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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
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Annual Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act of
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For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007
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Transition Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For The Transition Period From to .
Commission file number 1-08789
American Shared Hospital Services
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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incorporation or organization)
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Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3700, San Francisco, California
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94111-4107 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (415) 788-5300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of
the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
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15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
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non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
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As of June 30, 2007, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was approximately $21,919,000.
Number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of March 10, 2008: 5,026,587.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrants definitive Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
GENERAL
American Shared Hospital Services (ASHS and, together with its subsidiaries, the Company)
provides Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery equipment and radiation therapy and related
equipment to nineteen (19) medical centers in seventeen (17) states, as of March 7, 2008. The
Company provides the Gamma Knife services through its 81% indirect interest in GK Financing, LLC, a
California limited liability company (GKF). The remaining 19% of GKF is owned by GKV
Investments, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Elekta AG, a Swedish company (Elekta).
Elekta is the manufacturer of the Leksell Gamma Knifeâ (the Gamma Knife). GKF is a
non-exclusive provider of alternative financing services for Elekta Gamma Knife units. Gamma Knife
revenues accounted for 97% of the Companys revenue in 2007.
In April 2006, the Company invested $2,000,000 for a minority equity interest in Still River
Systems, Inc. (Still River), a development-stage company based in Littleton, Massachusetts, which
in collaboration with scientists from MITs Plasma Science and Fusion Center, is developing a
medical device for the treatment of cancer patients using proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT). On
September 5, 2007 the Company invested approximately $617,000 for an additional equity interest in
Still River. The Company has spent an additional $2,000,000 towards the purchase of two
Monarch250 PBRT systems from Still River for anticipated delivery in 2009. The Still
River PBRT systems are not currently FDA approved.
The Company continues to develop its design and business model for The Operating Room for the
21st Centuryâ (OR21â). OR21 is not expected to generate significant
operations within the next twelve months.
The Company was incorporated in the State of California in 1983 and its predecessor, Ernest A.
Bates, M.D., Ltd. (d/b/a American Shared Hospital Services), a California limited partnership, was
formed in June 1980.
OPERATIONS
Gamma Knife Operations
Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery, a non-invasive procedure, is an alternative to conventional
brain surgery or can be an adjunct to conventional brain surgery. Compared to conventional
surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery usually involves shorter patient hospitalization, lower risk of
complications and can be provided at a lower cost. Typically, Gamma Knife patients resume their
pre-surgical activities one or two days after treatment. The Gamma Knife treats patients with 201
single doses of gamma rays that are focused with great precision on small and medium size, well
circumscribed and critically located structures in the
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brain. During 2006 Elekta introduced a new Gamma Knife model, the Perfexion unit (Perfexion),
which treats patients with 192 single doses of gamma rays and will also provide the ability to
perform procedures on areas of the cervical spine. The Gamma Knife delivers the concentrated dose
of gamma rays from Cobalt-60 sources housed in the Gamma Knife. The Cobalt-60 sources converge at
the target area and deliver a dose that is high enough to destroy the diseased tissue without
damaging surrounding healthy tissue.
The Gamma Knife treats selected malignant brain tumors, benign brain tumors, arteriovenous
malformations and trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain). Research is being conducted to determine
whether the Gamma Knife can be effective in the treatment of epilepsy and other functional
disorders.
As of December 31, 2007, the Company estimates that there were 115 Gamma Knife sites in the United
States and 257 units in operation worldwide. An estimated percentage breakdown of Gamma Knife
procedures performed in the U.S. by indications treated is as follows: malignant (42%) and benign
(35%) brain tumors, vascular disorders (14%) and functional disorders (9%).
The Company, as of March 7, 2008, has nineteen (19) Gamma Knife units operating at nineteen (19)
sites in the United States. The Companys first Gamma Knife commenced operation in September 1991.
The Companys Gamma Knife units performed approximately 2,300 procedures in 2007 for a cumulative
total of approximately 19,000 procedures through December 31, 2007.
Revenue from Gamma Knife services for the Company during the five (5) years ended December 31, and
the percentage of total revenue of the Company represented by the Gamma Knife for each of the last
five years, are set forth below:
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22,056 |
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16,389 |
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includes $3,200,000 of equipment sales revenue from the sale of a Perfexion Gamma Knife
system to an existing Gamma Knife customer at the end of the contract term. |
The Company conducts its Gamma Knife business through its 81% indirect interest in GKF. The
remaining 19% interest is indirectly owned by Elekta. GKF, formed in October 1995, is managed by
its policy committee. The policy committee is composed of one representative from the Company,
Ernest A. Bates, M.D., ASHSs Chairman and CEO, and one representative from Elekta. The policy
committee sets the operating policy for GKF. The policy committee may act only with the unanimous
approval of both of its members. The policy committee selects a
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manager to handle GKFs daily operations. Craig K. Tagawa, Chief Executive Officer of GKF and
Chief Operating and Financial Officer of ASHS, serves as GKFs manager.
GKFs profits and/or losses and any cash distributions are allocated based on membership interests.
GKFs operating agreement requires that it have a cash reserve of at least $50,000 before cash
distributions are made to its members. From inception to December 31, 2007, GKF has distributed
$24,786,000 to the Company and $5,814,000 to the minority partner.
Image Guided Radiation Therapy Operations
The Companys radiation therapy business currently consists of one Image Guided Radiation Therapy
(IGRT) system that began operation in September 2007 at an existing Gamma Knife customer site.
Revenue generated under IGRT services accounted for approximately 3% of the Companys total revenue
in 2007.
IGRT technology integrates imaging and detection components into a state-of-the-art linear
accelerator, allowing clinicians to plan treatment, verify positioning, and deliver treatment with
a single device, providing faster, more effective radiation therapy with less damage to healthy
tissue. IGRT captures CT, fluoroscopic and x-ray images on a daily basis, creating
three-dimensional images that pinpoint the exact size, location and coordinates of tumors. Once
tumors are pinpointed, the system delivers ultra-precise doses of radiation which ultimately leads
to improved patient outcomes.
Based on the most recently available census information, there were 3,185 linear accelerator based
radiation therapy units installed in the United States as of 2006, 770 of which provided IGRT
services. Radiation therapy services were provided through approximately 1,400 hospital based
oncology centers and approximately 700 non-hospital based oncology centers.
Additional information on our operations can be found in Item 6Selected Financial Data, Item
7Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note
1 of our consolidated financial statements beginning on page A-8 of this report.
CUSTOMERS
The Companys current business is the outsourcing of stereotactic radiosurgery services and
radiation therapy services. The Company typically provides the equipment, as well as planning,
installation, reimbursement and marketing support services. The majority of the Companys
customers pay the Company on a fee per use basis. The market for these services primarily consists
of major urban medical centers. The business is capital intensive; the total cost of a Gamma Knife
or IGRT facility usually ranges from $3 million to $5.5 million, including equipment, site
construction and installation. The Company pays for the equipment and the medical center generally
pays for site and installation costs. The following is a listing of the Companys current sites as
of March 7, 2008:
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Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital |
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Yale New Haven Ambulatory Services Corporation |
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New England Medical Center |
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Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center |
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OSF Saint Francis Medical Center |
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Mercy Medical Center |
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Rockville Center, New York |
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital |
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Baltimore, Maryland |
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Knoxville, Tennessee |
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The Company currently has one new Gamma Knife fee per use contract under development, at USC
University Hospital, which is anticipated to become operational during the second half of
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2008. One existing Gamma Knife customer is expected to exercise an early termination provision in
its contract, which would end its contract with the Company in late first quarter 2008.
The Companys fee per use agreement is typically for a ten year term. The fixed fee per use
reimbursement amount that the Company receives from the customer is based on the Companys cost to
provide the service and the anticipated volume of the customer. The Gamma Knife contracts signed
by the Company typically call for a fee ranging from $7,500 to $9,000 per procedure. There are no
minimum volume guarantees required of the customer. Typically, GKF is responsible for providing
the Gamma Knife and related ongoing Gamma Knife equipment expenses (i.e., personal property taxes,
insurance, and equipment maintenance) and also helps fund the customers Gamma Knife marketing.
The customer generally is obligated to pay site and installation costs and the costs of operating
the Gamma Knife. The customer can either renew the agreement or terminate the agreement at the end
of the contractual term. If the customer chooses to terminate the agreement, then GKF removes the
equipment from the medical center for possible placement at another site.
The Companys revenue sharing agreements (retail) are for a period of eight to fifteen years.
Instead of receiving a fixed fee, the Company receives all or a percentage of the reimbursement
(exclusive of physician fees) received by the customer less the site operating expenses. The
Company is at risk for any reimbursement rate changes for radiosurgery or radiation therapy
services by the government or other third party payors. The Company is also at risk if the
customer inefficiently operates the equipment. There are no minimum volume guarantees required of
the customer.
One customer accounted for approximately 13% of the Companys revenue in both 2007 and 2006. No
one individual customer accounted for more than 10% of the Companys revenue in 2005.
MARKETING
The Company markets its services through its preferred provider status with Elekta and a direct
sales effort. In January 2007 the Company hired a Vice President of Sales and Business Development
to lead the direct sales effort. Prior to that, the direct sales effort was generally led by the
Companys Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers, with the assistance of a Director of Sales.
The major advantages to a health care provider in contracting with the Company for Gamma Knife
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The medical center avoids the high cost of owning the equipment. By not acquiring the
Gamma Knife unit or other medical equipment, the medical center is able to allocate the funds
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The medical center avoids the risk of equipment under-utilization. The Company does not
have minimum volume requirements. The medical center pays the Company only for each procedure
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FINANCING
The Companys IGRT site is operated by ASHS and is financed at approximately 100% of the total
project cost, under a loan that fully amortizes over an 84-month period and is fully collateralized
by the equipment, the customer contract and accounts receivable.
The Companys Gamma Knife business is operated through GKF. Through 2003, GKF funded its existing
Gamma Knife units with loans from a single lender, DVI Financial Services Inc. (DVI), for 100% of
the cost of each Gamma Knife, plus any sales tax, customs and duties. Since 2004, alternative
lenders have been utilized for financing the Companys Gamma Knife unit additions and upgrades.
The loans are predominantly fully amortized over an 84-month period. The loans are collateralized
by the Gamma Knife, customer contracts and accounts receivable, and are without recourse to the
Company and Elekta.
DVI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during 2003, and all the Companys loans with DVI
were subsequently assumed by another lender as successor servicer. The Company continues to make
payments to the successor servicer on these outstanding note balances. Management believes that
the bankruptcy of DVI has not had a materially adverse effect on the Companys financial position
or results of operations.
COMPETITION
Conventional neurosurgery and radiation therapy are the primary competitors of Gamma Knife
radiosurgery. Gamma Knife radiosurgery has gained acceptance as an alternative and/or adjunct to
conventional surgery due to its more favorable morbidity outcomes for certain procedures as well as
its non-invasiveness. Utilization of the Companys Gamma Knife units is contingent on the
acceptance of Gamma Knife radiosurgery by the customers neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and
referring physicians. In addition, the utilization of the Companys Gamma Knife units is impacted
by the proximity of competing Gamma Knife centers and providers using other radiosurgery devices.
The Companys ability to secure additional customers for Gamma Knife services, other radiosurgery
and radiation therapy services is dependent on its ability to effectively compete against (i)
Elekta, the manufacturer of the Gamma Knife, (ii) manufacturers of other radiosurgery and radiation
therapy devices, and (iii) other companies that outsource these services. The Company does not have
an exclusive relationship with Elekta or other manufacturers and has previously lost sales to
customers that chose to purchase equipment directly from manufacturers. The Company may continue
to lose future sales to such customers and may also lose sales to the Companys competitors.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Companys Gamma Knife and radiation therapy customers receive payments for patient care from
federal government and private insurer reimbursement programs. Currently in the United States,
Gamma Knife services are performed on an in-patient and on an out-patient basis. Gamma Knife
patients with Medicare as their primary insurer and treated on either an in-patient or out-patient
basis, comprise an estimated 20% to 35% of the total Gamma Knife patients treated. Radiation
therapy patients with Medicare as their primary insurer and treated on either an in-patient or
out-patient basis, comprise an estimated 30% to 40% of the total radiation therapy patients
treated.
A Prospective Payment System (PPS) is utilized to reimburse hospitals for care given to hospital
in-patients covered by federally funded reimbursement programs. Patients are classified into a
Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) in accordance with the patients diagnosis, necessary medical
procedures and other factors. Patient reimbursement is limited to a predetermined amount for each
DRG. The reimbursement payment may not necessarily cover the cost of all medical services actually
provided because the payment is predetermined. Effective October 1, 1997, Gamma Knife services for
Medicare hospital in-patients are predominantly reimbursed under either DRG 7 or DRG 8.
In 1986 and again in 1990, Congress enacted legislation requiring the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) to develop proposals for a PPS for Medicare out-patient services. DHHS
proposed a new payment system, Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC), which affects all
out-patient services performed in a hospital based facility. APC implementation took place in the
third quarter of 2000.
The APC consists of 346 clinically, homogenous classifications or groupings of codes that are
typically used in out-patient billing. Out-patient services are bundled with fixed rates of
payment determined according to specific regional and national factors, similar to that of the
in-patient PPS.
The Gamma Knife APC rate is modified periodically but the total reimbursement amount has
historically remained fairly constant. However, effective January 1, 2006 the Medicare outpatient
reimbursement rate for Gamma Knife procedures was increased approximately 28% compared to the 2005
rate of reimbursement, and on January 1, 2007 this rate was increased approximately 24% compared to
the 2006 rate. The 2008 outpatient payment rate was reduced approximately 5% compared to the 2007
rate. The Company has four contracts from which its revenue is directly affected by changes in
payment rates under the APC system.
IGRT is a relatively new service to radiation oncology. The 2005 through 2007, APC payment rates
averaged approximately $80 for each of five procedure codes. In 2008 DHHS determined that these
services are to be packaged into other services. As a result, there are currently no specific
outpatient payment rates for IGRT, and reimbursement is made through various packaged codes.
