UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q 

(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172018
or
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             
COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-36905
 
SeaSpine Holdings Corporation
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
DELAWARE 47-3251758
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
 
(I.R.S. EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NO.)
  
5770 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (760) 727-8399
 
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  x   No  o  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated fileroAccelerated filer
x
o
    
Non-accelerated filer
o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting companyo
x
    
  Emerging growth company
x 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  ý

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 30, 20172018 was 13,429,128.18,532,759.





SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
INDEX
 

 
Page
Number
 
  
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 (Unaudited)
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 (Unaudited)
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 20162017 (Unaudited)
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 20162017 (Unaudited)
  
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 (Unaudited)
  
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Item 5. Other Information
  
  
  
Exhibit 31.1 
Exhibit 31.2 
Exhibit 32.1 
Exhibit 32.2 
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT 
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT 
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 
EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT 
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Total revenue, net$31,742
 $31,741
 $97,832
 $96,341
$35,834
 $31,742
 $105,418
 $97,832
Cost of goods sold12,176
 13,881
 39,342
 42,094
14,247
 12,176
 40,986
 39,342
Gross profit19,566
 17,860
 58,490
 54,247
21,587
 19,566
 64,432
 58,490
Operating expenses:              
Selling, general and administrative23,674
 23,803
 71,893
 76,166
27,041
 23,674
 76,940
 71,893
Research and development2,834
 2,600
 9,228
 8,534
3,203
 2,834
 8,783
 9,228
Intangible amortization792
 955
 2,376
 3,517
792
 792
 2,376
 2,376
Total operating expenses27,300
 27,358
 83,497
 88,217
31,036
 27,300
 88,099
 83,497
Operating loss(7,734) (9,498) (25,007) (33,970)(9,449) (7,734) (23,667) (25,007)
Other income (expense), net215
 (59) 387
 (33)
Other (expense) income, net(190) 215
 (327) 387
Loss before income taxes(7,519) (9,557) (24,620) (34,003)(9,639) (7,519) (23,994) (24,620)
Benefit for income taxes(57) (103) (12) (559)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(107) (57) 4
 (12)
Net loss$(7,462) $(9,454) $(24,608) $(33,444)$(9,532) $(7,462) $(23,998) $(24,608)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.58) $(0.84) $(2.04) $(2.98)$(0.65) $(0.58) $(1.66) $(2.04)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share12,815
 11,271
 12,079
 11,206
14,750
 12,815
 14,477
 12,079



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 


SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Net loss$(7,462) $(9,454) $(24,608) $(33,444)$(9,532) $(7,462) $(23,998) $(24,608)
Other comprehensive income       
Other comprehensive (loss) income       
Foreign currency translation adjustments166
 45
 567
 131
(57) 166
 (238) 567
Comprehensive loss$(7,296) $(9,409) $(24,041) $(33,313)$(9,589) $(7,296) $(24,236) $(24,041)




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except par value data)
 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
      
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$16,689
 $14,566
$11,782
 $10,788
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $519 and $48319,822
 20,982
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $451 and $46620,673
 21,872
Inventories42,276
 45,299
42,942
 41,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,477
 1,813
2,654
 2,037
Total current assets81,264
 82,660
78,051
 76,418
Property, plant and equipment, net21,864
 21,863
22,949
 22,063
Intangible assets, net36,859
 41,785
30,336
 35,207
Other assets718
 857
1,033
 786
Total assets$140,705
 $147,165
$132,369
 $134,474
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Short-term debt$
 $445
Accounts payable, trade7,930
 8,537
10,626
 7,385
Accrued compensation5,817
 4,393
6,525
 5,833
Accrued commissions4,564
 4,398
4,760
 5,793
Contingent consideration liabilities900
 2,855
793
 207
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities3,979
 3,790
4,077
 3,939
Total current liabilities23,190
 24,418
26,781
 23,157
Long-term borrowings under credit facility
 3,835
7,262
 
Contingent consideration liabilities3,632
 5,125
2,636
 4,228
Other liabilities2,927
 2,810
1,476
 1,436
Total liabilities29,749
 36,188
38,155
 28,821
      
Commitments and contingencies
 

 
Stockholders' equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 15,000 authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 authorized; 13,429 and 11,258 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively134
 113
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 15,000 authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 authorized; 14,792 and 13,508 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively148
 135
Additional paid-in capital204,752
 180,753
219,628
 206,844
Accumulated other comprehensive income1,839
 1,272
1,712
 1,950
Accumulated deficit(95,769) (71,161)(127,274) (103,276)
Total stockholders' equity110,956
 110,977
94,214
 105,653
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$140,705
 $147,165
$132,369
 $134,474


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(24,608) $(33,444)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization8,184
 8,984
Instrument replacement expense1,146
 950
Impairment of spinal instruments
 919
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories3,229
 4,057
Amortization of debt issuance costs104
 105
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)103
 (80)
Stock-based compensation4,505
 5,406
Gain from change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(897) 
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable1,405
 4,182
Inventories1,814
 87
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(653) 1,051
Other non-current assets(11) 102
Accounts payable(1,160) (3,941)
Accrued commissions166
 (277)
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities2,600
 1,289
Other non-current liabilities(36) 204
Net cash used in operating activities(4,109) (10,406)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchases of property and equipment(5,518) (5,707)
Additions to technology assets(200) (1,150)
Net cash used in investing activities(5,718) (6,857)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Borrowings under credit facility
 3,300
Borrowings under short-term debt
 1,202
Repayments of credit facility(4,020) 
Repayments of short-term debt(445) (378)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock- employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options488
 356
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs- ATM transactions15,557
 
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withheld upon vesting of restricted stock awards(48) (25)
Net cash provided by financing activities11,532
 4,455
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents418
 187
Net change in cash and cash equivalents2,123
 (12,621)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period14,566
 33,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$16,689
 $20,808
Non-cash operating activities:   
Settlement of bonus in payment of restricted stock units$970
 $
Non-cash investing activities:   
Property and equipment in liabilities$972
 $1,556
Fair value of intangible assets acquired through acquisition of business (see Note 8)
$
 $8,300
Fair value of contingent consideration liabilities in connection with acquisition of business$
 $8,300


Settlement of contingent closing consideration liabilities in connection with acquisition of business (see Note 8)

$2,548
 $


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(23,998) $(24,608)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization7,950
 8,184
Instrument replacement expense1,269
 1,146
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories2,940
 3,229
Amortization of debt issuance costs94
 104
Deferred income tax provision36
 103
Stock-based compensation3,449
 4,505
Gain from change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(893) (897)
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable1,069
 1,405
Inventories(3,446) 1,814
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(622) (653)
Other non-current assets(218) (11)
Accounts payable3,763
 (1,160)
Accrued commissions(1,032) 166
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities898
 2,600
Other non-current liabilities140
 (36)
Net cash used in operating activities(8,601) (4,109)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchases of property and equipment(6,565) (5,518)
Additions to technology assets
 (200)
Net cash used in investing activities(6,565) (5,718)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Borrowings under credit facility7,000
 
Repayments of credit facility
 (4,020)
Repayments of short-term debt
 (445)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs- ATM transactions8,514
 15,557
Proceeds from issuance of common stock- employee stock purchase plan546
 453
Proceeds from exercise of stock options886
 35
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withheld upon vesting of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units(600) (48)
Payment of contingent consideration liabilities in connection with acquisition of
business
(113) 
Net cash provided by financing activities16,233
 11,532
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(73) 418
Net change in cash and cash equivalents994
 2,123
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period10,788
 14,566
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$11,782
 $16,689
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:   
Cash paid for interest$109
 $287
Non-cash operating activities:   
Settlement of bonus in payment of restricted stock units$
 $970
Non-cash investing activities:   
Property and equipment in liabilities$538
 $972

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


 Common Stock  Additional  Accumulated Other   Total Common Stock  Additional  Accumulated Other   Total
Number of    Paid-In Comprehensive Accumulated Stockholders'Number of    Paid-In Comprehensive Accumulated Stockholders'
Shares  Amount  Capital Income Deficit  EquityShares  Amount  Capital Income Deficit  Equity
Balance December 31, 201611,258
 $113
 $180,753
 $1,272
 $(71,161) $110,977
Balance December 31, 201713,508
 $135
 $206,844
 $1,950
 $(103,276) $105,653
Net loss
 
 
 
 (24,608) (24,608)
 
 
 
 (23,998) (23,998)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 567
 
 567

 
 
 (238) 
 (238)
Restricted stock awards/units issued252
 2
 968
 
 
 970
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units256
 3
 (1) 
 
 2
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan71
 1
 452
 
 
 453
81
 1
 545
 
 
 546
Issuance of common stock- NLT Spine Ltd contingent closing consideration350
 3
 2,545
 
 
 2,548
Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs- ATM transactions1,500
 15
 15,542
 
 
 15,557
882
 9
 8,505
 
 
 8,514
Issuance of common stock- exercise of stock options5
 
 35
 
 
 35
67
 
 886
 
 
 886
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withheld upon vesting of restricted stock awards(7) 
 (48) 
 
 (48)
Repurchases of common stock for income tax withheld upon vesting of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units(2) 
 (600) 
 
 (600)
Stock-based compensation
 
 4,505
 
 
 4,505

 
 3,449
 
 
 3,449
Balance September 30, 201713,429
 $134
 $204,752
 $1,839
 $(95,769) $110,956
Balance September 30, 201814,792
 $148
 $219,628
 $1,712
 $(127,274) $94,214


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business

SeaSpine Holdings Corporation was incorporated in Delaware on February 12, 2015 in connection with the spin-off of the orthobiologics and spinal implant business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, a diversified medical technology company. The spin-off occurred on July 1, 2015. Unless the context indicates otherwise, (i) references to "SeaSpine" or the "Company" refer to SeaSpine Holdings Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and (ii) references to "Integra" refer to Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries other than SeaSpine.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company prepared the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
The Company’s financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and disclosures required by GAAP for annual audited financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 20162017 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared on the same basis as the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and statement of equity for periods presented. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20162017 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.
Concentration of Risk

Integra and PcoMed, LLC (PcoMed) entered into a Supply Agreement on May 15, 2013 (Supply Agreement), which was subsequently assigned to the Company by Integra on May 21, 2015. For the quarter ending September 30, 2018, the sales of products incorporating the technology licensed and supplied to the Company pursuant to the Supply Agreement exceeded 10% of the Company's revenue.

