UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒			Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022

or

☐			Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

Commission File Number: 001-38794

COVETRUS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware						83-1448706
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7 Custom House Street

Portland, ME 04101

Tel: (888) 280-2221

(Address, including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

CVET

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes

☒

No

☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes

☒

No

☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated Filer

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Accelerated Filer

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Non-accelerated Filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes

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No

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The registrant had 139,970,837 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 29, 2022.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page
Glossary of Defined Terms and Abbreviations for our Form 10-Q			3
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Balance Sheets			4
Statements of Operations			5
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)			6
Statements of Shareholders' Equity			7
Statements of Cash Flows			8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1: Business Overview and Significant Accounting Policies			9
Note 2: Segment Data			10
Note 3: Revenue from Contracts with Customers			12
Note 4: Earnings (Loss) Per Share			13
Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies			13
Note 6: Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures			14
Note 7: Business Acquisitions			15
Note 8: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			16
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			34
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			35
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			36
Item 1A. Risk Factors			36
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds			36
Item 6. Exhibits			36
Signatures			37

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Glossary of Defined Terms and Abbreviations used in our Form 10-Q

Adjusted EBITDA*			Adjusted EBITDA is the segment measure of profit or loss reported to the CODM. Adjusted EBITDA excludes share-based compensation, strategic consulting, transaction costs, formation of Covetrus expenses, separation programs and executive severance, certain IT infrastructure expenses necessary to establish ourselves as a newly public company, goodwill impairment charges, capital structure-related fees, other impairments, the proportionate share of the adjustments of consolidated and non-consolidated affiliates where Covetrus ownership is less than 100%, and other income and expense items, net. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA on a total segment basis is reconciled in Note 2 - Segment Data as required by ASC 280
Animal Health Business*			Former Parent's spun-off animal-health business
Animal Owners*			Clients of our Customers
APAC			Asia Pacific
AppointMaster*			AppointMaster, LLC
ASC			Accounting Standards Codification
ASU			Accounting Standards Update
B/(W)			Better/(Worse)
CEO			Chief Executive Officer
CFO			Chief Financial Officer
CODM			Chief Operating Decision Maker
Corgi Bidco, Inc.			Subsidiary of investment funds managed by Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC and TPG Global, LLC
Corgi Merger Sub, Inc.			Subsidiary of investment funds managed by Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC and TPG Global, LLC
COVID-19			Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019
Credit Facilities*			On February 7, 2019, we entered into a $1.5 billion syndicated credit agreement, comprised of $1.2 billion term loan facility and $300 million revolving line of credit, with a group of lenders for a five-year term
Customers*			Veterinarians and animal-health practitioners
Defendants*			The Company, our Former Parent, our former Chief Executive Officer and President, and our former Chief Financial Officer, collectively
EBITDA			Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
EPS			Earnings (loss) per common share
Euro			Currency of the European Union
Exchange Act			Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Form 10-K			Audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021
Form 10-Q or Report			Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Former Parent*			Henry Schein, Inc.
GAAP			Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
Great Pet Care			We acquired 100% of Metamorphosis Partners, LLC ("Meta") on March 8, 2022. Included in Meta's portfolio of assets is Great Pet Care, a leading resource destination and content engagement platform that is used to strengthen the relationship between pet parents and their pet’s health providers
LIBOR			London Interbank Offered Rate
Merger Agreement			Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, Corgi Bidco, Inc., and Corgi Merger Sub, Inc. providing for the acquisition of the Company by Corgi Bidco, Inc.
Merger			Transaction whereby Corgi Merger Sub, Inc. will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Corgi Bidco, Inc.
Next2Vet AB*			A veterinary distributor specializing in consumables, instruments, and medical equipment
NM			Not Meaningful
PSU			Performance Stock Unit
RSA			Restricted Stock Award
RSU			Restricted Stock Unit
SEC			Securities and Exchange Commission
SG&A			Selling, general and administrative expenses
TSA			Transition Service Agreements
U.K.			United Kingdom
U.S.			United States
USD			U.S. Dollar
VCP*			Veterinary Care Plans
Vets First Choice*			Direct Vet Marketing, Inc. (d/b/a Vets First Choice)
Covetrus, Company, we, us, our, or ourselves			Covetrus, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively
XBRL			eXtensible Business Reporting Language
*Defined term or abbreviation is specific to Covetrus

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PART I

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

COVETRUS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share amounts)

			June 30, 2022						December 31, 2021
			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			$	87					$	183
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $4 and $4			550						480
Inventories, net			587						583
Other receivables			106						75
Prepaid expenses and other			48						30
Total current assets			1,378						1,351
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $148 and $135			156						144
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			131						137
Goodwill			1,268						1,247
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $503 and $451			380						439
Investments			45						49
Other non-current assets			40						43
Total assets			$	3,398					$	3,410
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable			$	446					$	442
Current maturities of long-term debt and other borrowings			66						32
Accrued payroll and related liabilities			58						63
Accrued taxes			18						24
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			145						137
Total current liabilities			733						698
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt and other borrowings, net			983						1,014
Deferred income taxes			11						13
Other liabilities			144						151
Total liabilities			1,871						1,876
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable non-controlling interests			22						23
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock			1						1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 8)			(110)						(79)
Additional paid-in capital			2,701						2,670
Accumulated deficit			(1,087)						(1,081)
Total shareholders’ equity			1,505						1,511
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and shareholders’ equity			$	3,398					$	3,410
Common shares authorized, par value of $0.01			675,000,000						675,000,000
Common shares issued and outstanding			139,839,264						138,011,969

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COVETRUS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

			Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
			2022						2021						2022						2021
Net sales (Note 3)			$	1,217					$	1,189					$	2,365					$	2,291
Cost of sales			988						969						1,911						1,861
Gross profit			229						220						454						430
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative			225						229						444						442
Operating income (loss)			4						(9)						10						(12)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net			(7)						(9)						(14)						(18)
Other, net			—						—						2						—
Income (loss) before taxes			(3)						(18)						(2)						(30)
Income tax benefit (expense)			(1)						(13)						(4)						(17)
Net income (loss)			(4)						(31)						(6)						(47)
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests			—						—						—						—
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus			$	(4)					$	(31)					$	(6)					$	(47)
Earnings (loss) per share: (Note 4)
Basic			$	(0.03)					$	(0.23)					$	(0.04)					$	(0.34)
Diluted			$	(0.03)					$	(0.23)					$	(0.04)					$	(0.34)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic			140						137						139						137
Diluted			140						137						139						137

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COVETRUS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions) (Unaudited)

			Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
			2022						2021						2022						2021
Net income (loss)			$	(4)					$	(31)					$	(6)					$	(47)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)			(29)						7						(31)						(4)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments			—						2						—						4
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			(29)						9						(31)						—
Comprehensive income (loss)			(33)						(22)						(37)						(47)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests:
Net (income) loss			—						—						—						—
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss			—						1						—						—
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests			—						1						—						—
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Covetrus			$	(33)					$	(21)					$	(37)					$	(47)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COVETRUS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In millions, except share amounts) (Unaudited)

						Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
						Common Stock												Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Additional Paid-in Capital						Accumulated Deficit						Total Shareholders' Equity
						Shares						Amount
Balance at March 31, 2022						139,143,360						$	1					$	(81)					$	2,691					$	(1,083)					$	1,528
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus						—						—						—						—						(4)						(4)
Issuance of shares in connection with share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes						695,904						—						—						—						—						—
Share-based compensation						—						—						—						10						—						10
Other comprehensive income (loss)						—						—						(29)						—						—						(29)
Balance at June 30, 2022						139,839,264						$	1					$	(110)					$	2,701					$	(1,087)					$	1,505
						Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
						Common Stock												Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Additional Paid-in Capital						Accumulated Deficit						Total Shareholders' Equity
						Shares						Amount
Balance at December 31, 2021						138,011,969						$	1					$	(79)					$	2,670					$	(1,081)					$	1,511
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus						—						—						—						—						(6)						(6)
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions						573,365						—						—						10						—						10
Issuance of shares in connection with share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes						1,253,930						—						—						(2)						—						(2)
Share-based compensation						—						—						—						23						—						23
Other comprehensive income (loss)						—						—						(31)						—						—						(31)
Balance at June 30, 2022						139,839,264						$	1					$	(110)					$	2,701					$	(1,087)					$	1,505

						Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
						Common Stock												Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Additional Paid-in Capital						Accumulated Deficit												Total Shareholders' Equity
						Shares						Amount
Balance at March 31, 2021						136,342,036						$	1					$	(75)					$	2,637					$	(1,043)											$	1,520
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus						—						—						—						—						(31)												(31)
Redeemable non-controlling interest redemption value adjustment						—						—						—						(2)						—												(2)
Issuance of shares in connection with share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes						1,017,668						—						—						(8)						—												(8)
Share-based compensation						—						—						—						14						—												14
Other comprehensive income (loss)						—						—						9						—						—												9
Balance at June 30, 2021						137,359,704						$	1					$	(66)					$	2,641					$	(1,074)											$	1,502
						Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
						Common Stock												Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Additional Paid-in Capital						Accumulated Deficit												Total Shareholders' Equity
						Shares						Amount
Balance at December 31, 2020						136,017,964						$	1					$	(66)					$	2,629					$	(1,027)											$	1,537
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus						—						—						—						—						(47)												(47)
Redeemable non-controlling interest redemption value adjustment						—						—						—						(2)						—												(2)
Issuance of shares in connection with share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes						1,341,740						—						—						(11)						—												(11)
Share-based compensation						—						—						—						25						—												25
Other comprehensive income (loss)						—						—						—						—						—												—
Balance at June 30, 2021						137,359,704						$	1					$	(66)					$	2,641					$	(1,074)											$	1,502