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The payment of remuneration to induce the referral of health care business has been a subject of
increasing governmental and regulatory focus in recent years. Section 1128B(b) of the Social
Security Act (sometimes referred to as the federal anti-kickback statute) provides criminal
penalties for individuals or entities that knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit or receive
remuneration in order to induce referrals for items or services for which payment may be made under
the Medicare and Medicaid programs and certain other government funded programs. The Social
Security Act provides authority to the Office of Inspector General through civil proceedings to
exclude an individual or entity from participation in the Medicare and state health programs if it
is determined any such party has violated Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act. The Company
believes that it is in compliance with the federal anti-kickback statute. Additionally, the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, often referred to as Stark II, bans physician
self-referrals to providers of designated health services with which the physician has a financial
relationship. The term designated health services includes, among others, radiation therapy
services and in-patient and out-patient hospital services. On January 1, 1995, the Physician
Ownership and Referral Act of 1993 became effective in California. This legislation prohibits
physician self-referrals for covered goods and services, including radiation oncology, if the
physician (or the physicians immediate family) concurrently has a financial interest in the entity
receiving the referral. The Company believes that it is in compliance with these rules and
regulations.
A range of federal civil and criminal laws target false claims and fraudulent billing activities.
One of the most significant is the Federal False Claims Act, which prohibits the submission of a
false claim or the making of a false record or statement in order to secure a reimbursement from a
government-sponsored program. In recent years, the federal government has launched several
initiatives aimed at uncovering practices which violate false claims or fraudulent billing laws.
Claims under these laws may be brought either by the government or by private individuals on behalf
of the government, through a whistleblower or qui tam action. The Company believes that it is
in compliance with the Federal False Claims Act; however, because such actions are filed under seal
and may remain secret for years, there can be no assurance that the Company or one of its
affiliates is not named in a material qui tam action.
Legislation in various jurisdictions requires that health facilities obtain a Certificate of Need
(CON) prior to making expenditures for medical technology in excess of specified amounts. Four
of the Companys existing customers were required to obtain a CON or its equivalent. The CON
procedure can be expensive and time consuming and may impact the length of time before Gamma Knife
services commence. CON requirements vary from state to state in their application to the
operations of both the Company and its customers. In some jurisdictions the Company is required to
comply with CON procedures to provide its services and in other jurisdictions customers must comply
with CON procedures before using the Companys services.
The Companys Gamma Knife units contain Cobalt 60 radioactive sources. The medical centers that
house the Companys Gamma Knife units are responsible for obtaining possession and users licenses
for the Cobalt 60 source from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Standard linear accelerator equipment utilized to treat patients is regulated by the Food and Drug
Administration. The licensing is obtained by the individual medical center operating the
equipment.
The Company believes it is in substantial compliance with the various rules and regulations that
affect its businesses.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Companys contracts with equipment vendors generally do not contain indemnification provisions.
The Company maintains a comprehensive insurance program covering the value of its property and
equipment, subject to deductibles, which the Company believes are reasonable.
The Companys customer contracts generally contain mutual indemnification provisions. The Company
maintains general and professional liability insurance. The Company is not involved in the
practice of medicine and therefore believes its present insurance coverage and indemnification
agreements are adequate for its business.
PROTON BEAM RADIATION THERAPY BUSINESS
Proton beam radiation therapy is an alternative to traditional external beam, photon based
radiation delivered by linear accelerators. PBRT, first clinically introduced in the 1950s, has
physics advantages compared to photon based systems which allow PBRT to deliver higher radiation
doses to the tumor with less radiation to healthy tissue. PBRT currently treats prostate, eye,
cranial-spinal, head and neck, lung, liver and breast tumors. In excess of 55,000 patients have
been treated with protons worldwide.
Introduction of PBRT in the United States, until recently, has been limited due to lack of adequate
reimbursement and the high capital costs of these projects. The Company believes that the current
development of one and two treatment room PBRT systems at lower capital costs, and the recent
implementation of reimbursement rates for PBRT from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) will help make this technology available to a larger segment of the market. CMS PBRT
reimbursement in 2007 increased approximately 20% over 2006 reimbursement levels; however, the
reimbursement is projected to decrease approximately 30% in 2008 compared to 2007 reimbursement
levels.
There are several competing manufacturers of proton beam systems, including Still River, IBA
Particle Therapy Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Optivus Proton Therapy Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
(Accel) and Mitsubishi Electric. The Company has invested in Still River and has made deposits
towards the purchase of two Still River Monarch250 systems. The Still River system
potentially provides cancer centers the opportunity to introduce single treatment room PBRT
services for approximately $20 million rather than four and five PBRT treatment room programs
costing in excess of $100 million. The Still River system is not yet FDA approved and there can be
no assurance that it will be approved.
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The Company believes the business model it has developed for use in its Gamma Knife and radiation
therapy businesses can be tailored for the PBRT market segment. The Company is targeting large,
hospital based cancer programs. The Companys ability to develop a successful PBRT financing
entity depends on the decision of cancer centers to self fund or to fund the PBRT through
conventional financing vehicles, the Companys ability to capture market share from competing
alternative PBRT financing entities, and the Companys ability to raise capital to fund PBRT
projects.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 2007, the Company employed twelve (12) people on a full-time basis. None of these
employees is subject to a collective bargaining agreement and there is no union representation
within the Company. The Company maintains various employee benefit plans and believes that its
employee relations are good.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The following table provides current information concerning those persons who serve as executive
officers of the Company. The executive officers were appointed by the Board of Directors and serve
at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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Position: |
Ernest A. Bates,
M.D.
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71 |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive
Officer |
Craig K. Tagawa
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54 |
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Senior Vice President Chief Operating and Financial Officer |
Ernest R. Bates
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Vice President of Sales and Business Development |
Ernest A. Bates, M.D., founder of the Company, has served in the positions listed above since the
incorporation of the Company. He is Emeritus Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Johns
Hopkins University, a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Rochester, a member of
the Board of Overseers of the University of California at San Francisco School of Nursing, a member
of the Board of Directors of Copia and the Capital Campaign Chairman and a Board Member of the
Museum of African Diaspora. Dr. Bates is also a member of the State of California Commission for
Jobs and Economic Growth, a member of the Board of Directors of Salzburg Seminar, a board member of
the Center for Fastercures-Milken Institute and a member of the Brookings Institution. Dr. Bates
is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rochester School of Medicine.
Craig K. Tagawa has served as Chief Operating Officer since February 1999 in addition to serving as
Chief Financial Officer since May 1996. Mr. Tagawa also served as Chief Financial Officer from
January 1992 through October 1995. Previously a Vice President in such capacity, Mr. Tagawa became
a Senior Vice President on February 28, 1993. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of GKF. From
September 1988 through January 1992, Mr. Tagawa served in various positions with the Company. He
is currently a Chair of the Industrial Policy Advisory Committee of the Engineering Research Center
for Computer-Integrated Surgical Systems and
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Technology at The Johns Hopkins University. He received his Undergraduate degree from the
University of California at Berkeley and his M.B.A from Cornell University.
Ernest R. Bates joined the Company in January 2007 as Vice President of Sales and Business
Development. He was on the board of directors of the Company from 2004 through February 2007.
Prior to joining the Company, he had been Managing Director, Institutional Fixed Income Sales of
HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. since 2003. Mr. Bates has also served as Managing Director, Head of
Asian Product for HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 1999 to 2003. From 1993 through 1999, Mr. Bates
held various positions with Merrill Lynch, last serving as Vice President, European Syndicate for
Merrill Lynch International. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and a
M.B.A. degree from The Wharton Business School. Ernest R. Bates is the son of Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ernest A. Bates.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Our
Internet address is www.ashs.com. We make available free of charge through our Internet
website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form
8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or
furnished to the SEC. The information contained on our Internet website is not part of this
document.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information in this report, the following factors could affect our future
business, results of operations, cash flows or financial position, and could cause future results
to differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements contained in
this report.
The Companys Capital Investment at Each Site is Substantial
Each radiosurgical or radiation therapy device requires a substantial capital investment. In some
cases, we contribute additional funds for capital costs and/or annual operating and equipment
related costs such as marketing, maintenance, insurance and property taxes. Due to the structure
of our contracts with medical centers, there can be no assurance that these costs will be fully
recovered or that we will earn a satisfactory return on our investment.
The Market for the Gamma Knife is Limited
There is a limited market for the Gamma Knife, and the market may be mature. The Company has
recently entered into its first Gamma Knife contract at a new site since 2004. Due to the
substantial costs of acquiring a Gamma Knife unit, we must identify medical centers that possess
neurosurgery and radiation oncology departments capable of performing a large number of Gamma Knife
procedures. As of December 31, 2007 there were approximately 115 operating Gamma Knife units in
the United States, of which 20 units were owned by us, and approximately 257 units in operation
worldwide. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in
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placing additional units at any sites in the future. The Companys existing contracts with its
customers are fixed in length and there can be no assurance that the customers will wish to extend
the contract beyond the end of the term.
The Company Has a High Level of Debt
The Companys business is capital intensive. The Company finances its IGRT system through ASHS and
its Gamma Knife units primarily through its GKF subsidiary. The amounts financed through GKF have
been generally non-recourse to ASHS. The Companys combined long term debt and present value of
capital leases totals $32,276,000 and is collateralized by the Gamma Knife and IGRT equipment and
other assets, including accounts receivable and future proceeds from any contract between the
Company and any end user of the financed equipment. This high level of debt may adversely affect
the Companys ability to secure additional credit in the future, and as a result may affect
operations and profitability. If default on debt occurs in the future, the Companys creditors
would have the ability to accelerate the defaulted loan, to seize the Gamma Knife unit or other
equipment with respect to which default has occurred, and to apply any collateral they may have at
the time to cure the default. The Company also has a line of credit with a bank, against which it
has drawn $4,100,000 as of December 31, 2007.
The Market is Competitive
There are currently approximately three companies (in addition to our company) that actively
provide alternative, non-conventional Gamma Knife financing to potential customers. We believe
there are no competitor companies that currently have more than six Gamma Knife units in operation.
The Companys relationship with Elekta, the manufacturer of the Leksell Gamma Knife unit, is
non-exclusive, and in the past the Company has lost sales to customers that chose to purchase a
Gamma Knife unit directly from Elekta. In addition, the Company may continue to lose future sales
to such customers and may also lose future sales to its competitors. There can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to successfully compete against others in placing future units.
There Are Alternatives to the Gamma Knife
There are other radiosurgery devices as well as conventional neurosurgery that compete against the
Gamma Knife. Each of the medical centers targeted by the Company could decide to acquire another
radiosurgery device instead of a Gamma Knife. In addition, neurosurgeons who are primarily
responsible for referring patients for Gamma Knife surgery may not be willing to make such
referrals for various reasons, instead opting for invasive surgery. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be able to secure a sufficient number of future sites or Gamma Knife procedures to
sustain its profitability and growth.
The Companys Revenue Could Decline if Federal Reimbursement Rates are Lowered
The amount reimbursed to medical centers for each Gamma Knife or radiation therapy treatment may
decline in the future. The reimbursement decrease may come from federally mandated programs (i.e.,
Medicare and Medicaid) or other third party payor groups. Fourteen of the Companys twenty
existing contracts are reimbursed by the medical center to the Company on a fee per use basis. The
primary risk under this type of contract is that the actual volume of procedures could be less than
projected. However, a significant reimbursement rate reduction may result in the Company
restructuring certain of its existing contracts. There are also six
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contracts where the Company receives revenue based directly on the amount of reimbursement received
for procedures performed. Revenue under those contracts and any future contracts with revenue
based directly on reimbursement amounts will be impacted by any reimbursement rate change. Some of
the Companys future contracts for Gamma Knife services may have revenue based on such
reimbursement rates instead of a fee for service basis. There can be no assurance that future
changes in healthcare regulations and reimbursement rates will not directly or indirectly adversely
affect the Companys Gamma Knife revenue.
New
Technology and Products Could Result in Equipment
Obsolescence
There is constant change and innovation in the market for highly sophisticated medical equipment.
New and improved medical equipment can be introduced that could make the Gamma Knife technology
obsolete and that would make it uneconomical to operate. During 2000, Elekta introduced an
upgraded Gamma Knife which costs approximately $3.6 million plus applicable tax and duties. This
upgrade includes an Automatic Positioning System (APS), and therefore involves less health care
provider intervention. In early 2005, Elekta introduced a new upgrade, the model 4C. Twelve of
our existing Gamma Knife units include APS and eight of our existing Gamma Knife units are
upgradeable. The cost to upgrade existing units to the new model 4C Gamma Knife with APS is
estimated to be approximately $200,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the current Gamma Knife
configuration. In 2006 Elekta introduced a new model of the Gamma Knife, the Perfexion, which
costs approximately $4.5 million plus applicable taxes and duties. The Perfexion can perform
procedures faster than previous Gamma Knife models and it provides the additional ability to
perform procedures on areas of the cervical spine. Existing models of the Gamma Knife are not
upgradeable to the Perfexion model. The failure to acquire or use new technology and products
could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
In addition, there are constant advances made in radiation therapy equipment. The Company
purchased an IGRT system in 2006 with a list price of approximately $8,300,000. New and improved
medical equipment can be introduced that could make the existing technology obsolete and that would
make it uneconomical to operate.
The Company has Invested in a Proton Beam Business that is Developmental and Unproven
We have committed a substantial amount of our financial resources to next-generation proton beam
technology. The PBRT system being developed by Still River is not commercially proven and cannot
be reimbursed by most major insurors prior to FDA approval, which may not be obtained until 2009,
if at all. Prior to that time, we must make progress payments of $6,000,000 for two
Monarch250 systems (The Company has already made deposits of $2,000,000 towards this
commitment). There can be no assurance that we will recover this investment or future investments,
or our $2,617,000 minority investment in Still River. Our current belief is that we will begin to
receive revenue for PBRT systems placed and financed by us during 2010, pending FDA approval.
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ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES
The Companys corporate offices are located at Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3700, San Francisco,
California, where it leases approximately 4,600 square feet for $23,195 per month. This lease
expires in May 2011. A portion of the office space is subleased on a month-to-month basis to two
third parties for approximately $1,000 per month.
