Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2012, Alphatec Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing preliminary unaudited revenue results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and other business updates. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. In accordance with General Instruction B-2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (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 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Alphatec Holdings, Inc., dated October 22, 2012.

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