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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 30, 1997.
REGISTRATION NO. 333-38731
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 8099 23-2817565
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
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1018 WEST NINTH AVENUE
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406
(610) 992-3319
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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JOSEPH J. FRANK
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
1018 WEST NINTH AVENUE
KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406
(610) 992-3319
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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COPIES TO:
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ROBERT A. OUIMETTE, ESQ. FREDERICK W. KANNER, ESQ.
HAYTHE & CURLEY DEWEY BALLANTINE LLP
237 PARK AVENUE 1301 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
(212) 880-6000 (212) 259-8000
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, check the following box. [ ]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A
registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold nor
may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement
becomes effective. This prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or
the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws
of any such State.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED OCTOBER 30, 1997
SHARES
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
All of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby are being sold by Valley
Forge Dental Associates, Inc. (the "Company").
Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the Common
Stock of the Company. It is currently estimated that the initial public offering
price will be between $ and $ per share. See "Underwriting"
for information related to the factors to be considered in determining the
initial public offering price. Application has been made for inclusion of the
Common Stock for quotation on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"VFDA."
SEE "RISK FACTORS" ON PAGES 7 TO 13 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS
THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE COMMON STOCK OFFERED
HEREBY.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Price to Underwriting Proceeds to
Public Discount(1) Company(2)
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Per Share...................... $ $ $
Total(3)....................... $ $ $
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(1) See "Underwriting" for information concerning indemnification of the
Underwriters and other matters.
(2) Before deducting expenses payable by the Company, estimated at $3,500,000.
(3) The Company has granted to the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up
to additional shares of Common Stock solely to cover
over-allotments, if any. If the Underwriters exercise the option in full,
Price to Public will total $ , Underwriting Discount will total
$ and Proceeds to Company will total $ . See
"Underwriting."
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The shares of Common Stock are offered by the Underwriters named herein,
subject to receipt and acceptance by them and subject to their right to reject
any order in whole or in part. It is expected that delivery of the certificates
representing such shares will be made against payment therefor at the office of
NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc. on or about , 1997.
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NATIONSBANC MONTGOMERY SECURITIES, INC.
BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
, 1997
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CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES
THAT STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED
HEREBY, INCLUDING OVERALLOTMENT, STABILIZING TRANSACTIONS, SYNDICATE SHORT
COVERING TRANSACTIONS AND PENALTY BIDS. THESE TRANSACTIONS MAY BE EFFECTED ON
NASDAQ OR OTHERWISE AND, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME. FOR A
DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING."
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The Company intends to furnish to its stockholders annual reports
containing audited consolidated financial statements and quarterly reports
containing unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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[MAP DEPICTING THE MARKETS OF THE COMPANY'S DENTAL OFFICES.]
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed
information and consolidated financial statements (including the notes thereto)
appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. This Prospectus contains forward-looking
statements that are based on management's estimates, assumptions and
projections. Important factors that could cause results to differ materially
from those expected by management include the inability of the Company to carry
out its growth strategy and the other factors discussed under "Risk Factors."
See "Risk Factors" for a discussion of certain factors to be considered by
prospective investors.
THE COMPANY
Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading provider
of practice management services to multi-specialty dental practices in selected
markets in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Virginia. The Company seeks to achieve significant local market share by
developing networks of prominent dental practices and pursuing growth through
the introduction of professional management, operational enhancements and
acquisitions. The Company provides its networks with operational assistance in
staffing and scheduling, purchasing, advertising and marketing, recruiting,
quality assurance and managed care contracting. By maintaining a strong focus on
professional development and clinical excellence, the Company seeks to be the
preferred choice of patients and the favored partner for dentists in each market
it serves. In addition to general dentistry, the Company's dental practices
provide specialty dental services including orthodontics, oral surgery,
endodontics, periodontics and pediatric dentistry. At October 23, 1997, the
Company had 22 affiliated practices with 178 dentists at 56 locations in nine
markets.
The Health Care Financing Administration estimates that the annual
aggregate domestic market for dental services was approximately $45.9 billion
for 1995, representing 4.2% of total health care expenditures in the United
States and has grown at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.6% from
1980 to 1995. The size of the dental services industry is projected to reach
$79.1 billion by 2005. The Company believes that the anticipated growth in the
dental industry will be driven by several factors including: (i) an increase in
the availability and types of dental insurance; (ii) an increasing demand for
dental services from an aging population; (iii) the evolution of technology
which makes dental care less traumatic and, therefore, more attractive to
patients; (iv) an increased focus on preventive and cosmetic dentistry; and (v)
the growth of managed care organizations that offer dental coverage to their
members. According to the American Dental Association 1995 Survey of Dental
Practice, there were approximately 151,000 actively practicing dental
professionals in the United States, 88.1% of whom practiced either alone or with
one other dentist. In addition, there were approximately 4,700 dental groups of
three or more practitioners. According to industry sources, an estimated 117
million people were covered by dental benefits in 1995.
The Company's business strategy is to be the leading dental practice
management company in each of its markets. Key elements of the Company's
strategy include: (i) providing local market responsive dental services; (ii)
focusing on the provision of quality patient care; (iii) achieving leading
market share by developing comprehensive networks of leading clinical
professionals; (iv) immediately integrating acquired practices to achieve
administrative and financial control and to align professional and operational
incentives; (v) pursuing longer-term clinical, operational and financial
enhancements to acquired dental practices; and (vi) capitalizing on managed care
opportunities.
The Company's 22 affiliated practices have an average operating history of
16 years and pro forma net patient revenues of $27.9 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1997. See "Pro Forma Financial Information." Since January 1,
1997, the Company has entered five new markets. The Company has generated growth
within existing markets principally by optimizing the productivity of individual
dentists, increasing patient volume at existing dental offices, providing a
complete range of specialty dental services and by opening dental offices on a
de novo (start-up) basis.
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THE OFFERING
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Common Stock being offered................... shares(1)
Common Stock outstanding after the
offering................................... shares(1)(2)
Use of proceeds.............................. To repay certain indebtedness, to redeem
preferred stock, to finance future
acquisitions and capital expenditures and for
other general corporate purposes.
Proposed Nasdaq National Market Symbol....... VFDA
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(1) Excludes up to shares of Common Stock that may be sold pursuant to
the Underwriters' over-allotment option. See "Underwriting."
(2) Based on the number of shares outstanding as of October 23, 1997. Excludes
76,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding as of
October 23, 1997 at a weighted average exercise price of $8.58 per share and
213,992 shares issuable at a conversion price of $16.00 per share upon
conversion of currently convertible subordinated notes issued in connection
with an acquisition. In connection with certain acquisitions, assuming an
initial offering price of $ , the Company is obligated to issue
additional shares of Common Stock. See "Dilution," and "Management -- Stock
Option Plan" and Notes 8 and 14 of Notes to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all information in this Prospectus assumes no
exercise of the Underwriters' option to purchase from the Company up to
shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any.
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND STATISTICAL DATA)
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HISTORICAL
------------------ YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1996 ----------------------------------------
(INCEPTION) TO -------------------------- 1997
DECEMBER 31, 1995 PRO FORMA 1996 1997 PRO FORMA
ACTUAL ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(1) ACTUAL ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(1)
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(UNAUDITED)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net patient revenues....... $ 989 $ 15,448 $ $ 6,770 $ 13,141 $
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Network expenses:
Dental network
expenses............... 748 13,211 5,835 11,079
Depreciation............. 33 155 79 141
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Total network expenses..... 781 13,366 5,914 11,220
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Network operating
income............... 208 2,082 856 1,921
Corporate general and
administrative
expenses................. 509 1,554 644 1,155
Amortization of intangible
assets................... 26 196 64 278
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Income (loss) from
operations........... (327) 332 148 488
Interest expense........... 41 495 207 595
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Income (loss) before
taxes................ (368) (163) (59) (107)
Income taxes............... -- 276 129 --
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Net income (loss)...... (368) (439) (188) (107)
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Accretion of mandatorily
redeemable common
stock.................... -- -- -- 153
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Dividends on preferred
stock.................... 16 64 32 32
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Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shares................... $ (384) $ (503) $ $ (220) $ (292) $
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Net income (loss) per
common share(2).......... $ $ $ $ $ $
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Unaudited pro forma net
income (loss) applicable
to common shares....... $ $ $ $ $ $
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Unaudited pro forma
weighted average number
of
shares(2)................
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SELECTED STATISTICAL DATA
(AT END OF PERIOD):
Number of practices........ 2 4 22 4 9 22
Number of dentists......... 14 53 178 57 97 178
Number of offices.......... 6 16 56 16 30 56
Number of markets.......... 2 4 9 4 8 9
Number of states........... 3 5 8 5 7 8
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(IN THOUSANDS) PRO FORMA
BALANCE SHEET DATA: ACTUAL PRO FORMA(3) AS ADJUSTED(4)
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Cash and cash equivalents................................ $ 1,537 $ 1,541 $
Working capital.......................................... (3,740) (5,316)
Total assets(5).......................................... 29,395 56,907
Long-term debt........................................... 18,566 34,642
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock................... 912 912
Stockholders' (deficit) equity........................... (411) 4,900
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(1) Adjusted on a pro forma basis to give effect to acquisitions which occurred
during 1996 and 1997 as if such acquisitions had occurred as of the
beginning of the respective periods. These adjustments also include
adjustments to further give effect to the reduction in interest expense and
dividends on the Company's 8% cumulative preferred stock (the "mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock") resulting from the assumed use, as of the
beginning of the respective periods, of the estimated net proceeds of the
offering being made hereby, to retire outstanding debt and redeem the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock as described under "Use of Proceeds."
The pro forma statement of operations data do not purport to represent what
the Company's results of operations would have been if such acquisitions had
occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods or to project the
Company's results of operations for any future period. See "Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Information."
(2) For information concerning the number of shares used in the computation of
net income (loss) per common share, see Note (g) of Notes to the "Unaudited
Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations" included under "Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Information" and Note 2 of Notes to the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3) Adjusted on a pro forma basis to give effect to acquisitions which occurred
subsequent to June 30, 1997 as if they had occurred as of June 30, 1997.
(4) Adjustments on a pro forma as adjusted basis include all pro forma
adjustments and further give effect to the sale of shares of Common Stock
offered hereby and the application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom
as described under "Use of Proceeds." See "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information."
(5) Includes $22.3 million on an actual and $46.0 million on a pro forma and pro
forma as adjusted basis of excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired and other intangible assets at June 30, 1997.
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information contained in this Prospectus, the
following factors should be considered carefully in evaluating the Company and
its business before purchasing the Common Stock offered hereby. This Prospectus
contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ
materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include,
but are not limited to, those discussed below as well as those discussed
elsewhere in this Prospectus.
SHORT OPERATING HISTORY; NO ASSURANCE OF PROFITABLE OPERATIONS
Although certain of the Company's affiliated dental practices have long
operating histories, the Company commenced operations in September 1995 with the
acquisition from MT Associates of the assets of the Northern Virginia Dental
Group and Penn Dental practices. Prior to that acquisition, the Company
conducted no significant operations. The Company has a limited operating history
and is subject to various uncertainties and risks characteristic of development
stage companies. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to successfully integrate its recently completed and future acquisitions.
The Company's success will depend, to a large degree, upon the successful
implementation of its business strategy. There can be no assurance that this
strategy will yield profitable operations. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
POSSIBLE INABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ACQUISITION STRATEGY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
INTEGRATING ACQUISITIONS
An important element of the Company's business strategy is the acquisition
of assets of additional dental practices and the establishment of long-term
management services relationships with those practices. The Company made its
first acquisition of the assets of two practices in September 1995 and has since
made 20 more acquisitions. The Company expects to make a substantial number of
additional acquisitions in 1998 and subsequent years. However, there can be no
assurance that suitable acquisition candidates will be identified by the Company
in the future, that suitable financing for any such acquisition candidates can
be obtained by the Company or that any such acquisitions will occur.
The Company's future success is dependent upon its ability to integrate
acquired businesses into the Company, to manage those acquisitions effectively,
including the ability to implement management systems that take advantage of
marketing and cost savings opportunities, and to attract and retain additional
management personnel. Moreover, the practice management systems of newly
affiliated dental practices will have to be integrated with the Company's
existing practice management systems. The financial performance of the Company
is and will be subject to various risks associated with the acquisition of
businesses and long-term management services relationships with dental
practices, including the financial impact of expenses associated with the
integration of such businesses. There can be no assurance that past or future
acquisitions will not have an adverse impact on the business operations or
potential profitability of the Company. See "Business -- Strategy."
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO GROWTH STRATEGY
To take advantage of the consolidation trend in the dental industry and to
expand the geographic area in which it operates, the Company's strategy includes
growth through acquisitions. This strategy requires significant capital
resources. Capital is needed not only for acquisitions, but also for the
effective integration and expansion of such businesses. There can be no
assurance that acceptable financing for future acquisitions or for the
integration and expansion of existing businesses can be obtained. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR PAYMENTS TO PRINCIPAL
STOCKHOLDERS
The Company intends to apply approximately $ of the estimated net
proceeds from this offering for retirement of debt and the redemption of the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock held by investment partnerships which are
principal stockholders of the Company, all or some of which Stephen F. Nagy,
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Chairman of the Board and a director of the Company, Timothy E. Foster, a
director of the Company, and Douglas P. Gill, a Vice President and a director of
the Company, are general partners of the general partner. Accordingly, a
substantial portion of the net proceeds will not be available for future
acquisitions or to finance internal growth. Additionally, the Company has agreed
to pay Foster Management Company a fee of $750,000 for its assistance in
effectuating this offering. Stephen F. Nagy, Chairman of the Board and a
director of the Company, is Managing Partner, Timothy E. Foster, a director of
the Company, is Managing Partner, and Douglas P. Gill, a Vice President and a
director of the Company, is General Partner, of Foster Management Company. See
Notes 8 and 12 of Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, "Use
of Proceeds," "Capitalization," "Management -- Compensation Committee Interlocks
and Insider Participation" and "Certain Transactions."
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTANGIBLE ASSETS
A substantial portion of the Company's assets consists of intangible assets
including goodwill (excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired)
relating to the acquisition of businesses. As of June 30, 1997, the Company's
total pro forma as adjusted assets were approximately $ , of which
approximately $ , or %, were intangible assets. In the event of
any sale or liquidation of the Company or poor operating results, there can be
no assurance that the value of such intangible assets will be realized. The
Company evaluates on a regular basis whether events and circumstances have
occurred that indicate that the carrying amount of the intangible assets may
warrant revision or may not be recoverable. Any such future determination
requiring the write-off of a significant portion of unamortized intangible
assets could adversely affect the Company's financial position and results of
operations for the period in which any such write-offs occur.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL PERSONNEL; NON-COMPETITION COVENANTS
The Company is highly dependent on the services of current management. The
loss of key management personnel or an inability to attract and retain
sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could adversely affect the
Company's operations. See "Management."
In addition, as service providers, the Company's dental practices' main
revenue-generating resource is their clinical personnel. The key members of the
clinical treatment team are the dentists and dental assistants and hygienists.
Although the Company believes that there is an adequate supply of these
clinicians, there is no assurance that the affiliated dental practices will be
able to recruit and retain qualified clinicians. See "Business." The affiliated
dentists or the dental practices are the contracting parties for managed care
contracts, preferred provider arrangements and other negotiated price
agreements, and the Company is dependent on affiliated dentists and other
specialists for the success of such relationships. Accordingly, the
profitability of such payor relationships as well as the performance of dentists
or other specialists employed by the Company's dental practices affects the
Company's profitability.
Further, certain dentists have entered into employment agreements with the
affiliated dental practices that contain covenants not to compete with the
Company and the dental practices under certain circumstances, including
termination of employment with the affiliated dental practices. In most states,
a covenant not to compete will be enforced only to the extent it is necessary to
protect a legitimate business interest of the party seeking enforcement, does
not unreasonably restrain the party against whom enforcement is sought, and is
not contrary to the public interest. This determination is made based on all the
facts and circumstances of the particular case at the time enforcement is
sought. For this reason, it cannot be determined in advance whether particular
noncompetition covenants will be upheld in state courts. Failure by the Company
to be able to enforce such covenants could have a significant adverse impact on
the Company. See "Business."
COMPETITION
The dental services industry is highly competitive and subject to continual
change in the manner in which services are delivered and providers are selected.
The Company is under competitive pressures for the acquisition of the assets of,
and the provision of management services to, additional dental practices.
Certain national companies in the dental industry, some of whom may have greater
resources than the Company, are
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developing multi-regional networks of dental facilities in markets which include
the Company's markets. With respect to competition for patients, the Company
believes that the primary competitive factors are patient satisfaction, quality
of care, cost effectiveness and convenience. The primary competitors of the
affiliated dental practices in most markets are individual practitioners or
small, regional multi-site practices. There can be no assurance that the Company
or the affiliated dental practices will be able to compete effectively with such
competitors, that additional competitors will not enter the market or that
competition will not make it more difficult to acquire assets of, and provide
management services to, dental practices on terms beneficial to the Company. See
"Business -- Competition."
SUBSTANTIAL AND IMMEDIATE DILUTION
Investors in this offering will experience substantial and immediate
dilution in net tangible book value per share of Common Stock. Based upon an
assumed offering price of $ per share, dilution to investors in this
offering will be $ (or %) per share and the net tangible book
value of the shares held by existing stockholders will increase on a pro forma
basis by $ per share. See "Dilution."
ACQUISITION CONSIDERATION
In connection with certain acquisitions, the Company is obligated to pay
additional consideration in the form of cash, notes and shares of Common Stock
to sellers of businesses contingent upon achievement of certain net revenues and
pre-tax earnings goals over periods of one to three years from the dates of
acquisitions (the "Contingent Payments"). The amounts of the Contingent Payments
cannot be determined until such periods terminate. If the criteria for the
Contingent Payments with respect to each of the Company's acquisitions to date
are achieved, but not exceeded, the Company will be obligated to make cash
payments of approximately $4.9 million and issue notes in an aggregate principal
amount of approximately $3.3 million and approximately 445,000 shares of Common
Stock over the next three years. A lesser amount of cash would be paid and a
lesser principal amount of notes and number of shares of Common Stock would be
issued under certain acquisition agreements if the financial criteria are not
met and a greater amount of cash would be paid and a greater number of shares of
Common Stock would be issued under certain acquisition agreements if the
financial criteria are exceeded. If the maximum Contingent Payments are due and
payable, the Company would be obligated to make cash payments of approximately
$5.0 million and issue notes in an aggregate principal amount of approximately
$3.3 million and approximately 447,000 shares of Common Stock over three years.
The Company expects to continue to enter into acquisition agreements providing
for future contingent payment arrangements based on the achievement of financial
criteria. The Company believes that it will be able to make such cash payments
from cash on hand and, if necessary, proceeds of future borrowings. In
connection with certain acquisitions, assuming an initial public offering price
of $ , the Company is obligated to issue additional shares of
Common Stock. See "Dilution." However, there can be no assurance that the
Company will generate sufficient cash or obtain debt financing to fund such
payments or that future acquisitions will not adversely affect cash generated
from operations.
CONTROL BY EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS
Upon consummation of this offering, Stephen F. Nagy, Chairman of the Board
and a director of the Company, Timothy E. Foster, a director of the Company,
Douglas P. Gill, a Vice President and director of the Company, and their
affiliates, will have voting control of approximately % of the voting stock
of the Company and the executive officers and directors of the Company, as a
group, will have voting control of approximately % of the voting stock of
the Company and will, in effect, have the power to elect all the directors of
the Company and to control the Company's policies. See "Principal Stockholders."
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
General
The dental industry is regulated extensively at both the state and federal
levels. Regulatory oversight includes, but is not limited to, considerations of
fee-splitting, corporate practice of dentistry, anti-kickback and anti-referral
legislation and state insurance regulation. See "Business -- Government
Regulation."
Fee-Splitting; Corporate Practice of Dentistry
The laws of many states prohibit dentists from splitting fees with
non-dentists and prohibit non-dental entities such as the Company from engaging
in the practice of dentistry or employing dentists to practice dentistry. The
specific restrictions against the corporate practice of dentistry as well as the
interpretation of those restrictions by state regulatory authorities vary from
state to state. The restrictions are generally designed to prohibit a non-dental
entity from controlling the professional practice of a dentist, employing
dentists to practice dentistry (or, in certain states, employing dental
hygienists or dental assistants), controlling the content of a dentist's
advertising or sharing professional fees. A number of states limit the ability
of a person other than a licensed dentist to own equipment or offices used in a
dental practice. Some of these states allow leasing of equipment and office
space to a dental practice under a bona fide lease. The laws of many states also
prohibit dental practitioners from paying any portion of fees received for
dental services in consideration for the referral of a patient. In addition,
many states impose limits on the tasks that may be delegated by dentists to
dental assistants.
State dental boards do not generally interpret these prohibitions as
preventing a non-dental entity from owning non-professional assets used by a
dentist in a dental practice or providing management services to a dentist
provided that the following conditions are met: a licensed dentist has complete
control and custody over the professional assets; the non-dental entity does not
employ or control the dentists (or, in some states, dental hygienists or dental
assistants); all dental services are provided by a licensed dentist; and
licensed dentists have control over the manner in which dental care is provided
and all decisions affecting the provision of dental care. In general, the state
dental practice acts do not address or provide any restrictions concerning the
manner in which companies account for revenues from a dental practice subject to
the above-noted restrictions relating to control over the professional
activities of the dental practice, ownership of the professional assets of a
dental practice and payments for management services.
Although the Company believes that its operations comply in all material
respects with the above-described laws to which it is subject, there can be no
assurance that a review of the Company's business relationships by courts or
other regulatory authorities would not result in determinations that could
prohibit or otherwise adversely affect the operations of the Company or that the
regulatory environment will not change, requiring the Company to reorganize or
restrict its existing or future operations. Any such change could have a
material adverse effect on the business and results of operations of the
Company. The laws regarding fee-splitting and the corporate practice of
dentistry and their interpretation vary from state to state and are enforced by
regulatory authorities with broad discretion. There can be no assurance that the
legality of the Company's business or its relationships with dentists or dental
practices will not be successfully challenged or that the enforceability of the
provisions of any management services agreement will not be limited.
Anti-Kickback and Anti-Referral Legislation
Federal law prohibits the offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any
form of remuneration in return for, or in order to induce (i) the referral of a
person for services; (ii) the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of
items or services; or (iii) the purchase, lease or order or arranging or
recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering of any item, in each case,
reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal and state health care
programs. These provisions apply to dental services covered under the Medicaid
program in which the Company participates. The federal government has increased
scrutiny of joint ventures and other transactions among health care providers in
an effort to reduce potential fraud and abuse related to Medicare and Medicaid
costs. Many states have similar anti-kickback laws, and in many cases these laws
apply to all types of patients, not just Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
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The applicability of these federal and state laws to transactions in the
health care industry such as those to which the Company is or may be a party has
not been the subject of judicial interpretation. There can be no assurance that
judicial or administrative authorities will not find these provisions applicable
to the Company's operations, which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business. Under current federal law, a physician or dentist or member
of his or her immediate family is prohibited from referring Medicare or Medicaid
patients to any entity providing "designated health services" in which the
physician or dentist has an ownership or investment interest, including the
physician's or dentist's own group practice, unless such practice satisfies the
"group practice" exception. The designated health services include the provision
of clinical laboratory services, radiology and other diagnostic services
(including ultrasound services), radiation therapy services, physical and
occupational therapy services, durable medical equipment, parenteral and enteral
nutrients, certain equipment and supplies, prosthetics, orthotics, outpatient
prescription drugs, home health services and inpatient and outpatient hospital
services. A number of states also have laws that prohibit referrals for certain
services such as x-rays by dentists if the dentist has certain enumerated
financial relationships with the entity receiving the referral, unless an
exception applies. Any future expansion of these prohibitions to other health
services could restrict the Company's ability to integrate dental practices and
carry out its dental network development.
Noncompliance with, or violation of, either the anti-kickback provisions or
restrictions on referrals can result in exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid
programs as well as civil and criminal penalties. Similar penalties apply for
violations of state law. While the Company makes every effort to comply with the
anti-kickback and anti-referral laws, a determination of violation under these
laws by the Company or its affiliated dental practices could have a material
adverse effect on the business and results of operations of the Company.
State Insurance Regulation
In addition, there are certain regulatory risks associated with the
Company's role in negotiating and administering managed care and capitation
contracts. The application of state insurance laws to reimbursement arrangements
other than various types of fee-for-service arrangements is an unsettled area of
law and is subject to interpretation by regulators with broad discretion. As the
Company or the affiliated dental practices contract with third-party payors,
including self-insured plans, for certain non-fee-for-service arrangements, the
Company or the affiliated dental practices may become subject to state insurance
laws. In the event that the Company or the dental practices are determined to be
engaged in the business of insurance, the Company or the affected practice could
be required either to seek licensure as an insurance company or to change the
form of their relationships with third-party payors and may become subject to
regulatory enforcement actions. In such event, the Company's revenues may be
adversely affected.
Health Care Reform Proposals
The United States Congress has considered various types of health care
reform, including comprehensive revisions to the current health care system. It
is uncertain what legislative proposals will be adopted in the future, if any,
or what actions federal or state legislatures or third-party payors may take in
anticipation of or in response to any health care reform proposals or
legislation. Health care reform legislation adopted by Congress could have a
material adverse effect on the operations of the Company, and changes in the
health care industry, such as the growth of managed care organizations and
provider networks, may result in lower payment levels for the services of dental
practitioners affiliated with dental practices managed by the Company, and lower
profitability for affiliated practices. See "Business -- Government Regulation."