Pursuant to the Supply Agreement, PcoMed granted the Company a worldwide exclusive license to sell certain of its products treated with certain proprietary PcoMed technology (Treatment) for use in the spinal interbody and intervertebral market (Treated Products). PcoMed serves as the sole supplier of the Treatment. As consideration for the license and the Treatment, the Company paid to PcoMed initial milestone payments prior to the initial sale and the Company will pay PcoMed a low single digit royalty on the Company’s net sales of all Treated Products. In the event the Company fails to meet any of its payment obligations, the license will, at PcoMed’s option and following a cure period, convert to a non-exclusive license. The Supply Agreement contains customary representations and termination provisions, including for material breach and bankruptcy. Each of the Company and PcoMed retain the rights to their respective intellectual property.



2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation ofPreparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates affecting amounts reported or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements include allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and sales returns and other credits, net realizable value of inventories, discount rates and estimated projected cash flows used to value and test impairments of identifiable intangible and
SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

long-lived assets, assumptions related to the timing and probability of product launch dates, discount rates matched to the estimated timing of payments, probability of success rates and discount adjustments on the related cash flows for contingent considerations in business combinations, depreciation and amortization periods for identifiable intangible and long-lived assets, computation of taxes, valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets, the valuation of stock-based compensation and loss contingencies. These estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the current circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Recent Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” (EGC) pursuant to the provisions ofunder the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act and elected to take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which permits EGCs to defer compliance with new or revised accounting standards (the EGC extension) until non-issuers are required tomust comply with such standards. Accordingly, so long as the Company continues to qualify as an EGC, the Company will not have to adopt or comply with new or revised accounting standards until non-issuers are required tomust adopt or comply with such standards.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU or Update) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with

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SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

Customers (Topic 606). The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers. The new standard also requires expanded disclosure about revenue recognition. The new standard as amended by ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2019, and for interim periods within annual periods beginning on January 1, 2020.2019. The Company performed a preliminary assessment of the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In assessing the impact, the Company has outlined all revenue streams, and has considered the five steps outlined in the standard for product sales, from which substantially all the Company's revenue is generated. The Company is analyzing the impact of this new standard on all revenue streams and on all contracts with customers, including by reviewing contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements under the new standard. The Company plans to adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective method. The Company will continue to evaluate the future impact of the new standard throughout 2017.2018.

In February 2016, the FASB issued Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard requires lessees to recognize lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets for all leases with lease terms of greater than twelve months. It also changes the definition of a lease and expands the disclosure requirements of lease arrangements. The new standard must be adopted using the modified retrospective approach. The standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020 and interim periods within annual periods beginning on January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not plan to early adopt and expects to apply the transition practical expedients allowed by the standard. In July 2018, the FASB issued Update No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 (Leases) and Update No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842):Targeted Improvements. The amendments in ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11 provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on certain aspects of the previously issued ASU 2016-02 and have the same effective date and transition requirements as ASU 2016-02. Note 1110 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides details on the Company’s current lease arrangements. While the Company continues to evaluate the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements, the Company currently expects the primary impact will be to record right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for existing operating leases in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not currently expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or cash flows.

In August 2016, the FASB issued Update No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash
Receipts and Cash Payments. This new standard addresses eight specific cash flow issues related to cash receipts and cash payments with the objective of reducing the existing diversity of presentation and classification in the statement of cash flows. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2019, and interim periods within annual periods beginning on January 1, 2020.2019. Early adoption is permitted and should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated cash flow statement.

In June 2018, the FASB issued Update No. 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This update will require an entity to apply the requirements of Topic 718 to nonemployee awards except for specific guidance on inputs to an option pricing model and the attribution of cost (that is, the period of time over which share-based payment awards vest and the pattern of cost recognition over that period). The amendments specify that Topic 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor’s own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The amendments also clarify that Topic 718 does not apply to share-based payments used to effectively provide (1) financing to the processissuer or (2) awards granted in conjunction with selling goods or services to customers as part of a contract accounted for under Topic 606. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier
SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

than an entity's adoption date of Topic 606. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2018, the FASB issued Update No. 2018-09, Codification Improvements. This Update includes several amendments to the Codification intended to clarify, improve, or correct errors in the Codification. Some amendments do not require transition guidance and are effective upon issuance. The amendments requiring transition guidance will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Update No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)-Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this Update modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 based on the concepts in the Concepts Statement including the consideration of costs and benefits. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this Update and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Update No. 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). The amendments in this Update align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In May 2017, the FASB issued Update No. 2017-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The new standard provides guidance regarding which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018, and interim periods within annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018. The new standard should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In July 2015, the FASB issued Update No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330). The new guidance
requires an entity to measure inventory within the scope of the amendment at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The guidance was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning on January 1, 2018. Adoption of this new guidance has had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic and diluted net loss per share was calculated using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares used to compute diluted net loss per share excludes any assumed exercise of stock options, any assumed issuance of common stock under restricted stock awards and units, and any assumed issuances under the Company's 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,employee stock purchase plan, as the effect, in each case, would be antidilutive. Common stock equivalents of 3.4 million shares for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, and 2.9 million shares for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2017 were excluded from the calculation because of their antidilutive effect.

Out-of-Period Adjustment
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH INTEGRA

InPrior to the third quarterspin-off, and pursuant to certain supply agreements subsequent to the spin-off, SeaSpine purchased a portion of 2016,raw materials and finished goods from Integra for SeaSpine's Mozaik family of products, and SeaSpine contract manufactured certain finished goods for Integra. The Company's purchases of raw materials and Mozaik product finished goods from Integra totaled $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the Company recorded an adjustment to correct an error in the first quarterthree and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. The Company's sale of 2016 reported amounts. This resulted in an increase to cost offinished goods sold by $0.6 millionto Integra under its contract manufacturing arrangement was immaterial for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The error had the effect of overstating the inventory balance2017 and understating the cost of goods sold, in each case, by $0.6totaled $0.4 million for the threenine months ended March 31, 2016.September 30, 2017. The adjustment recordedCompany determined that Integra does not meet the definition of a related party requiring disclosure in the third quarteraccordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 850, Related Party Disclosures as of 2016 corrected the balance sheetSeptember 30, 2018.

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and cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The impact to the periods presented and to the previously issued related financial statements was not material.

3.4. DEBT AND INTEREST

Credit Agreement
In December 2015, the Company entered into a three-year credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which was subsequently amended in October 2016 and in July 2018 (as amended, the Credit Facility). The Credit Facility provides an asset-backed revolving line of credit of up to $30.0 million in borrowing capacity with a maturity date of December 24, 2018,July 27, 2021, which maturity date is subject to a one-time, one-year extension at the Company's election. In addition, under the Credit Facility, at any time through July 27, 2020, the Company may increase the $30.0 million borrowing limit by up to an additional $10.0 million, subject to the Company having sufficient amounts of eligible accounts receivable and inventory and to customary conditions precedent, including obtaining the commitment of lenders to provide such additional amount. In connection with the Credit Facility, the Company was required to become a guarantor and to provide a security interest in substantially all its assets for the benefit of the counterparty.

In June 2018 and September 2018, the Company borrowed $4.0 million and $3.0 million under the Credit Facility, respectively. The Company elected to have the LIBOR rate apply to the amounts borrowed with an interest period of six months commencing on June 28, 2018 and three months commencing on September 25, 2018, respectively. At September 30, 2018, $7.3 million in total debt was outstanding, and the Company had $15.3 million of current borrowing capacity, under the Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2018, the effective interest rate on the amounts borrowed was 4.95%. There were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility at December 31, 2017. Debt issuance costs and legal fees related to the Credit Facility totaling $0.6 million were recorded as a deferred asset and are being amortized ratably over the term of the arrangement.

On November 2, 2018 the Company repaid the entire $7.3 million of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue interest at the rate then applicable to base rate loans (as customarily defined), unless and until converted into LIBOR rate loans (as customarily defined) in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Borrowings bear interest at a floating annual rate equal to (a) during any month for which the Company's average excess availability (as customarily defined) is greater than $20.0 million, (i) base rate plus 1.25 percentage points for base rate loans and (ii) LIBOR rate plus 2.25 percentage points for LIBOR rate loans, (b) during any month for which the Company's average excess availability is greater than $10.0 million but less than or equal to $20.0 million, (i) base rate plus 1.50 percentage points for base rate loans and (ii) LIBOR rate plus 2.50 percentage points for LIBOR rate loans and (c) during any month for which the Company's average excess availability is less than or equal to $10.0 million, (i) base rate plus 1.75 percentage points for base rate loans and (ii) LIBOR rate plus 2.75 percentage points for LIBOR rate loans. The Company will also pay an unused line fee in anbased on the average amount borrowed under the Credit Facility for the most recently completed month. If such average amount is 25% or greater of the maximum borrowing capacity, the unused fee will be equal to 0.375% per annum of the amount unused under the Credit Facility, amount.and if such average amount is less than 25%, the unused line fee will be equal to 0.50% per annum of the amount unused under the Credit Facility. The unused line fee is due and payable on the first day of each month.

In September 2016, the Company borrowed $3.3 million under the Credit Facility. The Company elected to have the LIBOR rate apply to the amount borrowed with an interest period of six months commencing on September 28, 2016, which was further extended for another interest period of six months commencing on March 28, 2017. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid off the entire amount borrowed plus accrued interest, totaling $4.1 million. At September 30, 2017, there were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility, and the Company had $18.2 million of current borrowing capacity thereunder. Debt issuance costs and legal fees related to the Credit Facility totaling $0.4 million were recorded as a deferred asset and are being amortized ratably over the term of the arrangement.

The Credit Facility contains various customary affirmative and negative covenants, including prohibiting the Company from incurring indebtedness without the lender’s consent. The Credit Facility also includes a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00 for the applicable measurement period, if the Company's Total Liquidity (as defined in the Credit Facility) is less than $5.0 million. The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants at September 30, 2017.2018.

The Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, including events of default relating to non-payment of amounts due under the Credit Facility, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of covenants, bankruptcy and insolvency, failure to comply with health care laws, violation of certain of the Company’s existing agreements, and the occurrence of a change of control. Under the Credit Facility, if an event of default occurs, the lender will have the right to terminate the commitments and accelerate the maturity of any loans outstanding.

Insurance Premium Finance Agreements

In July 2016, the Company entered into two insurance premium finance agreements (the Finance Agreements) with First Insurance Funding Corporation and AFCO Acceptance Corporation (the Lenders), under which the Lenders agreed to pay premiums, taxes and fees to insurance companies on the Company's behalf for various insurance policies. The Company financed an aggregate of $1.2 million under the Finance Agreements with annual interest rates between 2% and 4%. The Company recorded the total amounts due to the Lenders as short-term debt on the balance sheet. At June 30, 2017, the financed amount plus accrued interest was paid off and no amounts were outstanding under the Finance Agreements, and no additional amounts have been financed under the Finance Agreements since then.