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COVETRUS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

			Six Months Ended June 30,
			2022						2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)			$	(6)					$	(47)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			81						86
Amortization of right-of-use assets			15						14
Share-based compensation expense			23						25
Benefit for deferred income taxes			1						(11)
Amortization of debt issuance costs			3						3
Other			(2)						3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net			(85)						(12)
Inventories, net			(19)						(30)
Other assets and liabilities			(63)						(33)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			13						5
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities			(39)						3
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in property, equipment, and software			(26)						(28)
Payments related to equity investments and business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(18)						—
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities			(44)						(28)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit			227						—
Repayment of revolving line of credit			(227)						—
Proceeds from share-based awards			5						3
Tax payments related to share-based awards			(7)						(13)
Distributions to non-controlling shareholders			—						(1)
Deferred payments related to equity investments and business acquisitions			(1)						(13)
Payments related to the buy-out of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of Covetrus			(3)						(10)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities			(6)						(34)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(7)						(1)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			(96)						(60)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			183						290
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period			$	87					$	230
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities			$	9					$	5
Common stock issued in business acquisition			$	10					$	—

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COVETRUS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

We are a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to supporting the companion, equine, and large-animal veterinary markets.

Proposed Merger

On May 24, 2022, we entered into the Merger Agreement providing for the acquisition of the Company by Corgi Bidco, Inc. The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Corgi Merger Sub, Inc. will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Corgi Bidco, Inc.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (collectively, “Shares”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”) (other than Shares owned by (i) Corgi Bidco, Inc., Corgi Merger Sub, Inc. or any of their respective subsidiaries (including the Shares to be transferred by CD&R VFC Holdings, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership and an affiliate of CD&R, directly or indirectly, to Corgi Bidco Inc. immediately prior to the Effective Time), (ii) the Company as treasury stock, and (iii) the shareholders of the Company who have perfected and not withdrawn a demand for appraisal rights in accordance with Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law) will be converted into the right to receive $21.00 per Share in cash, without interest thereon.

The parties’ obligations to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including, among others: (i) the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares, (ii) the receipt of certain consents and approvals from governmental entities, (iii) the absence of any law or governmental order prohibiting the Merger, (iv) no Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Merger Agreement) having occurred since the signing of the Merger Agreement and (v) certain other customary conditions relating to the parties’ representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement and the performance of their respective obligations. The Merger is currently expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions.

The Company has incurred and will incur certain significant costs relating to the Merger, such as legal, accounting, financial advisory, and other professional services fees. In the event that the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, the Company may also be required to pay a cash termination fee to Corgi Bidco, Inc. of $88 million. If the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain other circumstances, including because of a failure of Corgi Bidco, Inc. to consummate the Merger when required to or its uncured breach of the Merger Agreement, Corgi Bidco, Inc. may be required to pay or cause to be paid to the Company a cash termination fee of $198 million.

Additional information about the Merger is set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2022, and our preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC on June 30, 2022.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2022, have been prepared in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Pursuant to those rules and regulations, we omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all recurring adjustments and transactions necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Such operating results are not necessarily indicative of annual or future results. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022.

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COVETRUS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operations of the Company, as well as those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries from their respective dates of inception or acquisition. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 20% to 50% owned, or investments of less than 20% in which we could influence the operating or financial decisions, are accounted for under the equity method.

Certain prior period amounts were reclassified or rounded to conform to the presentation of the current period.

Accounting Pronouncements

•ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR. The standard is currently effective and upon adoption may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made on or before December 31, 2022. Our debt agreements that utilize LIBOR have not yet discontinued the use of LIBOR and, therefore, this ASU is not yet effective for us. The banking syndicate associated with our Credit Facilities ceased using the 1-week and 2-month USD LIBOR at the end of 2021, and the other USD Tenors will cease June 30, 2023. We will continue to monitor, and, to the extent our Credit Facilities require amendment to reflect a replacement rate prior to December 31, 2022, we will evaluate the benefits of adopting this ASU.

2. SEGMENT DATA

We are organized based upon geographic region and focus on delivering our platform of products and services to our customers on a geographical basis which reflect how the CODM reviews financial information and makes operating decisions. Our three reportable segments are (i) North America, (ii) Europe, and (iii) APAC & Emerging Markets. Our major product groups that we disaggregate within our reportable segments are (i) supply chain services, (ii) prescription management, and (iii) software services. See Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers for our third-party, net revenue disaggregated by major product category and reportable segment. We do not allocate expenses managed at the corporate level to our segments, such as corporate wages and related benefits, corporate occupancy costs, professional services utilized at the corporate level, and non-recurring expenses. All intersegment balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The following table reflects net sales based on geographic location:

(In millions)						Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
Net Sales						2022						2021						2022						2021
North America						$	783					$	713					$	1,479					$	1,348
Europe						327						366						671						727
APAC & Emerging Markets						109						114						221						226
Eliminations						(2)						(4)						(6)						(10)
Total net sales						$	1,217					$	1,189					$	2,365					$	2,291

The following tables reflect adjusted EBITDA by geographic location and a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Covetrus to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA:

(In millions)						Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
Adjusted EBITDA						2022						2021						2022						2021
North America						$	63					$	59					$	120					$	111
Europe						17						20						35						41
APAC & Emerging Markets						8						9						18						19
Corporate						(22)						(22)						(44)						(48)
Total Adjusted EBITDA						$	66					$	66					$	129					$	123

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COVETRUS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

						Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)						2022						2021						2022						2021
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Covetrus to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus						$	(4)					$	(31)					$	(6)					$	(47)
Plus: Depreciation and amortization						41						43						81						86
Plus: Interest expense, net						7						9						14						18
Plus: Income tax (benefit) expense						1						13						4						17
Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization						45						34						93						74
Plus: Share-based compensation						10						14						23						25
Plus: Strategic consulting						—						12						—						14
Plus: Transaction costs						7						1						8						2
Plus: Formation of Covetrus						—						—						—						2
Plus: Separation programs and executive severance						2						2						2						2
Plus: Equity method investments and non-consolidated affiliates						1						—						2						1
Plus: Other impairments						—						—						—						1
Plus: Other items, net						1						3						1						2
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA						$	66					$	66					$	129					$	123

Below is a listing of adjustments to EBITDA included in the reconciliation above:

Share-based compensation - Share-based compensation is a non-cash expense.

Strategic consulting - Related to third-party consulting services. Included within this line item are variable performance fees earned for services rendered under a third-party consulting agreement.

Transaction costs - Includes legal, accounting, tax, and other professional fees incurred in connection with contemplated and completed acquisitions and divestitures. The completion of acquisitions and divestitures is often dependent on factors that may be outside of our control and unrelated to us or to the continuing operations of the acquired or divested business. In addition, the amount of acquisition-related costs is generally driven by the complexity inherent in the transaction and may not necessarily indicate the future costs of the acquired business. Excluding transaction costs allows for a better comparison of our historical performance. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred $6 million, and $7 million, respectively, related to the Merger.

Formation of Covetrus - Includes professional and consulting fees, duplicative costs associated with TSAs, and other costs incurred in connection with the separation from Former Parent and establishing Covetrus as an independent public company.

Equity method investment and non-consolidated affiliates - Includes the proportionate share of the adjustments to EBITDA of consolidated and non-consolidated affiliates where Covetrus ownership is less than 100%.

Other impairments - Includes customer relationships intangible impairments as the asset groups were not recoverable due to a significant reduction in cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Disaggregation of Revenue

The tables below present our net revenue disaggregated by major product category and reportable segment. Effective for the first quarter of 2022, we are presenting our disaggregation of net revenue on a third-party basis, excluding intersegment sales. See Note 2 - Segment Data, for net revenue generated by our reportable segments, including inter-segment revenues, with eliminations shown as a separate row prior to consolidation.

						Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
(In millions)						Supply Chain Services						Prescription Management						Software Services												Total
North America						$	599					$	163					$	21											$	783
Europe						323						—						2												325
APAC & Emerging Markets						107						—						2												109
Total third-party net sales						$	1,029					$	163					$	25											$	1,217
						Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
						Supply Chain Services						Prescription Management						Software Services												Total
North America						$	562					$	131					$	20											$	713
Europe						360						—						2												362
APAC & Emerging Markets						112						—						2												114
Total third-party net sales						$	1,034					$	131					$	24											$	1,189
						Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
						Supply Chain Services						Prescription Management						Software Services												Total
North America						$	1,136					$	303					$	40											$	1,479
Europe						660						—						5												665
APAC & Emerging Markets						216						—						5												221
Total third-party net sales						$	2,012					$	303					$	50											$	2,365
						Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
						Supply Chain Services						Prescription Management						Software Services												Total
North America						$	1,065					$	243					$	40											$	1,348
Europe						712						—						5												717
APAC & Emerging Markets						221						—						5												226
Total third-party net sales						$	1,998					$	243					$	50											$	2,291

Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

Contract asset balances as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were not material. There have been no material changes in our current portion of contract liabilities since the end of fiscal year 2021, and the amounts related to non-current contract liabilities were not material as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. See Note 1 - Business Overview and Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers of our Form 10-K.

