The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
interim condensed consolidated financial statements and corresponding notes
included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Certain percentages presented in this
discussion and analysis are calculated from the underlying whole-dollar amounts
and, therefore, may not recalculate from the rounded numbers used for disclosure
purposes.

On March 1, 2022, we completed the spinoff of our spine and dental businesses
into ZimVie. The historical results of our spine and dental businesses have been
reflected as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial
statements through the date of the spinoff and in the prior year period. In
addition, as of December 31, 2021, the assets and liabilities associated with
these businesses are classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued
operations in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 2 to our
interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1
of this report for additional information. The discussions in the following
discussion and analysis are presented on a continuing operations basis.

Executive Level Overview

Impact of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic



Our results continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The vast
majority of our net sales are derived from products used in elective surgical
procedures that have typically declined during surges of the virus as
governments and healthcare systems take actions in an effort to prevent the
spread and provide sufficient hospital beds and other resources for COVID-19
patients. Additionally, we believe that staffing shortages at hospitals have
contributed, and continue to contribute, to the deferral of elective surgical
procedures. In the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, the Omicron variant
resulted in fewer elective surgical procedures earlier in the quarter, but then
procedures approached pre-pandemic levels as the surge began to subside later in
the quarter.

Results for the Three-Month Period ended March 31, 2022



Our net sales increased by 3.9 percent in the three-month period ended March 31,
2022 when compared to the same prior year period. We saw the return of elective
surgical procedures across most markets when compared to the prior year period
being negatively affected by a surge of the COVID-19 virus in early 2021 and
before vaccines were widely available. Our net sales growth was tempered by a
negative 2.9 percent effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates on
year-over-year sales. Our net earnings were $14.2 million in the three-month
period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $198.1 million in the same prior year
period. The decline in net earnings in the three-month period ended March 31,
2022 was primarily due to losses from discontinued operations from costs related
to the ZimVie spinoff, an unrealized investment loss due to a decline in the
value of our investment in ZimVie, higher litigation-related charges, higher
restructuring charges, and higher spending in research and development ("R&D"),
travel, medical training and education and other areas as certain activities
started to return to pre-pandemic levels.

2022 Outlook



We believe that COVID-19 and staffing shortages will continue to negatively
affect net sales, but to a lesser degree than what we experienced in
2021. However, if foreign currency exchange rates stay at recent levels, we
estimate net sales will be negatively affected by approximately 3.5%. For
expenses, we expect that supply chain and inflation pressures will result in
higher expenses. However, we anticipate these higher expenses will be partially
offset by savings from our restructuring programs.



Results of Operations



We review sales by two geographies, the United States and International, and by
the following product categories: Knees; Hips; S.E.T. (Sports Medicine,
Extremities, Trauma, Craniomaxillofacial and Thoracic); and Other. This sales
analysis differs from our reportable operating segments, which are based upon
our senior management organizational structure and how we allocate resources
toward achieving operating profit goals. We review sales by these geographies
because the underlying market trends in any particular geography tend to be
similar across product categories, because we primarily sell the same products
in all geographies and many of our competitors publicly report in this
manner. Our business is seasonal in nature to some extent, as many of our
products are used in elective surgical procedures, which typically decline
during the summer months and can increase at the end of the year once annual
deductibles have been met on health insurance plans. This seasonal pattern was
disrupted in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 as our net sales were influenced by
the infection levels and precautions taken to prevent the spread in a particular
location. It is uncertain if this seasonal pattern will return in 2022.