For the year ended December 31, 2007 the Companys aggregate net rental expenses for all properties
and equipment were approximately $381,000.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings involving the Company or any of its property. The
Company knows of no legal or administrative proceedings against the Company contemplated by
governmental authorities.
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted to a vote of the Companys security holders through the solicitation of
proxies or otherwise during the fourth quarter of 2007.
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PART II
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Companys common shares, no par value (the Common Shares), are currently traded on the
American Stock Exchange. During 2007 the Company was granted its request to withdraw from the NYSE
Arca Exchange, following its filing a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
table below sets forth the high and low closing sale prices of the Common Shares of the Company on
the American Stock Exchange Consolidated Reporting System for each full quarter for the last two
fiscal years.
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Prices for Common Shares |
Quarter Ending |
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High |
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Low |
March 31, 2006 |
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$ |
6.95 |
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$ |
5.90 |
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June 30, 2006 |
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$ |
7.35 |
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$ |
6.11 |
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September 30, 2006 |
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$ |
6.56 |
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$ |
5.50 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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$ |
6.90 |
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$ |
6.10 |
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March 31, 2007 |
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$ |
5.91 |
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$ |
6.68 |
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June 30, 2007 |
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$ |
6.39 |
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$ |
5.80 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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$ |
6.00 |
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$ |
3.65 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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$ |
4.00 |
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$ |
1.85 |
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The Company estimates that there were approximately 2,500 beneficial holders of its Common Shares
at December 31, 2007.
The Board of Directors authorized in March 1999 the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the
Companys Common Stock in the open market from time to time at prevailing prices. Approximately
484,000 shares have been repurchased in the open market pursuant to that authorization at a cost of
approximately $1,213,000, although no shares have been repurchased in the open market since 2001.
The Board of Directors on February 2, 2001 authorized the repurchase of up to another 500,000
shares of the Companys common stock in the open market from time to time at prevailing prices. No
shares have been repurchased under this additional authorization.
During 2007 holders of options to acquire the Companys common stock exercised their respective
rights pursuant to such securities, resulting in the Company issuing 1,000 new shares of common
stock. In addition, 2,000 new shares of common stock were issued to the Companys board of
directors, from stock grants that vested in 2007.
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On March 22, 1999 the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan (Plan). Under the Plan, the
Company made a dividend distribution of one Right for each outstanding share of the Companys
common stock as of the close of business on April 1, 1999. The Rights become exercisable only if
any person or group, with certain exceptions, becomes an acquiring person (acquires 15 percent or
more of the Companys outstanding common stock) or announces a tender or exchange offer to acquire
15 percent or more of the Companys outstanding common stock. The Companys Board of Directors
adopted the Plan to protect shareholders against a coercive or inadequate takeover offer. The
Board of Directors is not aware that any person or group intends to make a takeover offer for the
Company.
At December 31, 2007 the Company had 5,026,587 issued and outstanding common shares, 568,180 common
shares reserved for options, 1,500 restricted stock units issued and 5,596 shares reserved pursuant
to the Companys Shareholder Rights Plan.
During 2007, shareholders of record on January 2, 2007, April 2, 2007 and July 2, 2007 were paid
quarterly dividends of $0.0475 per common share on January 15, 2007, April 16, 2007 and July 16,
2007, respectively. Subsequently, the Board of Directors suspended dividends for the purpose of
preserving cash for the development of its PBRT business. During 2006, shareholders of record as
of January 3, 2006, April 3, 2006, July 3, 2006 and October 2, 2006 were paid quarterly dividends
of $0.0475 per common share on January 18, 2006, April 17, 2006, July 14, 2006 and October 16,
2006. The Board of Directors evaluates the Companys level of earnings, balance sheet position,
availability of cash and expected future cash requirements on a quarterly basis to determine its
dividend policy. The Company did not pay cash dividends prior to 2001.
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH, TOTAL RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERS
The following graph and table compares cumulative total shareholder return on the Companys Common Shares (ASHS total return) (i) with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poors 500
Stock Index (S&P 500) and (ii) with the Standard & Poors SmallCap 600 Stock Index (S&P
SmallCap600), in each case during the five years ended December 31, 2007.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among American Shared Hospital Services, The S&P 500 Index
And The S&P Smallcap 600 Index
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$100 invested on 12/31/02 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends.
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12/02 |
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12/03 |
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12/04 |
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12/05 |
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12/06 |
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12/07 |
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American Shared Hospital Services |
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100.00 |
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153.04 |
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156.39 |
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170.25 |
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185.63 |
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58.43 |
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S&P 500 |
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100.00 |
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128.68 |
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142.69 |
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149.70 |
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173.34 |
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182.87 |
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S&P Smallcap 600 |
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100.00 |
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138.79 |
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170.22 |
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183.30 |
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211.01 |
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210.38 |
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ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Summary of Operations
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|
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Year Ended December 31, |
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(Amounts in thousands except per share data) |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
Revenue |
|
$ |
22,622 |
|
|
$ |
20,385 |
|
|
$ |
18,231 |
|
|
$ |
16,389 |
|
|
$ |
16,178 |
|
|
|
|
Costs of operations |
|
|
13,354 |
|
|
|
10,365 |
|
|
|
9,072 |
|
|
|
7,887 |
|
|
|
7,400 |
|
Selling and administrative expense |
|
|
4,646 |
|
|
|
3,995 |
|
|
|
3,613 |
|
|
|
2,963 |
|
|
|
3,255 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
1,946 |
|
|
|
2,161 |
|
|
|
2,075 |
|
|
|
2,261 |
|
|
|
2,547 |
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
19,946 |
|
|
|
16,521 |
|
|
|
14,760 |
|
|
|
13,111 |
|
|
|
13,202 |
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
2,676 |
|
|
|
3,864 |
|
|
|
3,471 |
|
|
|
3,278 |
|
|
|
2,976 |
|
Interest and other income |
|
|
328 |
|
|
|
308 |
|
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
121 |
|
Minority interest expense |
|
|
(1,134 |
) |
|
|
(1,314 |
) |
|
|
(1,126 |
) |
|
|
(983 |
) |
|
|
(928 |
) |
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
1,870 |
|
|
|
2,858 |
|
|
|
2,547 |
|
|
|
2,397 |
|
|
|
2,169 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
919 |
|
|
|
1,202 |
|
|
|
780 |
|
|
|
412 |
|
|
|
787 |
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
951 |
|
|
$ |
1,656 |
|
|
$ |
1,767 |
|
|
$ |
1,985 |
|
|
$ |
1,382 |
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
0.39 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
Cash dividend declared per common share |
|
$ |
0.0950 |
|
|
$ |
0.1900 |
|
|
$ |
0.1875 |
|
|
$ |
0.1725 |
|
|
$ |
0.2000 |
|
Dividend payout ratio (paid and declared) |
|
|
0.50 |
|
|
|
0.58 |
|
|
|
0.54 |
|
|
|
0.44 |
|
|
|
0.74 |
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See accompanying note (1)
Balance Sheet Data
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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As of December 31, |
|
|
(Amounts in thousands) |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2003 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
6,340 |
|
|
$ |
3,952 |
|
|
$ |
1,298 |
|
|
$ |
8,121 |
|
|
$ |
10,312 |
|
Securities- current |
|
|
2,605 |
|
|
|
1,574 |
|
|
|
4,537 |
|
|
|
957 |
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
50 |
|
Working capital (deficit) |
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
(541 |
) |
|
|
2,423 |
|
|
|
4,978 |
|
|
|
5,268 |
|
Securities- long-term |
|
|
1,065 |
|
|
|
3,380 |
|
|
|
2,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
63,044 |
|
|
|
50,905 |
|
|
|
48,668 |
|
|
|
47,367 |
|
|
|
46,304 |
|
Advances on line of credit |
|
|
4,100 |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt/capital leases |
|
|
8,272 |
|
|
|
5,876 |
|
|
|
6,377 |
|
|
|
6,562 |
|
|
|
6,803 |
|
Long-term debt/capital leases, less current portion |
|
|
24,004 |
|
|
|
15,189 |
|
|
|
18,705 |
|
|
|
18,924 |
|
|
|
20,114 |
|
Shareholders equity |
|
$ |
19,540 |
|
|
$ |
19,009 |
|
|
$ |
18,320 |
|
|
$ |
17,546 |
|
|
$ |
15,329 |
|
See accompanying note (1)
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(1) |
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In October 1995, the Company entered into an operating agreement granting to American Shared
Radiosurgery Services (a California corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company)
an 81% ownership interest in GK Financing, LLC. ASHS incorporated a new wholly-owned
subsidiary, OR21, Inc. (OR21) in November 1999, and a new wholly-owned subsidiary,
MedLeader.com, Inc. (MedLeader) in April 2000. Accordingly, the financial data for the
Company presented above include the results of GKF, OR21 and MedLeader for 2003 through 2007. |
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This financial data as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and for the years ended December 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and
the notes thereto beginning on page A-1 of this report and with Item 7Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Companys consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and follow general practices within the industry in which it operates.
Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These
estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the
financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could
reflect different estimates, assumptions and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater
reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility
of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Estimates,
assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at
fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair
value warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or
liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at
fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the
information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based
either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources when available. When
third-party information is not available, valuation adjustments are estimated in good faith by management primarily through the use of internal cash
flow modeling techniques.
The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements. These policies along with the disclosures presented in the
other financial statement notes and in this discussion and analysis, provide information on how
significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are
determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement
amounts, and the methods, assumptions and estimates underlying those amounts, management has
identified the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue recognition to be
two areas that required the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject
to revision as new information becomes available. The following are our critical accounting
policies in which managements estimates, assumptions and judgments most directly and materially
affect the financial statements:
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Revenue
Recognition
The Company has one revenue-generating activity, which consists of equipment leasing to hospitals,
and includes the operation of Gamma Knife units by GKF and the operation of an IGRT site by ASHS.
Revenue is recognized when services have been rendered and collectibility is reasonably assured, on
either a fee per use or revenue sharing basis. The Company has contracts with fourteen fee per use
hospitals and six retail hospitals. Under both of these types of agreements, the hospital is
responsible for billing patients and collection of fees for services performed. Revenue associated
with installation of the Gamma Knife and IGRT units, if any, is a part of the negotiated lease
amount and not a distinctly identifiable amount. The costs, if any, associated with installation
of the units are amortized over the period of the related lease to match revenue recognition of
these costs.
For fee per use agreements, revenue is not estimated because these contracts provide for a fixed
fee per procedure, and are typically for a ten year term. Revenue is recognized at the time the
procedures are performed, based on each hospitals contracted rate. There is no guaranteed minimum
payment. Costs related to operating the units are charged to costs of operations as incurred,
which approximates the recognition of the related revenue. Revenue under fee per use agreements is
recorded on a gross basis.
ASHS has one agreement and GKF has five agreements that are based on revenue sharing. These can be
further classified as either turn-key arrangements or net revenue sharing arrangements. For
GKFs four turn-key sites, GKF is solely responsible for the costs to acquire and install the Gamma
Knife. In return, GKF receives payment from the hospital in the amount of its reimbursement from
third party payors. Revenue is recognized by the Company during the period in which the procedure
is performed, and is estimated based on what can be reasonably expected to be paid by the third
party payor to the hospital. The estimate is primarily determined from historical experience and
hospital contracts with third party payors. These estimates are reviewed on a regular basis and
adjusted as necessary to more accurately reflect the expected payment amount. The Company also
records an estimate of operating costs associated with each procedure during the period in which the procedure is performed. Costs are determined primarily
based on historical treatment protocols and cost schedules with the hospital. The Companys
estimated operating costs are reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted as necessary to more
accurately reflect the actual operating costs. Revenue for turn-key sites is recorded on a gross
basis, and the operating expenses the Company reimburses to the hospital are recorded in other
operating costs.
Under net revenue sharing arrangements the hospital shares in the responsibility and risk with the
Company for the capital investment to acquire and install the equipment. Unlike our turn-key
arrangement, the lease payment under a net revenue sharing arrangement is a percentage of revenue
less operating costs. Payments are made by the hospital, generally on a monthly basis, to GKF
based on an agreed upon percentage allocation of income remaining after all operating expenses are
deducted from cash collected. Revenue is recognized during the period in which procedures are
performed, and is determined based on the net reimbursement amount that the Company expects to
receive from the hospital for those procedures. Under the net revenue
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sharing arrangement, the
percent of revenue received is recorded net of costs to provide the treatment. This estimate is
reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted as necessary to more accurately reflect the expected
payment amount.
Revenue from retail arrangements amounted to approximately 32%, 34% and 29% of revenue for the
years ended December 31 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on possible losses relating to the Companys
revenue sharing customers. The Company receives reimbursement from the customer based on the
customers collections from individuals and third-party payors such as insurance companies and
Medicare. Receivables are charged against the allowance in the period that they are deemed
uncollectible.
If the Companys net accounts receivable estimates for revenue sharing customers as of December 31,
2007 changed by as much as 10% based on actual collection information, it would have the effect of
increasing or decreasing revenue by approximately $289,000.
GENERAL
For the year ended December 31, 2007, 97% of the Companys revenue was derived from its Gamma Knife
business, and the remaining 3% from its IGRT business. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and
2005, 100% of the Companys revenue was derived from its Gamma Knife business.
TOTAL REVENUE
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Increase |
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(in thousands) |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Total revenue |
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$ |
22,622 |
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11.0 |
% |
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$ |
20,385 |
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11.8 |
% |
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$ |
18,231 |
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Total revenue increased 11% in 2007 compared to 2006, primarily due to $3,200,000 of equipment
sales revenue, which was generated by the sale of a new Gamma Knife unit to an existing Gamma Knife
customer in fourth quarter 2007 near the end of the Companys lease with the customer. The revenue
increase was also partially due to the addition of the Companys first contract to provide IGRT
services in third quarter 2007, which was partially offset by the termination of another Gamma
Knife contract at the end of its term in third quarter 2007.
IGRT Revenue
In September 2007, the equipment provided under the Companys contract for IGRT services at an
existing Gamma Knife customer became operational, and medical services revenue for IGRT services
provided $566,000 in revenue for the year.
