# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2026-2
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001639691-26-000010

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

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**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

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**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260225

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LivaNova PLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001639691
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTROMEDICAL & ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS [3845]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 981268150
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** X0
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37599
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26678117

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 20 EASTBOURNE TERRACE
- **CITY:** LONDON
- **STATE:** X0
- **ZIP:** W2 6LG
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4402033250662

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 20 EASTBOURNE TERRACE
- **CITY:** LONDON
- **STATE:** X0
- **ZIP:** W2 6LG

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Sand Holdco Plc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20150420

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Sand Holdco Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20150415

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**Form 10-K** 

(Mark One)

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 **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**

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 **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: 001-37599**![LivaNova Image.jpg](livn-20251231_g1.jpg)

**LivaNova PLC** 

*(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

**England and Wales** *...................* **98-1268150** 

*(State or other jurisdiction of .......... (I.R.S. Employer*

*incorporation or organization) ........ Identification No.)*

**20 Eastbourne Terrace, London, United Kingdom**, **W2 6LG** 

*(Address of principal executive offices) ....................... (Zip Code)*

*Registrant's telephone number, including area code:* **(44) (0) 203 325-0660** 

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

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| <u>Title of each class</u> | <u>Trading Symbol(s)</u> | <u>Name of each exchange on which registered</u> |
| Ordinary Shares - £1.00 par value per share | LIVN | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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**<u>Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None</u>** 

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 Section 15(d) of the 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 the 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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☑

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

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $2.5 billion (based on the closing price of these shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 30, 2025, the last business day of the most recently completed second fiscal quarter). For purposes of this calculation, ordinary shares held by persons who hold more than 5% of the outstanding ordinary shares and shares held by executive officers and directors of the registrant have been excluded as such persons may be deemed to be affiliates.

As of February 18, 2026, 54,689,876 ordinary shares were outstanding.

**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

Portions of the definitive 2026 Proxy Statement of LivaNova PLC for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed within 120 days of December 31, 2025, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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**LIVANOVA PLC**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| **Item** | **Description** | **Page** |
|  | [Definitions](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_10) | [3](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_10) |
|  | [Intellectual Property, Trademarks, and Trade Names](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_13) | [6](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_13) |
|  | [Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_16) | [7](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_16) |
|  | **PART I** |  |
| [1.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_22) | [Business](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_22) | [8](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_22) |
| [1A.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_61) | [Risk Factors](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_61) | [18](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_61) |
| [1B.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_64) | [Unresolved Staff Comments](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_64) | [31](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_64) |
| [1C.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_67) | [Cybersecurity](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_67) | [31](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_67) |
| [2.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_70) | [Properties](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_70) | [32](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_70) |
| [3.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_73) | [Legal Proceedings](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_73) | [33](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_73) |
| [4.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_76) | [Mine Safety Disclosures](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_76) | [33](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_76) |
|  | **PART II** |  |
| [5.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_82) | [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_82) | [34](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_82) |
| [6.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_85) | [\[Reserved\]](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_85) | [34](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_85) |
| [7.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_88) | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_88) | [35](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_88) |
| [7A.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_127) | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_127) | [44](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_127) |
| [8.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_130) | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_130) | [44](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_130) |
| [9.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_133) | [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_133) | [44](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_133) |
| [9A.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_136) | [Controls and Procedures](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_136) | [44](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_136) |
| [9B.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_139) | [Other Information](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_139) | [45](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_139) |
| [9C.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_142) | [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions That Prevent Inspections](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_142) | [45](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_142) |
|  | **PART III** |  |
| [10.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_148) | [Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_148) | [46](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_148) |
| [11.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_151) | [Executive Compensation](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_151) | [46](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_151) |
| [12.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_154) | [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_154) | [46](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_154) |
| [13.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_157) | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_157) | [46](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_157) |
| [14.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_160) | [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_160) | [46](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_160) |
|  | **PART IV** |  |
| [15.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_166) | [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_166) | [47](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_166) |
| [16.](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_169) | [Form 10-K Summary](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_169) | [49](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_169) |

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**DEFINITIONS**

In this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, the following terms and abbreviations have the meanings listed below.

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| **Abbreviation** | **Definition** |
| 2015 Plan | LivaNova PLC 2015 Incentive Award Plan |
| 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement | First Lien Credit Agreement between LivaNova PLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, LivaNova USA, Inc., and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as First Lien Administrative Agent and First Lien Collateral Agent, entered into on August 13, 2021 |
| 2022 | The year ended December 31, 2022 |
| 2023 | The year ended December 31, 2023 |
| 2024 | The year ended December 31, 2024 |
| 2024 Restructuring Plan | A plan, initiated during the first quarter of 2024, to enhance LivaNova's focus on its core Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation segments |
| 2025 | The year ended December 31, 2025 |
| 2025 Capped Calls | Privately-negotiated capped call transactions entered into with certain financial institutions |
| 2025 Notes | $287.5 million aggregate principal amount 3.00% unsecured cash exchangeable senior notes due 2025 by private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, issued by LivaNova USA on June 17, 2020 |
| 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction | Repurchase of $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes in privately-negotiated transactions from proceeds from the issuance of the 2029 Notes |
| 2029 Capped Calls | Privately-negotiated capped call transactions entered into with certain financial institutions |
| 2029 Notes | $345.0 million aggregate principal amount 2.50% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2029 by private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, issued by LivaNova PLC on March 8, 2024 |
| A&R 2022 Plan | Amended and Restated LivaNova PLC 2022 Incentive Award Plan |
| ACS | Advanced Circulatory Support |
| AI | Artificial intelligence |
| AOCI | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
| ASC | Accounting Standards Codification |
| ASMs | Anti-seizure medications |
| ASU | Accounting Standards Update |
| Audit Committee | LivaNova's Audit and Compliance Committee |
| Barclays | Barclays Bank Ireland PLC |
| Capped Call Transactions | The 2025 Capped Calls and the 2029 Capped Calls |
| CCPA | California Consumer Privacy Act |
| CE Mark | Conformité Européenne, French for "European Conformity" |
| CED | Coverage with Evidence Development |
| CEO | Chief Executive Officer |
| CFO | Chief Financial Officer |
| CISO | Chief Information Security Officer |
| CLO | Chief Legal Officer |
| CMS | The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Code of Conduct | LivaNova PLC's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct |
| CODM | Chief Operating Decision Maker |
| Company | LivaNova PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries |
| Court of Appeal | Court of Appeal in Milan |
| CPB | Cardiopulmonary bypass |
| CSRD | EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (2022/2464) |
| Cyberonics | Cyberonics, Inc. |
| Delayed Draw Term Facility | $50.0 million delayed draw term facility under the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement resulting from the Incremental Facility Amendment No. 2 |

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| **Abbreviation** | **Definition** |
| DRE | Drug-resistant epilepsy |
| DTC | Depository Trust Company |
| DTD | Difficult-to-treat depression: The Company's broader business and strategic communications reference DTD as the preferred disease state when speaking more broadly about depression treatment, as it is a more inclusive and clinically evolving concept that encompasses patients whose depression continues to cause significant burden despite usual treatment efforts. Meanwhile, LivaNova's RECOVER clinical study defines the patient population using the inclusion criteria for TRD, typically characterized by major depressive disorder that does not adequately respond to at least two different antidepressant treatments given at an appropriate dose and duration. As a result, the Company uses TRD in the context of the RECOVER study to maintain consistency with the study protocol approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. References to either term in this filing are context-dependent but describe overlapping populations. |
| ECJ | European Court of Justice |
| Embedded Derivatives | The bifurcated embedded derivatives associated with the 2025 Notes and 2029 Notes, collectively |
| ESPP | Global Employee Share Purchase Plan |
| EtO | Ethylene oxide |
| EU | European Union |
| Exchange Act | U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended |
| False Claims Act | U.S. False Claims Act |
| FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board |
| FCPA | U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 |
| FDA | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| FX | Foreign currency exchange rate |
| GDPR | General Data Protection Regulation |
| Hemolung | Hemolung Respiratory Assist System |
| HHS | The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 |
| HITECH | Health Information Technology and Clinical Health Act |
| HLM | Heart-lung machine |
| IBR | Incremental borrowing rate |
| ImThera | ImThera Medical, Inc. was a company developing an implantable neurostimulation device system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea that LivaNova acquired in 2018 |
| Incremental Facility Amendment No. 2 | An incremental facility amendment to the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, dated July 6, 2022 |
| Incremental Facility Amendment No. 3 | An incremental facility amendment to the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, dated March 8, 2024 |
| Initial Term Facility | $300.0 million term facility under the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, resulting from the Incremental Facility Amendment No. 2 |
| IPR&D | In-Process Research and Development |
| IRC | U.S. Internal Revenue Code |
| ISDA | International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. |
| ISIN | National Inspectorate for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection, a sub-body of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| IT | Information technology |
| LivaNova | LivaNova PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries |
| LivaNova PLC | A public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales |
| LivaNova USA | LivaNova USA, Inc. |
| LSM | LivaNova Site Management S.r.l. |
| MDR | EU Medical Device Regulation |
| MedTech | Medical technology |
| Nasdaq | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| NCD | National Coverage Determination |

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| **Abbreviation** | **Definition** |
| OBBBA | One Big Beautiful Bill Act |
| OECD | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| Option Counterparties | Certain financial institutions with which LivaNova USA or LivaNova PLC, as applicable, has entered into the 2025 Capped Calls and 2029 Capped Calls |
| OSA | Obstructive sleep apnea |
| OSPREY clinical trial | LivaNova's clinical trial, "Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea using Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation" |
| PSU | Performance stock unit |
| Pillar Two | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two) |
| Plan Committee | Qualified Plan Committee |
| PMA | Pre-market approval |
| PP&E | Property, plant, and equipment |
| Public Administrations | The Italian Ministry of the Environment and other Italian government agencies |
| R&D | Research and development |
| RECOVER clinical study | LivaNova's clinical study "A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression" |
| Report | This Annual Report on Form 10-K |
| RSU | Restricted stock unit |
| S&P | Standard & Poor's |
| SAR | Stock appreciation right |
| SDRT | UK Stamp Duty Reserve Tax |
| SEC | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Second A&R 2022 Plan | Second Amended and Restated LivaNova PLC 2022 Incentive Award Plan |
| Securities Act | U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended |
| SG&A | Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
| SNIA | SNIA S.p.A. |
| SNIA Litigation Guarantee | A first demand bank guarantee of €270.0 million in connection with the SNIA environmental litigation |
| SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| Sorin | Sorin S.p.A. |
| Term Facilities | The Initial Term Facility, together with the Delayed Draw Term Facility |
| TRD | Treatment-resistant depression: LivaNova's RECOVER clinical study defines the patient population using the inclusion criteria for TRD, typically characterized by major depressive disorder that does not adequately respond to at least two different antidepressant treatments given at an appropriate dose and duration. As a result, the Company uses TRD in the context of the RECOVER study to maintain consistency with the study protocol approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Meanwhile, the Company's broader business and strategic communications reference DTD as the preferred disease state when speaking more broadly about depression treatment, as it is a more inclusive and clinically evolving concept that encompasses patients whose depression continues to cause significant burden despite usual treatment efforts. References to either term in this filing are context-dependent but describe overlapping populations. |
| Trust | LivaNova PLC Employee Benefit Trust |
| U.S. | United States of America |
| U.S. GAAP | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. |
| UK | United Kingdom |
| UK Bribery Act | UK Bribery Act of 2010 |
| United States | United States of America |
| USD | U.S. dollar |
| VNS | Vagus nerve stimulation |
| VNS Therapy | LivaNova Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy |

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**INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TRADEMARKS, AND TRADE NAMES**

This Report may contain references to LivaNova's proprietary intellectual property, including among others:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Trademarks for LivaNova's Neuromodulation systems, the VNS Therapy<sup>™</sup> System, and LivaNova's proprietary pulse generator products: Model 102 (Pulse<sup>™</sup>), Model 102R (Pulse Duo<sup>™</sup>), Model 103 (Demipulse<sup>™</sup>), Model 104 (Demipulse Duo<sup>™</sup>), Model 106 (AspireSR<sup>™</sup>), Model 1000 (SenTiva<sup>™</sup>), Model 1000-D (SenTiva<sup>™</sup> Duo), and Model 8103 (Symmetry<sup>™</sup>).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Trademarks for LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary products and systems: Essenz<sup>™</sup>, S5<sup>™</sup>, S5 Pro<sup>™</sup>, B-Capta<sup>™</sup>, Inspire<sup>™</sup>, Heartlink<sup>™</sup>, XTRA<sup>™</sup>, 3T Heater-Cooler<sup>™</sup>, Connect<sup>™</sup>, and Revolution<sup>™</sup>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Trademarks for LivaNova's advanced circulatory support systems: TandemLife<sup>™</sup>, TandemHeart<sup>™</sup>, TandemLung<sup>™</sup>, ProtekDuo<sup>™</sup>, LifeSPARC<sup>™</sup>, ALung<sup>™</sup>, Hemolung<sup>™</sup>, Respiratory Dialysis<sup>™</sup>, and ActivMix<sup>™</sup>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Trademarks for LivaNova's obstructive sleep apnea system: ImThera<sup>™</sup>, aura6000<sup>™</sup>, and PolySync<sup>™</sup>.

These trademarks and trade names are the property of LivaNova or the property of LivaNova's consolidated subsidiaries and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Solely for convenience, LivaNova's trademarks and trade names referred to in this Report may appear without the <sup>™</sup> symbol, but such references are not intended to indicate in any way that the Company will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, LivaNova's rights to these trademarks and trade names.

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**CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

Certain statements in this Report, other than statements of historical or current fact, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements include, but are not limited to, LivaNova's plans, objectives, strategies, financial performance and outlook, trends, the amount and timing of future cash distributions, prospects, or future events, and involve known and unknown risks that are difficult to predict. As a result, the Company's actual financial results, performance, achievements, or prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "could," "seek," "guidance," "predict," "potential," "likely," "believe," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "intend," "forecast," "foresee," or variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by LivaNova and its management based on their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, are inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and shareholders should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Report, and include, but are not limited to, the following risks and uncertainties: volatility in the global market and worldwide economic conditions; adverse changes in export and import costs and other trade restrictions as well as uncertainty over global tariffs; risks relating to supply chain pressures; failure to protect, maintain, or upgrade LivaNova's IT systems or products, or safeguard against cybersecurity incidents, service disruptions, or data corruption; costs of complying with privacy and security of personal information requirements and laws; changes in technology, including the development of superior or alternative technology or devices by competitors and/or competition from providers of alternative medical therapies; risks related to AI integration and regulation; failure of investments, alliances, acquisitions, or divestitures to achieve expected returns; failure to maintain appropriate working relationships with healthcare professionals to aid in the continuing development of products; the risk of quality issues and the impacts thereof; risks relating to recalls, replacement of inventory, enforcement actions, or product liability claims; failure to comply with, or changes in, laws, regulations, or administrative practices affecting government regulation of the Company's products; failure to retain talent, maintain an effective succession plan, and negotiate successfully with local works councils; failure to obtain or maintain approvals, clearance, or reimbursement in relation to the Company's products; unfavorable results from clinical studies or failure to meet milestones; global healthcare policy changes that may lead to restricted access and pricing as well as payback requirements and limited reimbursement; failure to comply with rules relating to healthcare goods and services as well as anti-bribery laws; the unfavorable impact of pending or existing climate change; product liability, intellectual property, shareholder-related, environmental-related, income tax, and other litigation, disputes, losses, and costs, including in the case of the Company's 3T Heater-Cooler litigation; risks associated with environmental laws and regulations as well as environmental liabilities, violations, and litigation, including in the case of Saluggia and SNIA; failure to protect the Company's proprietary intellectual property; changes in tax laws and regulations, including exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks relating to the Company's indebtedness; risks associated with potential government shutdowns; the potential for impairments of intangible assets, goodwill, and other long-lived assets; risks associated with public health crises; risks associated with shareholder activism; effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting; changes in the Company's profitability and/or failure to manage costs and expenses; fluctuations in future quarterly operating results and/or variations in revenue and operating expenses relative to estimates; and other unknown or unpredictable factors that could harm the Company's financial performance.

See also the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of this Report for further discussion of certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report, and LivaNova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures LivaNova makes on related subjects in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This cautionary note is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this Report.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the discussions included in "Item 1A. Risk Factors," "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in this Report.

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**PART I**

**ITEM 1. BUSINESS**

**Description of the Business and Background**

LivaNova PLC is a market-leading global medical technology company. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells products, therapies, and services that are consistent with LivaNova's mission to "create ingenious medical solutions that ignite patient turnarounds." LivaNova is a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales and is headquartered in London, England. LivaNova's ordinary shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "LIVN."

**Business Overview**

LivaNova identifies operating segments based on how it manages, evaluates, and internally reports its business activities to allocate resources, develop and execute its strategy, and assess performance. LivaNova has two reportable segments: Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation. "Other" includes non-allocated corporate expenses and the non-cannula results of the Company's former ACS segment, which was wound down during 2024.

For additional information regarding LivaNova's reportable segments, historical financial information, and methodology for the presentation of financial results, refer to "Part IV, Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules" of this Report.

Cardiopulmonary

LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of cardiopulmonary products, including HLMs, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannulae, and other related accessories, and provides services related to certain of these products. In particular, the Cardiopulmonary segment includes the Essenz Perfusion System, the Company's next-generation HLM with an embedded patient monitor for tailored patient care strategies and sensing technology for data-driven decision-making during CPB procedures.

CPB is frequently utilized in various heart-related medical procedures and allows surgical teams to oxygenate and circulate a patient's blood, providing the necessary conditions for the surgeon to operate on the heart. Medical procedures most commonly requiring CPB include traditional coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgeries. LivaNova's products enable CPB for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

*HLMs*

The HLM product group includes HLMs, heater-coolers, related cardiac surgery equipment and maintenance, and technical services. HLMs temporarily take over the heart and/or lung functions, providing/circulating blood and oxygen to the body, while the heart is stopped during a cardiac surgery procedure. Heater-coolers are used during surgeries to warm or cool patients as part of their care. They are especially important during surgeries involving the heart and lungs.

*Oxygenators and Perfusion Tubing Systems*

The oxygenators product group, which includes the Inspire systems, comprises disposable devices for extracorporeal circulation. The Inspire range of products comprises 12 models that provide perfusionists with a customizable approach for the benefit of patients. Oxygenators exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood of patients during surgical procedures and are utilized by perfusionists during cardiac surgery in conjunction with an HLM and can also be utilized in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

*Autotransfusion Systems*

One of the key elements for a complete blood management strategy is autologous blood transfusion. The autotransfusion product group facilitates the collection, processing, and reinfusion of the patient's own blood lost at the surgical site.

*Cannulae*

The cannulae product group comprises cardiopulmonary bypass cannulae, or tubing, which is a device used in cardiopulmonary surgery to cannulate the vessels, perfuse the coronary arteries, and interconnect the catheters and cannulae with an oxygenator.

Neuromodulation

LivaNova's Neuromodulation segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of devices that deliver neuromodulation therapy for treating DRE and DTD. The VNS Therapy System consists of an implantable pulse generator and connective lead that stimulates the left vagus nerve, surgical equipment to assist with the implant procedure, and

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equipment and instruction manuals that enable a treating healthcare professional to set parameters for a patient's pulse generator. The lead does not need to be removed to replace a generator with a depleted battery. The Neuromodulation segment also includes the development and clinical testing of LivaNova's aura6000 System for treating OSA.

*DRE*

The VNS Therapy System is designed as an adjunctive treatment to reduce seizures in people with DRE and is approved in many jurisdictions globally, including in the U.S., for patients four years of age or older with partial or focal onset seizures. There are several broad types of treatment available to patients with epilepsy; ASMs typically serve as a first-line treatment and are prescribed for virtually all patients diagnosed with epilepsy. After two ASMs fail to deliver seizure control, the epilepsy is characterized as drug-resistant, and adjunctive non-drug options are considered, including VNS therapy, ketogenic diet, surgery, and other neuromodulation therapies.

LivaNova distributes multiple VNS Therapy devices for the treatment of epilepsy, including Model 103 (Demipulse), Model 106 (AspireSR), Model 1000 (SenTiva), and Model 1000-D (SenTiva Duo) pulse generators. LivaNova's AspireSR and SenTiva implantable pulse generators provide the traditional benefits of VNS therapy but add an additional stimulation capability: closed-loop stimulation (AutoStim), which responds to the detection of changes in heart rate, potentially indicative of a seizure. The SenTiva generator is the smallest and lightest VNS device capable of delivering responsive therapy for epilepsy and includes the additional flexibility of LivaNova's Scheduled Programming and Day & Night Programming capabilities.

In 2017, the SenTiva and AspireSR VNS Therapy devices were approved by the FDA for expanded magnetic resonance imaging access, and CE Mark approval followed shortly thereafter. In 2020, CMS expanded reimbursement for VNS Therapy use in the treatment of Dravet Syndrome and, in 2022, expanded reimbursement for VNS Therapy use in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.

In June 2025, the Company announced the completion of the CORE-VNS study, which evaluated outcomes using real-world evidence from more than 800 individuals with DRE treated with VNS Therapy worldwide. The Company reported 36-month data from the completed clinical study report for pediatric and adult patients with severe focal seizures receiving adjunctive VNS Therapy. In addition, the Company announced the publication of 24-month data from the CORE-VNS three-year study reporting reductions in generalized tonic-clonic seizure frequency among individuals with DRE treated with adjunctive VNS Therapy.

*DTD*

VNS Therapy received CE Mark approval in 2001 for treatment-resistant depression in the EU. In 2005, the FDA approved the VNS Therapy System for the adjunctive treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years or older who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more antidepressant treatments. In 2007, CMS issued an NCD that VNS is not covered for treatment-resistant depression, significantly limiting access for most patients.

Following the publication of a study on treatments for patients experiencing DTD in 2017, LivaNova requested that CMS reconsider its previous NCD, and in 2018, CMS published a tracking sheet to reconsider. In 2019, CMS published its final decision on the reconsideration, concluding that CMS would cover the VNS Therapy System for Medicare beneficiaries with treatment-resistant depression through CED when offered in a CMS-approved, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a follow-up duration of at least one year. In this 2019 decision, CMS also agreed to cover a VNS Therapy System device replacement for Medicare beneficiaries already implanted with a device. The CED also included the possibility of extending the study to a prospective longitudinal registry.

In 2019, CMS accepted the study protocol for LivaNova's RECOVER clinical study, "A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression," and the first patient was enrolled. LivaNova's RECOVER clinical study is examining up to 1,000 patients ages 18 or older who have unipolar or bipolar depression that is difficult to treat and is being carried out at up to 100 leading hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.

In 2023, LivaNova completed enrollment of the unipolar depression cohort in the RECOVER clinical study. In 2024, the Company announced that the preliminary results for the unipolar patient cohort did not meet their primary endpoint for this cohort but showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in multiple secondary endpoints related to measures of quality of life and daily function.

In June 2025, the Company announced that it had initiated the process with CMS to seek reconsideration of national Medicare coverage for VNS Therapy in unipolar patients with TRD.

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*OSA*

In 2018, LivaNova acquired full ownership of ImThera, a company developing an implantable neurostimulation device system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The device stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, which engages specific tongue and palate muscles to open the airway while a patient sleeps.

In 2021, LivaNova received approval from the FDA to proceed with its investigational device exemption clinical study, the OSPREY clinical trial, "Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Targeted Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation," and the first patient was implanted in 2022 with the aura6000 System. In 2024, the Company announced the OSPREY clinical trial met its primary endpoints for efficacy and safety. In November 2025, the Company announced its new advanced titration algorithm, PolySync, which utilizes the technology's six-electrode design to provide a more targeted nerve activation and enable an even greater patient response.

For information on the contingent consideration arrangements associated with the ImThera acquisition, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

**R&D**

The Company's R&D investment consists of product design and development expenses, including technology, AI, software, clinical study programs, and regulatory activities. LivaNova's markets are subject to rapid technological advances, and as such, product improvement, incorporation of AI, software advancements, and innovation are necessary to maintain market leadership. The Company directs its R&D efforts toward maintaining or achieving technological leadership in each of its markets to help ensure that patients using the Company's devices and therapies receive the most advanced and effective treatment available. LivaNova remains committed to developing technological enhancements and new uses for existing products, as well as less invasive and new technologies to address unmet patient needs. LivaNova continues to engage researchers to collect clinical and health economic evidence that supports regulatory filings and value dossiers and to establish the value proposition to patients, healthcare professionals, and payers for its current and future products.

**Patents and Licenses**

LivaNova relies on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements to protect the Company's intellectual property. LivaNova generally files patent applications in the U.S. and countries where patent protection for LivaNova's technology is appropriate and available. It holds rights to patent properties throughout the world that cover various aspects of its technology. Patents typically have a 20-year term from the application filing date. In addition, LivaNova holds exclusive and non-exclusive licenses to a variety of third-party technologies covered by patents and pending patent applications. There can be no assurance that pending patent applications will result in the issuance of patents, that patents issued to or licensed by LivaNova will not be challenged or circumvented by competitors, or that these patents will be found to be valid or sufficiently broad to protect LivaNova's technology or to provide the Company with a competitive advantage. LivaNova has also obtained certain trademarks and trade names for the Company's products and maintains certain details about its processes, products, and strategies as trade secrets. In the aggregate, LivaNova considers these intellectual property assets to be of material importance to its business. LivaNova regularly reviews third-party patents and patent applications in an effort to protect its intellectual property and avoid disputes over proprietary rights.

LivaNova also relies on non-disclosure, confidentiality, and non-competition agreements with employees, consultants, and other parties to protect, in part, trade secrets and other proprietary technology. There can be no assurance that these agreements will not be breached or will be enforceable, that LivaNova will have adequate remedies for any breach, that others will not independently develop equivalent proprietary information, or that third parties will not otherwise gain access to LivaNova's trade secrets and proprietary knowledge.

**Markets and Distribution Methods**

LivaNova sells its medical devices through a combination of direct sales representatives, agents, and independent distributors. The U.S., Europe, and Rest of World are the Company's geographic markets, with net revenue from these regions representing 53%, 19%, and 28%, respectively, of total net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025.

LivaNova's marketing and sales strategy is focused on rapid, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products to a diverse group of customers worldwide, including perfusionists, neurologists, neurosurgeons and other healthcare professionals, hospitals, and other medical institutions and healthcare providers. To achieve this objective, LivaNova develops and preserves appropriate working relationships with customers, and the Company cultivates and maintains close working relationships with professionals in the medical industry. These relationships provide LivaNova with a detailed understanding of therapeutic and diagnostic trends, developments, and emerging opportunities, which enable the Company to respond to the changing needs of providers and patients. LivaNova actively participates in medical conferences and conducts comprehensive training and educational

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activities to enhance its presence in the medical communities it serves. LivaNova believes that these activities also contribute to advancing the expertise of healthcare professionals.

Hospitals and other medical device customers are seeking to reduce costs through various mechanisms, such as centralized purchasing and, in some cases, limiting the number of vendors that may participate in a given purchasing program. As a result, customer transactions have become increasingly competitive, which has led, and may continue to lead, to downward pricing pressure and an increase in the use of preferred vendors. LivaNova's global customer base continues to evolve in response to these and other economic developments across the markets the Company serves.

**Competition and Industry**

LivaNova competes in the global medical device market with sales in more than 100 countries. This market is characterized by technological advances and scientific discoveries, which can often trigger rapid changes in market dynamics. LivaNova's competitors range from large manufacturers with multiple business lines to small manufacturers offering a limited selection of specialized products. LivaNova faces competition from, among others, providers of alternative medical therapies, pharmaceuticals, and surgical interventions.

Physician advisories, regulatory safety alerts, and publications about LivaNova's products, or competitor products, can cause major shifts in industry market share, reflecting the importance of product efficacy and quality in the medical device industry. In addition, developments in managed care, economically motivated customers, consolidation among healthcare providers, increased competition, and declining reimbursement rates may increasingly require LivaNova to compete on the basis of price. In order to continue to compete effectively, LivaNova will likely be required to continue to create or acquire advanced technology, incorporate this technology into proprietary products, obtain regulatory approvals in a timely manner, maintain high-quality manufacturing processes, and successfully market and sell these products.

LivaNova's primary medical device competitors in the Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation product groups are Terumo Medical Corporation, Maquet Medical Systems, Medtronic plc, Haemonetics Corporation, Spectrum Medical Limited, and NeuroPace, Inc., although not all competitors are present in all product lines.

**Production, Quality Systems, and Raw Materials**

LivaNova manufactures a majority of its products in facilities located in the U.S., Italy, Germany, Australia, and Brazil. LivaNova purchases raw materials and components for its products from numerous suppliers worldwide. In some cases, for quality assurance, sole-source availability, or cost-effectiveness purposes, LivaNova may procure certain components and raw materials from a single supplier. LivaNova takes countermeasures to reduce supply chain risks, including working with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply while maintaining high quality and reliability, and to minimize instances in which the Company relies on a single supplier. LivaNova's quality system, which defines how its design, development, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution processes ensure that its products are safe and effective, is ISO 13485 certified. In addition, LivaNova utilizes environmental management systems and safety programs to protect the environment and the Company's employees. LivaNova's plants in Mirandola, Italy and Munich, Germany are ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified. For additional information related to LivaNova's manufacturing facilities, refer to "Item 2. Properties" in this Report.

**Government Regulation and Other Considerations**

LivaNova's medical devices are subject to extensive government regulation by numerous government agencies, both within and outside the U.S. These agencies require LivaNova to comply with laws and regulations governing the research, development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, pre-market clearance or approval, marketing, distribution, advertising, promotion, record keeping, reporting, tracking, importing, and exporting of the Company's products. LivaNova's business is also affected by data privacy and security laws, environmental health and safety regulations, and cost containment initiatives worldwide. LivaNova works to ensure compliance with such laws and regulations and continues to monitor applicable laws, which are subject to changing and evolving interpretations.

Product Approval and Monitoring

Many countries in which LivaNova sells its products subject the Company's medical devices to their own product approval and requirements regarding performance, safety, and quality. For example, each medical device that LivaNova seeks to distribute commercially in the U.S. must receive 510(k) clearance or PMA from the FDA, unless specifically exempted by the agency. The 510(k) process, also known as pre-market notification, requires LivaNova to demonstrate that its new medical device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed medical device. The PMA process, which is more costly and rigorous than the 510(k) process, requires LivaNova to demonstrate independently that a medical device is safe and effective for its intended use. One or more clinical studies may be required to support a 510(k) application and are almost always required to support a PMA application.

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The EU has established a single regulatory product approval process, pursuant to which a CE Mark certifies conformity with all of the legal requirements of the regulatory process. To obtain a CE Mark, defined products must meet minimum standards of performance, safety, and quality based on, among other things, the evaluation of clinical data supporting the safety and performance of the products during normal conditions of use. The competent authorities of the EU countries separately regulate the clinical research for medical devices and the market surveillance of products placed on the market, and manufacturers with CE-marked devices are subject to regular inspections to monitor compliance with the applicable directives and essential requirements. In 2017, the EU published its MDR, which has resulted in significant additional pre- and post-market requirements. Certifications to MDR must be achieved by December 2027 or December 2028, based on the risk classification of the device. Penalties for regulatory non-compliance can be severe, including fines and revocation or suspension of a company's marketing authorization, mandatory price reductions, and criminal penalties.

LivaNova is also required to comply with the regulations of every country in which it commercializes products before the Company can launch or maintain products in the market. Several countries that did not have regulatory requirements for medical devices have established such requirements in recent years, and other countries have expanded, or plan to expand, their existing regulations. While some regulatory bodies have pursued harmonization of global regulations, requirements continue to differ significantly among countries.

Product and Promotional Restrictions

Both before and after LivaNova releases a product for commercial distribution, the Company has ongoing responsibilities under various laws and regulations governing medical devices. The FDA and other regulatory agencies in and outside the U.S. review LivaNova's design and manufacturing practices, labeling, record keeping, and required reports of adverse experiences and other information to identify potential problems with marketed medical devices. LivaNova is also subject to periodic inspections for compliance with applicable quality system regulations, which govern the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used for, the design, manufacture, packaging, and servicing of finished medical devices intended for human use. In addition, regulatory agencies in and outside the U.S. monitor the manner in which LivaNova promotes and advertises its products. Although healthcare professionals and other prescribers, where applicable, are permitted to use their medical judgment to prescribe medical devices for indications other than those cleared or approved by regulatory bodies, LivaNova is prohibited from promoting products for such "off-label" uses and can only market the Company's products for cleared or approved uses.

Any adverse regulatory action, depending on its magnitude, may limit LivaNova's ability to market and sell its products effectively, limit its ability to obtain future PMAs, or result in a substantial modification to LivaNova's business practices and operations. For additional information, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report, under the section entitled "*LivaNova's products are subject to complex laws and regulations, and failure to obtain or maintain product approvals, clearance, or reimbursement may have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.*"

Governmental Trade Regulations

The sale and shipment of LivaNova's products and services across international borders, as well as the purchase of components and products from international sources, subject LivaNova to extensive governmental trade regulations. Many countries control the export and re-export of goods, technology, and services for public health, national security, regional stability, antiterrorism, and other reasons. Some governments may impose tariffs, trade restrictions, and economic sanctions against certain countries, persons, or entities. For additional information, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report, under the section entitled "*Changes in global trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs, trade restrictions, export controls, sanctions, or other protectionist or retaliatory measures by the U.S. or other jurisdictions, may adversely affect LivaNova's business, financial condition, and results of operations.*" In certain circumstances, governmental authorities may require LivaNova to obtain approval before LivaNova may export or re-export goods, technology, or services to certain territories and end-users or for certain end-uses. Because LivaNova is subject to extensive regulations in the countries in which it operates, the Company is subject to the risk that laws and regulations could change in a way that would expose LivaNova to additional costs, penalties, or liabilities.

LivaNova also sells and provides goods, technology, and services to agents, representatives, and distributors who may export such items to customers and end-users. If these third parties violate applicable export control or economic sanctions laws or regulations when engaging in transactions involving the Company's products, LivaNova may be subject to varying degrees of liability, depending on the extent of its participation in the transaction. The activities of these third parties may cause disruption or delays in the distribution and sale of LivaNova's products or result in restrictions being placed on the Company's international distribution and sale of products, which may materially impact LivaNova's business activities.

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Data Privacy and Security Laws

As a global medical device technology company, LivaNova is subject to various laws worldwide that protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of certain data, including employee data and patient health information, and restrict the use and unauthorized disclosure of such information. Privacy standards are often strict. Enforcement actions and financial penalties related to privacy issues in the EU continue to grow, and new privacy and data localization laws and restrictions are being passed in other countries, including the U.S. The management of cross-border transfers of personal information outside of EU member countries is complex, which may complicate LivaNova's business and clinical research activities, as well as product offerings that involve the transmission or use of patient health information. LivaNova continues to adapt its business processes to comply with those standards and requirements applicable to it.

In the U.S., HIPAA, as amended by the HITECH Act and their respective implementing regulations, imposes specified requirements relating to the privacy and security of certain individually identifiable health information. Among other things, HITECH makes certain of HIPAA's privacy and security standards directly applicable to "business associates," essentially defined as service providers of covered entities that create, receive, maintain, or transmit protected health information in connection with providing a service for or on behalf of a covered entity. In certain instances, LivaNova may be considered a business associate. In such instances, the patient data that LivaNova receives may include protected health information, as defined under HIPAA. Related enforcement actions can be costly and may also interrupt LivaNova's regular business operations. In addition, state laws, such as the CCPA, govern the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways, thus complicating compliance and data protection efforts. Since the CCPA was enacted, other U.S. states have enacted comprehensive and health-related privacy laws. The effects of the CCPA and other recently adopted laws include an increased ability of individuals to control the use of their personal data, heightened transparency obligations, increased obligations of companies to maintain the security of data, and increased exposure to fines or damages for companies that violate these laws, including by not providing individuals their specified privacy rights, not maintaining data security safeguards at specified levels of quality, or experiencing data breaches. For additional information, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report, under the section entitled "*Failure to protect, maintain, or upgrade LivaNova's IT systems or products, or safeguard against cybersecurity incidents, service disruptions, or data corruption could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation."*

In the EU, the processing of certain data, including employee and patient information, is subject to the privacy, security, and confidentiality provisions set forth in Regulation 2016/679. Under the GDPR, data concerning health constitutes sensitive data. The processing of sensitive data is subject to, among other obligations, appropriate notice and consent requirements. Additional requirements apply with respect to issues such as data sharing, cross-border data transfers, data security, and data breach notification. The GDPR also requires LivaNova to implement a number of accountability measures in relation to the processing of sensitive data, including carrying out Data Protection Impact Assessments and appointing a Data Protection Officer. Administrative fines may be levied for non-compliance with the GDPR's requirements and can reach the higher of €20 million ($23.5 million as of December 31, 2025) or up to 4% of LivaNova's total worldwide annual net revenue for the preceding financial year.

Environmental Regulation and Management

LivaNova is subject to various environmental laws, directives, and regulations both in the U.S. and abroad that have resulted in, and could lead to, increased environmental compliance expenditures and reporting. LivaNova's ongoing manufacturing and other operations involve the use, storage, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous substances regulated under environmental health and safety laws. In addition, governmental authorities have sought to hold LivaNova liable for successor environmental liability violations or may require LivaNova to clean and remove hazardous substances at its sites that were produced by the operations of prior owners and are unrelated to the Company's current operations. For additional information, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements under the sections entitled "Saluggia Site Hazardous Substances" and "SNIA Environmental Litigation" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report, under the section entitled "*LivaNova is subject to heightened scrutiny on issues relating to sustainability, including environmental and sustainability laws and regulations, and the risk of environmental liabilities, violations, and litigation in multiple jurisdictions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and liquidity*."

Applicability of Anti-Corruption Laws and Regulations

LivaNova's worldwide business is subject to the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws and regulations applicable in the jurisdictions where LivaNova operates. The FCPA can be used to prosecute companies in the U.S. for arrangements with healthcare professionals or other parties outside the U.S. if the healthcare professionals or parties are

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government officials of another country and prohibited payments are made to obtain or retain business. The UK Bribery Act prohibits both domestic and international bribery, as well as bribery across both public and private sectors. There are similar laws and regulations applicable to LivaNova outside the U.S. and the UK, all of which are subject to evolving interpretations. For additional information, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report, under the section entitled "*Failure to comply with anti-bribery laws could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business and result in civil and/or criminal sanctions.*"

Cost Containment Initiatives

Government and private sector initiatives to limit the growth of healthcare costs, including price regulation, competitive pricing, bidding and tender mechanics, coverage and payment policies, comparative effectiveness of therapies, technology assessments, and managed-care arrangements, are continuing in many countries where LivaNova does business. Government programs, private healthcare insurance, and managed-care plans have attempted to control costs by limiting the extent of coverage or amount of reimbursement available for particular procedures or treatments, by connecting reimbursement to outcomes, by shifting to population health management, and through other mechanisms designed to constrain utilization and contain costs. Hospitals are also seeking to reduce costs through a variety of mechanisms, for example, creating centralized purchasing functions that set pricing and, in some cases, limiting the number of vendors that can participate in a given purchasing program. Hospitals are also aligning their interests with those of healthcare professionals through employment and other arrangements, such as gainsharing, whereby a hospital agrees with healthcare professionals to share certain realized cost savings resulting from the healthcare professionals' collective change in practice patterns, such as standardization of devices where medically appropriate, and participation in affordable care organizations. Such alignment has created increased levels of price sensitivity among customers for LivaNova's products.

Some third-party payers must also approve coverage and set reimbursement levels for new or innovative devices or therapies before they reimburse healthcare providers that use the medical devices or therapies. Even though a new medical device may be cleared for commercial distribution, LivaNova may find limited demand for the device until coverage and sufficient reimbursement levels have been obtained from governmental and private third-party payers. In addition, some private third-party payers require that certain procedures or the use of certain products be authorized in advance as a condition of coverage.

As a result of LivaNova's manufacturing efficiencies, cost controls, and other cost-savings initiatives, the Company believes it is well-positioned to respond to changes resulting from this worldwide trend toward cost containment. The Company continues to monitor broader economic developments – including inflation, tariffs, and increases in the cost of raw materials, components, labor, and transportation – which may affect production costs and customer pricing behavior. While these dynamics place continued pressure on pricing, the Company employs a multifactorial approach to price setting to reflect the value delivered by its specialized products, while also providing customers with opportunities for cost efficiencies. Uncertainty remains, however, as to the timing, scope, and impact of future healthcare reforms, macroeconomic conditions, and cost-containment measures, making it difficult to predict their potential effect on future operating results.

**Healthcare Fraud and Abuse and Related Laws**

The delivery of LivaNova's products is subject to regulation by HHS and comparable state and non-U.S. agencies responsible for reimbursement and regulation of healthcare products and services. LivaNova is subject to U.S. federal and state government healthcare regulations and enforcement imposed primarily in connection with government healthcare programs, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as healthcare regulations and enforcement imposed by governments in other countries in which LivaNova conducts business.

U.S. federal healthcare laws apply when LivaNova or customers submit claims for items or services that are reimbursed under government healthcare programs, including laws related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals, or other healthcare fraud. Specifically, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits persons from, among other things, knowingly and willfully offering or paying remuneration, directly or indirectly, to a person to induce them to order, purchase, lease, or recommend a good or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a federal healthcare program such as Medicare or Medicaid, unless the arrangement fits within one of several statutory exemptions or regulatory "safe harbors." Violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute may result in civil monetary penalties of up to $100,000 for each violation, plus up to three times the remuneration involved. Violations can also result in criminal penalties, including criminal fines of up to $50,000 and imprisonment for up to 10 years. Finally, violations can result in exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Additionally, violations of the False Claims Act can result in significant monetary penalties and treble damages. The U.S. federal government utilizes the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and similar laws to investigate and prosecute device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies in connection with the promotion of products for unapproved uses, the provision of patient and provider support (e.g., reimbursement support), and other prohibited sales and marketing practices. The

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U.S. government has obtained multi-million and multi-billion-dollar settlements under the False Claims Act, in addition to individual criminal convictions under applicable criminal statutes. Given the U.S. government's success in prosecuting claims under the False Claims Act, LivaNova anticipates that the U.S. government will continue to devote substantial resources to investigating healthcare providers' and manufacturers' compliance with applicable fraud and abuse laws.

In addition to the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act, many states have their own laws related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals, or other healthcare fraud. These laws do not always have the same exceptions or safe harbors as their federal corollaries and, in some states, apply with respect to all payers, including commercial health insurance companies.

HIPAA includes federal criminal statutes that prohibit, among other actions, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third-party payers; knowingly and willfully embezzling or stealing from a healthcare benefit program; willfully obstructing a criminal investigation of a healthcare offense; or 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, products, or services. Similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation.

There is also federal and state regulation of, and transparency with respect to, payments made to physicians and other healthcare providers. LivaNova is subject to, for example, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires the Company to report annually certain payments and other transfers of value it makes to U.S. licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or teaching hospitals. Any failure to comply with such laws and regulations may result in civil financial penalties.

In addition, as discussed above, the U.S. and foreign government regulators enforce the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws. These laws and regulations are broad in scope and are subject to evolving interpretation. As a result, LivaNova has been, and will likely continue to be, required to incur substantial costs to investigate allegations, audit and monitor compliance, and/or alter the Company's practices with respect to these laws. Violations or alleged violations of these laws could result in litigation, and LivaNova may be subject to criminal or civil penalties and sanctions, including substantial fines, imprisonment of current or former employees, and exclusion from participation in governmental healthcare programs.

**Disclosure Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act of 1934**

Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act requires issuers to disclose in their annual reports, among other things, certain types of dealings with Iran and other entities, including transactions or dealing with government-owned entities, even when those activities are lawful and do not involve U.S. persons. Two of LivaNova's non-U.S. subsidiaries currently sell medical devices, including cardiopulmonary and neuromodulation products, to distributors and non-governmental organizations in Iran to support patient care in that country. LivaNova has limited visibility into the identity of the customers of these distributors and non-governmental organizations in Iran. It is possible that their customers include entities such as government-owned hospitals or sub-distributors that are owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the Iranian government. However, to the best of its knowledge at this time, LivaNova does not have any contracts or commercial arrangements with the Iranian government or other relevant entities.

LivaNova's gross revenues and net profits attributable to the above-mentioned Iranian activities were both $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, and $10.9 million and $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, respectively.

LivaNova believes its activities are consistent with applicable laws, including U.S., UK, EU, and other applicable sanction laws, though such laws are complex and continue to evolve rapidly. The Company intends to continue its business in Iran.

**Human Capital Management**

As of December 31, 2025, LivaNova had approximately 3,300 employees worldwide, representing more than 80 nationalities and located in 34 countries. These employees are crucial in achieving the Company's mission. LivaNova encourages its employees to act by LivaNova's four human imperatives of empowered accountability, constructive collaboration, curious mindset, and thoughtful humility. These human imperatives are not just what LivaNova believes, but how the Company expects its employees operate to deliver LivaNova's vision of "changing the trajectory of lives for a new day."

Compensation and Benefits

To meet the needs of LivaNova's patients and customers, the Company strives to attract, retain, develop, and reward exceptional talent. LivaNova's proactive talent acquisition strategies, competitive compensation and benefits, collaborative and rewarding work environment, leadership development programs, and professional training opportunities have been a significant driver of the Company's success. In addition to base pay, LivaNova's rewards and benefits programs may include, depending

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on jurisdiction, annual performance bonuses, share awards, pensions, health and well-being programs, paid time off and parental leave, financial assistance for education-related purposes, flexible working schedules, hybrid and remote working, employee share purchase plans, and employee rewards programs, among others.

Culture

LivaNova seeks to foster an inclusive culture based on diverse perspectives and transparency, where open and direct communication is valued. Accordingly, LivaNova regularly conducts employee engagement surveys, called LivaNova4You, to measure overall employee engagement and satisfaction and to provide the Company with actionable data for potential improvement opportunities. Over 94% of employees completed the most recent LivaNova4You engagement survey in early 2026, which encompassed questions relating to health and wellness, employee engagement, transformation and change, and overall culture within the Company. Based on the results of the survey, leaders within the Company identified strengths including employees' sense of purpose and clarity around strategy and change; inclusion and belonging; and collaboration; The Company also identified opportunities to further enhance career development pathways, manage workloads, and role-model well-being among leadership.

Performance Management, Leadership Development, and Professional Training

LivaNova's annual performance management process is designed to build employee skills and capabilities and enable employees to perform at their best by providing regular feedback and guidance. It includes training to increase the quality of employee/manager performance review discussions and employee performance calibrations among leaders to drive consistency. All employees develop performance-aligned goals in conjunction with their managers at the beginning of the year that are regularly reviewed with their managers throughout the year.

