UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2007
 
Commission File Number 001-16407
 
(ZIMMER HOLDINGS INC. LOGO)
 
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
   
Delaware 13-4151777
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
   
 
 
345 East Main Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone:(574) 267-6131
 
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 þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ     Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
At April 25,As of July 26, 2007, there were 236,776,399236,179,506 shares outstanding of the registrant’s $.01 par value Common Stock.common stock were outstanding.
 


 

 
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
 
INDEX TOFORM 10-Q
 
March 31,June 30, 2007
 
       
    Page
 
 Financial Statements  
  Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006 3
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 4
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006 5
  Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 6
 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 1415
 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 2329
 Controls and Procedures 2429
 
  There is no information required to be reported under any items except those indicated below.  
 Legal Proceedings 2429
 Risk Factors 2429
 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 2530
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders30
 Other Information 2531
 Exhibits 2531
 2632
Restated Certificate of Incorporation
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Letter
302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Section 906 Certification


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Part I — Financial Information
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)
 
                
           Six Months
 
 Three Months Ended
  Three Months Ended
 Ended
 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Net Sales
 $950.2  $860.4  $970.6  $881.6  $1,920.8  $1,742.0 
Cost of products sold  206.4   189.4   216.4   200.0   422.8   389.4 
              
Gross Profit
  743.8   671.0   754.2   681.6   1,498.0   1,352.6 
              
Research and development  52.3   47.4   53.5   48.6   105.8   96.0 
Selling, general and administrative  361.6   334.9   374.3   344.8   735.9   679.7 
Acquisition, integration and other expense (income)  2.7   (1.8)
Acquisition, integration and other expense  3.9   6.3   6.6   4.5 
              
Operating expenses  416.6   380.5   431.7   399.7   848.3   780.2 
              
Operating Profit
  327.2   290.5   322.5   281.9   649.7   572.4 
Interest income (expense)  (0.2)  0.5 
Interest income, net  1.3   1.2   1.1   1.7 
              
Earnings before income taxes and minority interest  327.0   291.0   323.8   283.1   650.8   574.1 
Provision for income taxes  93.3   85.1   92.2   82.0   185.5   167.1 
Minority interest  (0.3)  (0.3)  (0.1)  (0.2)  (0.4)  (0.5)
              
Net Earnings
 $233.4  $205.6  $231.5  $200.9  $464.9  $406.5 
              
Earnings Per Common Share
                        
Basic $0.99  $0.83  $0.98  $0.82  $1.96  $1.65 
Diluted $0.98  $0.82  $0.97  $0.81  $1.94  $1.63 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                        
Basic  236.9   247.8   236.9   245.5   236.9   246.6 
Diluted  239.2   250.1   239.2   247.7   239.2   248.9 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share amounts)
 
                
 March 31,
 December 31,
  June 30,
 December 31,
 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
ASSETS
ASSETS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
                
Cash and equivalents $326.0  $265.7  $358.7  $265.7 
Restricted cash  2.4   2.4   2.3   2.4 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts  692.5   625.5   689.7   625.5 
Inventories, net  658.8   638.3   682.9   638.3 
Prepaid expenses  54.6   55.1   67.3   55.1 
Deferred income taxes  152.3   159.2   148.4   159.2 
          
Total current assets  1,886.6   1,746.2   1,949.3   1,746.2 
Property, plant and equipment, net  820.6   807.1   865.9   807.1 
Goodwill  2,466.2   2,515.6   2,507.3   2,515.6 
Intangible assets, net  708.9   712.6   748.9   712.6 
Other assets  215.6   192.9   249.4   192.9 
          
Total Assets
 $6,097.9  $5,974.4  $6,320.8  $5,974.4 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
                
Accounts payable $128.6  $158.0  $141.3  $158.0 
Income taxes payable  69.1   106.5   68.6   106.5 
Other current liabilities  401.2   363.7   433.0   363.7 
          
Total current liabilities  598.9   628.2   642.9   628.2 
Other long-term liabilities  280.0   323.4   296.8   323.4 
Long-term debt  100.0   99.6   95.2   99.6 
          
Total Liabilities
  978.9   1,051.2   1,034.9   1,051.2 
          
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
        
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
        
Minority interest  2.4   2.7   2.6   2.7 
Stockholders’ Equity:
                
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 250.9 million shares in 2007 (248.9 million in 2006) issued  2.5   2.5 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 251.8 million shares in 2007 (248.9 million in 2006) issued  2.5   2.5 
Paid-in capital  2,870.0   2,743.2   2,947.1   2,743.2 
Retained earnings  2,997.1   2,768.5   3,228.6   2,768.5 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  223.3   209.2   213.2   209.2 
Treasury stock, 14.2 million shares in 2007 (12.1 million in 2006)  (976.3)  (802.9)
Treasury stock, 15.8 million shares in 2007 (12.1 million in 2006)  (1,108.1)  (802.9)
          
Total Stockholders’ Equity
  5,116.6   4,920.5   5,283.3   4,920.5 
          
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 $6,097.9  $5,974.4  $6,320.8  $5,974.4 
          
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions, unaudited)
 
        
         For the Six
 
 For the Three Months
  Months
 
 Ended March 31,  Ended June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
                
Net earnings $233.4  $205.6  $464.9  $406.5 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  53.4   46.2   109.4   93.5 
Share-based payment expense  20.9   18.2 
Share-based compensation  41.1   39.0 
Income tax benefit from stock option exercises  27.9   2.0   37.9   3.3 
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises  (20.0)  (1.8)  (25.6)  (2.5)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Income taxes  18.6   26.1   4.1   72.3 
Receivables  (43.2)  (65.9)  (54.2)  (100.5)
Inventories  (19.6)  (13.0)  (36.8)  (11.0)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (17.8)  (22.2)  2.4   (16.0)
Other assets and liabilities  (40.4)  7.5   (47.5)  23.3 
          
Net cash provided by operating activities  213.2   202.7   495.7   507.9 
          
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
                
Additions to instruments  (34.5)  (32.4)  (72.9)  (62.5)
Additions to other property, plant and equipment  (18.7)  (21.5)  (70.3)  (52.3)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment     16.2      16.2 
Investments in other assets  (5.9)   
Acquisitions, net of acquired cash  (112.1)  (13.5)
          
Net cash used in investing activities  (59.1)  (37.7)  (255.3)  (112.1)
          
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
                
Proceeds from employee stock compensation plans  58.8   11.1   132.1   16.2 
Excess income tax benefit from stock option exercises  20.0   1.8   25.6   2.5 
Repurchase of common stock  (173.4)  (7.1)  (305.2)  (316.4)
          
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (94.6)  5.8 
Net cash used in financing activities  (147.5)  (297.7)
          
Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents  0.8   (0.2)  0.1   4.5 
          
Increase in cash and equivalents  60.3   170.6   93.0   102.6 
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year  265.7   233.2   265.7   233.2 
          
Cash and equivalents, end of period $326.0  $403.8  $358.7  $335.8 
          
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  Basis of Presentation
 
The financial data presented herein is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the 2006 Annual Report onForm 10-K filed by Zimmer Holdings, Inc. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The December 31, 2006 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results for the full year. Certain amounts in the three and six month periodperiods ended March 31,June 30, 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 include the correction of an error in presentation of $20.2 million, which had previously been reported in the three month period ended March 31, 2007, as a component of the change in receivables in operating cash flows and is now appropriately reported as proceeds from employee stock compensation in financing cash flows for the six month period ended June 30, 2007. Management does not consider this error in presentation to be material to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
 
The words “we”, “us”, “our” and similar words refer to Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Zimmer Holdings refers to the parent company only.
 
2.  Comprehensive IncomeAcquisitions
 
The reconciliationWe have made acquisitions that took place during the six month period ended June 30, 2007 which are described below. These acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of net earningsaccounting pursuant to comprehensive income isStatement of Financial Accountings Standards (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations,” (SFAS No. 141). Accordingly, the results of operations of the acquired companies have been included in our consolidated results of operations subsequent to the transaction dates, and the respective assets and liabilities of the acquired companies have been recorded at their estimated fair values in our consolidated statement of financial position as follows:of the transaction dates, with any excess purchase price being allocated to goodwill. Pro forma financial information has not been included as the acquisitions did not have a material impact upon our financial position or results of operations.
 
         
  Three Months
 
  Ended
 
  March 31, 
  2007  2006 
  (In millions) 
 
Net Earnings $233.4  $205.6 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):        
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments  15.9   9.9 
Unrealized foreign currency hedge losses, net of tax  (7.5)  (5.5)
Reclassification adjustments on foreign currency hedges, net of tax  2.2   2.1 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax     0.2 
Change in defined benefit plans, net of tax  3.5    
Minimum pension liability, net of tax     (2.5)
         
Total Other Comprehensive Income  14.1   4.2 
         
Comprehensive Income $247.5  $209.8 
         
Endius, Inc.
 
3.  Inventories
On April 20, 2007, we acquired Endius, Inc. (Endius), a privately held spinal products company based in Massachusetts, for an initial aggregate value of approximately $80 million in cash, before adjustments for debt repayment and other items. Endius develops and manufactures minimally invasive spine surgery products, implants and techniques to treat spine disease. The acquisition of Endius will expand our spine product portfolio to include innovative minimally invasive instruments and implants.
 