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Gamma Knife Revenue
Total Gamma Knife revenue for 2007 increased 8.2% to $22,056,000 compared to $20,835,000 in 2006.
The revenue for 2007 includes $3,200,000 of equipment sales revenue, which was generated by the
sale of a new Gamma Knife unit to an existing Gamma Knife customer in fourth quarter 2007 near the
end of the Companys lease with the customer. Revenue from this equipment sale is not considered
medical services revenue, and is not included in the table below.
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Increase |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Medical services
revenue (in
thousands) |
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$ |
18,856 |
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(7.5 |
%) |
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$ |
20,385 |
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11.8 |
% |
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$ |
18,231 |
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Number of Gamma
Knife procedures |
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2,335 |
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(8.9 |
%) |
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2,563 |
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6.3 |
% |
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2,410 |
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Average revenue per
procedure |
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$ |
8,075 |
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1.5 |
% |
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$ |
7,954 |
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5.1 |
% |
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$ |
7,565 |
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Medical services revenue from Gamma Knife operations decreased $1,529,000 in 2007 compared to 2006,
and increased $2,154,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. The 2007 decrease was due to the termination of
one Gamma Knife contract at the end of its term in third quarter 2007 and a 6% decrease in revenue
from Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year. The 2006 increase compared to 2005 was
primarily due to the full year inclusion of three new Gamma Knife units that began operation during
2005 and an increase in the average revenue per procedure, primarily at some of the Companys
revenue sharing sites. The Company had twenty, twenty-one and twenty-one Gamma Knife units in
operation at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The number of Gamma Knife procedures in 2007 decreased by 228 compared to 2006 due to the
termination of one Gamma Knife contract at the end of its term in third quarter 2007 and a 7%
decrease in procedures from Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year. The number
of Gamma Knife procedures in 2006 increased by 153 compared to 2005 primarily due to the full year
inclusion of three Gamma Knife units that began operation during 2005 and a 2% increase in
procedures from Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year.
Revenue per procedure increased by $121 in 2007 and increased by $389 in 2006 compared to the prior
years, respectively. The Companys contracts generally have different procedure rates because
their investment basis varies, so revenue per procedure can vary year to year depending primarily
on the mix of procedures performed at certain locations. In addition to this normal variation in
the procedure mix, the increase in 2007 was also due to the termination of a Gamma Knife contract
during 2007 that had a lower than average per procedure rate. The increase per procedure in 2006
was primarily due to higher average procedure rates at the Companys turn-key retail sites and a
higher mix of revenue generated by the retail sites compared to fee per use sites.
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COSTS OF OPERATIONS
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Increase |
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(In thousands) |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Costs of operations |
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$ |
13,354 |
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28.8 |
% |
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$ |
10,365 |
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14.3 |
% |
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$ |
9,072 |
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Percentage of total revenue |
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59.0 |
% |
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50.8 |
% |
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49.8 |
% |
The Companys costs of operations, consisting of cost of equipment sales, maintenance and supplies,
depreciation and amortization, and other operating expenses (such as insurance, property taxes,
sales taxes, marketing costs and operating costs from the Companys retail sites) increased
$2,989,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and increased $1,293,000 in 2006 compared to 2005.
In 2007 costs of operations included $3,394,000 in cost of equipment sales, compared to no cost in
2006 and 2005. Cost of equipment sales is specific to equipment sales revenue, and represents
approximately 15% of total revenue in 2007.
The Companys maintenance and supplies costs were 6% of total revenue in each of the years 2007,
2006 and 2005. Maintenance and supplies costs decreased $11,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and
increased $260,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. The decrease in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily
caused by the end of one maintenance contract due to the termination of the customer lease, and the
discontinuance of another maintenance contract where the equipment came under warranty due to a
Perfexion Gamma Knife upgrade. These decreases were partially offset by contract price increases
at several other sites. The increase in 2006 compared to 2005 was primarily due to the expiration
of the warranty period on three Gamma Knife units and the full year inclusion of one Gamma Knife
unit where the warranty period expired during 2005.
Depreciation and amortization increased $128,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and increased $470,000
in 2006 compared to 2005. The increase in 2007 was primarily due to the addition of one IGRT
system in the third quarter, the replacement of one Gamma Knife unit to a Perfexion unit in the
fourth quarter, and the cobalt reload of another Gamma Knife unit in the third quarter. The
increase was partially offset by depreciation ending on one Gamma Knife unit due to the end
of lease termination of a customer contract. The increase in 2006 was primarily due to the full
years inclusion of depreciation from three Gamma Knife units that started operation during 2005,
and the upgrade and/or cobalt reload on two existing Gamma Knife units in 2006.
Other direct operating costs as a percentage of medical services revenue were 12%, 16% and 14% in
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease of $522,000 in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily
due to reduced marketing and promotion costs at the operations level and lower property tax,
sales/use tax and other local tax expense. The increase of $563,000 in 2006 compared to 2005 was
primarily due to higher operating costs related to an increase in the number of procedures
performed at two of the Companys turn-key retail locations.
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
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Increase |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Selling and administrative costs |
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$ |
4,646 |
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16.3 |
% |
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$ |
3,995 |
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10.6 |
% |
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$ |
3,613 |
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Percentage of revenue |
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20.5 |
% |
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19.6 |
% |
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19.8 |
% |
The Companys selling and administrative costs increased $651,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and
increased $382,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. The increase in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily
due to increased payroll related costs of approximately $227,000 and business development costs of
approximately $178,000. The Company increased spending in these areas primarily due to its attempt
to develop the PBRT business. In addition, audit and accounting fees increased approximately
$190,000, and consulting and other fees increased approximately $211,000. These increases were
partially offset by reduced legal fees and contributions of approximately $79,000 and $72,000,
respectively, compared to the prior year. The increase in 2006 compared to 2005 was due to
increased legal, accounting and consulting fees of approximately $234,000 and payroll related costs
of approximately $346,000, primarily bonuses paid for the development of the proton beam business.
These increases were partially offset by lower business meeting and other business development
costs. Costs to develop the Companys OR21 business decreased $82,000, and there was no Gamma
Knife Users Meeting in 2006, unlike 2005 when the Company spent $42,000 for its second such
meeting.
INTEREST EXPENSE
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Increase |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Interest expense |
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$ |
1,946 |
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(9.9 |
%) |
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$ |
2,161 |
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4.1 |
% |
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$ |
2,075 |
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Percentage of revenue |
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8.6 |
% |
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10.6 |
% |
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11.4 |
% |
The Companys interest expense decreased $215,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and increased $86,000
in 2006 compared to 2005. The decrease in 2007 was due to lower interest expense on the Companys
more mature Gamma Knife units and the completion of debt service on two
Gamma Knife units. This was partially offset by additional interest expense from financing a
Perfexion Gamma Knife unit at one site, financing the IGRT system at another site, and increased
interest expense on borrowing under the Companys line of credit with a bank. The increase in 2006
was primarily due to interest expense from borrowing under the Companys line of credit which
offset lower interest expense from financing on the Companys Gamma Knife units. Interest expense
on the more mature units is lower than newer units because interest expense decreases with each
principal payment.
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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
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Increase |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Interest and other income |
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$ |
328 |
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6.5 |
% |
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$ |
308 |
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52.5 |
% |
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$ |
202 |
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Percentage of revenue |
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1.4 |
% |
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1.5 |
% |
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1.1 |
% |
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Minority interest expense |
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$ |
(1,134 |
) |
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(13.7 |
%) |
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$ |
(1,314 |
) |
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16.7 |
% |
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$ |
(1,126 |
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Percentage of revenue |
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(5.0 |
)% |
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(6.4 |
)% |
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(6.2 |
)% |
Interest and other income increased $20,000 in 2007 compared to 2006 and increased $106,000 in 2006
compared to 2005. The increase in 2007 was primarily due to higher invested cash balances and
higher interest rates on those investments. The increase was partially offset by a loss on
disposal of assets of $186,000 upon the termination of a customer contract. The increase in 2006
compared to 2005 was primarily due to investment in longer term holdings with higher interest rates
available compared to prior years.
Minority interest decreased $180,000 in 2007 and increased $188,000 in 2006 compared to the prior
year, respectively. Minority interest represents the pre-tax income earned by the minority
partners 19% interest in GKF. The decrease or increase in minority interest reflects the relative
profitability of GKF.
INCOME TAXES
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Increase |
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Increase |
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(In thousands) |
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2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
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2006 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
2005 |
Income tax expense |
|
$ |
919 |
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(23.5 |
%) |
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$ |
1,202 |
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54.1 |
% |
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$ |
780 |
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Percentage of revenue |
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4.1 |
% |
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5.9 |
% |
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4.3 |
% |
Income tax expense decreased $283,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, and increased $422,000 in 2006
compared to 2005. The Companys income tax expense decreased in 2007 compared to 2006 primarily
because of reduced income before income taxes, although the effective income
tax rate increased to an estimated 49% for 2007 compared to 42% in 2006. The increase in the
effective rate is primarily due to higher state income taxes at the subsidiary level where separate
state returns are required and net operating loss carryforwards cannot be applied. The Company
recorded an estimated 42% effective income tax provision for 2006, a 5% increase over the estimated
income tax provision for 2005. The increase is primarily due to an increase in estimated state
income taxes in those states where separate state returns are required. The Companys estimated
37% estimated income tax provision for 2005 was reduced to an effective rate of 31% by a $193,000
income tax benefit from the exercise of options to purchase 264,000 common shares. The income tax
benefit was the result of compensation expense that was recognized when these options for common
shares were granted in 1995.
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The Company anticipates that it will continue to record income tax expense if it operates
profitably in the future. Currently there are state income tax payments required for most states
in which the Company operates. However there are minimal current federal income tax payments
required due to net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets available for tax
purposes.
The Company had a net operating loss carryforward for federal income tax return purposes at
December 31, 2007 of approximately $7,461,000.
NET INCOME
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Increase |
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Increase |
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|
except per share amounts) |
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2007 |
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(Decrease) |
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2006 |
|
(Decrease) |
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2005 |
Net income |
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$ |
951 |
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(42.6 |
)% |
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$ |
1,656 |
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(6.3 |
)% |
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$ |
1,767 |
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Net income
per share, diluted |
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$ |
0.19 |
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(42.4 |
)% |
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$ |
0.33 |
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(5.7 |
)% |
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$ |
0.35 |
|
The Company had net income of $951,000 in 2007 compared to $1,656,000 in 2006 and $1,767,000 in
2005. Net income for 2007 was lower than 2006 primarily because of reduced medical services
revenue, partially due to the loss of one Gamma Knife customer in late third quarter 2007. It was
also partially due to a loss on the sale of equipment and higher selling and administrative costs
primarily from increased payroll, business developments costs, accounting and consulting fees. Net
income for 2006 included increased operating income of $393,000, an 11.3% increase compared to
2005, which was generated primarily by a revenue increase of 11.8%. An increase of $422,000 in the
income tax provision for 2006 compared to 2005 more than offset the operating income increase,
causing a decrease in net income of $111,000.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $6,340,000 at December 31, 2007 compared to $3,952,000
at December 31, 2006. A large part of the increase in cash is due to a $1,284,000 reduction in the
Companys position in marketable securities, which it converted to cash. This is reflected on the
balance sheet as a decrease of $2,315,000 in long term securities partially offset by an increase
of $1,031,000 in short term securities as of December 31, 2007, compared to the
prior year. The increase is also due to cash generated from operations and financing on cash
deposits the Company made in the prior year towards the purchase of new equipment. The Companys
expected primary cash needs on both a short and long-term basis are for capital expenditures,
business expansion, working capital and other general corporate purposes.
Securities represents a portion of the Companys cash that is invested in high-quality short to
long-term fixed income marketable securities in order to maximize income on its available cash.
Securities with maturity dates between three and twelve months in the amount of $2,605,000 are
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classified as current assets. Securities in the amount of $1,065,000 have maturities in excess of
one year and are classified as long-term. It is the Companys intent to hold these securities
until maturity.
Restricted cash of $50,000 at December 31, 2007 reflects cash that may only be used for the
operations of GKF.
The Company has a $6,000,000 line of credit with a bank, secured by its cash and securities. The
line of credit has been in place since June 2004 and is renewable annually. As of December 31,
2007, there was $4,100,000 borrowed against the line of credit. The Company believes it has the
ability, and it is the Companys intention, to renew the line of credit at its maturity in 2008.
Operating activities provided cash of $8,484,000 in 2007, which is primarily due to net income of
$951,000, depreciation and amortization of $6,111,000 and an increase in the minority interest of
$1,134,000. The Companys trade accounts receivable increased to $4,486,000 at December 31, 2007
from $4,248,000 at December 31, 2006, primarily due to additional revenue from the Companys new
IGRT site, which is a retail site. Retail sites generally have longer collection periods than fee
per use sites. This is the primary reason there is an increase to 98 days in the number of days
revenue (sales) outstanding (DSO) in accounts receivable as of December 31, 2007 compared to 81
days as of December 31, 2006. We expect DSO to fluctuate in the future depending on timing of
customer payments received and the mix of fee per use versus retail customers.
Investing activities used $15,666,000 of cash in 2007 primarily due to the Companys acquisition of
property and equipment of $16,333,000, which included the installation of a Perfexion Gamma Knife
unit, progress payments towards two additional Perfexion units scheduled for installation in 2008,
an upgrade and cobalt reload at another existing Gamma Knife site, the installation of an IGRT
system, and additional progress payments towards the purchase of two proton beam units.
Financing activities provided $9,570,000 of cash during 2007, primarily due to long term debt
financing on the purchase of property and equipment of $16,997,000. This was partially offset by
principal payments on long-term debt of $4,777,000, principal payments towards capital leases of
$1,009,000, distributions to minority owners of $1,096,000 and the payment of dividends of
$715,000.
The Company had working capital at December 31, 2007 of $747,000 compared to a working capital
deficit of $541,000 at December 31, 2006 primarily due to increased cash, securities and
accounts receivable, which more than offset a $2,313,000 increase in current portion of long-term
debt.
