UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

or

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from_____________to_____________

Commission File Number 000-51470

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AtriCure, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	34-1940305
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7555 Innovation Way

Mason, OH 45040

(Address of principal executive offices)

(513) 755-4100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value	ATRC	NASDAQ

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 ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). YES x NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or 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 Filer	x	Accelerated Filer	¨
Non-Accelerated Filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨

Emerging growth company ¨ 

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: ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): YES ¨ NO x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at November 4, 2020
Common Stock, $.001 par value	45,023,214

Table of Contents

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	25
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	26
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
Item 6.	Exhibits	27
Signatures		28

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	September 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	33,381	$	28,483
Short-term investments		199,688		53,318
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $1,096 and $1,124		25,448		28,046
Inventories		34,326		29,414
Prepaid and other current assets		3,369		3,899
Total current assets		296,212		143,160
Property and equipment, net		29,089		32,646
Operating lease right-of-use assets		2,363		4,032
Long-term investments		16,516		12,675
Intangible assets, net		128,437		129,881
Goodwill		234,781		234,781
Other noncurrent assets		399		705
Total Assets	$	707,797	$	557,880
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	13,554	$	14,948
Accrued liabilities		19,130		32,750
Other current liabilities and current maturities of long-term debt and leases		12,070		2,218
Total current liabilities		44,754		49,916
Long-term debt		49,985		59,634
Finance lease liabilities		11,172		11,774
Operating lease liabilities		1,324		2,796
Contingent consideration and other noncurrent liabilities		183,030		186,417
Total Liabilities		290,265		310,537
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 90,000 shares authorized and 45,021 and 39,655 issued and outstanding		45		40
Additional paid-in capital		729,220		529,658
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		57		(158)
Accumulated deficit		(311,790)		(282,197)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		417,532		247,343
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	707,797	$	557,880

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue	$	54,757	$	56,614	$	148,806	$	169,486
Cost of revenue		14,423		14,817		41,934		43,925
Gross profit		40,334		41,797		106,872		125,561
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses		10,576		10,154		32,199		28,134
Selling, general and administrative expenses		33,749		40,280		101,403		115,223
Total operating expenses		44,325		50,434		133,602		143,357
Loss from operations		(3,991)		(8,637)		(26,730)		(17,796)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(1,232)		(1,113)		(3,691)		(2,854)
Interest income		246		577		914		1,933
Other		24		(114)		(70)		(230)
Loss before income tax expense		(4,953)		(9,287)		(29,577)		(18,947)
Income tax expense (benefit)		(4)		75		16		151
Net loss	$	(4,949)	$	(9,362)	$	(29,593)	$	(19,098)
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.11)	$	(0.25)	$	(0.71)	$	(0.51)
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic and diluted		44,012		37,842		41,442		37,387
Comprehensive loss:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	$	(85)	$	33	$	26	$	116
Foreign currency translation adjustment		238		(255)		189		(293)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		153		(222)		215		(177)
Net loss		(4,949)		(9,362)		(29,593)		(19,098)
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(4,796)	$	(9,584)	$	(29,378)	$	(19,275)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2019
								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Income (Loss)		Equity
Balance—June 30, 2019	38,766	$	39	$	498,402	$	(256,739)	$	(154)	$	241,548
Issuance of common stock for SentreHEART acquisition	699		1		21,991		—		—		21,992
Impact of equity compensation plans	82		—		4,265		—		—		4,265
Other comprehensive loss	—		—		—		—		(222)		(222)
Net loss	—		—		—		(9,362)		—		(9,362)
Balance—September 30, 2019	39,547	$	40	$	524,658	$	(266,101)	$	(376)	$	258,221
	Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2020
								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Income (Loss)		Equity
Balance—June 30, 2020	44,939	$	45	$	723,754	$	(306,841)	$	(96)	$	416,862
Impact of equity compensation plans	82		—		5,466		—		—		5,466
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		153		153
Net loss	—		—		—		(4,949)		—		(4,949)
Balance—September 30, 2020	45,021	$	45	$	729,220	$	(311,790)	$	57	$	417,532

	Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2019
								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Income (Loss)		Equity
Balance—December 31, 2018	38,604	$	39	$	496,544	$	(247,003)	$	(199)	$	249,381
Issuance of common stock for SentreHEART acquisition	699		1		21,991		—		—		21,992
Impact of equity compensation plans	244		—		6,123		—		—		6,123
Other comprehensive loss	—		—		—		—		(177)		(177)
Net loss	—		—		—		(19,098)		—		(19,098)
Balance—September 30, 2019	39,547	$	40	$	524,658	$	(266,101)	$	(376)	$	258,221
	Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2020
								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Income (Loss)		Equity
Balance—December 31, 2019	39,655	$	40	$	529,658	$	(282,197)	$	(158)	$	247,343
Issuance of common stock through public offering	4,574		5		188,953		—		—		188,958
Impact of equity compensation plans	792		—		10,609		—		—		10,609
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		215		215
Net loss	—		—		—		(29,593)		—		(29,593)
Balance—September 30, 2020	45,021	$	45	$	729,220	$	(311,790)	$	57	$	417,532

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2020		2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(29,593)	$	(19,098)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense		16,126		12,816
Depreciation		5,937		5,529
Amortization of intangible assets		1,444		1,454
Amortization of deferred financing costs		423		233
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		93		433
Amortization (accretion) of investments		628		(882)
Change in value of contingent consideration		(4,854)		(6,934)
Other non-cash adjustments to income		871		1,273
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:
Accounts receivable		2,675		(2,045)
Inventories		(4,746)		(3,643)
Other current assets		481		(934)
Accounts payable		(515)		702
Accrued liabilities		(13,688)		(500)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities		895		(686)
Net cash used in operating activities		(23,823)		(12,282)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale securities		(200,795)		(66,726)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities		49,984		92,985
Purchases of property and equipment		(4,207)		(7,825)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—		28
Proceeds from capital grant		800		—
Cash paid for SentreHEART business combination		—		(18,008)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(154,218)		454
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of offering costs of $218		188,958		—
Proceeds from debt borrowings		—		20,000
Payments on debt and leases		(468)		(459)
Payments of debt fees		(34)		(329)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plan		7,412		2,283
Shares repurchased for payment of taxes on stock awards		(12,929)		(8,976)
Proceeds from economic incentive loan		—		500
Net cash provided by financing activities		182,939		13,019
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—		(240)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		4,898		951
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period		28,483		32,231
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	33,381	$	33,182
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	3,286	$	2,639
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		206		227
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued purchases of property and equipment		88		2,190
Stock issuance in business combination		—		21,992
Contingent consideration in business combination		—		171,300
Working capital adjustment receivable from business combination		—		754

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ATRICURE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of the Business—The “Company” or “AtriCure” consists of AtriCure, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company is a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management and sells its products to medical centers globally through its direct sales force and distributors.

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of the Company’s management, contain all normal, recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) applicable to interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted or condensed. The Company believes the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year or for any future period.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Company included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC.

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—The Company considers highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include demand deposits, money market funds and repurchase agreements on deposit with certain financial institutions.

