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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2021
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Acutus Medical, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware001-3943045-1306615
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2210 Faraday Ave., Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA
92008
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (442) 232-6080
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001AFIBThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company 
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. o
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 12, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

The information under Item 2.02 in this current report on Form 8-K and the related information in the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 10, 2021, Shahzad Malik, a Class I director, resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Acutus Medical, Inc. (the “Company”) and as a member of the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) and Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Board.

The resignation of Mr. Malik was not due to a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

On August 10, 2021, the Board appointed Niamh Pellegrini as a member of the Board to fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. Malik’s departure, effective August 10, 2021. Ms. Pellegrini will serve as a Class I director whose term will expire at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is the next stockholder meeting at which Class I directors will be elected, and until Ms. Pellegrini’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until Ms. Pellegrini’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Pellegrini or any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director, and Ms. Pellegrini has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act.

The Board determined that Ms. Pellegrini qualifies as an independent director pursuant to the Securities Act and the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

The Board also appointed Ms. Pellegrini to the Audit Committee and appointed John Sheridan, an independent member of the Board, to the Compensation Committee, effective August 10, 2021.

Ms. Pellegrini will receive compensation for her service as a member of the Board in accordance with the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2021. Ms. Pellegrini has also entered into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, the form of which is filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2021.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 12, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Pellegrini to the Board. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01.

A copy of the press release is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and the information included therein shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
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Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
99.2
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Acutus Medical, Inc.
Date: August 12, 2021By:
/s/ Vince Burgess
Vince Burgess
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
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Acutus Medical Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Carlsbad, Calif. – August 12, 2021 – Acutus Medical, Inc. (“Acutus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AFIB), an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated, today reported results for the second quarter of 2021.
Recent Highlights:
Reported revenue of $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2021, compared to $1.1 million in the same quarter last year and $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Increased worldwide installed base of second generation AcQMap consoles to 68 as of June 30, 2021, up from 57 at the end of the prior quarter – bringing the total installed base of AcQMap consoles to 70 as of June 30, 2021.
Received US Investigational Device Exemption to commence the study of the AcQBlate Force-Sensing Ablation Catheter and System in the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.
Participated in first in-person Heart Rhythm Society (“HRS”) meeting since 2019 that showcased our market-leading innovations and broad product portfolio.
Appointed Niamh Pellegrini as a member of the Board of Directors.
Completed secondary equity offering, including exercise of the green-shoe over-allotment, for 6,325,000 shares and net proceeds of approximately $83 million.

“We are pleased with the momentum in our business during the second quarter, especially in our direct segments which grew nearly 45% sequentially as compared to the first quarter of 2021,” said Vince Burgess, President and CEO of Acutus. “Improved utilization and accelerated new product uptake both contributed to strong results in the quarter while capital sales were relatively stable compared to the first quarter of 2021. Our US business led overall performance, while our UK and Europe teams continued to drive solid execution amidst ongoing regional COVID-19 disruptions. Beyond financial results, we are making great progress advancing several high priority R&D programs as well as clinical trials and regulatory approvals, including – as announced earlier this week – the approval and launch of our groundbreaking AcQMap 8 software suite with advanced imaging algorithms. The recent HRS meeting further underscored our opportunity to transform the field of electrophysiology for patients, physicians, and healthcare systems. With our recent capital raise, we are well-positioned to accelerate critical investments in our business.”
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Revenue was $4.7 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to $1.1 million in the second quarter last year. The improvement over the same quarter last year was driven by increased direct sales of Acutus disposables and higher procedure volumes, increased sales of the AcQMap console, and distributor sales through the Company’s partner, Biotronik.
Gross margin on a GAAP basis was negative 59% for the second quarter of 2021, compared with negative 135% in the same quarter last year. The improvement was driven by greater production volumes and efficiencies in labor and manufacturing overhead absorption when compared to the same period last year. We continue to make significant investments in our manufacturing infrastructure to support rapid adoption of our broad product portfolio and to position us to scale in-house production as our business grows. As production volumes increase over time, and we recognize the benefits of console sales and conversions, we expect to see continued improvements to our gross margin profile.
Operating expenses on a GAAP basis were $24.5 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared with $17.9 million in the same quarter last year. The increase was driven by the expansion of Acutus’ commercial team in conjunction with its full commercial launch, increased general and administrative costs incurred associated with being a public company, and change in fair value of the contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Rhythm Xience.
Net loss on a GAAP basis was $28.7 million for the second quarter of 2021 and net loss per share was $1.02 on a weighted average basic and diluted outstanding share count of 28.2 million, compared to $23.2 million and a net loss per share of $32.24 on a weighted average basic and diluted outstanding share count of 0.7 million in the same period of the prior year. Excluding amortization of acquired intangibles, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, remeasurement of the warrant liability, and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, the Company’s non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2021 was $25.0 million, or $0.89 per share, compared to $18.8 million, or $1.08 per share, after giving effect to the pro forma conversion of convertible preferred stock for the second quarter of 2020.