The Company primarily invests its cash in money market or similar funds and high quality short to
long-term securities in order to minimize the potential for principal erosion. Cash is invested in
these funds pending use in the Companys operations. The Company believes its cash position is
adequate to service the Companys cash requirements in 2008.
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The Company finances all of its Gamma Knife and radiation therapy units, and anticipates that it
will continue to do so with future contracts. During 2003 the Companys primary lender, DVI, filed
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The principal balances of notes held by DVI were transferred
to a third party lender as successor servicer, and the Company continues to make payments on
several outstanding note balances serviced by this third party lender. Since that time, the
Company has secured financing for its projects from other lenders and anticipates that it will be
able to secure financing on future projects from these or other lending sources, but there can be
no assurance that financing will continue to be available on acceptable terms. The Company meets
all debt covenants required under notes with its lenders, and expects that any covenants required
by future lenders will be acceptable to the Company.
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES
The Company does not believe that inflation has had a significant impact on operations because a
substantial majority of the costs that it incurs under its customer contracts are fixed through the
term of the contract.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The following table presents, as of December 31, 2007, the Companys significant fixed and
determinable contractual obligations by payment date. The payment amounts represent those amounts
contractually due to the recipient and do not include any unamortized premiums or discounts, hedge
basis adjustments, or other similar carrying value adjustments. Further discussion of the nature
of each obligation is included in the referenced note to the consolidated financial statements.
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Payments Due by Period |
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Total amounts |
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Less than |
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Contractual Obligations |
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committed |
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1 year |
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1-3 years |
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4-5 years |
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After 5 years |
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Long-term debt (includes interest) |
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$ |
32,712,000 |
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$ |
8,685,000 |
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$ |
19,109,000 |
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$ |
3,536,000 |
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$ |
1,382,000 |
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Capital leases (includes interest) |
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4,435,000 |
|
|
|
1,355,000 |
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|
|
2,791,000 |
|
|
|
289,000 |
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|
|
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Line of credit |
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|
4,100,000 |
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|
4,100,000 |
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Future equipment purchases (1) |
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22,400,000 |
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|
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22,400,000 |
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|
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Operating leases |
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978,000 |
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|
|
289,000 |
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|
|
688,000 |
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|
1,000 |
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Total contractual obligations |
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$ |
64,625,000 |
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$ |
14,429,000 |
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$ |
44,988,000 |
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$ |
3,826,000 |
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$ |
1,382,000 |
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(1) |
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The Company has deposits toward the purchase of three Gamma Knife units and two
Monarch250 proton beam units as of December 31, 2007. Funding from interim
financing has been obtained for approximately
$7,600,000 of the $30,000,000 total equipment purchase commitments, and is included in long term
debt. For the two Monarch250 units specifically, the Company has a commitment to
total deposits of $3,000,000 per machine until FDA approval is received, at which time the
remaining balance is committed. Interim financing has been obtained for $1,000,000 per machine
towards these purchases. For two of the Gamma Knife units, financing commitments are in place.
Financing has not yet been obtained for the third Gamma Knife unit, but is anticipated pending
final site selection. For all equipment in this classification, term financing for these
purchases will not be finalized until 2008 or later, and therefore an accurate determination of
payments by period cannot be made as of December 31, 2007. For purposes of this table, these
commitments are listed in the 1-3 year category. |
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Further discussion of the long-term debt commitment is included in Note 5, capital leases in Note
6, and operating leases in Note 12 of the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The table below presents information about certain market-sensitive financial instruments as of
December 31, 2007. The fair values were determined based on quoted market prices for the same or
similar instruments.
We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes and are not a party to any
instruments with leverage or prepayment features.
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Maturity Date, Year ending December 31 |
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(amounts in thousands) |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2012 |
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Thereafter |
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Total |
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Fair Value |
Fixed-rate long-term debt
and present value of
capital leases |
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$ |
8,273 |
|
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$ |
12,109 |
|
|
$ |
4,475 |
|
|
$ |
2,733 |
|
|
$ |
1,869 |
|
|
$ |
2,817 |
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$ |
32,276 |
|
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$ |
32,288 |
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Average interest rates |
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8.1 |
% |
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8.1 |
% |
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8.0 |
% |
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8.0 |
% |
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8.0 |
% |
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8.0 |
% |
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8.0 |
% |
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At December 31, 2007, we had no significant long-term, market-sensitive investments.
We have no affiliation with partnerships, trust or other entities whose purpose is to facilitate
off-balance sheet financial transactions or similar arrangements, and therefore have no exposure to
the financing, liquidity, market or credit risks associated with such entities.
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules included at
page A-1 of this report.
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) |
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Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. |
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The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting. The Companys internal control system was
designed to provide reasonable assurance to its management and Board of Directors regarding
the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. |
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All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable
assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. |
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Management assessed the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set
forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal
Control Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment management believes that, as of
December 31, 2007, the Companys internal control over financial reporting is effective
based on those criteria. |
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This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Companys registered public
accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report
was not subject to attestation by the Companys registered public accounting firm pursuant
to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to
provide only managements report in this annual report. |
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Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the
effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the
end of the period covered by this annual report, including at the date of the filing of the
amended report, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective
based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15. |
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(b) |
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Changes in internal controls over financial reporting. |
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Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the changes to
the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal
quarter ended December 31, 2007, as required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15
and 15d-15, and have concluded that there were no such changes that
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal
control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information regarding directors is incorporated herein by reference from the Companys definitive
Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the 2008 Proxy Statement).
Information regarding executive officers of the Company, included herein under the caption
Executive Officers of the Registrant in Part I, Item 1 above, is incorporated herein by
reference.
Information concerning the identification of our standing audit committee required by this Item is
incorporated by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
Information concerning our audit committee financial experts required by this Item is incorporated
by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
Information concerning compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act required by this Item is
incorporated by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that is incorporated by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Incorporated herein by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Incorporated herein by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Incorporated herein by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
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ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Incorporated herein by reference from the 2008 Proxy Statement.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Financial Statements and Schedules.
The following Financial Statements and Schedules are filed with this Report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedules- no schedules are included since the required
information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require
submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the
financial statements and notes thereto.
(b) Exhibits.
The following Exhibits are filed with this Report.
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
2.1 |
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Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 12, 1999, by and among
Alliance Imaging, Inc.; Embarcadero Holding Corp. I; Embarcadero Holding Corp. II;
American Shared Hospital Services; and MMRI, Inc. (1) |
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3.1 |
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Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. (2) |
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3.2 |
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By-laws of the Company, as amended. (3) |
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4.6 |
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant of American Shared Hospital Services. (3) |
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
4.8 |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 17, 1995, by and among American
Shared Hospital Services, the Holders referred to in the Note Purchase Agreement, dated
as of May 12, 1995 and General Electric Company, acting through GE Medical Systems. (3) |
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4.9 |
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Rights Agreement dated as of March 22, 1999 between American Shared Hospital
Services and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Rights Agent. (25) |
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10.1 |
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The Companys 1984 Stock Option Plan, as amended. (4) |
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10.2 |
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The Companys 1995 Stock Option Plan, as amended. (5) |
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10.3 |
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Form of Indemnification Agreement between American Shared Hospital Services and
members of its Board of Directors. (4) |
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10.4 |
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Ernest A. Bates Stock Option Agreement dated as of August 15, 1995. (6) |
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10.5 |
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Operating Agreement for GK Financing, LLC, dated as of October 17, 1995. (3) |
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10.6 |
|
Amendments dated as of October 26, 1995 and as of December 20, 1995 to the GK
Financing, LLC Operating Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1995. (7) |
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10.7 |
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Amendment dated as of October 16, 1996 to the GK Financing, LLC Operating
Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1995. (1) |
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10.8 |
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Amendment dated as of March 31, 1999 (Fourth Amendment) to the GK Financing,
LLC Operating Agreement dated as of October 17, 1995. (8) |
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10.9 |
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Amendment dated as of March 31, 1999 (Fifth Amendment) to the GK Financing,
LLC Operating Agreement dated as of October 17, 1995. (8) |
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10.10 |
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Amendment dated as of June 5, 1999 to the GK Financing, LLC Operating
Agreement dated as of October 17, 1995. (8) |
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10.11a |
|
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1995, between American
Shared Radiosurgery Services (assignor) and GK Financing, LLC (assignee). (8) |
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10.11b |
|
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of November 1, 1995, between American
Shared Hospital Services (assignor) and American Shared Radiosurgery Services
(assignee). (4) |
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
10.11c |
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Amendment Number One dated as of August 1, 1995 to the Lease Agreement for a Gamma
Knife Unit between The Regents of the University of California and American Shared
Hospital Services. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted
and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with
Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.11d |
|
Lease Agreement dated as of July 3, 1990 for a Gamma Knife Unit between American
Shared Hospital Services and The Regents of the University of California.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.12 |
|
Amendment Number Two dated as of February 6, 1999 to the Lease Agreement for a
Gamma Knife Unit between UCSF-Stanford Health Care and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.13 |
|
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of February 3, 1996, between
American Shared Radiosurgery Services (assignor) and GK Financing, LLC (assignee). (4) |
|
10.14 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of April 6, 1994, between
Ernest A. Bates, M.D. and NME Hospitals, Inc. dba USC University Hospital.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.15 |
|
Assignment and Assumption and Agreement dated as of February 1, 1996 between
Ernest A. Bates, M.D. and GK Financing, LLC with respect to the Lease Agreement for a
Gamma Knife dated as of April 6, 1994 between Ernest A. Bates, M.D. and NME Hospitals,
Inc. dba USC University Hospital. (8) |
|
10.16 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of October 31, 1996 between
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance
with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (8) |
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Exhibit |
|
|
Number: |
|
Description: |
10.17 |
|
Addendum to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of December 1,
1999 between Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.18 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of October 29, 1996 between
Methodist Healthcare Systems of San Antonio, Ltd., dba Southwest Texas Methodist
Hospital and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential material appearing in this document has
been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.18a |
|
Amendment to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective December 13, 2003 by
and between Methodist Healthcare Systems of San Antonio, Ltd., dba Southwest Texas
Methodist Hospital and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (22) |
|
10.19 |
|
Lease agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of April 10, 1997 between
Yale-New Haven Ambulatory Services Corporation and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (8) |
|
10.19a |
|
Amendment to Lease agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective October 25, 2005 by and
between Yale-New Haven Ambulatory Services Corporation and GK Financing, LLC.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (27) |
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Exhibit |
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|
Number: |
|
Description: |
10.19b |
|
Amendment to Lease agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective June 30, 2006 by and
between Yale-New Haven Ambulatory Services Corporation and GK Financing, LLC.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (31) |
|
10.20 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of June 1, 1999 between GK
Financing, LLC and Kettering Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (9) |
|
10.21 |
|
Addendum to Contract with GKF and KMC/WKNI, dated June 1, 1999 between GK
Financing, LLC and Kettering Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (9) |
|
10.22 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of October 5, 1999 between GK
Financing, LLC and New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with
asterisks.) (9) |
|
10.22a |
|
Addendum to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife unit effective April 1, 2005 between GK
Financing, LLC and New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with
asterisks.) (24) |
|
10.23 |
|
Equipment Lease Agreement dated as of October 29, 1999 between GK Financing,
LLC and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on behalf of The University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (Confidential material appearing in this document
has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (9) |
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Exhibit |
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|
Number: |
|
Description: |
10.23a |
|
Amendment to Lease Agreement effective as of September 15, 2005 between GK Financing,
LLC and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on behalf of The University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (Confidential material appearing in this document
has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (26) |
|
10.23b |
|
Amendment to Lease Agreement effective as of October 31, 2007 between GK Financing,
LLC and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on behalf of The University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. |
|
10.24 |
|
First Amendment to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective as of
August 2, 2000 between GK Financing, LLC and Tenet HealthSystems Hospitals, Inc.
(formerly known as NME Hospitals, Inc.) dba USC University Hospital. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (9) |
|
10.25 |
|
Addendum Two, dated as of October 1, 2000, to Lease Agreement for a Gamma
Knife Unit dated as of October 31, 1996 between Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and
GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted
and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with
Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (10) |
|
10.26 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of May 28, 2000 between
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and GK Financing, LLC. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with
asterisks.) (10) |
|
10.27 |
|
Addendum dated June 24, 2000 to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated
as of May 28, 2000 between Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and GK Financing, LLC.
(10) |
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Exhibit |
|
|
Number: |
|
Description: |
10.28 |
|
Amendment dated July 12, 2000 to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated
May 28, 2000 between Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and GK Financing, LLC. (10) |
|
10.29 |
|
Amendment dated August 24, 2000 to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit
dated May 28, 2000 between Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and GK Financing, LLC.
