In addition, the Company has recently obtained U.S. clearance for its new XYcor® Expandable Spinal Spacer System, which the Company plans to launch later this year. The Company also made significant progress through its initiative to outsource its manufacturing operations—reducing capital investment in equipment, partnering with valued suppliers to provide flexible capacity, while achieving unit level cost reductions and margin improvements. As a result, Alphatec believes it is now better positioned to compete more effectively in the marketplace, accelerate growth and continue to improve profitability.