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Park Dental Partners, Inc. (PARK)

8-K 2026-05-13 For: 2026-05-13
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):May 13, 2026

Park Dental Partners,Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in itscharter)

Minnesota 001-42967 93-2020683
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

2200 County Road C West, Suite 2210

Roseville, Minnesota 55113

(651) 633-0500

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities<br>Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange<br>Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under<br>the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under<br>the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share PARK The Nasdaq Capital Market

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 x

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. x

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 13, 2026, Park Dental Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release on the Company’s website announcing its first quarter 2026 financial results for the reporting period ended March 31, 2026. On May 14, 2026, the Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call, which will be accessible to the public.

A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2026 of Park Dental Partners, Inc.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)


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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 13, 2026

PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ Christopher J. Bernander
Name: Christopher J. Bernander
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Park Dental Partners Announces First Quarter 2026 Results


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapolis, Minn. — May 13, 2026 — Park Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PARK) and affiliated dental practices (“Park Dental Partners,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) today reported its first-quarter financial results for 2026. Summary financial results are listed below and in the accompanying supplemental financial tables.

(Unaudited,in millions, except per share data, and Doctor counts)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025 Change
Revenue $ 62.7 $ 59.0 6.2 %
Gross Margin $ 6.4 $ 9.9 (35.3 )%
Gross Margin percentage 10.2 % 16.7 % (650 )bps
Net Income (Loss) $ (0.4 ) $ 1.6 (124.9 )%
Diluted EPS $ (0.09 ) $ 0.88 $ (0.97 )
Adjusted<br> Gross Margin^(a)^ $ 12.2 $ 11.9 2.6 %
Adjusted<br> Gross Margin Percentage^(a)^ 19.5 % 20.2 % (70 )bps
Adjusted<br> EBITDA^(b)^ $ 4.7 $ 5.5 (13.2 )%
Adjusted<br> EBITDA margin^(b)^ 7.6 % 9.3 % (170 )bps
Adjusted<br> Diluted EPS^(c)^ $ 0.44 $ 1.14 $ (0.70 )
Same Practice Revenue Growth 4.1 % 1.2 % 290 bps
Practicing Affiliated Doctors 221 203 8.9 %
(a) See Non GAAP Reconciliation of Gross Margin to Adjusted Gross Margin<br> below
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(b) See Non GAAP Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA<br> below
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(c) See Non GAAP Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share to Adjusted<br> Earnings Per Share below
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Executive Commentary – Pete Swenson, Chief Executive Officerand Chair of the Board of Directors

“We delivered a solid start to 2026, with revenue increasing 6.2% year over year, driven by strong same practice performance and continued patient demand. Results were consistent with our expectations and reflect continued execution against our operating plan. We continue to invest in recruiting, staffing, and clinical capacity to support long-term growth.

With strong liquidity and a flexible balance sheet, we remain well positioned to execute on our growth strategy, including expanding current practices and adding new practices through disciplined acquisitions and de novo expansion.”

Financial Results – First Quarter 2026

· Revenue increased 6.2% over the prior year’s comparable quarter to $62.7 million, due to increased patient visits and<br> growth in clinical hours, the impact of acquisitions, and reimbursement growth. Same practice revenue growth was 4.1%. Revenue from<br> acquisitions in the past 12 months contributed approximately $0.8 million in the quarter.
· Total<br> General Practice revenue grew 6.4% over the prior year’s comparable quarter to $46.1<br> million. Total Multi-Specialty Practice revenue grew 5.7% to $16.6 million.
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· Cost<br> of services was $56.3 million, an increase of $7.1 million above the prior year’s comparable<br> quarter, driven primarily by share-based<br> compensation recorded in the quarter, and growth in doctors and team members.
· General<br> and administrative costs were $7.8 million, an increase of $0.9 million above the prior year’s<br> comparable quarter. The primary driver of these increases was share-based compensation, acquisition-related<br> costs, and public company costs, net of lower IPO preparation costs related to our 2025 offering.
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· Net<br> loss was $(0.4) million, compared to net income of $1.6 million in the prior year comparable quarter,<br> primarily driven by increased salaries and benefits, and share-based compensation, partially<br> offset by revenue growth, tax benefits on share-based compensation, and operating leverage.
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· Adjusted<br> EBITDA was $4.7 million, or 7.6% of revenue, compared to $5.5 million, or 9.3% of revenue<br> in the prior year comparable quarter.
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· Adjusted<br> diluted earnings per share were $0.44 versus $1.14 in the prior year’s comparable quarter,<br> due primarily to the increase in shares issued and vested during the IPO.
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Affiliated Practice Updates