(10) |
|
10.30 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of December 11, 1996 between
The Community Hospital Group, Inc. dba JFK Medical Center and GK Financing, LLC.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (11) |
|
10.31 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of June 3, 1999 between GK
Financing, LLC and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, LLC dba Sunrise Hospital and
Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule
24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted
information has been replaced with asterisks.) (12) |
|
10.32 |
|
Addendum to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of June 3, 1999
between GK Financing, LLC and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, LLC dba Sunrise
Hospital and Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this document has
been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (12) |
|
10.33 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of November 1, 1999 between GK
Financing, LLC and Jackson HMA, Inc. dba Central Mississippi Medical Center.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (13) |
|
10.34 |
|
Addendum to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of November 1,
1999 between GK Financing, LLC and Jackson HMA, Inc. dba Central Mississippi Medical
Center. (13) |
|
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Exhibit |
|
|
Number: |
|
Description: |
10.35 |
|
Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of February 18, 2000 between
GK Financing, LLC and OSF HealthCare System. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2,
promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (13) |
|
10.35a |
|
Addendum to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective April 13, 2007, between
GK Financing, LLC and OSF HealthCare System. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (30) |
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10.36 |
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American Shared Hospital Services 2001 Stock Option Plan. (14) |
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10.37 |
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Amendment Number Three to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of
June 22, 2001 between GK Financing, LLC and The Regents of the University of
California. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule
24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted
information has been replaced with asterisks.) (15) |
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10.38 |
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Addendum Three to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of October
1, 2000 between GK Financing, LLC and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presybterian.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (15) |
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10.39 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of July 18, 2001 between GK
Financing, LLC and Bayfront Medical Center, Inc.. (Confidential material appearing in
this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (16) |
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10.40 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of September 13, 2001 between
GK Financing, LLC and Mercy Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (17) |
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
10.41 |
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Addendum Number One to Contract with GKF and Mercy Medical Center, dated
September 13, 2001 between GK Financing, LLC and Mercy Medical Center. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (17) |
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10.42 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of May 22, 2002 between GK
Financing, LLC and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. (Confidential material appearing in
this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (18) |
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10.43 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of July 11, 2002 between GK
Financing, LLC and Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc. D/B/A Baptist Medical
Center. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed
separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2,
promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted
information has been replaced with asterisks.) (19) |
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10.44 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of February 13, 2003 between
GK Financing, LLC and AHS Albuquerque Regional Medical Center LLC. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (20) |
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10.45 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of May 28, 2003 between GK
Financing, LLC and Lehigh Valley Hospital. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (21) |
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10.45a |
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First Amendment to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated November 2006 between
GK Financing, LLC and Lehigh Valley Hospital. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (28) |
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
10.46 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of March 21, 2003 between GK
Financing, LLC and Northern Westchester Hospital Center. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with
asterisks.) (23) |
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10.47 |
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Amendment Four to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective as of
December 1, 2002 between GK Financing, LLC and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (23) |
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10.48 |
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Line of credit agreement between American Shared Hospital Services and Bank of
America dated July 1, 2004 and related amendments No. 1 and No. 2 dated June 23, 2005.
(23) |
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10.49 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of May 28, 2004 between GK
Financing, LLC and Mercy Health Center. (Confidential material appearing in this
document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (24) |
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10.50 |
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Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of August 7, 2003 between GK
Financing, LLC and Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. (Confidential material
appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with
asterisks.) (26) |
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10.50a |
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Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of May 28, 2004
between GK Financing, LLC and Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee.(26) |
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10.51 |
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Addendum Two to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of November 6,
2006 between GK Financing, LLC and Jackson HMA, Inc. d/b/a Central Mississippi Medical
Center. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed
separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance
with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (28) |
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Exhibit |
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Number: |
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Description: |
10.52 |
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Amendment dated as of October 18, 2006 to the GK Financing, LLC Operating
Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1995. (28) |
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10.53 |
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Addendum Two to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective January 17,
2007 between GK Financing, LLC and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center, LLC d/b/a Sunrise
Hospital Medical Center. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been
omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance
with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.) (29) |
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10.54 |
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Amendment Five to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective May 9, 2007
between GK Financing, LLC and The Regents of the University of California.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (30) |
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10.55 |
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Addendum Two to Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit effective June 20, 2007
between GK Financing, LLC and The Regents of the University of California.
(Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has
been replaced with asterisks.) (30) |
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10.56 |
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Agreement to Purchase Gamma Knife Perfexion Unit effective May 7, 2007 between
GK Financing, LLC and The Regents of the University of California. (Confidential
material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced
with asterisks.) (30) |
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21. |
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Subsidiaries of American Shared Hospital Services. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm relating to a Form S-8
filed December 18, 2006. |
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31. |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications. |
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32. |
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Section 1350 Certifications (furnished and not to be considered filed as part
of the Form 10-K). |
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(1) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 2.1 and 10.13b, respectively, to the registrants
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, which is incorporated
herein by this reference. |
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(2) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 3.1 to registrants Registration Statement on Form S-2
(Registration No. 33-23416), which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(3) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 3.2, 4.6 and 4.8, respectively, to registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-63721) filed on October 26, 1995,
which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(4) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.24 and 10.35 respectively, to registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Registration No. 33-23416), which is incorporated herein
by this reference. |
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(5) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit A to registrants Proxy Statement, filed on August 31,
1995, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(6) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit B to registrants Proxy Statement, filed on August 31,
1995, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(7) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 4.14 and 10.13, respectively, to the registrants
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to registrants Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 33-63721) filed on March 29, 1996, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(8) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11a, 10.11c, 10.11d, 10.12,
10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.17, 10.18 and 10.19, respectively, to the registrants Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, which is incorporated herein by
this reference. |
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(9) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.23, and 10.24, respectively,
to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2000, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(10) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.25, 10.26, 10.27, 10.28 and 10.29, respectively,
to the registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000,
which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(11) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(12) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.31 and 10.32, respectively, to the registrants
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001, which is
incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(13) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.33, 10.34 and 10.35, respectively, to the
registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001,
which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(14) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(15) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.37 and 10.38 to the registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(16) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.39 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(17) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.40 and 10.41 to the registrants Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002, which is incorporated herein
by this reference. |
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(18) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(19) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.43 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(20) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.44 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(21) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.45 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(22) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.18a to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(23) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.46, 10.47 and 10.48 to the registrants Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005, which is incorporated
herein by this reference. |
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(24) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.22a and 10.49 to the registrants Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005, which is incorporated herein
by this reference. |
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(25) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 4 to the registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
April 1, 1999, which is incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(26) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.19a and 10.23a to the registrants Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, which is incorporated herein by
this reference. |
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(27) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.19a to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(28) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibit 10.45a, 10.51, 10.52 and 21 to the registrants
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, which is
incorporated herein by this reference. |
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(29) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.53 to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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(30) |
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These documents were filed as Exhibits 10.35a, 10.54, 10.55 and 10.56 to the registrants
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, which is incorporated
herein by this reference. |
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(31) |
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This document was filed as Exhibit 10.19b to the registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
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AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
(Registrant)
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March 31, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Ernest A. Bates, M.D.
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Ernest A. Bates, M.D. |
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Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
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/s/ Ernest A. Bates
Ernest A. Bates
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Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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March 31, 2008 |
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/s/ Olin C. Robison
Olin C. Robison
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Director
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March 31, 2008 |
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/s/ John F. Ruffle
John F. Ruffle
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Director
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March 31, 2008 |
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/s/ Stanley S. Trotman, Jr.
Stanley S. Trotman, Jr.
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Director
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March 31, 2008 |
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/s/ Craig K. Tagawa
Craig K. Tagawa
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Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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March 31, 2008 |
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AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
and
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
Contents
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Consolidated Financial Statements |
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2 |
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3 |
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5-6 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
American Shared Hospital Services
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Shared Hospital Services
as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board of the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its
internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control
over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of American Shared Hospital Services at December 31, 2007 and
2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2006, the
Company changed its method of accounting for share-based payment agreements to conform to Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment.
/S/ MOSS ADAMS LLP
San Francisco, California
March 31, 2008
1
American Shared Hospital Services
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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DECEMBER 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
6,340,000 |
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$ |
3,952,000 |
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Securities |
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2,605,000 |
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1,574,000 |
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Restricted cash |
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $170,000 in 2007 and 2006 |
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4,886,000 |
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4,248,000 |
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Other receivables |
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250,000 |
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102,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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417,000 |
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598,000 |
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Current deferred tax assets |
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301,000 |
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601,000 |
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Total current assets |
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14,849,000 |
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11,125,000 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net |
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44,226,000 |
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34,166,000 |
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SECURITIES |
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1,065,000 |
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3,380,000 |
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INVESTMENT IN PREFERRED STOCK |
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2,617,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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287,000 |
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234,000 |
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$ |
63,044,000 |
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$ |
50,905,000 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
795,000 |
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$ |
340,000 |
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Accrued interest and other liabilities |
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793,000 |
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1,095,000 |
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Employee compensation and benefits |
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142,000 |
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116,000 |
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Accrued dividends |
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239,000 |
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Advances on line of credit |
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4,100,000 |
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4,000,000 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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7,180,000 |
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4,867,000 |
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Current portion of capital leases |
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1,092,000 |
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1,009,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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14,102,000 |
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11,666,000 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion |
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21,285,000 |
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11,378,000 |
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LONG-TERM CAPITAL LEASES, less current portion |
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2,719,000 |
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3,811,000 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES |
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2,245,000 |
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1,996,000 |
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MINORITY INTEREST |
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3,153,000 |
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3,045,000 |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock, no par value
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Authorized 10,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding
shares 5,026,000 in 2007 and 5,023,000 in 2006 |
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9,320,000 |
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9,317,000 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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4,304,000 |
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4,251,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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5,916,000 |
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5,441,000 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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19,540,000 |
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19,009,000 |
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$ |
63,044,000 |
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$ |
50,905,000 |
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See
accompanying notes
2
American Shared Hospital Services
Consolidated Statements of Income
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenue: |
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Medical services |
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$ |
19,422,000 |
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$ |
20,385,000 |
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$ |
18,231,000 |
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Equipment sales |
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3,200,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,622,000 |
|
|
|
20,385,000 |
|
|
|
18,231,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of equipment sales |
|
|
3,394,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance and supplies |
|
|
1,284,000 |
|
|
|
1,295,000 |
|
|
|
1,035,000 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
5,993,000 |
|
|
|
5,865,000 |
|
|
|
5,395,000 |
|
Other direct operating costs |
|
|
2,683,000 |
|
|
|
3,205,000 |
|
|
|
2,642,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,354,000 |
|
|
|
10,365,000 |
|
|
|
9,072,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
9,268,000 |
|
|
|
10,020,000 |
|
|
|
9,159,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expense |
|
|
4,646,000 |
|
|
|
3,995,000 |
|
|
|
3,613,000 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
1,946,000 |
|
|
|
2,161,000 |
|
|
|
2,075,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
2,676,000 |
|
|
|
3,864,000 |
|
|
|
3,471,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and other income |
|
|
328,000 |
|
|
|
308,000 |
|
|
|
202,000 |
|
Minority interest expense |
|
|
(1,134,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,314,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,126,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
1,870,000 |
|
|
|
2,858,000 |
|
|
|
2,547,000 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
919,000 |
|
|
|
1,202,000 |
|
|
|
780,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,656,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,767,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per
common share basic |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per
common share diluted |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes
3
American Shared Hospital Services
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
Common |
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
Balances at January 1, 2005 |
|
|
4,776,000 |
|
|
$ |
9,238,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,410,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,898,000 |
|
|
$ |
17,546,000 |
|
Options exercised |
|
|
357,000 |
|
|
|
157,000 |
|
|
|
445,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
602,000 |
|
Repurchase of stock options |
|
|
(114,000 |
) |
|
|
(89,000 |
) |
|
|
(581,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(670,000 |
) |
Dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(925,000 |
) |
|
|
(925,000 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,767,000 |
|
|
|
1,767,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
5,019,000 |
|
|
|
9,306,000 |
|
|
|
4,274,000 |
|
|
|
4,740,000 |
|
|
|
18,320,000 |
|
Options exercised |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
Common stock withheld on option exercises |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(56,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(56,000 |
) |
Dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(955,000 |
) |
|
|
(955,000 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,656,000 |
|
|
|
1,656,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
5,023,000 |
|
|
|
9,317,000 |
|
|
|
4,251,000 |
|
|
|
5,441,000 |
|
|
|
19,009,000 |
|
Options exercised |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
Common stock withheld on option exercises |
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,000 |
) |
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,000 |
|
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,000 |
) |
Dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(476,000 |
) |
|
|
(476,000 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
951,000 |
|
|
|
951,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
5,026,000 |
|
|
$ |
9,320,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,304,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,916,000 |
|
|
$ |
19,540,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes
4
American Shared Hospital Services
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,656,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,767,000 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
6,111,000 |
|
|
|
5,963,000 |
|
|
|
5,502,000 |
|
Loss on disposal of assets |
|
|
186,000 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax |
|
|
536,000 |
|
|
|
852,000 |
|
|
|
121,000 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
69,000 |
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest in consolidated
subsidiaries |
|
|
1,134,000 |
|
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
|
|
1,126,000 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables |
|
|
(786,000 |
) |
|
|
(331,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,069,000 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
104,000 |
|
|
|
(212,000 |
) |
|
|
95,000 |
|
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities |
|
|
179,000 |
|
|
|
(120,000 |
) |
|
|
938,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from operating activities |
|
|
8,484,000 |
|
|
|
9,164,000 |
|
|
|
8,480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment for purchase of property and
equipment |
|
|
(16,333,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,606,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,455,000 |
) |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of
marketable securities |
|
|
3,023,000 |
|
|
|
7,728,000 |
|
|
|
957,000 |
|
Investment in marketable securities |
|
|
(1,739,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,348,000 |
) |
|
|
(7,334,000 |
) |
Investment in convertible preferred stock |
|
|
(617,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,000,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from investing activities |
|
|
(15,666,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,206,000 |
) |
|
|
(10,832,000 |
) |
See
accompanying notes
5
American Shared Hospital Services
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
|
(4,777,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,631,000 |
) |
|
|
(7,122,000 |
) |
Principal payments on capital leases |
|
|
(1,009,000 |
) |
|
|
(918,000 |
) |
|
|
(297,000 |
) |
Long term debt financing on purchase of
property and equipment |
|
|
16,997,000 |
|
|
|
992,000 |
|
|
|
5,275,000 |
|
Advances on line of credit |
|
|
2,725,000 |
|
|
|
5,100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payments on line of credit |
|
|
(2,625,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,100,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payment of dividends |
|
|
(715,000 |
) |
|
|
(954,000 |
) |
|
|
(902,000 |
) |
Distributions to minority owners |
|
|
(1,026,000 |
) |
|
|
(798,000 |
) |
|
|
(912,000 |
) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
157,000 |
|
Repurchase of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(670,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from financing activities |
|
|
9,570,000 |
|
|
|
(3,304,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,471,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
2,388,000 |
|
|
|
2,654,000 |
|
|
|
(6,823,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
beginning of year |
|
|
3,952,000 |
|
|
|
1,298,000 |
|
|
|
8,121,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
end of year |
|
$ |
6,340,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,952,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,298,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE |
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
2,431,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,161,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,075,000 |
|
Income taxes paid |
|
$ |
504,000 |
|
|
$ |
350,000 |
|
|
$ |
229,000 |
|
|
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
Accrued dividends |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
239,000 |
|
|
$ |
238,000 |
|
Income tax benefit from stock option exercise
recorded to Additional paid-in capital |
|
$ |
(13,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(56,000 |
) |
|
$ |
445,000 |
|
Acquisition of equipment with capital lease
financing |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,540,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,740,000 |
|
See
accompanying notes
6
American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 Business and Basis of Presentation
Business American Shared Hospital Services (the Company), a California corporation, provides
Leksell Gamma Knife® (Gamma Knife) units to twenty medical centers in Arkansas, California,
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New
Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The Company also
provides Image Guided Radiation Therapy and related equipment to one medical center in
Massachusetts.
