies.***

Our operations, both inside and outside the U.S., are subject to risks inherent in conducting business globally and under the laws, regulations and customs of various jurisdictions and geographies. Our operations outside the U.S. are subject to special risks and restrictions, including, without limitation: fluctuations in currency values and foreign-currency exchange rates; exchange control regulations; changes in local political or economic conditions; governmental pricing directives; import and trade restrictions; import or export licensing requirements and trade policy; restrictions on the ability to repatriate funds; and other potentially detrimental domestic and foreign governmental practices or policies affecting U.S. companies doing business abroad, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the trade sanctions laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. Acts of terror or war may impair our ability to operate in particular

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countries or regions and may impede the flow of goods and services between countries. Customers in weakened economies may be unable to purchase our products, or it could become more expensive for them to purchase imported products in their local currency, or sell at competitive prices, and we may be unable to collect receivables from such customers. Further, changes in exchange rates may affect our net earnings, the book value of our assets outside the U.S. and our stockholders' equity. Failure to comply with the laws and regulations that affect our global operations could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

***A significant percentage of our revenues are derived from sales of our systems that include polyaxial pedicle screws.***

Net sales of our systems that include polyaxial pedicle screws represented approximately 38% and 40% our net sales for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and are expected to continue to be significant in the future. A decline in sales of these systems for any reason would have a significant adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on third-party licenses related to our polyaxial pedicle screw systems in order to use various proprietary technologies that are material to these systems, including the enforceability of the intellectual property rights in such technologies. Certain of our licenses may be terminated upon specific conditions. Our rights under each of the licenses are subject to our continued compliance with the terms of the license, including certain diligence, disclosure and confidentiality obligations and the payment of royalties and other fees. Because of the complexity of our product and the patents we have licensed, determining the scope of the license and related obligations can be difficult and can lead to disputes between us and the licensor. An unfavorable resolution of such a dispute could lead to an increase in the royalties payable pursuant to the license or termination of the license. Any action that would prevent us from manufacturing, marketing and selling these systems or increase the costs associated with these systems would have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***We may be subject to or otherwise affected by federal and state healthcare laws, including fraud and abuse, health information privacy and security, and disclosure laws, and could face substantial penalties if we are unable to fully comply with such laws.***

Although we do not provide healthcare services, submit claims for third-party reimbursement, or receive payments directly from any third-party payers for our products or the procedures in which our products are used, healthcare regulation significantly impacts our business. Healthcare fraud and abuse, health information privacy and security, and disclosure laws potentially applicable to our operations include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, as well as state analogs, which prohibits, among other things, knowingly and willfully soliciting, receiving, offering or providing remuneration, intended to induce the purchase or recommendation of an item or service reimbursable under a federal (or state or commercial) healthcare program (such as the Medicare or Medicaid programs);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•federal and state bans on physician self-referrals, which prohibits, subject to exceptions, physician referrals of Medicare and Medicaid patients to an entity providing certain "designated health services" if the physician or its immediate family member has any financial relationship with the entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•false claims laws that prohibit, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, claims for payment from Medicare, Medicaid, or other third-party payers that are false or fraudulent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•HIPAA, and its implementing regulations, which created federal criminal laws that prohibit executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program or making false statements relating to healthcare matters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the state and federal laws "sunshine" provisions that require detailed reporting and disclosures to the CMS and applicable states of any payments or "transfer of value" made or distributed to prescribers and other health care providers, and for certain states prohibit some forms of these payments, require the adoption of marketing codes of conduct, require the reporting of marketing expenditures and pricing information and constrain relationships with physicians and other referral sources;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the HITECH, which impose restrictions on uses and disclosures of protected health information and civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance and require the reporting of breaches to affected individuals, the government and in some cases the media in the event of a violation; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a variety of state-imposed privacy and data security laws which require the protection of personal information beyond health information and which require reporting to state officials in the event of breach or violation and which impose both civil and criminal penalties.

If our operations, or those of our independent sales agents violate any of such laws or any regulations that may apply to us, we may be subject to civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, exclusion from federal healthcare programs and/or the curtailment or restructuring of our operations. If the healthcare providers, sales agents or other entities with which we do business are found to violate applicable laws, they may be subject to sanctions, which could also have a negative impact on us. Any penalties, damages, fines, curtailment or restructuring of our operations could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our financial results.

Sales and marketing practices in the healthcare industry have been the subject of increased scrutiny from governmental agencies, and we believe that this trend will continue. Prosecutorial scrutiny and governmental oversight over the retention of healthcare professionals as consultants has affected and may continue to affect how medical device companies retain healthcare professionals as consultants. Our efforts to detect and prevent noncompliance with applicable laws may not be effective in protecting us from governmental investigations or other actions or lawsuits stemming from a failure to comply with these laws or regulations. Any action against us for violation of these laws, even if we successfully defend against them, could cause us to incur significant legal expenses and divert our management's attention from the operation of our business.

***If we fail to properly manage our anticipated growth, our business could suffer.***

While we intend to continue to pursue growth in our business, such anticipated growth is expected to place significant demands on our managerial, operational and financial resources and systems. Our management may need to divert a disproportionate amount of its attention from day-to-day activities to managing these anticipated growth activities. If we do not manage our anticipated growth effectively, the quality of our products, our relationships with physicians, sales agents and hospitals, and our reputation could suffer, which would have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Nearly all of our operations are currently conducted in locations that may be at risk of damage from fire, earthquakes or other natural disasters.***

We conduct nearly all of our business activities in or near known wildfire areas and earthquake fault zones. We have taken precautions to safeguard our facilities, including obtaining property and casualty insurance, and implementing health and safety protocols. We have developed an information technology disaster recovery plan. However, any future natural disaster could cause substantial delays in our operations, damage or destroy our equipment or inventory and cause us to incur additional expenses. A disaster could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our insurance against earthquakes, fires, and other natural disasters would not be adequate to cover a total loss of our facilities, may not be adequate to cover our losses in any particular case and may not continue to be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.

***Public health crises, political crises, and other catastrophic events or other events outside of our control may impact our business.***

A natural disaster (such as tsunami, power shortage, or flood), public health crisis (such as a pandemic or epidemic), political crisis (such as terrorism, war, political instability or other conflict), or other events outside of our control that may occur and may adversely impact our business and operating results. Moreover, these types of events could negatively impact surgeon or patient spending in the impacted region(s), which could adversely impact our operating results. We monitor such events and take actions that we deem reasonable given the circumstances. In the future other types of crises, may create an environment of business uncertainty around the world, which may hinder sales and/or supplies of our products nationally and internationally.

***Tariffs and other trade measures could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows***

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by uncertainty and changes in U.S. trade policies, including tariffs, trade agreements or other trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. or other governments. While most of our suppliers are based in the U.S., some of the materials we use to manufacture our products are directly affected by tariffs imposed on products imported into the U.S. Additionally, we are increasing our international sales, which may be subject to retaliatory measures by other countries. The imposition of tariffs and other

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trade restrictions, as well as the escalation of trade disputes and any downturns in the global economy resulting therefrom, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***If we choose to acquire new and complementary businesses, products or technologies, we may be unable to complete these acquisitions or successfully integrate them in a cost-effective and non-disruptive manner.***

Our success depends in part on our ability to continually enhance and broaden our product offering. Accordingly, we have pursued and intend to pursue the acquisition of complementary businesses, products or technologies. We do not know if we will be able to successfully complete any acquisitions or successfully integrate any acquired business. Our ability to successfully grow through acquisitions depends upon our ability to identify, negotiate, complete and integrate suitable acquisition targets. These efforts could be expensive and time consuming, disrupt our ongoing business and distract management. If we are unable to integrate any future or recently acquired businesses, products or technologies effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected.

***The use of artificial intelligence ("AI") technology by our employees or business partners could result in misuse or loss of proprietary information, violation of laws and regulations, or damage to our reputation and credibility.***

Our employees and business partners may use AI technology to perform their work. Our sensitive information could be leaked, disclosed, or revealed as a result of or in connection with use of AI technology. Additionally, the use and disclosure of personal data in AI technology is subject to various data privacy laws and other data privacy obligations. Governments have passed and are likely to pass additional laws regulating AI. Our use of this technology could result in additional compliance costs, regulatory investigations and actions and lawsuits. Further, the cost to comply with such laws or regulations, or decisions and/or guidance interpreting existing laws, could be significant and would increase our operating expenses, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Alphatec Holdings is a holding company with no operations, and unless it receives dividends or other payments from its subsidiaries, it will be unable to fulfill its cash obligations.***

As a holding company with no business operations, Alphatec Holdings' material assets consist only of the common stock of its subsidiaries, dividends and other payments received from time to time from its subsidiaries, and the proceeds raised from the sale of debt and equity securities. Alphatec Holdings' subsidiaries are legally distinct from Alphatec Holdings and have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to make funds available to Alphatec Holdings. Alphatec Holdings will have to rely upon dividends and other payments from its subsidiaries to generate the funds necessary to fulfill its cash obligations. Alphatec Holdings may not be able to access cash generated by its subsidiaries in order to fulfill cash commitments. The ability of Alphatec Spine, SafeOp, or EOS to make dividend and other payments to Alphatec Holdings is subject to the availability of funds after taking into account its subsidiaries' funding requirements, the terms of its subsidiaries' indebtedness and applicable state laws.

**Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property, Regulatory Penalties and Litigation**

***If we become subject to product liability claims, we may be required to pay damages that exceed our insurance coverage.***

Our business exposes us to potential product liability claims that are inherent in the manufacture and sale of medical devices for spine surgery procedures. Spine surgery involves significant risk of serious complications, including paralysis and even death. We carry product liability insurance. However, our product liability insurance coverage may be inadequate to satisfy liabilities we might incur. Any product liability claim brought against us could result in the increase of our product liability insurance rates or our inability to secure coverage in the future on commercially reasonable terms. If our product liability insurance proves to be inadequate to pay a damage award, we may have to pay the excess out of our cash reserves, which could harm our financial condition. If longer-term patient results and experience indicate that our products or any component of our products cause tissue damage, motor impairment or other adverse effects, we could be subject to significant liability. Even a meritless or unsuccessful product liability claim could harm our reputation in the industry, lead to significant legal fees and result in the diversion of management's attention from managing our business. If a product liability claim or series of claims is brought against us in excess of our insurance coverage limits, our business could suffer and our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow could be materially adversely impacted.

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***Because biologics products entail a potential risk of communicable disease to human recipients, we may be the subject of product liability claims regarding our biologics products.***

Our biologics products may expose us to additional potential product liability claims. The development of biologics products entails the risk of transmitting disease to human recipients, and substantial product liability claims may be asserted against us. In addition, successful product liability claims made against one of our competitors could cause claims to be made against us or expose us to a perception that we are vulnerable to similar claims. Even a meritless or unsuccessful product liability claim could harm our reputation in the industry, lead to significant legal fees and result in the diversion of management's attention from managing our business.

***Any claims relating to our improper handling, storage or disposal of biological, hazardous and radioactive materials could be time consuming and costly.***

The manufacture of certain of our products, including our biologics products, involves the controlled use of biological, hazardous and/or radioactive materials and waste. Our business and facilities and those of our suppliers are subject to laws and regulations governing the use, manufacture, storage, handling and disposal of these materials and waste. Although we believe that our safety procedures comply with legally prescribed standards, we cannot completely eliminate the risk of accidental contamination or injury from these materials. In the event of an accident, we could be held liable for damages or penalized with fines, which could exceed our resources and insurance. We may incur significant expenses in the future relating to any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, which could have a significant negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***If our patents and other intellectual property rights do not adequately protect our products, we may lose market share to our competitors and be unable to operate our business profitably.***

Our success depends significantly on our ability to protect our proprietary rights in the technologies used in our products. We rely on patent protection, as well as a combination of copyright, trade secret and trademark laws, and confidentiality and other contractual restrictions to protect our proprietary technology. These legal means afford only limited protection and may not adequately protect our rights or permit us to gain or keep any competitive advantage. For example, our pending patent applications may not result in issued patents. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") may deny or require significant narrowing of claims in our pending patent applications, and patents issued as a result of the pending patent applications, if any, may not provide us with significant commercial protection or be issued in a form that is advantageous to us. We could also incur substantial costs in proceedings before the PTO. These proceedings could result in adverse decisions as to the priority of our inventions and the narrowing or invalidation of claims in issued patents. Issued patents could subsequently be successfully challenged by others and invalidated or rendered unenforceable, which could limit our ability to prevent competitors from marketing and selling related products. In addition, our pending patent applications include claims to aspects of our products and procedures that are not currently protected by issued patents.

Both the patent application process and the process of managing patent disputes can be time consuming and expensive. Competitors may design around our patents or develop products that provide outcomes that are comparable to our products but fall outside of the scope of our patent protection. Although we have entered into confidentiality agreements and intellectual property assignment agreements with certain of our employees, consultants and advisors as one of the ways we seek to protect our intellectual property and other proprietary technology, such agreements may not be enforceable or may not provide meaningful protection for our trade secrets or other proprietary information in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure or other breaches of the agreements. In the event a competitor infringes upon one of our patents or other intellectual property rights, enforcing those patents and rights may be difficult and time consuming. Even if successful, litigation to defend our patents against challenges or to enforce our intellectual property rights could be expensive and time consuming and could divert management's attention from managing our business. Moreover, we may not have sufficient resources to defend our patents against challenges or to enforce our intellectual property rights.

***The medical device industry is characterized by patent and other intellectual property litigation and we could become subject to litigation that could be costly, result in the diversion of management's time and efforts, require us to pay damages, and/or prevent us from marketing our existing or future products.***

The medical device industry is characterized by extensive litigation and administrative proceedings over patent and other intellectual property rights. Determining whether a product infringes a patent involves complex legal and factual issues, the determination of which is often uncertain. Our competitors may assert that our products, components

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of those products, methods of using those products, or methods we employ to manufacture or process those products are covered by patents held by them. In addition, they may claim that their patents have priority over ours because their patents were filed first. Because patent applications can take many years to issue, there may be applications now pending of which we are unaware, which may later result in issued patents that our products may infringe. There could also be existing patents that one or more components of our products may be inadvertently infringing, of which we are unaware. As the number of participants in the market for spine disorder devices and treatments increases, the possibility of patent infringement claims against us also increases.

Any such claim against us, even those without merit, may cause us to incur substantial costs, and could place a significant strain on our financial resources, divert the attention of management from our core business and harm our reputation. If the relevant patents are upheld as valid and enforceable and we are found to infringe, we could be required to pay substantial damages and/or royalties and we could be prevented from selling our products unless we obtain a license or redesign our products to avoid infringement. Any such license may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all, and we may be unable to redesign our products to not infringe those patents, and any such redesign, if possible, may be costly. If we fail to obtain any required licenses or make any necessary changes to our products, we may have to withdraw existing products from the market or may be unable to commercialize one or more of our products, either of which could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may lose market share to our competitors if we fail to protect our intellectual property rights.

In addition, we enter into agreements with spine surgeons to develop new products. As consideration for product development activities rendered pursuant to these agreements, in some instances we have agreed to pay royalties on products developed by cooperative involvement between us and such surgeons. The surgeons with whom we have entered into such an arrangement might claim to be entitled to a royalty even if we do not believe that such products were developed by cooperative involvement between us and such surgeons. Any such claim, even those without merit, may cause us to incur substantial costs, and could place a significant strain on our financial resources, divert the attention of management from our core business and harm our reputation.

**Risks Related to Our Financial Results, Credit and Certain Financial Obligations and Need for Financing**

***We may need to raise additional funds in the future and such funds may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.***

At December 31, 2025, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $160.8 million, accounts receivable, net, cash from operations and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility with entities affiliated with MidCap Financial Trust ("Revolving Credit Facility"). We believe that our current sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund our planned expenditures and meet our obligations for at least 12 months subsequent to the date the consolidated financial statements are issued. If needed, we will seek additional funds from public and private equity or debt financings, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, new debt facilities or other sources to fund our projected operating requirements. Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the revenues generated by sales of our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with expanding our sales and marketing efforts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the expenses that we incur from the manufacture of our products by third parties and that we incur from selling our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of developing new products or technologies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the cost of obtaining and maintaining FDA or other regulatory approval or clearance for our products and products in development;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the cost of filing and prosecuting patent applications and defending and enforcing our patent and other intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the number and timing of acquisitions and other strategic transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs and any payments we may make related to our pending litigation matters;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with our employee retention programs and related benefits.

As a result of these factors, we may need to raise additional funds and such funds may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. In addition, rules and regulations of the SEC may restrict our ability to conduct certain types of financing activities or may affect the timing of and the amounts we can raise by undertaking such activities.

Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities to raise additional funds, our existing stockholders may experience dilution and the new equity or debt securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our existing stockholders. In addition, if we raise additional funds through collaboration, licensing or other similar arrangements, it may be necessary to relinquish valuable rights to our potential products or proprietary technologies, or to grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to us. If we cannot raise funds on acceptable terms, we may not be able to repay debt or other liabilities, develop or enhance our products, execute our business plan, take advantage of future opportunities, or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated customer requirements. Any of these events could adversely affect our ability to achieve our development and commercialization goals and have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***We have a history of net losses, we expect to continue to incur net losses in the near future, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability.***

We have incurred net losses since our inception. As of December 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $1.4 billion. We have incurred significant net losses since inception and have relied on our ability to fund our operations through revenues from the sale of our products and equity and debt financings. Successful transition to profitability is dependent upon achieving a level of revenues adequate to support our cost structure. This may not occur and, unless and until it does, we will continue to need to raise additional capital. We may seek additional funds from public and private equity or debt financings, borrowings under new debt facilities or other sources to fund our projected operating requirements. However, we may not be able to obtain further financing on reasonable terms or at all. If we are unable to raise additional funds on a timely basis, or at all, we would be materially adversely affected.