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS; CAPITATED FEE REVENUE
The Company believes that its success will be dependent, in part, on its
ability to negotiate contracts with managed care organizations, insurance
companies, self insurance plans and other private third-party payors pursuant to
which services will be provided on some type of fee-for-service or capitated
basis by some or all of the affiliated dental practices. Under capitated
contracts, the health care provider generally accepts a predetermined amount per
patient per month as its sole payment in exchange for providing certain
necessary covered services to enrollees. These contracts shift much of the risk
of providing health care from the payor to
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the provider. To the extent that the Company's dental practices enter into these
types of arrangements, they are exposed to the risk that the cost of providing
dental care required by these contracts will exceed the amount that the dental
practice receives for providing such dental care. Most of these contracts are
terminable by either party on 30 to 90 days notice. To the extent the Company's
dental practices enter into additional managed care contracts, the dental
practices may expect greater predictability of revenues, but are subject to
greater unpredictability of expenses due to the fluctuating costs of the
services provided. The dental practices, and consequently the Company, are at
risk for additional costs which would reduce or eliminate any earnings for the
practices under these contracts. Any such reduction would have an adverse effect
on the results of operations of the Company. There can be no assurance that the
dental practices or the Company, on their behalf, will be able to negotiate
satisfactory arrangements on a capitated basis, regardless of the amount of
risk-sharing.
FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's quarterly operating results may vary significantly, depending
on factors such as the timing of the consummation of acquisitions, the
successful integration of acquisitions and inclement weather. Accordingly, the
results of operations for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations for a full year or otherwise. There can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to achieve or maintain profitability on an annual
or quarterly basis. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations."
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Due to the nature of its business, the Company from time to time is
involved as a defendant in medical malpractice lawsuits brought against
affiliated dental practices or dentists employed by such practices. In addition,
the Company could be involved in litigation in which it is alleged that the
Company has been negligent in performing its duties under management services
agreements. The Company maintains professional and general liability insurance
and umbrella coverage in amounts deemed appropriate by the Company based upon
its assessment of historical claims and the nature and risks of its business.
There can be no assurance, however, that any existing or future claim or claims
will not exceed the limits of available insurance coverage, that any insurer
will remain solvent and able to meet its obligations to provide coverage for any
such claim or claims or that such coverage will continue to be available or
available with sufficient limits and at a reasonable cost to insure adequately
and economically the Company's operations in the future. A judgment against the
Company in excess of such coverage could have a material adverse effect on the
Company.
ABSENCE OF PUBLIC MARKET; VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE
Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the Company's
Common Stock, and there can be no assurance that an active trading market will
develop or be sustained upon the completion of the offering, or that the market
price of the Common Stock will not decline below the initial offering price. The
initial public offering price of the Company's Common Stock offered hereby will
be determined by negotiations between the Company and the Underwriters. See
"Underwriting." The market price for shares of the Company's Common Stock could
be subject to significant fluctuations in response to a number of factors, such
as news announcements of the Company related to quarterly operating results or
other matters, general trends in the Company's industry, changes in general
market conditions and other factors. In recent years the stock market has
experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations, as well
as general economic, political and market conditions, may materially adversely
affect the market price of the Common Stock.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market after
this offering could adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. The
shares sold in the offering will be freely tradeable without
restriction under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
except to the extent acquired by affiliates of the Company. The Company and the
holders of approximately % of
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the Company's Common Stock, including all of the Company's directors and
executive officers, have agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the date of
this Prospectus (the "Lock-up Period"), they will not, without the prior written
consent of NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc., offer, sell, contract to
sell or otherwise dispose of any Common Stock or any securities convertible into
or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock or grant any options or warrants
to purchase Common Stock, except in certain limited circumstances. Upon
expiration of the Lock-up Period, at least 4,010,819 shares of Common Stock will
be eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, including
89,655 shares which would be freely tradeable under paragraph (k) of Rule 144
and 3,921,164 shares subject to compliance with Rule 144 volume limitations, of
which 3,730,000 are held by officers, directors and affiliates of the Company.
In addition, 13 holders of 157,750 currently outstanding shares of the Company's
Common Stock acquired in connection with an acquisition have registration rights
obligating the Company to register such holders' shares of Common Stock on a pro
rata basis if the Company registers shares of Common Stock for any other holder
of Common Stock after the offering. Sales of a substantial amount of the shares
could have a significant adverse effect on the market price of the Common Stock.
See "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."
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THE COMPANY
The Company is a Delaware corporation with executive offices at 1018 West
Ninth Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, and its telephone number at
that address is (610) 992-3319. The Company transacts business directly and
through its subsidiaries. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references
in this Prospectus to the Company include its subsidiaries.
The Company does not engage in the practice of dentistry but rather enters
into long-term management or administrative services agreements with
professional corporations which operate group dental practices (the "affiliated
dental practices" or the "Company's dental practices"). These agreements
obligate the Company to provide management and administrative services to the
professional corporations in return for fees. See "Business -- Network
Development -- Management Services Agreements."
USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the shares of
Common Stock offered hereby, assuming an offering price of $ per share,
are estimated to be $ (approximately $ if the Underwriters'
over-allotment option is exercised in full) after deduction of estimated
underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.
The Company intends to use approximately $ of the net proceeds of
the offering to retire certain indebtedness of the Company and to redeem the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock of the Company as follows: (i)
approximately $ to repay the entire outstanding principal amount of the
Company's 9% notes due September 18, 2005, together with accrued interest; and
(ii) approximately $ to redeem 8,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock of the Company, together with accrued dividends. The holders of
all such indebtedness and the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock are
Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership, Abbingdon Venture Partners
Limited Partnership-II, Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership-III and
Business Development Capital Limited Partnership-III, which are investment
partnerships, of some or all of which Stephen F. Nagy, Chairman of the Board and
a director of the Company, Timothy E. Foster, a director of the Company, and
Douglas P. Gill, a Vice President and a director of the Company, are general
partners of the general partner, and which are principal stockholders of the
Company. Substantially all of the foregoing indebtedness relates to the
Company's acquisitions, and has been used primarily to fund the cash portions of
the purchase prices for acquisitions made during 1995, 1996 and 1997 and to pay
expenses related to such acquisitions. See Notes 8 and 12 of Notes to the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, "Capitalization" and "Certain
Transactions" for further information concerning such indebtedness. The
remaining net proceeds will be added to working capital and will be used to
finance future acquisitions and internal growth. Pending such uses, the Company
intends to invest the net proceeds in short-term, investment grade,
interest-bearing securities, certificates of deposit or guaranteed obligations
of the United States.
The Company plans to augment its internal growth by acquiring the assets of
dental practices and entering into management or administrative services
agreements with dental practices. However, no portion of the proceeds of this
offering has been allocated for any specific acquisitions, nor has the Company
entered into any agreements or letters of intent with respect to any future
acquisitions.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never paid a cash dividend on its Common Stock and does not
anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of cash
dividends in the future will depend on the Company's earnings, financial
condition and capital needs, restrictions imposed by financing arrangements and
on other factors deemed pertinent by the Company's Board of Directors. It is the
current policy of the Company's Board of Directors to retain earnings to finance
the operations and expansion of the Company's business.
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DILUTION
On a pro forma basis to reflect acquisitions and issuances of shares of
Common Stock by the Company after June 30, 1997, the pro forma net tangible book
value of the Company as of June 30, 1997, was approximately $ or
$ per share of Common Stock. The pro forma net tangible book value per
share represents total tangible assets of the Company less total liabilities,
divided by the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Without
taking into account any changes in such pro forma net tangible book value after
June 30, 1997, other than to give effect to the receipt by the Company of the
estimated net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Common Stock
offered hereby at an assumed initial public offering price of $ per share
and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and
estimated offering expenses, the pro forma net tangible book value of the
Company as of June 30, 1997 would have been $ or $ per share.
This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of
$ per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution of
$ per share to new investors in the Common Stock offered hereby. See "Use of
Proceeds." The following table illustrates the resulting dilution with respect
to the shares of Common Stock offered hereby:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assumed public offering price per share...................... $
Pro forma net tangible book value per share at June 30,
1997.................................................... $
Increase attributable to the offering......................
--------
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after the
offering...................................................
--------
Dilution per share to new investors.......................... $
========
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes, on a pro forma basis as of June 30, 1997,
the differences between existing stockholders and new investors with respect to
the number of shares of Common Stock purchased from the Company, the
consideration paid and the average price per share paid:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION
------------------ -------------------- AVERAGE PRICE
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT PER SHARE
------ ------- -------- ------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing Investors....................... % $ % $
New Investors............................
----- ----- -------- -----
Total.......................... 100.0% $ 100.0%
===== ===== ======== =====
</TABLE>
As of October 23, 1997, there were 76,000 shares issuable upon the exercise
of stock options having a weighted average exercise price of $8.58 per share. To
the extent options are exercised, there will be further dilution. In addition,
in connection with certain acquisitions, assuming an initial public offering
price of $ , the Company is obligated to issue additional
shares of Common Stock.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the cash and cash equivalents, short- and
long-term debt and the capitalization of the Company at June 30, 1997 on an
actual basis and on a pro forma as adjusted basis to reflect acquisitions by the
Company and issuances of Common Stock after June 30, 1997 and to reflect the
sale of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby at an assumed
initial public offering price of $ per share and after deducting
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and the
application of the net proceeds therefrom as described under "Use of Proceeds."
This table should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this
Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, 1997
----------------------------
PRO FORMA
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents......................................... $ 1,537 $
======= ========
Short-term debt(1)................................................ $ 1,591 $
Long-term debt (including capital lease obligations)(2)........... 18,567
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value per share;
1,000,000 shares authorized, 8,000 issued and outstanding actual
and pro forma; no shares issued and outstanding pro forma as
adjusted(3)..................................................... 912
Mandatorily redeemable common stock(4)............................ 659
Stockholders' deficit:
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, 20,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,836,142 shares issued and outstanding actual;
shares issued and outstanding pro forma as
adjusted(5).................................................. 38
Capital in excess of par value.................................. 730
Accumulated deficit............................................. (1,179)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit)............................ (411)
------- --------
Total capitalization......................................... $21,318 $
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</TABLE>
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(1) Includes current portion of long-term debt.
(2) See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations" and Notes 7 and 8 of Notes to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements for information concerning the Company's capital leases
and long-term debt.
(3) See "Certain Transactions," "Description of Capital Stock" and Note 12 of
Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for information
concerning the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.
(4) Represents shares of Common Stock issued to former sellers in connection
with acquisitions where the Company is required to repurchase shares of
Common Stock if the Company's initial public offering does not occur by
certain dates. See Note 13 of Notes to the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(5) Does not include 600,000 shares reserved for issuance under the Company's
Stock Option Plan and 213,992 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance
upon conversion of currently convertible subordinated notes issued in
connection with an acquisition. In connection with certain acquisitions,
assuming an initial public offering price of $ , the Company is
obligated to issue additional shares of Common Stock. See
"Management -- Stock Option Plan," "Dilution" and Notes 8 and 14 of Notes to
the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997 and
Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997 are based on the
historical consolidated financial statements of the Company, adjusted to give
effect, as described below, to the acquisitions of:
Horizon Group International, Inc. (including Horizon Dental Group, Inc. -- R.W.
Aros, D.D.S.)
Western Dental (including Western Dental Group of Fort Collins, Academy
Boulevard, Cascade Avenue, Denver and Leopoldo Rodriguez, D.D.S.)
The Dentistry
ENW, Inc. (d/b/a Dental Care Center, Family Dentistry -- Roswell and Virginia
Avenue Dentistry)
Century Dental Center
Comprehensive Family Dentistry, Inc.
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S. and Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S., P.C.
Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S. and Maurice E. Smith, P.C.
Gentle Dental of Ocala, Sarasota, Clearwater, Manatee, Gentle Dental
Orthodontics, P.C. and John M. Borchers, D.D.S.
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S. and Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S., P.A.
Kenneth E. Copeland, D.D.S., Inc.
Delbert B. Williamson, D.D.S.
Miller and Powell, D.M.D. d/b/a Soft Touch Dentistry
Felix W. Sibley, Jr., D.D.S. d/b/a Garden Walk Dental Associates
Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S.
David B. Wells, D.D.S.
ProDent, Inc. (including George E. Frattali, D.D.S. & Associates Ltd., George
Frattali, D.D.S. & Associates, P.A. and Village at Newtown Dentists, P.C.)
Cross Keys Dental Associates
Poller Dental Group, P.A., including Poller Dental Group of Union, P.A. and
Dental Centers of America, P.A. (f/k/a American Dental Centers, P.A.)
The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations has been prepared
assuming the above acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the respective
periods presented below. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet has been
prepared assuming that acquisitions which occurred subsequent to June 30, 1997,
and the offering, had occurred on June 30, 1997. The acquisitions and the
related adjustments are described in the Notes thereto.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations also gives effect
to the reduction in interest costs and dividends on the mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock resulting from the assumed use, as of the beginning of the
respective periods, of the estimated net proceeds of the offering to retire
outstanding debt, together with accrued interest, and to redeem the mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock of the Company as described under "Use of Proceeds."
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information does not purport to represent
what the Company's results of operations or financial position would have been
had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods, or
to project the Company's results of operations or financial position for any
future period or date, nor does it give effect to any matters other than those
described in the Notes thereto.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information should be read in conjunction
with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and the financial
statements of certain of the above acquired companies appearing elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL
--------------------------------
VALLEY FORGE ACQUISITION OFFERING
DENTAL ASSOCIATES ACQUIRED PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
AND SUBSIDIARIES PRACTICES(a) ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS AS ADJUSTED
----------------- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net patient revenues............ $15,448 $ 35,647 $ -- $51,095 $ $
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Network expenses:
Dental network expenses....... 13,211 33,559 (1,344)(b) 45,426
Depreciation.................. 155 774 53(c) 982
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total network expenses.......... 13,366 34,333 (1,291) 46,408
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Network operating
income............... 2,082 1,314 1,291 4,687
Corporate general and
administrative expenses....... 1,554 -- -- 1,554
Amortization of intangible
assets........................ 196 -- 1,207(d) 1,403
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss) from
operations........... 332 1,314 84 1,730
Interest expense................ 495 467 2,778(e) 3,740 (f)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss)
before taxes......... (163) 847 (2,694) (2,010)
Income taxes (benefit).......... 276 339 (1,078) (463)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)...... $ (439) $ 508 $(1,616) $(1,547) $ $
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Accretion of mandatorily
redeemable common stock.......
Dividends on preferred stock.... $ 64 $ -- $ -- $ 64 $ $
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shares............... $ (503) $ 508 $(1,616) $(1,611) $ $
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Net income (loss) per
common share(g)...... $ $ $ $ $ $
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Pro forma net income
(loss) applicable to
common shares........ $ $ $
======= ======= =======
Pro forma weighted
average number of
shares(g)............
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL
--------------------------------
VALLEY FORGE ACQUISITION OFFERING
DENTAL ASSOCIATES ACQUIRED PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
AND SUBSIDIARIES PRACTICES(a) ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS AS ADJUSTED
----------------- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net patient revenues............ $13,141 $ 14,750 $ -- $27,891 $ $
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Network expenses:
Dental network expenses....... 11,079 13,752 (289)(b) 24,542
Depreciation.................. 141 430 27(c) 598
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total network expenses.......... 11,220 14,182 (262) 25,140
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Network operating
income............... 1,921 568 262 2,751
Corporate general and
administrative expenses....... 1,155 -- -- 1,155
Amortization of intangible
assets........................ 278 -- 475(d) 753
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss) from
operations........... 488 568 (213) 843
Interest expense................ 595 208 1,112(e) 1,915 (f)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before
taxes................ (107) 360 (1,325) (1,072)
Income taxes (benefit).......... -- 144 (529) (385)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)...... $ (107) $ 216 $ (796) $ (687)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Accretion of mandatorily
redeemable common stock....... 153 -- -- 153
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Dividends on preferred stock.... 32 -- -- 32
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shares............... $ (292) $ 216 $ (796) $ (872) $ $
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Net income (loss) per
common share(g)...... $ $ $ $ $ $
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Pro forma net income
(loss) applicable to
common shares........ $ $ $
======= ======= =======
Pro forma weighted
average number of
shares(g)............
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
The adjustments reflected in the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of
Operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June
30, 1997 are as follows:
(a) The historical statement of operations data for the acquired practices for
the year ended December 31, 1996 represent the results of operations of such
practices from January 1, 1996 to the earlier of the respective dates of
acquisition of such practices or December 31, 1996 (the "1996
Acquisitions"). The historical statement of operations data for the acquired
practices for the six months ended June 30, 1997 represent the results of
operations for such practices from January 1, 1997 to the earlier of the
respective dates of acquisition of such practices or June 30, 1997 (the
"1997 Acquisitions"). Each of the acquisitions has been accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the results of operations of
each such acquired practice is included in the results of operations of the
Company from the date of acquisition. See the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements and the financial statements of certain of the above
acquired practices appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.
(b) The adjustment to dental network expenses reflects the impact of applying
(i) the provisions of the management services agreements and (ii)
adjustments in compensation expense principally affecting the owners of the
acquired companies pursuant to the provisions of employment agreements
entered into at the time of acquisition to the historical revenues of each
acquired company, as if the management services agreements and employment
agreements were in place at the beginning of the respective periods.
(c) The adjustment to depreciation reflects additional depreciation based upon
the Company's allocation of purchase price for acquired companies as if the
1996 Acquisitions and the 1997 Acquisitions were completed at the beginning
of the respective periods.
(d) The adjustment to amortization of intangible assets relates to additional
amortization based upon the Company's allocation of purchase price for
acquired companies as if the 1996 Acquisitions and the 1997 Acquisitions
were completed at the beginning of the respective periods. The intangible
assets related to the 1996 Acquisitions and the 1997 Acquisitions total
approximately $23.7 million at June 30, 1997 and are being amortized over
periods of three to 40 years.
(e) The adjustment to interest expense reflects the additional interest expense
that would have been incurred had the consideration in the form of cash and
notes for the acquisitions been paid at the beginning of the respective
periods. The aggregate amount of borrowings and debt issued in connection
with the acquisitions was approximately $34.8 million. Such borrowings bear
interest at annual rates of 6.0% to 9.0%.
(f) The adjustment to interest expense reflects elimination of interest expense
reflecting the retirement of certain outstanding debt of the Company and
elimination of accrued dividends reflecting the redemption of the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock by applying a portion of the
estimated net proceeds of the offering as more fully described under "Use of
Proceeds," as if the offering had occurred at the beginning of the
respective periods. The outstanding debt, which is to be retired by applying
a portion of the estimated net proceeds, bears interest at an annual rate of
9.0%.
(g) Historical and pro forma net income (loss) per common share is computed,
using the treasury stock method, by dividing net income (loss) applicable to
common shares by the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of
October 23, 1997 since all such shares issued on or prior to that date were
issued at prices significantly below the offering price. The shares used in
the computation of net income (loss) per common share on a pro forma as
adjusted basis include only that portion of the shares being sold pursuant
to the offering as would be necessary to pay the estimated expenses of the
offering and to retire debt, including accrued interest, and redeem the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, as more fully described under "Use
of Proceeds."
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
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HISTORICAL
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VALLEY FORGE ACQUISITION
DENTAL ACQUIRED PRO FORMA OFFERING PRO FORMA
ASSOCIATES, INC. PRACTICES(a) ADJUSTMENTS(b) PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS(c) AS ADJUSTED
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents...... $ 1,537 $ 861 $ (857) $ 1,541 $ $
Accounts receivable, net....... 2,204 2,172 (545) 3,831
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets.............. 214 93 (93) 214
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Total current assets........ 3,955 3,126 (1,495) 5,586
Property and equipment, net...... 2,198 2,927 (714) 4,411
Excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other
intangible assets, net......... 22,368 2,705 20,957 46,030
Other assets..................... 874 47 (41) 880
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Total assets................ $ 29,395 $8,805 $ 18,707 $56,907 $ $
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term
debt and obligations under
capital leases.............. $ 1,591 $1,386 $ (1,170) $ 1,807 $ $
Accounts payable............... 1,206 1,091 (571) 1,726
Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities......... 3,358 167 (160) 3,365
Other accrued liabilities...... 1,397 -- 2,464 3,861
Income taxes payable........... 143 166 (166) 143
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Total current liabilities... 7,695 2,810 397 10,902
Long-term debt, including
obligations under capital
leases......................... 18,566 4,396 11,680 34,642
Other long-term liabilities...... 1,785 -- 2,918 4,703
Deferred income taxes............ 189 19 (19) 189
Commitments and contingencies.... -- 5 (5) --
Mandatorily redeemable preferred
stock.......................... 912 -- -- 912
Mandatorily redeemable common
stock.......................... 659 -- -- 659
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock................... 38 52 7,867 7,957
Capital in excess of par
value....................... 730 843 (843) 730
Retained earnings (accumulated
deficit).................... (1,179) 680 (3,288) (3,787)
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Total stockholders' equity
(deficit)................... (411) 1,575 3,736 4,900
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity........ $ 29,395 $8,805 $ 18,707 $56,907 $ $
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See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(a) The historical balance sheet data for the acquired practices as of June
30, 1997 represent the combined June 30, 1997 balance sheets for
practices acquired subsequent to June 30, 1997.
(b) The acquisition pro forma adjustments represent the adjustments to
reflect the Company's allocation of purchase price for practices
acquired subsequent to June 30, 1997. Amounts allocated to the excess
of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and other intangible
assets have been assigned to patient lists, assembled work force,
covenants not to compete and goodwill.
(c) The adjustments to other assets, accrued expenses and other current
liabilities, debt and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock reflect
the reclassification of certain deferred offering costs to
stockholders' equity, the retirement of certain debt together with
accrued interest, and the redemption of mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock of the Company by applying the estimated net proceeds
of the offering as described under "Use of Proceeds," as if the
offering had occurred on June 30, 1997. The adjustment to cash and cash
equivalents represents the remaining estimated net proceeds of the
offering after applying such proceeds as described under "Use of
Proceeds."
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected actual financial data as of December 31, 1995, December 31,
1996 and June 30, 1997, and for the periods then ended, have been derived from
the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements audited by Price Waterhouse LLP,
independent accountants. These Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes
thereto appear elsewhere in this Prospectus.
The selected pro forma as adjusted financial data have been derived from
the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information appearing elsewhere in this
Prospectus and give effect to 22 practices acquired through October 23, 1997.
The pro forma statement of operations data do not purport to represent what the
Company's results of operations would have been if such acquisitions had
occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods or to project the
Company's results of operations for any future period.
The following selected financial data of the Company should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Unaudited
Pro Forma Financial Information and related Notes appearing elsewhere in this
Prospectus.
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YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1996 --------------------------------------
(INCEPTION) TO ------------------------- 1997
DECEMBER 31, 1995 PRO FORMA 1996 1997 PRO FORMA
ACTUAL ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(1) ACTUAL ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(1)
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND STATISTICAL DATA)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net patient revenues.......... $ 989 $ 15,448 $ $ 6,770 $13,141 $
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Network expenses:
Dental network expenses..... 748 13,211 5,835 11,079
Depreciation................ 33 155 79 141
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Total network expenses........ 781 13,366 5,914 11,220
Network operating
income.................. 208 2,082 856 1,921
Corporate general and
administrative expenses..... 509 1,554 644 1,155
Amortization of intangible
assets...................... 26 196 64 278
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Income (loss) from
operations.............. (327) 332 148 488
Interest expense.............. 41 495 207 595
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Income (loss) before
taxes................... (368) (163) (59) (107)
Income taxes.................. -- 276 129 --
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Net income (loss)......... (368) (439) (188) (107)
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Accretion of mandatorily
redeemable common stock..... -- -- -- 153
---- ------- ------- ------ ------- -------
Dividends on preferred
stock....................... 16 64 32 32
---- ------- ------- ------ ------- -------
Net income (loss)
applicable to common
shares.................. $ (384) $ (503) $ $ (220) $ (292) $
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Net income (loss) per
common share(2)......... $ $ $ $ $ $
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Pro forma net income
(loss) applicable to
common shares........... $ $ $ $ $ $
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Pro forma weighted average
number of shares(2).....
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<TABLE>
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JUNE 30, 1997
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------
------------------- PRO PRO FORMA
(IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1996 ACTUAL FORMA(3) AS ADJUSTED(4)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents................... $ 100 $ 568 $ 1,537 $ 1,541 $
Working capital............................. (607) (2,339) (3,740) (5,316)
Total assets(5)............................. 3,805 12,162 29,395 56,907
Long-term debt.............................. 1,741 6,611 18,566 34,642
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock...... 816 880 912 912
Stockholders' (deficit) equity.............. (24) (309) (411) 4,900
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(1) Adjusted on a pro forma basis to give effect to acquisitions which occurred
during 1996 and 1997 as if such acquisitions had occurred as of the
beginning of the respective periods. These adjustments also include
adjustments to further give effect to the reduction in interest expense and
dividends on the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock resulting from the
assumed use, as of the beginning of the respective periods, of the estimated
net proceeds of the offering to retire outstanding debt and redeem the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock as described under "Use of Proceeds."
The pro forma statement of operations data do not purport to represent what
the Company's results of operations would have been if such acquisitions had
occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods or to project the
Company's results of operations for any future period. See "Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Information."
(2) For information concerning the number of shares used in the computation of
net income (loss) per common share, see Note (g) of Notes to the "Unaudited
Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations" included under "Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Information" and Note 2 of Notes to the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3) Adjusted on a pro forma basis to give effect to acquisitions which occurred
subsequent to June 30, 1997 as if they had occurred as of June 30, 1997.
(4) Adjustments on a pro forma as adjusted basis include all pro forma
adjustments and further give effect to the sale of shares of Common Stock
offered hereby and the application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom
as described under "Use of Proceeds." See "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information."
(5) Includes $22.3 million on an actual and $46.0 million on a pro forma and pro
forma as adjusted basis of excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired and other intangible assets at June 30, 1997.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
OVERVIEW
The Company is a leading provider of practice management services to
multi-specialty dental practices in the United States. The Company seeks to
develop networks of locally prominent dental practices in each of its markets by
acquiring a large group dental practice (pedestal acquisition) and then
densifying around it by acquiring smaller practices (densification
acquisitions), adding additional dentists, acquiring patient records and
relationships of retiring dentists and opening de novo (start-up) offices.
The Company commenced operations and made its first acquisition in
September 1995. Since its inception, the Company has acquired 22 practices with
an operating history averaging 16 years, and has opened three de novo offices.
