UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
OR
[    ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to           
Commission File Number 001-15103
INVACARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Ohio95-2680965
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
  
One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio44035
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(440) 329-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
(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 (the “Exchange Act”) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x No ¨
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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):    Large accelerated filer ¨    Accelerated filer x  Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨ Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨  No  x

As of November 3, 2017,May 4, 2018, the registrant had 32,830,07633,157,645 Common Shares and 6,357 Class B Common Shares outstanding.

     


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About Invacare Corporation

Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) ("Invacare" or the "company") is a leading manufacturer and distributor in its markets for medical equipment used in non-acute care settings. At its core, the company designs, manufactures and distributes medical devices that help people to move, breathe, rest and perform essential hygiene. The company provides medical device solutions for congenital (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida), acquired (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, post-acute recovery, pressure ulcers) and degenerative (e.g., ALS, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), elderly, bariatric) ailments. The company's products are important parts of care for people with a wide range of challenges, from those who are active and heading to work or school each day and may need additional mobility or respiratory support, to those who are cared for in residential care settings, at home and in rehabilitation centers. The company sells its products principally to home medical equipment providers with retail and e-commerce channels, residential care operators, dealers and government health services in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare's website at www.invacare.com. The contents of the company's website are not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are not incorporated by reference herein.




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

The discussion and analysis presented below is concerned with material changes in financial condition and results of operations between the periods specified in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, and in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. All comparisons presented are with respect to the same period last year, unless otherwise stated. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the MD&A included in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017 and for some matters, SEC filings from prior periods may be useful sources of information.

OVERVIEW


Invacare is a multi-national company with integrated capabilities to design, produce and distribute durable medical equipment. The company makes products that help people move, breathe, rest and perform essential hygiene, and with those products the company supports people with congenital, acquired and degenerative conditions. The company’s products and solutions are important parts of care for people with a range of challenges, from those who are active and heading to work or school each day and may need additional mobility or respiratory support, to those who are cared for in residential care settings, at home and in rehabilitation centers. The company operates in facilities in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, which are the result of dozens of acquisitions made over the company’s nearly forty-year history. Some of these acquisitions have been combined into integrated operating units, while others remain relatively independent.

Strategy
For its first 35 years, theThe company had a strategy to be a leading provider of durable medical equipment to providers in global markets by providing the broadest portfolio available. This strategy had not kept pace with certain reimbursement changes, competitive dynamics and company-specific challenges especially in the United States market.recent years. Since 2015, the company has made a major shift in its strategy to alignstrategy. The company has since been aligning its resources to produce products and solutions that assist customers and end-users with theiraddress the most clinically complex needs.needs thereby increasing the value of the company's offering. By focusing the company’s efforts to provide the best possible assistance and outcomes to the people and caregivers who use its products, the company aims to improve its financial condition for sustainable profit and growth. To execute this transformation, the company is undertaking a substantial three-phase multi-year transformation plan.

Transformation
The company has been executing a multi-year transformation to shift to its new strategy, especially in North America. This is expected to yield better financial results from the application of the company’s resources to products and solutions that provide greater healthcare value in clinically complex rehabilitation and post-acute care. The transformation is divided into the following three phases:

Phase One - Assess and Reorient
Increase commercial effectiveness;
Shift and narrow the product portfolio;
AlignFocus innovation resources toon clinically complex solutions;
Accelerate quality efforts with culture ofon quality & excellence; and
Develop and expand talent.

Phase One, which is largely complete in North America, was strategic alignment and investment phase with significant shifts in the mix of the company's business. During Phase One, the company made investments in SG&A, including hiring and training over 50% new North America/HME clinical sales representatives,
mainly in 2016. The company reduced net sales of less accretive product, including reducing net sales of aids for daily living, divested its Garden City Medical, Inc. (GCM) subsidiary, and discontinued non-core product categories such as consumer power wheelchairs in North America/HME. During Phase One, the North America/HME business also demonstrated gross margin percentage improvement through a more clinical mix of products from the integration of clinical subsidiaries, as well as an enhanced new product pipeline.

Phase Two - Build and Align
Leverage commercial improvements;
Optimize the business for cost and efficiency;
Continue to improve quality systems;
Launch new clinical product platforms; and
Expand talent management and culture.

The company is currently in Phase Two of the transformation, focused primarily on North America.America, with lesser emphasis on, gradual changes in the Europe segment. By the end of this phase, the company expects growth in sales and gross profit, dollars, as well as an improvement in operating income and free cash flow. This is expected to come from the commercial execution of phase one investments and new product launches. The company also is optimizing its infrastructure and improving efficiencies. Since October 2016 the company has announced approximately $17.5 million in cost reduction activities.efficiencies to streamline customer interactions and to reduce costs.

Phase Three - Grow
Lead in quality culture and operations excellence; and
Grow above market.

By the end of phase three, the company expects continued improvements in net sales, operating margin, operating income and free cash flow.

In the second half of 2017, the company expects to improve sales sequentially in its North America/HME segment through new product and service offerings and increased commercial effectiveness from its salesforce. In the third quarter of 2017,
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consolidated net sales decreased compared to the same period prior year, and sequentially increased 3.7% compared to the second quarter of 2017. This sequential improvement was driven by Europe, North America/HME and Asia/Pacific. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales improved principally as a result of the strategic mix shift toward clinically complex products and reduced freight costs.

The company expects to take advantage of opportunities for growth across its many product lines and businesses by providing clinical solutions to the growing demographic in need of the company’s products. The company also remains focused on building an enterprise-wide quality culture, which it believes will ultimately be a competitive advantage. The company intends to move forward with its transformation, while managing through external uncertainty, such as changes in payor reimbursement policies. The company has demonstrated some improvements in the key short-term metrics as a result of its strategic shift. However, in spite of this, there may be interim periods where the company’s investments do not fully yield expected financial improvements, particularly in light of various external factors.

STATUS OF THE CONSENT DECREE

On July 24, 2017, the company received notice from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the company had satisfied the FDA’s requirements under the consent decree to resume full operations atfollowing its Corporate and Taylor Street manufacturing facilities in Elyria, Ohio. As a result, the company then became able to produce and sell all products made in the Taylor Street facility without the previous restrictions under the consent decree, which has been in effect since December 21, 2012.

Also, the company became able to sell its wheelchairs designed and manufactured at the Taylor Street facility without having to obtain the verificationreinspection of medical necessity (VMN) documentation previously required under the consent decree. To ensure the facilities are in continuous compliance with FDA regulations and the consent decree, the consent decree requires the company to undergo five years of audits by a third-party auditor selected by Invacare. The third-party auditor will inspect the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities, every six monthsthe Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") notified the company that it was in substantial compliance with the FDA Quality System Regulation ("QSR") and, at that time, the company was permitted to resume full operations at those facilities including the resumption of unrestricted sales of products made in those facilities.

The consent decree will continue in effect for a minimum of five years from July 24, 2017, during which time the company’s Corporate and Taylor Street facilities must complete two semi-annual and then four annual audits performed by a company-retained expert audit firm. The expert audit firm will determine whether the facilities remain in continuous compliance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDA Act), regulations and the terms of the consent decree. The FDA has the authority to inspect these facilities and any other FDA registered facility, at any time. As of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q, the first year,expert audit of the Corporate and then once every 12 months forTaylor Street facilities was completed in 2018 and the four years thereafter. Other Invacare manufacturingresult submitted to FDA. The expert’s inspection led to a summary report, which included a finding that the company operates the subject facilities were unaffected byin compliance with FDA regulations and with the requirements of the consent decree and have remained fully operational.decree. There were no significant deviations requiring further actions noted from the inspection.

For a complete description of the consent decree, see the “Contingencies” note to the financial statements contained in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and “Forward-Looking Statements” contained below in this Item.























 
OUTLOOK

The company has been executing a multi-year strategicwill continue to make significant investments in its transformation, ofreduce sales in certain areas, refocus resources away from less accretive activities, and look at its overall approachglobal infrastructure for opportunities to quality, product mix, commercial execution, supply chain and engineering changes.drive efficiency. Phase One investments are providing returns. The company is increasingly focused on solutions that provideexpects to see improved results in 2018 with Phase Two actions continuing as the greatest clinical benefitcompany continues to patientsstreamline operations, resize and help healthcare providers be most effective. These changes apply globally, althoughreshape the efforts to drive change have been most intensely focusedorganization, especially in North America. Part ofAmerica, around its new business mix and size. By executing this strategy has been to diminish sales of less clinically valuable products. Following a positive turn in sequential net sales growth after several quarters of transformation work,and making these operational improvements, the company expects North America/long-term benefits for the company’s constituents.

As a result of anticipated commercial effectiveness and resulting sales growth, the company expects increased working capital which, if realized, would support investments for growth, especially growth of NA/HME net salesmobility and seating products. This would include investments in demonstration units and SG&A expense, and support of an extended quote-to-cash process for power wheelchairs. Also, the company expects to continuemake additional restructuring and capital investments as it continues to improve sequentiallyreshape the business over the course of 2018. The company expects spending on capital expenditures to increase from recent low levels to approximately $20,000,000 to $25,000,000 in 2018. As a result, the fourth quartercompany anticipates its cash flow usage for 2018 will be similar to the cash used in 2017, versus third quarter 2017. including consideration of seasonality of cash flow during the year.

The company is gradually applying the transformation to the Europe segment, which may slightly reduce the segment's net sales as it begins to shift its product mix toward more clinically valued, higher marginhigher-margin products. Regarding the IPG segment, the company expects its new go-to-market strategy withinstrategic selling approach in the capital selling environment to continue to take time to yield growth.

The launch In its pursuit of sustained increased shareholder value, the new Invacare® TDX® SP2 power wheelchair with LiNX® technology and Ultra Low Maxx seating in August 2017 and the abilitycompany continues to sell power and manual wheelchairs from the Taylor Street facility without the previous restrictions from the consent decree are unlikely to have a material impact on the business until at least 2018 due to the time it takes to earn that business combined with the industry's extended quote-to-order process. The quote-to-order process can delay the successful conversion of sales quotes to shipments between 60-90 days.

The company will continue its focus on reducing costs and improving efficiencies. The company's priorities remain: emphasizingemphasize building a culture of quality excellence and achieving its long-term earnings potential. The company remains committed to its long-term earnings objective, which is largely based upon four parts:

Net sales growth in North America/HME mobility and
seating segment;
Net sales growth in the IPG post-acute care business;
Cost reductions across the North America businesses; and
Net sales growth and efficiency gains in Europe.

Because of the scope and magnitude of changes being undertaken and the realized and potential changes affecting the business, the company expects some variation in the timing and relative magnitude of these results.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


On September 30, 2016, the company completed the sale of its subsidiary, Garden City Medical Inc. ("GCM"), to Compass Health Brands. GCM, doing business as PMI and Pinnacle Medsource, sourced and distributed primarily single-use products under the brand ProBasics by PMI. GCM was part of the North America/Home Medical Equipment (NA/HME) segment. This divestiture further refined the company’s focus on other lines of business where the company’s resources can best generate returns in areas of complex rehabilitation and post-acute care. CGM was not deemed a discontinued operation for financial reporting purposes, and therefore is included in the results below unless otherwise noted. For more information, see the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

References herein to "year-to-date" refer to the first nine months of the fiscal year, ended September 30.
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RESULTS OF OPERATION - NET SALES


($ in thousands USD)Q3 17Q3 16Reported % ChangeForeign Exchange % ImpactConstant Currency % Change
Europe143,281
141,738
1.1
1.6(0.5)
NA/HME79,516
99,323
(19.9)0.4(20.3)
IPG13,975
15,343
(8.9)0.2(9.1)
Asia/Pacific14,134
11,741
20.4
2.517.9
Consolidated250,906
268,145
(6.4)1.1(7.5)
      
NA/HME less divested GCM79,516
90,937
(12.6)0.3(12.9)
Consolidated less divested GCM250,906
259,759
(3.4)1.1(4.5)
($ in thousands USD)YTD Q3 17YTD Q3 16Reported % ChangeForeign Exchange % ImpactConstant Currency % Change1Q181Q17Reported % ChangeForeign Exchange % ImpactConstant Currency % Change
Europe391,274
399,504
(2.1)(2.9)0.8
131,314
119,508
9.9
12.5(2.6)
NA/HME241,467
317,695
(24.0)0.1
(24.1)79,782
84,262
(5.3)0.4(5.7)
IPG45,668
49,702
(8.1)
(8.1)14,887
16,373
(9.1)0.2(9.3)
Asia/Pacific37,737
33,833
11.5
2.3
9.2
11,077
11,580
(4.3)3.2(7.5)
Consolidated716,146
800,734
(10.6)(1.4)(9.2)237,060
231,723
2.3
6.7(4.4)
     
NA/HME less divested GCM241,467
291,087
(17.0)0.1
(17.1)
Consolidated less divested GCM716,146
774,126
(7.5)(1.4)(6.1)

The table above provides net sales change as reported and as adjusted to exclude the impact of foreign exchange translation (constant currency net sales) as well as net sales further adjusted to exclude the impact of the sale of GCM, which was sold in September 2016 and not deemed a discontinued operation from an external reporting perspective.. “Constant currency net sales" is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency translation. The current year's functional currency net sales are translated using the prior year's foreign exchange rates. These amounts are then compared to the prior year's sales to calculate the constant currency net sales change. “Constant currency sequential net sales” is a non-GAAP financial measure in which a given quarter’s net sales are compared to the most recent prior quarter’s net sales with each quarter’s net sales translated at the foreign exchange rates for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Management believes that thisboth of these financial measure providesmeasures provide meaningful information for evaluating the core operating performance of the company.

For the quarter, constant currency net sales increaseddecreased in the Asia Pacific segment but was more than offset by declines in the NA/HME, IPG and Europe segments.

Year-to-date constant currency net sales increased in the European and Asia/Pacific segments but was more than offset by declines in the NA/HME and IPG segments.

Excluding the divestiture of the GCM business, consolidated constant currency net sales declined 4.5% and 6.1% for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, compared to the

same periods last year, with net sales declines in lifestyle, respiratory and IPG products partially offset by increases in mobility and seating products.each segment.

Constant currency net sales performance drivers by segment:

Europe - The slight decline in constant currency net sales forcompared to the first quarter last year was driven by lower sales of lifestyle and respiratory products and, lifestyle products partially offset byto a lesser extent, mobility and seating products. The year-to-date increase in constant currency net sales was driven by increases in mobility and seating products partially offset by declines in respiratory and lifestyle products.

North America/Home Medical Equipment (NA/HME) - Excluding the divestiture of the GCM business, constantConstant currency net sales declined 12.9%decreased, driven largely by respiratory and 17.1% for the quarterlifestyle products partially offset by increases in mobility and year-to-date, respectively,seating products compared to the same periodfirst quarter last year. The decrease in constant currencydecline was also impacted by reduced net sales was driven by declines in all categories, though mostly in lifestyle and respiratory products. Mobility and seating product sales were a lesser partChina as result of the net sales decline. Sequential net sales improved 1.6% driven by mobility and seating and lifestyle products.closure of one of the company's Suzhou, China facilities in 2017 which previously were accounted for in the NA/HME segment.






Institutional Products Group (IPG) - Constant currency net sales declined in all product categories fordecreased compared to the first quarter last year principally due to lower net sales related to case goods, bed products and year-to-date.interior design projects. As previously disclosed, the company is transforming its go-to-market strategy in the post-acute care (PAC) channel. The company expects this new sales approach will take time to yield growth.

Asia/Pacific - Constant currency net sales decreased in institutional beds and respiratory products.

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transforming its go-to-market strategy in the post-acute care (PAC) channel. The company expects this new sales approach will take time to yield growth.

Asia/Pacific - The increase in constant currency net sales for the quarter and year-to-date occurred in all product categories but principally related to mobility and seating products.
The following tables provide net sales at reported rates for the quarters ended September 30, June 30, and March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 respectively, and net sales for the quarters ended September 30March 31, 2018 and June 30,December 31, 2017, respectively, as translated at the foreign exchange rates for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 with each then compared
to the net sales for the most recent prior period (constant currency sequential net sales). The company began this disclosure in 1Q17 to illustrate the effect of its transformation on its segments and continues to do so while the transformation continues and this is useful.

Q3 17 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates Foreign Exchange Translation Impact 
Q3 17 at
Q1 17 Foreign Exchange Rates
 Q2 17 at Q1 17 Foreign Exchange Rates Sequential Growth $ Sequential Growth %
($ in thousands USD)1Q18 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates Foreign Exchange Translation Impact 
1Q18 at
1Q17 Foreign Exchange Rates
 4Q17 at 1Q17 Foreign Exchange Rates Sequential Growth $ Sequential Growth %
Europe$143,281
 $(9,931) $133,350
 $126,226
 $7,124
 5.6 %131,314
 (14,870) 116,444
 131,053
 (14,609) (11.1)%
NA/HME79,516
 (447) 79,069
 77,791
 1,278
 1.6
79,782
 (326) 79,456
 79,050
 406
 0.5
IPG13,975
 (34) 13,941
 15,335
 (1,394) (9.1)14,887
 (47) 14,840
 13,789
 1,051
 7.6
Asia Pacific14,134
 (448) 13,686
 12,114
 1,572
 13.0
11,077
 (359) 10,718
 13,188
 (2,470) (18.7)
Consolidated$250,906
 $(10,860) $240,046
 $231,466
 $8,580
 3.7 %237,060
 (15,602) 221,458
 237,080
 (15,622) (6.6)%
                      
 Q2 17 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates Foreign Exchange Translation Impact 
Q2 17 at
Q1 17 Foreign Exchange Rates
 Q1 17 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates Sequential Growth $ Sequential Growth %
Europe$128,485
 $(2,259) $126,226
 $119,508
 $6,718
 5.6 %
NA/HME77,689
 102
 77,791
 84,262
 (6,471) (7.7)
IPG15,320
 15
 15,335
 16,373
 (1,038) (6.3)
Asia Pacific12,023
 91
 12,114
 11,580
 534
 4.6
Consolidated$233,517
 $(2,051) $231,466
 $231,723
 $(257) (0.1)%
            

 Q1 17 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates 
Q2 17 at
Q1 17 Foreign Exchange Rates
 Q3 17 at Q1 17 Foreign Exchange Rates Q2 17 vs Q1 17 Sequential Growth % Q3 17 vs Q2 17 Sequential Growth %
Europe$119,508
 $126,226
 $133,350
 5.6 % 5.6 %
NA/HME84,262
 77,791
 79,069
 (7.7) 1.6
IPG16,373
 15,335
 13,941
 (6.3) (9.1)
Asia Pacific11,580
 12,114
 13,686
 4.6
 13.0
Consolidated$231,723
 $231,466
 $240,046
 (0.1)% 3.7 %
          




 4Q17 at Reported Foreign Exchange Rates Foreign Exchange Translation Impact 
4Q17 at
1Q17 Foreign Exchange Rates
Europe144,052
 (12,999) 131,053
NA/HME79,351
 (301) 79,050
IPG13,804
 (15) 13,789
Asia Pacific13,144
 44
 13,188
Consolidated250,351
 (13,271) 237,080
      
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The net sales amounts in the above table are converted at Q1 2017 foreign exchange rates so that the sequential change in net sales can be shown, excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

ResultsReduced sequential net sales for the company was largely expected as the company's net sales are historically stronger in the thirdsecond half of the year, specifically with negative growth in the Europe and Asia Pacific segments, as shown in this analysis. However, results in the first quarter of 20172018 reflected the Company's
company's efforts to stabilize net sales sequentially specificallyin the NA/HME and IPG segments. Specifically, sequential growth in its NA/HME segment throughresulted from new product introduction and focus on
clinically complex products, and increased productivity from its new commercial salesforce.salesforce and the ability to sell all products made in the Taylor Street facility without restrictions from the consent decree.

Sequentially, net sales of both mobility and seating and lifestyle product lines increased from the second quarter of 2017 to the third quarter of 2017 on a consolidated basis, and for the Europe, NA/HME and Asia Pacific segments.
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The company realized a favorable impact from sales mix year-to-date attributable to increased mobility and seating products, which comprise most of the company's clinically complex product portfolio. Sales mix increased to 41%37% from 36%35% for constant currency net sales by product for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 as compared to same period last year.


 
This favorable net sales mix shift is the result of the company's continued transformation and, in particular, the implementation of Phase One of the transformation,efforts, especially where the company focused on shifting and narrowinghas shifted the product portfolio and alignment of resources to focus on clinically complex solutions.



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GROSS PROFIT

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Gross profit dollar increase was principally related to favorable foreign currency translation and transactions and reduced research and development expenses partially offset by increased freight expense. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.8 of a percentage point in the quarter aswas flat compared to the same period last year. This increaseGross profit percentage was drivenfavorably impacted by favorable net sales mix, favorable foreign currency translation and transactions as well asand reduced freight costs partiallyresearch and development ("R&D") expenses offset by unfavorable manufacturing costs.increased freight expense. Gross profit dollars and gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased for all segments. Gross profit dollarsthe Europe and Asia Pacific segments and declined in the NA/HME and IPG segments but increased for the Europe and Asia/Pacific segments. The gross profit dollar decline was principally the result of lower net sales.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased by 1.3 percentage points year-to-date as compared to the same period last year. This increase was driven by favorable net sales mix and reduced warranty and freight expense partially offset by unfavorable manufacturing variances, including the impact of foreign currency transactions and unfavorable foreign currency translation. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased for all the segments. Gross profit dollars declined in the NA/HME and IPG segments and increased in the Europe and Asia/Pacific segments. The gross profit dollar decline was principally the result of lower net sales.

