Total Revenue

+3.7% (from $173.3M to $179.6M)

Total Revenue increased by 3.7% YoY, driven largely by robust performance in key business segments and strong growth in various geographic regions, indicating an overall recovery despite competitive pressures experienced in prior periods. " " "

Digestive Health

+11.7% (from $94.8M to $105.8M)

Digestive Health grew by 11.7% YoY, reflecting strong demand for neonatal and pediatric feeding solutions and legacy enteral feeding products, which built on previous gains and further benefited from innovation and market expansion. " " "

Pain Management and Recovery

–6% (from $78.5M to $73.8M)

Pain Management and Recovery declined by 6% YoY, mainly because of the significant drop in the Surgical Pain subsegment (–11% YoY) which outweighed the modest 3% growth in Interventional Pain, indicating that pricing pressures and lower demand in surgical applications continued from previous challenges. " " "

Surgical Pain and Recovery

–11% (from $34.1M to $30.3M)

Surgical Pain and Recovery fell by about 11% YoY, a trend driven by lower demand for surgical pain products and pricing pressures—a continuation of the difficulties observed in prior periods that have materially impacted this subsegment. " " "

Interventional Pain

+3% (from $42.2M to $43.5M)

Interventional Pain experienced a modest 3% YoY increase, reflecting successful product performance and brand initiatives that slightly offset the challenges faced by HA pricing pressures in other parts of the portfolio. " " "

North America

+26% (from $112.5M to $142M)

North America sales surged by 26% YoY, indicating strong market demand and effective execution possibly tied to improved product mix and customer retention compared to previous quarters, suggesting a positive regional turnaround. " "

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

+31.5% (from $19.1M to $25.1M)

EMEA reported a 31.5% YoY increase, driven by strong demand in digestive health solutions and other product lines, reinforcing the region's momentum from robust market conditions and strategic initiatives executed in the prior period. " "

Asia Pacific and Latin America

+34.4% (from $9.3M to $12.5M)

Asia Pacific and Latin America advanced by 34.4% YoY, reflecting regional growth and recovering demand despite earlier challenges, which could suggest emerging market opportunities and strategic repositioning from previous lower figures. " "

Operating Income

Sharp drop to –$418.5M (from $11.2M)

Operating Income reversed dramatically from $11.2M to –$418.5M YoY, largely due to severe cost escalations, restructuring impacts, and possibly one‐off charges that were not present in the prior positive period, raising concerns for near-term profitability despite previous operational strength. " " " "

Net Income

–$397.3M (from $10.5M)

Net Income plunged from $10.5M to –$397.3M YoY, reflecting the same dramatic hit from operational challenges, restructuring and non‐recurring expenses that wiped out previous gains and highlight ongoing issues in managing costs and legal/other expenses compared to the prior year. " " " "

EPS (Basic and Diluted)

–$8.64 (from $0.23)

EPS deteriorated steeply from $0.23 to –$8.64 YoY, mirroring the drastic swing in net income and operating losses, and underscoring significant shareholder value erosion driven by increased expenses and negative market conditions, which poses serious forward-looking financial challenges. " " " "

Revenue

Q4 2024

no prior guidance

$175 million to $180 million "

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Adjusted Gross Margin

Q4 2024

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Approximately 59% "

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Adjusted SG&A as a Percentage of Revenue

Q4 2024

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Approximately 40% "

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Adjusted Diluted EPS

Q4 2024

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$0.38 to $0.43 "

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Free Cash Flow

Q4 2024

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Approximately $30 million "

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Net Debt

Q4 2024

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Approximately $20 million "

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Leverage Ratio

Q4 2024

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Under 1/4 turn "

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Net Sales

FY 2025

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$665 million to $685 million "

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Specialty Nutrition Systems Growth

FY 2025

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Mid‐single‐digit organic growth "

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Pain Management and Recovery Growth

FY 2025

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Flat to low single–digit organic growth "

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Corporate and Other Segment

FY 2025

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Decline by over 20% "

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Adjusted Diluted EPS

FY 2025

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$1.05 to $1.25 "

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Currency Headwinds

FY 2025

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100 basis point impact on reported revenue due to the U.S. dollar "

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Tariffs

FY 2025

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Neutral view on tariffs for 2025 "

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HA & Intravenous Infusion Products

FY 2025

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Combined decline of 20% "

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Annual Effective Tax Rate

FY 2025

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Approximately 27% "

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Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

FY 2025

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Increase by $5 million to $10 million in 2025 compared to 2024 "

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Free Cash Flow

FY 2025

no prior guidance

Expected to be similar to 2024 levels, excluding the $17 million tax receivable "

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Product Innovation and New Launches

Consistently discussed across Q1–Q3 with emphasis on Digestive Health innovation (e.g., Trident, NeoMed) and upcoming product launches (e.g., CORTRAK, Coregrip SR) " " "

Q4 focuses on Specialty Nutrition Systems with planned innovations (including a low‐profile feeding tube) to maintain market leadership and support 2025 launches " " " "

Consistent focus on innovation; messaging remains steady but shifts slightly with an emphasis on 2025 product introductions and reasserting leadership in key segments.