As of October 23, 1997, the Company had 56 affiliated locations in nine markets
with 178 dentists.
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company
and all wholly owned and beneficially owned subsidiaries. Because of corporate
practice of medicine laws in the states in which the Company operates, the
Company does not own dental practices but instead enters into exclusive
long-term management services agreements with professional corporations which
operate the dental practices. Through the management service agreements, the
Company has exclusive authority over decision making relating to all major
ongoing operations of the underlying professional corporations with the
exception of the professional aspects of dentistry practice as required by state
law. Under the management services agreements, the Company establishes annual
operating and capital budgets for the professional corporations and compensation
guidelines for the licensed dental professionals. In addition, the Company has
the contractual right to designate at any time, in its sole discretion, the
licensed dentist who is the owner of the capital stock of the professional
corporation at a nominal cost ("nominee arrangements"). Through the management
agreements and the nominee arrangements, the Company has significant long-term
financial interests in the professional corporations, which interests are
unilaterally saleable and transferable by the Company and fluctuate based upon
the actual performance of the operations of the professional corporations. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Because of the significant long-term financial interests in the affiliated
dental practices described above, the Company presents its financial results on
a consolidated basis with the dental practices. Therefore, the Company records
net patient revenues unlike other practice management companies which record
management fee revenues. Company net patient revenues represent amounts billed
by the affiliated dental practices to patients and third-party payors for dental
services rendered. Such amounts also include monthly capitation payments
received from third-party payors pursuant to managed care contracts.
Each of the Company's Networks incurs expenses including dental network
expenses, depreciation and network general and administrative expenses. Dental
network expenses consist of expenses incurred by the professional corporations
and the affiliated dental practices including (i) dental compensation paid to
dentists; (ii) auxiliary compensation, which includes compensation paid to
hygienists, dental assistants and administrative personnel at the dental office
and network administrative level; (iii) dental laboratory and supply expenses;
and (iv) other general and administrative expenses including employment taxes
and benefits, occupancy costs, insurance costs and expenses, payments under
equipment leases, advertising costs, costs of management information systems,
and other costs at both the dental office and the network administrative level
in connection with maintaining local network functions that provide management,
administrative and development services to the dental practices.
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Corporate general and administrative expenses primarily consist of
personnel and other administrative expenses incurred by the Company in
maintaining corporate oversight and certain Company-wide administrative
functions that provide management, financial and development expertise to the
networks and practices.
When comparing the Company's performance to industry benchmarks, the
Company adjusts the benchmark data to conform with its own practice of reporting
net patient revenues rather than management fee income. Management fee income
generally approximates the operating income of the professional corporation, as
defined in the management service agreements. Management fee income typically is
calculated by deducting third-party payor adjustments, allowances and
settlements, as well as amounts retained by dental professionals, from gross
patient revenue. The Company believes that the amounts retained by dental
professionals typically include expenses such as salary, benefits and other
payments to employed dentists and hygienists and contracted specialists, which
expenses are recorded by the Company as part of dental network expenses.
The Company believes that to analyze operating profitability in comparison
to historical performance or industry benchmarks, network operating income
(loss), excluding any allocated corporate general and administrative expense,
provides a useful measurement of the network operating performance. This
measurement focuses on the core operations, without giving effect to the cost of
financing and amortization of intangible assets, which may reflect differing
accounting treatment throughout the industry.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As a result of the recent expansion of the Company's business through
existing market development and acquisitions, and its limited period of
affiliation with certain practices, the Company believes that the period-
to-period comparisons set forth below may not be meaningful.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 COMPARED WITH SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
Net Patient Revenues
Net patient revenues increased from $6.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 to $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997, an
increase of $6.3 million or 92.7%. Approximately $5.3 million of this increase
was due to the effect of acquisitions which were closed during 1997 and the
effect of acquisitions which were included in the 1997 results for a different
number of months than in 1996 (the "1997 Acquisition Effect"). The remaining
$1.0 million resulted from internal growth, $600,000 of which arose from the de
novo offices in the Metro Washington, D.C. network.
Dental Compensation
Dental compensation expenses increased from $1.5 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997, an
increase of $1.6 million or 106.7%. The 1997 Acquisition Effect accounted for
$1.3 million of this increase. The remaining increase resulted from increased
compensation costs from the Company's 1996 base operations and from the Metro
Washington, D.C. network's de novo offices. As a percentage of net patient
revenues, dentist compensation increased from 22.2% to 23.6% for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Auxiliary Compensation
Auxiliary compensation expenses increased from $2.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 to $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
1997, an increase of $1.6 million or 72.7%. The 1997 Acquisition Effect
accounted for $1.5 million of the increase with the remaining increase resulting
from additional network auxiliary compensation resulting from infrastructure
expansion. As a percentage of net patient revenues, auxiliary compensation
decreased from 33.1% to 29.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997,
respectively.
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Laboratory Fees and Dental Supplies
Laboratory fees and dental supplies increased from $875,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30,
1997, an increase of $625,000 or 71.4%. The 1997 Acquisition Effect accounted
for $530,000 of this increase with the remaining increase resulting primarily
from the Metro Washington, D.C. network's de novo offices. As a percentage of
net patient revenues, laboratory fees and dental supply costs decreased from
12.9% to 11.3% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Other General and Administrative Expenses
Other general and administrative expenses increased from $1.2 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $2.7 million for the six months ended June
30, 1997, an increase of $1.5 million or 125%. The 1997 Acquisition Effect
accounted for $1.1 million of this increase. The remaining increase resulted
from costs which arose from the Company's 1996 base operations, including
infrastructure expenses incurred in developing the Metro Washington, D.C.
network's regional billing office, and operating costs of approximately $200,000
arising from the Metro Washington, D.C. de novo offices in 1997. As a percentage
of net patient revenues, other general and administrative expenses increased
from 17.9% to 20.2% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997,
respectively.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense increased from $79,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1996 to $140,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997, an increase of
$61,000 or 77.2%. Forty-eight thousand dollars of the increase arose from the
1997 Acquisition Effect, with the remaining $13,000 resulting from the de novo
offices in the Metro Washington, D.C. network. As a percentage of net patient
revenues, depreciation expense remained relatively constant at approximately
1.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased from $644,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $1.2 million for the six months ended June
30, 1997, an increase of $556,000, or 86.3%. This increase resulted from the
expansion of the Company's corporate infrastructure to manage the current and
expected growth of the Company's businesses. The Company believes that this
infrastructure will need to be further expanded in the future to sustain the
Company's growth plans. As a percentage of net patient revenues, however,
corporate general and administrative expenses decreased from 9.5% to 8.8% for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively. This decline occurred
because the Company was able to leverage its infrastructure investment over an
increased revenue base.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets increased from $64,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 to $278,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997, an
increase of $214,000 or 334.4%. This increase resulted from the 1997 Acquisition
Effect. As a percentage of net patient revenues, amortization of intangible
assets increased from 0.9% to 2.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and
1997, respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased from $207,000 for the six months ended June 30,
1996 to $595,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997, an increase of $388,000
or 187.4%. Increased borrowings related primarily to acquisitions completed in
1997.
Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate is higher than the statutory federal rate
primarily due to non-deductible amortization of excess cost of net assets
acquired and state income taxes. There was no tax expense recorded
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for the six months ended June 30, 1997 as a result of losses for which the
Company has recorded no tax benefits.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
(SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 TO DECEMBER 31, 1995)
Net Patient Revenues
Net patient revenues increased from $1.0 million for the period ended
December 31, 1995 to $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1996, an
increase of $14.5 million. Approximately $13.8 million of this increase was due
to acquisitions completed in 1996 (the "1996 Acquisitions") and the inclusion of
a full year of results for the Company's 1995 acquisitions in the 1996 financial
results (the "1996 Acquisition Effect"). The remaining $700,000 increase
resulted from revenue contributions from the Metro Washington, D.C. network's de
novo offices.
Dental Compensation
Dental compensation expenses increased from $115,000 for the period ended
December 31, 1995 to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1996, an
increase of $3.3 million. The 1996 Acquisition Effect accounted for $3.2 million
of this increase, while the Metro Washington, D.C. network's de novo offices
accounted for the remaining $100,000 increase. As a percentage of net patient
revenues, dental compensation increased from 11.6% to 22.2% for the periods
ending December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
Auxiliary Compensation
Auxiliary compensation expenses increased from $310,000 for the period
ended December 31, 1995 to $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1996, an
increase of $4.6 million. The 1996 Acquisition Effect accounted for $4.3 million
of this increase, while the Metro Washington, D.C. network's de novo offices
accounted for the remaining $300,000 increase. As a percentage of net patient
revenues, auxiliary compensation increased from 31.3% to 31.7% for the periods
ending December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
Laboratory Fees and Dental Supplies
Laboratory fees and dental supplies increased from $130,000 for the period
ended December 31, 1995 to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1996, an
increase of approximately $1.8 million. The 1996 Acquisition Effect accounted
for approximately $1.6 million of this increase, while the Metro Washington,
D.C. network's de novo offices accounted for the remaining $200,000 increase. As
a percentage of net patient revenues, laboratory fees and dental supply costs
decreased from 13.2% to 12.2% for the periods ending December 31, 1995 and 1996,
respectively.
Other General and Administrative Expenses
Other general and administrative expenses increased from $193,000 for the
period ended December 31, 1995 to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31,
1996, an increase of approximately $2.8 million. This increase resulted entirely
from the 1996 Acquisition Effect. As a percentage of net patient revenues, other
general and administrative expenses remained constant at 19.5% for the periods
ending December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense increased from $33,000 for the period ended December
31, 1995 to $155,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996, an increase of
$122,000. The 1996 Acquisition Effect accounted for $102,000 of this increase,
with the remaining $20,000 resulting from depreciation expense on additional
expenditures in the Metro Washington, D.C. de novo offices. As a percentage of
net patient revenues, depreciation expense decreased from 3.3% to 1.0% for the
periods ending December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
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Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased from $509,000 for
the period ended December 31, 1995 to $1.6 million for the year ended December
31, 1996, an increase of approximately $1.1 million or 216.5%. After
consideration of one time non-recurring start-up expenses in 1995, this increase
resulted from (i) additional infrastructure investment of approximately $300,000
to support the Company's growth and (ii) the inclusion of additional expenses in
1996 relating to twelve full months of reporting.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets increased from $26,000 for the period
ended December 31, 1995 to $196,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996, an
increase of $170,000. This increase resulted from the 1996 Acquisition Effect.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased as a percentage of net patient
revenues from 2.6% to 1.3% for the periods ending December 31, 1995 and 1996,
respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased from $41,000 for the period ending December 31,
1995 to $495,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996, an increase of $454,000.
This increase was due primarily to interest on debt associated with the 1996
Acquisition Effect. As a percentage of net patient revenues, interest expense
decreased from 4.2% to 3.2% for the periods ending December 31, 1995 and 1996,
respectively.
Income Taxes
As a result of a reported loss before taxes, there was no provision for
taxes recorded in 1995. The 1996 provision for income taxes was $276,000 or 1.8%
of net patient revenues. The Company's effective tax rate is higher than the
federal statutory rate due primarily to non-deductible amortization of excess
cost of net assets acquired and state income taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
To date, the Company's operations and its 22 acquisitions have been
financed primarily through internally generated cash and borrowings from the
Company's major stockholders. The Company has borrowed approximately $33.1
million to date under subordinated note agreements with its major stockholders
which provide for maximum borrowings of $38.0 million. In addition, the Company
has in place and available a $10.0 million secured demand credit facility with
PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC Bank") secured by all the assets of the
Company. Payment of the demand promissory note under the demand credit facility
with PNC Bank is guaranteed by certain of the Company's major stockholders.
Borrowings under the subordinated notes payable to the major stockholders and
the demand credit facility will be repaid using a portion of the net proceeds of
the offering and both facilities will be terminated effective upon consummation
of the offering. The Company is negotiating to obtain a new $30.0 million
secured credit facility effective with the consummation of the offering. The
Company has not received any commitments with respect to establishment of such a
facility and there can be no assurance that such a facility will be established.
At December 31, 1995, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, the Company had
a working capital deficit of approximately $607,000, $2.3 million and $3.7
million, respectively, and cash and cash equivalents, of approximately $100,000,
$568,000 and $1.5 million, respectively.
During the initial period of operations in 1995, cash used in operations
was $118,000, primarily to fund initial start-up activity. For the year ended
December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997, cash provided by
operations was $116,000 and $341,000, respectively.
Cash used in investing activities was $9.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1997. During this period, $9.2 million was utilized for acquisitions
and $600,000 was used to purchase additional property and equipment. Cash used
in investing activities was $1.7 million in 1995 and $4.2 million in 1996. In
1995, primarily all of this cash was used to finance the Company's initial
acquisition. During 1996, $3.9 million was utilized for acquisitions and
$300,000 was used to purchase additional property and equipment.
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The Company expects that for the foreseeable future its principal uses of
funds will be in connection with acquisitions, payments to be made pursuant to
contingent payment arrangements for acquisitions, debt repayments and purchases
of property and equipment. The Company expects that net proceeds of the offering
remaining after application of net proceeds as described in "Use of Proceeds"
will be invested in short-term, investment grade, interest-bearing securities,
certificates of deposit or guaranteed obligations of the United States. See
"Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information" for additional information
concerning the effects on the financial condition of the Company of the
application of the estimated net proceeds of the offering. The Company expects
that cash generated from operations will be adequate to fund the Company's
working capital requirements for the next year, and when coupled with the
proceeds of the offering, will fund its requirements for acquisitions,
Contingent Payment arrangements, debt repayments and purchases of property and
equipment.
The Company has paid cash and issued notes and shares of Common Stock to
sellers in connection with acquisitions of practices by the Company to date. The
Company is obligated to pay additional consideration to sellers of businesses
contingent upon achievement of certain net revenues and pre-tax earnings goals
over periods of one to three years from the dates of acquisition. Although the
amount of additional consideration to be issued cannot be determined until the
Contingent Payment periods terminate, the Company expects that the additional
consideration issued to sellers pursuant to these arrangements, will constitute
a substantial portion of the total consideration for such acquisitions. Payment
under these Contingent Payment arrangements will be accounted for as adjustments
to the purchase price of the acquired companies. If the criteria for the
Contingent Payments with respect to each of the Company's acquisitions to date
are achieved, but not exceeded, the Company will be obligated to make cash
payments of approximately $4.9 million. In the event that financial criteria are
not met, no cash or a lesser amount of cash would be paid. Greater amounts of
cash would be paid if the financial criteria are exceeded. If the maximum
Contingent Payments are due, the Company would be obligated to make cash
payments of $5.0 million. If, in each case, the Contingent Payment goals are
met, the acquired company will generate net patient revenues and pre-tax
earnings significantly in excess of any Contingent Payments. However, there can
be no assurances that the Company will generate sufficient cash to fund such
obligations or that future acquisitions will not adversely affect cash generated
from operations. See "Risk Factors -- Acquisition Consideration."
The Company's strategy is to continue to grow its operations both through
acquisitions and internal growth. See "Business -- Strategy." Management
anticipates that the rate of acquisitions in the foreseeable future may be at
least the rate experienced during the period from January 1997 through September
1997. Management anticipates that the terms of payment in connection with future
acquisitions will continue to be a combination of cash, notes and shares of
Common Stock with a portion of the purchase price to be paid at closing and a
portion contingent upon achievement of Contingent Payment criteria. It is
anticipated that funds required for future acquisitions and the integration of
acquired practices into the Company will be provided from the proceeds of the
offering, proceeds of future borrowings and internally generated funds. However,
there can be no assurance that suitable acquisition candidates will be
identified by the Company in the future, that suitable financing can be obtained
by the Company or that any such acquisitions will occur. See "Risk
Factors -- Possible Inability to Implement Acquisition Strategy; Risks
Associated with Integrating Acquisitions; and Capital Requirements Related to
Growth Strategy."
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BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
The Company is a leading provider of practice management services to
multi-specialty dental practices in selected markets in Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Company
seeks to achieve significant local market share by developing networks of
prominent dental practices and pursuing growth through the introduction of
professional management, operational enhancements and acquisitions. The Company
provides its networks with operational assistance in staffing and scheduling,
purchasing, advertising and marketing, recruiting, quality assurance and managed
care contracting. While the Company maintains a multi-regional geographic focus,
it recognizes that the delivery of dental care, like other areas of health care,
is inherently local in nature, and, therefore, implements a flexible care
delivery model which responds to local market needs and preferences.
Additionally, by maintaining a strong focus on professional development and
clinical excellence, the Company seeks to be the preferred choice of patients
and the favored partner for dentists in each market it serves. In addition to
general dentistry, the Company's dental practices provide specialty dental
services including orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics and
pediatric dentistry. At October 23, 1997, the Company had 22 affiliated
practices with 178 dentists at 56 locations in nine markets.
In order to accelerate its growth and take advantage of a growing trend
toward consolidation among dental providers, the Company seeks to affiliate with
prominent practices in targeted markets and to build networks around those
practices to achieve economies of scale. To effectively develop its networks,
the Company pursues both an immediate and longer-term integration strategy.
Immediately after acquisition, the Company seeks to integrate each practice into
its networks by converting the practice's financial reporting, operating, human
resources, compliance and other practices and procedures to those of its own. On
a longer-term basis, the Company strives to achieve strategic enhancements in
all clinical, operational and financial areas of the practice.
INDUSTRY
The Health Care Financing Administration estimates that the annual
aggregate domestic market for dental services was approximately $45.9 billion
for 1995, representing 4.2% of total health care expenditures in the United
States and has grown at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.6% from
1980 to 1995. The size of the dental services industry is projected to reach
$79.1 billion by 2005. The Company believes that the anticipated growth in the
dental industry will be driven by several factors including: (i) an increase in
the availability and types of dental insurance; (ii) an increasing demand for
dental services from an aging population; (iii) the evolution of technology
which makes dental care less traumatic and, therefore, more attractive to
patients; (iv) an increased focus on preventive and cosmetic dentistry; and (v)
the growth of managed care organizations that offer dental coverage to their
members.
The market for dental services in the United States consists of both
general and specialty dentistry services. General dentistry services include
preventive and diagnostic procedures such as cleanings, examinations and x-rays
and restorative treatments such as fillings of cavities, gum therapy and crowns.
Specialty dentistry services include orthodontics (the straightening of teeth
and remedying of occlusion), periodontics (gum care), endodontics (treatments
for diseases of tooth pulp, such as root canal therapy), oral surgery (tooth
extraction) and pedodontics (care of children's teeth). Dental care services in
the United States are generally delivered through a fragmented system of local
providers, primarily solo or duo practices. According to the American Dental
Association 1995 Survey of Dental Practice there were approximately 151,000
actively practicing dental professionals in the United States, 88.1% of whom
practiced either alone or with one other dentist. In addition, there were
approximately 4,700 dental groups of three or more practitioners.
According to industry sources, approximately 30% of the estimated 117
million people covered by dental benefits in 1995 were enrolled in managed care
programs. Enrollment in dental health maintenance organizations ("HMOs"),
according to the National Association of Dental Plans, is estimated to have
grown from 7.8 million in 1990 to 23.8 million in 1995.
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The Company believes that the trend toward consolidation in the dental
services industry will continue and dentists will seek to affiliate with group
practices such as the Company's due to (i) a desire on the part of dentists to
focus on the clinical aspects of practicing dentistry and to be relieved of the
growing administrative and regulatory burdens of practice; (ii) the changing
demographic make-up of dental school graduates who are seeking more flexible
working hours; (iii) increasing patient demands for more flexible evening and
weekend hours; (iv) increasing demand by managed care for competitively priced,
high quality dental care at multiple locations; and (v) reduced demand for solo
and duo practices due to recent graduates' higher levels of dental school
indebtedness and illiquidity.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's business strategy is to be the leading dental practice
management company in each of its markets by (i) providing local market
responsive dental services; (ii) focusing on the provision of quality patient
care; (iii) achieving leading market share by developing comprehensive networks;
(iv) immediately integrating acquired practices to achieve administrative and
financial control and to align professional and operational incentives; (v)
pursuing longer-term clinical, operational and financial enhancements to
acquired dental practices; and (vi) capitalizing on managed care opportunities.
- Provide Local Market Responsive Dental Services. The Company recognizes
that the delivery of dental care, like other areas of health care, is
inherently local in nature, and, therefore, the Company strives to adopt
its model to the needs of local markets. The Company believes that
different regions of the United States vary in the use of advertising,
the penetration of managed care and other aspects of dental care.
Accordingly, the Company tailors its services to the tastes, practices
and traditions of providing dental care in each of its markets.
- Focus on Quality Patient Care. To further strengthen the Company's
reputation with patients and dentists, the Company is in the process of
establishing various protocols and building clinical infrastructure to
ensure a high level of patient care. The Company has formed a Clinical
Advisory Board which is responsible for setting policy on such matters as
quality assurance, outcomes measurements and monitoring, continuing
education and training for dental professionals, evaluating new
techniques and technologies and credentialing. The Company believes that
such oversight and the resulting dialogue it will create will involve all
constituents of the Company (including patients, dentists, dental
assistants, hygienists and others) in the pursuit of clinical excellence.
- Achieve Leading Market Share Through Developing Comprehensive
Networks. The Company's strategy is to develop a comprehensive dental
network in each of its markets. The Company believes that the economies
associated with a leading market position will enable it to maintain
programs in support of its other strategic objectives. To achieve this
end, the Company seeks to align itself with clinical leaders and become
the "employer of choice" for dental practitioners, provide a
comprehensive service mix encompassing multiple dental specialties and
achieve market density.
Align with Clinical Leaders. The Company seeks to align itself with
dentists who are considered to be clinical leaders and who have
reputations for giving the highest level of care in their respective
markets. The Company believes that dentists focus on the clinical
reputation of the affiliated dental professionals when evaluating and
aligning with dental practice management companies. By establishing
clinical leadership, the Company believes it will become the dental
practice management company of choice. With this identity, the Company
believes it will be best positioned to achieve its objectives with
respect to patient care, professional development and corporate growth
and profitability.
Become "Employer of Choice." While the Company does not employ
dentists, it seeks to have its affiliated practices become the
employers of choice for dentists in each of its markets. To achieve
this, the Company's practices offer dentists more flexible working
hours and programs such as an employee benefit package including a
401(k) savings plan, continuing education, management opportunities and
an ability to relocate, all of which the Company believes is beyond the
level of benefits generally available to practitioners in solo and duo
practices. In addition, the Company
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offers the benefit of national networking of dental professionals
which, through formal and informal sharing of resources, experience and
expertise, is intended to ensure that the Company's practices develop
and employ leading dental practitioners. In so doing, the Company
expects to further attract acquisition candidates and minimize staffing
dislocations for the practices.
Provide Multi-Specialty Dental Services. The Company intends to
provide a comprehensive service mix within its networks encompassing
multiple dental specialties. In doing so, the Company believes that it
will be able to better control the service quality and patient
scheduling of all dental care services. Further, the Company believes
it can retain a significant number of specialist referrals which are
not captured by typical solo, duo or small group practices.
Achieve Market Density. The Company believes that it is important not
only to provide a comprehensive service mix, but also to provide such
services throughout a defined market. The Company believes that
location and convenience are important selection factors when choosing
dental care. On a market by market basis, the Company's strategy
includes acquiring a large group dental practice (pedestal acquisition)
and then densifying around it by either acquiring smaller practices
(densification acquisitions), adding additional dentists, acquiring
patient records and relationships of retiring dentists and opening de
novo offices, where appropriate.
- Immediately Integrate Acquired Practices. The Company seeks to integrate
acquired practices into its networks immediately after acquisition by
converting cash management, billing, receivables and payables to common
procedures; bringing dentists and practice employees into a uniform human
resource and benefits program; and installing Company-wide financial and
clinical information systems. Upon the closing of an acquisition, the
Company and the acquired practice jointly formulate a plan of integration
and corresponding time schedule, specifically designating the
responsibilities and resources needed to ensure a rapid and seamless
transition.
- Pursue Longer-Term Network Enhancements. The Company believes that
significant opportunities exist to realize clinical and operational
enhancements at acquired practices over time. These enhancements are
implemented to reduce the amount of time dentists are required to spend
on administrative matters and to enable them to dedicate their time and
efforts toward clinical excellence, patient satisfaction and the growth
of their practices.
Clinical Enhancements. Clinical enhancements are sought by the Company
to ensure the best possible care to patients and to achieve the
Company's goal of being the dental industry's clinical leader. Clinical
enhancements include the development, in cooperation with dentists, of
treatment protocols, and the institution of quality assurance and
utilization review, professional development and mentoring programs.
Operational Enhancements. The Company seeks to realize operational
enhancements to augment the integration measures taken immediately
after the closing of an acquisition. These enhancements include the
centralization of administrative functions to free dentists from tasks
that distract them from their primary responsibility of caring for
patients. Enhancements also include optimizing scheduling and patient
flow and adding specialists where appropriate to capture specialty
revenue which had previously been referred outside the practice. The
Company also seeks to realize significant network economies of scale in
such areas as purchasing, marketing and advertising and office staffing
levels and facility usage.
Leverage Integration Experience. Members of the Company's management
team and its Board of Directors have had extensive experience in the
development of companies in fragmented health care services industries,
including the development and implementation of acquisition and
integration strategies and programs and the management of rapid
internal growth in a health care services setting. The Company believes
that its clinically oriented value system is beneficial in aligning the
activities, interests and motivations of the dental professionals and
employees of the individual practices with the strategic goals of the
local network and the overall Company.
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- Capitalize on Managed Care Opportunities. The Company markets the
services provided by its dental care networks to payors, with a focus on
the managed care community. The Company believes that its marketing
resources and contracting capabilities will allow its affiliated dental
practices to participate in certain contractual managed care
relationships in which they would not otherwise have been able to
participate. The Company believes that the financial and clinical data
generated by the Company's management information systems should enable
the Company to negotiate managed care arrangements under terms favorable
to the Company and its affiliated dental practices. The Company believes
that contracting with managed care entities will facilitate entry into
new markets and the expansion of existing networks.