         
  March 31,
  December 31,
 
  2007  2006 
  (In millions) 
 
Finished goods $499.3  $489.1 
Work in progress  53.9   46.4 
Raw materials  105.6   102.8 
         
Inventories, net $658.8  $638.3 
         
Diadent, Srl.
On April 27, 2007, we acquired Diadent, Srl. (Diadent), a privately held distributor of our dental products in Italy, in a cash transaction. The acquisition of Diadent will provide us with direct sales of dental implants in Italy.
U.S. Distributor Network
During the quarter, we made investments in our U.S. based distribution network, including the acquisition of certain orthopaedic implant distribution businesses. These investments and acquisitions are expected to increase future revenues by enhancing our U.S. sales and distribution infrastructure.


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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

3.  Comprehensive Income

The reconciliation of net earnings to comprehensive income is as follows:
                 
  Three Months
  Six Months
 
  Ended
  Ended
 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (In millions)  (In millions) 
 
Net Earnings $231.5  $200.9  $464.9  $406.5 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):                
Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments  (10.3)  76.6   5.6   86.5 
Unrealized foreign currency hedge losses, net of tax  (4.9)  (29.2)  (12.4)  (34.7)
Reclassification adjustments on foreign currency hedges, net of tax  4.6   1.6   6.8   3.7 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax  (0.3)  (0.9)  (0.3)  (0.7)
Change in amortization of prior service cost, net of tax  0.8      4.3    
Minimum pension liability, net of tax     0.5      (2.0)
                 
Total Other Comprehensive Income  (10.1)  48.6   4.0   52.8 
                 
Comprehensive Income $221.4  $249.5  $468.9  $459.3 
                 
4.Inventories
         
  June 30,
  December 31,
 
  2007  2006 
  (In millions) 
 
Finished goods $523.9  $489.1 
Work in progress  54.6   46.4 
Raw materials  104.4   102.8 
         
Inventories, net $682.9  $638.3 
         
5.  Property, Plant and Equipment
 
                
 March 31,
 December 31,
  June 30,
 December 31,
 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
 (In millions)  (In millions) 
Land $17.6  $17.6  $17.5  $17.6 
Buildings and equipment  833.5   783.7   903.3   783.7 
Instruments  799.1   768.5   833.7   768.5 
Construction in progress  69.4   105.3   43.0   105.3 
          
  1,719.6   1,675.1   1,797.5   1,675.1 
Accumulated depreciation  (899.0)  (868.0)  (931.6)  (868.0)
          
Property, plant and equipment, net $820.6  $807.1  $865.9  $807.1 
          
 
5.6.  Income Taxes
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)(FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (“FIN 48”)(FIN 48). FIN 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax


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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN 48, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
 
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. Prior to the adoption of FIN 48 we had a long term tax liability for expected settlement of various federal, state and foreign income tax liabilities that was reflected net of the corollary tax impact of these expected settlements of $102.1 million, as well as a separate accrued interest liability of $1.7 million. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, we are required to present the different components of such liability on a gross basis versus the historical net presentation. The adoption resulted in the financial statement liability for unrecognized tax benefits decreasing by $6.4 million as of January 1, 2007. ThisThe adoption resulted in this decrease in the liability resulted inas well as a reduction to retained earnings of $4.7 million, a reduction in goodwill of $61.4 million, the establishment of a tax receivable of $58.2 million, and an increase in an interest/penalty payable of $7.9 million, all as of January 1, 2007. Therefore, after the adoption of FIN 48, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $95.7 million as of January 1, 2007, of which $28.6 million would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. As of March 31, 2007, theThe amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $99.6$103.9 million as of which $29.6June 30, 2007. Of this amount, $30.8 million would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized.
 
We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods. As of January 1, 2007, we recorded a liability of $9.6 million for accrued interest and penalties, of which $7.5 million would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. As of March 31, 2007, theThe amount of this liability is $10.4$11.5 million as of which $8.0June 30, 2007. Of this amount, $8.6 million would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized.
 
It is expectedWe expect that the amount of tax liability for unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next twelve months; however, we do not expect these changes will have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial position.
 
The U.S. federal statute of limitations remains open for the year 2003 and onward with years 2003 and 2004 currently under examination by the IRS. It is reasonably possible that a resolution with the IRS for the years 2003 through 2004 will be reached within the next twelve months, but we do not anticipate this would result in any


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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

material impact on our financial position. In addition, for the 1999 tax year of Centerpulse, which we acquired in October 2003, one issue remains in dispute at the IRS appeals level. The resolution of this issue would not impact our effective tax rate as it would be recorded as an adjustment to goodwill.
 
State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of 3 to 5 years after filing of the respective return. The state impact of any federal changes remains subject to examination by various states for a period of up to one year after formal notification to the states. We have various state income tax returns in the process of examination, administrative appeals or litigation. It is reasonably possible that such matters will be resolved in the next twelve months, but we do not anticipate that the resolution of these matters would result in any material impact on our results of operations or financial position.
 
Foreign jurisdictions have statutes of limitations generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. Years still open to examination by foreign tax authorities in major jurisdictions include Australia (2001 onward), Canada (1998 onward), France (2004 onward), Germany (2000 onward), Italy (2003 onward), Japan (2000 onward), Puerto Rico (2005 onward), Singapore (2002 onward), Switzerland (2004 onward), and the United Kingdom (2004 onward). The Company is
Our tax returns are currently under examination in various foreign jurisdictions, including France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. It is reasonably possible that such audits will be resolved in the next twelve months, but we do not anticipate that the resolution of these audits would result in any material impact on our results of operations or financial position.


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6.7.  Retirement and Postretirement Benefit Plans

 
We have defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. and Puerto Rico employees who were hired before September 2, 2002. Employees hired after September 2, 2002 are not part of the U.S. and Puerto Rico defined benefit plans, but do receive additional benefits under our defined contribution plans. Plan benefits are primarily based on years of credited service and the participant’s compensation. In addition to the U.S. and Puerto Rico defined benefit pension plans, we sponsor variousnon-U.S. pension arrangements, including retirement and termination benefit plans required by local law or coordinated with government sponsored plans.
 
We also provide comprehensive medical and group life insurance benefits to certain U.S. and Puerto Rico retirees who elect to participate in our comprehensive medical and group life plans. The medical plan is contributory, and the life insurance plan is non-contributory. Employees hired after September 2, 2002 are not eligible for retiree medical and life insurance benefits. No similar plans exist for employees outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
 
The components of net pension expense for the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, for our U.S. andnon-U.S. defined benefit retirement plans are as follows (in millions):
 
                
         Three Months
 Six Months
 
 Three Months
  Ended
 Ended
 
 Ended March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Service cost $6.9  $6.0  $6.7  $5.7  $13.6  $11.7 
Interest cost  3.6   3.0   3.4   3.1   7.0   6.1 
Expected return on plan assets  (4.5)  (3.6)  (4.4)  (3.6)  (8.9)  (7.2)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss  0.7   1.1   0.8   0.8   1.5   1.9 
              
Net periodic benefit cost $6.7  $6.5  $6.5  $6.0  $13.2  $12.5 
              


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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The components of net periodic benefit expense for the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006, for our U.S. and Puerto Rico postretirement benefit plans are as follows (in millions):
 
                
         Three Months
 Six Months
 
 Three Months
  Ended
 Ended
 
 Ended March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Service cost $0.4  $0.5  $0.4  $0.4  $0.8  $0.9 
Interest cost  0.6   0.6   0.6   0.5   1.2   1.1 
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost  (0.1)     (0.1)  (0.1)  (0.2)  (0.1)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss  0.2   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.4   0.4 
              
Net periodic benefit cost $1.1  $1.3  $1.1  $1.0  $2.2  $2.3 
              
 
We contributed $26.5$26.6 million during the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, to our U.S. and Puerto Rico defined benefit plans and may make additional contributions of up to a total of $28$1.4 million during 2007. We contributed $2.2$4.4 million to our foreign-based defined benefit plans in the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, and expect to contribute an additional $7.5$3.8 million to these foreign-based plans during 2007. Contributions for the U.S. and Puerto Rico postretirement benefit plans are not expected to be significant.
 
7.8.  Share-Based Compensation
 
Share-based compensation expense for the three and six month periodperiods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 was $20.9$20.2 million and $41.1 million, or $14.3$13.7 million and $28.0 million net of the related tax benefits.benefits, respectively. Share-based


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compensation expense for the three and six month periodperiods ended March 31,June 30, 2006 was $18.2$20.8 million and $39.0 million, or $12.9$15.1 million and $28.0 million net of the related tax benefits.benefits, respectively.
 
A summary of stock option activity for the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 is as follows (options in thousands):
 
                
 Stock
 Weighted Average
  Stock
 Weighted Average
 
 Options Exercise Price  Options Exercise Price 
Outstanding at January 1, 2007  14,184  $59.75   14,184  $59.75 
Options granted  2,243   83.61   2,270   84.05 
Options exercised  (1,858)  40.64   (2,768)  45.19 
Options cancelled  (123)  72.67   (291)  73.61 
      
Outstanding at March 31, 2007  14,446   65.88 
Outstanding at June 30, 2007  13,395   66.53 
      
 
The weighted-average fair value of the options granted in the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 was $24.66$24.71 per option. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, there was $177.5$113.1 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to nonvested stock options granted under our plans. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.3 years.
 