Employees have access to an extensive training library called LivaNova University that encompasses content relating to skill-building and the core business areas. This enables employees to access development resources at their convenience. In addition, LivaNova offers dedicated development and learning offerings which address specific business needs and support organizational priorities including developing enterprise leaders for the future.

LivaNova also supports the continuing education of its employees externally. In the U.S. and internationally, eligible employees can access financial aid through education reimbursement programs for approved courses and certifications completed independently.

Finally, LivaNova offers internships and apprenticeships across functions around the globe, in partnership with universities and institutions, which may lead to full-time employment with the Company.

Valuing People

LivaNova values diversity and welcomes all employees and partners regardless of their race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation. LivaNova embraces diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds, knowing they enrich LivaNova's collaborative culture and drive its success as a Company. The Company is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, bullying, intimidation, and harassment.

**Seasonality**

The number of medical procedures incorporating LivaNova's products is generally lower during the summer months, particularly in European countries, due to summer vacation schedules.

**Available Information**

LivaNova's global headquarters are located at 20 Eastbourne Terrace, London, UK W2 6LG. The Company's website address is *www.livanova.com.* Free of charge through its website, LivaNova makes available its Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and reports relating to beneficial ownership of the Company's securities filed or furnished pursuant to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after

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electronically filing such material with the SEC. LivaNova's website also contains the charters for each standing committee of its Board of Directors in addition to the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.

LivaNova may, from time to time, provide important disclosures to investors by posting them in the Investor Relations section of its website, as allowed by SEC rules. Information on LivaNova's website is not incorporated into this Report.

The SEC also maintains a website at *www.sec.gov* that contains reports, proxy statements, and other information about SEC registrants, including LivaNova.

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**ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS**

An investor should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as other information contained in this Report and in LivaNova's other filings with the SEC. The Company's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected by any such risks or uncertainties. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes to be immaterial may also adversely affect its business.

**Risks Relating to the Company's Business and Operations**

***LivaNova is subject to the risks of conducting business globally.***

LivaNova is subject to risks that are inherent in conducting business globally. These risks, many of which LivaNova has experienced first-hand, include higher danger of terrorist activity, war, or civil unrest; greater exposure to inflation; volatility in freight and labor costs; fluctuating interest and exchange rates; increased exposure to cyber-attacks and supply chain challenges; changes to trade agreements and relationships between countries, including the uncertainty of global tariffs, trade restrictions, evolving sanctions, and adverse changes in import and export licensing requirements; changing energy prices; local product changes and compliance requirements; longer payment terms and collection times for receivables in local jurisdictions; difficulty enforcing agreements; greater exposure to creditworthiness of customers and inconsistent local law enforcement of obligations; compliance with anti-bribery laws; differing labor regulations and workforce instability; selling by way of distributors and agents; and political and economic instability. Many of these risks are rapidly evolving and subject to an accelerating pace of change.

Certain of LivaNova's subsidiaries are engaged in business dealings in countries subject to comprehensive sanctions, including Iran and Russia. These business dealings represent an insignificant amount of LivaNova's consolidated revenues and income but expose the Company to a heightened risk of violating applicable sanctions regulations. Violations of these regulations are punishable by civil and criminal penalties, including fines, denial of export privileges, injunctions, asset seizures, debarment from government contracts, and revocations or restrictions of licenses, as well as criminal fines and imprisonment. Despite best efforts to comply, there can be no assurance that LivaNova's policies and procedures will prevent the Company from violating these regulations in every transaction in which LivaNova may engage, and such a violation could adversely affect its reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

In addition, LivaNova's global operations result in revenues and expenses that are denominated in currencies other than LivaNova's reporting currency, the USD. Fluctuations in exchange rates may impact, and have impacted, LivaNova's results of operations and financial condition. Although LivaNova has elected in the past, and may elect in the future, to hedge certain foreign currency exposures, it is unlikely that any hedging strategy would eliminate its currency risk entirely. LivaNova cannot predict the change in currency exchange rates, the impact of exchange rate changes, or the degree to which it will be able to manage the impact of currency exchange rate changes.

Any of the aforementioned risks could adversely affect LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***Changes in global trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs, trade restrictions, export controls, sanctions, or other protectionist or retaliatory measures by the U.S. or other jurisdictions, may adversely affect LivaNova's business, financial condition, and results of operations.***

Global trade conditions have become increasingly dynamic and subject to rapid change. A significant number of LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary products and component parts are sourced and produced outside of the U.S., including in Italy and Germany. Similarly, LivaNova manufactures its Neuromodulation products in the U.S., which are then often distributed internationally. Governments in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, sources materials, manufactures products, or sells into markets may impose new or increased tariffs, duties, quotas, export or import restrictions, sanctions, or other trade measures. In addition, a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting tariff administration and the potential for refund processes may create further uncertainty, including potential delays, backlogs, or unpredictability in the timing or availability of tariff refunds. Any of the aforementioned actions, including reciprocal or retaliatory measures by affected countries, could increase LivaNova's costs of raw materials, components, and finished goods; disrupt the company's supply chain; limit market access; or otherwise negatively affect global operations.

Increases in input or product costs resulting from trade measures may require LivaNova to raise prices, reduce margins, modify sourcing strategies, or absorb additional costs. Any price increases, to the extent implemented, could reduce demand for the company's products, adversely affect competitiveness in domestic and international markets, and negatively impact revenues, profitability, and overall results of operations.

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***Reductions and interruptions in LivaNova's supply chain have had, and may continue to have, adverse effects on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.***

LivaNova purchases many of the components and raw materials used in manufacturing its products from numerous suppliers in various countries. In some cases, LivaNova purchases specific components and raw materials from primary or main suppliers (or in some cases, a single supplier) for reasons related to quality assurance, cost-effectiveness, and availability. Although the Company has generally been able to maintain necessary supplies of raw materials and components, supplier shortages and interruptions of certain components, such as the fiber used in the manufacture of oxygenators and rare earth magnets used in the manufacture of heart-lung machines, have caused, and may in the future cause, meaningful disruptions to LivaNova's product manufacturing supply chain. Any problem affecting a supplier (whether due to external or internal causes) could have and, in certain instances, has had a negative impact on LivaNova. Difficulties and delays in manufacturing, internally, externally, or otherwise within the supply chain, may lead to voluntary or involuntary business interruptions or shutdowns, employee furloughs, product shortages, withdrawals or suspensions of products from the market, and potential regulatory action.

Moreover, due to strict standards and regulations governing the manufacture and marketing of LivaNova's products, the Company may not be able to establish new supply sources quickly or at all in response to a supply reduction or interruption, especially for components and raw materials sourced from a single supplier, resulting in negative effects on its ability to meet market demand and to manufacture products effectively and timely. To the extent the Company is unsuccessful in managing its supply chain, any such issues could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***Failure to protect, maintain, or upgrade LivaNova's IT systems or products, or safeguard against cybersecurity incidents, service disruptions, or data corruption could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation.***

LivaNova is increasingly dependent on its IT systems and those of third parties to operate its business, and certain products of the Company include integrated software and IT. Such dependencies have been exacerbated by remote work practices. LivaNova relies on IT systems to process customer orders, manage product manufacturing and shipping, and support regulatory compliance. The Company routinely processes, stores, and transmits large amounts of data, including sensitive personal information, patient health information, and confidential business information. The secure processing, maintenance, and transmission of this information are critical to LivaNova's operations. The quantity and complexity of the Company's products and IT systems make such systems vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents, breakdowns, interruptions, destruction, loss or compromise of data, obsolescence of or incompatibility among systems, inadvertent disclosure of data, or other significant disruptions. Additionally, LivaNova's IT systems require an ongoing commitment of significant resources to maintain, protect, and enhance existing systems, as well as to develop new systems. To the extent these systems fail to perform as expected, the Company may encounter difficulties in implementing new systems, upgrading systems to keep pace with technological change, or expanding systems to meet future business needs.

The Company has experienced and is continually at risk of being subject to cybersecurity incidents and other disruptions, as exemplified by the previously disclosed November 2023 cybersecurity incident that resulted in the disruption of portions of the Company's IT systems. Programs and systems may require frequent updates or may no longer be supported, which may impact the ability of the Company's IT systems to operate properly or without disruption. Unauthorized persons routinely attempt to access LivaNova's systems to disrupt, disable, or degrade services; obtain proprietary or confidential information; or remotely disrupt or access the systems of large healthcare provider customers of the Company by attempting to exploit the Company's systems. Furthermore, LivaNova's security assessments of third-party vendors may be inadequate to determine whether their security protocols are sufficient to prevent a cybersecurity incident or other system or data compromise. LivaNova also cannot be certain that the Company will receive timely notification from its third-party vendors of such matters. Cybersecurity incidents and other system and data compromises could remain undetected for an extended period, which could potentially result in significant harm to the Company's IT systems, as well as unauthorized access to, or acquisition of, the information stored on and/or transmitted by the Company's IT systems. In addition, to access LivaNova's products and services, its customers may use computers and other devices that are beyond the Company's security control safeguards.

Unauthorized disclosure or use of, denial of access to, or other incidents involving sensitive or confidential customer, patient, employee, vendor, or Company data, whether through systems failure, employee negligence, fraud, misappropriation, cybersecurity incidents, or other intentional or unintentional acts, could expose and have exposed the Company to liability under various laws and regulations across jurisdictions and increase the risk of litigation and governmental or regulatory investigation, damage LivaNova's reputation and its competitive positioning in the marketplace, disrupt its or its customers' business operations, or cause LivaNova to lose customers, potentially resulting in significant financial exposure and legal liability. Similarly, unauthorized access to or through, denial of access to, or other incidents involving LivaNova or its vendors'

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IT systems, whether by the Company's employees or third parties, including a cyber-attack by criminal hackers, or state-sponsored organizations, who continuously develop and deploy viruses, ransomware, malware, or other malicious software programs or social engineering attacks, have resulted and could in the future result in negative publicity, significant remediation costs, legal liability, notification requirements, and damage to LivaNova's reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

Cybersecurity threats are constantly expanding and evolving and becoming more sophisticated and complex, increasing the difficulty of detecting and defending against them and maintaining effective security measures and protocols. Additionally, AI and machine learning may be used for certain cybersecurity incidents, improving or expanding the existing capabilities of threat actors in manners the Company cannot predict at this time, resulting in greater risk of cybersecurity incidents. Even when a cybersecurity incident or other system or data compromise is detected, the full extent of the issue may not be determined immediately. The costs of mitigating cybersecurity incidents or other system or data compromises could be significant, and while the Company has implemented security measures to protect its IT systems and data, its efforts to address potential information security vulnerabilities may not be successful. LivaNova's cyber risk insurance may be insufficient to cover losses in connection with a cybersecurity incident or other system or data compromise, such as attorney's fees, regulatory fines, litigation costs, or financial losses that exceed the Company's policy limits or are not covered under any of its current insurance policies. Cyber risk insurance also has become more expensive to obtain, and LivaNova cannot be certain that the Company's current levels of insurance will be available in the future on economically reasonable terms.

***The costs of complying with the requirements of U.S. federal and state and international laws and regulations pertaining to the privacy and security of personal information, including health-related information, and the potential liability associated with failure to comply with such laws and regulations, could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business and results of operations.***

There is significant regulatory enforcement focus on data protection in the U.S. (at both federal and state levels) and abroad, and an actual or alleged failure to comply with applicable U.S. or international data protection laws or regulations or other data protection standards may expose LivaNova to regulatory investigations, litigation (including class action litigation), fines, sanctions, settlement costs, or other penalties and liabilities, which could harm the Company's reputation and adversely impact LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. The Company collects, stores, and handles personal and patient data, including sensitive patient health information, which may present material obligations and risks to LivaNova's business, including significantly expanded compliance burdens, costs, and enforcement risks. If LivaNova does not lawfully collect, store, handle, or otherwise process personal information and does not prevent cybersecurity incidents or other system or data compromises, particularly given the increased risks associated with processing sensitive health information, LivaNova may suffer legal and regulatory consequences in addition to business consequences. See "*Failure to protect, maintain, or upgrade LivaNova's IT systems or products, or safeguard against cybersecurity incidents, service disruptions, or data corruption could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation.*" above.

As a result of its worldwide operations, the Company is subject to various data protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations in many jurisdictions, including HIPAA, U.S. state privacy and data breach notification laws, and the GDPR. Other governments have enacted or amended or are enacting similar data protection laws, including data localization laws that require data to stay within their borders and other technical and operational adaptations that may be required, given the rapid changes in data protection regulation where LivaNova conducts business. The enactment of such laws could have potentially conflicting requirements that would make compliance challenging. LivaNova's efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations may be inadequate, and the Company may be unable to avoid enforcement actions by governmental bodies. Enforcement actions may be costly and could interrupt the regular operations of LivaNova's business. Moreover, LivaNova's insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses in connection with alleged non-compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. In addition, in the U.S., there is a trend of civil lawsuits and class actions relating to compromises of personal information caused by cybersecurity incidents or other system or data compromises, which typically allege negligence, breach of contract, and violation of various state consumer protection laws. In connection with any potential cybersecurity incident, the Company could become a target of civil litigation or government enforcement actions as a result of a compromise to or loss of data.

***The global medical device industry is highly competitive, and LivaNova may be unable to compete effectively.***

LivaNova operates in a highly competitive market characterized by increasingly complex products that are expensive and time-consuming to develop and manufacture. The Company's success depends on several factors, including its ability to appropriately allocate the Company's R&D resources, integrate advanced software and AI capabilities, attract and retain key talent, achieve market adoption of its technologies, and sustain innovation. In the product lines in which LivaNova competes,

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the Company faces a mixture of competitors ranging from large manufacturers with multiple business lines to small manufacturers that offer a limited selection of specialized products. Development by other companies of new or improved products, processes, therapies, or technologies, including products developed with the effective use of advanced technologies like AI, may make LivaNova's products or proposed products less competitive. See "*The incorporation and use of AI technologies may present risks and challenges that could adversely affect LivaNova's business, operations, and reputation.*" below. Furthermore, if LivaNova fails to develop new and enhanced products and services on a timely basis, the Company's offerings may become more expensive to maintain and eventually obsolete over time, and its reputation, business, and financial results may be negatively impacted.

In addition, LivaNova faces competition from providers of alternative medical therapies, pharmaceuticals, and surgical interventions, among others. Competitive factors include product quality, reliability and effectiveness; product technology and innovation; breadth of product lines and product services; ability to identify new market trends; changes to the regulatory environment; cost-effectiveness and price; customer support and training; capacity to recruit engineers, scientists, and other qualified employees; ability to navigate the regulatory approval process in the markets in which LivaNova operates; reimbursement approval; reimbursement coverage; and effectiveness of systems and processes. Additionally, academic institutions, governmental agencies, and other public and private research organizations may also conduct research, seek patent protection, and establish collaborative arrangements for discovery, research, clinical development, and marketing of products similar to LivaNova's products. Difficulties in any of these areas may have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***The incorporation and use of AI technologies may present risks and challenges that could adversely affect LivaNova's business, operations, and reputation.***

AI technologies are increasingly being used across the global business landscape, including in the development of new or improved products and therapies in the medical technology industry. LivaNova has already employed certain AI technologies in its business in an attempt to enhance the Company's products, technology, and therapies and reduce development time and cost. The Company may not be able to successfully integrate AI technologies into its operations or ensure usage of AI will be beneficial to LivaNova's business, including the Company's efficiency or profitability. Flaws, breaches, or malfunctions in these systems could lead to disruptions, data loss, or erroneous decision-making, impacting LivaNova's business operations, financial condition, and reputation. Legal challenges may arise, including, or as a result of, cybersecurity incidents, non-compliance with data protection regulations, and a lack of transparency relating to the use of AI. The regulatory landscape and industry standards surrounding AI technologies are also rapidly evolving and remain uncertain. As governments and regulatory bodies around the world continue to develop and implement new laws and standards governing AI, compliance with these evolving requirements may require significant additional resources and expenditures. Such regulations could also restrict or delay LivaNova's ability to effectively develop, deploy, or utilize AI technologies, which could adversely affect the Company's competitiveness and operational efficiency. If LivaNova fails to keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI technologies, the Company's competitive position and business results could suffer.

***If LivaNova's investments, alliances, acquisitions, or divestitures are unsuccessful, the Company may not realize the intended benefits.***

LivaNova relies on investments and collaborations to provide the Company access to new technologies. LivaNova has sought, and in the future may seek, to supplement its organic growth through strategic investments, alliances, and acquisitions. In addition, LivaNova has sought, and in the future may seek, to divest or wind down certain assets deemed non-core to the Company's long-term strategic objectives. Such transactions are inherently risky and require significant effort and management attention. LivaNova expects to make investments where it believes that the Company can internally develop, or acquire, new technologies and products to further LivaNova's strategic objectives and strengthen LivaNova's existing businesses. The success of any investment, alliance, acquisition, or divestiture may be affected by several factors, including the Company's ability to identify and then properly assess and value the potential business opportunity and obtain relevant approvals for a potential business opportunity or to successfully integrate any business LivaNova may acquire. These types of investments and transactions may require more resources than originally anticipated, may divert management's attention from the Company's existing business, and may not result in the expected benefits, savings, or synergies. Investments and investment collaborations in and with medical technology companies are inherently risky, and LivaNova cannot guarantee that any of its previous or future acquisitions, investments, or investment collaborations will be successful or will not materially adversely affect LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

In addition, if LivaNova's investments, alliances, acquisitions, or divestitures are not successful, the Company may incur costs in excess of what it anticipates, including, but not limited to, losses arising from related litigation, reputational damage, or other unforeseen liabilities. Furthermore, in the event of any acquisition, whether successful or not, LivaNova may be exposed to

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risks arising from the implementation, modification, or remediation of controls, procedures, and policies related to data privacy and cybersecurity at the acquired company. Failure to manage and coordinate the combined company successfully could have an adverse impact on LivaNova's business. Similarly, LivaNova may divest and has divested portions of its business, resulting in the migration of data and overlapping data obligations. As a result of such divestitures, LivaNova may face risks due to the migration or modification of controls, procedures, and policies relating to data privacy and cybersecurity internally or en route during migration. Any significant breakdown, intrusion, interruption, corruption, or destruction of these systems, as well as any data breaches, could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business.

***The continuing development of many of LivaNova's products depends upon the Company maintaining appropriate working relationships with healthcare professionals.***

The success and continuing development of LivaNova's products depend on the ability to work appropriately with healthcare professionals as needed. If LivaNova fails to maintain its working relationships with healthcare professionals, the Company's products may not be developed and marketed in line with the needs and expectations of the professionals who use and support LivaNova's products. Healthcare professionals assist LivaNova as researchers, marketing consultants, product consultants, inventors, and public speakers, and LivaNova relies on these professionals to provide the Company with considerable knowledge and experience. If LivaNova is unable to maintain these relationships, the development and marketing of the Company's products could suffer, which could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***Quality issues with LivaNova's processes, products, and services could harm the Company's reputation for producing high-quality products and erode LivaNova's competitive advantage, revenue, and market share.***

Maintaining the quality of the Company's products is important to LivaNova and its customers due to the serious and costly consequences of product failure. LivaNova's quality certifications are critical to the marketing success of the Company's products and services. If LivaNova fails to meet these standards, the Company's reputation could be damaged, the Company could lose customers, and LivaNova's revenue and results of operations could decline. Aside from specific customer standards, LivaNova's success depends generally on the Company's ability to manufacture precision-engineered components, sub-assemblies, and finished products to exact tolerances with certified materials. If LivaNova's components fail to meet these standards or fail to adapt to evolving standards, the Company's reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality products will be harmed, certain of its inventory may not be able to be used for its intended purpose, the Company's competitive advantage could be weakened, and LivaNova could lose customers and market share.

***If LivaNova's marketed medical devices are defective or otherwise pose safety risks, the FDA and similar non-U.S. governmental authorities could require their recall or initiate an enforcement action, or LivaNova could initiate a recall of the Company's products or stop sales of products voluntarily.***

As a healthcare company, LivaNova's products are subject to the risk of recalls or enforcement actions. The FDA and similar non-U.S. governmental authorities may require the recall and/or the withdrawal of sales of commercialized products in the event of material deficiencies or defects in design, software, or manufacture, or in the event that a product poses an unacceptable risk to patients' health. Manufacturers, on their own initiative, may recall a product or stop sales of such product, and the Company has in the past initiated, and may initiate in the future, voluntary product recalls and sale stoppages. Any recall announcement could harm LivaNova's reputation with customers and negatively affect its reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial position. A recall could also impair LivaNova's ability to produce its products in a cost-effective and timely manner. In the future, LivaNova may initiate voluntary withdrawal, removal, replacement, or repair actions that the Company determines do not require notification as a recall. If a regulatory authority were to disagree with LivaNova's determinations, it could require the Company to report those actions as a recall.

In addition, depending on the corrective action taken to redress a device's deficiencies or defects, regulators may require, or LivaNova may decide, that the Company needs to obtain new approvals or clearances before it markets or distributes the corrected device. Seeking such approvals or clearances may delay LivaNova's ability to replace the recalled device in a timely manner. Any corrective action, whether voluntary or involuntary, or related litigation will require investment of the Company's time and capital, may distract management from operating the business, may cause the Company to write down inventory related to any product recall or other quality issues, and may harm LivaNova's reputation and financial results. See, for example, "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements under the section entitled "Product Liability Litigation." Moreover, if LivaNova does not adequately address problems associated with its devices, the Company may face additional regulatory enforcement actions, including FDA warning letters, product seizures, injunctions, administrative penalties, or civil or criminal fines, any of which could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business.

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***Failure to comply with U.S. and international product-related regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.***

LivaNova's products and manufacturing operations are subject to extensive regulation by the FDA and by regulatory authorities outside the U.S., including under the MDR. The Company must comply with numerous requirements throughout the product lifecycle, including design controls, manufacturing practices, labeling, adverse event reporting, and promotional restrictions.

LivaNova's facilities and those of its suppliers are subject to periodic inspections and audits. These inspections have resulted in Form 483 observations and other findings in the past, and future inspections may result in additional observations, warning letters, or other enforcement actions. If regulators determine that the Company is not in compliance, they may take actions that include restricting manufacturing operations; delaying, refusing, or withdrawing product approvals or clearances; requiring product recalls, repairs, or replacements; seizing or detaining products; imposing civil or criminal penalties; or recommending prosecution. These actions could disrupt the Company's operations, limit its ability to market existing or future products, and require significant expenditures to address compliance issues.

The Company is also subject to strict limitations on product promotion. Although healthcare professionals may use devices for off-label indications, LivaNova is prohibited from promoting products for uses not included in the approved labeling. Any failure to comply with these promotional restrictions could result in substantial civil or criminal liability, additional compliance obligations, and reputational harm.

***LivaNova's success depends on its employees and the Company's ability to attract and retain employees, succession plan, and successfully negotiate with local works councils.***

LivaNova's ability to compete effectively depends on its ability to attract and retain employees and maintain robust succession planning for key positions. The Company's ability to recruit and retain talent depends on many factors, including compensation and benefits, work location, work environment, industry-specific and general economic conditions, and the hiring practices of competitors. If LivaNova fails to attract and retain personnel, particularly senior management and other key positions, or if the Company's succession planning efforts are not effective, it could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Furthermore, in many of the countries where LivaNova operates, employees are covered by various local laws and/or collective bargaining agreements, some with the right to be consulted in relation to specific issues, including reorganizations and staff reductions. The laws and/or collective bargaining agreements could have an impact on LivaNova's flexibility as they apply to programs to redefine and/or strategically reposition the Company's activities. A negative response to any action taken by LivaNova from a works council or union-organized work stoppages by employees could have a negative impact on LivaNova's business.

***LivaNova's products are subject to complex laws and regulations, and failure to obtain or maintain product approvals, clearance, or reimbursement may have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.***

LivaNova's medical devices and technologies, as well as its business activities, are subject to a complex set of regulations and rigorous enforcement, including by the FDA, U.S. Department of Justice, HHS, and numerous other federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities. Leadership and other workforce changes within any of the aforementioned agencies or government shutdowns may impact regulations, enforcement priorities, and timelines. The time required to obtain approvals from foreign countries may be longer or shorter than that required for FDA clearance, and requirements for such approvals may differ from FDA requirements. To varying degrees, each of these agencies requires LivaNova to comply with laws and regulations governing the development, modification, testing, manufacturing, labeling, reimbursement, marketing, and distribution of LivaNova's products. As part of the approval, clearance, or reimbursement process for new products, product modifications, and new indications for existing products, LivaNova may conduct, and has conducted, clinical trials and studies. Unfavorable or inconsistent clinical data from existing or future clinical trials, or the unfavorable interpretation of such clinical data by customers, regulatory authorities, or third-party payers, may adversely impact LivaNova's ability to obtain or maintain product approval or clearance, and/or receive reimbursement. Success in pre-clinical testing and early clinical studies does not always ensure that later clinical studies will be successful, and LivaNova cannot be sure that later studies will replicate the results of prior studies.

Trial delays can also have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business. Any termination or delay in the completion of LivaNova's clinical studies could delay or preclude the filing of regulatory submissions or requests for coverage determinations and, ultimately, LivaNova's ability to commercialize new or modified products and obtain or maintain reimbursement for the Company's products. It is also possible that patients enrolled in clinical studies will experience adverse events that are not currently part of the product's safety profile, which could inhibit further marketing and development of such products.

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Even if LivaNova is able to obtain or maintain product approval, product clearance, and reimbursement, it may take a significant amount of time; require the expenditure of substantial resources; involve stringent pre-clinical and clinical testing; require increased post-market surveillance; involve modifications, repairs, or replacements of LivaNova's products; and/or impose limitations on the proposed uses of its products. Ultimately, LivaNova cannot guarantee that its clinical trials will be successful or that the Company will be able to obtain or maintain approval or clearance and/or reimbursement for products or modifications to existing products. Any such issues, whether in relation to clinical trials, approvals, clearances, or reimbursement, could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***Global healthcare policy changes may have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.***

In response to increases in healthcare costs, there have been and continue to be proposals by governments, regulators, and third- party payers globally to control these costs. These proposals, among other things, have resulted in efforts to enact healthcare system reforms that may lead to restricted access, pricing restrictions, payback requirements, and limits on the amounts of reimbursement available for LivaNova's products. For example, in 2015, the Italian Parliament introduced rules for entities that supply goods and services to the Italian National Healthcare System, impacting the business and financial reporting of medical technology sector companies that sell devices in Italy, including LivaNova. See "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report for additional information.

Additionally, LivaNova's ability to profitably commercialize the Company's products is dependent, in large part, on whether third-party payers, including private healthcare insurers, managed-care plans, governmental programs, and others, agree to cover the costs and services associated with LivaNova's products and related medical procedures in the U.S. and internationally. Third-party payers, including private and government insurers, are increasingly requiring evidence that medical devices are clinically effective and cost-effective. If LivaNova is unable to demonstrate that the Company's devices are effective, third-party payers may not reimburse the use of LivaNova's products or provide sufficient reimbursement for LivaNova's products, which could reduce sales of the Company's products to healthcare providers that depend upon reimbursement for payment for their services. Similarly, periodic changes to reimbursement methodologies could have an adverse impact on LivaNova's business. Adoption of some or all of such healthcare policies and reimbursement proposals could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.

***Failure to comply with rules relating to reimbursement of healthcare goods and services, healthcare fraud and abuse, false claims, and other applicable laws or regulations may subject LivaNova to penalties and limit patient access to its devices, thereby adversely impacting the Company's reputation and business operations.***

LivaNova's devices and therapies are subject to regulation by various governmental agencies worldwide that are responsible for regulating healthcare goods and services, including laws and regulations related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals, and healthcare fraud. Because LivaNova's marketing practices involve direct promotion to patients in certain jurisdictions, the Company is subject to additional laws and regulations intended to prevent misleading patients and consumers through unethical promotional activities and related data collection practices. Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject the Company or its officers and employees to criminal and civil financial penalties.

The risk of being found in violation of these laws is increased by the fact that many of them have not been fully interpreted by regulatory authorities or the courts and their provisions are open to a variety of interpretations. Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of the statutory exceptions and safe harbors available under such laws, it is possible that some of LivaNova's business activities, including the Company's relationships with healthcare providers, some of whom recommend, purchase, and/or prescribe LivaNova's devices, group purchasing organizations, and LivaNova's independent sales agents and distributors, could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws. Even an unsubstantiated allegation of impropriety could adversely impact LivaNova's reputation and/or business operations.

Furthermore, LivaNova's devices, products, and therapies are purchased principally by hospitals or healthcare professionals that typically bill various third-party payers, such as governmental healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and comparable non-U.S. programs), private insurance plans, and managed-care plans for the healthcare services provided to their patients. The ability of LivaNova's customers to obtain and/or maintain appropriate reimbursement for products and services from third-party payers is critical because it affects which products customers purchase and the prices they are willing to pay. LivaNova's devices, products, and therapies are subject to regulation regarding quality and cost by HHS, including CMS, as well as comparable state and non-U.S. agencies responsible for reimbursement and regulation of healthcare goods and services, including laws and regulations related to kickbacks, false claims, self-referrals, and healthcare fraud. In addition, as a manufacturer of U.S. FDA-approved devices reimbursable by federal healthcare programs, LivaNova is subject to the Physician Payments Sunshine Act and similar U.S. state laws, which require the Company to annually report certain payments and other

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transfers of value LivaNova makes to U.S.-licensed healthcare professionals, U.S. teaching hospitals, or other covered recipients. Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations, including similar laws and regulations outside of the U.S., could subject the Company or its officers and employees to criminal and civil financial penalties, potentially resulting in a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.

***Failure to comply with anti-bribery laws could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business and result in civil and/or criminal sanctions.***

LivaNova's operations are subject to anti-corruption laws, including the UK Bribery Act, the FCPA, and other anti-corruption laws that apply in countries where the Company does business. These laws generally prohibit LivaNova and its employees and intermediaries from bribing, being bribed, or making other prohibited payments to government officials or other persons to obtain or retain business or gain some other business advantage. Because of the predominance of government-administered healthcare systems in many parts of the world outside of the U.S., many of LivaNova's customer relationships are potentially subject to such laws.

LivaNova is, therefore, exposed to the risk that its employees, independent contractors, principal investigators, consultants, vendors, independent sales agents, and distributors may engage in fraudulent or other illegal activity in violation of these laws and LivaNova's Code of Conduct. LivaNova maintains a compliance program that includes policies and training to educate its employees and agents on these legal requirements and to prevent and prohibit improper practices. However, existing safeguards and any future improvements may not always be effective, and LivaNova's employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors may engage in conduct for which LivaNova could be held responsible. In addition, regulators could seek to hold LivaNova liable for conduct committed by companies in which LivaNova invests or acquires. The FCPA can pose unique challenges for companies that operate in foreign cultures where conduct prohibited by the FCPA may not be viewed as illegal in local jurisdictions. Although LivaNova's compliance program includes mechanisms for detecting and correcting misconduct, including a hotline called the "LivaNova Ethics Line," it is not always possible to identify and deter misconduct by LivaNova's employees and other third parties, and the precautions the Company takes to detect and prevent this activity may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses or in protecting LivaNova from governmental investigations or other actions or lawsuits stemming from a failure to comply with such laws or regulations.

Global enforcement of anti-corruption laws continues to be a focus, with more frequent voluntary self-disclosures by companies, aggressive investigations and enforcement proceedings by governmental agencies, and assessment of significant fines and penalties against companies and individuals. LivaNova cannot predict the nature, scope, or effect of future regulatory requirements to which the Company's international operations might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted. Any alleged or actual violations of these laws and regulations may subject LivaNova to government scrutiny, severe criminal or civil sanctions, and other liabilities, including exclusion from government contracting or government healthcare programs, and could negatively affect LivaNova's reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***The impact of pending or existing climate change may have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's future operations.***

The physical impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, winter storms, wildfires, or flooding, could potentially damage LivaNova's facilities, cause unanticipated downtime in production, temporarily reduce demand, reduce employee productivity, increase absenteeism, disrupt the Company's supply chain operations and its suppliers' operations, and negatively impact operational costs. Additionally, transitional climate risks, such as changing customer behaviors and changing dynamics in raw materials and utility markets, could lead to lost revenue due to the inability to meet changing customer requirements, increasing costs associated with product adjustments to meet changing customer preferences, increasing costs of inputs and raw materials, and increasing cost of utilities. There continues to be a lack of consistent climate legislation, which creates economic and regulatory uncertainty. Legal, regulatory, and customer requirements and preferences designed to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment are increasing, and there is a risk of obligations being imposed that would increase LivaNova's compliance burden and cost to meet these obligations. Individually or in the aggregate, such risks could materially negatively impact LivaNova's future operations.

***LivaNova may incur impairments of intangible assets, goodwill, and other long-lived assets that may adversely affect the Company's financial results.***

LivaNova reviews, when circumstances warrant, the carrying amounts of its intangible assets, goodwill, and other long-lived assets to determine whether those carrying amounts continue to be recoverable in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Significant negative industry or economic trends; disruptions to LivaNova's businesses; and significant unexpected or unplanned changes in the use of assets, divestitures, and market capitalization declines, among other events, may result in impairments to LivaNova's intangible assets, goodwill, and other long-lived assets.

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***Public health crises have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition, the nature and extent of which are uncertain and unpredictable.***

LivaNova's global operations and business interactions with healthcare systems, providers, and patients around the world expose the Company to risks associated with public health crises, including epidemics and pandemics. LivaNova continues to monitor the potential effects of future health epidemics on the Company's business and operations. The Company cannot guarantee that a future outbreak of a widespread epidemic will not occur, which could have the effect of decreasing demand and/or increasing volatility in demand for LivaNova's products, which could have a material impact on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and liquidity.

***Shareholder activism and increased investor engagement could divert management's attention, disrupt the Company's operations, and adversely affect the business and share price.***

Shareholder activism and heightened investor engagement have become more prevalent across public companies. LivaNova may be, and in certain instances, has been, subject to shareholder proposals, proxy contests, public campaigns, or other actions by activist investors or other shareholders seeking to influence its governance, strategic direction, capital allocation, operational decisions, or executive compensation practices.

Responding to such actions could require significant time and attention from LivaNova's Board of Directors and management, result in substantial legal and advisory expenses, and disrupt the Company's operations. Actual or perceived uncertainty regarding the Company's strategic direction or leadership arising from activist campaigns could adversely affect the Company's relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders; create volatility in the share price; and impact the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners.

In addition, actions by activist investors could lead to changes in the Company's governance, strategy, or capital structure that may not align with the interests of the Company or its long-term shareholders and could adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.

**Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks**

***As a manufacturer of medical devices, LivaNova is exposed to product liability claims that could adversely affect its consolidated financial condition and tarnish the Company's reputation.***

LivaNova designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells medical devices that pose product liability risks. Component failures, manufacturing defects, software errors, design flaws, or inadequate disclosure of product-related risks or product or use-related information, or healthcare professional misuse with respect to these or other products the Company manufactures or sells, could result in an unsafe condition for, injury to, or death of a patient. Such an event could result in product liability claims or a recall of, or safety alert relating to, one or more of LivaNova's products. For example, as described in "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report, the Company is involved in product liability litigation relating to its cardiopulmonary 3T Heater-Cooler product that has adversely affected LivaNova's financial condition and has required the Company to devote significant resources to its defense and/or settlement of these claims. Any such product liability claims, whether unsubstantiated or not, could negatively affect LivaNova's reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

LivaNova holds global insurance policies to cover a portion of future potential product liability losses and has elected to self-insure with respect to a significant portion of the Company's product liability risks. Any product liability claims, regardless of their ultimate outcome, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to attract and retain customers for its products, and future losses from product liability claims could exceed LivaNova's product liability insurance coverage and lead to a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and liquidity. In addition, future unanticipated large liability claims may raise substantial doubt about LivaNova's ability to continue as a going concern.

***LivaNova is subject to heightened scrutiny on issues relating to sustainability, including environmental and sustainability laws and regulations, and the risk of environmental liabilities, violations, and litigation in multiple jurisdictions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and liquidity.***

Increasing attention on sustainability issues related to LivaNova's business requires continuous monitoring of various and evolving laws, regulations, standards, and expectations and the associated reporting requirements, including public disclosure requirements from customers. It is unclear as to how any such future changes could impact LivaNova. In the event that LivaNova's sustainability disclosures prove incorrect, the Company may incur regulatory consequences. The EU CSRD, for example, amends and strengthens the rules introduced on sustainability reporting for companies under the NFRD and will require public reporting on covered companies' impact on sustainability matters as well as how sustainability matters affect

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their own development, performance, and position in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Preparing a CSRD-compliant report will likely be time-consuming and costly and will require a limited assurance opinion from an outside audit firm. To the extent an adverse or qualified opinion is delivered with respect to LivaNova's report, the Company's reputation may be impacted, and investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of its sustainability disclosures. Subject to the specific circumstances of an adverse or qualified opinion, LivaNova may also be subject to sanctions set by EU Member States.

LivaNova has set sustainability targets, and achieving these targets will depend significantly on external factors outside of the Company's control. If LivaNova is unable to achieve these targets or if LivaNova's sustainability initiatives fail to satisfy investors, customers, or other stakeholders, the Company's reputation, its ability to sell products and services to customers, and its attractiveness as an investment, business partner, or acquirer could be negatively impacted. Similarly, LivaNova's failure, or perceived failure, to fulfill its sustainability goals or to satisfy various reporting standards could also have a similar negative impact on the Company's reputation, business, and results of operations. Environmental regulations continue to become more stringent, and LivaNova may experience increased compliance burdens and costs to meet its regulatory obligations, as well as adverse impacts on raw material sourcing, manufacturing operations, and the distribution of LivaNova's products.

Additionally, certain environmental laws assess liability on current, prior, and/or related owners or operators of real property for the costs of investigation, removal, or remediation of hazardous substances on their properties or at properties on which they have disposed of hazardous substances. For example, LivaNova's Saluggia campus contains hazardous substances as a result of operations under previous ownership, and the Italian government has stated that LivaNova will eventually be responsible for dismantling the nuclear installation and delivering the aforementioned waste to a national repository. It is also possible that a governmental authority may seek to hold LivaNova liable for successor liability violations committed by any companies in which LivaNova invests or acquires. For example, LivaNova is currently in litigation with the government in Italy stemming from a civil action where the Court of Appeal declared LivaNova (formed through a merger with Sorin) liable for environmental liabilities incurred by SNIA's (a former parent company of Sorin) other subsidiaries. See "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report for additional information regarding these two matters. LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, and liquidity have been negatively impacted by the Italian Supreme Court in the case of SNIA and could be adversely affected by an increase in anticipated costs relating to the disposal of hazardous waste in Saluggia. Private parties could also bring personal injury or other claims due to the presence of, or exposure to, hazardous substances.

In addition, LivaNova's operations involve the use of substances regulated under environmental laws, including for purposes of sterilization. Regulations require sterilization of LivaNova's products, and the Company operates sterilization facilities in Colorado and Mirandola to sterilize certain of its products in-house. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and certain states, including Colorado, have begun scrutinizing the levels of community exposure to EtO, which is used in the sterilization process. While LivaNova is not in violation of any current local or federal regulations, to the extent LivaNova or its contract sterilizers are unable to sterilize LivaNova's products, whether due to regulatory, legislative, or other constraints, including on the use of EtO, LivaNova may be unable to transition to alternative internal or external resources or methods in a timely or cost-effective manner or at all, which could have a material impact on LivaNova's results of operations and financial condition.

***LivaNova is substantially dependent on patent and other proprietary rights, and failing to protect such rights or to be successful in litigation related to LivaNova's rights or the rights of others may result in the Company's payment of significant monetary damages and/or royalty payments, negatively impact LivaNova's ability to sell current or future products, or prohibit the Company from enforcing its patent and other proprietary rights against others.***

LivaNova relies on a combination of patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements to protect the Company's proprietary intellectual property. While LivaNova intends to defend against any threats to the Company's intellectual property, any litigation to counter the infringement, misappropriation, or unauthorized use of LivaNova's intellectual property may require the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources, which may adversely affect LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. Additionally, LivaNova's patents, trade secrets, or other agreements may not prevent competitors from independently developing or selling similar products and services and may not adequately deter misappropriation or improper use of the Company's technology. As LivaNova's businesses increasingly rely on IT systems and infrastructure, the Company's intellectual property, other proprietary technology, and other sensitive data are potentially vulnerable to loss, damage, or misappropriation. Further, LivaNova's ability to protect novel business models is uncertain and pending patent applications may not result in patents being issued to LivaNova. Patents issued to or licensed by LivaNova in the past or in the future may be challenged or circumvented by competitors, and such patents may be found invalid, unenforceable, or insufficiently broad to protect the Company's technology, and may limit LivaNova's competitive advantage. Third parties could obtain patents that may require LivaNova to negotiate licenses to conduct business, and the required licenses may not be available on reasonable terms or at all.

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LivaNova also relies on non-disclosure and non-competition agreements with certain employees, consultants, and other parties to protect, in part, trade secrets and other proprietary rights. LivaNova cannot be certain that these agreements will not be breached, that the Company will have adequate remedies for any breach, that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information, or that third parties will not otherwise gain access to LivaNova's trade secrets or proprietary knowledge. Further, new proposed regulations in the U.S. would prohibit certain competition agreements. These proposed regulations have been successfully litigated in lower courts, but appeals are pending, and the outcome of those cases remains uncertain. If regulations become effective as proposed and enforced, LivaNova may not be able to rely on agreements with certain of the Company's employees or other parties.

LivaNova operates in an industry characterized by extensive patent litigation and has been, and is, subject to patent claims from time to time. While LivaNova intends to defend against any third-party intellectual property threats, intellectual property litigation is inherently complex and unpredictable. Such litigation can result in significant damage awards and injunctions that could prevent LivaNova's manufacture and sale of affected products or require the Company to pay significant royalties in order to continue to manufacture or sell affected products.

In addition, the laws and intellectual property systems of certain countries in which LivaNova markets some of its products, do not protect the Company's intellectual property rights to the same extent as in the U.S., which may impact its market position in those countries. For example, doing business in China may increase LivaNova's vulnerability to its technology being reverse-engineered or the Company's trade secrets being compromised. Proceedings to enforce LivaNova's intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions like China could result in substantial cost and divert management's efforts and attention from other aspects of LivaNova's business, put the Company's own intellectual property at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly, put the Company's patent applications at risk of not being issued, and provoke third parties to assert claims against the Company. LivaNova could also face competition in countries where the Company has not invested in an intellectual property portfolio, or where the Company has not invested in the same protection as in the U.S. If the Company is unable to protect LivaNova's intellectual property in China or other countries, it could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's reputation, business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

***Inadequate funding for U.S. federal government agencies and government shutdowns could negatively affect LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.***

The ability of the FDA and CMS to review and approve new products and make coverage and reimbursement decisions can be affected by a variety of factors, including government funding levels, the ability to hire and retain key personnel, government shutdowns, and statutory, regulatory, and policy changes. In addition, a portion of LivaNova's revenue is dependent on U.S. federal government healthcare program reimbursement. Any disruption in U.S. federal or other government operations, including government shutdowns, could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

**Risks Related to LivaNova's Indebtedness**

***LivaNova may not have sufficient cash flow from its business operations to pay when due, or be able to raise the funds necessary to pay when due, amounts owed with respect to LivaNova's indebtedness, which could adversely affect LivaNova's business and results of operations.***

LivaNova's ability to make payments (including interest, principal upon maturity, and payments to satisfy conversions) in respect of and/or to refinance LivaNova's outstanding notes or other indebtedness (including any indebtedness under LivaNova's revolving credit facility or term facilities) depends on the Company's future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive, and other factors beyond its control. If LivaNova is unable to generate enough cash flow to make payments on indebtedness when due, the Company may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets or obtaining additional debt financing or equity capital on terms that may be onerous or highly dilutive. LivaNova's ability to refinance its indebtedness, which the Company may need to do to satisfy its obligations thereunder, will depend on the capital markets and LivaNova's financial condition at such time. LivaNova may not be able to engage in these activities on desirable terms or at all, which could result in a default on LivaNova's indebtedness.

Upon any conversions of the 2029 Notes, LivaNova will be required to pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, LivaNova's ordinary shares, or a combination of cash and LivaNova's ordinary shares, at LivaNova's election, in respect of the remainder, if any. Additionally, the holders of the 2029 Notes have the right to require LivaNova to repurchase the notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

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Any failure by LivaNova to make required payments in respect of its indebtedness (after any applicable grace period) would constitute an event of default in respect of such indebtedness.

In addition, LivaNova's indebtedness, combined with the Company's other financial obligations and contractual commitments, could have other important consequences. For example, it could:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Make LivaNova more vulnerable to adverse changes in government regulations and in the global economy, healthcare, and competitive environment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Limit the Company's flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in LivaNova's business and its markets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Place the Company at a disadvantage compared to LivaNova's competitors, who have less debt;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Limit LivaNova's ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, to fund acquisitions, and for other general corporate purposes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Make a sale of the Company less attractive to buyers or more difficult to complete.

Any of these factors could harm LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. In addition, if LivaNova incurs additional indebtedness under the revolving credit facility or term facilities, the risks related to LivaNova's business and its ability to repay the Company's indebtedness would increase. For additional information, refer to "Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Report under the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

***The conditional conversion feature of the 2029 Notes, if triggered, may adversely affect LivaNova's liquidity and operating results.***

If the conditional conversion feature of the 2029 Notes is triggered, holders are entitled to convert the 2029 Notes at any time during specified periods, at their option. For example, holders are entitled to convert 2029 Notes during a given calendar quarter if the closing price of LivaNova's ordinary shares for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the last 30 consecutive trading days of the immediately preceding calendar quarter was greater than or equal to $90.22, subject to adjustment. The conversion condition for the 2029 Notes was not satisfied on December 31, 2025, and therefore, the 2029 Notes will not be convertible pursuant to this condition from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026. On or after December 15, 2028, holders may convert 2029 Notes at their option without regard to additional conditions. If holders convert 2029 Notes during any future period in which such conversion is permitted, LivaNova would be required to pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be converted and may elect to settle the remainder of the conversion obligation in cash, shares, or a combination of the two. Any such cash payments upon conversion could adversely affect the Company's liquidity.

***The effective interest rate of the 2029 Notes is significantly greater than the stated interest rate, which may result in volatility to the Company's reported interest expense and financial results and could adversely affect the price at which LivaNova's ordinary shares trade.***

Upon conversion of the 2029 Notes, LivaNova will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, LivaNova's ordinary shares, or a combination of cash and LivaNova's ordinary shares, at LivaNova's election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of LivaNova's conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes being converted. Accordingly, the conversion feature that is part of the 2029 Notes is accounted for as a derivative pursuant to accounting standards relating to derivative instruments. This resulted in an initial accounting valuation of the conversion feature, which was bifurcated from the debt component of the 2029 Notes, resulting in an original issue discount. The original issue discount is amortized and recognized as a component of interest expense over the term of the 2029 Notes, which results in an effective interest rate reported in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) in excess of the stated interest rate of the 2029 Notes. Although this accounting treatment does not affect the amount of cash interest paid to holders of the 2029 Notes or LivaNova's cash flows, it reduces the Company's earnings and could adversely affect the price at which its ordinary shares trade.