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4. TRANSACTIONS WITH INTEGRA

Prior to the spin-off, and pursuant to certain supply agreements subsequent to the spin-off, SeaSpine purchased a portion of raw materials and finished goods from Integra for SeaSpine's Mozaik family of products, and SeaSpine contract manufactured certain finished goods for Integra. The Company's purchases of raw materials and Mozaik product finished goods from Integra totaled $0.1 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and $0.4 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company's sale of finished goods sold to Integra under its contract manufacturing arrangement was immaterial for each of the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and totaled $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Pursuant to a transition services agreement, Integra and SeaSpine provided certain services to one another following the spin-off, and Integra and SeaSpine agreed to indemnify each other against certain liabilities arising from their respective businesses. Under this agreement, Integra provided the Company with certain support functions, including information technology, accounting and other financial functions, regulatory affairs and quality assurance, human resources and other administrative support. The Company incurred no costs under this agreement for either of the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017, an immaterial amount for the three months ended September 30, 2016, and approximately $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

5. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:of:

September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Finished goods$31,182
 $30,922
$27,327
 $31,008
Work in process8,214
 10,554
11,517
 6,909
Raw materials2,880
 3,823
4,098
 3,804
$42,276
 $45,299
$42,942
 $41,721

6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment charges. The Company provides for depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the useful life. The cost of major additions and improvements is capitalized, while maintenance and repair costs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are charged to operations as incurred. The cost of computer software obtained for internal use is accounted for in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350-40, Internal-Use Software.
The cost of purchased spinal instruments which the Company consigns to hospitals and independent sales agents to support surgeries is initially capitalized as construction in progress. The amount is either then reclassified to spinal instrumentinstruments and sets and depreciation is initiated when instruments are put together in a newly built set with spinal implants, or directly expensed for the instruments that are used to replace damaged instruments in an existing set. The depreciation expense and direct expense for replacement instruments are recorded in selling, general and administrative expense.

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Property, plant and equipment balances and corresponding useful lives were as follows:
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Useful LivesSeptember 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Useful Lives
(In thousands) (In thousands) 
Leasehold improvement$5,320
 $5,003
 Lease Term$5,625
 $5,312
 Lease Term
Machinery and production equipment7,014
 6,826
 3-10 years7,775
 7,030
 3-10 years
Spinal instrument sets23,187
 26,618
 5 years
Spinal instruments and sets22,411
 20,340
 5 years
Information systems and hardware7,402
 6,918
 3-7 years7,526
 7,375
 3-7 years
Furniture and fixtures1,102
 1,058
 3-5 years1,246
 991
 3-5 years
Construction in progress7,505
 7,828
 7,739
 8,136
 
Total51,530
 54,251
 52,322
 49,184
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(29,666) (32,388) (29,373) (27,121) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$21,864
 $21,863
 $22,949
 $22,063
 
Depreciation and amortization expenses totaled $1.0$1.1 million and $1.1$1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, and $3.1 million and $3.4$3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. The cost of purchased instruments used to replace damaged instruments in existing sets and recorded directly to the instrument replacement expense totaled $0.4$0.3 million and $0.2$0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, and $1.1$1.3 million and $1.0$1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded impairment charges totaling $0.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively, against spinal instruments that are no longer expected to be placed into service. No impairment charges against spinal instruments were recorded for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017.

7. IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Identifiable intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition, generally using an income or cost approach. The Company capitalizes costs incurred to renew or extend the term of recognized intangible assets and amortizes those costs over their expected useful lives.
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The components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets were as follows:were:
September 30, 2017September 30, 2018
Weighted
Average
Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Weighted
Average
Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Product technology12 years $40,769
 $(24,967) $15,802
12 years $40,769
 $(28,321) $12,448
Customer relationships12 years 56,830
 (35,773) 21,057
12 years 56,830
 (38,942) 17,888
Trademarks/brand names 300
 (300) 
 300
 (300) 
 $97,899
 $(61,040) $36,859
 $97,899
 $(67,563) $30,336

December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
Weighted
Average
Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Weighted
Average
Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Product technology12 years $40,569
 $(22,218) $18,351
12 years $40,769
 $(25,827) $14,942
Customer relationships12 years 56,830
 (33,396) 23,434
12 years 56,830
 (36,565) 20,265
Trademarks/brand names 300
 (300) 
 300
 (300) 
 $97,699
 $(55,914) $41,785
 $97,899
 $(62,692) $35,207

Annual amortization expense (including amounts reported in cost of goods sold) is expected to be approximately $6.8 million in 2017, $6.5 million in 2018, $5.8 million in 2019, $4.9 million in 2020, and $4.9 million in 2021. Amortization expense totaled $1.72021 and $4.8 million and $1.6 million forin 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, amortization expense totaled $1.6 million and 2016,$1.7 million, respectively, and included $0.9$0.8 million and $0.7$0.9 million, respectively, of amortization of product technology intangible assets that is presented within cost of goods sold. Amortization expense totaled $5.1$4.9 million and $5.6$5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and

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2016, respectively, and included $2.7$2.5 million and $2.0$2.7 million, respectively, of amortization of product technology intangible assets that is presented within cost of goods sold.

8. BUSINESS COMBINATIONSFAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

InThe Company is obligated to pay up to $5.0 million in milestone payments in connection with the August 2016 the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement withof certain assets of N.L.T Spine Ltd. (NLT), and NLT Spine, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NLT, pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase certain of the assets of NLT’s medical device business, including substantially all of NLT’s medical device intellectual property related to the ownership, design, development, manufacture, marketing and commercial exploitation of certain expandable interbody devices. The acquisition was undertaken to increase the Company's product offering in expandable interbody devices.

At the initial closing under the asset purchase agreement, the Company entered into (i) an exclusive license agreement with NLT, pursuant to which the Company received an exclusive, worldwide license to make, use, import, offer for sale, sell and otherwise commercially exploit NLT’s expandable interbody device products , (ii) a transition services agreement with NLT, pursuant to which NLT agreed to provide certain services with respect to the continued development of the acquired intellectual property and (iii) a non-competition and non-solicitation agreement with NLT, pursuant to which NLT and its affiliates agreed not to compete with the Company with respect to the acquired intellectual property, subject to certain exceptions.

The purchase price consisted of an initial cash payment to NLT of $1.0 million, which was paid in September 2016 upon the initial closing, and the issuance in January 2017 of 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a total fair value of $2.5 million at issuance as contingent closing consideration upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including FDA 510(K) clearance of one of the acquired product technologies. In accordance with the terms of the asset purchase agreement, the number of shares issued was determined based on the volume weighted average closing price (VWAP) of the Company's common stock during the 20 trading day period ending one trading day prior to the issuance date, subject to a minimum and maximum VWAP of $10.00 and $17.00, respectively. The VWAP over such 20-trading day period was $7.58 and therefore $10.00 was used.

The Company is also obligated to pay up to a maximum of $5.0 million in milestone payments, payable at the Company's election in cash or in shares of its common stock, whichstock. Such milestone payments are contingent on the Company's achievement of four independent events related to the commercialization of the product technologies the Company acquired product technologies.in the transaction. Additionally, the Company is required tomust pay royalty payments, in cash, to NLT equal to declining (over time) percentages of the Company’s future net sales of certain of the acquired product technologies not to exceed $43.0 million in the aggregate. The Company has the option to terminate any future obligation to make royalty payments by making a one-time cash payment to NLT of $18.0 million.

The Company accounted for this transaction as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805 Business Combinations, and as such, the assets acquired have been recorded at their respective fair values. There were no liabilities assumed. The determination of fair value for the identifiable intangible assets acquired requires extensive use of estimates and judgments. Significant estimates include estimating cash flows and determining the appropriate discount rate, which are considered significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) under the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820. Intangible assets acquired were valued at $9.3 million as of the initial closing date and recorded as product technology intangible assets, which are being amortized ratably over a useful life of 10 years from the initial closing. Acquisition costs of $0.5 million incurred were recorded as selling, marketing and administrative expenses.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of total consideration to be paid to NLT as of September 26, 2016, the date of the initial closing. The Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration, including contingent milestone payments and contingent royalty payments, using a probability weighted approach that considers the possible outcomes based on assumptions related to the timing and probability of the product launch dates, discount rates matched to the timing of payments, and probability of success rates and discount adjustments on the related cash flows. Subsequent to the acquisition date, at each reporting period, the contingent consideration liabilities will be remeasured at current fair value with changes to be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. The total purchase price was allocated entirely to product technology intangible asset.
 (In thousands) 
Cash paid for purchase$1,000
Contingent closing consideration2,930
Contingent milestone payments2,310
Contingent royalty payments3,010
Total purchase price$9,250

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The unaudited pro forma financial information set forth below assumes that the NLT purchased assets had been acquired on January 1, 2016. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes the effect of estimated amortization charges for acquired intangible assets of $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and the estimated research and development expenses for the purchased assets of $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and excludes the non-recurring acquisition costs of $0.5 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. There was no adjustment to the total revenues. The unaudited pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the periods presented.

The actual amortization charges for acquired intangible assets and research and development expenses for the purchased assets are included in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and therefore no adjustment was made to such statement.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 (In thousands, except per share data)2016 2016
Operating loss$(9,511) $(34,945)
Net loss(9,467) (34,419)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.84) $(3.07)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share11,271
 11,206


9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities, including contingent consideration liabilities mentioned above, are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and are determined under the fair value categories as follows (in thousands):
 Total Quoted Price in Active Market (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Price in Active Market (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
September 30, 2017:        
September 30, 2018:        
Contingent consideration liabilities- current $900
 $
 $
 $900
 $793
 $
 $
 $793
Contingent consideration liabilities- non-current 3,632
 
 
 3,632
 2,636
 
 
 2,636
Total contingent consideration $4,532
 $
 $
 $4,532
 $3,429
 $
 $
 $3,429
December 31, 2016:        
December 31, 2017:        
Contingent consideration liabilities- current $2,855
 $
 $
 $2,855
 $207
 $
 $
 $207
Contingent consideration liabilities- non-current 5,125
 
 
 5,125
 4,228
 
 
 4,228
Total contingent consideration $7,980
 $
 $
 $7,980
 $4,435
 $
 $
 $4,435
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Contingent consideration liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they use significant unobservable inputs. For those liabilities, fair value is determined using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model and significant inputs which are not observable in the market. The significant inputs include assumptions related to the timing and probability of the product launch dates, estimated future sales of the products, discount rates matched to the timing of payments, and probability of success rates.