At March 31,June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 there were 905,000827,700 nonvested equity share units, with a grant date fair value of $67.86. The unrecognized share-based payment expense as of March 31,June 30, 2007 was $17.0$13 million, and is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.751.5 years.
 
8.9.  Stock Repurchase Program
 
InDuring the three month periodand six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, respectively, we purchased 2,083,8001,520,456 shares of our common stock at an average price of $83.18$86.69 per share for a total cash outlay of $173.4$131.8 million, including commissions, and 3,604,256 shares of our common stock at an average price of $84.66 per share for a total cash outlay of $305.2 million, including commissions, under a $1 billion stock repurchase planplans authorized by our Board of Directors in December 2005. An2005 and 2006. Purchases totaling an additional $24.0$892.2 million may be purchased under this planmade through December 31, 2007. In December 2006, our Board of Directors2008 under the plan authorized an additional repurchase program of up to $1 billion through December 31, 2008.in 2006.


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9.10.  Earnings Per Share
 
The following is a reconciliation of weighted average shares for the basic and diluted shares computations (in millions):
 
                        
 Three Months
  Three Months
 Six Months
 
 Ended
  Ended
 Ended
 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic net earnings per share  236.9   247.8   236.9   245.5   236.9   246.6 
Effect of dilutive stock options  2.3   2.3   2.3   2.2   2.3   2.3 
              
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted net earnings per share  239.2   250.1   239.2   247.7   239.2   248.9 
              
 
During the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007, and 2006, an average of 1.10.1 million options and 8.90.6 million options, respectively, to purchase shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of the common stock. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, an average of 8.6 million options and 8.7 million options, respectively, were not included.


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10.11.  Segment Information

 
We design, develop, manufacture and market reconstructive orthopaedic implants, including joint and dental, spinal implants, trauma products and related orthopaedic surgical products which include surgical supplies and instruments designed to aid in orthopaedic surgical procedures and post-operation rehabilitation. We also provide hospital-focused consulting services to help member institutions design, implement and manage successful orthpaedicorthopaedic programs. We manage operations through three major geographic segments — the Americas, which is comprised principally of the United States and includes other North, Central and South American markets; Europe, which is comprised principally of Europe and includes the Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific, which is comprised primarily of Japan and includes other Asian and Pacific markets. This structure is the basis for our reportable segment information discussed below. Management evaluates operating segment performance based upon segment operating profit exclusive of operating expenses pertaining to global operations and corporate expenses, share-based payment expense,compensation, acquisition, integration and other expenses, inventorystep-up, in-process research and development write-offs and intangible asset amortization expense. Global operations include research, development engineering, medical education, brand management, corporate legal, finance, and human resource functions, and U.S. and Puerto Rico based manufacturing operations and logistics. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated from segment operating profit.
Net sales and segment operating profit are as follows (in millions):
                 
     Operating Profit 
  Net Sales  Three Months
 
  Three Months Ended
  Ended
 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
 
Americas $568.1  $520.9  $296.8  $276.9 
Europe  267.2   238.4   108.1   97.8 
Asia Pacific  135.3   122.3   65.1   58.5 
                 
Total $970.6  $881.6         
                 
Share-based compensation          (20.2)  (19.6)
Inventorystep-up
          (0.3)   
Acquisition, integration and other          (3.9)  (6.3)
Global operations and corporate functions          (123.1)  (125.4)
                 
Operating profit         $322.5  $281.9 
                 


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Net sales and segment operating profit are as follows (in millions):
                                
   Operating Profit  Net Sales Operating Profit 
 Net Sales Three Months
  Six Months
 Six Months
 
 Three Months Ended
 Ended
  Ended
 Ended
 
 March 31, March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Americas $567.8  $516.0  $297.0  $268.8  $1,135.9  $1,036.9  $593.8  $545.7 
Europe  258.8   228.7   112.2   99.3   526.0   467.1   220.3   197.1 
Asia Pacific  123.6   115.7   58.5   56.0   258.9   238.0   123.6   114.5 
          
Total $950.2  $860.4          $1,920.8  $1,742.0         
          
Share-based payment expense          (20.9)  (18.2)
Share-based compensation          (41.1)  (37.8)
Inventorystep-up
          (0.3)   
Acquisition and integration          (2.7)  1.8           (6.6)  (4.5)
Global operations and corporate functions          (116.9)  (117.2)          (240.0)  (242.6)
          
Operating profit         $327.2  $290.5          $649.7  $572.4 
          
 
Product category net sales are as follows (in millions):
 
                
           Six Months
 
 Three Months Ended
  Three Months Ended
 Ended
 
 March 31,  June 30, June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 2007 2006 
Reconstructive implants $797.5  $717.5  $813.6  $733.6  $1,611.1  $1,451.1 
Trauma  50.1   46.7   50.3   49.1   100.4   95.8 
Spine  46.7   43.1   49.0   46.0   95.7   89.1 
Orthopaedic surgical products  55.9   53.1   57.7   52.9   113.6   106.0 
              
Total $950.2  $860.4  $970.6  $881.6  $1,920.8  $1,742.0 
              
 
11.12.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)FASB issued Statement of Financial Accountings Standards (SFAS) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (SFAS No. 157) which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 creates a “fair value option” under which an entity may elect to record certain financial assets or liabilities at fair value upon their initial recognition. Subsequent changes in fair value would be recognized in earnings as those changes occur. The election of the fair value option would be made on acontract-by-contract basis and would need to be supported by concurrent documentation or a preexisting documented policy. SFAS No. 159 requires an entity to separately disclose the fair value of these items on the balance sheet or in the footnotes to the financial statements and to provide information that would allow the financial statement user to understand the impact on earnings from the changes in the fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.


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adoption of SFAS No. 159 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
12.13.  Commitments and Contingencies
 
As a result of the Centerpulse acquisition, we acquired the entity involved in Centerpulse’s hip and knee implant litigation matter. The litigation was a result of a voluntary recall of certain hip and knee implants manufactured and sold by Centerpulse. On March 13, 2002, a U.S. Class Action Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) was entered into by Centerpulse that resolved U.S. claims related to the affected products and a settlement trust (“Settlement Trust”) was established and funded for the most part by Centerpulse. The court approved the settlement arrangement on May 8, 2002. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, we will reimburse the Settlement Trust a specified amount for each revision surgery over 4,000 and revisions on reprocessed shells over 64. As of April 2,June 29, 2007, the claims administrator has received 4,133 likely valid claims for hips (cut-off date June 5, 2003) and knees (cut-off date November 17, 2003) and 200 claims for reprocessed shells (cut-off date September 8, 2004). We believe the litigation liability recorded as of March 31,June 30, 2007 is adequate to provide for any future claims regarding the hip and knee implant litigation.
 
On February 15, 2005, Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (“Howmedica”) filed an action against us and an unrelated party in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging infringement by the defendants of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,174,934; 6,372,814; 6,664,308; and 6,818,020. Howmedica’s complaint seeks unspecified damagesOn June 13, 2007, the Court granted our motion for summary judgment on the invalidity of the asserted claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,174,934; 6,372,814; and injunctive relief. On April 14, 2005, we filed our answer6,664,308 by ruling that all of the asserted claims are invalid for indefiniteness. Our motion for summary judgment on the invalidity of certain asserted claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,818,020 remains pending before the Court. We continue to the complaint denying Howmedica’s allegations. Discovery is ongoing. We believe that our defenses are valid and meritorious, and we intend to defend the Howmedica lawsuit vigorously.
 
We are also subject to product liability and other claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, for which we maintain insurance, subject to self-insured retention limits. We establish accruals for product liability and other claims in conjunction with outside counsel based on current information and historical settlement information for open claims, related fees and for claims incurred but not reported. While it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these cases, it is the opinion of management that, upon ultimate resolution, these cases will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In July 2003, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission informed Centerpulse that it was conducting an informal investigation of Centerpulse relating to certain accounting issues. We are continuing to fully cooperate with the Securities and Exchange Commission in this matter.
 
In March 2005, we received a subpoena and we have received supplemental requests since that time from the United States Department of Justice through the United States Attorney’s Office in Newark, New Jersey, requesting that we produce documents and related information for the period beginning January 1998 pertaining to consulting contracts, professional service agreements and other agreements by which we may provide remuneration to orthopaedic surgeons, including research and other grant agreements. We are cooperating fully with federal authorities with regard to this matter. We understand that similar inquiries were directed to at least four other companies in the orthopaedics industry.
We continue to cooperate fully with federal authorities with regard to this matter. We recently began discussions, which are still in preliminary stages, with respect to a potential resolution of this matter. Given that these discussions are still preliminary, there can be no assurance that we will enter into a consensual resolution of this matter with federal authorities or what the terms of any such resolution may be.
 
In June 2006, we received a subpoena from the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, requesting that we produce documents for the period beginning January 2001 through June 2006, pertaining to an investigation of possible violations of federal criminal law, including possible violations of the antitrust laws, involving the manufacture and sale of orthopaedic implant devices. We are cooperating fully with federal authorities with regard to this matter. We understand that similar inquiries were directed to at least four other companies in the orthopaedics industry.