Additionally, for each financial statement period after issuance of the 2029 Notes, a derivative gain or loss is and will be reported in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) to the extent the valuation of the conversion feature changes from the previous period. The 2029 Capped Calls described below and elsewhere in this Report are also accounted for as derivative instruments. The valuation of the conversion feature of the 2029 Notes and 2029 Capped Calls utilizes significant observable and unobservable market inputs, including share price, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield, and time to expiration of the 2029 Notes. The change in input values at the current period-end compared to the previous period-end may result in a material change in the valuation and the gain or loss resulting from the conversion feature of the

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2029 Notes and 2029 Capped Calls, and may not completely offset each other. As such, there may be a material net impact on LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss), which could adversely affect the price at which its ordinary shares trade.

***The arbitrage or hedging strategy by purchasers of the 2029 Notes and Option Counterparties in connection with LivaNova's 2029 Capped Calls may affect the value of LivaNova's ordinary shares.***

LivaNova expects that many investors in, and potential purchasers of, the 2029 Notes will employ, or seek to employ, an arbitrage strategy with respect to the 2029 Notes. Investors would typically implement such a strategy by selling short LivaNova's ordinary shares underlying the 2029 Notes and dynamically adjusting their short position while continuing to hold the 2029 Notes. Investors may also implement this type of strategy by entering into swaps or options on LivaNova's ordinary shares in lieu of or in addition to selling short LivaNova's ordinary shares. This activity could decrease or reduce the size of any increase in the market price of LivaNova's ordinary shares at that time.

In connection with the pricing of the 2029 Notes, LivaNova entered into the 2029 Capped Calls. The 2029 Capped Calls are expected generally to compensate (through the payment of cash to LivaNova) for potential dilution to LivaNova's ordinary shares and to offset cash payments due upon conversion of the 2029 Notes in excess of the principal amount thereof in the event that the market price per ordinary share of LivaNova at the time of conversion of the 2029 Notes is greater than the strike price under the 2029 Capped Calls with such offset subject to a cap based on the cap prices of the 2029 Capped Calls. It is LivaNova's understanding that the Option Counterparties, or their respective affiliates, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the 2029 Capped Calls, purchased LivaNova's ordinary shares and/or entered into various derivative transactions with respect to LivaNova's ordinary shares concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the 2029 Notes. The Option Counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify these initial hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various transactions with respect to LivaNova's ordinary shares and/or purchasing or selling its ordinary shares or other of LivaNova's securities in secondary market transactions prior to the maturity of the 2029 Notes (and are likely to do so during any observation period related to a conversion of the 2029 Notes or upon a repurchase or redemption of the 2029 Notes by LivaNova, if LivaNova unwinds a corresponding portion of the 2029 Capped Calls). This activity could cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of LivaNova's ordinary shares or the 2029 Notes at that time.

***LivaNova is subject to counterparty risk with respect to the 2029 Capped Calls.***

The Option Counterparties are financial institutions, and LivaNova is subject to the risk that they might default under the 2029 Capped Calls. LivaNova's exposure to the credit risk of the Option Counterparties is not secured by any collateral.

If an Option Counterparty becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, LivaNova will become an unsecured creditor in those proceedings, with a claim equal to the Company's exposure to that Option Counterparty at that time under the 2029 Capped Calls. LivaNova's exposure will depend on many factors, but, generally, an increase in the Company's exposure will be correlated to an increase in the market price and in the volatility of its ordinary shares. In addition, upon a default by an Option Counterparty, LivaNova may suffer adverse tax consequences and may, on a net basis, have to pay more cash or suffer more dilution than the Company currently anticipates with respect to its ordinary shares upon conversions of the 2029 Notes, the effect of which would likely not be compensated for by the Company. LivaNova can provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of the Option Counterparties.

**Risks Relating to Tax and LivaNova's Jurisdiction of Incorporation**

***LivaNova is incorporated in England and Wales and governed by their laws, which may afford less protection to shareholders than under U.S. laws.***

LivaNova is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, and as such, the Company's shareholders may have more difficulty protecting their interests than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a jurisdiction of the U.S. It may be difficult to enforce court judgments obtained in the U.S. and based on the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal or state securities laws against LivaNova in the UK. In addition, there is also some uncertainty as to whether the UK courts would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against LivaNova or any of its directors or officers.

***Changes in tax laws or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's results of operations and financial condition.***

LivaNova is subject to income taxes as well as non-income-based taxes in the U.S., the UK, the EU, and various other jurisdictions. Any material changes in tax laws, regulations, or policies, or their interpretation and enforcement, including with respect to the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax rules applicable to multinational groups with global revenue over €750 million, could result in a higher effective tax rate and have a material impact on LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) or financial condition.

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LivaNova continues to monitor the adoption of Pillar Two by the taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. The UK has enacted legislation providing for a minimum effective tax rate of 15% through a multinational top-up tax and a domestic top-up tax for accounting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2023. UK legislation has also been enacted for an undertaxed profits rule for accounting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2024. The OECD released guidance on January 5, 2026 to further modify Pillar Two rules including changes to substance-based non-refundable tax credits. The nature and timing of these changes being enacted cannot be predicted or guaranteed at this time. LivaNova will continue to monitor legislative developments and related guidance in the UK and other jurisdictions that may impact LivaNova's operations. Any material changes in tax laws, regulations, or policies, or their interpretation and enforcement, including with respect to Pillar Two and interaction with other tax laws, could result in a higher effective tax rate for LivaNova and have a material impact on its consolidated statements of income (loss) or financial condition. The content of any future legislation, the timing of additional guidance, and the reporting periods that may be impacted cannot be determined at this time.

LivaNova's actual effective tax rate may vary from its expectations or from historical trends, and that variance may be material. LivaNova's effective tax rates could be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws such as Pillar Two and OBBBA or their interpretation. LivaNova is also subject to ongoing tax audits in various non-U.S. jurisdictions. Tax authorities may disagree with certain positions LivaNova has taken and assess additional taxes. LivaNova believes that its accruals reflect the probable outcome of known contingencies. However, there can be no assurance that LivaNova will accurately predict the outcomes of ongoing audits, and the actual outcomes of these audits could have a material impact on LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) or financial condition.

***As a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, certain LivaNova capital structure decisions require shareholder approval, which may limit the Company's flexibility to manage its capital structure.***

LivaNova is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales. Under English law, LivaNova's Board of Directors may only allot shares with the prior authorization of shareholders. English law also generally provides shareholders with preemptive rights when new shares are issued for cash, which rights may be surrendered by shareholders. In addition, English law generally prohibits a public limited company from repurchasing its own shares without the prior approval of shareholders. As a result, LivaNova's shareholders must approve these authorities at an annual general meeting of shareholders. If LivaNova does not receive shareholder approval of these matters, the Company may not be able to raise any required additional capital in a timely manner or at all. In addition, LivaNova may not be able to continue to grant equity awards to its directors, officers, and employees under the relevant incentive plan.

***Transfers of LivaNova's shares, other than those effected by means of the transfer of book-entry interests in DTC, may be subject to UK Stamp Duty or SDRT.***

Transfers of LivaNova's shares effected by means of the transfer of book-entry interests in DTC are not subject to UK stamp duty or SDRT. However, if a shareholder holds LivaNova's shares directly rather than through DTC, any transfer of those shares could be subject to UK stamp duty or SDRT at a rate of 0.5% of the consideration paid for the transfer. In addition, certain transfers of LivaNova's shares to depositories or into clearance services would be subject to UK stamp duty or SDRT at a rate of 1.5% of the consideration paid for the transfer, or 1.5% of the market value of the shares if there is no consideration. The transferee generally pays the UK stamp duty or SDRT, although the position may be different in the case of a transfer to a depository or into a clearance service. The potential for UK stamp duty or SDRT could adversely affect the trading price of LivaNova's shares.

If DTC determines at any time that LivaNova's shares are not eligible for continued deposit and clearance within its facilities, LivaNova believes that its shares would not be eligible for continued listing on a U.S. securities exchange and trading in the Company's shares would be disrupted. While LivaNova would pursue alternative arrangements to preserve the listing and maintain trading, any such disruption could have a material adverse effect on the trading price of LivaNova's shares.

**ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS**

None.

**ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY**

**Cyber Risk Management and Strategy**

LivaNova's enterprise risk management process consists of risk identification, evaluation, control and monitoring, and documentation. LivaNova's Board of Directors oversees risk management within the Company, and the legal and compliance teams work in tandem to provide the framework to identify and reduce risks that may materially impact the Company's business. As part of the enterprise risk management process, regular inquiries and discussions are held with, among others, the

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CISO, Chief Information Officer, Vice President of Digital Health, Chief Privacy Officer, and their respective teams to review the cybersecurity risk landscape.

LivaNova's CISO has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a specialization in technical security and incident response, in addition to over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity and IT space. The CISO leads the Company's cybersecurity team, identifies cybersecurity threats, and implements countermeasures in the cybersecurity realm, considering both internal operations and the external landscape. As part of his duties, the CISO provides relevant information in connection with regular enterprise risk assessments. The CISO also manages the Company's cyber risk and assurance program. Guided by the principles of various industry-leading standards, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology cybersecurity framework and ISO 27001, the objective of LivaNova's cyber risk and assurance program is to continue to strengthen LivaNova's cybersecurity resilience.

As part of LivaNova's cyber resiliency strategy and in an effort to mitigate potential cybersecurity risks, the Company employs various measures, including employee security awareness training, systems monitoring, testing and maintenance of protective systems, and contingency plans. In addition, the CISO manages a structured cybersecurity incident response program where periodic simulation exercises are performed to prepare and train the Company's cybersecurity incident responders. The Company deploys multiple security processes, tools, and security architectures to help bolster its defense detection capabilities. LivaNova regularly evaluates itself for appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery planning, with test scenarios that include simulations and penetration tests.

In addition, LivaNova routinely engages with third-party service providers to conduct evaluations of its security controls, whether through penetration testing, security assessments, or consulting on best practices to address evolving cyber threats. The Company receives threat intelligence from industry peers, government agencies, industry-specific information sharing and analysis centers, and cybersecurity associations. The Company relies heavily on its supply chain to deliver products and services to its customers, and a cybersecurity incident at a supplier, subcontractor, or service provider could adversely impact the Company. The Company assesses third-party cybersecurity controls through its cybersecurity program and includes security and privacy addendums to its contracts where applicable.

Historically, risks from cybersecurity threats have not materially affected the Company's business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. As previously disclosed, in November 2023, the Company initiated its cyber response protocol in response to a cybersecurity incident that resulted in a disruption of portions of its IT systems. The incident was contained, and the Company's mitigation efforts are considered complete, but any future cybersecurity incident has the potential to materially affect the Company's results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. For a description of the Company's evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures, management's report on internal control over financial reporting, and changes in internal control over financial reporting, see "Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures."

**Cyber Governance**

On a regular basis, the CISO presents key security updates and metrics to the Company's Executive Team as well as the IT Advisory Council, which is composed of functional leaders across the Company and is responsible for IT governance oversight in the Company. On an annual basis, the CISO reviews cybersecurity program achievements and corrective actions with the Company's Executive Team, which is a cross-functional group composed of the CEO, the CFO, the CLO, or their designees, and other executive leaders of the Company. During fiscal year 2025, the CISO reported to the CLO; as of January 2026, the role reports to the CFO.

As codified in its charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the processes by which cybersecurity risks are managed and reporting any issues that arise out of such reviews to the Company's Board of Directors. The CISO provides key security updates and metrics to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, and directly to the chair of the Audit Committee on a case-by-case basis, as needed, at any time during the quarter. The Audit Committee reviews these reports, which include, among other things, external events impacting the Company, cybersecurity incidents, and evaluations of user readiness to address cybersecurity incidents. Notwithstanding the Company's approach to cybersecurity, the Company may not be successful in preventing or mitigating future cybersecurity incidents that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. While LivaNova maintains cybersecurity insurance, the costs related to cybersecurity threats or disruptions may not be fully insured. For more information on risks related to cybersecurity and data security, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors – *Risks Relating to the Company's Business and Operations*."

**ITEM 2. PROPERTIES**

LivaNova's principal executive office is located in the UK and is leased by the Company. LivaNova's business segments are headquartered in the U.S. for Neuromodulation and in Italy for Cardiopulmonary. LivaNova has manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Italy, Germany, Australia, and Brazil, and research facilities in the U.S. and Italy. The Company's

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manufacturing and research facilities total approximately 1.0 million square feet. The manufacturing and research facilities located in the U.S., Italy, and Brazil are owned by LivaNova. 44% of LivaNova's manufacturing and research facilities by square feet are located within the U.S., 56% of LivaNova's manufacturing and research facilities by square feet are owned by the Company, and the balance is leased.

LivaNova also maintains 28 primary administrative offices in 20 countries. Most of these locations are leased. LivaNova is using substantially all of the Company's currently available productive space to develop, manufacture, and market LivaNova's products. LivaNova believes that all of its facilities are in good operating condition, suitable for their respective uses, and adequate for current needs.

**ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**

Information pertaining to certain material pending legal and regulatory proceedings and settlements is incorporated herein by reference to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, beginning on page F-1 of this Report, and should be considered an integral part of "Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings" of this Report.

**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**

LivaNova's ordinary shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the symbol "LIVN."

As of February 18, 2026, according to data provided by LivaNova's transfer agent, there were 14 shareholders of record. A substantially greater number of holders of LivaNova's ordinary shares are "street name" or beneficial holders, whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.

**Dividend Policy**

LivaNova currently has no intention of declaring and paying dividends.

**Issuer Purchases of Securities**

None.

**Share Performance Graph**

The graph below matches LivaNova's cumulative five-year total shareholder return on ordinary shares with the total returns of the S&P 500 index and the S&P 500 Health Care Equipment index. The graph tracks the performance of a $100 investment in LivaNova's ordinary shares and in each index (with the reinvestment of all dividends) from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2025.

![2025 Stock Performance Graph.jpg](livn-20251231_g2.jpg)

The share price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future share price performance.

The information under the caption "Share Performance Graph" above is not deemed to be "filed" as part of the Report and is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such information will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing LivaNova makes under the Securities Act, unless LivaNova explicitly incorporates it into such filing at such time.

**ITEM 6. [RESERVED]**

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**ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS**

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes, which appear elsewhere in this Report. Certain percentages presented in this discussion and analysis are calculated from the underlying whole-dollar amounts and therefore may not tie to percentages recalculated from the rounded numbers used for disclosure purposes. The following discussion, analysis, and comparisons generally focus on the operating results for 2025, 2024, and 2023.

LivaNova has elected to omit certain discussions on the earliest of the three years covered in this Report. Refer to <u>[Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations located in LivaNova's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001639691/000163969125000010/livn-20241231.htm)</u>, filed on February 25, 2025, for reference to the discussion of 2023, the earliest of the three fiscal years presented.

**Description of the Business**

LivaNova PLC is a market-leading global medical technology company. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells products, therapies, and services that are consistent with LivaNova's mission to "create ingenious medical solutions that ignite patient turnarounds." LivaNova is a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales and is headquartered in London, England. LivaNova's ordinary shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "LIVN."

**Macroeconomic Environment and Global Supply Chain**

The current macroeconomic environment, including FX volatility, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical instability, and global supply chain challenges have impacted and may continue to impact LivaNova's business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition. Furthermore, LivaNova continues to experience logistical, capacity, and labor constraints. However, to date, the Company's supply of raw materials and the production and distribution of finished products have not been materially affected. The Company continues to respond to such challenges. While LivaNova has business continuity plans in place, the impact of the ongoing challenges the Company is navigating, along with their potential escalation, may adversely affect its business.

In addition, the impact that the imposition of tariffs and changes to global trade policies could have on the Company's results of operations is uncertain. A significant number of LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary products and component parts are sourced and produced outside of the U.S., including in Italy and Germany. Similarly, LivaNova manufactures its Neuromodulation products in the U.S., which are then often distributed internationally. For additional information, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in this Report.

**Cybersecurity Incident**

As previously disclosed, in November 2023, LivaNova detected a cybersecurity incident that resulted in a disruption of portions of the Company's IT systems. As a result, the Company engaged external cybersecurity experts, coordinated with law enforcement, implemented remediation measures, and notified affected individuals and regulators as required by applicable law. The incident was contained, and the Company's mitigation efforts are considered complete. For further discussion on related legal and regulatory matters, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Through December 31, 2025, LivaNova incurred direct costs totaling $13.1 million in connection with this cybersecurity incident, including $1.5 million, $9.0 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The total direct costs incurred primarily include external cybersecurity expert and legal fees, system restoration costs, and $1.2 million related to a class action settlement, and do not include business interruption losses. The Company may incur additional costs related to this incident in the future.

LivaNova maintains insurance, including cyber insurance, which is subject to certain retentions and policy limitations that will likely limit the amount that the insurers may reimburse the Company. LivaNova has filed claims for insurance reimbursement of direct costs and business interruption losses and, as of December 31, 2025, the reimbursement process is substantially complete. Through December 31, 2025, LivaNova has received $10.7 million of insurance reimbursements, including $6.8 million in reimbursement of direct costs and $3.9 million in reimbursement of business interruption losses. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, LivaNova received $1.7 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in reimbursement of direct costs. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, LivaNova received $0.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in reimbursement of business interruption losses. LivaNova will submit additional claims for reimbursement if incremental costs

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are incurred. The Company's insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all costs and expenses related to this cybersecurity incident or may be unavailable to cover all costs and expenses related to this cybersecurity incident.

**Business Segments**

LivaNova identifies operating segments based on how it manages, evaluates, and internally reports its business activities to allocate resources, develop, and execute its strategy and assess performance. LivaNova has two reportable segments: Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation. For additional information regarding LivaNova's reportable segments, historical financial information, and its methodology for the presentation of financial results, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of this Report.

Cardiopulmonary

LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of cardiopulmonary products, including HLMs, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannulae, and other related accessories, and provides services related to certain of these products. In particular, the Cardiopulmonary segment includes the Essenz Perfusion System, the Company's next-generation HLM with an embedded patient monitor for tailored patient care strategies and sensing technology for data-driven decision-making during CPB procedures.

CPB is frequently utilized in various heart-related medical procedures and allows surgical teams to oxygenate and circulate a patient's blood, providing the necessary conditions for the surgeon to operate on the heart. Medical procedures most commonly requiring CPB include traditional coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgeries. LivaNova's products enable CPB for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

Information on the Cardiopulmonary segment that could potentially impact LivaNova's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures is incorporated by reference to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies: Product Liability Litigation" in the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

Neuromodulation

LivaNova's Neuromodulation segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of devices that deliver neuromodulation therapy for treating DRE and DTD. The VNS Therapy System consists of an implantable pulse generator and connective lead that stimulates the left vagus nerve, surgical equipment to assist with the implant procedure, and equipment and instruction manuals that enable a treating healthcare professional to set parameters for a patient's pulse generator. The lead does not need to be removed to replace a generator with a depleted battery. The Neuromodulation segment also includes the development and clinical testing of LivaNova's aura6000 System for treating OSA.

*DRE, DTD, and OSA*

Discussions of DRE, DTD, and OSA are incorporated by reference to the sections titled "DRE," "DTD," and "OSA," respectively, included within "Part I, Item 1. Business" in this Report.

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**Results of Operations**

The following table presents LivaNova's annual consolidated results of operations (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net revenue | $1388053 | $1253437 | $1153545 |
| Cost of sales <sup>(1)</sup> | 448183 | 399953 | 397725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit <sup>(1)</sup> | 939870 | 853484 | 755820 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general, and administrative <sup>(1)</sup> | 548813 | 508876 | 502699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 185764 | 182514 | 193817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  | 89974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating expense | 5903 | 33043 | 37828 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | 199390 | 129051 | (68498) |
| SNIA environmental liability expense | (365553) |  |  |
| Interest expense | (49286) | (63070) | (58853) |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (2651) | (25482) |  |
| Foreign exchange and other income/(expense) | (2681) | 47811 | 46125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Loss) income before income tax | (220781) | 88310 | (81226) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 21639 | 25058 | (98876) |
| Loss from equity method investments | (51) | (18) | (104) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (loss) income | $(242471) | $63234 | $17546 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>The above table presents revised financial results, as discussed in "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies" and "Note 20. Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Net Revenue

The following table presents net revenue by operating segment and geographic region (in thousands, except for percentages):

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| | | | | **% Change** | **% Change** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2025 vs 2024** | **2024 vs 2023** |
| **Cardiopulmonary** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | $275859 | $242463 | $202358 | 13.8% | 19.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 201044 | 168024 | 157414 | 19.7% | 6.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 308482 | 273025 | 244340 | 13.0% | 11.7% |
|  | 785385 | 683512 | 604112 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| **Neuromodulation** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 463602 | 441022 | 407493 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 65023 | 54899 | 57435 | 18.4% | (4.4)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 64187 | 58302 | 54782 | 10.1% | 6.4% |
|  | 592812 | 554223 | 519710 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| **Other Revenue** <sup>(2)</sup> | 9856 | 15702 | 29723 | (37.2)% | (47.2)% |
| **Totals** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 739573 | 695083 | 635044 | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 269176 | 220032 | 214792 | 22.3% | 2.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 379304 | 338322 | 303709 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
|  | $1388053 | $1253437 | $1153545 | 10.7% | 8.7% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>"Europe" includes the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Portugal, Finland, and Denmark. Excluding Europe and the U.S., "Rest of World" includes all other countries where LivaNova operates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>"Other Revenue" includes revenue from the Company's former ACS reportable segment, as well as rental and site services income not allocated to segments.

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The following table presents segment income <sup>(1)</sup> (in thousands, except for percentages):

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| | | | | **% Change** | **% Change** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2025 vs 2024** | **2024 vs 2023** |
| Cardiopulmonary | $108301 | $76848 | $26407 | 40.9% | 191.0% |
| Neuromodulation | 215474 | 195309 | 153384 | 10.3% | 27.3% |
|  | $323775 | $272157 | $179791 | 19.0% | 51.4% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>For a reconciliation of segment income to consolidated (loss) income before income tax, refer to "Note 17. Geographic and Segment Information" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

Cardiopulmonary

Cardiopulmonary net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 14.9% to $785.4 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, with growth across all regions, driven by strong consumables demand and Essenz Perfusion System sales.

Cardiopulmonary segment income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $108.3 million, compared to $76.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in segment income was primarily due to an increase in net revenue, as described above, and a decrease in the litigation provision related to LivaNova's 3T Heater-Cooler device of $15.3 million. These increases in segment income were partially offset by increases in sales and marketing and R&D expenses.

Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 7.0% to $592.8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, with growth across all regions.

Neuromodulation segment income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $215.5 million compared to $195.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in segment income was primarily due to an increase in net revenue, as described above, as well as a net decrease in R&D expense primarily resulting from an $18.9 million reduction in costs associated with the Company's DTD program, partially offset by an $11.2 million increase in R&D expense associated with the development of LivaNova's aura6000 System for treating OSA.

Cost of Sales and Expenses

The following table presents costs and expenses as a percentage of net revenue:

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cost of sales | 32.3% | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 39.5% | 40.6% | 43.6% |
| Research and development | 13.4% | 14.6% | 16.8% |
| Impairment of long-lived assets | —% | —% | 7.8% |
| Other operating expense | 0.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% |

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Cost of Sales

Cost of sales consists primarily of direct labor, allocated manufacturing overhead, and the acquisition of raw materials and components.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net revenue was 32.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to unfavorable product mix, partially offset by a decrease in cost of sales from the winding down of the ACS segment.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expense

SG&A expenses are comprised of sales, marketing, general, and administrative activities.

SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue were 39.5% for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a decrease of 1.1 percentage points compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to favorable fixed cost leverage.

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Research and Development Expense

R&D expenses consist of product design and development efforts, clinical study programs, and regulatory activities.

R&D expenses as a percentage of net revenue were 13.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a decrease of 1.2 percentage points compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to reductions in costs associated with the Company's DTD program of $18.9 million, partially offset by an $11.2 million increase in costs associated with the development of LivaNova's aura6000 System for treating OSA.

Other Operating Expense

Other operating expense consists of the provision for litigation involving LivaNova's 3T Heater-Cooler device, the Saluggia site remediation provision, and restructuring expense.

Other operating expense as a percentage of net revenue was 0.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of 2.2 percentage points compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the amount recorded for the litigation provision related to LivaNova's 3T Heater-Cooler device of $15.3 million, as well as a decrease in restructuring expense of $13.5 million. For additional information, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" and "Note 4. Restructuring" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

SNIA Environmental Liability Expense

On March 14, 2025, the Italian Supreme Court issued its decision in response to all of the appeals of the Company and counter-appeals submitted by the Public Administrations. The Italian Supreme Court determined that LivaNova can be held jointly and severally liable for the established liabilities of SNIA at the time of demerger, as well as the environmental liabilities of the demerged company that materialized after the demerger, which are derived from actions performed prior to the demerger. As a result of the decision by the Italian Supreme Court, the Company recorded the SNIA environmental liability expense for the year ended December 31, 2025. For additional information, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Interest Expense

LivaNova incurred interest expense of $49.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $63.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to an early repayment on May 2, 2025 of $200 million on principal borrowings under the Term Facilities and decreases in interest rates, partially offset by an increase in amortization of debt issuance costs. For additional information, refer to "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Loss on Debt Extinguishment

For the year ended December 31, 2025, LivaNova incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.7 million associated with the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the early repayment of $200 million on principal borrowings under the Term Facilities in May 2025. In connection with the 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction, for the year ended December 31, 2024, LivaNova incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $25.5 million. For additional information, refer to "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Foreign Exchange and Other Income/(Expense)

Foreign exchange and other income/(expense) consists primarily of gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency different from an entity's functional currency, FX derivative gains and losses, interest income, changes in the fair value of embedded and capped call derivatives, and gains and losses associated with LivaNova's investments.

Foreign exchange and other income/(expense) was an expense of $2.7 million and income of $47.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For additional information, refer to "Note 18. Supplemental Financial Information" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

LivaNova PLC is resident in the UK. LivaNova's effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, valuation allowances, tax credits and incentives, unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions, and tax laws. LivaNova's tax returns are periodically audited or subjected to review by tax authorities. The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions worldwide and assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets for each period and jurisdiction by considering whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company considers all available evidence (both positive and negative) in

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determining whether a valuation allowance is required. Depending on operating results in the future, a release of the valuation allowance could occur within the next 12 months. The timing and amount of the valuation allowance release could vary based on the Company's assessment of all available evidence.

LivaNova's effective income tax rate was (9.8%) and 28.4% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Compared with the year ended December 31, 2024, the change in the effective tax rate for 2025 was primarily attributable to year-over-year changes in income before income tax in countries with varying statutory tax rates, certain discrete tax items, including the SNIA environmental liability, and changes in valuation allowances.

On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted the OBBBA. LivaNova has accounted for the relevant changes effective for tax year 2025 within its annual effective tax rate. Additionally, LivaNova is subject to income taxes as well as non-income-based taxes in the U.S., the UK, the EU, and various other jurisdictions. The OECD released guidance on January 5, 2026 to further modify Pillar Two rules including changes to substance-based non-refundable tax credits. LivaNova will continue to monitor legislative developments by the OECD, the UK, the EU, the U.S., and other jurisdictions worldwide that may impact LivaNova's operations regarding Pillar Two and the OBBBA. For additional information, refer to "Note 15. Income Taxes" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

LivaNova has adopted various accounting policies to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company's most significant accounting policies are disclosed in "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies" and "Note 3. Revenue Recognition" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

To prepare LivaNova's consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of the Company's assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the date of its consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of its revenue and expenses during the reporting period. LivaNova's actual results may differ from these estimates. LivaNova considers estimates to be critical if the Company is required to make assumptions about material matters that are uncertain at the time of estimation, or if materially different estimates could have been made or it is reasonably likely that the accounting estimate may change from period to period. The following are areas requiring management's judgment that LivaNova considers critical:

Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

LivaNova allocates the purchase price consideration of an acquisition to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, including PP&E; inventories; accounts receivable; long-term debt; and identifiable intangible assets which either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. LivaNova allocates any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired to goodwill. LivaNova bases the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination, including IPR&D, on valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management, which consider management's best estimates of inputs and assumptions that a market participant would use.

Intangible assets shown on the consolidated balance sheets consist of finite-lived and indefinite-lived assets expected to generate future economic benefits and are recorded at their respective fair values as of their acquisition date. Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of developed technology and technical capabilities, including patents, related know-how and licensed patent rights, trade names, and customer relationships. Customer relationships consist of relationships with hospitals and surgeons in the countries where LivaNova operates. Indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill are composed of IPR&D assets acquired in acquisitions.

Each reporting period, LivaNova determines whether there are circumstances that warrant an evaluation of the carrying amounts of LivaNova's PP&E and its finite-lived intangible assets to determine whether such carrying amounts continue to be recoverable. Such changes in circumstance may include, among other items, an expectation of a sale or disposal of a long-lived asset or asset group, adverse changes in market or competitive conditions, an adverse change in legal factors or business climate in the markets in which LivaNova operates, and operating or cash flow losses. Long-lived assets held and used are assessed for possible impairment by comparing their carrying values with their associated undiscounted, future cash flows. In order to calculate the impairment charge, LivaNova generally measures fair value by considering sale prices for similar assets, discounted estimated future cash flows using an appropriate discount rate, and/or estimated replacement cost.

LivaNova estimates the useful lives of its finite-lived intangible assets, which requires significant management judgment, and evaluates its intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances indicate a different useful life.

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LivaNova evaluates the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually on October 1st and whenever other facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable. Estimating the fair value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets requires various assumptions, including discount rates. LivaNova performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for its Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation reporting units as of October 1, 2025, including sensitivity analyses of key assumptions. The assessment was conducted using management's current estimate of future cash flows. LivaNova concluded that the fair value of its Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation reporting units exceeded the carrying value of the respective reporting units and were, therefore, not impaired on the October 1, 2025 test date.

Income Taxes

LivaNova is a UK corporation and operates through the Company's various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. LivaNova's provision for income taxes is based on the tax laws and rates applicable in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and earns income. LivaNova uses significant judgment and estimates in accounting for the Company's income taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the anticipated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statements basis and the tax basis of LivaNova's assets and liabilities, which are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

LivaNova files national and local tax returns in many jurisdictions throughout the world and is subject to income tax examinations for its fiscal year 2020 and subsequent years, with certain exceptions. While LivaNova believes that its tax return positions are fully supported, tax authorities may disagree with certain positions the Company has taken and assess additional taxes, and, as a result, LivaNova may establish reserves for uncertain tax positions, which require a significant degree of management judgment. LivaNova regularly assesses the likely outcomes of its tax positions to determine the appropriateness of the Company's reserves; however, the actual outcome of an audit can be significantly different from LivaNova's expectations, which could have a material impact on the Company's tax provision. The Company has accrued $13.4 million, of which $10.2 million is unrecognized tax benefit, as of December 31, 2025.

LivaNova periodically assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets by considering whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the actual benefit of those assets will be realized. To the extent that realization does not meet the "more-likely-than-not" criterion, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. LivaNova periodically reviews the adequacy and necessity of the valuation allowance by considering significant positive and negative evidence relative to its ability to recover deferred tax assets and to determine the timing and amount of valuation allowance that should be released. This evidence includes: profitability in the most recent quarters; internal profitability forecasts for the current and next two future years; the amount of deferred tax asset relative to estimated profitability; the potential effects on future profitability from increasing competition, healthcare reforms, and overall economic conditions; limitations and potential limitations on the use of LivaNova's net operating losses due to ownership changes, pursuant to IRC Section 382; and the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, if any. Depending on operating results in the future, a release of the valuation allowance could occur within the next 12 months. The timing and amount of the valuation allowance release could vary based on the Company's assessment of all available evidence. For additional information, refer to "Note 15. Income Taxes" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

Legal and Other Contingencies

Provisions for legal contingencies are recognized when the Company determines it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable, the determination of which requires significant judgment. Estimates are used in assessing the likelihood of a loss being incurred and when determining a reasonable estimate of the loss for each claim. Final settlement amounts may be materially different from the provision recorded. For additional information, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

Contingent Consideration Liabilities

Contingent consideration liabilities result from acquisition agreements that include potential future payment of consideration that is contingent upon the achievement of performance milestones and/or sales-based earnouts. Contingent consideration liabilities are measured at fair value each reporting period, the determination of which requires significant judgments and estimates. The fair value of contingent consideration is determined based on the consideration expected to be transferred based on estimated future cash flows of the acquired business, discounted to present value in accordance with accepted valuation methodologies. For additional information, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

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Embedded and Capped Call Derivatives

In March 2024, the Company issued the 2029 Notes and entered into related capped call transactions. The 2029 Notes include an embedded derivative that is bifurcated from the 2029 Notes. The embedded derivative is measured at fair value using a binomial lattice model and estimated discounted cash flows that utilize observable and unobservable market data. The capped call derivatives are measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes model utilizing observable and unobservable market data, including share price, remaining contractual term, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield, as applicable. The Company uses historical volatility and implied volatility from options traded to determine expected share price volatility, which is an unobservable input that is significant to the valuations. For additional information, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements" and "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

**New Accounting Pronouncements**

For a discussion of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements, refer to "Note 19. New Accounting Pronouncements" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

Based on LivaNova's current business plan, the Company believes that its sources of liquidity, which primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, future cash generated from operations, and available borrowings under its revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to fund its uses of liquidity, primarily consisting of day-to-day operating expenses, working capital, capital expenditures, acquisition earnouts, and debt service requirements over the twelve-month period beginning from the issuance date of this Report. From time to time, LivaNova may access debt and/or equity markets to optimize its capital structure, raise additional capital, or increase liquidity, as necessary. LivaNova's liquidity could be adversely affected by the factors affecting future operating results, including those referred to in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" above and by the contingencies referred to in "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies" in LivaNova's consolidated financial statements in this Report.

LivaNova's operating and working capital obligations primarily consist of liabilities arising from the normal course of business, including inventory supply contracts, the future settlement of derivative instruments, and future payments of operating leases, as well as contingent consideration arrangements resulting from acquisitions and obligations associated with legal and other accruals.

The following table presents selected financial information related to LivaNova's liquidity (in thousands):

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| **Available Short-term Liquidity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $635552 | $428858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Availability under the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement | 225000 | 225000 |
|  | $860552 | $653858 |
| **Working Capital** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current assets | $1101613 | $1127186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities | 808072 | 392125 |
|  | $293541 | $735061 |
| **Debt Obligations** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt | $30878 | $77339 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term unsecured borrowing arrangements | 594 | 665 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current debt obligations | 31472 | 78004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt obligations | 345185 | 549624 |
|  | $376657 | $627628 |

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Debt and Capital

LivaNova's capital structure consists of debt and equity. As of December 31, 2025, LivaNova's total debt of $376.7 million was 31.4% of its total equity of $1,200.0 million. As of December 31, 2024, LivaNova's total debt of $627.6 million was 47.5% of its total equity of $1,320.3 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, LivaNova repaid $280.9 million in long-term debt.

On January 8, 2026, LivaNova paid $97.7 million in an early repayment of the amount outstanding under the Term Facilities in full, along with accrued interest.

For additional information on LivaNova's debt obligations and Capped Call Transactions, refer to "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" and "Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Cash Flows

The following table presents net cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities and the net (decrease) increase in the balance of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Operating activities | $254340 | $183038 | $74914 |
| Investing activities | (72912) | (48160) | (40331) |
| Financing activities | (285660) | 18551 | 21484 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 16228 | (7745) | 6187 |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $(88004) | $145684 | $62254 |

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*Operating Activities*

Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $71.3 million, compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher sales and lower payments related to LivaNova's 3T Heater-Cooler device litigation provision, restructuring activities, and interest expense, partially offset by an increase in cash outflows for inventories, income taxes, and professional services.

*Investing Activities*

Cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $24.8 million, compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in purchases of property, plant, and equipment of $33.9 million, principally related to purchases and development of internal-use software, partially offset by proceeds of $6.5 million from the sale of LivaNova's investment in Ceribell, Inc. and proceeds of $7.2 million primarily from the sale of land to support manufacturing capacity expansion in other locations.

*Financing Activities*

Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $304.2 million, compared to the prior year, primarily resulting from repayments of long-term debt obligations in 2025, including an early repayment of $200 million on principal borrowings under the Term Facilities and the repayment in full of the 2025 Notes at maturity of $57.5 million.

**Market and Credit Risk**

LivaNova is exposed to certain market risks as part of its ongoing business operations, including risks from foreign currency exchange and interest rates, as well as credit risk, that could adversely affect LivaNova's consolidated results of operations, cash flows, and financial position. The Company manages these risks through regular operating and financing activities and derivative financial instruments.

FX Risk

Due to the global nature of LivaNova's operations, the Company is exposed to FX fluctuations. LivaNova uses freestanding derivative forward contracts to offset exposure to the variability of the value associated with intercompany loans denominated in a foreign currency. As of December 31, 2025, a 100 basis point change in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the prevailing market rates of foreign currencies involving balance sheet transactional exposures would not have a material effect on LivaNova's consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position. For additional information, refer to "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies" and "Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

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Interest Rate Risk

LivaNova is subject to interest rate risk on its variable-rate depository accounts and financing arrangement, the Term Facilities. Interest expense associated with the Term Facilities is principally offset by holding proceeds from the Term Facilities in a depository account, which earns a floating rate of interest. As of December 31, 2025, a 100 basis point increase/(decrease) in the interest rates of LivaNova's variable-rate depository accounts would increase/(decrease) interest income on the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) by $5.6 million. As of December 31, 2025, a 100 basis point change in the interest rate of the Term Facilities would not have a material effect on LivaNova's consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position. For additional information, refer to "Note 9. Financing Arrangements" in the consolidated financial statements in this Report.

Credit Risk

LivaNova's trade accounts receivable represents potential concentrations of credit risk. This risk is limited due to the large number of customers and their dispersion across a number of geographic areas, as well as LivaNova's efforts to control its exposure to credit risk by monitoring its receivables and the use of credit approvals and credit limits. In addition, LivaNova has historically had strong collections and minimal write-offs. While LivaNova believes that its reserves for credit losses are adequate, essentially all of the Company's trade receivables are concentrated in the hospital and healthcare sectors worldwide, and accordingly, LivaNova is exposed to their respective business, economic, and country-specific variables. Although LivaNova does not currently foresee a concentrated credit risk associated with these receivables, repayment is dependent on the financial stability of these industry sectors and the respective countries' national economies and healthcare systems.

LivaNova mitigates its credit risk relating to counterparties of its derivatives through a variety of techniques, including transacting with multiple, high-quality financial institutions, thereby limiting the Company's exposure to individual counterparties and by entering into ISDA Master Agreements, which include provisions for a legally enforceable master netting agreement, with almost all of LivaNova's derivative counterparties. The terms of the ISDA agreements may also include credit support requirements, cross-default provisions, termination events, and set-off provisions. Legally enforceable master netting agreements reduce credit risk by providing protection in bankruptcy in certain circumstances and generally permitting the closeout and netting of transactions with the same counterparty upon the occurrence of certain events.

**Factors Affecting Future Operating Results and Share Price**

The material factors affecting LivaNova's future operating results and share prices are disclosed in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Report.

**ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

The information required under 7A. has been incorporated by reference to the information contained in "Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Report under the sections entitled *"FX Risk"* and *"Interest Rate Risk."*

**ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA**

LivaNova's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in "Part IV, Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules" of this Report, beginning on page F-1 of this Report, are incorporated herein by reference.

**ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE**

None.

**ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

**Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

LivaNova maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. The disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including LivaNova's CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

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Applicable SEC rules require an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. LivaNova's management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, LivaNova's CEO and CFO concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

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

LivaNova's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. 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.

Management assessed the effectiveness of LivaNova's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 using the criteria set forth in the *Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, LivaNova concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.

LivaNova's independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, as stated in their report which is included herein.

**Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

There have been no changes in LivaNova's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, LivaNova's internal control over financial reporting.

**ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION**

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company's directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) adopted, terminated, or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act).

**ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable.

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**PART III**

**ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

The information required for this Item 10 is incorporated by reference from LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement, which the Company anticipates filing within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

LivaNova has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all employees, officers, and directors of the Company. A copy of the Code of Conduct is publicly available on the Company's website, *www.livanova.com.* LivaNova intends to post any amendments to the Code of Conduct or any grant of a waiver from a provision of the Code of Conduct requiring disclosure under applicable SEC rules on the Company's website.

**ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

The information required for this Item 11 is incorporated by reference from LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement except as to information required pursuant to Item 402(v) of the SEC Regulation S-K relating to pay versus performance. The Company anticipates filing LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

**ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS**

The information required for this Item 12 is incorporated by reference from LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement, which the Company anticipates filing within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

**ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE**

The information required for this Item 13 is incorporated by reference from LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement, which the Company anticipates filing within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

**ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES**

The information required for this Item 14 is incorporated by reference from LivaNova's 2026 Proxy Statement, which the Company anticipates filing within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

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**PART IV**

**ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES**

**Financial Statements**

The Consolidated Financial Statements of LivaNova PLC and its subsidiaries and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are included in this Report beginning on page F-1:

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| <u>[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_178)</u> (PCAOB ID: 238) | <u>F-[1](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_178)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_181)</u> | <u>F-[2](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_181)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_184)</u> | <u>F-[3](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_184)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_187)</u> | <u>F-[4](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_187)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_190)</u> | <u>F-[5](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_190)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_193)</u> | <u>F-[6](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_193)</u> |
| <u>[Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_196)</u> | <u>F-[7](#id7f88c94444d49a9a25279beb4095b49_196)</u> |

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**Financial Statement Schedules**

All schedules required by Regulation S-X have been omitted as not applicable or not required, or the information required has been included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

**Index to Exhibits**

The exhibits marked with the asterisk symbol (\*) are filed or furnished (in the case of Exhibit 32.1) with this Form 10-K. The exhibits marked with the cross symbol (†) are management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements filed pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iii) of Regulation S-K.

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **<br>Description** |
| <u>[2.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969120000127/ex2-1saleandassetpurch.htm)</u> | Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2020, by and between LivaNova PLC and Mitral Holdco S.à.r.l., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 3, 2020 |
| <u>[2.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969121000035/ex2_1mitralholdcopurchasea.htm)</u> | Amended and Restated Share and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2021, by and between LivaNova PLC and Mitral Holdco S.à.r.l., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 15, 2021 |
| <u>[3.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969120000098/livn-20200630xex31.htm)</u> | Amended Articles of Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 |
| <u>[4.1\*](livn-20251231xex41.htm)</u> | Description of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended |
| <u>[4.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000034/exhbit41-97987069v14xmon.htm)</u> | Indenture, dated as of March 8, 2024 between LivaNova PLC and Citibank, N.A., as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 8, 2024 |
| <u>[4.3](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000034/exhbit41-97987069v14xmon.htm)</u> | Form of Global Note, representing LivaNova's 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2029 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 8, 2024) |
| <u>[10.1†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000119312515347177/d51483dex103.htm)</u> | Form of Deed of Indemnification (Directors), each effective October 19, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 19, 2015 |
| <u>[10.2†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000119312515347177/d51483dex104.htm)</u> | Form of Deed of Indemnification (Officers), each effective October 19, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 19, 2015 |
| <u>[10.3†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000119312515347176/d58097dex101.htm)</u> | 2015 Plan and related Sub-Plan for UK Participants, adopted on October 16, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 19, 2015 |
| <u>[10.4†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969118000024/exhibit103_formof2018longt.htm)</u> | Form of SAR Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 16, 2018 |
| <u>[10.5†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969118000084/livn-20180630xex104.htm)</u> | General Provisions of the Company's ESPP dated 12 June 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 |
| <u>[10.6†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969119000052/ex10_3formof2019ltipsarawa.htm)</u> | Form of SAR Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 1, 2019 |
| <u>[10.7](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000119312520171382/d861234dex101.htm)</u> | Form of Capped Call Confirmation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 17, 2020 |

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **<br>Description** |
| <u>[10.8](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000034/exhibt101-monetaxformofc.htm)</u> | Form of Confirmation for Capped Call Transactions, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 8, 2024 |
| <u>[10.9†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969120000111/livn-20200930xex103.htm)</u> | Form of SAR Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 |
| <u>[10.10†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969121000091/livn-20210630xex101.htm)</u> | Service Agreement, effective August 1, 2021, between the Company and Alex Shvartsburg, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 |
| <u>[10.11†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000015/letterdateddecember2022t.htm)</u> | Letter, dated December 14, 2022, to Alex Shvartsburg regarding an increase in gross annual base salary, effective January 1, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 |
| <u>[10.12](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969121000096/ex10_1livanova-firstliencr.htm)</u> | First Lien Credit Agreement dated as of August 13, 2021 among LivaNova PLC, LivaNova USA, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as First Lien Administrative Agent and First Lien Collateral Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 16, 2021 |
| <u>[10.13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000013/ex-1051.htm)</u> | Incremental Facility Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 24, 2022, by and among LivaNova PLC, LivaNova USA, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as First Lien Administrative Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 |
| <u>[10.14](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000030/ex10_1letterofindemnity.htm)</u> | Letter of Indemnity in respect of the Issuance of Trade Finance Guarantee by Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, Italy Branch dated March 18, 2022, by and among LivaNova PLC Italian Branch and Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, Italy Branch, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 21, 2022 |
| <u>[10.15](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000030/ex10_2pledgeagreement.htm)</u> | Pledge Agreement dated as of March 18, 2022, among LivaNova PLC Italian Branch and Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, Italy Branch, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 21, 2022 |
| <u>[10.16](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000044/livanova-amendmentno2tof.htm)</u> | Amendment 2 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 16, 2022, by and among LivaNova PLC, LivaNova USA, the Lenders and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as First Lien Administrative Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 4, 2022 |
| <u>[10.17](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000074/livanova-incrementalamen.htm)</u> | Incremental Facility Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2022, by and among LivaNova PLC, LivaNova USA, the Second Incremental Term Lenders, Delayed Draw Incremental Lenders, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, the Revolving Lenders and Issuing Banks, and for purposes of Sections 8 and 10 only, the other Loan Parties as of the date hereof, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 6, 2022 |
| <u>[10.18](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000034/exhibit102-parts1and2xme.htm)</u> | Incremental Facility Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2024, by and among LivaNova PLC, LivaNova USA, the Third Incremental Amendment Revolving Lenders, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, the Term Lenders parties hereto, the Issuing Banks, the Swingline Lenders and, for purposes of Sections 7 and 9 only, the other Loan Parties as of the date hereof, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2024 |
| <u>[10.19†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000082/exhibit101-amendmentto20.htm)</u> | Amendment to 2015 Plan, dated June 13, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 3, 2022 |
| <u>[10.20†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000075/amendmentno2tothe2015pla.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 2 to 2015 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 12, 2024 |
| <u>[10.21†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000082/exhibit103-form2022sarag.htm)</u> | Form of 2022 Plan SAR Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 3, 2022 |
| <u>[10.22†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000082/exhibit104-form2022rsuag.htm)</u> | Form of 2022 Plan RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 3, 2022 |
| <u>[10.23†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969122000082/exhibit108-relevant20202.htm)</u> | Amendment to relevant 2020, 2021, and 2022 RSU Awards under the 2015 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 3, 2022 |
| <u>[10.24†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000047/finalsardoubletriggeragr.htm)</u> | Form of 2022 Plan SAR Grant Notice and Agreement, effective February 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 |
| <u>[10.25†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000047/finalrsudoubletriggeragr.htm)</u> | Form of 2022 Plan RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, effective February 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 |
| <u>[10.26†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000047/finalpsudoubletriggeragr.htm)</u> | Form of 2022 Plan PSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, effective February 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 |
| <u>[10.27†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000015/finalsardoubletriggeragr.htm)</u> | Amendment to Form of SAR Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 |
| <u>[10.28†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000015/finalrsudoubletriggeragr.htm)</u> | Amendment to Form of 2022 Plan RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 |

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **<br>Description** |
| <u>[10.29†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000110465922070586/tm2218278d1_ex99-1.htm)</u> | 2022 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Form S-8, filed on June 13, 2022 |
| <u>[10.30†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969123000057/proposal4approvaloftheamen.htm)</u> | A&R 2022 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 16, 2023 |
| <u>[10.31†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000075/amendmentno1tothe2022arp.htm)</u> | Amendment No. 1 to the A&R 2022 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 12, 2024 |
| <u>[10.32†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/finalsecondamendedandres.htm)</u> | Second A&R 2022 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.33†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/a02-finalsecondarsaragre.htm)</u> | Form of Second A&R 2022 Plan SAR Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.34†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/a02-finalsecondarsaragre.htm)</u> | Form of Second A&R 2022 Plan RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.35†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/a04-finalsecondarpsuagre.htm)</u> | Form of Second A&R 2022 Plan PSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.36†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/final2025directorincenti.htm)</u> | 2025 Director Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.37†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000052/a06-finalformofdirectorr.htm)</u> | Form of 2025 Director Plan RSU Award Grant Notice and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2025 |
| <u>[10.38†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000021/hutchinsonofferletter_31.htm)</u> | Michael Hutchinson Employment Agreement, dated November 2, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 |
| <u>[10.39†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969124000060/livanova-offerletterxvla.htm)</u> | Vladimir Makatsaria Employment Agreement, dated February 1, 2024, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 3, 2024 |
| <u>[10.40†](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000010/livanova-ahmettezeloffer.htm)</u> | Ahmet Tezel Employment Agreement, dated April 27, 2024, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024  |
| <u>[10.41†\*](chro_employmentxcontract.htm)</u> | Natalia Kozmina Employment Agreement, dated January 2, 2026 |
| <u>[19.1\*](insidertradingpolicy.htm)</u> | LivaNova Insider Trading Policy |
| <u>[21.1\*](livn-20251231xex211.htm)</u> | List of Subsidiaries of LivaNova PLC |
| <u>[23.1\*](livn-20251231xex231.htm)</u> | Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
| <u>[31.1\*](livn-20251231xex311.htm)</u> | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of LivaNova PLC pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| <u>[31.2\*](livn-20251231xex312.htm)</u> | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of LivaNova PLC pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| <u>[32.1\*](livn-20251231xex321.htm)</u> | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| <u>[97.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639691/000163969125000010/incentivecompensationcla.htm)</u> | LivaNova Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy, adopted July 19, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 |
| 101\* | Interactive Data Files Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 104\* | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this Report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and readers should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by the Company in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs at the date they were made or at any other time.

**ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY**

None.

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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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| | LIVANOVA PLC | LIVANOVA PLC |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | By: | /s/ VLADIMIR MAKATSARIA |
|  |  | Vladimir Makatsaria |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | *(Principal Executive Officer)* |

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| | LIVANOVA PLC | LIVANOVA PLC |
| Date: February 25, 2026 | By: | /s/ ALEX SHVARTSBURG |
|  |  | Alex Shvartsburg |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | *(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)* |

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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/ VLADIMIR MAKATSARIA | Chief Executive Officer and Director<br>*(Principal Executive Officer)* | February 25, 2026 |
| Vladimir Makatsaria | Chief Executive Officer and Director<br>*(Principal Executive Officer)* | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ ALEX SHVARTSBURG | Chief Financial Officer <br>*(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)* | February 25, 2026 |
| Alex Shvartsburg | Chief Financial Officer <br>*(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)* | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ WILLIAM A. KOZY | Chair of the Board of Directors | February 25, 2026 |
| William A. Kozy | Chair of the Board of Directors | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ J. CHRISTOPHER BARRY | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| J. Christopher Barry | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ FRANCESCO BIANCHI | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Francesco Bianchi | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ STACY ENXING SENG | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Stacy Enxing Seng | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ SHARON O'KANE | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Sharon O'Kane, Ph.D. | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ SUSAN PODLOGAR | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Susan Podlogar | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ TODD C. SCHERMERHORN | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Todd C. Schermerhorn | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ BROOKE STORY | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Brooke Story | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ PETER M. WILVER | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Peter M. Wilver | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| /s/ DONALD ZURBAY | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Donald Zurbay | Director | February 25, 2026 |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of LivaNova PLC

***Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting***

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LivaNova PLC and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of income (loss), of comprehensive income (loss), of shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited 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 (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above 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. Also 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 the COSO.

***Basis for Opinions***

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company's consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

***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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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.

***Critical Audit Matters***

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated 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.

*Goodwill Impairment Assessment – Cardiopulmonary Reporting Unit*

As described in Notes 2 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's consolidated goodwill balance was $792.8 million as of December 31, 2025, and the amount of goodwill associated with the Cardiopulmonary reporting unit was $394.1 million. Management conducts impairment testing of goodwill on October 1st each year. If management determines that goodwill is more-likely-than-not impaired, management compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value refers to the price that would be received if the Company were to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow model and requires various assumptions, including discount rates.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessment of the Cardiopulmonary reporting unit is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value estimate of the Cardiopulmonary reporting unit; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management's significant assumption relating to the discount rate; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management's goodwill impairment assessment, including controls over the valuation of the Cardiopulmonary reporting unit. These procedures also included, among others, (i) testing management's process for developing the fair value estimate of the reporting unit; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model; (iii) testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the discounted cash flow model; and (iv) evaluating the reasonableness of the significant assumption used by management related to the discount rate. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating (i) the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model and (ii) the reasonableness of the discount rate assumption.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

February 25, 2026

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2018.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)**

**(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** |
| Net revenue | $1388053 | $1253437 | $1153545 |
| Cost of sales | 448183 | 399953 | 397725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 939870 | 853484 | 755820 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general, and administrative | 548813 | 508876 | 502699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 185764 | 182514 | 193817 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  | 89974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating expense | 5903 | 33043 | 37828 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | 199390 | 129051 | (68498) |
| SNIA environmental liability expense | (365553) |  |  |
| Interest expense | (49286) | (63070) | (58853) |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (2651) | (25482) |  |
| Foreign exchange and other income/(expense) | (2681) | 47811 | 46125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Loss) income before income tax | (220781) | 88310 | (81226) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 21639 | 25058 | (98876) |
| Loss from equity method investments | (51) | (18) | (104) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net (loss) income | $(242471) | $63234 | $17546 |
| Basic (loss) income per share | $(4.45) | $1.17 | $0.33 |
| Diluted (loss) income per share | $(4.45) | $1.16 | $0.32 |
| Shares used in computing basic (loss) income per share | 54548 | 54240 | 53939 |
| Shares used in computing diluted (loss) income per share | 54548 | 54574 | 54212 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)**

**(In thousands)**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net (loss) income | $(242471) | $63234 | $17546 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges |  |  | (966) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax effect |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net of tax |  |  | (966) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 87500 | (52287) | 21202 |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 87500 | (52287) | 20236 |
| Total comprehensive (loss) income | $(154971) | $10947 | $37782 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**December 31, 2025 and 2024**

**(In thousands, except share data)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS** | **2025** | **2024** |
| *Current Assets:* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $635552 | $428858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash |  | 294698 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $12,527 as of December 31, 2025 and $11,275 as of December 31, 2024 | 215985 | 193158 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 164701 | 147566 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid and refundable taxes | 48606 | 30544 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 36769 | 32362 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current Assets | 1101613 | 1127186 |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 242603 | 170260 |
| Goodwill | 792840 | 750006 |
| Intangible assets, net | 229964 | 237294 |
| Operating lease assets | 55519 | 46837 |
| Investments | 20291 | 25084 |
| Deferred tax assets | 110983 | 111855 |
| Long-term derivative assets | 36551 | 23735 |
| Other assets | 15689 | 14132 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Assets | $2606053 | $2506389 |
| **LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| *Current Liabilities:* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current debt obligations | $31472 | $78004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 97157 | 69726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities and other | 94573 | 118485 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SNIA environmental liability | 396242 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current contingent consideration | 50030 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current litigation provision liability | 12552 | 12918 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes payable | 33133 | 32456 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued employee compensation and related benefits | 92913 | 80536 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current Liabilities | 808072 | 392125 |
| Long-term debt obligations | 345185 | 549624 |
| Long-term contingent consideration | 42045 | 84218 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 9590 | 10915 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 48327 | 40105 |
| Long-term employee compensation and related benefits | 13574 | 12847 |
| Long-term derivative liabilities | 83904 | 51819 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 55369 | 44478 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Liabilities | 1406066 | 1186131 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) |  |  |
| *Shareholders' Equity:* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ordinary Shares, £1.00 par value: Unlimited shares authorized; 55,535,181 shares issued and 54,649,085 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025; 54,437,670 shares issued and 54,348,542 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | 84564 | 83156 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 2254980 | 2220658 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 7330 | (80170) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (1145721) | (903250) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Treasury shares at cost, 886,096 ordinary shares as of December 31, 2025; 89,128 ordinary shares as of December 31, 2024 | (1166) | (136) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Shareholders' Equity | 1199987 | 1320258 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $2606053 | $2506389 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**(In thousands)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Ordinary Shares** | **Ordinary Shares - Amount** | **Additional Paid-In Capital** | **Treasury Shares** | **Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)** | **Accumulated Deficit** | **Total Shareholders' Equity** |
| December 31, 2022 | 53852 | $82424 | $2157724 | $(375) | $(48119) | $(984030) | $1207624 |
| Share-based compensation plans | 90 | 109 | 31793 | 320 |  |  | 32222 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 17546 | 17546 |
| Other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  | 20236 |  | 20236 |
| December 31, 2023 | 53942 | 82533 | 2189517 | (55) | (27883) | (966484) | 1277628 |
| Share-based compensation plans | 496 | 623 | 31141 | (81) |  |  | 31683 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 63234 | 63234 |
| Other comprehensive loss |  |  |  |  | (52287) |  | (52287) |
| December 31, 2024 | 54438 | 83156 | 2220658 | (136) | (80170) | (903250) | 1320258 |
| Share-based compensation plans | 1097 | 1408 | 34322 | (1030) |  |  | 34700 |
| Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (242471) | (242471) |
| Other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  | 87500 |  | 87500 |
| December 31, 2025 | 55535 | $84564 | $2254980 | $(1166) | $7330 | $(1145721) | $1199987 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**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;Net (loss) income | $(242471) | $63234 | $17546 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 36292 | 33933 | 36352 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation | 28563 | 25104 | 24737 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt issuance costs | 23059 | 21599 | 19053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 17701 | 17212 | 25472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of operating lease assets | 13368 | 8828 | 10647 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Remeasurement of contingent consideration to fair value | 7857 | 3316 | 9360 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Remeasurement of derivative instruments, net | (6899) | (25345) | (22911) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of asset | (4128) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss (gain) on investment revaluation - Ceribell, Inc. | 3622 | (7144) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on debt extinguishment | 2651 | 25482 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 455 | 6795 | (114428) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of investments | 1112 | 5768 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  | 89974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACS inventory obsolescence adjustment |  |  | 12621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 3188 | 2950 | 1111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | (10705) | 11060 | (28864) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | (5291) | (6757) | (28478) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current and non-current assets | 38538 | (1645) | 15302 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued current and non-current liabilities | (13446) | (14478) | 19190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes payable | (3591) | 10851 | 7361 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SNIA environmental liability | 365553 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litigation provision liability | (1088) | 2275 | (19131) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by operating activities** | **254340** | **183038** | **74914** |
| **Investing Activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (81050) | (47107) | (34981) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of investment | 6522 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from asset sales | 7281 | 89 | 1154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (5665) | (1142) | (6504) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash used in investing activities** | **(72912)** | **(48160)** | **(40331)** |
| **Financing Activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of long-term debt obligations | (280927) | (247546) | (21624) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares repurchased from employees for minimum tax withholding | (4430) | (8439) | (7503) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 35 | 6341 | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from long-term debt obligations |  | 335513 | 50000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of debt extinguishment costs |  | (38953) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of capped calls |  | (31637) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from unwind of capped calls |  | 22523 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of contingent consideration |  | (13750) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of debt issuance costs |  | (5939) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (338) | 438 | 592 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities** | **(285660)** | **18551** | **21484** |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 16228 | (7745) | 6187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash** | **(88004)** | **145684** | **62254** |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 723556 | 577872 | 515618 |
| **Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period** | $**635552** | $**723556** | $**577872** |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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**LIVANOVA PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES'**

**NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)**

**Note 1. Nature of Operations**

Description of the Business

LivaNova PLC is a market-leading global medical technology company. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells products, therapies, and services that are consistent with LivaNova's mission to "create ingenious medical solutions that ignite patient turnarounds." LivaNova is a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales and is headquartered in London, England. LivaNova's ordinary shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "LIVN."

Business Segments

For the periods presented herein, LivaNova was comprised of two reportable segments: Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation.

Cybersecurity Incident

As previously disclosed, in November 2023, LivaNova detected a cybersecurity incident that resulted in a disruption of portions of the Company's IT systems. As a result, the Company engaged external cybersecurity experts, coordinated with law enforcement, implemented remediation measures, and notified affected individuals and regulators as required by applicable law. The incident was contained, and the Company's mitigation efforts are considered complete. For further discussion on related legal and regulatory matters, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies."

Through December 31, 2025, LivaNova incurred direct costs totaling $13.1 million in connection with this cybersecurity incident, including $1.5 million, $9.0 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The total direct costs incurred primarily include external cybersecurity expert and legal fees, system restoration costs, and $1.2 million related to a class action settlement, and do not include business interruption losses. The Company may incur additional costs related to this incident in the future.

LivaNova maintains insurance, including cyber insurance, which is subject to certain retentions and policy limitations that will likely limit the amount that the insurers may reimburse the Company. LivaNova has filed claims for insurance reimbursement of direct costs and business interruption losses and, as of December 31, 2025, the reimbursement process is substantially complete. Through December 31, 2025, LivaNova has received $10.7 million of insurance reimbursements, including $6.8 million in reimbursement of direct costs and $3.9 million in reimbursement of business interruption losses. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, LivaNova received $1.7 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in reimbursement of direct costs. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, LivaNova received $0.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in reimbursement of business interruption losses. LivaNova will submit additional claims for reimbursement if incremental costs are incurred. The Company's insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all costs and expenses related to this cybersecurity incident or may be unavailable to cover all costs and expenses related to this cybersecurity incident.

**Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies**

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of LivaNova have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements for LivaNova include LivaNova's wholly-owned subsidiaries and the Trust. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of LivaNova's consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in such financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions that LivaNova may undertake in the future. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other items, valuation and amortization of intangible assets; goodwill, other long-lived assets (asset group); measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities; uncertain income tax positions; contingent consideration arrangements; derivative assets and liabilities; legal and other contingencies; share-based compensation; obsolete

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and slow-moving inventories; models, such as an impairment analysis; and, in general, allocations to provisions and the fair value of assets and liabilities recorded in a business combination. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company identified and corrected an immaterial error related to the classification of certain employee costs in the Cardiopulmonary segment between cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss). This misclassification understated cost of sales and overstated selling, general, and administrative expense by equal and offsetting amounts, with no impact to operating income (loss) or net (loss) income for annual and interim periods for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company evaluated the error and determined that the related impact was not material to the consolidated statements of income (loss) for any prior period and had no impact on the consolidated balance sheets, statements of comprehensive income (loss), statements of cash flows, or statements of shareholders' equity for any of the above periods. The Company has revised the previously issued consolidated statements of income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 to correct for the error, and these revisions are reflected in these financial statements. A summary of the corrections to the impacted financial statement line items in the previously issued consolidated statements of income (loss) and disaggregated Cardiopulmonary segment income disclosure for each affected period is presented in "Note 20. Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements."

Reclassifications

The Company has reclassified certain prior period amounts on the consolidated statements of cash flows for comparative purposes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

LivaNova considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less, consisting of demand deposit accounts and money market mutual funds, to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried on the consolidated balance sheets at cost, which approximates their fair value.

Restricted Cash

The Company classifies cash that is not available for use in its operations as restricted cash within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025, LivaNova did not have a restricted cash balance. As of December 31, 2024, LivaNova's restricted cash balance was comprised of cash deposits with Barclays held as collateral for the SNIA Litigation Guarantee. As security for the SNIA Litigation Guarantee, LivaNova was required to grant cash collateral to Barclays in USD in an amount equal to the USD equivalent of 105% of the amount of the SNIA Litigation Guarantee calibrated on a biweekly basis. On March 31, 2025, as a result of the decision by the Italian Supreme Court, the SNIA Litigation Guarantee was terminated, and the restriction on the cash deposit held as collateral was released. For additional information regarding the SNIA litigation, refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies."

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consists of trade receivables from direct customers and distributors. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for potential credit losses based on its estimates of the ability of customers to make required payments, historical credit experience, existing economic conditions, and expected future trends. LivaNova writes off uncollectible accounts against the allowance when all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted.

Inventories

LivaNova states its inventories at the lower of cost, using the first-in-first-out method, or net realizable value. The Company's calculation of cost includes the acquisition cost of raw materials and components, direct labor, and overhead, including depreciation of manufacturing related assets. LivaNova reduces the carrying value of inventories for those items that are potentially excess, obsolete, or slow moving based on changes in customer demand, technology developments, or other economic factors.

PP&E

PP&E is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance, repairs, and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred, while significant renewals and improvements are capitalized. LivaNova computes depreciation using the straight-line method over the asset's estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the following terms: the useful life of the asset or a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are deemed to be reasonably assured

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on the date the leasehold improvements are purchased. Capital improvements to buildings are added as building components and are depreciated over the useful life of the improvement or the building, whichever is less.

The Company capitalizes direct development costs for internal-use software once the preliminary project stage is complete, management has authorized funding, and it is probable the software will be completed and placed in service. Capitalization ceases when the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, beginning when the software is available for use.

Goodwill

LivaNova allocates the amounts the Company pays for an acquisition to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the fair values at the date of acquisition, including property, plant, and equipment; inventories; accounts receivable; long-term debt; and identifiable intangible assets which either arise from a contractual or legal right or are separable from goodwill. The Company bases the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination, including IPR&D, on valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management, which consider management's best estimates of inputs and assumptions that a market participant would use. LivaNova allocates any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired to goodwill. Transaction costs associated with these acquisitions are expensed as incurred and are reported in SG&A on the consolidated statements of income (loss). LivaNova recognizes adjustments to the provisional amounts identified during the measurement period with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts is recorded in the same period's consolidated financial statements, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.

Intangible Assets, Other Than Goodwill

Intangible assets shown on the consolidated balance sheets consist of finite-lived and indefinite-lived assets expected to generate future economic benefits and are recorded at their respective fair values as of their acquisition date. Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of developed technology and technical capabilities, including patents, related know-how, and licensed patent rights, as well as trade names and customer relationships. Customer relationships consist of relationships with hospitals and surgeons in the countries where LivaNova operates. Indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill are composed of IPR&D assets acquired in acquisitions. LivaNova amortizes its finite-lived intangible assets over the assets' useful lives using the straight-line method. Estimating the useful lives of intangible assets requires LivaNova to apply significant judgment.

Amortization expense is included in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) within cost of sales or SG&A based on the nature of the underlying intangible asset. LivaNova evaluates its intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances indicate either a different useful life or impairment. If LivaNova changes its estimate of the useful life of an asset, the Company amortizes the carrying amount over the revised remaining useful life.

Impairments of Long-lived Assets and Goodwill

*Long-lived Assets Impairment*

Assets Held and Used

LivaNova evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets and investments for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Such changes in circumstance may include, among other items, (i) an expectation of a sale, discontinuation, or disposal of a long-lived asset or asset group; (ii) adverse changes in market or competitive conditions; (iii) an adverse change in legal factors or business climate in the markets in which LivaNova operates; and (iv) operating or cash flow losses.

For PP&E and intangible assets used in LivaNova's operations, recoverability generally is determined by comparing the carrying value of an asset or group of assets to the expected undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying value of an asset, or group of assets is not recoverable, the amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the carrying value of the asset or group of assets and its estimated fair value. The asset grouping as well as the determination of expected undiscounted cash flow amounts requires significant judgments, estimates, and assumptions, including with regard to cash flows generated upon disposition. LivaNova measures fair value as the price that would be received if the Company were to sell the assets in an orderly transaction. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their financial statement carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

LivaNova conducts impairment testing of its indefinite-lived intangible assets on October 1st each year. LivaNova tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would

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indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized when the asset's carrying value exceeds its fair value.

*Goodwill Impairment*

LivaNova conducts impairment testing of its goodwill on October 1st each year. Testing is performed at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or a component of an operating segment that constitutes a business for which financial information is available and is regularly viewed by management. LivaNova's operating segments are deemed to be its reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. LivaNova tests goodwill for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

If LivaNova determines that goodwill is more likely impaired than not, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value refers to the price that would be received if LivaNova were to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow model and requires various assumptions, including discount rates. If the carrying amount of the Company's reporting unit is greater than zero and its fair value exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the reporting unit's net assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, up to and including the carrying amount of the goodwill.

If the aggregate fair value of LivaNova's reporting units exceeds its market capitalization, the Company evaluates the reasonableness of the implied control premium, which includes a comparison to implied control premiums from recent market transactions within its industry or other relevant benchmark data.

Goodwill impairment evaluations are highly subjective. In most instances, such evaluations involve expectations of future cash flows that reflect LivaNova's judgments and assumptions regarding future industry conditions and operations. The estimates, judgments, and assumptions used in the application of LivaNova's goodwill impairment policies reflect both historical experience and an assessment of current operational, industry, market, economic, and political environments. The use of different estimates, judgments, assumptions, and expectations regarding future industry and market conditions and operations could result in materially different asset carrying values and operating results.

Quantitative factors used to determine the fair value of the reporting units reflect LivaNova's best estimates, which the Company believes are reasonable. Future declines in the reporting units' operating performance or LivaNova's anticipated business outlook may reduce the estimated fair value of the Company's reporting units and result in an impairment in the future. Factors that could have a negative impact on the fair value of the reporting units include, but are not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Decreases in revenue as a result of the inability of LivaNova's sales force to effectively market and promote the Company's products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increased competition, patent expirations, or new technologies or treatments commercialized by competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Higher operating costs required to sustain the business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations, or other claims resulting in significant cash outflows; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increases in the market-participant risk-adjusted weighted-average cost of capital.

Derivatives and Risk Management

Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and are classified as short-term or long-term based on the scheduled maturity of the instrument. At the inception of the contract, the derivative is designated as either a freestanding derivative or a hedge. Derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are referred to as freestanding derivatives, with changes in fair value included in earnings.

If the derivative qualifies for hedge accounting, depending on the nature of the hedge and hedge effectiveness, changes in the fair value of the derivative will either be recognized immediately in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The changes in the fair value of the derivative are intended to offset the change in fair value of the hedged asset, liability, or probable commitment.

Cash flows from hedging and economic hedges are reported as operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Cash flows for embedded and capped call derivatives are reported as financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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Fair Value Measurements

LivaNova follows the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures with respect to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Under this guidance, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. The authoritative guidance also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability, based on market data obtained from sources independent of LivaNova. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect LivaNova's assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability developed based upon the best information available in the circumstances. The categorization of financial assets and financial liabilities within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels defined as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability.

LivaNova's financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 include derivative instruments, primarily forward and option currency contracts, which are valued using standard calculations and models that use readily observable market data as their basis.

LivaNova's financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 include contingent consideration liability arrangements and embedded and capped call derivative instruments.

Contingent consideration liabilities result from acquisition agreements that include potential future payment of consideration that is contingent upon the achievement of performance milestones and/or sales-based earnouts. Contingent consideration is recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition based on the consideration expected to be transferred and estimated as the probability of future cash flows, discounted to present value in accordance with accepted valuation methodologies. The discount rate used is determined at the time of measurement. Contingent consideration is remeasured each reporting period with the change in fair value, including accretion for the passage of time, recorded in earnings. The change in fair value of contingent consideration based on the achievement of regulatory milestones is recorded as research and development expense while the change in fair value of sales-based earnout contingent consideration is recorded as cost of sales. Contingent consideration payments made soon after the acquisition date are classified as an investing activity. Contingent consideration payments that are not made soon after the acquisition date are classified as a financing activity up to the amount of the contingent consideration liability recognized at the acquisition date, with any excess classified as an operating activity. For additional information on LivaNova's Level 3 contingent consideration liability arrangements, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements." For additional information on LivaNova's Level 3 derivative and embedded derivative instruments, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements" and "Note 9. Financing Arrangements."

Investments

LivaNova's investments on the consolidated balance sheets comprise equity and debt securities of companies in various stages of development.

Equity method investments represent investments in affiliates in which the Company has significant influence, but does not control, and that do not have a readily determinable fair value. LivaNova's share of net income or loss is reflected as one line item on the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) under loss from equity method investments and will increase or decrease, as applicable, the carrying value of the Company's equity method investment reported under investments on the consolidated balance sheets.

Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values and are not accounted for under the equity method are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) on the consolidated statements of income (loss).

Investments in equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and are not accounted for under the equity method are measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in

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orderly transactions for an identical or a similar investment of the same issuer and are included within foreign exchange and other income/(expense) on the consolidated statements of income (loss).

Available-for-sale debt securities are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in AOCI and realized gains and losses on sales of available-for-sale securities included in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) on the consolidated statements of income (loss).

LivaNova regularly reviews its investments for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest its investments may not be recoverable, and if an impairment is considered to be other than temporary, the loss is recognized on the consolidated statements of income (loss) in the period the determination is made.

Warranty Obligation

LivaNova offers a warranty on various products. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under warranties and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is sold. The amount of the reserve recorded is equal to the estimated net costs to repair or otherwise satisfy the claim. LivaNova includes the warranty obligation in accrued liabilities and other on the consolidated balance sheets. Warranty expense is recorded to cost of sales in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss).

Retirement Benefit Plan Assumptions

LivaNova sponsors various retirement benefit plans, including defined benefit pension plans (pension benefits), defined contribution savings plans, and termination indemnity plans, covering substantially all U.S. employees and employees outside the U.S. Pension benefit costs include assumptions for the discount rate, retirement age, compensation rate increases, and the expected return on plan assets.

Product Liability Accruals

Accruals for product liability claims are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on existing information. Accruals for product liability claims are adjusted periodically as additional information becomes available.

Revenue Recognition

Refer to "Note 3. Revenue Recognition."

Research and Development

All R&D costs are expensed as incurred. R&D includes costs of basic research activities as well as engineering and technical effort required to develop a new product or make significant improvements to an existing product or manufacturing process. R&D costs also include regulatory and clinical study expenses, including post-market clinical studies.

Leases

LivaNova determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at its inception. For operating leases with a term greater than 12 months, LivaNova recognizes operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the lease commencement date. LivaNova does not record an operating lease asset and corresponding liability for leases with terms of 12 months or less. The Company recognizes the lease payments for such short-term leases within profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments, such as common area rent, maintenance charges, and rent escalations not known upon lease commencement, are not included in the determination of the minimum lease payments and are expensed in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Operating lease assets also includes any lease payments made in advance and excludes lease incentives. LivaNova's lease terms may include options to extend or terminate a lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As most of LivaNova's leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate, LivaNova uses its IBR based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. LivaNova's IBR represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the lease term within a particular currency environment.

Additionally, LivaNova monitors for events or changes in circumstances that may require a reassessment of the Company's leases to determine whether a remeasurement is required. For additional information, refer to "Note 10. Leases."

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Share-Based Compensation

*Share-Based Awards*

LivaNova may grant share-based awards to directors, officers, and key employees. The Company measures the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair market value of the award. LivaNova recognizes equity-based compensation expense ratably over the period that services are provided in exchange for the entire award (all vesting periods). LivaNova issues treasury shares for vesting of RSUs and the exercise of SARs and new shares upon stock option exercises. The Company has the right to elect to pay the cash value of vested RSUs in lieu of the issuance of new shares.

*SARs*

LivaNova may grant SARs that confer upon the grantee the contractual right to receive an amount of cash, shares, or a combination of both, that equals the appreciation in the Company's shares from the award's grant date to the exercise date. SARs may be exercised at the grantee's discretion during the exercise period and do not give the grantee an ownership right in the underlying shares. SARs do not involve payment of an exercise price. LivaNova uses the Black-Scholes option pricing methodology to calculate the grant date fair market value of SARs and compensation is expensed ratably over the service period. The Company determines the expected volatility of the awards based on historical volatility. Calculation of compensation for SARs requires the Company to estimate historical volatility and forfeiture rates.

*Service-Based RSUs*

LivaNova may grant service-based RSUs at no purchase cost to the grantee. The grantees of unvested units have no voting rights or rights to dividends, and sale or transfer of the units is restricted until they are vested. The fair market value of service-based RSUs is determined using the market closing price on the grant date, and compensation is expensed ratably over the service period. Calculation of compensation for RSUs requires the Company to estimate forfeiture rates.

*Market Performance-Based RSUs*

LivaNova may grant market performance-based RSUs at no purchase cost to the grantee. The grantees of unvested units have no voting rights or rights to dividends and sale or transfer of the units is restricted until they are vested. The number of shares that are ultimately transferred to the grantee is dependent upon the Company's percentile rank of total shareholder return relative to a peer group. The fair market value of market performance-based RSUs is determined utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation on the grant date and compensation is then expensed ratably over the service period. Calculation of compensation for market performance-based RSUs requires the Company to estimate historical volatility and forfeiture rates.

*Operating Performance-Based RSUs*

LivaNova may grant operating performance-based RSUs at no purchase cost to the grantee. The grantees of unvested units have no voting rights or rights to dividends and sale or transfer of the units is restricted until they are vested. The number of shares that are ultimately transferred to the grantee is dependent upon the Company's percent achievement of certain targets for cumulative adjusted free cash flow and adjusted return on invested capital. The fair market value of operating performance-based RSUs is determined using the market closing price on the grant date. Compensation is expensed ratably over the service period and is adjusted based upon the estimated and actual percentage achievement of the related financial metrics as compared to target.

Income Taxes

LivaNova is a UK corporation and operates through the Company's various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. LivaNova's provision for income taxes is based on the tax laws and rates applicable in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and earns income. LivaNova uses significant judgment and estimates in accounting for its income taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the anticipated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of LivaNova's assets and liabilities, which are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

LivaNova periodically assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets by considering whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the actual benefit of those assets will be realized. To the extent that realization does not meet the "more-likely-than-not" criterion, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. LivaNova periodically reviews the adequacy and necessity of the valuation allowance by considering significant positive and negative evidence relative to its ability to recover deferred tax assets and to determine the timing and amount of valuation allowance that should be released. This evidence includes: profitability in the most recent quarters; internal profitability forecasts for the current and next two future years; the amount of

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deferred tax asset relative to estimated profitability; the potential effects on future profitability from increasing competition, healthcare reforms, and overall economic conditions; limitations and potential limitations on the use of LivaNova's net operating losses due to ownership changes, pursuant to IRC Section 382; and the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, if any.

LivaNova files federal and local tax returns in many jurisdictions throughout the world and is subject to income tax examinations for its fiscal year 2020 and subsequent years, with certain exceptions. While LivaNova believes that its tax return positions are fully supported, tax authorities may disagree with certain positions the Company has taken and assess additional taxes, and as a result, LivaNova may establish reserves for uncertain tax positions, which require a significant degree of management judgment. LivaNova regularly assesses the likely outcomes of its tax positions in order to determine the appropriateness of the Company's reserves; however, the actual outcome of an audit can be significantly different from LivaNova's expectations, which could have a material impact on the Company's tax provision. LivaNova's tax positions are evaluated for recognition using a more-likely-than-not threshold. Uncertain tax positions requiring recognition are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. Some of the reasons a reserve for an uncertain tax benefit may be reversed are: completion of a tax audit; a change in applicable tax law, including a tax case or legislative guidance; or an expiration of the statute of limitations. LivaNova recognizes interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits and records interest in interest expense, and penalties in SG&A, in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss).

Foreign Currency

LivaNova's reporting currency is the USD; however, a portion of the revenues earned and expenses incurred by certain of LivaNova's subsidiaries are denominated in currencies other than the USD. LivaNova determines the functional currency of its subsidiaries that exist and operate in different economic and currency environments based on the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates, that is, the currency of the environment in which an entity primarily generates and expends cash. LivaNova's significant foreign subsidiaries are located in Europe and the United States. The functional currency of LivaNova's significant European subsidiaries is the Euro, and the functional currency of LivaNova's significant U.S. subsidiaries is the USD.

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the USD are translated into USD based on a combination of both current and historical exchange rates, while their revenues earned, and expenses incurred are translated into USD at average period exchange rates. Translation adjustments are included in AOCI in LivaNova's consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency different from an entity's functional currency are included in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss). Taxes are not provided on cumulative translation adjustments as substantially all translation adjustments are related to earnings which are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in the countries where earned.

Contingencies

LivaNova is subject to product liability claims, environmental obligations, government investigations, and other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Legal fees and other expenses related to litigation are expensed as incurred and included in SG&A in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss). Contingent liabilities are recorded when LivaNova determines that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. Due to the fact that legal proceedings and other contingencies are inherently unpredictable, LivaNova's assessments involve significant judgment regarding future events.

**Note 3. Revenue Recognition**

LivaNova generates revenue through contracts with customers consisting primarily of hospitals, healthcare institutions, and distributors. Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in customer contracts and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company measures the consideration based upon the estimated amount to be received. The amount of consideration LivaNova ultimately receives varies depending upon the return terms, sales rebates, discounts, and other incentives the Company may offer, which are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize.

LivaNova has historically experienced a low rate of product returns, and the total value of product returns has not been significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

LivaNova recognizes revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of a product or providing service to a customer. Some of LivaNova's contracts include the purchase of multiple products and/or services. In such cases, LivaNova allocates the transaction price based upon the relative estimated standalone selling price of each product and/or

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service sold. LivaNova records state and local sales taxes net; that is, the Company excludes sales tax from revenue. Typically, LivaNova's contracts do not have a significant financing component.

LivaNova incurs incremental commission fees paid to the sales force associated with the sale of products. LivaNova applies the practical expedient within ASC 606-10-50-22 and has elected to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset the entity would otherwise recognize is one year or less. As a result, no commissions have been capitalized as contract costs since adoption of ASC 606. The following is a description of the principal activities (separated by reportable segments) from which LivaNova generates its revenue. For more detailed information about LivaNova's reportable segments, including disaggregated revenue results by major product line and primary geographic markets, see "Note 17. Geographic and Segment Information."

Cardiopulmonary Products and Services

Cardiopulmonary products include HLMs, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannulae, and other related accessories.

Cardiopulmonary products may include performance obligations associated with assembly and installation of equipment. Accordingly, LivaNova allocates a portion of the sales prices to installation obligations and recognizes that revenue when the service is provided. LivaNova recognizes revenue for equipment and accessory product sales when control of the equipment or product passes to the customer.

Technical services include installation, repair, and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment under service contracts or upon customer request. Technical service agreements generally provide for upfront payments in advance of rendering services or periodic billing over the contract term. Amounts billed in advance are deferred and recognized as revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. Technical services are not a significant component of Cardiopulmonary revenue and are presented with the related equipment and accessories revenue.

Neuromodulation Products

Neuromodulation products are comprised of neuromodulation therapy systems for the treatment of DRE and DTD. LivaNova's Neuromodulation product line includes the VNS Therapy System, which consists of an implantable pulse generator, a lead that connects the generator to the vagus nerve, and other accessories. LivaNova recognizes revenue for Neuromodulation product sales when control passes to the customer.

Contract Balances

Due to the nature of LivaNova's products and services, revenue producing activities may result in contract assets and contract liabilities. These activities relate primarily to Cardiopulmonary technical services contracts for short-term and multi-year service agreements. Contract assets are primarily comprised of unbilled revenues, which occur when a performance obligation has been completed, but not billed to the customer. Contract liabilities are made up of deferred revenue, which occurs when a customer pays for a service before a performance obligation has been completed. Contract assets are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets and were insignificant as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, contract liabilities of $17.9 million and $14.7 million, respectively, were included within accrued liabilities and other and other long-term liabilities in LivaNova's consolidated balance sheets.

**Note 4. Restructuring**

From time to time, LivaNova initiates restructuring plans to leverage economies of scale, streamline distribution and logistics, and strengthen operational and administrative effectiveness to reduce overall costs.

On January 5, 2024, LivaNova's Board of Directors approved the 2024 Restructuring Plan to enhance the Company's focus on its core Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation segments. The main component of the 2024 Restructuring Plan was to wind down the ACS segment, which was substantially completed in 2024. LivaNova recognized restructuring expense under the 2024 Restructuring Plan of $0.1 million in other operating expense, and $12.6 million for inventory obsolescence in cost of sales on its consolidated statements of income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2023. Additionally, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that the carrying amounts associated with the ACS segment, including the long-lived assets (asset group), may not be recoverable. This was determined to be a triggering event occurring in the fourth quarter of 2023 requiring an impairment assessment, based on certain factors, including the results of an updated long-term financial outlook for the ACS segment.

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As such, LivaNova recorded impairments of the following long-lived assets for the year ended December 31, 2023, included within impairment of long-lived assets on its consolidated statements of income (loss) (in thousands):

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| | **2023** |
| Intangible assets: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Developed technology | $78067 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trade names | 7117 |
| Property, plant, and equipment | 3894 |
| Operating lease assets | 896 |
| Total impairment of long-lived assets | $89974 |

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As of December 31, 2025, the 2024 Restructuring Plan was complete. LivaNova incurred pre-tax restructuring charges of $13.2 million related to this plan, primarily comprised of severance expenses and retention bonuses. Minimal residual activities and expenses are expected, though estimates remain subject to change.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of the accruals and other reserves recorded in connection with LivaNova's restructuring plans included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other on the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

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| | **Employee Severance and Other Termination Costs** | **Other** | **Total** |
| As of December 31, 2022 | $2045 | $— | $2045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Charges | 956 |  | 956 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash payments | (2090) |  | (2090) |
| As of December 31, 2023 | 911 |  | 911 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Charges | 10569 | 2787 | 13356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash payments | (9441) | (2222) | (11663) |
| As of December 31, 2024 | 2039 | 565 | 2604 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Charges | (401) | 224 | (177) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash payments | (1638) | (789) | (2427) |
| As of December 31, 2025 | $— | $— | $— |

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The following table presents restructuring expense by reportable segment (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cardiopulmonary | $— | $— | $(55) |
| Neuromodulation |  |  | 504 |
| Other <sup>(1)</sup> | (177) | 13356 | 507 |
|  | $(177) | $13356 | $956 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>"Other" primarily includes restructuring expense not allocated to segments.

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**Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets**

The following table presents LivaNova's finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets (in thousands):

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| | **Amortization Period in Years** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **Amortization Period in Years** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Finite-lived intangible assets: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer relationships | 7 - 18 | $190850 | $178616 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developed technology | 14 - 17 | 108907 | 97858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade names |  | 14076 | 12453 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other intangible assets |  | 1038 | 721 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total gross finite-lived intangible assets |  | 314871 | 289648 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated amortization - Customer relationships |  | (107785) | (90895) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated amortization - Developed technology |  | (74263) | (60315) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated amortization - Trade names |  | (14076) | (12453) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated amortization - Other intangible assets |  | (783) | (691) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total accumulated amortization |  | (196907) | (164354) |
| Net finite-lived intangible assets |  | $117964 | $125294 |
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;IPR&D |  | $112000 | $112000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill |  | 792840 | 750006 |
| Total indefinite-lived intangible assets |  | $904840 | $862006 |

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The following table presents estimated future amortization expense based on LivaNova's finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| 2026 | $18162 |
| 2027 | 17763 |
| 2028 | 17763 |
| 2029 | 17652 |
| 2030 | 16432 |

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In connection with the 2024 Restructuring Plan, as previously discussed in "Note 4. Restructuring," LivaNova recorded impairments of the ACS developed technology and trade names intangible assets of $78.1 million and $7.1 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included within impairment of long-lived assets on the consolidated statements of income (loss).

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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| | **Cardiopulmonary** | **Neuromodulation** | **Total** |
| As of December 31, 2023 | $384187 | $398754 | $782941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustment | (32935) |  | (32935) |
| As of December 31, 2024 | 351252 | 398754 | 750006 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustment | 42834 |  | 42834 |
| As of December 31, 2025 | $394086 | $398754 | $792840 |

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LivaNova performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for its Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation reporting units as of October 1, 2025. The assessment was performed using management's current estimate of future cash flows and discount rates to present value. LivaNova concluded that the fair value of its Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation reporting units exceeded the carrying value of the respective reporting units and were, therefore, not impaired on the October 1, 2025 test date.

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**Note 6. Investments** 

The following table presents the carrying value of LivaNova's investments:

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Investments without readily determinable fair values | $10476 | $11222 |
| Equity method investments | 6815 | 3718 |
| Investment with readily determinable fair value <sup>(1)</sup> |  | 10144 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities | 3000 |  |
|  | $20291 | $25084 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>On October 10, 2024, Ceribell, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBLL) announced its initial public offering and began trading on October 11, 2024. Per the amended Articles of Incorporation, LivaNova's Series B Preferred shares converted to common stock upon the offering. As a result, LivaNova's investment in Ceribell, Inc. was classified as an investment with readily determinable fair value and measured on a recurring basis (Level 1) (previously Level 3 with fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis). As of December 31, 2024, LivaNova held 391,952 common shares. During 2025, LivaNova liquidated its investment in Ceribell, Inc. in a series of transactions with an average sales price of $16.69 per common share, resulting in net proceeds of $6.5 million from an initial investment in 2018 of $3.0 million.

As of December 31, 2025, LivaNova has committed capital to venture capital investment funds totaling $20.8 million, of which $13.5 million remains callable through 2031. The aggregate carrying amount of these funds was $6.8 million and $3.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management**

Due to the global nature of LivaNova's operations, the Company is exposed to FX fluctuations. LivaNova enters into FX derivative contracts to reduce the impact of FX fluctuations on earnings and cash flow.

LivaNova is also exposed to equity price risk in connection with its 2029 Notes, including exchange/conversion and settlement provisions based on the price of its ordinary shares at exchange/conversion or maturity of the 2029 Notes. The Capped Call Transactions associated with the 2029 Notes also include settlement provisions that are based on the price of LivaNova's ordinary shares, subject to a capped price per share.

These derivatives are intended to serve as economic hedges and follow the cash flows of the economic hedged item. LivaNova does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.

LivaNova had no designated hedging instruments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Freestanding FX Derivatives

LivaNova uses freestanding derivative forward contracts to offset exposure to the variability of the value associated with intercompany loans denominated in a foreign currency. The gross notional amount of freestanding FX derivative contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $113.2 million and $442.3 million, respectively. LivaNova recorded net gains of $25.9 million and $5.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and a net loss of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from freestanding derivatives. These amounts are included in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss).

Capped Call Derivatives

The Capped Call Transactions are carried on the consolidated balance sheets as a derivative asset at their estimated fair value and are adjusted at the end of each reporting period, with unrealized gain or loss reflected in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in the consolidated statements of income (loss). The Capped Call Transactions are measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes model utilizing observable and unobservable market data, including share price, remaining contractual term, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield, as applicable. For additional information, refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements," "Note 9. Financing Arrangements," and "Note 18. Supplemental Financial Information."

*2029 Capped Calls*

In March 2024, LivaNova issued the 2029 Notes. In connection with the pricing of the 2029 Notes, the Company entered into related privately-negotiated capped call transactions with certain financial institutions. Under the 2029 Capped Calls, the Company purchased a capped call option with an initial strike price of $69.40 and an initial cap price of $94.28 per share. The strike price, which is subject to certain adjustments, corresponds to the initial conversion price of the 2029 Notes. The 2029

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Capped Calls are intended to offset any cash payments and/or cash equivalent value of ordinary shares upon conversion of the 2029 Notes if the market value per ordinary share is greater than the strike price, with such offsets being subject to the initial cap price of $94.28 per share. However, the proceeds under the 2029 Capped Calls are limited to the initial cap price in the event the Company's share price exceeds the cap price at the time of conversion. The 2029 Capped Calls expire on March 15, 2029, and must be settled in cash. The 2029 Capped Calls are subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2029 Notes and cover the number of LivaNova's ordinary shares underlying the 2029 Notes. If the 2029 Capped Calls are terminated early, settlement occurs at their termination value, which is equal to their fair value at the time of the early termination.

*2025 Capped Calls*

In June 2020, LivaNova issued the 2025 Notes. In connection with the pricing of the 2025 Notes, the Company entered into related privately-negotiated capped call transactions with certain financial institutions. Under the 2025 Capped Calls, the Company purchased a capped call option with an initial strike price of $60.98 and an initial cap price of $100.00 per share. The strike price, subject to certain adjustments, corresponds to the initial exchange price of the 2025 Notes. The 2025 Capped Calls were intended to offset any cash payments upon exchange of the 2025 Notes in excess of the principal amount. In connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes, the Company repurchased an aggregate principal amount of $230.0 million of the 2025 Notes and unwound a corresponding portion of the 2025 Capped Calls at the fair value of such portion of the 2025 Capped Calls. The Company received $22.5 million in cash consideration, the fair value of the terminated portion, upon settlement. The remaining 2025 Capped Calls expired with a fair value of zero on December 15, 2025.

