10-Q 1 a10qwmgi-9252016.htm 10-Q Document

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 25, 2016
OR
o
 
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: 001-35065
WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
The Netherlands
 
98-0509600
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Prins Bernhardplein 200
1097 JB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
None
(Zip Code)
(+31) 20 521 4777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
_________________
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.     þ Yes o No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
As of October 31, 2016, there were 103,308,869 ordinary shares outstanding.
 



WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), and that are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These statements reflect management's current knowledge, assumptions, beliefs, estimates, and expectations and express management's current view of future performance, results, and trends. Forward-looking statements may be identified by their use of terms such as anticipate, believe, could, estimate, expect, intend, may, plan, predict, project, will, and other similar terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Such statements are made as of the date of this report, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements after this date. Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to materially differ from those described in forward-looking statements are discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2016). By way of example and without implied limitation, such risks and uncertainties include:

future actions of the SEC, the United States Attorney’s office, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Health and Human Services, or other U.S. or foreign government authorities, including those resulting from increased scrutiny under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws, that could delay, limit, or suspend our development, manufacturing, commercialization, and sale of products, or result in seizures, injunctions, monetary sanctions, or criminal or civil liabilities;
risks associated with the merger between Tornier N.V. (Tornier or legacy Tornier) and Wright Medical Group, Inc. (WMG or legacy Wright), including the failure to realize intended benefits and anticipated synergies and cost-savings from the transaction or delay in realization thereof; our businesses may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; and business disruption after the transaction, including adverse effects on employee retention, our sales and distribution channel, especially in light of territory transitions, and business relationships with third parties;
risks associated with the divestiture of the U.S. rights to certain of legacy Tornier's ankle and silastic toe replacement products;
liability for product liability claims on hip/knee (OrthoRecon) products sold by legacy Wright prior to the divestiture of the OrthoRecon business;
risks and uncertainties associated with the recent metal-on-metal master settlement agreement and the settlement agreement with the three insurance companies, including without limitation, the final settlement amount and the final number of claims settled under the master settlement agreement, the possibility that the 95% opt-in requirement may not be achieved, the resolution of the remaining unresolved claims, the effect of the broad release of certain insurance coverage for present and future claims, and the resolution of WMT’s dispute with the remaining carriers;
failure to realize the anticipated benefits from previous acquisitions and dispositions;
adverse outcomes in existing product liability litigation;
new product liability claims;
inadequate insurance coverage;
copycat claims against our modular hip systems resulting from a competitor’s recall of its modular hip product;
the ability of a creditor of any one particular entity within our corporate structure to reach the assets of the other entities within our corporate structure not liable for the underlying claims of the one particular entity, despite our corporate structure which is intended to ring-fence liabilities;
failure to obtain anticipated commercial sales of our AUGMENT® Bone Graft in the United States;
challenges to our intellectual property rights or inability to defend our products against the intellectual property rights of others;
adverse effects of diverting resources and attention to transition services provided to the purchaser of our large joints business;
failures of, interruptions to, or unauthorized tampering with, our information technology systems;
failure or delay in obtaining FDA or other regulatory approvals for our products;
the potentially negative effect of our ongoing compliance efforts on our relationships with customers and on our ability to deliver timely and effective medical education, clinical studies, and new products;
the possibility of private securities litigation or shareholder derivative suits;
insufficient demand for and market acceptance of our new and existing products;
recently enacted healthcare laws and changes in product reimbursements, which could generate downward pressure on our product pricing;
potentially burdensome tax measures;
lack of suitable business development opportunities;

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inability to capitalize on business development opportunities;
product quality or patient safety issues;
geographic and product mix impact on our sales;
inability to retain key sales representatives, independent distributors, and other personnel or to attract new talent;
inventory reductions or fluctuations in buying patterns by wholesalers or distributors;
inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our capital requirements, including future milestone payments, and existing debt, including the conversion features of our convertible senior notes, or refinance our existing debt as it matures;
inability to raise additional financing when needed and on favorable terms;
the negative impact of the commercial and credit environment on us, our customers, and our suppliers;
deriving a significant portion of our revenues from operations in certain geographic markets that are subject to political, economic, and social instability, including in particular France, and risks and uncertainties involved in launching our products in certain new geographic markets;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
not successfully developing and marketing new products and technologies and implementing our business strategy;
not successfully competing against our existing or potential competitors and the effect of significant recent consolidations amongst our competitors;
the reliance of our business plan on certain market assumptions;
our private label manufacturers failing to provide us with sufficient supply of their products, or failing to meet appropriate quality requirements;
our inability to timely manufacture products or instrument sets to meet demand;
our plans to bring the manufacturing of certain of our products in-house and possible disruptions we may experience in connection with such transition;
our plans to increase our gross margins by taking certain actions designed to do so;
the loss of key suppliers, which may result in our inability to meet customer orders for our products in a timely manner or within our budget;
the incurrence of significant expenditures of resources to maintain relatively high levels of inventory, which could reduce our cash flows and increase the risk of inventory obsolescence, which could harm our operating results;
consolidation in the healthcare industry that could lead to demands for price concessions or the exclusion of some suppliers from certain of our markets, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results;
our clinical trials and their results and our reliance on third parties to conduct them;
the compliance of our products and activities with the laws and regulations of the countries in which they are marketed, which compliance may be costly and time-consuming;
the use, misuse or off-label use of our products that may harm our image in the marketplace or result in injuries that may lead to product liability suits, which could be costly to our business or result in governmental sanctions; and
pending and future other litigation, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.

For more information regarding these and other uncertainties and factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from what we have anticipated in our forward-looking statements or otherwise could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this report. The risks and uncertainties described above and in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and "Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this report are not exclusive and further information concerning us and our business, including factors that potentially could materially affect our business, operating results or financial condition, may emerge from time to time. We assume no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements. We advise you, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our future Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K we file with or furnish to the SEC.


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited).
Wright Medical Group N.V.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
314,314

 
$
139,804

Accounts receivable, net
121,794

 
131,050

Inventories
170,819

 
210,701

Prepaid expenses
10,533

 
14,923

Other current assets
100,169

 
44,919

Current assets held for sale
21,805

 
18,487

Total current assets
739,434

 
559,884

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
211,096

 
224,256

Goodwill
855,800

 
866,989

Intangible assets, net
247,771

 
250,928

Deferred income taxes
2,777

 
2,580

Other assets 1
259,448

 
137,174

Non-current assets held for sale

 
31,683

Total assets 1
$
2,316,326

 
$
2,073,494

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
25,181

 
$
30,904

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
399,985

 
171,171

Current portion of long-term obligations
4,117

 
2,171

Current liabilities held for sale
2,049

 
2,692

Total current liabilities
431,332

 
206,938

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1
769,333

 
561,201

Deferred income taxes
28,611

 
41,755

Other liabilities
341,945

 
208,574

Total liabilities 1
1,571,221

 
1,018,468

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Ordinary shares, €0.03 par value, authorized: 320,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 103,225,384 shares at September 25, 2016 and 102,672,678 shares at December 27, 2015
3,809

 
3,790

Additional paid-in capital
1,901,386

 
1,835,586

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
1,279

 
(10,484
)
Accumulated deficit
(1,161,369
)
 
(773,866
)
Total shareholders’ equity
745,105

 
1,055,026

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 1
$
2,316,326

 
$
2,073,494

            
1 
The prior period debt issuance costs were reclassified to account for adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 (See Note 2).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Wright Medical Group N.V.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Net sales
$
157,332

 
$
80,139

 
$
497,339

 
$
238,493

Cost of sales 1, 2
46,149

 
23,052

 
141,824

 
63,812

Gross profit
111,183

 
57,087

 
355,515

 
174,681

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative 1
129,840

 
85,997

 
401,069

 
250,801

Research and development 1
12,481

 
9,570

 
36,705

 
24,644

Amortization of intangible assets
7,466

 
2,562

 
21,407

 
7,741

Total operating expenses
149,787

 
98,129

 
459,181

 
283,186

Operating loss
(38,604
)
 
(41,042
)
 
(103,666
)
 
(108,505
)
Interest expense, net
16,795

 
11,185

 
41,673

 
29,793

Other (income) expense, net
(365
)
 
10,236

 
(3,494
)
 
7,395

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
(55,034
)
 
(62,463
)
 
(141,845
)
 
(145,693
)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(2,325
)
 
187

 
(6,913
)
 
511

Net loss from continuing operations
$
(52,709
)
 
$
(62,650
)
 
$
(134,932
)
 
$
(146,204
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(57,436
)
 
$
(36,211
)
 
$
(252,571
)
 
$
(46,720
)
Net loss
$
(110,145
)
 
$
(98,861
)
 
$
(387,503
)
 
$
(192,924
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss from continuing operations per share (Note 12): 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.51
)
 
$
(1.19
)
 
$
(1.31
)
 
$
(2.78
)
Diluted
$
(0.51
)
 
$
(1.19
)
 
$
(1.31
)
 
$
(2.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share (Note 12): 3
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(1.07
)
 
$
(1.87
)
 
$
(3.77
)
 
$
(3.67
)
Diluted
$
(1.07
)
 
$
(1.87
)
 
$
(3.77
)
 
$
(3.67
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-basic 3
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-diluted 3
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

___________________________
1 
These line items include the following amounts of non-cash, share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated:
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Cost of sales
$
146

 
$
17

 
$
321

 
$
28

Selling, general and administrative
3,168

 
1,777

 
9,070

 
6,895

Research and development
214

 
231

 
510

 
783

2 
Cost of sales includes amortization of inventory step-up adjustment of $10.3 million and $30.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, respectively.
3 
The prior period weighted-average shares outstanding and net loss per share amounts were converted to meet post-merger valuations as described within Note 12.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Wright Medical Group N.V.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Net loss
$
(110,145
)
 
$
(98,861
)
 
$
(387,503
)
 
$
(192,924
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in foreign currency translation
4,480

 
(1,581
)
 
11,763

 
(7,293
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
4,480

 
(1,581
)
 
11,763

 
(7,293
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive loss
$
(105,665
)
 
$
(100,442
)
 
$
(375,740
)
 
$
(200,217
)

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


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Wright Medical Group N.V.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(387,503
)
 
$
(192,924
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
42,066

 
16,966

Share-based compensation expense
9,901

 
7,706

Amortization of intangible assets
21,746

 
7,741

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
28,676

 
20,175

Deferred income taxes
(9,534
)
 
2

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory 1
16,171

 
10,926

Non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt
12,343

 
24,746

Amortization of inventory step-up adjustment 1
34,346

 
69

Non-cash adjustment to derivative fair values
(26,460
)
 
(12,022
)
Impairment loss on large joints assets held for sale (Note 4)
21,876

 

Mark-to-market adjustment for CVRs (Note 6)
8,968

 
(7,290
)
Reduction of insurance receivable

 
25,000

Provision for metal-on-metal product liability loss (Note 13)
188,732

 

Other
3,494

 
4,765

Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
9,900

 
2,878

Inventories 1
(3,662
)
 
(33,779
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
20,066

 
(2,872
)
Accounts payable
(6,659
)
 
1,866

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(9,820
)
 
12,191

CVR payment in excess of value assigned as part of PPA

 
(27,983
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(25,353
)
 
(141,839
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(37,800
)
 
(34,013
)
Acquisition of businesses

 
(4,905
)
Purchase of intangible assets
(4,761
)
 
(82
)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities

 
2,566

Net cash used in investing activities
(42,561
)
 
(36,434
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Issuance of ordinary shares
5,654

 
3,084

Proceeds from convertible senior notes
395,000

 
632,500

Redemption of convertible senior notes
(102,974
)
 
(240,000
)
Payment of notes premium
(1,619
)
 
(49,152
)
Proceeds from stock warrants
54,629

 
86,400

Payment of notes hedge option
(99,816
)
 
(144,843
)
Repurchase of stock warrants
(3,319
)
 
(59,803
)
Proceeds from notes hedge option
3,892

 
69,764

Payments of deferred financing costs and equity issuance costs
(8,318
)
 
(20,081
)
Proceeds from issuance of other long-term debt
821

 

Payment of contingent consideration
(664
)
 
(70,120
)
Payments of capital lease obligations and other borrowings
(1,822
)
 
(530
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
241,464

 
207,219

 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
960

 
(1,837
)
 
 
 
 

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Wright Medical Group N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(In thousands)

 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
174,510

 
27,109

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
139,804

 
227,326

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
314,314

 
$
254,435

            
1 
The prior period balances were revised to show separate presentation related to provision for excess and obsolete inventory and amortization of inventory step-up adjustment.