***A significant economic downturn or volatility in the economy in any market in which we operate could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.*** 

As a result of our domestic and global business operations, our revenues are impacted by changes in domestic and global macroeconomic conditions. A weakening of economic conditions, including from labor market constraints and wage pressures, or rising in inflation, could lead to increased costs to our business and reductions in demand for our products. Weakened economic conditions or a recession could reduce the amounts that customers are willing or able to spend on our products. Furthermore, a high percentage of our expenses, including those related to inventory, capital investments, and operating costs are generally fixed in nature in the short term. If we are not able to timely and appropriately adapt to changes resulting from a weak or uncertain economic environment, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted.

***Our quarterly financial results could fluctuate significantly.***

Our quarterly financial results are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly from period to period, particularly because our sales prospects are uncertain. The level of our revenues and results of operations at any given time will be based primarily on the following factors:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•acceptance of our products by spine surgeons, patients, hospitals and third-party payers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•demand and pricing of our products, and the mix of our products sold, because profit margins differ among our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•timing of new product offerings, acquisitions, licenses or other significant events by us or our competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to grow and maintain a productive sales and marketing organization and independent sales agent network;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•regulatory approvals and legislative changes affecting the products we may offer or those of our competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•successful integration of newly acquired businesses, technology and personnel into our business operations;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the effect of competing technological and market developments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•levels of third-party reimbursement for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•interruption in the manufacturing or distribution of our products or our ability to produce or obtain products of satisfactory quality or in sufficient quantities to meet demand; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in our ability to obtain FDA, state and international approval or clearance for our products.

In addition, until we have a larger base of spine surgeons using our products, occasional fluctuations in the use of our products by individual surgeons or small groups of surgeons will have a proportionately larger impact on our revenues than for companies with a larger customer base.

We cannot begin to commercialize any products that we seek to introduce in the U.S. without FDA approval or clearance. As a result, it will be difficult for us to forecast demand for these products with any degree of certainty. Any shortfalls in revenue or earnings from levels expected by our stockholders or by industry analysts could have a significant adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock in any given period.

***Covenants in our loan documents and indenture may restrict our business and operations and if we do not effectively manage our covenants, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.*** 

The loan agreements we entered into in connection with our Revolving Credit Facility and the Braidwell Term Loan as well as the indenture governing our outstanding 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and our outstanding 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes") contain certain affirmative, operating or financial covenants. These covenants could adversely affect our ability to operate our business, our liquidity or our results of operations, and our inability to comply with any of these covenants could result in a default under the applicable loan agreement or indenture, which could result in an increase the applicable interest rate or all amounts borrowed under the applicable debt instrument, together with accrued interest and other fees, to become due and payable or, with respect to our Revolving Credit Facility, could result in MidCap refusing to make further extensions of credit to us. If our indebtedness under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Braidwell Term Loan or the 2026 Notes and 2030 Notes were to be accelerated, if the amount of interest owing under such debt or, in the case of the Revolving Credit Facility, if MidCap refuses to make further extensions of credit to us, we may not have sufficient cash available to repay the amounts due, and we may be forced to seek an amendment to the applicable loan terms or obtain alternative financing, which may not be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. In addition, if we are unable to repay outstanding borrowings when due or upon an event of default, in the case of the Revolving Credit Facility and Braidwell Term Loan, the lender would also have the right to proceed against the collateral, including substantially all of our assets, granted to secure the indebtedness under the debt obligation. If the applicable lender proceeds against the collateral, such assets would no longer be available for use in our business, which would have a significant adverse effect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Risks Related to Our Common Stock**

***Our stock price may fluctuate significantly, particularly if holders of substantial amounts of our stock attempt to sell, and holders may have difficulty selling their shares based on trading volumes of our stock.***

The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially due to many factors, including those described elsewhere in this "Risk Factors" section and the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•volume and timing of orders for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•quarterly variations in our or our competitors' results of operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our announcement or our competitors' announcements regarding new or enhanced products, product enhancements, significant contracts, number of sales agents, number of hospitals and spine surgeons using products, acquisitions, and collaborative or strategic investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•announcements of technological or medical innovations for the treatment of spine pathology;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities analysts;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to develop, obtain regulatory clearance or approval for, and market new and enhanced products on a timely basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in healthcare policy in the U.S., including changes in governmental regulations or in the status of our regulatory approvals, clearances or applications, and changes in the availability of third-party reimbursement in the U.S.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product liability claims or other litigation involving us, including disputes or other developments with respect to intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•sales of large blocks of our common stock, including sales by our executive officers, directors and significant stockholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in accounting principles; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•general market conditions and other factors, including factors unrelated to our operating performance or the operating performance of our competitors.

***We may become involved in securities class action litigation that could divert management's attention and harm our business.***

The stock market in general, the NASDAQ Global Select Market and the market for medical device companies in particular, has experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a particular company's securities, the company becomes subject to securities class action litigation. We may become involved in this type of litigation. Litigation is often expensive and diverts management's attention and resources, which could materially harm our financial condition, results of operations and business.

***Securities analysts may not provide coverage of our common stock or may issue negative reports, which may have a negative impact on the market price of our common stock.***

Securities analysts may not provide research coverage of our common stock. The trading market for our common stock may be affected in part by the research and reports that analysts publish about our business. If one or more of the analysts who elects to cover us downgrades our stock, our stock price could likely decline rapidly. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of us, we could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.

***Because of their significant stock ownership, our executive officers, directors and principal stockholders will be able to exert control over us and our significant corporate decisions.***

Based on shares outstanding at February 17, 2026, our executive officers, directors and stockholders holding more than 5% of our outstanding common stock and their affiliates, in the aggregate, beneficially own approximately 20% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, these persons will have the ability to impact significantly the outcome of all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and any merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. This concentration of ownership may harm the market price of our common stock by delaying, deferring or preventing our change in control, causing us to enter into transactions or agreements that are not in the best interests of all of our stockholders, or reducing our public float held by non-affiliates.

***Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and change of control provisions in some of our employment agreements and agreements with sales agents, and in some of our outstanding debt agreements, as well as the terms of our redeemable preferred stock, may discourage or prevent a change of control, even if an acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders, which could affect our stock price adversely.***

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Certain provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and restated by-laws could discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares. These provisions also could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock, thereby depressing the market price of our common stock. Stockholders who wish to participate in these transactions may not have the opportunity to do so. Furthermore, these provisions could prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our management. These provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•allow the authorized number of directors to be changed only by resolution of our Board of Directors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•allow vacancies on our Board of Directors to be filled only by resolution of our Board of Directors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•authorize our Board of Directors to issue, without stockholder approval, blank check preferred stock that, if issued, could operate as a "poison pill" to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer to prevent an acquisition that is not approved by our Board of Directors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•require that stockholder actions must be effected at a duly called stockholder meeting and prohibit stockholder action by written consent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•establish advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations to our Board of Directors and for stockholder proposals that can be acted on at stockholder meetings; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•limit who may call stockholder meetings.

These provisions may frustrate or prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace members of our Board of Directors, which is responsible for appointing our management. In addition, because we are incorporated in Delaware, we are governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which limits the ability of stockholders owning in excess of 15% of our outstanding voting stock to merge or combine with us.

Some of our agreements provide for accelerated vesting of benefits, including full vesting of restricted stock and options, upon a change of control, or extends the term of the agreement upon a change in control and make it more difficult for us or our successor to terminate the agreement. These provisions may discourage or prevent a change of control.

In addition, in the event of a change of control, we would be required to redeem all outstanding shares of our redeemable preferred stock for an aggregate of $29.9 million, at the price of $9.00 per share. Further, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation permits us to issue additional shares of preferred stock. The terms of our redeemable preferred stock or any new preferred stock we may issue could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change in control.

***Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.***

Under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if a corporation undergoes an "ownership change," generally defined as a cumulative change in its equity ownership by "5-percent shareholders" of greater than 50 percentage points (by value) over a three-year period, the corporation's ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"), and certain other pre-change tax attributes (such as research tax credits) to offset its post-change taxable income and taxes may be limited. We have completed multiple rounds of financing and entered into transactions which may subject us to the Section 382 limitations. We may also experience ownership changes in the future. As a result, our ability to use our NOLs and research and development credits to offset our U.S. federal taxable income and taxes may be subject to limitations, which could potentially result in increased future tax liability to us. In addition, similar rules may also apply at the state level, and there may be periods during which the use of NOLs is suspended or limited, which could accelerate or permanently increase state taxes owed.

***We could be subject to changes in our tax rates, new tax legislation or additional tax liabilities.***

We are subject to taxes in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine and estimate our worldwide tax liabilities. Due to economic and political conditions, tax rates in various jurisdictions may be subject to significant change. Our effective income tax rates have been, and could in the future be, adversely

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affected by changes in tax laws or interpretations of those tax laws; by stock-based compensation and other non-deductible expenses; by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates; or by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Our tax returns and other tax matters also are subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities and governmental bodies. We regularly assess the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for taxes. We cannot guarantee the outcome of these examinations. If our effective tax rates were to increase, particularly in the U.S., or if the ultimate determination of our taxes owed is for an amount in excess of amounts previously accrued, our financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be adversely affected.

**Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments**

None.

**Item 1C. Cybersecurity** 

**Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy**

We recognize the need to maintain the security and confidentiality of personal information, protected health information, and other confidential data that we collect and use in connection with our business, and the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing various cybersecurity risks that may impact our business. We have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes a cybersecurity incident response plan.

We design and assess our program based on various cybersecurity frameworks, most prominently the Health Information Trust Alliance ("HITRUST") Common Security Framework, and Service Organization Controls ("SOC") 2, developed by the American Institute of CPAs. In 2025, our cybersecurity systems, supporting infrastructure and EOS products received HITRUST e1 certification as they met the HITRUST CSF v11.4.0 certification criteria. We use this cybersecurity framework and information security controls as a guide to help us identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks relevant to our business. Our cybersecurity program includes annual review and assessment by external, independent third parties, who certify and report on these programs.

As part of our enterprise risk management process, we assess the various cybersecurity risks that may impact our business and implement plans and initiatives that are intended to mitigate those risks.

Our information security program includes: (i) risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, software, and services; (ii) an information security team principally responsible for managing our (1) information security risk assessment processes, (2) security controls, and (3) response to cybersecurity incidents; (iii) risk assessments and security tests, conducted internally and by external security and risk audit providers, as appropriate; (iv) new-hire and annual cybersecurity awareness training of our employees; (v) a cybersecurity incident response plan that includes procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents; and (vi) third-party risk assessment procedures to review material third-party vendors and applications for information security.

We have not identified any risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.

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**Cybersecurity Governance**

Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee oversight over our information security and technology risks, including our information security, cybersecurity and related risk management programs. The Audit Committee oversees management's implementation of our information security program and receives periodic reports from management on our material cybersecurity risks. Additionally, management updates the Audit Committee, as necessary, regarding material cybersecurity incidents. The full Board receives quarterly updates from management on our information security program.

Our management team, including our IT management team, is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal cybersecurity personnel and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. To support data security, we have established an integrated risk management framework with practices that are derived from industry standards, including ISO 27001, HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) 11.4 certification, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and the General Data Protection Regulation. The data security controls from these standards and regulations are evaluated for our risk management framework based on the needs of our business and our clients, the nature of our industry, and applicable regulations.

Our management team oversees efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel, threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public, or private sources, including external consultants engaged by us, and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.

**Item 2. Properties**

Our corporate office is located in Carlsbad, California. The table below provides selected information regarding the leased principal properties used in our operations.

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| **Location** | **Use** | **Approximate<br>Square<br>Footage** | **Approximate<br>Square<br>Footage** |
| Carlsbad, California | Corporate headquarters |  | 121,541 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Distribution facility |  | 75,643 |
| Paris, France | Office facilities |  | 23,946 |

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**Item 3. Legal Proceedings**

For a description of our material legal proceedings, refer to Note 7 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures**

Not applicable.

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**PART II**

**Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities**

**Market Information**

Our common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "ATEC."

**Stockholders**

As of February 17, 2026, there were approximately 455 holders of record of an aggregate 151,356,620 outstanding shares of our common stock.

**Dividend Policy**

We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

**Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds**

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued unregistered equity securities as described below:

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| **Date Issued** | **Grant Date Fair Value <br>per Share** <sup>(5)</sup> |
| October 1, 2025<br>1725<sup>(1)</sup> | $13.97 |
| October 1, 2025<br>625<sup>(2)</sup> | $13.97 |
| October 10, 2025<br>3334<sup>(3)</sup> | $13.14 |
| October 20, 2025<br>31000<sup>(3)</sup> | $15.50 |
| November 12, 2025<br>1250<sup>(2)</sup> | $20.75 |
| November 14, 2025<br>8333<sup>(3)</sup> | $19.74 |
| November 20, 2025<br>8333<sup>(3)</sup> | $19.61 |
| November 21, 2025<br>8333<sup>(3)</sup> | $20.31 |
| November 24, 2025<br>216665<sup>(3)</sup> | $20.63 |
| November 26, 2025<br>57261<sup>(4)</sup> | $22.59 |
| December 8, 2025<br>4167<sup>(3)</sup> | $20.96 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Consulting services rendered to the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Independent sales agent services rendered to the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Pursuant to Development Service Agreements for the development of products and intellectual property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Pursuant to purchase of assets from a third party

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Based on the market price of common stock on the issuance date.

The issuances of the foregoing securities were made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as there was no general solicitation and the transactions did not involve a public offering.

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**Purchases of Equity Securities**

Under the terms of our 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and our Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan, as amended, which we refer to collectively as the Stock Plans, and prior to the expiration of the Stock Plans in May 2026, we are permitted to award shares of restricted stock to our employees, directors, and consultants. These shares of restricted stock are subject to a lapsing right of repurchase by us. We may exercise this right of repurchase in the event that a restricted stock recipient's employment, directorship or consulting relationship with us terminates prior to the end of the vesting period. If we exercise this right, we are required to repay the purchase price paid by or on behalf of the recipient for the repurchased restricted shares. Repurchased shares are returned to the Stock Plans and are available for future awards under the terms of the Stock Plans.

There were no repurchases of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Stock Performance Graph** 

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return data on our common stock with the cumulative return of two indices: (i) The Nasdaq Stock Market Composite Index, and (ii) The Nasdaq Medical Equipment Index over the five-year period ending December 31, 2025. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2020 in our common stock and in each of the comparative indices, and the reinvestment of any dividends. The stock price performance on the following graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

The following graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or deemed to be "filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

**COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN\***

**AMONG ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC., THE NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX**

**AND THE NASDAQ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INDEX**

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\*$100 invested on December 31, 2020 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.

**Item 6. Reserved**

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**Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

*The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes to those statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for 2025 compared to 2024 is presented under "Results of Operations" further below in this Item 7. For discussion regarding our financial condition and the results of operations for 2024 compared to 2023, refer to Part II, Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.*

*Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this report include the identification of certain trends and other statements that may predict or anticipate future business or financial results that are subject to important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated. See "Item 1A Risk Factors" included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.*

**Overview** 

We are a medical technology company, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, focused on the design, development, and advancement of technology for better surgical treatment of spine disorders. By applying our unique, 100% spine focus and deep industry know-how, we aim to revolutionize spine surgery through clinical distinction. The sophisticated approaches that we create from the ground up integrate with our expanding InformatiX™ ("IX") platform to objectively inform surgery and achieve the goals of spine surgery more predictably and more reproducibly. We have a comprehensive product portfolio designed to address the spine's various pathologies and we are perpetually innovating to accomplish our vision to be the standard bearer in spine.

The application of our team's deep spine know-how, coupled with a willingness to invest holistically in each of the technologies integrated into all of our procedural approaches continues to increasingly compel surgeons and sales talent to partner with us. That adoption-driven validation has been the source of industry-leading market share expansion, which has delivered an approximately 35% revenue compound annual growth rate since our transformation commenced in 2018.

We market and sell our products through a network of independent sales agents and direct sales representatives. To deliver consistent, predictable growth, we have added, and intend to continue to add, clinically astute and exclusive sales team members to reach untapped surgeons, hospitals, and national accounts and better penetrate existing accounts and territories.

**Recent Developments**

***0.75% Senior Convertible Notes due 2030***

In March 2025, we issued $405.0 million principal amount of unsecured senior convertible notes with a stated interest rate of 0.75% (the "2030 Notes"). The 2030 Notes began accruing interest immediately and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2025. The 2030 Notes are convertible into shares of our common stock based upon an initial conversion rate of 64.3407 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2030 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $15.54 per share). The net proceeds from the sale of the 2030 Notes were approximately $392.9 million after deducting the offering expenses. The 2030 Notes will mature on March 15, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased. We used $42.5 million of the net proceeds from the 2030 Notes offering to enter into separate capped call instruments with certain financial institutions. The capped call transactions effectively limit the premium for conversion of the 2030 Notes to 100% and are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of the 2030 Notes and/or offset any payments we make upon conversion. In addition, we repurchased 80% of our 2026 convertible notes (the "2026 Notes") for approximately $268.4 million. We intend to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the 2030 Notes for general corporate purposes.

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**Revenue and Expense Components**

The following is a description of the primary components of our revenue and expenses:

*Revenue.* We derive our revenue primarily from the sale of spinal surgery implants used in the treatment of spine disorders, as well as from the sale of medical imaging equipment which is used for surgical planning and post-operative assessment. Spinal implant products include pedicle screws and complementary implants, interbody devices, plates, and tissue-based materials. Medical imaging equipment includes our EOS full-body and weight-bearing x-ray imaging devices, and related services. Our revenue is generated by our direct sales force and independent sales agents. Our products are shipped and invoiced to hospitals and surgical centers. Currently, most of our business is conducted with customers within markets in which we have experience and with payment terms that are customary to our business. We may defer revenue until the time of collection if circumstances related to payment terms, regional market risk or customer history indicate that collectability is not certain.