Gross profit and gross margin drivers by segment:

Europe - For the quarter, grossGross margin as a percentage of net sales increased 0.60.4 of a percentage point, while gross profit dollars increased $1,578,000,$4,019,000, compared to the same period last year. The increase in gross profit dollars was driven by favorable net sales mix and foreign currency translation and transactions and favorable net sales mix partially offset by unfavorable manufacturingincreased freight costs and increased R&D expense.net sales decline on a constant currency basis.

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Year-do-date, grossNA/HME - Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased 0.8 of adecreased 2.5 percentage point,points, while gross profit dollars increased $1,354,000,decreased $3,302,000, compared to the same period last year. The increase in gross profit dollars was driven by favorable net sales mix and reduced warranty costs partially offset by increased R&D expense and unfavorable foreign currency translation and transactions.

NA/HME - For the quarter, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.7 of a percentage point, while gross profit dollars decreased $4,252,000, compared to the same period last year. Excluding the impact of the divested GCM business, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.3 of a percentage point, while gross profit dollars decreased by $2,694,000. The decrease in gross profit dollars was primarily due to unfavorable net sales mix, net sales volume declines and unfavorable manufacturingincreased freight costs partially offset by lower R&D and freight expenses.

Year-to-date, grossIPG - Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.9 of a percentage point, while gross profit dollars decreased $15,298,000, compared to the same period last year. Excluding the impact of the divested GCM business, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.6 of a percentage point, while gross profit dollars decreased by $9,801,000. The decrease in gross profit dollars was primarily due to net sales volume declines and unfavorable manufacturing variances partially offset by reduced freight, warranty and R&D expenses and favorable net sales mix.




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IPG - For the quarter, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased 0.20.7 of a percentage point, and gross profit dollars decreased $507,000,$712,000, compared to the same period last year. The decrease in gross profit dollars was driven by volume declines and increased warranty expense partially offset by a favorable net sales mix. Year-to-date, grossdeclines.




Asia/Pacific - Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased 1.0 percentage point while gross profit dollars
decreased $603,000, compared to the same period last year. The decrease in gross profit dollars was driven by volume declines partially offset by favorable sales mix and reduced freight expense.


Asia/Pacific - For the quarter, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 3.87.2 percentage points, while gross profit dollars increased $912,000,$1,468,000, compared to the same period last year. The increase in gross profit dollars was primarily due to volume increases, favorable net sales mix and reduced R&D expense. Year-to-date, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased by 1.8 percentage points, and gross profit dollars increased $933,000, compared to the same period last year. The
increase in gross profit dollars was primarily attributable to favorable net sales mix partially offset by unfavorable manufacturing variances and increased research and development expense.expenses.

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Sequential quarterly gross profit as a percentage of net sales and gross margin dollars increased by 0.40.8 of a percentage point and $5,718,000, respectively, comparing third quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2017.point. The increase in gross margin dollarspercentage was driven by volume increases, favorable sales mix and favorable foreign currency partially offset by unfavorable manufacturing variances and increased freight and warranty expense.


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Sequential gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased for all segments except NA/HME segment. Sequential gross margin dollars increased in the Asia Pacific and Europe and Asia/Pacific segments but declinedwith declines in the NA/HME and IPG segments.

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Sequential quarterly gross profit dollars decreased $1,826,000. The decline in gross profit dollars was primarily attributable to volume declines principally in the Europe segment. Sequential gross profit dollars decreased in the Europe and NA/HME segments partially offset by increases in Asia Pacific and IPG segments.
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

($ in thousands USD)Q3 17Q3 16Reported ChangeForeign Exchange ImpactConstant Currency Change1Q181Q17Reported ChangeForeign Exchange ImpactConstant Currency Change
SG&A Expenses - $75,921
77,705
(1,784)757
(2,541)71,264
72,513
(1,249)3,554
(4,803)
SG&A Expenses - % change (2.3)1.0
(3.3) (1.7)4.9
(6.6)
% to net sales30.3
29.0
  30.1
31.3
  
Consolidated less divested GCM - $75,921
76,585
(664)757
(1,421)
Consolidated less divested GCM - % change (0.9)1.0
(1.9)
% to net sales30.3
29.5
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($ in thousands USD)YTD Q3 17YTD Q3 16Reported ChangeForeign Exchange ImpactConstant Currency Change
SG&A Expenses - $224,155
229,261
(5,106)(1,783)(3,323)
SG&A Expenses - % change  (2.2)(0.8)(1.4)
% to net sales31.3
28.6
   
Consolidated less divested GCM - $224,155
225,733
(1,578)(1,783)205
Consolidated less divested GCM - % change  (0.7)(0.8)0.1
% to net sales31.3
29.2
   

For the quarter, the decrease in SG&A expense excluding the sale of GCM and the impact of foreign exchange, which is referred to as "constant currency SG&A", was primarily driven by reduced legal and employment costs partially offset by increased bad debt expense.

Year-to-date, the increase in SG&A expense, excluding the sale of GCM and the impact of foreign exchange, was primarily driven by negative impact of foreign currency transactions and higher bad debt expense partially offset by reduced employment, product liability and legal costs.

SG&A expense drivers by segment:

Europe - For the quarter, SG&A expenses increased by 4.1%8.5%, or $1,227,000,$2,524,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation increasing SG&A expenses by approximately $554,000,$3,272,000, or 1.9%11.0%. Constant currency SG&A expenses increased by $673,000,decreased $748,000, or 2.2%. Year-to-date, SG&A expenses increased by 1.9%, or $1,739,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation decreasing SG&A expenses by approximately $2,098,000, or 2.4%. Constant currency SG&A expenses increased by $3,837,000, or 4.3%2.5%. The increase in expense for the quarter and year-to-date isdecrease was primarily attributable to increased employment and information technology expense.favorable foreign currency transactions.






NA/HME - For the quarter, SG&A expenses decreased 8.1%14.3%, or $2,814,000,$4,590,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation having an immaterial impact. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased $2,938,000,$4,751,000, or 8.5%. Excluding the impact of the divested GCM business and
foreign currency translation impact, constant currency SG&A expense decreased by $1,818,000 or 5.4% driven primarily by decreased legal and employment costs. Year-to-date, SG&A expenses decreased 5.0%, or $5,095,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation having an immaterial impact. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased $5,125,000, or 5.1%. Excluding the impact of the divested GCM business, constant currency SG&A expense decreased by $1,597,000 or 1.6%14.8% driven primarily by decreased employment legalcosts and product liability costs partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency transactions. The reduction in employment costs for the quarter and year-to-date includes a reduction in bonus expense.

IPG - For the quarter, SG&A expenses for IPG decreased by 7.6%, or $213,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation having an immaterial impact. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased by $216,000 or 7.6%. Year-to-date, SG&A expenses for IPG decreased by 8.2% or $723,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation having an immaterial impact. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased by $727,000 or 8.2%. The decline in expense for the quarter and year-to-date was primarily related to employment costs.

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Asia/Pacific - For the quarter, SG&A expenses decreased 0.8%, or $34,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation increasing SG&A expenses by $76,000, or 1.9 percentage points. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased by $110,000, or 2.7%. Year-to-date, SG&A expenses decreased 4.2%, or $506,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation increasing SG&A expenses by $281,000, or 2.4%. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased $787,000, or 6.6%. The decline in expense year-to-date was primarily related to employment costs and foreign currency transactions.

























IPG - SG&A expenses decreased 14.7%, or $412,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation having an immaterial impact. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased $416,000 or 14.8%. The decline in expense was primarily related to employment costs.


Asia/Pacific - SG&A expenses increased 1.8%, or $66,000, compared to the same period last year with foreign currency translation increasing SG&A expenses $117,000, or 3.2%. Constant currency SG&A expenses decreased $51,000, or 1.4%. The decline in expense was primarily related to employment costs partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency transactions.

















Other - For the quarter, SG&A expenses increased by 0.8%26.5%, or $50,000,$1,163,000, compared to the same period last year primarily driven by increased equity compensation expense partially offset by reduced legal expense. Year-to-date, SG&A expenses decreased by 3.1%, or $521,000, compared to the same period last year primarily driven by decline in legal expense, partially offset by increasedemployment costs, including equity compensation expense.

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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

($ in thousands USD)Q3 17Q3 16$ Change% Change YTD Q3 17YTD Q3 16$ Change% Change1Q181Q17$ Change% Change
Europe11,987
11,638
349
3.0
 24,164
24,550
(386)(1.6)6,594
5,100
1,494
29.3
NA/HME(12,446)(11,007)(1,439)(13.1) (34,267)(24,065)(10,202)(42.4)(8,138)(9,426)1,288
13.7
IPG1,202
1,497
(295)(19.7) 4,572
4,453
119
2.7
1,598
1,898
(300)(15.8)
Asia/Pacific387
(559)946
169.2
 (161)(1,599)1,438
89.9
972
(430)1,402
326.0
All Other(6,311)(5,832)(479)(8.2) (17,556)(17,703)147
0.8
(5,773)(4,510)(1,263)(28.0)
Gain on sale of business
7,386
(7,386)(100.0) 
7,386
(7,386)(100.0)
Charges related to restructuring(703)(508)(195)(38.4) (8,973)(1,299)(7,674)(590.8)(401)(3,283)2,882
87.8
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss)(5,884)2,615
(8,499)325.0
 (32,221)(8,277)(23,944)(289.3)
Consolidated Operating Loss(5,148)(10,651)5,503
51.7
      

For the quarter, and year-to-date, the increasedecrease in consolidated operating loss was impacted by the gain on sale of the divested GCM business recorded in 2016reduced restructuring charges and increasedimproved segment operating losses primarily related to volume declinesincome (loss) in Europe, Asia Pacific and unfavorable manufacturing costs partially offsetNA/HME segments. The decline in segment operating loss was impacted by reduced freight and R&D expensesfavorable gross profit dollars and reduced SG&A expense. In addition, the year-to-date operating loss was negatively impacted by increased restructuring costs, partially offset by lower warranty expense.

Operating income (loss) by segment:
Europe - For the quarter, operatingOperating income increased compared to the same period last year principally due to favorable net sales mix and favorable foreign currency translation and transactions, partially offset by unfavorable manufacturing variances and increased employment and information technology expenses. Year-to-date, operating income decreased compared to the same period last year primarily related to unfavorable manufacturing costs, including unfavorable foreign currency transactions, unfavorable foreign currency translation, increased R&D and employment costsfavorable net sales mix partially offset by increased constant currencyfreight costs and net sales favorable net sales mix and reduced warranty expense.decline.

NA/HME - For the quarter, operatingOperating loss increased compared to the same period last year primarily related to net sales declines and unfavorable manufacturing variances partially offset by reduced freight, R&D, legal and employment expenses as well as favorable sales mix. In addition, the third quarter of 2016 included approximately $437,000 in operating income for GCM. Year-to-date, operating loss increased compared to the same period last year primarily related to net sales declines partially offset by favorable sales mix and reduced freight, employment, warranty, legal and R&D expenses. In addition, the first nine months of 2016 included $1,969,000 in operating income for GCM.

IPG - For the quarter, operating income declined principally due to net sales decline and increased warranty expense partially


offset by reduced freight costs and lower SG&A expense, primarily due to lower employment expense. Year-to-date, operating income increased asdecreased compared to the same period last year primarily related to reduced SG&A related to employment costs, and freightresearch and development expense partially offset by net sales declines.declines, unfavorable net sales mix and increased freight costs.

IPG - Operating income declined principally due to a net sales decline partially offset by reduced SG&A expense.

Asia/Pacific - For the quarter, operatingOperating income increased significantly as a result of increased net sales, favorable net sales mix and reduced SG&AR&D and R&D expenses. Year-to-date, operating loss decreased as compared to the same period last year primarily related to favorable sales mix and reduced SG&A expense primarily related to employmentmanufacturing costs.

All Other - For the quarter, operatingOperating loss increase was primarily impacted by increased SG&A expense, primarily related to increased equity compensation expense. Year-to-date, operating loss declineThe quarter was impacted by reduced SG&A expense. Both the quarter and year to date werealso negatively impacted by unfavorable intercompany profit in inventory eliminations as a result of higher inventory levels.











Charge Related to Restructuring Activities
Restructuring charges recorded in 2017 were primarily related to previously disclosed facility closures and reduction in force actions in each of the segments. Restructuring charges totaled $8,973,000$401,000 in the first nine months of 2017quarter 2018 related to severance and contract terminations in the NA/HME segment ($6,000,000) and severancecosts in the Europe ($1,890,000)293,000), NA/HME ($97,000) and Asia/Pacific ($1,083,000)11,000) segments. Charges in the NA/HME segment include the impact of the June 2017 closure of the company’s Suzhou, China, manufacturing facility, which is expected to generate approximately $4,000,000 in annualized pre-tax savings for the segment.

In the first nine monthsquarter of 2016,2017, the company incurred restructuring charges of $1,299,000$3,283,000 related principally to severance and contract termination costs incurred in the NA/HME segment ($1,213,000)2,242,000) and severance in the Europe ($690,000) and Asia/Pacific segment ($86,000).351,000) segments. Most of the outstanding restructuring accruals at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 are expected to be paid out in the next twelve months.
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Net Gain (Loss) on Convertible Debt Derivatives
($ in thousands USD)Change in Fair Value - Gain (Loss)Change in Fair Value - Gain (Loss)
Q3 17Q3 16YTD Q3 17YTD Q3 161Q181Q17
    
Convertible Note Hedge Assets27,267
(6,540)33,028
(11,297)4,286
(5,830)
Convertible Debt Conversion Liabilities(29,817)7,732
(35,728)13,579
(4,183)6,731
Net gain (loss) on convertible debt derivatives(2,550)1,192
(2,700)2,282
Net gain on convertible debt derivatives103
901
    

The company recognized net lossesgain of $2,550,000 and $2,700,000$103,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, compared to a net gainsgain of $1,192,000 and $2,282,000$901,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017, related to the fair value of convertible debt derivatives. See "Long-Term Debt" in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for more detail.

Interest
($ in thousands USD)Q3 17Q3 16$ Change% Change1Q181Q17$ Change% Change
Interest Expense6,844
4,481
2,363
52.76,962
4,518
2,444
54.1
Interest Income(137)(79)(58)73.4(249)(88)(161)183.0
($ in thousands USD)YTD Q3 17YTD Q3 16$ Change% Change
Interest Expense16,007
11,228
4,779
42.6
Interest Income(274)(207)(67)32.4

The increase in interest expense for the quarter and year to date as compared to the same periodsperiod last year was primarily due to the issuance of convertible notes in the second quarter of 2017.
























 

Income Taxes

The company had an effective tax rate of 22.8%20.0% and 16.2%18.3% on losses before income tax from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, respectively, and an effective tax rate of 743.7% and 48.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to an expected benefit at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%21% on the continuing operations pre-tax losses for each period.period ended March 31, 2018 and 35% for the period ended March 31, 2017. The company's effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was unfavorable as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate expected benefit, principally due to the negative impact of the company's inabilitycompany not being able to record tax benefits related to the significant losses in countries which had tax valuation allowances. The effective tax rate was reducedincreased for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2017 by certain taxes outside the United States, excluding countries with tax valuation allowances, that were at an effective rate higher than the U.S. statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and lower than the U.S. statutory rate.rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017. See "Income Taxes" in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for more detail.

During 2016, installment payments were made related to a previously disclosed liability for uncertain tax positions, including an accelerated payment of the balance of the installment obligation, in order to reduce interest costs.



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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


The company continues to maintain an adequate liquidity position through its cash balances and unused bank lines of credit (see Long-Term Debt in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report).

Key balances on the company's balance sheet and related metrics:
($ in thousands USD)September 30, 2017December 31, 2016$ Change% ChangeMarch 31, 2018December 31, 2017$ Change% Change
Cash and cash equivalents155,964
124,234
31,730
25.5
150,618
176,528
(25,910)(14.7)
Working capital (1)
258,002
188,211
69,791
37.1
232,933
238,850
(5,917)(2.5)
Total debt (2)
302,052
196,501
105,551
53.7
300,803
301,415
(612)(0.2)
Long-term debt (2)
300,112
181,240
118,872
65.6
299,028
299,375
(347)(0.1)
Total shareholders' equity436,025
422,387
13,638
3.2
422,672
423,294
(622)(0.1)
Credit agreement borrowing availability (3)
42,694
44,260
(1,566)(3.5)35,409
39,949
(4,540)(11.4)
(1) 
Current assets less current liabilities.
(2) 
Long-term debt and Total debt include debt issuance costs recognized as a deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability and debt discounts classified as debt or equity.debt.
(3) 
Reflects the combined availability of the company's North American and European asset-based revolving credit facilities. The change isin borrowing availability is due to changes in the calculated borrowing base.

The company's total debt outstanding, inclusive of the debt discount related to the convertible senior subordinated debentures due 2027 included in equity in accordance with FSB APB 14-1 as well as the debt discountcash and fees associated with the company's Convertible Senior Notes due 2021cash equivalents balances were $150,618,000 and 2022, increased by $105,551,000 to $302,052,000$176,528,000 at September 30, 2017 from $196,501,000 as ofMarch 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017, respectively. The debt increase during first nine months of 2017decrease in cash was principally athe result of the company's second quarter 2017 issuance of $120,000,000 principal amount of 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes") partially offset by the $13,350,000 repurchase of all of the outstanding principal amount of 4.125% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 (the "2027 Debentures") as the holders exercised their February 1, 2017 right to require the company to repurchase their 2027 Debentures. See "Long-Term Debt" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more details regarding the company's convertible notes and credit facilities.

The company's cash balances were utilized for normal operations, which includes losses in certain areas and debt repayment during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017.seasonal variations in operations. Debt repayments, acquisitions, divestitures, the timing of vendor payments, the timing of customer rebate payments, the granting of extended payment terms to significant national accounts and other activity can have a significant impact on the company's cash flow and borrowings outstanding such that the debtcash reported at the end of a given period may be materially different than debtcash levels during a given period. While the company maintainshas cash balances in various jurisdictions around the world, there are no material restrictions regarding the use of such cash for dividends within the company, loans or other purposes, except in China where the cash balance, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, was $4,152,000.
$1,702,000.

The company's total debt outstanding, inclusive of the debt discount related to debentures included in equity in accordance with FSB APB 14-1 as well as the debt discount and fees associated with the company's Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 and 2022, decreased by $612,000 to $300,803,000 at March 31, 2018 from $301,415,000 as of December 31, 2017. See "Long-Term Debt" in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more details regarding the company's convertible notes and credit facilities.

Based on the company's current expectations, the company believes that its cash balances and available borrowing capacity under its credit facilities should be sufficient to meet working capital needs, capital requirements, and commitments for at least



the next twelve months. Notwithstanding the company's expectations, if the company's operating results decline as the result of pressures on the business due to, for example, currency fluctuations or regulatory issues or the company's failure to execute its business plans or if the company's transformation takes longer than expected, the company may require additional financing, or may be unable to comply with its obligations under the credit facilities, and its lenders could demand repayment of any amounts outstanding under the company's credit facilities.

The company also has an agreement with De Lage Landen, Inc. (“DLL”), a third-party financing company, to provide lease financing to the company's U.S. customers. Either party could terminate this agreement with 180 days' notice or 90 days' notice by DLL upon the occurrence of certain events. Should this agreement be terminated, the company's borrowing needs under its credit facilities could increase.

While there is general concern about the potential for rising interest rates, the company expects that it will be able to absorb modest rate increases in the months ahead without any material impact on its liquidity or capital resources. As of September 30, 2017, theThe weighted average floating interest rate on revolving credit borrowings, excluding capital leases, was 4.87%4.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to 4.85% as of4.84% for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

See "Long-Term Debt" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details regarding the company's credit facilities.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

The company estimates that capital investments for 20172018 could approximate between $10,000,000$20,000,000 and $12,000,000,$25,000,000, compared to actual capital expenditures of $10,151,000$14,569,000 in 2016.2017. The estimatedanticipated increase reflectsrelates primarily to the company's anticipated investments to transform the company. The terms of the company's credit facilities limit the company's annual capital expenditures to $35,000,000. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the company has material capital expenditure commitments outstanding, consisting primarily of computer systems contracts. See Item 7. Contractual Obligations of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.










































 
DIVIDEND POLICY

On August 18, 2017,February 22, 2018, the company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0125 per Common Share and $0.011364 per Class B Common Share to shareholders of record as of October 5, 2017,April 4, 2018, which was paid on October 16, 2017.April 18, 2018. At the current rate, the cash dividend will amount to $0.05 per Common Share and $0.045 per Class B Common Share on an annual basis, subject to Board of Directors approval of future dividend payments.

