8-K 1 a02282018-8k.htm 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2018
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Utah |  | 0-18592 |  | 87-0447695
(State or other jurisdiction of |  | (Commission |  | (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) |  | File Number) |  | Identification No.)

1600 West Merit Parkway |  |
South Jordan, Utah |  | 84095
(Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip Code)

(801) 253-1600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 28, 2018, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. The full text of the Company's press release, including unaudited financial information, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission should also be consulted for other important information about the Company.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits attached hereto) is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 28, 2018, the Company is scheduled to conduct a conference call for the purpose of discussing its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. In connection with that call, the Company posted a slide presentation to its website. The presentation discusses the Company's operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, as well as the Company’s outlook for its future operations and financial performance. A copy of the presentation is attached herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
The Company is furnishing the information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto) pursuant to Regulation FD promulgated under the Exchange Act. Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

99.1 |  | Press Release, dated February 28, 2018, entitled “Merit Medical Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2017. Merit Meets Range Of 2017 Guidance; Gives 2018 Guidance,” including unaudited financial information.
99.2 |  | Conference Call Presentation.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

| MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: February 28, 2018 | By: | /s/ Brian G. Lloyd
|  | Brian G. Lloyd
|  | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER |  | DESCRIPTION
99.1 |  | Press Release, dated February 28, 2018, entitled “Merit Medical Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2017. Merit Meets Range Of 2017 Guidance; Gives 2018 Guidance,” including unaudited financial information.
99.2 |  | Conference Call Presentation.

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