*Cost of sales*. Cost of sales consists primarily of direct product costs, royalties, service labor hours, and parts. Our product costs consist primarily of raw materials, component parts, direct labor, and overhead. The product costs of certain of our biologics products include the cost of procuring and processing human tissue. We incur royalties related to the technologies that we license from others and the products that are developed in part by surgeons with whom we collaborate in the product development process.

*Research and development expenses*. Research and development expenses consist of costs associated with the design, development, testing, and enhancement of our products. Research and development expenses also include salaries and related employee benefits, research-related overhead expenses, and fees paid to external service providers and development consultants in the form of both cash and equity.

*Sales, general and administrative expenses*. Sales, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related employee benefits, sales commissions and other variable costs, depreciation of our surgical instruments, regulatory affairs, quality assurance costs, professional service fees, travel, medical education, trade show and marketing costs, and insurance expenses.

*Litigation-related expenses.* Litigation-related expenses are costs incurred for our ongoing and settled litigation.

*Amortization of acquired intangible assets.* Amortization of acquired intangible assets consists of intangible assets acquired in business combinations and asset acquisitions.

*Transaction-related expenses.* Transaction-related expenses consist of certain costs incurred related primarily to our term loan amendment.

*Restructuring expenses*. Restructuring expenses primarily consist of severance, social plan benefits and related tax costs incurred in connection with cost rationalization efforts, as well as costs associated with the opening or closing of office and warehouse facilities.

*Total other expense, net*. Total other expense, net includes interest income, interest expense, gains and losses from foreign currency exchanges, loss on debt extinguishment, gain on derivative liability, and other non-operating gains and losses.

*Income tax provision (benefit).* Income tax provision primarily consists of an estimate of federal, state, and foreign income taxes based on enacted state and foreign tax rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in tax laws.

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**Results of Operations**

***Total revenue*** 

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** | **Change** |
| ***(in thousands, except %)*** | **2025** | **2024** | $**%** | **%** |
| Revenue from products and services | $764155 | $611562 |  | 25% |

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Revenue from products and services increased by $152.6 million, or 25%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in product volume that was due to the increase in our surgeon user base, continued expansion of our product portfolio, and increasing adoption of our technology.

***Cost of sales*** 

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** | **Change** |
| ***(in thousands, except %)*** | **2025** | **2024** | $**%** | **%** |
| Cost of sales | $232267 | $187300 |  | 24% |

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Cost of sales increased by $45.0 million, or 24%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in product volume.

***Operating expenses***

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** |
| ***(in thousands, except %)*** | **2025** | **2024** | **%** |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | $76268 | $80718 | (6)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales, general and administrative | 498526 | 450199 | 11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litigation-related expenses | 23784 | 9799 | 143% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 15060 | 16258 | (7)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction-related expenses |  | 210 | (100)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring expenses | 378 | 3247 | (88)% |
| Total operating expenses | $614016 | $560431 | 10% |

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*Research and development expenses*. Research and development expenses decreased by $4.5 million, or 6%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in stock-based compensation associated with Development Service Agreements for the development of a wide variety of potential products and intellectual property, as the vesting conditions for more of these awards that met the requirements for presentation within research and development, were deemed probable during the prior year than during the current year.

*Sales, general and administrative expenses.* Sales, general and administrative expenses increased by $48.3 million, or 11%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher compensation-related costs and variable selling expenses associated with the increase in revenue, and our continued investment in building our strategic sales channel. Additionally, we have increased our investment in our sales and marketing functions by increasing headcount to support the growth of our business.

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*Litigation-related expenses.* Litigation-related expenses increased by $14.0 million, or 143%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily related to a litigation settlement during the year ended December 31, 2025, and ongoing litigation matters. Refer to Note 7 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding litigation matters.

*Amortization of acquired intangible assets.* Amortization of acquired intangible assets decreased $1.2 million, or 7%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in amortization expense is primarily due to several acquired intangible assets becoming fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 2025.

*Transaction-related expenses.* Transaction-related expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 100%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in transaction-related expenses is due to the term debt amendment in the prior year that did not recur.

*Restructuring expenses*. Restructuring expenses decreased $2.9 million, or 88%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in restructuring expenses is primarily due to costs associated with the relocation of office facilities in Paris, France, and severance and related tax costs incurred in connection with cost rationalization efforts in the prior year that did not recur.

***Total other expense, net*** 

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** |
| ***(in thousands, except %)*** | **2025** | **2024** | **%** |
| Other expense, net: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | $(45922) | $(24879) | 85% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | (17576) |  | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on derivative liability | 620 |  | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income (expense), net | 1603 | (1025) | (256)% |
| Total other expense, net | $(61275) | $(25904) | 137% |

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Interest expense, net, increased $21.0 million, or 85%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in interest expense, net, was primarily due to drawing an additional $50.0 million on the Braidwell Term Loan in October 2024, and the amortization of debt discount associated with the 2030 Notes. Net cash interest was $21.1 million and net non-cash interest was $24.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Loss on debt extinguishment increased $17.6 million, or 100%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in loss on debt extinguishment relates to the redemption of 80% of the 2026 Notes.

Gain on derivative liability increased $0.6 million, or 100%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in gain on derivative liability relates to the change in the valuation of the derivative liability associated with 2030 Notes from inception to June 12, 2025, the date the conditions necessary for separate accounting of the conversion option as a derivative liability were no longer met.

Other income (expense), net, increased $2.6 million, or 256%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in other income (expense), net, was primarily due to foreign currency rates and recognition of an employee retention credit.

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***Income tax provision*** 

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** |
| ***(in thousands, except %)*** | **2025** | **2024** | **%** |
| Income tax (benefit) provision | $(45) | $50 | (190)% |

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Income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2025 was negligible and remained consistent compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash and cash equivalents, our Revolving Credit Facility, and cash from operations. Our liquidity and capital structure are evaluated regularly within the context of our annual operating and strategic planning process. We consider the liquidity necessary to fund our operations, which includes working capital needs, investments in research and development, investments in our sales channel and expansion, investments in inventory and instrument sets to support our customers, as well as other operating costs. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors including our rate of revenue growth, the timing and extent of spending to support development efforts, the expansion of sales, marketing and administrative activities, the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements to existing products, and the international expansions of our business.

As current borrowing sources become due, we may be required to access the capital markets for additional funding. If we are required to access the debt markets, we expect to be able to secure reasonable borrowing rates. As part of our liquidity strategy, we will continue to monitor our current level of spending and cash use as well as our ability to secure additional credit facilities, term loans, or other similar arrangements in light of our spending levels and general financial market conditions.

A substantial portion of our operations are in the U.S., and most of our net sales have been made in the U.S. Accordingly, we do not have material exposures to foreign currency rate fluctuations from operations. However, as our business in markets outside of the U.S. continues to increase, we will be exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to our foreign operations.

We do not have any material financial exposure to one customer or one country, outside the U.S., that would significantly hinder our liquidity. We are and may become involved in various legal proceedings arising from our business activities. While we have no material accruals for pending litigation or claims for which accrual amounts are not disclosed in our consolidated financial statements, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and depending on the nature and timing of a proceeding, an unfavorable resolution could materially affect our future consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position in a particular period. We assess contingencies to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in our consolidated financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events because litigation is inherently unpredictable, and unfavorable resolutions could occur. When evaluating contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and/or the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matters. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated, or unrelated to reasonably possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability. We have disclosed all material accruals for pending litigation or investigations in Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

Cash and cash equivalents were $160.8 million and $138.8 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. We have available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility discussed above. We believe that our existing funds, cash generated from our operations and our existing sources of and access to financing are adequate to satisfy our needs for working capital, capital expenditure, debt service requirements and other business initiatives we plan to strategically pursue.

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**Summary of Cash Flows**

The following is a summary of cash (used in) provided by operating, investing, and financing activities, the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and the net change in cash and cash equivalents:

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash (used in) provided by: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating activities | $45231 | $(44651) | $(78485) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investing activities | (53411) | (93136) | (141975) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financing activities | 30018 | 56208 | 356919 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 128 | (551) | (185) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $21966 | $(82130) | $136274 |

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*Operating Activities*

Operating activities provided net cash of $45.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is primarily related to cash collections offset by costs associated with the continued expansion of our business and inventory purchases.

*Investing Activities*

We used cash of $53.4 million in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is primarily related to the purchase of surgical instruments to support the growth of our business and commercial launch of new products.

*Financing Activities*

Financing activities provided net cash of $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is primarily related to proceeds from our 2030 Notes offset by the repurchase of 80% of the 2026 Notes, the purchase of capped calls and the net repayment of our Revolving Credit Facility.

*Debt and Commitments*

As of December 31, 2025, we had $200.0 million outstanding under the Braidwell Term Loan. The outstanding loans under the Braidwell Term Loan bear interest at the sum of Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 5.75% per annum. The Braidwell Term Loan matures on January 6, 2028.

As of December 31, 2025, we had $15.0 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The outstanding loans bear interest at the sum of SOFR plus 3.5% per annum. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on September 29, 2027.

As of December 31, 2025, we had $63.3 million outstanding under the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year. Prior to maturity in August 2026, the holders of the 2026 Notes may, under certain circumstances, choose to convert their notes into shares of our common stock. Based on the terms, we have the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination thereof, when a conversion notice is received.

As of December 31, 2025, we had $405.0 million outstanding under the 2030 Notes. The 2030 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2025. Prior to maturity in March 2030, the holders of the 2030 Notes may, under certain circumstances, choose to convert their notes into shares of our common stock. Based on the terms, we have the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination thereof, when a conversion notice is received.

As of December 31, 2025, we had $1.9 million in other debts that are due in monthly and quarterly installments through maturity in 2027.

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We have an inventory purchase commitment agreement with a third-party supplier, where we are obligated to certain minimum purchase commitment requirements through December 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the remaining minimum purchase commitment under the agreement was $5.0 million.

*Contractual obligations and commercial commitments*

Total contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2025 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

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|  | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** | **Payments Due by Period** |
|  | **Total** | **1 Year or Less** | **More than 1 Year** |
| 2030 Notes | $405000 | $— | $405000 |
| Braidwell Term Loan, including final payment fee of $6,500 | 206500 |  | 206500 |
| 2026 Notes | 63250 | 63250 |  |
| Interest expense<sup>(1)</sup> | 56113 | 24790 | 31323 |
| Facility lease obligations | 36626 | 6864 | 29762 |
| Revolving Credit Facility | 15000 |  | 15000 |
| Milestone payments | 8450 | 2700 | 5750 |
| Purchase commitments <sup>(2)</sup> | 4978 | 4978 |  |
| Other <sup>(3)</sup> | 1916 | 1273 | 643 |
| Total | $797833 | $103855 | $693978 |

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(1)Represents interest expense from our debt that we expect to pay in the future.

(2)Includes inventory purchase commitments of $5.0 million.

(3)Represents other debt.

**Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements**

As of December 31, 2025, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

**Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates**

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, allowances for accounts receivable, inventories, intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumption conditions.

We believe the following accounting policies to be critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

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*Revenue Recognition*

We recognize revenue from product sales in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification *Revenue from Contracts with Customers* ("Topic 606"). This standard applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases. Under Topic 606, an entity recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Topic 606, the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. We only apply the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that we will collect the consideration we are entitled to in exchange for the goods or services that we transfer to the customer.

Sales are derived primarily from the sale of spinal implant products, imaging equipment, and related services to hospitals and medical centers. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied, which occurs with the transfer of control of products to customers, either upon shipment of the product or delivery of the product to the customer depending on the shipping terms, or when the products are used in a surgical procedure (implanted in a patient). Revenue from the sale of imaging equipment is recognized as each distinct performance obligation is fulfilled and control transfers to the customer, beginning with shipment or delivery, depending on the contract terms. Revenue from other distinct performance obligations, such as maintenance on imaging equipment, and other imaging related services, is recognized in the period the service is performed, and makes up less than 10% of our total revenue. In certain cases, we offer the ability for customers to lease our imaging equipment primarily on a non-sales type basis, but such arrangements are immaterial to total revenue in the years presented. We generally do not allow returns of products that have been delivered. Costs incurred by us associated directly with sales contracts with customers are deferred over the performance obligation period and recognized in the same period as the related revenue, except for contracts that complete within one year or less, in which case the associated costs are expensed as incurred. Payment terms for sales to customers may vary but are commensurate with the general business practices in the country of sale.

To the extent that the transaction price includes variable consideration, such as discounts, rebates, and customer payment penalties, we estimate the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing either the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information that is reasonably available, including historical, current, and forecasted information.

We record a contract asset when one or more performance obligations have been completed and revenue has been recognized, but the customer's payment is contingent on the satisfaction of additional performance obligations. We record a contract liability, or deferred revenue, when we have an obligation to provide a product or service to the customer and payment is received in advance of our performance. When we sell a product or service with a future performance obligation, revenue is deferred on the unfulfilled performance obligation and recognized over the related performance period. Generally, we estimate the selling price of promised services included in the equipment sales price using an expected cost plus a margin approach and/or the separately observable price of such service, if available. The transaction price for a contract's various performance obligations is allocated using the relative standalone selling price method. The use of alternative estimates could result in a different amount of revenue deferral.

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*Excess and Obsolete Inventory*

Most of our inventory is comprised of finished goods, and we primarily utilize third-party suppliers to produce our products. Specialized implants, fixation products, biologics, and imaging equipment are determined by utilizing a standard cost method, which includes capitalized variances, which approximates the weighted average cost. Component parts related to the imaging equipment are valued at weighted average cost. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We review the components of inventory on a periodic basis for excess and obsolescence and adjust inventory to its net realizable value as necessary.

We record a lower of cost or net realizable value inventory reserve ("LCNRV") for estimated excess and obsolete inventory based upon our expected use of inventory on hand. Our inventory, which consists primarily of specialized implants, fixation products, and biologics is at risk of obsolescence due to the need to maintain substantial levels of inventory. In order to market our products effectively and meet the demands of interoperative product placement, we maintain and provide surgeons and hospitals with a variety of inventory products and sizes. For each surgery, fewer than all components will be consumed. The need to maintain and provide such a variety of inventory causes inventory to be held that is not likely to be used.

Our estimates and assumptions for excess and obsolete inventory are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis. The estimates and assumptions are determined primarily based on current usage of inventory and the age of inventory quantities on hand. Additionally, we consider recent sales experience to develop assumptions about future demand for our products, while considering product life cycles and new product launches. Increases in the LCNRV reserve for excess and obsolete inventory result in a corresponding charge to cost of sales.

*Valuation of Goodwill*

Our goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired from our business combinations. The determination of the value of goodwill and intangible assets arising from business combinations and asset acquisitions requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an annual basis or more frequently if facts and circumstance warrant such a review. Goodwill is considered to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its respective fair value.

*Valuation of Intangible Assets*

Our intangible assets are comprised primarily of purchased technology, internally developed software, customer relationships, trade name, trademarks, and in-process research and development. We make significant judgments in relation to the valuation of intangible assets resulting from business combinations and asset acquisitions. Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 2 to 12 years. We base the useful lives and related amortization expense on the period of time we estimate the assets will generate net sales or otherwise be used. We also periodically review the lives assigned to our intangible assets to ensure that our initial estimates do not exceed any revised estimated periods from which we expect to realize cash flows. If a change were to occur in any of the above-mentioned factors or estimates, the likelihood of a material change in our reported results would increase.

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We evaluate our intangible assets with finite lives for indications of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include significant under-performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business or significant negative industry or economic trends. If this evaluation indicates that the value of the intangible asset may be impaired, we make an assessment of the recoverability of the net carrying value of the asset group in which the intangible asset resides over its remaining useful life of the primary asset in the asset group. The asset group is determined based on the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows can be identified. If this assessment indicates that the asset group is not recoverable, based on the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group, we reduce the net carrying value of the related intangible assets in the asset group to fair value and may adjust the remaining amortization period. Significant judgment is required in the forecasts of future operating results that are used in the discounted cash flow valuation models. It is possible that plans may change and estimates used may prove to be inaccurate. If our actual results, or the plans and estimates used in future impairment analyses, are lower than the original estimates used to assess the recoverability of these assets, we could incur additional impairment charges.

In-process research and development ("IPR&D") and software in development have indefinite lives and are not amortized until the related products reach full commercial launch or when the projects are complete and their assets are ready for their intended use. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered to be impaired if the products do not reach commercial launch, if the project is not completed or not completed in a timely manner, or if the related products or projects are no longer technologically feasible. Impairment related to IPR&D and software in development is calculated as the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value.

*Valuation of Stock-Based Compensation*

Stock-based compensation expense for equity-classified awards, principally related to restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award. The fair value of common stock that is expected to vest is recognized and amortized over the requisite service period. We have granted awards with up to four year graded or cliff vesting terms. No exercise price or other monetary payment is required for receipt of the shares issued in settlement of the respective award; instead, consideration is furnished in the form of the participant's service.

The fair value of RSUs including PRSUs with pre-defined performance criteria is based on the stock price on the date of grant whereas the expense for PRSUs with pre-defined performance criteria is adjusted with the probability of achievement of such performance criteria at each year end.

Stock-based compensation recorded in our consolidated statements of operations is based on awards expected to ultimately vest and has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Our estimated forfeiture rates may differ from our actual forfeitures. We consider our historical experience of pre-vesting forfeitures on awards by each homogenous group of employees as the basis to arrive at our estimated annual pre-vesting forfeiture rates.

We estimate the fair value of stock options issued under our equity incentive plans and shares issued to employees under our employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility, expected term and risk-free interest rates. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of our stock options and ESPP offering period which is derived from historical experience. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. We have never declared or paid dividends and have no plans to do so in the foreseeable future.