Embedded Derivatives

The 2025 Notes included, and the 2029 Notes include, terms resulting in a bifurcated embedded derivative. The Embedded Derivatives are measured at fair value using a binomial lattice model and estimated discounted cash flows that utilize observable and unobservable market data and are adjusted at the end of each reporting period, with the unrealized gain or loss reflected in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in the consolidated statements of income (loss). For additional information, refer to "Note 18. Supplemental Financial Information."

Counterparty Credit Risk

LivaNova is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the Company's derivatives.

The Option Counterparties are financial institutions. To limit LivaNova's credit risk, the Company selected financial institutions with a minimum long-term investment grade credit rating. LivaNova's exposure to the credit risk of the Option Counterparties is not secured by any collateral. If one or more of the Option Counterparties becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, LivaNova will become an unsecured creditor in those proceedings, with a claim equal to the Company's exposure at that time under the 2029 Capped Calls, as applicable, with that Option Counterparty.

To manage credit risk with respect to LivaNova's FX derivatives, the Company selects and periodically reviews counterparties based on credit ratings, limits its exposure with respect to each counterparty, and monitors their respective market positions. However, if one or more of these counterparties were in a liability position to the Company and were unable to meet their obligations, any transactions with the counterparty could be subject to early termination, which could result in losses for the Company.

Balance Sheet Presentation

LivaNova offsets fair value amounts associated with its derivative instruments that are executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Master netting arrangements include a right to set off or net together purchases and sales of similar products in the settlement process.

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The following tables present the fair value and the location of derivative contracts reported on the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

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| **December 31, 2025** | **Derivative Assets** | **Derivative Assets** | **Derivative Liabilities** | **Derivative Liabilities** |
| **Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Fair Value** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Fair Value** |
| Capped call derivatives (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative assets | $36551 |  |  |
| Embedded derivative (2029 Notes) |  |  | Long-term derivative liabilities | $83904 |
| FX derivative contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 165 | Accrued liabilities and other | 99 |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |  | $36716 |  | $84003 |

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| **December 31, 2024** | **Derivative Assets** | **Derivative Assets** | **Derivative Liabilities** | **Derivative Liabilities** |
| **Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Fair Value** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Fair Value** |
| Capped call derivatives (2025 Notes) | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $2624 |  |  |
| Capped call derivatives (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative assets | 23735 |  |  |
| Embedded derivative (2025 Notes) |  |  | Accrued liabilities and other | $2915 |
| Embedded derivative (2029 Notes) |  |  | Long-term derivative liabilities | 51819 |
| FX derivative contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 738 |  |  |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |  | $27097 |  | $54734 |

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**Note 8. Fair Value Measurements**

LivaNova reviews its fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes in the ability to observe valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities in the fair value hierarchy. Excluding LivaNova's investment in Ceribell, Inc., as discussed in "Note 6. Investments," there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present the level in the fair value hierarchy at which the Company's assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis (in thousands):

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| **December 31, 2025** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2025** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| **Assets** | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets - freestanding instruments (FX) | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $165 | $— | $165 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets - capped call derivatives (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative assets | 36551 |  |  | 36551 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Convertible notes receivable | Investments | 3000 |  |  | 3000 |
|  |  | $39716 | $— | $165 | $39551 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities - freestanding instruments (FX) | Accrued liabilities and other | $99 | $— | $99 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities - embedded derivative (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative liabilities | 83904 |  |  | 83904 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ImThera contingent consideration arrangement | Current contingent consideration | 50030 |  |  | 50030 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ImThera contingent consideration arrangement | Long-term contingent consideration | 42045 |  |  | 42045 |
|  |  | $176078 | $— | $99 | $175979 |

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| **December 31, 2024** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2024** | **Balance Sheet Location** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| **Assets** | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets - freestanding instruments (FX) | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $738 | $— | $738 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets - capped call derivatives (2025 Notes) | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2624 |  |  | 2624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets - capped call derivatives (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative assets | 23735 |  |  | 23735 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Investment with readily determinable fair value | Investments | 10144 | 10144 |  |  |
|  |  | $37241 | $10144 | $738 | $26359 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities - embedded derivative (2025 Notes) | Accrued liabilities and other | $2915 | $— | $— | $2915 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities - embedded derivative (2029 Notes) | Long-term derivative liabilities | 51819 |  |  | 51819 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ImThera contingent consideration arrangement | Long-term contingent consideration | 84218 |  |  | 84218 |
|  |  | $138952 | $— | $— | $138952 |

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Reconciliation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

The tables below present reconciliations of recurring fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands):

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| | **Capped Call Derivative Assets (2025 Notes)** | **Capped Call Derivative Assets (2029 Notes)** | **Convertible Notes Receivable** | **Embedded Derivative Liability (2025 Notes)** | **Embedded Derivative Liability (2029 Notes)** | **Contingent Consideration Liability Arrangements** |
| As of December 31, 2023 | $38496 | $— | $275 | $45569 | $— | $94652 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Additions |  | 31637 |  |  | 87457 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash receipt | (22524) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Payment |  |  |  | (36915) |  | (13750) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in fair value <sup>(1) (2)</sup> | (13348) | (7902) | (275) | (5739) | (35638) | 3316 |
| As of December 31, 2024 | 2624 | 23735 |  | 2915 | 51819 | 84218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Additions |  |  | 3000 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in fair value <sup>(1) (2)</sup> | (2624) | 12816 |  | (2915) | 32085 | 7857 |
| As of December 31, 2025 | $— | $36551 | $3000 | $— | $83904 | $92075 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>For the year ended December 31, 2025, the contingent consideration change in fair value resulted in an increase of $4.2 million recorded to cost of sales and an increase of $3.6 million recorded to R&D. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the contingent consideration change in fair value resulted in an increase of $1.3 million recorded to cost of sales and an increase of $2.0 million recorded to R&D.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities and capped call derivative assets are recognized in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in the consolidated statements of income (loss). For additional information on changes in fair value as it relates to the embedded and capped call derivatives, refer to "Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management."

Share Price Volatility

The following table presents the share price volatility utilized in determining the fair value of LivaNova's capped call derivative assets and embedded derivative liabilities:

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| **Share Price Volatility** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Capped Call Derivative Assets (2025 Notes)** | **Capped Call Derivative Assets (2029 Notes)** | **Embedded Derivative Liability (2025 Notes)** | **Embedded Derivative Liability (2029 Notes)** |
| December 31, 2025 | N/A | 37% | N/A | 37% |
| December 31, 2024 | 37% | 35% | 37% | 35% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>The embedded and capped call derivatives are classified as Level 3 because the Company uses historical volatility and implied volatility from actual options traded to determine expected share price volatility, an unobservable input that is significant to the valuation. In general, an increase in LivaNova's share price or share price volatility would increase the fair value of the embedded and capped call derivatives, which would result in an increase in net expense. As the remaining time to the expiration of the derivatives decreases, the fair value of the derivatives decreases. The future impact of the derivatives on net (loss) income depends on how significant inputs, such as share price, share price volatility, and time to the expiration of the derivatives, change in relation to other inputs.

Contingent Consideration Arrangements

The ImThera business combination involved contingent consideration arrangements comprised of potential cash payments upon the achievement of a certain regulatory milestone and a sales-based earnout associated with sales of products. The sales-based earnouts are valued using projected sales from LivaNova's internal strategic plan. These arrangements are Level 3 fair value measurements and include the following significant unobservable inputs as of December 31, 2025:

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| **ImThera Acquisition** | **Valuation Technique** | **Unobservable Inputs** | **Unobservable Inputs** |
| Regulatory milestone-based payment | Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 5.4% |
|  |  | Probability of payment | 85% |
|  |  | Projected payment year | 2026 |

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| **ImThera Acquisition** | **Valuation Technique** | **Unobservable Inputs** | **Unobservable Inputs** |
| Sales-based earnout | Monte Carlo simulation | Risk-adjusted discount rate | 11.5% - 11.6% |
|  |  | Credit risk discount rate | 5.7% - 6.3% |
|  |  | Revenue volatility | 23.3% |
|  |  | Probability of payment | 85% |
|  |  | Projected years of earnout | 2027 - 2030 |

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

LivaNova's investments in equity securities of non-consolidated affiliates without readily determinable fair values are reported at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. LivaNova's investments in non-financial assets such as goodwill, intangible assets, and PP&E are measured at fair value if there is an indication of impairment and adjusted to the new fair value when an impairment is recognized. LivaNova classifies the measurement input for these assets as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy.

Other

The carrying value of LivaNova's long-term debt including the current portion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $376.1 million and $627.0 million, respectively. The fair value of the 2029 Notes as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $399.1 million and $343.7 million, respectively. The fair value of the 2025 Notes as of December 31, 2024 was $58.7 million. For all other long-term debt obligations, LivaNova believes the carrying value approximates fair value. The fair value was estimated using quoted market prices for the publicly registered Senior Notes, which are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair values and principal values consider the terms of the related debt and exclude the impacts of debt discounts and hedging activity.

The carrying values of LivaNova's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these items.

**Note 9. Financing Arrangements**

The following table presents a summary of LivaNova's long-term debt obligations (in thousands, except interest rates):

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | | |
| | **2025** | **2024** |<br>**Maturity** |<br>**Interest Rate** |
| Term Facilities | $95063 | $313014 | July 2027 | 7.04% |
| 2029 Notes | 275599 | 258043 | March 2029 | 2.50% |
| 2025 Notes |  | 53887 | N/A | N/A |
| Other <sup>(1)</sup> | 5401 | 2019 |  |  |
| Total long-term debt | 376063 | 626963 |  |  |
| Less: Current portion of long-term debt | 30878 | 77339 |  |  |
| Total long-term debt obligations | $345185 | $549624 |  |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Includes finance leases, primarily payable semiannually and expiring in 2045.

The following table presents the aggregate contractually scheduled maturities of LivaNova's long-term debt obligations for the next five years, excluding unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs, as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| 2026 | $31220 |
| 2027 | 65767 |
| 2028 | 451 |
| 2029 | 345437 |
| 2030 | 406 |

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Revolving Credit and Term Facilities

The outstanding principal amount of LivaNova's short-term unsecured revolving credit agreements and other agreements with various banks was $0.6 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, with an average interest rate of 5.33% and loan terms ranging from overnight to 364 days as of December 31, 2025.

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On March 8, 2024, LivaNova and LivaNova USA entered into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 3, which provides for LivaNova USA to obtain revolving commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $225.0 million. The $225.0 million revolving facility is subject to the terms and conditions of the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, as amended thereof. The revolving facility is available for working capital and other general corporate purposes and, if drawn, can be repaid at any time without premium or penalty. The $225.0 million revolving facility matures on March 8, 2029. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving facilities under the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, as amended, also requires the payment of certain commitment fees on the unused portion of the commitments, at a variable percentage based on LivaNova's Total Net Leverage Ratio. As of December 31, 2025, the applicable commitment fee percentage was 0.25% per annum.

On July 6, 2022, LivaNova and its wholly-owned subsidiary, LivaNova USA, entered into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 2, which provides for LivaNova USA to, among other things, obtain commitments for term loan facilities from a syndicate of lenders in an aggregate principal amount of $350 million consisting of (i) the Initial Term Facility with an aggregate principal amount of $300 million and (ii) the Delayed Draw Term Facility with an additional aggregate principal amount of $50 million. On April 6, 2023, LivaNova drew $50 million under the Delayed Draw Term Facility for general corporate purposes.

The Term Facilities have a maturity of five years. The Term Facilities bear interest at a rate equal to an adjusted term SOFR plus a variable margin based on the Company's consolidated total net leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2025, the applicable margin over adjusted term SOFR was equal to 3.00% per annum. The Term Facilities are subject to an original issue discount of 1.5% of their principal amount. The Term Facilities are subject to quarterly principal repayment, based on the following amortization schedule: (i) during the first year from the initial funding date: 1.9%; (ii) year two: 5.0%; (iii) year three: 5.0%; (iv) year four: 7.5%; and (v) year five: 10.0%, with the remainder to be paid at maturity. The effective interest rate of the Term Facilities as of December 31, 2025 was 7.04%.

The 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement, as amended, contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants, including the requirement to maintain a Senior Secured First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of not more than 3.50 to 1.00, calculated as the ratio of Consolidated Senior Secured First Lien Net Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on the calculation date and an Interest Coverage Ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1.00, calculated as the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense, both as defined in the credit agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ended on the calculation date. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants contained in the 2021 First Lien Credit Agreement.

On May 2, 2025, LivaNova made an early repayment of $200 million on principal borrowings under the Term Facilities. The early repayment resulted in the recognition of a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, associated with the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, and is included within loss on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statements of income (loss). On January 8, 2026, LivaNova paid $97.7 million in an early repayment of the amount outstanding under the Term Facilities in full, along with accrued interest.

Debt discount and issuance costs related to the Initial Term Facility were $9.6 million. The unamortized debt discount and issuance costs related to the Initial Term Facility were $0.9 million and $4.8 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

2029 Notes Issuance and 2025 Notes Repurchase Transactions

On March 8, 2024, LivaNova issued $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% notes due 2029 by private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, which included exercise in full of the initial purchasers' option to purchase up to an additional $45.0 million principal amount of the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The Company used part of the proceeds from the issuance of the 2029 Notes to repurchase $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes in privately-negotiated transactions for an aggregate cash repurchase consideration of $270.5 million.

The 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction was treated as a debt extinguishment. The carrying value of the related 2025 Notes, which included the unamortized debt discount and issuance costs and the fair value of the embedded derivative, was derecognized, and the 2029 Notes issued were recognized at fair value. The difference between the consideration used to extinguish the 2025 Notes, the carrying value of the 2025 Notes, and the fair value of the embedded derivative was recognized as a loss on debt extinguishment of $25.5 million in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2024. Third-party costs incurred directly related to the 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction were deferred and capitalized as additional debt issuance costs to be amortized on the 2029 Notes.

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Contemporaneously with the 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction, the Company and the financial institutions party to the 2025 Capped Calls agreed to terminate a portion of the 2025 Capped Calls in a notional amount corresponding to the amount of 2025 Notes repurchased. The Company received $22.5 million in cash consideration, the fair value of the terminated portion, upon settlement. For additional information on LivaNova's embedded and capped call derivative instruments, refer to "Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management."

2029 Notes

The sale of the 2029 Notes resulted in $332.1 million in net proceeds to the Company after deducting issuance costs. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The effective interest rate of the 2029 Notes was 9.84% as of December 31, 2025. The 2029 Notes mature on March 15, 2029, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted.

Debt discount and issuance costs related to the 2029 Notes were $99.6 million, including $87.5 million of discount attributable to the embedded derivative and $12.1 million of new debt issuance costs related to the 2029 Notes. The debt discount and issuance costs are amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2029 Notes. The unamortized debt discount and issuance costs related to the 2029 Notes as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $69.4 million and $87.0 million, respectively.

Holders are entitled to convert the 2029 Notes at any time during specified periods, at their option, subject to certain conditions. This includes the right to convert the 2029 Notes during any calendar quarter if the last reported sale price of LivaNova's ordinary shares is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price, or $90.22 per share, 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. The initial conversion rate for the 2029 Notes is 14.4085 ordinary shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $69.40 per share). The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, as set forth in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes.

As of December 31, 2025, the conditions for conversion were not met. As a result, the Company included its obligations from the 2029 Notes and the associated embedded derivative as long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, and the 2029 Notes are not convertible for the three months ending March 31, 2026.

Upon any conversion of the 2029 Notes, LivaNova will be required to pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be converted and may elect to settle the conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes being converted in cash, shares, or a combination of the two.

On or after December 15, 2028, holders may convert their 2029 Notes at their option at any time until the close of business on the second Scheduled Trading Day (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) immediately preceding the maturity date.

The Company may redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at its option on or after March 22, 2027 for cash if the last reported sale price of LivaNova's ordinary share has been at least 130% of the conversion price, or $90.22 per share, then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. Additionally, the Company may redeem the 2029 Notes at its option, prior to the stated maturity, in whole but not in part, in connection with certain tax-related events.

Holders may require the Company to repurchase their 2029 Notes upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) at a repurchase price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date. In addition, in connection with certain corporate events or if the Company issues a notice of redemption, the Company will, under certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert their 2029 Notes in connection with such corporate event or during the relevant redemption period.

The indenture governing the 2029 Notes contains customary terms and covenants, including that upon certain events of default occurring and continuing, either the Trustee (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes then outstanding may declare the entire principal amount of all the 2029 Notes, and accrued and unpaid interest on such 2029 Notes, to be immediately due and payable. Upon events of default in connection with specified bankruptcy events involving the Company, the 2029 Notes will become due and payable immediately.

2025 Notes

On June 17, 2020, LivaNova USA issued $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.00% notes due 2025 by private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The 2025 Notes were senior

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unsecured obligations of the Company. The sale of the 2025 Notes resulted in $278.0 million in net proceeds to the Company after deducting issuance costs. Interest was payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. On March 8, 2024, in connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes, the Company used part of the net proceeds to repurchase $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes in privately-negotiated transactions. For additional information, refer to "2029 Notes Issuance and 2025 Notes Repurchase Transactions" above. On December 15, 2025, LivaNova repaid the 2025 Notes in full upon maturity, along with accrued interest.

Debt discount and issuance costs related to the 2025 Notes were $82.0 million, including $75.0 million of discount attributable to the embedded derivative and $7.0 million of allocated issuance costs to the 2025 Notes related to legal, bank, and accounting fees. The debt discount and issuance costs were amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2025 Notes. Upon the closing of the 2025 Notes Repurchase Transaction in March 2024, the remaining unamortized debt discount and issuance costs related to the 2025 Notes were $5.8 million. The unamortized debt discount and issuance costs related to the 2025 Notes as of December 31, 2024 were $3.6 million.

**Note 10. Leases**

LivaNova has operating leases primarily for (i) office space; (ii) manufacturing, warehouse, and R&D facilities; and (iii) vehicles. LivaNova's leases include options to extend the leases, and some of which include options to terminate the leases at the Company's sole discretion. The following table presents the components of operating lease assets and liabilities (in thousands):

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease right-of-use assets | $55519 | $46837 |
| Liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities and other | $8788 | $9040 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term operating lease liabilities | 48327 | 40105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total lease liabilities | $57115 | $49145 |

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The following table presents the components of operating lease cost (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Operating lease cost | $12893 | $11333 | $10286 |
| Variable lease cost | 433 | 964 | 871 |
| Short-term lease cost | 708 | 749 | 644 |
| Total lease cost | $14034 | $13046 | $11801 |

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The following table presents the contractual maturities of LivaNova's lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| | **Operating Leases** |
| 2026 | $11853 |
| 2027 | 10496 |
| 2028 | 9416 |
| 2029 | 7960 |
| 2030 | 7170 |
| Thereafter | 26563 |
| Total lease payments | 73458 |
| Less: Amount representing interest | 16343 |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $57115 |

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The following table presents the weighted-average remaining lease terms and discount rates:

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Weighted average remaining lease term: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating leases | 8.1 years | 8.7 years |
| Weighted average discount rate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating leases | 6.3% | 5.9% |

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The following table presents the supplemental lease information (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating cash flows for operating leases | $13259 | $12412 | $11652 |
| Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating leases | 12161 | 7373 | 24800 |

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**Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies** 

Saluggia Site Hazardous Substances

LSM, formerly a subsidiary of Sorin, one of the companies that merged into LivaNova PLC in 2015, manages site services for the campus in Saluggia, Italy. In addition to being a former LivaNova manufacturing facility, the Saluggia campus is also the location of manufacturing facilities of third parties, a cafeteria for workers, and storage facilities for hazardous substances and equipment previously used in a nuclear research center, later turned nuclear medicine business, between the 1960s and the late 1990s. Pursuant to authorization from the Italian government, LSM performs ordinary maintenance, secures the facilities, monitors air and water quality, and files applicable reports with the competent environmental authorities.

In 2020, LSM received correspondence from ISIN requesting that, within five years, LSM demonstrate the financial capacity to meet its obligations under Italian law to clean and dismantle any contaminated buildings and equipment, as well as to deliver hazardous substances to a national repository. The national repository will be built by the Italian government at a location and time yet to be determined. ISIN subsequently published Technical Guide n. 30, which identifies the technical criteria and general safety and protection requirements for the design, construction, operation, and dismantling of temporary storage facilities for the hazardous substances.

Although there is no legal obligation to deliver any hazardous substances, as the performance of these obligations is contingent on the construction of the as-yet unbuilt national repository, based on the aforementioned factors, the Company concluded its obligation to clean, dismantle, and deliver any hazardous substances to a national repository is probable and reasonably estimable. The estimated liability as of December 31, 2025 was $41.8 million (€35.6 million), which represented the estimated low end of the range of loss, with an estimated maximum end of the range of loss of $58.5 million (€49.9 million). The estimated liability as of December 31, 2024 was $36.7 million (€35.4 million).

SNIA Environmental Litigation

Sorin was created as a result of a spin-off from SNIA in 2004. SNIA subsequently became insolvent, and the Public Administrations sought compensation from SNIA in an aggregate amount of approximately $4.0 billion for remediation costs relating to the environmental damage at chemical sites previously operated by SNIA's other subsidiaries. In 2012, SNIA filed a civil action against Sorin in the Civil Court of Milan, asserting joint liability of a parent and a spun-off company; the Public Administrations entered voluntarily into the proceeding, asking Sorin, as jointly liable with SNIA, to pay compensation for SNIA's environmental damages. In 2015, Sorin was merged into LivaNova.

In 2016, the Court of Milan dismissed all legal actions of SNIA and of the Public Administrations, further requiring the Public Administrations to pay Sorin €292,000 ($343,000 as of December 31, 2025) for legal fees. The Public Administrations appealed the 2016 Decision to the Court of Appeal. In March 2019, the Court of Appeal issued a partial decision on the merits declaring LivaNova jointly liable with SNIA for SNIA's environmental liabilities in an amount up to the fair value of the net worth received by Sorin because of the spin-off of Sorin from SNIA in 2004, an estimated €572.1 million ($671.1 million as of December 31, 2025). LivaNova appealed the partial decision on liability to the Italian Supreme Court in August 2019.

In 2021, the Court of Appeal delivered the remainder of its decision, ordering LivaNova to pay damages of €453.6 million ($532.1 million as of December 31, 2025). LivaNova appealed the decision on damages in December 2021. In February 2022,

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the Court of Appeal notified the Company that it granted the Company a suspension with respect to the payment of damages until a decision was reached on the appeal to the Italian Supreme Court, subject to LivaNova providing a first demand bank guarantee of €270.0 million ($316.7 million as of December 31, 2025); LivaNova delivered the SNIA Litigation Guarantee in March 2022.

In November 2022, the Italian Supreme Court issued a procedural document whereby the Italian Supreme Court referred a question on the interpretation of a European directive on demergers to the ECJ. Specifically, the ordinance asked the ECJ to provide a binding decision as to whether a company resulting from a demerger can be held jointly and severally liable not only for the established liabilities of the demerged company that were articulated at the time of demerger, but also for the environmental liabilities of the demerged company that materialized after the demerger which are derived from actions performed prior to the demerger. In July 2024, the ECJ issued a judgment, stating that a demerged company can be held responsible for liabilities not established prior to a demerger as long as the liabilities derive from the conduct of a demerged company prior to the demerger. The ECJ judgment also states that national law should determine whether liability for damages stemming from conduct after a demerger can be assigned to a demerged company.

On March 14, 2025, the Italian Supreme Court issued its decision in response to all of the appeals of the Company and counter-appeals submitted by the Public Administrations. The Italian Supreme Court determined that LivaNova can be held jointly and severally liable for the established liabilities of SNIA at the time of demerger, as well as the environmental liabilities of the demerged company that materialized after the demerger, which are derived from actions performed prior to the demerger; however, the Italian Supreme Court also ruled that the Company should not be held responsible for certain payments previously approved by the Court of Appeal in the amount of €157.3 million ($184.5 million as of December 31, 2025). The case was referred back to the Court of Appeal to implement the decisions respecting costs and damages in accordance with the judgment of the Italian Supreme Court.

On March 31, 2025, as a result of the decision by the Italian Supreme Court, the SNIA Litigation Guarantee was terminated, and the restriction on the cash deposit held as collateral was released. For additional information on the financing of the guarantee, refer to "Note 18. Supplemental Financial Information."

On May 15, 2025, as a procedural step, the Public Administrations served the Company with a filing to return the proceedings to the Court of Appeal. In addition to seeking a return of the case to the Court of Appeal, the Public Administrations asserted that the Court of Appeal forgo an examination of the amounts disapproved by the Italian Supreme Court and instead impose costs of €108.8 million ($127.6 million as of December 31, 2025) at a minimum. These assertions are counter to the decision of the Italian Supreme Court's judgment, which disapproved costs of €157.3 million ($184.5 million as of December 31, 2025). The Public Administrations' filing is not a legal judgment or demand for payment.

At a hearing on January 28, 2026, the Court of Appeal scheduled a hearing for June 24, 2026 to allow the parties to discuss a possible out-of-court resolution of the matter. Discussions remain ongoing, and there can be no assurance that they will result in a settlement.

As a result of the March 14, 2025 decision by the Italian Supreme Court, the Company recorded a current liability in the first quarter of 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the current liability on the consolidated balance sheet was €337.8 million ($396.2 million), representing the Company's best estimate inclusive of estimated costs, fees, interest, and taxes. These estimated costs do not include the Company's legal fees, which are expensed as incurred and included in SG&A in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss). As of the date of this filing, the Company believes the amount recorded for the SNIA matter remains its best estimate and has determined that it has sufficient resources to satisfy the liability.

Product Liability Litigation

The Company continues to be involved in litigation involving LivaNova's 3T device. The litigation includes the cases remaining in the federal multi-district litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and various U.S. state courts, as well as claims in jurisdictions outside the United States. As of February 25, 2026, the Company was aware of approximately 65 filed and unfiled claims worldwide. The complaints generally seek damages and other relief based on theories of strict liability, negligence, breach of express and implied warranties, failure to warn, design and manufacturing defect, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation or concealment, unjust enrichment, and violations of various state consumer protection statutes.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, LivaNova recorded an additional liability of $4.7 million, $19.7 million, and $34.5 million, respectively, upon receiving new information regarding the nature of certain claims. As of December 31, 2025, the provision for these matters was $15.6 million. While the amount accrued represents LivaNova's best estimate for those worldwide filed and unfiled claims of which LivaNova is aware and believes are both probable and estimable at this time, the actual liability for resolution of these matters may vary from the Company's provision. A provision has not

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been recorded for any claims where a potential loss is not determined to be probable, or a potential loss or range of potential loss is not reasonably estimable at this time.

The following table presents the changes in the litigation provision liability for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Balance at beginning of year | $15843 | $13860 | $32487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Payments | (5825) | (17412) | (53652) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments <sup>(1)</sup> | 4737 | 19687 | 34521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;FX and other | 847 | (292) | 504 |
| Balance at end of year | 15602 | $15843 | $13860 |
| Less: Current portion as of December 31, 2025 | 12552 |  |  |
| Long-term portion as of December 31, 2025 <sup>(2)</sup> | $3050 |  |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Adjustments to the litigation provision represent updates to LivaNova's estimates and are included in other operating expense on the consolidated statements of income (loss).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Italian MedTech Payback Measure

In 2015, the Italian Parliament introduced a law regarding public contracts with the National Healthcare System for the supply of goods and services. In particular, the law introduced a payback measure requiring companies selling medical devices in Italy to repay a percentage of the healthcare expenditures exceeding the regional maximum caps for medical devices. In August 2022, a decree was published that provided guidance and timetables for the payback measure. In response, LivaNova filed an appeal at the Administrative Court against the decree of the Ministry of Health, assessing the amount payable and against the payback law. LivaNova also filed appeals against the regions requesting payments. In July 2024, the Constitutional Court determined that the payback law is compliant with the Italian Constitution. On June 30, 2025, the Italian Government introduced a decree that would allow companies to settle their 2015-2018 payment obligations by paying 25% of the originally requested amounts if those companies were to withdraw any outstanding appeals related to that period and remit payment within 30 days of the law entering into force. The law entered into force on August 10, 2025. In September 2025, the Company paid €3.5 million ($4.1 million as of December 31, 2025), representing 25% of the originally requested amounts in full settlement of its 2015-2018 payment obligations and reversed the remaining $3.8 million reserve for that period. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a reserve of $12.8 million for the years 2019 to the present reflecting its best estimate of the full potential obligation; however, the actual liability could vary. As of December 31, 2024, the reserve was $16.0 million, including $7.0 million for the years 2015-2018. The reserve is included in accrued liabilities and other in the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts recognized associated with the Italian MedTech payback measure are recorded as a reduction to net revenue in the consolidated statements of income (loss).

Cyber Litigation

In connection with the cybersecurity incident initially reported on November 20, 2023, LivaNova USA was named as a defendant in six putative class action lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in June and July 2024. Those cases were consolidated in a single action, and the plaintiffs filed against LivaNova USA a consolidated class action complaint, which asserted claims of negligence, breach of contract, and violation of various state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs sought damages, equitable/injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses, among other relief. The parties entered into mediation and agreed to a class action settlement, with respect to which the Company recorded an accrual of $1.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The class action settlement received approval from the court on April 4, 2025, and all settlement administration activities are materially complete.

HHS's Office for Civil Rights investigated the incident pursuant to its authority to enforce the HIPAA rules regarding privacy, security, and breach notification. The Office for Civil Rights issued a request for information regarding the Company's response to the incident and the Company's compliance with HIPAA rules, to which the Company responded. On December 3, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights notified LivaNova that the agency had formally closed its investigation into the incident and did not intend to take further action against the Company on the basis of the incident. The investigation did not result in civil monetary penalties, a corrective action plan, or other injunctive relief. The Company does not expect to receive additional government requests for information about the incident.

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Other Matters

Additionally, LivaNova is the subject of various pending or threatened legal actions and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of LivaNova's business. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable and that may not be known for extended periods of time. Since the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the costs associated with them could have a material adverse effect on LivaNova's consolidated results of operations, financial position, or liquidity.

**Note 12. Shareholders' Equity**

The following table presents the change in each component of AOCI, net of tax and the reclassifications out of AOCI into net (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 (in thousands):

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| | **Change in Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedges** | **Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total** |
| As of December 31, 2022 | $966 | $(49085) | $(48119) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax | (433) | 21202 | 20769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of amounts from AOCI, net of tax | (533) |  | (533) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (966) | 21202 | 20236 |
| As of December 31, 2023 |  | (27883) | (27883) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax |  | (52287) | (52287) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of amounts from AOCI, net of tax |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net current-period other comprehensive loss, net of tax |  | (52287) | (52287) |
| As of December 31, 2024 |  | (80170) | (80170) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax |  | 87500 | 87500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclassification of amounts from AOCI, net of tax |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of tax |  | 87500 | 87500 |
| As of December 31, 2025 | $— | $7330 | $7330 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Taxes were not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments, as translation adjustments are related to earnings that are intended to be reinvested in the countries where earned.

**Note 13. Share-Based Incentive Plans**

Share-Based Plans

For the year ended December 31, 2025, LivaNova issued share-based compensatory awards to its employees with terms approved by the Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee of the Company's Board of Directors and issued share-based compensatory awards to its directors with terms approved by the Board of Directors. The employee awards with service conditions generally vest ratably over three years for RSUs and four years for SARs, and are subject to forfeiture unless service conditions are met. The employee market performance-based awards that were issued generally cliff vest after three years, subject to the rank of LivaNova's total shareholder return for the three-year period ending December 31, 2027 relative to the total shareholder returns of the S&P 500 Health Care Equipment index. The employee adjusted free cash flow and return on invested capital operating performance-based awards that were issued generally cliff vest after three years, subject to the achievement of certain thresholds of cumulative results for the three-year period ending December 31, 2027. The Board of Director RSU awards with service conditions generally cliff vest at one year.

Prior to June 11, 2025, share-based awards could be granted under the 2015 Plan and the A&R 2022 Plan in the form of stock options, SARs, RSUs, and other share-based and cash-based awards. On June 11, 2025, the Company's shareholders approved the 2025 Director Incentive Plan and the Second A&R 2022 Plan. The 2025 Director Incentive Plan provides equity-based compensation to non-executive directors by making available a total of 300,000 shares for awards granted on or after the date on which the 2025 Director Incentive Plan was approved by the Company's shareholders. The 2025 Director Incentive Plan is intended to be the successor to the 2015 Plan. No further awards may be made under the 2015 Plan, although any outstanding awards under the 2015 Plan will continue to remain in full force and effect. The Second A&R 2022 Plan provides for an aggregate of 2,200,000 shares that can be issued pursuant to awards granted on or after the date on which the Second A&R 2022 Plan was approved by the Company's shareholders. Additionally, forfeited and expired shares granted under the prior

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A&R 2022 Plan are applied to the Second A&R 2022 Plan. The other terms of the Second A&R 2022 Plan, including its expiration date, remain unchanged from the A&R 2022 Plan. As of December 31, 2025, under the 2025 Director Incentive Plan, there were 259,423 shares available for future grants to LivaNova's non-executive directors, and under the Second A&R 2022 Plan, there were 2,377,127 shares available for future grants to LivaNova's employees.

The Company also provides an ESPP.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The following table presents the amounts of share-based compensation expense recognized in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss), by expense category (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cost of sales | $1708 | $1210 | $967 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 27731 | 26349 | 29421 |
| Research and development | 6853 | 6374 | 5964 |
| Total share-based compensation expense | 36292 | 33933 | 36352 |
| Income tax benefit | 2811 | 2632 | 1845 |
| Total expense, net of income tax benefit | $33481 | $31301 | $34507 |

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The following table presents the amounts of share-based compensation expense recognized in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss) by type of arrangement (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Service-based RSUs | $17320 | $17383 | $20493 |
| Service-based SARs | 12865 | 12650 | 13710 |
| Market performance-based RSUs | 2118 | 1402 | 866 |
| Operating performance-based RSUs | 2801 | 1323 | 162 |
| ESPP | 1188 | 1175 | 1121 |
|  | $36292 | $33933 | $36352 |

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Unrecognized Share-Based Compensation

The following table presents the amounts of unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to non-vested awards, including awards issued as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| | **Unrecognized Share-based Compensation Cost** | **Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (in years)** |
| Service-based SARs | $27260 | 2.61 |
| Service-based RSUs | 30631 | 2.06 |
| Performance-based RSUs | 12153 | 1.83 |
|  | $70044 | 2.23 |

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Stock Appreciation Rights and Stock Options

LivaNova uses the Black-Scholes option pricing methodology to calculate the grant date fair market value of SARs. The following table lists the assumptions LivaNova utilized as inputs to the Black-Scholes model:

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Dividend yield <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Risk-free interest rate <sup>(2)</sup> | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Expected option term - in years <sup>(3)</sup> | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Expected volatility at grant date <sup>(4)</sup> | 43.4% | 43.1% | 45.1% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>LivaNova has not paid dividends, and no future dividends have been approved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>LivaNova uses yield rates on U.S. Treasury securities for a period that approximates the expected term of the awards granted to estimate the risk-free interest rate.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(3)</sup>LivaNova estimated the expected term of the awards granted using historic data of actual time elapsed between the date of grant and the exercise or forfeiture of options or SARs for employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(4)</sup>LivaNova determines the expected volatility of the awards based on historical volatility.

The following tables present the activity for service-based SARs and stock option awards:

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| **SARs and Stock Options** | **Number of Optioned Shares** | **Wtd.-Avg. Exercise Price per Share** | **Wtd.-Avg. Remaining Contractual Term (years)** | **Aggregate Intrinsic Value** <br>**(in thousands)** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Outstanding — as of December 31, 2024 | 3045532 | $61.70 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 957734 | 36.88 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (145479) | 45.05 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (109429) | 45.76 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expired | (78096) | 79.49 |  |  |
| Outstanding — as of December 31, 2025 | 3670262 | 55.98 | 6.67 | $43269 |
| Fully vested and exercisable — end of year | (1846208) | 66.10 | 4.83 | 12820 |
| Fully vested and expected to vest — end of year <sup>(2)</sup> | (3445871) | 56.94 | 6.52 | 38706 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>The aggregate intrinsic value of SARs and stock options is based on the difference between the fair market value of the underlying share as of December 31, 2025, using the market closing share price, and the exercise price for awards where the market closing share price exceeds the exercise price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Includes the impact of expected future forfeitures.

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Weighted-average grant date fair value of SARs granted during the year (per share) | $17.31 | $26.28 | $19.44 |
| Aggregate intrinsic value of SARs and stock options exercised during the year (in thousands) | 1458 | 2828 | 1905 |

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Restricted Stock Units Awards

The following tables present the activity for service-based RSU awards:

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| **Service-based RSUs** | **Number of Shares** | **Wtd.-Avg. Grant Date Fair Value** |
| Non-vested shares as of December 31, 2024 | 762312 | $54.32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 555277 | 39.37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (286587) | 56.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (58986) | 46.35 |
| Non-vested shares as of December 31, 2025 | 972016 | 45.75 |

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Weighted-average grant date fair value of service-based RSUs issued during the year (per share) | $39.37 | $55.06 | $43.31 |
| Aggregate fair value of RSUs that vested during the year (in thousands) | 12023 | 18119 | 14853 |

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The following tables present the activity for performance-based RSU awards:

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| **Performance-based RSUs** | **Number of Shares** | **Wtd.-Avg. Grant Date Fair Value** |
| Non-vested shares as of December 31, 2024 | 225224 | $63.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 185265 | 41.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (30551) | 89.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (5361) | 65.54 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Performance adjustments <sup>(1)</sup> | (12709) | 95.14 |
| Non-vested shares as of December 31, 2025 | 361868 | 48.93 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Represents the difference between the target units granted and the actual units awarded based upon the attainment of performance goals for the Company.

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Weighted-average grant date fair value of performance-based RSUs granted during the year (per share) | $41.67 | $64.83 | $40.63 |
| Aggregate fair value of performance-based RSUs that vested during the year (in thousands) | 1195 | 4460 | 3641 |

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**Note 14. Employee Retirement Plans**

Defined Benefit Plans

LivaNova sponsors several defined benefit pension plans, which include plans in the U.S., Italy, Germany, Japan, and France. The Company maintains a frozen cash balance retirement plan in the U.S. that is a contributory, defined benefit plan designed to provide the benefit in terms of a stated account balance dependent on the employer's promised interest-crediting rate. In Italy and France, LivaNova maintains a severance pay defined benefit plan that obligates the employer to pay a severance payment in case of resignation, dismissal, or retirement. In other jurisdictions, LivaNova sponsors non-contributory, defined benefit plans designated to provide guaranteed minimum retirement benefits to eligible employees.

*Risks Related to Defined Benefit Plans*

The defined benefit plans expose LivaNova to various demographic and economic risks such as longevity risk, investment risks, currency and interest rate risks, and in some cases inflation risk. Pension fund Trustees are responsible for and have full discretion over the investment strategy of the plan assets. In general, Trustees manage pension fund risks by diversifying the investments of plan assets and in some cases by matching the interest rate risk of liabilities in whole or in part.

The Company has an active de-risking strategy in which it consistently looks for opportunities to reduce the risks associated with its defined benefit plans. The plans are governed by Trustees who have a legal obligation to evenly balance the interests of all stakeholders and operate under the local regulatory framework.

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The following table presents the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, and the funded status of LivaNova's U.S. and non-U.S. pension benefits (in thousands):

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| | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Accumulated benefit obligations at year-end | $8003 | $7944 | $7252 | $7215 |
| Change in projected benefit obligation: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | $7944 | $9222 | $7594 | $8260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost |  |  | 236 | 225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | 349 | 347 | 224 | 205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Plan settlement | (189) | (326) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Actuarial loss/(gain) | 234 | (976) | (164) | (208) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (335) | (323) | (1045) | (316) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;FX and other |  |  | 769 | (572) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligation at end of year | $8003 | $7944 | $7614 | $7594 |
| Change in plan assets: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $7923 | $6671 | $3016 | $3290 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Actual return on plan assets | 808 | 352 | (38) | (20) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Employer contributions | 850 | 1549 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Plan settlement | (189) | (326) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (335) | (323) | (104) | (78) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;FX and other |  |  | 34 | (176) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $9057 | $7923 | $2908 | $3016 |
| Funded status at end of year: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets | $9057 | $7923 | $2908 | $3016 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligations | 8003 | 7944 | 7614 | 7594 |
| (Over) under funded status of the plans <sup>(1)</sup> | $(1054) | $21 | $4706 | $4578 |
| Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets consist of: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-current assets | $1054 | $— | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-current liabilities |  | (21) | (5644) | (5682) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Recognized asset (liability) | $1054 | $(21) | $(5644) | $(5682) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>In certain non-U.S. countries, fully funding pension plans is not a common practice. Consequently, certain pension plans have been partially funded.

The following table presents U.S. and non-U.S. net periodic benefit cost of LivaNova's defined benefit pension plans by component (in thousands):

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| | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Service cost | $— | $— | $— | $236 | $225 | $239 |
| Interest cost | 349 | 347 | 409 | 224 | 205 | 239 |
| Expected return on plan assets |  | (289) | (209) |  | 20 | 78 |
| (Gain) loss recognized | (574) | 148 | 233 | (127) | (208) | 86 |
|  | $(225) | $206 | $433 | $333 | $242 | $642 |

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The following table presents the major actuarial assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs for LivaNova's significant U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit plans:

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| | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** |
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate | 5.04% | 5.41% | 1.81% - 4.00% | 1.01% - 3.40% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | 2.50% - 3.50% | 2.50% - 3.50% |
| Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate | 5.41% | 4.93% | 1.81% - 4.00% | 1.01% - 3.40% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Expected return on plan assets | 5.50% | 5.00% | N/A | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | 2.50% - 3.50% | 3.00% - 3.50% |

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To determine the discount rate for LivaNova's U.S. benefit plan, the Company used the FTSE Above Median Pension Discount Curve. For the discount rate used for non-U.S. benefit plans, LivaNova considers local market expectations of long-term returns, primarily utilizing the iBoxx Corporate Index Bond rating AA, duration higher than 10 years. The resulting discount rates are consistent with the duration of plan liabilities.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption for LivaNova's U.S. defined benefit plan was derived from a study conducted by the Company's investment managers. The study includes a review of the anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes and considers the appropriate asset allocation strategy, given the anticipated funding requirements of the plan, to determine the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested.

*Retirement Benefit Plan Investment Strategy*

In the U.S., LivaNova has an account that holds the defined benefit frozen balance pension plan assets. The Plan Committee sets investment guidelines for the U.S. pension plan. Plan assets in the U.S. are invested in accordance with sound investment practices that emphasize long-term fundamentals. The investment objective for the plan assets in the U.S. is to achieve a positive rate of return that would be expected to close the current funding deficit and enable LivaNova to terminate the frozen pension plan at a reasonable cost. The Plan Committee also oversees the investment allocation process, selects the investment managers, and monitors asset performance. The plan investments consist of a diversified portfolio of fixed income and equity index funds. Securities are also diversified in terms of investment location (domestic and international), tenor (short- and long-term securities), investment objective (growth and value), and size of market.

Outside the U.S., pension plan assets are typically managed by decentralized fiduciary committees. There is a significant variation in asset allocation policy from country to country. Local regulations, local funding rules, and local financial and tax considerations influence the funding and investment allocation process in each country.

The following table presents LivaNova's U.S. and non-U.S. pension plan target allocations by asset category:

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| | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** | **Non-U.S. Pension Benefits** |
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Equity securities | 29% | 29% | 1% | 1% |
| Debt securities | 70% | 70% | 81% | 81% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 18% | 18% |

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*Retirement Benefit Fair Values*

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for retirement benefit plan assets measured at fair value:

*Mutual Funds:* Comprised of investments in equity and fixed income securities held in pooled investment vehicles. The valuations of mutual funds are based on the respective net asset values which are determined by the fund daily at market close. The net asset values are calculated based on the valuation of the underlying assets which are determined using observable inputs. The net asset values are publicly reported.

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*Fixed Income Securities:* Fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows.

*Money Markets:* Valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

The following tables present information by level for the U.S. retirement benefit plan assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

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| **December 31, 2025** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2025** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Equity mutual funds | $2592 | $2592 | $— | $— |
| Fixed income mutual funds | 6327 | 6327 |  |  |
| Money market funds | 91 | 91 |  |  |
|  | $9010 | $9010 | $— | $— |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **December 31, 2024** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2024** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Equity mutual funds | $2169 | $— | $2169 | $— |
| Fixed income mutual funds | 5333 |  | 5333 |  |
| Money market funds | 78 | 78 |  |  |
|  | $7580 | $78 | $7502 | $— |

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The following tables present information by level for the non-U.S. retirement benefit plan assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

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| **December 31, 2025** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2025** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Equity mutual funds | $24 | $24 | $— | $— |
| Fixed income securities | 1583 |  | 1583 |  |
| Money market funds | 363 | 363 |  |  |
|  | $1970 | $387 | $1583 | $— |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **December 31, 2024** | **Total** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** | **Fair Value Measurement Using Inputs Considered as:** |
| **December 31, 2024** | **Total** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| Equity mutual funds | $24 | $— | $24 | $— |
| Fixed income mutual funds | 1566 |  | 1566 |  |
| Money market funds | 332 | 332 |  |  |
|  | $1922 | $332 | $1590 | $— |

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For information of the fair value measurement terms of Levels 1, 2, and 3, refer to "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies."

*Defined Benefit Retirement Funding*

LivaNova makes the minimum required contribution to fund the U.S. pension plan as determined by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act and the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014. The Company contributed $0.9 million, $1.5 million, and $1.4 million to the pension plans (U.S. and non-U.S.) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. LivaNova anticipates the Company will make contributions to the U.S. pension plan of $0.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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The following table presents benefit payments expected to be paid, including amounts to be paid from LivaNova's assets, and reflecting expected future service, as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

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| | **U.S. Plans** | **Non-U.S. Plans** |
| 2026 | $3513 | $378 |
| 2027 | 610 | 413 |
| 2028 | 494 | 510 |
| 2029 | 509 | 469 |
| 2030 | 442 | 652 |
| 2031 - 2035 | 1757 | 3934 |

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Defined Contribution Plans

LivaNova sponsors defined contribution plans in the U.S., including the Cyberonics Employee Retirement Savings Plan, which qualifies under Section 401(k) of the IRC, covering U.S. employees, and the Cyberonics Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, covering certain U.S. middle and senior management. In addition, LivaNova sponsors the Belgium Defined Contribution Pension Plan for Cyberonics' Belgium employees. LivaNova incurred expenses for the Company's defined contribution plans of $11.6 million, $9.6 million, and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

**Note 15. Income Taxes**

Effective for the year ended December 31, 2025, LivaNova adopted ASU 2023-09 on a prospective basis, which resulted in certain additional disclosures presented below for 2025.