· As<br> of March 31, 2026, we supported 86 affiliated practices and 221 affiliated doctors.
· First<br> quarter patient retention rate was 90.1%.
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· Patient<br> visits increased to 178,527 across our affiliated dental practices.
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· During<br> the first quarter our affiliated dental practices completed one general practice acquisition<br> in Tucson, Arizona, as previously announced on January 23, 2026. The acquired practices’<br> impact on revenues and net earnings was not material for the quarter.
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Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Cash Flow

· Cash<br> and cash equivalents were $24.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
· Total<br> debt outstanding was approximately $11.5 million as of March 31, 2026, and our $15 million<br> line of credit was undrawn at quarter end.
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· Total<br> shares outstanding were 4.5 million shares as of the end of the quarter.
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· We<br> generated $5.0 million in operating cash flow in the first quarter, a decrease of $0.8 million<br> compared to the prior year comparable quarter due primarily to changes in working capital.
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· First<br> quarter capital investments were $2.3 million.
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Full-Year 2026 Outlook

First quarter results were consistent with our expectations, and we are maintaining our fiscal 2026 outlook range. Our outlook excludes the impact of any future practice affiliations or acquisitions that have not yet closed. As a result, actual results may differ materially depending on the timing and number of future affiliations, de novo practice openings, or acquisitions completed during the year.

Year Ending<br><br> December 31, 2026 Year Ended<br><br> December 31, 2025 Percent<br><br> Change
($ in millions) (Outlook) (Actual) (At Midpoint)
Revenue $254.0<br> – $258.0 $ 244.5 4.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA $21.0<br> – $23.0 $ 22.0 -
Adjusted EBITDA margin 8.3%<br> - 8.9% 9.0 %
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Our outlook includes 3.5% to 5.0% same practice revenue growth and approximately $2 million recurring public company costs we expect to incur in 2026. The outlook assumes continued patient demand across general and specialty services, stable reimbursement trends across commercial and government payors, ongoing recruitment and retention initiatives, and contributions from recently acquired and affiliated practices and de novos. We continue to monitor patient demand and labor market trends that could impact our outlook.

Conference Call

As announced on April 24, 2026, the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).

A live webcast of the call will be accessible by registering using the link below or through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.parkdentalpartners.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for a limited time following the call.

About Park Dental Partners, Inc.

Park Dental Partners, Inc., and its subsidiaries (NASDAQ:PARK) is a dental resource organization that has put patients first since the establishment of its general dentistry group in 1972. The Company provides comprehensive business support services, including clinical team members, administrative personnel, facilities, and equipment, to its affiliated general and multi-specialty dental practices. The Company has 221 affiliated doctors across 86 practice locations in three states. The Company’s clinical support team consists of approximately 990 hygienists, dental assistants, and patient care coordinators that support affiliated doctors in operating their practices. The mission of our affiliated dental practices since inception has been to ensure patients enjoy the benefits of a lifetime of good oral health. This mission continues to be the driving force behind our organization today.

Park Dental Partners is based in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information, please visit parkdentalpartners.com.

Basis of Consolidation

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, we consolidate the net assets and results of operations of the affiliated dental practices operating under long-term administrative resource agreements with us. As a result, references to our revenues, our expenses and similar items relating to our results of operations and net assets includes the revenues, expenses and similar items of our affiliated dental practices and all transactions between the affiliated dental practices and us, such as the service fees we charge, are eliminated in consolidation.

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Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:

· Regulatory<br> and compliance risk, including state dental corporate practice of dentistry and fee-splitting<br> restrictions, HIPAA and other privacy/cybersecurity obligations, and evolving healthcare<br> and labor regulations;
· Reimbursement<br> risk, including risks related to payer mix, reimbursement rates, audit/recoupment activity,<br> enrollment and collections timing, and dependence on significant third-party payors;
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· Our<br> ability to identify, acquire, integrate and effectively support affiliated practices and<br> to execute de novo expansion, and the risk of undiscovered liabilities in acquisitions;
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· Dependence<br> on affiliated dental practices and their clinical performance; our ability to attract, hire<br> and retain dentists, specialists and hygienists; and risks related to ownership transitions<br> of affiliated entities;
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· Competition<br> for patients and clinicians in our markets and the impact on patient volumes and staffing;
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· Macroeconomic<br> conditions, inflation and interest rates, and our geographic concentration, particularly<br> in the markets we operate.
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A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release and the related conference call include presentation of Non-GAAP measures that include or exclude special items of a nonrecurring and/or nonoperational nature. Management believes that the Non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition because they permit a more meaningful comparison and understanding of Park Dental Partners, Inc’s operating performance for the current, past or future periods. Management uses these Non-GAAP measures to monitor and evaluate ongoing operating results and trends and to gain an understanding of the comparative operating performance of the Company.