Investments—The Company invests primarily in U.S. government agencies and securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper and asset-backed securities and classifies all investments as available-for-sale. Investments maturing in less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Investments are recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses are recognized using the specific identification method when securities are sold and are included in interest income.

Revenue Recognition—The Company recognizes revenue when control of promised goods is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. This generally occurs upon shipment of goods to customers. See Note 9 for further discussion on revenue.

Sales Returns and Allowances—The Company maintains a provision for potential returns of defective or damaged products and invoice adjustments. The Company adjusts the provision using the expected value method based on historical experience. Increases to the provision reduce revenue, and the provision is included in accrued liabilities.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable—The Company evaluates the expected credit losses of accounts receivable, considering historical credit losses, current customer-specific information and other relevant factors when determining the allowance. An increase to the allowance for credit losses results in a corresponding increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company charges off uncollectible receivables against the allowance when all attempts to collect the receivable have failed. The Company’s history of write-offs has not been significant.

Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value based on the first-in, first-out cost method (FIFO) and consist of raw materials, work in process and finished goods. The Company’s industry is characterized by rapid product development and frequent new product introductions. Uncertain timing of product approvals, variability in product launch strategies and variation in product use all impact inventory reserves for excess, obsolete and expired products. An increase to inventory reserves results in a corresponding increase in cost of revenue. Inventories are written off against the reserve when they are physically disposed.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Inventories consist of the following:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
Raw materials	$	12,229	$	11,126
Work in process		2,774		1,260
Finished goods		19,323		17,028
Inventories	$	34,326	$	29,414

Property and Equipment—Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets. The estimated useful life by major asset category is the following:

	Estimated Useful Life
Generators and related equipment	3 years
Building under finance lease	15 years
Computers, software and office equipment	3 years
Machinery and equipment	3 - 7 years
Furniture and fixtures	3 - 7 years
Leasehold improvements	5 - 15 years
Equipment under finance leases	3 - 5 years

The Company assesses the useful lives of property and equipment at least annually and retires assets no longer in use. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. The Company reviews property and equipment for impairment at least annually using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and expected future cash flows. Property and equipment impairments recorded by the Company have not been significant.

The Company’s radiofrequency (RF) and cryo generators are generally placed with customers that use the Company’s disposable products. The estimated useful lives of generators are based on anticipated usage by customers and may change in future periods with changes in usage or introduction of new technology. Depreciation related to generators and related equipment, which is recorded in cost of revenue, was $613 and $744 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $1,898 and $2,228 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the net carrying value of generators and related equipment included in net property and equipment was $3,339 and $4,272.

Leases—The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract. The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption, recognizing lease payments in profit or loss for leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less at commencement and do not include a purchase option whose exercise is reasonably certain. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, other current liabilities and current maturities of leases and long-term debt, and operating lease liabilities. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, other current liabilities and current maturities of long-term debt and leases, and finance lease liabilities.

ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are measured and recorded at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The operating lease ROU asset excludes lease incentives. The Company uses the implicit rate when readily determinable, however, most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate and therefore, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at measurement. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. For real estate and equipment leases, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Additionally, the portfolio approach is applied to effectively account for the operating lease ROU assets and liabilities based on the term of the underlying lease. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. See Note 7 for further discussion.

Intangible Assets—Intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated periods benefited. Intangible assets include In Process Research and Development (IPR&D), representing the value of technology acquired in business combinations that has not yet reached technological feasibility. The primary basis for determining technological feasibility is obtaining specific regulatory approvals. IPR&D is accounted for as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until completion

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

or abandonment of the IPR&D project. Upon completion of the development project, IPR&D will be amortized over its estimated useful life. The IPR&D assets represent an estimate of the fair value of the pre-market approval (PMA) that could result from the aMAZE^TM and CONVERGE IDE clinical trials. If the IPR&D projects are abandoned or regulatory approvals are not obtained, the Company may have a full or partial impairment charge related to the IPR&D, calculated as the excess carrying value of the IPR&D assets over the estimated fair value.

The Company reviews intangible assets at least annually for impairment using its best estimates based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections. The Company performs impairment testing annually on October 1 or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.

Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in business combinations. The Company’s goodwill is accounted for in a single reporting unit representing the Company as a whole. The Company performs impairment testing annually on October 1.

Contingent Consideration and Other Noncurrent Liabilities—This balance consists of contingent consideration recorded in business combinations, as well as deferred payroll taxes as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), deferred revenues, asset retirement obligations and other contractual obligations. The contingent consideration balance is included in noncurrent liabilities as settlement is both required and expected to be made primarily in shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the nContact Surgical, Inc. (nContact) merger agreement and SentreHEART, Inc. (SentreHEART) merger agreement.

Other Income (Expense)—Other income (expense) consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gains and losses generated by settlements of intercompany balances denominated in Euros and customer invoices transacted in British Pounds.

Taxes—Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company’s estimate of the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets requires significant estimates and judgments about future operating results. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if, based on the consideration of all available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred income tax asset will not be realized. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The Company evaluates deferred income tax assets on an annual basis to determine if valuation allowances are required. Deferred income tax assets are realized by having sufficient future taxable income to allow the related tax benefits to reduce taxes otherwise payable. The sources of taxable income that may be available to realize the benefit of deferred income tax assets are future taxable income, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, carryforwards and tax planning strategies that are both prudent and feasible. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the existence of cumulative losses in recent years is significant objectively verifiable negative evidence that must be overcome by objectively verifiable positive evidence to avoid the need to record a valuation allowance. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against all net deferred income tax assets as it is more-likely-than-not that the benefit of the deferred income tax assets will not be recognized in future periods. The Company has not reclassified the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings due to its full valuation allowance.

Net Loss Per Share—Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Since the Company has experienced net losses for all periods presented, net loss per share excludes the effect of 2,687 and 3,613 stock options, restricted stock shares, restricted stock units and performance award shares as of September 30, 2020 and 2019 because they are anti-dilutive. Therefore, the number of shares calculated for basic net loss per share is also used for the diluted net loss per share calculation.

Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)—In addition to net losses, the comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains (losses) on investments.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following, net of tax:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of period	$	(96)	$	(154)	$	(158)	$	(199)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Balance at beginning of period	$	211	$	46	$	100	$	(37)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(85)		33		7		116
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income (expense)		—		—		19		—
Balance at end of period	$	126	$	79	$	126	$	79
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Balance at beginning of period	$	(307)	$	(200)	$	(258)	$	(162)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		290		(380)		177		(520)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income (expense)		(52)		125		12		227
Balance at end of period	$	(69)	$	(455)	$	(69)	$	(455)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period	$	57	$	(376)	$	57	$	(376)

Research and Development Costs—Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs include compensation and other internal and external costs associated with the development of and research related to new and existing products or concepts, preclinical studies, clinical trials and regulatory affairs.