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Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash were $81.2 million as of June 30, 2021. Our secondary equity offering, which was completed in July, resulted in additional net cash proceeds of approximately $83 million.
Outlook and COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to create significant uncertainty in several markets that the Company serves, and management is actively monitoring and responding to these evolving market dynamics. The current situation with COVID-19 is very fluid, and the potential impact on the Company’s business from hospital and government actions in response to higher COVID-19 cases, COVID-19-related hospital admissions, and staffing shortages are all factors that could influence performance in the second half of 2021.

At the same time, the Company continues to make progress with key growth initiatives, including strengthening commercial execution, new product approvals and launches, and improving its operational performance. For the full year, management is leaving its guidance unchanged and projects revenue to range between $22.0 million and $30.0 million.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes references to non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures, to provide information that may assist investors in understanding the Company’s financial results and assessing its prospects for future performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important indicators of its operating performance because they exclude items that are primarily non-cash accounting line items unrelated to, and may not be indicative of, the Company’s core operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures, as Acutus calculates them, may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for comparing the performance of other companies relative to the Company. These non-GAAP financial results are not intended to represent and should not be considered to be more meaningful measures than, or alternatives to, measures of operating performance as determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP net loss is defined as net loss before income taxes, adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, acquisition related costs, discontinued operations, asset impairments, non-operating items, restructuring charges, stock repurchases and other adjustments. To the extent such non-GAAP financial measures are used in the future, the Company expects to calculate them using a consistent method from period to period. A reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure has been provided under the heading “Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Results” in the financial statement tables attached to this press release.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Acutus will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2021 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone (833) 570-1131 for U.S. callers or (914) 987-7078 for international callers, using conference ID: 8377418. The live webinar can be accessed at https://ir.acutusmedical.com.
About Acutus Medical, Inc.
Acutus is an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated. Acutus is committed to advancing the field of electrophysiology with a unique array of products and technologies which will enable more physicians to treat more patients more efficiently and effectively. Through internal product development, acquisitions and global partnerships, Acutus has established a global sales presence delivering a broad portfolio of highly differentiated electrophysiology products that provide its customers with a complete solution for catheter-based treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Founded in 2011, Acutus is based in Carlsbad, California.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements, usually containing the words “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to continue to manage expenses and cash burn rate at sustainable levels, continued acceptance of its products in the marketplace, the effect of global economic conditions on the ability and willingness of customers to purchase the Company’s systems and the timing of such purchases, competitive factors, changes resulting from healthcare policy in the United States, including changes in government reimbursement of procedures, dependence upon third-party vendors and distributors, timing of regulatory approvals, the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Acutus’ response to it, and other risks discussed in the Company’s periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, Acutus undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.


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Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
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Acutus Medical, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$7,127 $25,234 
Marketable securities, short-term73,894 105,839 
Restricted cash150 150 
Accounts receivable3,359 2,160 
Inventory14,663 12,958 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,859 5,047 
Total current assets102,052 151,388 
Marketable securities, long-term— 8,726 
Property and equipment, net15,335 12,356 
Right-of-use assets, net4,841 1,669 
Intangible assets, net5,333 5,653 
Goodwill12,026 12,026 
Other assets1,006 717 
Total assets$140,593 $192,535 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$5,794 $8,266 
Accrued liabilities8,908 7,308 
Contingent consideration, short-term2,700 5,400 
Operating lease liabilities, short-term454 933 
Total current liabilities17,856 21,907 
Operating lease liabilities, long-term4,798 1,134 
Long-term debt39,683 39,011 
Contingent consideration, long-term2,400 3,900 
Total liabilities64,737 65,952 
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value— — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value28 28 
Additional paid-in capital494,595 487,290 
Accumulated deficit(418,923)(361,015)
Accumulated other comprehensive income156 280 
Total stockholders' equity75,856 126,583 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$140,593 $192,535 