The following table sets forth the changes in the estimated fair value of the Company’s liabilities measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.. The gain from change in fair value of contingent closing consideration is the difference between the fair value of shares expected to be issued to NLT based on assumptions as of December 31, 2016, including the forecasted issuance date and stock price, and the fair value of the shares actually issued to NLT on January 31, 2017. The gainor loss from change in fair value of contingent milestone and royalty payments resultedresults from updated estimated timing of payments, probability of success rates, the passage of time, updated discount rates matched to the estimated timing of payments, actual net sales of certain products for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, and lower estimated net sales for the remainder of 2017 and for future royalty payment periods.


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Future changes in estimated timing of payments, probability of success rates, or estimated net sales for upcoming royalty payment periods would be expected to have a material impact on the fair value of contingent milestone and royalty payments.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands)
Balance as of June 30, 2017 $5,777
    Contingent consideration liabilities settled (3)
Gain from change in fair value of contingent milestone and royalty payments recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (1,242)
Fair value at September 30, 2017 $4,532

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018: (in thousands)
Balance as of June 30, 2018 $3,651
    Contingent consideration liabilities settled (46)
Gain from change in fair value of contingent consideration recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (176)
Fair value at September 30, 2018 $3,429
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2017 $7,980
    Contingent consideration liabilities settled (2,551)
    Gain from change in fair value of contingent closing consideration recorded in other income (112)
Gain from change in fair value of contingent milestone and royalty payments recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (785)
Fair value at September 30, 2017 $4,532
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018: (in thousands)
Balance as of January 1, 2018 $4,435
    Contingent consideration liabilities settled (113)
Gain from change in fair value of contingent consideration recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (893)
Fair value at September 30, 2018 $3,429


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10.9. EQUITY AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Common Stock

On January 31, 2017, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock to NLT as the settlement of contingent closing consideration pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement entered into with NLT in August 2016. The total fair value of such shares was $2.5 million at issuance. See Note 8, "Business Combinations" above.

In August 2016, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement (Distribution Agreement) with Piper Jaffray & Co. (Piper Jaffray), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock in “at the market” (ATM) offerings (as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) having an aggregate offering price up to $25.0 million in gross proceeds from time to time through Piper Jaffray acting as sales agent. The shares offered and sold under the Distribution Agreement are covered by a registration statement on Form S-3 that was declared effective on August 24, 2016. Under the Distribution Agreement, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold 1,500,000882,332 shares of common stock at an average price per share of $10.78$10.00 and received net proceeds of approximately $15.6$8.5 million (net of $0.6$0.3 million of offering costs) during. The Company has consumed the nine months ended$25.0 million in capacity under the Distribution Agreement as of September 30, 2017.2018. The Company intends to usecontinue using the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including paying down outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, sales and marketing expenditures aimed at growing its business, and research and development expenditures focused on product development. Thedevelopment, and investments in inventory and spinal instruments and sets.

In May 2018, the Company hasentered into another equity distribution agreement with Piper Jaffray (the May 2018 Distribution Agreement), pursuant to which the capacity to issue additionalCompany may offer and sell shares of its common stock to generatein ATM offerings having an aggregate offering price up to $8.8$50.0 million ofin gross proceeds from time to time through Piper Jaffray acting as sales agent. The shares offered and sold under the May 2018 Distribution Agreement asare covered by a registration statement on Form S-3 that was declared effective on August 24, 2016. The Company did not sell any shares of common stock under the May 2018 Distribution Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2018. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of the Company’sCompany's common stock and the Company’sCompany's capital needs. The Company intends to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing expenditures aimed at growing its business, research and development expenditures focused on product development, and investments in inventory and spinal instruments and sets.

Equity Award Plans

As of June 30, 2015, Integra had stock options, restricted stock awards, performance stock awards, contract stock awards and restricted stock units outstanding under three plans, the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan, the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan, and the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. In connection with the spin-off, Integra equity awards granted to individuals who became employees of SeaSpine were converted to equity awards denominated in SeaSpine common stock. In general, each post-conversion award is subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable to the pre-conversion award.
In May 2015, the Company adopted the 2015 Incentive Award Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated with approval of the Company's stockholders. In February and March 2018, the Company's board of directors approved amendments to the plan that increased the share reserve by an aggregate of 2,726,000 shares over the then-existing share reserve thereunder, subject to stockholder approval. The Company's stockholders (asapproved both amendments on May 30, 2018 (the 2015 Incentive Award Plan, as amended and restated to date, the 2015Restated Plan). Under the 2015Restated Plan, the Company can grant its employees, and non-employee directors and consultants incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, performance stock, dividend equivalent rights, stock appreciation rights, stock payment awards and other incentive awards. The Companyaggregate number of shares that may issue upbe issued or transferred pursuant to 3,509,500 shares of its common stock in respect of awards granted under the 2015 Plan.Restated Plan is the sum of (1) the number of shares issuable upon exercise or vesting of the number of Integra equity awards converted to the Company's equity awards under the Restated Plan as of the date of the spin-off and (2) 6,235,500, which shares may be authorized but unissued shares, or shares purchased in the open market. As of September 30, 2017, there2018, 2,648,561 shares were 290,289 shares available to grantfor issuance under the 2015Restated Plan.

In 2016, the Company established the 2016 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the 2016 Inducement Plan). The plan is, a broad-based incentive plan which allows for the issuance of stock-based awards, including non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, performance awards, restricted stock unit awards and stock appreciation rights, to any prospective officer or other employee who has not previously been an employee or director of SeaSpinethe Company or an affiliate or who is commencing employment with SeaSpinethe Company or an affiliate following a bona-fide period of non-employment by SeaSpinethe Company or an affiliate. An aggregate of 1,000,000 shares are reserved for issuance under the 2016 Inducement Plan. The Company has
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not awarded any shares under the 2016 Inducement Plan as of September 30, 2018. As a result of the stockholders' approval of the Restated Plan, the Company's board of directors will not grant any awards under the 2016 Inducement Plan.

In June 2018, the Company established the 2018 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the 2018 Inducement Plan). The terms of the 2018 Plan are substantially similar to the terms of the Restated Plan with three principal exceptions: (1) incentive stock options may not be granted under the 2018 Inducement Plan; (2) there are no annual limits on awards that may be issued to an individual under the 2018 Inducement Plan; and (3) awards granted under the 2018 Inducement Plan are not required to be subject to any minimum vesting period. An aggregate of 2,000,000 shares are reserved under the 2018 Inducement Plan. As of September 30, 2018, 1,888,457 shares were available for issuance under the 2018 Inducement Plan.

Both the 2016 Inducement Plan and the 2018 Inducement Plan were adopted by the Company’s board of directors without stockholder approval pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. In accordance with Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, awards under either of those plans may only be made to an employee who has not previously been an employee or member of the Company's board of directors or of any board of directors of any parent or subsidiary of the Company, or following a bona fide period of non-employment by the Company or a parent or subsidiary, if he or she is granted such award in connection with his or her commencement of employment with the Company or a subsidiary and such grant is an inducement material to his or her entering into employment with the Company or such subsidiary.
Forfeiture Rate Assumptions
Stock-based compensation expense related to all equity awards includes an estimate for forfeitures. The expected forfeiture rate of all equity-based compensation is based on historical experience of pre-vesting forfeitures on awards and options by each homogenous group of shareowners. For awards and options granted to non-executive employees, the forfeiture rate is estimated to be 13% annually for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 15% annually for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. There is no forfeiture rate applied to awards or options granted to non-employee directors or executive employees because their pre-vesting forfeitures are anticipated to be highly unlikely. As individual awards and options become fully vested, stock-based compensation expense is adjusted to recognize actual forfeitures.
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
The Company expenses the fair value of restricted stock awards and of restricted stock units on an accelerated basis over the vesting period or requisite service period, whichever is shorter. Stock-based compensation expense related to

There were no shares of restricted stock awards and to restricted stock units includes an estimate for forfeitures. The expected forfeiture rate of all equity-based compensation is based on historical experience of pre-vesting forfeitures on awards by each homogenous group of shareowners. For awards granted to non-executive employees,non-employee directors during the forfeiture rate is estimated to be 15% annually forthree months ended September 30, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 20172018, there were 95,658 shares of restricted stock awards granted to non-employee directors. During the three and 12% annually for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. There is no forfeiture rate applied to awards2018, there were 67,319 and 554,600 restricted stock units granted to non-employeeemployees, respectively. Of such restricted stock units granted to employees, 341,808 were granted, in part, out of the increase to the share reserve under the Restated Plan adopted by the Company's board of directors or executive employees because their pre-vesting forfeitures are anticipatedon February 1, 2018, all of which were granted subject to be highly unlikely. As individual awards become fully vested, stock-based compensationstockholder approval of the Restated Plan (the Contingent RSUs). On May 30, 2018, the Company's stockholders approved the Restated Plan, and in accordance with the ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, the Company began recognizing the expense is adjusted to recognize actual forfeitures.for the Contingent RSUs over the requisite service period.

There were no shares of restricted stock awards granted to non-employee directors during either of the three months ended September 30, 2017 or 2016. There were 120,610 and 75,075 shares of restricted stock awards granted to non-employee

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directors during2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively. There were 34,800 and 778,755the Company granted 120,610 shares of restricted stock units grantedawards to employees duringnon-employee directors. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Of the totalthere were 34,800 and 778,755 restricted stock units granted to employees, respectively. Of such restricted stock units, 131,523 shares were issuedgranted in lieu of cash bonuses earned under the Company's annual incentive program for corporate and individual performance in 2016. There were no restricted stock units granted during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2016.
As of September 30, 2017,2018, there was approximately $3.2$5.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portions of restricted stock awards and of restricted stock units. This costexpense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.21.5 years.