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

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WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)




1. Organization and Description of Business
Wright Medical Group N.V. (Wright or we) is a global medical device company focused on extremities and biologics products. We are committed to delivering innovative, value-added solutions improving quality of life for patients worldwide and are a recognized leader of surgical solutions for the upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand), lower extremities (foot and ankle) and biologics markets, three of the fastest growing segments in orthopaedics. We market our products in over 50 countries worldwide.
Our global corporate headquarters are located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We also have significant operations located in Memphis, Tennessee (U.S. headquarters, research and development, sales and marketing administration, and administrative activities); Bloomington, Minnesota (upper extremities sales and marketing); Arlington, Tennessee (manufacturing and warehousing operations); Grenoble, France (manufacturing and research and development); and Macroom, Ireland (manufacturing). In addition, we have local sales and distribution offices in Canada, Australia, Asia, and throughout Europe. For purposes of this report, references to "international" or "foreign" relate to non-U.S. matters while references to "domestic" relate to U.S. matters.
Upon completion of the merger between Wright Medical Group, Inc. (legacy Wright or WMG) and Tornier N.V. (legacy Tornier) (the Wright/Tornier merger or merger) effective October 1, 2015, Robert J. Palmisano, former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of legacy Wright, became President and CEO of the combined company, and Lance A. Berry, former Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of legacy Wright, became SVP and CFO. Immediately upon completion of the merger, legacy Wright shareholders owned approximately 52% of the combined company and legacy Tornier shareholders owned approximately 48% of the combined company, and our board of directors was comprised of five representatives from legacy Wright’s board of directors and five representatives from legacy Tornier’s board of directors. In connection with the merger, the trading symbol for our ordinary shares changed from “TRNX” to “WMGI.” Because of these and other facts and circumstances, the merger was accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (US GAAP), and as such, legacy Wright was considered the acquiring entity for accounting purposes. Therefore, legacy Wright’s historical results of operations replaced legacy Tornier’s historical results of operations for all periods prior to the merger. More specifically, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the merger are those of legacy Wright and its subsidiaries, and for periods subsequent to the merger also include legacy Tornier and its subsidiaries.
Our fiscal year runs from the first Monday after the last Sunday of December of a year and ends on the last Sunday of December of the following year, and generally consists of four 13-week quarters. Prior to the merger, our fiscal year ended December 31 each year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes present our consolidated results for each of the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
All amounts are presented in U.S. dollars ($), except where expressly stated as being in other currencies, e.g., Euros (€).
References in these notes to condensed consolidated financial statements to "we," "our" and "us" refer to Wright Medical Group N.V. and its subsidiaries after the Wright/Tornier merger and Wright Medical Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries before the merger.

2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Wright Medical Group N.V. have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial statements and the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2015, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 23, 2016.
In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our interim financial results. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not indicative of results for the full fiscal year. The accompanying unaudited condensed

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WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

consolidated interim financial statements include our accounts and those of our domestic and international subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual amounts realized or paid could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications. Certain prior period amounts on the balance sheet and the statement of cash flows have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Discontinued Operations. On October 21, 2016, pursuant to the previously disclosed binding offer letter, dated as of July 8, 2016, Tornier SAS (Tornier France), Corin Orthopaedics Holdings Limited (Corin), and certain other entities related to Tornier France and Corin entered into a business sale agreement (Sale Agreement) and simultaneously completed and closed the sale of our business operations operating under the large joints operating segment. Pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement, Tornier France sold substantially all of our assets related to our hip and knee, or large joints, business (the Large Joints Business) to Corin for approximately €29.7 million in cash, less approximately €10.6 million for net working capital adjustments and subject to certain other closing adjustments.
All historical operating results for the Large Joints Business are reflected within discontinued operations in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Further, all assets and associated liabilities transferred to Corin were classified as assets and liabilities held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. See Note 4 for further discussion of discontinued operations. Other than the discontinued operations discussed in Note 4, unless otherwise stated, all discussion of assets and liabilities in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements reflects the assets and liabilities held and used in our continuing operations, and all discussion of revenues and expenses reflects those associated with our continuing operations.
Shipping and Handling Costs. We incur shipping and handling costs associated with the shipment of goods to customers, independent distributors, and our subsidiaries. Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling of products are included in net sales. Costs incurred related to shipping and handling of products to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. These amounts totaled $5.2 million and $12.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, respectively, and $1.9 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. All other shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. On May 28, 2014 and August 12, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09 and 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, respectively, which supersede virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP. The ASU provides a five-step model for revenue recognition that companies will apply to recognize revenue in a manner that reflects the timing of the transfer of services to customers and that the amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that a company expects to receive for the goods and services provided. The ASU will be effective for us beginning in fiscal year 2018. We are in the initial phases of our adoption plans and; accordingly, we are unable to estimate any effect this may have on our financial statements.
On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, as part of its simplification initiative. The ASU changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs is reported as interest expense. Further, on August 16, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15 Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated With Line-of-Credit Arrangements to clarify the SEC staff’s position on presenting and measuring debt issuance costs incurred in connection with line-of-credit arrangements given the lack of guidance on this topic in ASU 2015-03. The SEC staff has announced that it would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement. We adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2016 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, we reclassified debt issuance costs on our December 27, 2015 consolidated balance sheet, which decreased other assets and long-term debt by $16.2 million.
On September 25, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments to simplify the accounting for measurement-period adjustments. The ASU, which is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, was issued in response to stakeholder feedback that restatements of prior periods to reflect adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination increase the cost and complexity of financial reporting but do not significantly improve the usefulness of the information. Under this ASU, an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined and must present these amounts separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes, the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. We adopted ASU 2015-16 in the first quarter of 2016 and have recognized adjustments to provisional amounts in the period they were determined as discussed in Note 3.
On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which introduces a lessee model that brings most leases on the balance sheet. The new standard also aligns many of the underlying principles of the new lessor model with those in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, the FASB’s new revenue recognition standard (e.g., those related to evaluating when profit can be recognized). Furthermore, the ASU addresses other concerns related to the current leases model. The ASU will be effective for us beginning in fiscal year 2019. We are in the initial phases of our adoption plans and; accordingly, we are unable to estimate any effect this may have on our financial statements.
On August 26, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which amends the guidance in ASC 230 on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The primary purpose of the ASU is to reduce the diversity in practice that has resulted from the lack of consistent principles on this topic. The ASU’s amendments add or clarify guidance on eight cash flow issues, including debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims. The guidance in the ASU is effective for us beginning in 2018 with early adoption permitted. We are in the initial phases of our adoption plans and; accordingly, we are unable to estimate any effect this may have on our financial statements.

3. Acquisition and Disposition
Wright/Tornier Merger
On October 1, 2015, we completed the Wright/Tornier merger. Immediately upon completion of the merger, legacy Wright shareholders owned approximately 52% of the combined company and legacy Tornier shareholders owned approximately 48% of the combined company. Effective upon completion of the merger, we have operated under the leadership of the legacy Wright management team and our board of directors was comprised of five representatives from legacy Wright’s board of directors and five representatives from legacy Tornier’s board of directors. Because of these and other facts and circumstances, the merger was accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” under US GAAP. As such, legacy Wright was considered the acquiring entity for accounting purposes; and therefore, legacy Wright’s historical results of operations replaced legacy Tornier’s historical results of operations for all periods prior to the merger. As part of the merger, each legacy Wright share was converted into the right to receive 1.0309 ordinary shares of the combined company. The Wright/Tornier merger added legacy Tornier’s complementary extremities product portfolio to further accelerate growth opportunities in our global extremities business. The results of operations of both companies are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods after completion of the merger.
The acquired business contributed net sales of $66.9 million and $222.3 million and operating loss of $16.9 million and $26.7 million to our condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, respectively.
Purchase Consideration and Net Assets Acquired
The purchase consideration in a reverse acquisition is determined with reference to the value of equity that the accounting acquirer, legacy Wright, would have had to issue to the owners of the accounting acquiree, legacy Tornier, to give them the same percentage interest in the combined entity. The fair value of WMG common stock used in determining the purchase price was $21.02 per share, the closing price on September 30, 2015, which resulted in a total purchase consideration of $1.034 billion.
The calculation of the purchase consideration is as follows (in thousands):
Fair value of ordinary shares effectively transferred to Tornier shareholders
$
1,005,468

Fair value of ordinary shares effectively transferred to Tornier share award holders
8,091

Fair value of ordinary shares effectively issued to Tornier stock option holders
20,676

Fair value of total consideration
$
1,034,235


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

The following presents the allocation of the purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on October 1, 2015 (in thousands):
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,117

Accounts receivable
63,797

Inventories
138,659

Other current assets
9,256

Property, plant and equipment, net
122,927

Intangible assets, net
213,600

Deferred income taxes
1,399

Other assets
8,658

Total assets acquired
588,413

Current liabilities
(101,623
)
Long-term debt
(79,554
)
Deferred income taxes
(31,878
)
Other non-current liabilities
(8,434
)
Total liabilities assumed
(221,489
)
Net assets acquired
366,924

 
 
Goodwill
667,311

 
 