Advertising Costs—The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs were not significant during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Share-Based Compensation—The Company records share-based compensation for all share-based payment awards, including stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance shares and stock purchases related to an employee stock purchase plan, based on estimated fair values. The value of the portion of an award that is ultimately expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the service period. The Company estimates forfeitures at the time of grant and revises them, as necessary, in subsequent periods as actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $5,549 and $4,287 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $16,126 and $12,816 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

The Company estimates the fair value of time-based options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (Black-Scholes model). The Company’s determination of the fair value is affected by the Company’s stock price, as well as assumptions regarding several subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. The Company estimates the fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance share awards based upon the grant date closing market price of the Company’s common stock. The estimated fair value of performance share awards may be adjusted over the performance period based on changes to estimates of performance target achievement.

The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) which is available to all eligible employees as defined by the plan document. Under the ESPP, shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased at a discount. The Company estimates the number of shares to be purchased under the ESPP at the beginning of each purchase period based upon the fair value of the stock at the beginning of the purchase period using the Black-Scholes model and records estimated compensation expense during the purchase period. Expense is adjusted at the time of stock purchase.

Use of Estimates—The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including intangible assets, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable, and other assumptions believed to be reasonable by management. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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(Unaudited)

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU )2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU 2016-13). This guidance requires that financial assets measured at amortized costs, such as trade receivables and contract assets, be presented net of expected credit losses, which may be estimated based on relevant information such as historical experience, current conditions and future expectations for each pool of similar financial assets. The Company has applied the new requirements by calculating and recording an allowance for credit losses on trade receivables as of January 1, 2020. As a result of the adoption, the Company adjusted its allowance for credit losses on trade receivables; however the adjustment did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment” (ASU 2017-04). The guidance removes the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Under ASU 2017-04, a goodwill impairment will be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The guidance becomes effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted, and applied prospectively. The Company has adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020, and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

3. FAIR VALUE

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is based on three-levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The Company classifies cash and investments in U.S. government agencies and securities, accounts receivable, short-term other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to their relatively short-term nature. Cash equivalents and investments in corporate bonds, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of fixed term debt is estimated by calculating the net present value of future debt payments at current market interest rates and is classified as Level 2. The book value of the Company’s fixed term debt approximates its fair value because the interest rate varies with market rates.

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020:

	Quoted Prices in ‎Active Markets for ‎Identical Assets ‎(Level 1)		Significant Other ‎Observable Inputs ‎(Level 2)		Significant Other ‎Unobservable ‎Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Assets:
Money market funds	$	—	$	30,891	$	—	$	30,891
Commercial paper		—		80,870		—		80,870
U.S. government agencies and securities		40,522		—		—		40,522
Corporate bonds		—		71,779		—		71,779
Asset-backed securities		—		23,033		—		23,033
Total assets	$	40,522	$	206,573	$	—	$	247,095
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration		—		—		180,303		180,303
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	180,303	$	180,303

There were no changes in the levels or methodology of measurement of financial assets and liabilities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The following table represents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019:

	Quoted Prices in ‎Active Markets for ‎Identical Assets ‎(Level 1)		Significant Other ‎Observable Inputs ‎(Level 2)		Significant Other ‎Unobservable ‎Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Assets:
Money market funds	$	—	$	14,502	$	—	$	14,502
Repurchase agreements		—		10,000		—		10,000
Commercial paper		—		13,755		—		13,755
U.S. government agencies and securities		8,539		—		—		8,539
Corporate bonds		—		24,852		—		24,852
Asset-backed securities		—		18,847		—		18,847
Total assets	$	8,539	$	81,956	$	—	$	90,495
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration		—		—		185,157		185,157
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	185,157	$	185,157

Contingent Consideration. The Company has contingent consideration arrangements arising from the nContact and SentreHEART acquisitions. Contingent consideration arrangements with the former shareholders of nContact obligate the Company to pay certain defined amounts to former shareholders of nContact if PMA approval from the CONVERGE IDE trial is received within specified timelines. Contingent consideration arrangements under the SentreHEART merger agreement obligate the Company to pay certain defined amounts to former shareholders of SentreHEART if specified milestones are met related to the aMAZE IDE clinical trial, including PMA approval and reimbursement for the therapy involving SentreHEART’s devices.

The Company measures contingent consideration liabilities using unobservable inputs by applying an income approach, such as the probability-weighted scenario method. Key assumptions, such as the probability and timeline of achievement of the agreed milestones, are used in the determination of fair value of contingent consideration arrangements and are not observable in the market, thus representing a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of the contingent consideration liabilities include the following significant inputs as of September 30, 2020:

							Weighted average
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Significant Input	Range		by relative fair value
				Probability of payment	77.30 - 85.00	%	81.83	%
Regulatory & Commercialization-based milestones	$	180,303	Probability-weighted scenario approach	Projected month and year of payment	March 2022 - September 2025		n/a
				Discount rate	5.56	%	5.56	%

Contingent consideration liabilities are periodically measured, with changes in the estimated fair value reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. Changes in the discount rate, time until payment and probability of payment may result in materially different fair value measurements. A decrease in the discount rate would result in a higher fair value measurement, while a decrease in the probability of payment would result in a lower fair value measurement. Movement in the forecasted timing of achievement to later in the milestone periods also causes a decrease in the fair value measurement. The fair value of the contingent consideration was remeasured as of September 30, 2020 resulting in a net increase in fair value of $192 during the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to accretion, partially offset by a decrease in fair value due to movement in the forecasted timing of achievement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration resulted in a decrease to the liability due to the movement in the forecasted timing of achievement, partially offset by accretion.

The following table represents the Company’s Level 3 fair value measurements using significant other unobservable inputs for acquisition-related contingent consideration:

	Nine Months Ended		Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Beginning Balance	$	185,157	$	18,773
Amounts acquired		—		171,300
Changes in fair value included in earnings		(4,854)		(4,916)
Ending Balance	$	180,303	$	185,157

4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s intangible assets:

		September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
	Estimated Useful Life	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Cost		Accumulated Amortization
Technology	3-15 years	$	11,691	$	9,575	$	11,691	$	8,131
IPR&D			126,321		—		126,321		—
Total		$	138,012	$	9,575	$	138,012	$	8,131

Amortization expense of intangible assets with definite lives was $467 and $486 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $1,444 and $1,454 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Future amortization expense of intangible assets with definite lives is projected as follows:

2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2020)	$	378
2021		1,511
2022		18
2023		18
2024		18
2025 and thereafter		173
Total	$	2,116

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Current and future amortization expense excludes IPR&D assets.

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s goodwill, which is not amortized, but rather is tested annually for impairment:

	Nine Months Ended		Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Beginning Balance	$	234,781	$	105,257
Amounts acquired		—		129,524
Ending Balance	$	234,781	$	234,781

5. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2020		2019
Accrued payroll and employee-related expenses	$	7,431	$	6,748
Accrued commissions		3,887		8,734
Sales returns and allowances		3,058		3,979
Accrued bonus		2,500		10,840
Accrued taxes and value-added taxes payable		1,165		1,658
Accrued royalties		687		732
Other accrued liabilities		402		59
Total	$	19,130	$	32,750

6. INDEBTEDNESS

Credit Facility. The Company has a Loan and Security Agreement (Loan Agreement) with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which includes a $60,000 term loan and a $20,000 revolving line of credit. The total combined term loan and revolving line of credit outstanding on the Loan Agreement cannot exceed $70,000 at any time prior to SVB’s consent. The term loan and revolving credit facility both mature or expire, as applicable, on August 1, 2024.