Stock Options

Stock option grants to employees generally have a requisite service period of four years, and stock option grants to non-employee directors generally have a requisite service period of one year. Both are subject to graded vesting. The Company records stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options on an accelerated basis over the variousapplicable vesting periodsperiod within each grant and based on their fair value at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. There were zero22,500 and 43,500zero stock options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively,
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and 2016, respectively,27,500 and 21,500 and 900,524 stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the calculation of fair value for options grants forgranted during the periodsperiod indicated.
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017 2018 2017
Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0% 0% 
 0% 0%
Risk-free interest rate 1.1% 2.0% 1.3% 2.8% 
 2.8% 2.0%
Expected volatility 38.1% 35.7% 38.3% 25.6% 
 25.6% 35.7%
Expected term (in years) 5.1
 5.1
 4.9
 4.9
 
 4.9
 5.1

The Company considered that it has never paid, and does not currently intend to pay, cash dividends. The risk-free interest rates are derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the date of grant for instruments with a remaining term similar to the expected term of the options. Due to the Company’s limited historical data, the expected volatility is calculated based upon the historical volatility of comparable companies in the medical device industry whose share prices are publicly available for a sufficient period of time. The expected term of "plain vanilla" options is calculated using the simplified method as prescribed by accounting guidance for stock-based compensation. A "plain vanilla" option is an option with the following characteristics: (1) the option is granted at-the-money; (2) exercisability is conditional only on satisfaction of a service condition through the vesting date; (3) employees who terminate their service prior to vesting forfeit the option; (4) employees who terminate their service after vesting are granted limited time to exercise their options; and (5) the option is nontransferable and non-hedgeable. The expected term of any other option is based on disclosures from similar companies with similar grants. In addition, the Company applies an expected forfeiture rate when amortizing stock-based compensation expense. The expected forfeiture rate of options is based on historical experience of pre-vesting forfeitures on awards by each homogenous group of shareowners. The forfeiture rate of options granted to non-executive employees is estimated to be 15% annually for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 12% annually for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. There is no forfeiture rate applied to options granted to non-employee directors or executive employees because their pre-vesting forfeitures are anticipated to be highly unlikely. As individual options become fully vested, stock-based compensation expense is adjusted to recognize actual forfeitures.

As of September 30, 2017,2018, there was approximately $1.2$0.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options. This costexpense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.10.7 years.

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In May 2015, the Company adopted the SeaSpine Holdings Corporation 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which was amended in December 2015 (as amended, the ESPP). Under the ESPP, eligible employees may purchase shares of the Company’s common stock through payroll deductions of up to 15% of eligible compensation during an offering period. Generally, each offering period will be for a period of twenty-four months as determined by the Company's board of directors. There are four six-month purchase periods in each offering period for contributions to be made and to be converted into shares at the end of the purchase period. In no event may an employee purchase more than 2,500 shares per purchase period based on the closing price on the first trading date of an offering period or more than $25,000 worth of stock during any calendar year. The purchase price for shares to be purchased under the ESPP is 85% of the lesser of the market price of the Company's common stock on the first trading date of an offering period or on any purchase date during an offering period (June 30 or December 31).
  
The ESPP authorizes the issuance of up to 400,000 shares of common stock pursuant to purchase rights granted to employees. The ESPP is intended to qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” within the meaning of Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the IRC).amended. The first offering period under the ESPP commenced on January 1, 2016 and will end on December 31, 2017. However, the ESPP contains a restart feature, such that if the market price of the stock at the end of any six-month purchase period is lower than the market price at the original grant date of an offering period, that offering period will terminate after that purchase date, and a new two-year offering period will commence on the January 1 or July 1 immediately following the date the original offering period terminated. This restart feature was first triggered on the purchase date that occurred on June 30, 2016, such that the offering period that commenced on January 1, 2016 was terminated, and a new two-year offering period commenced on July 1, 2016. This restart feature was triggered again on the purchase date that occurred on December 31, 2016, such that the offering period that commenced on July 1, 2016 was terminated, and a new two-year offering period commenced on January 1, 2017 and willis scheduled to end on December 31, 2018. The Company applied share-based payment modification accounting to the awards that were initially valued at the grant date to determine the amount of any incremental fair value associated with the modified awards. The impact to stock-based compensation expense for modifications during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 was immaterial.
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, there were 70,53780,907 and 39,95570,537 shares of common stock, respectively, purchased under the ESPP. The Company recognized $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in expense related to the ESPP for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

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The Company estimates the fair value of shares issued to employees under the ESPP using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used in the calculation of fair value of shares under the ESPP at the grant date for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Expected dividend yield0% 0% 0% 0%0% 0% 0% 0%
Risk-free interest rate1.3% 0.5% 1.0% 0.6%2.4% 1.3% 2.0% 1.0%
Expected volatility25.3% 29.3% 28.1% 30.5%34.2% 25.3% 29.4% 28.1%
Expected term (in years)1.2
 1.2
 1.2
 1.2
1.3
 1.2
 1.3
 1.2

11.10. LEASES

The Company leases administrative, manufacturing, research, and distribution facilities and various manufacturing, office and transportation equipment through operating lease agreements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company entered into two lease agreements: one for an office located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where the Company designs spinal implants and which facilitates the Company's interactions with customers in the Eastern United States, and another for an office located in Lyon, France, which serves as the Company's international sales and marketing office. The terms of these two lease agreements are through June 2022 and February 2026, respectively, and both have an average annual cost of less than $0.1 million.


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Future minimum lease payments under the Company's operating leases at September 30, 20172018 are as follows:
Payments Due by Calendar Year
Payments Due by Calendar Year
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
2017$535
20182,082
$551
20192,130
2,129
20202,179
2,179
20212,221
2,220
20222,241
Thereafter8,474
6,233
Total minimum lease payments$17,621
$15,553

Total lease expense was $0.5 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016 was $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively,2017 and $1.6 million and $2.3 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016, respectively.2017.

12.11. INCOME TAXES
The following table provides a summary ofsummarizes the Company’s effective tax rate for the periods indicated: 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
Reported tax rate0.8% 1.1% % 1.6%
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
        
Reported income tax benefit (expense) rate1.1% 0.8% % %

The Company reported an income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172018 primarily related to the release of its ASC 740-10 (Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes)(FIN 48) liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, offset by income tax expenses related to foreign and state operations.

The Company reported an income tax benefitexpense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 which was2018 primarily the result of a refund of tax initially paid toward the income tax return for its U.S. subsidiary which was not part of the U.S consolidated tax group for the tax period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 as well asrelated to foreign and state operations, offset by the release of its ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries previously deferred from tax and creates a new provision designed to tax global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI).

The Company is not subject to the one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings or the GILTI provisions enacted by the Act because the Company's foreign operations have been included in its US tax filings pursuant to an election to disregard its foreign entity for federal income tax purposes.

In addition, for all periods presented, the pretax losses incurred by the consolidated U.S. tax group received no corresponding tax benefit because the Company has concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will be unable to realize the value of
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any resulting deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to assess its position in future periods to determine if it is appropriate to reduce a portion of its valuation allowance in the future.




13.12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In consideration for certain technology, manufacturing, distribution, and selling rights and licenses granted to the Company, the Company has agreed to pay royalties on sales of certain products sold by the Company. TheExcept for the royalties payable to NLT, the royalty payments that the Company made under these agreements are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of cost of goods sold.
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business with respect to its products, its current or former employees, and its commercial relationships, some of which have been settled by the Company. In the opinion of management, such proceedings are either adequately covered by insurance or otherwise indemnified, or are not expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. However, it is possible that the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows in a particular period could be materially affected by these contingencies.
The Company accrues for loss contingencies when it is deemed probable that a loss has been incurred and that loss is estimable. The amounts accrued are based on the full amount of the estimated loss before considering insurance proceeds, and do not include an estimate for legal fees expected to be incurred in connection with the loss contingency. While uncertainty exists, the Company does not believe there are any pending legal proceedings that would have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

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14.13. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Management assessed its segment reporting based on how it internally manages and reports the results of its business to its chief operating decision maker. Management reviews financial results, manages the business and allocates resources on an aggregate basis. Therefore, financial results are reported in a single operating segment: the development, manufacture and marketing of orthobiologics and of spinal implants. The Company reports revenue in two product categories: orthobiologics and spinal implants. Orthobiologics products consist of a broad range of advanced and traditional bone graft substitutes that are designed to improve bone fusion rates following surgery.a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including spine, hip and extremities procedures. The spinal implants portfolio consists of an extensive line of products forto facilitate spinal fusion in minimally invasive surgery, complex spine, deformity and degenerative procedures.
Revenue, net consisted of the following:of:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
Orthobiologics$16,333
 $16,186
 $51,073
 $49,649
$18,529
 $16,333
 $55,186
 $51,073
Spinal implants15,409
 15,555
 46,759
 46,692
17,305
 15,409
 50,232
 46,759
Total revenue, net$31,742
 $31,741
 $97,832
 $96,341
$35,834
 $31,742
 $105,418
 $97,832

The Company attributes revenues to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. Total revenue by major geographic area consisted of the following:of:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017 2018 2017
United States$28,245
 $28,485
 $87,209
 $87,041
$31,717
 $28,245
 $93,894
 $87,209
International3,497
 3,256
 10,623
 9,300
4,117
 3,497
 11,524
 10,623
Total revenue, net$31,742
 $31,741
 $97,832
 $96,341
$35,834
 $31,742
 $105,418
 $97,832
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14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 11, 2018, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement (Underwriting Agreement) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Piper Jaffray & Co. and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acting as joint bookrunning managers and as representatives of the underwriters relating to the issuance and sale of 3,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The price to the public in the offering was $15.50 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions. Under the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, the Company granted the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days, to purchase up to an additional 487,500 shares of common stock. The underwriters exercised this option and the offering closed on October 15, 2018 with the sale of 3,737,500 shares of the Company's common stock. The net proceeds to the Company from the offering were approximately $54.1 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company has used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repay all of its outstanding borrowings under the Company’s credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and intends to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, including general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures and general working capital purposes.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SeaSpine” or the “Company” refer collectively to SeaSpine Holdings Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated. All information presented in this report is based on our fiscal year. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years, quarters, months or periods refer to our fiscal years ending December 31 and the associated quarters, months and periods of those fiscal years.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may also give rise to future claims and increase exposure to contingent liabilities. Please see the “Risk Factors” section included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162017 (the 20162017 10-K) for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
You can identify these forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “expect,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions.
These risks and uncertainties arise from (among other factors) the following::

general economic and business conditions, in both domestic and international markets;
 
our expectations and estimates concerning future financial performance, financing plans and the impact of competition;
 
anticipated trends in our business, including healthcare reform in the United States, increased pricing pressure from our competitors or hospitals, exclusion from major healthcare systems, whether as a result of unwillingness to provide required pricing or otherwise, and changes in third-party payment systems;
 
physicians’ willingness to adopt our recently launched and planned products, customers’ continued willingness to pay for our products and third-party payors’ willingness to provide or continue coverage and appropriate reimbursement for any of our products and our ability to secure regulatory approval for products in development;
 
existing and future regulations affecting our business, both in the United States and internationally, and enforcement of those regulations;
 
anticipated demand for our products and our ability to purchase or produce our products in sufficient quantities to meet customer demand;

our ability to manage timelines and costs related to manufacturing our products;
 


our ability to attract and retain new, high-quality independent sales agents, whether as a resultbecause of inability to reach agreementagree on financial or other contractual terms or otherwise, disruption to our existing distribution network as new independent sales agents are added, and the ability of new independent sales agents to generate growth or offset disruption to existing independent sales agents;

our ability to successfully develop new and next-generation products and the costs associated with designing and developing those new and next-generation products;
 
our ability to support the safety and efficacy of our products with long-term clinical data;
 
our ability to obtain additional debt and equity financing to fund capital expenditures and working capital requirements and acquisitions;
 
the risk of supply shortages, including our dependence on a limited number of third-party suppliers for components and raw materials;
 
our ability to protect our intellectual property, including unpatented trade secrets, and to operate without infringing or misappropriating the proprietary rights of others;


 
our ability to complete acquisitions, integrate operations post-acquisition and maintain relationships with customers of acquired entities; and
 
other risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” of the 20162017 10-K.