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CASH FLOWS

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The cash used by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was driven by a net loss, decreased accrued expenses and reduced accounts payableincreased inventory partially offset by a reduction in inventory.increased accounts payable. The three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 was negatively impacted by the settlement of net working capital assets, primarily accounts payable and employee severance payments, related to the closure of the company's Suzhou, China, manufacturing facility in June 2017. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, this facility used approximately $6,611,000 of cash for operating activities. The cash used by operating activities in the first nine months of 2017 was driven primarily bya net loss and decreasedincreases in inventory and accounts payablereceivable and accruals.reductions in accrued expenses. The increasedecrease in cash used by operating activities in the first ninethree months of 20172018 compared to the same period last year was principally driven by increaseda reduced net loss, partially offset by improvements in some working capital components.decreased accounts receivable and reduced accrued expenses.
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The increasedecrease in cash flows used by investing activities for the first ninethree months of 20172018 as compared to the same period last year was primarily related to the proceeds from the salereduced purchase of GCM of $13,829,000 received in the third quarter of 2016.property and equipment.
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Cash flows providedused by financing activities in the first ninethree months of 2018 are primarily attributable to payments on capital leases. Cash flows used by financing activities in the first three months of 2017 reflect net proceeds received due to the issuance of the company's Convertible Senior Notes due 2022, including the net proceeds used for the related convertible note hedge transactions and payment of financing costs. These proceeds were partially offset by the repayment of $13,350,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Debentures. Cash flows provided by financing activities in the first nine months of 2016 reflect net proceeds receivedcompany's convertible debentures due to the issuance of the company's Convertible Senior Notes due 2021, including the net proceeds used for the related convertible note hedge transactions, repurchase of common shares and payment of financing costs.2027.
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Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure as follows:
($ in thousands USD)Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities(2,899) 4,446
 (53,367) (49,385)
Net cash used by operating activities(24,651) (30,330)
Plus: Sales or property and equipment21
 9
 211
 29
10
 10
Less: Purchases of property and equipment(1,885) (2,994) (7,389) (6,797)(2,065) (3,034)
Free Cash Flow(4,763) 1,461
 (60,545) (56,153)(26,706) (33,354)
      

Free cash flow for the first ninethree months 20172018 and 20162017 was negatively impacted by the same items that affected cash flows used by operating activities. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is comprised of net cash used by operating activities lessplus purchases of property and equipment plusless proceeds from sales of property and equipment. Management believes that this financial measure provides meaningful information for evaluating the overall financial performance of the company and its ability to repay debt or make future investments (including acquisitions, etc.).



 
FreeWith the anticipation of commercial effectiveness and resulting sales growth, the company expects increased working capital which, if realized, would support investments for growth, especially growth of NA/HME mobility and seating products. This would include investments in demonstration units and SG&A expense, and support the extended quote to cash flowprocess for power wheelchairs. Generally, the thirdfirst half of the year is cash consumptive and impacted by significant disbursements related to annual customer rebate payments which normally occur in the first quarter of 2017 improved sequentiallythe year and, to lesser extent, into the second quarter of the year. In addition, the second quarter of the year represents the period annual employee bonuses are paid, if earned. Investment in inventory is historically heavy in the first half of the year with planning around the company's supply chain to fulfill shipments in the second half of the year and can be impacted by $17,665,000footprint rationalization projects. The company also expects to increase its capital expenditures in 2018 as compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily asinvestment level in 2017. As a result, of improved working capital management related tohistorically, the benefits of inventory and accounts receivable partially offset by accounts payable, and a reduced sequential net loss. In addition, the third quarter of 2017 reflects negative freecompany realizes stronger cash flow related to the closure of the company's Suzhou, China, manufacturing facility as compared to positive free cash flow generated by the facility in the second quarterhalf of the year versus the first half of the year and the company anticipates its cash flow usage and seasonality for 2018 will be similar to 2017.
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The company's approximate cash conversion days at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, December 31, 20162017 and September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 are as follows:
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The days in inventory increase from last year end was due to lower than expected net sales and inventory build primarily related to plant closures. However, the days in inventory for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 were favorable to the quarter ended June 30, 2017 by 3.4 days as a result of reduction in inventory levels during the period by the Company. The increase in the most current days in receivables compared to prior periods was driven by higher salesreceivables in the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 compared to the prior three quarters.periods shown. The days in inventory increased from the seasonal low at December 31, 2017. The days in inventory for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 were favorable to the quarter ended March 31, 2017 due to better inventory velocity over the prior year.

Days in receivables are equal to current quarter net current receivables divided by trailing four quarters of net sales multiplied
by 365 days. Days in inventory and accounts payable are equal to current quarter net inventory and accounts payable, respectively, divided by trailing four quarters of cost of sales multiplied by 365 days. Total cash conversion days are equal to days in receivables plus days in inventory less days in accounts payable.

The company provides a summary of days of cash conversion for the components of working capital so investors may see the rate at which cash is disbursed, collected and how quickly inventory is converted and sold.
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ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND PRONOUNCEMENTS


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The Consolidated Financial Statements included in the report include accounts of the company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes. In preparing the financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, thus, actual results could differ from these estimates. Please refer to the Critical Accounting Estimates section within MD&A of company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2016.2017 as well as the revenue recognition and warranty disclosure below.

Revenue Recognition

The company recognizes revenues when control of the product or service is transferred to unaffiliated customers. Revenues from Contracts with Customers, ASC 606, provides guidance on the application of generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition issues. The company has concluded that its revenue recognition policy is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606.

All of the company’s product-related contracts, and a portion related to services, have a single performance obligation, which is the promise to transfer an individual good or service, with revenue recognized at a point in time. Certain service-related contracts contain multiple performance obligations that require the company to allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation. For such contracts, the company allocates revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price at inception of the contract. The company determined the standalone selling price based on the expected cost-plus margin methodology. Revenue related to the service contracts with multiple performance obligations is recognized over time. To the extent performance obligations are satisfied over time, the company defers revenue recognition until the performance obligations are satisfied.






The determination of when and how much revenue to recognize can require the use of significant judgment. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of the company’s products and services to the customer.


Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring the product or providing services. The amount of consideration received and recognized as revenue by the company can vary as a result of variable consideration terms included in the contracts such as customer rebates, cash discounts and return policies. Customer rebates and cash discounts are estimated based on the most likely amount principle and these estimates are based on historical experience and anticipated performance. Customers have the right to return product within the company’s normal terms policy, and as such, the company estimates the expected returns based on an analysis of historical experience. The company adjusts its estimate of revenue at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration the company expects to receive changes or when the consideration becomes fixed. The company generally does not expect that there will be significant changes to its estimates of variable consideration (see Receivables in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements include elsewhere in this report).


Depending on the terms of the contract, the company may defer recognizing a portion of the revenue at the end of a given period as the result of title transfer terms that are based upon delivery and or acceptance which align with transfer of control of the company’s products to its customers.


Sales are made only to customers with whom the company believes collection is reasonably assured based upon a credit analysis, which may include obtaining a credit application, a signed security agreement, personal guarantee and/or a cross corporate guarantee depending on the credit history of the customer. Credit lines are established for new customers after an evaluation of their credit report and/or other relevant financial information. Existing credit lines are regularly reviewed and adjusted with consideration given to any outstanding past due amounts.

The company records distributed product sales gross as a principal since the company takes title to the products and has the risks of loss for collections, delivery and returns. The company’s payment terms are for relatively short periods and thus do not contain any element of financing. Additionally, no contract costs are incurred that would require capitalization and amortization.

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Sales, value-added, and other taxes the company collects concurrent with revenue producing activities are excluded from revenue. Incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expense. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of products sold.

The majority of the company’s warranties are considered assurance-type warranties and continue to be recognized as expense when the products are sold (see Current Liabilities in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements include elsewhere in this report). In addition, the company has sold extended warranties that, while immaterial, require the company to defer the revenue associated with those warranties until earned. The company has established procedures to appropriately defer such revenue.

Warranty

Generally, the company’s products are covered by assurance-type warranties against defects in material and workmanship for various periods depending on the product from the date of sale to the customer. Certain components carry a lifetime warranty. In addition, the company has sold extended warranties that, while immaterial, require the company to defer the revenue associated with those warranties until earned. A provision for estimated warranty cost is recorded at the time of sale based upon actual experience. The company continuously assesses the adequacy of its product warranty accruals and makes adjustments as needed. Historical analysis is primarily used to determine the company’s warranty reserves. Claims history is reviewed and provisions are adjusted as needed. However, the company does consider other events, such as a product recall, which could require additional warranty reserve provisions. See Accrued Expenses in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of the changes in the warranty accrual.


















 
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For the company’s disclosure regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “will,” “should,” “could,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “continue,” “believe” and “anticipate,” as well as similar comments, denote forward-looking statements that are subject to inherent uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those expressed or anticipated as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, but are not limited to, the following: adverse effects of the company’s consent decree of injunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including but not limited to, compliance costs, inability to bid on or win certain contracts, inability to rebuild negatively impacted customer relationships, unabsorbed capacity utilization, including fixed costs and overhead; any circumstances or developments that might adversely impact the third-party expert auditor’s required audits of the company’s quality systems at the facilities impacted by the consent decree, including any possible failure to comply with the consent decree or FDA regulations; regulatory proceedings or the company's failure to comply with regulatory requirements or receive regulatory clearance or approval for the company's products or operations in the United States or abroad; adverse effects of regulatory or governmental inspections of company facilities at any time and governmental warning letters or enforcement actions; circumstances or developments that may make the company unable to implement or realize the anticipated benefits, or that may increase the costs, of its current business initiatives; possible adverse effects on the company's liquidity that may result from delays in the implementation or realization of benefits of its current business initiatives;initiatives, or from any requirement to settle conversions of its outstanding convertible notes in cash; product liability or warranty claims; product recalls, including more extensive warranty or recall experience than expected; possible adverse effects of being leveraged, including interest rate or event of default risks; exchange rate fluctuations, particularly in light of the relative importance of the company's foreign operations to its overall financial performance and including the existing and potential impacts from the Brexit referendum; potential impacts of the United States administration’s policies, and any legislation or regulations that may result from those policies, and of new United States tax laws, rules, regulations or policies; legal actions, including adverse judgments or settlements of litigation or claims in excess of available insurance limits; adverse changes in government and other third-party payor reimbursement levels and practices both in the U.S. and in other countries (such as, for example, more extensive pre-payment reviews and post-payment audits by payors, or the continuing impact of the Medicare National Competitive U.S. Bidding program); ineffective cost reduction and restructuring efforts or inability to realize anticipated cost savings or achieve desired efficiencies from such efforts; delays, disruptions or excessive costs incurred in facility closures or consolidations; tax rate fluctuations; additional tax expense or additional tax exposures,
which could affect the company's future profitability and cash flow; inability to design, manufacture,
distribute and achieve market acceptance of new products with greater functionality or new product platforms that deliver the anticipated benefits; consolidation of health care providers; lower cost imports; uncollectible accounts receivable; difficulties in implementing/upgrading Enterprise Resource Planning systems; risk of cybersecurity attack, data breach or data loss and/or delays in or inability to recover or restore data and IT systems; risks inherent in managing and operating businesses in many different foreign jurisdictions; decreased availability or increased costs of materials which could increase the company's costs of producing or acquiring the company's products, including possible increases in commodity costs or freight costs; heightened vulnerability to a hostile takeover attempt or other shareholder activism; provisions of Ohio law or in the company's debt agreements, charter documents or other agreements that may prevent or delay a change in control, as well as the risks described from time to time in the company's reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except to the extent required by law, the company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments or otherwise.
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Part I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements.

INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Net sales$250,906
 $268,145
 $716,146
 $800,734
$237,060
 $231,723
Cost of products sold180,166
 194,703
 515,239
 585,837
170,543
 166,578
Gross Profit70,740
 73,442
 200,907
 214,897
66,517
 65,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses75,921
 77,705
 224,155
 229,261
71,264
 72,513
Gain on sale of business
 (7,386) 
 (7,386)
Charges related to restructuring activities703
 508
 8,973
 1,299
401
 3,283
Operating Income (Loss)(5,884) 2,615
 (32,221) (8,277)
Net loss (gain) on convertible debt derivatives2,550
 (1,192) 2,700
 (2,282)
Operating Loss(5,148) (10,651)
Net gain on convertible debt derivatives(103) (901)
Interest expense6,844
 4,481
 16,007
 11,228
6,962
 4,518
Interest income(137) (79) (274) (207)(249) (88)
Loss Before Income Taxes(15,141) (595) (50,654) (17,016)(11,758) (14,180)
Income tax provision3,450
 4,425
 8,225
 8,200
2,350
 2,600
Net Loss$(18,591) $(5,020) $(58,879) $(25,216)$(14,108) $(16,780)
Dividends Declared per Common Share$0.0125
 $0.0125
 $0.0375
 $0.0375
$0.0125
 $0.0125
Net Loss per Share—Basic$(0.57) $(0.15) $(1.80) $(0.78)$(0.43) $(0.52)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Basic32,867
 32,465
 32,725
 32,484
32,911
 32,475
Net Loss per Share—Assuming Dilution$(0.57) $(0.15) $(1.80) $(0.78)$(0.43) $(0.52)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Assuming Dilution33,372
 32,610
 33,086
 32,589
33,799
 32,704
Net Loss$(18,591) $(5,020) $(58,879) $(25,216)$(14,108) $(16,780)
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments27,439
 (3,408) 54,699
 17,668
11,816
 949
Defined Benefit Plans:          
Amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains(168) (333) (889) (529)(47) (295)
Deferred tax adjustment resulting from defined benefit plan activity21
 87
 33
 60
(82) (3)
Valuation reserve associated with defined benefit plan activity(21) (87) (33) (60)82
 3
Current period unrealized loss on cash flow hedges(191) 159
 (1,467) (1,235)(247) 631
Deferred tax loss related to unrealized loss on cash flow hedges8
 (29) 113
 60
110
 (166)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)27,088
 (3,611) 52,456
 15,964
Comprehensive Income (Loss)$8,497
 $(8,631) $(6,423) $(9,252)
Other Comprehensive Income11,632
 1,119
Comprehensive Loss$(2,476) $(15,661)
(Elements as a % of Net Sales)          
Net Sales100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of products sold71.8
 72.6
 71.9
 73.2
71.9
 71.9
Gross Profit28.2
 27.4
 28.1
 26.8
28.1
 28.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses30.3
 29.0
 31.3
 28.6
30.1
 31.3
Gain on sale of business
 (2.8) 
 (0.9)
Charges related to restructuring activities0.3
 0.2
 1.3
 0.2
0.2
 1.4
Operating Gain (Loss)(2.3) 1.0
 (4.5) (1.0)
Net loss (gain) on convertible debt derivatives1.0
 (0.4) 0.4
 (0.3)
Operating Loss(2.2) (4.6)
Net gain on convertible debt derivatives
 (0.4)
Interest expense2.7
 1.7
 2.2
 1.4
2.9
 1.9
Interest income(0.1) 
 
 
(0.1) 
Loss Before Income Taxes(6.0) (0.2) (7.1) (2.1)(5.0) (6.1)
Income tax provision1.4
 1.7
 1.1
 1.0
1.0
 1.1
Net Loss(7.4)% (1.9)% (8.2)% (3.1)%(6.0)% (7.2)%
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
 
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$155,964
 $124,234
$150,618
 $176,528
Trade receivables, net126,587
 116,307
127,370
 125,615
Installment receivables, net1,685
 1,368
1,281
 1,334
Inventories, net143,775
 135,644
132,038
 121,933
Other current assets31,345
 31,519
33,966
 31,504
Total Current Assets459,356
 409,072
445,273
 456,914
Other Assets87,099
 29,687
101,964
 97,576
Intangibles30,882
 29,023
30,387
 30,244
Property and Equipment, net76,746
 75,359
79,367
 80,016
Goodwill401,291
 360,602
410,291
 401,283
Total Assets$1,055,374
 $903,743
$1,067,282
 $1,066,033
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable$80,445
 $88,236
$94,284
 $90,566
Accrued expenses114,012
 110,095
111,650
 118,697
Current taxes payable4,957
 7,269
4,631
 6,761
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term obligations1,940
 15,261
1,775
 2,040
Total Current Liabilities201,354
 220,861
212,340
 218,064
Long-Term Debt238,912
 146,088
244,366
 241,405
Other Long-Term Obligations179,083
 114,407
187,904
 183,270
Shareholders’ Equity      
Preferred Shares (Authorized 300 shares; none outstanding)
 

 
Common Shares (Authorized 100,000 shares; 36,548 and 35,318 issued and outstanding in 2017 and 2016, respectively)—no par9,281
 8,974
Class B Common Shares (Authorized 12,000 shares; 6 and 729 shares issued and outstanding in 2017 and 2016, respectively)—no par2
 183
Common Shares (Authorized 100,000 shares; 36,872 and 36,532 issued and outstanding in 2018 and 2017, respectively)—no par9,395
 9,304
Class B Common Shares (Authorized 12,000 shares; 6 shares issued and outstanding in both 2018 and 2017, respectively)—no par2
 2
Additional paid-in-capital288,507
 266,151
293,211
 290,125
Retained earnings206,065
 266,144
173,488
 187,999
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)33,121
 (19,335)
Treasury shares (3,698 and 3,616 shares in 2017 and 2016, respectively)(100,951) (99,730)
Accumulated other comprehensive income48,502
 36,870
Treasury shares (3,751 and 3,701 shares in 2018 and 2017, respectively)(101,926) (101,006)
Total Shareholders’ Equity436,025
 422,387
422,672
 423,294
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$1,055,374
 $903,743
$1,067,282
 $1,066,033

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
Operating Activities(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net loss$(58,879) $(25,216)$(14,108) $(16,780)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Gain on sale of business
 (7,386)
Depreciation and amortization10,958
 10,911
4,111
 3,593
Provision for losses on trade and installment receivables1,187
 348
201
 176
Benefit for deferred income taxes(806) (301)(3) (728)
Provision for other deferred liabilities537
 557
(66) 283
Provision for stock-based compensation6,629
 5,534
Loss (gain) on disposals of property and equipment(87) 51
Provision for equity compensation1,766
 838
Loss on disposals of property and equipment35
 9
Amortization of convertible debt discount6,094
 3,809
2,786
 1,749
Amortization of debt fees1,597
 1,435
620
 521
Loss (gain) on convertible debt derivatives2,700
 (2,282)
Gain on convertible debt derivatives(103) (901)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Trade receivables(3,153) 5,169
(930) (6,386)
Installment sales contracts, net(903) (1,214)141
 (161)
Inventories930
 (16,986)(8,713) (8,603)
Other current assets2,351
 772
(1,653) (1,714)
Accounts payable(12,491) (8,017)2,759
 4,028
Accrued expenses(7,775) (12,165)(11,509) (4,322)
Other long-term liabilities(2,256) (4,404)15
 (1,932)
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities(53,367) (49,385)(24,651) (30,330)
Investing Activities      
Purchases of property and equipment(7,389) (6,797)(2,065) (3,034)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment211
 29
10
 10
Proceeds from sale of business
 13,829
Change in other long-term assets(239) (172)(227) 19
Other(85) 78
(1) (3)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities(7,502) 6,967
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities(2,283) (3,008)
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and long-term borrowings95,220
 121,976
Payments on revolving lines of credit and long-term borrowings(15,914) (2,555)(393) (14,027)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options1,761
 17
1,410
 
Payment of financing costs(4,711) (5,966)
Payment of dividends(1,200) (1,188)(403) (397)
Issuance of warrants14,100
 12,376
Purchase of treasury stock(1,221) (5,298)(920) 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities88,035
 119,362
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities(306) (14,424)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash4,564
 1,428
1,330
 364
Increase in cash and cash equivalents31,730
 78,372
(25,910) (47,398)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year124,234
 60,055
176,528
 124,234
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$155,964
 $138,427
$150,618
 $76,836

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Accounting Policies


Principles of Consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and include all adjustments, which were of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the company as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and the results of its operations and changes in its cash flow for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. Certain foreign subsidiaries, represented by the European segment, are consolidated using ana August 31February 28 quarter end to meet filing deadlines. No material subsequent events have occurred related to the European segment, which would require disclosure or adjustment to the company's financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Use of Estimates:

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Already Adopted):Accounts Receivable:
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation – Stock Compensation: Topic 718: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." ASU 2016-09 is intended to simplify several aspectsThe company records accounts receivable when control of the accountingproduct or service transfers to its unaffiliated customers, risk of loss is passed and title is transferred. The estimated allowance for share-based payment transactions, includinguncollectible amounts is based primarily on management's evaluation of the income tax consequences, classificationfinancial condition of awardsspecific customers. The company records accounts receivable reserves for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The company writes off accounts receivable when it becomes apparent, based upon customer circumstances, that such amounts will not be collected and when legal remedies are exhausted.