(Loss) Income Before Income Tax and Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The following table presents the domestic and foreign components of (loss) income before income tax and income tax expense (benefit) (in thousands):

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| | **2025** |
| (Loss) income before income tax: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK domestic | $40823 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign | (261604) |
|  | $(220781) |
| Income tax expense (benefit): |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK domestic (national) | $2142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign  | 19042 |
|  | 21184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK domestic (national) | $5089 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign | (4634) |
|  | 455 |
|  | $21639 |

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The following table presents the U.S. and non-U.S. components of income (loss) before income tax and LivaNova's income tax expense (benefit) (in thousands):

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| | **2024** | **2023** |
| Income (loss) before income tax: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;UK and non-U.S. | $86886 | $60799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. | 1424 | (142025) |
|  | $88310 | $(81226) |
| Income tax expense (benefit): |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK and non-U.S. | $13851 | $10954 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. | 4412 | 4598 |
|  | 18263 | 15552 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UK and non-U.S. | 5987 | (114428) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. | 808 |  |
|  | 6795 | (114428) |
|  | $25058 | $(98876) |

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Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

LivaNova PLC is resident in the UK for tax purposes. LivaNova's subsidiaries conduct operations and earn income in numerous countries and are subject to the laws of taxing jurisdictions within those countries, and the income tax rates imposed in the tax jurisdictions in which LivaNova's subsidiaries conduct operations vary. As a result of the changes in the overall level of the Company's income, the earnings mix in various jurisdictions, and the changes in tax laws, LivaNova's consolidated effective income tax rate may vary from one reporting period to another.

LivaNova is subject to income taxes as well as non-income-based taxes in the U.S., the UK, the EU, and various other jurisdictions. LivaNova continues to monitor the adoption of Pillar Two by the taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. The UK has enacted legislation providing for a minimum effective tax rate of 15% through a multinational top-up tax and a domestic top-up tax for accounting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2023. Since LivaNova does not have significant operations in jurisdictions with tax rates below 15%, the multinational top-up tax and domestic top-up taxes under Pillar Two do not have a material impact on the effective rate for 2025. LivaNova will continue to monitor legislative developments and related guidance in the UK and other jurisdictions that may impact LivaNova's operations.

LivaNova's effective income tax rate was (9.8%) and 28.4% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Compared with the year ended December 31, 2024, the change in the effective tax rate for 2025 was primarily attributable to year-over-year changes in income before income tax in countries with varying statutory tax rates; certain discrete tax items, including the SNIA environmental liability; and changes in valuation allowances.

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The following tables present a reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate to LivaNova's effective income tax rate expressed as a percentage of income (loss) before income tax (in thousands, except for percentages):

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| | **2025** | **2025** |
| UK domestic statutory tax rate | $(55195) | 25.00% |
| Foreign tax effect |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Italy |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SNIA Environmental Liability | 89825 | (40.69)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest limitations | 3125 | (1.42)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1718 | (0.78)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in valuation allowance | (26036) | 11.79% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign tax credit | 14310 | (6.48)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign tax rate differential | (2922) | 1.32% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 922 | (0.42)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brazil |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in valuation allowance | (3709) | 1.68% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 870 | (0.39)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other foreign | (1251) | 0.57% |
| Nontaxable or nondeductible items | (1966) | 0.89% |
| Changes in valuation allowance | (1584) | 0.72% |
| Changes in unrecognized tax benefits | (537) | 0.24% |
| Other items |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation related | 3539 | (1.60)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 530 | (0.24)% |
| Effective tax rate | $21639 | (9.80)% |

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| | **2024** | **2023** |
| Statutory tax rate at UK Rate | 25.0% | 23.5% |
| Interest | 9.5 |  |
| Deferred tax valuation allowance | (7.7) | 100.5 |
| Research and development tax credits | (4.1) | 0.3 |
| Subsidiary investments and impairments | 1.9 | (3.1) |
| Foreign tax withholding and credits | 1.2 |  |
| Foreign tax rate differential | 1.1 | 5.2 |
| U.S. state and local tax expense, net of federal benefit | 0.9 | (3.5) |
| Reserve for uncertain tax positions | 0.7 |  |
| Disallowable professional fees | 0.6 | (2.6) |
| Compensation related items | (0.4) | 1.4 |
| Effect of changes in tax rate |  | 1.2 |
| Other, net | (0.3) | (1.2) |
| Effective tax rate | 28.4% | 121.7% |

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Income Taxes Paid

The following table presents the domestic and foreign components of cash paid for income taxes, net (in thousands):

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| | **2025** |
| UK domestic (national) | $4387 |
| Foreign | 24981 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. (federal $3,941, state $2,223) | 6164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Germany  | 4657 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Italy | 3262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Belgium | 1584 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;China | 1508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 7806 |
|  | $29368 |

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Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the significant components of LivaNova's deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Deferred tax assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating loss carryforwards | $115511 | $114678 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense carryforward | 84759 | 93072 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accruals and reserves | 34295 | 31284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capitalized/Deferred R&D | 17411 | 30819 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax credit carryforwards | 10960 | 27801 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation | 15918 | 15428 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 7702 | 10698 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1904 | 1012 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax assets | 288460 | 324792 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Valuation allowance | (127594) | (158823) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net deferred tax assets | 160866 | 165969 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property, equipment, and intangible assets | (57479) | (58350) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (1994) | (6679) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax liabilities: | (59473) | (65029) |
| Net deferred tax assets | $101393 | $100940 |
| Net deferred tax assets and liabilities, as reported on the consolidated balance sheets as: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net deferred tax assets | $110983 | $111855 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net deferred tax liabilities | (9590) | (10915) |
| Net deferred tax assets | $101393 | $100940 |

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The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions worldwide and assesses the recoverability of its deferred tax assets for each period and jurisdiction by considering whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company considers all available evidence (both positive and negative) in determining whether a valuation allowance is required. Depending on operating results in the future, a release of the valuation allowance could occur within the next 12 months. The timing and amount of the valuation allowance release could vary based on the Company's assessment of all available evidence. Any changes to the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to transactions and other events in 2026 will be accounted for during the quarter in which they occur. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, LivaNova had valuation allowances against deferred tax assets of $127.6 million and $158.8 million, respectively. The decrease in valuation allowance primarily relates to the release of valuation allowances for expired tax credits and utilization of previously valued deferred tax assets.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of LivaNova's deferred tax asset valuation allowances (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Balance at beginning of year | $158823 | $182464 | $264754 |
| Additions | 89 | 99 | 38278 |
| Deductions | (31318) | (23740) | (120568) |
| Balance at end of year | $127594 | $158823 | $182464 |

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The following table presents NOL and tax credit carryforwards as of December 31, 2025, which can be used to reduce LivaNova's income tax payable in future years (in thousands):

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| **Region** | **Gross Amount** | **Tax Benefit** | **Amount <br>with No Expiration** | **Amount with Expiration** | **Carryforward Period** | **Carryforward Period** |
| UK NOL | $369432 | $92358 | $92358 | $— | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| U.S. State NOL | 307195 | 14495 | 648 | 13847 | 2026 | 2045 |
| U.S. Federal NOL | 15363 | 3226 |  | 3226 | 2028 | 2034 |
| Other regions NOL | 18716 | 5432 | 5353 | 79 | 2030 | 2040 |
| U.S. State research & development tax credits |  | 7473 | 1565 | 5908 | 2030 | 2044 |
| U.S. tax credits |  | 2322 |  | 2322 | 2026 | 2044 |
| Other non-U.S. tax credits |  | 1164 | 208 | 956 | 2026 | 2034 |
|  | $710706 | $126470 | $100132 | $26338 |  |  |

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No provision has been made for income taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 because it is LivaNova's intention to indefinitely reinvest undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. In the event of the distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends, a sale of the subsidiaries, or certain other transactions, LivaNova may be liable for income taxes and withholding taxes. As of December 31, 2025, it was not practicable to determine the exact amount of the deferred tax liability related to those investments.

Uncertain Income Tax Positions

LivaNova operates in multiple jurisdictions with complex legal and tax regulatory environments, and the Company's tax returns are periodically audited or subjected to review by tax authorities. LivaNova monitors tax law changes and the potential impact on its results of operations. Tax authorities may disagree with certain positions LivaNova has taken and assess additional taxes. LivaNova regularly assesses the likely outcomes of the Company's tax positions in order to determine the appropriateness of its reserves for uncertain tax positions. However, there can be no assurance that LivaNova will accurately predict the outcome of these audits, and the actual outcome of an audit could have a material impact on LivaNova's consolidated results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.

The following table presents a reconciliation of LivaNova's total gross unrecognized tax benefit (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Gross Balance at beginning of year | $15221 | $5406 | $1640 |
| Tax positions related to prior years for settlement with tax authorities | (3488) | (143) | 5406 |
| Additions for tax positions related to current year | 819 | 915 |  |
| Impact of foreign currency exchange rates | 685 | (417) | 58 |
| Additions for tax positions related to prior years | 143 | 9460 |  |
| Tax positions related to prior years for lapses of statute of limitations |  |  | (1698) |
| Gross Balance at end of year | $13380 | $15221 | $5406 |

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The following table presents the components of LivaNova's total gross unrecognized tax benefit (in thousands):

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| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Recorded as liability | $3164 | $1073 |
| Reduction to deferred tax assets - impacting effective tax rate |  | 4786 |
| Reduction to deferred tax assets with valuation allowance | 10216 | 9362 |
|  | $13380 | $15221 |

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Accrued interest and penalties totaled $0.4 million, $0.1 million, and $0.7 million, as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and were included in other long-term liabilities in LivaNova's consolidated balance sheets. LivaNova records accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and foreign exchange and other income/(expense), respectively, in LivaNova's consolidated statements of income (loss).

The major jurisdictions where LivaNova is subject to income tax examinations as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:

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| **Jurisdiction** | **Earliest Year Open** |
| Italy | 2020 |
| Germany | 2020 |
| Canada | 2020 |
| England and Wales | 2021 |
| U.S. - federal and state | 2022 |

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**Note 16. Earnings Per Share**

The following table presents the basic and diluted earnings per share:

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Basic (loss) income per share | $(4.45) | $1.17 | $0.33 |
| Diluted (loss) income per share | (4.45) | 1.16 | 0.32 |

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The following table presents the reconciliations of net (loss) income and weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Numerator:** <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income - basic and diluted | $(242471) | $63234 | $17546 |
| **Denominator:** <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | 54548 | 54240 | 53939 |
| Add: Dilutive effect of share-based compensation and convertible debt instruments <sup>(2)</sup> |  | 334 | 273 |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | 54548 | 54574 | 54212 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>For the year ended December 31, 2025, the 2029 Notes were outstanding and potentially dilutive securities, but were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were shares for stock options, SARs, and RSUs totaling 2.4 million, 2.8 million, and 3.0 million, respectively, because to include them would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

**Note 17. Geographic and Segment Information**

Segment Information

LivaNova identifies operating segments based on how it manages, evaluates, and internally reports its business activities to allocate resources, develop and execute its strategy, and assess performance. Prior to 2024, LivaNova operated through three segments: Cardiopulmonary, Neuromodulation, and ACS. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company reorganized its operating and reporting structure upon initiating the 2024 Restructuring Plan. This involved transitioning all ACS standalone cannulae and accessories, including ProtekDuo and transseptal (TandemHeart) cannulae, into its Cardiopulmonary segment.

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Operations for other ACS products, including LifeSPARC and Hemolung systems, were discontinued in 2024. For additional information, refer to "Note 4. Restructuring." This restructuring, along with changes in how the Company's CODM regularly reviews information, allocates resources, and assesses performance, resulted in modifications to LivaNova's reportable segments. Specifically, LivaNova's former ACS segment is now included in "Other," excluding the ACS standalone cannulae and accessories business, which is now included in the Cardiopulmonary reportable segment. As a result, LivaNova now has two reportable segments: Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation. The segment financial information presented herein reflects these changes for all periods presented.

LivaNova's Cardiopulmonary segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of cardiopulmonary products, including HLMs, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannulae, and other related accessories, and provides services related to certain of these products.

LivaNova's Neuromodulation segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of devices that deliver neuromodulation therapy for treating DRE and DTD. Neuromodulation products include the VNS Therapy System, which consists of an implantable pulse generator, a lead that connects the generator to the vagus nerve, and other accessories. It also includes the development and management of clinical testing of LivaNova's aura6000 System for treating OSA.

The following table presents net revenue by operating segment and geographic region (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| **Cardiopulmonary** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | $275859 | $242463 | $202358 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 201044 | 168024 | 157414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 308482 | 273025 | 244340 |
|  | 785385 | 683512 | 604112 |
| **Neuromodulation** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 463602 | 441022 | 407493 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 65023 | 54899 | 57435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 64187 | 58302 | 54782 |
|  | 592812 | 554223 | 519710 |
| **Other Revenue** <sup>(2)</sup> | 9856 | 15702 | 29723 |
| **Totals** <sup>(3) (4)</sup> |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 739573 | 695083 | 635044 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe <sup>(1)</sup> | 269176 | 220032 | 214792 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rest of World <sup>(1)</sup> | 379304 | 338322 | 303709 |
|  | $1388053 | $1253437 | $1153545 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>"Europe" includes the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Portugal, Finland, and Denmark. Excluding Europe and the U.S., "Rest of World" includes all other countries where LivaNova operates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>"Other Revenue" includes revenue from the Company's former ACS reportable segment, as discussed above, as well as rental and site services income not allocated to segments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(3)</sup>Net revenue to external customers includes $55.9 million, $48.9 million, and $41.5 million in the UK, LivaNova's country of domicile, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(4)</sup>No single customer represented over 10% of the Company's consolidated net revenue. No country's net revenue exceeded 10% of the Company's consolidated revenue except for the U.S.

LivaNova defines segment income as operating income before restructuring expense, amortization of intangible assets, the Saluggia site provision, merger and integration expense, and other income and expense not allocated to segments. Other income and expense not allocated to segments primarily includes corporate expense, rental income, and the results of LivaNova's former ACS reportable segment, as discussed above. LivaNova's CODM is the Company's CEO, who is regularly provided the results comprising segment income to make strategic business decisions, including, but not limited to, evaluation of the Company's business portfolio, R&D investment decisions, and consideration of the Company's organizational structure.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of segment income to consolidated (loss) income before income tax (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cardiopulmonary | $108301 | $76848 | $26407 |
| Neuromodulation | 215474 | 195309 | 153384 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Segment income | 323775 | 272157 | 179791 |
| Other expense | (124385) | (143106) | (248289) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | 199390 | 129051 | (68498) |
| SNIA environmental liability expense | (365553) |  |  |
| Interest expense <sup>(1)</sup> | (49286) | (63070) | (58853) |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (2651) | (25482) |  |
| Foreign exchange and other income/(expense) | (2681) | 47811 | 46125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Loss) income before income tax | $(220781) | $88310 | $(81226) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Interest expense includes contractual interest expense associated with LivaNova's short- and long-term financing arrangements and the amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $23.1 million, $21.6 million, and $19.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The following table presents the components of segment income, including significant expenses, of LivaNova's reportable segments (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Cardiopulmonary** | **Cardiopulmonary** | **Cardiopulmonary** | **Neuromodulation** | **Neuromodulation** | **Neuromodulation** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net revenue | $785385 | $683512 | $604112 | $592812 | $554223 | $519710 |
| Less: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cost of sales | 381710 | 334326 | 306359 | 55819 | 50236 | 50213 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 225257 | 199747 | 191571 | 202596 | 187649 | 175273 |
| Research and development | 65739 | 52904 | 45255 | 118923 | 121029 | 140840 |
| 3T litigation provision | 4378 | 19687 | 34520 |  |  |  |
|  | $108301 | $76848 | $26407 | $215474 | $195309 | $153384 |

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The following table presents assets by reportable segment (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Cardiopulmonary | $1045189 | $900672 |
| Neuromodulation | 639742 | 640956 |
| Other assets <sup>(1)</sup> | 921122 | 964761 |
|  | $2606053 | $2506389 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>"Other assets" primarily include corporate assets not allocated to segments.

The following table presents capital expenditures by segment (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cardiopulmonary | $44506 | $28089 | $22367 |
| Neuromodulation | 15834 | 4244 | 1201 |
| Other capital expenditures <sup>(1)</sup> | 23863 | 17621 | 11539 |
|  | $84203 | $49954 | $35107 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>"Other capital expenditures" primarily includes corporate capital expenditures not allocated to segments and capital expenditures of LivaNova's former ACS reportable segment.

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Geographic Information

The following table presents property, plant, and equipment, net <sup>(1)</sup> by geographic region (in thousands):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| United States | $79499 | $65170 |
| Europe | 147303 | 94394 |
| Rest of World | 15801 | 10696 |
|  | $242603 | $170260 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>No country's property, plant, and equipment, net exceeded 10% of LivaNova's consolidated property, plant, and equipment, net except for the U.S. and Italy. Italian plant, property, and equipment, net included within Europe was $110.4 million and $73.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**Note 18. Supplemental Financial Information**

The following table presents the components of inventories (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Raw materials | $75800 | $71949 |
| Work-in-process | 12875 | 12322 |
| Finished goods | 76026 | 63295 |
|  | $164701 | $147566 |

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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, inventories included adjustments totaling $18.0 million and $16.4 million, respectively, to record balances at lower of cost or net realizable value.

The following table presents the components of property, plant, and equipment, net (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | | |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **Lives in Years** | **Lives in Years** |
| Land | $13631 | $12097 |  |  |
| Building and building improvements <sup>(1)</sup> | 107052 | 87741 | 3 | 45 |
| Equipment, furniture, and fixtures | 213008 | 179571 | 2 | 20 |
| Software | 84686 | 63376 | 3 | 10 |
| Other | 6122 | 6208 | 3 | 10 |
| Capital investment in process | 60310 | 28020 |  |  |
| Total gross property, plant, and equipment | 484809 | 377013 |  |  |
| Accumulated depreciation | (242206) | (206753) |  |  |
|  | $242603 | $170260 |  |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Building and building improvements includes right-of-use assets associated with finance leases.

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The following table presents the components of accrued liabilities and other (in thousands):

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Legal and professional costs | $18396 | $17379 |
| Italian MedTech payback measure <sup>(1)</sup> | 12839 | 15981 |
| Contract liabilities | 11510 | 10848 |
| Operating lease liabilities <sup>(2)</sup> | 8788 | 9040 |
| Provisions for agents, returns, and other | 5322 | 6744 |
| Royalty accrual | 4758 | 4466 |
| Interest payable | 4638 | 9479 |
| Research and development costs | 1234 | 6167 |
| Current derivative liabilities <sup>(3)</sup> | 99 | 2915 |
| Restructuring liability <sup>(4)</sup> |  | 2003 |
| Other accrued expenses | 26989 | 33463 |
|  | $94573 | $118485 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Refer to "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Refer to "Note 10. Leases."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(3)</sup>Refer to "Note 7. Derivatives and Risk Management."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(4)</sup>Refer to "Note 4. Restructuring."

The following table presents the items included within foreign exchange and other income/(expense) on the consolidated statements of income (loss) (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Embedded derivative fair value adjustment (2025 Notes) <sup>(1)</sup> | $2915 | $5739 | $40106 |
| Embedded derivative fair value adjustment (2029 Notes) <sup>(1)</sup> | (32085) | 35638 |  |
| Capped call fair value adjustment (2025 Notes) <sup>(1)</sup> | (2624) | (13348) | (15897) |
| Capped call fair value adjustment (2029 Notes) <sup>(1)</sup> | 12816 | (7902) |  |
| Interest income | 18982 | 30075 | 22012 |
| Gain on sale of asset | 4128 |  |  |
| Investment revaluation - Ceribell, Inc. <sup>(2)</sup> | (3622) | 7144 |  |
| Impairment of investments | (1112) | (5750) |  |
| FX fluctuations | (2743) | (4881) | (705) |
| Other | 664 | 1096 | 609 |
|  | $(2681) | $47811 | $46125 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Refer to "Note 8. Fair Value Measurements."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(2)</sup>Refer to "Note 6. Investments."

The following tables present supplemental information to the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $635552 | $428858 | $266504 |
| Restricted cash <sup>(1)</sup> |  | 294698 | 311368 |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $635552 | $723556 | $577872 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<sup>(1)</sup>Restricted cash represents funds held as collateral for the SNIA Litigation Guarantee. For additional information, refer to "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies" and "Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies."

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash paid for interest | $31068 | $38888 | $36910 |
| Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net | 29368 | 15912 | (1620) |
| Noncash investing and financing transaction - asset obtained in exchange for finance lease obligation | 4859 |  |  |

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**Note 19. New Accounting Pronouncements**

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

The following table presents a description of LivaNova's adoption of a new ASU issued by the FASB and the impact of the adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Issue Date & Standard** | **Description** | **Adoption** | **Assessment** |
| December 2023 ASU No. 2023-09, *Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures* | This ASU expands annual income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. | This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, on a prospective basis, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. | For new disclosures resulting from the implementation of this ASU, refer to "Note 15. Income Taxes." |

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Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

The following table presents a description of future adoptions of new ASUs issued by the FASB that may have an impact on LivaNova's consolidated financial statements when adopted:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Issue Date & Standard** | **Description** | **Adoption** | **Assessment** |
| November 2024 ASU No. 2024-03, *Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive*<br>*Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures*<br>*(Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses* | This ASU requires disclosure in the notes to financial statements of additional information disaggregating specific expense categories underlying certain income statement expense line items, including employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization, as well as certain other disclosures to provide enhanced transparency into the nature and function of expenses. | This ASU will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. This ASU may be applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. | LivaNova is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. |
| September 2025 ASU No. 2025-06, *Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for*<br>*Internal-Use Software* | This ASU updates the cost capitalization threshold for internal-use software development costs by removing all references to software project development stages and providing new guidance on how to evaluate whether the probable-to-complete recognition threshold has been met. | This ASU will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The transition method may be prospective, modified, or retrospective. | LivaNova is currently evaluating the effect this standard will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. |

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**Note 20. Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements**

As discussed in "Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Use of Accounting Estimates, and Significant Accounting Policies," the Company identified and corrected an immaterial error related to the classification of certain employee costs in the Cardiopulmonary segment between cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss).

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The following table presents a summary of the corrections to the impacted financial statement line items in the Company's financial statements previously issued in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and unaudited Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
| | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** |
| Cost of sales | $382564 | $17389 | $399953 | $382295 | $15430 | $397725 |
| Gross profit | 870873 | (17389) | 853484 | 771250 | (15430) | 755820 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 526265 | (17389) | 508876 | 518129 | (15430) | 502699 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** |
| | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** |
| Cost of sales | $96080 | $4521 | $100601 | $87522 | $4182 | $91704 |
| Gross profit | 220775 | (4521) | 216254 | 207390 | (4182) | 203208 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 133667 | (4521) | 129146 | 129863 | (4182) | 125681 |

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The following table presents a summary of the corrections to the impacted Cardiopulmonary disaggregated segment income table line items in "Note 17. Geographic and Segment Information" and "Note 10. Geographic and Segment Information" previously included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and unaudited Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, respectively (in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
| | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** |
| Cost of sales | $316937 | $17389 | $334326 | $290929 | $15430 | $306359 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 217136 | (17389) | 199747 | 207001 | (15430) | 191571 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2024** |
| | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** | **As Previously Reported** | **Adjustment** | **As Revised** |
| Cost of sales | $80399 | $4521 | $84920 | $72097 | $4182 | $76279 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 58480 | (4521) | 53959 | 50745 | (4182) | 46563 |

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## Exhibit 4.1

**Exhibit 4.1**

**DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES REGISTERED**

**UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT**

LivaNova PLC (the "Company") has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which are its ordinary shares, which have a nominal or par value of £1.00 each (the "ordinary shares"). The below is a summary of the applicable provisions of the Company's Articles of Association (the "Articles") and certain relevant provisions of applicable law. The summary is not complete and we encourage you to read this summary, the Articles and the other documents we refer to herein for a more complete understanding of the ordinary shares.

**General**

Under English law, persons who are neither residents nor nationals of the U.K. may freely hold, vote, and transfer the ordinary shares in the same manner and under the same terms as U.K. residents or nationals.

**Share Capital**

As of December 31, 2025, the entire issued share capital of the Company is comprised of 55,535,181 ordinary shares.

**Dividends and Distributions**

Under English law, the Company may only pay dividends out of profits that are available for that purpose. The Company's profits available for distribution are (in basic terms) its accumulated, realized profits, so far as not previously utilized by distribution or capitalization, less its accumulated, realized losses, so far as not previously reduced or extinguished in a reduction or reorganization of capital duly made. The amount of the Company's distributable reserves is a cumulative calculation. The Company may be profitable in a single financial year but unable to pay a dividend if the profits of that year do not offset all previous years' accumulated, realized losses.

Additionally, the Company may only make a distribution if the amount of its net assets is not less than the aggregate of its called-up share capital and undistributable reserves, and if, and to the extent that, the distribution does not reduce the amount of those assets to less than that aggregate.

The Articles permit the Company shareholders, by ordinary resolution (a resolution passed by a simple majority of those shareholders present in person or by proxy and voting in respect of the relevant resolution), to declare dividends but no dividend shall exceed the amount recommended by the directors.

In addition, the directors may decide to pay interim dividends. The entitlement to a dividend lapses if unclaimed by a shareholder for 12 years from the date when it became due for payment.

The Articles also permit a scrip dividend scheme under which the directors of the Company may offer any holders of ordinary shares the right to receive shares, credited as fully paid, instead of cash in respect of all or any dividend subject to certain terms and conditions set out in the Articles.

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**Voting Rights**

The shareholders in general meeting must vote by poll. On a poll taken at a general meeting, each qualifying Company shareholder present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on the resolution has one vote for every ordinary share held by such shareholder.

In the case of joint holders, the vote of the senior holder who tenders a vote shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holders. The necessary quorum for a general meeting is shareholders who together represent at least a majority of the voting rights of all Company shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, present in person or by proxy, save that if the Company has only one shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the general meeting, one qualifying Company shareholder present at the meeting and entitled to vote is a quorum.

**Amendment to the Articles** 

Under the UK Companies Act 2006 (the "Companies Act"), the shareholders may amend the articles of association of the Company by special resolution (a resolution passed by the holders of at least 75% of those shares voted either in person or by proxy on the relevant resolution) at a general meeting. The notice of the general meeting at which a special resolution is proposed shall be required to specify the intention to propose any resolutions at the meeting as special resolutions.

**Modification of Rights**

The rights attaching to the ordinary shares may be modified with the written consent of the holders of 75% in nominal value of the issued ordinary shares (excluding any shares of that class held as treasury shares), or by a special resolution of the holders of the issued ordinary shares, but not otherwise.

**General Meetings and Notices**

An annual general meeting must be called by not less than 21 clear days' notice (i.e., excluding the date of receipt or deemed receipt of the notice and the date of the meeting itself). All other general meetings must be called by not less than 14 clear days' notice. General meetings that are not annual general meetings may be called by shorter notice if agreed to by a majority in number of the Company shareholders having the right to attend and vote at the meeting, being a majority who together hold not less than 95% in nominal or par value of the ordinary shares given that right. At least seven clear days' notice is required for any adjourned meeting, and such meeting must be held not less than 14 days but not more than 28 days after adjournment at such time and place specified for the purpose in the notice calling the meeting or as decided by the chairman of the meeting.

Subject to the Companies Act, notices of general meetings shall be given to every holder of ordinary shares as of the record date for the relevant meeting. Beneficial owners nominated to enjoy information rights under the Companies Act and the Company's auditors are also entitled to receive notices of, and other communications relating to, general meetings. Under the Companies Act, the Company is required to hold an annual general meeting of its shareholders within six months from the day following the end of its fiscal year. Subject to the foregoing, a general meeting may be held at a time and place determined by the Company's Board.

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Under the Companies Act, the Company must convene such a meeting once it has received requests to do so from Company shareholders representing at least 5% of the paid up share capital of the Company carrying voting rights at general meetings (excluding any paid-up capital held as treasury shares).

Under the Articles, a general meeting may also be called if the company has fewer than two directors and the director (if any) is unable or unwilling to appoint sufficient directors to make up a quorum or to call a general meeting to do so. In such case, two or more Company shareholders may call a general meeting for the purpose of appointing one or more directors.

**Disclosure of Interests in Ordinary Shares**

Under the Companies Act, the Company may serve a notice requiring a person it knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, has an interest in any ordinary shares (or to have had an interest in the previous three years) to confirm or deny the fact, and, if the former, to disclose certain information about the interest, including information about any other person with an interest in the ordinary shares. If a shareholder fails to comply with such a notice within such reasonable period of time as may be set out in the notice, the shareholder shall not be entitled to attend or vote either personally or by proxy at a general meeting, and, where the shares to which such failure to comply represent at least 0.25 per cent in nominal value of the issued shares of their class, in respect of such shares, no dividends shall be paid, and no transfers of such shares shall be registered save in certain circumstances.

**Return of Capital and Winding Up**

On a return of capital on a liquidation, reduction of capital or otherwise, the surplus assets of the Company available for distribution among the holders of the ordinary shares shall be applied in the same order of priority as applies in respect of dividends (i.e., on a pro rata basis based on the number of ordinary shares held by each holder, with all ordinary shares ranking equally amongst themselves for such purpose).

In the event of a voluntary winding up of the Company, the liquidator may, with the sanction of a special resolution of the Company and any other sanction required by law, subject to the Companies Act, divide among the Company shareholders the whole or any part of the assets of the Company, whether they consist of property of the same kind or not, and the liquidator may, for that purpose, value any assets as the liquidator deems fair and determine how the division shall be carried out as between the shareholders or different classes of shareholders, and may vest the whole or any part of the assets in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the Company shareholders as the liquidator, with the like sanction, may determine. No Company shareholder shall be compelled to accept any assets upon which there is a liability.

**Authority to Allot New Shares and Pre-Emption Rights**

Under the Companies Act, the Board may only allot shares in the Company or grant rights to subscribe for, or to convert any security into, shares in the Company if it is authorized to do so by the Articles or by ordinary shareholder resolution. There are certain exceptions under the Companies Act, including for shares allotted pursuant to an employees' share scheme (as such term is defined in the Companies Act).

At the annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 11, 2025 (the "2025 AGM"), the Company's shareholders passed an ordinary resolution granting the Board authority to allot new shares and to grant rights to subscribe for, or to convert any

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security into, shares, up to an aggregate nominal value of £10,904,831, which is equivalent to approximately 20% of the Company's total issued ordinary share capital (excluding treasury shares) as at April 14, 2025. This authority (unless previously revoked, varied or renewed by the Company) will expire at the end of the next annual general meeting of the Company or, if earlier, the close of business on the date that is fifteen (15) months after the 2025 AGM, save that the directors may, before this authority expires, make offers or agreements which would or might require shares in the Company to be allotted, or rights to subscribe for, or convert securities into, shares to be granted, after its expiry and the directors may allot shares or grant rights to subscribe for, or convert securities into, shares pursuant to such offers or agreements as if this authority had not expired.

Under the Companies Act, the allotment of equity securities that are to be paid for wholly in cash must be offered first to the existing holders of equity securities in proportion to the respective nominal amounts (i.e., par values) of their holdings on the same or more favorable terms, unless a special resolution to the contrary has been passed or the Articles otherwise provide an exclusion of these pre-emption rights. In this context, equity securities generally means shares other than shares which, with respect to dividends or capital, carry a right to participate only up to a specified amount in a distribution, which, in relation to the Company, will include the ordinary shares, and all rights to subscribe for or to convert securities into such ordinary shares. There are certain exceptions under the Companies Act, including for equity securities allotted pursuant to an employees' share scheme (as such term is defined in the Companies Act) and for equity securities wholly or partly paid up otherwise than in cash.

At the 2025 AGM, the Company's shareholders passed a special resolution to give the Board the power to allot new equity securities for cash or to sell treasury shares held by the Company for cash, in each case without first offering them to shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings up to an aggregate nominal amount of £10,904,831, which is equal to approximately 20% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital (excluding treasury shares) as at April 14, 2025. This power (unless previously revoked, varied or renewed by the Company) will expire at the end of the next annual general meeting of the Company or, if earlier, the close of business on the date that is fifteen (15) months after the 2025 AGM, save that the directors may, before this power expires, make offers or agreements which would or might require equity securities to be allotted and/or treasury shares to be sold after its expiry and the directors may allot equity securities and/or sell treasury shares pursuant to such offers or agreement as if this power had not expired.

**Alteration of Share Capital/Repurchase of Ordinary Shares**

Subject to the Companies Act, and without prejudice to any relevant special rights attached to any class of shares, the Company may, from time to time, among other things:

• increase its share capital by allotting and issuing new shares in accordance with the Articles and any relevant shareholder resolution (see "Authority to Allot New Shares and Pre-Emption Rights" above);

• consolidate all or any of its share capital into shares of a larger nominal amount (i.e., par value) than the existing shares, subject to this being approved by its shareholders by means of an ordinary resolution;

• subdivide any of its shares into shares of a smaller nominal amount (i.e., par value) than its existing shares, subject to this being approved by its shareholders by means of an ordinary resolution; or

• redenominate its share capital or any class of share capital, subject to this being approved by its shareholders by means of an ordinary resolution.

The Companies Act prohibits the Company from purchasing its own shares unless the terms of the contract pursuant to which the purchase(s) are to be made have been approved by its shareholders by means of an ordinary resolution.

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**Transfer of Ordinary Shares**

The Articles allow holders of ordinary shares to transfer all or any of their shares by instrument of transfer in writing in any usual form or in any other form which is permitted by the Companies Act and is approved by the Company's Board. The instrument of transfer must be executed by or on behalf of the transferor and (in the case of a transfer of any ordinary shares which are not fully paid) by or on behalf of the transferee.

The Company may not charge a fee for registering the transfer of a share.

The Company's Board may, in its absolute discretion, refuse to register a transfer of shares in certificated form if it is not fully paid or is with respect to a share on which the Company has a lien and sums in respect of which the lien exists is payable and is not paid within 14 clear days after due notice has been sent. If the Company's Board refuses to register a transfer of a share, it shall send notice to the transferee of notice of the refusal together with reasons for the refusal and any instrument of transfer shall (except in the case of fraud) be returned when the notice of refusal is sent.

**Material U.K. Tax Consequences of Holding Ordinary Shares for U.S. Holders**

The following summarizes certain U.K. tax consequences generally applicable to ordinary shares and is based on current U.K. tax law and HM Revenue & Customs ("HMRC") published practice, both of which are subject to change. It does not purport to be a complete analysis of all U.K. tax considerations which may arise. It relates only to persons who (i) are absolute beneficial owners holding ordinary shares as a capital investment, (ii) are resident for tax purposes solely in the United States, and (iii) do not carry on (whether solely or in partnership) any trade, profession or vocation in the United Kingdom through a branch or agency to which those shares are attributable, or, in the case of corporate holders of ordinary shares, do not carry on a trade in the United Kingdom through a permanent establishment to which those shares are attributable (persons meeting each of the descriptions in (i), (ii) and (iii) being "US Holders"). It may not apply to certain categories of U.S Holders, such as those who acquired their ordinary shares in connection with employment.

Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors in respect of the tax consequences related to receipt, ownership, purchase or sale or other disposition of their ordinary shares.

***Dividends***

U.S. Holders will not be subject to U.K. income tax or U.K. corporation tax on income in relation to any dividends received in respect of their ordinary shares. Additionally, no U.K. tax is required to be withheld from any dividends paid in respect of ordinary shares.

***Disposition and Transfers***

U.S. Holders will not be subject to U.K. tax on capital gains arising on the disposal of their ordinary shares.

***Treaty relief***

If the U.K. tax treatment of dividends paid to U.S. Holders, or the U.K. taxation of capital gains realized by U.S. Holders from the disposal of ordinary shares, were to change, then eligible U.S. Holders may be able to claim relief from applicable U.K. tax

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under the provisions of the tax treaty between the U.K. and the United States of America. Relief under the treaty generally has to be claimed rather than applying automatically.

***Stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax ("SDRT")***

Transfers of ordinary shares within a clearance service or depositary receipt system should not give rise to a liability to U.K. stamp duty or SDRT, provided that no instrument of transfer is executed and no election that applies to ordinary shares is, or has been, made by the clearance service or depositary receipt system under Section 97A of the U.K. Finance Act 1986. We understand that HMRC regards the facilities of the Depositary Trust Company as a clearance service for these purposes.

Transfers of ordinary shares within a clearance service or depositary receipt system where an election has been made by the clearance service or depositary receipt system under Section 97A of the U.K. Finance Act 1986 will generally be subject to SDRT (rather than U.K. stamp duty) at the rate of 0.5% of the amount or value of the consideration or, in certain circumstances, the value of the shares. SDRT is a liability of the transferee of the shares.

Transfers of ordinary shares that are held in certificated form by means of an instrument of transfer will generally be subject to U.K. stamp duty at the rate of 0.5% of the consideration given (rounded up to the nearest £5 per instrument), typically (although not necessarily) payable by the transferee. An exemption from U.K. stamp duty is available for a written instrument transferring an interest in ordinary shares where the amount or value of the consideration is £1,000 or less, and it is certified on the instrument that the transaction effected by the instrument does not form part of a larger transaction or series of transactions for which the aggregate consideration exceeds £1,000.

SDRT may be payable on an agreement to transfer ordinary shares, generally at the rate of 0.5% of the consideration given in money or money's worth under the agreement. Any SDRT paid would be refundable, and any unpaid charge to SDRT would be discharged, if an instrument of transfer is executed pursuant to the agreement which gave rise to the SDRT and U.K. stamp duty is duly paid on the instrument transferring the relevant ordinary shares within six years of the date on which the agreement was made or, if the agreement was conditional, the date on which the agreement became unconditional.

In certain circumstances the stamp duty or SDRT liability may be calculated by reference to the market value of the ordinary shares concerned in the relevant transaction, rather than the consideration given for the transfer or agreement for transfer.

If ordinary shares (or interests therein) are subsequently transferred into a clearance service or depositary receipt system, U.K. stamp duty or SDRT will generally be payable at the rate of 1.5% of the amount or value of the consideration given or, in certain circumstances, the value of the shares (save to the extent that an election has been made under Section 97A of the U.K. Finance Act 1986). This liability for U.K. stamp duty or SDRT will strictly be accountable for by the clearance service or depositary receipt system, as the case may be, but will, in practice, generally be reimbursed by participants in the clearance service or depositary receipt system.

Transfers through CREST of CREST depositary interests ("CDIs"), representing underlying ordinary shares will be generally liable to SDRT, rather than U.K. stamp duty, at the 0.5% rate. CREST is obliged to collect SDRT on relevant transactions settled within the CREST system.

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This discussion is for general information only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. In addition, U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of ordinary shares.

**Stock Exchange Listing**

The ordinary shares trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "LIVN".

