Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 4, 2022, Omnicell, Inc. (the “Company” or “Omnicell”) determined that certain of its information technology systems were affected by ransomware impacting certain internal systems. Based on the Company’s assessment to date, there is no known disruption in the operation of our customers’ medication management devices, including automated dispensing systems or robotic equipment. At this time there is an impact on certain of our other products and services. There is also an impact on certain of our internal systems at this time.
Security is a top priority for Omnicell, and the Company continues to work to take a series of measures to safeguard the integrity of its information technology systems. Upon detecting the security event, the Company took immediate steps designed to contain the incident and implement its business continuity plans to restore and support continued operations. The Company has notified appropriate law enforcement authorities. The Company is also working closely with cybersecurity experts and legal counsel.
The Company is in the early stages of its investigation and assessment of the security event and cannot determine, at this time, the extent of the impact from such event on our business, results of operations or financial condition or whether such impact will have a material adverse effect.
Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent any statements contained in this press release deal with information that is not historical, these statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of many events outside the Company’s control. These statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied forward-looking statements relating to the Company’s expectations regarding its ability to contain the impacts of the ransomware incident and implement business continuity plans; the impact on the operation of our customers’ medication management devices, including automated dispensing systems or robotic equipment; and the Company’s ability to continue ongoing operations and safeguard the integrity of its information technology infrastructure, data and customer information. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include the ongoing assessment of the ransomware incident, legal, reputational and financial risks resulting from this and/or additional cybersecurity incidents, the effectiveness of business continuity plans during the ransomware incident, and the other risks and uncertainties further described in the “Risk Factors” section of Omnicell’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in Omnicell’s other reports filed with or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date to which they refer, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law.