Principal payments of the term loan are to be made ratably commencing March 1, 2021 through the loan’s maturity date. If the Company meets certain conditions, as specified by the Loan Agreement, the commencement of term loan principal payments may be deferred by an additional six months. The term loan accrues interest at the greater of the Prime Rate or 5.00%, plus 0.75% and is subject to an additional 3.00% fee on the $60,000 term loan principal payable at maturity or upon acceleration or prepayment of the term loan. The Company is accruing the 3.00% fee over the term of the loan agreement, with $405 accrued in the outstanding loan balance as of September 30, 2020. Additionally, the originating financing costs related to the term loan of $420 are netted against the outstanding loan balance and amortized ratably over the term of the Loan Agreement.

The revolving line of credit is subject to an annual facility fee of 0.15% of the revolving line of credit, and any borrowings thereunder bear interest at the greater of the Prime Rate or 5.00%. Borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility is based on the lesser of $20,000 or a borrowing base calculation as defined by the Loan Agreement. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility and had borrowing availability of $8,750. Financing costs related to the revolving line of credit are included in other assets and amortized ratably over the twelve-month period of the annual fee. On April 29, 2020, the Company and SVB entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement which modified a covenant related to the Company’s liquidity ratio through the third quarter 2020 testing date and increased the early termination fees for both the term loan and revolving line of credit. The amendment was treated as a debt modification.

The Loan Agreement also provides for certain prepayment and early termination fees, as well as establishes a minimum liquidity covenant and dividend restrictions, along with other customary terms and conditions. Specified assets have been pledged as collateral.

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Future maturities of long-term debt are projected as follows:

2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2020)	$	—
2021		14,286
2022		17,143
2023		17,143
2024		11,428
Total long-term debt, of which $10,000 is current and $50,000 is noncurrent	$	60,000

7. LEASES

The Company has operating and finance leases for corporate office and warehouse facilities and computer equipment. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of one year to ten years. Options to renew or extend leases beyond their initial term have been excluded from measurement of the ROU assets and lease liabilities for the majority of leases as exercise is not reasonably certain.

The weighted average remaining lease term and incremental borrowing rates for the reporting periods are as follows:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)		3.0			3.5
Weighted average discount rate		5.67	%		5.94	%
Finance leases
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)		9.9			11.0
Weighted average discount rate		6.91	%		7.05	%

In connection with the terms of the Company’s corporate headquarters lease, a letter of credit in the amount of $1,250 was issued to the building lessor in October 2015. The letter of credit is renewed annually and remains outstanding as of September 30, 2020.

The components of lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Operating lease cost	$	293	$	285	$	986	$	600
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets		260		247		786		747
Interest on lease liabilities		209		216		638		656
Total finance lease cost	$	469	$	463	$	1,424	$	1,403

Short term lease expense was not significant for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	944	$	654
Operating cash flows from finance leases		638		656
Financing cash flows from finance leases		468		459
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating Leases		1,691		1,884
Finance Leases		—		—
Operating lease right-of-use asset obtained in business combination		—		2,929
Early termination of operating lease		2,473		—

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	2,363	$	4,032
Other current liabilities and current maturities of long-term debt and leases		1,271		1,465
Operating lease liabilities		1,324		2,796
Total operating lease liabilities	$	2,595		4,261
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, at cost	$	14,673		14,733
Accumulated depreciation		(4,983)		(4,197)
Property and equipment, net	$	9,690		10,536
Other current liabilities and current maturities of long-term debt and leases	$	799		753
Finance lease liabilities		11,172		11,774
Total finance lease liabilities	$	11,971		12,527

Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2020 were as follows:

	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
2020 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2020)	$	284	$	196
2021		1,207		1,602
2022		628		1,623
2023		230		1,646
2024		237		1,670
2025 and thereafter		244		9,799
Total payments	$	2,830	$	16,536
Less imputed interest		(235)		(4,565)
Total	$	2,595	$	11,971

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(Unaudited)

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Royalty Agreements. The Company has certain royalty agreements in place with terms that include payment of royalties of 3% to 5% of specified product sales. One royalty agreement remains in effect through 2023, while the other agreement remains in effect the later of 2025 or until expiration of the underlying patents or patent applications. Parties to the royalty agreements have the right at any time to terminate the agreement immediately for cause. The Company recorded royalty expense in cost of revenue of $699 and $693 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $1,880 and $2,142 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Purchase Agreements. The Company enters into standard purchase agreements with certain vendors in the ordinary course of business, generally with terms that allow cancellation.

Legal. The Company may, from time to time, become a party to legal proceedings. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties and to outcomes of which the financial impacts are not predictable with assurance and that may not be known for extended periods of time. When management has assessed that a loss is probable and an amount can be reasonably estimated, the Company records a liability. 

The Company received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) in December 2017 stating that it is investigating the Company to determine whether the Company has violated the False Claims Act, relating to the promotion of certain medical devices related to the treatment of atrial fibrillation for off-label use and submitted or caused to be submitted false claims to certain federal and state health care programs for medically unnecessary healthcare services related to the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The CID covers the period from January 2010 to December 2017 and requires the production of documents and answers to written interrogatories. The Company had no knowledge of the investigation prior to receipt of the CID. The Company maintains rigorous policies and procedures to promote compliance with the False Claims Act and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Company provided the USDOJ with documents and answers to the written interrogatories and is cooperating with its investigation. However, the Company cannot predict when the investigation will be resolved, the outcome of the investigation or its potential impact on the Company. 

The Company acquired nContact Surgical, Inc. pursuant to a merger agreement dated October 4, 2015. The merger agreement provides for contingent consideration or “earnout” to be paid upon attaining specified regulatory approvals and clinical and revenue milestones. The merger agreement’s earnout provisions require the Company to deliver periodic earnout reports to a designated representative of former nContact stockholders. In response to the reports delivered in and after February 2018, the Company received letters from representatives purporting to serve as “earnout objection statements” (as that term is defined in the merger agreement) and claim that for purposes of determining the commercial milestone payment, the Company should be including revenues of certain additional items and products that the Company has not included in its earnout statements. The representative is seeking indemnification under the merger agreement related to its claims. The Company has engaged with the representative regarding the earnout objection statements and disputes the basis of the representative’s claims. The Company has not recorded any expense related to the outcome of this claim because it is not yet possible to determine if a potential loss is probable or reasonably estimable.

9. REVENUE

Revenue is generated primarily from the sale of medical devices. The Company recognizes revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those devices when control of promised devices is transferred to customers. At contract inception, the Company assesses the products promised in its contracts with customers and identifies a performance obligation for each promise to transfer to the customer a product that is distinct. The Company’s devices are distinct and represent performance obligations. These performance obligations are satisfied, and revenue is recognized at a point in time upon shipment or delivery of products. Sales of devices are categorized as follows: open ablation, minimally invasive ablation (MIS), appendage management and valve tools. Shipping and handling activities performed after control over products transfers to customers are considered activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the products rather than as separate promises to customers.