These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this report.
Overview
We are a global medical technology company focused on the design, development and commercialization of surgical solutions for the treatment of patients suffering from spinal disorders. We have a comprehensive portfolio of orthobiologics and spinal implant solutions to meet the varying combinations of products that neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons need to perform fusion procedures in the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine. We believe this broad combined portfolio of orthobiologics and spinal implant products is essential to meet the “complete solution” requirements of neurosurgeons and orthopedic spinesuch surgeons.
We report revenue in two product categories: orthobiologics and spinal implants. Our orthobiologics products consist of a broad range of advanced and traditional bone graft substitutes that are designed to improve bone fusion rates following a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including spine, hip, and extremities procedures. Our spinal implant portfolio consists of an extensive line of products to facilitate spinal fusion in MIS,minimally invasive surgery, complex spine, deformity and degenerative procedures.
Our U.S. sales organization consists of regional and territory managers who oversee a broad network of independent orthobiologics and spinal implant sales agents. We pay these sales agents to whom we pay commissions based on the sales of our products. Our international sales organization consists of a sales management team that oversees a network of independent orthobiologics and spinal implant stocking sales agentsdistributors that purchase products directly from us and independently sell them. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, international sales accounted for approximately 11% and 10% of our revenue, respectively. Our policy is not to sell our products through or to participate in physician-owned distributorships.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our total revenue, net was $97.8 million and our net loss was $24.6 million. For the same period, revenue from sales of orthobiologics and spinal implants totaled $51.0 million and $46.8 million, respectively. We expect to continue to incur losses as we further invest in the expansion of our business, primarily in sales, marketing and research and development related expenditures, and from the general and administrative expenses we expect to incur. As of September 30, 2017, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $16.7 million.

SeaSpine was incorporated in Delaware on February 12, 2015 in connection with the spin-off of the orthobiologics and spinal implant business of Integra.Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation. The spin-off occurred on July 1, 2015.

Components of Our Results of Operations
Revenue
Our net revenue is derived primarily from the sale of orthobiologics and spinal implant products across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Sales are reported net of returns, rebates, group purchasing organization fees and other customer allowances.


In the United States, we generate most of our revenue by consigning our orthobiologics products and by consigning or loaning our spinal implant sets to hospitals and independent sales agents, who in turn either deliver them to hospitals for a single surgical procedure, after which they are returned to us, or leave them with hospitals that are high volume users for multiple procedures. The spinal implant sets typically contain the instruments, disposables, and spinal implants required to complete a surgery. We ship replacement inventory to independent sales agents to replace the consigned inventory used in surgeries. We maintain and replenish loaned sets at our kitting and distribution centers and return replenished sets to a hospital or independent sales agent for the next procedure. We recognize revenue on these consigned or loaned products when they have been used or implanted in a surgical procedure.
For all other sales transactions, including sales to international stocking sales agentsdistributors and private label partners, we generally recognize revenue when the products are shipped to the customer or stocking sales agentdistributor and the transfer of title and risk of loss occurs.


There is generally no customer acceptance or other condition that prevents us from recognizing revenue in accordance with the delivery terms for these sales transactions.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold primarily consists of the costs of finished goods purchased directly from third parties and raw materials used in the manufacture of our products, plant and equipment overhead, labor costs and packaging costs, amortization of product technology intangible assets and freight.costs. The majority of our orthobiologics products are designed and manufactured internally. The cost of human tissue and fixed manufacturing overhead costs are significant drivers of the costscost of goods sold and consequently our orthobiologics products, at current production volumes, generate lower gross margin than our spinal implant products. We rely on third-party suppliers to manufacture our spinal implant products, and we assemble them into surgical sets at our kitting and distribution centers. BeginningThe cost to inspect incoming finished goods is included in the fourth quartercost of 2016, we began outsourcing a portion of that assembly function to a third party logistics provider.goods sold. Other costs included in cost of goods sold include amortization of product technology intangible assets, royalties, shipping, inspectionscrap and consignment losses, and charges for expired, excess and obsolete inventory. We expect our cost of goods sold to continue to increase in absolute dollars as our sales volume increases over time.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses consist primarily of sales commissions to independent sales agents, cost of medical education and training, payroll and other headcount related expenses, depreciation of instrument sets, instrument replacement expense, stock-based compensation, marketing expenses, supply chain and distribution expenses, including costs to ship our spinal implants to and from hospitals and independent sales agents, expenses for information technology, legal, human resources, insurance, finance, facilities, and management andmanagement. We also record gains or losses associated with changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities.liabilities in SG&A expenses.
Research and Development Expense
Our research and development (R&D) expenses primarily consist of expenses related to the headcount for engineering, product development, clinical affairs and regulatory functions as well as consulting services, third-party prototyping services, outside research and clinical studies activities, and materials, production and other costs associated with development of our products. We expense R&D costs as they are incurred.
While our R&D expenses fluctuate from period to period based on the timing of specific initiatives, we expect that these costs will increase over time as we continue to design and commercialize new products and expand our product portfolio, add related personnel and conduct additional clinical activities.
Intangible Amortization
Our intangible amortization, including the amounts reported in cost of goods sold, consists of acquisition-related amortization and impairments related to product discontinuations.amortization. We expect total annual amortization expense (including amounts reported in cost of goods sold) to be approximately $6.8 million in 2017, $6.5 million in 2018, $5.8 million in 2019, $4.9 million in 2020, and $4.9 million in 2021.2021 and $4.8 million in 2022.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
(In thousands, except percentages)2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change2018 2017 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
Total revenue, net$31,742
 $31,741
  % $97,832
 $96,341
 1.5 %$35,834
 $31,742
 12.9 % $105,418
 $97,832
 7.8 %
Cost of goods sold12,176
 13,881
 (12.3)% 39,342
 42,094
 (6.5)%14,247
 12,176
 17.0 % 40,986
 39,342
 4.2 %
Gross profit19,566
 17,860
 9.6 % 58,490
 54,247
 7.8 %21,587
 19,566
 10.3 % 64,432
 58,490
 10.2 %
Gross margin61.6% 56.3%   59.8% 56.3% 

60.2% 61.6%   61.1% 59.8% 

Operating expenses:          

          

Selling, general and administrative23,674
 23,803
 (0.5)% 71,893
 76,166
 (5.6)%27,041
 23,674
 14.2 % 76,940
 71,893
 7.0 %
Research and development2,834
 2,600
 9.0 % 9,228
 8,534
 8.1 %3,203
 2,834
 13.0 % 8,783
 9,228
 (4.8)%
Intangible amortization792
 955
 (17.1)% 2,376
 3,517
 (32.4)%792
 792
  % 2,376
 2,376
  %
Total operating expenses27,300
 27,358
 (0.2)% 83,497
 88,217
 (5.4)%31,036
 27,300
 13.7 % 88,099
 83,497
 5.5 %
Operating loss(7,734) (9,498) (18.6)% (25,007) (33,970) (26.4)%(9,449) (7,734) 22.2 % (23,667) (25,007) (5.4)%
Other income (expense), net215
 (59) (464.4)% 387
 (33) (1,272.7)%
Other (expense) income, net(190) 215
 (188.4)% (327) 387
 (184.5)%
Loss before income taxes(7,519) (9,557) (21.3)% (24,620) (34,003) (27.6)%(9,639) (7,519) 28.2 % (23,994) (24,620) (2.5)%
Benefit for income taxes(57) (103) (44.7)% (12) (559) (97.9)%
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(107) (57) 87.7 % 4
 (12) (133.3)%
Net loss$(7,462) $(9,454) (21.1)% $(24,608) $(33,444) (26.4)%$(9,532) $(7,462) 27.7 % $(23,998) $(24,608) (2.5)%


Three Months Ended September 30, 20172018 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017
Revenue
Total revenue, net for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2018, was $31.7$35.8 million, relatively unchangedan increase of 12.9% compared to the same period in 2016.2017.
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
 2017 2016 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
Orthobiologics $16,333
 $16,186
 0.9 % $18,529
 $16,333
 13.4%
United States 14,890
 14,593
 2.0 % 16,689
 14,890
 12.1%
International 1,443
 1,593
 (9.4)% 1,840
 1,443
 27.5%
% of total revenue, net 51% 51%  
            
Spinal Implants $15,409
 $15,555
 (0.9)% $17,305
 $15,409
 12.3%
United States 13,355
 13,892
 (3.9)% 15,028
 13,355
 12.5%
International 2,054
 1,663
 23.5 % 2,277
 2,054
 10.9%
% of total revenue, net 49% 49%  
            