Performance Obligations

Estimated future revenues expected to be generated from our long-term contracts with unsatisfied performance obligations as of June 30, 2022 were not material.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

4. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted EPS computation for earnings (loss) per share:

						Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)						2022						2021						2022						2021
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders						$	(4)					$	(31)					$	(6)					$	(47)
Denominator:
Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding						140						137						139						137
Diluted
Effect of dilutive shares						—						—						—						—
Weighted-average common shares outstanding						140						137						139						137
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic						$	(0.03)					$	(0.23)					$	(0.04)					$	(0.34)
Diluted						$	(0.03)					$	(0.23)					$	(0.04)					$	(0.34)
Potentially dilutive securities (a)						6						5						6						5
(a) Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, RSUs, RSAs, and PSUs which are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the securities would have had an antidilutive effect

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are involved in various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Substantial judgment is required in predicting the outcome of these legal proceedings, many of which may take years to adjudicate. We accrue estimated costs for a contingency when we believe that a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. No material loss contingencies were accrued as of June 30, 2022.

Securities Litigation Matter

On September 30, 2019, the City of Hollywood (Florida) Police Officers’ Retirement System filed a putative securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, purportedly on behalf of purchasers of Covetrus common stock from February 8, 2019 through August 12, 2019, against the Defendants. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, by making allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions, primarily regarding the Company’s financial prospects and the integration costs relating to the business combination involving the Animal Health Business and Vets First Choice. The suit seeks unspecified damages, fees, interest, and costs. On August 3, 2021, the Court issued an order granting in part and denying in part Defendants’ motions to dismiss. In particular, the Court dismissed, with prejudice, all claims asserted against our Former Chief Financial Officer, a director, and our Former Parent, as well as certain claims based on alleged misrepresentations attributed to the Company and our Former Chief Executive Officer. The Company has reached a settlement with plaintiffs in the City of Hollywood (Florida) Police Officers' Retirement System putative securities class action lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on September 30, 2019. The settlement provides for a fully insured payment to the plaintiffs, in full satisfaction and release of all claims arising out of the lawsuit. The Court preliminarily approved the settlement on July 15th, 2022 and has scheduled a final settlement hearing for October 25, 2022. The Company is responsible for certain defense costs and expenses which have been accrued as of June 30, 2022.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

Merger Litigation Matters

Six actions (collectively, the “Actions”) have been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“S.D.N.Y.”) in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement: Shiva Stein v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05737 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 6, 2022); Ryan O’Dell v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05803 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 7, 2022); Joel Stanley v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05818 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 8, 2022); Matthew Whitfield v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05908 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 11, 2022); Jeffrey D. Justice, II. v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-05909 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 11, 2022), and Chris Rayfield v. Covetrus, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-06298 (S.D.N.Y, filed July 25, 2022). Each of the Actions names Covetrus and its directors as defendants. The Actions assert claims under Section 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 14a-9 promulgated under the Exchange Act, and allege that the Proxy Statement filed by Covetrus with the Securities Exchange Commission on June 30, 2022 in connection with the Merger contains alleged material misstatements or omissions. The Actions seek, among other things, to enjoin the defendants from proceeding with, consummating or closing the Merger, rescissory damages should the Merger not be enjoined, and an award of attorneys’ and experts’ fees. The defendants believe that the allegations in the Actions are without merit. If additional similar complaints are filed, absent new or different allegations that are material, Covetrus will not necessarily announce such filings.

Purchase Obligations

We are party to an exclusive supply agreement with an unconditional commitment to purchase certain products within the U.S. market until 2025. As of June 30, 2022, there have been no material changes in our purchase obligations since fiscal year end 2021. See Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies of our Form 10-K.

6. DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

We are exposed to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates in the normal course of business. Our financial risk management program is designed to manage the exposure arising from this cash flow risk and uses derivative financial instruments to minimize this risk. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Assets and Liabilities that are Non-designated Hedging Instruments

Foreign currency exchange rate forward contracts

From time to time, we enter into non-designated foreign currency exchange rate forward contracts to manage foreign currency balance sheet exposure risk. These forward agreements are related to foreign currency balance sheet exposure resulting from intercompany loans and provide economic hedges but were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. The terms of these forward contracts are approximately one month and are expected to be settled in cash upon maturity. The following table presents the notional amounts in USD and fair value of our derivative instruments included in other receivables on our condensed consolidated balance sheets:

						June 30, 2022												December 31, 2021
(In millions)						Notional Amount						Asset						Notional Amount						Asset
Non-Designated Hedging Instruments
Foreign currency exchange rate forward contracts						$	65					$	2					$	56					$	—
Total contracts						$	65					$	2					$	56					$	—

The estimated fair value of our forward contracts is based on month-end spot rates adjusted by market-based current activity and are classified as level 2 instruments. The changes in the fair values of these foreign currency forward exchange contracts and the underlying hedged exposures are generally offsetting and recorded immediately in other, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. We recognized a gain of $5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 related to our forward contracts.

There were no changes in valuation approaches or techniques during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. See Note 14 - Fair Value in our Form 10-K for a description of our valuation techniques.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Other than our foreign currency contracts there were no additional assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities may be required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined at the date of acquisition or purchase. We do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value for these assets or liabilities; rather, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to its fair value when there is evidence of impairment. We did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Financial Assets and Liabilities

The carrying amounts reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.

Long-term Debt

Our long-term debt is classified as a level 2 instrument. The carrying amount of the term loan approximates fair value.

7. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

Great Pet Care

On March 8, 2022, we acquired 100% interest in Great Pet Care, for an aggregate contractual purchase price of $24 million, consisting of $14 million in cash and $10 million in common stock. We have accounted for $1.5 million of the common stock consideration as deferred compensation for continuing employees. Of the aggregate purchase price, $19 million was allocated to goodwill, which is not tax deductible. This acquisition advances our strategy to accelerate the unification of our consumer-oriented solutions, including prescription management, currently within North America, into one tool that empowers Customers and delivers a holistic health experience for Animal-Owners. The results of operations have been included in our North American segment since the acquisition date.

Other

On January 4, 2022, we acquired the remaining 90% interest in Next2Vet AB that we did not own for an aggregate purchase price of $4 million.

Both Great Pet Care and Next2Vet are immaterial individually and in the aggregate to our condensed consolidated financial statements. All related acquisition expenses incurred were not material.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In millions) (Unaudited)

8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes, by component:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022						Derivative Gain (Loss)						Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)																		Total
Balance at March 31, 2022						$	—					$	(81)																	$	(81)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications						—						(29)																		(29)
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings						—						—																		—
Period Change						—						(29)																		(29)
Balance at June 30, 2022						$	—					$	(110)																	$	(110)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Balance at March 31, 2021						$	(1)					$	(74)																	$	(75)
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications						—						7																		7
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings						2						—																		2
Period Change						2						7																		9
Balance at June 30, 2021						$	1					$	(67)																	$	(66)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022						Derivative Gain (Loss)						Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)																		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021						$	—					$	(79)																	$	(79)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications						—						(31)																		(31)
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings						—						—																		—
Period Change						—						(31)																		(31)
Balance at June 30, 2022						$	—					$	(110)																	$	(110)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Balance at December 31, 2020						$	(3)					$	(63)																	$	(66)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications						—						(4)																		(4)
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings						4						—																		4
Period Change						4						(4)																		—
Balance at June 30, 2021						$	1					$	(67)																	$	(66)

Comprehensive income (loss) includes certain gains and losses that are excluded from net income (loss) under GAAP as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to total equity. We recognize foreign currency translation losses as a component of comprehensive income (loss) due to changes in foreign exchange rates from the beginning of the period to the end of the period. Fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies as compared to USD may have a significant impact on comprehensive income (loss). The tax effect on the components comprehensive income (loss) was not material for the periods presented.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q, and in particular, this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contain statements, estimates, and projections that are “forward-looking statements” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this Report, the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors including but not limited to:

•the potential for political, social, or economic unrest, terrorism, hostilities, or war, including the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the impact of financial and economic sanctions on the regional and global economy

•the impact of the Merger Agreement, including the disruption of management's attention from ongoing operations, inability to complete the Merger due to failure to obtain shareholder approval or satisfy other closing conditions, risk that if the Merger is not completed, the market price of our common stock could decline, risk that we may not be able to retain key personnel, the impact on our relationships with our customers and suppliers, the impact on our operations, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, including a termination under circumstances that could require the Company to pay a termination fee to Corgi Bidco, Inc.

