The Company's prior guidance remains unchanged. We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries. Under the DPA, which has a three-year term, we are subject to oversight by an independent compliance monitor, which monitorship commenced in August 2017. We have incurred other various expenses from specific events or projects that we consider highly variable or that have a significant impact to our operating results that we have excluded from our non-GAAP measures. This quality remediation has required us to devote significant financial resources and is for a discrete period of time. For instance, we exclude the impact of certain charges related to restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives and certain legal and tax matters. "Our global team delivered strong results this quarter, fueled by a clear focus on our strategic priorities and key new product introductions," said Bryan Hanson, President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet. Management believes these measures offer the ability to make period-to-period comparisons that are not impacted by certain items that can cause dramatic changes in reported income but that do not impact the fundamentals of our operations. Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter was $423 million and free cash flow was $295 million. For example, the timing of certain transactions is difficult to predict because management's plans may change. The litigation charges and gains excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures in the periods presented relate to product liability matters where we have received numerous claims on specific products, patent litigation and commercial litigation related to a common matter in multiple jurisdictions. Net sales for the full year were $7.982 billion, an increase of 0.6% over 2018 and an increase of 2.2% on a constant currency basis. The impairment was comprised of $401.2 million in our Spine less Asia Pacific reporting unit, $567.0 million in our EMEA reporting unit and $7.7 million from an insignificant reporting unit. Employee termination benefits related to terminating employees with overlapping responsibilities in various areas of our business. The translated results are then used to determine year-over-year percentage increases or decreases. They are calculated by translating current and prior-period sales at the same predetermined exchange rate. Free cash flow is an additional non-GAAP measure that is presented in this press release. The new regulations provide a transition period until May 2020 for currently-approved medical devices to meet the additional requirements. We are addressing inspectional observations on Form 483 and a Warning Letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") following its previous inspections of our Warsaw North Campus facility, among other matters. The federal provisions of the TRAF were enacted in the third quarter of 2019 and the cantonal provisions of the TRAF were enacted in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company will conduct its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 investor conference call today, February 4, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Constant currency percentage changes exclude the effects of foreign currency exchange rates. • Contract termination expenses related to terminated contracts, primarily with sales agents and distribution agreements. Sales change information for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 is presented on a GAAP (reported) basis and on a constant currency basis. For certain devices, this transition period can be extended until May 2024. The audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet's Investor Relations website at https://investor.zimmerbiomet.com. Adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude the effects of certain inventory and manufacturing-related charges, including charges to terminate a raw material supply agreement and to discontinue certain product lines; intangible asset amortization; intangible asset impairment; quality remediation expenses; restructuring and other cost reduction initiative expenses; acquisition, integration and related gains and expenses; certain litigation gains and charges; expenses to establish initial compliance with the European Union Medical Device Regulation; other charges; any related effects on our income tax provision associated with these items, the effect of Switzerland tax reform and other certain tax adjustments. Once the litigation matter has been excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures in a particular period, any additional expenses or gains from changes in estimates are also excluded, even if they are not significant, to ensure consistency in our non-GAAP financial measures from period-to-period. This press release also contains supplemental reconciliations of additional non-GAAP financial measures that the Company presents in other contexts. Key drivers in the fourth quarter included solid performance from the Americas and Asia Pacific, with continued strong results across our global Knee and Hip businesses. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It will be archived for replay following the conference call. Diluted earnings per share were $1.54 for the fourth quarter and $5.47 for the full year. In the fourth quarter, the Company paid down $161 million of debt, net of debt proceeds, paid $49 million in dividends and declared a dividend of $0.24 per share. The following sales tables provide results by geography and product category for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, as well as the percentage change compared to the prior year periods, on both a reported basis and a constant currency basis. The incremental costs primarily include third-party consulting necessary to supplement our internal resources. The impairment was comprised of $401.2 million in our Spine less Asia Pacific reporting unit, $567.0 million in our EMEA reporting unit and $7.7 million from an insignificant reporting unit. Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures. The Company is providing the following full-year 2020 financial guidance: 2020 reported and constant currency revenue growth, Expected to be negative in the first half of the year and slightly positive in the second half of the year based on current foreign currency exchange rates, These measures are non-GAAP financial measures for which a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is not available without unreasonable efforts. For more information, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet. Constant currency percentage changes exclude the effects of foreign currency exchange rates. I am proud of the entire ZB team and their unyielding commitment to the ZB mission and bettering the lives of patients around the world.". Readers of this press release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, among others, statements regarding sales and earnings guidance and any statements about our expectations, plans, strategies or prospects. We are addressing inspectional observations on Form 483 and a Warning Letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") following its inspections of our Warsaw North Campus facility, among other matters. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. These include costs related to legal entity, distribution and manufacturing optimization, including contract terminations, as well as our costs of complying with our Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("DPA") with the U.S. government related to certain Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters involving Biomet and certain of its subsidiaries. The federal provisions of the TRAF were enacted in the third quarter of 2019 and the cantonal provisions of the TRAF were enacted in the fourth quarter of 2019. Inventory and manufacturing-related charges; http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zimmer-biomet-announces-third-quarter-2019-financial-results-300951232.html, California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Disclosure.

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