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Following the commencement of the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division’s investigation, we and several other major orthopaedic manufacturers were named as defendants in five putative class action lawsuits as of January 1, 2007. These lawsuits were brought by direct and indirect purchasers of orthopaedic products alleging


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violations of Federal and state antitrust laws and certain state consumer protection statutes. In each of these lawsuits, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to fix prices of orthopaedic implant devices. The direct purchaser cases,South Central Surgical Center, LLC v. Zimmer Holdings, Inc. et alal.. andChaiken DDS, P.C. v. Biomet, Inc. et al., were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on July 13, 2006 and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana on July 26, 2006, respectively. The indirect purchaser cases,Thomas v. Biomet, Inc. et al.,Kirschner v. Biomet, Inc. et al. andWilliams v. Biomet, Inc. et al., were filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee on July 18, 2006, July 24, 2006 and July 27, 2006, respectively.
 
On January 12, 2007, we and the other defendants in the five cases delivered a Motion for Transfer and Consolidation of Pretrial Proceedings under 28 U.S.C. §1407§ 1407 to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, requesting the court to transfer the cases to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. The motion was filed by the Panel on January 18, 2007. The plaintiffs did not oppose a stay of proceedings pending resolution of this motion. On January 15, 2007, the plaintiff inThomas v. Biomet, Inc. et al. filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. On April 18, 2007, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued a Transfer Order ordering that the three remaining actions pending outside the Southern District of Indiana be transferred to that district for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings with the action already pending in that district. In each of these four remaining cases, the plaintiffs seek damages of unspecified amounts, in some cases to be trebled under applicable law, attorneys’ fees and injunctive or other unspecified relief. We believe these lawsuits are without merit and we intend to defend them vigorously.
13.  Subsequent Events
In February 2007, we announced that we would acquire Endius, Inc., a privately held Massachusetts company, in a cash transaction. The acquisition was completed in April 2007. The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.


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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Overview
 
We are a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of reconstructive orthopaedic implants, including joint and dental, spinal implants, trauma products and related orthopaedic surgical products (sometimes referred to in this report as “OSP”). We also provide hospital-focused consulting services to help member institutions design, implement and manage successful orthopaedic programs, which account for less than one percent of sales. Reconstructive orthopaedic implants restore joint function lost due to disease or trauma in joints such as knees, hips, shoulders and elbows. Dental reconstructive implants restore function and aesthetics in patients that have lost teeth due to trauma or disease. Spinal implants are utilized by orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in the treatment of degenerative diseases, deformities and trauma in all regions of the spine. Trauma products are devices used primarily to reattach or stabilize damaged bone and tissue to support the body’s natural healing process. OSP includes supplies and instruments designed to aid in orthopaedic surgical procedures and post-operation rehabilitation. Through our consulting services, we provide hospitals and other orthopaedic practices resource capabilities in the areas of business development, marketing, in/outpatient rehab practice, clinical pathways, care mapping and space design, community relations, customer service, delivery models, cost accounting, staff utilization and other areas. We have operations in more than 24 countries and market products in more than 100 countries. We manage operations through three reportable geographic segments — the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
 
Certain percentages presented in Management’s Discussion and Analysis are calculated from the underlying whole-dollar amounts and therefore may not recalculate from the rounded numbers used for disclosure purposes.
 
We believe the following developments or trends are important in understanding our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the three and six month periodperiods ended March 31,June 30, 2007.
 
Demand (Volume and Mix) Trends
 
Increased volume and changes in the mix of product sales contributed 8 percentage points of sales growth during the three month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to 75 percentage points in the same 2006 period. We believe the market for orthopaedic procedure volume on a global basis continues to rise at mid tosingle digit rates with the potential for high single digit ratesgrowth driven by an aging global population, obesity, proven clinical benefits, new material technologies, advances in surgical techniques (such as ourZimmer® Minimally Invasive Solutionstm (MIS)Procedures and Technologies), introduction of gender based devices and more active lifestyles, among other factors. In addition, the ongoing shift in demand to premium products, such asLongevity®andDurasul®Highly Crosslinked Polyethylenes,Trabecular Metaltm Technology products, high-flex knees, knee revision products and porous hip stems, continues to positively affect sales growth. For example, during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, sales of products incorporatingTrabecular MetalTechnology were approximately $51$53 million, an increase of over 4025 percent compared to the same 2006 period.
 
We believe innovative products will continue to affect the orthopaedics industry. In the second half of 2006, we launched theZimmer Gender Solutionstm High-Flex Knee Femoral Implant, which was the result of five years of intensive research based on an analysis of 800 femurs and patella. InHigh Flex Knees now make up over 40 percent of our knee revenue on a global basis, having grown from approximately 28 percent prior to the three months ended March 31, 2007, we sold over 14,000launch of theZimmer Gender SolutionsKnees, representing an increase in unit sales of over 50 percent when compared with the most recent quarter ended December 31, 2006.Knee.
 
Pricing Trends
 
Selling prices wereremained flat during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared with a 1 percentage point increase in average selling prices forwhich is similar to the same 2006 period. The Americas experienced a 1 percent increase in selling prices during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared with a 2 percent increase forwhich is similar to the same 2006 period. In Europe, selling prices for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 decreased 1 percent, which is similar to the same 2006 period. Within Europe, both Germany and Italy experienced 4 percent and 3 percent decreases respectively, in selling prices in the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, as a result of reductions in government implant reimbursement rates and group purchasing arrangements.arrangements while other European markets were flat or slightly positive. Germany and Italy combined currently represent approximately 11 percent of


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period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to a less than 13 percent decrease in the same 2006 period. As anticipated, Japan reported a 65 percent decrease in average selling prices as a result of scheduled reductions in government controlled reimbursement prices.prices, while other Asia Pacific markets were flat to positive. Japan currently represents approximately 7 percent of our sales. With the effect of governmental healthcare cost containment efforts and pressure from group purchasing organizations, we expect global selling prices will remain flat in 2007.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
 
For the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, foreign currency exchange rates had a positive 2 percent effect on sales. The positive effect of foreign currency exchange rates should diminish throughoutis expected to continue in the year as the weakeningsecond half of the U.S. Dollar that we experienced in the third and fourth quarters of 2006 is anniversaried.year. We estimate that an overall weaker U.S. Dollar will have a positive effect of approximately 12 percent on sales for the year ending December 31, 2007. We address currency risk through regular operating and financing activities, and under appropriate circumstances and subject to proper authorization, through the use of forward contracts solely for managing foreign currency volatility and risk. Changes to foreign currency exchange rates affect sales growth, but due to offsetting gains/losses on hedge contracts, which are recorded in cost of products sold, the effect on net earnings in the near term is expected to be minimal.
 
New Product Sales
 
New products, which management defines as products or stock keeping units (“SKU’s”)(SKU’s) introduced within the prior36-month period to a particular market, accounted for 24 percent, or $231$238 million, of our sales during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007. Adoption rates for new technologies are a key indicator of industry performance. Our sales have grown with the introduction of new products, such asTrabecular MetalModular Acetabular Cups, certain SKU’s of theNexGen®Complete Knee Solution including theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implant for the LPS-Flex, and CR-Flex Knees, theDynesys®1Dynamic Stabilization System, theZimmer®M/L Taper Stem andPALACOS®2 Bone Cement.
 
We believe new products in our current pipeline should continue to favorably affect our operating performance. Products we expect to contribute to new product sales in 2007 include theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implant; products incorporatingTrabecular MetalTechnology, including theTrabecular MetalPrimary Hip Prosthesis,Trabecular MetalAcetabular Revision System andTrabecular MetalSpine Components;Durom® Acetabular Cups withMetasul®LDH® Large Diameter Heads;Versys®Epoch® Composite Hip Prosthesis;Zimmer® Reverse Shoulder System,Anatomical Shouldertm Inverse/Reverse System;ZimmerMIS Femoral Nailing Solutions;NCB® Locking Plate System; andCopiOs® Bone Void FillerFiller.3.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
On January 1, 2007, we adopted FIN 48. FIN 48, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN 48, the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
 
Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, we had a long term tax liability for expected settlement of various federal, state and foreign income tax liabilities that was reflected net of the corollary tax impacts of these expected settlements of $102.1 million, as well as a separate accrued interest liability of $1.7 million. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, we are required to present the different components of such liability gross versus the historical net presentation. The adoption resulted in the tax liability for unrecognized tax benefits decreasing by $6.4 million as of January 1, 2007.
 
 
1 TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization Spinal System is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in the U.S.
2 PALACOS® is a trademark of Heraeus Kulzer GmbH. Under license from Heraeus Kulzer GmbH, Hanau, Germany.
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This decrease in the liability resulted in a reduction to retained earnings of $4.7 million, a reduction in goodwill of $61.4 million, the establishment of a tax receivable of $58.2 million, and the addition of an interest/penalty payable of $7.9 million, all as of January 1, 2007.
 
FirstAcquisitions
We completed the acquisition of Endius on April 20, 2007. The acquisition did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007. However, the acquisition costs of approximately $73.0 million did have a significant impact on our cash flows for the six month period ended June 30, 2007.
Additionally during the three month period ended June 30, 2007, we completed acquisitions of Diadent Srl., a privately held distributor of our dental products in Italy, and certain U.S. based orthopaedic implant distribution businesses. These acquisitions did not have a material impact on our results of operations, balance sheet or cash flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007.
Second Quarter Results of Operations
 
Net Sales by Operating Segment
 
The following table presents net sales by operating segment and the components of the percentage changes (dollars in millions):
 
                        
 Three Months
                                 
 Ended
          Three Months Ended
         
 March 31,   Volume/
   Foreign
  June 30,   Volume/
   Foreign
 
 2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) Mix Price Exchange  2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) Mix Price Exchange 
Americas $567.8  $516.0   10%  9%  1%  % $568.1  $520.9   9%  8%  1%  %
Europe  258.8   228.7   13   6   (1)  8   267.2   238.4   12   6   (1)  7 
Asia Pacific  123.6   115.7   7   9   (3)  1   135.3   122.3   11   11   (1)  1 
          
 $950.2  $860.4   10   8      2  $970.6  $881.6   10   8      2 
          
 
“Foreign Exchange” as used in the tables in this report represents the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on sales growth.
 
