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1. | We note the operating losses and net losses recorded in each of the reported periods, as well as the negative cash flows from operations recorded in fiscal 2017 and 2015. Please tell us the methods and key assumptions used to develop the estimates of future cash flows utilized in your annual evaluation of goodwill impairment. Discuss your rationale for excluding any corporate charges from these cash flows. |
Terminal Growth Rate | Discount Rate | |
U.S. Lower Extremities & Biologics | 4% | 8.1% |
U.S. Upper Extremities | 4% | 8.5% |
International Extremities & Biologics | 4% | 10.7% |
2. | In future filings, please provide the following disclosures for each reporting unit that is at risk of failing step one of the goodwill impairment test: |
• | A description of the methods and key assumptions used and how the key assumptions were determined; |
• | A discussion of the degree of uncertainty associated with the key assumption, including specifics to the extent possible; and |
• | A description of potential events and/or changes in circumstances that could reasonably be expected to negatively affect the key assumptions. |
• | The percentage by which fair value exceeded carrying value as of the date of the most recent test; |
• | A description of the methods and key assumptions used and how the key assumptions were determined; |
• | A discussion of the degree of uncertainty associated with the key assumption, including specifics to the extent possible; and |
• | A description of potential events and/or changes in circumstances that could reasonably be expected to negatively affect the key assumptions. |
Very truly yours, | |
/s/ Lance A. Berry | |
Lance A. Berry | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
cc: Robert J. Palmisano, President and Chief Executive Officer | |
James A. Lightman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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