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Net Sales by Geography

The following table presents our net sales by geography and the percentage changes (dollars in millions):



                  Three Months Ended
                       March 31,
                  2022          2021        % Inc
United States   $   941.2     $   889.2        5.8   %
International       722.0         712.2        1.4
Total           $ 1,663.2     $ 1,601.4        3.9

Net Sales by Product Category

The following table presents our net sales by product category and the percentage changes (dollars in millions):



           Three Months Ended
                March 31,
           2022          2021         % Inc / (Dec)
Knees    $   662.8     $   614.3                 7.9   %
Hips         451.0         447.0                 0.9
S.E.T.       416.8         417.6                (0.2 )
Other        132.6         122.5                 8.2
Total    $ 1,663.2     $ 1,601.4                 3.9



The following table presents our net sales by geography for our Knees and Hips product categories, which represent our most significant product categories (dollars in millions):



                  Three Months Ended March 31,
                    2022                2021           % Inc / (Dec)
Knees
United States   $       379.5       $       339.6                11.7   %
International           283.3               274.7                 3.1
Total           $       662.8       $       614.3                 7.9
Hips
United States   $       224.6       $       217.4                 3.3   %
International           226.4               229.6                (1.4 )
Total           $       451.0       $       447.0                 0.9


Demand (Volume and Mix) Trends



Changes in volume and mix of product sales had a positive effect of 8.4 percent
on year-over-year sales during the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. We
saw recovery of elective surgical procedures, most notably in the U.S. and
Europe, driving volume growth. Asia Pacific net sales volumes were negatively
affected by preventative measures taken in China to prevent the spread of
COVID-19.

Pricing Trends



Global selling prices had a negative effect of 1.6 percent on year-over-year
sales during the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. The majority of
countries in which we operate continue to experience pricing pressure from
governmental healthcare cost containment efforts and from local hospitals and
health systems. Additionally, pricing was negatively affected in China by a
nationwide volume-based procurement ("VBP") process being implemented.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates



For the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, changes in foreign currency
exchange rates had a negative effect of 2.9 percent on year-over-year sales. If
foreign currency exchange rates remain at levels consistent with recent rates,
we estimate there will be a negative impact of approximately 3.5 percent on
full-year 2022 sales.

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Geography



The 5.8 percent net sales growth in the U.S. was driven by recovery in surgical
procedures as COVID-19 cases subsided, especially in knees. Internationally, net
sales grew by 1.4 percent, despite a negative impact of 6.7 percent due to
changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We experienced net sales growth in
EMEA of 13.6 percent in the quarter due to our most significant markets in that
region recovering from COVID-19 surges, but this was offset by a decline of 13.1
percent in Asia Pacific. The decline in Asia Pacific net sales was primarily due
to China experiencing lockdowns in the 2022 period due to COVID-19 as well as
the negative effects of the VBP implementation.

Product Categories



Knees and Hips net sales grew 7.9 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively, when
compared to the same prior year period due to the recovery in elective surgical
procedures and new product introductions. Knees and Hips net sales were
negatively affected 3.1 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, by changes in
foreign currency exchange rates. S.E.T. net sales declines were due to the
negative effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and some declines
in certain product subcategories.

Expenses as a Percentage of Net Sales



                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31,                    % Inc /
                                                  2022                2021             (Dec)
Cost of products sold, excluding intangible
asset amortization                                    30.1    %          27.2   %           2.9   %
Intangible asset amortization                          7.9                8.3              (0.4 )
Research and development                               5.8                5.1               0.7
Selling, general and administrative                   41.2               41.0               0.2
Restructuring and other cost reduction
initiatives                                            2.6                1.3               1.3
Quality remediation                                    0.4                0.6              (0.2 )
Acquisition, integration, divestiture and
related                                                0.1                0.2              (0.1 )
Operating profit                                      11.9               16.2              (4.3 )




The increase in cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same prior year period
was primarily due to higher excess and obsolete inventory charges, inflationary
cost pressures and lower average selling prices.



Intangible asset amortization expense was similar in both amount and as a percentage of net sales in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same prior year period.



R&D expenses increased in both amount and as a percentage of net sales in the
three-month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same prior year
period. The increases in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 were
primarily due to reengaging in R&D projects in the current year period compared
to early 2021 when COVID-19 caused delays in project spending.