Net Sales by Product Category
 
The following table presents net sales by product category and the components of the percentage changes (dollars in millions):
 
                                               
 Three Months
          Three Months
         
 Ended
          Ended
         
 March 31,   Volume/
   Foreign
  June 30,   Volume/
   Foreign
 
 2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) Mix Price Exchange  2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) Mix Price Exchange 
Reconstructive                                                
Knees $407.5  $366.2   11%  9%  %  2% $406.7  $367.9   11%  8%  %  3%
Hips  316.8   292.9   8   6   (1)  3   324.1   299.8   8   7   (1)  2 
Extremities  24.2   18.4   32   29   1   2   26.3   19.5   35   31   2   2 
Dental  49.0   40.0   22   17   4   1   56.5   46.4   22   15   4   3 
          
Total  797.5   717.5   11   9      2   813.6   733.6   11   9      2 
          
Trauma  50.1   46.7   7   5   1   1   50.3   49.1   3      1   2 
Spine  46.7   43.1   8   6   1   1   49.0   46.0   7   6   (1)  2 
OSP and other  55.9   53.1   5   3   1   1   57.7   52.9   9   9   (1)  1 
          
Total $950.2  $860.4   10   8      2  $970.6  $881.6   10   8      2 
          


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TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line includingGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implants, theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components, theNexGenCR-Flex Knee, theNexGenRotating Hinge Knee and theNexGenLCCK Revision Knee led knee sales. In addition, strong growth in theZimmer®Unicompartmental High-Flex Knee and theInnex® Total Knee System exhibited strong growth.were offset by declining sales of theNatural Knee® II System.
 
Growth in porous stems, including theZimmerM/L Taper Stem, theCLS®Spotorno® Stem from theCLSHip System,and theAlloclassic®Zweymüller® Hip Stem led hip stem sales, but werewas partially offset by weaker sales of cemented stems. Due to the distribution agreement we signed to distributeBone cement sales improved significantly, led byPALACOSBone Cement, sales of bone cement improved significantly.Cement.Trabecular MetalAcetabular Cups,DuromHip Resurfacing System products internationally andLongevityandDurasulHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners also had strong growth.


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TheBigliani/Flatow® Complete Shoulder Solution and theTrabecular MetalHumeral Stem led extremities sales. Orthobiologicals and prosthetic implants, including strong growth of theTapered Screw-Vent® Implant System, led dental sales.Zimmer® Periarticular Locking Plates andZimmerPlates and Screws led trauma sales.sales, but were partially offset by declining sales of intramedullary nails and compression hip screws. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization System, theTrinica® Select cervical plate system, theOptimatm4 ZS Spinal Fixation System and SpinalTrabecular MetalSpacers led spine sales.sales as well as products acquired from Endius making a modest contribution to spine sales in the quarter. Extremity surgical products led OSP sales were negatively affected by the loss of the distribution of theOrthoPAT®5 Autotransfusion System. Haemonetics Corporation ended an exclusive distribution agreement with us to sell theOrthoPAT Autotransfusion System and therefore we were only able to sell this product through February 2006.sales.
 
Americas Net Sales
 
The following table presents Americas net sales (dollars in millions):
 
            
 Three Months
               
 Ended
    Three Months Ended
   
 March 31,    June 30,   
 2007 2006 % Inc  2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) 
Reconstructive                        
Knees $262.7  $239.9   10% $256.0  $235.4   9%
Hips  156.4   141.9   10   157.8   146.4   8 
Extremities  17.7   12.9   37   18.5   13.5   38 
Dental  28.2   23.7   19   31.3   27.0   16 
          
Total  465.0   418.4   11   463.6   422.3   10 
          
Trauma  31.2   28.5   9   30.1   29.1   3 
Spine  38.3   36.1   6   40.2   38.0   6 
OSP and other  33.3   33.0   1   34.2   31.5   9 
          
Total $567.8  $516.0   10  $568.1  $520.9   9 
          
 
TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line, including theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implants,NexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular Metal Tibial Components, theNexGenLCCK Revision Knee and theNexGenCR-Flex Knee led knee sales. TheZimmerUnicompartmental High-Flex Knee also made a strong contribution.contribution but was offset by declining sales of theNatural KneeII System.
 
Growth in porous stems, including growth of theZimmerM/L Taper Stem andAlloclassic ZweymüllerHip Stem led hip stem sales, but were partially offset by weaker sales of cemented stems.PALACOSBone Cement, andTrabecular Metal Acetabular Cups also exhibited strong growth.
 
TheBigliani/FlatowShoulder Solution and theTrabecular MetalHumeral Stem led extremities sales. TheTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales.ZimmerPeriarticular Plates,ZimmerPlates and Screws and theI.T.S.T.tmIntertrochanteric/Subtrochanteric Fixation System led trauma sales. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization
4 Trademark of U&I Corporation.


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System,TrinicaSelect Cervical Plate System,theOptimaZS Spinal Fixation System and SpinalTrabecular MetalSpacers led spine sales. Wound management products led OSP sales were negatively affected by the loss of theOrthoPATAutotransfusion System.sales.
4Trademark of U&I Corporation.
5Registered Trademark of Haemonetics Corporation.


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Europe Net Sales
 
The following table presents Europe net sales (dollars in millions):
 
            
 Three Months
               
 Ended
    Three Months Ended
   
 March 31,    June 30,   
 2007 2006 % Inc  2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) 
Reconstructive                        
Knees $102.0  $88.4   16% $100.9  $90.2   12%
Hips  113.4   103.5   10   115.6   106.0   9 
Extremities  5.1   4.2   23   6.1   4.6   29 
Dental  13.4   11.3   18   18.1   12.3   48 
          
Total  233.9   207.4   13   240.7   213.1   13 
          
Trauma  9.0   7.8   15   9.9   10.6   (6)
Spine  6.9   5.5   26   7.4   6.2   21 
OSP and other  9.0   8.0   12   9.2   8.5   6 
          
Total $258.8  $228.7   13  $267.2  $238.4   12 
          
 
Changes in foreign exchange rates positively affected knee and hip sales both by 9 percent and 8 percent, respectively.7 percent. Excluding these foreign exchange rate effects, thesethe following product categories experienced positive sales growth in our Europe region;region: theNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line, including theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components and theNexGenCR-Flex Knee, and theInnexTotal Knee System. Growth in porous stems, including theCLS SpotornoStem led hip stem sales, but was offset by weaker sales of cemented and revision stems.sales.LongevityandDurasulHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners, theDuromHip Resurfacing System,Trabecular MetalAcetabular Cups and theAllofittm Hip Acetabular System also contributed to hip sales.
 
TheAnatomical ShoulderSystem, theAnatomical ShoulderInverse/Reverse System and the Coonrad/Morrey Total Elbow led extremities sales. The addition of a direct sales force in Italy as a result of the Diadent acquisition contributed to growth in dental sales and theTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales. TheCable-Ready®Cable Grip System,ZimmerPeriarticular Plates and theNCBPlating System led trauma sales, which were offset by weaker sales of our intramedullary fixation systems. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization System, theOptimaZS Spinal Fixation System andTrabecular MetalSpacers led spine sales. Wound management products led OSP sales.


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Asia Pacific Net Sales
 
The following table presents Asia Pacific net sales (dollars in millions):
 
               
 Three Months
                 
 Ended
      Three Months Ended
   
 March 31,      June 30,   
 2007 2006 % Inc (Dec)    2007 2006 % Inc (Dec) 
Reconstructive                            
Knees $42.8  $37.9   13%     $49.8  $42.3   18%
Hips  47.0   47.5   (1)      50.7   47.4   7 
Extremities  1.4   1.3   13       1.7   1.4   23 
Dental  7.4   5.0   46       7.1   7.1   0 
          
Total  98.6   91.7   8       109.3   98.2   11 
          
Trauma  9.9   10.4   (5)      10.3   9.4   10 
Spine  1.5   1.5   (4)      1.4   1.8   (24)
OSP and other  13.6   12.1   12       14.3   12.9   11 
          
Total $123.6  $115.7   7      $135.3  $122.3   11 
          


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Changes in foreign exchange rates positively affected knee sales by 23 percent and had no effect on hip sales. Reported decreases in average selling prices negatively affected knee and hip sales by 1 percent and 5 percent, respectively.2 percent. TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line, includingNexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components, theNexGenCR-Flex Knee and theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee led knee sales. Launch of theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implant in Australia also contributed to strong knee sales for the period. The continued conversion to porous stems, including the Fiber Metal Taper Stem from theVerSys®Hip System, theAlloclassic ZweymüllerHip System and theCLS SpotornoStem led hip stem sales. Sales ofLongevityandDurasulHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners, theDuromHip Resurfacing System andTrabecular MetalAcetabular Cups also exhibited growth.
 