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Awards to non-employees are accounted for under the same stock-based compensation provisions as employees, which require that the fair value of these instruments be recognized as an expense when earned. For Development Service Agreements, where the future payments for product and/or intellectual property rights may be paid in either cash or restricted shares of our common stock at the election of the developer we estimate the fair value of those awards similar to a stock option, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. For Development Service Agreements where the future payments for product and/or intellectual property rights will be paid in restricted shares of our common stock, the fair value is based on the stock price on the date of grant. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized as earned once the award is deemed probable of achieving the pre-defined performance criteria. The stock-based compensation expense is included in cost of sales or research and development expense on the consolidated statements of operations commensurate with the nature of services performed.

**Recent Accounting Pronouncements.**

See "*Notes to Financial Statements - Note 1 - Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements*" included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk**

*Interest Rate Risk*

We are exposed to interest rate risks related to our cash, cash equivalents and borrowings. We had cash and cash equivalents of 160.8 million as of December 31, 2025, which consist of cash and money market funds. Interest-earning deposit accounts and money market funds carry a degree of interest rate risk; however, historical fluctuations in interest income have not been significant.

Loans under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Braidwell Term Loan bear interest at floating rates tied to SOFR. As a result, changes in SOFR can affect our results of operation and cash flows. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under the Braidwell Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility was $200.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively. The interest rates for the Braidwell Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2025 were 9.7% and 7.5%, respectively.

*Foreign Currency Exchange Risk*

As our business in markets outside of the U.S. continues to increase, we may be exposed to foreign currency exchange risks related to our foreign operations. Fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the U.S. and foreign currencies, primarily the euro, could adversely affect our financial results. We do not have any material financial exposure to one customer or one country that would significantly hinder our liquidity.

*Commodity Price Risk*

We purchase raw materials that are processed from commodities, such as titanium and stainless steel. These purchases expose us to fluctuations in commodity prices. Given the historical volatility of certain commodity prices, this exposure can impact our product costs. However, because our raw material prices comprise a small portion of our cost of sales, we have not experienced any material impact on our results of operations from changes in commodity prices. A 10% change in commodity prices would not have had a material impact on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data**

The consolidated financial statements and supplementary data required by this item are set forth at the pages indicated in Item 15.

**Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure**

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**Item 9A. Controls and Procedures**

*Disclosure Controls and Procedures*

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the timelines specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in SEC Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2025. Based on such evaluation, our management has concluded as of December 31, 2025, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

*Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting*

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management has used the framework set forth in the report entitled *Internal Control - Integrated Framework* published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025, based on those criteria.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, who audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. This report states that internal control over financial reporting was effective and appears in "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

*Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting*

We are involved in ongoing evaluations of internal controls. In anticipation of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the assistance of other members of our management, performed an evaluation of any change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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**Item 9B. Other Information**

*Adoption, Modification or Termination of Trading Arrangements* 

A portion of the compensation of our directors and officers is in the form of equity awards, and, from time to time, directors and officers engage in open-market transactions with respect to the securities they acquire pursuant to such equity awards we have issued.

Transactions in our securities by directors and officers are required to be made in accordance with our insider trading policy, which requires that the transactions comply with applicable U.S. federal securities laws that prohibit trading while in possession of material nonpublic information. Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act provides an affirmative defense that enables directors and officers to prearrange transactions in our securities in a manner that avoids concerns about initiating transactions while in possession of material nonpublic information.

The following table describes the contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of securities adopted by our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended December 31, 2025, that are intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). No other Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements" (as defined by S-K Item 408(c)) were entered into or terminated by our directors or officers during such period:

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| Karen McGinnis | Member of the Board of Directors | Adopt | 11/21/2025 | 6050 | 6/30/2026 |
| Joseph Walland | Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions | Adopt | 12/12/2025 | 13572 | 2/1/2027 |

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**Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections**

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**PART III**

**Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 11. Executive Compensation**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services**

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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**PART IV**

**Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules**

Item 15 (a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Financial Statements:

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| [Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#report_of_independent_auditor) | F-2 |
| [Consolidated Balance Sheets](#consolidated_balance_sheets) | F-5 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Operations](#consolidated_statements_operations) | F-6 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss](#consolidated_statements_comprehensive_lo) | F-7 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)](#consolidated_statements_stockholders_def) | F-8 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](#consolidated_statements_cash_flows) | F-11 |
| [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#notes_to_consolidated_financial_statemen) | F-12 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Financial Statement Schedules

Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts:

All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required or the information required by such schedules is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Exhibits List

The following is a list of exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
| 3.1 | [<u>Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000104746906005345/a2168988zex-3_2.htm) |  | Amendment No. 2 to<br>Form S-1<br>(Exhibit 3.2) | 04/20/06 | 333-131609 |
| 3.2 | [<u>Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065316000105/exhibit31bamedmenttoincorp.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 3.1(B)) | 08/24/16 | 000-52024 |
| 3.3 | [<u>Restated Bylaws of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000104746906007732/a2170684zex-3_4.htm) |  | Amendment No. 5 to<br>Form S-1<br>(Exhibit 3.4) | 05/26/06 | 333-131609<br>|
| 3.4  | [<u>Form of Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A convertible Preferred Stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312517092977/d361677dex31.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 3.1)  | 03/23/17 | 000-52024 |
| 3.5  | [<u>Form of Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B convertible Preferred Stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518078133/d534822dex31.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 3.1)  | 03/12/18 | 000-52024 |
| 3.6 | [<u>Amendment to the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017025086130/atec-ex3_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 3.1)  | 06/13/2025 | 000-52024 |
| 4.1 | [<u>Form of Common Stock Certificate</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065314000005/atec20131231ex41.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 03/20/14 | 333-131609 |
| 4.2 | [<u>Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 16, 2018, by and</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518118325/d562587dex41.htm) |  | Form 8-K/A<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 04/16/18 | 000-52024 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
|  | [<u>among Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and the other signatories thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518118325/d562587dex41.htm) |  |  |  |  |
| 4.3 | [<u>Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 6, 2018, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and the other signatories thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518325651/d624791dex45.htm) |  | Form S-3/A<br>(Exhibit 4.5) | 11/13/18 | 333-221085 |
| 4.5 | [<u>Form of Registration Rights Agreement</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312517092977/d361677dex42.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.2) | 03/23/17 | 000-52024 |
| 4.6 | [<u>Second Amended and Restated Warrant to Purchase Common Stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. issued to Patrick S. Miles</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023005175/atec-ex4_6.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 4.6) | 2/28/23 | 000-52024 |
| 4.7 | [<u>Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. issued in connection with financing dated November 6, 2018</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001350653/000119312518325651/d624791dex411.htm) |  | Form S-3/A<br>(Exhibit 4.11) | 11/13/18 | 333-221085 |
| 4.8 | [<u>Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. issued in connection with financing dated June 21, 2019</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459019023672/atec-ex101_6.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 06/27/19 | 000-52024 |
| 4.9 | [<u>Registration Rights Agreement between Alphatec Holdings, Inc., and Squadron Medical Finance Solutions LLC and Tawani Holdings LLC, dated November 6, 2018</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518325651/d624791dex45.htm) |  | Form S-3/A<br>(Exhibit 4.5) | 11/13/18 | 333-221085 |
| 4.10 | [<u>Registration Rights Agreement between Alphatec Holdings, Inc., and Squadron Medical Finance Solutions LLC and Tawani Holdings LLC, dated June 21, 2019</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459019023672/atec-ex102_7.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 06/27/19 | 000-52024 |
| 4.11 | [<u>Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020011257/atec-ex415_493.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 4.15) | 03/17/20 | 000-52024 |
| 4.12 | [<u>Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020028305/atec-ex41_11.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 06/04/20 | 000-52024 |
| 4.13 | [<u>Form of Amendment to Warrant</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020028305/atec-ex42_10.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.2) | 06/04/20 | 000-52024 |
| 4.14 | [<u>Form of Second Amendment to Warrant</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020028305/atec-ex43_9.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.3) | 06/04/20 | 000-52024 |
| 4.15 | [<u>Registration Rights Agreement between Alphatec Holdings, Inc., and Squadron Medical Finance Solutions LLC and Tawani Holdings LLC, dated May 29, 2020</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020028305/atec-ex44_8.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.4) | 06/04/20 | 000-52024 |
| 4.16 | [<u>Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 16, 2020</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312520319487/d16732dex41.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 12/17/20 | 000-52024 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
| 4.17 | [<u>Indenture, dated as of August 10, 2021, between Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021043134/atec-ex41_24.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 8/10/21 | 000-52024 |
| 4.18 | [<u>Form of certificate representing the 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021043134/atec-ex41_24.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 8/10/21 | 000-52024 |
| 4.19 | [<u>Indenture, dated as of March 7, 2025, between Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312525049998/d890647dex41.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.1) | 3/07/2025 | 000-52024 |
| 4.20 | [<u>Form of certificate representing the 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312525049998/d890647d8k.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 4.2) | 3/07/2025 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Securities Purchase Agreements** |  |  |  |  |
| 10.1 | [<u>Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 8, 2018, between Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and each purchaser named in the signature pages thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518078133/d534822dex101.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 03/12/18 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Real Property Lease Agreements** | **Real Property Lease Agreements** | **Real Property Lease Agreements** | **Real Property Lease Agreements** | **Real Property Lease Agreements** |
| 10.2 | [<u>Lease Agreement by and between Alphatec Spine, Inc. and RAF Pacifica Group - Real Estate Fund IV, LLC; ARKA Monterey Park, LLC, and 170 Arrowhead Partners, LLC, dated as of December 4, 2019</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020011257/atec-ex103_132.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.3) | 03/17/20 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Capped Call Agreements** |  |  |  |  |
| 10.3 | [<u>Form of Confirmation of Call Option Transaction</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021043134/atec-ex101_25.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 8/10/21 | 000-52024 |
| 10.4 | [<u>Form of Confirmation of Call Option Transaction</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312525049998/d890647dex101.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 3/07/25 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Agreements with Respect to Product Supply, Collaborations, Licenses, Research and Development** | **Agreements with Respect to Product Supply, Collaborations, Licenses, Research and Development** | **Agreements with Respect to Product Supply, Collaborations, Licenses, Research and Development** | **Agreements with Respect to Product Supply, Collaborations, Licenses, Research and Development** | **Agreements with Respect to Product Supply, Collaborations, Licenses, Research and Development** |
| 10.5† | [<u>Supply Agreement by and between Alphatec Spine, Inc. and Invibio, Inc., dated as of October 18, 2004 and amended by Letter of Amendment in respect of the Supply Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2004</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000104746906007104/a2170387zex-10_29.htm) |  | Amendment No. 4 to<br>Form S-1<br>(Exhibit 10.29) | 05/15/06 | 333-131609 |
| 10.6† | [<u>Letter Amendment between Alphatec Spine, Inc. and Invibio, Inc., dated November 24, 2010</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312511130944/dex103.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.3) | 05/06/11 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Agreements with Officers and Directors** |  |  |  |  |
| 10.7\* | [<u>Employment Agreement with J. Todd Koning dated April 6, 2021</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001350653/000156459021018082/atec-ex101_7.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 04/8/21 | 000-52024 |
| 10.8\* | [<u>Employment Agreement with Craig E. Hunsaker dated September 14, 2016</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459017010602/atec-ex105_417.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.5) | 05/12/17 | 000-52024 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
| 10.9\* | [<u>Employment Agreement by and among Patrick S. Miles, Alphatec Spine, Inc., and Alphatec Holdings, Inc., dated, October 2, 2017</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459018005156/atec-ex1026_366.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.26) | 03/09/18 | 000-52024 |
| 10.10\* | [<u>Employment Agreement by and among Dave Sponsel, Alphatec Spine, Inc., and Alphatec Holdings, Inc., dated March 4, 2018</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459020011257/atec-ex1031_1050.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.31) | 03/17/20 | 000-52024 |
| 10.11\* | [<u>Form of Severance Agreement between J. Todd Koning, Dave Sponsel and Eric Dasso and Alphatec Spine, Inc dated July 19, 2023</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023033728/atec-ex10_2.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 07/19/23 | 000-52024 |
| 10.12\* | [<u>Severance Agreement between Patrick S. Miles and Alphatec Spine, Inc dated February 18, 2021</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021007174/atec-ex101_7.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 02/22/21 | 000-52024 |
| 10.13\* | [<u>Severance Agreement between Craig E. Hunsaker and Alphatec Spine, Inc dated February 18, 2021</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021007174/atec-ex102_6.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 02/22/21 | 000-52024 |
| 10.14\* | [<u>Form of Change in Control Agreement entered into separate between Alphatec Spine, Inc. and Dave Sponsel and Eric Dasso</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459021011278/atec-ex1030_206.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.30) | 03/05/21 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Equity Compensation Plans** |  |  |  |  |
| 10.15\* | [<u>Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312513101543/d499824dex991.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 99.1) | 03/23/13 | 333-187190 |
| 10.16\* | [<u>Amendment to Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312513254755/d551074ddefa14a.htm) |  | Schedule 14A <br>(Appendix B) | 06/11/13 | 000-52024 |
| 10.17\* | [<u>Amendment to the Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065314000035/atec-20140930exx101.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 10/30/14 | 000-52024 |
| 10.18\* | [<u>Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement issued under the Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312513089967/d454279dex1040.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.40) | 03/05/13 | 000-52024 |
| 10.19\* | [<u>Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement issued under the Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312513089967/d454279dex1041.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.41) | 03/05/13 | 000-52024 |
| 10.20\* | [<u>Form of Restricted Stock Agreement issued under the Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312513089967/d454279dex1042.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.42) | 03/05/14 | 000-52024 |
| 10.21\* | [<u>Form of Performance-Based Restricted Unit Agreement issued under the Amended and Restated 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065314000035/atec-20140930exx102.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 10/30/14 | 000-52024 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
| 10.23\* | [<u>Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001350653/000119312517210630/d418778dex101.htm) |  | Form 8-K/A<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 06/22/17 | 000-52024 |
| 10.24\* | [<u>First Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518167743/d588189dex102.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 05/18/18 | 000-52024 |
| 10.25\* | [<u>Second Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459018028870/atec-ex101_116.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 11/09/18 | 000-52024 |
| 10.26\* | [<u>Third Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459019022468/atec-ex102_15.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 06/13/19 | 000-52024 |
| 10.27\* | [<u>Fourth Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001350653/000156459020029713/atec-ex101_6.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 06/18/20 | 000-52024 |
| 10.28\* | [<u>Fifth Amendment to the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023028307/atec-ex10_2.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 6/15/23 | 000-52024 |
| 10.29\* | [<u>Amended and Restated 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312517210630/d418778dex102.htm) |  | Form 8-K/A<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 06/22/17 | 000-52024 |
| 10.30\* | [<u>First Amended and Restated 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459019022468/atec-ex101_14.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 06/13/19 | 000-52024 |
| 10.31\* | [<u>Second Amended and Restated 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001350653/000156459021033642/atec-ex101_6.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 06/21/21 | 000-52024 |
| 10.32\* | [<u>Third Amendment to the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023028307/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 6/15/23 | 000-52024 |
| 10.33\* | [<u>2016 Employment Inducement Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065316000110/exh102empinducementawardpl.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 10/05/16 | 333-213981 |
| 10.34\* | [<u>First Amendment to 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312516790307/d467063dex102.htm) |  | Form S-8 <br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 12/12/16 | 333-215036 |
| 10.35\* | [<u>Second Amendment to the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459017005686/atec-ex103_30.htm) |  | Form S-8 <br>(Exhibit 10.3) | 03/31/17 | 333-217055 |
| 10.36\* | [<u>Third Amendment to the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan, dated October 1, 2017.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312517300353/d459451dex104.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.4) | 10/2/17 | 000-52024 |
| 10.37\* | [<u>Fourth Amendment to the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan, dated March 6, 2018.</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000119312518078133/d534822dex109.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.9) | 03/12/18 | 000-52024 |
| 10.38\* | [<u>Fifth Amendment to the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan, dated May 13, 2019</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000156459019024982/atec-ex1011_7.htm) |  | Form S-8 <br>(Exhibit 10.11) | 07/16/19 | 333-232661 |
| 10.39\* | [<u>Sixth Amendment to the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan, dated October 25, 2023</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024021302/atec-ex10_39.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 10.39) | 2/27/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 10.40\* | [<u>Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice and Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065316000110/exh103rsugrantnoticeform.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 10.3) | 10/05/16 | 333-213981 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
| 10.41\* | [<u>Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065316000110/exh104stockoptiongrantnoti.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 10.4) | 10/05/16 | 333-213981 |
| 10.42\* | [<u>Form of Performance Stock-Based Award Grant Notice and Performance Stock-Based Award Agreement under the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000135065316000110/exh105psugrantnoticeform.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 10.5) | 10/05/16 | 333-213981 |
| 10.43\*<br>| [<u>Sixth Amendment to the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017025086311/atec-ex10_7.htm) |  | Form S-8<br>(Exhibit 10.7) | 6/13/2025 | 000-52024 |
| 10.44\*<br>| [<u>Seventh Amendment to the Alphatec Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017025086130/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 6/13/2025 | 000-52024 |
|  | **Loan Agreements** |  |  |  |  |
| 10.45 | [<u>Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2023, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as agent</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023000471/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 01/09/23 | 000-52024 |
| 10.46 | [<u>Credit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2022, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., Alphatec Spine, Inc. and the other borrowers from time to time party thereto, the guarantors from time to time party thereto, MidCap Financial Trust and the other lenders from time to time party thereto, and MidCap Funding IV Trust, as administrative agent</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017022019239/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 10/03/22 | 000-52024 |
| 10.47 | [<u>Omnibus Joinder and Amendment No. 1 to Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2023, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., Alphatec Spine, Inc., SafeOp Surgical, Inc., MidCap Funding IV Trust, as agent and the lenders party thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017023000471/atec-ex10_2.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 01/09/23 | 000-52024 |
| 10.48 | [<u>Amendment No. 1, dated as of October 29, 2024, to Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2023, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as agent</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024119022/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 8-K<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 10/30/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 10.49 | [<u>Amendment No. 2, dated April 23, 2024, to Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2023, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., Alphatec Spine, Inc., SafeOp Surgical, Inc., MidCap Funding</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024119083/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.1) | 10/30/2024 | 000-52024 |

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number** | **Exhibit Description** | **Filed**<br>**with this**<br>**Report** | **Incorporated by**<br>**Reference herein**<br>**from Form or**<br>**Schedule** | **Filing Date** | **SEC File/**<br>**Reg.**<br>**Number** |
|  | [<u>IV Trust, as agent and the lenders party thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024119083/atec-ex10_1.htm) |  |  |  |  |
| 10.50 | [<u>Amendment No. 3 to Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2023, by and among Alphatec Holdings, Inc., Alphatec Spine, Inc., SafeOp Surgical, Inc., MidCap Funding IV Trust, as agent and the lenders party thereto</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024119083/atec-ex10_2.htm) |  | Form 10-Q<br>(Exhibit 10.2) | 10/30/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 19 | [<u>Insider Trading Policy</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024021302/atec-ex19.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 19) | 2/27/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 21 | [<u>Subsidiaries of the Registrant and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of the Registrant's Subsidiaries</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024021302/atec-ex21.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 21) | 2/27/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 23 | [<u>Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</u>](atec-ex23.htm) | X |  |  |  |
| 31.1 | [<u>Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002</u>](atec-ex31_1.htm) | X |  |  |  |
| 31.2 | [<u>Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002</u>](atec-ex31_2.htm) | X |  |  |  |
| 32 | [<u>Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002</u>](atec-ex32.htm) | X |  |  |  |
| 97 | [<u>Clawback Policy</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350653/000095017024021302/atec-ex97.htm) |  | Form 10-K<br>(Exhibit 97) | 2/27/2024 | 000-52024 |
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document-the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |  |  |  |  |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema with Embedded Linkbase Documents |  |  |  |  |
| 104 | Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |  |  |  |  |

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(\*) Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(†) Confidential treatment has been granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission as to certain portions.