Reserves for customer bonus and cash discounts are recorded as either equity or liabilities,a reduction in revenue and classificationnetted against gross accounts receivable. Customer rebates in excess of a given customer's accounts receivable balance are classified in Accrued Expenses. Customer rebates and cash discounts are estimated based on the statementmost likely amount principle as well as historical experience and anticipated performance. In addition, customers have the right to return product within the company’s normal terms policy, and as such the company estimates the expected returns based on an analysis of cash flows. The company adopted ASU 2016-09, effective January 1, 2017, which did not have a material impact on the company's financial statements.historical experience and adjusts revenue accordingly.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory. With effectiveness of this update, entities are required to subsequently measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value rather than at the lower of cost or market. The company adopted ASU 2015-11, effective January 1, 2017, which did not have a material impact on the company's financial statements.



 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Not Yet(Already Adopted): 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers.Customers," which replaces numerous requirements in U.S. GAAP and provides companies with a single revenue recognition model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 requires a company to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance requires five steps to be applied: 1) identify the contract(s) with customers, 2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance also requires both quantitative and qualitative disclosures, which are more comprehensive than existingprevious revenue standards. The disclosures are intended to enable financial statement users to understand the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and the related cash flow.

An entity can applyEffective January 1, 2018, the company adopted the new revenueaccounting standard, retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented orand all the related amendments, on a modified retrospective basis, with theno cumulative effect of initially applyingadjustment to equity needed. Upon adoption, the standard recognized at the date of initial application in retained earnings. The new accounting guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, due to an approved one-year deferral, and early adoption is permitted.

During 2017, the company completed an assessment of its contracts and related accounting. The Company concluded it has a product revenue stream for which revenue is recognized at a point in time and a service revenue stream for which revenue is principally recognized at a point in time with some service revenues recognized over time. Based on this review, the company doesdid not expect this standard will have a material impact on the company's results of operations or cash flows innor does the periods after adoption.company expect it to have a material impact on future periods. Pursuant to ASU 2014-09, revenues are recognized as control transfers to the customers, which is consistent with the currentprior revenue recognition model and the currentprior accounting for mostthe vast majority of the company's contracts. TheWhile the company expectsdoes have a minor amount of service business for which revenue is recognized over time as compared to adopta point in time, the provisionscompany’s process to estimate the amount of ASU 2014-09 onrevenue to be recognized did not change as a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative effect adjustment to equity. The company will continue to evaluate the impact of ASU 2014-09, as well as any subsequent updates and clarifications, and the possible impactresult of the standard on anyimplementation of the new contracts entered into by the company through the date of adoption.standard.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Not Yet Adopted):


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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases." ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to put most leases on their balance sheet while recognizing expense in a manner similar to existing accounting. The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The company is currently reviewing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the company's financial statements.


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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Statements." ASU 2016-13 requires a new credit loss standard for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For example, entities will be required to use an "expected loss" model that will generally require earlier recognition of allowances for losses for trade receivables. The standard also requires additional disclosures, including disclosures regarding how an entity tracks credit quality. The amendments in the pronouncement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities may early adopt the amendments as of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The company is currently reviewing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-092016-13 on the company's financial statements.







































In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment". The guidance in ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to determine the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment. Under the amendments in the new ASU, goodwill impairment testing will be performed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizing an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim goodwill impairment testing performed after January 1, 2017. The company is currently reviewing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-04 but does not expect the adoption to impact the company's financial statements.












Reclassifications:

In 2016, the company redefined the measure by which it evaluates segment profit or loss to be segment operating profit (loss). The previous performance measure was earnings before income taxes. All prior periods presented were changed to reflect the new measure. During the first quarter of 2017, a subsidiary, formerly included in the Europe segment, transferred to the NA/HME segment as it is managed by the NA/HME segment manager effective January 1, 2017. The results for 2016 have been changed accordingly and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the change increased revenues from external customers by $1,300,000 and $3,738,000, respectively, and operating loss by $15,000 and $165,000, respectively, for NA/HME with an offsetting impact for Europe.


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Divested Businesses


Operations Held for Sale

On September 30, 2016,Prior to 2018, the company completedhad recorded expenses related to the sale of its subsidiary, Garden City Medical Inc, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary (“GCM”), dba PMI and Pinnacle Medsource, to Compass Health Brands Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement. GCM sourced and distributed primarily lifestyle products under the brand ProBasicsby PMI. GCM was part of the NA/HME segment of the company. The price paid to the company for GCM was $13,829,000 in cash, and net proceeds from the transaction were $12,729,000, net of expenses. The company recorded a pre-tax gain of $7,386,000 in the third quarter of 2016, which represented the excess of the net sales price over the book value of the assets and liabilities of GCM. The sale of GCM was dilutive to the company's results. The company utilized the net proceeds to fund operations. The company determined that the sale of GCM did not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation in accordance with ASU 2014-08 but the "held for sale" criteria of ASC 360-10-45-9 were met and thus GCM was treated asall operations held for sale.
sale totaling $2,892,000, of which $2,366,000 has been paid out as of March 31, 2018.





























 
With the sale of GCM, the company entered into an agreement with the Purchaser for the Purchaser to buy, at cost, all ProBasics inventory capitalized on the balance sheets of certain Invacare subsidiaries which was not sold as part of the GCM sale on September 30, 2016. The value of the inventory sold was approximately $2,400,000 which was transferred to the Purchaser in the fourth quarter of 2016 and was paid by the Purchaser as of September 30, 2017.

During the third quarter of 2017, the company and the Purchaser agreed on the final purchase price of GCM. As a result, the company will pay the Purchaser approximately $667,000 in the fourth quarter of 2017. This payment amount is fully accrued by the company as of September 30, 2017.

Prior to 2017, the company had recorded expenses related to the sale of all operations held for sale, including GCM, totaling $2,892,000, of which $1,700,000 has been paid out as of September 30, 2017.

Discontinued Operations
From 2012 through 2014, the company sold three businesses which were classified as discontinued operations. Prior to 2017,2018, the company had recorded cumulative expenses related to the sale of discontinued operations totaling $8,801,000, of which $8,405,000 have been paid as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

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Current Assets


Receivables

Receivables as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consist of the following (in thousands):
 2018 2017
Accounts receivable, gross$142,763
 $154,966
Customer rebate reserve(5,195) (18,747)
Allowance for doubtful accounts(5,219) (5,113)
Cash discount reserves(3,773) (4,252)
Other, principally returns and allowances reserves(1,206) (1,239)
Accounts receivable, net$127,370
 $125,615

Reserves for customer bonus and cash discounts are recorded as a reduction in revenue and netted against gross accounts receivable. Customer rebates in excess of a given customer's accounts receivable balance are classified in Accrued Expenses. Customer rebates and cash discounts are estimated based on the most likely amount principle as well as historical experience and anticipated performance. In addition, customers have the right to return product within the company’s normal terms policy, and as such the company estimates the expected returns based on an analysis of historical experience and adjusts revenue accordingly. The decrease in customer rebates from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018 was the result of rebate payments, the majority of which are paid in the first quarter of each year.

Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. Substantially all the company’s receivables are due from health care, medical equipment providers and long-term care facilities located throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, China and Europe. A significant portion of products sold to providers, both foreign and domestic, are ultimately funded through government reimbursement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid in the U.S. Therefore,As a consequence, changes in these programs can have an adverse impact on dealer liquidity and profitability.

The estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts ($6,559,000 at September 30, 2017 and $6,916,000 at December 31, 2016) isare based primarily on management’s evaluation of the financial condition of specific customers. The company accounts for customer rebatesIn addition, as a reductionresult of revenue and the related accounts receivable when products are sold in accordance with ASC 605. In addition, due to the company's financing arrangement with De Lage Landen, Inc. ("DLL"),DLL, a third-party financing company with which the company has worked with since 2000, management monitors the collection status of these contracts in accordance with the company’s limited recourse obligations and provides amounts necessary for estimated losses in the allowance for doubtful accounts and establishes reserves for specific customers as needed. The company writes off
uncollectible trade accounts receivable after such receivables are moved to collection status and legal remedies are exhausted. See Concentration of Credit Risk in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the financing arrangement. Long-term installment receivables are included in “Other Assets” on the consolidated balance sheet.

The company’s U.S. customers electing to finance their purchases can do so using DLL. In addition, the company often provides financing directly for its Canadian customers for which DLL is not an option, as DLL typically provides financing to Canadian customers only on a limited basis. The installment receivables recorded on the books of the company represent a single portfolio segment of finance receivables to the independent provider channel and long-term care customers. The portfolio segment is comprised of two classes of receivables distinguished by geography and credit quality. The U.S. installment receivables are the first class and represent installment receivables re-purchased from DLL because the customers were in default. Default with DLL is defined as a customer being delinquent by three payments.


The Canadian installment receivables represent the second class of installment receivables which were originally financed by the company because third party financing was not available to the HME providers. The Canadian installment receivables are typically financed for twelve months and historically have had a very low risk of default.

The estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts and evaluation for impairment for both classes of installment receivables is based on the company’s quarterly review of the financial condition of each individual customer with the allowance for doubtful accounts adjusted accordingly. Installments are individually and not collectively reviewed for impairment. The company assesses the bad debt reserve levels based upon the status of the customer’s adherence to a legally negotiated payment schedule and the company’s ability to enforce judgments, liens, etc.

For purposes of granting or extending credit, the company utilizes a scoring model to generate a composite score that considers each customer’s consumer credit score and/and or D&B credit rating, payment history, security collateral and time in business. Additional analysis is performed for most customers desiring credit greater than $250,000, which generally includes a detailed review of the customer’s financial statements as well as consideration of other factors such as exposure to changing reimbursement laws.

Interest income is recognized on installment receivables based on the terms of the installment agreements. Installment accounts are monitored and if a customer defaults on payments
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and is moved to collection, interest income is no longer recognized. Subsequent payments received once an account is put on non-accrual status are generally first applied to the principal balance and then to the interest. Accruing of interest on collection accounts would only be restarted if the account became current again.



All installment accounts are accounted for using the same methodology regardless of the duration of the installment agreements. When an account is placed in collection status, the company goes through a legal process for pursuing collection of outstanding amounts, the length of which typically approximates eighteen months. Any write-offs are made after the legal process has been completed. The company has not made any changes to either its accounting policies or methodology to estimate allowances for doubtful accounts in the last twelve months.

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Installment receivables consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Current 
Long-
Term
 Total Current 
Long-
Term
 TotalCurrent 
Long-
Term
 Total Current 
Long-
Term
 Total
Installment receivables$2,828
 $2,288
 $5,116
 $2,027
 $2,685
 $4,712
$2,344
 $1,956
 $4,300
 $2,415
 $2,076
 $4,491
Less: Unearned interest(37) 
 (37) (40) 
 (40)(33) 
 (33) (38) 
 (38)
2,791
 2,288
 5,079
 1,987
 2,685
 4,672
2,311
 1,956
 4,267
 2,377
 2,076
 4,453
Allowance for doubtful accounts(1,106) (1,903) (3,009) (619) (2,219) (2,838)(1,030) (1,539) (2,569) (1,043) (1,601) (2,644)
Installment receivables, net$1,685
 $385
 $2,070
 $1,368
 $466
 $1,834
$1,281
 $417
 $1,698
 $1,334
 $475
 $1,809

Installment receivables purchased from DLL during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 increased the gross installment receivables balance by $2,152,000.$1,073,000. No sales of installment receivables were made by the company during the quarter.

The movement in the installment receivables allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Year Ended December 31, 2017
Balance as of beginning of period$2,838
 $2,792
$2,644
 $2,838
Current period provision717
 1,220
Current period provision (benefit)(53) 1,001
Direct write-offs charged against the allowance(546) (1,174)(22) (1,195)
Balance as of end of period$3,009
 $2,838
$2,569
 $2,644
Installment receivables by class as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 consist of the following (in thousands):
Total
Installment
Receivables
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Total
Installment
Receivables
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
U.S.              
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded$4,234
 $4,234
 $3,007
 $
$3,411
 $3,411
 $2,569
 $
Canada              
Non-Impaired installment receivables with no related allowance recorded880
 843
 
 60
889
 856
 
 25
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded2
 2
 2
 

 
 
 
Total Canadian installment receivables882
 845
 2
 60
889
 856
 
 25
Total              
Non-Impaired installment receivables with no related allowance recorded880
 843
 
 60
889
 856
 
 25
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded4,236
 4,236
 3,009
 
3,411
 3,411
 2,569
 
Total installment receivables$5,116
 $5,079
 $3,009
 $60
$4,300
 $4,267
 $2,569
 $25
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Installment receivables by class as of December 31, 20162017 consist of the following (in thousands):
Total
Installment
Receivables
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 Related
Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Total
Installment
Receivables
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 Related
Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
U.S.              
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded$3,762
 $3,762
 $2,706
 $
$3,566
 $3,566
 $2,642
 $
Canada              
Non-Impaired installment receivables with no related allowance recorded818
 778
 
 65
923
 885
 
 74
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded132
 132
 132
 
2
 2
 2
 
Total Canadian installment receivables950
 910
 132
 65
925
 887
 2
 74
Total              
Non-Impaired installment receivables with no related allowance recorded818
 778
 
 65
923
 885
 
 74
Impaired installment receivables with a related allowance recorded3,894
 3,894
 2,838
 
3,568
 3,568
 2,644
 
Total installment receivables$4,712
 $4,672
 $2,838
 $65
$4,491
 $4,453
 $2,644
 $74

Installment receivables with a related allowance recorded as noted in the table above represent those installment receivables on a non-accrual basis in accordance with ASU 2010-20. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the company had no U.S. installment receivables past due of 90 days or more for which the company is still accruing interest. Individually, all U.S. installment receivables are assigned a specific allowance for doubtful accounts based on management’s review when the
 
company does not expect to receive both the contractual principal and interest payments as specified in the loan agreement. In Canada, the company had an immaterial amount of Canadian installment receivables which were past due of 90 days or more as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 20162017 for which the
company iswas still accruing interest.


The aging of the company’s installment receivables was as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Total U.S. Canada Total U.S. CanadaTotal U.S. Canada Total U.S. Canada
Current$873
 $
 $873
 $832
 $
 $832
$886
 $
 $886
 $916
 $
 $916
0-30 Days Past Due7
 
 7
 18
 
 18
3
 
 3
 6
 
 6
31-60 Days Past Due
 
 
 12
 
 12

 
 
 
 
 
61-90 Days Past Due
 
 
 2
 
 2

 
 
 
 
 
90+ Days Past Due4,236
 4,234
 2
 3,848
 3,762
 86
3,411
 3,411
 
 3,569
 3,566
 3
$5,116
 $4,234
 $882
 $4,712
 $3,762
 $950
$4,300
 $3,411
 $889
 $4,491
 $3,566
 $925

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Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Finished goods$69,662
 $68,701
$58,708
 $52,773
Raw materials63,240
 56,270
64,354
 59,497
Work in process10,873
 10,673
8,976
 9,663
Inventories, net$143,775
 $135,644
$132,038
 $121,933

Other Current Assets

Other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Value added tax receivables$15,556
 $14,336
$17,237
 $16,174
Service contracts2,848
 2,812
Prepaid insurance2,409
 2,761
2,143
 2,647
Service contracts1,924
 2,902
Derivatives (foreign currency forward exchange contracts)1,238
 2,754
1,323
 730
Prepaid inventory511
 790
653
 711
Prepaid debt fees376
 489
397
 397
Recoverable income taxes202
 503
382
 341
Prepaid and other current assets9,129
 6,984
8,983
 7,692
Other Current Assets$31,345
 $31,519
$33,966
 $31,504

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Long-Term Assets


INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) - March 31, 2017

Other Long-Term Assets
 


Other long-term assets consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Convertible 2022 note hedge asset$41,660
 $
$48,919
 $46,680
Convertible 2021 note hedge asset41,619
 25,471
48,962
 46,915
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies1,895
 1,824
1,929
 1,991
Deferred financing fees860
 793
692
 787
Installment receivables385
 466
Deferred taxes470
 837
Long-term installment receivables417
 475
Long-term deferred taxes547
 518
Investments103
 108
103
 103
Other107
 188
395
 107
Other Long-Term Assets$87,099
 $29,687
$101,964
 $97,576

During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the company issued $150,000,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2021. During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the company issued $120,000,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2022. As part of the 2016 and 2017 transactions, the company entered into the related 2021 and 2022 convertible

 

note hedge derivatives which are included in Other Long-Term Assets, the value of which will be adjusted quarterly to reflect fair value. See "Long-Term Debt" in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for more detail.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Machinery and equipment$301,724
 $301,367
$307,531
 $307,244
Land, buildings and improvements78,868
 73,709
79,675
 78,522
Leasehold improvements12,426
 12,054
9,158
 9,947
Furniture and fixtures10,207
 10,100
10,165
 10,264
Property and Equipment, gross403,225
 397,230
406,529
 405,977
Less allowance for depreciation(326,479) (321,871)(327,162) (325,961)
Property and Equipment, net$76,746
 $75,359
$79,367
 $80,016

Goodwill
The change in goodwill from December 31, 20162017 to September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was due to foreign currency translation.

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Intangibles

The company's intangibles consist of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Historical
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Historical
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Historical
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Historical
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Customer lists$54,402
 $51,481
 $49,362
 $45,797
$55,504
 $53,250
 $54,516
 $51,957
Trademarks26,598
 
 24,091
 
26,837
 
 26,372
 
Developed technology7,913
 6,576
 7,287
 5,969
8,069
 6,796
 7,925
 6,636
Patents5,571
 5,562
 5,512
 5,487
5,549
 5,542
 5,566
 5,559
License agreements1,199
 1,199
 1,126
 1,126
1,173
 1,173
 1,187
 1,187
Other1,162
 1,145
 1,162
 1,138
1,162
 1,146
 1,162
 1,145
Intangibles$96,845
 $65,963
 $88,540
 $59,517
$98,294
 $67,907
 $96,728
 $66,484

All the company’s intangible assets have been assigned definite lives and continue to be amortized over their useful lives, except for trademarks shown above, which have indefinite lives. The changes in intangible balances reflected on the balance sheet from December 31, 20162017 to September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 were the result of foreign currency translation and amortization.

The company evaluates the carrying value of definite-lived assets whenever events or circumstances indicate possible impairment. Definite-lived assets are determined to be impaired if the future un-discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are less than the carrying value. Actual impairment amounts for definite-lived assets are then calculated using a discounted cash flow calculation. The company reviews indefinite-lived assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate possible impairment. Any impairment amounts for indefinite-lived assets are calculated as the difference between the future discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset less than the carrying value for the asset.

















 
Amortization expense related to intangibles was $1,154,000$418,000 in the first ninethree months of 20172018 and is estimated to be $1,553,000 in 2017, $1,590,000$1,677,000 in 2018, $1,361,000$1,348,000 in 2019, $186,000$198,000 in 2020, $186,000$198,000 in 2021, $198,000 in 2022 and $186,000$198,000 in 2022.2023. Amortized intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over remaining lives of 1 to 10 years with most of the intangibles being amortized over an average remaining life of approximately 4 years.

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Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of accruals for the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Salaries and wages$35,162
 $32,959
$33,134
 $33,390
Warranty cost23,116
 23,302
22,159
 22,468
Taxes other than income taxes, primarily value added taxes21,340
 19,194
Taxes other than income taxes, primarily Value Added Taxes18,458
 22,627
Professional4,817
 4,728
5,029
 5,203
Deferred revenue4,591
 2,770
Freight4,248
 5,211
4,225
 4,002
Rebates3,650
 5,831
Interest3,973
 3,747
3,406
 3,919
Product liability, current portion2,857
 2,905
Derivative liabilities (foreign currency forward exchange contracts)2,652
 2,120
Severance2,814
 2,049
1,799
 3,704
Product liability, current portion2,472
 3,996
Deferred revenue1,899
 1,446
Derivative liabilities (foreign currency forward exchange contracts)1,865
 1,783
Rent772
 808
Insurance785
 742
698
 645
Rent638
 672
Marketing501
 356
Supplemental Executive Retirement Program liability391
 391
391
 391
Other items, principally trade accruals9,991
 9,519
7,829
 7,914
Accrued Expenses$114,012
 $110,095
$111,650
 $118,697


Depending on the terms of the contract, the company may defer the recognition of a portion of the revenue at the end of a reporting period to align with the transfer of control of the company’s products to the customer. In addition, to the extent performance obligations are satisfied over time, the company defers revenue recognition until the performance obligations are satisfied.

Accrued rebates relate to several volume incentive programs the company offers its customers. The company accounts for these rebates as a reduction of revenue when the products are sold in accordance with the guidance in ASC 605-50, Customer Payments and Incentives. Rebates are netted against gross accounts receivables unless in excess of such receivables and then classified as accrued expenses.

Generally, the company's products are covered by warranties against defects in material and workmanship for various periods depending on the product from the date of salessale to the customer. Certain components carry a lifetime warranty. A provision for estimated warranty cost is recorded at the time of sale based upon actual experience. In addition, the company has sold extended warranties that, while immaterial, require the company to defer the revenue associated with those warranties until earned. The company has established procedures to appropriate defer such revenue.

The company continuously assesses the adequacy of its product warranty accrualaccruals and recordsmakes adjustments as needed. Historical analysis is primarily used to determine the company's warranty reserves. Claims history is reviewed and provisions are adjusted as needed. However, the company does consider other events, such as a product field actionsaction and recalls, which could warrantrequire additional warranty reserve provision.