Extremities sales increased due to stronger sales of our shoulder and elbow products. TheTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales. Trauma sales were affected by a reported 5 percent decrease in average selling prices during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2007. A temporary registration issue with theST360º°® Spinal Fixation System in Japan resulted in a decrease in sales of this device, contributing to the negative growth in Spine sales for the period. Powered surgical instruments led OSP sales.
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 77.7 percent in the three month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to 77.3 percent in the same 2006 period and 78.3 percent in the three month period ended March 31, 2007, compared to 78.0 percent in the same 2006 period. Primary contributors to the2007. The improvement in gross profit margin were reductionsover the same 2006 period reflects favorable changes in unit manufacturing cost for various productsproduct and geographic sales mix while the decline from the period ended March 31, 2007 is driven principally by the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates combined with our hedging program. Under our hedging program, for derivatives which qualify as hedges of future cash flows, the effective portion of changes in fair value is temporarily recorded in other comprehensive income, and then recognized in cost of products sold when the hedged item affects earnings.
 
Operating Expenses
 
R&D as a percentage of net sales was 5.5 percent for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, consistent with the same 2006 period. R&D increased to $52.3$53.5 million for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from $47.4$48.6 million in the same 2006 period, reflecting increased spending on projects focused on areas of strategic significance, including orthobiologics. We target R&D spending to the high end of what management believes to be an average of 4-6 percent for our industry.
 
SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 38.138.6 percent for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to 38.939.1 percent in the same 2006 period. SG&A increased to $361.6$374.3 million for the three month period ended March 31,


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June 30, 2007, from $334.9$344.8 million in the same 2006 period. The improvement in SG&A expenses in 2007 were positively affected byas a percent of net sales from the favorable settlement of a legal claim made against a third party for interference in a contractual relationship with a former distributor of our products.prior year is due primarily to controlled spending.
 
Acquisition, integration and other expenses for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 were $2.7$3.9 million compared to income of $1.8$6.3 million in the same 2006 period. The expenses for the period reflect estimated settlements for certain pre-acquisition product liability claims,in-process research and development write-offs related to acquisitions, integration consulting fees and costs for integrating information technology systems. The income in the three month period ended March 31, 2006 was primarily due to a gain on the sale of our Austin, Texas facility and land and a favorable adjustment to acquired Centerpulse reserves related to product liabilities. These were partially offset by an in-process research and development charge from the purchase of intellectual property for an intelligent surgical assist device from MedTech S.A.
 
Operating Profit, Income Taxes and Net Earnings
 
Operating profit for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 increased 1314 percent to $327.2$322.5 million, from $290.5$281.9 million in the same 2006 period. Increased sales, improved gross profit margins and controlled operating expenses drove operating profit.
 
The effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes and minority interest decreased to 28.5 percent for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, from 29.328.9 percent in the same 2006 period. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to increased profitability in lower tax jurisdictions.


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Net earnings increased 1415 percent to $233.4$231.5 million for the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $205.6$200.9 million in the same 2006 period. The increase was primarily due to higher operating profit and a lower effective tax rate. Basic and diluted earnings per share both increased 19 percent and 20 percent respectively, to $0.99$0.98 and $0.98,$0.97, respectively, from $0.83$0.82 and $0.82,$0.81, respectively, in the same 2006 period. The higher growth rate in earnings per share as compared with net earnings is attributed to the effect of 2006 and 2007 share repurchases.
 
Operating Profit by Segment
 
Management evaluates operating segment performance based upon segment operating profit exclusive of operating expenses pertaining to global operations and corporate expenses, share-based payment expense, acquisition, integration and other expenses, inventorystep-up, in-process research and development write-offs and intangible asset amortization expense. Global operations include research, development engineering, medical education, brand management, corporate legal, finance, and human resource functions, and U.S. and Puerto Rico based operations and logistics. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated from segment operating profit. For more information regarding our segments, see Note 1011 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in thisForm 10-Q.
 
The following table sets forth operating profit as a percentage of sales by segment for the three month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2007 and 2006:
 
Percent of net sales
 
        
 Three Months
 
         Ended
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,  June 30, 
 2007 2006  2007 2006 
Americas  52.3%  52.1%  52.2%  53.2%
Europe  43.4   43.4   40.5   41.0 
Asia Pacific  47.3   48.4   48.2   47.9 
 
In the Americas, operating profit as a percentage of sales increased modestlydecreased due to improved gross margins offset by increasedincreases in spending for direct to patient advertising.advertising in the second quarter of this year.
 
European operating profit as a percentage of net sales is consistent withdecreased from prior year, reflecting slightly lower gross margins as a result of decreases in average selling prices.
Asia Pacific operating profit as a percentage of net sales increased primarily due to increases in gross margins as compared to the prior year. Gross margins increased throughout most of the Asia Pacific markets, including Japan, despite decreases in average selling prices in Japan as a result of reductions in government controlled reimbursement prices.


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Six Months Results of Operations
Net Sales by Operating Segment
The following table presents net sales by operating segment and the components of the percentage changes (dollars in millions):
                         
  Six Months
             
  Ended
             
  June 30,     Volume/
     Foreign
 
  2007  2006  % Inc (Dec)  Mix  Price  Exchange 
 
Americas $1,135.9  $1,036.9   10%  9%  1%  %
Europe  526.0   467.1   13   6   (1)  8 
Asia Pacific  258.9   238.0   9   10   (2)  1 
                         
  $1,920.8  $1,742.0   10   8      2 
                         
“Foreign Exchange” as used in the tables in this report represents the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on sales growth.
Net Sales by Product Category
The following table presents net sales by product category and the components of the percentage changes (dollars in millions):
                         
  Six Months
             
  Ended
             
  June 30,     Volume/
     Foreign
 
  2007  2006  % Inc (Dec)  Mix  Price  Exchange 
 
Reconstructive                        
Knees $814.2  $734.2   11%  9%  %  2%
Hips  640.9   592.5   8   6   (1)  3 
Extremities  50.5   37.9   33   30   1   2 
Dental  105.5   86.5   22   16   4   2 
                         
Total  1,611.1   1,451.1   11   9      2 
                         
Trauma  100.4   95.8   5   3   1   1 
Spine  95.7   89.1   7   6      1 
OSP and other  113.6   106.0   7   6      1 
                         
Total $1,920.8  $1,742.0   10   8      2 
                         
TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line includingGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implants, theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components, theNexGenCR-Flex Knee, theNexGenRotating Hinge Knee and theNexGenLCCK Revision Knee led knee sales. In addition, theZimmerUnicompartmental High-Flex Knee and theInnex Total Knee System exhibited strong growth.
Growth in porous stems, including theZimmerM/L Taper Stem, theCLS SpotornoStem from theCLSHip System,and theAlloclassic ZweymüllerHip Stem led hip stem sales, but was partially offset by weaker sales of cemented stems. Sales of bone cement improved significantly, led byPALACOSBone Cement,Trabecular Metal Acetabular Cups,DuromHip Resurfacing System products internationally, andLongevityandDurasulHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners also had strong growth.
TheBigliani/FlatowComplete Shoulder Solution and theTrabecular Metal Humeral Stem led extremities sales. Orthobiologicals and prosthetic implants, including strong growth of theTapered Screw-VentImplant System, led dental sales.ZimmerPeriarticular Locking Plates andZimmerPlates and Screws led trauma sales. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization System, theTrinicaSelect, theOptimaZS Spinal Fixation System and SpinalTrabecular MetalSpacers led spine sales. Extremity Surgical Products led OSP sales.


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Americas Net Sales
The following table presents Americas net sales (dollars in millions):
             
  Six Months
    
  Ended
    
  June 30,    
  2007  2006  % Inc (Dec) 
 
Reconstructive            
Knees $518.7  $475.3   9%
Hips  314.1   288.3   9 
Extremities  36.2   26.4   37 
Dental  59.5   50.7   17 
             
Total  928.5   840.7   10 
             
Trauma  61.3   57.7   6 
Spine  78.5   74.1   6 
OSP and other  67.6   64.4   5 
             
Total $1,135.9  $1,036.9   10 
             
TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line, including theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implants,NexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular Metal Tibial Components, theNexGenLCCK Revision Knee and theNexGenCR-Flex Knee led knee sales. TheZimmerUnicompartmental High-Flex Knee also made a strong contribution.
Growth in porous stems, including growth of theZimmerM/L Taper Stem andAlloclassic ZweymüllerHip Stem led hip stem sales, but was partially offset by weaker sales of cemented stems.PALACOSBone Cement andTrabecular Metal Acetabular Cups also exhibited strong growth.
TheBigliani/FlatowShoulder Solution and theTrabecular MetalHumeral Stem led extremities sales. TheTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales.ZimmerPeriarticular Plates,ZimmerPlates and Screws and theI.T.S.T. Intertrochanteric/Subtrochanteric Fixation System led trauma sales. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization System, theOptimaZS Spinal Fixation System and SpinalTrabecular MetalSpacers led spine sales. Extremity surgical products led OSP sales.
Europe Net Sales
The following table presents Europe net sales (dollars in millions):
             
  Six Months
    
  Ended
    
  June 30,    
  2007  2006  % Inc 
 
Reconstructive            
Knees $202.9  $178.7   14%
Hips  229.0   209.3   9 
Extremities  11.1   8.8   26 
Dental  31.5   23.6   34 
             