Total purchase consideration
$
1,034,235

We made various changes to the purchase allocation during the measurement period. These changes were recorded in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts were determined in accordance with ASU 2015-16.
During the three months ended March 27, 2016, we revised the opening balances of current liabilities and goodwill acquired as part of the Wright/Tornier merger by $0.6 million.
During the three months ended June 26, 2016, we revised the opening balances of intangible assets, accounts receivable, inventories, current liabilities, and goodwill acquired as part of the Wright/Tornier merger based on new information that existed as of the acquisition date. As a result of the completion of the valuation of acquired intangible assets by our third-party valuation firm, we increased the opening balance of acquired intangible assets by $9.4 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. This allocation adjustment resulted in an increase to amortization expense of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 26, 2016, of which $0.1 million related to each of the previous two quarters. We also revised the opening balance of acquired working capital accounts by a net decrease of $0.5 million, with a corresponding increase to goodwill.
During the three months ended September 25, 2016, as a result of the finalization of the valuation of acquired intangible assets by tax jurisdiction, we reduced the opening balance of deferred income taxes by $4.7 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. This allocation adjustment resulted in a $0.4 million decrease to our income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 25, 2016. We revised the opening balance of property, plant, and equipment by $0.2 million with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The decrease in property, plant, and equipment resulted in an immaterial impact to depreciation expense. We also revised the opening balance of acquired working capital accounts by a net increase of $2.1 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill, primarily due to the completion of our assessment on inventory and current liabilities. The purchase price allocation is now considered final.
The acquisition was recorded by allocating the costs of the net assets acquired based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Trade receivables and payables, as well as certain other current and non-current assets and liabilities, were valued at the existing carrying values as they represented the fair value of those items at the acquisition date, based on management’s judgments and estimates. Trade receivables included gross contractual amounts of $73.9 million and our best estimate of $10.1 million which represents contractual cash flows not expected to be collected at the acquisition date.
Inventory was recorded at estimated selling price less costs of disposal and a reasonable selling profit. The resulting inventory step-up adjustment is being recognized in cost of sales as the related inventory is sold. The fair value of property, plant and equipment utilized a combination of the cost and market approaches, depending on the characteristics of the asset classification.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

In determining the fair value of intangibles, we used an income method which is based on forecasts of the expected future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. Significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the valuations reflect a consideration of other marketplace participants and include the amount and timing of future cash flows (including expected growth rates and profitability), the underlying product or technology life cycles, the economic barriers to entry, and the discount rate applied to the cash flows.
Of the $213.6 million of acquired intangible assets, $99.9 million was assigned to customer relationships (20 year life), $89.5 million was assigned to developed technology (10 year life), $15.9 million was assigned to in-process research and development, and $8.3 million was assigned to trade names (2.6 year life).
The excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is primarily attributable to strategic opportunities that arose from the acquisition of Tornier. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of Tornier and included in the above allocation of the purchase consideration include, among other assets, assets associated with legacy Tornier's Large Joints Business. As described in more detail in Note 4, on October 21, 2016, pursuant to the previously disclosed binding offer letter, dated as of July 8, 2016, Tornier France, Corin, and certain other entities related to us and Corin entered into a Sale Agreement and simultaneously completed and closed the sale of our Large Joints Business. Pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement, we sold substantially all of our assets related to our Large Joints Business to Corin for approximately €29.7 million in cash, less approximately €10.6 million for net working capital adjustments and certain other closing adjustments.
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
The following pro forma combined financial information (in thousands) summarizes the results of operations for the periods indicated as if the Wright/Tornier merger had been completed as of January 1, 2015.
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Net sales
$
157,332

 
$
144,795

 
$
497,339

 
$
444,978

Net loss from continuing operations
(43,648
)
 
(89,380
)
 
(110,828
)
 
(217,653
)
The pro forma net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes approximately $3.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively, of non-recurring merger-related transaction expenses.
Pro forma information reflects adjustments that are expected to have a continuing impact on our results of operations and are directly attributable to the merger. The pro forma results include adjustments to reflect, among other things, the amortization of the inventory step-up, the incremental intangible asset amortization to be incurred based on the preliminary values of each identifiable intangible asset, and to eliminate interest expense related to legacy Tornier's former bank term debt and line of credit, which were repaid upon completion of the Wright/Tornier merger. The pro forma amounts do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the merger had occurred as of January 1, 2015 or that may be obtained in the future, and do not reflect future synergies, integration costs, or other such costs or savings.
Divestiture of Certain Legacy Tornier Ankle Replacement and Toe Assets
On October 1, 2015, simultaneous with the completion of the Wright/Tornier merger, we completed the divestiture of the U.S. rights to legacy Tornier's SALTO TALARIS® and SALTO TALARIS® XT™ line of ankle replacement products and line of silastic toe replacement products, among other assets, for cash. We retained the right to sell these products outside the United States for up to 20 years unless the purchaser exercises an option to purchase the ex-United States rights to the products. The completion of the asset divestiture was subject to and contingent upon the completion of the Wright/Tornier merger and we believe was necessary in order to obtain U.S. Federal Trade Commission approval of the Wright/Tornier merger. As these assets were not part of Wright/Tornier merger, they were not part of the purchase allocation.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

4. Discontinued Operations
Large Joints Business
On October 21, 2016, pursuant to the previously disclosed binding offer letter dated as of July 8, 2016, Tornier France, Corin, and certain other entities related to us and Corin entered into a Business Sale Agreement and simultaneously completed and closed the sale of our Large Joints Business. Pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement, we sold substantially all of our assets related to our Large Joints Business to Corin for approximately €29.7 million in cash, less approximately €10.6 million for net working capital adjustments. Upon closing, the parties also executed a transitional services agreement and supply agreement, among other ancillary agreements required to implement the transaction. These agreements are on arm’s length terms and are not expected to be material to our financial statements.
We determined that the Large Joints Business meets the criteria for classification as discontinued operations. All historical operating results for the Large Joints Business, including costs associated with corporate employees and infrastructure to be transferred as a part of the sale, are reflected within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Further, all assets and associated liabilities transferred to Corin were classified as assets and liabilities held for sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. We recognized an impairment loss on assets held for sale of $21.9 million, before the effect of income taxes, in the second quarter of 2016, based on the difference between the net carrying value of the assets and liabilities held for sale and the purchase price, less estimated adjustments and costs to sell. This loss was recorded within Net loss from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 25, 2016.
All current operating results for the Large Joints Business are reflected within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As the Large Joints Business was obtained as a result of the Wright/Tornier merger on October 1, 2015, the historical periods presented are not affected. The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the Large Joints Business (in thousands, except per share data):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 25, 2016
Net sales
$
7,320

 
$
29,220

Cost of sales
4,348

 
15,708

Selling, general and administrative
4,897

 
15,069

Other
396

 
1,630

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
(2,321
)
 
(3,187
)
Impairment loss on assets held for sale, before income taxes

 
(21,876
)
Total loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
(2,321
)
 
(25,063
)
Benefit for income taxes
(759
)
 
(5,529
)
Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(1,562
)
 
$
(19,534
)
Net loss from discontinued operations per share (Note 12):
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.19
)
Diluted
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.19
)
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-basic
103,072

 
102,854

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-diluted
103,072

 
102,854



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities held for sale (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Assets:
 
 
 
Inventories, net
$
13,836

 
$
18,408

Prepaid expenses
81

 
79

Property, plant and equipment, net
15,060

 
16,513

Goodwill
8,466

 
9,355

Intangible assets, net
6,238

 
5,815

Impairment loss on assets held for sale
(21,876
)
 

Total assets held for sale
$
21,805

 
$
50,170

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Other current liabilities
$
2,049

 
$
2,692

Total liabilities held for sale
$
2,049

 
$
2,692

Cash provided by operating activities from the Large Joints Business totaled $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 25, 2016.
OrthoRecon Business
On January 9, 2014, legacy Wright completed the divestiture and sale of its hip and knee (OrthoRecon) business to MicroPort Scientific Corporation (MicroPort). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement with MicroPort, the purchase price (as defined in the agreement) was approximately $283 million (including a working capital adjustment), which MicroPort paid in cash. As a result of the transaction, we recognized approximately $24.3 million as the gain on disposal of the OrthoRecon business, before the effect of income taxes.
All current and historical operating results for the OrthoRecon business are reflected within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the OrthoRecon business (in thousands, except per share data):

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Net sales
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Selling, general and administrative
55,874

 
36,211

 
233,037

 
46,720

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
(55,874
)
 
(36,211
)
 
(233,037
)
 
(46,720
)
Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(55,874
)
 
$
(36,211
)
 
$
(233,037
)
 
$
(46,720
)
Net loss from discontinued operations per share (Note 12):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic1
$
(0.54
)
 
$
(0.68
)
 
$
(2.27
)
 
$
(0.89
)
Diluted1
$
(0.54
)
 
$
(0.68
)
 
$
(2.27
)
 
$
(0.89
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-basic 1
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding-diluted 1
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

___________________________
1 
The prior period weighted-average shares outstanding and net loss per share amounts were converted to meet post-merger valuations as described within Note 12.
Certain liabilities associated with the OrthoRecon business, including product liability claims associated with hip and knee products sold by legacy Wright prior to the closing, were not assumed by MicroPort. Charges associated with these product liability claims, including legal defense, settlements and judgments, income associated with product liability insurance recoveries, and changes to any contingent liabilities associated with the OrthoRecon business have been reflected within results of discontinued operations, and we will continue to reflect these within results of discontinued operations in future periods. During the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, we recognized a $38.7 million and $188.7 million charge, respectively, within discontinued operations related to the retained metal-on-metal product liability claims associated with the OrthoRecon business (see Note 13 for additional discussion).
We will incur continuing cash outflows associated with legal defense costs and the ultimate resolution of these contingent liabilities, net of insurance proceeds, until these liabilities are resolved. Cash used in operating activities from the OrthoRecon business totaled $29.7 million and $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Raw materials
$
19,792

 
$
18,057

Work-in-process
25,004

 
27,946

Finished goods
126,023

 
164,698

 
$
170,819

 
$
210,701


6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Derivatives
We account for derivatives in accordance with FASB ASC 815, which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. Additionally, changes in the derivatives' fair value shall be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

FASB ASC Section 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures requires fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1:
Financial instruments with unadjusted, quoted prices listed on active market exchanges.
Level 2:
Financial instruments determined using prices for recently traded financial instruments with similar underlying terms as well as directly or indirectly observable inputs, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3:
Financial instruments that are not actively traded on a market exchange. This category includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the financial instrument. The prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.
2021 Conversion Derivative and Notes Hedging
On May 20, 2016, we issued $395 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% cash convertible senior notes due 2021 (the 2021 Notes). See Note 9 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2021 Notes. The 2021 Notes have a conversion derivative feature (2021 Notes Conversion Derivative) that requires bifurcation from the 2021 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. The fair value of the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2021 Notes was $117.2 million.
In connection with the issuance of the 2021 Notes, we entered into hedges (2021 Notes Hedges) with two option counterparties. The 2021 Notes Hedges, which are cash-settled, are generally intended to reduce our exposure to potential cash payments that we are required to make upon conversion of the 2021 Notes in excess of the principal amount of converted notes if our ordinary share price exceeds the conversion price. The aggregate cost of the 2021 Notes Hedges was $99.8 million and is accounted for as a derivative asset in accordance with ASC Topic 815. However, in connection with certain events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2021 Note Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2021 Note Hedges.
The following table summarizes the fair value and the presentation in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands) of the 2021 Notes Hedges and 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
Location on condensed consolidated balance sheet
September 25, 2016
2021 Notes Hedges
Other assets
$
169,488

2021 Notes Conversion Derivative
Other liabilities
$
172,702

The 2021 Notes Hedges and the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative are measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. These instruments are not actively traded and are valued using an option pricing model that uses observable and unobservable market data for inputs.
Neither the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative nor the 2021 Notes Hedges qualify for hedge accounting; thus, any change in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized immediately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the net (loss)/gain on changes in fair value (in thousands) related to the 2021 Notes Hedges and 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
 
Three months ended
Nine months ended
 
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 25, 2016
 
 
2021 Notes Hedges
$
85,182

 
$
69,671

 
2021 Notes Conversion Derivative
(86,275
)
 
(55,478
)
 
Net (loss)/gain on changes in fair value
$
(1,093
)
 