The following is a reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs for the reporting period (in thousands):
Balance as of January 1, 2017$23,302
Balance as of January 1, 2018$22,468
Warranties provided during the period7,268
2,823
Settlements made during the period(8,119)(3,335)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations665
203
Balance as of September 30, 2017$23,116
Balance as of March 31, 2018$22,159

Warranty reserves are subject to adjustment in future periods as new developments change the company's estimate of the total cost.

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Long-Term LiabilitiesDebt


Long-Term Debt

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Convertible senior notes at 5.00%, due in February 2021$120,483
 $115,159
$124,256
 $122,355
Convertible senior notes at 4.50%, due in June 202288,317
 
91,082
 89,675
Convertible senior subordinated debentures at 4.125%, due in February 2027
 13,039
Other notes and lease obligations32,052
 33,151
30,803
 31,415
240,852
 161,349
246,141
 243,445
Less current maturities of long-term debt(1,940) (15,261)(1,775) (2,040)
Long-Term Debt$238,912
 $146,088
$244,366
 $241,405
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The company had outstanding letters of credit of $2,935,000$3,169,000 and $2,853,000$2,945,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. There were no borrowings denominated in foreign currencies, excluding a portion of the company's capital leases, as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, the2017. The weighted average floating interest rate on all borrowings, excluding capital leases, was 4.87%4.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 compared to 4.85% as of4.84% for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

On September 30, 2015, the company entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, which was subsequently amended (the “Credit Agreement”) and which matures on January 16, 2021. The Credit Agreement was entered into by and among the company, certain of the company’s direct and indirect U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries and certain of the company’s European subsidiaries (together with the company, the “Borrowers”), certain other of the company’s direct and indirect U.S., Canadian and European subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”), and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, KeyBank National Association, and Citizens Bank, National Association (the “Lenders”). PNC is the administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and J.P. Morgan Europe Limited is the European agent (the “European Agent”) under the Credit Agreement.

In connection with entering into the company's Credit Agreement, the company incurred fees which were capitalized and are being amortized as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, debt fees yet to be amortized through January 2021 totaled $1,089,000.

U.S. and Canadian Borrowers Credit Facility

For the company's U.S. and Canadian Borrowers, the Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based-lending senior secured revolving credit facility which is secured by substantially all the company’s U.S. and Canadian assets, other than real estate. The Credit Agreement provides the company and the other Borrowers with a credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000,

$100,000,000, subject to availability based on a borrowing base formula, under a senior secured revolving credit, letter of credit

and swing line loan facility (the “U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility”). Up to $25,000,000 of the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility will be available for issuance of letters of credit. The aggregate principal amount of the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility may be increased by up to $25,000,000 to the extent requested by the company and agreed to by any Lender or new financial institution approved by the Administrative Agent.

The aggregate borrowing availability under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility is determined based on a borrowing base formula. The aggregate usage under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility may not exceed an amount equal to the sum of (a) 85% of eligible U.S. accounts receivable plus (b) the lesser of (i) 70% of eligible U.S. inventory and eligible foreign in-transit inventory and (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible U.S. inventory and eligible foreign in-transit inventory (not to exceed $4,000,000), plus (c) the lesser of (i) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of U.S. eligible machinery and equipment and (ii) $1,462,000$1,170,000 as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (subject to reduction as provided in the Credit Agreement), plus (d) 85% of eligible Canadian accounts receivable, plus (e) the lesser of (i) 70% of eligible Canadian inventory and (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible Canadian inventory, less (f) swing loans outstanding under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility, less (g) letters of credit issued and undrawn under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility, less (h) a $5,000,000 minimum availability reserve, less (i) other reserves required by the Administrative Agent, and in each case subject to the definitions and limitations in the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the company was in compliance with all covenant requirements and had borrowing capacity on the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility under the Credit Agreement of $26,061,000,$24,012,000, considering the minimum availability reserve, then-outstanding letters of credit, other reserves and the $11,250,000 dominion trigger amount described below. Borrowings under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the company’s U.S. and Canadian assets, other than real estate.
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are secured by substantially all of the company’s U.S. and Canadian assets, other than real estate.

Interest will accrue on outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Agreement at the LIBOR rate, plus a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75%, or at the alternate base rate, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%, as selected by the company. Borrowings under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility are subject to commitment fees of 0.25% or 0.375% per year, depending on utilization.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. Exceptions to the operating covenants in the Credit Agreement provide the company with flexibility to, among other things, enter into or undertake certain sale and leaseback transactions, dispositions of assets, additional credit facilities, sales of receivables, additional indebtedness and intercompany indebtedness, all subject to limitations set forth in the Credit Agreement, as amended. The Credit Agreement also contains a covenant requiring the company to maintain minimum availability under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility of not less than the greater of (i) 11.25% of the maximum amount that may be drawn under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility for five (5) consecutive business days, or (ii) $5,000,000 on any business day. The company also is subject to dominion triggers under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility requiring the company to maintain borrowing capacity of not less than $11,250,000 on any business day or $12,500,000 for five consecutive days in order to avoid triggering full control by an agent for the lenders of the company's cash receipts for application to the company’s obligations under the agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains customary default provisions, with certain grace periods and exceptions, which provide that events of default that include, among other things, failure to pay amounts due, breach of covenants, representations or warranties, bankruptcy, the occurrence of a material adverse effect, exclusion from any medical reimbursement program, and an interruption of any material manufacturing facilities for more than 10 consecutive days. There were no borrowings outstanding under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

European Credit Facility

The Credit Agreement also provides for a revolving credit, letter of credit and swing line loan facility which gives the company and the European Borrowers the ability to borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000, with a $5,000,000 sublimit for letters of credit and a $2,000,000 sublimit for swing line loans (the “European Credit Facility”). Up to $15,000,000 of the European Credit Facility will be available to each of Invacare Limited (the “UK Borrower”) and Invacare Poirier SAS (the “French Borrower” and, together with the UK Borrower, the “European Borrowers”). The European
Credit Facility matures in January 2021, together with the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility.

The aggregate borrowing availability for each European Borrower under the European Credit Facility is determined based on a borrowing base formula. The aggregate borrowings of each of the European Borrowers under the European Credit Facility may not exceed an amount equal to (a) 85% of the European Borrower’s eligible accounts receivable, less (b) the European Borrower’s borrowings and swing line loans outstanding under the European Credit Facility, less (c) the European Borrower’s letters of credit issued and undrawn under the European Credit Facility, less (d) a $3,000,000 minimum availability reserve, less (e) other reserves required by the European Agent, and in each case subject to the definitions and limitations in the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the aggregate borrowing availability to the European Borrowers under the European Credit Facility was approximately $16,633,000,$11,397,000, considering the $3,000,000 minimum availability reserve and the $3,375,000 dominion trigger amount described below.

The aggregate principal amount of the European Credit Facility may be increased by up to $10,000,000 to the extent requested by the company and agreed to by any Lender or Lenders that wish to increase their lending participation or, if not agreed to by any Lender, a new financial institution that agrees to join the European Credit Facility and that is approved by the Administrative Agent and the European Agent.

Interest will accrue on outstanding indebtedness under the European Credit Facility at the LIBOR rate, plus a margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00%, or for swing line loans, at the overnight LIBOR rate, plus a margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00%, as selected by the company. The margin that will be adjusted quarterly based on utilization. Borrowings under the European Credit Facility are subject to commitment fees of 0.25% or 0.375% per year, depending on utilization.

The European Credit Facility is secured by substantially all the personal property assets of the UK Borrower and its in-country subsidiaries, and all the receivables of the French Borrower and its in-country subsidiaries. The UK and French facilities (which comprise the European Credit Facility) are cross collateralized, and the US personal property assets previously pledged under the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility also serve as collateral for the European Credit Facility.

The European Credit Facility is subject to customary representations, warranties and covenants generally consistent with those applicable to the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility. Exceptions to the operating covenants in the Credit Agreement provide the company with flexibility to, among other things, enter into or undertake certain sale/leaseback transactions, dispositions of assets, additional credit facilities, sales of receivables, additional indebtedness and intercompany indebtedness, all subject to limitations set forth in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains a covenant requiring the European Borrowers to maintain undrawn
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indebtedness, all subject to limitations set forth in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains a covenant requiring the European Borrowers to maintain undrawn availability under the European Credit Facility of not less than the greater of (i) 11.25% of the maximum amount that may be drawn under the European Credit Facility for five (5) consecutive business days, or (ii) $3,000,000 on any business day. The European Borrowers also are subject to cash dominion triggers under the European Credit Facility requiring the European Borrower to maintain borrowing capacity of not less than $3,375,000 on any business day or 12.50% of the maximum amount that may be drawn under the European Credit Facility for five (5) consecutive business days in order to avoid triggering full control by an agent for the Lenders of the European Borrower’s cash receipts for application to its obligations under the European Credit Facility.

The European Credit Facility is subject to customary default provisions, with certain grace periods and exceptions, consistent with those applicable to the U.S. and Canadian Credit Facility, which provide that events of default include, among other things, failure to pay amounts due, breach of covenants, representations or warranties, cross-default, bankruptcy, the occurrence of a material adverse effect, exclusion from any medical reimbursement program, and an interruption in the operations of any material manufacturing facility for more than 10 consecutive days.

The proceeds of the European Credit Facility will be used to finance the working capital and other business needs of the company. There were no borrowings outstanding under the European Credit Facility at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Convertible senior subordinated debentures due 2027

In 2007, the company issued $135,000,000 principal amount of 4.125% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 (the "debentures"), of which $0 principal amount remains outstanding as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. The holders of the debentures exercised their right to require the company to repurchase all the debentures on February 1, 2017 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount. The company satisfied the accreted valueamount, which totaled $13,350,000. As a result of the debentures using cash on February 2, 2017,repurchase, the company wrote-off unamortized debt fees of $207,000 and no debentures remained outstanding following that date.

The liability componentsrecognized amortization expense of the debentures consisted of the following (in thousands):
 December 31, 2016
Principal amount of liability component$13,350
Unamortized discount(311)
Net carrying amount of liability component$13,039
The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2016 was fully amortized$311,000 in the first quarter 2017 due to the repurchase of all the debentures on February 1, 2017.

Convertible senior notes due 2021

In the first quarter of 2016, the company issued $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The 2021 notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2016. The 2021 notes will mature on February 15, 2021, unless repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to August 15, 2020, the 2021 notes will be convertible only upon
satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Unless and until the company obtains shareholder approval under applicable New York Stock Exchange rules, the 2021 notes will be convertible, subject to certain conditions, into only cash. If the company obtains such shareholder approval, the 2021 notes may be settled in cash, the company’s common shares or a combination of cash and the company’s common shares, at the company’s election.

Holders of the 2021 notes will have the right to require the company to repurchase all or some of their 2021 notes at 100% of their principal, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes. The initial conversion rate is 60.0492 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2021 notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $16.65 per common share). The company evaluated the terms of the conversion features under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the features did require separate accounting as a derivative. This derivative was capitalized on the balance sheet as a long-term liability and will be adjusted to reflect fair value each quarter. The fair value of the convertible debt conversion liability at issuance was $34,480,000. The fair value of the convertible debt conversion liability at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $47,557,000$55,527,000 compared to $30,708,000$53,154,000 as of December 31, 2016.2017. The company recognized lossesa loss of $15,330,000 and $16,849,000$2,373,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 compared to gainsa gain of $7,732,000 and $13,579,000$6,731,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017 related to the convertible debt conversion liability.

In connection with the offering of the 2021 notes, the company entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions with two financial institutions (the “option counterparties”). These transactions cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of the company’s common
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shares that will initially underlie the 2021 notes, and are expected generally to reduce the potential equity dilution, and/or offset any cash payments in excess of the principal amount due, as the case may be, upon conversion of the 2021 notes. The company evaluated the note hedges under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the note hedges should be accounted for as derivatives. These derivatives were capitalized on the balance sheet as long-term assets and will be adjusted to reflect fair value each quarter. The fair value of the convertible note hedge assets at issuance was $27,975,000. The fair value of the convertible note hedge assets at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $41,619,000$48,962,000 compared to $25,471,000$46,915,000 as of December 31, 2016.2017. The company recognized gainsa gain of $14,189,000 and $16,148,000$2,047,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 compared to lossesa loss of $6,540,000 and $11,297,000$5,830,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017 related to the convertible note hedge asset.
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The company entered into separate, privately negotiated warrant transactions with the option counterparties at a higher strike price relating to the same number of the company’s common shares, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, pursuant to which the company sold warrants to the option counterparties. The warrants could have a dilutive effect on the company’s outstanding common shares and the company’s earnings per share to the extent that the price of the company’s common shares exceeds the strike price of those warrants. The initial strike price of the warrants is $22.4175 per share and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the warrant transactions. The company evaluated the warrants under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the warrants meet the definition of a derivative, are indexed to the company's own stock and should be classified in shareholder's equity. The amount paid for the warrants and capitalized in shareholder's equity was $12,376,000.

The net proceeds from the offering of the 2021 notes were approximately $144,034,000, after deducting fees and offering expenses of $5,966,000.$5,966,000, which were paid in 2016. These debt issuance costs were capitalized and are being amortized as interest expense through February 2021. As of September 30, 2017, all $5,966,000 of these costs were paid. In accordance with ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, these debt issuance costs are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. Approximately $5,000,000 of the net proceeds from the offering were used to repurchase the company’s common shares from purchasers of 2021 notes in the offering in privately negotiated transactions. A portion of the net proceeds from the offering were used to pay the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds to the company from the warrant transactions), which net cost was $15,600,000.

The liability components of the 2021 notes consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Principal amount of liability component$150,000
 $150,000$150,000
 $150,000
Unamortized discount(25,473) (29,919)(22,298) (23,900)
Debt fees(4,044) (4,922)(3,446) (3,745)
Net carrying amount of liability component$120,483
 $115,159
$124,256
 $122,355

The unamortized discount of $25,473,000$22,298,000 is to be amortized through February 2021. The effective interest rate on the liability component was 11.1%. Non-cash interest expense of $1,518,000 and $4,446,000$1,602,000 was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 compared to $1,362,000 and $3,150,000$1,438,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017 in comparison to actual interest expense accrued of $1,875,000 and $5,625,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, March 31, 2018
compared to $1,875,000 and $4,503,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017 based on the stated coupon rate of 5.0%. The 2021 notes were not convertible as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 nor was the applicable conversion threshold met.

Convertible senior notes due 2022

In the second quarter of 2017, the company issued $120,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The 2022 notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning December 1, 2017. The 2022 notes will mature on June 1, 2022, unless repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to December 1, 2021, the 2022 notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Unless and until the company obtains shareholder approval of the issuance of the company's common shares upon conversion of the 2022 notes and the 2021 notes under applicable New York Stock Exchange rules, the 2022 notes will be convertible, subject to certain conditions, into only cash. If the company obtains such shareholder approval, the 2022 notes may be settled in cash, the company’s common shares or a combination of cash and the company’s common shares, at the company’s election.



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Holders of the 2022 notes will have the right to require the company to repurchase all or some of their 2022 notes at 100% of their principal, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes. The initial conversion rate is 61.6095 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2022 notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $16.23 per common share). The company evaluated the terms of the conversion features under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the features did require separate accounting as a derivative. This derivative was capitalized on the balance sheet as a long-term liability and will be adjusted to reflect fair value each quarter. The fair value of the convertible debt conversion liability at issuance was $28,859,000. The fair value of the convertible debt conversion liability at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $47,738,000.$55,224,000 and $53,414,000 December 31, 2017. The company recognized lossesa loss of $14,487,000 and $18,879,000$1,810,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 related to the convertible debt conversion liability.

In connection with the offering of the 2022 notes, the company entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions with one financial institution (the “option counterparty”). These transactions cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of the company’s common shares that will initially underlie the 2022 notes, and are expected
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generally to reduce the potential equity dilution, and/or offset any cash payments in excess of the principal amount due, as the case may be, upon conversion of the 2022 notes. The company evaluated the note hedges under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the note hedges should be accounted for as derivatives. These derivatives were capitalized on the balance sheet as long-term assets and will be adjusted to reflect fair value each quarter. The fair value of the convertible note hedge assets at issuance was $24,780,000. The fair value of the convertible note hedge assets at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $41,660,000.$48,919,000 compared to $46,680,000 at December 31, 2017. The company recognized gainsa gain of $13,078,000 and $16,880,000$2,239,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 related to the convertible note hedge asset.

The company entered into separate, privately negotiated warrant transactions with the option counterparty at a higher strike price relating to the same number of the company’s common shares, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, pursuant to which the company sold warrants to the option counterparties. The warrants could have a dilutive effect on the company’s outstanding common shares and the company’s earnings per share to the extent that the price of the company’s common shares exceeds the strike price of those warrants. The initial strike price of the warrants is $21.4375 per share and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the warrant transactions. The company evaluated the warrants under the applicable accounting literature, including Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 815, and determined that the warrants meet the
definition of a derivative, are indexed to the company's own stock and should be classified in shareholder's equity. The amount paid for the warrants and capitalized in shareholder's equity was $14,100,000.

The net proceeds from the offering of the 2022 notes were approximately $115,289,000, after deducting fees and offering expenses of $4,711,000.$4,711,000, which were paid in 2017. These debt issuance costs were capitalized and are being amortized as interest expense through June 2022. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, all of the debt issuance costs were paid. In accordance with ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, these debt issuance costs are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. A portion of the net proceeds from the offering were used to pay the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds to the company from the warrant transactions), which net cost was $10,680,000.








The liability components of the 2022 notes consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Principal amount of liability component$120,000
$120,000
 $120,000
Unamortized discount(27,522)(25,194) (26,378)
Debt fees(4,161)(3,724) (3,947)
Net carrying amount of liability component$88,317
$91,082
 $89,675

The unamortized discount of $27,522,000$25,194,000 is to be amortized through June 2022. The effective interest rate on the liability component was 10.9%. Non-cash interest expense of $1,125,000 and $1,337,000$1,184,000 was recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 in comparison to actual interest expense accrued of $1,350,000 and $1,605,000 for the same periods respectively,period based on the stated coupon rate of 4.5%. The 2022 notes were not convertible as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 nor was the applicable conversion threshold met.

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Other long-term obligations consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Convertible 2022 debt conversion liability$47,738
 $
$55,224
 $53,414
Convertible 2021 debt conversion liability47,557
 30,708
55,527
 53,154
Deferred income taxes32,767
 31,079
29,419
 28,890
Product liability14,255
 16,615
13,421
 13,575
Pension14,174
 13,258
10,784
 10,340
Deferred gain on sale leaseback6,491
 6,703
6,346
 6,419
Deferred compensation5,693
 5,592
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan liability5,505
 5,612
5,596
 5,636
Deferred compensation3,380
 3,593
Uncertain tax obligation including interest2,917
 3,150
2,738
 2,738
Other4,299
 3,689
3,156
 3,512
Other Long-Term Obligations$179,083
 $114,407
$187,904
 $183,270

During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the company issued $150,000,000 principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021. During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the company issued $120,000,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2022. Due to the 2016 and 2017 issuances, long-term liabilities representing theThe convertible debt conversion liabilities were recorded which are adjusted to reflect fair values quarterly. The amounts included in the above table represent the fair values of the conversion liabilities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017. See "Long-Term Debt" in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for more detail.




























 

On April 23, 2015, the company entered into a real estate sale leaseback transaction which resulted in the company recording an initial deferred gain of $7,414,000, the majority of which is included in Other Long-Term Obligations and will be recognized over the 20-year life of the leases. The gaingains realized was $69,000were $70,000 and $205,00068,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018, and 2017, respectively, compared to $67,000respectively.

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Revenue


The company has two revenue streams: product and $198,000services. Services include repair, refurbishment, preventive maintenance and rental of product. Services for the NA/HME and IPG segments include repair of product. Services for the Europe segment include repair, refurbishment and preventive maintenance services. Services for the Asia Pacific segment include rental and repair of product.

The following table disaggregates the company’s revenues by major source and by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 (in thousands):
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Product Service Total
Europe $128,002
 $3,312
 $131,314
NA/HME 79,571
 211
 79,782
IPG 14,508
 379
 14,887
Asia/Pacific 9,945
 1,132
 11,077
Total $232,026
 $5,034
 $237,060
% Split 98% 2% 100%
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
  Product Service Total
Europe $116,790
 $2,718
 $119,508
NA/HME 83,636
 626
 84,262
IPG 16,238
 135
 16,373
Asia/Pacific 10,492
 1,088
 11,580
Total $227,156
 $4,567
 $231,723
% Split 98% 2% 100%

The company's revenues are principally related to the sale of products, approximately 98%, with the remaining 2% related to services including repair, refurbishment, preventive maintenance and rental of product. While the company has a significant amount of contract types, the sales split by contract type is estimated as follows: general terms and conditions (35%), large national customers (25%), governments, principally pursuant to tender contracts (15%) and other customers including buying groups and independent customers (25%).









