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    MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MMSI)

    MMSI Q3 2024: Cook Medical Deal to Add $40M Revenue, Boost Margins

    Reported on Aug 4, 2025 (After Market Close)
    Pre-Earnings Price$94.90Last close (Oct 30, 2024)
    Post-Earnings Price$96.00Open (Oct 31, 2024)
    Price Change
    $1.10(+1.16%)

    What went well

    • Strategic Acquisition Contribution: The Cook Medical acquisition is expected to add approximately $40 million in annualized revenue beginning in fiscal year 2025, strengthening their CRM franchise and adding attractive synergies with existing products.
    • Product Innovation and Market Adoption: The strong clinical data for WRAPSODY, including a nearly 90% primary patency rate and ongoing training initiatives, support its potential to capture market share and command premium pricing with NTAP, positioning it as a competitive therapeutic device.
    • Margin and Operational Improvements: Ongoing SKU rationalization, pricing uplift, and the integration of Cook Medical’s manufacturing into Merit’s facilities are expected to be accretive to non‐GAAP gross and operating margins in the first full year post-closing, bolstering the company’s profitability.

    Q&A Summary

    1. Leverage & Capital Structure
      Q: What leverage ratio is acceptable?
      A: Management is maintaining a disciplined approach in today’s higher rate environment, comfortable around 3.0x leverage with current net leverage at 2.08x.

    2. Acquisition Integration
      Q: How will Cook integration affect margins?
      A: They plan to integrate Cook’s sales team and shift manufacturing under a TSA, expecting the acquisition to be accretive to non‐GAAP margins in its first full year.

    3. Cook Synergy Impact
      Q: Does the Cook deal add halo benefits?
      A: The acquisition is seen as anchoring the portfolio, driving about $40 million annualized revenue and leveraging global synergies across the U.S. and Europe.

    4. WRAPSODY Reimbursement Pricing
      Q: Will WRAPSODY be priced at a premium?
      A: Management confirmed that with the NTAP submission, they are pricing WRAPSODY as if the premium applies, though final details await FDA approval.

    5. OEM Business Outlook
      Q: Could OEM challenges affect future revenue?
      A: Supply chain issues were discrete in Q3 and are not expected to persist, with guidance still targeting around 7% growth in OEM sales.

    6. Cash Flow & Capital Deployment
      Q: How will strong cash flow be used?
      A: With robust free cash flow performance, management intends to prudently deploy cash for further strategic acquisitions and investments.

    7. Sales Force Capability
      Q: Can current sales teams handle new therapeutic products?
      A: They are confident their trained sales force, already experienced in physician-preference products, will effectively support launches like WRAPSODY.

    8. Product Pipeline Strategy
      Q: What about products beyond WRAPSODY?
      A: While specifics remain under wraps, ongoing product development is a priority to sustain growth under the broader CGI strategy.

    9. FDA Communication Status
      Q: Any issues with the FDA review process?
      A: There have been no stoppages during the 180-day review period, keeping the process on track for WRAPSODY’s approval.

    10. Online Interest in WRAPSODY
      Q: Is there increased online interest in WRAPSODY?
      A: Although not measured in detail, management noted positive buzz and inquiry trends driven by emerging clinical data.

    11. SKU Rationalization & Margins
      Q: Any further SKU rationalization planned?
      A: The focus remains on replacing legacy products with efficient new versions, supporting continued margin improvements without major exits expected in 2025.

    12. China Market Trends
      Q: How is China’s market performing amid VBP?
      A: Management reported resilient performance with strong unit growth in China despite the pressures of volume-based purchasing.

    13. WRAPSODY Launch Timing
      Q: Can WRAPSODY launch quickly post-approval?
      A: Training is under way to ensure a swift launch after FDA approval, though hospital committee reviews may affect initial adoption speed.

    14. WRAPSODY 2025 Revenue Potential
      Q: What revenue might WRAPSODY generate in 2025?
      A: They remain conservative on forward revenue expectations for WRAPSODY and will provide further details in an upcoming virtual meeting post-approval.

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