Total revenue, net $31,742
 $31,741
  % $35,834
 $31,742
 12.9%
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
 2017 2016 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
United States $28,245
 $28,485
 (0.8)% $31,717
 $28,245
 12.3%
International 3,497
 3,256
 7.4 % 4,117
 3,497
 17.7%
Total revenue, net $31,742
 $31,741
  % $35,834
 $31,742
 12.9%
Revenue from sales of orthobiologics was $16.3$18.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2018, an increase of $0.1$2.2 million or 0.9%13.4%, from the same period in 2016.2017. Revenue from sales of our orthobiologics products in the United States increased $0.3$1.8 million to $14.9$16.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 20162017. This growth was driven by recently launched products and higher sales of our legacy demineralized bone matrix (DBM)


product portfolio, and was partially offset by continuing sales declines in our collagen ceramic matrix product line. We expect future revenue growth for U.S. orthobiologics to be increasingly driven by growth in sales across multiple product lines generated from recently added independent sales agents.launched products. Revenue from international sales of our orthobiologics products, which can be volatile from quarter to quarter because of irregular ordering patterns from our stocking sales agents, decreased $0.2distributors, increased $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016,2017, which was primarily attributable to decreasedincreased sales in Europe.Latin America.
Revenue from sales of spinal implants was $15.4$17.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease2018, an increase of $0.1$1.9 million or 0.9%12.3%, from the same period in 2016.2017. Revenue from sales of our spinal implant productsimplants in the United States decreased $0.5increased $1.7 million to $13.4$15.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016,2017, primarily due to lower prices and decreased usage of our legacy systems, which outpaced the revenue growth contributed by recently launched products and, to a much lesser extent, from the negative impact in the prior year quarter of the hurricanes in Texas and the Southeast. We continue to experience low to mid-single digit pricing pressure in the U.S. spinal implant market. Revenue from international sales of our spinal implant products,implants, which can be volatile from quarter to quarter because of irregular ordering patterns from our stocking sales agents,distributors, increased $0.4$0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016, which was2017, primarily attributable to increaseda new distributor in Australia offsetting a decline in sales in Europe.Europe and Latin America.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margin
Cost of goods sold decreased $1.7increased $2.1 million, to $12.2$14.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,2018, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. Gross margin was 61.6%60.2% for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 56.3%61.6% for the same period in 2016.2017. The increasedecrease in gross margin was mainly drivendue to higher spinal implant excess and obsolete inventory charges and orthobiologics manufacturing scrap rates and other inefficiencies associated with the production ramp up of recently launched products, which were partially offset by lower manufacturingraw material costs for orthobiologicsorthobiologic products manufacturedmade at our Irvine, California facility. This was partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in non-cash amortization of technology intangible assets acquired in September 2016 from NLT.
Cost of goods sold included $0.9$0.8 million and $0.7$0.9 million of amortization for product technology intangible assets for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative
SG&A expenses decreased $0.1increased $3.4 million to $23.7$27.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016. This decrease2017. The increase was mainly driven by a $1.2$1.1 million non-cashdecrease for the quarter in the gain related to a decreasefrom the change in the fair value of NLT contingent consideration, liabilitiesand by higher sales commission expense, compensation expense primarily related to the NLT acquisition (see Note 8, "Business Combinations"expansion of our medical education and training organization as well as the hiring of additional product managers to support the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1launch of this report)new products, and a $1.0 million decrease in consulting and othertradeshow expenses due to the completionearlier timing of a major U.S. tradeshow in late 2016 of the outsourcing project to our third party logistics provider. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in selling commissions and a $1.0 million increase in accrued incentive-based compensation related to our financial performance. While we expect total SG&A expenses for the full year 2017 to decrease as a percentage of revenue compared to the full year 2016, components within SG&A expenses, specifically selling commissions, are expected to increase relative to 2016, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of revenue.2018.
Research and Development
R&D expenses increased $0.2$0.4 million to $2.8$3.2 million, or 8.9% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The increase was primarily driven by higher fees incurred under the transition services agreement with NLT. For the full year 2017, we expect our investment in R&Dexpenses related to be between 8%clinical studies and 10% of revenue, as we continue to accelerate the design and commercialization of new and next generation products to expand our product portfolio and conduct additional clinical activities.outside development spending.
Intangible Amortization
Intangible amortization expense, excluding the amounts reported in cost of goods sold for product technology intangible assets, decreased $0.2 million toremained consistent at $0.8 million     for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease was primarily due to a customer relationships intangible that was fully amortized by July 2016.


2018 and 2017.
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2017 20162018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Loss before income taxes$(7,519) $(9,557)$(9,639) $(7,519)
Benefit for income taxes(57) (103)(107) (57)
Effective tax rate0.8% 1.1%1.1% 0.8%



We reported an income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 primarily related to the release of our ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, offset by income tax expenses related to our foreign and state operations.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries previously deferred from tax and creates a new provision designed to tax global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI). We reportedare not subject to the one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings or the GILTI provisions enacted by the Act because our foreign operations have been included in our US tax filings pursuant to an election to disregard our foreign entity for federal income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2016 which was primarily the result of a refund of tax initially paid toward the income tax return for our U.S. subsidiary which was not part of the U.S consolidated tax group for the tax period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 as well as the release of our ASC 740-10 liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

purposes.
In addition, for all periods presented, the pretax losses incurred by the consolidated U.S. tax group received no corresponding tax benefit because we have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will be unable to realize the value of any resulting deferred tax assets.



Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172018 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017
Revenue
Total revenue, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased by $1.52018 was $105.4 million to $97.8 millionan increase of 7.8% compared to $96.3 million for the same period in 2016.2017.
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
 2017 2016 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
Orthobiologics $51,073
 $49,649
 2.9 % $55,186
 $51,073
 8.1 %
United States 45,967
 44,411
 3.5 % 49,140
 45,967
 6.9 %
International 5,106
 5,238
 (2.5)% 6,046
 5,106
 18.4 %
% of total revenue, net 52% 52%  
            
Spinal Implants $46,759
 $46,692
 0.1 % $50,232
 $46,759
 7.4 %
United States 41,242
 42,631
 (3.3)% 44,754
 41,242
 8.5 %
International 5,517
 4,061
 35.9 % 5,478
 5,517
 (0.7)%
% of total revenue, net 48% 48%  
            
Total revenue, net $97,832
 $96,341
 1.5 % $105,418
 $97,832
 7.8 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
 2017 2016 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
United States $87,209
 $87,041
 0.2% $93,894
 $87,209
 7.7%
International 10,623
 9,300
 14.2% 11,524
 10,623
 8.5%
Total revenue, net $97,832
 $96,341
 1.5% $105,418
 $97,832
 7.8%
Revenue from orthobiologics sales of orthobiologics totaled $51.0$55.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, an increase of $1.4$4.1 million, or 2.9%, from the same period in 2016.2017. Revenue from sales of our orthobiologics products in the United States increased $1.6 million to $46.0$3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 20162017 and was driven primarily by recently launched products and growth in our legacy DBM product portfolio. This growth was partially offset by continuing sales across multipledeclines in our collagen ceramic matrix product lines generated by recently added independent sales agents.


line. Revenue from international sales of spinal implants totaled $46.8our orthobiologics products, which can be volatile from quarter to quarter because of irregular ordering patterns from our stocking distributors, increased $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $0.1 million or 0.1%, from2018 compared to the same period in 2016. 2017, which was primarily attributable to increased sales in Latin America and Europe.
Revenue from spinal implant sales in the United States decreased $1.4 million to $41.2totaled $50.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to2018, an increase of $3.5 million, from the same period in 2016, primarily due to lower prices and decreased usage2017. Revenue from sales of our legacy systems, which outpaced the revenue growth contributed by recently launched products. Revenue from international sales of spinal implants in the United States increased $1.5$3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 20162017, primarily due to the revenue growth


contributed by recently launched products. We continue to experience low to mid-single digit pricing pressure in the U.S. spinal implant market. Revenue from international sales of our spinal implant products, which can be volatile from quarter to quarter because of irregular ordering patterns from our stocking distributors, remained relatively consistent for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Revenue growth from sales to a new distributor in Australia was offset by a stocking sales agent we addeddecline in Europe and Latin America in the third quarter of 2016 and to increased sales in Europe.sales.
Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margin
Cost of goods sold decreased $2.8increased $1.6 million, to $39.3$41.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, compared to the same period in 2016.2017. Gross margin was 59.8%61.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, compared to 56.3%59.8% for the same period in 2016.2017. The increase in gross margin was mainly driven by higher international pricing in 2018 compared to 2017 and lower manufacturingraw material costs for orthobiologics products manufactured at our Irvine, California facility, and by a $1.7 million provision for excess orthobiologics raw material inventory recorded in the first quarter of 2016. This provision related to management's decision to repurpose a portion of our matched-donor bone raw material for other production uses and that rendered a large portion of the remaining and now unmatched-donor bone as excess quantities that were unlikely to be consumed in future production. These improvements were partially offset by a $0.7 million increase in non-cash amortization of technology intangible assets acquired in September 2016 from NLT.higher orthobiologics manufacturing scrap rates.
Cost of goods sold included $2.7$2.5 million and $2.0$2.7 million of amortization for product technology intangible assets, for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative
SG&A expenses decreased $4.3increased $5.0 million to $71.9$76.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was mainly driven by a $3.1 million decrease in consultinghigher sales commission expense, increased headcount and othercompensation expenses, the majority of which related to the completion in late 2016 of various significant information system related projects and of the project to outsource a large portionexpansion of our spinal implant kittingmedical education and distributiontraining organization as well as the hiring of additional product managers to a third party logistics provider, $1.2 million lower legal fees,support the absencesuccessful launch of new products, and higher costs associated with tradeshows and meetings primarily due to the earlier timing of a $0.9 million spinal instrument impairment charge recordedmajor U.S. tradeshow in 2016, and a $0.8 million non-cash gain related to a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities related to the NLT acquisition.2018. These decreasesincreases were partially offset by a $2.0$0.6 million increasedecrease in selling commissions.stock-based compensation expense and lower legal and audit fees.
Research and Development
R&D expenses increased $0.7decreased $0.4 million to $9.2$8.8 million, or 9.4%8.3% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to the same period in 2016.2017. The increasedecrease was primarily driven by higher external costs related to product development related to our orthobiologics products, and by fees incurred under the transition services agreement with NLT.a $0.4 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense.
Intangible Amortization
Intangible amortization expense, excluding the amounts reported in cost of goods sold for product technology intangible assets, decreased $1.1remained consistent at $2.4 million to $2.4 millionfor both the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

Income Taxes
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Loss before income taxes$(23,994) $(24,620)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes4
 (12)
Effective tax rate % %

We reported income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared2018 primarily related to foreign and state operations, offset by the release of ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) liabilities due to the same period in 2016. The decrease was primarily due to a customer relationships intangible that was fully amortized by July 2016.

Income Taxes
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Loss before income taxes$(24,620) $(34,003)
Benefit for income taxes(12) (559)
Effective tax rate% 1.6%
expiration of the statute of limitations.

We reported an income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 primarily related to the release of our ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, offset by income tax expenses related to our foreign and state operations.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries previously deferred from tax and creates a new provision designed to tax global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI). We are not subject to the one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings or the GILTI provisions enacted by the Act because


We reportedour foreign operations have been included in our US tax filings pursuant to an election to disregard our foreign entity for federal income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 which was primarily the result of a refund of tax initially paid toward the income tax return for our U.S. subsidiary which was not part of the U.S consolidated tax group for the tax period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 as well as the release of our ASC 740-10 liabilities due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.purposes.

In addition, for all periods presented, the pretax losses incurred by the consolidated U.S. tax group received no corresponding tax benefit because we have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will be unable to realize the value of any resulting deferred tax assets.