Total  474.5   420.4   13 
             
Trauma  19.0   18.5   3 
Spine  14.4   11.7   23 
OSP and other  18.1   16.5   9 
             
Total $526.0  $467.1   13 
             


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Changes in foreign exchange rates positively affected knee and hip sales both by 8 percent. Excluding these foreign exchange rate effects, these product categories experienced positive sales growth in our Europe region; theNexGen Complete Knee Solution product line, including theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee,NexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components and theNexGenCR-Flex Knee, and theInnex Total Knee System. Growth in porous stems, including theCLS SpotornoStem led hip stem sales.LongevityandDurasulHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners, theDuromHip Resurfacing System,Trabecular MetalAcetabular Cups and theAllofitHip Acetabular System also contributed to hip sales.
TheAnatomical ShoulderSystem, theAnatomical ShoulderInverse/Reverse System and the Coonrad/Morrey Total Elbow led extremities sales. The addition of a direct sales force in Italy as a result of the Diadent acquisition contributed to growth in dental sales and theTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales. TheCable-ReadyCable Grip System,ZimmerPeriarticular Plates and theNCBPlating System led trauma sales, which were offset by weaker sales of our intramedullary fixation systems. TheDynesysDynamic Stabilization System, theOptimaZS Spinal Fixation System andTrabecular Metal Spacers led spine sales. Wound management products led OSP sales.
Asia Pacific Net Sales
The following table presents Asia Pacific net sales (dollars in millions):
             
  Six Months
    
  Ended
    
  June 30,    
  2007  2006  % Inc (Dec) 
 
Reconstructive            
Knees $92.6  $80.2   15%
Hips  97.8   94.9   3 
Extremities  3.2   2.7   18 
Dental  14.5   12.2   19 
             
Total  208.1   190.0   10 
             
Trauma  20.1   19.6   2 
Spine  2.8   3.3   (15)
OSP and other  27.9   25.1   12 
             
Total $258.9  $238.0   9 
             
Changes in foreign exchange rates positively affected knee sales by 3 percent and had no effect on hip sales. Reported decreases in average selling prices negatively affected hip sales by 4 percent. TheNexGenComplete Knee Solution product line, includingNexGen Trabecular MetalTibial Components, theNexGenCR-Flex Knee and theNexGenLPS-Flex Knee led knee sales. Launch of theGender SolutionsKnee Femoral Implant in Australia also contributed to strong knee sales for the period. The continued conversion to porous stems, including the Fiber Metal Taper Stem from theVerSysHip System, theAlloclassic ZweymüllerHip System and theCLS SpotornoStem led hip stem sales. Sales ofLongevityHighly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners, theDuromHip Resurfacing System andTrabecular MetalAcetabular Cups also exhibited growth.
Extremities sales increased due to stronger sales of our shoulder and elbow products. TheTapered Screw-VentImplant System led dental sales. Trauma sales were affected by a reported 5 percent decrease in average selling prices during the six months ended June 30, 2007. A temporary registration issue with theST360° Spinal Fixation System in Japan resulted in a decrease in sales of this device, contributing to the negative growth in Spine sales for the period. Powered surgical instruments led OSP sales.
Gross Profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 78.0 percent in the six month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to 77.6 percent in the same 2006 period. Primary contributors to the improvement in gross profit margin were reductions in unit manufacturing cost for various products and the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates


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combined with our hedging program. Under our hedging program, we temporarily record the effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives which qualify as hedges of future cash flows in other comprehensive income, and then recognize the hedged item in cost of products sold when it affects earnings.
Operating Expenses
R&D as a percentage of net sales was 5.5 percent for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, consistent with the same 2006 period. R&D increased to $105.8 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, from $96.0 million in the same 2006 period, reflecting increased spending on projects focused on areas of strategic significance, including orthobiologics.
SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 38.3 percent for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to 39.0 percent in the same 2006 period. SG&A increased to $735.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, from $679.7 million in the same 2006 period. SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2007 were positively affected by the favorable settlement of a legal claim made against a third party for interference in a contractual relationship with a former distributor of our products.
Acquisition, integration and other expenses for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 were $6.6 million compared to $4.5 million in the same 2006 period. The expenses for the current period reflect in-process research and development write-offs related to acquisitions, estimated settlements for certain pre-acquisition product liability claims, integration consulting fees and costs for integrating information technology systems. The expenses in the prior year period were offset by a reductiongain on the sale of our Austin, Texas facility and land and a favorable adjustment to acquired Centerpulse reserves related to product liabilities.
Operating Profit, Income Taxes and Net Earnings
Operating profit for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 increased 14 percent to $649.7 million, from $572.4 million in the same 2006 period. Increased sales, improved gross profit margins and controlled operating expenses drove operating profit.
The effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes and minority interest decreased to 28.5 percent for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, from 29.1 percent in the same 2006 period. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to increased profitability in lower tax jurisdictions.
Net earnings increased 14 percent to $464.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to $406.5 million in the same 2006 period. The increase was primarily due to higher operating profit and a lower effective tax rate. Basic and diluted earnings per share each increased 19 percent, respectively, to $1.96 and $1.94, respectively, from $1.65 and $1.63, respectively, in the same 2006 period. The higher growth rate in earnings per share as compared with net earnings is attributed to the effect of 2006 and 2007 share repurchases.
Operating Profit by Segment
The following table sets forth operating profit as a percentpercentage of sales.sales by segment for the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
Percent of net sales
         
  Six Months Ended
 
  June 30, 
  2007  2006 
 
Americas  52.3%  52.6%
Europe  41.9   42.2 
Asia Pacific  47.8   48.1 
In the Americas, operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased due to increased spending for direct to patient advertising that occurred in the first half of this year.


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European operating profit as a percentage of net sales decreased from the prior year, reflecting lower gross margins as a result of decreases in average selling prices.
 
Asia Pacific operating profit as a percentage of net sales decreased primarily due to increases in operating expenses as a percent of sales as compared to the prior year. Operating expenses grew at a faster rate than sales in Japan where average selling prices decreased by 6.25 percent as a result of reductions in government controlled reimbursement prices.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $213.2$495.7 million infor the six month period ended June 30, 2007, compared to $202.7$507.9 million in the same 2006 period. The principal source of cash was net earnings of $233.4$464.9 million. We had positive cash flows of $18.6 million from income taxes, primarily related to the utilization of acquired Centerpulse tax attributes. The positive cash flow associated with the tax benefit from stock option exercises was $7.9$12.3 million in the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007. Operating cash flows from working capital changes for the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 decreased compared to the same 2006 period primarily due to increased pension funding.funding and tax payments made during 2007.
 
We continue to focus on working capital management. At March 31,June 30, 2007, we had 5958 days of sales outstanding in trade accounts receivable, which is unfavorablefavorable to March 31,June 30, 2006 by 2 days. Atand March 31, 2007 by 1 day. At June 30, 2007, we had 287284 days of inventory on hand, unfavorable to June 30, 2006 by 11 days and favorable to March 31, 20062007 by 2 days and unfavorable to December 31, 2006 by 103 days. Our inventory levels have increased in 2007 due to the preparation for new product launches and increased production.


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Cash flows used in investing activities were $59.1$255.3 million infor the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $37.7$112.1 million used in investing in the same 2006 period. AdditionsThe biggest contributor to instrumentsthe increase in cash flows used in investing activities was the acquisition costs related to the acquisitions of Endius, Diadent and the additions to our U.S. distributor network. Cash payments related to acquisitions during the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 were $34.5$112.1 million compared to $32.4$13.5 million in the same 2006 period. Additions to instruments increased during the six month period ended June 30, 2007 due to an increase in instrument deployments related to new product launches. Additions to other property, plant and equipment increased during the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 were $18.7 million, comparedas we continue to $21.5 million in the same 2006 period.expand our manufacturing and research and development facilities.
 
Cash flows used in financing activities were $94.6$147.5 million for the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to $5.8$297.7 million provided byused in financing activities in the same 2006 period. Proceeds from our stock compensation plans have increased in the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007, compared to the same 2006 period due to an increase in employee stock option exercises. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, we purchased 2.13.6 million common shares for a total of $173.4$305.2 million as part of a $1 billionunder our stock repurchase program,programs, compared to $7.1$316.4 million in the same 2006 period.
 
We have a five year $1,350 million revolving, multi-currency, senior unsecured credit facility maturing March 31, 2010 (the “Senior Credit Facility”). We had $100.0$95.2 million outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility at March 31,June 30, 2007, and therefore, our available borrowings were $1,250.0$1,254.8 million. The $100.0$95.2 million is owed by our Japan subsidiary and carries a low interest rate, which is why we have not repaid the debt. The Senior Credit Facility contains a provision whereby borrowings may be increased to $1,750 million.
 
We and certain of our wholly owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries are the borrowers, and our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are the guarantors, of the Senior Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility are used for general corporate purposes and bear interest at a LIBOR-based rate plus an applicable margin determined by reference to our senior unsecured long-term credit rating and the amounts drawn under the Senior Credit Facility, at an alternate base rate, or at a fixed rate determined through a competitive bid process. The Senior Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default for an unsecured financing arrangement, including, among other things, limitations on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. Financial covenants include a maximum leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0. If we fall below an investment grade credit rating, additional restrictions would result, including restrictions on investments, payment of dividends and stock repurchases. We were in compliance with all covenants under the


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Senior Credit Facility as of March 31,June 30, 2007. Commitments under the Senior Credit Facility are subject to certain fees, including a facility and a utilization fee. The Senior Credit Facility was upgraded to A- in April 2007 by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. The Senior Credit Facility is not rated by Moody’s Investors’ Service, Inc.
 