**Item 16. Form 10-K Summary**

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC. | ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Dated: | February 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ Patrick S. Miles  |
|  |  |  | Patrick S. Miles  |
|  |  |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  |  | (principal executive officer) |
| Dated: | February 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ J. Todd Koning |
|  |  |  | J. Todd Koning |
|  |  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  |  | (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |

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**SIGNATURES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY**

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Patrick S. Miles and J. Todd Koning, and each of them, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| **Signature** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ Patrick S. Miles | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<br>(Principal Executive Officer) | February 24, 2026 |
| **Patrick S. Miles**  |  |  |
| /s/Mortimer Berkowitz III | Lead Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **Mortimer Berkowitz III** |  |  |
| /s/Quentin Blackford | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **Quentin Blackford** |  |  |
| /s/David Demski | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **David Demski** |  |  |
| /s/Karen K. McGinnis | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **Karen K. McGinnis** |  |  |
| /s/David R. Pelizzon | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **David R. Pelizzon** |  |  |
| /s/Keith Valentine | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **Keith Valentine** |  |  |
| /s/Ward W. Woods | Director | February 24, 2026 |
| **Ward W. Woods** |  |  |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

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| [Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#report_of_independent_auditor) (PCAOB ID:34) | F-2 |
| [Consolidated Balance Sheets](#consolidated_balance_sheets) | F-5 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Operations](#consolidated_statements_operations) | F-6 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss](#consolidated_statements_comprehensive_lo) | F-7 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)](#consolidated_statements_stockholders_def) | F-8 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](#consolidated_statements_cash_flows) | F-11 |
| [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#notes_to_consolidated_financial_statemen) | F-12 |

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.

**Opinion on the Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 24, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

**Basis for Opinion**

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matter**

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

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Valuation of Inventories - Refer to Note 1 to the Financial Statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company records its inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value ("LCNRV"). A portion of the Company's LCNRV reserve represents an amount for specialized implants and fixation products (collectively "implant inventory"). Quarterly, the Company records an adjustment to its LCNRV reserve for estimated excess and obsolete implant inventory based upon its expected use of implant inventory on hand. To determine the expected use of implant inventory, management develops estimates and assumptions primarily based on the current usage of implant inventory, and the age of implant inventory quantities on hand. Additionally, the Company considers recent sales experience to develop assumptions about future demand for its products, while considering product life cycles and new product launches.

We identified management's estimation of the implant inventory LCNRV reserve as a critical audit matter due to management's significant manual process used to determine the estimate and the judgments required by management to estimate future use of their products. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management's assumptions related to the expected use of implant inventory in future operations.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to management's judgments used to estimate the implant inventory LCNRV reserve included the following, among others:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We tested the effectiveness of controls over management's estimate of the implant inventory LCNRV reserve, including:

oManagement's assessment of assumptions used to identify excess and obsolete implant inventory and to estimate the related LCNRV reserve.

oThe completeness and accuracy of data used in the calculation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We evaluated the reasonableness of the methodology used by the Company to estimate the implant inventory LCNRV reserve by comparing actual results to the historical estimates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We evaluated the key assumptions used in identifying the population of implant inventory with excess or obsolescence exposure that require a reserve and determining the amount of reserve to record.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We evaluated the appropriateness of the underlying data utilized in management's analysis, including current implant inventory usage, product aging, recent sales, and product life cycle.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Diego, California

February 24, 2026

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2021.

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.

**Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, of the Company and our report dated February 24, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

**Basis for Opinion** 

The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Diego, California

February 24, 2026

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

(In thousands, except par value data)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Current assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $160806 | $138840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net of allowances of **$**12,685 and $4,763, respectively | 97304 | 82987 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 169444 | 175264 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 23322 | 20308 |
| Total current assets | 450876 | 417399 |
| Property and equipment, net | 135324 | 156394 |
| Right-of-use assets | 31225 | 34701 |
| Goodwill | 75208 | 70976 |
| Intangible assets, net | 93454 | 93518 |
| Other assets | 5121 | 2722 |
| Total assets | $791208 | $775710 |
| **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)** |  |  |
| Current liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $40893 | $52984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 97019 | 81466 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities | 10439 | 10467 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term debt | 64526 | 1656 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 6298 | 6453 |
| Total current liabilities | 219175 | 153026 |
| Long-term debt | 501412 | 574522 |
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 23856 | 27305 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 10736 | 11423 |
| Redeemable preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 20,000 shares authorized, and 3,319 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 23603 | 23603 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) |  |  |
| Stockholders' equity (deficit): |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000 authorized; 150,257 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025, and 144,129 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 15 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Treasury stock, 1,808 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | (25097) | (25097) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 1466377 | 1305677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4426) | (13678) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (1424443) | (1281085) |
| Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | 12426 | (14169) |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $791208 | $775710 |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Revenue from products and services | $764155 | $611562 | $482262 |
| Cost of sales | 232267 | 187300 | 172059 |
| Gross profit | 531888 | 424262 | 310203 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 76268 | 80718 | 70115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales, general and administrative | 498526 | 450199 | 374080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litigation-related expenses | 23784 | 9799 | 22287 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 15060 | 16258 | 14284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction-related expenses |  | 210 | 2113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring expenses | 378 | 3247 | 719 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 614016 | 560431 | 483598 |
| Operating loss | (82128) | (136169) | (173395) |
| Other expense, net: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (45922) | (24879) | (16641) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | (17576) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on derivative liability | 620 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income (expense), net | 1603 | (1025) | 3121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total other expense, net | (61275) | (25904) | (13520) |
| Net loss before taxes | (143403) | (162073) | (186915) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax (benefit) provision | (45) | 50 | (277) |
| Net loss | $(143358) | $(162123) | $(186638) |
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $(0.96) | $(1.13) | $(1.54) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 150064 | 142946 | 121242 |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS**

**(in thousands)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net loss | $(143358) | $(162123) | $(186638) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 9252 | (5355) | 2471 |
| Comprehensive loss | $(134106) | $(167478) | $(184167) |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)** 

(In thousands)

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| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Common stock** | **Common stock** | **Additional<br>paid-in** | **Treasury** | **Accumulated other** | **Accumulated** | **Total<br>stockholders'** |
|  | **Shares** | **Par Value** | **capital** | **stock** | **comprehensive loss** | **deficit** | **equity (deficit)** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | 144129 | $14 | $1305677 | $(25097) | $(13678) | $(1281085) | $(14169) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation |  |  | 73719 |  |  |  | 73719 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for warrant exercises | 1139 |  | 52 |  |  |  | 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for employee stock purchase plan and stock option exercises | 790 |  | 5181 |  |  |  | 5181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for vesting of <br> performance and restricted stock awards, net of <br> shares retained for tax liability | 4047 | 1 | (3759) |  |  |  | (3758) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of capped calls |  |  | (42485) |  |  |  | (42485) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for asset acquisition | 152 |  | 2250 |  |  |  | 2250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of equity-based liability |  |  | 123441 |  |  |  | 123441 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warrant modification |  |  | 2301 |  |  |  | 2301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | 9252 |  | 9252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (143358) | (143358) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2025** | 150257 | $15 | $1466377 | $(25097) | $(4426) | $(1424443) | $12426 |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)** 

(In thousands)

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| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Common stock** | **Common stock** | **Additional<br>paid-in** | **Treasury** | **Accumulated other** | **Accumulated** | **Total<br>stockholders'** |
|  | **Shares** | **Par Value** | **capital** | **stock** | **comprehensive loss** | **deficit** | **(deficit) equity** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | 139245 | $14 | $1230484 | $(25097) | $(8323) | $(1118962) | $78116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation |  |  | 73277 |  |  |  | 73277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for warrant exercises | 63 |  | 314 |  |  |  | 314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for employee <br> stock purchase plan and stock option <br> exercises | 789 |  | 4865 |  |  |  | 4865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for vesting of <br> restricted stock units, net of <br> shares withheld for tax liability | 4014 |  | (7964) |  |  |  | (7964) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of equity-based liability |  |  | 2207 |  |  |  | 2207 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of common stock warrant |  |  | 2244 |  |  |  | 2244 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for asset acquisition | 18 |  | 250 |  |  |  | 250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | (5355) |  | (5355) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (162123) | (162123) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | 144129 | $14 | $1305677 | $(25097) | $(13678) | $(1281085) | $(14169) |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)**

(In thousands)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Common stock** | **Common stock** | **Additional<br>paid-in** | **Treasury** | **Accumulated other** | **Accumulated** | **Total<br>stockholders'** |
|  | **Shares** | **Par Value** | **capital** | **stock** | **comprehensive loss** | **deficit** | **(deficit) equity** |
| **Balance at December 31, 2022** | 106640 | $11 | $933537 | $(25097) | $(10794) | $(932324) | $(34667) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation |  |  | 81244 |  |  |  | 81244 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for warrant exercises | 5571 | 1 | 669 |  |  |  | 670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for employee <br> stock purchase plan and stock option <br> exercises | 774 |  | 4353 |  |  |  | 4353 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for vesting of <br> restricted stock units, net of <br> shares withheld for tax liability | 6535 |  | (6061) |  |  |  | (6061) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of equity-based liability |  |  | 3561 |  |  |  | 3561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock offerings, net of offering costs of $12,136 | 19725 | 2 | 213181 |  |  |  | 213183 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | 2471 |  | 2471 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (186638) | (186638) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2023** | 139245 | $14 | $1230484 | $(25097) | $(8323) | $(1118962) | $78116 |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

(In thousands)

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Operating activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(143358) | $(162123) | $(186638) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 77492 | 78418 | 56139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 73719 | 73277 | 81244 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 22512 | 4462 | 3634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of right-of-use assets | 5071 | 4902 | 3543 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Write-down for excess and obsolete inventories | 13535 | 15421 | 13608 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on disposal of assets | 2472 | 3072 | 3708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | 17576 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on derivative liability | (620) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 8388 | 5194 | 455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | (21879) | (14589) | (12795) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | (6313) | (54660) | (45562) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1755) | (97) | (11098) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 405 | (466) | (541) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | (11156) | 9671 | 6989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | 15824 | (1781) | 17000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities | (4890) | (5495) | (3602) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities | (271) | (3261) | 1793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other long-term liabilities | (1521) | 3404 | (6362) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 45231 | (44651) | (78485) |
| **Investing activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property and equipment | (42455) | (83223) | (80508) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of intangible assets | (7186) | (9913) | (6467) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |  |  | (55000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for equity investment | (3000) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (770) |  |  |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (53411) | (93136) | (141975) |
| **Financing activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net | 392850 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of convertible notes | (268231) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of revolving credit facility | (63960) | (164175) | (119500) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of capped calls | (42485) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from revolving credit facility | 14154 | 174975 | 134000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of debt issuance costs | (706) | (140) | (3321) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from term debt, net of debt discount |  | 48000 | 148473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash received (paid for) common stock exercises | 515 | (560) | (1064) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from common stock offerings, net of offering costs |  |  | 213181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of OCEANEs |  |  | (13315) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (2119) | (1892) | (1535) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 30018 | 56208 | 356919 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 128 | (551) | (185) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 21966 | (82130) | 136274 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 138840 | 220970 | 84696 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $160806 | $138840 | $220970 |
| **Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for interest | $23820 | $20316 | $17269 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for income taxes | $389 | $275 | $333 |
| Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financed insurance | $1347 | $1156 | $1328 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7818 | $8668 | $10406 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of intangible assets in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities | $3169 | $250 | $99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for asset acquisition | $2250 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognition of derivative liability | $124061 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognition of lease liability | $136 | $11923 | $424 |

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**ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies**

***The Company***

Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alphatec Spine, Inc. ("Alphatec Spine"), SafeOp Surgical, Inc. ("SafeOp"), and EOS imaging S.A.S. ("EOS"), is a medical technology company focused on the design, development, and advancement of technology for the better surgical treatment of spinal disorders. The Company, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, markets its products in the United States ("U.S.") and internationally via a network of independent sales agents and direct sales representatives.

***Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation***

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company translates the financial statements of its foreign subsidiaries using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company operates in one reportable business segment.

***Use of Estimates***

The carrying amount of financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, included in the Company's consolidated financial statements are reasonable estimates of fair value due to their short maturities.

***Concentrations of Credit Risk and Significant Customers***

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss by depositing its cash and investments with established financial institutions. Although the Company deposits its cash with multiple financial institutions, its deposits, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.

The Company's customers are primarily hospitals and surgical centers. No one single customer represented greater than 10 percent of consolidated revenues and accounts receivable for the years presented. Credit to customers is granted based on an analysis of the customers' credit worthiness. Credit losses have not been significant.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

The company considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash and have an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.

***Accounts Receivable, net***

Accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables and provides allowances for a portion of receivables when collection becomes doubtful. Provisions are made based upon a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices. In determining the provision for invoices not specifically reviewed, the Company analyzes historical collection experience. If the historical data used to calculate the allowance provided for doubtful accounts does not reflect the Company's future ability to collect outstanding receivables or if the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in impairment of their ability to make payments, an increase in the provision for doubtful accounts may be required.

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The Company's accounts receivable have payment terms commensurate with the local business practice depending on the country of sale. The Company generally does not allow returns of products that have been delivered. The Company offers standard quality assurance warranty on its products. The Company had no material bad debt expense during the years presented.

***Excess and Obsolete Inventory***

Most of the Company's inventory is comprised of finished goods, which is primarily produced by third-party suppliers. Specialized implants, fixation products, biologics, and imaging equipment are determined by utilizing a standard cost method that includes capitalized variances which approximates the weighted average cost. Component parts related to the imaging equipment are valued at weighted average cost. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company reviews the components of its inventory on a periodic basis for excess and obsolescence and adjusts inventory to its net realizable value as necessary.

The Company records a lower of cost or net realizable value ("LCNRV") inventory reserve for estimated excess and obsolete inventory based upon its expected use of inventory on hand. The Company's inventory, which consists primarily of specialized implants, fixation products, and biologics is at risk of obsolescence due to the need to maintain substantial levels of inventory. In order to market its products effectively and meet the demands of interoperative product placement, the Company maintains and provides surgeons and hospitals with a variety of inventory products and sizes. For each surgery, fewer than all components will be consumed. The need to maintain and provide a wide variety of inventory causes inventory to be held that is not likely to be used.

The Company's estimates and assumptions for excess and obsolete inventory are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis. The estimates and assumptions are determined primarily based on current usage of inventory and the age of inventory quantities on hand. Additionally, the Company considers recent sales experience to develop assumptions about future demand for its products, while considering product life cycles and new product launches. Increases in the LCNRV reserve for excess and obsolete inventory result in a corresponding charge to cost of sales. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded LCNRV charges for excess and obsolete inventory of $13.5 million, $15.4 million and $13.6 million, respectively, net of inventory sold of $3.9 million, $3.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a reduction of reserve for inventory that was disposed of $3.6 million, $3.5 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

***Property and Equipment, net***

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, generally ranging from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under financing leases are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the remaining terms of the related leases.

***Operating Lease***

The Company determines whether a contract is a lease or contains a lease at inception by assessing whether there is an identified asset and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration over a period of time. If both criteria are met, the Company determines the initial classification and measurement of its right-of-use ("ROU") asset and lease liability at the lease commencement date and thereafter, if modified. The Company recognizes a ROU asset and lease liability for its operating leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The lease term includes any renewal options and termination options that the Company is reasonably assured to exercise. ROU assets and lease liabilities are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The present value of operating lease payments is determined by using the incremental borrowing rate of interest that the Company would borrow on a collateralized basis for an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

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Rent expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term based on the total lease payments and is included in cost of sales, research and development, and sales, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company aggregates all lease and non-lease components for each class of underlying assets into a single lease component and variable charges for common area maintenance and other variable costs are recognized as expense as incurred. Total variable costs associated with leases were immaterial for all years presented. The Company had an immaterial amount of financing leases as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, which is included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

***Valuation of Goodwill*** 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired from the Company's business combinations. The determination of the value of goodwill and intangible assets arising from business combinations and asset acquisitions requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to allocate the purchase price to the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques on an annual basis or more frequently if facts and circumstance warrant such a review. Goodwill is considered to be impaired if the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its respective fair value.

