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Derivatives and Risk Management
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivatives and Risk Management
Note 2. Derivatives and Risk Management
Due to the global nature of LivaNova’s operations, the Company is exposed to FX fluctuations. LivaNova enters into FX derivative contracts to reduce the impact of FX fluctuations on earnings and cash flow.
LivaNova is also exposed to equity price risk in connection with its 2029 Notes, including exchange/conversion and settlement provisions based on the price of its ordinary shares at exchange/conversion or maturity of the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Capped Calls associated with the 2029 Notes also include settlement provisions that are based on the price of LivaNova’s ordinary shares, subject to a capped price per share.
These derivatives are intended to serve as economic hedges and follow the cash flows of the economic hedged item. LivaNova does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.
LivaNova had no designated hedging instruments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Freestanding FX Derivatives
LivaNova uses freestanding derivative forward contracts to offset the variability of the value associated with intercompany loans denominated in a foreign currency. The gross notional amount of freestanding FX derivative contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $128.2 million and $113.2 million, respectively. LivaNova recorded net losses of $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and net gains of $10.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from freestanding derivatives. These amounts, together with foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses on the underlying intercompany loans, are included in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in LivaNova’s condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).
Capped Call Derivatives
The Capped Call Transactions are carried on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a derivative asset at their estimated fair value and are adjusted at the end of each reporting period, with unrealized gain or loss reflected in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). The Capped Call Transactions are measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes model utilizing observable and unobservable market data, including share price, remaining contractual term, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield, as applicable. For additional information, refer to “Note 3. Fair Value Measurements,” and “Note 11. Supplemental Financial Information.”
2029 Capped Calls
In March 2024, LivaNova issued the 2029 Notes. In connection with the pricing of the 2029 Notes, the Company entered into related privately-negotiated capped call transactions with certain financial institutions. Under the 2029 Capped Calls, the Company purchased a capped call option with an initial strike price of $69.40 and an initial cap price of $94.28 per share. The strike price, which is subject to certain adjustments, corresponds to the initial conversion price of the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Capped Calls are intended to offset any cash payments and/or cash equivalent value of ordinary shares upon conversion of the 2029 Notes if the market value per ordinary share is greater than the strike price, with such offsets being subject to the initial cap price of $94.28 per share. However, the proceeds under the 2029 Capped Calls are limited to the initial cap price in the event the Company’s share price exceeds the cap price at the time of conversion. The 2029 Capped Calls expire on March 15, 2029, and must be settled in cash. The 2029 Capped Calls are subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2029 Notes and cover the number of LivaNova’s ordinary shares underlying the 2029 Notes. If the 2029 Capped Calls are terminated early, settlement occurs at their termination value, which is equal to their fair value at the time of the early termination.
2025 Capped Calls
In June 2020, LivaNova issued the 2025 Notes. In connection with the pricing of the 2025 Notes, the Company entered into related privately-negotiated capped call transactions with certain financial institutions. Under the 2025 Capped Calls, the Company purchased a capped call option with an initial strike price of $60.98 and an initial cap price of $100.00 per share. The strike price, subject to certain adjustments, corresponds to the initial exchange price of the 2025 Notes. The 2025 Capped Calls were intended to offset any cash payments upon exchange of the 2025 Notes in excess of the principal amount. In connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes, the Company repurchased an aggregate principal amount of $230.0 million of the 2025 Notes and unwound a corresponding portion of the 2025 Capped Calls at the fair value of such portion of the 2025 Capped Calls. The Company received $22.5 million in cash consideration, the fair value of the terminated portion, upon settlement. The remaining 2025 Capped Calls expired with a fair value of zero on December 15, 2025.
Embedded Derivatives
The 2025 Notes included, and the 2029 Notes include, terms resulting in a bifurcated embedded derivative. The Embedded Derivatives are measured at fair value using a binomial lattice model and estimated discounted cash flows that utilize observable and unobservable market data and are adjusted at the end of each reporting period, with the unrealized gain or loss reflected in foreign exchange and other income/(expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). For additional information, refer to “Note 11. Supplemental Financial Information.”
Balance Sheet Presentation
LivaNova offsets fair value amounts associated with its derivative instruments that are executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Master netting arrangements include a right to set off or net together purchases and sales of similar products in the settlement process.
The following tables present the fair value and the location of derivative contracts reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
March 31, 2026Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueBalance Sheet LocationFair Value
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
2029 Capped CallsLong-term derivative assets$38,277 
2029 Embedded DerivativeLong-term derivative liabilities$93,254 
FX derivative contractsAccrued liabilities and other613 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$38,277 $93,867 
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
December 31, 2025Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueBalance Sheet LocationFair Value
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
2029 Capped CallsLong-term derivative assets$36,551 
2029 Embedded DerivativeLong-term derivative liabilities$83,904 
FX derivative contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets165 Accrued liabilities and other99 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$36,716 $84,003