THE PRACTICES
The Company's affiliated practices provide a full range of dental care
services. General dental care services provided include examinations, dental
prophylaxis (cleanings), fillings, bonding, cosmetic treatment (i.e. whitening),
placing crowns, and fitting and placing fixed or removable prostheses. Specialty
dental care services provided include orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics,
periodontics and pediatric dentistry.
As of October 23, 1997, the Company had 22 affiliated practices with 178
dentists at 56 locations in nine markets. The following table sets forth the
markets in which the Company operates:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
PRACTICE NAME FOUNDED OFFICES DENTISTS(1) DATE ACQUIRED
- ------------------------------------------------- ------- --------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Eugene Witkin, D.D.S., d/b/a Dental Care
Center, Family Dentistry and Virginia Avenue
Dentistry................................... 1985 3 14 February 1997
Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S. ...................... 1987 1 2 July 1997
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S. ..................... 1981 2 3 August 1997
Felix W. Sibley, Jr., D.D.S., d/b/a Garden Walk
Dental Associates........................... 1963 1 2 September 1997
Miller & Powell, D.M.D., d/b/a Soft Touch
Dentistry................................... 1988 1 2 September 1997
David B. Wells, D.D.S. ........................ 1993 1 1 September 1997
Metro Cleveland, Ohio
Horizon Dental................................. 1976 4 27 March 1996
Metro Denver, Colorado
Western Dental................................. 1963 5 9 January 1997
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S. ...................... 1977 1 1 July 1997
Delbert B. Williamson, D.D.S. ................. 1996 1 1 September 1997
Central Florida
United Dental Group............................ 1963 4 12 January 1996
Gentle Dental.................................. 1985 4 6 August 1997
Metro Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Penn Dental.................................... 1982 1 3 September 1995
Century Dental................................. 1981 1 5 May 1997
ProDent........................................ 1981 4 20 October 1997
Metro Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Dentistry.................................. 1981 3 7 April 1997
Northern New Jersey
Poller Dental Group............................ 1985 4 32 October 1997
Southern Virginia-Richmond
Comprehensive Family Dentistry(2).............. 1993 3 8 May 1997
Kenneth E. Copeland, D.D.S. ................... 1965 1 1 September 1997
Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S. .............. 1993 3 3 September 1997
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
PRACTICE NAME FOUNDED OFFICES DENTISTS(1) DATE ACQUIRED
- ------------------------------------------------- ------- --------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Metro Washington, D.C.
Northern Virginia Dental Group(3).............. 1993 7 15 September 1995
Cross Keys Dental Associates................... 1968 1 4 October 1997
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes part-time dentists.
(2) Represents the three dental offices of the practice of Kenneth Tralongo,
D.D.S.
(3) Consists of office locations operating as Hallmark Dental Group, Stafford
Dental Associates, Gallows Dental Group and Alexandria Dental Centre.
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Acquisition Criteria and Process
The Company's initial evaluation of acquisition candidates is based on its
ranking of markets across the United States. This ranking weighs such factors as
general population demographics, demographics of dental professionals, general
economic factors and other considerations. Within a given market, the Company
evaluates the attractiveness of an acquisition candidate based on its
professional standing and reputation in the community, its financial condition
and profitability, its growth and efficiency potential and its ability to
contribute to the clinical and operational objectives of the Company's network
of practitioners and offices within the market. The Company structures
acquisition consideration to promote the alignment of the practices' clinical,
operational and economic objectives with those of the local network and the
overall Company.
The Company actively seeks to identify potential acquisition candidates
through the efforts of its own personnel and by using its contacts, contacts of
existing affiliated dentists and by using outside consultants to target
practices. Once a decision is made to enter a market, the Company typically
establishes a pedestal position in the market through the acquisition of a
high-quality group practice with a history of efficient operations. The Company
then densifies the market around the pedestal through complementary acquisitions
of smaller practices sharing many of the qualities of the pedestal. After the
Company has acquired a practice in a particular market, it seeks to integrate
the practice into its network immediately after the acquisition by converting
cash management, billing, receivables and payables to common procedures.
As part of its network development, the Company provides incentive
compensation arrangements to certain of its dentists which are designed to align
the interests of the dentists with the Company's business strategy. These
arrangements may include stock option grants and other bonus arrangements
payable in cash based on practice performance.
The following table sets forth for each of the periods indicated the number
of (i) offices managed by the Company, (ii) de novo offices opened, (iii)
offices acquired, and (iv) chairs at the Company's practices:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1996 PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 TO TO JANUARY 1, 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1996 OCTOBER 23, 1997
--------------------- ----------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Offices at beginning of the period.......... 0 6 16
De novo offices opened...................... 1 2 0
Acquired offices............................ 5 8 40
Offices at the end of the period............ 6 16 56
Chairs at the end of period................. 30 126 404
</TABLE>
Management Services Agreements
Because of state corporate practice of medicine laws, the Company does not
own the affiliated dental practices but instead enters into a management or
administrative services agreement with each of the professional corporations
which operate its affiliated dental practices pursuant to which the Company is
the exclusive manager or administrator of all operations of the practice, except
for matters related to the professional aspects of dental practice. The Company
anticipates that it will have a similar agreement with each new affiliated
dental practice.
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Pursuant to the management and administrative services agreements, the
Company has assumed financial and other responsibility for the following
(subject to limitations imposed by applicable state law): facilities, equipment
and supplies; advertising, marketing and sales; training and development;
operations management; provision of support services; risk management;
application and maintenance of applicable local licenses and permits;
negotiation of contracts between the affiliated dental practices and third
parties, including third-party payors, alternative delivery systems and
purchasers of group health care services; establishing and maintaining billing
and collection policies and procedures; fiscal matters, such as annual operating
and capital budgeting, maintaining financial and accounting records, and
arranging for the preparation of tax returns; and maintaining insurance. The
Company does not assume any authority, responsibility, supervision or control
over the provision of dental services to patients for diagnosis, treatment,
procedure or other health care services, or the administration of any drugs used
in connection with any dental practice.
The Company's typical management or administrative services agreement is
for an initial term of 40 years, and thereafter continues in effect unless
terminated upon one year prior notice by either the Company or the affiliated
dental practice. Additionally, the management and administrative services
agreements may be terminated by the Company or the affiliated dental practice in
the event of the bankruptcy or material default in the performance of the
material duties of the nonterminating party. The stockholder of the professional
corporation which operates an affiliated dental practice is often the leading
dentist in the network. In all cases, the Company has a contractual right to
designate another licensed dentist to own the capital stock of the professional
corporations.
The fees received by the Company for the provision of the services pursuant
to the management and administrative services agreements vary depending upon
applicable state law. The Company is paid for the services it provides based on
one of the following compensation arrangements: (i) the majority of the
agreements provide for a fee equal to cash receipts less the amounts necessary
to pay professional compensation and other professional expenses and (ii) others
provide for a fee equal to the sum of a license fee per location, reimbursement
of all of the Company's direct costs allocated to the affiliated dental
practice, reimbursement of all of the Company's direct costs incurred in
acquiring or leasing facilities, providing purchasing services and maintaining
furniture, fixtures and equipment provided to the practice, reimbursement of all
of the Company's direct costs incurred in providing marketing services with a
15% markup on the cost of providing marketing services to allow for a reasonable
profit and a flat administrative fee per location intended to compensate the
Company for its unallocated overhead and a reasonable profit. The fees are
structured to comply with state laws.
Employment Agreements
In connection with acquisitions, the Company requires the affiliated dental
practices to enter into employment agreements with the selling dentists. These
employment agreements are typically for periods ranging from three to five years
and include noncompetition provisions for up to two years following termination
within a specified geographic area. The agreements typically provide the dentist
with compensation based upon a percentage of billings actually collected. When a
dentist performs management duties in addition to chairside services, the
dentist is typically paid a fixed salary for the performance of such non-dental
services plus incentive compensation.
NETWORK ENHANCEMENTS
In parallel with certain steps taken immediately after an acquisition, the
Company introduces an array of clinical and operational enhancements that
address practice fundamentals and that are intended to enable dentists to
achieve higher levels of effectiveness as clinicians.
Staffing and Scheduling
The Company believes that solo, duo and small group practices often are not
very effective in optimizing their staffing ratios and patient scheduling. The
Company has established targets for the optimal number of
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general dentists, specialist dentists, dental assistants and hygienists so as to
provide high levels of quality care and patient confidence while practicing
within the Company's standards of efficiency. In addition, the Company assists
practices in adjusting their scheduling procedures based on the dental procedure
in order to maximize revenue per dental chair, provide immediate treatment for
emergencies and minimize the number of days for the "first available
appointment." This may involve expanding office hours, optimizing the flow of
patients through the offices and assisting dentists in the more efficient use of
dental assistants and hygienists.
Retention of Specialist Referrals
The Company believes that a significant number of specialist referrals are
not captured by typical solo, duo or small group practices. To address any voids
within a network's service mix, the Company will attempt to affiliate with
specialists such as orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons
and pedodontists. If a network does not have sufficient patient volume to
support a particular specialist, the Company will arrange for a contract with a
specialist to provide services on a part-time basis. When sufficient patient
volume is achieved, the Company's network specialist, working as a member of the
network's professional staff, either rotates among offices or provides services
out of a single office. The Company is actively pursuing the concept of
specialty centers as part of its network.
Purchasing
The integration of dental practices into networks within markets enables
the Company to take advantage of economies of scale that are generally not
available to solo or duo practices. The Company is able to purchase dental
supplies, laboratory services, insurance, office furniture, equipment,
information systems and advertising at reduced costs. The Company also can
obtain employee benefits at a lower cost than solo, duo or smaller group
practices typically can obtain for themselves and their employees.
Advertising and Marketing
The Company assists the affiliated dental practices in developing and
implementing targeted advertising and marketing programs. The Company's primary
marketing programs, which include patient newsletters and patient recall
programs, are focused on the retention and reactivation of existing patients.
The Company also uses external marketing programs such as direct mailing and
yellow page advertising that are designed to identify the convenience of
individual locations, payment plans and service hours, and the high standards of
care at the practices in an attempt to generate new patients. Although to date
the practices have retained the names of the practices used prior to
acquisition, the Company is considering, on a market by market basis, the use of
regional brand names to increase the efficiency of advertising and marketing,
the awareness by the public of the Company's dental offices in the region, and
the identification of patients with the group practice rather than with
individual dentists.
Recruiting
The Company recruits dentists to both grow its practices and to ensure that
the operating lives of its practices extend beyond the tenure of the individual
dentists. The Company believes many dentists in the early stages of their
careers, being burdened by increasing levels of educational debt, face
significant financial constraints to starting their own practices or buying into
existing practices. Further, the Company believes that the practice of dentistry
in its network of affiliated dental practices offers dentists relief from the
burden of administrative and management responsibilities and the opportunity to
focus almost exclusively on practicing dentistry. An affiliation with the
Company's practices offers dentists the additional advantages of flexible
working hours and employee benefits such as health insurance, continuing
education and payment of professional membership fees. For a specialist, the
Company's networks offer the prospect of a steadier stream of referrals than he
or she may have practicing independently.
Quality Assurance
The Company requires the dentists and hygienists at each of the affiliated
offices to develop and implement clinical management procedures and treatment
protocols, as well as uniform business and
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administrative standards under which dental services are provided. These
procedures, protocols and standards vary from region to region and are
determined by the dental directors in each region in consultation with and under
the guidance of the Clinical Advisory Board. They include treatment planning,
diagnostic screening, radiographic records, record keeping, specialty referrals
and dental hygiene protocols. State licensing authorities require dentists to
undergo annual training. As part of its clinical enhancement, the Company
institutes quality assurance and utilization review programs. The development of
treatment protocols and the provision of professional development and mentoring
programs creates an enhanced clinical environment for the practices to provide
the best possible patient care.
Capitalize on Managed Care Opportunities
The Company believes that contracting with managed care payors provides it
with an opportunity to better utilize the capacity of the existing practices and
to build new practice locations more rapidly with increased patient flow and
revenues. The Company critically evaluates every managed care contract and
relationship to ensure consistency with the Company's clinical, operational and
financial objectives.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Company utilizes a leading commercially available management
information system package for dental practice management at 28 of its offices,
and plans to use the system at the other existing dental offices and at offices
the Company intends to acquire. The Company utilizes this system to track data
related to each office's operation and financial and clinical performance. Full
implementation typically takes two to three months at a newly acquired office.
The system provides patient and practitioner scheduling, clinical record-
keeping, and revenue and collection data on a year-to-date basis. The Company
uses the system to manage billing and collections, including electronic
insurance claims processing. In addition, the Company uses the system to provide
information for case management and treatment planning.
REIMBURSEMENT
One of the differentiating factors between dentistry and general medicine
is in the nature of the various forms of reimbursement. In general medicine,
reimbursement represents true insurance coverage, where actuarial based
calculations form the basis for setting premiums to cover costs and provide a
fair return to the insurer. In general medical coverage, the practice is to have
the patient first cover his or her deductible above which the insurer goes at
risk for the costs of care. The insurer is therefore at risk for the high costs
of emergency care, hospital in-patient treatment and specialist fees. In an
environment with rapidly escalating costs, the insurer attempts to reduce its
risk by increasing premiums to keep the actuarial calculation balanced in its
favor.
In dentistry, reimbursement takes the form of payment assistance and does
not attempt to provide the insured a "stop-loss" guarantee. The practice in
dental plans is to have the insurer pay for basic procedures such as diagnostic
and preventive services or for services up to a total dollar limit in a given
time period, beyond which the patient bears the cost. Thus, in general medicine
the patient pays the first dollars and the insurer bears the risk of the more
costly procedures, whereas in dentistry the insurer pays the first dollars and
the patient bears the risk of the more costly procedures. Although the dentist
must intelligently analyze the demographics of the population of a plan to
protect against exposure to adverse selection, just as is done in general
medicine, the risks of incurring substantial cost faced by insurers and
employers in general medicine is minimal in dentistry.
While there are many hybrid sources of payment, the basic options in the
market fall into four categories: indemnity insurance and "out-of-pocket", both
of which are found in a fee-for-service ("FFS") environment, preferred provider
organizations ("PPO"), health maintenance organizations ("HMO") and capitation
(the latter three commonly referred to as "managed care"). In an FFS
environment, the payor usually reimburses for usual, customary and reasonable
charges ("UCR") for preventive care and in a lesser amount of UCR for other
procedures (the patient incurs the difference as a co-payment). In such a
setting, the patient may choose any dental provider.
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PPOs offer plans that cover the cost of preventive care at fees that are
discounted from FFS levels. Under these plans, patients make no co-payment for
preventive care but pay substantially higher co-payments for more advanced
procedures than FFS patients. If patients choose "out-of-network" dentists, they
are required to pay a premium to the discounted FFS schedule of charges.
HMOs negotiate a set fee per member per month for all services with
dentists and prepay monthly amounts, based on this per member per month fee, to
the participating dentist for a fixed pool of patients. Typically, the per
member per month fee is based on an actuarial analysis (assessment of risk
associated with the particular demographic profile of the patient pool) and is
adjusted for changes in the profile of the patient population over time. HMO
patients generally are not required to pay co-payments for diagnostic and
preventive procedures but, may be required to pay a substantially higher
co-payment for the more advanced procedures than PPO patients. HMO patients must
visit dentists in the HMO network to obtain benefits.
Capitation plans are similar to HMOs in that there is a negotiated,
pre-paid per member per month fee paid to the participating dentist but differ
in that the dentist assumes all the risk. Under capitation plans, patients have
no deductibles. As with HMOs, patients must visit dentists on the panel to
obtain benefits.
COMPETITION
The dental services industry is highly competitive and subject to continual
change in the manner in which services are delivered and providers are selected.
The Company is under competitive pressures for the acquisition of the assets of,
and the provision of management services to, additional dental practices.
Certain national companies in the dental industry, some of which may have
greater resources than the Company, are developing multi-regional networks of
dental facilities in markets which include the Company's markets. As the Company
seeks to expand its operations into new markets it is likely to face competition
from dental practice management companies which already have established a
strong business presence in such locations. With respect to competition for
patients, the Company believes that the primary competitive factors are patient
satisfaction, quality of care, cost effectiveness and convenience. The primary
competitors of the affiliated dental practices in most markets are individual
practitioners or small, regional multi-site practices.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
General
The practice of dentistry is regulated extensively at both state and
federal levels. Regulatory oversight includes, but is not limited to,
considerations of fee-splitting, corporate practice of dentistry, anti-kickback
and anti-referral legislation and state insurance regulation.
Every state imposes licensing and other requirements on individual dentists
and dental facilities and services. In addition, federal and state laws regulate
HMOs and other managed care organizations for which dentists may be providers.
In connection with its operations in existing markets and expansion into new
markets, the Company may become subject to compliance with additional laws,
regulations and interpretations or enforcements thereof. The ability of the
Company to operate profitably will depend in part upon the Company and its
affiliated dental practices obtaining and maintaining all necessary licenses,
certifications and other approvals and operating in compliance with applicable
health care regulations.
Dental practices must meet federal, state and local regulatory standards in
the areas of safety and health. Historically, those standards have not had any
material adverse effect on the operations of the dental practices managed by the
Company. Based on its familiarity with the operations of the dental practices
managed by the Company, management believes that it, and the practices it
manages, are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations relating to safety and health.
Fee-Splitting; Corporate Practice of Dentistry
The laws of many states prohibit dentists from splitting fees with
non-dentists and prohibit non-dental entities such as the Company from engaging
in the practice of dentistry or employing dentists to practice dentistry. The
specific restrictions against the corporate practice of dentistry as well as the
interpretation of
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those restrictions by state regulatory authorities vary from state to state. The
restrictions are generally designed to prohibit a non-dental entity from
controlling the professional practice of a dentist, employing dentists to
practice dentistry (or, in certain states, employing dental hygienists or dental
assistants), controlling the content of a dentist's advertising or sharing
professional fees. A number of states limit the ability of a person other than a
licensed dentist to own equipment or offices used in a dental practice. Some of
these states allow leasing of equipment and office space to a dental practice
under a bona fide lease. The laws of many states also prohibit dental
practitioners from paying any portion of fees received for dental services in
consideration for the referral of a patient. In addition, many states impose
limits on the tasks that may be delegated by dentists to dental assistants.
State dental boards do not generally interpret these prohibitions as
preventing a non-dental entity from owning non-professional assets used by a
dentist in a dental practice or providing management services to a dentist
provided that the following conditions are met: a licensed dentist has complete
control and custody over the professional assets; the non-dental entity does not
employ or control the dentists (or, in some states, dental hygienists or dental
assistants); all dental services are provided by a licensed dentist; and
licensed dentists have control over the manner in which dental care is provided
and all decisions affecting the provision of dental care. In general, the state
dental practice acts do not address or provide any restrictions concerning the
manner in which companies account for revenues from a dental practice subject to
the above-noted restrictions relating to control over the professional
activities of the dental practice, ownership of the professional assets of a
dental practice and payments for management services.
The Company does not control the clinical aspects of the practice of
dentistry or employ dentists to practice dentistry. Moreover, in states in which
it is prohibited, the Company does not employ dental hygienists or dental
assistants. The Company provides management and administrative services to
dental practices, and believes that the fees the Company charges for those
services are consistent with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in
which it operates. Although the Company believes that its operations comply in
all material respects with the above-described laws to which it is subject,
there can be no assurance that a review of the Company's business relationships
by courts or other regulatory authorities would not result in determinations
that could prohibit or otherwise adversely affect the operations of the Company
or that the regulatory environment will not change, requiring the Company to
reorganize or restrict its existing or future operations.
The laws regarding fee-splitting and the corporate practice of dentistry
and their interpretation vary from state to state and are enforced by regulatory
authorities with broad discretion. There can be no assurance that the legality
of the Company's business or its relationships with dentists or dental practices
will not be successfully challenged or that the enforceability of the provisions
of any management services agreement will not be limited. The laws and
regulations of certain states in which the Company may seek to expand may
require the Company to change the form of relationships entered into with dental
practices in a manner which may restrict the Company's operations or how
providers may be paid in those states or may prevent the Company from acquiring
the non-dental assets of such practices or managing dental practices in those
states. Similarly, there can be no assurance that the laws and regulations of
the states in which the Company presently maintains operations will not change
or be interpreted in the future either to restrict or adversely affect the
Company's existing or future relationships with dental practitioners in those
states. Any change in the Company's relationships with its affiliated dental
practices resulting from the interpretation of corporate practice of dentistry
and fee-splitting statutes and regulations could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business and results of operations.
Anti-Kickback and Anti-Referral Legislation
Federal and many state laws prohibits the offer, payment, solicitation or
receipt of any form of remuneration in return for, or in order to induce (i) the
referral of a person for services; (ii) the furnishing or arranging for the
furnishing of items or services; or (iii) the purchase, lease or order or
arranging or recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering of any item, in each
case, reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal and state health
care programs. These provisions apply to dental services covered under the
Medicaid program in which the Company participates. The federal government has
increased
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scrutiny of joint ventures and other transactions among health care providers in
an effort to reduce potential fraud and abuse related to Medicare and Medicaid
costs. Many states have similar anti-kickback laws, and in many cases these laws
apply to all types of patients, not just Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
The applicability of these federal and state laws to transactions in the
health care industry such as those to which the Company is or may be a party has
not been the subject of judicial interpretation. There can be no assurance that
judicial or administrative authorities will not find these provisions applicable
to the Company's operations, which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business. Under current federal law, a physician or dentist or member
of his or her immediate family is prohibited from referring Medicare or Medicaid
patients to any entity providing "designated health services" in which the
physician or dentist has an ownership or investment interest, including the
physician's or dentist's own group practice, unless such practice satisfies the
"group practice" exception. The designated health services include the provision
of clinical laboratory services, radiology and other diagnostic services
(including ultrasound services), radiation therapy services, physical and
occupational therapy services, durable medical equipment, parenteral and enteral
nutrients, certain equipment and supplies, prosthesis, orthotics, outpatient
prescription drugs, home health services and inpatient and outpatient hospital
services. A number of states also have laws that prohibit referrals for certain
services such as x-rays by dentists if the dentist has certain enumerated
financial relationships with the entity receiving the referral, unless an
exception applies. Any future expansion of these prohibitions to other health
services could restrict the Company's ability to integrate dental practices and
carry out the dental network development.
Noncompliance with, or violation of, either the anti-kickback provisions or
restrictions on referrals can result in exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid
programs as well as civil and criminal penalties. Similar penalties apply for
violations of state law. While the Company makes every effort to comply with the
anti-kickback and anti-referral laws a determination of violation of these laws
by the Company or its affiliated dental practices could have a material adverse
effect on the business and results of operations of the Company.
State Insurance Regulation
In addition, there are certain regulatory risks associated with the
Company's role in negotiating and administering managed care and capitation
contracts. The application of state insurance laws to reimbursement arrangements
other than various types of fee-for-service arrangements is an unsettled area of
law and is subject to interpretation by regulators with broad discretion. As the
Company or its affiliated practices contract with third-party payors, including
self-insured plans, for certain non-fee-for-service arrangements, the Company or
the affiliated dental practice may become subject to state insurance laws. In
the event that the Company or the affiliated practices are determined to be
engaged in the business of insurance, such parties could be required either to
seek licensure as an insurance company or to change the form of their
relationships with third-party payors and may become subject to regulatory
enforcement actions. In such event, the Company's revenues would be adversely
affected.
Health Care Reform Proposals
The United States Congress has considered various types of health care
reform, including comprehensive revisions to the current health care system. It
is uncertain what legislative proposals will be adopted in the future, if any,
or what actions federal or state legislatures or third-party payors may take in
anticipation of or in response to any health care reform proposals or
legislation. Health care reform legislation adopted by Congress could have a
material adverse effect on the operations of the Company, and changes in the
health care industry, such as the growth of managed care organizations and
provider networks, may result in lower payment levels for the services of dental
practitioners affiliated with dental practices managed by the Company and lower
profitability for affiliated practices and the Company.
Regulatory Compliance
The Company regularly monitors developments in laws and regulations
relating to dentistry. The Company may be required to modify its agreements,
operations or marketing from time to time in response to
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changes in the business, statutory and regulatory environments. The Company
plans to structure all of its agreements, operations and marketing in accordance
with applicable law, although there can be no assurance that its arrangements
will not be successfully challenged or that required changes may not have a
material adverse effect on operations or profitability.
EMPLOYEES
At October 23, 1997, the Company had 342 employees. Of these, 6 are
corporate management, 60 are field management, 259 are administrative and
clerical and 17 are laboratory personnel. At October 23, 1997, the Company's
dental practices had 533 employees. Of these, 157 are dentists and 376 are other
clinical personnel. In addition, the dental practices have independent
contractor relationships with 21 dentists. None of the Company's employees is
represented by a labor union and the Company is not aware of any current
activity to organize any of its employees. Management considers relations
between the Company and its employees to be good.
PROPERTIES
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1018 West Ninth
Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in approximately 4,000 square feet
occupied under a lease which expires on February 28, 2003. In addition, the
Company and the Company's dental practices lease office space at the locations
of each dental office. The Company owns the location of one dental office,
subject to a mortgage, in Voorhees, New Jersey. See Note 5 of the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the Company's
leases for its facilities. The Company does not anticipate that it will
experience any difficulty in renewing any such leases upon their expiration or
obtaining different space on comparable terms if such leases are not renewed.
INSURANCE
The provision of dental services entails an inherent risk of professional
malpractice, and other similar claims. Although the Company does not practice
dentistry, the Company could be involved as a defendant in malpractice claims.
The Company believes that it and the affiliated dental practices maintain the
types and amounts of insurance customary in the dental services industry. The
Company maintains professional malpractice and general liability insurance for
itself and it or the affiliated practices maintain professional liability
insurance covering dentists, hygienists and dental assistants at the dental
offices. Certain types of risk and liabilities are not covered by insurance,
however, and there can be no assurance that coverage will continue to be
available upon terms satisfactory to the Company or that the coverage will be
adequate to cover losses. Malpractice insurance, moreover, can be expensive and
varies from state to state. Successful malpractice claims asserted against the
dentists, the practices or the Company may have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and operating results. While the Company
believes its insurance policies are adequate in amount and coverage for its
current operations, there can be no assurance that the coverage maintained by
the Company will be sufficient to cover all future claims or will continue to be
available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company and the Company's dental practices are
parties to certain claims, suits and complaints which arise in the ordinary
course of business. The dentists employed by the affiliated dental practices are
from time to time subject to malpractice claims, which, if successful, could
result in damage awards exceeding, perhaps substantially, applicable insurance
coverage. Currently, there are no such claims, suits or complaints which, in the
opinion of management, would have a material adverse effect on the financial
position, liquidity or results of operations of the Company or the Company's
dental practices, as the case may be.