•the impact of inflationary effects and changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company

•access to financial markets, the impact of interest rates on our debt service costs and any new debt financing we may seek to execute

•the effect of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business and the success of any measures we have taken or may take in the future in response thereto, including compliance with prolonged measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, which may impact our ability to continue operations at our distribution centers and pharmacies

•the ability to achieve performance targets, including managing our growth effectively

•the ability to launch new products

•the ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, operations, and employees

•the ability to continue to execute on our strategic plan

•the ability to attract and retain key personnel

•the ability to manage relationships with our supplier network, including negotiating acceptable pricing and other terms with these partners

•the ability to attract and retain customers in a price sensitive environment

•the ability to maintain quality standards in our technology product offerings, as well as associated customer service interactions to minimize loss of existing Customers, and attract new Customers

•changes in the legislative landscape in which we operate, including potential corporate tax reform, and our ability to adapt to those changes as well as adaptation by the third parties we are dependent upon for supply and distribution

•the impact of litigation

•the impact of accounting pronouncements, seasonality of our business, leases, expenses, interest expense, and debt

•sufficiency of cash and access to liquidity

•cybersecurity risks, including risk associated with our dependence on third-party service providers as a large portion of our workforce is working from home

•additional risks and factors discussed under the heading Risk Factors in this Report, in our Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2022, and in our other SEC filings

Our forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management team and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this Report or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Report, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions, data, or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual events, results, and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include those set forth in this Form 10-Q and under the caption Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Form 10-K.

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We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing market. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of what our operating results for the full fiscal year will be. For the foregoing reasons, you are cautioned against relying on any forward-looking statements.

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included in our Form 10-K.

Rounding adjustments applied to individual numbers and percentages shown in this Report may result in these figures differing immaterially from their absolute values and certain tables may not foot or cross-foot.

Overview

We are a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to supporting the companion, equine, and large-animal veterinary markets. Our mission is to provide a broad array of products, services, and technology to veterinarians and animal-health practitioners across the globe, so they can deliver exceptional care to their patients when and where it is needed.

We are currently in the third year of our three-year strategic roadmap to drive long-term value creation:

•2020 - Streamline - Focus our business

•2021 - Synchronize - Harmonize our capabilities

•2022 - Accelerate - Expand our offering

See Item 1. Business - Our Strategy in our Form 10-K for more information on our three-year strategy and our synchronization priorities for 2022.

Proposed Merger

On May 24, 2022, we entered into a Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Corgi Bidco, Inc., and Corgi Merger Sub, Inc., providing for the acquisition of the Company by Corgi Bidco, Inc. The Merger Agreement provides that, among other things, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Corgi Merger Sub, Inc. will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Corgi, Bidco, Inc.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger (other than (i) Shares owned by Corgi Bidco, Inc., and Corgi Merger Sub or any of their respective subsidiaries (including the Shares to be transferred by CD&R Holdings), to Corgi Bidco, Inc. immediately prior to the Effective Time), (ii) Shares owned by the Company as treasury stock, and (iii) Shares that are owned by the shareholders of the Company who will not have voted in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and will have properly exercised appraisal rights in respect of such Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law) will be converted into the right to receive $21.00 per Share in cash, without interest thereon.

The parties' obligations to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including, among others: (i) the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares, (ii) receipt of certain consents and approvals from governmental entities, (iii) the absence of any law or governmental order prohibiting the Merger, (iv) no Company Material Adverse Effect having occurred since the signing of the Merger Agreement and (v) certain other customary conditions relating to the parties’ representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement and the performance of their respective obligations. The Merger is currently expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions.

Additional information about the Merger is set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2022, and our preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC on June 30, 2022, which disclosure is incorporated by reference herein.

Segments

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We are organized based upon geographic region and focus on delivering our platform of products and services to our Customers on a geographical basis. Our reportable segments are (i) North America, (ii) Europe, and (iii) APAC & Emerging Markets. Our major product groups that we disaggregate within our reportable segments are (i) supply chain services, (ii) prescription management, and (iii) software services. See Note 2 - Segment Data and Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

North America Segment: Has the most expansive collection of products, services, and technologies for our Customers and Animal-Owners. In broad categories, we offer supply chain services, prescription management, and software services. Prescription management includes our prescription management platform, compounding services, and Great Pet Care.

Europe Segment: We offer supply chain services and software services to our Customers and Animal Owners.

APAC and Emerging Markets Segment: We offer supply chain services and software services to our Customers and Animal Owners.

Across our segments and major product groups, the willingness of Animal Owners to spend with their veterinarians on preventative and therapeutic treatments and procedures is critical to our financial performance. In the companion-animal market specifically, there is an ongoing trend of owners humanizing, or providing the best possible lives for their pets. Across the companion-animal, equine, and large animal markets, we anticipate that for us to succeed on our strategic roadmap, we should prioritize value creation with our Customers so that we can seek to strengthen the relationship between Customers and Animal Owners as well as enable our Customers to provide proactive healthcare options to Animal Owners.

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Results

Total Company

COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our distribution centers and pharmacies have remained open as veterinary medicine has been deemed an essential service in most geographies across the globe. The required responses to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 shifted Customer and Animal-Owner demand to our prescription management and online pharmacy services. We adhere to the regulations and guidelines instituted by local authorities in our area of operations and make judgments with the best available information at the time. We are continuing to actively monitor how COVID-19 and related variants are impacting our business operation and the industry and may take further actions to alter our business operations in the best interests of our employees, Customers, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders, or as required by federal, state, or local authorities.

Revenue Growth

The net sales growth for the six months ended June 30, 2022 is reflective of companion-animal end market growth rates returning to pre-COVID-19 levels, our improved sales execution which was furthered by our commercial organization realignment within our North America segment from late 2020 into 2021, and continued growth in usage of prescription management and online pharmacy services by Customers and Animal Owners. Our prescription management and online pharmacy service are currently available in our North America segment. We believe the retention of Customers and their Animal-Owner clients brought to us during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and beyond, our continued market penetration, and the introduction of product and service offerings aimed at driving greater utilization of our online pharmacy services could lead to long-term net sales growth.

Seasonality

Our quarterly sales and operating results have varied from period to period in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future. In the companion-animal market, sales of parasite protection products have historically tended to be stronger during the spring and summer months, primarily due to an increase in vector-borne diseases during that time.

Buying patterns can also be affected by manufacturers’ and distributors’ marketing programs or price increase announcements, which can cause veterinarians to purchase animal-health products earlier than when those products are needed. This kind of early purchasing may reduce our sales in the quarters these purchases would have otherwise been made.

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The sales of animal health products can also vary due to changes in the price of commodities used in manufacturing the products and weather patterns, which may also affect period-over-period financial results. We expect our historical seasonality trends to continue in the foreseeable future despite that the climate change around the world may have an increased effect on both the timing and magnitude of these seasonal impacts.

Cost Inflation and Labor Availability

We are also closely tracking macroeconomic factors, including rising inflation, that is increasing costs for our operations, which our expense management practices may or may not be able to offset. For example, costs have risen related to elevated labor turnover beginning in the spring of 2021, worker shortages and increased competition for a diminished labor pool, employee retention programs, global supply chain disruptions, and increased transportation rate and fuel cost. We also expect indirect impacts of inflation on our business, for example, inflation and rising fuel costs resulting in increased travel expenses, beyond volume-related increases in travel in 2022, as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be lifted across many of the geographies where we have operations. We expect cost inflation and transportation costs to remain elevated throughout the rest of fiscal 2022. As our estimates of inflation for fiscal 2022 continue to change, it is impractical to quantify the impact at this time.

Terms with Key Suppliers, Customers, and Partners

Each year, suppliers engage in negotiations with us regarding pricing terms, including performance rebates and other growth incentives. Our supply chain services are dependent upon third-party suppliers, and the results of these negotiations, including whether the contractual relationship remains in place, can have a material impact on the financial performance of our business. We are focused on developing stronger relationships with our manufacturers and suppliers, and we expect to utilize our strategic growth initiatives to influence Customer and Animal-Owner brand loyalty in our efforts to drive value for our suppliers. However, if a competitor is able to obtain better terms with suppliers in the veterinary channel or obtain exclusivity on products we typically sell to our Customers within the global animal-health market or if a supplier decides to go directly to the Customer or Animal-Owner and bypass our services, our business could be impacted beyond the short-term.

Our supplier relationships are concentrated with five suppliers accounting for approximately 50% and 48% of our purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021, respectively. If we were to lose one of these five major manufacturing relationships, our global financial performance could be materially affected. Our ability to exercise influence over the terms with these suppliers has historically been limited, resulting in pressure on our ability to grow our gross profit margins.

Foreign Currency Translation Effect

Our performance was impacted by the appreciation of the USD as compared to other currencies for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same periods of 2021. However, this effect may be temporary and reverse. The table below presents the foreign currency translation effect on our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 by applying the rates in effect for the comparable prior-year period.