Digestive Health Growth Opportunities

Highlighted in all previous periods, emphasizing strong organic growth, the role of NeoMed, and upcoming launches like CORTRAK/CORPAK to drive mid- to high single-digit growth " " "

Q4 discussion centers on the Specialty Nutrition Systems segment, citing nearly 12% organic growth, new product innovation plans, and a strategic focus via M&A activities to expand the ecosystem " " " "

Sustained optimism with added strategic depth; while organic growth remains a key pillar, there is a new emphasis on M&A to bolster the digestive health portfolio.

Pain Management Performance and Challenges

Previously noted mixed performance with flat to modest growth, issues like supply chain and pricing concerns around ON-Q/ambIT and COOLIEF, and steady HA challenges " " " "

Q4 shows a rebound in surgical pain with sequential growth in ON-Q and ambIT, yet continues to face challenges like HA pricing pressures and strategic holdbacks on low-margin products " " "

Gradual improvement countered by persistent headwinds; performance is on the upswing with some recovery in key products, although pricing pressures, especially within the HA and IVP segments, continue to weigh on the outlook.

Declining Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Revenue and Pricing Pressure

Consistently addressed as a challenge across Q1–Q3 with flat or declining revenue, forecasted 20% annual decline, and pricing volatility impacting margins " " " " "

Q4 reaffirms a 20% revenue decline forecast amid continued pricing pressure (notably in the 3-shot category) and strategic deemphasis with shift to corporate oversight " " "

Persistent headwind; no relief evident as the HA segment remains a drag on margins and revenue, indicating a long‐term structural concern.

Strong Balance Sheet and Strategic M&A Opportunities

Prior periods emphasized a solid cash position with conservative debt levels and active pursuit of acquisitions (especially in Digestive Health) along with opportunistic share repurchases " " "

Q4 highlights an improved balance sheet with over $90 million in cash and net debt around $20 million, along with a clear focus on strategic M&A within Specialty Nutrition Systems " "

Consistently strong with enhanced flexibility; financial strength remains a cornerstone, and the focus on strategic acquisitions is sharpening to support long‑term growth.

Operating Margin Improvement and Cost Efficiency Initiatives

Q1–Q3 calls stressed SG&A optimization, transformation initiatives, and gross margin improvements driven by cost reductions and operational efficiencies " " " " "

In Q4, a temporary pause in margin improvement is noted due to macro uncertainties, currency headwinds, and HA volume decline; however, ongoing cost programs and efficiency initiatives continue to be pursued " " " "

Mixed sentiment; while cost efficiency measures persist, current macro and portfolio issues (e.g., HA decline) have temporarily slowed margin gains, suggesting near-term caution despite longer-term transformational goals.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Production Relocation Strategies

Limited supply chain mentions in Q1 and Q2; Q3 highlighted ON-Q supply issues due to backorder challenges without discussion of relocation strategies " "

Q4 introduces proactive production relocation efforts (e.g., moving NeoMed production out of China to avoid tariffs) alongside ongoing supply chain monitoring " "

Emergence of strategic production relocation; moving from short-term supply issue management in Q3 to longer-term operational resilience initiatives in Q4 marks a notable evolution in the company's approach to supply chain risks.

Regulatory Environment Impact (e.g., No Pain Act)

Not mentioned in Q1 and Q2; Q3 introduced the No Pain Act with cautious optimism around its impact on ON-Q reimbursement pending final rates "

Q4 portrays the No Pain Act as a positive tailwind enhancing nonopioid postsurgical pain relief options and supporting ON-Q/ambIT growth, though full impact depends on final reimbursement details " "

Growing regulatory clarity and optimism; initial cautious commentary in Q3 has matured to more positive positioning in Q4 as the company integrates the No Pain Act into its strategic outlook.

Market Uncertainty and Revenue Guidance Challenges

Q1 had minimal explicit discussion; Q2 maintained guidance with underlying confidence; Q3 mentioned revenue softness and inconsistent top-line results due to operational challenges " "

Q4 emphasizes macroeconomic uncertainties, currency headwinds, tariff monitoring, and HA declines that have led to a more conservative revenue outlook for 2025 " " "

Increasing caution amid external headwinds; although guidance was maintained in earlier quarters, Q4 sees a more explicit acknowledgment of market uncertainties and revenue risks, indicating potential near-term volatility despite long-term strategic initiatives.