Products are sold primarily through a direct sales force and through distributors in select international markets. Terms of sale are generally consistent for both end-users and distributors except that payment terms are generally net 30 days for end-users and net 60 days for distributors, with limited exceptions. The Company does not maintain any post-shipping obligations to customers. No installation, calibration or testing of products is performed by the Company subsequent to shipment in order to render products operational.

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Significant judgments and estimates involved in the Company’s recognition of revenue include the determination of the timing of transfer of control of products to customers and the estimation for the provision for returns. The Company considers the following indicators when determining when the control of products transfers to customers: (i) the Company has a right to payment in accordance with the shipping terms set forth in its contracts with customers; (ii) customers have legal title to products in accordance with shipping terms; (iii) the Company transfers physical possession of products either when the Company presents the products to a third party carrier for delivery to a customer (FOB shipping point) or when a customer receives the delivered goods (FOB destination); (iv) customers have the significant risks and rewards of ownership of products; and (v) customers have accepted products in connection with contractual shipping terms.

In the normal course of business, the Company does not accept product returns unless a product is defective as manufactured. The Company establishes estimated provisions for returns based on historical experience. The Company does not provide customers with the right to a refund.

The Company expects to be entitled to the total consideration for the products ordered by customers as product pricing is fixed according to the terms of customer contracts and payment terms are short. Payment terms fall within the one-year guidance for the practical expedient which allows the Company to forgo adjustment of the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component. The Company excludes taxes assessed by governmental authorities on revenue-producing transactions from the measurement of the transaction price.

Costs associated with product sales include commissions and royalties. Considering that product sales are performance obligations in contracts that are satisfied at a point in time, commission expense associated with product sales and royalties paid based on sales of certain products is incurred at that point in time rather than over time. Therefore, the Company applies the practical expedient and recognizes commissions and royalties as expense when incurred because the expense is incurred at a point in time and the amortization period is less than one year. Commissions are recorded as selling expense and royalties are recorded as cost of revenue.

See Note 12 for disaggregated revenue by geographic area and by product category.

10. INCOME TAX PROVISION

The Company files federal, state, and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. The Company uses the asset and liability method to determine its provision for income taxes. The Company’s provision for income taxes for the period ended September 30, 2020 was estimated using the discrete method and was based on our financial results through the end of the period. The Company determined that using the discrete method is more appropriate than using the annual effective tax rate method. The Company is unable to estimate the annual effective tax rate with sufficient precision to use the effective tax rate method, which requires a full-year projection of income. The Company’s provision for income taxes for the period ended September 30, 2019 was computed by applying its estimated annual effective rate against its pre-tax results for the period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was 0.08% and (0.81%). The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was (0.05%) and (0.80%). The Company’s worldwide effective tax rate differs from the US statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the Company’s valuation allowance in the United States and Netherlands.

Federal, state and local returns of the Company are routinely subject to review by various taxing authorities. The Company has not accrued any interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits as a result of offsetting of net operating losses. However, if the situation occurs, the Company will recognize interest and penalties within income tax expense and within the related tax liability.

11. EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company has two share-based incentive plans: the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (2014 Plan) and the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Stock Incentive Plan

Under the 2014 Plan, the Board of Directors may grant incentive stock options to employees and may grant restricted stock and restricted stock units (collectively RSAs), nonstatutory stock options, performance share awards (PSAs) or stock appreciation rights to employees, directors and consultants. As administrator of the 2014 Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has the authority to determine the terms of any awards, including the number of shares subject to each award, the exercisability of the

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(Unaudited)

awards and the form of consideration. As of September 30, 2020, 12,899 shares of common stock had been reserved for issuance under the 2014 Plan, and 1,916 shares were available for future grants.

The Compensation Committee approved the grant of performance share awards to the Company’s named executive officers and certain other employees pursuant to the 2014 Plan. The form of award agreement for the PSAs (PSA Grant Form) provides that each PSA that vests represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock at the end of the performance period. With respect to the PSAs, the number of shares that vest and are issued to the recipient is based upon the Company’s performance as measured against the specified targets at the end of the three-year performance period as determined by the Compensation Committee. The performance measurements include revenue CAGR as defined in the PSA Grant Form. Established threshold, target and maximum payout opportunities, which may range from 50% to 200% of the target amount, are used to calculate the number of shares that will be issuable when the award vests. Additionally, all or a portion of the PSAs may vest following a change of control or a termination of service by reason of death or disability (each as described in greater detail in the PSA Grant Form).

Stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units granted generally vest at a rate of 33.3% on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. Stock options granted prior to 2018 under the 2014 Plan generally vest at a rate of 25% on the first anniversary date of the grant and ratably each month thereafter over the following three years. Restricted stock awards granted prior to 2018 generally vest between one year and four years from the date of grant.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The ESPP is available to eligible employees as defined in the plan document. Under the ESPP, shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased at a discount (15%) of the lesser of the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the first trading day or the last trading day of the offering period. The offering period (currently six months) and the offering price are subject to change. Participants may not purchase a value of more than $25 of the Company’s common stock in a calendar year and may not purchase a value of more than 3 shares during an offering period. As of September 30, 2020, there were 426 shares available for future issuance under the ESPP.

Expense Information Under FASB ASC 718

The following table summarizes the allocation of share-based compensation expense:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Cost of revenue	$	366	$	239	$	1,004	$	656
Research and development expenses		859		601		2,531		1,692
Selling, general and administrative expenses		4,324		3,447		12,591		10,468
Total	$	5,549	$	4,287	$	16,126	$	12,816

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(In Thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

12. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company develops, manufactures, and sells devices designed primarily for the surgical ablation of cardiac tissue and systems designed for the exclusion of the left atrial appendage. These devices are developed and marketed to a broad base of medical centers globally. Management considers all such sales to be part of a single operating segment. Revenue attributed to geographic areas, based on the location of customers, is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
United States	$	44,701	$	46,123	$	121,838	$	136,292
Europe		6,514		6,325		16,775		20,097
Asia		3,196		3,927		9,367		12,311
Other international		346		239		826		786
Total international		10,056		10,491		26,968		33,194
Total revenue	$	54,757	$	56,614	$	148,806	$	169,486

United States revenue by product type is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Open ablation	$	19,911	$	19,754	$	54,679	$	59,311
Minimally invasive ablation		6,979		9,006		18,295		25,860
Appendage management		17,430		16,907		47,870		49,075
Total ablation and appendage management		44,320		45,667		120,844		134,246
Valve tools		381		456		994		2,046
Total United States	$	44,701	$	46,123	$	121,838	$	136,292

International revenue by product type is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Open ablation	$	4,907	$	5,850	$	13,766	$	18,942
Minimally invasive ablation		1,692		2,058		4,346		6,122
Appendage management		3,445		2,532		8,778		7,963
Total ablation and appendage management		10,044		10,440		26,890		33,027
Valve tools		12		51		78		167
Total international	$	10,056	$	10,491	$	26,968	$	33,194

The Company’s long-lived assets are located primarily in the United States, except for $1,746 as of September 30, 2020 and $1,228 as of December 31, 2019, which are located primarily in Europe.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

(Dollar and share amounts referenced in this Item 2 are in thousands, except per share amounts.)