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased in both amount
and as a percentage of sales in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 when
compared to the same prior year period. The increase in the three-month period
ended March 31, 2022 was primarily due to higher litigation-related charges of
$33.2 million in the 2022 period compared to $10.7 million in the 2021 period,
increased bad debt charges caused by the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and higher
travel and medical training and education costs in the 2022 period as certain
activities have resumed.

As a result of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, economic sanctions and export
controls were imposed by much of the world on Russian financial institutions and
businesses. Our operations in Russia consist primarily of local commercial
activities, including sales and customer support. We do not have direct
operations in Ukraine. Our net sales in Russia and Ukraine for the year ended
December 31, 2021 and three-month period ended March 31, 2022 were less than 1
percent of our consolidated net sales. Therefore, the ongoing conflict and
economic sanctions are not expected to have a significant effect on our results
of operations or financial position. The bad debt charges for expected credit
losses in Russia and Ukraine resulted in a significant portion of our accounts
receivable from customers in these countries being impaired. In addition to
accounts receivable, we also have inventory and instruments that could require
impairment if our business in Russia deteriorates more than our current
expectations; however, any such amounts are not expected to be material. See
Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" for additional risks related to this conflict.

In December of 2021 and 2019, we initiated restructuring programs. The December
2021 restructuring program is intended to reorganize our operations due to the
spinoff of ZimVie with an objective of reducing costs. The December 2019
restructuring program has an objective of reducing costs to allow us to invest
in higher priority growth opportunities. We recognized expenses of

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$43.9 million and $21.3 million in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022
and 2021, respectively, primarily related to employee termination benefits,
sales agent contract terminations, and consulting and project management
expenses associated with these programs. The expenses were higher in the 2022
period due to additional expenses from the December 2021 restructuring program
that had just been initiated. For more information regarding these charges, see
Note 5 to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in
Part I, Item 1 of this report.

We continue to incur quality remediation expenses to complete our remediation milestones that address inspectional observations on Form 483 and a Warning Letter issued by the FDA at our Warsaw North Campus facility, among other matters.



Acquisition, integration, divestiture and related expenses declined slightly in
the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same prior year
period.

Other (Expense) Income, Net, Interest Expense, Net, and Income Taxes

In the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 we incurred a loss of $56.1 million in our other (expense) income, net financial statement line item compared to a gain of $7.7 million in the same prior year period. The loss was primarily due to a $51.0 million loss on our investment in ZimVie.

Interest expense, net, decreased in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same prior year period. The decline was primarily from using debt that we issued in the fourth quarter of 2021, along with cash on hand, to repurchase portions of outstanding notes with higher interest rates. Additionally, interest expense, net was lower due to additional debt paydown.



In the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, our effective tax rate ("ETR")
was 27.8 percent compared to 9.8 percent in the three-month period ended March
31, 2021. The 27.8 percent ETR in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022
was driven by the loss on our investment in ZimVie which is not deductible for
tax purposes. The 9.8 percent ETR in the three-month period ended March 31, 2021
was the result of favorable discrete adjustments from the filing of Swiss tax
returns and an excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation. Absent
discrete tax events, we expect our future ETR will be lower than the U.S.
corporate income tax rate of 21.0 percent due to our mix of earnings between
U.S. and foreign locations, which have lower corporate income tax rates. Our ETR
in future periods could also potentially be impacted by: changes in our mix of
pre-tax earnings; changes in tax rates, tax laws or their interpretation; the
outcome of various federal, state and foreign audits; and the expiration of
certain statutes of limitations. Currently, we cannot reasonably estimate the
impact of these items on our financial results.