The Company (through American Shared Radiosurgery Services (ASRS)) and Elekta AB, the
manufacturer of the Gamma Knife (through its wholly owned United States subsidiary GKV Investments,
Inc. (GKV)), entered into an operating agreement and formed GK Financing, LLC (GKF). GKF is a
non-exclusive provider of alternative financing services for Elekta Gamma Knife units in the United
States and Brazil.
OR21, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company that will provide the product The
Operating Room for the 21st Century®, which is currently under development.
MedLeader.com, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company that will provide continuing
medical education online and through videos for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. This
subsidiary is not operational at this time.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned
subsidiaries, OR21, Inc., MedLeader.com, Inc., ASRS and its majority-owned subsidiary, GK
Financing, LLC.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Note 2 Accounting Policies
Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements In preparing financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities
of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash is not
considered a cash equivalent for purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Securities The Company invests excess cash in short to long term fixed income marketable
securities. It is the Companys intent and ability to hold these securities until maturity and
they are therefore regarded as held-to-maturity investments. As of December 31, 2007, the cost of
7
American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2 Accounting Policies (Continued)
these securities approximated fair market value, and they ranged in maturity up to approximately
thirteen months. The value of those securities with maturity dates greater than one year are
considered long-term securities and are classified accordingly on the balance sheet.
Restricted cash Restricted cash represents the minimum cash that, by agreement, must be
maintained in GKF to fund operations.
Business and credit risk The Company maintains its cash balances, which exceed federally insured
limits, in financial institutions. Additionally the Companys securities are invested in short to
long term fixed income securities that are not insured. The Company has not experienced any losses
and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash, cash equivalents and
securities.
All of the Companys revenue is provided by twenty customers. These customers constitute accounts
receivable at December 31, 2007. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral. The Company has not experienced significant losses related
to receivables from individual customers or groups of customers in any particular geographic area.
Accounts receivable and doubtful accounts Accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable
value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical collections plus an
allowance for probable losses. Receivables are considered past due based on contractual terms and
are charged off in the period that they are deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables
previously charged off are recorded when received.
Accounting for majority-owned subsidiary The Company accounts for GKF as a consolidated entity
due to its 81% majority-equity interest.
Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets, which for medical and office equipment is generally 3 15 years. The Company capitalized
interest of $457,000 and $53,000 in 2007 and 2006, respectively, as costs of medical equipment.
The Company leases Gamma Knife and radiation therapy equipment to its customers under arrangements
accounted for as operating leases. At December 31, 2007, the Company held equipment under operating
lease contracts with customers with an original cost of $62,749,000 and accumulated depreciation of
$29,996,000. At December 31, 2006, the Company held equipment under operating lease contracts with
customers with an original cost of $57,628,000 and accumulated depreciation of $29,493,000.
8
American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
Note
2 Accounting Policies (Continued)
Investment
in convertible preferred stock The Company has convertible preferred stock
representing a 7.6% interest in Still River Systems, Inc., and accounts for this investment under
the cost method. The Company reviews its investment in Still River for impairment on a quarterly
basis, or as events or circumstances might indicate that the carrying value of the investment may
not be recoverable.
Revenue recognition - Revenue is recognized when services have been rendered and
collectibility is reasonably assured. There are no guaranteed minimum payments. The Companys
contracts are typically for a ten year term and are classified as either fee per use or retail.
Retail arrangements are further classified as either turn-key or net revenue sharing. Revenue from
fee per use contracts is recorded on a gross basis as determined by each hospitals contracted
rate. Under turn-key arrangements, the Company receives payment from the hospital in the
amount of its reimbursement from third party payors, and is responsible for paying all the
operating costs of the Gamma Knife. Revenue is recorded on a gross basis and estimated based on
historical experience and hospital contracts with third party payors. For net revenue sharing
arrangements the Company receives a contracted percentage of the reimbursement received by the
hospital less the operating expenses of the Gamma Knife. Revenue is recorded on a net basis and
estimated based on historical experience. Any revenue estimates are reviewed periodically and
adjusted as necessary. Revenue recognition is consistent with guidelines provided under EITF
99-19.
Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under
this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax
rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Earnings per share Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for
the year. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if common
shares were issued pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants. The following table
illustrates the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December
31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.
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Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
Note
2 Accounting Policies (Continued)
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2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Numerator for basic and diluted
earnings per share |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,656,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,767,000 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic earnings per
share weighted-average shares |
|
|
5,025,000 |
|
|
|
5,022,000 |
|
|
|
4,931,000 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee stock options |
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
28,000 |
|
|
|
160,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings
per share adjusted weighted-
average shares |
|
|
5,042,000 |
|
|
|
5,050,000 |
|
|
|
5,091,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earning per share basic |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earning per share diluted |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 2007 options outstanding to purchase 436,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price range
of $2.76 $6.50 per share were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as
the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of common stock during
the year.
In 2006 options outstanding to purchase 6,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.45
per share were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise price
of the options was greater than the average market price of common stock during the year.
In 2005, options outstanding to purchase 76,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price range
of $6.16 $6.45 per share were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as
the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of common stock during
the year.
Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2006 balances to conform with
the 2007 presentation.
Stock-based compensation On June 28, 2006, the Companys shareholders approved the 2006 Stock
Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan) under which 750,000 shares of the Companys common stock are
reserved for issuance of shares to officers of the Company, other key employees, non-employee
directors, and advisors. The 2006 Plan serves as successor to the Companys previous two
stock-based employee compensation plans, the 1995 and 2001 Stock Option Plans. The share reserve
under those two plans, including the shares of common stock subject to currently outstanding
options under the plans, were transferred to the 2006 Plan, and no further grants or share
issuances will be made under the 1995 Plan or 2001 Plans. Under the 2006 Plan, there are
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Notes to consolidated Financial Statements
2,000 restricted stock units granted, consisting of annual automatic grants to non-employee
directors, and approximately 568,000 options granted, of which approximately 96,000 options are
vested, as of December 31, 2007.
Through 2005, the Company accounted for these plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by
APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to employees, and related Interpretations. No
stock-based employee compensation cost was reflected in net income as all options granted under
those plans had an exercise price greater than or equal to the market value of the underlying
common stock on the date of grant.
On January 1, 2006, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payments (SFAS123(R)), the Company began expensing the fair value of its stock
options issued, using the modified prospective format. The Companys stock-based awards to
employees are calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Companys stock-based awards
have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the present value estimates. The fair value of
the Companys option grants issued during 2007 and 2006 were estimated using weighted-average
assumptions for expected life, volatility, dividend yield, forfeiture rate, and risk-free interest
rate which are specific to each award as summarized in the table in Note 9. The estimated fair
value of the Companys options is amortized over the period during which the optionee is required
to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Accordingly, stock-based
compensation cost before income tax effect in the amount of approximately $69,000 and $39,000 is
reflected in 2007 and 2006 net income, respectively.
SFAS123(R) requires that excess tax benefits be reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as
a reduction of taxes paid. There were approximately 426,000 options issued during 2007.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share was required by SFAS 123 for
awards granted after December 31, 1995 through December 31, 2005, as if the Company had accounted
for its stock-based awards to employees under the fair value method of SFAS 123. The fair value of
the Companys stock-based awards to employees was estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing
model.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had
applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS123(R) to stock-based employee compensation in
2005. For pro forma purposes, the estimated fair value of the Companys options is amortized over
the options vesting period, which is generally from one to five years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2 Accounting Policies (Continued)
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
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2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income, as reported |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,656,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,767,000 |
|
Deduct: total stock-based employee
compensation expense
determined under fair value based
method for all awards (Note 9),
net of related tax effects |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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(36,000 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proforma net income |
|
$ |
951,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,656,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,731,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic as reported |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
Basic pro forma |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
Diluted as reported |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
Diluted pro forma |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash
and cash equivalents, securities, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other
accrued liabilities approximated their fair value as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 because of the
relatively short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Companys various debt
obligations, discounted at currently available interest rates was approximately $32,288,000 and
$21,038,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Business segment information - The Company, which engages in the business of leasing
radiosurgery and radiation therapy equipment to health care providers, has one reportable segment,
Medical Services Revenue.
Recent accounting pronouncements Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial
Accounting Standards Interpretation, No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an
interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of uncertain tax
positions taken or expected to be taken in a companys income tax return, and also provides
guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods,
disclosure, and transition.
The cumulative effect of adopting FIN 48 is recognized as a change in accounting principle, and any
adjustment required as the result of adoption would be recorded as an adjustment to the opening
balance of retained earnings on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the
Company recognized no change in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to tax
positions taken in prior periods, and no corresponding change in retained earnings.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note
2 Accounting Policies (Continued)
Additionally, FIN 48 specifies that tax positions for which the timing of the ultimate resolution
is uncertain should be recognized as long-term liabilities. The Company made no reclassifications
between current taxes payable and long term taxes payable upon adoption of FIN 48. Also, the
Company had no amounts of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect its effective
income tax rate for January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
The Companys policy for deducting interest and penalties is to treat interest as interest expense
and penalties as taxes. As of December 31, 2007 the Company had no amount accrued for the payment
of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts as of the adoption
date of FIN 48.
The tax return years 2003 through 2007 remain open to examination by the major domestic taxing
jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. Net operating losses generated on a tax return
basis by the Company in 1995 through 1997 and 1999 through 2004 remain open to examination by the
major domestic taxing jurisdictions.
Note 3 Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following:
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|
|
DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Medical equipment and facilities |
|
$ |
66,562,000 |
|
|
$ |
61,828,000 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
699,000 |
|
|
|
515,000 |
|
Deposits and construction in progress |
|
|
6,947,000 |
|
|
|
2,137,000 |
|
Deposits towards purchase of proton beam units |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,208,000 |
|
|
|
65,480,000 |
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(31,982,000 |
) |
|
|
(31,314,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property and equipment |
|
$ |
44,226,000 |
|
|
$ |
34,166,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2007, the Company has equipment that is secured under capitalized leases with a
total cost of approximately $10,085,000, which is included in Medical equipment and facilities, and
associated accumulated depreciation totaling approximately $5,829,000.
As of December 31, 2007, the Company has $2,000,000 in deposits toward the purchase of two
Monarch250 proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT) systems from Still River Systems, a
development-stage company. The Company has a commitment to total deposits of $3,000,000 per
machine until FDA approval is received, at which time the remaining balance is committed. The
Still River PBRT system is not commercially proven and there is no assurance FDA approval will be
received. The Company reviews the carrying value of these deposits for impairment on a quarterly
basis, or as events or circumstances might indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 Convertible Preferred Stock Investment
On April 10, 2006 the Company invested $2,000,000 for a convertible preferred stock interest in
Still River Systems, Inc. (Still River), a development-stage company based in Littleton,
Massachusetts, which in collaboration with scientists from MITs Plasma Science and Fusion Center,
is developing a medical device for the treatment of cancer patients using proton beam radiation
therapy (PBRT). The Company also purchased for $1,000,000 an option to acquire two
Monarch250 PBRT systems from Still River for anticipated delivery in 2009. The PBRT
systems are not currently FDA approved.
The Companys initial investment in Still River consisted of approximately 2,353,000 shares of
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is considered pari
passu with previously issued Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
On September 5, 2007 the Company invested approximately $617,000 for an additional equity interest
in Still River Systems, Inc. This investment represents approximately 588,000 shares of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock, which is considered pari passu with the previously issued Series A and
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (all issues together Preferred Stock). Upon conversion, the
investments increases the Companys common stock interest in Still River to approximately 7.6%.
The Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of common
stock of Still River at a conversion price, subject to certain adjustments, but initially set at
the original purchase price. The Preferred Stock has voting rights equivalent to the number of
common stock shares into which it is convertible, and holders of the Preferred Stock, subject to
certain exceptions, have a pro-rata right to participate in subsequent stock offerings. In the
event of liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of Still River, the Preferred Stock holders have
preference to the holders of common stock, and any other class or series of stock that is junior to
the Preferred Stock. The Company does not have a Board of Directors seat with Still River.
The Company accounts for its investment in Still River under the cost method.
Note 5 Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists primarily of 21 notes with financing companies, related to Gamma Knife and
radiation therapy equipment construction and installation, totaling $28,465,000. These notes accrue
interest at fixed annual rates between 7.79% and 9.95%, are payable in 60 to 84 monthly
installments, mature between June 2008 and October 2014, and are collateralized by the respective
Gamma Knife units and radiation therapy equipment. As of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants required under notes with its lenders. The
following are contractual maturities of long-term debt by year at December 31, 2007:
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 Long-Term Debt (continued)
|
|
|
|
|
Year ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
7,180,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
11,220,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
3,732,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,928,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1,587,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
2,818,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28,465,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 6 Obligations Under Capital Leases
The Company has four capital lease obligations with three financing companies, collateralized by
Gamma Knife equipment having an aggregate net book value of approximately $4,256,000 at December
31, 2007. These obligations have stated interest rates ranging between 7.74% and 8.04%, are
payable in 42 to 84 monthly installments, and mature between June 2009 and September 2012.