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q and our audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 included in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide an understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q, including the sections titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors,” contains forward-looking statements regarding our future performance. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as amended by our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. There may be additional risks of which we are not presently aware or that we currently believe are immaterial which could have an adverse impact on our business. Forward-looking statements address our expected future business, financial performance, financial condition and results of operations, and often contain words such as “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “projects,” “plans,” “expects,” “seek,” “believes,” "see," “should,” “will,” “would,” “target,” and similar expressions and the negative versions thereof. Such statements are based only upon current expectations of AtriCure. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date made. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements include statements that address activities, events or developments that AtriCure expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are based on AtriCure’s experience and perception of current conditions, trends, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond AtriCure’s control including developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and PMA approval by FDA on the CONVERGE IDE clinical trial, as discussed herein. With respect to the forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or otherwise unless required by law.

Overview

We are a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and left atrial appendage (LAA) management. We have several product lines for the ablation of cardiac tissue, including our Isolator^® Synergy™ Ablation System, the first and only surgical device approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of persistent and long-standing persistent forms of Afib in patients undergoing certain open concomitant procedures. We also offer a variety of minimally invasive ablation devices and access tools to facilitate the growing trend in less invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery. Our cryoICE^® cryosurgery product line offers a variety of cryoablation devices for use in multiple types of cardiothoracic surgery, and our AtriClip^® LAA Exclusion System is a device specifically designed to exclude the heart’s left atrial appendage.

Our products are used by physicians during both open-heart and minimally invasive procedures, either in conjunction with heart surgery for other conditions (“concomitant” to such a procedure) or on a standalone basis. Our Isolator Synergy System is approved by FDA for the treatment of persistent and long-standing persistent Afib concomitant to other open-heart surgical procedures. All of our other ablation devices are approved for sale in the United States under FDA 510(k) clearances, including our other RF and cryoablation products, which are indicated for the ablation of cardiac tissue and/or treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. In addition, certain of our cryoablation probes are cleared for managing pain by temporarily ablating peripheral nerves. Our AtriClip products are 510(k)-cleared with an indication for the exclusion of the heart’s LAA, performed under direct visualization and in conjunction with other cardiac surgical procedures. Direct visualization, in this context, requires that the surgeon is able to see the heart directly, with or without assistance from a camera, endoscope or other appropriate viewing technologies. The LARIAT^® system is cleared for soft tissue ligation and is currently being studied to support an indication of exclusion of the LAA in patients with persistent and long-standing persistent Afib also undergoing a pulmonary vein isolation. We also offer reusable surgical instruments typically used for cardiac valve replacement or repair. Our Isolator Synergy clamps, Isolator Synergy pens, Coolrail^® linear pen, cryosurgery devices, certain products of the AtriClip LAA Exclusion System, COBRA Fusion^® Ablation System, and the EPi-Sense^® Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax^® technology, and LARIAT Suture Delivery Device bear the CE mark and may be commercially distributed throughout the member states of the European Union and other countries that comply with or mirror the Medical Device Directive. Our Isolator Synergy clamps, Isolator Synergy pens, Coolrail linear pen, cryosurgery devices and certain products of the AtriClip

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LAA Exclusion System are available in select Asia-Pacific countries. We anticipate that substantially all of our revenue for the foreseeable future will relate to products we currently sell or are in the process of developing.

We sell our products to medical centers through our direct sales force in the United States and in certain international markets, such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Benelux region. We also sell our products to distributors who in turn sell our products to medical centers in other international markets. Our business is transacted in U.S. Dollars with the exception of transactions with our European subsidiaries, which are transacted in Euros or British Pounds.

Recent Developments

COVID-19 Pandemic

The challenging environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting our 2020 results of operations and financial condition. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, we have experienced a significant decrease in demand for our products as non-emergent procedures are being indeterminately deferred in order to preserve resources for COVID-19 patients and caregivers and to protect patients from potential exposure to COVID-19. While some of our procedures may be insulated from this delay due to an emergent need, the variability is too great to allow us to measure the true impact of this disruption to our business. At the end of the second quarter of 2020, we began to see some hospitals restarting elective procedures and that trend improved through the third quarter. Despite the positive trends in the third quarter, we continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and believe the effect on the Company’s business differs by geography and procedure type. The continuation of the pandemic in the United States and other parts of the world could cause periodic disruption in our revenue until the pandemic is contained. Therefore, due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, estimating the future level of demand for our products and our financial performance is challenging. Changes in underlying estimates, assumptions and judgments could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition, and may lead to impairment of certain assets on our consolidated balance sheet as long as decreased demand for our products lasts. We may experience delays in trial enrollment and trial follow-up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We may also encounter interruption or delays in the operations of FDA or other regulatory authorities, which may impact review and approval timelines. To date, we have not experienced any significant COVID-19 related supply chain challenges, however, we may be affected in the future.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented a number of measures to provide a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most of our office-based employees began working remotely in March 2020, while field-based sales and clinical employees are continuing to support cases, utilizing technology to engage with customers in virtual settings when physical access is prohibited. We are also maintaining manufacturing, assembly, and fulfillment operations, to continue providing products to our customers, however, there may be limitations in our ability to continue such operations in the future. Throughout the second quarter of 2020, we temporarily reduced production capacity and may implement similar reductions in the future. We have modified our manufacturing operations in order to adhere to social distancing requirements dictated by local law and have taken measures to help ensure safety, including requiring temperature checks for employees entering our facilities. We may have to take further actions that we determine are in the best interests of our employees or as required by federal, state, or local authorities.

We have adjusted our operating plan and expect to continuously evaluate and as may be necessary, amend our operating plan as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have proactively delayed certain capital investments, and have implemented other expense-reduction measures, including ceasing non-essential travel and conference activity and suspending work on certain research and development projects. Adjustments to the operating plan have not included temporary or permanent reductions in headcount or to non-executive employee compensation. However, we are unable to ensure the operating plan adjustments we have made will be sufficient or sustained due to the inherent uncertainty of the unprecedented and rapidly evolving situation.

Clinical Trials

We are conducting several clinical trials to validate the long-term results of procedures using our products and to support applications to regulatory agencies for expanded indications. In addition, we also conduct various studies to gather clinical data regarding our products. Key updates to our major trials include:

CONVERGE. The last pre-market approval (PMA) module was submitted in December 2019. Throughout 2020, we have conducted several meetings with FDA as they review our PMA submission, and we continue to actively work with FDA to complete the regulatory process. Recently, we submitted our responses to FDA, seeking PMA approval of the EpiSense system for an indication for treatment of symptomatic, drug-refractory, long standing persistent atrial fibrillation, when augmented with an endocardial ablation catheter. AtriCure is currently waiting for feedback from FDA.

aMAZE. Enrollment was completed in December 2019. Patient follow-up for twelve months post treatment is required by the study protocol and remains ongoing. At this time, we have not experienced a significant delay in patient follow-up. However, we are unable to predict the occurrence of future delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2020, we received approval for a

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Continued Access Protocol (CAP) for the aMAZE study. The aMAZE CAP provides for additional enrollment of up to 85 patients at existing aMAZE trial sites, with the opportunity to further expand to 250 patients while the pre-market application is under review. Enrollment in the CAP for the aMAZE study is active and remains ongoing.