Please note that the Company has not provided the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, or a quantitative reconciliation thereto, for the Adjusted EBITDA forward-looking guidance for 2026 included in this press release in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. Providing the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, or a quantitative reconciliation thereto, cannot be done without unreasonable effort due to the inherent uncertainty and difficulty in predicting certain non-cash, material and/or non-recurring expenses or benefits; legal settlements or other matters; and certain tax positions. The variability of these items could have an unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.

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See Supplemental non-GAAP financial tables below for a reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP.

Company Contact Information

Investor Contact:

Park Dental Partners Investor Relations Team

763-233-3377

ir@parkdentalpartners.com

Media Contact:

Park Dental Partners Media Relations Team

651-633-0500

marketing@parkdentalpartners.com

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Supplemental Financial Tables

PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three<br> Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025
REVENUE $ 62,695 $ 59,037
COST OF SERVICES
Salaries and benefits 41,895 35,637
Dental supplies and Laboratory fees 4,338 4,239
Office occupancy 4,285 4,004
Other practice expenses 3,834 3,405
Depreciation 1,963 1,896
TOTAL COST OF SERVICES 56,315 49,181
GROSS MARGIN 6,380 9,856
General and administrative expenses 7,840 6,928
Depreciation and amortization 420 378
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,880 ) 2,550
INTEREST EXPENSE - NET (121 ) (337 )
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX (2,001 ) 2,213
PROVISION/(BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAX (1,611 ) 646
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (390 ) $ 1,566
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Basic $ (0.09 ) $ 0.88
Diluted $ (0.09 ) $ 0.88
Basic weighted-average number of common<br> shares outstanding 4,383,073 1,783,352
Diluted weighted-average number of common<br> shares outstanding 4,383,073 1,783,352
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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (unaudited)

(in thousands)

At<br> March 31, At<br> December 31,
2026 2025
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,372 $ 25,185
Accounts receivable – net of allowance 6,819 6,991
Other current assets 6,531 5,726
Total current assets 37,722 37,902
OTHER ASSETS:
Property and equipment and lease assets 73,945 73,828
Goodwill and Intangible assets, nets 29,793 28,360
Other assets 38,397 38,093
Total other assets 142,135 140,281
TOTAL ASSETS $ 179,857 $ 178,183
LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities $ 6,682 $ 6,291
Payroll, benefits and short term deferred compensation 16,802 16,716
Current portion of debt and lease liabilities 8,730 8,606
Deferred Revenue and other current liabilities 3,084 4,120
Total current liabilities 35,298 35,733
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred compensation 67,569 68,417
Long-term debt and lease liabilities 51,016 51,744
Other long-term liabilities 537 486
Total long-term liabilities 119,122 120,647
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 154,420 $ 156,380
Total shareholders’ equity $ 25,437 $ 21,803
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’<br> EQUITY $ 179,857 $ 178,183
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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited)

(in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (390 ) $ 1,566
Adjustments to reconcile net income<br> (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,383 2,274
Deferred income taxes (470 )
Change in cash surrender value of life<br> insurance 440 335
Noncash lease and loss on disposal of<br> equipment 31 (15 )
Share based compensation 4,024
Changes in operating<br> assets and liabilities (992 ) 1,699
Net cash flows from operating activities 5,026 5,859
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment $ (2,305 ) $ (2,420 )
Life insurance premiums paid (273 ) (664 )
Payments for purchases of dental practices (1,595 )
Issuance of notes<br> to related parties (600 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities (4,773 ) (3,084 )
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dental practice purchase installment<br> payments $ (8 ) $ (8 )
Net change in checks issued in excess<br> of cash balances (573 ) (1,328 )
Net proceeds (payments) on debt and<br> capital leases (485 ) (489 )
Cash paid for<br> Share Repurchase (154 )
Net cash flows<br> used in financing activities (1,066 ) (1,979 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (813 ) 796
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – Beginning<br> of year 25,185 2,672
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of<br> year $ 24,372 $ 3,468
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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO ADJUSTEDGROSS MARGIN (unaudited)

(in thousands)

Three<br> Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025
GROSS MARGIN $ 6,380 10.2 % $ 9,856 16.7 %
Addback:
Share based compensation 3,665 5.8 % - 0.0 %
Restructuring<br> costs^1^ 37 0.1 % 63 0.1 %
Deferred compensation 160 0.3 % 85 0.1 %
Depreciation 1,963 3.1 % 1,896 3.2 %
ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN $ 12,205 $ 11,900
ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN PERCENTAGE 19.5 % 20.2 %

^1^ Restructuring costs primarily consist of expensesincurred in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.