Business Factors Affecting the Results of Operations
Special Charges and Gains
We define special charges and gains as gains or expenses for which the amount or timing can vary significantly from period to period, and for which the amounts are non-cash in nature, or the amounts are not expected to recur at the same magnitude.
We believe that identification of these special charges and gains provides important supplemental information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. Investors may find this information useful in assessing comparability of our operating performance from period to period, against the business model objectives that management has established, and against other companies in our industry. We provide this information to investors so that they can analyze our operating results in the same way that management does and use this information in their assessment of the core business and valuation of SeaSpine.
Loss before income taxes includes the following special gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Special Gains:(In thousands)
Gain from change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(1)
$(176) $(1,242) $(893) $(897)
Total Special Gains$(176) $(1,242) $(893) $(897)
(1) Relates to the net decrease in the fair value of contingent liabilities associated with the NLT acquisition in 2016.
The items reported above are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Selling, general and administrative$(176) $(1,242) $(893) $(785)
Other income
 
 
 (112)
Total Special Gains$(176) $(1,242) $(893) $(897)

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview

On October 15, 2018, we sold 3,737,500 shares of our common stock in an underwritten public offering and generated approximately $54.1 million of net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. As of September 30, 2017,2018, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $16.7$11.8 million, and $18.2$15.3 million of current borrowing capacity was available under our credit facility. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents on hand, including the $54.1 million of net proceeds generated from our recent public offering described above, and the amount currently available to us under our credit facility will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Credit Facility

We have a $30.0 million credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association which expiresmatures in December 2018,July 2021, subject to a one-time, one-year extension at our election. In addition, at any time through July 27, 2020, we may increase the borrowing limit by up to an additional $10.0 million, subject to us having sufficient amounts of eligible accounts receivable and inventory and to customary conditions precedent, including obtaining the commitment of lenders to provide such additional amount. At September 30, 2017,2018, we had no$7.3 million in outstanding borrowings under the credit facility. The borrowing capacity under the credit facility is determined monthly and is based on the amount of our eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances and qualified cash (as defined in the credit facility). Depending on the extent to which our eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances increase, our borrowing capacity could increase by as much as an additional $8.3$3.9 million from the $18.2$15.3 million available as of September 30, 20172018 before we are required tomust maintain the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as discussed


below. The credit facility contains various customary affirmative and negative covenants, including prohibiting us from incurring indebtedness without the lender’s consent. Under the terms of the credit facility, if our Total Liquidity (as defined in the credit facility) is less than $5.0 million, we are required tomust maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00 for the applicable measurement period. Our Total Liquidity was $34.2$25.3 million at September 30, 2017,2018, and therefore that financial covenant was not applicable at that time.

On November 2, 2018, we repaid the entire $7.3 million of outstanding borrowings under the credit facility.

Business Combinations

In August 2016, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with NLT to acquire certain of the assets of NLT’s medical device business related to the expandable interbody medical devices. We made an up-front cash payment of $1.0 million in connection with the initial closing in September 2016 and issued 350,000 shares of our common stock in January 2017 as contingent closing consideration. At September 30, 2017,2018, we recorded a $2.5$2.1 million liability representing the estimated fair value of future contingent milestone payments related to the achievement of certain commercial milestones, which we anticipate will become payable at varying times between 20182019 and 2023, and a $2.0$1.3 million liability representing the estimated fair value of future contingent royalty payments based on percentages of our future net sales of certain of the products and technology we acquired, which we anticipate will becomebe payable at varying times between 20172018 and 2028. The contingent milestone payments, if any, are payable in cash or in shares of our common stock, at our election. The contingent royalty payments if any, are payable in cash.

At The Market Program

In August 2016, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (Distribution Agreement) with Piper Jaffray & Co. (Piper Jaffray), pursuant to which we may offer and sell shares of our common stock in “at the market” (ATM) offerings (as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) having an aggregate offering price up to $25.0 million in gross proceeds from time to time through Piper Jaffray acting as sales agent. DuringThe shares offered and sold under the Distribution Agreement are covered by a registration statement on Form S-3 that was declared effective on August 24, 2016. Under the Distribution Agreement, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2018, we sold 882,332 shares of common stock at an average price per share of $10.00 and received net proceeds of approximately $15.6$8.5 million net(net of $0.6$0.3 million of offering costs, fromcosts). We intend to continue using the sale of 1,500,000 shares ofnet proceeds for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing expenditures aimed at growing our common stock.business, research and development expenditures focused on product development, and investments in inventory and spinal instruments and sets. We have consumed the $25.0 million in capacity under the Distribution Agreement as of September 30, 2018.

In May 2018, we entered into another equity distribution agreement with Piper Jaffray (the May 2018 Distribution Agreement), pursuant to issue additionalwhich we may offer and sell shares of our common stock to generatein ATM offerings having an aggregate offering price up to $8.8$50.0 million ofin gross proceeds from time to time through Piper Jaffray acting as sales agent. The shares offered and sold under the equity distribution agreement asMay 2018 Distribution Agreement are covered by a registration statement on Form S-3 that was declared effective on August 24, 2016.

We did not sell any shares of common stock under the May 2018 Distribution Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2018. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our capital needs. We intend to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing expenditures aimed at growing our business, research and development expenditures focused on product development, and investments in inventory and spinal instruments and sets.

Sale of Common Stock

On October 11, 2018, we entered into an Underwriting Agreement (Underwriting Agreement) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Piper Jaffray & Co. and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acting as joint bookrunning managers and as representatives of the underwriters relating to the issuance and sale of 3,250,000 shares of our common stock. The price to the public in the offering was $15.50 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions. Under the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, we granted the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days, to purchase up to an additional 487,500 shares of common stock. The underwriters exercised this option and the offering closed on October 15, 2018 with the sale of 3,737,500 shares of our common stock. The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $54.1 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We have used a portion of the net proceeds from this offering to repay all of our outstanding borrowings under our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and we intend


to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, including general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures and general working capital purposes.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
We had cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately $16.7$11.8 million and $14.6$10.8 million at September 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 vs. 2016Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017
2017 2016 % Change2018 2017 % Change
(In thousands)  (In thousands)  
Net cash used in operating activities$(4,109) $(10,406) (60.5)%$(8,601) $(4,109) 109.3 %
Net cash used in investing activities(5,718) (6,857) (16.6)%(6,565) (5,718) 14.8 %
Net cash provided by financing activities11,532
 4,455
 158.9 %16,233
 11,532
 40.8 %
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents418
 187
 123.5 %(73) 418
 (117.5)%
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents$2,123
 $(12,621) (116.8)%
Net change in cash and cash equivalents$994
 $2,123
 (53.2)%


Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
CashNet cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreased2018 increased by $6.3$4.5 million compared to the same period in 20162017. The increase was primarily due to lower cash-based operating expenses incurred and lower purchases2017 performance incentive bonuses for executive management being paid in cash in 2018, whereas 2016 performance incentive bonuses for the executive team were paid via equity in lieu of inventorycash in 2017, increased sales commission payments during the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 period compared to the same2017 period in 2016,and increased inventory purchases and settlement of accrued expenses which increased operating cash outflows compared to the 2017 period. These changes were partially offset by lowerchanges in accounts payable which increased cash collections in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 comparedinflows due to the same period in 2016.timing of payments to suppliers.
Net Cash Used in Investing ActivitiesActivities
Net cash used in investing activities was $5.7$6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 compared to $6.9$5.7 million for the same period in 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to larger investments in leasehold improvements in our Carlsbad facility in the first half of 2016spinal instruments and to the $1.0 million cash payment associated with the NLT acquisition during the third quarter of 2016, offset by more instrument purchases in 2017sets to support recent spinal implant product launches.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $11.5$16.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20172018 and was comprised primarily of $15.6$8.5 million of net proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock under the ATM equity offering program, and$7.0 million in borrowings under our revolving line of credit, $0.5 million ofin proceeds from the saleissuance of shares of our common stock under our 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.ESPP, and $0.9 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options. We used $4.0$0.6 million of cash for tax payments we made on our employees' behalf for shares we withheld from such employees on the vesting of restricted stock awards to repay all of the outstanding borrowings under the credit facility and $0.4 million of cash to repay the remaining short-term debt related to our insurance premium finance agreements (see Note 3, "Debt and Interest" to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report).cover statutory tax withholding requirements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There were no off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 20172018 that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our business.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of our business to the contractual obligations disclosed in the 20162017 10-K.

Other Matters


Critical Accounting Policies and the Use of Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparationaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates affecting amounts reported or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and sales return and


other credits, net realizable value of inventories, amortization periods for acquired intangible assets, estimates of projected cash flows and discount rates used to value intangible assets and test them for impairment, estimates of projected cash flows and assumptions related to the timing and probability of the product launch dates, discount rates matched to the estimated timing of payments, and probability of success rates used to value contingent consideration liabilities from business combinations, estimates of projected cash flows and depreciation and amortization periods for long-lived assets, valuation of stock-based compensation, computation of taxes and valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets, and loss contingencies. These estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the current circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report and included in Part II, Item 8 of the 20162017 10-K describe the significant accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. Those policies and estimates disclosed in the 20162017 10-K have not materially changed.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," to the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The market risk exposures described in Part II, Item 7A of the 20162017 10-K have not materially changed during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2018.    


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


Inherent Limitations of Internal Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.



PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially harm our financial position, cash flows, or overall trends in results of operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or outcomes could occur that have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. We are not currently subject to any pending material legal proceedings,litigation, other than ordinary routine proceedingslitigation incidental to our business, as described above.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risk factors described in the 20162017 10-K have not materially changed.



ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer
The table below is a summary of purchases of our common stock we made during the quarter covered by this report. Other than as indicated in the table below, no such purchases were made in any other month during the quarter. We do not have any publicly announced repurchase plans or programs.
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 Average Price Paid per Share
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 Average Price Paid per Share
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
                
September 1- September 30 171
 $10.39
 
 
July 1 - July 31 3,951
 $12.90
 
 
August 1 - August 31 432
 $14.10
 
 
September 1 - September 30 531
 $15.40
 
 
(1)These shares were surrendered to the Company to satisfy tax withholdings obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.



ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None



ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No. Description
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31.1* 
   
*31.231.2* 
   
32.1***32.1 
   
32.2***32.2 
   
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*101.SCH*101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
*101.CAL*101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
*101.DEF*101.DEF XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
   
*101.LAB*101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
   
*101.PRE*101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Filed herewith
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These certifications are being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, and are not being
filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation by reference language in such filing.

† The financial information of SeaSpine Holdings Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 20172018 filed on November 2, 20176, 2018 formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Parenthetical Data to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (vi) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity, and (vii) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, is furnished electronically herewith.






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
    
   SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
   
Date:November 2, 20176, 2018 /s/ Keith C. Valentine
   Keith C. Valentine
   President and Chief Executive Officer
   (Principal Executive Officer)
Date:November 2, 20176, 2018 /s/ John J. Bostjancic
   John J. Bostjancic
   Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 

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