$
14,193

2020 Conversion Derivative and Notes Hedging
On February 13, 2015, WMG issued $632.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% cash convertible senior notes due 2020 (the 2020 Notes). See Note 9 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2020 Notes. The 2020 Notes have a conversion derivative feature (2020 Notes Conversion Derivative) that requires bifurcation from the 2020 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. The fair value of the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2020 Notes was $149.8 million.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, WMG entered into hedges (2020 Notes Hedges) with three option counterparties. The 2020 Notes Hedges, which are cash-settled, are generally intended to reduce WMG's exposure to potential cash payments that WMG is required to make upon conversion of the 2020 Notes in excess of the principal amount of converted notes if our ordinary share price exceeds the conversion price. The aggregate cost of the 2020 Notes Hedges was $144.8 million and is accounted for as a derivative asset in accordance with ASC Topic 815. However, in connection with certain events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2020 Note Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2020 Note Hedges.
Concurrently with the issuance and sale of the 2021 Notes, certain holders of the 2020 Notes exchanged approximately $45 million aggregate principal amount of 2020 Notes (including the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative) for the 2021 Notes. For each $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes validly submitted for exchange, we delivered $990 principal amount of the 2021 Notes (subject, in each case, to rounding down to the nearest $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, the difference being referred as the rounded amount) to the investor plus an amount of cash equal to the unpaid interest on the 2020 Notes and the rounded amount at an aggregate cost of approximately $44.6 million. We settled the associated portion of the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative at a benefit of approximately $0.4 million and satisfied the accrued interest, which was not material.
In addition, during the second quarter of 2016, we settled a portion of the 2020 Notes Hedges (receiving $3.9 million) and repurchased a portion of the warrants associated with the 2020 Notes (paying $3.3 million), generating net proceeds of approximately $0.6 million.
The following table summarizes the fair value and the presentation in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands) of the 2020 Notes Hedges and 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
Location on condensed consolidated balance sheet
September 25, 2016
December 27, 2015
2020 Notes Hedges
Other assets
$
83,308

$
127,758

2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
Other liabilities
$
84,856

$
129,107

The 2020 Notes Hedges and the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative are measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. These instruments are not actively traded and are valued using an option pricing model that uses observable and unobservable market data for inputs.
Neither the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative nor the 2020 Notes Hedges qualify for hedge accounting; thus, any change in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized immediately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the net gain on changes in fair value (in thousands) related to the 2020 Notes Hedges and 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
 
2020 Notes Hedges
$
49,887

 
$
(21,512
)
 
$
(40,558
)
 
$
(42,617
)
 
2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
(45,421
)
 
21,757

 
44,701

 
46,169

 
Net gain on changes in fair value
$
4,466

 
$
245

 
$
4,143

 
$
3,552

2017 Conversion Derivative and Notes Hedging
On August 31, 2012, WMG issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of 2.00% cash convertible senior notes due 2017 (the 2017 Notes). See Note 9 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2017 Notes. The 2017 Notes have a conversion derivative feature (2017 Notes Conversion Derivative) that requires bifurcation from the 2017 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. The fair value of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2017 Notes was $48.1 million.
In connection with the issuance of the 2017 Notes, WMG entered into hedges (2017 Notes Hedges) with three option counterparties. The aggregate cost of the 2017 Notes Hedges was $56.2 million and was accounted for as a derivative asset in accordance with ASC Topic 815.
In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, WMG used approximately $292 million of the 2020 Notes' net proceeds to repurchase and extinguish approximately $240 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes, settle the associated portion of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative at a cost of approximately $49 million, and satisfy the accrued interest of $2.4 million.

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WMG also settled all of the 2017 Notes Hedges (receiving $70 million) and repurchased all of the warrants associated with the 2017 Notes (paying $60 million), generating net proceeds of approximately $10 million.
Concurrently with the issuance and sale of the 2021 Notes, certain holders of the 2017 Notes exchanged approximately $54.4 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Notes (including the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative) for the 2021 Notes. For each $1,000 principal amount of 2017 Notes validly submitted for exchange, we delivered $1,035.40 principal amount of the 2021 Notes (subject, in each case, to rounding down to the nearest $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, the difference being referred as the rounded amount) to the investor plus an amount of cash equal to the unpaid interest on the 2017 Notes and the rounded amount at a cost of approximately $56.3 million. We settled the associated portion of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative at a cost of approximately $1.9 million and satisfied the accrued interest, which was not material.
In addition, during the second quarter of 2016, we repurchased and extinguished an additional $3.6 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes in privately negotiated transactions and settled the associated portion of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative at a cost of approximately $0.1 million, and satisfied the accrued interest, which was not material.
The following table summarizes the fair value and the presentation in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands) of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
Location on condensed consolidated balance sheet
September 25, 2016
December 27, 2015
2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
Other liabilities
$
247

$
10,440

The 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative is measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. This instrument is not actively traded and is valued using an option pricing model that uses observable and unobservable market data for inputs.
Neither the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative nor the 2017 Notes Hedges qualify for hedge accounting; thus, any change in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized immediately in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes the net (loss)/gain on changes in fair value (in thousands) related to the 2017 Notes Hedges and 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
 
2017 Notes Hedges
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(10,236
)
 
2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
(186
)
 
4,407

 
8,124

 
18,705

 
Net (loss)/gain on changes in fair value
$
(186
)
 
$
4,407

 
$
8,124

 
$
8,469

To determine the fair value of the embedded conversion option in the 2017, 2020, and 2021 Notes Conversion Derivatives, a trinomial lattice model was used. A trinomial stock price lattice generates three possible outcomes of stock price - one up, one down, and one stable. This lattice generates a distribution of stock prices at the maturity date and throughout the life of the 2017, 2020, and 2021 Notes. Using this stock price lattice, a convertible note lattice was created where the value of the embedded conversion option was estimated by comparing the value produced in a convertible note lattice with the option to convert against the value without the ability to convert. In each case, the convertible note lattice first calculates the possible convertible note values at the maturity date, using the distribution of stock prices, which equals to the maximum of (x) the remaining bond cash flows and (y) stock price times the conversion price. The values of the 2017, 2020, and 2021 Notes Conversion Derivatives at the valuation date were estimated using the values at the maturity date and moving back in time on the lattices (both for the lattice with the conversion option and without the conversion option). Specifically, at each node, if the 2017, 2020, or 2021 Notes are eligible for early conversion, the value at this node is the maximum of (i) converting to stock, which is the stock price times the conversion price, and (ii) holding onto the 2017, 2020, and 2021 Notes, which is the discounted and probability-weighted value from the three possible outcomes at the future nodes plus any accrued but unpaid coupons that are not considered at the future nodes. If the 2017, 2020, or 2021 Notes are not eligible for early conversion, the value of the conversion option at this node equals to (ii). In the lattice, a credit adjustment was applied to the discount for each cash flow in the model as the embedded conversion option, as well as the coupon and notional payments, is settled with cash instead of shares.
To estimate the fair value of the 2020 and 2021 Notes Hedges, we used the Black-Scholes formula combined with credit adjustments, as the option counterparties have credit risk and the call options are cash settled. We assumed that the call options will be exercised at the maturity since our ordinary shares do not pay any dividends and management does not expect to declare dividends in the near term.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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The following assumptions were used in the fair market valuations of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative, 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative, 2020 Notes Hedge, 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative, and 2021 Notes Hedge as of September 25, 2016:
 
2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
2020 Notes
Hedge
2021 Notes Conversion Derivative
2021 Notes
Hedge
Stock Price Volatility (1)
35.12%
33.34%
33.34%
36.63%
36.63%
Credit Spread for Wright (2)
10.35%
3.26%
N/A
4.11%
N/A
Credit Spread for Deutsche Bank AG (3)
N/A
N/A
1.96%
N/A
N/A
Credit Spread for Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (3)
N/A
N/A
0.34%
N/A
N/A
Credit Spread for JPMorgan Chase Bank (3)
N/A
N/A
0.38%
N/A
0.61%
Credit Spread for Bank of America (3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.78%
(1)
Volatility selected based on historical and implied volatility of ordinary shares of Wright Medical Group N.V.
(2)
Credit spread implied from traded price.
(3)
Credit spread of each bank is estimated using CDS curves. Source: Bloomberg.
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
We employ a derivative program using foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk of currency fluctuations on our intercompany receivable and payable balances that are denominated in foreign currencies. These forward contracts are expected to offset the transactional gains and losses on the related intercompany balances. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC Topic 815. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value and the settlement of the contracts are recognized in the period incurred in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. At September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, we had $0.1 million and $3.6 million in foreign currency contracts outstanding, respectively.
As part of our acquisition of WG Healthcare on January 7, 2013, we may be obligated to pay contingent consideration upon the achievement of certain revenue milestones; therefore, we have recorded the estimated fair value of future contingent consideration of approximately $0.6 million as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015.
As a result of the acquired sales and distribution business of Surgical Specialties Australia Pty. Ltd in 2015, we had contingent consideration of approximately $1.8 million and $1.5 million as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, respectively.
The fair value of the contingent consideration as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 was determined using a discounted cash flow model and probability adjusted estimates of the future earnings and is classified in Level 3. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are recorded in “Other income, net” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
On March 1, 2013, as part of our acquisition of BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. (BioMimetic), we issued Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) as part of the merger consideration. Each CVR entitles its holder to receive additional cash payments of up to $6.50 per share, which are payable upon receipt of FDA approval of AUGMENT® Bone Graft and upon achieving certain revenue milestones. On September 1, 2015, AUGMENT® Bone Graft received FDA approval and the first of the milestone payments associated with the CVRs was paid out at $3.50 per share, which totaled $98.1 million. The fair value of the CVRs outstanding at September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 was $37.3 million and $28.3 million, respectively, and was determined using the closing price of the security in the active market (Level 1). For the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, the change in the value of the CVRs resulted in expense of $2.3 million and $9.0 million, respectively, which was recorded in “Other income, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the change in the value of the CVRs resulted in expense of $14.6 million and income of $7.3 million, respectively, which was recorded in “Other income, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates the fair value of these financial instruments at September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015 due to their short maturities and variable rates.