(In millions)			Effect on the total Company(1)						Europe(2)						APAC & Emerging Markets(3)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Net sales			$	(45)					$	(38)					$	(7)
Adjusted EBITDA			$	(2)					$	(2)					$	—
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Net sales			$	(70)					$	(58)					$	(12)
Adjusted EBITDA			$	(4)					$	(3)					$	(1)
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is our segment measure of profitability. Total company Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and is reconciled in our segment footnote in accordance with ASC 280.
(2) The British Pound, Euro, and Polish Zloty were the foreign currencies with the largest translation impact on our results within our Europe Segment
(3) The Australian Dollar and the New Zealand Dollar were the foreign currencies with the largest translation impact on our results within our APAC & Emerging Markets segment

Investing in Innovation

Our strategic initiatives in the near and long-term are focused on executing on our connected care strategy which seeks to align a connected veterinary practice with a connected consumer through bridging in-clinic engagement to a healthy at-home lifestyle, which we expect to deliver value to both Customers and Animal Owners. A key component of this strategy is our all-in cloud-

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based veterinary operating system, Covetrus Pulse™, which was released in North America in May 2022. Covetrus Pulse™ is intended to unite the applications veterinary practices rely on into one secure cloud platform driving improved efficiencies in business operations, animal health, and client experiences. With Covetrus Pulse™, we expect to enable our Customers to create, renew, and approve prescriptions, communicate with Animal Owners and coworkers, personalize dashboards used in practice management, and customize in-clinic and Animal Owner experiences using a suite of preferred third-party applications. In May 2022, we launched our international cloud-based practice management solution, Ascend, and we plan on launching additional new products during the year. Additionally, new features added to our on-premise software solutions and our next generation prescription management capabilities are expected to improve our Customers' and Animal-Owners' experiences as well as drive growth for our Customers’ practices.

Our priorities also include focusing on accelerating the contribution provided by our higher margin technology, e-commerce, and proprietary products and solutions, including aligning our organization structure to harmonize and advance these offerings in a coordinated go-to-market strategy. SmartPak and Covetrus-branded products and proprietary brands like Kruuse, Vi, and Calibra are included within our supply chain services major product category. To support these strategic initiatives, our spending will likely further increase to support our organic growth initiatives and acquisition strategy in the animal-health market. We will closely monitor the expenses we deem necessary for growth and maintain ongoing cost management practices to align expenses with expected volumes and provide long-term flexibility for our transformation.

Acquisition-driven Amortization

As we pursue a growth strategy through acquisitions, we are likely to acquire intangible assets, such as customer relationships, trademarks, patents, product development (including formulas), and non-compete agreements. Our intangibles are predominately composed of intangibles acquired through our acquisition of Vets First Choice. These acquired intangibles have useful lives of 5 years for trademarks and trade names, 11 years for product formulas, 11 years for customer relationships, and 5 years for developed technologies.

The amortization of these intangibles has a long-term effect on our expense recognition. Product formulas are amortized to Cost of sales as these formulas are directly tied to the production of compounded products as alternatives to back-ordered solutions, patient-specific customized medications, and in-clinic use medications. Amortization expense for our other intangible assets not directly related to sales-generating activities is included in SG&A.

						Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)						2022						2021						2022						2021
Cost of sales						$	2					$	1					$	5					$	2
Selling, general and administrative						29						33						57						67
Total amortization expense						$	31					$	34					$	62					$	69

Definition of Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used to (i) aid management and investors with year-over-year comparability, (ii) determine management performance under our compensation plans, (iii) plan and forecast, (iv) communicate our financial performance to our Board of Directors, shareholders, and investment analysts, and (v) understand our operating performance without regard to items we do not consider a component of our core ongoing operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not consider the impact of certain expenses to our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Adjusted EBITDA excludes share-based compensation, strategic consulting, transaction costs, formation of Covetrus expenses, separation programs and executive severance, certain IT infrastructure expenses necessary to establish ourselves as a newly public company, goodwill impairment charges, other impairments, capital structure-related fees, the proportionate share of the adjustments to EBITDA of consolidated and non-consolidated affiliates where Covetrus ownership is less than 100%, and other income and expense items, net. Currently, we do not allocate expenses managed at the corporate level, such as corporate wages and related benefits, corporate occupancy costs, professional services utilized at the corporate level, and non-recurring expenses to our operating segments. Other companies may not define or calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same way. We provide Adjusted EBITDA by segment as a supplemental measure to GAAP as well as on a consolidated, non-GAAP basis. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA on a total segment basis is reconciled in Note 2 - Segment Data as required by ASC 280.

Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Results, as discussed above, presented by Segment

North America Segment

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•Continued strong growth in prescription management revenues driven by increases in the number of both veterinarians and Animal Owners using our prescription management platform

•Positive end-market demand, albeit moderating off the strong growth rates experienced during the pandemic

•Increasing wage and logistics costs driven by continued, global supply chain disruption and inflation, partially offset by higher product prices

•Acquisition of Great Pet Care to expand on our consumer capabilities to support our Customers' delivery of care beyond the exam room

Europe Segment

•Continuing our progress on rationalizing our operations in the U.K. and Germany: our efforts in Germany are delivering improved profitability albeit at a reduced sales baseline. Our operations in the U.K. have experienced a decline in sales following the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner effective January 1, 2021 as well as a subsequent loss of a customer during the first quarter of 2021 resulting in unfavorable comparisons through the first quarter of 2022.

•Foreign currency translation effects due to a stronger USD

•Although we do not have operations in Russia and Ukraine, we have experienced increased costs for transportation, energy, and raw material due in part to the negative impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the global economy. To date, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not had a material impact on our business, financial condition, or result of operations.

Asia-Pacific and Emerging Markets Segment

•Foreign currency translation effects due to a stronger USD

Results of Operations

			Three Months Ended June 30,																								Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						2021						$ Change B/(W)						% Change B(W)						2022						2021						$ Change B/(W)						% Change B/(W)
Net sales			$	1,217					$	1,189					$	28					2		%				$	2,365					$	2,291					$	74					3		%
Cost of sales			988						969						(19)						(2)						1,911						1,861						(50)						(3)
Gross profit			229						220						9						4						454						430						24						6
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative			225						229						4						2						444						442						(2)						—
Operating income (loss)			$	4					$	(9)					$	13					NM						$	10					$	(12)					$	22					NM
Interest expense, net			$	(7)					$	(9)					$	2					22		%				$	(14)					$	(18)					$	4					22		%
Other, net			$	—					$	—					$	—					NM						$	2					$	—					$	2					NM
Net income (loss)			$	(4)					$	(31)					$	27					87		%				$	(6)					$	(47)					$	41					87		%
Net income (loss) attributable to Covetrus			$	(4)					$	(31)					$	27					87		%				$	(6)					$	(47)					$	41					87		%

Year-Over-Year Period Comparisons

Net Sales

			Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America			$	783					$	713					$	70					10		%
Europe			327						366						(39)						(11)
APAC & Emerging Markets			109						114						(5)						(4)
Eliminations			(2)						(4)						2						NM
Total net sales			$	1,217					$	1,189					$	28					2		%

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North America net sales +$70 million І +10%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to $37 million in net, supply chain organic sales growth driven by companion animal parasiticide sales, $26 million from prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners as well as sales of $7 million associated with our acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP in the third quarter of 2021

Europe net sales -$(39) million І -(11)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(38) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD, $(12) million driven by declining sales in the U.K. due to corporate market softness and consolidation within our customer groups, a $(3) million decline in sales in Germany related to opportunistic sales in 2021 that did not recur in 2022, and a decline in proprietary brands sales relative to higher sales in 2021 associated with COVID-19

↑

Primarily due to $15 million in organic sales growth including strong performance in the Netherlands, Poland, and Ireland

                    

APAC & Emerging Markets net sales -$(5) million І -(4)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

More than explained by $(7) million in unfavorable exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

↑

Primarily due to $2 million from strong underlying supply chain organic sales growth driven by price increases as well as elevated sales volume, in particular within Australia and New Zealand

Consolidated net sales +$28 million І +2%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to net, supply chain organic sales growth in North America and APAC & Emerging Markets as well as certain markets within Europe, prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners as well as sales associated with acquisitions

↓

Largely due to $(45) million unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact in Europe and APAC & Emerging Markets from a stronger USD, declining sales in the U.K. due to corporate market softness and consolidation within our customer groups, decline in sales in Germany related to opportunistic sales in 2021 that did not recur in 2022, as well as decline in proprietary brands sales relative to higher sales in 2021 associated with COVID-19

Net Sales

			Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America			$	1,479					$	1,348					$	131					10		%
Europe			671						727						(56)						(8)
APAC & Emerging Markets			221						226						(5)						(2)
Eliminations			(6)						(10)						4						(40)
Total net sales			$	2,365					$	2,291					$	74					3		%

North America net sales +$131 million І +10%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to $71 million in net, supply chain organic sales growth driven by companion animal parasiticide sales and continued strong performance in proprietary brands, $52 million from prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners as well as $10 million in sales associated with our acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP in the third quarter of 2021

↓

Largely due to $(2) million decrease in software services primarily a result of the loss of legacy data contracts with certain manufacturer partners

Europe net sales -$(56) million І -(8)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

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More than explained by $(58) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD, $(26) million driven by declining sales in the U.K. due to corporate market softness and consolidation within our customer groups and the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer in the first quarter of 2021, a decline in proprietary brands sales relative to higher sales in 2021 associated with COVID-19, and a decline in sales in Germany related to opportunistic sales in 2021 that did not recur in 2022

