MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, primarily in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. The company was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos, Kent W. Stanger, Darla Gill, and William Padilla. Initially, operations focused on injection and insert molding of plastics, with the first product being a specialized control syringe for injecting contrast solution during cardiac angiograms. Since then, the product lines have expanded through internal research and development and strategic acquisitions. The business strategy focuses on enhancing global growth and profitability through research and development, sales model optimization, cost discipline, and operational focus; optimizing operational capability through lean processes, cost-effective environments, and asset utilization; targeting high-growth, high-return opportunities in core divisions; maintaining a disciplined, customer-focused enterprise to address unmet or underserved healthcare needs globally; and creating a sustainable business. The company operates through domestic and foreign subsidiaries and representative offices. Its principal offices are located at 1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan, Utah, 84095.