All product and substantially all service revenues are recognized at a point in time. The remaining service revenue, recognized over time, are reflected in the Europe segment and include multiple performance obligations. For such contracts, the company allocates revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. The company generally determines the standalone selling price based on the expected cost-plus margin methodology.    

Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of the company’s products and services. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring product or providing services. The amount of consideration received and revenue recognized by the company can vary as a result of variable consideration terms included in the contracts related to customer rebates, cash discounts and return policies. Customer rebates and cash discounts are estimated based on the most likely amount principle and these estimates are based on historical experience and anticipated performance. In addition, customers have the right to return product within the company’s normal terms policy, and as such the company estimates the expected returns based on an analysis of historical experience. The company adjusts its estimate of revenue at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration it expects to receive changes or when the consideration becomes fixed. The company generally does not expect that there will be significant changes to its estimates of variable consideration (see “Receivables” and "Accrued Expenses" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements include elsewhere in this report for more detail).

Depending on the terms of the contract, the company may defer the recognition of a portion of the revenue at the end of a reporting period to align with transfer of control of the company’s products to the customer. In addition, to the extent performance obligations are satisfied over time, the company defers revenue recognition until the performance obligations are satisfied. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the company had deferred revenue of $4,591,000 and $2,770,000, respectively, related to outstanding performance obligations.


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Equity Compensation


The company’s Common Shares have a $.25 stated value. The Common Shares and the Class B Common Shares generally have identical rights, terms and conditions and vote together as a single class on most issues, except that the Class B Common Shares have ten votes per share, carry a 10% lower cash dividend rate and, in general, can only be transferred to family members or for estate planning purposes. Holders of Class B Common Shares are entitled to convert their shares into Common Shares at any time on a share-for-share basis. When Class B Common Shares are transferred out of a familial relationship, they automatically convert to Class Common Shares.

On May 31, 2017, the company received notice that holders of 703,912 Class B Common Shares had elected to convert all their Class B Common Shares into Common Shares. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, 6,357 Class B Common Shares remained outstanding. The conversion substantially diminished the significance of the Company’scompany’s dual class voting structure, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the holders of the Common Shares represent approximately 99.9% of the Company’scompany’s total outstanding voting power.

Equity Compensation Plan

On May 16, 2013, the shareholders of the company approved the Invacare Corporation 2013 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2013 Plan”), which was adopted on March 27, 2013 by the company's Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board adopted the 2013 Plan to replace the company's prior equity plan, the Invacare Corporation Amended and Restated 2003 Performance Plan (the “2003 Plan”), which expired on May 21, 2013. Due to its expiration, no new awards may be granted under the 2003 Plan; however, awards granted prior to its expiration will remain outstanding until they are exercised, vest, terminate or expire in accordance with their terms.
The 2013 Plan uses a fungible share-counting method, under which each common share underlying an award of stock options or stock appreciation rights ("SAR") will count against the number of total shares available under the 2013 Plan as one share; and each Common Share underlying any award other than a stock option or a SAR will count against the number of total shares available under the 2013 Plan as two shares. Shares underlying awards made under the 2003 Plan that are canceled or forfeited may be added back to the 2013 Plan for use in future awards. Any Common Shares that are added back to the 2013 Plan as the result of the cancellation or forfeiture of an award granted under the 2013 Plan will be added back in the same manner such shares were originally counted against the total number of shares available under the 2013 Plan. Each common share that is added back to the 2013 Plan due to a cancellation or forfeiture of an
award granted under the 2003 Plan will be added back as one Common Share.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, an aggregate of 1,071,5761,223,176 Common Shares underlieunderlay awards outstanding under the 2003 Plan, which shares may become available under the 2013 Plan to the extent such awards are forfeited or expire unexercised.
The Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), in its discretion, may grant an award under the 2013 Plan to any director or employee of the company or an affiliate. As of September 30, 2017, 1,417,721March 31, 2018, 1,012,993 common shares were available for future issuance under the 2013 Plan in connection with the following types of awards with respect to shares of the company's common shares: incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, SARs, restricted stock, restricted stock units, unrestricted stock and performance shares. The Compensation Committee also may grant performance units that are payable in cash. The Compensation Committee has the authority to determine which participants will receive awards, the amount of the awards and the other terms and conditions of the awards. 
The 2013 Plan provides that shares granted come from the company's authorized but unissued common shares or treasury shares. In addition, the company's stock-based compensation plans allow employee participants to exchange shares for minimum withholding taxes, which results in the company acquiring treasury shares.
The amountscompany has submitted a new plan referred to as the Invacare Corporation 2018 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2018 Plan”) to the company's shareholders for approval at the company's 2018 annual meeting scheduled for May 17, 2018. The 2018 Plan, if approved by shareholders, will allow the Committee to grant substantially the same types of equity-based compensation expense recognizedawards as part of selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows (in thousands):
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Restricted stock / units$4,244
 $4,085
Performance shares / units1,620
 774
Non-qualified and performance stock options765
 675
Total stock-based compensation expense$6,629
 $5,534
As of September 30, 2017, unrecognized compensation expense related to equity-based compensation arrangements grantedare issuable under the company's2013 Plan. The company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2018 Plan in order to authorize additional common shares for grant as equity compensation, and to reflect changes to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The company may continue to grant awards under the 2013 Plan and previous plans,until approval of the 2018 Plan by shareholders, at which is relatedtime the company will transfer any common shares remaining for issuance under the 2013 Plan into the 2018 Plan. Awards granted prior to non-vested options andthe 2013 Plan’s expiration will remain in effect under their original terms. The maximum number of company common shares was as follows (in thousands):
 September 30, 2017
Restricted stock and restricted stock units$8,657
Performance shares and performance share units7,514
Non-qualified and performance stock options3,439
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense$19,610
available for issuance under the 2018 Plan will not exceed the sum of the following: (1) 1,800,000 shares; plus (2) any shares remaining for issuance under the 2013 Plan at the time of approval of the 2018 Plan by shareholders; plus (3) any shares covered by an award under the 2018 Plan, the 2013 Plan or the
Notes to Financial StatementsEquity Compensation 
   

2003 Plan that are forfeited or remain unpurchased or undistributed upon termination or expiration of the award.
The amounts of equity-based compensation expense recognized as part of selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows (in thousands):
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Restricted stock / units$908
 $442
Performance shares / units631
 214
Non-qualified and performance stock options227
 182
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,766
 $838
As of March 31, 2018, unrecognized compensation expense related to equity-based compensation arrangements granted under the company's 2013 Plan and previous plans, which is related to non-vested options and shares, was as follows (in thousands):
 March 31, 2018
Restricted stock and restricted stock units$11,783
Performance shares and performance share units10,272
Non-qualified and performance stock options2,275
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense$24,330
Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in actual and estimated forfeitures and for updated vesting assumptions for the performance share awards (see "Stock Options" and "Performance Shares and Performance Share Units" below). No tax benefit for share-based compensation was realized for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 due to a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.

Stock Options

Generally, non-qualified stock option awards have a term of ten years and were granted with an exercise price per share
equal to the fair market value of one of the company’s Common Shares on the date of grant. Stock option awards granted in 2017 were performance-based awards which will only become exercisable if the performance goals established by the Compensation Committee are achieved over a 3-year period ending in 2019 and subject to the Compensation Committee's exercise of negative discretion to reduce the number of options vested based on the progress towards the company's transformation. The company expects the compensation expense to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:
 September 30, 2017 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Options outstanding at January 1, 20172,542,732
 $21.19
Granted756,420
 12.15
Exercised(127,450) 13.82
Canceled(315,976) 23.03
Options outstanding at September 30, 20172,855,726
 $18.91
Options exercise price range at September 30, 2017$12.15
to$33.36
Options exercisable at September 30, 20172,097,286
  
Shares available for grant at September 30, 2017*1,417,721
  
 March 31, 2018 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Options outstanding at January 1, 20182,631,569
 $19.44
Granted
 
Exercised(101,099) 13.95
Canceled(149,950) 23.49
Options outstanding at March 31, 20182,380,520
 $19.42
Options exercise price range at March 31, 2018$12.15
to$33.36
Options exercisable at March 31, 20181,780,744
  
Shares available for grant at March 31, 2018*1,012,993
  
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 *Shares available for grant as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 reduced by net restricted stock and restricted stock unit award and performance share and performance share unit award activity of 2,478,3622,677,466 shares and 2,124,2222,486,490 shares, respectively.

Notes to Financial StatementsEquity Compensation

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:
Options Outstanding Options ExercisableOptions Outstanding Options Exercisable
Exercise Prices
Number
Outstanding at
September 30, 2017
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Number
Exercisable at
September 30, 2017
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Number
Outstanding at
March 31, 2018
 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Number
Exercisable at
March 31, 2018
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$ 12.15 – $20.001,294,541
 7.6 $13.00
 536,101
 $14.19
970,685
 7.7 $12.98
 370,909
 $14.33
$ 20.01 – $25.00824,151
 2.7 22.21
 824,151
 22.21
730,151
 2.3 22.21
 730,151
 22.21
$ 25.01 – $30.00732,538
 1.9 25.55
 732,538
 25.55
675,188
 1.4 25.56
 675,188
 25.56
$ 30.01 – $33.364,496
 3.6 33.36
 4,496
 33.36
4,496
 3.1 33.36
 4,496
 33.36
Total2,855,726
 4.7 $18.91
 2,097,286
 $21.35
2,380,520
 4.0 $19.42
 1,780,744
 $21.86

Pursuant to the plans, the Compensation Committee has established that grants may not be exercised within one year from the date granted and options must be exercised within ten years from the date granted. AllNo stock options were issued in 2018 and those issued in 2017 were performance-based and may vest after the conclusion of the performance period ending December 31, 2019 based on achievement of performance goals established by the Compensation Committee and subject to the Compensation Committee's exercise of negative discretion to reduce the number of options vested based on the progress towards the company's
transformation. All other outstanding stock options were issued in 2014 and prior and were not performance-based.

For the stock options issued in 2014 and prior, 25% of such options vested one year following the issuance and provided a four-year vesting period whereby options vest in 25% installments in each year. Options granted with graded vesting were accounted for as single options.


Notes to Financial StatementsEquity Compensation

The fair value of options granted is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The calculated fair value of the 2017 performance option awards was $5.38 based on the following assumptions:
  2017
Expected dividend yield 0.4%
Expected stock price volatility 39.1%
Risk-free interest rate 2.31%
Expected life in years 7.8
Forfeiture percentage5.0%

Expected dividend yield was based on historical dividends. Expected stock price volatility percentage was calculated at the date of grant based on historical stock prices for a period commensurate with the expected life of the option. The assumed expected life and forfeiture percentages werewas based on the company's historical analysis of option history.





Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes information about restricted shares and restricted share units (primarily for non-U.S. recipients):
September 30, 2017 Weighted Average Fair ValueMarch 31, 2018 Weighted Average Fair Value
Stock / Units unvested at
January 1, 2017
878,356
 $15.87
Stock / Units unvested at
January 1, 2018
776,520
 $13.75
Granted493,412
 12.15
352,547
 17.51
Vested(364,367) 16.66
(2,839) 11.25
Canceled(134,398) 13.80
(36,758) 13.31
Stock / Units unvested at
September 30, 2017
873,003
 $13.75
Stock / Units unvested at
March 31, 2018
1,089,470
 $14.99

The restricted stock awards generally vest ratably over the three years after the award date, except for those awards granted in 2014, which vest after a three-year period. Unearned restricted stock compensation, determined as the market value of the shares at the date of grant, is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
 












Performance Shares and Performance Share Units

The following table summarizes information about performance shares and performance share units (for non-U.S. recipients):
September 30, 2017 Weighted Average Fair ValueMarch 31, 2018 Weighted Average Fair Value
Shares / Units unvested at January 1, 2017309,468
 $14.58
Shares / Units unvested at January 1, 2018457,879
 $12.33
Granted336,694
 12.02
205,164
 17.48
Vested
 

 
Canceled(3,711) 12.82

 
Shares / Units unvested at September 30, 2017642,451
 $13.25
Shares / Units unvested at March 31, 2018663,043
 $13.93

Notes to Financial StatementsEquity Compensation

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, performance shares and performance share units (for non-U.S. recipients) were granted as performance awards with a three-year performance period with payouts based on achievement of certain performance goals. The awards are classified as equity awards as they will be settled in common shares upon vesting. The number of shares earned will be determined at the end of the performance period based on achievement of performance criteria for January 1, 20172018 through December 31, 20192020 established by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant. Recipients will be entitled to receive a number of common shares equal to the number of performance shares that vest based upon the levels of achievement which may range between 0% and 150% of the target number of shares with the target being 100% of the initial grant.







































The fair value of the performance awards is based on the stock price on the date of grant discounted for the estimated value of dividends foregone as the awards are not eligible for dividends except to the extent vested. The company assesses the probability that the performance targets will be met with expense recognized whenever it is probable that at least the minimum performance criteria will be achieved. Depending upon the company's assessment of the probability of achievement of the goals, the company may not recognize any expense associated with performance awards in a given period, may reverse prior expense recorded or record additional expense to make up for expense not recorded in a prior period. Performance award compensation expense is generally expected to be recognized over three years. No performance award expense has beenExpense is being recognized for the 20152016, 2017 and 2018 awards as it is not considered probable that the performance goals for those awards will be met. Expense is being recognized for the 2016 and 2017 awards.

Notes to Financial StatementsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income 
   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component


Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income ("OCI") for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively, were as follows (in thousands):
  Foreign Currency Long-Term Notes Defined Benefit Plans Derivatives Total
June 30, 2017 $8,811
 $9,622
 $(11,969) $(431) $6,033
OCI before reclassifications 33,795
 (6,356) (238) (578) 26,623
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI 
 
 70
 395
 465
Net current-period OCI 33,795
 (6,356) (168) (183) 27,088
September 30, 2017 $42,606
 $3,266
 $(12,137) $(614) $33,121
December 31, 2016 $(26,199) $17,372
 $(11,248) $740
 $(19,335)
 Foreign Currency Long-Term Notes Defined Benefit Plans Derivatives Total
December 31, 2017 $50,376
 $(4,612) $(7,652) $(1,242) $36,870
OCI before reclassifications 68,805
 (14,106) (1,223) (1,149) 52,327
 8,709
 3,107
 82
 (385) 11,513
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI 
 
 334
 (205) 129
 
 
 (129) 248
 119
Net current-period OCI 68,805
 (14,106) (889) (1,354) 52,456
 8,709
 3,107
 (47) (137) 11,632
September 30, 2017 $42,606
 $3,266
 $(12,137) $(614) $33,121
March 31, 2018 $59,085
 $(1,505) $(7,699) $(1,379) $48,502
                    
June 30, 2016 $16,456
 $2,987
 $(9,953) $698
 $10,188
OCI before reclassifications (14,398) 10,990
 (563) 828
 (3,143)
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI 
 
 230
 (698) (468)
Net current-period OCI (14,398) 10,990
 (333) 130
 (3,611)
September 30, 2016 $2,058
 $13,977
 $(10,286) $828
 $6,577
           
December 31, 2015 $(5,744) $4,111
 $(9,757) $2,003
 $(9,387)
OCI before reclassifications 7,802
 9,866
 (835) (103) 16,730
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI 
 
 306
 (1,072) (766)
Net current-period OCI 7,802
 9,866
 (529) (1,175) 15,964
September 30, 2016 $2,058
 $13,977
 $(10,286) $828
 $6,577
           

Notes to Financial StatementsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
December 31, 2016 $(26,199) $17,372
 $(11,248) $740
 $(19,335)
OCI before reclassifications (2,153) 3,102
 (505) 764
 1,208
Amount reclassified from accumulated OCI 
 
 210
 (299) (89)
Net current-period OCI (2,153) 3,102
 (295) 465
 1,119
March 31, 2017 $(28,352) $20,474
 $(11,543) $1,205
 $(18,216)
           

Reclassifications out of accumulated OCI for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands):
 Amount reclassified from OCI Affected line item in the Statement of Comprehensive (Income) Loss Amount reclassified from OCI Affected line item in the Statement of Comprehensive (Income) Loss
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,   For the Three Months Ended March 31,  
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017 
Defined Benefit Plans     
          
Service and interest costs $70
 $230
 $334
 $306
 Selling, General and Administrative $(129) $210
 Selling, General and Administrative
Tax 
 
 
 
 Income Taxes 
 
 Income Taxes
Total after tax $70
 $230
 $334
 $306
  $(129) $210
 
              
Derivatives              
Foreign currency forward contracts hedging sales $(399) $(1,417) $(165) $(2,826) Net Sales $25
 $68
 Net Sales
Foreign currency forward contracts hedging purchases 837
 619
 (35) 1,576
 Cost of Products Sold 251
 (391) Cost of Products Sold
Total loss (income) before tax 438
 (798) (200) (1,250)  276
 (323) 
Tax (43) 100
 (5) 178
 Income Taxes (28) 24
 Income Taxes
Total after tax $395
 $(698) $(205) $(1,072)  $248
 $(299) 
Notes to Financial StatementsCharges Related to Restructuring Activities 
   

Charges Related to Restructuring Activities


The company's restructuring charges were originally necessitated primarily by continued declines in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement by the U.S. government, as well as similar healthcare reimbursement pressures abroad, which negatively affect the company's customers (e.g. home health care providers) and continued pricing pressures faced by the company due to the outsourcing by competitors to lower cost locations. Restructuring decisions were also the result of reduced profitability in the NA/HME and Asia/Pacific segments. In addition, as a result of the company's transformation strategy, additional restructuring actions were incurred in 20162017 and continued in 2017.2018. The company expects any near-term cost savings from restructuring will be offset by other costs because of pressures on the business.

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, charges totaled $8,973,000$401,000 which were related to severance in NA/HME ($5,441,000)97,000), Europe ($1,890,000)293,000) and Asia/Pacific ($1,083,000) as well as building lease termination costs in the NA/HME segment ($559,000)11,000). The NA/HME charges include the impact of the company's closure of its Suzhou, China, manufacturing facility, which is expected to generate approximately $4,000,000 in annualized pre-tax savings for the NA/HME segment. Payments for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 were $8,232,000$2,460,000 and the cash payments were funded with company's cash on hand. Most of the 20172018 charges are expected to be paid out within twelve months.















For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, charges totaled $1,299,000$3,283,000 which were related to severance in NA/HME ($808,000)2,242,000),
Europe segment ($690,000) and Asia/Pacific ($86,000) as well as building lease351,000). In NA/HME, costs were incurred related to severance ($2,095,000) and contract termination costs in the NA/HME segment ($405,000)147,000). The European and Asia/Pacific charges were for severance costs. Payments for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 were $2,190,000$2,251,000 and the cash payments were funded with company's cash on hand. Most of the 20162017 charges have been paid out.
There have been no material changes in accrued balances related to the charges, either as a result of revisions to the plans or changes in estimates. In addition, the savings anticipated as a result of the company's restructuring plans have been or are expected to be achieved, primarily resulting in reduced salary and benefit costs principally impacting Selling, General and Administrative expenses, and to a lesser extent, Costs of Products Sold. However, in general, these savings have been more than offset by the general business decline, higher regulatory and compliance costs related to quality system improvements, and more recently, higher interest expense. To date, the company's liquidity has not been materially impacted. Please refer to Charges Related to Restructuring Activities of company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 20162017 for disclosure of restructuring activity prior to 2017.2018.
Notes to Financial StatementsCharges Related to Restructuring Activities

A progression by reporting segment of the accruals recorded as a result of the restructuring for 2017the period ended March 31, 2018 is as follows (in thousands):
 Severance Contract Terminations Total
December 31, 2016 Balances     
NA/HME$783
 $120
 $903
Other1,266
 
 1,266
Total2,049
 120
 2,169
NA/HME charges2,095
 147
 2,242
Europe charges690
 
 690
Asia/Pacific charges351
 
 351
Total charges3,136
 147
 3,283
NA/HME payments(1,488) (96) (1,584)
Europe payments(190) 
 (190)
Asia/Pacific payments(228) 
 (228)
Other payments(249) 
 (249)
Total payments(2,155) (96) (2,251)
March 31, 2017 Balances     
NA/HME1,390
 171
 1,561
Europe500
 
 500
Asia/Pacific123
 
 123
Other1,017
 
 1,017
Total3,030
 171
 3,201
NA/HME charges3,427
 501
 3,928
Europe charges514
 
 514
Asia/Pacific charges545
 
 545
Total charges4,486
 501
 4,987
NA/HME payments(1,362) (189) (1,551)
Europe payments(340) 
 (340)
Asia/Pacific payments(658) 
 (658)
Total payments(2,360) (189) (2,549)
June 30, 2017 Balances     
NA/HME3,455
 483
 3,938
Europe674
 
 674
Asia/Pacific10
 
 10
Other1,017
 
 1,017
Total5,156
 483
 5,639
NA/HME charge reversals(81) (89) (170)
Europe charges686
 
 686
Asia/Pacific charges187
 
 187
Total charges792
 (89) 703
NA/HME payments(2,032) (298) (2,330)
Europe payments(916) 
 (916)
Asia/Pacific payments(186) 
 (186)
Total payments(3,134) (298) (3,432)
September 30, 2017 Balances     
NA/HME1,342
 96
 1,438
Europe444
 
 444
Asia/Pacific11
 
 11
Other1,017
 
 1,017
Total$2,814
 $96
 $2,910
      
 Severance Contract Terminations Total
December 31, 2017 Balances     
NA/HME$2,439
 $167
 $2,606
Europe249
 134
 383
Other1,016
 
 1,016
Total3,704
 301
 4,005
Charges     
NA/HME97
 
 97
Europe293
 
 293
Asia/Pacific11
 
 11
Total401
 
 401
Payments     
NA/HME(1,697) (57) (1,754)
Europe(338) (97) (435)
Asia/Pacific(11) 
 (11)
Other(260) 
 (260)
Total(2,306) (154) (2,460)
March 31, 2018 Balances     
NA/HME839
 110
 949
Europe204
 37
 241
Other756
 
 756
Total$1,799
 $147
 $1,946
      
Notes to Financial StatementsIncome Taxes 
   

Income Taxes


The company had an effective tax rate of 22.8%20.0% and 16.2%18.3% on losses before income tax from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, respectively, and an effective tax rate of 743.7% and 48.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to an expected benefit at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%21% on the continuing operations pre-tax losses for each period.the period ended March 31, 2018 and 35% for the period ended March 31, 2017. The company's effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was unfavorable as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate expected benefit, principally due to the negative impact of the company's inabilitycompany not being able to record tax benefits related to the significant losses in countries which had tax valuation allowances. The effective tax rate was reducedincreased for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2017 by certain taxes outside the United States, excluding countries with tax valuation allowances, that were at an effective rate higher than the U.S. statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and lower than the U.S. statutory rate. During 2016, installment paymentsrate for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

The US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act subjects a US shareholder to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740 No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. The company has elected to recognize the tax on GILTI as a period expense in the period the tax is incurred.






