↑

Primarily due to $31 million in organic sales growth including the strong performance in the Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, and Romania, as well as acquisitions completed in the first quarter of 2022

APAC & Emerging Markets net sales -$(5) million І -(2)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

More than explained by $(12) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

↑

Primarily due to $7 million from strong underlying supply chain organic sales growth driven by price increases as well as elevated sales volume, in particular within Australia and New Zealand

Consolidated net sales +$74 million І +3%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to net, supply chain organic sales growth in North America and APAC & Emerging Markets as well as certain markets within Europe, prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, as well as sales associated with acquisitions

↓

Largely due to $(70) million unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact in Europe and APAC & Emerging Markets from a stronger USD, declining sales in the U.K. due to corporate market softness and consolidation within our customer groups and the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer in the first quarter of 2021, a decline in proprietary brands sales relative to higher sales in 2021 associated with COVID-19 as well as a decline in sales in Germany related to opportunistic sales in 2021 that did not recur in 2022

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin

			Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						Gross Margin %						2021						Gross Margin %						$ Change						Gross Profit % Change
North America			$	158					20.2		%				$	144					20.2		%				$	14					10		%
Europe			50						15.3						53						14.5						(3)						(6)
APAC & Emerging Markets			21						19.3						23						20.2						(2)						(9)
Total Gross profit			$	229					18.8		%				$	220					18.5		%				$	9					4		%

North America gross profit +$14 million І +10%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to $7 million from prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, $5 million in supply chain growth driven by growth in the companion animal market as well as the net contribution from acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP and AppointMaster in the third quarter of 2021

             

Europe gross profit -$(3) million І -(6)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(6) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

↑

Primarily due to $1 million from organic sales growth in several markets, including the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Romania as well as acquisitions completed in the first quarter of 2022

                    

APAC & Emerging Markets gross profit -$(2) million І -(9)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(1) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

    

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Consolidated gross profit +$9 million І +4%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, supply chain organic sales growth in North America driven by growth in the companion animal market, net supply chain organic sales growth within certain markets in Europe and acquisitions

↓

Largely driven by an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin

			Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						Gross Margin %						2021						Gross Margin %						$ Change						Gross Profit % Change
North America			$	306					20.7		%				$	275					20.4		%				$	31					11		%
Europe			103						15.4						109						15.0						(6)						(6)
APAC & Emerging Markets			45						20.4						46						20.4						(1)						(2)
Total Gross profit			$	454					19.2		%				$	430					18.8		%				$	24					6		%

North America gross profit +$31 million І +11%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to $18 million from prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, $12 million from supply chain organic sales growth driven by continued strong performance in proprietary brands and the companion animal market as well as the net contribution from acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP and AppointMaster in the third quarter of 2021

↓

Largely due to a $(3) million decrease in software services primarily a result of the loss of legacy data contracts with manufacturer partners and increased amortization expense tied to acquisitions completed in 2021

Europe gross profit -$(6) million І -(6)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(9) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD and $(1) million from a decrease in supply chain gross profit driven by the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer, both in the U.K., in the first quarter of 2021, as well as a decline in proprietary brands sales relative to higher sales in 2021 associated with COVID-19

↑

Primarily due to $5 million from organic sales growth in several markets, including the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, and Germany

APAC & Emerging Markets gross profit -$(1) million І -(2)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(2) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD

↑

Primarily due to $1 million from organic sales growth related to supply chain, in particular within Australia and New Zealand

Consolidated gross profit +$24 million І +6%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, supply chain organic sales growth in North America driven by continued strong performance in proprietary brands and the companion animal market, net supply chain organic sales growth within certain markets in Europe, acquisitions, and APAC & Emerging Markets net supply chain organic sales growth

↓

Largely driven by an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact from a stronger USD, a decrease in software services primarily a result of the loss of legacy data contracts with certain manufacturer partners, and the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer, both in the U.K., in the first quarter of 2021

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SG&A

			Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America			$	137					$	127					$	10					8		%
Europe			39						42						(3)						(7)
APAC & Emerging Markets			15						16						(1)						(6)
Corporate			34						44						(10)						(23)
Total SG&A			$	225					$	229					$	(4)					(2)		%

North America SG&A +$10 million І +8%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Largely due to $6 million in increased personnel costs related to the structure needed to support sales growth, $3 million of expenses from our acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP and AppointMaster in the third quarter of 2021, $2 million increase in facilities costs, including costs related to our new Arizona and Maine pharmacies and our new North America Distribution Center in Ohio, increased travel and trade show costs of $1 million as certain of these activities have resumed in 2022 as well as increased software expense particularly in prescription management due to increased utilization from a growing number of Customers

↓

Primarily due to $(4) million in reduced intangible amortization expense related to assets that became fully amortized prior to 2022

Acquisition-related intangible amortization was 19% of North America SG&A in 2022 and 23% in 2021    

Europe SG&A -$(3) million І -(7)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(5) million of favorable foreign exchange rate impacts

↑

Primarily due to $1 million increase in travel and entertainment as certain of these activities have resumed in 2022, and $1 million in increased software expense as we roll out an enterprise resource planning system

APAC & Emerging Markets SG&A -$(1) million І -(6)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to favorable foreign exchange rate impacts

    

Corporate SG&A -$(10) million І -(23)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Primarily due to $(12) million decrease in strategic consulting fees, a $(2) million decrease in share-based compensation expense related to our long-term incentive program grants, as well as a decrease of $(2) million in consulting and professional fees

↑

Largely due to a $6 million increase in transaction costs primarily related to the Merger

Consolidated SG&A -$(4) million І -(2)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Largely due to increased personnel costs as we continue to invest in certain business to support growth, increased transaction costs, acquisitions, increased travel and trade show costs as certain of these activities have begun to resume in 2022, increased software expense as we roll out an enterprise resource planning system and utilization, and increased facilities costs in North America

↓

Primarily due to decreases in strategic consulting fees, favorable foreign exchange rate impacts, reduced amortization of intangibles related to assets that became fully amortized prior to 2022, a decrease in share-based compensation expense related to our long-term incentive program grants as well as a decrease in consulting and professional fees

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SG&A

			Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)			2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America			$	267					$	251					$	16					6		%
Europe			82						84						(2)						(2)
APAC & Emerging Markets			30						30						—						—
Corporate			65						77						(12)						(16)
Total SG&A			$	444					$	442					$	2					—		%

North America SG&A +$16 million І +6%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Largely due to $12 million in increased personnel costs related to the structure needed to support sales growth, $5 million of expenses from our acquisitions of Great Pet Care in the first quarter of 2022 and VCP and AppointMaster in the third quarter of 2021, $4 million increase in facilities costs, including costs related to our new Arizona and Maine pharmacies and our new North America Distribution Center in Ohio, increased travel and trade show costs of $3 million as certain of these activities have begun to resume in 2022, and $2 million in increased software expense particularly in prescription management due to increased utilization from a growing number of Customers

↓

Primarily due to $(9) million in reduced intangible amortization expense related to assets that became fully amortized prior to 2022 and $(1) million of customer relationship intangible asset impairments in the prior year

Acquisition-related intangible amortization was 19% of North America SG&A in 2022 and 24% in 2021

Europe SG&A -$(2) million І -(2)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(7) million of favorable foreign exchange rate impacts

↑

Primarily due to $2 million of increased expense in Germany as we continue to stabilize supply chain operations, $2 million in increased software expense as we roll out an enterprise resource planning system, and $1 million in increased travel and trade show costs as certain of these activities have begun to resume in 2022

APAC & Emerging Markets SG&A $— million І —%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(1) million in favorable foreign exchange rate impacts

↑

Primarily due to $1 million in increased personnel costs

Corporate SG&A -$(12) million І -(16)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Primarily due to $(14) million in decreased strategic consulting fees, $(3) million in legal fee insurance recoveries related to the Securities Litigation Matter and other legal matters, $(2) million related to the formation of Covetrus incurred in 2021 that did not recur in 2022, $(2) million decrease in share-based compensation expense related to our long-term incentive program grants as well as a decrease in consulting and professional fees

↑

Largely due to $6 million in increased transaction costs mostly related to the Merger and a $3 million legal settlement related to the Securities Litigation Matter

Consolidated SG&A +$2 million І —%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

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Largely due to increased personnel costs as we continue to invest in certain business to support growth, increased transaction costs, acquisitions, increased travel and trade show costs as certain of these activities have begun to resume in 2022, increased facilities costs in North America, increased software expense as we roll out an enterprise resource planning system and utilization, the Securities Litigation Matter settlement, and increased expense in Germany as we continue to stabilize supply chain operations

↓

Primarily due to a decrease in strategic consulting fees, reduced amortization of intangibles related to assets that became fully amortized prior to 2022, favorable foreign exchange rate impacts, legal fee insurance recoveries related to the Securities Litigation Matter and other legal matters, expense related to the formation of Covetrus, a decrease in share-based compensation expense related to our long-term incentive program grants, and customer relationship intangible impairments in the prior year as well as decreased consulting and professional fees

Income Taxes

3 months Q2 2022

Income tax expense of $1 million on a loss before income taxes of $3 million

The difference between our tax expense and the tax expense using the statutory tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate, for this period, primarily relates to valuation allowances due to uncertainty regarding the realization of future tax benefits from certain U.S. and non-U.S. losses.

