ZBH · 8-K · 20260805PR335108

China Distributor Litigation

ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Zimmer Biomet is changing its sales and distribution strategies and go-to-market model in China, including significant changes across its independent distributor network. Displaced or affected distributors have raised formal and informal legal claims, and additional claims may arise. The company does not currently believe a loss is probable and has recorded no accrual, but states that the disputes and potential additional litigation could materially affect results of operations in China.

Key facts

• Company states that displaced or impacted distributors in China have raised legal claims related to transforming sales and distribution strategies and go-to-market model in China; based on currently known information company does not believe a loss is probable and no accrual has been made, but outcome is uncertain and could have a material adverse impact on results of operations in China. source