In accordance with the SEC issued SAB 118, which provided guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act, the company made certain provisional estimates at December 31, 2017. The company determined that the provisional calculations will be finalized after the underlying timing differences and foreign earnings and profits are finalized with our 2017 federal tax return filing.  Furthermore, the company is still analyzing certain aspects of the the Tax Act and refining it's calculations which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to new or additional deferred tax amounts. No adjustments were made related to a previously disclosed liability for uncertain tax positions, including an accelerated payment of the balance ofcompany's provisional calculations during the installment obligation, in order to reduce interest costs.quarter ended March 31, 2018.


Notes to Financial StatementsNet Loss Per Common Share 
   

Net Loss Per Common Share


The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share for the periods indicated.
(In thousands except per share data)For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Basic          
Average common shares outstanding32,867
 32,465
 32,725
 32,484
32,911
 32,475
          
Net loss$(18,591) $(5,020) $(58,879) $(25,216)$(14,108) $(16,780)
          
Net loss per common share$(0.57) $(0.15) $(1.80) $(0.78)$(0.43) $(0.52)
          
Diluted          
Average common shares outstanding32,867
 32,465
 32,725
 32,484
32,911
 32,475
Stock options and awards505
 145
 361
 105
888
 229
Average common shares assuming dilution33,372
 32,610
 33,086
 32,589
33,799
 32,704
          
Net loss$(18,591) $(5,020) $(58,879) $(25,216)$(14,108) $(16,780)
          
Net loss per common share *$(0.57) $(0.15) $(1.80) $(0.78)$(0.43) $(0.52)
________
* Net loss per common share assuming dilution calculated utilizing weighted average shares outstanding-basic for the periods in which there was a net loss.

At September 30, 2017, 988,926 and 1,301,286March 31, 2018, 329,315 shares associated with stock options were excluded from the average common shares assuming dilution for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 as they were anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the majority of the anti-dilutive shares were granted at an exercise price of $25.79, which was higher than the average fair market value pricesprice of $14.27 and $13.14$17.63 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.March 31, 2018.

At September 30, 2016, 2,462,288 and 2,502,427March 31, 2017, 2,194,307 shares associated with stock options were excluded from the average common shares assuming dilution for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017 as they were anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the majority of the anti-dilutive shares were granted at an exercise price of $25.24, which was higher than the average fair market value pricesprice of $12.03 and $12.64$11.99 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2017.












 

For both the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively, no shares were included in the common shares assuming dilution related to the company's issued warrants as the average market price of the company stock for these periods did not exceed the strike price of the warrants.

Notes to Financial StatementsConcentration of Credit Risk 
   

Concentration of Credit Risk


The company manufactures and distributes durable medical equipment to the home health care, retail and extended care markets. The company performs credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. The company utilizes De Lage Landen, Inc. (“DLL”), a third-party financing company, to provide lease financing to Invacare's U.S. customers. The DLL agreement provides for direct leasing between DLL and the Invacare customer. The company retains a recourse obligation of $1,326,000$1,865,000 at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to DLL for events of default under the contracts, which total $20,336,000$18,208,000 at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. Guarantees, ASC 460, requires the company to record a guarantee liability as it relates to the limited recourse obligation. The company's recourse is re-evaluated by DLL biannually, and DLL considers activity between the biannual dates and excludes any receivables purchased by the company from DLL. The company monitors the collections status of these contracts and has provided amounts for estimated losses in its allowances for doubtful accounts in accordance with Receivables, ASC 310-10-05-4. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements.
































 

Substantially all the company’s receivables are due from health care, medical equipment providers and long-term care facilities located throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. A significant portion of products sold to dealers, both foreign and domestic, is ultimately funded through government reimbursement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The company has also seen a significant shift in reimbursement to customers from managed care entities. Therefore,As a consequence, changes in these programs can have an adverse impact on dealer liquidity and profitability. In addition, reimbursement guidelines in the home health care industry have a substantial impact on the nature and type of equipment an end user can obtain as well as the timing of reimbursement and, thus, affect the product mix, pricing and payment patterns of the company’s customers.

Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives 
   

Derivatives


ASC 815 requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as either assets or liabilities at fair value. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative is dependent upon whether or not the derivative has been designated and qualifies for hedge accounting treatment and the type of hedging relationship. For derivatives designated and qualifying as hedging instruments, the company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.

Cash Flow Hedging Strategy

The company uses derivative instruments in an attempt to manage its exposure to transactional foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk. Foreign forward exchange contracts are used to manage the price risk associated with forecasted sales denominated in foreign currencies and the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of inventory over the next twelve months.

The company recognizes its derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet measured at fair value. A majority of the company’s derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged item, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change.





















 

To protect against increases/decreases in forecasted foreign currency cash flows resulting from inventory purchases/sales over the next year, the company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to hedge portions of its forecasted purchases/sales denominated in foreign currencies. The gains and losses are included in cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss). If it is later determined that a hedged forecasted transaction is unlikely to occur, any prospective gains or losses on the forward contracts would be recognized in earnings. The company does not expect any material amount of hedge ineffectiveness related to forward contract cash flow hedges during the next twelve months.

The company has historically not recognized any material amount of ineffectiveness related to forward contract cash flow hedges because the company generally limits its hedges to between 50% and 90% of total forecasted transactions for a given entity’s exposure to currency rate changes and the transactions hedged are recurring in nature. Furthermore, most of the hedged transactions are related to intercompany sales and purchases for which settlement occurs on a specific day each month. Forward contracts with a total notional amount in USD of $45,421,000$44,619,000 and $126,456,000$37,343,000 matured for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, compared to $59,663,000 and $171,889,000 matured for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.






Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives 
   

Outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts qualifying and designated for hedge accounting treatment were as follows (in thousands USD):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Notional
Amount
 
Unrealized
Net Gain
(Loss)
 
Notional
Amount
 
Unrealized
Net Gain
(Loss)
Notional
Amount
 
Unrealized
Net Gain
(Loss)
 
Notional
Amount
 
Unrealized
Net Gain
(Loss)
USD / AUD$4,341
 $16
 $5,841
 $316
$3,870
 $102
 $3,960
 $44
USD / CAD554
 53
 2,604
 (18)25,826
 (36) 33,344
 115
USD / CNY954
 17
 11,252
 (301)3,000
 189
 4,027
 61
USD / CHF90
 
 370
 15
USD / EUR42,200
 (1,403) 60,387
 1,826
60,473
 (1,703) 72,259
 (558)
USD / GBP1,645
 (22) 3,253
 (75)3,609
 (157) 4,640
 (124)
USD / NZD6,930
 67
 9,650
 (64)7,515
 103
 9,300
 11
USD / SEK1,027
 (112) 4,923
 146
1,753
 93
 
 
USD / MXP1,517
 142
 6,148
 (417)4,810
 356
 6,461
 (158)
EUR / AUD139
 3
 506
 6
EUR / GBP12,184
 398
 14,511
 (686)25,640
 (419) 32,248
 (682)
EUR / SEK6,256
 121
 7,732
 39
EUR / NOK704
 1
 2,503
 (25)3,678
 (55) 4,521
 68
EUR / NZD3,133
 (9) 3,777
 16
2,197
 (5) 2,855
 (8)
GBP / AUD137
 8
 503
 34
GBP / CHF135
 (1) 215
 (10)
GBP / SEK952
 74
 1,389
 (42)
CHF / DKK60
 4
 595
 (2)
DKK / SEK1,352
 56
 31,978
 49
4,580
 (148) 6,453
 (120)
NOK / CHF349
 (23) 1,335
��(13)
NOK / SEK810
 40
 2,618
 21
$79,213
 $(691) $164,358
 $776
$153,207
 $(1,559) $187,800
 $(1,312)

Derivatives Not Qualifying or Designated for Hedge Accounting Treatment

The company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedges in accordance with ASC 815. These contracts are entered into to eliminate the risk associated with the settlement of short-term intercompany trading receivables and payables between Invacare Corporation and its foreign subsidiaries. The currency forward contracts are entered into at the same time as the intercompany receivables or payables are created so that upon settlement, the gain/loss on the settlement is offset by the gain/loss on the foreign currency forward contract. No material net gain or loss was realized by the company in 20172018 or 20162017 related to these contracts and the associated short-term intercompany trading receivables and payables.

Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives

Foreign currency forward exchange contracts not qualifying or designated for hedge accounting treatment, as well as ineffective hedges, entered into in 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, and outstanding were as follows (in thousands USD):
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 
Notional
Amount
 
Gain
(Loss)
 
Notional
Amount
 
Gain
(Loss)
AUD / USD$12,300
 $122
 $5,800
 $204
CNY / USD3,354
 56
 5,556
 (24)
EUR / USD2,145
 (159) 
 
GBP / USD496
 (18) 
 
NZD / USD4,000
 47
 
 
DKK / CHF120
 7
 
 
AUD / NZD2,602
 9
 3,264
 15
EUR / NOK7
 
 
 
 $25,024
 $64
 $14,620
 $195

The fair values of the company’s derivative instruments were as follows (in thousands):
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815       
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$997
 $1,688
 $2,535
 $1,759
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815       
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts241
 177
 219
 24
Total derivatives$1,238
 $1,865
 $2,754
 $1,783
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
 
Notional
Amount
 
Gain
(Loss)
 
Notional
Amount
 
Gain
(Loss)
AUD / USD$2,818
 $21
 $2,750
 $(77)
NZD / USD4,000
 (13) 3,300
 (53)
EUR / AUD4,929
 199
 4,000
 43
AUD / NZD2,604
 24
 3,600
 9
EUR / NOK55
 (1) 
 
 $14,406
 $230
 $13,650
 $(78)

Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives 
   

The fair values of the company’s derivative instruments were as follows (in thousands):
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815       
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$1,079
 $2,638
 $678
 $1,990
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815       
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts244
 14
 52
 130
Total derivatives$1,323
 $2,652
 $730
 $2,120

The fair values of the company’s foreign currency forward exchange contract assets and liabilities are included in Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses, respectively in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The effect of derivative instruments on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and was as follows (in thousands):
Derivatives in ASC 815 cash flow hedge
relationships
Amount of Gain
(Loss) Recognized  in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated  OCI into
Income (Effective
Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivatives (Ineffective  Portion and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
Amount of Gain
(Loss) Recognized  in Accumulated OCI on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated  OCI into
Income (Effective
Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivatives (Ineffective  Portion and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
Three months ended September 30, 2017     
Three months ended March 31, 2018     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$(578) $(395) $(121)$(385) $(248) $(1)
Nine months ended September 30, 2017     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$(1,149) $205
 $(114)
Three months ended September 30 2016     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$828
 $698
 $30
Nine months ended September 30, 2016     
Three months ended March 31, 2017     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts$(103) $1,072
 $72
$764
 $299
 $
          
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments under ASC 815
    
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
    
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Three months ended September 30, 2017     
Three months ended March 31, 2018     
Foreign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contracts $(53)Foreign currency forward exchange contracts $230
Nine months ended September 30, 2017     
Three months ended March 31, 2017     
Foreign currency forward exchange contractsForeign currency forward exchange contracts $64
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts $65
Three months ended September 30, 2016     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts $271
Nine months ended September 30, 2016     
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts $(106)

The gains or losses recognized as the result of the settlement of cash flow hedge foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in net sales for hedges of inventory sales and in cost of product sold for hedges of inventory purchases. For the three and ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, net sales were increaseddecreased by $399,000 and $165,000$25,000 while cost of product sold was increased by $837,000 and decreased by $35,000$251,000 for a a net pre-tax realized loss of $438,000 and gain of $200,000, respectively.$276,000. For the three and ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, net sales were increaseddecreased by $1,417,000 and $2,826,000$68,000 while cost of product sold was increaseddecreased by $619,000 and $1,576,000$391,000 for a net realized pre-tax gainsgain of $798,000 and $1,250,000, respectively.$323,000.

A loss of $53,000 and gain of $64,000$230,000 was recognized in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, compared to a gain of $271,000 and a loss of $106,000$65,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively,March 31, 2017, related to forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments thatinstruments. The forward contracts were entered into to offset gains/losses that were also recorded in SG&A expenses on intercompany trade receivables or payables. The gains/losses on the non-designated hedging instruments
 

hedging instruments were substantially offset by gains/losses on intercompany trade payables.

The company's derivative agreements provide the counterparties with a right of set off in the event of a default thatdefault. The right of set off would enable the counterparty to offset any net payment due by the counterparty to the company under the applicable agreement by any amount due by the company to the counterparty under any other agreement. For example, the terms of the agreement would permit a counterparty to a derivative contract that is also a lender under the company's Credit Agreement to reduce any derivative settlement amounts owed to the company under the derivative contract by any amounts owed to the counterparty by the company under the Credit Agreement. In addition, the agreements contain cross-default provisions that could trigger a default by the company under the agreement in the event of a default by the company under another agreement with the same counterparty. The company does not present any derivatives on a net basis in its financial statements,
Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives

other than the conversion and bond hedge derivatives which are presented net on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss), and all derivative balances presented are subject to provisions that are similar to master netting agreements.
Notes to Financial StatementsDerivatives

During the first quarter of 2016, the company entered into privately negotiated convertible 2021 note hedges and 2021 warrants in connection with its sale of $150,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the company’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021. The 2021 warrants, which increased paid in capital by $12,376,000, are clearly and closely related to the convertible 2021 notes and thus classified as equity. The 2021 note hedge asset and 2021 convertible debt conversion liability were recorded, based on initial fair values, as an asset of $27,975,000 and a liability of $34,480,000, respectively, and these fair values are updated quarterly with the offset to the income statement.



 
During the second quarter of 2017, the company entered into privately negotiated convertible 2022 note hedges and warrants in connection with its sale of $120,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the company’s 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022. The 2022 warrants, which increased paid in capital by $14,100,000, are clearly and closely related to the convertible 2022 notes and thus classified as equity. The 2022 note hedge assets and 2022 convertible debt conversion liability were recorded, based on initial fair values, as an asset of $24,780,000 and a liability of $28,859,000, respectively, and these fair values are updated quarterly with the offset to the income statement. See "Long-Term Debt" in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for more detail.


The fair values of the outstanding convertible note derivatives as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and their effect on the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) were as follows (in thousands):
  Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss)  Gain (Loss)
Fair Value Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedFair Value Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016March 31, 2018 March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
Convertible 2021 debt conversion long-term liability$(47,557) $(15,330) $7,732
 $(16,849) $13,579
$(55,527) $(2,373) $6,731
Convertible 2022 debt conversion long-term liability(47,738) (14,487) 
 (18,879) 
(55,224) (1,810) 
Convertible 2021 note hedge long-term asset41,619
 14,189
 (6,540) 16,148
 (11,297)48,962
 2,047
 (5,830)
Convertible 2022 note hedge long-term asset41,660
 13,078
 
 16,880
 
48,919
 2,239
 
Net fair value and net gains (losses) on convertible debt derivatives$(12,016) $(2,550) $1,192
 $(2,700) $2,282
Net fair value and net gains on convertible debt derivatives$(12,870) $103
 $901
The 2021 and 2022 convertible debt conversion liability amounts and the 2021 and 2022 note hedge asset amounts are included in Other Long-Term Obligations and Other Long-Term Assets, respectively, in the company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Notes to Financial StatementsFair Values 
   

Fair Values


Pursuant to ASC 820, the inputs used to derive the fair value of assets and liabilities are analyzed and assigned a level I, II or III priority, with level I being the highest and level III being the lowest in the hierarchy. Level I inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level II inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets:
 
quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Level III inputs are based on valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.

The following table provides a summary of the company’s assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis (in thousands):
Basis for Fair Value Measurements at Reporting DateBasis for Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets / (Liabilities)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant Other
Unobservable
Inputs
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets / (Liabilities)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant Other
Unobservable
Inputs
Level I Level II Level IIILevel I Level II Level III
September 30, 2017   
March 31, 2018   
Forward exchange contracts—net $(627)  $(1,329) 
Convertible 2021 debt conversion liability (47,557)  (55,527) 
Convertible 2021 note hedge asset 41,619
  48,962
 
Convertible 2022 debt conversion liability (47,738)  (55,224) 
Convertible 2022 note hedge asset 41,660
  48,919
 
December 31, 2016   
December 31, 2017   
Forward exchange contracts—net $971
  $(1,390) 
Convertible 2021 debt conversion liability (30,708)  (53,154) 
Convertible 2021 note hedge asset 25,471
  46,915
 
Convertible 2022 debt conversion liability (53,414) 
Convertible 2022 note hedge asset 46,680
 

The carrying values and fair values of the company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents$155,964
 $155,964
 $124,234
 $124,234
$150,618
 $150,618
 $176,528
 $176,528
Other investments103
 103
 108
 108
103
 103
 103
 103
Installment receivables, net of reserves2,070
 2,070
 1,834
 1,834
1,698
 1,698
 1,809
 1,809
Long-term debt (including current maturities of long-term debt) *(240,852) (280,370) (161,349) (164,900)(246,141) (302,867) (243,445) (294,173)
Convertible 2021 debt conversion liability in Other Long-Term Obligations(47,557) (47,557) (30,708) (30,708)(55,527) (55,527) (53,154) (53,154)
Convertible 2021 note hedge in Other Long-Term Assets41,619
 41,619
 25,471
 25,471
48,962
 48,962
 46,915
 46,915
Convertible 2022 debt conversion liability in Other Long-Term Obligations(47,738) (47,738) 
 
(55,224) (55,224) (53,414) (53,414)
Convertible 2022 note hedge in Other Long-Term Assets41,660
 41,660
 
 
48,919
 48,919
 46,680
 46,680
Forward contracts in Other Current Assets1,238
 1,238
 2,754
 2,754
1,323
 1,323
 730
 730
Forward contracts in Accrued Expenses(1,865) (1,865) (1,783) (1,783)(2,652) (2,652) (2,120) (2,120)
________
* The company's long-term debt is shown net of discount and fees associated with the Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 and 2022 on the company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. Accordingly, the fair values of the Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 and 2022 are included in the long-term debt presented in this table is also shown net of the discount and fees.
Notes to Financial StatementsFair Values 
   

The company, in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments, used the following methods and assumptions:

Cash, cash equivalents: The carrying value reported in the balance sheet for cash, cash equivalents equals its fair value.

Other investments: The company has made other investmentsan investment in a limited partnership, which is accounted for using the cost method, adjusted for any estimated declines in value. These investments wereThe investment was acquired in private placementsplacement and there is no quoted market price or stated rate of return. The company does not have the ability to easily sell the investment. The company completes an evaluation of the residual value related to such investments in the fourth quarter each year.

Installment receivables: The carrying value reported in the balance sheet for installment receivables approximates its fair value. The interest rates associated with these receivables have not varied significantly since inception. Management believes that after consideration of the credit risk, the net book value of the installment receivables approximates market value.

Long-term debt: Fair value for the company’s convertible debt is based on quoted market-based estimates as of the end of the period, while the revolving credit facility fair value is based upon an estimate of the market for similar borrowing arrangements. The fair values are deemed to be categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

























 
Convertible debt derivatives: The fair values for the convertible debt conversion liability and note hedge derivatives are based on valuation models in which all the significant inputs are observable in active markets.