3 months Q2 2021

Income tax expense of $13 million on a loss before income taxes of $18 million

The difference between our tax expense and the tax expense using the statutory tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate, for this period, primarily related to valuation allowances due to uncertainty regarding the realization of future tax benefits from certain U.S. deferred tax assets and certain expenses not deductible in the U.S.

6 months Q2 2022

Income tax expense of $4 million on a loss before income taxes of $2 million

The difference between our tax expense and the tax expense using the statutory tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate, for this period, primarily relates to valuation allowances due to uncertainty regarding the realization of future tax benefits from certain U.S. and non-U.S. losses and items recorded discretely.

6 months Q2 2021

Income tax expense of $17 million on a loss before income taxes of $30 million

The difference between our tax expense and the tax expense using the statutory tax rates for the jurisdictions in which we operate, for this period, primarily related to valuation allowances due to uncertainty regarding the realization of future tax benefits from certain U.S. deferred tax assets and certain expenses not deductible in the U.S.

Adjusted EBITDA

									Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)																											2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America																											$	63					$	59					$	4					7		%
Europe																											17						20						(3)						(15)
APAC & Emerging Markets																											8						9						(1)						(11)
Corporate																											(22)						(22)						—						—
Total adjusted EBITDA																											$	66					$	66					$	—					—		%

    

North America Adjusted EBITDA +$4 million І +7%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth of $3 million driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners as well as acquisitions

             

Europe Adjusted EBITDA -$(3) million І -(15)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

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↓

Largely due to $(2) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact due to a stronger USD and a $(1) million decrease in our proprietary brands, Kruuse and Vi, including the effect of higher than normal net sales in the prior year period and increased SG&A expenses as we invest in this higher-margin business

APAC & Emerging Markets Adjusted EBITDA -$(1) million І -(11)%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to a decrease in supply chain, particularly in Brazil

Corporate Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA $— million І —%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to a $2 million decrease in consulting and professional fees

↓

Largely due to foreign exchange transaction effects associated with intercompany notes of $(1) million resulting from a gain in 2021 as compared to a loss in 2022 as we have entered into monthly foreign exchange hedges to minimize the impact of our non-USD denominated intercompany notes

Consolidated Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA $— million І —%

3 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners and decreased consulting and professional fees

↓

Largely due to an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact due to a stronger USD, foreign exchange transaction effects associated with intercompany notes, and a decrease in our proprietary brands, Kruuse and Vi, in Europe

Adjusted EBITDA

									Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)																											2022						2021						$ Change						% Change
North America																											$	120					$	111					$	9					8		%
Europe																											35						41						(6)						(15)
APAC & Emerging Markets																											18						19						(1)						(5)
Corporate																											(44)						(48)						4						8
Total adjusted EBITDA																											$	129					$	123					$	6					5		%

    

North America Adjusted EBITDA +$9 million І +8%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth of $10 million driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, $1 million of supply chain organic sales growth driven by continued strong performance in proprietary brands, and additional contributions from acquisitions

↓

Largely due to a $(3) million decrease in software services primarily a result of the loss of legacy data contracts with certain manufacturer partners and investments to support upcoming product launches later in 2022

Europe Adjusted EBITDA -$(6) million І -(15)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to a $(4) million decrease in our proprietary brands, Kruuse and Vi, including the effect of higher than normal net sales in the prior year period and increased SG&A expenses as we invest in this higher-margin business, $(3) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact due to a stronger USD, and $(1) million from a decrease in supply chain driven by the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer, both in the U.K., in the first quarter of 2021

↑

Primarily due to $2 million of positive organic growth in several markets, including Germany, the Netherlands and Romania as well as additional contributions from acquisitions

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APAC & Emerging Markets Adjusted EBITDA -$(1) million І -(5)%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↓

Largely due to $(1) million in unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact due to a stronger USD

Corporate Adjusted EBITDA +$4 million І +8%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Largely due to $3 million in legal fee insurance recoveries related to the Securities Litigation Matter and other legal matters, foreign exchange transaction effects associated with intercompany notes of $1 million resulting from a loss in 2021 as we have entered into monthly foreign exchange hedges to minimize the impact of our non-USD denominated intercompany notes in 2022 as well as a decrease in consulting and professional fees

↓

Largely due to $(3) million legal settlement related to Securities Litigation Matter

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA +$6 million І +5%

6 months Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

↑

Primarily due to prescription management growth driven by increased utilization from a growing number of Customers and Animal Owners, legal fee insurance recoveries, net supply chain organic sales growth within certain markets in Europe, supply chain organic sales growth in North America, acquisitions, foreign exchange transaction effects associated with intercompany notes as well as a decrease in consulting and professional fees

↓

Largely due to an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact due to a stronger USD, a decrease in our proprietary brands, Kruuse and Vi, a decrease in supply chain driven by the loss of Merck & Co. as a supply partner as well as a loss of a customer, both in the U.K., in the first quarter of 2021 in Europe, a decrease in software services in North America, and the Securities Litigation Matter settlement

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from the operations of our business, and available

borrowing capacity under our Credit Facilities. Our principal uses of cash include working capital-related items, capital

expenditures, debt service, and strategic investments.

Credit Facilities

The Credit Facilities include a term loan facility and a revolving line of credit. The following table reflects the average borrowings on our revolving line of credit during the period.

Revolving Line of Credit Borrowings

(In millions)						Three Months Ended June 30, 2022						Six Months Ended June 30, 2022						Year Ended December 31, 2021
Average borrowing on our revolving line of credit (1)						13						$	14					$	—
(1) Interest payments related to borrowings on our revolving line of credit have not been material to date.

Short-Term

Our liquidity fluctuates during the year due to sales seasonality. Generally, our sales of parasite protection products in the companion-animal market peak during the spring and summer months, which are hemisphere dependent, as vector-borne diseases typically increase during these seasons. This seasonality also affects the timing and amount of our inventory purchases, and subsequently our accounts payable balances.

We have obligations related to our operations that require the use of cash in both the short- and long-term:

•Long-term obligations related to borrowing arrangements, in particular our term loan facility that has required annual amortization payments of $60 million and covenant limitations on our leverage which may affect our ability to grow through acquisitions in future periods

•Leases that we enter into in the normal course of business, and

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•Unconditional purchase obligations, such as an exclusive supply agreement we have which obligates us to purchase $29 million of products through September 30, 2025. In 2022, we are obligated to buy $8 million of inventory. see Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies

We also have short- and long-term sources of cash:

•Accounts receivable, which has historically been highly liquid is an ongoing short-term source of cash. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had accounts receivable of $550 million, net of $4 million allowance, and $480 million, net of $4 million allowance, respectively

•Borrowing availability under our revolving line of credit, subject to our covenant restrictions, as applicable, and

•Accessing the capital and credit markets for incremental liquidity

Planned uses of liquidity included in our near-term strategic plan:

•Completing our pharmacy innovation and operational capacity expansion in Arizona and Maine

•Enhancing the consumer experience through continuous improvements in e-commerce, appointment management, wellness, and veterinarian-to-pet-owner connectivity

•Expanding our value proposition communication to the market and refinement of our commercial organization go-to market strategy

•Developing or acquiring cloud-based practice management software and technology coordination with select existing service offerings, including our recently acquired software from VCP and AppointMaster

•Enabling business-to-business ordering capabilities focused on our compounding services, distribution, and inventory management services

•Optimizing our distribution network in North America, including investments in the systems and facilities that support our network

•Rolling out a European enterprise resource planning system to reduce complexity in our enterprise resource planning landscape

•Investing in external growth opportunities to support our strategic objectives and potentially making acquisitions and investments earlier or later than we expect, and

•Mandatory term loan facility amortization payments and related interest

Acquisitions

We acquired Great Pet Care in March 2022, for $14 million in cash and $10 million in common stock. We have accounted for $1.5 million of common stock consideration as deferred compensation for continuing employees. This acquisition advances our strategy to support Customers in providing Animal Owners with a complete experience that supports the everyday health and wellness of their pets.

Trends

Our operational plans to manage our liquidity continue to involve seeking opportunities to reduce non-critical capital expenditures, managing opportunistic inventory purchases as we carefully monitor sales forecasts and timing of projected price increases, reducing our other costs, and maximizing our payment terms wherever possible. We also continue to monitor cash flow projections and will consider additional borrowings, if needed, based on availability under our revolving credit facility. We believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements, including remaining in compliance with the covenants within our Credit Facilities, for the next 12 months.

In December 2021, we prepaid $30 million of the term loan facility's $60 million mandatory amortization payments for 2022, which reduced our outstanding balance, and in turn, will lower our future interest payments. We are permitted to make optional prepayments at any time without premium or penalty. The next quarterly mandatory principal amortization payment of $15 million is due on September 30, 2022.

As per the revised schedule contained in the 2020 amendment to our Credit Facilities, we are required to remain compliant with a Credit Facilities-defined leverage covenant that, as of June 30, 2022 is 3.75x, through maturity of the Credit Facilities in February 2024.