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to three months ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our results of operations expressed as dollar amounts and as percentages of revenue:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2020				2019
	Amount		% of ‎Revenues		Amount		% of ‎Revenues
Revenue	$	54,757	100.0	%	$	56,614	100.0	%
Cost of revenue		14,423	26.3	%		14,817	26.2	%
Gross profit		40,334	73.7	%		41,797	73.8	%
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses		10,576	19.3	%		10,154	17.9	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		33,749	61.6	%		40,280	71.1	%
Total operating expenses		44,325	80.9	%		50,434	89.1	%
Loss from operations		(3,991)	(7.3)	%		(8,637)	(15.3)	%
Other income (expense)		(962)	(1.8)	%		(650)	(1.1)	%
Loss before income tax expense		(4,953)	(9.0)	%		(9,287)	(16.4)	%
Income tax expense (benefit)		(4)	(0.0)	%		75	0.1	%
Net loss	$	(4,949)	(9.0)	%	$	(9,362)	(16.5)	%

Revenue. Revenue decreased 3.3% ((3.9%) on a constant currency basis) due to the global decline in surgical procedures as healthcare providers limited activity not related to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue from customers in the United States decreased $1,422, or 3.1%, and revenue from international customers decreased $435, or 4.1% ((7.2%) on a constant currency basis). In the United States, appendage management product sales grew slightly increasing $523 (3.1%), while open ablation revenue remained relatively flat, with an increase of $157 (0.8%). Minimally invasive (MIS) ablation sales declined by $2,027 (22.5%) due to the inherent ability to defer non-emergent MIS procedures. International revenue decreased from reduced volume in open ablation and MIS ablation product lines, partially offset by increases in sales of appendage management products in the Asian market.

Revenue reported on a constant currency basis is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated by applying previous period foreign currency (Euro) exchange rates, which are determined by the average daily Euro to Dollar exchange rate, to each of the comparable periods. Revenue is analyzed on a constant currency basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Because changes in foreign currency exchange rates have a non-operating impact on revenue, we believe that evaluating revenue growth on a constant currency basis provides additional and meaningful assessment of revenue to both management and our investors.

Cost of revenue and gross margin. Cost of revenue decreased $394 reflecting the reduction of sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Margin remained relatively consistent reflecting operating at normal manufacturing capacity levels during both periods.

Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased $422 due to incremental product development project activities of $476, clinical activities of $318 and share-based compensation of $258. These increases were offset by $544 lower personnel costs due to a decline in variable compensation and travel. The majority of the net increase in research and development expenses reflects the impact of the acquired SentreHEART activities, as the three months ended September 30, 2020 include a full quarter of expense while the prior period reflects expense following the August 13, 2019 SentreHEART acquisition date.

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $6,531, or 16.2%. The decrease was driven primarily by expenses directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding reduction in revenue. Specifically, personnel expenses decreased $5,165 from reduced variable compensation and travel activity, while training, tradeshow and meeting costs declined $1,327 from the cancellation or conversion of events to a virtual setting. Other expense reductions from 2019 included SentreHEART acquisition-related costs of $2,819, legal fees of $546 and other operating costs of $880, primarily due to a fluctuation in the allowance for credit losses on trade receivables. These decreases were offset by a $3,254 fluctuation in the contingent consideration liability adjustment as compared to prior year (see Note 3 for further discussion) and $877 incremental share-based compensation expense in 2020.

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Net interest expense. Net interest expense increased $450 due to an increase in interest expense reflecting the increase in borrowings and higher interest rates and a decline in interest income due to lower yields on recent investments as compared to 2019.

Nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2019

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our results of operations expressed as dollar amounts and as percentages of revenue:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2020				2019
	Amount		% of ‎Revenues		Amount		% of ‎Revenues
Revenue	$	148,806	100.0	%	$	169,486	100.0	%
Cost of revenue		41,934	28.2	%		43,925	25.9	%
Gross profit		106,872	71.8	%		125,561	74.1	%
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses		32,199	21.6	%		28,134	16.6	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		101,403	68.1	%		115,223	68.0	%
Total operating expenses		133,602	89.8	%		143,357	84.6	%
Loss from operations		(26,730)	(18.0)	%		(17,796)	(10.5)	%
Other income (expense):		(2,847)	(1.9)	%		(1,151)	(0.7)	%
Loss before income tax expense		(29,577)	(19.9)	%		(18,947)	(11.2)	%
Income tax expense		16	0.0	%		151	0.1	%
Net loss	$	(29,593)	(19.9)	%	$	(19,098)	(11.3)	%

Revenue. Revenue decreased 12.2% on a GAAP and constant currency basis due to the deferral of non-emergent medical procedures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue from customers in the United States decreased $14,454 or 10.6%, and revenue from international customers decreased $6,226, or 18.8% ((19.0%) on a constant currency basis). Sales in the United States declined across all product categories with open ablation sales decreasing $4,632 (7.8%), appendage management decreasing $1,205 (2.5%) and MIS ablation sales decreasing $7,565 (29.3%). We experienced a more pronounced decline in MIS ablation sales as such procedures are typically considered non-emergent in nature. International revenue declined in open ablation and MIS ablation products throughout our major European and Asian markets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, offset by increases in the appendage management product line in Asia.

Revenue reported on a constant currency basis is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated by applying previous period foreign currency (Euro) exchange rates, which are determined by the average daily Euro to Dollar exchange rate, to each of the comparable periods. Revenue is analyzed on a constant currency basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Because changes in foreign currency exchange rates have a non-operating impact on revenue, we believe that evaluating revenue growth on a constant currency basis provides additional and meaningful assessment of revenue to both management and our investors.

Cost of revenue and gross margin. Cost of revenue decreased $1,991 driven primarily by reductions in both sales and second quarter production volumes below normal operating levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the absorption of SentreHEART operations acquired in August 2019.

Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses increased $4,065, or 14.4%, primarily due to $5,502 incremental costs related to SentreHEART operations, including $2,393 for aMAZE clinical trial activities, $1,262 in consulting and product development activities, and $1,547 in personnel costs. These increases were offset by a $1,602 decrease in travel and variable compensation expense. Excluding SentreHEART, net fluctuations in product development, clinical trials, studies and regulatory filings were minimal between the years.

Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $13,820, or 12.0%. Total headcount costs decreased $9,412 reflecting a $12,440 reduction in variable compensation and travel expenses as a result of decreased sales and travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19, offset by incremental SentreHEART personnel costs of $3,028. Training activities decreased $2,063 and trade shows, meetings and marketing expenses decreased $1,530 primarily due to cancellations of in-person events as a result of COVID-19. Other expense reductions included a $3,508 decrease in SentreHEART acquisition costs, a $930 decrease in legal, consulting and professional fees, and a $536 fluctuation in charges to the allowance for credit losses of trade receivables. These decreases were offset by a $2,080 fluctuation in the contingent consideration liability adjustment as compared to prior year (see Note 3) and a $2,122 increase in stock-based compensation expense in 2020.