The Company's annual evaluation for impairment of goodwill consists of one reporting unit. The Company completed its most recent annual evaluation for impairment of goodwill as of October 1, 2025 and determined that no impairment existed. In addition, no indicators of impairment were noted through December 31, 2025, and consequently no impairment charge was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

***Valuation of Intangible Assets***

Intangible assets are comprised primarily of purchased technology, internally developed software, customer relationships, trade name, trademarks, and in-process research and development. The Company makes significant judgments in relation to the valuation of intangible assets resulting from business combinations and asset acquisitions. Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 2 to 12 years. The Company bases the useful lives and related amortization expense on the period of time it estimates the assets will generate net sales or otherwise be used. The Company also periodically reviews the lives assigned to its intangible assets to ensure that its initial estimates do not exceed any revised estimated periods from which the Company expects to realize cash flows. If a change were to occur in any of the above-mentioned factors or estimates, the likelihood of a material change in the Company's reported results would increase.

The Company evaluates its intangible assets with finite lives for indications of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that could trigger an impairment review include significant under-performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of the Company's use of the acquired assets or the strategy for its overall business or significant negative industry or economic trends. If this evaluation indicates that the value of the intangible asset may be impaired, the Company makes an assessment of the recoverability of the net carrying value of the asset group in which the intangible asset resides over its remaining useful life of the primary asset in the asset group. The asset group is determined based on the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows can be identified. If this assessment indicates that the asset group is not recoverable, based on the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset group, the Company reduces the net carrying value of the related intangible assets in the asset group to fair value and may adjust the remaining amortization period. Significant judgment is required in the forecasts of future operating results that are used in the discounted cash flow valuation models. It is possible that plans may change and estimates used may prove to be inaccurate. If actual results, or the plans and estimates used in future impairment analyses, are lower than the original estimates used to assess the recoverability of these assets, the Company could incur additional impairment charges. There were no impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023.

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In-process research and development ("IPR&D") and software in development have indefinite lives and are not amortized until the related products reach full commercial launch or when the projects are complete and their assets are ready for their intended use. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered to be impaired if the products do not reach commercial launch, if the project is not completed or not completed in a timely manner, or if the related products or projects are no longer technologically feasible. Impairment related to IPR&D and software in development is calculated as the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. There were no impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023.

***Impairment of Long-Lived Assets***

The Company assesses potential impairment to its long-lived assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows related to the asset group in which the long-lived asset resides are less than its carrying amount. Any required impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value and is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset and a charge to operating results. There were no material impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023.

***Warrants to Purchase Common Stock***

Warrants are accounted for in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance as either derivative liabilities or as equity instruments depending on the specific terms of the agreements. All warrants qualify for classification within stockholders' (deficit) equity.

***Fair Value Measurements***

The carrying amount of financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and short-term debt included in the Company's consolidated financial statements are reasonable estimates of fair value due to their short maturities.

Authoritative guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

***Revenue Recognition***

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") *Revenue from Contracts with Customers* ("Topic 606"). This standard applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases. Under Topic 606, an entity recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Topic 606, the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer.

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Sales are derived primarily from the sale of spinal implant products, imaging equipment, and related services to hospitals and medical centers. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied, which occurs with the transfer of control of products to customers, either upon shipment of the product or delivery of the product to the customer depending on the shipping terms, or when the products are used in a surgical procedure (implanted in a patient). Revenue from the sale of imaging equipment is recognized as each distinct performance obligation is fulfilled and control transfers to the customer, beginning with shipment or delivery, depending on the contract terms. Revenue from other distinct performance obligations, such as maintenance on imaging equipment and other imaging related services, is recognized in the period the service is performed, and makes up less than 10% of the Company's total revenue. In certain cases, the Company does offer the ability for customers to lease its imaging equipment, but such arrangements are immaterial to total revenue in the years presented. The Company generally does not allow returns of products that have been delivered. Costs incurred by the Company associated directly with sales contracts with customers are deferred over the performance obligation period and recognized in the same period as the related revenue, except for contracts that complete within one year or less, in which case the associated costs are expensed as incurred. Payment terms for sales to customers may vary but are commensurate with the general business practices in the country of sale.

To the extent that the transaction price includes variable consideration, such as discounts, rebates, and customer payment penalties, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing either the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in the Company's judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of the Company's anticipated performance and all information that is reasonably available, including historical, current, and forecasted information.

The Company records a contract asset when one or more performance obligations have been completed and revenue has been recognized, but the customer's payment is contingent on the satisfaction of additional performance obligations. The Company records a contract liability, or deferred revenue, when it has an obligation to provide a product or service to the customer and payment is received in advance of its performance. When the Company sells a product or service with a future performance obligation, revenue is deferred on the unfulfilled performance obligation and recognized over the related performance period. Generally, the Company estimates the selling price of promised services included in the equipment sales price using an expected cost plus a margin approach and/or the separately observable price of such service, if available. The transaction price for a contract's various performance obligations is allocated using the relative standalone selling price method. The use of alternative estimates could result in a different amount of revenue deferral.

***Research and Development Expenses***

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses consist of costs associated with the design, development, testing, and enhancement of the Company's products. Research and development expenses also include salaries and related employee benefits, research-related overhead expenses, fees paid to external service providers and development consultants in the form of both cash and equity.

***Transaction-related Expenses***

Transaction-related costs are expensed as incurred. Transaction-related expenses consist of certain costs incurred related primarily to the amendment of the Company's Braidwell term loan, as defined below.

***Product Shipment Cost***

Product shipment costs for surgical sets are included in sales, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Product shipment costs totaled $24.9 million, $21.8 million and $17.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 respectively.

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***Stock-Based Compensation***

Stock-based compensation expense for equity-classified awards, principally related to restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") is measured at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award. The fair value of equity instruments that are expected to vest is recognized and amortized over the requisite service period. The Company has granted awards with up to four year graded or cliff vesting terms. No exercise price or other monetary payment is required for receipt of the shares issued in settlement of the respective award; instead, consideration is furnished in the form of the participant's service.

The fair value of RSUs including PRSUs with pre-defined performance criteria is based on the stock price on the date of grant.

Stock-based compensation recorded in the Company's consolidated statements of operations is based on awards expected to ultimately vest and has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. The Company's estimated forfeiture rates may differ from its actual forfeitures. The Company considers its historical experience of pre-vesting forfeitures on awards by each homogenous group of employees as the basis to arrive at its estimated annual pre-vesting forfeiture rates.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options issued under the Company's equity incentive plans and shares issued to employees under the Company's employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility, expected term and risk-free interest rates. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's common stock over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the Company's stock options and ESPP offering period which is derived from historical experience. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. The Company has never declared or paid dividends and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future.

Awards to non-employees are accounted for under the same stock-based compensation provisions as employees, which require that the fair value of these instruments be recognized as an expense when earned. For Development Service Agreements, where the future payments for product and/or intellectual property rights may be paid in either cash or restricted shares of our common stock at the election of the developer, we estimate the fair value of those awards similar to a stock option, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. For Development Service Agreements where the future payments for product and/or intellectual property rights will be paid in restricted shares of our common stock, the fair value is based on the stock price on the date of grant. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized as earned once the award is deemed probable of achieving the pre-defined performance criteria. The stock-based compensation expense is included in cost of sales or research and development expense on the consolidated statements of operations commensurate with the nature of the services performed.

***Income Taxes***

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with provisions which set forth an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In making such determination, a review of all available positive and negative evidence must be considered, including scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the income tax provision.

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***Net Loss per Share***

Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the year. If applicable, diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is calculated by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the year determined using the treasury-stock method and the if-converted method for convertible debt. For purposes of this calculation, common stock subject to repurchase by the Company, common stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of convertible notes, preferred shares, options, and warrants are considered to be common stock equivalents and are only included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share when their effect is dilutive. Due to the Company's net loss position, the effect of including common stock equivalents in the earnings per share calculation is anti-dilutive, and therefore not included.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share (in thousands, except per share data):

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Numerator: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(143358) | $(162123) | $(186638) |
| Denominator: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average common shares outstanding | 150064 | 142946 | 121242 |
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $(0.96) | $(1.13) | $(1.54) |

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The following potentially dilutive shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive for the years presented (in thousands):

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Options to purchase common stock and employee stock purchase plan | 1886 | 2204 | 2555 |
| Unvested restricted stock units | 9424 | 7426 | 7713 |
| Warrants to purchase common stock | 8242 | 9316 | 8219 |
| 2026 Notes | 3449 | 17246 | 17246 |
| 2030 Notes | 28615 |  |  |
|  | 51616 | 36192 | 35733 |

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***Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements***

In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Topic 220-40). Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The standard provides guidance to expand disclosures related to the disaggregation of income statement expenses. The standard requires, in the notes to the financial statements, disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses, which includes purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-04, Debt-Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20). The standard provides guidance to improve the relevance and consistency in application of the induced conversion guidance. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, on a retrospective or prospective basis. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use-Software to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software development. The guidance in ASU No. 2025-05 requires for a prospective method of transition. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

***Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements***

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency of income tax disclosures. The guidance in ASU No. 2023-09 allows for a prospective method of transition, with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new accounting pronouncement on January 1, 2025 on a prospective basis. See Note 10 - Income Taxes for additional disclosures.

**2. Business Combination**

The Company recognizes assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition.

On April 19, 2023, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Integrity Implants Inc. and Fusion Robotics, LLC (collectively, the "Sellers"), whereby the Company acquired certain assets, liabilities, employees, and contracts in connection with the Sellers' navigation-enabled robotics platform ("Valence"). The Company paid the Sellers cash consideration of $55.0 million at closing, which represented the total purchase consideration. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the Company did not acquire any material assets or assume any material liabilities in connection with the acquisition, excluding intangible assets and goodwill. The acquisition is treated as an asset purchase for income tax purposes; therefore, the goodwill recorded is considered deductible for income tax purposes.

**3. Fair Value Measurements**

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|  | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| Cash equivalents: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market funds | $23625 |  |  | $23625 |
| Total cash equivalents | $23625 |  |  | $23625 |
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| Cash equivalents: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market funds | $57006 |  |  | $57006 |
| Total cash equivalents | $57006 |  |  | $57006 |

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***Fair Value of Convertible Debt***

The fair value, based on a quoted market price (Level 1), of the Company's outstanding 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") was approximately $79.0 million at December 31, 2025 and approximately $299.6 million at December 31, 2024.

The fair value, based on a quoted market price (Level 1), of the Company's outstanding 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes") was approximately $618 million at December 31, 2025.

**4. Balance Sheet Details**

***Inventories***

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Raw materials | $11958 | $19378 |
| Finished goods | 157486 | 155886 |
| Inventories | $169444 | $175264 |

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***Property and Equipment, net***

Property and equipment, net consist of the following (in thousands, except as indicated):

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|  | **Useful Life** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **(in years)** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Surgical instruments | 4 | $311517 | $283597 |
| Machinery and equipment | 7 | 13123 | 12710 |
| Computer equipment | 3 | 32434 | 32082 |
| Office furniture and equipment | 5 | 6548 | 6759 |
| Leasehold improvements | various | 4402 | 4321 |
| Construction in progress | n/a | 646 | 541 |
|  |  | 368670 | 340010 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation |  | (233346) | (183616) |
| Property and equipment, net |  | $135324 | $156394 |

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Total depreciation expense was $60.4 million, $62.1 million and $40.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 respectively. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, assets recorded under financing leases of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, were included in the property and equipment, net, balance. Amortization of assets under financing leases is included in depreciation expense.

***Goodwill***

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2025 included the following (in thousands):

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| December 31, 2024 | $70976 |
| Foreign currency fluctuation | 4232 |
| December 31, 2025 | $75208 |

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***Intangible Assets, net***

Intangible assets, net consist of the following (in thousands, except as indicated):

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|  | **Remaining Weighted Avg. Useful Life** | **Gross** | **Accumulated** | **Intangible** |
| **December 31, 2025:** | **(in years)** | **Amount** | **Amortization** | **Assets, net** |
| Developed product technology | 4 | $109336 | $(54264) | $55071 |
| Internally developed software | 6 | 16402 | (4429) | 11973 |
| Trademarks and trade names | 5 | 5938 | (2757) | 3181 |
| Customer relationships | 2 | 15057 | (11973) | 3084 |
| Distribution network | – | 2413 | (2413) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total amortized intangible assets |  | 149146 | (75836) | 73309 |
| Software in development | n/a | 7675 |  | 7675 |
| In-process research and development | n/a | 12470 |  | 12470 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total intangible assets |  | $169291 | $(75836) | $93454 |
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|  | **Remaining Weighted Avg. Useful Life** | **Gross** | **Accumulated** | **Intangible** |
| **December 31, 2024:** | **(in years)** | **Amount** | **Amortization** | **Assets, net** |
| Developed product technology | 5 | $102412 | $(38055) | $64357 |
| Internally developed software | 3 | 4283 | (1515) | 2768 |
| Trademarks and trade names | 7 | 5267 | (1991) | 3276 |
| Customer relationships | 2 | 13996 | (10094) | 3902 |
| Distribution network | – | 2413 | (2410) | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total amortized intangible assets |  | 128371 | (54065) | 74306 |
| Software in development | n/a | 12927 |  | 12927 |
| In-process research and development | n/a | 6285 |  | 6285 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total intangible assets |  | $147583 | $(54065) | $93518 |

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Total amortization expense was $17.1 million, $16.4 million and $15.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Software in development assets begin amortizing when the projects are complete and the assets are ready for their intended use. In-process research and development assets and software in development assets begin amortizing when the related products reach full commercial launch.

Future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

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| **Year Ending December 31,** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $17585 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 17122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 12169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | 11817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030 | 8792 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thereafter | 5824 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $73309 |

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***Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities***

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Payroll and payroll related | $33353 | $29103 |
| Commissions and sales milestones | 27239 | 25778 |
| Royalties | 8138 | 6703 |
| Accrued legal expenses | 8018 | 5587 |
| Inventory in-transit | 5199 | 2418 |
| Admin fees and rebates | 2872 | 2300 |
| Professional fees | 2793 | 1353 |
| Interest | 1806 | 1402 |
| Taxes | 1661 | 2505 |
| Warranties | 1053 | 835 |
| Other | 4888 | 3482 |
| Total accrued expenses | $97019 | $81466 |

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***Other Long-Term Liabilities***

Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Income tax-related liabilities | $4582 | $5077 |
| Contract liabilities | 2180 | 3131 |
| Milestones | 2000 |  |
| Employee Benefit Obligation | 857 | 669 |
| Royalties | 835 | 1532 |
| Other | 282 | 1014 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $10736 | $11423 |

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**5. Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities**

Contract assets are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets relate to contracts with customers for which one or more performance obligations have been completed and revenue has been recognized, but the customer's payment is contingent on the satisfaction of additional performance obligations. The opening and closing balances of the Company's contract assets are as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31,<br>2025** | **December 31, <br>2024** |
| Contract assets | $8585 | $5678 |

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The Company had current and non-current contract liabilities totaling $10.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. The Company had current and non-current contract liabilities totaling $10.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. The non-current contract liabilities balance is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Contract liabilities relate to contracts with customers for which partial or complete payment of the transaction price has been received from the customer and the related obligations must be completed before revenue can be recognized. These amounts primarily relate to undelivered equipment, services, or maintenance agreements. The Company recognized $24.1 million of revenue from its contract liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2025, of which $7.3 million was recognized from the beginning contract liabilities balance. The Company recognized $24.8 million of revenue from its contract liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2024, of which $13.8 million was recognized from the beginning contract liabilities balance. The Company recognized $28.2 million of revenue from its contract liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2023, of which $10.9 million was recognized from the beginning contract liabilities balance.

**6. Debt**

***0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030***

In March 2025, the Company issued $405.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured 2030 Notes with a stated interest rate of 0.75% and a maturity date of March 15, 2030. The 2030 Notes began accruing interest immediately and are payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2025. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2030 Notes were approximately $392.9 million after deducting offering expenses and before cash used for the 2030 Capped Call Transactions, as described below, and the repayment of 80% of the 2026 Notes, as described below. The 2030 Notes do not contain any financial covenants.

The 2030 Notes are convertible into shares of the Company's common stock based upon an initial conversion rate of 64.3407 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2030 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $15.54 per share). The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, including certain distributions and dividends to all or substantially all of the holders of the Company's common stock. Based on the terms of the 2030 Notes, when a conversion notice is received, the Company has the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of the Company's common stock, or a combination thereof.

Holders of the 2030 Notes have the right to convert their notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Prior to the close of business of the business day immediately preceding September 17, 2029, holders may convert all or a portion of their 2030 Notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) if the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the 5 consecutive business days immediately after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period") in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2030 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. From and after September 17, 2029, holders of the 2030 Notes may convert their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. As of December 31, 2025, none of the conditions permitting the holders of the 2030 Notes to convert have been met. The 2030 Notes are classified as long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025.

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The 2030 Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at any time, and from time to time, on or after March 20, 2028 and on or before the 60th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the 2030 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company's common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. In addition, calling any of the 2030 Notes for redemption will constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" with respect to the redeemable note, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of the redeemed note will be increased in certain circumstances if such note is converted after it is called for redemption.