## Exhibit 10.41

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1 CONTRATTO DI LAVORO SUBORDINATO A TEMPO INDETERMINATO OPEN END EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TRA BETWEEN Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., con sede legale in via Enrico Cialdini 16, 20161Codice Fiscale 10556980158, rappresentata da Pim Wagnon, in qualità di legale rappresentante, di seguito, la "Società" Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., with registered office in via Enrico Cialdini 16, 20161, Milano, Italian Fiscal Code 10556980158 represented by Pim Wagnon, as legal representative, hereinafter, the "Company" E AND Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina residente in Loc Sant Andrea 41 Magliano In Toscana GR 58051, codice fiscale KZMNLS71P59Z154K, di seguito, la "Dirigente"; congiuntamente le "Parti" Ms. Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina, residing in Loc Sant Andrea 41 Magliano In Toscana GR 58051 tax code KZMNLS71P59Z154K, hereinafter, the "Executive"; jointly the "Parties" PREMESSO CHE WHEREAS (A) Lo scopo di questo contratto è disciplinare i termini e le condizioni del rapporto di lavoro a tempo indeterminato ("Rapporto di Lavoro") tra la Società e la Dirigente e definire i diritti e le obbligazioni delle Parti in conformità al Codice Civile, alla Legge italiana e al Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per i dirigenti di aziende produttrici di beni e servizi (Industria) sottoscritto da Confindustria e Federmanager ("CCNL") applicato al Rapporto di Lavoro. (A) The purpose of this contract is to regulate the open-end employment relationship between the Company and the Executive ("Employment Relationship") and to determine the rights and obligations of the Parties in accordance with the Italian Civil Code, the Italian Law and the National Collective Agreement for executives employed by companies producing goods and services (Industry sector) signed by Confindustria and Federmanager ("NCBA") applied to the Employment Relationship. (B) La Società è interessata ad avviare il Rapporto di Lavoro in assenza di alcun vincolo che possa limitarne, anche solo temporaneamente, la piena ed integrale esecuzione. In relazione a quanto precede, la Dirigente riconosce l'esigenza aziendale e dichiara di non essere attualmente tenuta al rispetto di alcun divieto di svolgere attività in concorrenza, ai sensi degli artt. 2125 e 2596 cod. civ. Le Parti riconoscono e confermano la rilevanza delle dichiarazioni rese dalla Dirigente ai sensi della presente lettera B) delle Premesse. Qualora le dichiarazioni della Dirigente si rivelassero non veritiere, ciò potrà costituire una giusta causa di cessazione del Rapporto di Lavoro ai sensi dell'art. 2119 cod. civ. (B) The Company is interested in initiating the Employment Relationship without any constraints that might limit, even temporarily, its full and complete execution. In relation to the foregoing, the Executive acknowledges the Company's requirement and declares that she is not currently subject to any prohibition on engaging in competitive activities, pursuant to Articles 2125 and 2596 of the Civil Code. The Parties acknowledge and confirm the relevance of the declarations made by the Executive pursuant to the present letter B) of the Preamble. In the event that the declarations of the Executive are proved to be untrue, this shall constitute just cause for termination of the Employment Relationship pursuant to Article 2119 of the Italian Civil Code. LE PARTI CONCORDANO QUANTO SEGUE THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS 1. Categoria, qualifica e mansioni 1. Category, role and duties 1.1. Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina è assunta come "Dirigente", ai sensi e per gli effetti del CCNL. 1.1. Ms. Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina is hired under the category of "Executive", according to the NCBA. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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2 1.2. La Dirigente rivestirà il ruolo di CHRO, svolgendo in autonomia e con piena responsabilità tutte le attività inerenti alla sua posizione. In particolare, la Dirigente svolgerà le attività descritte nella Job Description ("Allegato 1"). La Dirigente sarà tenuta a svolgere ogni ulteriore attività ricompresa nell'ambito del ruolo alla stessa assegnato. 1.2. The Executive will hold the role of CHRO, performing all the activities inherent to said position, with autonomy and full responsibility. In particular, the Executive will perform the activities described in the Job description attached to this contract ("Exhibit 1"). The Executive will be required to perform any and all additional duties that are within the context of the assigned role. 1.3. Conformemente a quanto previsto dall'art. 2103 cod. civ., la Società manterrà il diritto di assegnare alla Dirigente mansioni diverse da quelle di cui alla clausola 1.2. 1.3. In accordance with Article 2103 of the Italian Civil Code, the Company will maintain the right to assign to the Executive duties differing from those mentioned in section 1.2. 1.4. La Dirigente riceverà corsi di formazione in materia di salute e sicurezza sul lavoro, laddove necessario. Eventuali e ulteriori corsi di formazione di cui la Dirigente potrà beneficiare sono previsti dal CCNL e dalla legge. 1.4. The Executive will receive training on health and safety issues in the workplace, if necessary. Any further training courses that the Executive may benefit from are provided for by the NCBA and by law. 2. Durata e inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro 2. Duration and commencement of the Employment Relationship 2.1. Il Rapporto di Lavoro con la Dirigente è a tempo indeterminato, senza previsione di alcun periodo di prova, con decorrenza dal 14 gennaio 2025. 2.1. The Employment Relationship is an open-end employment, with no probationary period, starting date: January 14th, 2025. 3. Luogo di svolgimento del Rapporto di Lavoro 3. Place of Work 3.1. La sede di lavoro della Dirigente coincide con la sede della Società. Fermo quanto precede, in considerazione del luogo di residenza della Dirigente, al Rapporto di Lavoro sarà applicato un regime di lavoro agile, nei termini di cui al regolamento in forza presso la Società, che la Dirigente dichiara di conoscere ed al quale formalmente aderisce, salvo intervenuto diverso accordo della Dirigente con il proprio manager di riferimento in merito alle tempistiche ed alle modalità di prestazione del suddetto lavoro agile, che potranno anche eccedere i limiti massimi di lavoro da remoto previsti dal regolamento in essere. 3.1. The Executive's place of work will be at the Company's offices. Without prejudice to the above, in consideration of the Executive place of residence, the Employment Relationship will be subject to a hybrid work agreement (lavoro agile), based on the terms and conditions applied by the Company, which the Executive acknowledges, and to which formally adheres, unless otherwise agreed by the Executive with the direct manager on the timing and modalities of the above-mentioned agile work, which may also exceed the maximum limits of remote work provided for in the existing regulation. 3.2. La Società si riserva, comunque, il diritto di assegnare la Dirigente ad una diversa sede, nel rispetto dell'art. 2103 cod. civ. 3.2. The Company has the right to assign the Executive to a different place of work, according to Article 2103 of the Italian Civil Code. 3.3. Tra le mansioni della Dirigente rientrano gli spostamenti e i viaggi in Italia e all'estero. La retribuzione prevista nella clausola 5 del presente contratto ricomprende un compenso anche per questa obbligazione, restando inteso che – per tali attività – la Dirigente non 3.3. The Executive's duties may include travelling both in Italy and abroad for business purposes. The remuneration set out under section 5 hereunder provides compensation also for this obligation, it being understood that – for Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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3 avrà diritto a ulteriori trattamenti economici, fermi restando quelli previsti dal CCNL. these activities – the Executive will not be entitled to further economic treatments, except for what is provided for by the NCBA. 4. Orario di lavoro 4. Working hours 4.1. Fermo quanto previsto al punto 4.2 che segue, la Dirigente dovrà osservare un orario di lavoro articolato secondo le esigenze aziendali, anche al fine di garantire il miglior coordinamento con le attività aziendali e quelle del team di riferimento. 4.1. Without prejudice to clause 4.2 below, the Executive is required to work according to the Company's needs, also for the purpose of granting the most efficient coordination with the Company's and the relevant team's activities. 4.2. Resta inteso che, in considerazione della sua posizione lavorativa e del suo ruolo, la Dirigente non sarà soggetto ai limiti di legge e contrattuali riguardanti l'orario di lavoro come previsto dall'art. 17, comma 5, lettera a) del D.lgs. 8 aprile 2003, n. 66. Conseguentemente la Dirigente non riceverà alcun compenso per lavoro straordinario. 4.2. It is understood that, considering his job and role, in compliance with Article 17, paragraph 5, letter a) of Legislative Decree dated 8 April 2003, no. 66, the Executive shall not be subject to statutory or contractual limits of working hours. Consequently, the Executive will not be entitled to receive any overtime pay. 5. Retribuzione Fissa 5. Fixed salary 5.1. Quale retribuzione complessiva per ogni obbligazione prevista dal presente contratto, la Società corrisponderà alla Dirigente una retribuzione annua lorda di Euro 455,000 pagabile in 13 mensilità ("Retribuzione Fissa"). La Retribuzione Fissa include un Trattamento Economico Individuale di Euro 80,000 e un superminimo assorbibile di Euro 375,000. A partire dall'anno 2026, la Dirigente avrà titolo per partecipare ai meccanismi di Merit Eligibility in linea con gli altri dirigenti della Società e secondo le valutazioni discrezionali aziendali. 5.1. As overall salary against all the Executive's obligations provided for by this contract, the Company will pay the Executive a fixed annual gross salary of Euro 455,000 payable in 13 monthly instalments ("Fixed Salary"). The fixed monthly salary includes an Individual Economic treatment of Euro 80,000 and an "absorbable additional remuneration" of Euro 375,000. Starting from 2026, the Executive will be entitled to participate to Merit Eligibility increases in line with other Italian executives and according to the Company's discretional assessment. 5.2. Resta inteso che la Retribuzione Fissa sopra indicata, per la parte eccedente la retribuzione minima prevista dal CCNL applicabile, comprensiva di ogni remunerazione, indennità e/o compenso previsto dal CCNL applicabile, deve intendersi quale "superminimo assorbibile", ed è concessa a titolo personale. Qualunque futuro aumento del salario minimo previsto dal CCNL sarà interamente assorbito dal superminimo. 5.2. It is understood that the part of the above Fixed Salary exceeding the minimum base salary provided for by the applicable NCBA, including any remuneration, indemnity and/or compensation provided by the applicable NCBA, is granted as absorbable "Superminimo ad personam". Any future minimum salary increase provided by the applicable NCBA shall be fully absorbed by such Superminimo. 5.3. La Retribuzione Fissa verrà corrisposta mensilmente, al netto delle trattenute di legge applicabili, entro il giorno 31 di ogni mese, mediante bonifico bancario. La tredicesima mensilità sarà corrisposta nel mese di dicembre. 5.3. Fixed Salary will be paid monthly, net of mandatory withholdings, by 31 of each month, through bank transfer. The 13th accrual will be paid in December. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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4 6. Retribuzione Variabile – Sign on bonus 6. Variable Salary - Sign on bonus 6.1. In aggiunta alla retribuzione di cui alla clausola 5 che precede, la Dirigente potrà partecipare a un piano di retribuzione variabile, il cui pagamento è condizionato al raggiungimento degli obiettivi che saranno stabiliti dalla Società (di seguito il "Bonus"). Il target bonus è pari al 65% della retribuzione annua lorda della Dirigente (che include sia il Trattamento Economico individuale sia il superminimo). Il Bonus eventualmente dovuto nel 2026, riferito al 2025, sarà erogato – al verificarsi dei relativi presupposti – pro quota in base al data di inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro. 6.1. In addition to the remuneration under section 5 above, the Executive may also benefit from a variable compensation scheme upon achievement of targets set by the Company (hereinafter the "Bonus"). The gross target bonus equals 65% of the Executives annual base salary (including Individual Economic treatment and Superminimo). The Bonus potentially due in 2026, related to 2025, will be paid – upon the occurrence of the relevant conditions – on a pro-rata basis according to the starting date of the Employment Relationship. 6.2. Il Bonus, qualora dovuto, verrà pagato, a condizione che - alla data prevista per il pagamento del Bonus - il Rapporto di Lavoro sia ancora in essere. 6.2. The Bonus, where actually due, shall be paid, on condition that - at the relevant pay-out date - the Employment Relationship has not been terminated 6.3. L'eventuale riconoscimento e/o il pagamento del Bonus non comporterà alcun obbligo per la Società di riconoscere e/o corrispondere il Bonus negli anni successivi. 6.3. The awarding and/or payment of Bonus shall not trigger any obligations for the Company to grant and/or pay the Bonus in the following years. 6.4. In particolare, il riconoscimento o meno del Bonus, così come la quantificazione del suo ammontare, sono discrezionalmente determinati dalla Società nell'ambito dei criteri e parametri per la relativa erogazione, e il Bonus non forma parte della Retribuzione Fissa. 6.4. For the avoidance of any doubts, whether to pay the Bonus or not and its amount are decisions discretionally taken by the Company within terms and conditions set forth by the Bonus plan, and the Bonus does not form part of the Executive's Fixed Salary. 6.5. Resta inteso che gli importi eventualmente erogati a titolo di Bonus hanno carattere complessivo, ed in quanto tali nel loro ammontare sono già stati conteggiati i ratei relativi a tutti gli istituti contrattuali differiti, nonché l'eventuale retribuzione diretta e/o indiretta (ferie, malattia, mensilità aggiuntiva, festività, etc.), con l'eccezione del TFR. 6.5. It is understood that any amounts paid as Bonus are all-inclusive and, therefore, any impact on the deferred forms of remuneration as well as any direct / indirect remuneration (holidays, sickness pay, additional monthly salary, public holidays, etc.) have been already included in its amount, with the exception of TFR. 6.6. Per il 2025, l'annual award per la Dirigente, che si prevede sarà riconosciuto il 30 marzo 2025, avrà un valore totale di $1.000.000 e sarà riconosciuto nei termini di cui al piano LTI 2025 che il Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee (CHCM) prevede di approvare a febbraio 2025. Attualmente si prevede che il piano includa: • 25,0% del premio totale in Performance Stock Units (PSU) rTSR. Il calcolo del numero di PSU a target si basa sull'ultimo prezzo di chiusura disponibile delle azioni LivaNova sul NASDAQ 6.6. For 2025, the Executive's annual award, expected to be granted on March 30, 2025, will have a total grant value of $1,000,000 and will be granted according to the 2025 LTI plan that the Compensation and Human Capital Management (CHCM) Committee is expected to approve in February 2025. The plan is currently expected to include: • 25.0% of the total award in rTSR Performance Stock Units (PSUs). The calculation of the number of PSUs is based on the latest available closing price of LivaNova Shares on the Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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5 Stock Exchange alla data del premio dell'Executive. Questi PSU sono soggetti a vesting a scadenza triennale basato su "relative TSR" con un performance period di 3 anni e soggetto a una soglia, un target e un massimo. • 12,5% del premio totale in PSU FCF. Il calcolo del numero di PSU a target si basa sull'ultimo prezzo di chiusura disponibile delle azioni LivaNova sul NASDAQ Stock Exchange alla data del premio dell'Executive. Questi PSU sono soggetti a vesting a scadenza triennale basato su flusso di cassa libero "adjusted" con un performance period di 3 anni e soggetto a una soglia, un target e un massimo. • 12,5% del premio totale in PSU ROIC. Il calcolo del numero di PSU target si basa sull'ultimo prezzo di chiusura disponibile delle azioni LivaNova sul NASDAQ Stock Exchange alla data del premio dell'Executive. Questi PSU sono soggetti a vesting a scadenza triennale basato su un obiettivo di ROIC a 3 anni e soggetto a una soglia, un target e un massimo. • 25,0% del premio totale in Restricted Stock Units (RSU). Il calcolo del numero di RSU si basa sull'ultimo prezzo di chiusura disponibile delle azioni LivaNova sul NASDAQ Stock Exchange alla data del premio dell'Executive. Il 33% delle RSU maturerà in ciascuno dei primi tre anniversari di questa data. • 25,0% del premio totale in Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR). Il calcolo del numero di SAR si basa sul valore Black- Scholes di un SAR al prezzo di chiusura del NASDAQ Stock Exchange alla data del premio dell'Executive. Il 25% dei SAR maturerà in ciascuno dei primi quattro anniversari di questa data e avrà una data di scadenza al decimo anniversario della data di concessione. Il one-time equity award, che si prevede sarà riconosciuto il 30 marzo 2025, avrà un valore totale di $500.000 e consisterà in RSU. Il calcolo del numero di RSU si basa sull'ultimo prezzo di chiusura disponibile delle azioni LivaNova sul NASDAQ Stock Exchange alla NASDAQ Stock Exchange as of the date of the Executive's award. These PSUs are subject to three-year cliff vesting based on 3-year relative TSR and subject to a Threshold, Target and Maximum. • 12.5% of the total award in FCF PSUs. The calculation of the number of PSUs is based on the latest available closing price of LivaNova Shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as of the date of the Executive's award. These PSUs are subject to three-year cliff vesting based on 3-year adjusted free cash flow and subject to a Threshold, Target and Maximum. • 12.5% of the total award in ROIC PSUs. The calculation of the number of PSUs is based on the latest available closing price of LivaNova Shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as of the date of the Executive's award. These PSUs are subject to three-year cliff vesting based on 3-year ROIC and subject to a Threshold, Target and Maximum. • 25.0% of the total award in Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The calculation of the number of RSUs is based on the latest available closing price of LivaNova Shares on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as of the date of the Executive's award. 33% of the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of this date. • 25.0% of the total award in Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs). The calculation of the number of SARs is based on the Black-Scholes value of a SAR at the closing price of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on the date of the Executive's award. 25% of the SARs will vest on each of the first four anniversaries of this date and have an expiration date on the tenth anniversary of the grant date. The Executive's inducement one-time equity award, expected to be granted on March 30, 2025, will have a total grant value of $500,000 and will consist of RSUs. The calculation of the number of RSUs is based on the latest available closing price of LivaNova Shares on Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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6 data dell'award della Dirigente. Il 33% delle RSU maturerà in ciascuno dei primi tre anniversari di questa data. La concessione di qualsiasi premio ai sensi del piano LTI è soggetta alla discrezione del Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee del Board of Directors, e nulla in questa lettera deve essere interpretato come una limitazione della discrezione del predetto Commitee. Il CHCM può decidere di non concedere alcun premio, anche se indicato nel presente paragrafo. La concessione e la maturazione di qualsiasi premio sono condizionate alla continuità del Rapporto di Lavoro con la Società e ogni correlato diritto cesserà nel momento in cui la Dirigente cesserà di essere in forza presso la Società. Tutti i premi concessi ai sensi del piano saranno soggetti ai termini del piano e dell'award agreement in base al quale il particolare premio è concesso. the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as of the date of the Executive's award. 33% of the RSUs will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of this date. The grant of any of the awards under the Plan as described in this letter is, of course, always subject to the discretion of the CHCM Committee of the Board of Directors, and nothing in this letter shall be taken to fetter the discretion of the Committee. The Committee may decide not to grant awards as described in this paragraph. Grant and vesting of any of the awards is conditional on the Executive's continued employment with the Company and vesting will cease upon you ceasing to be employed by the Company. All awards made under the plan will be subject to the terms of the plan and the award agreement pursuant to which the particular award is granted. 6.7. La Dirigente riceverà un sign-on bonus pari a 70,000 Euro lordi, che sarà pagato come segue: 50% alla prima data di pagamento dopo l'inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro; 25% alla prima data di pagamento sei mesi dopo l'inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro; e 25% alla prima data di pagamento dopo il primo anniversario dall'inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro, a condizione che la Dirigente rimanga in forza presso la Società fino alle relative date per il pagamento. Qualora la Dirigente si dimetta dal Rapporto di Lavoro entro due (2) anni dalla data di inizio dello stesso, la Società avrà il diritto di richiedere la ripetizione dell'intero importo del sign-on bonus. 6.7. The Executive shall receive a sign-on bonus of Euro 70,000 gross, which will be paid as follows: 50% on the first payroll date after the Executive's start date; 25% on the first payroll date six months after the Executive's start date; and 25% on the first payroll date after the first anniversary of the Executive's start date, subject to the Executive's continued employment through the applicable dates. Should the Executive terminate her employment with the Company within two (2) years of the start date, the Company reserves the right to seek repayment of the whole amount of the one-time sign-on bonus. 7. Rimborsi spese 7. Reimbursement of expenses 7.1. In caso di trasferte, la Società rimborserà tutte le spese di viaggio o alloggio che la Dirigente abbia sostenuto per conto della Società, per lo svolgimento delle sue mansioni, previa approvazione della Società, e a fronte della presentazione dei relativi giustificativi e nel rispetto del CCNL e delle policy aziendali in materia di rimborso spese di volta in volta applicabili. Gli eventuali spostamenti da / verso il luogo di lavoro, riferibili all'esecuzione della 7.1. In case of business trips, the Company will reimburse all expenses incurred by the Executive for travel or accommodation, on behalf of the Company, in the performance of his duties, subject to Company's prior approval and subject to the submission of the relevant receipts and in accordance with the NCBA and Company's policy on reimbursement of expenses, in force form time to time. Travel to / from office, referred to the Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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7 prestazione di lavoro in forma di lavoro agile, non saranno rimborsabili. performance of the hybrid form of employment (lavoro agile) will not be reimbursable. 8. Ferie e congedi 8. Holidays and leave 8.1. La Dirigente avrà diritto alle ferie, così come previsto dal CCNL. 8.1. The Executive will be entitled to annual leave, as provided by NCBA. 8.2. Il periodo di ferie sarà concordato fra la Dirigente e la Società, tenendo presente gli interessi di entrambe le Parti. 8.2. The annual leave period shall be agreed between the Company and the Executive, taking into account the interests of both Parties. 8.3. La Dirigente avrà diritto altresì ai congedi, ai permessi ed alle aspettative (queste ultime retribuite e non), previsti dalle normative applicabili e dal CCNL applicato, a cui si fa espresso riferimento. 8.3. The Executive will be entitled to the leaves and permits (paid or unpaid), provided for by law and applicable NCBA, to which express reference is made. 9. Beni aziendali e fringe benefits 9. Company goods and benefit 9.1. La Società metterà a disposizione della Dirigente, ad uso aziendale, i seguenti beni aziendali: auto aziendale (o allowance sostitutiva), telefono cellulare e computer portatile. Tutti i costi relativi al loro utilizzo saranno sostenuti dalla Società. 9.1. The Company shall provide the Executive with the following company's goods to be used for business purposes only: company car (or car allowance), mobile phone and laptop. All the expenses related to their use shall be borne by the Company. 9.2. I beni aziendali forniti in dotazione dalla Società, inclusi tutti i dati in essi contenuti e/o conservati, rimarranno di proprietà della Società e dovranno essere restituiti immediatamente, a fronte di adeguata richiesta da parte della Società, o alla cessazione del Rapporto di Lavoro o, per qualsivoglia ragione sia intervenuta. 9.2. Any goods provided for by the Company, including all data contained and/or retained therein shall remain property of the Company and shall be returned immediately, upon request by the Company or termination of the Employment Relationship, for whatever reason the termination occurred. 9.3. Per tutto quanto qui non espressamente previsto, la Dirigente dovrà rispettare le disposizioni aziendali contenute nel presente contratto e nelle policy aziendali applicate dalla Società di volta in volta vigenti in materia. 9.3. For all matters not expressly provided for herein, the Executive shall comply with the provisions set out in this contract and company policies applied by the Company and in force from time to time. 10. Obbligo di fedeltà, diligenza, esclusiva e confidenzialità 10. Loyalty, diligence, exclusivity and confidentiality 10.1. Durante il Rapporto di Lavoro, la Dirigente dovrà attenersi scrupolosamente all'obbligo di fedeltà ai sensi dell'art. 2105 cod. civ., oltre agli impegni indicati nell'Allegato n. 2 al presente Contratto. 10.2. In deroga a quanto sopra, la Società prende atto che la Dirigente attualmente ricopre l'incarico di membro non esecutivo del consiglio di Amministrazione della Società Carclo PLC (sticker CAR.L) ed autorizza 10.1. During the Employment Relationship, the Executive shall duly comply with his loyalty obligations as per Article 2105 of the Italian Civil Code, as well as with obligations listed under Exhibit n. 2 to this Contract. 10.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company acknowledges that the Executive currently holds the office of non-executive member of the board of directors of the company Carclo PLC (sticker CAR.L) and expressly authorises Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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8 espressamente la Dirigente a mantenere tale incarico anche in vigenza del presente accordo. the Executive to maintain such office also during the term of this agreement. 11. Proprietà intellettuale 11. Intellectual property 11.1. Le obbligazioni della Dirigente, in materia di proprietà intellettuale, sono disciplinate dalla legge nonché dall'Allegato n. 3 al presente Contratto. 11.1. The Executive's obligations, as far as intellectual property is concerned, shall be governed by the law and by provisions pointed out in Exhibit n. 3. 12. Contributi previdenziali e assistenziali 12. Social security and assistance contributions 12.1. La Dirigente è assicurata contro gli infortuni e le malattie professionali all'INAIL a cui il datore di lavoro verserà i premi alle scadenze previste. I contributi previdenziali e assistenziali verranno invece versati all'INPS. Ulteriori obblighi previdenziali e assicurativi sono previsti dal CCNL. 12.2. La Società attraverso professionisti da essa appositamente a ciò incaricati fornirà alla Dirigente, in linea con la prassi applicata agli altri dirigenti del gruppo, la consulenza ragionevolmente necessaria alla gestione della sua posizione tributaria, fiscale e previdenziale (compresi i profili internazionali e di interconnessione tra i vari ordinamenti rilevanti) ed alla predisposizione, compilazione e deposito di tutte le dichiarazioni (tributarie, fiscali e previdenziali) necessarie, rimanendo i relativi costi integralmente a carico della Società 12.1. The Executive is insured against accidents and occupational diseases at INAIL to which the employer will pay the premiums on the due dates. Social security and welfare contributions will be paid to INPS. Further social security and insurance contributions are paid in accordance with the provisions of the NCBA. 12.2. The Company, through professionals specifically appointed by it for this purpose, shall provide the Executive, in line with what is standard application for other executives of the group, with the consultancy reasonably necessary for the management of her tax, fiscal and social security position (including international and interconnection profiles between the various relevant legal systems) and for the preparation, compilation and filing of all the declarations (tax, fiscal and social security) required, the related costs being fully borne by the Company. 13. Risoluzione del Rapporto di Lavoro 13. Termination of the Employment Relationship 13.1. Le procedure, le forme e i termini del preavviso in caso di recesso sono quelle previste dalla legge e dal CCNL. 13.1. The procedures, forms and terms of notice in the event of termination are those provided for by law and by the NCBA. 14. Privacy 14. Privacy 14.1. La Dirigente, ricevuta l'informativa allegata, ex art. 13 Reg. Europeo n. 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - "Informativa"), concorda con la Società che i dati raccolti, salvati e archiviati durante il Rapporto di Lavoro saranno oggetto di trattamento da parte della Società per adempiere ai suoi obblighi legali e contrattuali in conformità al Reg. Europeo n. 2016/679 ("GDPR") secondo i fini e le modalità indicate nell'Informativa. 14.1. The Executive, upon receipt of the attached information notice pursuant to Article 13 of European Regulation n. 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – "Notice"), agrees with the Company that the data collected, saved and filed during the Employment Relationship will be processed by the Company in order to comply with its legal and contractual obligations in accordance with European Regulation n. 2016/679 ("GDPR") in accordance with the aims and in the manner indicated in the Notice. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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9 14.2. I dati raccolti ed elaborati potrebbero essere comunicati esclusivamente per le finalità di cui sopra ai soggetti indicati nell'Informativa, anche in paesi extra UE che non offrano un livello di protezione dei dati equiparabile a quello europeo. In tal caso, la Società si impegna affinché i dati siano trattati con la massima riservatezza e in conformità con le misure di sicurezza applicabili indicate nell'Informativa. 14.2. Data collected and processed may only be communicated for the abovementioned purposes to the persons indicated in the Notice, including in non-EU countries that offer a level of data protection similar to that offered within Europe. In this case, the Company undertakes that the data will be processed with utmost security and in accordance with applicable security measures detailed in the Notice. 14.3. La Dirigente può esercitare i propri diritti secondo quanto stabilito dagli artt. 15-22 del GDPR. 14.3. The Executive may exercise his rights as set out in Articles 15-22 of the GDPR. 15. Varie ed eventuali 15. Miscellaneous 15.1. La mancata richiesta da parte della Società di eseguire una qualunque delle obbligazioni di cui al presente contratto non costituisce rinuncia della Società a richiedere successivamente l'esecuzione delle suddette obbligazioni. 15.1. Failure by the Company to request the Executive to comply with any of the obligations provided under this contract does not qualify as a waiver by the Company of its right to afterwards require him to comply with such obligations. 15.2. Il presente contratto è redatto sia in lingua inglese, sia in lingua italiana. La Società e la Dirigente concordano e riconoscono che in caso di difformità tra le due versioni, quella italiana dovrà intendersi prevalente. 15.2. This contract is drafted both in English and in Italian. The Company and the Executive agree and acknowledge that in case of any conflict between the two versions, the Italian version shall prevail. 15.3. L'invalidità, illegittimità o inefficacia di una qualunque delle clausole di cui al presente contratto non comporterà l'invalidità dell'intero contratto, che resterà - quindi - pienamente valido, legittimo ed efficace. Le clausole viziate da nullità o invalidità saranno sostituite con clausole valide che ne ripropongano quanto più fedelmente possibile il contenuto. 15.3. The invalidity, unlawfulness or unenforceability of any of the provisions under this contract shall not entail the invalidity of the entire contract which, therefore, shall remain fully valid, lawful and enforceable. The above invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions shall be replaced with valid provisions mirroring their content, to the maximum extent permitted. 15.4. Il presente contratto supera e sostituisce integralmente ogni precedente accordo, intesa o contratto in essere tra le Parti con riferimento al Rapporto di Lavoro. Nessuna intesa verbale è in essere. Modifiche o variazioni del presente contratto saranno valide solo se effettuate per iscritto. 15.4. The present contract fully replaces and supersedes any other understandings or prior agreements between the Parties with regard to the Employment Relationship. No oral agreements are existent. Changes and/or amendments to this contract require written form to be valid. 16. Disposizioni applicabili al Rapporto di Lavoro 16. Regulations applicable to the Employment Relationship 16.1. Per tutto quanto non diversamente disciplinato nel presente contratto, troveranno applicazione la legge italiana e le previsioni di cui al CCNL nonché le policy della Società e del Gruppo di volta in volta in vigore. 16.1. For any matters not expressly governed under this contract, reference is made to Italian law and provisions under the NCBA as well as the policies of the Company and the Group from time to time in force. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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10 Allegati: Allegato 1- Job Description; Allegato 2 – Confidenzialità Allegato 3 – Proprietà intellettuale Allegato 4 - Informativa sul trattamento dei dati personali. Pim Wagnon _________________________ Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. Per ricevuta ed accettazione [●] _________________________ Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina Exhibits: Exhibit 1 – Job Description; Exhibit 2 – Confidentiality Exhibit 3 – Intellectual Property Exhibit 4 - Privacy notice. Pim Wagnon Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. For receipt and acceptance [●] _________________________ Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina Per specifica approvazione delle clausole: 1) Categoria, qualifica e mansioni; 2) Durata e inizio del Rapporto di Lavoro; 3) Luogo di svolgimento del Rapporto di Lavoro; 5) Retribuzione Fissa; 6) Retribuzione Variabile; 9) Beni aziendali e fringe benefits; 10) Obbligo di fedeltà, diligenza, esclusiva e confidenzialità; 11) Proprietà intellettuale; 13) Risoluzione del Rapporto di Lavoro. [●] _________________________ Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina By way of specific approval of clauses: 1) Category, role and duties; 2) Duration and commencement of the Employment Relationship; 3) Place of Work; 5) Fixed Salary; 6) Variable Salary; 9) Company goods and benefits; 10) Loyalty, diligence, exclusivity and confidentiality; 11) Intellectual property; 13) Termination of the Employment Relationship. [●] _________________________ Natalia Sergeyevna Kozmina Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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11 Exhibit 1 – Job Description Job Description - CHRO Chief Human Resources Officer Position title: CHRO – Chief Human Resources Officer Reports to: CEO Function: ELT Executive Leadership Team The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a vital, strategic, and highly engaged leadership role in the organization. The CHRO is responsible for building and executing the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CHRO will be a strategic partner and coach to the CEO and other leadership team members. The CHRO's mandate will be to shape and develop a best-in-class HR function while further developing people strategies and programs, including performance management, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, culture transformation, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, organizational design, analytics, policies, and compliance. The role will also require the evolution and implementation of processes and tools to streamline and enhance the impact of the global HR function. The CHRO will work directly with the CEO, the board of directors, including the Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee, as well as operational and functional leadership and other key stakeholders to architect an organizational capability focused on ensuring values, culture, work environment and operating practices are aligned with human resources practices and are continuously improved upon with measurable impact and evidence of business outcomes. Core Responsibilities of the CHRO will include: • Partner with CEO and core stakeholders to ensure human resources strategy is aligned with business objectives. The role demands someone who is able to operate at the strategic level, and at the same time, is unhesitating in getting involved in operational detail when needed. • Build and develop strong leadership and talent development capabilities across LivaNova. Accelerate internal talent and continually identify best in class external talent to lead the company to continued growth and scale. Create an environment in which leaders continually groom high potential benches of talent. • Drive a collaborative, engaged, and high integrity culture with a focus on inspiring multigenerational employees through the company's leaders, purpose, strategy and execution. • Design and drive a meaningful diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy that advances the company's commitment to an inclusive culture and the development of a workforce that utilizes the full range of diverse talent in its labor markets. Build broad, diverse teams and inclusive environments across LivaNova. • Lead and develop a high-performing HR team which can create and execute HR strategy to support business goals. Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function. • Ensure that the company's values are clearly communicated and understood at all levels of the business, guiding the conduct of leaders and employees, as well as driving an engaged, high-performance and collaborative culture. • Own and manage the talent acquisition lifecycle for the company. Lead the sourcing function to support all levels of hiring, to include infrastructure, scalable methods, and a disciplined and rigorous selection process, all positioning LivaNova as an academy company for talent. • Leverage technology and modern practices to build and further skills development and employee potential. • Drive strategic workforce planning by clarifying where the organization is headed, anticipating talent needs in the future compared to current state, and activating workforce management strategies that enable the organization to achieve its stated objectives. • Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive, cost-effective and reinforce the desired employee value proposition. • Partner with CEO and other leaders in preparing and presenting to the Board and the Compensation & Human Capital Management Committee on executive compensation matters. Bring credibility and perspective on human capital matters at the Board of Directors level. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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12 • Serve as a thought leader and key spokesperson for human resources development; lead efforts to capture continuous improvement ideas, best practices and lessons learned, and create opportunities for innovation and knowledge sharing within HR and across the company. Incumbent Profile The incumbent CHRO has experience working with best-in-class HR teams of similar scale and complexity, having led HR disciplines and processes across a diverse, globally dispersed employee base and demonstrated ability to effectively set human capital strategy, model and support a high integrity culture, implementing scalable infrastructure and processes, tailoring approaches for distinct employee constituencies, and effecting cultural change. The incumbent possesses an analytical mindset with demonstrated depth in building and leveraging data and analytics as a cornerstone of human capital and/or operational performance management systems. They will also be a proven thought partner with not only expertise in HR, but also a deep understanding of and connectivity to the business. S/he will also possess the ability to galvanize the culture around a compelling unified vision, engaging leaders and employees in the work that will be required to drive this evolution. S/he will excel at team building and development as well as at clarifying common goals among diverse stakeholders, gaining consensus on an overall approach, and building a collaborative environment in which results are achieved and celebrated. An excellent listener and communicator, this executive will be known for having a confident but approachable style and for advising and collaborating with a diverse group of senior leaders. Experiences and attributes: • Candidate will have an excellent track record leading the HR function of a global organization of significant scale and complexity, ideally as a CHRO or in a large divisional HR leadership role. • Proven thought partner, advisor and coach to CEO and executive teams. • A talent magnet with a proven track record of attracting innovative, high caliber talent. Builder of talent academies. • Demonstrated mix of exceptional business acumen and HR domain expertise. • Track record of utilizing contemporary technologies to build skills, potential and energy for employees and an organization. • Demonstrated examples of aligning the organization to work as a system toward common objectives. • Enterprise thought leader who operates with a high degree of autonomy while partnering collaboratively across functions and geographies. • Experience partnering with CEO and broader leadership team to shape and evolve culture, bringing forward relevant practices in addressing multigenerational and technical associate needs. • Global experience and mindset, with an ability to drive change across cultures and geographies. • Forward-looking and visionary leader who can envision LivaNova's future state and guide meaningful transformation and change management to evolve appropriately. • Ideally bring experience supporting employee populations akin to LivaNova; experience in medtech or broader life sciences is a plus, but not required. • Experience working with the Board of Directors and its Compensation Committee on executive compensation and broader human capital matters. • Low ego. Collaborative, humble style, together with a high level of personal integrity. • Player/coach, with an ability and comfort to flex between high level strategy and hands on execution. Equally comfortable partnering with the Board as with engaging with employees on the shop floor. In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following: Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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13 Setting Strategy • The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas they are directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole. • The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy. • An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry. • The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful. Executing for Results • The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results. • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations. • A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks. • A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization. Leading Teams • The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. • The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers. • A leader who is self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement. Relationships and Influence • Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. • An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive. • Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team. • Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole. Strengthening Company ESG efforts • Firmly believes that a strong ESG program is consistent with a sustainable, scalable and profitable business as being in the organization's best long-term interest. • Integrates environmental, social and governance factors into a purpose-driven strategy, turning ESG concepts into a competitive advantage. • Understands and incorporates viewpoints from cross-functional stakeholders through constructive collaboration to support and drive decision making and share the benefits of ESG related practices. • Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders, continually challenging traditional approaches. • Sets audacious goals and targets, driving concerted action and investments, and stays the course in the face of setbacks or push-back from short-term oriented stakeholders. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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14 Allegato 2 – Confidenzialità Exhibit 2 – Confidentiality La Dirigente si impegna a svolgere la propria attività con la massima diligenza e secondo i migliori standard professionali al fine di migliorare, sviluppare e promuovere l'attività della Società nonché per tutelarne e promuoverne la reputazione, gli interessi ed il successo. La Dirigente si impegna, in particolare, a svolgere la propria attività con i più alti standard di prudenza e diligenza. Nello svolgimento della propria attività, la Dirigente dovrà di volta in volta osservare ed attenersi alle decisioni e/o alle direttive della Società. The Executive undertakes to use the utmost diligence and apply best-of-class professional standards in the performance of his duties in order to improve, develop and promote the Company's business as well as to protect and promote the reputation, interests and success. The Executive, in particular, undertakes to perform his work activity with the highest standards of prudence and diligence. While performing work activities, the Executive will from time to time comply with all instructions and/or guidelines given by the Company. Durante il Rapporto di Lavoro con la Società, la Dirigente non potrà svolgere alcuna attività lavorativa, retribuita o meno - anche a tempo parziale -, in qualità di amministratore, dipendente, consulente o collaboratore indipendente per qualsiasi soggetto o ente, anche non in concorrenza con la Società, se tale attività: a) arrechi pregiudizio alla salute e alla sicurezza, anche in relazione alla durata dei riposi; b) comporti la violazione degli obblighi di non concorrenza e di fedeltà a cui è tenuta la Dirigente durante il Rapporto di Lavoro ai sensi dell'art. 2105 cod. civ.; ovvero c) sia in conflitto d'interessi con la Società. Allo scopo di consentire alla Società le opportune verifiche, la Dirigente si impegna a comunicare alla Società, per iscritto, l'attività che svolgerà, non oltre il momento del suo inizio, nonché a fornire alla Società le informazioni relative al datore di lavoro, società, ente, impresa o organizzazione per la quale presterà la sua attività e i giorni e le ore in cui sarà impegnato. During the Employment Relationship with the Company, the Executive shall not engage in any work activity, whether paid or unpaid - even part-time -, as a director, employee, consultant or independent collaborator for any organization or entity, including those not in competition with the Company, if such activity: a) is detrimental to health and safety, also in light of the duration of the rest periods; b) involves the violation of the obligations of non-competition and loyalty to which the Executive is bound during the Employment Relationship pursuant to Article 2105 of the Italian Civil Code; or c) is in conflict of interest with the Company. In order to enable the Company to perform the appropriate checks, the Executive undertakes to notify the Company, in writing, the activity to perform, no later than the time of its commencement, as well as to provide the Company with information regarding the employer, company, entity, enterprise or organization for which the Executive will perform his work activity, as well as the days and hours on which the same will be engaged. La Dirigente non dovrà utilizzare, divulgare o comunicare a qualsiasi persona, direttamente o indirettamente, durante il suo Rapporto di Lavoro o in qualsiasi momento dopo la cessazione dello stesso (indipendentemente dalla causa) qualsiasi Informazione Riservata e si impegna a fare tutto quanto in suo potere per impedire la pubblicazione o la divulgazione delle stesse. 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15 non di pubblico dominio, relative a, appartenenti o detenute in via confidenziale dalla Società e/o da qualsiasi Società e/o da società controllate da, controllanti la, collegate alla Società (il "Gruppo"), incluse, a titolo esemplificativo e non esaustivo: - Invenzioni ed opere; - Dati tecnici, segreti commerciali, know- how, ricerche, idee o progetti di prodotti o servizi, codici e progetti di software, algoritmi, sviluppi, invenzioni, domande di brevetto, appunti di laboratorio, processi, formule, tecniche, materiali biologici, diritti topografici, progetti e disegni ingegneristici, informazioni sulla configurazione di hardware, accordi con terze parti, liste di, od informazioni relative ai, dipendenti e consulenti della Società o di altra Società del Gruppo (compresi, ma non limitati a, i nomi, le informazioni di contatto, le mansioni, le retribuzioni e le competenze di tali dipendenti e consulenti), liste di, od informazioni relative ai, fornitori e clienti (compresi, ma non limitati a, i clienti della Società o di altra società del Gruppo ai quali si sia rivolto o con cui sia venuto in contatto durante il Rapporto di Lavoro), listini prezzi, contatti commerciali, metodologie di determinazione del prezzo, dati sui costi, dati sulle quote di mercato, piani di marketing, licenze, informazioni contrattuali, piani aziendali, previsioni finanziarie, dati finanziari storici, budget od altre informazioni commerciali che gli siano state rivelate dalla Società o da altra società del Gruppo direttamente o indirettamente, che sia per iscritto, elettronicamente, oralmente o tramite osservazione; - "informazioni aziendali", inclusi piani, strategie, metodi, policies, decisioni, negoziazioni o controversie; - "informazioni di marketing", comprese strategie, metodi, identità di clienti o partner commerciali o altre informazioni su clienti, partner commerciali, identità dei potenziali clienti o altre informazioni sui potenziali clienti, o analisi o proiezioni di mercato; - "informazioni finanziarie", compresi i dati relativi a costi e performance, accordi di indebitamento, struttura azionaria, investitori e partecipazioni, dati sugli acquisti e sulle vendite e listini prezzi; - "informazioni operative, tecnologiche e scientifiche", compresi piani, specifiche, manuali, moduli, modelli, software, dati e strategie di test preclinici e clinici, strategie di ricerca e sviluppo, progetti, metodi, procedure, formule, dati, relazioni, domain relating to, belonging to, or held in confidence by the Company and/or of its subsidiaries, or its controlling companies or affiliates ("Group") including but not limited to: - Inventions and works; - Technical data, trade secrets, know-how, research, product or service ideas or plans, software codes and designs, algorithms, developments, inventions, patent applications, laboratory notes, processes, formulas, techniques, biological materials, topographic rights, engineering designs and drawings, hardware configuration information, agreements with third parties, lists of, or information relating to, employees and consultants of the Company or any Group Company (including, but not limited to, the names, contact information, duties, compensation, and expertise of such employees and consultants), lists of, or information relating to, suppliers and customers (including, but not limited to, customers of the Company or any Group Company to whom the Executive has addressed or with whom he had contacts during Employment Relationship), price lists, business relations, pricing methodologies, cost data, market share data, marketing plans, licenses, contract information, business plans, financial forecasts, historical financial data, budgets or other business information disclosed to the Executive by the Company or Group Company either directly or indirectly, whether in writing, electronically, orally, or by observation; - corporate information, including plans, strategies, methods, policies, resolutions, negotiations or litigation; - marketing information, including strategies, methods, customer or business partner identities or other information about customers, business partners, prospect identities or other information about prospects, or market analyses or projections; - financial information, including cost and performance data, debt arrangements, equity structure, investors and holdings, purchasing and sales data and price lists; - operational, technological and scientific information, including plans, specifications, manuals, forms, templates, software, pre-clinical and clinical testing data and strategies, research and development strategies, designs, methods, procedures, formulae, data, reports, discoveries, inventions, improvements, concepts, ideas, know- Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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16 scoperte, invenzioni, miglioramenti, concetti, idee, know-how e segreti commerciali; e - "informazioni sul personale", compresi gli elenchi del personale, le relazioni o la struttura organizzativa, i curriculum vitae, i dati sul personale, le valutazioni delle prestazioni e gli accordi o documenti di cessazione dei rapporti di lavoro. Le informazioni proprietarie comprendono anche le informazioni ricevute in via confidenziale dalla Società da clienti, fornitori, partner commerciali o altre terze parti. how and trade secrets; and - personnel information, including personnel lists, reporting or organizational structure, resumes, personnel data, performance evaluations and termination arrangements or documents. Proprietary Information also includes information received under confidentiality by the Company from its customers, suppliers, business partners or other third parties. La clausola che precede non si applica a: - qualsiasi uso o divulgazione dell'Informazione Riservata nell'ambito del corretto svolgimento dei doveri previsti ai sensi del presente contratto, per autorizzazione da parte della Società e/o se richiesti dalla legge; - qualsiasi informazione che sia già di pubblico dominio o che lo diventi non a causa della divulgazione non autorizzata da parte della Dirigente. Section above does not apply to: - any use or disclosure of Confidential Information in the proper performance of Executive's duties under this contract, as authorised by the Company and/or as required by law; - any information which is already in or comes into the public domain other than through Executive's unauthorised disclosure. In caso di inosservanza, anche singolarmente considerati, degli obblighi assunti dalla Dirigente ai sensi del presente Allegato n.2, la Società potrà risolvere il presente contratto per giusta causa, nel rispetto di quanto previsto dalla legislazione vigente. In case of breach, also individually considered, of the obligations undertaken by the Executive under present Exhibit n. 2, the Company is entitled to terminate this contract for cause, in compliance with applicable Italian law provisions. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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17 Allegato 3 – Proprietà Intellettuale Exhibit 3 – Intellectual Property La Dirigente riconosce alla Società il diritto esclusivo di utilizzare e/o sfruttare senza limiti di tempo, territorio e contesto, tutti i frutti del lavoro prodotti dalla Dirigente durante il Rapporto di Lavoro, in considerazione del fatto che detti risultati sono connessi agli obblighi da quest'ultimo derivanti e/o in qualsiasi modo connessi al business, ai prodotti e ai servizi della Società nonché al Rapporto di Lavoro e che sono soggetti a protezione ai sensi della legislazione in materia di copyright, disegno industriale, brevetti, know-how o marchi e/o qualsiasi diritto della proprietà industriale, fatto salvo quanto previsto dall'art. 64 del D. Lgs. n. 30/2005, laddove applicabile. The Executive shall assign to the Company the exclusive right of use and/or exploitation, without any limitation of duration, territory and scope, all the results produced by the Executive during the Employment Relationship, in view of the fact that these results are related to the obligations arising from and/or in any way connected with the business, products, services of the Company, as well as to the Employment Relationship and which are eligible for protection under copyright, industrial design, utility model, know-how or trade mark law and/or any intellectual property law, save for the provisions of Article 64 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 30/2005, where applicable. L'attribuzione del diritto di utilizzo e sfruttamento includerà, in particolare, l'autorizzazione al trattamento e alla cessione a terzi. The assignment of the right of use and exploitation shall also notably include the authorization to processing and licensing to third parties. La Dirigente comunicherà immediatamente all'ufficio preposto della Società, che ne acquisterà la titolarità esclusiva, qualsiasi invenzione, sviluppo, metodo, processo e idea concepita, sviluppata o realizzata in connessione al Rapporto di Lavoro che possa costituire una invenzione brevettabile o una proprietà intellettuale protetta come i segreti aziendali e che possa direttamente o indirettamente esser utile o connessa all'attività o ai prodotti o ai servizi forniti dalla Società. All inventions, developments, methods, processes and ideas conceived, developed or implemented by the Executive in connection with the Employment Relationship which may constitute patentable inventions or intellectual property protectable as trade secrets and which are directly or indirectly useful in, or relate to, the business or products or services provided by the Company, shall be promptly and fully disclosed by the Executive to the appropriate office of the Company and shall be the Company's exclusive property. Unitamente alla suddetta comunicazione, la Dirigente dovrà fornire tutti i documenti, le informazioni ed i materiali in Suo possesso. Dietro richiesta della Società e a spese di quest'ultima, dovrà redigere, altresì, tutti i documenti necessari per il riconoscimento dei diritti, titoli e interessi connessi alle invenzioni, sviluppi, metodi e idee (e all'attribuzione diretta alla Società di tutti i brevetti e diritti connessi). In addition to the aforementioned communication, the Executive shall provide all documents, information and materials in his possession. At the Company's request and at the Company's expense, he shall also draft all documents necessary for the recognition of rights, titles and interests related to inventions, developments, methods and ideas (and to the direct assignment to the Company of all patents and related rights). In tutti i casi suddetti, la Dirigente non avrà diritto ad alcun compenso aggiuntivo alla retribuzione già pattuita. La retribuzione prevista alla clausola 5 del Contratto viene espressamente riconosciuta quale compenso per lo svolgimento di attività creativa e inventiva svolta a favore della Società. In all of the aforementioned cases, the Executive will not be entitled to any additional compensation on top of the remuneration already agreed. The remuneration provided for in section 5 of the Contract is expressly recognized as compensation for performing creative and inventive activity in favour of the Company. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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18 Allegato 4 - Informativa sul trattamento dei dati personali ex art. 13 Reg. Europeo n. 2016/679 Exhibit 4 - Privacy notice pursuant to Article 13 of European Regulation n. 2016/679 INFORMATIVA RESA ALLA DIRIGENTE E CONTESTUALE RICHIESTA DI CONSENSO PER IL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI Gentile Natalia Kozmina Ai sensi dell'art. 13 e 14 del Regolamento (UE) 2016/679, recante disposizioni a protezione delle persone fisiche con riguardo al trattamento dei dati personali e alla libera circolazione di tali dati (di seguito, il "GDPR") e del Decreto Legislativo n. 196 del 30 giugno 2003 "Codice della Protezione dei Dati Personali" e sue successive modifiche e integrazioni (di seguito, il "Codice Privacy"), qui di seguito, Le forniamo l'informativa riguardante il trattamento dei Suoi dati personali che sarà effettuato da Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. per l'instaurazione, l'esecuzione e la gestione del Suo contratto di lavoro (di seguito, il "Contratto"). Per dato personale si intende "qualsiasi informazione riguardante una persona fisica identificata o identificabile («interessato»); si considera identificabile la persona fisica che può essere identificata, direttamente o indirettamente, con particolare riferimento a un identificativo come il nome, un numero di identificazione, dati relativi all'ubicazione, un identificativo online o a uno o più elementi caratteristici della sua identità fisica, fisiologica, genetica, psichica, economica, culturale o sociale" e le immagini (art. 4 n. 1 del GDPR). 1. TITOLARE DEL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI Il Titolare del trattamento dei Suoi dati personali è Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., con sede a Milano, via Enrico Cialdini 16, 20161Codice Fiscale 10556980158, (di seguito, la "Società" e/o il "Titolare"). 2. CATEGORIE DI DATI PERSONALI TRATTATI 2.1. Dati personali forniti da Lei direttamente Nell'ambito dei processi aziendali che comportano il trattamento dei Suoi dati personali, potranno essere trattati i seguenti dati personali, forniti da Lei direttamente all'atto dell'istaurazione del rapporto di lavoro o nel corso del medesimo: • dati identificativi (nome e cognome, indirizzo, telefono, nazionalità, codice fiscale, genere, stato di famiglia, luogo e data di nascita, altre informazioni contenute nella carta di identità, nel passaporto, nella patente, dati bancari); • dati relativi all'istruzione e al lavoro (curriculum vitae e lavorativo, titolo di studio, competenze professionali, mansioni, dipartimento, funzione lavorativa, retribuzioni, integrazioni salariali, trattenute, eventuali beni aziendali INFORMATION GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE AND SIMULTANEOUS REQUEST FOR CONSENT FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA Dear Natalia Kozmina Pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (hereinafter, the "GDPR") and Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 "Personal Data Protection Code" and its subsequent amendments and additions (hereinafter, the "Privacy Code"), below, we provide you with the information regarding the processing of your personal data that will be carried out by Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. for the establishment, execution and management of your employment contract (hereinafter, the "Contract"). Personal data is defined as "any information relating to an identified or identifiable physical person ("data subject"); an identifiable person is someone who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference in particular to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, address data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to his or her physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity'" and images (Art. 4 no. 1 of the GDPR). 1. PERSONAL DATA CONTROLLER The Data Controller of your personal data is Sorin Group Italia S.r.l, with registered office in Milan, via Enrico Cialdini 16, 20161, Milano, Italian Fiscal Code 10556980158 (hereinafter, the "Company" and or the "Controller"). 2. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED 2.1. Personal data provided by you directly As part of the business processes involving the processing of your personal data, the following personal data may be processed, provided by you directly upon the establishment of the employment relationship or in the course thereof: • identification data (name and surname, address, telephone, nationality, tax code, gender, family status, place and date of birth, other information contained in identity card, passport, driving licence, bank details); • education and work-related data (CV and work history, educational qualification, professional skills, duties, department, job function, salaries, salary supplements, deductions, any company assets assigned and/or entrusted); Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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19 assegnati e/o affidati); • presenze sul lavoro e trasferte; • immagini su supporto fotografico-video, ove da Lei spontaneamente fornite (foto- video). 2.2 Categorie di dati personali di cui all'art. 9 del GDPR (cd. categorie particolari di dati personali) forniti da Lei direttamente Nell'ambito del rapporto di lavoro, il trattamento potrà riguardare anche altre categorie di dati personali (le c.d. categorie particolari di dati personali) in quanto idonei a rilevare, anche indirettamente: • lo stato di salute (ad esempio: i certificati medici relativi alle assenze per malattia, maternità, infortunio, puerperio o allattamento) e l'appartenenza a categorie protette; • le convinzioni religiose (ad esempio: per richiedere permessi e festività religiose fruibili per legge) sempre ove tali informazioni siano da Lei spontaneamente fornite; • l'adesione ad un partito politico o la titolarità di cariche pubbliche elettive (ad esempio: per la richiesta di permessi o aspettative); • l'adesione a sindacati (ad esempio: in caso di assunzioni di cariche nelle organizzazioni sindacali e/o richiesta delle trattenute e del versamento al sindacato). 2.3 Dati personali raccolti dalla Società tramite sistemi di videosorveglianza e/o sistemi informatici aziendali Nell'ambito dell'attività lavorativa è possibile che la Società tratti i seguenti dati personali, raccolti tramite dispositivi di sicurezza aziendale (sistemi di videosorveglianza all'esterno dei locali) e/o dagli strumenti informatici e servizi applicativi aziendali in uso presso la Società: • immagini che La ritraggono, raccolte tramite sistemi di videosorveglianza; • file di log del traffico generato in rete dai sistemi informatici e servizi applicativi aziendali a Lei in uso in quanto dipendente (ad esempio: posta elettronica in transito sul Suo account aziendale, attività internet, accesso alla rete). 2.4 Dati personali di terzi Nel corso del rapporto di lavoro è inoltre possibile che Lei comunichi alla Società dati di terze parti per diverse finalità accessorie e comunque connesse alla gestione del rapporto di lavoro (ad esempio: i dati personali relativi alla Sua famiglia, quali stato civile e/o familiari a carico) o altri dati personali da Lei comunicati spontaneamente alla Società. • attendance at work and travel; • images on photographic-video support, where spontaneously provided by you (photo-video). 2.2 Categories of personal data referred to in Article 9 of the GDPR (so-called special categories of personal data) provided by you directly In the context of the employment relationship, the processing may also concern other categories of personal data (so-called special categories of personal data) insofar as they are capable of detecting, even indirectly • health status (e.g. medical certificates relating to absence due to illness, maternity, accident, childbirth or breastfeeding) and belonging to protected categories; • religious beliefs (e.g. in order to apply for religious leave and holidays that are legally permissible) provided that such information is voluntarily provided by you; • membership of a political party or holding of elective public office (e.g. when applying for leave); • membership of trade unions (e.g. in the case of holding offices in trade unions and/or requesting deductions and payment in favour of trade union). 2.3 Personal data collected by the Company through video surveillance systems and/or company computer systems In the course of working activity, the Company may process the following personal data, collected by means of company security devices (video surveillance systems outside the premises) and/or by the company's IT tools and application services in use at the Company: • images of you collected by video surveillance systems; • log files of traffic generated on the network by the company's computer systems and application services in use by you as an employee (e.g. e-mail in transit on your company account, internet activity, network access). 2.4 Personal data of third parties In the course of the employment relationship, you may also communicate to the Company third-party data for various purposes ancillary to, and in any case connected with, the management of the employment relationship (e.g. personal data relating to your family, such as marital status and/or dependents) or other personal data that you spontaneously communicate to the Company. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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20 Conferendo i dati personali delle suddette terze parti alla Società, Lei si impegna a fornire loro una copia della presente informativa sul trattamento dei dati personali. 3. FINALITÀ DEL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI E BASE GIURIDICA I Suoi dati personali, ivi incluse le particolari categorie di dati personali (laddove strettamente necessario), potranno essere trattati dalla Società per le seguenti finalità. 3.1 Instaurazione, esecuzione e gestione del Contratto I dati personali di cui al paragrafo 2.1 che precede saranno trattati per la esecuzione e la corretta gestione del Contratto. In particolare, fermo restando l'adempimento agli obblighi di legge connessi al Contratto, i Suoi dati personali saranno trattati - nell'ambito dell'ordinaria gestione del Contratto – per le seguenti finalità: • amministrative, retributive, contributive, contabili e rimborso spese; • previdenziali e assicurative; • formazione (in aula e in e-learning); • gestione ed aggiornamento dei profili e delle competenze professionali; • definizione dei piani di sviluppo individuali, valutazione delle prestazioni, pianificazione e sviluppo delle carriere; • pianificazione economica e gestione dei budget; • gestione di presenze ed assenze dal lavoro; • esercizio dei diritti sindacali; • accesso alla sede della Società (es. badge identificativo); • inserimento nella rubrica in intranet istituzionale o aziendale; • igiene e sicurezza sul lavoro; • verifica e controllo delle procedure e delle policies aziendali. Le basi giuridiche del trattamento dei dati personali per le finalità di cui al paragrafo 3.1 sono l'esecuzione del contratto di lavoro di cui Lei è parte e l'adempimento degli obblighi di legge applicabili in capo al Titolare con riferimento al rapporto di lavoro con Lei. 3.2 Gestione di: esercizio dei diritti sindacali e permessi aziendali per malattie ed infortuni Le particolari categorie di dati personali da Lei direttamente fornite di cui al paragrafo 2.2 che precede saranno raccolte e trattate dalla Società per le seguenti finalità: • gestione del versamento della quota sindacale per iscrizioni a sindacati o associazioni politiche; • gestione assenze per malattie e/o infortuni. By submitting the personal data of the aforementioned third parties to the Company, you undertake to provide them with a copy of this privacy policy. 3. PURPOSE OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING AND LEGAL BASIS Your personal data, including special categories of personal data (where strictly necessary), may be processed by the Company for the following purposes. 3.1 Establishment, execution and management of the Contract The personal data referred to in paragraph 2.1 above shall be processed for the execution and proper handling of the Contract. In particular, without prejudice to the fulfilment of legal obligations related to the Contract, your personal data will be processed - within the ordinary management of the Contract - for the following purposes: • administrative, payroll, contributions, accounting and reimbursement of expenses; • social security and insurance; • training (classroom and e-learning); • management and updating of professional profiles and skills; • definition of individual development plans, performance appraisal, career planning and development; • economic planning and budget management; • management of attendance and absence from work; • exercise of trade union rights; • access to the Company's premises (e.g. ID badge); • inclusion in the institutional or corporate intranet directory; • hygiene and safety at work; • verification and control of company procedures and policies. The legal bases for the processing of personal data for the purposes set out in paragraph 3.1 are the performance of the employment contract to which you are a party and the fulfilment of the legal obligations applicable to the Controller with regard to the employment relationship with you. 3.2 Management of: exercise of trade union rights and company leave for illness and accidents The particular categories of personal data directly provided by you referred to in paragraph 2.2 above will be collected and processed by the Company for the following purposes: • managing the payment of union fees for Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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21 La base giuridica del trattamento dei dati personali per le finalità di cui al paragrafo 3.2 che precede è l'adempimento di un obbligo di legge cui è soggetta la Società ed in particolare il Contratto Collettivo Nazionale applicabile a detto Contratto. 3.3 Sicurezza aziendale, analisi relative al rapporto di lavoro, eventi societari straordinari e difesa in giudizio I dati personali di cui al paragrafo 2.1 e 2.3 sono raccolti per: • controllo degli accessi fisici ed informatici (incluso mediante l'utilizzo dell'Intranet aziendale, di Internet, della posta elettronica e delle videocamere); • la tutela e la sicurezza del patrimonio aziendale; • la tutela dei sistemi informatici; • garantire la continuità lavorativa; • svolgere analisi relativamente al rapporto lavorativo con la Società (incluso la durata, la retribuzione, ecc.); • le procedure di valutazione e di gestione nell'ambito di eventuali vicende societarie della Società (cessione della società o di rami d'azienda), due diligence, audit interno o di terze parti (ad es. organismi di certificazione, clienti); • far valere in giudizio un diritto della Società (incluse le relative attività prodromiche). 3.4 Gestione di: programmi previdenziali e incentivazione al welfare aziendale I Suoi dati personali - e anche di eventuali soggetti terzi da Lei direttamente forniti di cui al paragrafo 2.4 che precede - saranno raccolti e trattati dalla Società al solo scopo di gestire eventuali aspetti previdenziali, assicurativi e di welfare aziendale (adesione a piano previdenziali e di welfare). La base giuridica del trattamento dei dati personali per le finalità di cui al paragrafo 3.4 che precede è il Suo preventivo specifico La base giuridica del trattamento dei dati personali per le finalità di cui al paragrafo 3.3 che precede è il perseguimento dell'interesse legittimo della Società a (i) proteggere il patrimonio aziendale e a garantire un elevato livello di sicurezza all'interno dei luoghi di lavoro della Società; (ii) verificare l'andamento dei rapporti lavorativi tra la Società e i suoi dipendenti, anche in relazione alla crescita professionale e salariale; (iii) tutelare i diritti della Società. Il Titolare ha ritenuto che tali trattamenti non pregiudichino un Suo diritto, interesse o libertà fondamentale prevalenti. membership of trade unions or political associations; • managing the absences due to illness and/or accidents. The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purposes set out in paragraph 3.2 above is the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which the Company is subject, and in particular the National Collective Agreement applicable to that Agreement. 3.3 Corporate security, analysis relating to employment relationship, extraordinary corporate events and defence in court The personal data referred to in sections 2.1 and 2.3 are collected for: • physical and computer access control (including through the use of the company intranet, Internet, e-mail and video cameras); • the protection and security of company assets; • the protection of computer systems; • ensure business continuity; • carry out analyses concerning the employment relationship with the company (including duration, remuneration, etc.); • evaluation and management procedures in the context of any corporate events of the Company (sale of the company or business units), due diligence, internal or third-party audits (e.g. certification bodies, clients); • enforce a right of the Company in court (including prodromal activities related thereto). 3.4 Management of: welfare programmes and corporate welfare incentives Your personal data - and also those of any third parties that you directly provide under paragraph 2.4 above - will be collected and processed by the Company for the sole purpose of managing any social security, insurance and company welfare aspects (membership of social security and welfare plans). The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purposes set out in paragraph 3.3 above is the pursuit of the Company's legitimate interest in (i) protecting the Company's assets and ensuring a high level of security within the Company's workplaces; (ii) verifying the progress of labour relations between the Company and its employees, also in relation to professional and salary growth; (iii) protecting the Company's rights. The Controller has deemed that such processing does not prejudice your overriding right, interest or fundamental freedom. Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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22 consenso. 4. NATURA OBBLIGATORIA O FACOLTATIVA DEL CONFERIMENTO DEI SUOI DATI PERSONALI – CONSEGUENZE DELL'EVENTUALE RIFIUTO 4.1 Il mancato conferimento dei Suoi dati personali per le finalità di cui ai paragrafi 3.1, 3.2 e 3.3 che precedono comporterà l'impossibilità di instaurare, eseguire e/o di proseguire nel Contratto medesimo e/o di svolgere correttamente tutti gli adempimenti, quali quelli di natura retributiva, contributiva, fiscale e assicurativa, connessi al Contratto e/o permettere l'accesso ai locali della Società. 4.2 Il conferimento dei Suoi dati personali - ed eventualmente dei soggetti terzi - per le finalità di cui al paragrafo 3.4 è facoltativo e il mancato conferimento comporterà come conseguenza: l'impossibilità per Lei di partecipare a programmi previdenziali e di welfare della Società. Resta, invece, impregiudicata l'instaurazione e/o la esecuzione del Contratto. 5. MODALITÀ DEL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI Il trattamento dei Suoi dati personali, incluse le particolari categorie di dati personali, avverrà in modo lecito, corretto e trasparente, per finalità determinate, esplicite e legittime nonché mediante strumenti informatici e cartacei e nel rispetto delle leggi, regolamenti, provvedimenti ed autorizzazioni generali, ove applicabili, adottati anche dall'Autorità Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (di seguito, il "Garante") in particolare nell'ambito del trattamento delle categorie particolari di dati personali, ai sensi dell'art. 9 del GDPR, nel rapporto di lavoro. I dati personali da Lei forniti non saranno sottoposti a processi decisionali completamente automatizzati. 6. DESTINATARI DEI DATI PERSONALI 6.1 I destinatari dei dati personali di cui al paragrafo 2.2 (Categorie di dati personali di cui all'art. 9 del GDPR - cd. categorie particolari di dati personali - forniti da Lei direttamente) potranno essere: (i) persone autorizzate a trattare dati personali all'interno della Società cui sono state fornite apposite istruzioni per iscritto: • dipendenti dell'area risorse umane; • responsabili del dipendente appartenenti ad altre funzioni aziendali. (ii) fornitori terzi che trattano dati personali per conto della Società, da quest'ultima nominati per iscritto responsabili del trattamento ai sensi dell'art. 28 del GDPR: • società di elaborazione delle paghe; (iii) altri soggetti terzi che trattano i dati personali in The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purposes set out in paragraph 3.4 above is your prior specific consent. 4. COMPULSORY OR OPTIONAL NATURE OF PROVIDING YOUR PERSONAL DATA - CONSEQUENCES OF POSSIBLE REFUSAL 4.1 Failure to provide your personal data for the purposes set out in paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 above shall result in the impossibility of establishing, executing and/or continuing with the Contract itself and/or to properly perform all the obligations, such as those of a remuneration, contribution, tax and insurance nature, connected with the Contract and/or to allow access to the Company's premises. 4.2 The provision of your personal data - and possibly of third parties - for the purposes referred to in paragraph 3.4 is optional and failure to provide such data will result in the impossibility for you to participate in the Company's social security and welfare programmes. On the other hand, the establishment and/or execution of the Contract remains unaffected. 5. MODALITIES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING The processing of your personal data, including special categories of personal data, shall be carried out in a lawful, correct and transparent manner, for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes as well as by means of computerised and paper-based instruments and in compliance with the laws, regulations, provisions and general authorisations, where applicable, also adopted by the Italian Data Protection Authority (hereinafter, the "Guarantor") in particular in the context of the processing of special categories of personal data, pursuant to Article 9 of the GDPR, in the employment relationship. The personal data you provide will not be subject to fully automated decision-making processes. 6. RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA 6.1 The recipients of the personal data referred to in paragraph 2.2 (Categories of personal data referred to in Article 9 of the GDPR - so-called special categories of personal data - provided by you directly) may be: (i) persons authorised to process personal data within the Company who have been given specific instructions in writing: • employees in the human resources area; • managers of the employee from other company functions. (ii) third-party suppliers that process personal data on behalf of the Company, appointed by the latter in writing as data processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR: • payroll companies; Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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23 qualità di titolari autonomi: • consulenti legali esterni della Società; • studio medico in adempimento degli obblighi in materia di igiene e sicurezza del lavoro; • Enti o Uffici Pubblici o Pubbliche Amministrazioni in funzione degli obblighi di legge; • istituti previdenziali, assistenziali e assicurativi al fine di consentire la gestione delle pratiche relative (INPS, INAIL); • enti assicurativi privati, fondi o casse, per il godimento di prestazioni integrative, alle organizzazioni sindacali per il versamento delle eventuali trattenute; • associazioni sindacali, al fine di operare la trattenuta sindacale come da Sua richiesta; • soggetti cui la facoltà di accedere ai dati personali sia riconosciuta da disposizioni di legge e di normativa secondaria o da disposizioni impartite da autorità a ciò legittimate dalla legge. 6.2 I destinatari dei dati personali di cui al paragrafo 2.1 (Dati personali forniti da Lei direttamente) al paragrafo 2.3 (Dati personali raccolti dalla Società tramite sistemi di videosorveglianza e/o sistemi informatici aziendali) potranno essere, oltre alle persone autorizzate a trattare dati personali all'interno della Società indicate al paragrafo 6.1, anche i seguenti: (i) persone autorizzate a trattare dati personali all'interno della Società cui sono state fornite apposite istruzioni per iscritto: • dipendenti dell'area amministrativa e contabile; • dipendenti dell'area legale; • dipendenti dell'area informatica; (ii) fornitori terzi che trattano dati personali per conto della Società, da quest'ultima nominati per iscritto responsabili del trattamento ai sensi dell'art. 28 del GDPR: • istituti bancari di cui ci serviamo o a quelli da Lei indicati, al fine di effettuare la corresponsione degli emolumenti o l'emissione di titoli (ad esempio: assegni); • società che forniscono il servizio di gestione carte di credito aziendali ed assegnate a dipendenti; • società che forniscono il servizio di manutenzione e back up ed archiviazione; • società che forniscono servizi di formazione (in aula e in e-learning); • società che fornisce il sistema applicativo per la gestione del budget del personale; • società di manutenzione del sistema di videosorveglianza; • società appartenenti al medesimo gruppo della Società (iii) other third parties who process personal data as autonomous data controllers: • Company's external legal advisors; • medical office in fulfilment of occupational health and safety obligations; • Public Bodies or Offices or Public Administrations in accordance with legal obligations; • social security, welfare and insurance institutions in order to enable the management of related files (INPS, INAIL); • private insurance bodies, funds, for the enjoyment of supplementary benefits, to trade union organisations for the payment of any deductions; • trade union associations, in order to make the union deduction as per your request; • subjects whose right to access personal data is recognised by provisions of law and secondary legislation or by provisions issued by authorities empowered to do so by law. 6.2 The recipients of the personal data referred to in paragraph 2.1 (Personal data provided by you directly) to paragraph 2.3 (Personal data collected by the Company by means of video surveillance systems and/or company computer systems) may be, in addition to the persons authorised to process personal data within the Company indicated in paragraph 6.1, the following: (i) persons authorised to process personal data within the Company who have been given specific instructions in writing: • employees in the administrative and accounting area; • employees in the legal area; • employees in the IT area; (ii) third-party suppliers that process personal data on behalf of the Company, appointed by the latter in writing as data processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR: • banking institutions which we use or those indicated by you, in order to make the payment of remuneration or the issue of securities (e.g. cheques); • companies that provide corporate and employee credit card management services; • companies providing maintenance and back-up and archiving services; • companies providing training services (classroom and e-learning); • company providing the application system for personnel budget management; • company maintaining the video surveillance system; • companies belonging to the same group as the Company Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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24 6.3 I destinatari dei dati personali di cui al paragrafo 2.4 (Dati personali di terzi) saranno: (i) persone autorizzate a trattare dati personali all'interno della Società cui sono state fornite apposite istruzioni per iscritto: • dipendenti dell'area risorse umane. 7. TEMPI DI CONSERVAZIONE DEI DATI PERSONALI I Suoi dati personali saranno conservati: i) per la gestione del Contratto, per tutta la durata del Contratto e per un periodo massimo pari a 10 anni successivo alla cessazione del rapporto di lavoro come stabilito dall'art. 2220 cod. civ., fatti salvi casi in cui l'ulteriore conservazione sia giustificata da esigenze di natura previdenziale e di igiene e sicurezza nonché da contenziosi e/o da richieste delle autorità competenti ovvero nei casi in cui un periodo di conservazione più breve sia stato previsto dalla Società in relazione a taluni dati personali in conformità alla propria policy aziendale; ii) per la conservazione dei file di log per un periodo di tempo non superiore a quello necessario per necessità legate alla continuità dell'attività lavorativa (ad esempio: in caso di assenza programmata e/o non programmata e/o di assenza per dimissioni e/o di cessazione del rapporto di lavoro) e, in ogni caso, per un periodo non superiore a 30 giorni; iii) per la conservazione delle immagini videoriprese, 7 giorni. 8. TRASFERIMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI EXTRA UE Il Titolare si riserva il diritto di trasferire i Suoi dati personali in paesi terzi, inclusi, ad esempio, gli Stati Uniti d'America e l'Australia. I trasferimenti di dati al di fuori dello Spazio Economico Europeo sono soggetti a un regime speciale ai sensi del GDPR, e sono effettuati solo nei confronti di paesi che garantiscono un livello di protezione dei dati personali adeguato, sulla base di una decisione di adeguatezza della Commissione oppure laddove siano state adottate garanzie adeguate (incluse le condizioni contrattuali standard previste dalla Commissione Europea), purché gli interessati dispongano di diritti azionabili e mezzi di ricorso effettivi. 9. ESERCIZIO DEI DIRITTI DA PARTE DELL'INTERESSATO Ai sensi degli articoli 15-22 del GDPR: a) Lei ha il diritto di chiedere l'accesso ai Suoi dati personali unitamente a indicazioni relative alla finalità del trattamento, alla categoria dei dati personali trattati, ai soggetti o categorie di soggetti ai quali essi sono stati o saranno comunicati (con indicazione dell'eventualità in cui tali soggetti siano situati in paesi terzi o siano organizzazioni internazionali), quando possibile, al periodo di conservazione dei dati personali o ai criteri utilizzati per determinare tale periodo, all'esistenza dei Suoi diritti di 6.3 The recipients of the personal data referred to in Section 2.4 (Personal Data of Third Parties) shall be: (i) persons authorised to process personal data within the Company who have been given specific instructions in writing: • employees in the human resources area. 7. PERSONAL DATA STORAGE PERIODS Your personal data will be stored: i) for the management of the Contract, for the entire duration of the Contract and for a maximum period of 10 years following the termination of the employment relationship as set out in Article 2220 of the Civil Code, except in cases where further storage is justified by social security and health and safety requirements as well as by litigation and/or requests by the competent authorities, or in cases where a shorter storage period has been provided for by the Company in relation to certain personal data in accordance with its own corporate policy; (ii) for the storage of log files for a period of time not exceeding the time required for business continuity needs (e.g. in the event of planned and/or unplanned absence and/or absence due to resignation and/or termination of employment) and, in any event, for a period not exceeding 30 days; (iii) for the storage of videotaped images, 7 days. 8. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE THE EU The Controller reserves the right to transfer your personal data to third countries, including, for example, the United States of America and Australia. Data transfers outside the European Economic Area are subject to a special regime under the GDPR, and are only made to countries that provide an adequate level of personal data protection, based on an adequacy decision by the Commission or where adequate safeguards have been put in place (including the standard contractual conditions provided by the European Commission), provided that data subjects have enforceable rights and effective remedies. 9. 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25 rettifica e/o cancellazione dei dati personali, di limitazione del trattamento e di opposizione al trattamento, al Suo diritto di proporre reclamo a un'autorità di controllo, all'origine dei dati, all'esistenza e alla logica applicata in caso di processo decisionale automatizzato. Qualora eserciti tale diritto e salvo Sue diverse indicazioni, riceverà una copia in formato elettronico dei Suoi dati personali che formano oggetto di trattamento. b) Lei ha inoltre diritto di ottenere: i. la rettifica dei Suoi dati personali, qualora gli stessi risultino inesatti o incompleti; ii. la cancellazione dei Suoi dati personali, qualora sussista una delle condizioni di cui all'art. 17 del GDPR (ad esempio: i Suoi dati personali non risultino più necessari rispetto alle finalità per le quali sono stati raccolti, Lei decida di revocare il Suo consenso al trattamento – ove questo ne rappresenti la base giuridica – e non sussista altro fondamento giuridico per il trattamento stesso, Lei si opponga al trattamento e non prevalga altro interesse legittimo del Titolare, i Suoi dati personali siano trattati illecitamente); iii. la limitazione del trattamento dei dati personali che La riguardano 1) per il tempo necessario alla Società ad appurare l'esattezza dei Suoi dati personali (nel caso in cui Lei l'abbia contestata), o 2) qualora il trattamento dei dati personali risulti illecito e Lei chieda, in luogo della cancellazione dei Suoi dati personali, la limitazione del relativo trattamento, o 3) quando la Società non abbia più bisogno dei Suoi dati personali ma gli stessi siano per Lei necessari per accertare, esercitare o difendere un diritto in sede giudiziaria, o, infine, 4) per il tempo necessario a valutare l'eventuale prevalenza dei motivi legittimi del Titolare rispetto ai Suoi, qualora Lei si sia opposto al trattamento dei Suoi dati personali ai sensi del punto c che segue; iv. copia dei Suoi dati personali in un formato strutturato, di uso comune e leggibile da dispositivo automatico anche al fine di trasmetterli ad altro titolare, processing, your right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, the origin of the data, the existence and the logic applied in case of automated decision making. If you exercise this right, and unless otherwise stated by you, you will receive an electronic copy of your personal data being processed. b) You also have the right to obtain: i. rectification of your personal data if they are inaccurate or incomplete; ii. deletion of your personal data if one of the conditions set out in Article 17 of the GDPR applies (e.g. your personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected, you decide to revoke your consent to the processing - where this is the legal basis - and there is no other legal basis for the processing, you object to the processing and no other legitimate interest of the Controller prevails, your personal data are processed unlawfully); iii. the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you 1) for the time necessary for the Company to ascertain the accuracy of your personal data (in the event that you have contested it), or 2) if the processing of your personal data is unlawful and you request, instead of the deletion of your personal data, the restriction of the processing thereof or 3) when the Company no longer needs your personal data but the same are necessary for you to ascertain, exercise or defend a right in court, or, finally, 4) for the time necessary to assess whether the legitimate reasons of the Controller prevail over yours, if you have objected to the processing of your personal data in accordance with point c below; iv. copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, also for the purpose of transmitting them to another data controller, if the processing is based on consent or on a contract and is carried out by automated means (so called right to data portability). If it is in your interest, you may ask the Company to transmit your personal data directly to the other Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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26 qualora il trattamento si basi sul consenso o su un contratto e sia effettuato con mezzi automatizzati (cd. diritto alla portabilità dei dati). Se di Suo interesse, potrà chiedere alla Società di trasmettere i Suoi dati personali direttamente all'altro titolare, se ciò risulterà tecnicamente fattibile. c) Lei ha inoltre diritto di opporsi al trattamento dei Suoi dati personali, qualora tale trattamento sia effettuato ai sensi dell'art. 6.1 lett. f) (i.e. per perseguire un legittimo interesse del Titolare) del GDPR, a meno che non sussistano motivi legittimi cogenti del Titolare a procedere al trattamento, ai sensi dell'art. 21 del GDPR. d) Lei ha il diritto di revocare in ogni momento il consenso prestato senza pregiudicare la liceità del trattamento dei Suoi dati personali basato sul consenso ed effettuato prima della revoca. e) Qualora effettuato, Lei ha inoltre il diritto di non essere sottoposto a una decisione basata unicamente sul trattamento automatizzato, compresa la profilazione, che produca effetti giuridici che la riguardano o che indica in modo analogo significativamente sulla sua persona, avendo altresì il diritto di ottenere l'intervento umano da parte del titolare, di esprimere la propria opinione e di contestare la decisione. f) Qualora non sia soddisfatto del trattamento dei Suoi dati personali dalla Società effettuato, potrà proporre un reclamo al Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, seguendo le procedure e le indicazioni pubblicate sul sito web ufficiale di tale autorità (www.garanteprivacy.it). g) Le eventuali rettifiche o cancellazioni dei Suoi dati personali o limitazioni del trattamento effettuate su Sua richiesta - salvo che ciò si riveli impossibile o implichi uno sforzo sproporzionato – saranno dalla Società comunicate a ciascuno dei destinatari cui saranno stati eventualmente trasmessi i Suoi dati personali in conformità alla presente informativa. L'esercizio dei diritti che precedono non è soggetto ad alcun vincolo di forma ed è gratuito. Potremo solo richiederLe di verificare la Sua identità prima di intraprendere ulteriori azioni a seguito della Sua richiesta. 10. CONTATTI PER L'ESERCIZIO DEI DIRITTI DELL'INTERESSATO E PER ULTERIORI INFORMAZIONI Per l'esercizio dei Suoi diritti e/o per ottenere data controller, if this is technically feasible. c) You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, if such processing is carried out pursuant to Article 6.1(f) (i.e. to pursue a legitimate interest of the Controller) of the GDPR, unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the Controller to process the data, pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR. d) You have the right to revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing of your personal data based on your consent and carried out prior to the revocation. e) If it is carried out, you also have the right not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you, and you also have the right to obtain human intervention by the controller, to express your opinion and to contest the decision. f) If you are dissatisfied with the processing of your personal data by the Company, you may lodge a complaint with the Garantor for the protection of personal data, following the procedures and instructions published on the official website of that authority (www.garanteprivacy.it). g) Any rectification or deletion of your personal data or limitation of processing carried out at your request - unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort - will be communicated by the Company to each of the recipients to whom your personal data may have been transmitted in accordance with this policy. The exercise of the above rights is not subject to any formal constraints and is free of charge. We may only ask you to verify your identity before taking further action on your request. 10. CONTACTS FOR THE EXERCISE OF THE DATA SUBJECT'S RIGHTS AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION In order to exercise your rights and/or to obtain any kind of information, including the updated list of data processors, that you may need in relation to this privacy policy, you may send a written communication to the Company. CONSENT FOR PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING I, the undersigned Natalia Kozmina, born on __________________ (date of birth), I HEREBY DECLARE i) that I have received full Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002 Sept.19, 1971 ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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27 qualsiasi tipo di informazioni, ivi incluso l'elenco aggiornato dei responsabili del trattamento, di cui dovesse aver bisogno in relazione alla presente informativa sulla privacy, potrà inviare una comunicazione scritta alla Società. CONSENSO AL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI Io sottoscritto Natalia Kozmina, nato/a il __________________ (data nascita), DICHIARO i) di aver ricevuto completa informativa ai sensi dell'art. 13 e 14 del GDPR, inerente il trattamento dei dati personali, ivi incluse le categorie particolari di dati personali di cui all'art. 9 del GDPR, per le finalità meglio indicate ai paragrafi da 3.1 a 3.4 dell'informativa che precede e ii) di essere stato informato sui miei diritti in qualità di soggetto interessato; □ Acconsento / □ Non acconsento al trattamento dei miei dati personali ed eventualmente di soggetti terzi (familiari) - comunicati alla Società per le finalità meglio specificate al paragrafo 3.4 (Gestione di: programmi previdenziali e incentivazione al welfare aziendale) che precede. DATA __________________ FIRMA LEGGIBILE _____________________ INDICO un altro dipendente, il/la sig./sig.ra _______________________________________ ___, in qualità di fiduciario, ossia di persona abilitata ad accedere alla casella di posta elettronica fornitami dalla Società in caso di mia assenza prolungata e non programmata o per improrogabili necessità legate all'attività della Società e PRENDO ATTO E AUTORIZZO che, in caso di mancata indicazione del soggetto fiduciario e/o in caso di assenza anche di quest'ultimo, sarà l'IT Manager e/o il mio Responsabile di funzione, nei casi di cui sopra, ad accedere alla casella di posta elettronica fornitami dalla Società. DATA __________________ FIRMA LEGGIBILE _____________________ information pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, concerning the processing of my personal data, including special categories of personal data under Article 9 of the GDPR, for the purposes set out in more detail in paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 of the above information notice, and ii) that I have been informed of my rights as a data subject; □ I consent / □ I do not consent to the processing of my personal data and, if applicable, those of third parties (family members) - communicated to the Company for the purposes better specified in paragraph 3.4 (Management of: social security programmes and company welfare incentives) above. DATE __________________ LEGIBLE SIGNATURE _____________________ I HEREBY APPOINT another employee, Mr./Ms. _______________________________________ ___, as a trustee, i.e. a person authorised to access the e-mail box provided to me by the Company in the event of my prolonged and unplanned absence or for unforeseeable needs related to the Company's business and I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AUTHORISE that, in the event of failure to appoint a trustee and/or in the event of the absence of the latter, the IT Manager and/or my Function Head, in the cases referred to above, shall access the e-mail box provided to me by the Company. DATE __________________ LEGIBLE SIGNATURE _____________________ Docusign Envelope ID: 33D36C52-C982-46C8-A430-F865B44B9002 2025-01-02 \| 21:30 GMT ABE802 6 69A C11 8E9 18A9785 13F