We also have available uncommitted credit facilities totaling $65.9$67.0 million.
 
In December 2005, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1 billion through December 31, 2007. In December 2006, our Board of Directors authorized an additional stock repurchase program of up to $1 billion program through December 31, 2008. As of March 31,June 30, 2007, we had purchased shares of common stock with an aggregate purchase price of $976.3 million,$1.1 billion, including commissions.commissions, under these programs. We may use excess cash to purchase additional common stock under these programs.the program authorized in 2006.
 
Management believes that cash flows from operations, together with available borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility, are sufficient to meet our working capital, capital expenditure and debt service needs. Should investment opportunities arise, we believe that our earnings, balance sheet and cash flows will allow us to obtain additional capital, if necessary.


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Contractual Obligations
 
We have entered into contracts with various third parties in the normal course of business which will require future payments. The following table illustrates our contractual obligations as of March 31,June 30, 2007, including the adoption of FIN 48 (in millions):
 
                                        
     2008
 2010
 2012
      2008
 2010
 2012
 
     and
 and
 and
      and
 and
 and
 
 Total 2007 2009 2011 Thereafter  Total 2007 2009 2011 Thereafter 
Long-term debt $100.0  $  $  $100.0  $  $95.2  $  $  $95.2  $ 
Operating leases  98.2   18.1   34.4   20.6   25.1   92.2   12.1   34.4   20.6   25.1 
Purchase obligations  32.7   31.7   1.0         30.8   29.2   1.6       
Other current tax reserves  10.9   10.9            11.5   11.5          
Other long-term liabilities  280.0      106.7   41.6   131.7   296.8      99.8   46.2   150.8 
                      
Total contractual obligations $521.8  $60.7  $142.1  $162.2  $156.8  $526.5  $52.8  $135.8  $162.0  $175.9 
                      
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)FASB issued Statement of Financial Accountings Standards (SFAS) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (SFAS No. 157) which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 creates a “fair value option” under which an entity may elect to record certain financial assets or liabilities at fair value upon their initial recognition. Subsequent changes in fair value would be recognized in earnings as those changes occur. The election of the fair value option would be made on acontract-by-contract basis and would need to be supported by concurrent documentation or a preexisting documented policy. SFAS No. 159 requires an entity to separately disclose the fair value of these items on the balance sheet or in the footnotes to the financial statements and to provide information that would allow the financial statement user to understand the impact on earnings from the changes in the fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.


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Critical Accounting EstimatesPolicies
 
Our financial results are affected by the selection and application of accounting policies and methods. On January 1, 2007 we adopted FIN 48. FIN 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN 48, the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. FIN 48 requires significant judgment in determining what constitutes an individual tax position as well as assessing the outcome of each tax position.
 
There were no other changes in the threesix month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007 to the application of critical accounting estimates as described in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.


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Forward Looking Statements
 
This quarterly report contains certain statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. When used in this report, the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “project,” “target,” “forecast,” “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
 
 • competition;
 
 • pricing pressures;
 
 • dependence on new product development, technological advances and innovation;
 
 • reductions in reimbursement levels by third-party payors and cost containment efforts of health care purchasing organizations;
 
 • the outcome of the pending U.S. Department of Justice investigations announced in March 2005 and June 2006;
 
 • challenges relating to changes in and compliance with Federal, state and foreign governmental laws and regulations affecting our U.S. and international businesses, including tax obligations and risks;
 
 • retention of our independent agents and distributors;
 
 • changes in customer demand for our products and services caused by demographic changes or other factors;
 
 • changes in general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations;
 
 • our ability to protect proprietary technology and other intellectual property and claims for infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties;
 
 • product liability claims;
 
 • the possible disruptive effect of additional strategic acquisitions and our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies;
 
 • our ability to form strategic alliances with other orthopaedic and biotechnology companies;
 
 • changes in prices of raw materials and products and our ability to control costs and expenses;
 
 • changes in general industry and market conditions, including domestic and international growth rates;
 
 • our dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key raw materials and outsourced activities; and
 
 • shifts in our product category sales mix or our regional sales mix away from products or geographic regions that generate higher operating margins.


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We discuss these and other important risks and uncertainties that may affect our future operations in Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors in our most recent Annual Report onForm 10-K and may update that discussion in Part II, Item 1A — Risk Factors in this or another Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q we file hereafter. Readers of this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. While we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, 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 onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.


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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
We have established disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known on a timely basis to management and the Board of Directors. However, no control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
 
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of March 31, 2007.. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective.
 
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined inRule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2007, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
Part II — Other Information
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
Information pertaining to legal proceedings can be found in Note 1213 to the interim consolidated financial statements included in Part I of this report.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
Other than with respect to the risk factor below,Except as reported in any previously filed Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I — Item 1A of our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The risk factor below updates the risk factor disclosed in theForm 10-K regarding our search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
Our future success may depend on a successful transition to new executive leadership.
Effective May 1, 2007, David C. Dvorak, our former Group President, Global Businesses and Chief Legal Officer, became our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Our former President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Raymond Elliott, retired from these positions effective as of such date, but will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors through at least November 2007. Also effective May 1, 2007, James T. Crines, our former Senior Vice President, Finance, Operations, and Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, became our new Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Our former Chief Financial Officer resigned to pursue another business opportunity. We cannot assure you whether these executives will perform as expected in their new offices or what effect, if any, their appointment may have on our business and our ability to retain our other senior executives and key scientific, technical, sales and marketing employees or the relationships we have with the independent distributors who market our products, the orthopaedic surgeons who assist and advise us and key suppliers and other business partners.


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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
The following table summarizes repurchases of common stock settled during the three month period ended March 31,June 30, 2007:
 
                 
        Total Number of
  Approximate
 
        Shares Purchased
  Dollar Value of
 
        as Part of
  Shares that May
 
  Total Number
     Publicly
  Yet Be Purchased
 
  of Shares
  Average Price
  Announced Plans
  Under Plans
 
  Purchased  Paid per Share  or Programs*  or Programs 
 
January 2007  316,600  $78.87   12,462,400  $1,172,390,455 
February 2007  1,185,000   83.93   13,647,400   1,072,938,155 
March 2007  582,200   84.00   14,229,600   1,024,032,907 
                 
Total  2,083,800  $83.18   14,229,600  $1,024,032,907 
                 
                     
        Total Number of
  Approximate
    
        Shares Purchased
  Dollar Value of
    
        as Part of
  Shares that May
    
  Total Number
     Publicly
  Yet Be Purchased
    
  of Shares
  Average Price
  Announced Plans
  Under Plans
    
  Purchased  Paid per Share  or Programs*  or Programs    
 
April 2007    $     $1,024,032,907     
May 2007  272,356   88.24   14,502,000   1,000,000,077     
June 2007  1,248,100   86.36   15,750,100   892,218,836     
                     
Total  1,520,456  $86.69   15,750,100  $892,218,836     
                     
 
 
*In December 2005, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of common stock through December 31, 2007. In December 2006, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $1 billion of common stock through December 31, 2008.
 
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Our annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 7, 2007. The matters submitted to the stockholders for a vote included:
• the election of two directors to the Board of Directors;
• ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2007;
• approval of amendments to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to require the annual election of all directors; and
• a stockholder proposal relating to “simple majority” voting.
                 
  Number
  Number
  Number
  Number of
 
  of Votes
  of Votes
  of
  BROKER
 
Matter
 FOR  AGAINST  ABSTENTIONS  NON-VOTES 
 
Election of Larry C. Glasscock as director  200,870,734   6,610,772   1,661,372    
Election of John L. McGoldrick as director  196,620,523   10,908,078   1,614,277    
Ratification of PwC as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2007  207,286,489   434,177   1,422,212    
Approval of amendments to Restated Certificate of Incorporation to require the annual election of all directors  206,091,230   1,654,442   1,397,206    
Approval of stockholder proposal relating to “simple majority” voting  141,938,120   35,380,684   3,198,192   28,625,882 
Following are the directors, other than the directors elected at the annual meeting, whose terms of office as directors continued after the annual meeting: J. Raymond Elliott, David C. Dvorak, Stuart M. Essig, Arthur J. Higgins and Augustus A. White, III, M.D., Ph.D.


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Item 5.  Other Information
 
During the period covered by this report, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors approvedwas not asked to and did not approve the engagement of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm,PwC to perform certain tax related services which representany non-audit services. This disclosure is made pursuant to Section 10A(i)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits
 
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report:
 
     
 10.1* Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement with James T. Crines and Cheryl R. Blanchard
 31.1 Certification pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 31.2 Certification pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 32  Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. dated July 28, 2001, together with Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. dated May 9, 2007
 10.1* Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Letter under the Zimmer Holdings, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan
 31.1 Certification pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 31.2 Certification pursuant toRule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 32  Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
*Indicatesindicates management contractcontracts or compensatory planplans or arrangement.arrangements


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

(Registrant)
 
 By: /s/  James T. Crines
James T. Crines
Executive Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
 
Date: MayAugust 7, 2007
By: /s/  Derek M. Davis
Derek M. Davis
Vice President, Finance and Corporate
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: August 7, 2007


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