If a fundamental change occurs prior to the maturity date, holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their 2030 Notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. No principal payments are otherwise due on the 2030 Notes prior to maturity.

At the time of issuance, the Company determined that the 2030 Notes had an embedded conversion option that met the criteria to be bifurcated and accounted for separately from the 2030 Notes. The Company initially recorded the fair value of the embedded conversion option as a derivative liability and the principal amount of the 2030 Notes as a long-term liability, net of debt discount and deferred issuance costs. In June 2025, conditions necessary for separate accounting of the conversion option as a derivative liability were no longer met. Accordingly, the conversion option derivative liability was remeasured as of the date of the change and subsequently reclassified to additional paid-in capital on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of shareholders' equity (deficit). The annual effective interest rate for the 2030 Notes is 9.1%. The Company recognized interest expense on the 2030 Notes of $21.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, which includes $18.5 million for the amortization of debt discount costs. The Company uses the if-converted method for assumed conversion of the 2030 Notes to compute the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share, if applicable.

The outstanding principal amount and carrying value of the 2030 Notes consists of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31, <br>2025** |
| Principal | $405000 |
| Unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs | (118438) |
| Net carrying value | $286562 |

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***2030 Capped Call Transactions*** 

In connection with the offering of the 2030 Notes, the Company entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the "2030 Capped Call Transactions") with certain financial institutions. The 2030 Capped Call Transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution and/or offset the cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes upon conversion of the 2030 Notes in the event that the market price per share of the Company's common stock is greater than the strike price of the 2030 Capped Call Transactions with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The 2030 Capped Call Transactions have an initial cap price of $23.46 per share of the Company's common stock, which represents a premium of 100% over the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock on March 4, 2025, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the 2030 Capped Call Transactions. Collectively, the 2030 Capped Call Transactions cover, initially, the number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the 2030 Notes, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2030 Notes. The cost of the 2030 Capped Call Transactions was approximately $42.5 million.

The 2030 Capped Call Transactions are separate transactions and are not part of the terms of the 2030 Notes and will not affect any holder's rights under the 2030 Notes. Holders of the 2030 Notes will not have any rights with respect to the 2030 Capped Call Transactions.

The 2030 Capped Call Transactions meet all of the applicable criteria for equity classification, and as a result, the related $42.5 million cost was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of shareholders' equity (deficit).

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***Term Loan***

On January 6, 2023, the Company entered into a $150.0 million term loan credit facility with Braidwell Transaction Holdings, LLC (the "Braidwell Term Loan"). The Braidwell Term Loan provided for an initial term loan of $100.0 million which was funded on the closing date. On September 28, 2023, the Company drew an additional $50.0 million (the "delayed draw term loan(s)" or the "DDTL"). On October 29, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment of the Braidwell Term Loan, which provided for an additional term loan of $50.0 million, subject to the terms of the original term loan credit facility. The Braidwell Term Loan matures on January 6, 2028. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under the Braidwell Term Loan was $200.0 million.

In conjunction with the issuance of the Braidwell Term Loan, the Company incurred $3.6 million in debt issuance costs and $3.5 million in commitment fees. Commitment fees paid to the lender were accounted for as a debt discount. The debt issuance costs and debt discount were recorded as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of the loan on the consolidated balance sheets and are being amortized over the life of the loan. As of December 31, 2025, debt issuance costs and debt discount, net of accumulated amortization, associated with the Braidwell Term Loan were $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

Borrowings under the Braidwell Term Loan bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate for such SOFR business day ("SOFR") subject to a 3% floor, plus 5.75%. The applicable interest rate as of December 31, 2025 was 9.7%. The loan agreement includes an undrawn commitment fee, which is calculated as 1% per annum of the average daily undrawn portion of the DDTL. Interest and undrawn commitment fees incurred are due quarterly. The Company is also required to pay fees on any prepayment of the Braidwell Term Loan, ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% depending on the date of prepayment, and a final payment fee equal to 3.25% of the principal amount of the loans drawn. The effective interest rate as of December 31, 2025 was 10.5%. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized interest expense on the Braidwell Term Loan of $22.0 million, which includes $0.5 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs and $0.9 million for the debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized interest expense on the Braidwell Term Loan of $18.9 million, which includes $0.7 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs and $0.3 million for the debt discount. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized interest expense on the Braidwell Term Loan of $13.2 million, which includes $0.4 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs and $0.2 million for the debt discount. Upon the Braidwell Term Loan's maturity, any outstanding principal balance, unpaid accrued interest, and all other obligations under the Braidwell Term Loan will be due and payable.

The Braidwell Term Loan is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets with the priority interest of the lenders in the Braidwell Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility, as defined below, subject to terms of a customary intercreditor agreement, which provides that the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility have a priority with respect to the Company's accounts receivable, inventory, medical instruments, and items related to the foregoing, and the lenders under the Braidwell Term Loan have priority with respect to the remainder of the Company's assets. The loan agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. Under the loan agreement, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of liquidity. The loan agreement also includes certain events of default, and upon the occurrence of such events of default, all outstanding loans under the Braidwell Term Loan may be accelerated and/or the lenders' commitments terminated. The Company is in compliance with all required financial covenants as of December 31, 2025.

***Revolving Credit Facility***

In September 2022, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") with entities affiliated with MidCap Financial Trust ("MidCap"). The Revolving Credit Facility originally provided up to $50.0 million in borrowing capacity to the Company with an accordion feature up to $75.0 million in borrowing capacity, based on a defined borrowing base. The borrowing base is calculated based on certain accounts receivable and inventory assets. The Company subsequently exercised the accordion feature and increased the borrowing capacity by $25.0 million up to the full $75.0 million borrowing capacity. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on September 29, 2027. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility was $15.0 million.

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In conjunction with obtaining the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company incurred $1.4 million in debt issuance costs. These costs were capitalized to other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and are being amortized over the life of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization, associated with the Revolving Credit Facility were $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

The outstanding loans bear interest at the sum of SOFR plus 3.5% per annum. The interest rate as of December 31, 2025 was 7.5%. The loan agreements include an unused line fee, which is calculated as 0.5% per annum of either the unused Revolving Credit Facility or a minimum balance. Interest and unused line fees incurred are due and capitalized to the outstanding principal balance monthly. The Company recognized interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility of $1.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, which includes $0.3 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs. The Company recognized interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility of $3.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, which includes $0.2 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs. The Company recognized interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility of $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, which includes $0.3 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs. Upon the Revolving Credit Facility's maturity, any outstanding principal balance, unpaid accrued interest, and all other obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility will be due and payable.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains a lockbox arrangement clause requiring the Company to maintain a lockbox bank account. If the revolving loan availability is less than 30% of the revolving loan limit for five consecutive business days, or the Company is in default, MidCap will apply funds collected from the Company's lockbox account to reduce the outstanding balance of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's loan availability level has not activated lockbox deductions, nor is it expected to for the next 12 months; therefore, the Company has determined that the outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility is long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

The outstanding loans are secured by substantially all of the Company's assets with the priority interest of the lenders subject to terms of a customary intercreditor agreement in connection with the Braidwell Term Loan. The loan agreements and other ancillary documents contain customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. Under the loan agreements, the Company is required to maintain a minimum level of liquidity. The loan agreements also include certain events of default, and upon the occurrence of such events of default, all outstanding loans under the Revolving Credit Facility may be accelerated and/or the lenders' commitments terminated. The Company is in compliance with all required financial covenants as of December 31, 2025.

***0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026***

In August 2021, the Company issued $316.3 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 2026 Notes with a stated interest rate of 0.75% and a maturity date of August 1, 2026. Interest on the 2026 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2022. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2026 Notes were approximately $306.2 million after deducting the initial purchasers' offering expenses. The 2026 Notes do not contain any financial covenants.

The 2026 Notes are convertible into shares of the Company's common stock based upon an initial conversion rate of 54.5316 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $18.34 per share). The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, including certain distributions and dividends to all or substantially all of the holders of the Company's common stock. Based on the terms of the 2026 Notes, when a conversion notice is received, the Company has the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of the Company's common stock, or a combination thereof.

Holders of the 2026 Notes have the right to convert their notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Prior to the close of business of the business day immediately preceding February 2, 2026, holders may convert all or a portion of their 2026 Notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) commencing after the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2021, if the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2)

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during the 5 consecutive business days immediately after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period") in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. From and after February 2, 2026, holders of the 2026 Notes may convert their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. As of December 31, 2025, none of the conditions permitting the holders of the 2026 Notes to convert have been met. The 2026 Notes are classified as current debt on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025.

The 2026 Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at any time, and from time to time, on or after August 6, 2024 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company's common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. In addition, calling any of the notes for redemption will constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" with respect to that note, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of that note will be increased in certain circumstances if such note is converted after it is called for redemption. In March 2025 the Company repurchased 80% of the 2026 Notes for $268.4 million. The Company determined that the redemption of the 2026 Notes should be accounted for as a partial extinguishment of the 2026 Notes. As a result of the partial extinguishment, the Company wrote off $2.3 million of the unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount. The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $17.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2025.

If a fundamental change occurs prior to the maturity date, holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their 2026 Notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. No principal payments are otherwise due on the 2026 Notes prior to maturity.

The 2026 Notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, are classified as short-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025. The annual effective interest rate for the 2026 Notes is 1.4%. The Company recognized interest expense on the 2026 Notes of $1.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, which includes $0.8 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs during the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company recognized interest expense on the 2026 Notes of $4.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which includes $2.0 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company uses the if-converted method for assumed conversion of the 2026 Notes to compute the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share, if applicable.

The outstanding principal amount and carrying value of the 2026 Notes consist of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31, <br>2025** |
| Principal | $63250 |
| Unamortized debt issuance costs | (237) |
| Net carrying value | $63013 |

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2026 ***Capped Call Transactions***

In connection with the offering of the 2026 Notes, the Company entered into the Capped Call Transactions with certain financial institutions. The Capped Call Transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution and/or offset the cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes upon conversion of the 2026 Notes in the event that the market price per share of the Company's common stock is greater than the strike price of the Capped Call Transactions with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The Capped Call Transactions have an initial cap price of $27.68 per share of the Company's common stock, which represents a premium of 100% over the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock on August 5, 2021, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions. Collectively, the Capped Call Transactions cover, initially, the number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the 2026 Notes, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2026 Notes. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was approximately $39.9 million.

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The Capped Call Transactions are separate transactions and are not part of the terms of the 2026 Notes and will not affect any holder's rights under the notes. Holders of the 2026 Notes will not have any rights with respect to the Capped Call Transactions.

The Capped Call Transactions meet all of the applicable criteria for equity classification and, as a result, the related $39.9 million cost was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the Company's consolidated statements of shareholders' (deficit) equity for the year ended December 31, 2021.

***Other Debt Agreements***

The Company has two loan agreements under French government sponsored COVID-19 relief initiatives ("PGE" loans) which mature in 2027. Monthly and quarterly installments of principal and interest under each PGE loan agreement is due until the original principal amounts and applicable interest is fully repaid in 2027. The outstanding obligation under each loan as of December 31, 2025 was $1.3 million and $0.6 million at weighted average interest rates of 0.98% and 1.25%, respectively, and weighted average costs of the state guaranty of 0.69% and 1.0%, respectively.

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| 2026 Notes | $63250 | $316250 |
| 2030 Notes | 405000 |  |
| Other notes payable |  | 432 |
| PGE loans | 1917 | 3052 |
| Braidwell Term Loan, including final payment fee of $6,500 | 206500 | 206500 |
| Revolving Credit Facility | 15000 | 63284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 691667 | 589518 |
| Less: unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs | (125729) | (13340) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 565938 | 576178 |
| Less: short-term debt | (64526) | (1656) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total long-term debt | $501412 | $574522 |

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Principal payments on debt are as follows as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $64526 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 15641 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 206500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030 | 405000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 691667 |
| Less: unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs | (125729) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 565938 |
| Less: short-term debt | (64526) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | $501412 |

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***OCEANE Convertible Bonds***

On May 31, 2018, EOS issued 4,344,651 OCEANEs denominated in Euros, due May 2023 for aggregate gross proceeds of $34.3 million. The OCEANEs were unsecured obligations of EOS, ranked equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of EOS, and paid interest at a rate equal to 6% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on May 31 and November 30 of each year, beginning November 30, 2018. The OCEANEs matured on May 31, 2023 and the outstanding OCEANEs and accrued interest were paid in full on May 31, 2023.

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**7. Commitments and Contingencies**

***Leases***

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by assessing whether there is an identified asset and whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration over a period of time. If both criteria are met, the Company records the associated lease liability and corresponding ROU asset upon commencement of the lease using a discount rate based on the incremental borrowing rate of interest that the Company would borrow on a collateralized basis for an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Any short-term leases defined as twelve months or less or month-to-month leases are excluded and are expensed each month. Total costs associated with these short-term leases are immaterial to all years presented.

The Company leases office and storage facilities and equipment under various operating and financing lease agreements. The initial terms of these leases range from 1 to 10 years and generally provide for periodic rent increases. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material variable lease payments, residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Company aggregates all lease and non-lease components for each class of underlying assets into a single lease component and variable charges for common area maintenance and other variable costs are recognized as expense as incurred. Total variable costs associated with leases for the year ended December 31, 2025 were immaterial. The Company had an immaterial amount of financing leases as of December 31, 2025, which is included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and other long-term liabilities, on the consolidated balance sheets.

Future minimum annual lease payments for all operating leases of the Company are as follows as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $6864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 6735 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 6207 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | 6122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030 | 6230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thereafter | 4467 |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 36626 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: imputed interest | (6472) |
| Operating lease liability | 30154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: current portion of operating lease liability | (6298) |
| Operating lease liability, less current portion | $23856 |

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The Company's weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

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|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Weighted average discount rate | 7.0% | 6.9% |

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Information related to the Company's operating leases is as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Rent expense | $7620 | $7393 | $5045 |
| Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities | $7307 | $6296 | $5120 |

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***Purchase Commitments***

The Company is obligated to certain minimum inventory purchase commitment requirements with a third-party supplier through December 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the remaining minimum purchase commitment required by the Company under the agreement was $5.0 million.

***Litigation***

The Company is and may become involved in various legal proceedings arising from its business activities. While management is not aware of any litigation matter that in and of itself would have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and depending on the nature and timing of a proceeding, an unfavorable resolution could materially affect the Company's future consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position in a particular period. The Company assesses contingencies to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual or disclosure in the Company's consolidated financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company's consolidated financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating contingencies, the Company may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and/or the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matters. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against the Company may be unsupported, exaggerated or unrelated to reasonably possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of the Company's potential liability.

In May 2025, the Company entered into a settlement with a shareholder to resolve a legal dispute. The Company recorded the amount of the settlement, which is included in litigation-related expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the year ended December 31, 2025.

***Indemnifications***

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements under which it occasionally indemnifies third-parties for intellectual property infringement claims or claims arising from breaches of representations or warranties. In addition, from time to time, the Company provides indemnity protection to third-parties for claims relating to past performance arising from undisclosed liabilities, product liabilities, environmental obligations, representations and warranties, and other claims. In these agreements, the scope and amount of remedy, or the period in which claims can be made, may be limited. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount of future payments, if any, due under these indemnities due to the conditional nature of the obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each agreement.

In October 2017, NuVasive, Inc. filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against Mr. Miles, the Company's Chairman and CEO, who was a former officer and board member of NuVasive. The Company itself was not initially a named defendant in this lawsuit; however, in June 2018, NuVasive amended its complaint to add the Company as a defendant. In October 2018, the Delaware Court ordered that NuVasive advance legal fees for Mr. Miles' defense in the lawsuit, as well as Mr. Miles' legal fees incurred in pursuing advancement of his fees, pursuant to an indemnification agreement between NuVasive and Mr. Miles. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has not recorded any liability on the consolidated balance sheets related to this matter.

***Royalties***

The Company has entered into various intellectual property agreements requiring the payment of royalties based on the sale of products that utilize such intellectual property. These royalties primarily relate to products sold by Alphatec Spine and are based on fixed fees or calculated either as a percentage of net sales or on a per-unit sold basis. Royalties are included on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as a component of cost of sales.

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**8. Equity** 

***Common Stock***

There were 400,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. On June 12, 2025, the Company increased its authorized shares to 400,000,000. On October 27, 2023, the Company completed an underwritten public offering (the "Public Offering") of 14,300,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a public offering price of $10.50 per share. On November 17, 2023, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase 470,769 additional shares. The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $145.8 million, including the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses paid by the Company. On April 19, 2023, the Company completed a registered securities offering (the "Offering") of 4,285,715 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $14.00 per share. The net proceeds from the Offering were approximately $57.5 million, including the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses paid by the Company.

***Redeemable Preferred Stock***

The Company issued shares of redeemable preferred stock in connection with its initial public offering in June 2006. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, the redeemable preferred stock carrying value was $23.6 million and there were 20,000,000 shares of redeemable preferred stock authorized. The redeemable preferred stock is not convertible into common stock but is redeemable at $9.00 per share, (i) upon the Company's liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or the occurrence of certain mergers, consolidations or sales of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, before any payment to the holders of the Company's common stock, or (ii) at the Company's option at any time. Holders of redeemable preferred stock are generally not entitled to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, except with respect to certain matters that will affect them adversely as a class and are not entitled to receive dividends. The carrying value of the redeemable preferred stock was $7.11 per share at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The redeemable preferred stock is presented separately from stockholders' equity in the consolidated balance sheets and any adjustments to its carrying value up to its redemption value of $9.00 per share are reported as a dividend.

***Squadron Medical Warrants***

In connection with debt financing entered into with Squadron Medical in 2018, and amended in 2019 and 2020, the Company issued common stock warrants to Squadron Medical and a participant lender (the "Squadron Medical Warrants"). The Squadron Medical Warrants expire in May 2027 and are exercisable by cash exercise. No Squadron Medical Warrants have been exercised as of December 31, 2025.