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The following tables summarizes the valuation of our financial instruments (in thousands):
 
Total
Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
Prices with
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Prices with
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
At September 25, 2016
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
314,314

$
314,314

$

$

2020 Notes Hedges
83,308



83,308

2021 Notes Hedges
169,488



169,488

Total
$
567,110

$
314,314

$

$
252,796

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
$
247

$

$

$
247

2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
84,856



84,856

2021 Notes Conversion Derivative
172,702



172,702

Contingent consideration
2,640



2,640

Contingent consideration (CVRs)
37,279

37,279



Total
$
297,724

$
37,279

$

$
260,445

 
Total
Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
Prices with
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Prices with
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
At December 27, 2015
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
139,804

$
139,804

$

$

2020 Notes Hedges
127,758



127,758

Total
$
267,562

$
139,804

$

$
127,758

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 

 

 

 

2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
$
10,440

$

$

$
10,440

2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
129,107



129,107

Contingent consideration
2,340



2,340

Contingent consideration (CVRs)
28,310

28,310



Total
$
170,197

$
28,310

$

$
141,887

The following is a roll forward of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands):
 
 
Balance at December 27, 2015
Additions
Transfers into Level 3
Gain/(loss) included in earnings
Settlements
Currency
Balance at September 25, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017 Notes Conversion Derivative
 
$
(10,440
)
$

$

$
8,124

$
2,069

$

$
(247
)
2020 Notes Hedges
 
127,758



(40,558
)
(3,892
)

83,308

2020 Notes Conversion Derivative
 
(129,107
)


44,701

(450
)

(84,856
)
2021 Notes Hedges
 

99,817


69,671



169,488

2021 Notes Conversion Derivative
 

(117,224
)

(55,478
)


(172,702
)
Contingent consideration
 
(2,340
)


(555
)
297

(42
)
(2,640
)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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7. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
$
364,034

 
$
331,416

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(152,938
)
 
(107,160
)
 
$
211,096

 
$
224,256


8. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill occurring during the nine months ended September 25, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):
 
U.S. Lower Extremities
& Biologics
U.S. Upper Extremities
International Extremities
& Biologics
Total
Goodwill at December 27, 2015
$
221,327

$
555,312

$
90,350

$
866,989

Goodwill adjustment associated with Wright/Tornier merger
(2,802
)
3,357

(14,223
)
(13,668
)
Foreign currency translation


2,479

2,479

Goodwill at September 25, 2016
$
218,525

$
558,669

$
78,606

$
855,800

During the first nine months of 2016, we revised opening balance accounts receivable; inventory; intangible assets; property, plant and equipment; accrued expenses and other current liabilities; and deferred tax liabilities acquired as part of the Wright/Tornier merger, which resulted in a $13.7 million decrease in the preliminary value of goodwill determined as of December 27, 2015. See Note 3 for additional discussion of these adjustments.
During the first quarter of 2016, our management, including our chief executive officer, who is our chief operating decision maker, began managing our operations as four operating segments: U.S. Lower Extremities & Biologics, U.S. Upper Extremities, International Extremities & Biologics, and Large Joints, based on our chief executive officer's review of financial information at the operating segment level to allocate resources and to assess the operating results and financial performance of each segment. Management's change to the way it monitors performance, aligns strategies, and allocates resources resulted in a change in our reportable segments (see Note 14). We have determined that each reportable segment represents a reporting unit and, in accordance with ASC 350, requires an allocation of goodwill to each reporting unit.  We allocated $219 million, $559 million, and $79 million of goodwill to the U.S. Lower Extremities & Biologics, U.S. Upper Extremities, and International Extremities & Biologics reportable segments, respectively. As a result of the sale of the Large Joints Business, the $8.5 million and $9.4 million balances of goodwill which was allocated to the Large Joints reportable segment as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, have been reclassified to assets held for sale within the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The change in segment reporting also required an interim review of potential goodwill impairment which we performed as of February 2016, the segment reorganization date. Upon completion of this analysis, we determined that the fair value of our reporting units, determined primarily by an income approach using projected cash flows, exceeded their carrying values; and therefore, no goodwill was impaired.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

The components of our identifiable intangible assets, net are as follows (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
 
Cost
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Cost
 
Accumulated
amortization
Indefinite life intangibles:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In-process research and development (IPRD) technology
$
15,523

 
 
 
$
15,290

 
 
Total indefinite life intangibles
15,523

 
 
 
15,290

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finite life intangibles:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distribution channels
900

 
$
302

 
250

 
$
219

 Completed technology
124,904

 
23,907

 
122,604

 
14,828

 Licenses
4,868

 
1,015

 
4,868

 
703

 Customer relationships
126,351

 
13,523

 
115,457

 
7,918

 Trademarks
14,032

 
5,997

 
14,440

 
3,393

 Non-compete agreements
11,969

 
6,372

 
7,521

 
2,917

 Other
556

 
216

 
527

 
51

Total finite life intangibles
283,580

 
$
51,332

 
265,667

 
$
30,029

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total intangibles
299,103

 
 
 
280,957

 
 
Less: Accumulated amortization
(51,332
)
 
 
 
(30,029
)
 
 
Intangible assets, net
$
247,771

 
 
 
$
250,928

 
 
Based on the total finite life intangible assets held at September 25, 2016, we expect amortization expense of approximately $28.9 million in 2016, $26.7 million in 2017, $21.7 million in 2018, $19.9 million in 2019, and $19.3 million in 2020.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

9. Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations consist of the following (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Capital lease obligations
$
14,919

 
$
13,763

 
 
 
 
2021 Notes
276,580

 

2020 Notes 1
475,100

 
489,006

2017 Notes 1
1,949


55,865

 
 
 
 
Mortgages/other
3,008

 
2,740

Shareholder debt
1,894

 
1,998

 
773,450

 
563,372

Less: current portion
(4,117
)
 
(2,171
)
 
$
769,333

 
$
561,201

            
1 
The prior period debt issuance costs were reclassified to account for adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 (See Note 2).
2021 Notes
On May 20, 2016, we issued $395 million aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes pursuant to an indenture (2021 Notes Indenture), dated as of May 20, 2016, between us and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. The 2021 Notes will pay interest at an annual rate of 2.25% semi-annually in arrears on each May 15 and November 15, beginning on November 15, 2016, and will mature on November 15, 2021 unless earlier converted or repurchased. The 2021 Notes are convertible, subject to certain conditions, solely into cash. The initial conversion rate for the 2021 Notes will be 46.8165 ordinary shares (subject to adjustment as provided in the 2021 Notes Indenture) per $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes (subject to, and in accordance with, the settlement provisions of the 2021 Notes Indenture), which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $21.36 per ordinary share. We may not redeem the 2021 Notes prior to the maturity date, and no “sinking fund” is available for the 2021 Notes, which means that we are not required to redeem or retire the 2021 Notes periodically.
The holders of the 2021 Notes may convert their 2021 Notes at any time prior to May 15, 2021 solely into cash, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, upon satisfaction of one or more of the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2016 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2021 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On or after May 15, 2021 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2021 Notes solely into cash, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, a holder will receive an amount in cash, per $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, equal to the settlement amount as calculated under the 2021 Notes Indenture. If we undergo a fundamental change, as defined in the 2021 Notes Indenture, subject to certain conditions, holders of the 2021 Notes will have the option to require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2021 Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date, as defined in the 2021 Notes Indenture. In addition, following certain corporate transactions, we, under certain circumstances, will increase the applicable conversion rate for a holder that elects to convert its 2021 Notes in connection with such corporate transaction. The 2021 Notes are senior unsecured obligations that rank: (i) senior in right of payment to any of our indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2021 Notes; (ii) equal in right of payment to any of our unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; (iii) effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of our subsidiaries. As a result of this transaction, we recorded deferred financing charges of approximately $7.3 million, which are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Notes using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

The 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative requires bifurcation from the 2021 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. See Note 6 for additional information regarding the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative. The fair value of the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2021 Notes was $117.2 million and was recorded as original debt discount for purposes of accounting for the debt component of the 2021 Notes. This discount is amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2021 Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, we recorded $4.2 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount based upon an effective rate of 9.72%.
The components of the 2021 Notes were as follows (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Principal amount of 2021 Notes
$
395,000

 
$

Unamortized debt discount
(111,702
)
 

Unamortized debt issuance costs
(6,718
)
 

Net carrying amount of 2021 Notes
$
276,580

 
$

The estimated fair value of the 2021 Notes was approximately $498.2 million at September 25, 2016, based on a quoted price in an active market (Level 1).
We entered into 2021 Notes Hedges in connection with the issuance of the 2021 Notes with two counterparties. The 2021 Notes Hedges, which are cash-settled, are generally intended to reduce our exposure to potential cash payments that we would be required to make if holders elect to convert the 2021 Notes at a time when our ordinary share price exceeds the conversion price. However, in connection with certain events, including, among others, (i) a merger or other make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the 2021 Notes Indenture), (ii) certain hedging disruption events, which may include changes in tax laws, an increase in the cost of borrowing our ordinary shares in the market or other material increases in the cost to the option counterparties of hedging the 2021 Note Hedges, (iii) our failure to perform certain obligations under the 2021 Notes Indenture or under the 2021 Notes Hedges, (iv) certain payment defaults on our existing indebtedness in excess of $25 million or (v) if we or any of our significant subsidiaries become insolvent or otherwise becomes subject to bankruptcy proceedings, the option counterparties have the discretion to terminate the 2021 Notes Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2021 Notes Hedges. In addition, the option counterparties have broad discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2021 Notes Hedges and warrant transactions upon the occurrence of certain other events, including, among others, (i) any adjustment to the conversion rate of the 2021 Notes, or (ii) upon the announcement of certain significant corporate events, including events that may give rise to a termination event as described above, such as the announcement of a third-party tender offer. Any such adjustment may also reduce the effectiveness of the 2021 Note Hedges. The aggregate cost of the 2021 Notes Hedges was $99.8 million and is accounted for as a derivative asset in accordance with ASC Topic 815. See Note 6 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2021 Notes Hedges and the 2021 Notes Conversion Derivative.
We also entered into warrant transactions in which we sold warrants for an aggregate of 18.5 million ordinary shares to the two option counterparties, subject to adjustment, for an aggregate of $54.6 million. The strike price of the warrants is $30.00 per share, which was 69% above the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares on May 12, 2016. The warrants are expected to be net-share settled and exercisable over the 100 trading day period beginning on February 15, 2022. The warrant transactions will have a dilutive effect on our ordinary shares to the extent that the market value per ordinary share during such period exceeds the applicable strike price of the warrants. However, in connection with certain events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to warrant transactions, which may increase our obligations under the warrant transactions.
Aside from the initial payment of the $99.8 million premium in the aggregate to the two option counterparties and subject to the right of the option counterparties to terminate the 2021 Notes Hedges in certain circumstances, we do not expect to be required to make any cash payments to the option counterparties under the 2021 Notes Hedges and expect to be entitled to receive from the option counterparties cash, generally equal to the amount by which the market price per ordinary share exceeds the strike price of the convertible note hedging transactions during the relevant valuation period. The strike price under the 2021 Notes Hedges is initially equal to the conversion price of the 2021 Notes. However, in connection with certain events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2021 Note Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2021 Note Hedges. Additionally, if the market value per ordinary share exceeds the strike price on any settlement date under the warrant transaction, we will generally be obligated to issue to the option counterparties in the aggregate a number of shares equal in value to one percent of the amount by which the then-current market value of one ordinary share exceeds the then-effective strike price