Forward contracts: The company operates internationally, and as a result, is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations. Specifically, the exposure includes intercompany loans and third-party sales or payments. In an attempt to reduce this exposure, foreign currency forward contracts are utilized and accounted for as hedging instruments. The forward contracts are used to hedge the following currencies: AUD, CAD, CHF, CNY, DKK, EUR, GBP, MXP, NOK, NZD, SEK and USD. The company does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Fair values for the company’s foreign exchange forward contracts are based on quoted market prices for contracts with similar maturities. The company’s forward contracts are included in Other Current Assets or Accrued Expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Notes to Financial StatementsBusiness Segments 
   

Business Segments

The company operates in four primary business segments: North America/Home Medical Equipment (NA/HME), Institutional Products Group (IPG),NA/HME, IPG, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Both the NA/HME and IPG segments operate in the Americas. The NA/HME segment sells each of the three primary product lines, which includes: lifestyle, mobility and seating, and respiratory therapy products. IPG sells long-term care medical equipment, health care furnishings and accessory products. Europe and Asia/Pacific sell product lines similar to those of NA/HME and IPG. The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies for the company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment sales and transfers are based on the costs to manufacture plus a reasonable profit element.

Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, with the primary profit or loss measure being segment operating profit (loss). Segment operating profit
(loss) represents net sales less cost of products sold less selling general and administrative expenses. Segment operating profit (loss) excludes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses not allocated to the segments and intersegment sales and profit eliminations, which are included in All Other. In addition, segment operating profit (loss) further excludes charges related to restructuring activities, asset write-downsimpairments and gain on sale of business (as applicable). The previous performance measure was earnings before income taxes. With the issuance of convertible debt during 2016, this performance measure has not been utilized by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) as the interest expense incurred by the company is related to the company’s financing decision to issue convertible debt as compared to the operating decisions resulting from allocation of resources and segment operating income performance. In addition, in 2016, the company included an operating income line on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss) to emphasize the CODM’s emphasis on operating income (loss).















As noted, this performance measure, segmentSegment operating income (loss), is used by the CODM for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to a segment and assessing its performance. In addition, this metric is reviewed by the company’s Board of Directors regarding segment performance and is a key metric in the performance management assessment of the company's employees.

Notes to Financial StatementsBusiness Segments

The information by segment is as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Revenues from external customers          
Europe (1)
$143,281
 $141,738
 $391,274
 $399,504
NA/HME (1)
79,516
 99,323
 241,467
 317,695
Europe$131,314
 $119,508
NA/HME79,782
 84,262
IPG13,975
 15,343
 45,668
 49,702
14,887
 16,373
Asia/Pacific14,134
 11,741
 37,737
 33,833
11,077
 11,580
Consolidated$250,906
 $268,145
 $716,146
 $800,734
$237,060
 $231,723
Intersegment revenues          
Europe$4,013
 $3,240
 $11,426
 $10,292
$3,857
 $3,675
NA/HME19,334
 24,339
 62,479
 77,248
23,503
 22,095
IPG314
 998
 2,057
 2,201
89
 768
Asia/Pacific3,405
 4,663
 11,161
 14,802
5,660
 3,860
Consolidated$27,066
 $33,240
 $87,123
 $104,543
$33,109
 $30,398
Restructuring charges (reversals) before income taxes       
Restructuring charges before income taxes   
Europe$686
 $
 $1,890
 $
$293
 $690
NA/HME(170) 490
 6,000
 1,213
97
 2,242
Asia/Pacific187
 18
 1,083
 86
11
 351
Consolidated$703
 $508
 $8,973
 $1,299
$401
 $3,283
Operating income (loss)          
Europe (1)
$11,987
 $11,638
 $24,164
 $24,550
$6,594
 $5,100
NA/HME (1)
(12,446) (11,007) (34,267) (24,065)(8,138) (9,426)
IPG1,202
 1,497
 4,572
 4,453
1,598
 1,898
Asia/Pacific387
 (559) (161) (1,599)972
 (430)
All Other (2)
(6,311) (5,832) (17,556) (17,703)(5,773) (4,510)
Charge expense related to restructuring activities(703) (508) (8,973) (1,299)(401) (3,283)
Gain on sale of business
 7,386
 
 7,386
Consolidated operating income (loss)(5,884) 2,615
 (32,221) (8,277)
Net gain (loss) on convertible derivatives(2,550) 1,192
 (2,700) 2,282
Consolidated operating loss(5,148) (10,651)
Net gain on convertible debt derivatives103
 901
Net Interest expense(6,707) (4,402) (15,733) (11,021)(6,713) (4,430)
Loss before income taxes$(15,141) $(595) $(50,654) $(17,016)$(11,758) $(14,180)
          
________

(1)
During the first quarter of 2017, a subsidiary, formerly included in the Europe segment, transferred to the NA/HME segment as it became managed by the NA/HME segment manager effective January 1, 2017. The results for 2016 have been changed accordingly and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the change increased revenues from external customers by $1,300,000 and $3,738,000, respectively, and operating loss by $15,000 and $165,000, respectively, for NA/HME with an offsetting impact for Europe.
(2)
Consists of un-allocated corporate SG&A costs and intercompany profits, which do not meet the quantitative criteria for determining reportable segments, and gain or loss on convertible debt derivatives.
Notes to Financial StatementsContingencies 
   

Contingencies

General
In the ordinary course of its business, the company is a defendant in a number of lawsuits, primarily product liability actions in which various plaintiffs seek damages for injuries allegedly caused by defective products. All of the product liability lawsuits that the company currently faces in the United States have been referred to the company's captive insurance company and/or excess insurance carriers while all non-U.S. lawsuits have been referred to the company's commercial insurance carriers. All such lawsuits are generally contested vigorously. The coverage territory of the company's insurance is worldwide with the exception of those countries with respect to which, at the time the product is sold for use or at the time a claim is made, the U.S. government has suspended or prohibited diplomatic or trade relations. The amount recorded for identified contingent liabilities is based on estimates. Amounts recorded are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional technical and legal information that becomes available. Actual costs to be incurred in future periods may vary from the estimates, given the inherent uncertainties in evaluating certain exposures.

As a medical device manufacturer, the company is subject to extensive government regulation, including numerous laws directed at preventing fraud and abuse and laws regulating reimbursement under various government programs. The marketing, invoicing, documenting, developing, testing, manufacturing, labeling, promoting, distributing and other practices of health care suppliers and medical device manufacturers are all subject to government scrutiny. Most of the company's facilities are subject to inspection at any time by the FDA or similar medical device regulatory agencies in other jurisdictions. Violations of law or regulations can result in administrative, civil and criminal penalties and sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on the company's business.
Medical Device Regulatory Matters
The FDA in the United States and comparable medical device regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions regulate virtually all aspects of the marketing, invoicing, documenting, development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, promotion, distribution and other practices regarding medical devices. The company and its products are subject to the laws and regulations of the FDA and other regulatory bodies in the various jurisdictions where the company's products are manufactured or sold. The company's failure to comply with the regulatory requirements of the FDA and other applicable medical device regulatory requirements can subject the company to administrative or judicially imposed sanctions or enforcement actions. These sanctions include injunctions, consent decrees, warning letters, civil penalties, criminal penalties, product
seizure or detention, product recalls and total or partial suspension of production.
In December 2012, the company became subject to a consent decree of injunction filed by the FDA with respect to the company's Corporate facility and its Taylor Street manufacturing facility in Elyria, Ohio. The consent decree initially limited the company's (i) manufacture and distribution of power and manual wheelchairs, wheelchair components and wheelchair sub-assemblies at or from its Taylor Street manufacturing facility, except in verified cases of medical necessity, (ii) design activities related to wheelchairs and power beds that take place at the impacted Elyria Ohio facilities and (iii) replacement, service and repair of products already in use from the Taylor Street manufacturing facility. Under the terms of the consent decree, in order to resume full operations, at the impacted facilities, the company had to successfully complete independent, third-party expert certification audits at the impacted Elyria facilities, comprised of three distinct certification reports separately submitted to, and subject to acceptance by, the FDA. The last of these reports was accepted by, the FDA during the second quarter of 2017, after which the company submittedFDA; submit its own report to the FDA,FDA; and the FDA initiatedsuccessfully complete a reinspection by FDA of the company’s Corporate and Taylor Street facilities. At the conclusion of the inspection, the FDA issued its inspectional observations on Form 483, and the company timely filed its response.
On July 24, 2017, following its June 2017 reinspection of the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities, FDA notified the company that it is in substantial compliance with the FDA's Quality System Regulation ("QSR")QSR and, at that time, the company iswas permitted to resume full operations at those facilities including the resumption of unrestricted sales of products made in those facilities.

The consent decree will continue in effect for a minimum of five years from July 24, 2017, during which time the company’s Corporate and Taylor Street facilities.
The consent decree requires the companyfacilities must complete to undergo five years oftwo semi-annual and then four annual audits performed by a third-partycompany-retained expert auditor selected by the company tofirm. The expert audit firm will determine whether the facilities areremain in continuous compliance with FDA's QSRthe FDA Act, FDA regulations and the terms of the consent decree. The third-party expert will audit the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities’ activities every six months during the first year following the July 25, 2017 resumption of full operations and then every 12 months for the next four years thereafter. The FDA has the authority to inspect these facilities and any other FDA registered facility, at any time.
The FDA has continued to actively inspect the company’s facilities, other than through the processes established under the consent decree. Recent inspections for which follow-up remains ongoing are summarized in the following paragraphs. The FDA has informed the company of further upcoming inspections to its facilities, and the company believes that additional inspections beyond those for which it has been notified will likely occur in the near future. Accordingly, theThe company expects that the FDA will, from time to time, inspect substantially all of the company's domestic and foreign FDA-registered facilities. Recent inspections for which follow-up remains ongoing are summarized in the following paragraphs.
In June 2017, FDA inspected the company's Corporate and Taylor Street facilities in connection with the consent decree, as described above, and issued an inspectional observation on Form 483. The company submitted its response to the agency in a timely manner. On July 24, 2017, the FDA notified the company
Notes to Financial StatementsContingencies 
   

company's domesticthat it was in substantial compliance with the QSR and foreign FDA-registered operationalthat it was permitted to resume full operations at those facilities.
In November 2017, the FDA inspected the company’s Top End facility in Pinellas Park, Florida and issued its inspectional observations on Form 483. The company intends to submit its responses to the agency in a timely manner.
In September 2017, Alber GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, received a warning letter from the FDA. The warning letter requiresrequired completion of corrective actions to address the FDA Form 483 observations issued following an inspection of Alber’s facility in Albstadt, Germany in May 2017. As a consequence of the warning letter, all Alber Twion Power Assist devices willcould not be imported into the United States until all findings arewere corrected to FDA’s satisfaction. AlthoughOn January 3, 2018, FDA notified the company does not expectthat Alber’s responses to the warning letter were adequate, and that FDA had as of that date, removed the import suspension. FDA conducted its subsequent reinspection of Alber in April 2018, the result of which included no noted observations. The company expects the warning letter to be closed as a result of this actioninspection; however, the company cannot be assured of the timing or certainty of this outcome.
In October 2017, FDA inspected the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities to have a significant impactinvestigate an anonymous complaint concerning one of the Verification of Medical Necessity documents collected by the company while subject to the restrictions under the consent decree. There were no Form 483 observations issued by FDA at the conclusion of the inspection.
In November 2017, FDA inspected the company’s facility in Pinellas Park, Florida and issued its observations on Form 483, one of which was annotated as corrected and verified at the conclusion of the inspection. The company has submitted its financial results, it takes FDA’s observations very seriously and is working diligentlyresponse to address these observations and respond to FDA’s warning letterFDA in a timely manner. The Albstadt facility was previously inspected by the FDA in August 2014.

In October 2014,November 2017, the FDA inspected the company’s facility in Sanford, Florida and issued its inspectional observations on Form 483, and the company submitted its response to FDA in a timely filed its response.manner. The Sanford facility is the subject of a warning letter from the FDA issued to the company in December 2010 related to quality systems processes and procedures and the company continues to work on addressing the FDA’s citations.
In November 2017, the FDA inspected the company’s facility in Porta Westfalica, Germany, and there were no inspectional observations issued at the end of the inspection.
In December 2017, California Department of Public Health, acting on behalf of FDA, inspected the company's facility in Simi Valley, California and there were no inspectional observations issued at the end of the inspection.
The results of regulatory claims, proceedings, investigations, or litigation are difficult to predict. An unfavorable resolution or outcome of any FDA warning letters or inspectional observations, or other FDA enforcement related to company facilities, could materially and adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The limitations previously imposed by the FDA consent decree negatively affected net sales in the NA/HME segment and, to a certain extent, the Asia/Pacific segment beginning in 2012. The limitations led to delays in new product introductions. Further, uncertainty regarding how long the limitations would be in effect limited the company’s ability to renegotiate and bid on certain customer contracts and otherwise led to a decline in customer orders.
While the FDA did notifyAlthough the company on July 24, 2017 that it washas been permitted to resume full operations at the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities, the negative effect of the consent decree on customer orders and net sales in the NA/HME and Asia/Pacific segments has been considerable, and it is uncertain as to whether, or how quickly, the company will be able to rebuild net sales to more typical historical levels, irrespective of market conditions. Accordingly, when compared to the company's 2010 results, the previous limitations in the consent decree had, and
likely may continue to have, a material adverse effect on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Separately, net sales in the NA/HME segment have likely been impacted by uncertainty on the part of the company's customers as they coped with prepayment reviews and post-payment audits by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") and the impact of the National Competitive Bidding ("NCB") process. In addition, net sales in the NA/HME segment have and may continue to decline as a result of the company's strategic focus away from lower margin, less differentiated products as the company becomes more focused on its clinically complex products.
As described above, because the previous limitations on production imposed by the FDA consent decree were not permanent in nature, and partial production was allowed, the company does not anticipate any major repair, replacement or scrapping of its fixed assets at the Taylor Street manufacturing facility. Based on the company's expectations at the time of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with respect to the utilization of raw material and with respect to expected future cash flows from production at the Taylor Street manufacturing facility, the company concluded that there was no impairment in the value of the fixed assets related to the Taylor Street manufacturing facility at September 30, 2017.
The majority of the production from the Taylor Street facility is "made to order" customized wheelchairs for customers and, as a result, there was not a significant amount of finished goods inventory on hand at September 30, 2017, and the inventory is expected to be fully utilized. Accordingly, the company concluded that there was not an impairment of the work in process and finished goods at the Taylor Street facility at September 30, 2017. Further, based on its analysis of the raw material inventory at the Taylor Street facility and the company's receipt of FDA's notification that the company can resume full operations at the affected facilities, the company concluded that the value of the inventory was not excessive nor impaired at September 30, 2017.Warranty Matters
The company's warranty reserves are subject to adjustment in future periods based on historical analysis of warranty claims and as new developments occur that may change the company's estimates related to specific product recalls. See Current Liabilities in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the total provision amounts and a reconciliation of the changes in the warranty accrual.
Any of the above contingencies could have an adverse impact on the company's financial condition or results of operations.
For additional information regarding the consent decree, other regulatory matters, and risks and trends that may impact
Notes to Financial StatementsContingencies

the company’s financial condition or results of operations, please see the following sections of company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016:2017: Item 1. Business - Government Regulation and Item 1A. Risk Factors (as updated by the risk factors included in Item 8.01 and Exhibit 99.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the company on June 7, 2017);Factors; Item 3. Legal Proceedings; and Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Outlook and - Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Notes to Financial StatementsMarket Risk and Controls 
   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were no material changes to market risk information provided in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Please refer to Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk of company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2016.2017.














































 
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, an evaluation was performed, under the supervision and with the participation of the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based on that evaluation, the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files and submits under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part IIOther Information 
   

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

In the ordinary course of its business, the company is a defendant in a number of lawsuits, primarily product liability actions in which various plaintiffs seek damages for injuries allegedly caused by defective products. All of the product liability lawsuits that the company currently faces in the United States have been referred to the company's captive insurance company and/or excess insurance carriers while all non-U.S. lawsuits have been referred to the company's commercial insurance carriers. All such lawsuits are generally contested vigorously. The coverage territory of the company's insurance is worldwide with the exception of those countries with respect to which, at the time the product is sold for use or at the time a claim is made, the U.S. government has suspended or prohibited diplomatic or trade relations. Management does not believe that the outcome of any of these actions will have a material adverse effect upon the company's business or financial condition.

In December 2012, the company reached agreement with the FDA on the terms of a consent decree of injunction with respect to the company's Corporate facility and its Taylor Street wheelchair manufacturing facility in Elyria, Ohio. A complaint and consent decree were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and on December 21, 2012, the Court approved the consent decree and it became effective. On July 24, 2017, following its reinspection of the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities, FDA notified the company received notice from FDA that the company successfully satisfied FDA’s requirements under the consent decree, that the company isit was in substantial compliance with the QSR and, at that time, the company iswas permitted to resume full operations at itsthose facilities, including the resumption of unrestricted sales of products made in those facilities.

The consent decree will continue in effect for a minimum of five years from July 24, 2017, during which time the company’s Corporate and Taylor Street manufacturing facilityfacilities must complete to two semi-annual and then four annual audits performed by a company-retained expert firm. The expert audit firm will determine whether the facilities remain in Elyria, Ohio. The company is permitted to producecontinuous compliance with the FDA Act, regulations and sell all products made in the Taylor Street facility without the previous restrictions which had been in effect since December 21, 2012, underterms of the consent decree.

Under the consent decree, theThe FDA has the authority to inspect the Corporate and Taylor Street facilities, and any other FDA registered facility, at any time. The FDA also has the authority to order the company to take a wide variety of actions if the FDA finds that the company is not in compliance with the consent decree, FDA Act or FDA regulations, including requiring the company to cease all operations relating to Taylor Street products. The FDA also can order the company to undertake a partial cessation of operations or a recall, to issue a safety alert, public health advisory, or press release, or to take any other corrective action the FDA deems necessary with respect to Taylor Street products.







 
The FDA also has authority under the consent decree to assess liquidated damages of $15,000 per violation per day for any violations of the consent decree, FDA regulationsAct or the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. TheFDA regulations. FDA also may assess liquidated damages for shipments of adulterated or misbranded devices except as permitted by the consent decree, in the amount of twice the sale price of any such adulterated or misbranded device. The liquidated damages are capped at $7,000,000 for each calendar year. The liquidated damages are in addition to any other remedies otherwise available to the FDA, including civil money penalties.

For additional information regarding the consent decree, please see the "Contingencies" note to the financial statements contained in ItemPart I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the risk factors referred to in Part I, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the following sections of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2016:2017: Item 1. Business - Government Regulation; Item 1A. Risk Factors (as updated by the risk factors included in Item 8.01 and Exhibit 99.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the company on June 7, 2017);Factors; and Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Outlook and - Liquidity and Capital Resources.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2016, as updated and superseded by the risk factors disclosed in Item 8.01 of the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2017 and Exhibit 99.2 attached thereto.2017.

Part IIOther Information 
   

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of common shares made by the company during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018.
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Avg. Price Paid
Per Share $
Total Number
of Shares Purchased 
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans 
or Programs
Maximum Number
of Shares That May 
Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or 
Programs (2)
7/1/2017-7/31/2017$
2,453,978
8/1/2017-8/31/2017
2,453,978
9/1/2017-9/30/2017
2,453,978
Total$
2,453,978
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Avg. Price Paid
Per Share $
 
Total Number
of Shares Purchased 
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans 
or Programs
 
Maximum Number
of Shares That May 
Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or 
Programs (2)
1/1/2018-1/31/2018 $
  2,453,978
2/1/2018-2/28/201850,411 18.25
  2,453,978
3/1/2018-3/31/2018 
  2,453,978
Total  50,411 $18.25
  2,453,978
________ 
(1)NoAll 50,411 shares were repurchased between JulyFebruary 1, 20172018 and September 30, 2017 orFebruary 28, 2018 were surrendered to the company by employees for minimum tax withholding purposes in conjunction with the vesting of restricted shares awarded to the employees or the exercise of non-qualified options by employees under the company's equity compensation plans.

(2)In 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the company to purchase up to 2,000,000 Common Shares, excluding any shares acquired from employees or directors as a result of the exercise of options or vesting of restricted shares pursuant to the company’s performance plans. The Board of Directors reaffirmed its authorization of this repurchase program on November 5, 2010, and on August 17, 2011 authorized an additional 2,046,500 shares for repurchase under the plan. To date, the company has purchased 1,592,522 shares under this program, with authorization remaining to purchase 2,453,978 shares. The company purchased no shares pursuant to this Board authorized program during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Under the terms of the company's Credit Agreement, repurchases of shares by the company generally are not permitted except in certain limited circumstances in connection with the vesting or exercise of employee equity compensation awards.

Part IIOther Information 
   

Item 6.    Exhibits
Exhibit      
No. 
 
Chief Executive Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith).
Chief Financial Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith).
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
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* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

Signatures  
   

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
  INVACARE CORPORATION
    
Date: NovemberMay 7, 20172018By:/s/ Robert K. GudbransonKathleen P. Leneghan
   Name:  Robert K. GudbransonKathleen P. Leneghan
   Title:  Chief Financial Officer
   (As Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and on behalf of the registrant)


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