***Executive Warrants***

The Company issued warrants to its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (the "Executive Warrants"). The Executive Warrants had a five-year term and are exercisable by cash or cashless exercise. In October 2022, the term was extended to seven years and in May 2024, the term was extended to nine years. No Executive Warrants have been exercised as of December 31, 2025.

***L-5 Healthcare Partners Warrants***

Pursuant to an order entered by the Delaware Chancery Court on September 27, 2024, the Company issued 1,133,160 common stock warrants, to L-5 Healthcare Partners, LLC, a stockholder of the Company (the "L-5 Healthcare Warrants"), at a purchase price of $1.98 per share, for each of the shares represented by the warrant, for a total purchase price of approximately $2.2 million. The L-5 Healthcare Warrants expire in August 2026 and are exercisable by cashless exercise. All L-5 Healthcare Warrants have been exercised as of December 31, 2025.

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A summary of all outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Number of<br>Warrants** | **Strike Price** | **Expiration** |
| 2018 Squadron Medical Warrants | 845 | $3.15 | May 2027 |
| 2019 Squadron Medical Warrants | 4839 | $2.17 | May 2027 |
| 2020 Squadron Medical Warrants | 1076 | $4.88 | May 2027 |
| Executive Warrants | 1327 | $5.00 | December 2026 |
| Other\* | 90 | $12.15 | Various through June 2026 |
| Total | 8177 |  |  |
| \*Represents weighted average strike price |  |  |  |

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**9. Stock Benefit Plans and Stock-Based Compensation** 

***2016 Equity Incentive Plan***

In 2016 the Company adopted its 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan"), which replaced the Company's 2005 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan. Under the 2016 Plan, the Company is authorized to grant up to 38,383,000 shares of options, restricted stock, restricted stock unit awards and performance unit awards to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. The Board of Directors determines the terms of the grants made under the 2016 Plan. Options granted under the 2016 Plan expire no later than ten years from the date of grant (five years for incentive stock options granted to holders of more than 10% of the Company's voting stock). Options generally vest over a four-year period and may be immediately exercisable upon a change of control of the Company. The exercise price of incentive stock options may not be less than 100% of the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The exercise price of any option granted to a 10% stockholder may be no less than 110% of the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Restricted stock unit awards and performance unit awards generally vest over a three or four year period and vest immediately upon a change in control of the Company. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 10,535,000 shares of common stock remained available for issuance under the 2016 Plan. The 2016 Plan expires in May 2026.

***2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan***

On October 4, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors adopted the 2016 Employment Inducement Award Plan (the "Inducement Plan"). Under the Inducement Plan, the Company is authorized to grant up to 4,150,000 shares of options, restricted stock, restricted stock unit awards and performance unit awards to new employees of the Company by granting an award to such new employee as an inducement for the employee to begin employment with the Company. The terms of the Inducement Plan are substantially similar to the terms of the Company's 2016 Plan with two principal exceptions: (i) incentive stock options may not be granted under the Inducement Plan; and (ii) the annual compensation paid by the Company to specified executives will be deductible only to the extent that it does not exceed $1.0 million. As of December 31, 2025 the Inducement Plan had approximately 130,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance, which may only be granted to an employee who has not previously been an employee or member of the board of directors of the Company.

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***2019 Management Objective Strategic Incentive Plan***

Under the 2019 Management Objective Strategic Incentive Plan, the Company is authorized to grant up to 500,000 shares of common stock to third-party individuals or entities that do not qualify under the Company's other existing equity plans. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 486,000 restricted shares and approximately 12,500 common stock warrants have been granted under the 2019 Management Objective Strategic Incentive Plan.

***2017 Distributor Inducement Plan*** 

Under the 2017 Distributor Inducement Plan, the Company is authorized to grant up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock to independent third-party sales agents whereby, upon the achievement of certain Company sales and/or distribution milestones the Company may grant to an independent sales agent shares of common stock or warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The warrants and restricted stock units issued under the plan are subject to time based or net sales-based vesting conditions. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 345,000 warrants and approximately 899,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted under the 2017 Distributor Inducement Plan. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 345,000 warrants and approximately 895,000 shares of common stock were earned or issued.

***2017 Development Services Plan***

Under the 2017 Development Services Plan, the Company is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock to third-parties upon the achievement of certain revenue milestones associated with certain developed products. Future payments for product and/or intellectual property development work may be paid in either cash or restricted shares of the Company's common stock at the election of the developer, depending on the terms of the agreement. Each common stock issuance is contingent on net sales-based criteria and other provisions, including the satisfaction of applicable laws regarding the issuance of restricted shares to such developers. The Company has entered into Development Services Agreements for development of a wide variety of potential products and intellectual property, with the possibility of issuing shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2025, 5,560,000 shares have been earned or issued under the Development Services Plan. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation once the achievement of the performance criteria and vesting conditions are deemed probable.

***Stock-Based Compensation Costs*** 

The compensation cost that has been included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for all stock-based compensation arrangements is detailed as follows (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cost of sales | $4529 | $4961 | $25082 |
| Research and development | 19531 | 27030 | 18741 |
| Sales, general and administrative | 49659 | 41286 | 37421 |
| Total | $73719 | $73277 | $81244 |

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***Stock Options***

A summary of the Company's stock option activity under the equity plans and related information is as follows (in thousands, except as indicated and per share data):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Shares** | **Weighted<br>average<br>exercise<br>price** | **Weighted<br>average<br>remaining<br>contractual<br>term<br>(in years)** | **Aggregate<br>intrinsic<br>value** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 2158 | $3.15 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (296) | 3.30 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (25) | 12.76 |  |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 1837 | $2.99 | 2.19 | $33144 |
| Options vested and expected to vest at<br> December 31, 2025 | 1837 | $2.99 | 2.19 | $33144 |
| Options exercisable at<br> December 31, 2025 | 1837 | $2.99 | 2.19 | $33144 |

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There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $2.9 million, $2.1 million and $5.2 million, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options at December 31, 2025 is based on the Company's closing stock price on the last business day of 2025 of $21.04 per share.

As of December 31, 2025, there was no unrecognized compensation expense for stock options.

***Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units***

The following table summarizes information about the restricted stock units and performance-based restricted units activity (in thousands, except as indicated and per share data):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Shares** | **Weighted<br>average<br>grant<br>date fair<br>value** | **Weighted<br>average<br>remaining<br>recognition<br>period<br>(in years)** |
| Unvested at December 31, 2024 | 7426 | $12.92 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Awarded | 7400 | 12.59 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (5107) | 13.23 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (298) | 11.46 |  |
| Unvested at December 31, 2025 | 9421 | $12.66 | 1.04 |

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The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $12.59, $12.56 and $15.39, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $68.5 million, $59.4 million and $104.3 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, there was $58.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted units which is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of approximately 1.59 years.

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***Salary-to-Equity Conversion Program***

On March 31, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a salary conversion plan (the "Plan") under which the cash payment of base salaries for certain Company executive officers was reduced by 10% to 50% and, in exchange, the Company's executive officers were granted RSUs. The RSUs granted under the Plan vested in two equal installments on August 5, 2025 and December 5, 2025, subject to the respective executive officer's continued employment with the Company on each vesting date.

***Employee Stock Purchase Plan***

In 2007, the Company adopted the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). A total of 3,637,449 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the ESPP. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 222,000 shares were available for future issuance.

The ESPP provides eligible employees with a means of acquiring equity in the Company at a discounted purchase price using their own accumulated payroll deductions. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees can elect to have up to 20% of their annual compensation, up to a maximum of $21,250 per year, withheld to purchase shares of Company common stock for a purchase price equal to 85% of the lower of the fair market value per share (at closing) of Company common stock on (i) the commencement date of the six-month offering period or (ii) the respective purchase date.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 there were approximately 492,000, 529,000 and 375,000 shares of common stock, issued under the ESPP, respectively. The Company recognized $2.0 million, $2.2 million and $1.7 million in expense related to the ESPP for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company estimates the fair value of shares issued to employees under the ESPP using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock purchase rights under the ESPP are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.81% - 4.44% | 4.44% - 5.41% | 4.54% - 5.41% |
| Expected dividend yield |  |  |  |
| Expected term (years) | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.41 - 0.60 |
| Volatility | 54.74% - 91.91% | 54.47% - 91.91% | 40.87% - 62.77% |

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***Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance***

Common stock reserved for future issuance consists of the following (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, 2025** |
| Stock options outstanding | 1837 |
| Unvested restricted stock units | 9421 |
| Employee stock purchase plan | 222 |
| Senior convertible notes | 32064 |
| Warrants outstanding | 8177 |
| Authorized for future grant under the Distributor and<br> Development Services plans | 257 |
| Authorized for future grant under the Company <br> Equity plans | 10666 |
|  | 62644 |

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**10. Income Taxes**

The components of the pretax loss are presented in the following table (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| U.S. Domestic | $(140449) | $(147954) | $(178313) |
| Foreign | (2954) | (14119) | (8602) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss before taxes | $(143403) | $(162073) | $(186915) |

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The components of the provision for income taxes are presented in the following table (in thousands):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Current income tax provision: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | $(389) | $78 | $76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | 506 | 349 | 332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign | 426 | 209 | 145 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current | 543 | 636 | 553 |
| Deferred income tax provision: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | 48 | 44 | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State |  | (8) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign | (636) | (622) | (867) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred | (588) | (586) | (830) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total income tax provision | $(45) | $50 | $(277) |

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The reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 after the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows (in thousands):

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** |
|  | **%** |
| U.S. federal statutory income tax rate) | 21.00% |
| State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect (1) | 0.54 |
| Foreign tax effects |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;France |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in valuation allowances) | 1.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (0.97) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other foreign jurisdictions | (0.49) |
| Tax credits |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development credits) | 2.39 |
| Changes in valuation allowances | (16.71) |
| Nontaxable or nondeductible items |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | (3.31) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase premium | (2.23) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (0.25) |
| Changes in unrecognized tax benefits | (1.83) |
| Other adjustments) | 0.71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective income tax and tax rate) | 0.03% |

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The reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09, is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2024** | **2023** |
| Federal statutory rate | 21.00% | 21.00% |
| Adjustments for tax effects of: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State taxes, net | (0.17) | (0.13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | (3.57) | (1.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate differential | 0.32 | 0.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign taxes | (0.02) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other permanent adjustments | (0.71) | (0.21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credits | 2.06 | 1.53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal uncertain tax positions | (1.14) | (1.50) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expiration of tax attribute | (0.11) | (0.09) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Valuation allowance | (18.23) | (20.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective income tax rate | (0.02)% | 0.17% |

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Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (in thousands):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Deferred tax assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating losses | $205074 | $176352 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest | 24546 | 21439 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capitalized research and development expenses | 21551 | 35177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | 18750 | 16183 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liability | 7648 | 8388 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 16656 | 16754 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accruals and reserves | 9817 | 7277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Legal settlement | 1656 | 341 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax credit carryforwards | 10319 | 7554 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax assets | 316017 | 289465 |
| Valuation allowance | (246371) | (246744) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 69646 | 42721 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment | (26531) | (27840) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and intangibles | (11986) | (10472) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets | (7342) | (8011) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative conversion feature | (26913) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized foreign exchange gain | (872) | (396) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax liabilities | (73644) | (46719) |
| Net deferred tax assets | $(3998) | $(3998) |

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The realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on the Company's ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future years in the associated jurisdiction to which the deferred tax assets relate. As of December 31, 2025, a valuation allowance of $246.4 million has been established against the deferred tax assets, as the Company has determined that it is currently not likely that these assets will be realized. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the valuation allowance decreased by $0.4 million, and during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the valuation allowance increased by $35.3 million and $43.6 million, respectively.

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In determining the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. Based on the review of all positive and negative evidence, including a three-year cumulative pretax loss, the Company determined that a full valuation allowance should be recorded against its deferred tax assets, with the exception of the net indefinite lived deferred tax liabilities and the Company's Texas Temporary Credit for Business Loss Carryforwards.

The following table summarizes the changes to unrecognized tax benefits (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** | **Year ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Unrecognized tax benefit at the beginning of the year | $12832 | $9065 | $6079 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increases in tax positions for prior years | 705 | 1072 | 1632 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increases in tax positions for current year relating to ongoing operations | 3008 | 2695 | 1435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decreases in tax positions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations | (308) |  | (81) |
| Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year | $16237 | $12832 | $9065 |

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At December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, $15.0 million, $11.9 million and $8.6 million, respectively, of the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact the effective income tax rate.

In accordance with the disclosure requirements as described in ASC Topic 740, *Income Taxes*, the Company classifies uncertain tax positions as non-current income tax liabilities unless they are expected to be paid within one year. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of the income tax provision. As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were $0.1 million, $0.18 million and $0.1 million in accrued interest and penalties, respectively.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examination by tax authorities in major jurisdictions for years prior to 2021. However, to the extent allowed by law, the taxing authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses and tax credits were generated and carried forward and make adjustments up to the amount of the carryforwards. The Company is not currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service, foreign or state and local tax authorities.

At December 31, 2025, the Company had federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $715.0 million, $565.7 million and $127.6 million, respectively. Federal and state net operating losses generated after December 31, 2017 of $577.6 million and $115.2 million, respectively, can be carried forward indefinitely. The remaining federal and state net operating losses begin expiring at various dates beginning in 2025 through 2044, while foreign net operating losses in France carryforward indefinitely. At December 31, 2025, the Company had federal and state research and development tax credit carryforwards of $12.7 million and $10.8 million, respectively. The federal research and development tax credits begin expiring in 2042 and the state research and development tax credits do not have an expiration date and may be carried forward indefinitely. At December 31, 2025, the Company also had interest expense carryovers of $100.5 million which can be carried forward indefinitely. Utilization of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may become subject to annual limitations due to ownership change limitations that could occur in the future as provided by Section 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"), as well as similar state provisions. These ownership changes may limit the amount of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards that can be utilized annually to offset future taxable income if the Company experiences a cumulative change in ownership of more than 50% within a three-year testing period. The Company completed formal study through the year ended December 31, 2018 and determined ownership changes within the meaning of IRC Section 382 had occurred. The Company adjusted federal tax attribute carry forwards and deferred tax assets accordingly. The Company will make adjustments to the fully reserved attributes as further studies are completed.

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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill ("OBBBA") was signed into law. The OBBBA includes a broad range of U.S. tax reform measures, including, among other provisions the immediate expensing of domestic research and development expenditures, 100% bonus depreciation for qualified assets and modifications to Section 163(j) interest expense limitations. In accordance with ASC 740, the Company has recognized the effects of the new tax law in the period of enactment. As the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets, the legislation does not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

**11. Related Party Transactions** 

The Company purchases inventory from an affiliate of Squadron Capital, LLC (the "Squadron Supplier Affiliate"). David Pelizzon, President and Director of Squadron Capital, LLC, currently serves on the Company's Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company purchased inventory in the amounts of $12.0 million, $21.2 million and $19.6 million, respectively, from the Squadron Supplier Affiliate. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $2.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively, due to the Squadron Supplier Affiliate.

**12. Business Segment and Geographic Information**

The Company operates in one segment based upon the Company's organizational structure, the way in which the operations and investments are managed and evaluated by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") as well as the lack of available discrete financial information at a level lower than the consolidated level. The CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. The Company shares common, centralized support functions which report directly to the CODM and decision-making regarding the Company's overall operating performance and allocation of Company resources is assessed on a consolidated basis. Significant segment expenses regularly provided to the CODM are consolidated research and development expenses and consolidated sales, general and administrative expenses. Refer to the consolidated statements of operations for consolidated research and development expenses and consolidated sales, general and administrative expenses. The Company determined that consolidated net loss is the Company's measure of segment profit or loss.

Net revenue and property and equipment, net, by geographic region are as follows (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Revenue** | **Revenue** | **Revenue** | **Property and equipment, net** | **Property and equipment, net** |
|  | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| *(in thousands)* | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2025** | **2024** |
| United States | $716142 | $571267 | $445351 | $134007 | $154772 |
| International | 48013 | 40295 | 36911 | 1317 | 1622 |
| Total | $764155 | $611562 | $482262 | $135324 | $156394 |

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## Ex-23

**Exhibit 23**

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-217444, 333-221085, 333-224304, 333-232664, 333-239546, 333-254915, 333-271336, and 333-283266 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-147212, 333-187189, 333-195604, 333-196616, 333-202504, 333-211182, 333-213981, 333-215036, 333-217055, 333-217907, 333-221084, 333-225080, 333-232661, 333-239556, 333-258585, 333-272778, 333-277444, and 333-288043 on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 24, 2026, relating to the financial statements of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. and the effectiveness of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Diego, California

February 24, 2026

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## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Patrick S. Miles, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Patrick S. Miles |
|  | Patrick S. Miles |
|  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  | (principal executive officer) |
|  | February 24, 2026 |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, J. Todd Koning, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alphatec Holdings, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ J. Todd Koning  |
|  | J. Todd Koning  |
|  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  |
|  | (principal financial and accounting officer) |
|  | February 24, 2026 |

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## Ex-32

**Exhibit 32**

**CERTIFICATION UNDER**

**SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the Annual Report of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Patrick S. Miles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, certify, to my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Dated: | February 24, 2026 | /s/ Patrick S. Miles  |
|  |  | Patrick S. Miles  |
|  |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | (principal executive officer of the Company) |

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In connection with the Annual Report of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, J. Todd Koning, Chief Financial Officer, certify, to my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Dated: | February 24, 2026 | /s/ J. Todd Koning  |
|  |  | J. Todd Koning  |
|  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  |
|  |  | (principal financial and accounting officer of the Company) |

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