Segment Operating Profit


                                                                                       Operating Profit as a
                                Net Sales                 Operating Profit            Percentage of Net Sales
                           Three Months Ended            Three Months Ended              Three Months Ended
                                March 31,                     March 31,                      March 31,
(dollars in millions)      2022           2021           2022           2021           2022              2021
Americas                $   1,004.3     $   946.1     $     389.1     $   379.7            38.7    %        40.1   %
EMEA                          379.9         334.4            78.3          75.3            20.6             22.5
Asia Pacific                  279.0         320.9            82.9         114.6            29.7             35.7




All of our operating segments' operating profit as a percentage of net sales
declined in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, when compared to the
same prior year period. In the Americas, the decline was driven by higher excess
and obsolete inventory charges, investments in R&D and the resumption of various
activities. In our EMEA operating segment, the decline was primarily due to bad
debt expense as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. In our Asia Pacific
operating segment, the decline was driven by lower net sales coupled with fixed
costs that do not decrease in proportion to net sales.


Liquidity and Capital Resources



As of March 31, 2022, we had $435.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. In
addition, we had $1.0 billion available to borrow under our 2021 364-Day Credit
Agreement that matures on August 19, 2022, and $1.4 billion available under our
2021 Five-Year Revolving Facility that matures on August 20, 2026. The terms of
the 2021 364-Day Credit Agreement and the 2021 Five-Year Revolving Facility are
described further in Note 8 to our interim condensed consolidated financial
statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

We believe that cash flows from operations, our cash and cash equivalents on
hand, and available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities will be
sufficient to meet our ongoing liquidity requirements for at least the next
twelve months. At this time, we do

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not anticipate needing to borrow further against our revolving credit facilities
to fund our operations. However, due to the continued uncertainties related to
the COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible our needs may change. Further, there can
be no assurance that, if needed, we will be able to secure additional financing
on terms favorable to us, if at all.

Sources of Liquidity



Cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations were
$315.7 million in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to
$223.5 million in the same prior year period. The increase in cash flows
provided by operating activities from continuing operations was primarily from
terminating our accounts receivable purchase programs in the U.S. and Japan in
the fourth quarter of 2020, which resulted in lower collections in the 2021
period cash flows. Additionally, investments in inventory were less in the 2022
period than in the 2021 period.

Cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations were $81.1
million in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $108.1
million in the same prior year period. Instrument and property, plant and
equipment additions reflected ongoing investments in our product portfolio and
optimization of our manufacturing and logistics networks.

Cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations were $122.4
million in the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, compared to $195.8
million in the same prior year period. At the ZimVie spinoff date, we received
$540.6 million as partial consideration for the contribution of assets in
connection with the separation. We used these proceeds, together with $100.0
million of borrowings on our 2021 Five-Year Revolving Facility and cash on hand
to redeem the full $750.0 million on senior notes that were due April 1,
2022. In the 2021 period, we paid the remaining $200.0 million on our floating
rate notes due 2021 which matured in the period.

We place our cash and cash equivalents in highly-rated financial institutions
and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one entity. We invest only in
high-quality financial instruments in accordance with our internal investment
policy.

As of March 31, 2022, $319.5 million of our cash and cash equivalents were held
in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. Of this amount, $46.2 million is
denominated in U.S. Dollars and, therefore, bears no foreign currency
translation risk. The balance of these assets is denominated in currencies of
the various countries where we operate. We intend to repatriate $5.0 to $6.0
billion of unremitted earnings in future years.

Our concentrations of credit risks with respect to trade accounts receivable are
limited due to the large number of customers and their dispersion across a
number of geographic areas and by frequent monitoring of the creditworthiness of
the customers to whom credit is granted in the normal course of
business. Substantially all of our trade receivables are concentrated in the
public and private hospital and healthcare industry in the U.S. and
internationally or with distributors or dealers who operate in international
markets and, accordingly, are exposed to their respective business, economic and
country-specific variables. We have continued to collect on outstanding
receivables throughout the pandemic. However, we are closely monitoring the
financial stability of our customers and the country-specific risks, including
those customers in markets with hospitals sponsored by the government.