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Acutus Medical, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)2021202020212020
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Revenue$4,709 $1,134 $8,300 $2,717 
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of products sold7,492 2,663 14,447 5,857 
Research and development9,174 8,176 18,544 16,149 
Selling, general and administrative15,601 9,125 31,853 19,360 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(258)635 (1,411)(1,584)
Total costs and operating expenses32,009 20,599 63,433 39,782 
Loss from operations(27,300)(19,465)(55,133)(37,065)
  
Other income (expense):  
Change in fair value of warrant liability— (2,453)— (1,872)
Interest income29 95 69 370 
Interest expense(1,456)(1,370)(2,844)(2,724)
Total other expense, net(1,427)(3,728)(2,775)(4,226)
Loss before income taxes(28,727)(23,193)(57,908)(41,291)
Income tax benefit— — — — 
Net loss$(28,727)$(23,193)$(57,908)$(41,291)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities(14)10 (41)
Foreign currency translation adjustment92 96 (134)69 
Comprehensive loss$(28,631)$(23,111)$(58,032)$(41,263)
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted$(1.02)$(32.24)$(2.06)$(58.16)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted28,152,305 719,421 28,092,329 709,961 


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Acutus Medical, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 31,
(in thousands)20212020
(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss$(57,908)$(41,291)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense2,747 978 
Amortization of intangible assets320 220 
Stock-based compensation expense6,686 2,898 
Amortization of premiums/(accretion of discounts) on marketable securities, net797 
Amortization of debt issuance costs672 314 
Amortization of right-of-use assets343 336 
Change in fair value of warrant liability— 1,872 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(1,411)(1,584)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(1,199)(597)
Inventory(1,705)(3,616)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,501 666 
Other assets(289)
Accounts payable(2,727)5,286 
Accrued liabilities1,600 155 
Operating lease liabilities(342)(411)
Net cash used in operating activities(49,915)(34,761)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities(9,134)— 
Sales of available-for-sale marketable securities4,590 17,095 
Maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities44,407 40,000 
Purchases of property and equipment(5,841)(4,445)
Net cash provided by investing activities34,022 52,650 
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of deferred offering costs(10)(701)
Payment of contingent consideration(2,758)(2,619)
Proceeds from stock options exercises619 205 
Net cash used in financing activities(2,149)(3,115)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(65)69 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(18,107)14,843 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period25,384 9,602 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the period$7,277 $24,445 


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Acutus Medical, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Results
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Cost of products soldResearch and developmentSelling, general and administrativeLoss from operationsOther expenses, netNet lossDiluted EPS
Reported$7,492 $9,174 $15,601 $(27,300)$(1,427)$(28,727)$(1.02)
Amortization of acquired intangibles— — (160)160 — 160 0.01 
Stock-based compensation(223)(630)(2,923)3,776 — 3,776 0.13 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration— — — (258)— (258)(0.01)
Adjusted$7,269 $8,544 $12,518 $(23,622)$(1,427)$(25,049)$(0.89)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Cost of products soldResearch and developmentSelling, general and administrativeLoss from operationsOther expenses, netNet lossDiluted EPS
Reported$2,663 $8,176 $9,125 $(19,465)$(3,728)$(23,193)$(32.24)
Adjustment for assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock— — — — — — 30.90 
Amortization of acquired intangibles— — (110)110 — 110 0.01 
Stock-based compensation(58)(118)(981)1,157 — 1,157 0.07 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration— — — 635 — 635 0.04 
Change in fair value of warrant liability— — — — 2,453 2,453 0.14 
Adjusted$2,605 $8,058 $8,034 $(17,563)$(1,275)$(18,838)$(1.08)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20212020
Denominator
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in GAAP per share calculations28,152,305 719,421 
Adjustments to reflect the assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock (1)
— 16,572,935 
Shares used in non-GAAP per share calculations28,152,305 17,292,356 
(1)Assumes the conversion of outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock as if such conversion had occurred at the beginning of the period or their issuance dates, if later.