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

of each warrant, multiplied by the number of ordinary shares into which the 2021 Notes are initially convertible. We will not receive any additional proceeds if warrants are exercised.
As described in more detail below, concurrently with the issuance and sale of the 2021 Notes, certain holders of the 2017 Notes and the 2020 Notes exchanged their 2017 Notes or 2020 Notes for the 2021 Notes.
2020 Notes
On February 13, 2015, WMG issued $632.5 million aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes pursuant to an indenture (2020 Notes Indenture), dated as of February 13, 2015 between WMG and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. The 2020 Notes require interest to be paid semi-annually on each February 15 and August 15 at an annual rate of 2.00%, and mature on February 15, 2020 unless earlier converted or repurchased. The 2020 Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, during certain periods and subject to certain conditions described below, solely into cash at an initial conversion rate of 32.3939 shares of WMG common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2020 Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $30.87 per share of WMG common stock. On November 24, 2015, Wright Medical Group N.V. executed a supplemental indenture, fully and unconditionally guaranteeing, on a senior unsecured basis, WMG’s obligations relating to the 2020 Notes, changing the underlying reference securities from WMG common stock to Wright Medical Group N.V. ordinary shares and making a corresponding adjustment to the conversion price. From and after the effective time of the Wright/Tornier merger, (i) all calculations and other determinations with respect to the 2020 Notes previously based on references to WMG common stock are calculated or determined by reference to our ordinary shares, and (ii) the conversion rate (as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture) for the 2020 Notes was adjusted to an initial conversion rate of 33.39487 ordinary shares (subject to adjustment as provided in the 2020 Notes Indenture) per $1,000 principal amount of the 2020 Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $29.94 per ordinary share (subject to, and in accordance with, the settlement provisions of the 2020 Notes Indenture). The 2020 Notes may not be redeemed by WMG prior to the maturity date, and no “sinking fund” is available for the 2020 Notes, which means that WMG is not required to redeem or retire the 2020 Notes periodically.
The holders of the 2020 Notes may convert their notes at any time prior to August 15, 2019 solely into cash, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, upon satisfaction of one or more of the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on March 31, 2015 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. The Wright/Tornier merger did not result in a conversion right for holders of the 2020 Notes. On or after August 15, 2019 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2020 Notes solely into cash, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, a holder will receive an amount in cash, per $1,000 principal amount of the 2020 Notes, equal to the settlement amount as calculated under the 2020 Notes Indenture. If WMG undergoes a fundamental change, as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture, subject to certain conditions, holders of the 2020 Notes will have the option to require WMG to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date, as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture. In addition, following certain corporate transactions, WMG, under certain circumstances, will increase the applicable conversion rate for a holder that elects to convert its 2020 Notes in connection with such corporate transaction. The 2020 Notes are senior unsecured obligations that rank: (i) senior in right of payment to any of WMG's indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2020 Notes; (ii) equal in right of payment to any of WMG's unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; (iii) effectively junior in right of payment to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of WMG's subsidiaries. In conjunction with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, we recorded deferred financing charges of approximately $18 million, which are being amortized over the term of the 2020 Notes using the effective interest method.
The 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative requires bifurcation from the 2020 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. See Note 6 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative. The fair value of the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2020 Notes was $149.8 million and was recorded as original debt discount for purposes of accounting for the debt component of the 2020 Notes. This discount is amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2020 Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, we recorded $6.3 million and $19.4 million,

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respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount based upon an effective rate of 8.54%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recorded $6.1 million and $15.4 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount based upon an effective rate of 8.54%.
Concurrently with the issuance and sale of the 2021 Notes, certain holders of the 2020 Notes exchanged approximately $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of their 2020 Notes for the 2021 Notes. For each $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes validly submitted for exchange, we delivered $990.00 principal amount of the 2021 Notes (subject to rounding down to the nearest $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, the difference being referred as the rounded amount) to the investor plus an amount of cash equal to the unpaid interest on the 2020 Notes and the rounded amount. As a result of this note exchange and retirement of $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes, we recognized approximately $9.3 million for the write-off of related pro-rata unamortized deferred financing fees and debt discount within “Other income, net” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 25, 2016.
The components of the 2020 Notes were as follows (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Principal amount of 2020 Notes
$
587,500

 
$
632,500

Unamortized debt discount
(100,226
)
 
(127,953
)
Unamortized debt issuance costs
(12,174
)
 
(15,541
)
Net carrying amount of 2020 Notes1
$
475,100

 
$
489,006

            
1 
The prior period debt issuance costs were reclassified to account for adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 (See Note 2).
The estimated fair value of the 2020 Notes was approximately $629.0 million at September 25, 2016, based on a quoted price in an active market (Level 1).
WMG entered into the 2020 Notes Hedges in connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes with three option counterparties. See Note 6 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on the 2020 Notes Hedges. The 2020 Notes Hedges, which are cash-settled, are generally intended to reduce WMG's exposure to potential cash payments that WMG would be required to make if holders elect to convert the 2020 Notes at a time when our ordinary share price exceeds the conversion price. However, in connection with certain events, including, among others, (i) a merger or other make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the 2020 Notes indenture), (ii) certain hedging disruption events, which may include changes in tax laws, an increase in the cost of borrowing our ordinary shares in the market or other material increases in the cost to the option counterparties of hedging the 2020 Note Hedges, (iii) WMG's failure to perform certain obligations under the 2020 Notes Indenture or under the 2020 Notes Hedges, (iv) certain payment defaults on WMG's existing indebtedness in excess of $25 million or (v) if WMG or any of its significant subsidiaries become insolvent or otherwise becomes subject to bankruptcy proceedings, the option counterparties have the discretion to terminate the 2020 Note Hedges at a value determined by them in a commercially reasonable manner and/or adjust the terms of the 2020 Note Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2020 Note Hedges. In addition, the option counterparties have broad discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2020 Notes Hedges upon the occurrence of certain other events, including, among others, (i) any adjustment to the conversion rate of the 2020 Notes, or (ii) upon the announcement of certain significant corporate events, including events that may give rise to a termination event as described above, such as the announcement of a third-party tender offer. Any such adjustment may also reduce the effectiveness of the 2020 Note Hedges. The aggregate cost of the 2020 Notes Hedges was $144.8 million and is accounted for as a derivative asset in accordance with ASC Topic 815. See Note 6 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2020 Notes Hedges and the 2020 Notes Conversion Derivative.
WMG also entered into warrant transactions in which it sold warrants for an aggregate of 20.5 million shares of WMG common stock to the three option counterparties, subject to adjustment. The strike price of the warrants was initially $40 per share of WMG common stock, which was 59% above the last reported sale price of WMG common stock on February 9, 2015. On November 24, 2015, Wright Medical Group N.V. assumed WMG's obligations pursuant to the warrants. Following the assumption, the warrants became exercisable for 21.1 million Wright Medical Group N.V. ordinary shares and the strike price of the warrants was adjusted to $38.8010 per ordinary share. The warrants are expected to be net-share settled and exercisable over the 200 trading day period beginning on May 15, 2020. The warrant transactions will have a dilutive effect on our ordinary shares to the extent that the market value per ordinary share during such period exceeds the applicable strike price of the warrants. However, in connection with certain

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events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to warrant transactions, which may increase our obligations under the warrant transactions.
During the three months ended June 26, 2016, we settled a portion of the 2020 Notes Hedges (receiving $3.9 million) and repurchased warrants for an aggregate of 1.5 million ordinary shares (paying $3.3 million) associated with the 2020 Notes.
Aside from the initial payment of the $144.8 million premium in the aggregate to the option counterparties, we do not expect to be required to make any cash payments to the option counterparties under the 2020 Notes Hedges and expect to be entitled to receive from the option counterparties cash, generally equal to the amount by which the market price per ordinary share exceeds the strike price of the convertible note hedging transactions during the relevant valuation period. The strike price under the 2020 Notes Hedges is initially equal to the conversion price of the 2020 Notes. However, in connection with certain events, these option counterparties have the discretion to make certain adjustments to the 2020 Note Hedges, which may reduce the effectiveness of the 2020 Note Hedges. Additionally, if the market value per ordinary share exceeds the strike price on any settlement date under the warrant transaction, we will generally be obligated to issue to the option counterparties in the aggregate a number of ordinary shares equal in value to one half of one percent of the amount by which the then-current market value of one ordinary share exceeds the then-effective strike price of each warrant, multiplied by the number of reference ordinary shares into which the 2020 Notes are initially convertible. We will not receive any additional proceeds if warrants are exercised.
2017 Notes
On August 31, 2012, WMG issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes pursuant to an indenture (2017 Notes Indenture), dated as of August 31, 2012 between WMG and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. The 2017 Notes mature on August 15, 2017, and we pay interest on the 2017 Notes semi-annually on each February 15 and August 15 at an annual rate of 2.00%. WMG may not redeem the 2017 Notes prior to the maturity date, and no “sinking fund” is available for the 2017 Notes, which means that WMG is not required to redeem or retire the 2017 Notes periodically. The 2017 Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, during certain periods and subject to certain conditions as described below, solely into cash at an initial conversion rate of 39.3140 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events, which represents an initial conversion price of $25.44 per share. Holders may convert their 2017 Notes at any time prior to February 15, 2017 only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending December 31, 2012 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. While we currently do not expect significant conversions because the 2017 Notes currently trade at a premium to the as-converted value, and a converting holder would forego future interest payments, any conversions would reduce our cash resources. On or after February 15, 2017 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2017 Notes solely into cash, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, a holder will receive an amount in cash, per $1,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, equal to the settlement amount as calculated under the 2017 Notes Indenture. If we undergo a fundamental change, as defined in the 2017 Notes Indenture, subject to certain conditions, holders of the 2017 Notes will have the option to require WMG to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2017 Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2017 Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date, as defined in the 2017 Notes Indenture. In addition, following certain corporate transactions, WMG, under certain circumstances, will pay a cash make-whole premium by increasing the applicable conversion rate for a holder that elects to convert its 2017 Notes in connection with such corporate transaction. The 2017 Notes are senior unsecured obligations that rank: (i) senior in right of payment to any of WMG's indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2017 Notes; (ii) equal in right of payment to any of WMG's unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; (iii) effectively junior in right of payment to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of WMG's subsidiaries. As a result of this transaction, we recognized deferred financing charges of approximately $8.8 million, which are being amortized over the term of the 2017 Notes using the effective interest method.
The 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative requires bifurcation from the 2017 Notes in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and is accounted for as a derivative liability. See Note 6 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative. The fair value of the 2017 Notes Conversion Derivative at the time of issuance of the 2017 Notes was $48.1 million and was recorded as original debt discount for purposes of accounting for the debt component of the 2017 Notes. This discount is amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over

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the term of the 2017 Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, we recorded $18 thousand and $918 thousand, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount, respectively, based upon an effective rate of 6.47%. For the three and nine ended September 30, 2015, we recorded $0.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively, of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount, respectively, based upon an effective rate of 6.47%.
In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, on February 13, 2015, WMG repurchased and extinguished $240 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes and settled all of the 2017 Notes Hedges (receiving $70 million) and repurchased all of the warrants (paying $60 million) associated with the 2017 Notes. As a result of the repurchase, we recognized approximately $25.1 million for the write-off of related pro-rata unamortized deferred financing fees and debt discount within “Other income, net” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Concurrently with the issuance and sale of the 2021 Notes, certain holders of the 2017 Notes exchanged approximately $54.4 million aggregate principal amount their 2017 Notes for the 2021 Notes. For each $1,000 principal amount of 2017 Notes validly submitted for exchange, we delivered $1,035.40 principal amount of 2021 Notes (subject to rounding down to the nearest $1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, the difference being referred as the rounded amount) to the investor plus an amount of cash equal to the unpaid interest on the 2017 Notes and the rounded amount. In addition, during the three months ended June 26, 2016, we repurchased and extinguished an additional $3.6 million aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes in privately negotiated transactions. As a result of this exchange and these repurchases, we recognized approximately $3.0 million for the write-off of related pro-rata unamortized deferred financing fees and debt discount within “Other income, net” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the nine months ended September 25, 2016.
The components of the 2017 Notes were as follows (in thousands):
 
September 25, 2016
 
December 27, 2015
Principal amount of 2017 Notes
$
2,026

 
$
60,000

Unamortized debt discount
(66
)
 
(3,495
)
Unamortized debt issuance costs
(11
)
 