We were in compliance with the covenants in our Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2022. Based on our expected Credit Facilities-defined leverage as of June 30, 2022, once the quarterly compliance filing is made, we expect the current applicable margin on our borrowings outstanding to remain constant at least until the next compliance filing is made for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

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Our term loan facility and revolving credit facility bear interest on a floating rate basis, which are referenced to LIBOR. One-week and two-month USD LIBOR, as well as all non-USD LIBOR tenors, ceased publication after December 31, 2021, while three-month, six-month, and one-year USD LIBOR will cease publication after June 30, 2023. As a result, in lieu of amending or waiving any term of the Credit Facility, we notified the administrative agent to the Credit Facility that non-USD currencies would not be available to us either as a revolving line of credit or term loan facility borrowing, and further we suspended our rights to borrow at the two-month USD LIBOR tenor until such time as the Credit Facility is amended with an alternative benchmark rate to USD LIBOR.

The duration of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be unknown and the global economy continues to be subjected to uncertainty that currently affects our operations or could further affect our operations through increasing cost inflation, rising freight costs, continued supply chain disruption, and the war in Ukraine. Should the severity of variant strains increase and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, inflation remain elevated and freight costs continue to rise without offsetting cost reductions internally, then we may experience a negative impact on our liquidity position. Therefore, we continuously assess steps we can take to improve working capital, increase cash on our balance sheet and closely monitor the capital markets for additional opportunities to improve our liquidity position.

Long-term

Our long-term liquidity is expected to be aligned with our strategic development, and the needs of our growing business in terms of investment to fund growth, as well as availability of financing. We currently anticipate the following long-term liquidity trends for our business:

Uses of liquidity:

•Investing in our expansion of global sales and marketing efforts

•Launching new products and services

•Pursuit of strategic, higher-margin acquisition and investment targets

•Increasing our pharmaceutical compounding operations capacity

•International expansion

•Term loan facility debt service

•Ongoing operating lease payments

•Capital investments

•Pursuit and maintenance of appropriate regulatory clearances, approvals for existing products, and any new products that may be developed

Sources of liquidity:

•Operations-driven cash generation

•Borrowings under our revolving line of credit

•Availability of financing through the capital markets

•Sales of businesses or assets if those actions align with our strategic objectives

Longer term, if we desire to access alternative sources of funding through the capital and credit markets, challenging global economic conditions, such as steep inflationary effects, the COVID-19 pandemic or an extended war in Ukraine, resulting in an economic downturn could adversely impact our ability to do so.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of June 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $87 million. We consider all highly liquid short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Due to the short-term maturity of such investments, the carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value. Of the $87 million in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022, $54 million was held in foreign countries. Repatriation of foreign earnings may result in payment of withholding taxes in certain jurisdictions, U.S. state income taxes for certain states and result in tax impacts related to foreign exchange fluctuations. Deferred tax impacts are recorded on all undistributed earnings for these items. We may, from time-to-time, execute short-term intercompany loans based on timing of cash flows and needs in different geographies.

Cash Flows

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						Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)						2022						2021						$ Change
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities						$	(39)					$	3					$	(42)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities						(44)						(28)						(16)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities						(6)						(34)						28
Total net cash flows						$	(89)					$	(59)					$	(30)

Cash inflows and outflows from changes in operating activities for the 6 months ended Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

Net cash used for operating activities of $(39) million as compared to net cash provided for operating activities of $3 million was:

Primarily driven by net changes in working capital and other assets offset by improved profitability in certain of our markets, in particular from North America prescription management business. Net changes in working capital and other assets include:

•Higher accounts receivable growth in the six months ended June 30, 2022 driven by the increase in net sales growth;

•A larger increase in inventories during the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, reflecting higher than normal inventory purchases in the prior year

•A larger increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2022 reflecting the timing of certain supplier payments

•A larger increase in receivables for supplier rebates and incentives during the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by an increase in volumes subject to these programs

Cash inflows and outflows from changes in investing activities for the 6 months ended Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

In 2022, net cash used for investing activities of $(44) million was:

↓ Largely due to $(26) million in investments in property, equipment, and software and payments of $(18) million for the Great Pet Care and other acquisitions

In 2021, net cash used for investing activities of $(28) million was:

↓ Due to investments in property, equipment, and software

Cash inflows and outflows from changes in financing activities for the 6 months ended Q2 2022 v Q2 2021

In 2022, net cash used for financing activities of $(6) million was:

↓ Primarily due to $(7) million in tax payments related to share-based awards, $(3) million to acquire the remaining minority interests held by our former partners in certain of our Brazilian entities, and $(1) million in payments associated with previous acquisitions

↑ Due to $5 million in proceeds from share-based awards

All borrowings under the revolving line of credit were repaid as of June 30, 2022.

In 2021, net cash used for financing activities of $(34) million was:

↓ Largely due to $(13) million in tax payments related to share-based awards, $(13) million in payments to the former owners of Distrivet S.A. on the one-year anniversary of closing, April 30, 2021, $(10) million to acquire the remaining minority interests, held by our former partners in certain of our Brazilian entities, and $(1) million in distributions to non-controlling shareholders

↑ Due to $3 million in proceeds from share-based awards

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Critical Accounting Estimates

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in our condensed consolidated financial statements. There have been no material changes in our critical accounting estimates from those disclosed in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Form 10-K. For a discussion of critical accounting policies and estimates as well as accounting policies adopted, see Note 1 - Business Overview and Significant Accounting Policies of our Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For information on recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 - Business Overview and Significant Accounting Policies.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We continuously evaluate our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risk. There have been no meaningful changes in our exposure to risk associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates related to our variable-rate borrowings under the Credit Facilities from that discussed in our Form 10-K.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the specified time periods and accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, with the participation of our CEO and our CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) at June 30, 2022. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 were effective as of June 30, 2022 to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to them as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and that all such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations of the Effectiveness of Internal Control

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Refer to Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies for information relating to legal proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

    

In addition to the information set forth in the Forward-looking Statements in Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in our Form 10-K. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Form 10-K. If any of the events described in our Form 10-K actually occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected, and the trading price of our common stock could decline. Our business could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider not material. The reader should not consider these factors to be a complete statement of all risks and uncertainties.

The proposed Merger is subject to approval of our shareholders as well as the satisfaction of other closing conditions, including government consents and approvals, some or all of which may not be satisfied or completed within the expected timeframe, if at all.

Completion of the Merger is subject to a number of closing conditions, including obtaining the approval of our shareholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals, consents or clearances with respect to the Merger under applicable foreign competition and/or foreign direct investment laws. We can provide no assurance that all required consents and approvals will be obtained or that all closing conditions will otherwise be satisfied (or waived, if applicable), and, even if all required consents and approvals can be obtained and all closing conditions are satisfied (or waived, if applicable), we can provide no assurance as to the terms, conditions and timing of such consents and approvals or the timing of the completion of the Merger. Many of the conditions to completion of the Merger are not within our control, and we cannot predict when or if these conditions will be satisfied (or waived, if applicable). Any adverse consequence of the pending Merger could be exacerbated by any delays in completion of the Merger or termination of the Merger Agreement.

We are also subject to lawsuits related to the Merger and adverse rulings in these lawsuits may delay or prevent the Merger from being completed. Although we will evaluate and defend against any lawsuits, the time and costs of defending against litigation relating to the Merger may adversely affect our business.

There are risks related to disruption of management’s attention from our ongoing business operations due to the proposed Merger and that we will not be able to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. There may be an impact on our relationships with our customers, operating results and business generally as a result of the announcement of the proposed Merger. If the proposed Merger is not completed or the Merger Agreement is terminated, the price of our common stock may decline, including to the extent that the current market price of our common stock reflects an assumption that the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement will be consummated without delays.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

The following table sets forth information about our purchases of our outstanding common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2022:

Period						Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)						Average Price Paid Per Share (a)						Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs						Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs
April 2022						112,935						$	16.90					—						$	—
May 2022						38,074						18.95						—						—
June 2022						28,965						20.68						—						—
						179,974						$	17.94					—						$	—
(a) Shares of common stock we purchased were solely for the cancellation of shares of stock withheld for related tax obligations that occur upon vesting of restricted shares

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Form

Filing Date

SEC File Number

Exhibit Reference

2.7

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 24, 2022, by and among Covetrus, Inc., Corgi Bidco, Inc. and Corgi Merger Sub, Inc.

8-K

May 25, 2022

22958928

2.1

10.2

Support and Rollover Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2022, by and among Covetrus, Inc., CD&R VFC Holdings, L.P and Corgi Bidco, Inc.

8-K

May 25, 2022

22958928

10.1

10.1

Limited Waiver, dated May 19, 2022

8-K

May 20, 2022

22945333

10.1

31.1*

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act

31.2*

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act

32.1**

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

32.2**

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

101.INS*

Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101).

* Filed herewith

** Furnished herewith

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

COVETRUS, INC.

Date:

August 4, 2022

By:

/s/ Benjamin Wolin

Name:

Benjamin Wolin

Title:

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

August 4, 2022

By:

/s/ Matthew Foulston

Name:

Matthew Foulston

Title:

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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