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Acutus Medical, Inc.
Key Business Metrics
Installed Base
The total installed base as of June 30, 2021 and 2020 is set forth in the table below:
As of June 30,
20212020
(unaudited)
Acutus Direct
US42 20 
Europe18 18 
Total Acutus Direct60 38 
Biotronik10 — 
Total installed base70 38 
The net increase in installed base for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, exclusive of transfers between Acutus and Biotronik, is set forth in the table below:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Acutus Direct
US10 
Europe— 
Total Acutus Direct11 
Net systems to Biotronik— — 
Total net system placements12 11 
Revenue
The following table sets forth the Company’s revenue for disposables, systems and service/other for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Month Ended June 30,Six Month Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Acutus Direct
Disposables$2,816 $899 $4,599 $1,919 
Systems672 — 1,285 520 
Service/Other33 12 68 18 
Total Acutus direct revenue3,521 911 5,952 2,457 
Distribution agreements1,188 223 2,348 260 
Total revenue$4,709 $1,134 $8,300 $2,717 


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The following table provides revenue by geographic location for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(unaudited)(unaudited)
Acutus Direct  
United States$2,344 $544 $3,812 $1,313 
Europe1,177 367 2,140 1,144 
Total Acutus direct revenue3,521 911 5,952 2,457 
Distribution Agreements  
United States143 15 256 15 
Europe1,045 208 2,092 245 
Total revenue through distribution agreements1,188 223 2,348 260 
Total revenue$4,709 $1,134 $8,300 $2,717 

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Acutus Medical Appoints Niamh Pellegrini to Board of Directors

Carlsbad, Calif., August 12, 2021 – Acutus Medical (“Acutus”) (Nasdaq: AFIB), an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated, today announced the appointment of Niamh Pellegrini to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 10, 2021.

Ms. Pellegrini has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and, since July 2019, has served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Nevro, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to helping patients suffering from chronic pain achieve lasting relief.

“Niamh is an experienced and proven executive and commercial leader,” said Vince Burgess, President and CEO of Acutus. “Niamh’s industry knowledge and expertise as well as her track record of successfully growing businesses and launching new products will be of great value to Acutus as we continue to grow as an innovator in the electrophysiology space. We are very pleased to have Niamh join our Board and look forward to her engagement and guidance in the future.”

“Acutus is developing technology that is unprecedented in the treatment of complex arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation,” said Ms. Pellegrini. “To be a part of a company culture defined by a relentless and unwavering dedication to effectively and efficiently treating these kinds of arrhythmias is a tremendous opportunity. I am looking forward to collaborating with the team and helping them continue to advance their mission.”

Ms. Pellegrini has previously served as Vice President of Global Commercial Operations for Abbott Vascular, and as CEO and President at Autonomic Technologies, Inc. Ms. Pellegrini has also held positions in leadership, global business development, marketing, strategy and commercial with Thoratec Corporation and Johnson & Johnson.

She earned both a B.S. and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University.

In addition to the appointment of Ms. Pellegrini, Shahzad Malik, who currently serves as a General Partner at Advent Life Sciences, will step down from his position on the Acutus Board of Directors. Dr. Malik has served on the board since 2011.

“Shahzad and the team at Advent Life Sciences were among the first to invest in Acutus during our Series A round in 2011,” said Scott Huennekens, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We are grateful to Shahzad for his belief in Acutus and leadership on the Board for the past 10 years.”

For more information about Acutus, please visit https://acutusmedical.com.

About Acutus Medical, Inc.
Acutus is an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated. Acutus is committed to advancing the field of electrophysiology with a unique array of products and technologies which will enable more physicians to treat more patients more efficiently and effectively. Through internal product development, acquisitions and global partnerships, Acutus has established a global sales presence delivering a broad portfolio of highly differentiated electrophysiology products that provide its customers with a complete solution for catheter-based treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Founded in 2011, Acutus is based in Carlsbad, California.

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