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## Exhibit 19.1

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LivaNova PLC Insider Trading Policy 1. General Rules This Insider Trading Policy ("Policy") describes the standards of LivaNova PLC, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (together, the "Company"), on trading, and causing the trading of, Company Securities or securities of certain other publicly traded companies while in possession of Material Non-public information. Material information is information about a company that a reasonable investor would consider important or significant in a decision to buy, sell, or hold securities. Non-public means it has not been widely disseminated to the public through major newswire services, national news services, and financial services or if the investing public has not had time to absorb the information fully. Insider trading occurs when a person, while in possession of Material Non-public information obtained through involvement with the Company, makes decisions to purchase, sell, give away, or otherwise trade the Company's or other companies' securities or provides that information to others outside the Company. The prohibitions against insider trading apply to trades, tips, and recommendations by virtually any person, including all persons associated with the Company, if the information involved is Material and Non-public. The prohibitions apply to LivaNova Persons and their Family Members who buy or sell stock on the basis of Material Non-public information obtained about the Company, its industry, its customers, suppliers, or other companies with which the Company has contractual relationships or with whom the Company may be negotiating. This Policy applies to all employees, Directors, consultants, contractors, subsidiaries, and affiliates of the Company (together, "LivaNova Persons"). The Policy also applies to Family Members of LivaNova Persons. Each LivaNova Person is responsible for ensuring compliance by Family Members. 2. Rules Applicable to All LivaNova Persons 2.1. Trading While in Possession of Material Non-public Information is Prohibited If a LivaNova Person is in possession of Material Non-public information concerning the Company, the prohibition on trading in Company Securities applies. LivaNova Persons and their Family Members may not engage in transactions involving a purchase, sale, gift, or any other type of trade of Company Securities and the securities of certain other companies, including any offer to purchase or offer to sell, directly or indirectly through Family Members or other intermediaries, while in possession of Material Non-public information. 2.2. Certain Speculative Transactions Concerning Company Securities are Prohibited Short Sales. LivaNova Persons and their Family Members may not engage in short sales of Company Securities, i.e., sales of securities that are not then owned. Hedging. LivaNova Persons and their Family Members may not engage in hedging transactions concerning Company Securities, including puts, calls, equity swaps, collars, exchange funds, prepaid variable forwards, or other financial instruments or derivative securities. Pledging. LivaNova Persons and their Family Members may not engage in pledging transactions concerning Company Securities, i.e., using securities as a form of collateral for a loan. Managed Accounts. If a LivaNova Person has a managed account (where another person has

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;been given discretion or authority to trade without such LivaNova Person's prior approval), the broker or investment advisor must be advised not to trade in Company Securities at any time. 2.3 Tipping Tipping, the provision of Material Non-public information concerning a company or its securities to other persons who may trade on the basis of that information, is prohibited. 2.4. Prohibitions Related to Transactions in Other Companies' Securities It is common for LivaNova Persons to interact with other public companies in the normal course of business. Those interactions or information concerning other public companies may be Material, and accordingly, LivaNova Persons must comply with certain rules. Specifically, LivaNova Persons may not engage in transactions involving the securities of any other public company while in possession of Material Non-public information concerning that company or its industry which was obtained during the course of business with the Company. LivaNova Persons may not engage in Tipping or otherwise disclose Material Non-public information concerning any other public company or its industry to anyone. LivaNova Persons may not give trading advice of any kind to anyone concerning any other public company while possessing Material Non-public information about that company or its industry. 3. Rules Applicable to Quarterly Insiders Quarterly Insiders are certain employees and non-employee directors who are reasonably expected to be in regular possession of quarterly financial information. Quarterly Insiders and their Family Members generally may not engage in transactions involving a purchase or sale of Company Securities unless it is during an open Trading Window. The Trading Window opens one full trading day following the Company's public release of its quarterly or year-end operating results for the prior financial quarter or year and closes immediately following the close of market on the 15th day of the third month of each financial quarter. Even during an open Trading Window, any Quarterly Insider possessing Material Non- public information concerning the Company must not engage in any transactions in Company Securities until such information has been known publicly for at least one full trading day or is no longer Material in nature. 4. Rules Applicable to Directors, Officers, and the Executive Leadership Team ("ELT") Directors, Officers, and members of the ELT must obtain pre-clearance of all transactions (including all purchases, sales, gifts, option exercises, and 401(k) plan transactions and the entry into, modification/amendment, or termination of Trading Plans) concerning Company Securities from the Company Secretary via email. In part, this obligation is to ensure compliance with Section 16 filing requirements. The Company Secretary (or their designee(s)) may reject any request in their discretion, and all approved transactions must be completed within the Trading Window in which such approval was granted and in any event within two business days of approval. Notwithstanding receipt of pre- clearance, such individuals may not engage in any transactions in Company Securities if they subsequently become aware of Material Non-public information prior to effecting the transaction. Short Swing Transactions. All Directors and Officers must comply with the reporting obligations and limitations on short-swing transactions set forth in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), i.e., Directors and Officers who purchase and sell the Company's securities within a six-month period must disgorge all profits to the Company, whether or not they had knowledge of any Material Non-public information. Under these provisions, and so long as certain other criteria are met, neither the receipt of restricted shares or an option under the Company's share plans,

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the exercise of that option, nor the receipt of shares under the Company's share plans or any comparable plan are subject to the short-swing transaction restrictions under Section 16; however, the subsequent sale of any such shares is a sale under Section 16. 5. Rules Applicable to Special Insiders The Company may from time to time identify certain persons as Special Insiders to whom special trading blackout periods apply. Special Insiders and their Family Members may not engage in transactions involving Company Securities once notified that they are Special Insiders. No person may disclose to any outside third party or to any other LivaNova Person the establishment of either Special Insiders or a special blackout period as this could communicate the existence of Material Non-public information in violation of U.S. securities laws. 6. Exceptions The prohibitions described in this Policy do not apply in the following situations, except as specifically noted:  Exercise or Vesting. The exercise of share options or stock appreciation rights, or the vesting of restricted stock awards or units under one of the Company's share plans (including the Company's equity incentive plans) is exempt from this Policy. This Policy does apply, however, to any sale of stock as part of a broker- assisted cashless exercise of an option (or other market sale for the purpose of generating the cash needed to pay the exercise price of an option) and any market sale of restricted stock.  Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This Policy does not restrict purchases of stock under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), resulting from periodic or lump sum contributions of money to the ESPP pursuant to an election made at the time of any enrollment in the ESPP. This Policy does, however apply to any sales of shares of stock purchased pursuant to the ESPP, any initial decision to participate in the ESPP plan, and any decision to modify the contribution amount in the ESPP plan. Also, the prohibitions described in this Policy do not apply in the case of transactions adopted pursuant to an approved Trading Plan.  In the event a LivaNova Person elects to establish or amend a Trading Plan, it must be: (a) established or amended during an open Trading Window and when the LivaNova Person is not in possession of Material Non-public information; (b) adopted in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the anti-fraud rules under federal securities laws; (c) structured subject to a post-approval "cooling off" period of 30 days before any scheduled trade may occur (or, for any Section 16 Insiders, the later of 90 days or until two business days following disclosure of financial results pursuant to the Company's Form 10-Q or 10-K, whichever is longer, but not to exceed 120 days); (d) for a period of not less than six months; and (e) reviewed and approved in writing by the Company Secretary or their designee.  Subject to limited exceptions as set forth under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, a LivaNova Person may not have more than two Trading Plans in effect at any given time, and no transactions may be effected outside the Trading Plan.  As a general matter, Trading Plans may not overlap (except in certain circumstances relating to sales to cover on vesting of incentive compensation units other than options exercise), and insiders may not enter into more than one single trade plan in any 12-month period.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As a general matter, once executed, a Trading Plan may not be terminated or amended. Early termination of a Trading Plan is highly discouraged. The Trading Plan must permit its termination by the Company at any time when the Company believes that trading pursuant to its terms may not lawfully occur. Any Section 16 Insider, Quarterly Insider, or Special Insider who desires to terminate or amend a Trading Plan prior to its scheduled termination must obtain the prior, written approval of the Company Secretary or their designee, which approval may be withheld.  In pre-clearing the implementation, amendment, or termination of a Trading Plan, the Company Secretary is not responsible for determining whether such plan is in compliance with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. Compliance is solely the responsibility of the LivaNova Person. The Company Secretary may adopt policies regarding the form and terms of Trading Plans from time to time. 7. Company Transactions From time to time, the Company may engage in transactions in Company Securities. It is the Company's policy to comply with all applicable securities laws when engaging in transactions in Company Securities. 8. Definitions Company means LivaNova PLC, its affiliates, and its subsidiaries. Company Securities means the Company's ordinary shares, options to purchase ordinary shares, stock appreciation rights, any other type of securities, such as preferred shares, convertible notes, warrants, other derivative securities, and puts, calls and short sales involving securities of the Company whether or not issued by the Company (such as exchange-traded put and call options). Director means a member of the Company's Board of Directors. ELT means the executive leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. ESPP means the LivaNova Employee Share Purchase Plan. Family Members of a LivaNova Person means all spouses/partners, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, siblings, parents, stepparents, grandparents, in-laws, any adoptive relationships, and/or anyone who resides in the LivaNova Person's household, as well as entities (such as corporations, trusts and partnerships) over which any such LivaNova Person has or shares voting or investment control. LivaNova Persons means all employees, Directors, consultants, contractors, subsidiaries, and affiliates of the Company. Material means information about a company that a reasonable investor would consider important or significant in a decision to buy, sell, or hold securities. Any type of information that could reasonably be expected to affect the trading price of a company's securities is likely to be Material. Both positive and negative information may be Material. Knowledge of a rumor that is affecting a company's stock price may be considered Material, even if the rumor is false. While it is not possible to identify all information that may be deemed "Material," the following types of information may be considered Material: financial results; projections/guidance regarding future earnings or losses; significant regulatory, reimbursement, and/or clinical affairs changes or developments; news of a pending or proposed

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;merger; news of the disposition of a Material subsidiary or significant assets; acquisitions; impending bankruptcy or financial liquidity problems; gain or loss of a substantial customer or supplier; Material product announcements; significant product defects, modifications, delays, or recalls; significant disruption in the Company's operations; significant pricing changes; new equity or debt offerings; significant litigation exposure; and/or major changes in senior management. Non-public means it has not been widely disseminated to the public through major newswire services, national news services, and financial services or if the investing public has not had time to absorb the information fully. For purposes of this Policy, information is considered Non-public one full trading day following the Company's widespread public release of the information. Officer means each officer of the Company designated by the Board as a Section 16 officer. Quarterly Insiders include Directors, Officers, ELT, and certain employees of the Company who are reasonably expected to be in possession of quarterly financial information of the Company including all Vice Presidents; certain members of the sales, legal, compliance, strategy, corporate communications, and finance departments; and certain other employees who have regular access to quarterly financial information (e.g., executive assistants to the ELT). The Company will notify orally or in writing each person designated a Quarterly Insider. If in doubt as to your status as a "Quarterly Insider", contact the Company Secretary (company.secretariat@livanova.com). Section 16 Insider means those Officers and Directors of the Company who are obligated to file reports on Section 16 by virtue of their roles as Officers and Directors of the Company. Special Insider refers to individuals who are subject to special blackout periods. Trading Plan means a contract, plan, or instruction that is validly established by a LivaNova Person in compliance with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act at a time when the LivaNova Person is not aware of Material Non-public information and that provides for purchases or sales of Company Securities in the future. Trading Window means the specified period during which a Quarterly Insider, who is not also a Special Insider, and their Family Members can engage in transactions in Company Securities, subject to, and in accordance with this Policy. The Company closes its Trading Window at the close of business on the 15th day of the third month of each financial quarter (i.e., on the 15th of each of March, June, September, and December) or if such date falls on a weekend or date on which the Nasdaq stock market is closed, then the subsequent trading date. The Trading Window typically reopens one full trading day (i.e., that NASDAQ or other market on which the Company's shares are listed for trading is open for trading) following the Company's earnings release. For example, if earnings are released Wednesday before the market opens, the Trading Window re-opens on Thursday when the market opens.

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## Exhibit 21.1

**EXHIBIT 21.1**

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

LivaNova PLC and Subsidiaries

As of December 31, 2025

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|:---|:---|
| **Company** | **Jurisdiction of Formation** |
| LivaNova Plc | United Kingdom |
| LivaNova Plc (Italian Branch) | Italy |
| Caisson Interventional, LLC | USA |
| CardiacAssist, LLC Dba TandemLife | USA |
| Cyberonics Holdings, LLC | USA |
| Cyberonics Netherlands CV | Netherlands |
| ALung Technologies, LLC | USA |
| ImThera Medical, Inc. | USA |
| LivaNova Australia PTY Limited | Australia |
| LivaNova Austria GmbH | Austria |
| LivaNova Belgium N.V. | Belgium |
| LivaNova Brasil Comércio e Distribuição de Equipamentos Médico-hospitalares Ltda | Brazil |
| LivaNova Canada, Inc. | Canada |
| LivaNova Chile SpA | Chile |
| LivaNova (China) Medical Technology Co. Ltd | China |
| LivaNova Colombia Sas | Colombia |
| LivaNova Deutschland GmbH | Germany |
| LivaNova Espana, S.L. | Spain |
| LivaNova Finland Oy | Finland |
| LivaNova Holding S.r.l. | Italy |
| LivaNova Hong Kong Limited | Hong Kong |
| LivaNova, Inc. | USA |
| LivaNova India Private Limited | India |
| LivaNova IP Limited | United Kingdom |
| LivaNova Japan K.K. | Japan |
| LivaNova Korea Limited | Korea |
| LivaNova Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | Malaysia |
| LivaNova Nederland N.V. | Netherlands |
| LivaNova Norway AS | Norway |
| LivaNova Poland Sp. Z o.o. | Poland |
| LivaNova Regional Headquarter Company | Saudi Arabia |
| LivaNova SAS | France |
| LivaNova Scandinavia AB | Sweeden |
| LivaNova Singapore Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| LivaNova Site Management S.r.l. | Italy |
| LivaNova Switzerland SA | Switzerland |
| LivaNova Taiwan Co. Ltd | Taiwan |
| LivaNova (Thailand) Ltd | Thailand |
| LivaNova Turkey Medikal Limited Sirketi | Turkey |
| LivaNova UK Limited | United Kingdom |
| LivaNova USA, Inc. | USA |

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|:---|:---|
| **Company** | **Jurisdiction of Formation** |
| LIVN Irishco 2 UC | Ireland |
| LIVN US 3, LLC | USA |
| Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. | Italy |
| Sorin Group Rus LLC | Russia |

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## Exhibit 23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-228411, 333-207478, 333-265563, 333-273450, 333-280160, and 333-287993) of LivaNova PLC of our report dated February 25, 2026 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

February 25, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**EXHIBIT 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

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

I, Vladimir Makatsaria, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of LivaNova PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries;

&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 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;(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;(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;(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;(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 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;(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;(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.

Date: February 25, 2026

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|:---|
| /s/ VLADIMIR MAKATSARIA |
| Vladimir Makatsaria |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| *(Principal Executive Officer)* |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**EXHIBIT 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER**

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

I, Alex Shvartsburg, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of LivaNova PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries;

&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 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;(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;(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;(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;(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 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;(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;(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.

Date: February 25, 2026

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|:---|
| /s/ ALEX SHVARTSBURG |
| Alex Shvartsburg |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| *(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)* |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**EXHIBIT 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF THE**

**CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND**

**CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**OF LIVANOVA PLC**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

**AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

Each of Vladimir Makatsaria, Chief Executive Officer of LivaNova PLC (the "Company"), and Alex Shvartsburg, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of his knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

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

Date: February 25, 2026

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| |
|:---|
| /s/ VLADIMIR MAKATSARIA |
| Vladimir Makatsaria |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| *(Principal Executive Officer)* |
| /s/ ALEX SHVARTSBURG |
| Alex Shvartsburg |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| *(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)* |

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A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as a part of this report or on a separate disclosure document.

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