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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTEDEBITDA (unaudited)

(in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (390 ) (0.6 )% $ 1,566 2.7 %
Addback:
Provision/(Benefit) for income tax (1,611 ) (2.6 )% 646 1.1 %
Interest expense, net 121 0.2 % 337 0.6 %
Depreciation and amortization 2,383 3.8 % 2,274 3.9 %
EBITDA $ 503 0.8 % $ 4,823 8.2 %
Adjustments:
Share based compensation 4,024 6.4 % - 0.0 %
Restructuring costs^1^ 58 0.1 % 557 0.9 %
Deferred compensation 160 0.3 % 85 0.1 %
ADJUSTED EBITDA $ 4,745 7.6 % $ 5,465 9.3 %

^1^ Restructuring costs primarily consist of expensesincurred in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.

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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARETO ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025
EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: $ (390 ) $ 1,566
Adjustments:
Share based compensation 4,024 -
Restructuring costs 58 557
Deferred compensation 160 85
Income<br> tax effect of the Adjustments^1^ (1,188 ) (180 )
ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO<br> COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 2,664 $ 2,028
Adjusted Weighted Average Diluted Shares -<br> Reconciliation
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING GAAP NET LOSS PER<br> SHARE, DILUTED 4,383,073 1,783,352
ADJUSTED<br> WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES USED IN COMPUTING ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE, DILUTED^2^ 6,059,839 1,783,352
ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: $ 0.44 $ 1.14

^1^ Income tax effect is based on an estimated long-termannual effective tax rate of 28% tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025. The Company’sestimated long-term annual effective tax rate excludes certain non-cash items such as share based compensation arrangements, and is usedin order to provide consistency across periods.

^2^ Includes an additional 1,584,666 of weighted averagedilutive shares and 92,100 of weighted average dilutive warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2026, that are excluded froma GAAP perspective due to the Company’s net loss in that reporting period.

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PARK DENTAL PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING METRICS (unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025
Patient Visits^1^ 178,527 175,940
Same Practice Revenue Growth^2^ 4.1 % 1.2 %
Patient Retention Rate^3^ 90.1 % 89.2 %
Doctor Count^4^ 221 203

^1^ A patient visit is counted when service is providedto a patient at one of our affiliated dental general dentistry practices. Measuring the year-over-year change in patient visits helpsus to evaluate how the affiliated dental practices are performing. It also helps with evaluating demand for services which influencesdecision-making relating to matters such as appropriate staffing levels and recruiting needs. In addition, it influences decision-makingprocesses relating to our marketing, sales and advertising strategies and helps us with evaluating the effectiveness of those strategies.Further, with respect to continuing care patient count, it allows us to evaluate the ability of affiliated dentists to encourage patientsto complete their diagnosed dental treatment plans.

^2^ Same practice revenues represent total revenues forsame dental practice locations that have been operating for at least 13 full months prior to the end of a given reporting period andwhich have not been closed, or sold during such period. Measuring the year-over-year change in same practice revenues allows us to evaluatehow affiliated dental practices are performing. We believe various factors affect comparable practice revenues, including patient demandfor dental services, economic trends, dentist and hygienist staffing levels, availability of dentists and hygienists, pricing, competition,visibility and accessibility of the dental practices, quality of the tenants surrounding the dental practices, clinical hours and thelevel of patient service provided inside and outside of the dental practices.

^3^ Patient retention rate is calculated by counting patientsthat remain active at the beginning and end of a twelve-month period. Active patients are defined as general dentistry patients havingbeen seen by our affiliated dental practices within the past 36 months, or last 18 months for patients under the age of 18. Patientswho have not been seen by our affiliated dental practices within these time periods are removed from our active patient lists. This methodologyis aligned with ADA clinical procedure codes, and is consistent with treatment protocols for new patients, before being considered anactive patient again. Measuring the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter change in patient retention allows us to evaluate the recurringnature of patient visits at the dental practices and affiliated dentists which influences decision-making around matters such as appropriatelevels of staffing, recruiting, advertising and facility expansion opportunities.

^4^ Dentists operating in one of our affiliated dentalpractices are included in this calculation, which includes both full and part-time dentists. Measuring the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarterchange in dentist count allows us to evaluate the production capacity of affiliated dental practices. It also influences decision-makingrelating to matters such as appropriate staffing levels and recruiting needs.

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