Material Cash Requirements from Known Contractual and Other Obligations



At March 31, 2022, we had outstanding debt of $6,300.8 million, of which
$1,014.5 million was classified as current debt. Of our current debt, $271.9
million of Japanese Yen denominated term loans mature on September 27, 2022,
$556.3 million of Euro denominated senior notes mature on December 13, 2022,
$86.3 million of senior notes mature on March 19, 2023 and $100.0 million was
outstanding on our 2021 Five-Year Revolving Facility that was borrowed on a
short-term basis. We believe we can satisfy these debt obligations with cash
generated from our operations, with cash received from selling a portion or all
of our shares of ZimVie common stock, by issuing new debt, and/or by borrowing
on our revolving credit facilities.

For additional information on our debt, including types of debt, maturity dates,
interest rates, debt covenants and available revolving credit facilities, see
Note 8 to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in
Part I, Item 1 of this report.

In February 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. We expect to continue paying cash dividends on a quarterly basis; however, future dividends are subject to approval of the Board of Directors and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change.

In February 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program effective March 1, 2016, with no expiration date. As of March 31, 2022, all $1.0 billion remained authorized.



As discussed in Note 5 to our interim condensed consolidated financial
statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report, we have a 2021 Restructuring Plan
and a 2019 Restructuring Plan. The 2021 Restructuring Plan is expected to result
in total pre-tax restructuring

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charges of approximately $240 million, of which approximately $60 million was
incurred through March 31, 2022. We expect to reduce gross annual pre-tax
operating expenses by approximately $210 million relative to the 2021 baseline
expenses by the end of 2024 as program benefits under the 2021 Restructuring
Plan are realized. The 2019 Restructuring Plan is expected to result in total
pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $350 million to $400 million, of
which approximately $235 million was incurred through March 31, 2022. We expect
to reduce gross annual pre-tax operating expenses by approximately $200 million
to $300 million relative to the 2019 baseline expenses by the end of 2023 as
program benefits under the 2019 Restructuring Plan are realized.

As discussed in Note 12 to our interim condensed consolidated financial
statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, the IRS has issued
proposed adjustments for years 2010 through 2012, as well as proposed
adjustments for years 2013 through 2015, reallocating profits between certain of
our U.S. and foreign subsidiaries. We have disputed these proposed adjustments
and intend to continue to vigorously defend our positions. Although the ultimate
timing for resolution of the disputed tax issues is uncertain, future payments
may be significant to our operating cash flows.

As discussed in Note 15 to our interim condensed consolidated financial
statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, we are involved in various
litigation matters. We estimate the total liabilities for all litigation matters
was $423.0 million as of March 31, 2022. We expect to pay these liabilities over
the next few years. Additionally, we have entered into development, distribution
and other contractual arrangements that may result in future payments dependent
upon various events such as the achievement of certain product R&D milestones,
sales milestones, or, at our discretion, maintenance of exclusive rights to
distribute a product. Since there is uncertainty on the timing or whether such
payments will have to be made, they have not been recognized on our condensed
consolidated balance sheets. These estimated payments could range from $0 to
approximately $360 million.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements



Information pertaining to recent accounting pronouncements can be found in Note
3 to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I,
Item 1 of this report.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of our financial statements is affected by the selection and
application of accounting policies and methods, and also requires us to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Critical accounting estimates are those that
involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are
reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and
results of operations. There were no changes in the three-month period ended
March 31, 2022 to our critical accounting estimates as described in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results



This quarterly report contains certain statements that are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. When used in this report, the words "may," "will,"
"can," "should," "would," "could," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "seek,"
"believe," "are confident that," "look forward to," "predict," "estimate,"
"potential," "project," "target," "forecast," "see," "intend," "design,"
"strive," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "assume," "guide," "position,"
"continue" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs,
expectations and assumptions that are subject to significant risks,
uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to
differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks,
uncertainties and changes in circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• the effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic and other adverse public

health developments on the global economy, our business and operations and

the business and operations of our suppliers and customers, including the

deferral of elective surgical procedures and our ability to collect

accounts receivable, the failure of vaccine rollouts and other strategies

to mitigate or reverse the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the

failure of elective surgical procedures to recover at the levels or on the

timeline anticipated;