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MANAGEMENT
Members of the Company's management team and its Board of Directors have
had extensive experience in the strategic development of companies in fragmented
health care services industries, including development and implementation of
acquisition and integration strategies and programs and management of rapid
internal growth in a health care services setting.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following sets forth certain information with respect to the directors
and executive officers of the Company:
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NAME AGE POSITION
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<S> <C> <C>
Stephen F. Nagy(1)................. 53 Chairman of the Board and Director
Joseph J. Frank(1)(2).............. 44 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S........... 51 Senior Vice President -- Business Development
Douglas P. Gill(1)(2).............. 48 Vice President, Secretary and Director
W. Gary Liddick.................... 43 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Keith Libou, D.M.D................. 39 Vice President -- Operations
Jeanne Marie Welsko................ 42 Vice President -- Human Resources
Stathis Andris(1)(3)............... 58 Director
Colin C. Blaydon(2)................ 57 Director
Timothy E. Foster(3)............... 45 Director
Stephen E. O'Neil(2)(3)............ 65 Director
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(1) Member of the Acquisition Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
(3) Member of the Audit Committee
The following is a brief summary of the business experience of each of the
directors and executive officers of the Company:
STEPHEN F. NAGY has been Chairman of the Board and a director of the
Company since January 1996. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of the
Company from January 1996 to October 1997. Mr. Nagy has been Chairman of the
Board and a director of CulturalAccessWorldwide, Inc., a leading outsource
marketing service company, since December 1996. He was Chairman of the Board of
The Pet Practice, Inc. ("Pet Practice"), a leading national provider of
veterinary services, from March 1995 until July 1996 and a director and officer
of Pet Practice from October 1993 until July 1996 when Pet Practice was acquired
by Veterinary Centers of America, Inc. Mr. Nagy has been Managing Partner and
Executive Vice President of Foster Management Company, an investment advisor,
and general partner of investment funds managed by it since 1989. He was
President of Foster Medical Corporation from 1982 to 1984 and Executive Vice
President of Avon Products, Inc. from 1984 to 1986, after Avon's acquisition of
Foster Medical Corporation. From 1971 to 1980, Mr. Nagy was with Booz, Allen and
Hamilton, Inc., serving as a Vice President from 1976 to 1980.
JOSEPH J. FRANK has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company since October 1997. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer
of the Company from June 1996 to October 1997. Mr. Frank has been a director of
the Company since June 1996. Mr. Frank was Senior Vice President of Surgical
Care Affiliates ("SCA"), an operator of free standing surgical centers from 1990
until January 1996 when SCA was acquired by HealthSouth Corp. Mr. Frank was
responsible for development and acquisitions nationally for SCA. Mr. Frank
served as a Vice President of Operations of SCA from 1984 to 1990.
ROBERT K. MEHLMAN has been Senior Vice President -- Business Development of
the Company since September 1995. From September 1995 to December 1996, he
served as Vice President of Operations of the Company. Dr. Mehlman was in
private dental practice in Northern Virginia from April 1994 until he joined
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the Company in September 1995. Dr. Mehlman was the National Dental Director of
Aetna from 1990 until March 1994. Dr. Mehlman graduated from the University of
Southern California Dental School.
DOUGLAS P. GILL has been a director of the Company since August 1995. He
was President of the Company from August 1995 through June 1996, and has been a
Vice President of the Company since June 1996. Mr. Gill has been General Partner
and Vice President of Foster Management Company since April 1994. From June 1984
to April 1994, Mr. Gill was a First Vice President and an investment banker with
Janney Montgomery Scott, Inc.
W. GARY LIDDICK has been Vice President of Finance of the Company since
August 1995 and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August 1997. Mr.
Liddick also served as the Controller of the Company from August 1995 until May
1997. Mr. Liddick served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial
Officer of Hearing Health Services, Inc. from August 1993 to October 1996. From
1991 to August 1993, Mr. Liddick was the Vice President of Operations of
Rosenbluth International, a national travel agency. Mr. Liddick earned a degree
in accounting from Lehigh University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
KEITH LIBOU, D.M.D. has been the Vice President -- Operations of the
Company since June 1997. From November 1992 to June 1997, Dr. Libou was employed
by CIGNA Corporation in a variety of positions. He most recently served as
Dental Director for the Eastern United States from January 1995 to June 1997.
JEANNE MARIE WELSKO has been the Vice President -- Human Resources of the
Company since October 1996. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Welsko was
employed by Apria Healthcare Group, Inc., a home health care provider, as
Director of Human Resources from September 1995 until October 1996. Ms. Welsko
worked for The Mellon Bank Corporation from 1987 until September 1995 in a
variety of human resources positions.
STATHIS ANDRIS has been a director of the Company since June 1996. Mr.
Andris worked for American Express Company from 1981 to 1993 in a number of
management positions. In 1993, Mr. Andris founded Venture Investment Associates,
a family of private equity funds.
COLIN C. BLAYDON has been a director of the Company since June 1996. Mr.
Blaydon is the William and Josephine Buchanan Professor of Management at the
Amos Tuck School of Business Administration of Dartmouth College. He was the
interim Dean of the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration from 1994 until
July 1995 and has been on the faculty since August 1983. Mr. Blaydon has also
served as Senior Advisor to Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, Inc., an economic and
management consulting firm, since May 1981. He served as Chairman of ITP,
Systems, Inc., a systems integration and software developer, from February 1992
to August 1993. Mr. Blaydon serves on the Board of Directors of Mercantile
Trust, N.A., ITP, Systems, Inc., The LTV Corporation and Tom's of Maine, Inc. He
is also on the Board of Trustees of the Lowell Whiteman School and the Public
Utility Policy Institute.
TIMOTHY E. FOSTER has been a director of the Company since June 1996. He
has been Chief Executive Officer of NovaCare, Inc. since May 1997. Between
October 1994 and May 1997, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of
NovaCare, Inc. He has been a director of NovaCare, Inc. since December 1984.
Prior to becoming President of NovaCare, Inc., he served in a variety of finance
and administrative roles at NovaCare, Inc. beginning in 1984. Since February
1993, he has also been a director of Apogee, Inc., a national provider of mental
health services. Mr. Foster has been Managing Partner of Foster Management
Company since June 1997.
STEPHEN E. O'NEIL has been a director of the Company since June 1996. Mr.
O'Neil has been a principal of The O'Neil Group, a private investment firm,
since 1981. He is a director of NovaCare, Inc., Brown-Forman Corporation, Castle
Convertible Fund, Inc., Spectra Fund, Inc., The Alger Fund, Inc. and The Alger
American Funds.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board has a Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee and an
Acquisition Committee. The members of the Compensation Committee are Colin C.
Blaydon, Joseph J. Frank, Douglas P. Gill and
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Stephen E. O'Neil. The Compensation Committee makes recommendations to the full
Board as to the compensation of senior management. The Stock Option Committee of
the Compensation Committee administers the Company's Stock Option Plan and
determines the persons who are to receive options and the number of shares
subject to each option. The members of the Stock Option Committee are Stephen E.
O'Neil and Colin C. Blaydon.
The members of the Audit Committee are Stathis Andris, Timothy E. Foster
and Stephen E. O'Neil. The Audit Committee acts as a liaison between the Board
and the independent accountants and annually recommends to the Board the
appointment of the independent accountants. The Audit Committee reviews with the
independent accountants the planning and scope of the audits of the financial
statements, the results of those audits and the adequacy of internal accounting
controls and monitors other corporate and financial policies.
The members of the Acquisition Committee are Stathis Andris, Joseph J.
Frank, Douglas P. Gill and Stephen F. Nagy. The Acquisition Committee is
authorized to approve acquisitions of businesses having an aggregate purchase
price of less than $5 million.
The Board of Directors does not have a Nominating Committee.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Directors of the Company do not receive fees for service as directors but
are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation paid
or awarded to the Chief Executive Officer and each of the other executive
officers of the Company whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000
during fiscal 1996.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION
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NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY($) BONUS($) ALL OTHER COMPENSATION(1)
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Stephen F. Nagy........................ 1996 $40,000(3) 0 0
Chairman of the Board(2)
Joseph J. Frank........................ 1996 72,115 22,500(4) 0
President and Chief
Executive Officer(5)
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S............... 1996 143,577 54,000 0
Senior Vice President --
Business Development(6)
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(1) The aggregate value of perquisites and other personal benefits received by
each of the named executive officers was less than the lesser of $50,000 or
10% of his total annual salary and bonus and, accordingly, has been omitted.
(2) Mr. Nagy served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company during 1996 and
until October 1997.
(3) Represents a management fee of $3,333.33 per month paid in 1996 to Foster
Management Company, of which Mr. Nagy is Managing Partner. The agreement to
pay a monthly management fee will terminate upon the consummation of the
offering. See "Certain Transactions." Mr. Nagy and the other directors of
the Company receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with their service to the Company.
(4) Represents bonus accrued in 1996 and paid on January 17, 1997.
(5) Mr. Frank served as President and Chief Operating Officer during 1996 and
until October 1997 when he became President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company.
(6) Dr. Mehlman served as Vice President -- Operations of the Company from
September 1995 to December 1996.
In May, 1996, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr.
Frank which provides that Mr. Frank will serve as President and Chief Operating
Officer. The agreement sets forth a base salary of $150,000 per year through the
date of this offering and a base salary subject to review of the Company's Board
of Directors thereafter. The agreement provides for a potential bonus equal to
30% of the base salary based upon Mr. Frank's achievement of certain mutually
agreed upon goals. The agreement provides for certain severance payments, the
amount of which depends upon Mr. Frank's length of service in the event Mr.
Frank is terminated by the Company without cause, as defined in the agreement.
Mr. Frank is also eligible to participate in the standard Company benefit
package in place for senior executives, and entitled to three weeks vacation in
the first three years of employment under the agreement and four weeks in
subsequent years, and is allotted a car allowance of $600 per month. The
agreement includes a noncompete covenant for the benefit of the Company where
Mr. Frank will not be able to serve as a consultant, employee, officer, director
or investor of any group dental practice or any entity engaged in the
consolidation of dental providers for a period of two years after his
termination of employment from the Company.
In addition, the Company has entered into agreements, which are terminable
at will, with each of W. Gary Liddick, Keith Libou, D.M.D. and Jeanne Marie
Welsko which set forth, among other things, the base salary, bonus, equity
participation and other employee benefit arrangements for each of them.
See "Certain Transactions" for a description of the employment agreement
between the Company and Dr. Mehlman.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
Effective October 1, 1997, the Board of Directors and stockholders adopted
the Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option
Plan") to attract and retain key personnel.
The following discussion of the material features of the Stock Option Plan
is qualified by reference to the
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text of the Stock Option Plan filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
of which this Prospectus forms a part.
Under the Stock Option Plan, options to purchase up to an aggregate of
600,000 shares of Common Stock may be granted to key employees of the Company or
its subsidiaries or any affiliate of the Company, and to officers, directors,
consultants and other individuals providing services to the Company.
The Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors administers the Stock
Option Plan and determines the persons who are to receive options and the number
of shares to be subject to each option. In selecting individuals for options and
determining the terms thereof, the Stock Option Committee may consider any
factors it deems relevant, including present and potential contributions to the
success of the Company. Options granted under the Stock Option Plan must be
exercised within a period fixed by the Stock Option Committee, which may not
exceed ten years from the date of the option or, in the case of incentive stock
options granted to any holder on the date of grant of more than ten percent of
the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, five
years from the date of grant of the option. Options may be made exercisable in
whole or in installments, as determined by the Stock Option Committee.
Options may not be transferred other than by will or the laws of descent
and distribution and, during the lifetime of an optionee, may be exercised only
by the optionee, except for transfers approved by the Stock Option Committee to
certain permitted transferees (such as immediate family members and charitable
institutions). The exercise price may not be less than the market value of the
Common Stock on the date of grant of the option. In the case of incentive stock
options granted to any holders on the date of grant of more than ten percent of
the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company and its
subsidiaries, the exercise price may not be less than 110% of the market value
per share of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The value of Common Stock
(determined at the time of grant) that may be subject to incentive stock options
that become exercisable in by any one employee in any one year is limited by the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), to $100,000. Unless
designated as "incentive stock options" intended to qualify under Section 422 of
the Code, options which are granted under the Stock Option Plan are intended to
be "nonstatutory stock options." The exercise price may be paid in cash, shares
of Common Stock owned by the optionee, or in a combination of cash and shares.
The Stock Option Plan provides that, in the event of changes in the
corporate structure of the Company or certain events affecting the Common Stock,
the Stock Option Committee may, in its discretion, make adjustments with respect
to the number of shares which may be issued under the Stock Option Plan or which
are covered by outstanding options, in the exercise price per share, or both.
The Stock Option Committee may in its discretion provide that, in connection
with any merger or consolidation which results in the holders of the outstanding
voting securities of the Company (determined immediately prior to such merger or
consolidation) owning less than a majority of the outstanding securities of the
surviving corporation (determined immediately following such merger or
consolidation) or any sale or transfer by the Company of all or substantially
all its assets or any tender offer or exchange offer for or the acquisition,
directly or indirectly, by any person or group of all or a majority of the then
outstanding voting securities of the Company, outstanding options under the
Stock Option Plan will become exercisable in full or in part, notwithstanding
any other provision of the Stock Option Plan or of any outstanding options
granted thereunder, on and after (i) 15 days prior to the effective date of such
merger, consolidation, sale, transfer or acquisition or (ii) the date of
commencement of such tender offer or exchange offer, as the case may be.
As of the date hereof, the Company has granted options to purchase 45,000
shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $12.00 per share.
The grant of a stock option under the Stock Option Plan will not generally
result in taxable income for the optionee, nor in a deductible compensation
expense for the Company, at the time of grant. The optionee will have no taxable
income upon exercising an incentive stock option (except that the alternative
minimum tax may apply), and the Company will receive no deduction when an
incentive stock option is exercised. Upon exercising an nonstatutory stock
option, the optionee will recognize ordinary income in the amount by which the
fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of exercise exceeds the
exercise price, and the Company will generally be entitled to a corresponding
deduction. The treatment of an optionee's disposition of
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shares of Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of an option is dependent upon
the length of time the shares have been held and on whether such shares were
acquired by exercising an incentive stock option or a nonstatutory stock option.
Generally, there will be no tax consequence to the Company in connection with
the disposition of shares acquired under an option except that the Company may
be entitled to a deduction in the case of a disposition of shares acquired upon
exercise of an incentive stock option before the applicable incentive stock
option holding period has been satisfied.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The members of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the
Company for fiscal 1996 were Colin C. Blaydon, Joseph J. Frank, Douglas P. Gill
and Stephen E. O'Neil.
As discussed below under "Certain Transactions," the Company has engaged in
a variety of transactions with the limited partnerships of which Stephen F.
Nagy, Timothy E. Foster and Douglas P. Gill are general partners of the general
partner and Foster Management Company, an investment advisor of which Mr. Nagy
is Managing Partner, Mr. Foster is Managing Partner and Douglas P. Gill is
General Partner. For a more detailed description of such relationships and
transactions, see "Certain Transactions."
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock (i) as of October 23, 1997 and (ii) as
adjusted to reflect the sale of the shares of Common Stock offered by the
Company in the offering by (a) each person known by the Company to own
beneficially more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock, (b) each director of
the Company who beneficially owns Common Stock, (c) each of the persons named in
the Summary Compensation Table and (d) all executive officers and directors of
the Company as a group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the table, all
of such shares of Common Stock are owned with sole voting and investment power.
<TABLE>
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PERCENT OF
COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK ---------------------------
BENEFICIALLY BEFORE AFTER
NAME AND ADDRESS OWNED OFFERING(1) OFFERING(2)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Business Development Capital
Limited Partnership-III.......................... 175,000 % %
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Abbingdon Venture
Partners Limited Partnership..................... 472,500 % %
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Abbingdon Venture
Partners Limited Partnership-II.................. 1,732,500 % %
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Abbingdon Venture
Partners Limited Partnership-III................. 1,120,000 % %
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Stephen F. Nagy.................................. 3,500,000(3) % %
Foster Management Company
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Joseph J. Frank.................................. 150,000 % %
Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc.
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S......................... 263,992(4) % %
Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc.
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Stathis Andris................................... 5,000 * *
Venture Investment Associates, L.P.
1300 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962
Colin C. Blaydon................................. 5,000 * *
Amos Tuck School of
Business Administration
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
Timothy E. Foster................................ 3,500,000(3) % %
NovaCare, Inc.
1016 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENT OF
COMMON STOCK
COMMON STOCK ---------------------------
BENEFICIALLY BEFORE AFTER
NAME AND ADDRESS OWNED OFFERING(1) OFFERING(2)
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Douglas P. Gill.................................. 2,852,500(5) % %
Foster Management Company
1018 West Ninth Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Stephen E. O'Neil................................ 5,000 * *
805 Third Avenue
10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Directors and Executive Officers as a group (11
persons)....................................... 3,938,992(1)(2) % %
(3)(4)
(5)
</TABLE>
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(*) Less than one percent (1%).
(1) The number of shares beneficially owned by each stockholder is determined
under rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the
information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any
other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as
to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power
and also any shares which the individual has the right to acquire within 60
days after October 23, 1997 through the exercise of any stock option,
warrant or other right. The inclusion herein of such shares, however, does
not constitute an admission that the named stockholder is a direct or
indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Unless otherwise indicated, each
person or entity named in the table has sole voting power and investment
power (or shares such power with his or her spouse) with respect to all
shares of capital stock listed as owned by such person or entity.
(2) Percentage of ownership is based on shares of Common Stock outstanding
before the offering and shares of Common Stock outstanding after the
offering.
(3) Represents shares of Common Stock owned by Business Development Capital
Limited Partnership-III ("BDC-III"), Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited
Partnership ("Abbingdon"), Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership-II
("Abbingdon-II"), and Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership-III
("Abbingdon-III"), limited partnerships of which Stephen F. Nagy and Timothy
E. Foster are general partners of the general partner.
(4) Includes 213,992 shares issuable to MT Associates, a Pennsylvania
partnership, of which Dr. Mehlman is a general partner, upon conversion of
currently convertible subordinated notes.
(5) Represents shares of Common Stock owned by Abbingdon-II and Abbingdon-III,
limited partnerships of which Douglas P. Gill is a general partner of the
general partner.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the Company's initial capitalization, BDC-III,
Abbingdon, Abbingdon-II and Abbingdon-III (together, the "Partnerships"),
investment partnerships operated by Foster Management Company (an investment
advisor of which Stephen F. Nagy is Managing Partner, Timothy E. Foster is
Managing Partner, and Douglas P. Gill is General Partner), purchased 3,500,000
shares of Common Stock for $350,000, and 8,000 shares of mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock for $800,000.
In connection with the Company's initial capitalization in September 1995,
the Company entered into agreements with the Partnerships whereby the
Partnerships agreed to lend the Company $1,600,000 pursuant to 9% Subordinated
Promissory Notes due September 18, 2005 (the "Original Notes"). In December
1995, the Company entered into further agreements with the Partnerships whereby
the Partnerships have agreed to lend the Company up to an additional $8,400,000
pursuant to 9% Subordinated Promissory Notes due September 18, 2005 (the "9%
Notes"). In December 1995, the Company entered into further agreements with the
Partnerships whereby the Partnerships have agreed to lend the Company up to an
additional $20,000,000 pursuant to 9% Subordinated Promissory Notes due
September 18, 2005 (the "1995 Notes"). In October 1997, the Company entered into
further agreements with the Partnerships whereby the Partnerships have agreed to
lend the Company up to an additional $8,000,000 pursuant to 9% Subordinated
Promissory Notes due September 18, 2005 (the "1997 Notes"). To date, the Company
has borrowed approximately $33.1 million from the Partnerships pursuant to the
Original Notes, the 9% Notes, the 1995 Notes and the 1997 Notes. The Company
intends to apply a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repay in
full the Original Notes, the 9% Notes, the 1995 Notes and the 1997 Notes and to
redeem the shares of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock held by the
Partnerships. After the offering, the Company's loan agreements with the
Partnerships will be terminated. See "Use of Proceeds."
The following table sets forth the respective interest of the Partnerships
in the Original Notes, the 9% Notes, the 1995 Notes and the 1997 Notes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NAME OF PARTNERSHIP NOTES OF 9% NOTES OF 1995 NOTES OF 1997 NOTES
- ----------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BDC-III...................... $ 80,000 $ 420,000 $1,000,000 $ 400,000
Abbingdon.................... 216,000 1,134,000 2,700,000 1,080,000
Abbingdon-II................. 792,000 4,158,000 9,000,000 3,960,000
Abbingdon-III................ 512,000 2,688,000 6,400,000 2,560,000
</TABLE>
The Company sold to each of the directors and executive officers of the
Company the following shares of Common Stock in the following months for $.10
per share, which shares of Common Stock vest over a five-year period contingent
upon continued service: in September 1995, 50,000 shares of Common Stock to
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S., Senior Vice President -- Business Development of the
Company; in December 1995, 2,500 shares of Common Stock to W. Gary Liddick, Vice
President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company; in November
1996, 5,000 shares of Common Stock each to Stathis Andris, Colin C. Blaydon and
Stephen E. O'Neil, directors of the Company; in December 1996, 150,000 shares of
Common Stock to Joseph J. Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer and a
director of the Company, 7,500 shares to Jeanne Marie Welsko, Vice
President -- Human Resources of the Company, and 5,000 shares of Common Stock to
W. Gary Liddick. The Company entered into stock purchase agreements with each of
these directors and executive officers (the "Stock Purchase Agreements")
pursuant to which such individuals purchased their respective shares of Common
Stock. The Stock Purchase Agreements provide for restrictions on the sale of
such shares and further provide that the Company has the option to repurchase
such shares at $.10 per share upon the occurrence of certain conditions
contained therein.
Pursuant to an arrangement between the Company and Foster Management
Company, the Company pays a management fee of $3,333.33 per month. During 1996,
the Company paid Foster Management Company an aggregate of $40,000 in management
fees plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses of approximately $72,683. This
arrangement will terminate upon the consummation of this offering. The
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Company has agreed to pay Foster Management Company a fee of $750,000 for its
assistance in effectuating this offering.
Dr. Mehlman was a partner of MT Associates, a Pennsylvania general
partnership, from which the Company acquired the assets of the Northern Virginia
Dental Group and the capital stock of Penn Dental, Inc. in September 1995. In
consideration therefor, the Company agreed to pay MT Associates $1,600,000 in
cash, a three-year 6% subordinated promissory note of the Company in the
principal amount of $135,000, and a three-year 6% convertible promissory note of
the Company in the principal amount of $800,000 (the "First Convertible Note"),
plus certain additional contingent payments payable in cash and convertible
promissory notes over a three-year period upon achievement of certain financial
goals. In October 1996, the Company issued to Dr. Mehlman, as additional
purchase price, a 6.67% promissory note in the principal amount of $137,926.48
and, in satisfaction of the Company's obligation to make contingent payments
with respect to the prior year, the Company issued to MT Associates, a
three-year 6% convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $720,000
(the "Second Convertible Note"). In October 1997, in satisfaction of the
Company's obligation to make contingent payments with respect to the prior year,
the Company issued to MT Associates a three-year 6% convertible promissory note
of the Company in the principal amount of $2,677,200 (the "Third Convertible
Note"). The First Convertible Note, the Second Convertible Note and the Third
Convertible Note are convertible at any time by MT Associates into shares of
Common Stock at a conversion price of $16.00 per share of Common Stock.
In connection with the acquisition of the assets of MT Associates in
September 1995, Dr. Mehlman entered into a five-year employment agreement with
the Company. The agreement provided for Dr. Mehlman to receive an annual base
salary of $150,000, subject to merit increases as determined by the Board of
Directors of the Company, and, to earn bonuses of up to 30% of his base salary
each year. In September 1996, the Company and Dr. Mehlman agreed to amend the
employment agreement to provide for an annual base salary of $120,000.
On October 23, 1997, the Company executed a demand secured promissory note
payable to PNC Bank in the principal amount of the lesser of the amount borrowed
or $10,000,000, with an interest rate, at the Company's option, equal to (a) the
greater of (i) PNC Bank's prime rate, which at October 23, 1997 was 8.5% or (ii)
the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or (b) the Eurodollar rate plus 2.0%. Certain
of the Partnerships guaranteed the payment of the Company's obligations to PNC
Bank under such note. All of the Partnerships have pledged their shares of
Common Stock and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock as security for
repayment of such note. See "Use of Proceeds." Upon such repayment, the demand
credit facility with PNC Bank and the guaranties by the Partnerships will
terminate.
The Company leases its executive offices from NovaCare, Inc. The lease
agreement with NovaCare, Inc. is for a term of ten years and provides for a
current monthly rental amount of $5,281. Timothy E. Foster, a director of the
Company, is the Chief Executive Officer of NovaCare, Inc.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 20,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
par value $.01 per share, issuable in series (the "Preferred Stock"). At October
23, 1997, there were shares of Common Stock and 8,000 shares of
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock issued and outstanding.
The following description of certain matters relating to the capital stock
of the Company is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions
of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, copies of which have
been filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus
forms a part.