(640
)
Net carrying amount of 2017 Notes1
$
1,949

 
$
55,865

            
1 
The prior period debt issuance costs were reclassified to account for adoption of ASU 2015-03 and 2015-15 (See Note 2).
The estimated fair value of the 2017 Notes was approximately $2.1 million at September 25, 2016, based on a quoted price in an active market (Level 1).
Mortgages and Shareholder Debt
The Company has mortgages and other debt that had an outstanding balance of $3.0 million and $2.7 million at September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015. The majority of this debt is mortgages that were acquired as a result of the Wright/Tornier merger. These mortgages are secured by an office building in Montbonnot, France and bear fixed annual interest rates of 2.55%-4.9%.
The shareholder debt is the result of a 2008 transaction where a 51%-owned and consolidated subsidiary of legacy Tornier borrowed $2.2 million from a then-current member of the legacy Tornier board of directors, who was also a 49% owner of the consolidated subsidiary. This loan was used to partially fund the purchase of real estate in Grenoble, France, to be used as a manufacturing facility. Interest on the debt is variable-based on the three-month Euro Libor rate plus 0.5% and has no stated term. The outstanding balance on this debt was $1.9 million and $2.0 million as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, respectively.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)
Other comprehensive income (OCI) includes certain gains and losses that under US GAAP are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income as these amounts are initially recorded as an adjustment to shareholders’ equity. Amounts in OCI may be reclassified to net income upon the occurrence of certain events.
Our 2016 and 2015 OCI is comprised solely of foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Changes in AOCI for the nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
 
Nine months ended September 25, 2016
 
Currency translation adjustment
Balance at December 27, 2015
$
(10,484
)
Other comprehensive income
11,763

Balance at September 25, 2016
$
1,279

 
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Currency translation adjustment
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
2,398

Other comprehensive loss
(7,293
)
Balance at September 30, 2015
$
(4,895
)


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11. Changes in Shareholders' Equity
The below table provides an analysis of changes in each balance sheet caption of shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015 (in thousands, except share data):
 
Nine Months Ended September 25, 2016
 
Ordinary shares
 
Additional paid-in capital 1
 
Accumulated deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total shareholders' equity
 
Number of shares 1
 
Amount 1
 
Balance at December 27, 2015
102,672,678

 
$
3,790

 
$
1,835,586

 
$
(773,866
)
 
$
(10,484
)
 
$
1,055,026

2016 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss

 

 

 
(387,503
)
 

 
(387,503
)
Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 
11,763

 
11,763

Issuances of ordinary shares
287,328

 
10

 
5,654

 

 

 
5,664

Vesting of restricted stock units
265,378

 
9

 
(9
)
 

 

 

Share-based compensation

 

 
9,843

 

 

 
9,843

Issuance of stock warrants, net of repurchases and equity issuance costs

 

 
50,312

 

 

 
50,312

Balance at September 25, 2016
103,225,384

 
$
3,809

 
$
1,901,386

 
$
(1,161,369
)
 
$
1,279

 
$
745,105

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Ordinary shares
 
Additional paid-in capital 1
 
Accumulated deficit
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total shareholders' equity
 
Number of shares 1
 
Amount 1
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
52,913,093

 
$
2,101

 
$
749,469

 
$
(475,165
)
 
$
2,398

 
$
278,803

2015 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss

 

 

 
(192,924
)
 

 
(192,924
)
Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 
(7,293
)
 
(7,293
)
Issuances of ordinary shares
137,944

 
5

 
3,085

 

 

 
3,090

Grant of non-vested ordinary shares
5,246

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures of non-vested ordinary shares
(5,869
)
 

 

 

 

 

Vesting of restricted stock units
12,534

 
7

 
(7
)
 

 

 

Share-based compensation

 

 
7,720

 

 

 
7,720

Issuance of stock warrants, net of repurchases and equity issuance costs

 

 
24,575

 

 

 
24,575

Balance at September 30, 2015
53,062,948

 
$
2,113

 
$
784,842

 
$
(668,089
)
 
$
(4,895
)
 
$
113,971

            
1 
The prior period balances of ordinary shares and additional paid-in capital were restated to meet post-merger conversion values as further described within Note 12.

12. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
We are authorized to issue up to 320 million ordinary shares, each share with a par value of three Euro cents (€0.03). We had 103.2 million and 102.7 million ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of September 25, 2016 and December 27, 2015, respectively. As discussed in Note 3, the Wright/Tornier merger completed on October 1, 2015 was accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” under US GAAP. As such, legacy Wright was considered the acquiring entity for accounting purposes; and therefore, legacy Wright’s historical results of operations replaced legacy Tornier’s historical results of operations for all periods prior to the merger.

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Additionally, each legacy Wright share was converted into the right to receive 1.0309 ordinary shares of the combined company and the par value was revised to reflect the €0.03 par value as compared to the legacy Wright par value of $0.01. These changes resulted in the restatement of the following to conform to the current presentation:
ordinary shares and additional paid-in capital balances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 included in Note 11;
September 30, 2015 earnings per share and weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding on the statements of operations; and
September 30, 2015 weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding below.
FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, requires the presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated to include any dilutive effect of our ordinary share equivalents. For the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016, our ordinary share equivalents consisted of stock options, restricted stock units, and warrants. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, our ordinary share equivalents consisted of stock options, non-vested ordinary shares, restricted stock units, and warrants. The dilutive effect of the stock options, non-vested ordinary shares, restricted stock units, and warrants is calculated using the treasury-stock method. Net-share settled warrants on the 2017 Notes, 2020 Notes, and 2021 Notes were anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
We had outstanding options to purchase 10.7 million ordinary shares and 1.4 million restricted stock units at September 25, 2016 and options to purchase 4.3 million ordinary shares and 0.3 million restricted stock units and restricted stock awards at September 30, 2015. None of the options, restricted stock units, or restricted stock awards were included in diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2016 and September 30, 2015 because we recorded a net loss for all periods; and therefore, including these instruments would be anti-dilutive.
The weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share purposes is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 25, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding — basic1
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding — diluted1
103,072

 
52,750

 
102,854

 
52,607

            
1 
The prior period balances were converted to meet post-merger valuations as described above.

13. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Contingencies
The legal contingencies described in this footnote relate primarily to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. (WMT), an indirect subsidiary of Wright Medical Group N.V., and are not necessarily applicable to Wright Medical Group N.V. or other affiliated entities. Maintaining separate legal entities within our corporate structure is intended to ring-fence liabilities.  We believe our ring-fenced structure should preclude corporate veil-piercing efforts against entities whose assets are not associated with particular claims.  
As described below, our business is subject to various contingencies, including patent and other litigation, product liability claims, and a government inquiry.  These contingencies could result in losses, including damages, fines, or penalties, any of which could be substantial, as well as criminal charges. Although such matters are inherently unpredictable, and negative outcomes or verdicts can occur, we believe we have significant defenses in all of them, and are vigorously defending all of them. However, we could incur judgments, pay settlements, or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of any matter. Such developments, if any, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which applicable amounts are accrued, or on our cash flows in the period in which amounts are paid, however, unless otherwise indicated, we do not believe any of them will have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

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(UNAUDITED)

Our legal contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and, therefore, determining the likelihood of a loss or the measurement of a loss can be complex. We have accrued for losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Unless otherwise indicated, we are unable to estimate the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued.  Our assessment process relies on estimates and assumptions that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that could cause us to change our estimates and assumptions.
Governmental Inquiries
On August 3, 2012, we received a subpoena from the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee requesting records and documentation relating to our PROFEMUR® series of hip replacement devices. The subpoena covers the period from January 1, 2000 to August 2, 2012. We continue to cooperate with the investigation.
Patent Litigation
In 2011, Howmedica Osteonics Corp. and Stryker Ireland, Ltd. (collectively, Stryker), each a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation, filed a lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that we infringed Stryker's U.S. Patent No. 6,475,243 related to our LINEAGE® Acetabular Cup System and DYNASTY® Acetabular Cup System. The lawsuit seeks an order of infringement, injunctive relief, unspecified damages, and various other costs and relief. On July 9, 2013, the Court issued a claim construction ruling. On November 25, 2014, the Court entered judgment of non-infringement in our favor. On January 7, 2015, Stryker filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Court of Appeals heard oral argument on December 10, 2015 and, on May 12, 2016, upheld the lower court’s decision. Stryker subsequently filed a combined petition for rehearing with the Court of Appeals, which was denied on July 15, 2016. The deadline for filing a petition for a hearing with the United States Supreme Court expired on October 13, 2016; therefore, all appellate avenues are now exhausted.
In June 2013, Anglefix, LLC filed suit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, alleging that our ORTHOLOC® products infringe Anglefix’s asserted patent. On April 14, 2014, we filed a request for Inter Partes Review (IPR) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In October 2014, the Court stayed the case pending outcome of the IPR. On June 30, 2015, the Patent Office Board entered judgment in our favor as to all patent claims at issue in the IPR. Following the conclusion of the IPR, the District Court lifted the stay, and we have been continuing with our defense as to remaining patent claims asserted by Anglefix. On June 27, 2016, the Court granted in part our motion for summary judgment on Anglefix’s lack of standing and gave Anglefix 30 days to join the University of North Carolina (UNC) as a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit. On July 25, 2016, Anglefix filed a motion asking the Court to accept a waiver of claims by UNC as a substitute for joining UNC as a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit. The Court denied Anglefix’s motion, but granted leave for additional time to properly join UNC as co-plaintiff. Anglefix moved to add UNC as co-plaintiff on September 15, 2016. We have opposed that motion and oral argument is set for November 3, 2016.
On September 23, 2014, Spineology filed a patent infringement lawsuit, Case No. 0:14-cv-03767, in the U.S. District Court in Minnesota, alleging that our X-REAM® bone reamer infringes U.S. Patent No. RE42,757 entitled “EXPANDABLE REAMER.”  In January 2015, on the deadline for service of its complaint, Spineology dismissed its complaint without prejudice and filed a new, identical complaint. We filed an answer to the new complaint with the Court on April 27, 2015 and discovery is underway. The Court conducted a Markman hearing on March 23, 2016. Mediation was held on August 11, 2016, but no agreement could be reached. The Court issued a Markman decision on August 30, 2016, in which it found all asserted product claims invalid as indefinite under applicable patent laws and construed several additional claim terms. The case is currently in expert discovery with respect to the remaining asserted method claims.
On September 13, 2016, we filed a civil action, Case No. 2:16-cv-02737-JPM, against Spineology in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee alleging breach of contract, breach of implied warranty against infringement, and seeking a judicial declaration of indemnification from Spineology for patent infringement claims brought against us stemming from our sale and/or use of certain expandable reamers purchased from Spineology. Spineology filed a motion to dismiss on October 17, 2016. A telephonic scheduling conference has been set for November 17, 2016.
On March 1, 2016, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) filed suit against Solana and WMT in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that the TenFUSE PIP product infringes U.S. Patent No. 6,432,436 entitled “Partially Demineralized Cortical Bone Constructs.” On May 25, 2016, we agreed to waive service of MTF’s complaint. We continue to investigate MTF’s allegations and our answer to MTF’s complaint is due on November 7, 2016.
Subject to the provisions of the asset purchase agreement with MicroPort for the sale of the OrthoRecon business, we, as between us and MicroPort, will continue to be responsible for defense of pre-existing patent infringement cases relating to the OrthoRecon business, and for resulting liabilities, if any.