• the risks and uncertainties related to our ability to successfully execute

our restructuring plans;

• our ability to attract, retain and develop the highly skilled employees we

need to support our business;

• the success of our quality and operational excellence initiatives,

including ongoing quality remediation efforts at our Warsaw North Campus

facility;

• the ability to remediate matters identified in inspectional observations


        or warning letters issued by the FDA, while continuing to satisfy the
        demand for our products;

• the risks and uncertainties associated with the spinoff of ZimVie Inc.,

including, without limitation, the tax-free nature of the transaction, the

tax-efficient nature of any subsequent disposal of any ZimVie Inc. common

stock we retain, possible disruptions in our relationships with customers,

suppliers and other business partners, and the possibility that the


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anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction, strategic and

competitive advantages, and future growth and other opportunities will not

be realized within the expected time periods or at all;

• the impact of substantial indebtedness on our ability to service our debt


        obligations and/or refinance amounts outstanding under our debt
        obligations at maturity on terms favorable to us, or at all;

• the ability to retain the employees, independent agents and distributors

who market our products;

• dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and

outsourced activities;

• the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits from

mergers and acquisitions will not be realized, or will not be realized

within the expected time periods;

• the risks and uncertainties related to our ability to successfully

integrate the operations, products, employees and distributors of acquired

companies;

• the effect of the potential disruption of management's attention from

ongoing business operations due to integration matters related to mergers


        and acquisitions;


    •   the effect of mergers and acquisitions on our relationships with
        customers, suppliers and lenders and on our operating results and
        businesses generally;

• challenges relating to changes in and compliance with governmental laws

and regulations affecting our U.S. and international businesses, including


        regulations of the FDA and foreign government regulators, such as more
        stringent requirements for regulatory clearance of products;


  • the outcome of government investigations;


  • competition;


  • pricing pressures;


    •   changes in customer demand for our products and services caused by
        demographic changes or other factors;


  • the impact of healthcare reform measures;


    •   reductions in reimbursement levels by third-party payors and cost

containment efforts sponsored by government agencies, legislative bodies,

the private sector and healthcare purchasing organizations, including the

volume-based procurement in China;

• dependence on new product development, technological advances and innovation;

• shifts in the product category or regional sales mix of our products and


        services;


  • supply and prices of raw materials and products;


  • control of costs and expenses;

• the ability to obtain and maintain adequate intellectual property protection;

• breaches or failures of our information technology systems or products,


        including by cyber-attack, unauthorized access or theft;


  • the ability to form and implement alliances;

• changes in tax obligations arising from tax reform measures, including

European Union rules on state aid, or examinations by tax authorities;

• product liability, intellectual property and commercial litigation losses;

• changes in general industry and market conditions, including domestic and

international growth rates;

• changes in general domestic and international economic conditions,

including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations;

• the domestic and international business impact of political, social and

economic instability, tariffs, trade embargoes, sanctions, wars, disputes

and other conflicts;

• the effects of inflation, including the effects of different rates of

inflation in different countries, on our costs, especially of titanium


        used in our products, and the costs of our products;


  • the effects of supply chain continuity disruptions;

• and the impact of the ongoing financial and political uncertainty on

countries in EMEA relating to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and otherwise,

on the ability to collect accounts receivable in affected countries.


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Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain detailed discussions of these and other
important factors under the heading "Risk Factors." You should understand that
it is not possible to predict or identify all factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from forward-looking statements. Consequently, you
should not consider any list or discussion of such factors to be a complete set
of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Readers of this report are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this report. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes from the information provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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