COMMON STOCK
At October 23, 1997, approximately 59 persons were holders of record of the
shares of Common Stock outstanding. Each holder of record of Common
Stock is entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of Common Stock owned
by such holder, is not entitled to cumulate his votes for the election of
directors and does not have preemptive rights. The issued and outstanding shares
of Common Stock are, and all shares of Common Stock to be issued and to be sold
in the offering will be, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. All
shares of Common Stock have equal rights and, subject to the rights of the
holders of the Preferred Stock, are entitled to receive ratably such dividends,
if any, as the Board of Directors may declare from time to time out of funds
legally available therefor. Upon liquidation of the Company, after payment or
provision for payment of all of the Company's debts and obligations and
liquidation payments to holders of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, the
holders of the Common Stock will share ratably in the net assets, if any,
available for distribution to holders of Common Stock upon liquidation.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company has issued an initial series of its Preferred Stock designated
the 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock. The 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock is referred
to herein and elsewhere in this Prospectus and in the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Notes thereto as the mandatorily redeemable
preferred stock. At October 23, 1997, the Company had issued and outstanding
8,000 shares of the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, all of which are
owned by the Partnerships. See "Certain Transactions." A portion of the proceeds
of the offering will be used to redeem such shares. See "Use of Proceeds."
Holders of the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock are entitled to receive
dividends out of any net profits or net assets of the Company legally available
for dividends at the rate of $8.00 per share per annum, payable quarterly on
March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Dividends upon the mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock are cumulative, so that if dividends upon the
outstanding mandatorily redeemable preferred stock from the date on which such
dividends commence to accrue to the end of the then current quarterly dividend
period for such stock shall not have been declared and paid, the amount of the
deficiency shall be paid, but without interest, before the Company shall
declare, pay or set aside funds for any dividends or other distributions (other
than dividends payable in shares of Common Stock to all holders of Common Stock)
in respect of Common Stock or any Common Stock shall be purchased by the
Company. In the event of the liquidation of the Company, the holders of the
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock are entitled to receive payment of a
preferential amount of $100 per share plus all accrued and accumulated but
unpaid dividends before any distribution is made to holders of Common Stock. The
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock does not have any voting rights and is
not convertible. The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock may be redeemed at
any time by the Company, at its option, for $100 per share plus an amount equal
to all accrued and accumulated but unpaid dividends and is required to be
redeemed upon the earlier of the consummation of the offering or December 31,
1998.
The Company's Board of Directors may without further action by the
Company's stockholders, from time to time, direct the issuance of additional
shares of Preferred Stock in series and may, at the time of issuance, determine
the rights, preferences and limitations of each series. The rights of any such
series may include voting and conversion rights which would adversely affect the
voting power of the holders of Common Stock.
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Satisfaction of any dividend preferences of outstanding Preferred Stock would
reduce the amount of funds available, if any, for the payment of dividends on
Common Stock. See "Dividend Policy." Also, the holders of Preferred Stock would
normally be entitled to receive a preference payment in the event of any
liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company before any payment is made
to the holders of the Common Stock. The Company does not have any present plans
to issue any additional series of Preferred Stock.
The overall effect of the ability of the Company's Board of Directors to
issue Preferred Stock may be to render more difficult the accomplishment of
mergers or other takeover or change in control attempts. To the extent that this
ability has this effect, removal of the Company's incumbent Board of Directors
and management may be rendered more difficult. Further, this may have an adverse
impact on the ability of stockholders of the Company to participate in a tender
or exchange offer for the Common Stock and in so doing diminish the market value
of the Common Stock. The Company is not aware of any proposed takeover attempt
or any proposed attempt to acquire a large block of Common Stock.
LIMITATIONS ON DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY
Article Sixth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company provides
that the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless any director, officer,
employee or agent of the Company from and against any and all expenses and
liabilities that may be imposed upon or incurred by him in connection with, or
as a result of, any proceeding in which he may become involved, as a party or
otherwise, by reason of the fact that he is or was such a director, officer,
employee or agent of the Company, whether or not he continues to be such at the
time such expenses and liabilities shall have been imposed or incurred, to the
extent permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware, as they may be amended
from time to time.
Article Eleventh of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
contains a provision which eliminates the personal liability of a director of
the Company to the Company or to any of its stockholders for monetary damages
for a breach of his fiduciary duty as a director, except in the case in which
the director breached his duty of loyalty, failed to act in good faith, engaged
in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated a law, authorized the payment of
a dividend or approved a stock repurchase in violation of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, or obtained an improper personal benefit.
STATUTORY PROVISIONS
The Company, in its Certificate of Incorporation, has elected not to be
governed by Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which is
considered to be an anti-takeover provision in that it imposes certain
restrictions on a publicly-held Delaware corporation engaging in business
combinations with greater than 15% stockholders of such corporation.
TRANSFER AGENT
The transfer agent for the Common Stock will be American Stock Transfer &
Trust Company.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon completion of the offering, the Company will have shares of
Common Stock outstanding, of which shares (approximately % of the
shares to be outstanding) will be held by persons who acquired such shares in
transactions in which such shares were not registered under the Securities Act.
These shares may not be sold unless registered under the Securities Act or sold
pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration, such as Rule 144 under
the Securities Act ("Rule 144"). Rule 144, as currently in effect and subject to
its provisions and other applicable federal and state securities laws, permits a
person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned his
or her shares for at least one year to sell within any three-month period a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of 1% of the total number of
outstanding shares of Common Stock or the average weekly trading volume during
the four calendar weeks preceding the sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also
subject to certain manner of sale provisions, notice requirements and the
availability of current public information concerning the Company. Rule 144 also
permits, under certain circumstances, such sale of shares without any quantity
limitation or current public information described above by a person who is not
an affiliate of the Company and who has satisfied a two-year holding period.
The Company and the holders of approximately % of the Company's Common
Stock, including all of the Company's directors and executive officers, have
agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus (the
"Lock-up Period") they will not, without the prior written consent of
NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc., offer, sell, contract to sell or
otherwise dispose of any Common Stock or any securities convertible into or
exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock or grant any options or warrants to
purchase Common Stock except, in certain limited circumstances. See
"Underwriting." Upon expiration of the Lock-up Period, at least 4,010,819 of the
shares to be outstanding (approximately of such shares) will be eligible
for sale under Rule 144, including 89,655 shares which would be freely tradeable
under paragraph (k) of Rule 144 and 3,921,164 shares subject to compliance with
Rule 144 volume limitations, of which 3,730,000 are held by officers, directors
and affiliates of the Company. In addition, 13 holders of 157,750 currently
outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock acquired in connection with an
acquisition have registration rights obligating the Company to register such
holder's shares of Common Stock on a pro rata basis if the Company registers
shares of Common Stock for any other holder of Common Stock after the offering.
The Company cannot predict the number of shares of Common Stock which may
be sold in the future pursuant to Rule 144 since such sales will depend upon the
market price of the Common Stock, the individual circumstances of holders
thereof and other factors. Any sales of a substantial number of shares of Common
Stock in the public market could have a significant adverse effect on the market
price of the Common Stock.
The Company intends to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the
Securities Act to register the 600,000 shares of Common Stock authorized and
reserved for issuance pursuant to the Stock Option Plan. Upon the filing of such
Form S-8, outstanding shares of Common Stock so registered may be freely sold
without restriction, except for shares held by officers, directors and other
affiliates of the Company. See "Management -- Stock Option Plan."
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UNDERWRITING
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, the
Underwriters named below, represented by NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc.
and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (the "Representatives") have severally agreed to
purchase from the Company the number of shares of Common Stock indicated below
opposite their respective names at the initial public offering price less the
underwriting discount set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus. The
Underwriting Agreement provides that the obligations of the Underwriters to pay
for and accept delivery of the shares of Common Stock are subject to certain
conditions precedent, and that the Underwriters are committed to purchase all of
such shares, if any are purchased.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
UNDERWRITER OF SHARES
------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
<S> <C>
NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc. .................................
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. ................................................
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Total..........................................................
==========
</TABLE>
The Representatives have advised the Company that the Underwriters may
allow to select dealers a concession of not more than $ per share; and the
Underwriters may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a concession of not more
than $ per share to certain other dealers. After the offering, the price,
concessions and reallowances to dealers may be changed by the Representatives.
The Common Stock is offered subject to receipt and acceptance by the
Underwriters and to certain other conditions, including the right to reject
orders in whole or in part.
The Company has granted an option to the Underwriters exercisable during
the 30-day period after the date of this Prospectus, to purchase up to a maximum
of additional shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any,
at the same price per share as the initial shares to be purchased by
the Underwriters. To the extent the Underwriters exercise this option, each of
the Underwriters will be committed, subject to certain conditions, to purchase
such additional shares in approximately the same proportion as set forth in the
above table.
The Representatives have advised the Company that the Underwriters do not
expect to make sales to accounts over which they exercise discretionary
authority in excess of 5% of the number of shares of Common Stock offered
hereby.
The Underwriting Agreement provides that the Company will indemnify the
several Underwriters against certain liabilities, including civil liabilities
under the Securities Act, or will contribute to payments the Underwriters may be
required to make in respect thereof.
The holders of approximately % of the shares of the Company's Common
Stock, including all of the Company's directors and executive officers, have
agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus, they
will not, without the prior written consent of NationsBanc Montgomery
Securities, Inc., directly or indirectly, sell, offer to sell or otherwise
dispose of any shares of Common Stock or any options owned directly by such
holders or with respect to which they have the power of disposition. The Company
has agreed not to sell, offer to sell, contract to sell, grant any options to
purchase or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock, or any securities
convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or
any rights to acquire Common Stock for a period of 180 days after the date of
this Prospectus, except, in the case of the Company, in certain limited
circumstances. The lock-up agreements may be released at any time as to all or
any portion of the shares subject to such agreements at the discretion of
NationsBanc Montgomery Securities, Inc.
Prior to the offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock
of the Company. Consequently, the initial public offering price will be
negotiated between the Company and the Representatives. Among the factors
considered in determining the initial public offering price of the Common Stock,
in addition to prevailing market conditions, are the Company's historical
performance, estimates of the business
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potential and earnings prospects of the Company, an assessment of the Company's
management and the consideration of the above factors in relation to market
valuation of companies in related businesses.
The Representatives, on behalf of the Underwriters, may engage in
over-allotment, stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and
penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Over-allotment involves syndicate
sales in excess of the offering size, which creates a syndicate short position.
Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long
as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Syndicate covering
transactions involve purchases of the Common Stock in the open market after the
distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions.
Penalty bids permit the Representatives to reclaim a selling concession from a
syndicate member when the Common Stock originally sold by such syndicate member
is purchased in a syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short
positions. Such stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transaction and
penalty bids may cause the price of the Common Stock to be higher than it would
otherwise be in the absence of such transactions. These transactions may be
effected on the Nasdaq National Market or otherwise and, if commenced, may be
discontinued at any time.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Common Stock being offered hereby will be passed upon
for the Company by Haythe & Curley, 237 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017,
and for the Underwriters by Dewey Ballantine LLP, 1301 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, New York 10019.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. as of
December 31, 1995, 1996 and June 30, 1997 and for the period from September 19,
1995 (date of inception) to December 31, 1995, the year ended December 31, 1996
and the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 included in this Prospectus
have been so included in reliance on the report of Price Waterhouse LLP,
independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.
The combined financial statements of Penn Dental Associates, P.C., Stafford
Dental Associates, Gallows Dental Group, Hallmark Dental Group and Alexandria
Dental Center; the combined financial statements of Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A.
and UDG, Melbourne, P.A.; the consolidated financial statements of Western
Dental Group; the consolidated financial statements of Horizon Group
International, Inc.; the combined financial statements of ENW, Inc.; the
financial statements of The Dentistry; the financial statements of Comprehensive
Family Dentistry, Inc.; the financial statements of Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S.,
P.C.; the financial statements of Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S., the combined
financial statements of Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S. and Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S.,
P.A.; the combined financial statements of Gentle Dental of Ocala, Sarasota,
Clearwater, Manatee and Gentle Dental Orthodontics, P.C.; the financial
statements of Felix W. Sibley, Jr., d/b/a/ Garden Walk Dental Associates; the
financial statements of Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S. and the financial
statements of Miller & Powell, D.M.D. d/b/a/ Soft Touch Dentistry, have been so
included in reliance on the report of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.
The combined financial statements of ProDent, Inc. and Affiliates as of
December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997 and for the three years ended
December 31, 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997
included in this Prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
Kelly, Welde & Co., independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm
as experts in auditing and accounting.
The combined financial statements of Poller Dental Group, P.A., Poller
Dental Group of Union, P.A. and Dental Centers of America, P.A. as of December
31, 1995, December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1997 and for the three years ended
December 31, 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997
and the financial statements of American Dental Centers, P.A. (n/k/a Dental
Centers of America, P.A.) as of December 31, 1995, December 31, 1996 and August
11, 1997 and for the three years ended December 31,
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1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to August 11, 1997, included in
this Prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of Glassel and
Company, independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts
in auditing and accounting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C. (the "Commission"), a Registration Statement on Form S-1 under
the Securities Act with respect to the shares of Common Stock offered hereby
(the "Registration Statement"). This Prospectus does not contain all of the
information set forth in the Registration Statement and the exhibits and
schedules thereto, certain items of which are omitted as permitted by the rules
and regulations of the Commission. Statements contained in this Prospectus
concerning the provision of any documents filed with the Registration Statement
as exhibits are necessarily summaries of such documents, and each such statement
is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of the applicable document
filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. For further information about
the Company and the Common Stock offered hereby, reference is made to the
Registration Statement and to the financial statements, schedules and exhibits
filed as a part thereof.
Upon completion of the offering, the Company will be subject to the
information requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith will
file reports and other information with the Commission. The Registration
Statement, the exhibits and schedules forming a part thereof and the reports and
other information filed by the Company with the Commission in accordance with
the Exchange Act may be inspected without charge at the public reference
facilities maintained by the Commission at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549 and at its New York Regional Office
located at Seven World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048 and its Chicago
Regional Office located at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago,
Illinois 60661, copies of such documents can be obtained from the public
reference section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549, upon payment of the prescribed rates. In addition, the Commission
maintains a Web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy
information statements and other information regarding registrants that file
electronically with the Commission through the Electronic Data Gathering,
Analysis and Retrieval System ("EDGAR"). The Registration Statement has been
filed electronically through EDGAR and may be retrieved through the Commission's
Web site on the Internet. The statements contained in this Prospectus concerning
any contract or document are not necessarily complete; where such contract or
other document is an exhibit to the Registration Statement, each such statement
is qualified in all respects by the provisions of such exhibit.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-5
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and June 30, 1997......... F-6
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Period September 19, 1995 (inception)
to December 31, 1995, for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and for the Period
from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997........................................... F-7
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit for the Period September
19, 1995 (inception) to December 31, 1995, for the Year Ended December 31, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997........................ F-8
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Period September 19, 1995 (inception)
to December 31, 1995, for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and for the Period
from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997........................................... F-9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... F-10
PENN DENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.C., STAFFORD DENTAL ASSOCIATES, GALLOWS DENTAL GROUP,
HALLMARK DENTAL GROUP AND ALEXANDRIA DENTAL CENTRE.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-22
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994 and September 19, 1995............. F-23
Combined Statements of Operations and Changes in Owners' Equity for the Year Ended
December 31, 1994 and the Period from January 1, 1995 to September 19, 1995..... F-24
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 1994 and for the
Period from January 1, 1995 to September 19, 1995............................... F-25
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-26
DONALD L. KANE, D.D.S., PA AND UDG, MELBORNE, P.A.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-32
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994 and 1995........................... F-33
Combined Statements of Operations and Changes in Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity for
the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and 1995...................................... F-34
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and 1995... F-35
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... F-36
WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-41
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996................. F-42
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995
and 1996........................................................................ F-43
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1994,
1995 and 1996................................................................... F-44
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995
and 1996........................................................................ F-45
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... F-46
HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-51
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994 and 1995 and February 29,
1996............................................................................ F-52
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and
1995 and for the Period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996............... F-53
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1994 and 1995 and for the Period from January 1, 1996 to February
29, 1996........................................................................ F-54
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994 and
1995 and for the Period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996............... F-55
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... F-56
ENW, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-61
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and January 31, 1997......... F-62
Combined Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and
the Period from January 1, 1997 to January 31, 1997............................. F-63
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to January 31, 1997..................... F-64
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-65
THE DENTISTRY
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-71
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and March 31, 1997.................... F-72
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and the
Period from January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1997................................... F-73
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1994,
1995, 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1997............ F-74
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and
for the Period from January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1997........................... F-75
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-76
COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-80
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and April 30, 1997.................... F-81
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and the
Period from January 1, 1997 to April 30, 1997................................... F-82
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1994,
1995, and 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to April 30, 1997........ F-83
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and
for the Period from January 1, 1997 to April 30, 1997........................... F-84
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-85
BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-91
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and June 30, 1997..................... F-92
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the
Period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997.................................... F-93
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997............... F-94
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the
Period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997.................................... F-95
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-96
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-101
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997........................... F-102
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and the Period from
January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997................................................ F-103
Statement of Changes in Owner's (Deficit) Equity for the Year Ended December 31,
1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997................... F-104
Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and for the Period
from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997........................................... F-105
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-106
DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S. AND DOUGLAS A. QUINN, D.D.S., P.A.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-110
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and July 31, 1997............ F-111
Combined Statements of Operations and Changes in Owners' Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and the Period from January 1, 1997 to July 31,
1997............................................................................ F-112
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and for the
Period from January 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997.................................... F-113
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-114
GENTLE DENTAL OF OCALA, SARASOTA, CLEARWATER, MANATEE, GENTLE DENTAL ORTHODONTICS,
P.C.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-118
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and July 31, 1997............ F-119
Combined Statements of Operations and Changes in Owner's Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and the Period from January 1, 1997 to July 31,
1997............................................................................ F-120
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and
1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997................... F-121
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-122
FELIX W. SIBLEY, JR., D.D.S. D/B/A/ GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-127
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and August 31, 1997................... F-128
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the
Period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997.................................. F-129
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997............. F-130
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the
Period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997.................................. F-131
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-132
DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-134
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997......................... F-135
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and the Period from
January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997.............................................. F-136
Statement of Changes in Owner's Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and for
the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997.............................. F-137
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Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1996 and for the Period
from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997......................................... F-138
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-139
MILLER & POWELL, D.M.D. D/B/A SOFT TOUCH DENTISTRY
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-144
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997......................... F-145
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 and the Period from
January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997.............................................. F-146
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997...................... F-147
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1996 and for the Period
from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997......................................... F-148
Notes to Financial Statements...................................................... F-149
PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-152
Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997........ F-153
Combined Statement of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997................... F-154
Combined Statement of Changes in Owners' Equity for the Years Ended December 31,
1994, 1995, 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to September 30,
1997............................................................................ F-155
Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997................... F-156
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-157
POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A., POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND DENTAL CENTERS OF
AMERICA, P.A.
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-163
Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997........ F-164
Combined Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997................... F-165
Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996
and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997................... F-166
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-167
AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A. (N/K/A DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.)
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................. F-172
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and August 11, 1997.................... F-173
Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and for
the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 11, 1997.............................. F-174
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1994,
1995, 1996 and for the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 11, 1997........... F-175
Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and for
the Period from January 1, 1997 to August 11, 1997.............................. F-176
Notes to Combined Financial Statements............................................. F-177
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of changes in stockholders' deficit and
of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("the Company") at
December 31, 1995, and 1996 and at June 30, 1997 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the period from September 19, 1995 (date of
inception) to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for
the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 21, 1997
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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PROFORMA
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.................. $ 100,249 $ 567,779 $ 1,536,643 $ 1,536,643
Accounts receivable, net................... 181,316 1,452,377 2,204,295 2,204,295
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets.................................. 62,163 126,400 214,200 214,200
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total current assets............... 343,728 2,146,556 3,955,138 3,955,138
Property and equipment, net.................. 443,253 883,556 2,197,925 2,197,925
Excess of cost over fair value of tangible
assets acquired and other intangible
assets, net................................ 2,922,275 8,928,680 22,368,280 22,368,280
Other assets................................. 96,106 203,316 874,323 874,323
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$3,805,362 $12,162,108 $29,395,666 $29,395,666
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt,
including amounts due related parties of
$311,667, $743,653 and $1,240,654 at
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and at June
30, 1997, respectively.................. $ 331,271 $ 776,379 $ 1,391,834 $ 1,391,834
Current portion of obligations under
capital lease........................... 86,466 126,692 198,729 198,729
Accounts payable........................... 104,323 395,323 1,206,111 1,206,111
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities............................. 330,728 1,744,442 3,358,118 3,358,118
Other accrued liabilities.................. 98,520 1,270,882 1,396,580 1,396,580
Income taxes payable....................... -- 172,000 143,350 143,350
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities.......... 951,308 4,485,718 7,694,722 7,694,722
Long-term debt, including amounts due related
parties of $1,403,333, $6,210,859 and
$18,029,231 at December 31, 1995, 1996 and
at June 30, 1997, respectively............. 1,455,907 6,286,616 18,113,127 18,113,127
Obligations under capital lease.............. 284,880 324,078 453,787 453,787
Other long-term liabilities.................. 164,200 167,400 1,785,200 1,785,200
Deferred income taxes........................ 157,051 327,164 188,834 188,834
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total liabilities.................. 3,013,346 11,590,976 28,235,670 28,235,670
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, $.01
par value, plus accrued dividends of
$16,000, $80,000 and $112,000 at December
31, 1995 and 1996 and at June 30, 1997,
respectively; authorized: 1,000,000 shares;
issued: 8,000 shares, 8% cumulative
dividends.................................. 816,000 880,000 912,000 912,000
Mandatorily redeemable common stock (Note
13)........................................ -- -- 658,509 --
Stockholders' (deficit) equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000
shares authorized; 3,600,000, 3,792,500
and 3,836,142 shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 1995 and
1996 and at June 30, 1997, respectively.
(Note 11)............................... 36,000 37,925 38,362 40,109
Capital in excess of par value............. 324,000 540,075 730,229 1,386,991
Accumulated deficit........................ (383,984) (886,868) (1,179,104) (1,179,104)
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total stockholders' (deficit)
equity........................... (23,984) (308,868) (410,513) 247,996
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$3,805,362 $12,162,108 $29,395,666 $29,395,666
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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SEPTEMBER 19,
1995 SIX MONTHS ENDED
(INCEPTION) TO YEAR ENDED ---------------------------------
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1996 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
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Net patient revenues................... $ 989,103 $ 15,448,459 $ 6,769,757 $13,141,093
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Network expenses:
Dental compensation............... 115,430 3,426,740 1,503,069 3,106,351
Auxiliary compensation............ 309,730 4,893,183 2,240,150 3,828,040
Laboratory fees and dental
supplies........................ 130,181 1,880,792 875,241 1,485,982
Other general and administrative
expenses........................ 192,551 3,009,866 1,215,584 2,658,636
Depreciation......................... 32,889 155,625 79,481 140,470
--------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Total network expenses................. 780,781 13,366,206 5,913,525 11,219,479
--------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Network operating income............... 208,322 2,082,253 856,232 1,921,614
Corporate general and administrative
expenses............................. 508,781 1,554,110 644,364 1,155,388
Amortization of intangible assets...... 26,342 195,885 63,663 278,316
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Income (loss) from operations.......... (326,801) 332,258 148,205 487,910
Interest expense:
Related parties...................... 28,465 436,442 182,679 549,555
Other................................ 12,718 58,567 24,650 45,050
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Loss before taxes...................... (367,984) (162,751) (59,124) (106,695)
Income taxes........................... -- 276,133 129,366 --
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Net loss............................... (367,984) (438,884) (188,490) (106,695)
Accretion of mandatorily redeemable
common stock (Note 13)............... 153,541
Dividends on preferred stock........... 16,000 64,000 32,000 32,000
--------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net loss applicable to common shares... $(383,984) $ (502,884) $ (220,490) $ (292,236)
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Historical Information:
Net loss per common share............ $ (.09) $ (.12) $ (.05) $ (.07)
========= =========== ========== ==========
Weighted average shares
outstanding....................... 4,360,910 4,360,910 4,360,910 4,360,910
--------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Unaudited Proforma Information:
Net loss............................. $ (138,695)
Net loss per common share............ $ (.03)
==========
Weighted average shares
outstanding....................... 4,360,910
==========
Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma
Information:
Unaudited supplemental pro forma net
(loss) income..................... $(355,349) $ (94,507) $ (44,745) $ 354,998
========= =========== ========== ==========
Unaudited supplemental pro forma net
(loss) income per common share.... $ (.08) $ (.02) $ (.01) $ .06
========= =========== ========== ==========
Unaudited supplemental weighted
average shares outstanding........ 4,482,448 4,789,685 4,748,531 5,652,004
========= =========== ========== ==========
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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CAPITAL
IN
COMMON STOCK EXCESS
--------------------- OF
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SHARES VALUE VALUE DEFICIT TOTAL
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Common stock issued September 19,
1995........................... 3,500,000 $35,000 $315,000 $ 350,000
Common stock issued to officers
and employees.................. 100,000 1,000 9,000 10,000
Net loss applicable to common
shares......................... (383,984) (383,984)
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1995....... 3,600,000 36,000 324,000 (383,984) (23,984)
Common stock issued to officers
and employees.................. 180,000 1,800 16,200 18,000
Common stock issued in connection
with acquisitions.............. 12,500 125 199,875 200,000
Net loss applicable to common
shares......................... (502,884) (502,884)
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1996....... 3,792,500 37,925 540,075 (886,868) (308,868)
Common stock issued in connection
with acquisitions.............. 43,642 437 190,154 190,591
Net loss applicable to common
shares......................... (292,236) (292,236)
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Balance, June 30, 1997........... 3,836,142 $38,362 $730,229 $(1,179,104) $(410,513)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 19,
1995
(INCEPTION) SIX MONTHS ENDED
TO YEAR ENDED --------------------------
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1996 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss................................. $ (367,984) $ (438,884) $ (188,490) $ (106,695)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 59,231 353,462 143,349 428,999
Provision for doubtful accounts....... 46,401 369,646 154,111 346,126
Deferred income taxes................. -- 114,133 129,366 --
Change in assets and liabilities, net of
effects from businesses acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable....... (47,025) (1,246,744) (799,546) (820,044)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid
expenses and other current assets... (46,123) (64,237) 19,355 (87,800)
(Increase) decrease in other assets... (96,936) (107,210) 44,759 (671,007)
Increase in accounts payable.......... 74,644 206,444 178,085 810,788
Increase in accrued expenses and other
liabilities......................... 259,572 767,604 506,679 469,144
Increase (decease) in income taxes
payable............................. -- 162,000 -- (28,650)
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... (118,220) 116,214 187,668 340,861
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for purchases of businesses, net
of cash acquired of $70,000 in 1995,
$67,000 in 1996 and $0 in 1997........ (1,686,832) (3,952,500) (2,824,231) (9,217,774)
Purchases of property and equipment...... (5,367) (301,468) (199,971) (626,276)
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Net cash used in investing
activities..................... (1,692,199) (4,253,968) (3,024,202) (9,844,050)
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock................. 360,000 18,000 1,500 500
Issuance of preferred stock.............. 800,000 -- -- --
Borrowings of long-term debt............. 780,000 5,199,236 3,566,251 11,148,160
Principal payments on long-term debt..... (4,688) (511,445) (217,940) (592,387)
Principal payments on capital lease
obligations........................... (24,644) (100,507) (45,682) (84,220)
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Net cash provided by financing
activities..................... 1,910,668 4,605,284 3,304,129 10,472,053
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents........................... 100,249 467,530 467,595 968,864
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period................................ -- 100,249 100,249 567,779
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period................................ $ 100,249 $ 567,779 $ 567,844 $ 1,536,643
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Interest paid............................ $ 12,718 $ 136,025 $ 62,982 $ 129,184
=========== =========== =========== ============
Taxes paid............................... -- -- -- $ 28,650
=========== =========== =========== ============
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing
and financing activities:
Capital lease obligations entered..... $ 4,159 $ 179,931 $ 98,630 $ 285,966
=========== =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND JUNE 30, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), was formed to provide practice management services to
multi-specialty dental practices. The Company commenced operations on September
19, 1995 with the acquisition of the assets of MT Associates, a Pennsylvania
general partnership. As of June 30, 1997, after making additional acquisitions
(see Note 4), the Company had 30 dental offices in nine markets.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and all wholly owned and beneficially owned subsidiaries. Because of corporate
practice of medicine laws in the states in which the Company operates, the
Company does not own dental practices but instead enters into exclusive
long-term management services agreements with professional corporations which
operate the dental practices. Through the management services agreements, the
Company has exclusive authority over decision making relating to all major
ongoing operations of the underlying professional corporations with the
exception of the professional aspects of dentistry practice as required by state
law. Under the management services agreement, the Company establishes annual
operating and capital budgets for the professional corporations and compensation
guidelines for the licensed dental professionals. In addition, the Company has
the contractual right ("arrangements") to designate, in its sole discretion, at
any time the licensed dentist who is the owner of the capital stock of the
professional corporation at a nominal cost ("nominee arrangements"). Through the
management agreements and the nominee arrangements, the Company has significant
long-term financial interests in the professional corporations, which interests
are unilaterally salable and transferable by the Company and fluctuate based
upon the actual performance of the operations of the professional corporations.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net patient revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to
be realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts, diagnostic and preventive dental
services are provided for a fixed rate per-member per-month capitated fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts are performed under an agreed
upon fee schedule to member patients. Capitated revenues are recorded in the
month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 16).