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Net interest expense. Net interest expense increased $1,856 due to lower investment income and higher interest expense reflecting the increase in borrowings and higher interest rates.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2020 the Company had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $249,585 and outstanding debt of $60,000. We had unused borrowing capacity of $8,750 under our revolving credit facility. Most of our operating cash and all cash equivalents and investments are held by United States financial institutions. We had net working capital of $251,458 and an accumulated deficit of $311,790 as of September 30, 2020.

Cash flows used in operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities was $23,823. The primary net uses of cash operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:

a net loss of $29,593 which contains $20,668 of non-cash expenses including $16,126 of share-based compensation, $7,381 of depreciation and amortization, offset by a $4,854 decrease in the contingent consideration liability.

changes in operating assets and liabilities of $14,898, due primarily to the following:

•$14,203 primarily related to payment of variable compensation and timing of payments to vendors,

•$4,746 increase in inventories due to reduced sales volumes, and

•$2,675 decrease in accounts receivable due to declines in revenue.

Cash flows used in investing activities. Net cash used investing activities was $154,218 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Cash used in activities was primarily from $200,795 of purchases of available-for-sale securities, offset by $49,984 of sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities. Cash used for capital expenditures was $4,207 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Cash flows provided by financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $182,939, which consists primarily of $188,958 in net proceeds from the May 2020 public stock offering and $7,412 proceeds from stock option exercises and the employee stock purchase plan. These increases were offset by $12,929 for shares repurchased for payment of taxes on stock awards.

Credit facility. Our Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as amended, (Loan Agreement), provides for a $60,000 term loan and a $20,000 revolving line of credit. The term loan and revolving credit facility both mature or expire, as applicable, on August 1, 2024. Principal payments on the term loan are to be made ratably commencing March 1, 2021 through the loan’s maturity date. The term loan accrues interest at the greater of the Prime Rate or 5.00%, plus 0.75% and is subject to an additional 3.00% fee on the $60,000 term loan principal amount, payable at maturity or upon acceleration or prepayment of the term loan. Borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility is based on the lesser of $20,000 or a borrowing base calculation as defined by the Loan Agreement. Borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility is further limited by a cap on total debt outstanding under the Loan Agreement, including outstanding letters of credit, of $70,000. As of September 30, 2020 we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and we had borrowing availability of $8,750. The Loan Agreement also provides for certain prepayment and early termination fees if the term loan is repaid before maturity and establishes a minimum liquidity ratio and dividend restrictions, along with other customary terms and conditions. Specified assets have been pledged as collateral. On April 29, 2020, the Company and SVB entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement which modified a covenant related to the Company’s liquidity ratio through the third quarter of 2020 testing date and increased the early termination fees for both the term loan and revolving line of credit.

In connection with the terms of our corporate headquarters lease agreement, a letter of credit in the amount of $1,250 was issued to the landlord in October 2015. The letter of credit is renewed annually and remains outstanding as of September 30, 2020.

Uses of liquidity and capital resources. Our future capital requirements depend on a number of factors, including market acceptance of our current and future products; the resources we devote to developing and supporting our products; future expenses to expand and support our sales and marketing efforts; costs relating to changes in regulatory policies or laws that affect our operations and cost of filings; costs associated with clinical trials and securing regulatory approval for new products; costs associated with acquiring and integrating businesses; costs associated with prosecuting, defending and enforcing our intellectual property rights; and possible acquisitions and joint ventures. Global economic turmoil, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved rapidly over the past nine-month period and may continue to adversely impact our revenue, thus having an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition. We continue to evaluate additional measures to maintain financial flexibility, and we will continue to closely monitor our liquidity and capital resources through the disruption caused by COVID-19.

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We have on file with the SEC a shelf registration statement which allows us to sell any combination of senior or subordinated debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, warrants, depository shares and units in one or more offerings should we choose to do so in the future. We expect to maintain the effectiveness of this shelf registration statement for the foreseeable future. In May 2020, we completed a public offering of 4,574 shares of our common stock, and received net proceeds of $188,958 after underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs.

We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents and investments, along with the cash we expect to generate or use for operations or access via our revolving line of credit, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months. The nContact transaction provides for contingent consideration to be paid upon attaining specified regulatory approvals before January 2021. The SentreHEART acquisition provides for contingent consideration to be paid upon PMA approval before December 2023 and CPT reimbursement before December 2026. Subject to the terms and conditions of the nContact and SentreHEART merger agreements, such contingent consideration will be paid in AtriCure common stock and cash, up to a specified maximum number of shares. Over the next twelve months, we do not expect our cash requirements to include significant payments of contingent consideration based on terms of the respective acquisition agreement and progress towards achievement of the related milestones. See the heading “Legal” in Note 8 for a description of an earnout objection statement received from the nContact shareholder representative.

If our sources of cash are insufficient to satisfy our liquidity requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a revised or additional credit facility. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of debt securities, these securities could have rights senior to those associated with our common stock and could contain covenants that would restrict our operations. Finally, our term loan agreement and revolving line of credit require compliance with certain financial and other covenants. If we are unable to maintain these financing arrangements, we may be required to reduce the scope of our planned research and development, clinical activities and selling, training, education and marketing efforts.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. On a periodic basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to sales returns and allowances, accounts receivable, inventories, intangible assets including goodwill, contingent liabilities and share-based compensation. We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 includes additional information about the Company, our operations, our financial position and our critical accounting policies and estimates and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Other than the negative impact the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had and will continue to have on our business and results of operations as discussed elsewhere in this report, as of September 30, 2020 there were no material changes to the information provided under Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the President and Chief Executive Officer (the Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (the Principal Accounting and Financial Officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d) -15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, we concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms and rules, and the material information relating to the

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Company is accumulated and communicated to management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Control systems, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that control objectives are met. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company will be detected. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by individuals, by collusion of two or more people or by management override. Over time, controls can become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance may deteriorate. Further, the design of any system of controls is based in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in any cost-effective control system, misstatements due to errors or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In the ordinary course of business, we routinely enhance our information systems by either upgrading current systems or implementing new ones. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Information with respect to legal proceedings can be found under the heading “Legal” in Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, careful consideration should be given to the factors discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as amended by our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020, all of which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described therein are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as amended by risk factors provided in our Forms 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit     No.	Description
10.1	Offer Letter, dated August 6, 2020, by and between AtriCure, Inc. and Angela L. Wirick (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 6, 2020)
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Accounting and Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 by the Principal Executive Officer, as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 by the Principal Accounting and Financial Officer, as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 
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SIGNATURES

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

	AtriCure, Inc.
	(REGISTRANT)
Date: November 6, 2020	/s/ Michael H. Carrel
	Michael H. Carrel
	President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 6, 2020	/s/ Angela L. Wirick
	Angela L. Wirick
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

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