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Product Liability
We have received claims for personal injury against us associated with fractures of our PROFEMUR® long titanium modular neck product (PROFEMUR® Claims). As of September 25, 2016 there were 31 pending U.S. lawsuits and 48 pending non-U.S. lawsuits alleging such claims. The overall fracture rate for the product is low and the fractures appear, at least in part, to relate to patient demographics. Beginning in 2009, we began offering a cobalt-chrome version of our PROFEMUR® modular neck, which has greater strength characteristics than the alternative titanium version. Historically, we have reflected our liability for these claims as part of our standard product liability accruals on a case-by-case basis. However, during the quarter ended September 30, 2011, as a result of an increase in the number and monetary amount of these claims, management estimated our liability to patients in North America who have previously required a revision following a fracture of a PROFEMUR® long titanium modular neck, or who may require a revision in the future. Management has estimated that this aggregate liability ranges from approximately $25.8 million to $30.9 million. Any claims associated with this product outside of North America, or for any other products, will be managed as part of our standard product liability accrual methodology on a case-by-case basis.
Due to the uncertainty within our aggregate range of loss resulting from the estimation of the number of claims and related monetary payments, we have recorded a liability of $25.8 million, which represents the low-end of our estimated aggregate range of loss. We have classified $12.1 million of this liability as current in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities,” as we expect to pay such claims within the next twelve months, and $13.7 million as non-current in “Other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheet. We expect to pay the majority of these claims within the next three years.
We are aware that MicroPort has recalled certain sizes of its cobalt chrome modular neck products as a result of alleged fractures. As of September 25, 2016, there were two pending U.S. lawsuits and five pending non-U.S. lawsuits against us alleging personal injury resulting from the fracture of a cobalt chrome modular neck. These claims will be managed as part of our standard product liability accrual methodology on a case-by-case basis.
We have maintained product liability insurance coverage on a claims-made basis. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, we received a customary reservation of rights from our primary product liability insurance carrier asserting that present and future claims related to fractures of our PROFEMUR® titanium modular neck hip products and which allege certain types of injury (Titanium Modular Neck Claims) would be covered as a single occurrence under the policy year the first such claim was asserted. The effect of this coverage position would be to place Titanium Modular Neck Claims into a single prior policy year in which applicable claims-made coverage was available, subject to the overall policy limits then in effect. Management agrees with the assertion that the Titanium Modular Neck Claims should be treated as a single occurrence, but notified the carrier that it disputed the carrier's selection of available policy years. During the second quarter of 2013, we received confirmation from the primary carrier confirming their agreement with our policy year determination. Based on our insurer's treatment of Titanium Modular Neck Claims as a single occurrence, we increased our estimate of the total probable insurance recovery related to Titanium Modular Neck Claims by $19.4 million, and recognized such additional recovery as a reduction to our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013, within results of discontinued operations. In the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we received payment from the primary insurance carrier of $5 million. In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we received payment of $10 million from the next insurance carrier in the tower. We have requested, but not yet received, payment of the remaining $25 million from the third insurance carrier in the tower for that policy period. The policies with the second and third carrier in this tower are “follow form” policies and management believes the third carrier should follow the coverage position taken by the primary and secondary carriers. On September 29, 2015, that third carrier asserted that the terms and conditions identified in its reservation of rights will preclude coverage for the Titanium Modular Neck Claims. We strongly dispute the carrier's position and, in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the policy, have initiated an arbitration proceeding in London, England seeking payment of these funds. Pursuant to applicable accounting standards, we reduced our insurance receivable balance for this claim to $0, and recorded a $25 million charge within "Net loss from discontinued operations" during the year ended December 27, 2015. The arbitration proceeding is ongoing.
Claims for personal injury have also been made against us associated with our metal-on-metal hip products (primarily our CONSERVE® product line). The pre-trial management of certain of these claims has been consolidated in the federal court system, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia under multi-district litigation (MDL) and certain other claims by the Judicial Counsel Coordinated Proceedings (JCCP) in state court in Los Angeles County, California (collectively the Consolidated Metal-on-Metal Claims).
As of September 25, 2016, there were approximately 1,200 lawsuits pending in the MDL and JCCP, and an additional 30 cases pending in various state courts. As of that date, we have also entered into approximately 950 so called "tolling agreements" with potential claimants who have not yet filed suit. Based on presently available information, we believe at least 350 of these lawsuits allege claims involving bilateral implants. As of September 25, 2016, there were also 50 non-U.S. lawsuits pending. We believe

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we have data that supports the efficacy and safety of our metal-on-metal hip products. While continuing to dispute liability, we have participated in court supervised non-binding mediation in the MDL and expect to begin similar mediation in the JCCP.
Every metal-on-metal hip case involves fundamental issues of law, science and medicine that often are uncertain, that continue to evolve, and which present contested facts and issues that can differ significantly from case to case. Such contested facts and issues include medical causation, individual patient characteristics, surgery specific factors, statutes of limitation, and the existence of actual, provable injury.
The first bellwether trial in the MDL commenced on November 9, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. On November 24, 2015, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and awarded the plaintiff $1 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages. We believe there were significant trial irregularities and vigorously contested the trial result. On December 28, 2015, we filed a post-trial motion for judgment as a matter of law or, in the alternative, for a new trial or a reduction of damages awarded. On April 5, 2016, the trial judge issued an order reducing the punitive damage award from $10 million to $1.1 million, but otherwise denied our motion. On May 4, 2016, we filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Our appeal is pending. In light of the trial judge’s April 5th order, we recorded an accrual for this verdict in the amount of $2.1 million within “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities,” and a $2.1 million receivable associated with the probable recovery from product liability insurance is reflected within “Other current assets.”
The first bellwether trial in the JCCP, which was scheduled to commence on October 31, 2016, has been rescheduled to January 9, 2017. The parties are currently in an expert discovery and pre-trial procedure phase.
The first state court metal-on-metal hip trial not part of the MDL or JCCP commenced on October 24, 2016, in St. Louis, Missouri. As of November 3, 2016, that trial is in process and is being vigorously defended by WMT.
On November 1, 2016, WMT entered into a Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with Court-appointed attorneys representing plaintiffs in the MDL and JCCP. Under the terms of the MSA, the parties agreed to settle 1,292 specifically identified claims associated with CONSERVE®, DYNASTY® and LINEAGE® products that meet the eligibility requirements of the MSA and are either pending in the MDL or JCCP, or subject to court-approved tolling agreements in the MDL or JCCP, for a settlement amount of $240 million.
The $240 million settlement amount is a maximum settlement based on the pool of 1,292 specific, existing claims comprised of an identified mix of CONSERVE®, DYNASTY® and LINEAGE® products (Initial Settlement Pool), with a value assigned to each product type, resulting in a total settlement of $240 million for the 1,292 claims in the Initial Settlement Pool. The actual settlement may be less, depending on several factors including the mix of products and claimants in the final settlement pool (Final Settlement Pool) and the number of claimants electing to “opt-out” of the settlement.
Actual settlements paid to individual claimants will be determined under the claims administration procedures contained in the MSA and may be more or less than the amounts used to calculate the $240 million settlement for the 1,292 claims in the Initial Settlement Pool. However in no event will variations in actual settlement amounts payable to individual claimants affect WMT’s maximum settlement obligation of $240 million or the manner in which it may be reduced due to opt outs, final product mix, or elimination of ineligible claims.
If it is determined a claim in the Initial Settlement Pool is ineligible due to failure to meet the eligibility criteria of the MSA, such claim will be removed and, where possible, replaced with a new eligible claim involving the same product, with the goal of having the number and mix of claims in the Final Settlement Pool (before opt-outs) equal, as nearly as possible, the number and mix of claims in the Initial Settlement Pool. Additionally, if any DYNASTY® or LINEAGE® claims in the Final Settlement Pool are determined to have been misidentified as CONSERVE® claims, or vice versa, the total settlement amount will be adjusted based on the value for each product type (not to exceed $240 million).
The MSA contains specific eligibility requirements and establishes procedures for proof and administration of claims, negotiation and execution of individual settlement agreements, determination of the final total settlement amount, and funding of individual settlement amounts by WMT. Eligibility requirements include, without limitation, that the claimant has a claim pending or tolled in the MDL or JCCP, that the claimant has undergone a revision surgery within eight years of the original implantation surgery, and that the claim has not been identified by WMT as having possible statute of limitation issues. Claimants who have had bilateral revision surgeries will be counted as two claims but only to the extent both claims separately satisfy all eligibility criteria.
The MSA includes a 95% opt-in requirement, meaning the MSA may be terminated by WMT prior to any settlement disbursement if claimants holding greater than 5% of eligible claims in the Final Settlement Pool elect to “opt-out” of the settlement. WMT, in its sole discretion, may waive this 95% opt-in requirement. No funding of any individual plaintiff settlement will occur until the 95% opt-in requirement has been satisfied or waived.

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WMT has agreed to escrow $150 million to secure its obligations under the MSA. The escrow fund will be returned to WMT if the MSA is terminated due to failure to meet the 95% opt-in requirement. As additional security, Wright Medical Group N.V., the indirect parent company of WMT, agreed to guaranty WMT’s obligations under the MSA.
The MSA was entered into solely as a compromise of the disputed claims being settled and is not evidence that any claim has merit nor is it an admission of wrongdoing or liability by WMT. WMT will continue to vigorously defend metal-on-metal hip claims not settled pursuant to the MSA. As of September 25, 2016, we estimate there were approximately 600 outstanding metal-on-metal hip revision claims that would not be included in the MSA settlement, including approximately 200 claims with an implant duration of more than eight years, approximately 300 claims subject to possible statute of limitations preclusion, approximately 30 claims pending in U.S courts other than the MDL and JCCP, approximately 50 claims pending in non-U.S. courts, and approximately 20 claims that would be eligible for inclusion in the settlement but for the participation limitations contained in the MSA. We also estimate that there were approximately 700 outstanding metal-on-metal hip non-revision claims as of September 25, 2016. These non-revision cases are excluded from the MSA.
As of September 25, 2016, our accrual for metal-on-metal claims totaled $250.9 million, of which $242.7 million is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet within “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and $8.2 million is included within “Other liabilities.”  Our accrual is based on (i) case by case accruals for specific cases where facts and circumstances warrant, including the $2.1 million accrual associated with the MDL bellwether verdict, and (ii) the implied settlement values for eligible claims under the MSA (assuming, in the absence of opt-in data, a 100% opt-in rate). We are unable to reasonably estimate the high-end of a possible range of loss for claims which may in the future elect to opt-out of the MSA settlement. Claims we can confirm would meet MSA eligibility criteria but are excluded from settlement due to the $240 million maximum settlement cap, or because they are state cases not part of the MDL or JCCP, have been accrued as though included in the settlement. Due to the general uncertainties surrounding all metal-on metal claims as noted above, as well as insufficient information about individual claims, we are presently unable to reasonably estimate a range of loss for revision claims that (i) do not meet MSA eligibility criteria, or (ii) are future claims; hence we have not accrued for these claims at the present time. However, we believe the high-end of a possible range of loss for existing revision claims that do not meet MSA eligibility criteria will not, on an average per case basis, exceed the average per case accrual we have taken for revision claims we can confirm do meet MSA eligibility criteria. Future claims will be evaluated for accrual on a case by case basis using the accrual methodologies desc