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the lesser of the Company's incremental borrowing rate, or the
implicit rate of the lease, as appropriate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. Deferred taxes have been recorded to the extent of differences between
the fair value and the tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net assets
acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of
the intangible assets which range from three to forty years. Allocation of
intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was performed by
Company management with the assistance of independent appraisers. Intangible
assets include patient lists, assembled workforce, covenants not to compete and
goodwill.
In 1995, the Company implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of".
Accordingly, the carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangible assets are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such
review for recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted
cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable
intangibles, including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired. To date, no such change in circumstances has been noted.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a periodic
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
Other Accrued and Other Long-Term Liabilities
The balances under other accrued and other long-term liabilities represent
amounts due to former owners, consisting of final payments of purchase price for
completed acquisitions, accruals for contingent
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
earnouts, and adjustments to purchase price related to working capital
guarantees as provided in the agreements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Other than long-term debt, recorded balances of financial instruments at
December 31, 1995, 1996 and at June 30, 1997 approximate estimated fair market
values.
The fair value of long-term debt, including current portion, is estimated
based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current
rates offered to the Company for debt of same maturities.
The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt instruments is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
1995 1996 1997
----------------------- ----------------------- -------------------------
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Long-term debt
including
current
portion....... $1,787,178 1,787,178 $7,062,995 $7,381,146 $19,504,961 $19,354,403
</TABLE>
Historical, Unaudited Pro Forma and Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Net Loss
Per Common Share
Net loss per share has been computed in accordance with Securities and
Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 83 ("SAB 83"). SAB 83 requires
that common shares issued by the Company in the twelve months immediately
preceding a proposed public offering plus the number of common equivalent shares
which became issuable during the same period pursuant to the grant of stock
options at prices substantially less than the initial public offering price be
included in the calculation of common stock and common stock equivalent shares,
as if they were outstanding for all periods presented, using the treasury stock
method.
Historical Net Loss Per Common Share is computed by dividing net loss
applicable to common shares by the number of shares of common stock and common
stock equivalents outstanding at October 23, 1997, the last date on which any
common stock or common stock equivalent was issued.
Unaudited Pro Forma Net Loss Per Common Share is computed by dividing net
loss applicable to common shares, without consideration to the accretion of
mandatorily redeemable common stock, by the number of shares of common stock and
common stock equivalents outstanding as of October 23, 1997.
Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share is
presented since the Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from
the initial public offering shares of its common stock to retire certain
indebtedness and to redeem preferred stock (see Note 17). Unaudited Supplemental
Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share is computed by dividing net income, adjusted
for the elimination of applicable interest expense related to the indebtedness
assumed to be retired with the offering proceeds, net of related income tax
effect, by total outstanding shares as of October 23, 1997 plus estimated
additional shares required to be sold to retire outstanding debt.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128")
which the Company is required to adopt in its financial statements for the
quarter ended December 31, 1997. SFAS 128 establishes standards for computing
and presenting earnings per share by replacing the presentations of weighted
shares outstanding, inclusive of common stock equivalents, with a dual
presentation of basic earnings per share which excludes dilution ("earnings per
share") and diluted earnings per share ("earnings per share-assuming dilution")
which
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
includes the dilutive effect of all potentially exercisable or convertible
stock. Once adopted, SFAS 128 requires restatement of all prior period earnings
per share data.
Reclassifications
Certain 1995 and 1996 balances have been reclassified to conform with the
June 30, 1997 presentation.
Pro Forma Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997
The Pro Forma Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997 is presented to reflect the
financial position of the Company assuming the put rights in certain shares of
mandatorily redeemable common stock expire. Such rights are rendered inoperative
in all cases upon the consummation of an initial public offering of the
Company's common stock. (See Note 13)
Unaudited Financial Information
The 1996 interim financial data is unaudited; however in the opinion of the
Company, the interim unaudited data includes all adjustments, consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary
for the fair statement of the results for the interim period.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual
allowances of $23,165, $115,759 and $358,530
at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and at June 30,
1997, respectively............................ $260,956 $1,839,261 $3,166,922
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts........... (79,640) (386,884) (962,627)
-------- ---------- ----------
$181,316 $1,452,377 $2,204,295
======== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Dental services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by third party
payors, including Medicaid, managed care organizations and commercial insurance
companies. There was no Medicaid revenues in 1995. Approximately 9.3% and 4.8%
of net revenues for 1996 and for the period ending June 30, 1997 were directly
billed to a Medicaid program which is subject to Federal and state regulation.
Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts realizable
based upon contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual, customary
and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted for
contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party
payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an ongoing
review of collectibility.
4. ACQUISITIONS
On September 19, 1995, the Company acquired the assets of MT Associates, a
Pennsylvania general partnership, which owned the assets of five dental offices
located in northern Virginia and Pennsylvania. Since the initial acquisition and
through June 30, 1997, the Company has made seven acquisitions consisting of
over twenty dental offices.
These acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to assets and
liabilities acquired based upon their estimated fair values at the dates of
acquisition. The results of operations of the acquired companies are included in
the consolidated financial statements from the respective dates of acquisition.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Information with respect to businesses acquired in purchase transactions
was as follows (the allocation of purchase price for acquisitions for the period
from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 is preliminary):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 PERIOD FROM
(INCEPTION) TO YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1,
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, TO JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid (net of cash acquired of
$70,000 in 1995, $67,000 in 1996 and $0
in 1997)............................... $1,686,832 $3,499,390 $ 9,104,959
Notes issued and amounts payable to
former owners.......................... 1,197,720 588,026 1,731,364
Common and mandatorily redeemable common
stock issued........................... -- 200,000 567,488
--------- ---------- -----------
2,884,552 4,287,416 11,403,811
Liabilities assumed...................... 627,651 710,008 804,372
--------- ---------- -----------
3,512,203 4,997,424 12,208,183
Fair value of tangible assets acquired... (563,586) (511,864) (1,509,955)
--------- ---------- -----------
Excess of cost over fair value of
tangible assets acquired and other
intangible assets...................... $2,948,617 $4,485,560 $10,698,228
========= ========== ===========
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes the cash components of acquisition related
activity during the respective periods as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 19, YEAR ENDED
1995 DECEMBER
(INCEPTION) TO 31, JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, 1995 1996 TO JUNE 30, 1997
----------------- ---------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid for new acquisitions.......... $ 1,686,832 $3,499,390 $9,104,959
Other cash payments..................... 453,000 112,815
---------- ---------- ----------
Total cash activity..................... $ 1,686,832 $3,952,500 $9,217,774
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The other cash payments represent additional consideration relating to past
acquisitions in satisfaction of contractual arrangements (see Note 16).
Subsequent to June 30, 1997, the Company made 13 acquisitions, consisting
of 25 dental offices. Purchase price relating to these acquisitions aggregated
approximately $19,860,000, consisting of cash, notes and shares of the Company's
common stock. Additional consideration could be paid in connection with these
acquisitions if specified financial criteria are attained (see Note 16). If
these criteria are attained, but not exceeded, the number of shares and notes
which could be issued, and cash which could be paid under agreements executed to
June 30, 1997 is 284,106 shares, $1,316,000 and $3,057,000, respectively. If
maximum criteria are achieved, the number of shares and notes which could be
issued and cash which could be paid is 284,106 shares, $1,316,000 and
$3,131,500, respectively.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations of the Company
give effect to each of the acquisitions as if they occurred at the beginning of
the respective periods:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 JUNE 30, 1996 JUNE 30, 1997
----------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues............................. $51,095,455 $ 24,970,536 $ 27,890,756
Net income (loss).................... (1,611,236) (779,678) (871,862)
Net loss per common share............ $ (.37) $ (.18) $ (.20)
</TABLE>
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The above pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as
of the beginning of the respective periods noted above, or the results that may
occur in the future.
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment, including equipment
under capital lease................... $447,050 $ 726,166 $1,331,273
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and
leasehold improvements................ 24,435 119,766 437,070
Data processing and office equipment.... 4,657 231,139 775,769
-------- ---------- ----------
476,142 1,077,071 2,544,112
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization.......................... (32,889) (193,515) (346,187)
-------- ---------- ----------
$443,253 $ 883,556 $2,197,925
======== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 7), for the period from September 19, 1995
to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period
from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 totaled $32,889, $160,626 and $152,672,
respectively.
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired.................................... $2,331,017 $7,731,160 $19,299,412
Patient lists................................. 560,000 1,100,000 2,901,509
Assembled workforce........................... 53,000 302,000 624,651
Covenants not to compete...................... 4,600 14,698 38,213
---------- ---------- -----------
2,948,617 9,147,858 22,863,785
Less: Accumulated amortization................ (26,342) (219,178) (495,505)
---------- ---------- -----------
$2,922,275 $8,928,680 $22,368,280
========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
Amortization of intangible assets for the period from September 19, 1995 to
December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from
January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 totaled $26,342, $192,836 and $276,327,
respectively.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from five to seven years.
Equipment under capital leases, at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment...................... $362,994 $ 542,925 $ 776,047
Less: Accumulated amortization................... (27,204) (134,214) (206,637)
-------- --------- ---------
Equipment under capital leases................... $335,790 $ 408,711 $ 569,410
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the period from
September 19, 1995 to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996
and for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 was $27,204, $107,010
and $72,423, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 (Six months)................................................ $ 132,612
1998............................................................. 251,540
1999............................................................. 197,787
2000............................................................. 141,013
2001............................................................. 61,187
---------
784,139
Less: Amount representing interest............................... (131,623)
---------
Present value of minimum lease payments.......................... 652,516
Less: Current portion............................................ (198,729)
---------
$ 453,787
=========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for dental offices and for certain of its
equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease terms
range from one to ten years, while the equipment terms range from one to four
years.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 (Six months)................................................ $ 659,625
1998............................................................. 1,276,571
1999............................................................. 1,242,948
2000............................................................. 911,344
2001............................................................. 362,608
Thereafter....................................................... 1,012,640
----------
$5,465,736
==========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $48,841, $697,481 and $624,296, was incurred during the
period from September 19, 1995 to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December
31, 1996, and for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997,
respectively.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
8. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Subordinated notes payable to principal
stockholders, due the earlier of an initial
public offering of the Company's common
stock or September 2005; interest accrues
at 9.0%.................................... $ 780,000 $4,758,073 $ 15,904,225
6.0% -- 8.5% subordinated and subordinated
convertible notes issued in connection with
acquisitions, payable through 2002......... 935,000 2,196,462 3,365,660
10.5% -- 12.2% notes payable, secured by
equipment, payable through 2001............ 72,178 108,460 235,076
---------- ---------- ------------
1,787,178 7,062,995 19,504,961
Less: Current portion........................ (331,271) (776,379) (1,391,834)
---------- ---------- ------------
$1,455,907 $6,286,616 $ 18,113,127
========== ========== ============
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 1997 are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 (Six months)............................................... $ 466,088
1998............................................................ 1,438,586
1999............................................................ 899,127
2000............................................................ 575,014
2001............................................................ 9,160
Thereafter...................................................... 16,116,986
-----------
$19,504,961
===========
</TABLE>
The subordinated notes payable to principal stockholders permit the Company
to borrow funds for acquisitions and general corporate purposes up to an
aggregate amount of $38,000,000. As of October 23, 1997, the amount outstanding
under the subordinated notes payable to principal stockholders was approximately
$34,300,000, including accrued interest.
The subordinated convertible notes provide the holders with the right at
any time to convert the outstanding principal of the note into shares of the
Company's $.01 par value common stock at $16.00 per share.
On October 23, 1997, the Company executed a $10,000,000 discretionary line
of credit agreement with a financial institution. The term of the agreement is
through the earlier of April 21, 1998 or the date of closing of an initial
public offering. Interest accrues monthly on outstanding balances based on an
adjustable rate as defined in the agreement.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense (benefit) for the period from
September 19, 1995 to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996
and for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1996
------------
<S> <C>
Current:
State............................................................... $162,000
Deferred:
Federal............................................................. 82,709
State............................................................... 31,424
--------
114,133
--------
$276,133
--------
</TABLE>
There was no provision for taxes during the period from September 19, 1995
(inception) to December 31, 1995 or during the period from January 1, 1997 to
June 30, 1997.
The reconciliation of the Federal statutory income tax rate to the
Company's effective income tax rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
(INCEPTION) TO YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, TO JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------------ ------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate.............. (34)% (34)% (34)%
Amortization not deductible for income
tax purposes......................... 2 22 44
Losses for which no income tax benefit
is recognized........................ 32 98 (9)
Nondeductible business expenses
nondeductible........................ -- 4 4
State taxes............................ -- 80 (5)
---- ---- ----
Effective income tax rate.............. 0% 170% 0%
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The components of net deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------ JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
--------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Start up costs not currently deductible for tax
purposes...................................... $ 118,052 $ 86,572 $ 74,767
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible
for tax purposes.............................. 3,724 195,859 462,640
Deferred revenues............................... 10,686 6,728 74,854
Net operating loss carryforwards................ 24,400 80,400 53,068
--------- --------- ---------
Gross deferred tax assets....................... 156,862 369,559 665,329
Valuation allowance............................. (154,400) (340,342) (332,137)
--------- --------- ---------
2,462 29,217 333,192
--------- --------- ---------
Intangible assets............................... (149,513) (215,987) (371,965)
Other........................................... (10,000) (140,394) (150,061)
--------- --------- ---------
Gross deferred tax liabilities.................. (159,513) (356,381) (522,026)
--------- --------- ---------
Net deferred tax liabilities.......... $(157,051) $ (327,164) $(188,834)
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
At June 30, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $130,000. Their use is limited to
future taxable earnings of the Company. The carryforwards expire in 2010. A
valuation allowance has been established against the benefit of the net
operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets which the Company
does not believe are more likely than not to be realized.
10. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes...................... $104,652 $ 831,364 $1,383,531
Professional service fees....................... 169,532 347,322 801,932
Interest........................................ 28,465 387,399 852,820
Other........................................... 28,079 178,357 319,835
--------- --------- ---------
$330,728 $1,744,442 $3,358,118
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
11. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
At formation date, the Company issued an aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of
common stock at $.10 per share to four investment partnerships (the "principal
stockholders"); Foster Management Company is the management company for each of
the partnerships.
During the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from January 1,
1997 to June 30, 1997, the Company issued 12,500 and 43,642 shares respectively
of common stock in connection with acquisitions. (See Note 13 for mandatorily
redeemable common stock issued.)
Subsequent to June 30, 1997, 651,950 shares of the Company's common stock
were issued in connection with business acquisitions, and 45,000 options were
granted under the Company's stock option plan which become effective October 1,
1997 (see Note 14).
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
12. MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
The Company's principal stockholders are the sole owners of all of the
outstanding $.01 par value 8% cumulative mandatorily redeemable preferred stock
("Preferred Stock").
The Preferred Stock accumulates dividends at $8.00 per share on an annual
basis, and is mandatorily redeemable for cash at $100 per share plus accumulated
dividends at the earlier of December 31, 1998 or at any time the common stock of
the Company is sold in a public offering. Accrued dividends at December 31,
1995, 1996 and June 30, 1997 totaled $16,000, $80,000 and $112,000,
respectively.
13. MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK
In connection with certain acquisitions, the Company issued 174,677 shares
of common stock in 1997 pursuant to agreements giving the holders the right to
put the shares to the Company at prices which vary from $11-$16 per share. The
puts are rendered inoperative if the Company executes an initial public offering
of the Company's common stock prior to two to five years from the dates of the
respective acquisitions.
The mandatorily redeemable common stock was recorded at the fair value at
the dates of issuance. The excess of the respective put prices over the carrying
values are being accreted by periodic charges to additional paid-in capital over
a two to five year period. As of June 30, 1997, 174,677 shares of mandatorily
redeemable common stock are outstanding. During the period from January 1, 1997
to June 30, 1997, the Company recorded $153,541 of accretion to additional
paid-in capital.
14. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401(k) Plan
Effective February 1, 1997, the Company sponsors a 401(k) plan which
permits participants to make contributions by salary reduction pursuant to
section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees may contribute up to 15%
of pretax income, subject to statutory limitations; this plan does not provide
for Company matching contributions.
Stock Option Plan
Effective October 1, 1997, the Company approved a stock option plan for key
employees and directors. The plan authorizes the grant of up to 600,000 shares
of the Company's common stock in the form of stock options. Grant prices are
determined by the Company and are established at or above the fair market value
of the Company's common stock at the date of grant.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company paid management fees of $5,000, $40,000 and $20,000 to Foster
Management Company and its affiliates during the period from September 19, 1995
to December 31, 1995, for the year ended December 31, 1996, and the period from
January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997, respectively. Additionally, the Company
reimbursed Foster Management Company $209,455 in 1995, $72,683 in 1996 and
$21,599 for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997 for outside
professional service and other fees and expenses incurred on its behalf.
Commencing December 1996, the Company leased space from an affiliated
entity. The rent expense under lease is equal to the amount paid by the
affiliated party under the leasehold agreement and was $5,283 for 1996 and
$47,054 for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997. In addition,
starting in 1996, the Company entered into various space and equipment lease
agreements with former owners of acquired businesses; such leases are at fair
market value. In 1996, the Company paid $329,223 and $95,612, respectively,
under these agreements. For the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997,
the Company paid $41,280 for space lease agreements and $100,488 for equipment
lease agreements.
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VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company has agreed to pay Foster Management a fee of $750,000 for its
assistance in effecting the initial public offering of the Company's common
stock, contingent upon the completion of such public offering.
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contingent Consideration in Business Acquisitions
In connection with certain acquisitions (see Note 4), the Company has
entered into contractual arrangements whereby shares of Company stock, notes
payable and cash may be issued to former owners of acquired businesses upon
attainment of specified financial criteria over periods of 1 - 3 years as set
forth in the respective agreements. The amount of the shares, notes and cash to
be issued cannot be fully determined until the periods expire and the attainment
of criteria is established. If the criteria are attained, but not exceeded, the
amount of shares and notes which could be issued and cash which could be paid
under all agreements executed prior to June 30, 1997 is 160,497 shares,
$1,980,000, and $1,850,021, respectively. If the maximum targets were achieved,
the amount of shares and notes which could be issued and cash which could be
paid under agreements executed prior to June 30, 1997 is 163,059 shares,
$1,980,000 and $1,850,021, respectively. The Company accounts for this
additional consideration, when the specified financial criteria are achieved and
it is probable it will be paid, as additional purchase price for the related
acquisitions.
Contracts
The Company's practices participate in agreements with corporations and
managed care organizations to provide certain dental services under capitation
contracts to members of a group at a fixed rate per-member, per-month,
regardless of the actual services performed, and certain other dental services
as defined in the contract in accordance with an agreed upon fee schedule.
During the period from September 19, 1995 (inception) through December 31, 1995,
the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to June
30, 1997, approximately 30%, 20%, and 21% respectively, of the Company's net
revenues were derived from capitation contracts. Revenues under these contracts
are recorded in the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as incurred
including an estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company plans to file a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission to register the sale of shares of its common stock. The
Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to retire
certain indebtedness of the Company and to redeem preferred stock of the
Company. Any remaining net proceeds will be used to finance future acquisitions
and internal growth.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To Owners of Penn Dental Associates, P.C.,
Stafford Dental Associates,
Gallows Dental Group,
Hallmark Dental Group
and Alexandria Dental Centre
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheet and the related
combined statements of operations and changes in owners' equity and of cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Penn
Dental Associates, P.C., Stafford Dental Associates, Gallows Dental Group,
Hallmark Dental Group and Alexandria Dental Centre (collectively "MT Associates"
or the "Company") at December 31, 1994 and September 19, 1995 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1994 and
for the period from January 1, 1995 to September 19, 1995, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 14, 1997
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MT ASSOCIATES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 47,509 $ 139,133
Accounts receivable, net......................................... 268,376 186,691
Prepaid expenses and other current assets........................ 4,605 5,377
-------- --------
Total current assets..................................... 320,490 331,201
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net.......................... 432,085 412,019
-------- --------
$752,575 $ 743,220
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt................................ $ 17,273 $ 18,962
Current portion of obligations under capital lease............... 71,635 73,349
Accounts payable................................................. 41,051 29,679
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities................... 156,256 197,967
-------- --------
Total current liabilities................................ 286,215 319,957
Long-term debt..................................................... 69,011 54,571
Obligations under capital lease.................................... 239,767 225,670
-------- --------
Total liabilities........................................ 594,993 600,198
-------- --------
Owners' equity..................................................... 157,582 143,022
-------- --------
$752,575 $ 743,220
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MT ASSOCIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN OWNERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE
YEAR
ENDED FOR THE PERIOD
DECEMBER JANUARY 1 TO
31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
---------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues....................................................... $1,878,124 $2,050,782
Cost of revenues................................................... 1,261,085 1,514,930
Selling and administrative expenses................................ 470,123 412,548
Depreciation and amortization...................................... 46,899 77,571
---------- ----------
Income from operations............................................. 100,017 45,733
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense................................................. (24,753) (32,491)
---------- ----------
Income before income taxes......................................... 75,264 13,242
Income taxes....................................................... (9,945) (5,220)
---------- ----------
Net income............................................... 65,319 8,022
Owners' equity, beginning of period................................ 104,723 157,582
Distribution to owners............................................. (12,460) (22,582)
---------- ----------
Owners' equity, end of period...................................... $ 157,582 $ 143,022
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MT ASSOCIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED JANUARY 1 TO
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income....................................................... $ 65,319 $ 8,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................. 46,899 77,571
Provision for doubtful accounts............................... 34,961 5,387
Change in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable........................................... (116,209) 76,298
Prepaid expenses and other current assets..................... 18,666 (771)
Accounts payable.............................................. 9,868 (11,372)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities................ 53,811 41,711
--------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities................ 113,315 196,846
--------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Equipment and leasehold improvements............................. (138,502) (24,356)
--------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................... (138,502) (24,356)
--------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt..................................... 100,337 --
Principal payments on capital leases............................. (21,829) (45,533)
Principal payments on long-term debt............................. (14,053) (12,751)
Distributions to owners.......................................... (12,460) (22,582)
--------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...... 51,995 (80,866)
--------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents........................ 26,808 91,624
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period................. 20,701 47,509
--------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period....................... $ 47,509 $139,133
========= ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid.................................................... $ 24,753 $ 32,491
========= ========
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing
activities:
Capital lease obligations entered............................. $ 321,384 $ 33,150
========= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
MT Associates (the "Company") provides general dental care and related
services in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia areas.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent the combined financial statements of
the following affiliated companies:
Penn Dental Associates, P.C. ("Penn Dental"),
Stafford Dental Associates,
Gallows Dental Group,
Hallmark Dental Group, and
Alexandria Dental Centre (collectively, the "Virginia Practices")
Common control, ownership and intercompany activities exist among these
companies. Therefore, combined financial statements provide a more meaningful
presentation of the financial position of these companies as a whole. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 11).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets
are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of
such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted cash flows
to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles,
including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
practice office.