Future minimum lease payments, together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments
under capital leases at December 31, 2007, are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Present Value |
|
|
|
of Minimum |
|
Year ending December 31, |
|
Lease Payments |
|
2008 |
|
|
1,355,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
1,067,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
862,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
862,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
289,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital lease payments |
|
|
4,435,000 |
|
Less imputed interest |
|
|
624,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,811,000 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
1,092,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,719,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 7 Income Taxes
Significant components of the Companys deferred tax liabilities and assets as of December 31, 2007
and 2006 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets |
|
$ |
(5,231,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,658,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
(5,231,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,658,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
2,531,000 |
|
|
|
3,289,000 |
|
Accrued reserves |
|
|
209,000 |
|
|
|
323,000 |
|
Other net |
|
|
547,000 |
|
|
|
651,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets |
|
|
3,287,000 |
|
|
|
4,263,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax liabilities |
|
$ |
(1,944,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,395,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
These amounts are presented in the financial statements as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Current deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
301,000 |
|
|
$ |
601,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes (non-current) |
|
|
(2,245,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,996,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(1,944,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,395,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 7 Income Taxes (continued)
The components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
82,000 |
|
|
$ |
(8,000 |
) |
|
$ |
449,000 |
|
State |
|
|
379,000 |
|
|
|
357,000 |
|
|
|
210,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current |
|
|
461,000 |
|
|
|
349,000 |
|
|
|
659,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
469,000 |
|
|
|
810,000 |
|
|
|
(74,000 |
) |
State |
|
|
(11,000 |
) |
|
|
43,000 |
|
|
|
195,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred |
|
|
458,000 |
|
|
|
853,000 |
|
|
|
121,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
919,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,202,000 |
|
|
$ |
780,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal
statutory tax rate (34% in 2007, 2006 and 2005) to income before taxes as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Computed expected federal income tax |
|
$ |
630,000 |
|
|
$ |
972,000 |
|
|
$ |
866,000 |
|
State income taxes, net of federal
benefit |
|
|
216,000 |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
167,000 |
|
Stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(193,000 |
) |
Other |
|
|
73,000 |
|
|
|
(170,000 |
) |
|
|
(60,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
919,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,202,000 |
|
|
$ |
780,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax
return purposes of approximately $7,461,000 which expire between 2019 and 2024. Net operating loss
carryforwards for California franchise/income tax return purposes are negligible. The Companys
ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets may be
limited in the event of a 50% or more ownership change within any three-year period.
17
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 8 Minority Interest
The Minority interest liability reflects the 19% interest by the minority partner in the Companys
GK Financing, LLC subsidiary. The balance increases (decreases) by the minority partners share of
the earnings (losses) in GK Financing, LLC, and is reduced by any cash distributions made to the
minority partner, per the following table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Beginning balance |
|
$ |
3,045,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,529,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,315,000 |
|
Minority interest in GKF net income |
|
|
1,134,000 |
|
|
|
1,314,000 |
|
|
|
1,126,000 |
|
Less: cash distributions |
|
|
(1,026,000 |
) |
|
|
(798,000 |
) |
|
|
(912,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest |
|
$ |
3,153,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,045,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,529,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 9 Shareholders Equity
2006 Stock Incentive Plan
The Companys 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan), provides for nonqualified stock options,
qualified (or incentive stock options) and stock grants. Under the 2006 Plan, 750,000 common
shares are reserved for awards to employees, non-employee members of the board of directors, and
consultants and advisors to the Company. The Company had two previous stock option plans under
which active options had been granted, the 1995 Stock Option Plan and the 2001 Stock Option Plan.
Shares reserved under these two plans were transferred to the 2006 Plan upon its approval by the
shareholders in June 2006, and those two plans are no longer active. Provisions of the 2006 Plan
include an automatic annual grant to each non-employee director of options to purchase up to 2,000
shares on the date of the Companys Annual Shareholder Meeting, at an exercise price equal to the
market price of the Companys common shares on that date, and an automatic annual grant of 500
restricted stock units of the Companys common shares. Options and restricted stock units awarded
under the automatic annual grant program for non-employee directors vest after one year. Other
options may vest fully and immediately, or over periods of time as determined by the Plan
Administrator, but no longer than seven years from the grant date. Options currently awarded under
the 2006 Plan vest over a period of 5 years.
As of December 31, 2007, 4,000 restricted stock units have been granted and approximately 568,000
stock options are issued and outstanding under the 2006 Plan, of which approximately 126,000 shares
were transferred from the previous plans. There have been no restricted stock units awarded
outside the automatic grant program for non-employee directors.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 Shareholders Equity (Continued)
Changes in options outstanding under the Stock Option Plans from January 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2007 are as follows :
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
Options |
|
of Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Term (Years) |
|
|
Value |
|
Balance at January 1, 2005 |
|
|
168,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
83,000 |
|
|
$ |
6.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(93,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(11,000 |
) |
|
$ |
4.07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
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|
147,000 |
|
|
$ |
5.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
$ |
6.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
$ |
2.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(9,000 |
) |
|
$ |
5.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
149,000 |
|
|
$ |
5.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
426,000 |
|
|
$ |
3.34 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
$ |
6.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
568,000 |
|
|
$ |
3.82 |
|
|
|
6.51 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
96,000 |
|
|
$ |
4.81 |
|
|
|
6.85 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average grant-date fair value of the options granted during the years 2007, 2006 and
2005 was $1.24, $2.61 and $1.52, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised
during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $3,000, $11,000 and $154,000,
respectively.
Cash received from options exercised under all share-based payment arrangements for the years ended
December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $0, $11,000 and $157,000, respectively. The actual tax
benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercise of the share-based payment
arrangements totaled $0, $0 and $193,000, respectively for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006
and 2005.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 Shareholders Equity (Continued)
A summary of the status of the Companys non-vested shares as of December 31, 2007, and changes
during the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is presented below:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Grant-Date |
|
Nonvested Shares |
|
of Options |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Nonvested at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
87,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.45 |
|
Granted |
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.61 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(22,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.53 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(9,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.47 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at January 1, 2007 |
|
|
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
426,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(23,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.75 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(4,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
472,000 |
|
|
$ |
1.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007 there was approximately $479,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2006 Plan. This cost is
expected to be recognized over a period of approximately five years.
Shares and Options Issued to Officer
On August 15, 1995, the Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer was granted a ten-year,
immediately exercisable option to purchase 1,495,000 common shares for an exercise price of $.01
per share for which the Company recorded compensation expense of $2,414,000. These options were
granted to the officer as final consideration for personal guarantees of credit facilities and for
continued employment with the Company. All options granted under the plan were exercised prior to
the termination of the plan according to its terms on August 15, 2005. The officer exercised
264,000 during 2005. The exercise in 2005 resulted in a $445,000 increase in paid in capital and a
$616,000 increase in deferred tax assets.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 Shareholders Equity (Continued)
The following table summarizes information about all options outstanding at December 31, 2007:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Range of |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Exercise |
|
Exercise Prices |
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Life (Years) |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Price |
|
|
2.760 - 3.036 |
|
|
|
|
|
370,000 |
|
|
|
6.92 |
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.000 - 4.100 |
|
|
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
|
|
1.92 |
|
|
|
3.21 |
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
|
|
3.21 |
|
|
4.570 - 5.500 |
|
|
|
|
|
21,000 |
|
|
|
6.46 |
|
|
|
5.29 |
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
5.25 |
|
|
6.160 - 6.500 |
|
|
|
|
|
138,000 |
|
|
|
6.72 |
|
|
|
6.29 |
|
|
|
41,000 |
|
|
|
6.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1.688 - 6.500 |
|
|
|
|
|
568,000 |
|
|
|
6.85 |
|
|
$ |
3.82 |
|
|
|
96,000 |
|
|
$ |
4.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, 96,000 and 76,000 options, respectively, were vested and
exercisable. Automatic option awards issued to non-employee directors vest one year after their
issuance. The vesting period for all other options issued under the Companys plans is determined
by the Board of Directors at the time the options are issued. Discretionary options awarded during
2007 and 2006 vest over a five year period.
The Black-Scholes options valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of
traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, the
Black-Scholes model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected
stock price volatility. Because the Companys stock-based awards to employees have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in managements opinion, the existing
models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its stock-based
awards to employees.
The fair value of the Companys option grants under the 2006 Plan in 2007 and 2006 and the 1995 and
2001 Plans in 2005 was estimated assuming the following weighted-average assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Expected life (years) |
|
|
7.0 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
|
Expected forfeiture rate |
|
|
0.0 - 8.5 |
% |
|
|
5.0 - 8.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
25.0 - 72.5 |
% |
|
|
25.0 - 72.5 |
% |
|
|
25.0 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.9 - 5.4 |
% |
|
|
4.9 - 5.1 |
% |
|
|
4.3 |
% |
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 Shareholders Equity (Continued)
Repurchase of Common Stock, Common Stock Warrants and Stock Options
In 1999 and 2001, the Board of Directors approved resolutions authorizing the Company to repurchase
up to a total of 1,000,000 shares of its own stock on the open market. There have been no shares
repurchased on the open market since the year ending December 31, 2001.
The Company withheld 1,000 shares during each of 2007 and 2006 upon the exercise of options by
corporate officers to pay the exercise price of the shares and the withholding taxes associated
with the exercises. The value of the exercise price is recorded as a reduction to common stock,
and the difference between the exercise price and the market price at the time of exercise is
recorded as a reduction to paid-in-capital.
Dividends
In 2007 the Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.0475 per share in January, April and July, after
which time the Board of Directors suspended payment of dividends to conserve cash for growth.
During 2006, the Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.0475 per share in January, April, July and
October. In January, April, July and October of 2005 the Company paid dividends of $0.045, $0.045,
$0.0475 and $0.0475 per share respectively.
Note 10 Retirement Plan
The Company has a defined-contribution retirement plan (the Plan) that allows for a matching safe
harbor contribution. For 2007, the Board of Directors elected to match participant deferred salary
contributions up to a maximum of 4% of the participants annual compensation. Matching
contributions must be invested initially in shares of the Companys stock. Discretionary profit
sharing contributions are allowed under the Plan in years that the Board does not elect a safe
harbor match. The Company contributed $42,000 to the Plan for the safe harbor match for each of
the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. The Company has accrued approximately
$46,000 for the estimated safe harbor matching contribution for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Note 11 Equipment Sales Revenue
In 2007 The Company agreed to sell to one of its existing Gamma Knife customers, one of the four
Perfexion Gamma Knife units it had committed to purchase from the manufacturer, and this sale is
recorded as Equipment sales revenue. The Companys lease with the customer was amended to allow
for the sale of the equipment and also allow for the lease revenue to the Company to continue under
similar terms until the lease expired in January 2008. The net cost of the equipment purchased and
the remaining net book value of the equipment that was traded in was recorded in Cost of equipment
sales.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 12 Operating Leases
The Company leases office space and equipment under operating leases expiring at various dates
through 2011.
Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases having initial terms of more than one
year consisted of the following at December 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
Year ending December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
289,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
289,000 |
|
2010 |
|
|
281,000 |
|
2011 |
|
|
118,000 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
978,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payments for repair and maintenance agreements incorporated in operating lease agreements are
included in the future minimum operating lease payments shown above.
Rent expense was $381,000, $360,000, and $386,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and
2005, respectively, and includes the above operating leases as well as month-to-month rental and
certain executory costs.
The Company subleases a portion of its office space to two third parties for approximately $1,000
per month under month-to-month sublease agreements.
Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has commitments to purchase three Gamma Knife units and two PBRT systems totaling
approximately $30,000,000. At December 31, 2007 the Company has
made deposits and progress payments totaling
approximately $8,200,000 towards the purchase of this equipment. Two of the Gamma Knife units are
expected to be installed in 2008, with the third one anticipated for 2008 or 2009. The two PBRT
systems also have anticipated delivery in 2009, depending on FDA approval and other milestones.
The deposits and progress payments are classified as deposits and construction in progress under Property and Equipment.
Note 14 Major Customers
Revenue from the Companys Gamma Knife segment were provided by twenty-one customers in each of the
years 2007, 2006 and 2005. In each of the years 2007 and 2006 one customer accounted for
approximately 13% of total revenue. No individual customer exceeded 10% of the Companys total
revenue in 2005.
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American Shared Hospital Services
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 15 Quarterly financial Data (unaudited)
The following table sets forth the selected unaudited quarterly information for the Companys last
eight fiscal quarters. This information has been prepared on the same basis as the Consolidated
Financial Statements and all necessary adjustments (which consisted only of normal recurring
adjustments) have been included in the amounts stated below to present fairly the results of such
periods when read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes
included elsewhere herein.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended |
|
|
Mar. 31, |
|
Jun. 30, |
|
Sep. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
(in 000s, except per share data) |
|
2006 |
|
2006 |
|
2006 |
|
2006 |
Revenue |
|
$ |
5,045 |
|
|
$ |
5,309 |
|
|
$ |
5,238 |
|
|
$ |
4,793 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
2,423 |
|
|
|
2,634 |
|
|
|
2,649 |
|
|
|
2,314 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
720 |
|
|
|
734 |
|
|
|
708 |
|
|
|
696 |
|
Net income |
|
|
436 |
|
|
|
448 |
|
|
|
425 |
|
|
|
347 |
|
Earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended |
|
|
Mar. 31, |
|
Jun. 30, |
|
Sep. 30, |
|
Dec. 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
Revenue |
|
$ |
4,749 |
|
|
$ |
4,910 |
|
|
$ |
4,652 |
|
|
$ |
8,311 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
2,230 |
|
|
|
2,446 |
|
|
|
2,156 |
|
|
|
2,436 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
420 |
|
|
|
532 |
|
|
|
507 |
|
|
|
411 |
|
Net income |
|
|
225 |
|
|
|
280 |
|
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
Earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
Note 16 Subsequent Events
In March 2008, the Company entered into a new customer contract to provide Gamma Knife equipment
under a fee per use leasing arrangement. The equipment is expected to be installed in 2008.
In March 2008, one existing Gamma Knife customer who has an early termination provision in its
lease, chose to exercise that provision, which is effective as of March 25, 2008. A payment for
the buyout and certain other matters are still being finalized as of the date of filing these
financial statements.
In March 2008, Still River presented an additional offering of their convertible preferred stock,
which is pari passu with its previous offerings. The Company chose not to participate in this
offering, which reduced its interest in Still River convertible preferred stock to approximately
6.1%.
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