LivaNova to Explore Strategic Options for Cardiac Rhythm Management Business Franchise

LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN) (“LivaNova” or the “Company”), a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today announced it is exploring strategic options for its Cardiac Rhythm Management (“CRM”) Business Franchise.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to position LivaNova for long-term success, we are sharpening our focus on the Company’s areas of strength and market leadership. To that end, we are exploring options to realize the full value of the CRM Business Franchise,” said Damien McDonald, Chief Executive Officer. “The CRM Business Franchise is a global business and strong regional player with attractive assets, a robust pipeline and growth potential; however, it is no longer a strategic fit within LivaNova’s portfolio. The Board and executive leadership team are committed to driving value for shareholders and customers and will continue to take actions that strengthen LivaNova’s position as a leading, innovative medical device company dedicated to extending and improving the lives of patients around the world.”

CRM generated $249.1 million in net sales for the full-year 2016 and is focused on the development, manufacturing and marketing of products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart rhythm disorders and heart failure. CRM products include high-voltage defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices and low-voltage pacemakers. Its innovative technologies have helped position the CRM Business Franchise as a market leader in Europe and Japan. These technologies include the KORA 250^®, the world’s smallest full-body MRI conditional pacemaker, and PLATINIUM^®, a range of implantable cardiac defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices that offer unmatched battery longevity¹.

The Company noted there can be no assurances that the process of exploring strategic options for the CRM Business Franchise to maximize shareholder value will result in a transaction or that any transaction will be consummated. The Company has not set a timeline for completion of the review process, and it does not intend to disclose further developments unless or until a definitive decision has been reached by the Company or the Company has otherwise determined that further disclosure is appropriate or required. For the time being, the Company expects to continue to operate the CRM Business Franchise in the normal course of business.

Barclays is serving as LivaNova’s financial advisor to assist in the evaluation process.

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About LivaNova

LivaNova PLC is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improve the lives of patients around the world. LivaNova’s advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems. Headquartered in London and with a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide, the company employs more than 4,500 employees. LivaNova operates as three business franchises: Cardiac Surgery, Neuromodulation and Cardiac Rhythm Management, with operating headquarters in Mirandola (Italy), Houston (U.S.A.) and Clamart (France), respectively.

For more information, please visit www.livanova.com.

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