Income Taxes
Penn Dental accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1994 and
September 19, 1995 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances of
$16,148 and $13,112 at December 31, 1994, and September
19, 1995, respectively................................... $297,290 $ 210,812
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts...................... 28,914 24,121
-------- --------
$268,376 $ 186,691
======== ========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including managed care organizations and commercial
insurance companies. Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at
estimated amounts realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In
instances where "usual, customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross
billings are adjusted for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts
realizable from third party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment, furniture and
fixtures......................................... $487,758 $ 540,913
Leasehold improvements............................. -- 4,350
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization.... (55,673) (133,244)
-------- --------
$432,085 $ 412,019
======== ========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 5), for the year ended December 31, 1994 and
for the period from September 1, 1995 to September 19, 1995 totaled $46,899 and
$77,571, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 3 to 5 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment........................ $333,381 $ 366,531
Less: Accumulated amortization..................... 28,265 90,981
-------- --------
Equipment under capital leases..................... $305,116 $ 275,550
======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the year ended December
31, 1994 and for the period from September 1, 1995 to September 19, 1995 totaled
$28,100 and $62,716, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1995 (September 20 through December 31)........................... $ 28,619
1996.............................................................. 98,573
1997.............................................................. 98,573
1998.............................................................. 91,264
1999.............................................................. 50,348
--------
367,377
Less: Amount representing interest................................ 68,358
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments........................... 299,019
Less: Current portion............................................. 73,349
--------
$225,670
========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices and for certain
of its equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease
terms range from one to ten years, while the equipment terms range from one to
four years.
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1995 (September 20 through December 31).......................... $ 35,180
1996............................................................. 129,207
1997............................................................. 134,151
1998............................................................. 139,288
1999............................................................. 144,626
Thereafter....................................................... 667,404
----------
$1,249,856
==========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $82,863 and $88,190, was incurred during the year ended
December 31, 1994 and for the period from September 1, 1995 to September 19,
1995, respectively.
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
11% notes payable, secured by equipment, payable
through 1999..................................... $ 86,284 $ 73,533
Less: Current portion.............................. (17,273) (18,962)
------- -------
$ 69,011 $ 54,571
======= =======
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt, other than related party debt,
outstanding as of September 19, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1995 (September 20 through December 31)............................ $ 4,522
1996............................................................... 19,560
1997............................................................... 22,150
1998............................................................... 25,084
1999............................................................... 2,217
Thereafter......................................................... --
-------
$73,533
=======
</TABLE>
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense for the year ended December 31,
1994 and the period ended September 19, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1995 TO
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ ------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal......................................... $7,754 $4,070
State........................................... 2,191 1,150
Deferred:
Federal......................................... -- --
State........................................... -- --
------ ------
$9,945 $5,220
====== ======
</TABLE>
The reconciliation of the Federal statutory income tax rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1995
DECEMBER 31, 1994 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
----------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate.................................. (34)% (34)%
Income attributable to companies not subject to Federal and
state taxes.............................................. 24 35
State taxes................................................ (3) (14)
--- ---
(13)% (13)%
=== ===
</TABLE>
8. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 19,
1994 1995
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Accrued profit sharing contributions............... $ 32,504 $ 29,947
Salaries and payroll taxes......................... 29,733 71,420
Professional service fees.......................... 21,168 27,130
Interest........................................... 15,620 14,980
Income taxes....................................... 9,945 5,220
Other.............................................. 47,286 49,270
-------- --------
$156,256 $ 197,967
======== ========
</TABLE>
9. OWNERS' EQUITY
As stated in Note 1, these financial statements reflect the combined
financial statements of several practices. A summary of the ownership
characteristics of these practices follow:
Penn Dental Associates has 1,000 shares of $1 Par common stock authorized,
issued and outstanding, and capital in excess of Par is $10,793 for all periods
presented. Retained earnings are $21,955 at December 31, 1994, $19,594 at
September 19, 1995, respectively.
Stafford Dental Associates, Gallows Dental Group, Hallmark Dental Group and
Alexandria Dental Centre have a combined owners equity of $123,834 at December
31, 1994 and $111,635 at September 30, 1995, respectively.
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MT ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Virginia practices paid management fees of $83,959 and $215,915 to Star
Management Company, owned by one of the shareholders of the practices, for the
year ended December 31, 1994 and for the period from January 1, 1995 to
September 19, 1995, respectively.
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Profit Sharing Plan
The Company maintains a profit sharing plan for employees of the Penn
Dental practice intended to qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 401(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code. Substantially all full-time employees of the Penn
Dental practice over 21 years of age with two years of service who are employed
on the last day of the Plan year are eligible for participation in the Plan.
Contributions by the Company are discretionary and subject to profitability
requirements. Charges to operations for contributions to the Plan were $32,504
and $29,947 in 1994 and for the period from January 1, 1995 to September 19,
1995, respectively.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1994 and for the period from January 1, 1995
to September 19, 1995, approximately 20% and 23%, respectively, of the Company's
net revenues were derived from fixed rate per-member per-month contracts.
Revenues under these contracts are recorded in the month fees are earned.
Expenses are recorded as incurred including an estimate of incurred but not
reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective September 19, 1995, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A. and UDG, Melborne, P.A.
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheet and the related
combined statements of operations and of changes in stockholders' (deficit)
equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A. and UDG, Melborne, P.A. (collectively,
"United Dental Group" or the "Company") at December 31, 1994 and 1995 and the
results of operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
June 23, 1997
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1994 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... $102,238 $ 53,732
Accounts receivable, net........................................... 242,161 283,645
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.......................... 5,587 5,587
-------- --------
Total current assets....................................... 349,986 342,964
Property and equipment, net.......................................... 208,463 246,334
Due from stockholder................................................. -- 123,261
-------- --------
$558,449 $712,559
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, including amounts due
related parties of $143,306 and $110,572 at December 31, 1994
and 1995 respectively........................................... $164,965 $141,052
Current portion of obligations under capital lease................. 46,304 54,167
Accounts payable................................................... 69,526 70,621
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities..................... 213,238 245,973
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 494,033 511,813
Long-term debt....................................................... -- 109,748
Obligations under capital lease...................................... 85,513 42,540
-------- --------
Total liabilities.......................................... 85,513 152,288
-------- --------
Stockholders' (deficit) equity....................................... (21,097) 48,458
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity....... $558,449 $712,559
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1994 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues...................................................... $3,087,104 $3,685,374
Cost of revenues.................................................. 2,607,202 2,972,657
Selling and administrative expenses............................... 398,944 563,806
Depreciation and amortization..................................... 73,119 86,129
-------- --------
Income from operations............................................ 7,839 62,782
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense................................................ 30,840 32,354
-------- --------
Net (loss) income................................................. (23,001) 30,428
-------- --------
Receipt of stock subscription..................................... 51,056 39,127
Stockholders' (deficit) equity, beginning of year................. (49,152) (21,097)
-------- --------
Stockholders' (deficit) equity, end of year....................... $ (21,097) $ 48,458
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1994 1995
-------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income................................................... $(23,001) $ 30,428
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................................... 73,119 86,129
Provision for doubtful accounts.................................. 18,290 27,211
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.............................................. 19,864 (68,695)
Prepaid expenses and other assets................................ -- (123,261)
Accounts payable................................................. 817 1,095
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities................... 34,741 32,735
-------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities......... 123,830 (14,358)
-------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment................................. (33,418) (68,352)
-------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities....................... (33,418) (68,352)
-------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt........................................ -- 149,274
Principal payments on long-term debt................................ (76,229) (106,939)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations..................... (40,042) (47,258)
Receipt of stock subscription receivable............................ 51,056 39,127
-------- ---------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities......... (65,215) 34,204
-------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents................ 25,197 (48,506)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.................... 77,041 102,238
-------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......................... $102,238 $ 53,732
======== =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid....................................................... $ 30,840 $ 32,254
======== =========
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
Capital lease obligations entered................................ $ 70,281 $ 12,148
======== =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
United Dental Group (the "Company") provides general dental care and
related services in the Orlando, Florida area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent the combined financial statements of
the following affiliated companies:
Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A.
UDG, Melborne, P.A.
Common control, ownership and intercompany activities exist among these
companies. Therefore, combined financial statements provide a more meaningful
presentation of the financial position of these companies as a whole. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 10).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets are evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such review for recoverability, the Company compares
the expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived
assets.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
office.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected S Corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholders. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1994 and 1995
approximate estimated fair values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances of $33,000
and $36,699 at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively.... $ 361,508 $ 406,445
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts........................ (119,347) (122,800)
-------- --------
$ 242,161 $ 283,645
======== ========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including managed care organizations and commercial
insurance companies. Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at
estimated amounts realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In
instances where "usual, customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross
billings are adjusted for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts
realizable from third party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Office furniture and dental equipment, including equipment
under capital lease of $214,984 in 1994 and $226,984 in
1995....................................................... $ 416,362 $ 529,857
Leasehold improvements....................................... 43,414 53,919
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization.............. (251,313) (337,442)
--------- ---------
$ 208,463 $ 246,334
========= =========
</TABLE>
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1994
and 1995, including amounts related to equipment under capital lease, totaled
$73,119 and $86,129, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 5 to 7 years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1994 1995
-------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment................................... $214,984 $ 226,984
Less: Accumulated amortization................................ (93,535) (142,794)
-------- --------
Equipment under capital leases................................ $121,449 $ 84,190
======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1994 and 1995 totaled $41,735 and $49,259, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1996.............................................................. $ 66,459
1997.............................................................. 24,476
1998.............................................................. 20,339
1999.............................................................. 9,019
--------
120,293
Less: Amount representing interest................................ (23,586)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments........................... 96,707
Less: Current portion............................................. (54,167)
--------
$ 42,540
========
</TABLE>
The Company leases all of its dental office space from an affiliated
entity; these leases are considered to be at fair market value and are accounted
for as operating leases. The office leases do not have stated terms.
During the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, rent expense of $117,600
and $121,200, respectively, was incurred.
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1994 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable to related party................................. $125,806 $110,572
Notes payable to principal stockholder......................... 17,500 --
8.00% - 12.25% notes payable, collateralized by equipment,
payable through 2000......................................... 6,827 127,124
Borrowings under $25,000 line of credit unsecured; interest
accrues at prime plus 3%..................................... 14,832 13,104
-------- --------
164,965 250,800
Less: Current portion.......................................... (45,156) (30,480)
-------- --------
$119,809 $220,320
======== ========
</TABLE>
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The note payable to principal stockholder and the related party note
payable relate to funds borrowed for operational and general corporate purposes.
The loans do not have stated repayment terms, interest rates, or maturity dates.
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 1995
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Debt with no scheduled repayment terms............................ $110,572
1996.............................................................. 30,480
1997.............................................................. 30,720
1998.............................................................. 31,080
1999.............................................................. 31,560
2000.............................................................. 16,388
--------
$250,800
========
</TABLE>
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1994 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes............................. $114,486 $135,769
Balances due to patients............................... 47,000 51,000
Unearned revenue....................................... 18,920 17,880
Other.................................................. 32,832 41,324
-------- --------
$213,238 $245,973
======== ========
</TABLE>
8. STOCKHOLDERS (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A. and UDG, Melbourne, P.A., combined, have
10,000 shares of $1 Common Stock authorized, issued and outstanding and paid-in
capital in excess of par of $107,218 for all periods presented. Stock
Subscriptions received were $51,056 in 1994 and $39,127 in 1995. Accumulated
deficit is $99,188 at December 31, 1994 and $68,760 at December 31, 1993.
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
One of the Company's practices contracts with a dental lab owned by an
affiliated party. During 1994 and 1995, the Company paid $303,044, and $338,707
to the affiliated party for dental lab fees.
From time to time, the stockholder borrows funds from the Company interest
free. The balance owed by the stockholder at December 31, 1995 is $123,261 and
is included in the accompanying balance sheet.
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement Plan
On January 1, 1995, the Company established a defined contribution 401(k)
plan covering substantially all of its employees. In general, eligible employees
may contribute up to 15% of their compensation to this plan. Employee
contributions are matched at a rate of 50% up to 4% of an employee's
compensation, and Company matching contributions were $18,285 in 1995.
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UNITED DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1994 and 1995, approximately 21% and 24%,
respectively, of the Company's net revenues were derived from fixed rate
per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these contracts are recorded in
the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as incurred, including an
estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective January 1, 1996, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Western Dental Group
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of changes in stockholder's (deficit)
equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Western Dental Group (the "Company") at December 31, 1995 and 1996
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
September 17, 1997
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... $ 23,688 $ 17,113
Accounts receivable, net........................................... 191,985 256,468
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, including due from
related party of $22,657 and $6,856 at December 31, 1995 and
1996, respectively.............................................. 29,473 13,674
-------- --------
Total current assets....................................... 245,146 287,255
Property and equipment, net.......................................... 176,667 192,627
Other assets......................................................... 34,800 33,600
-------- --------
$456,613 $513,482
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt.................................. $ 93,114 $121,017
Current portion of obligations under capital lease................. 18,755 24,924
Accounts payable................................................... 57,111 154,313
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities..................... 148,958 146,283
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 317,938 446,537
Long-term debt....................................................... 104,970 79,901
Obligations under capital lease...................................... 33,311 24,458
-------- --------
Total liabilities.......................................... 456,219 550,896
-------- --------
Stockholder's (deficit) equity
Common stock, no par value 200,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1995 and 1996............ 5,265 5,265
Accumulated deficit................................................ (4,871) (42,679)
-------- --------
Total stockholder's (deficit) equity............................... 394 (37,414)
-------- --------
$456,613 $513,482
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues........................................... $2,362,369 $2,499,030 $2,690,534
Cost of revenues....................................... 1,529,069 1,659,422 1,814,842
Selling and administrative expenses.................... 419,693 415,705 657,522
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 33,583 48,560 34,995
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from operations................................. 380,024 375,343 183,175
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense -- related parties.................. (12,348) (11,534) (10,482)
Interest expense -- other............................ (18,524) (12,264) (11,294)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income............................................. $ 349,152 $ 351,545 $ 161,399
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ACCUMULATED
SHARES AMOUNT DEFICIT TOTAL
------ ------ ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994......................... 40,000 $5,265 $ 33,738 $ 39,003
Net income....................................... 349,152 349,152
Distributions to owner........................... (449,707) (449,707)
------ ------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1994....................... 40,000 5,265 (66,817) (61,552)
Net income....................................... 351,545 351,545
Distributions to owner........................... (289,599) (289,599)
------ ------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1995....................... 40,000 5,265 (4,871) 394
Net income....................................... 161,399 161,399
Distributions to owner........................... (199,207) (199,207)
------ ------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1996....................... 40,000 $5,265 $ (42,679) $ (37,414)
====== ====== ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1994 1995 1996
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................................ $ 349,152 $ 351,545 $ 161,399
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...................... 33,583 48,560 34,995
Provision for doubtful accounts.................... 50,245 46,520 40,125
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable................................ (101,941) (56,551) (104,608)
Prepaid expenses and other assets.................. (24,235) 743 16,999
Accounts payable................................... (27,087) 10,879 97,202
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities..... 44,618 (10,403) (2,675)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities..... 324,335 391,293 243,437
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment................... (50,197) (44,887) (36,079)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities......... (50,197) (44,887) (36,079)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt.......................... 206,440 38,636 31,946
Principal payments on long-term debt.................. (25,240) (57,726) (29,112)
Principal payments on capital leases.................. (15,500) (19,157) (17,560)
Distributions to owner................................ (449,707) (289,599) (199,207)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities......... (284,007) (327,846) (213,933)
--------- --------- ---------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents........................................ (9,869) 18,560 (6,575)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...... 14,997 5,128 23,688
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period............ $ 5,128 $ 23,688 $ 17,113
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid......................................... $ 30,872 $ 23,798 $ 11,294
========= ========= =========
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing
activities:
Capital lease obligations entered............. $ 7,690 $ 2,154 $ 14,876
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995 AND 1996
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Western Dental Group (the "Company") provides general dental care and
related services in the Denver, Colorado area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 9).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of ". Accordingly,
the carrying value of long-lived assets are evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such review for recoverability, the Company compares
the expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived
assets.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
office.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholder. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1994, 1995 and
1996 approximate estimated fair values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances of $43,771
and $54,922 at December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively...... $242,223 $323,027
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.......................... (50,238) (66,559)
-------- --------
$191,985 $256,468
======== ========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including managed care organizations and commercial
insurance companies. Patriot services are billed to third party payors at
estimated amounts realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In
instances where "usual, customary and reasonable" market rates differ from
contractually determined rates, gross billings are adjusted for contractual
allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party payors. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience and
an ongoing review of collectibility.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Equipment, furniture and fixtures and automobiles, including
equipment under capital lease.............................. $ 489,009 $ 566,312
Leasehold improvements....................................... 76,181 49,833
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization.............. (388,523) (423,518)
--------- ---------
$ 176,667 $ 192,627
========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 5), for the years ended December 31, 1994,
1995 and 1996 totaled $33,583, $48,560 and $34,995, respectively.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 5 to 7 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment....................................... $85,389 $93,474
Less: Accumulated amortization.................................... (49,308) (63,468)
------- -------
Equipment under capital leases.................................... $36,081 $30,006
======= =======
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 totaled $15,003, $16,778 and $14,160, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................................... $27,828
1998............................................................... 22,047
1999............................................................... 3,977
2000............................................................... 1,394
2001............................................................... --
-------
55,246
Less: Amount representing interest................................. (5,864)
-------
Present value of minimum lease payments............................ 49,382
Less: Current portion.............................................. (24,924)
-------
$24,458
=======
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for office space and for certain of its
equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease terms
range from three to six years, while the equipment terms range from one to five
years.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................................. $122,737
1998.............................................................. 123,001
1999.............................................................. 100,911
2000.............................................................. 40,676
2001.............................................................. 17,571
Thereafter........................................................ 18,251
--------
$423,147
========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $110,094, $134,982, and $147,071, including related party
rents, respectively, was incurred during years ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and
1996, respectively. See Note 8 for related party lease arrangements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Borrowings under $50,000 line of credit, collateralized by all
assets of the Company; interest accrues at prime plus 2%....... $ 41,421 $ 50,000
Notes payable to related party, interest accrues at prime (8.5%
at December 31, 1994 and 1995 and 8.25% at December 31,
1996).......................................................... 130,335 133,207
6.4% - 11.75% notes payable, collateralized by equipment, paid
through 2000................................................... 26,328 17,711
-------- --------
198,084 200,918
Less: Current portion............................................ 93,114 121,017
-------- --------
$104,970 $ 79,901
======== ========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 1996
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................................. $121,017
1998.............................................................. 37,688
1999.............................................................. 27,343
2000.............................................................. 14,870
--------
$200,918
========
</TABLE>
The related party notes payable relate to payments to former owners in
connection with previously acquired businesses, and funds borrowed for
operational and general corporate purposes.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Balances due to patients....................................... $ 34,800 $ 47,437
Salaries and payroll taxes..................................... 22,014 31,730
Deferred revenues.............................................. 26,968 28,729
Other.......................................................... 65,176 38,387
-------- --------
$148,958 $146,283
======== ========
</TABLE>
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company established a management company, Western Dental Management,
effective January 1, 1996. Western Dental Management is owned by the Company's
sole shareholder. For the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company paid
management fees of $173,917 to Western Dental Management.
The Company leases space from affiliated entities. The rent expense under
these leases is considered to be at fair market value and was $36,490, $43,896
and $59,721 for 1994, 1995 and 1996. Prior to January 1, 1996, no rent was
charged for one of the offices, which is owned by the Company's sole
shareholder.
The Company's contracts with a dental lab owned by the Company's sole
shareholder. During 1994, 1995 and 1996, the Company paid $39,286, $22,485 and
$115,162 for related party dental lab fees.
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WESTERN DENTAL GROUP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1994, 1995 and 1996, approximately 28%, 30%
and 28%, respectively, of the Company's net revenues were derived from fixed
rate per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these contracts are recorded
in the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as incurred including an
estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Horizon Group International, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity and of
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Horizon Group International, Inc. and its subsidiary (the "Company") at December
31, 1994 and 1995 and at February 29, 1996 and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 and for the
period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
September 23, 1997
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 1,267 $ 10,821 $ 85,398
Accounts receivable, net.................................. 837,035 925,826 875,782
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 119,485 21,815 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets.............................. 957,787 958,462 961,180
Equipment and leasehold improvement, net.................... 244,793 320,283 307,389
Other assets................................................ 4,074 12,098 3,496
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,206,654 $1,290,843 $ 1,272,065
========== ========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 34,770 $ 33,853 $ 24,908
Accounts payable.......................................... 57,226 39,532 40,875
Income tax payable........................................ 33,709 8,009 1,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 564,058 625,834 731,461
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities......................... 689,763 707,228 798,244
Long-term debt.............................................. 11,102 103,402 97,402
Deferred income taxes....................................... 4,155 8,310 12,465
---------- ---------- ----------
Total liabilities................................. 705,020 818,940 908,111
---------- ---------- ----------
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $10,000 par value, 85 shares authorized;
81 shares issued....................................... 810,000 810,000 810,000
Common stock, no par value, 665 shares authorized; 562
shares issued.......................................... 39,850 39,850 39,850
Treasury stock, 442 shares at cost........................ (124,907) (124,907) (124,907)
Accumulated deficit....................................... (223,309) (253,040) (360,989)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 501,634 471,903 363,954
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,206,654 $1,290,843 $ 1,272,065
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1996
DECEMBER 31, TO FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues............................................ $5,455,732 $6,002,233 $ 1,187,984
Cost of revenues........................................ 3,283,111 3,797,228 759,130
Selling and administrative expenses..................... 2,003,703 2,141,080 517,669
Depreciation and amortization........................... 73,596 77,772 12,894
---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) from operations........................... 95,322 (13,847) (101,709)
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense...................................... (8,273) (3,721) (1,086)
---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before income taxes....................... 87,049 (17,568) (102,795)
Income tax expense...................................... (37,863) (12,163) (5,154)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss)............................. $ 49,186 $ (29,731) $ (107,949)
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
PAR PREFERRED STOCK TREASURY STOCK ACCUMULATED
SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE DEFICIT TOTAL
------ ------- ------ -------- ------ --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994.... 120 $39,850 81 $810,000 442 $(124,907) $(272,495) $ 452,448
Net income.................. 49,186 49,186
--- ------- --- -------- --- --------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31,
1994...................... 120 39,850 81 810,000 442 (124,907) (223,309) 501,634
Net loss.................... (29,731) (29,731)
--- ------- --- -------- --- --------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31,
1995...................... 120 39,850 81 810,000 442 (124,907) (253,040) 471,903
Net loss.................... (107,949) (107,949)
--- ------- --- -------- --- --------- --------- --------
Balance, February 29,
1996...................... 120 $39,850 81 $810,000 442 $(124,907) $(360,989) $ 363,954
=== ======= === ======== === ========= ========= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE
PERIOD
FROM
JANUARY
FOR THE YEARS 1, 1996
ENDED DECEMBER 31, TO
---------------------- FEBRUARY
1994 1995 29, 1996
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)....................................... $ 49,186 $ (29,731) $(107,949)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................ 73,596 77,772 12,894
Provision for doubtful accounts...................... 177,274 207,634 16,824
Loss on disposal of assets........................... 12,724 -- --
Deferred income taxes................................ 4,155 4,155 4,155
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable........... (301,936) (296,425) 33,220
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current
assets............................................. 17,133 89,646 30,417
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable.............. (9,547) (17,694) 1,343
Increase in accrued expenses and other current
liabilities........................................ 79,378 61,776 105,627
Increase in income taxes payable..................... (5,936) (25,700) (7,009)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities....... 96,027 71,433 89,522
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment.................................. (2,337) (153,262) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities........... (2,337) (153,262) --
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt............................ -- 140,000 --
Principal payments on long-term debt.................... (93,279) (48,617) (14,945)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities.................................... (93,279) 91,383 (14,945)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents............... 411 9,554 74,577
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period........ 856 1,267 10,821
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.............. $ 1,267 $ 10,821 $ 85,398
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid........................................... $ 8,273 $ 3,721 $ 1,086
========= ========= =========
Income taxes paid....................................... $ -- $ 33,709 $ 8,008
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Horizon Group International, Inc. (the "Company") provides general dental
care and related services in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The financial statements include the accounts of the Company after
elimination of material intercompany balances and transactions including those
pertaining to Precise Dental Lab, a wholly-owned dental laboratory which
performs the majority of the Company's laboratory services.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 11).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized
over the lesser of the lease term or the asset's estimated useful life.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets are evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such review for recoverability, the Company compares
the expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived
assets.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
office.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1994 and 1995
and February 29, 1996 approximate estimated fair values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY
DECEMBER 31, 29,
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual
allowances of $279,012, $320,478 and
$307,875, at December 31, 1994 and 1995 and
February 29, 1996, respectively.............. $1,271,053 $1,459,956 $1,388,907
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.......... (434,018) (534,130) (513,125)
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 837,035 $ 925,826 $ 875,782
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including Medicaid, managed care organizations and
commercial insurance companies. Approximately 16%, 15% and 18% of the Company's
net revenues for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 and for the period
from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996 were directly billed to the Medicaid
program which is subject to Federal and state regulation. Third party
reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts realizable based upon
contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual, customary and
reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted for contractual
allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party payors. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an ongoing review of
collectibility.
4. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY
DECEMBER 31, 29,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment............................ $ 592,799 $ 602,472 $ 602,472
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and
leasehold improvements.................... 737,310 748,711 746,697
Data processing and office equipment........ 258,714 165,266 165,266
----------- ----------- -----------
1,588,823 1,516,449 1,514,435
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization.............................. (1,344,030) (1,196,166) (1,207,046)
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 244,793 $ 320,283 $ 307,389
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, for the years ended December 31,
1994 and 1995 and for the period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996
totaled $73,596, $77,772 and $12,894, respectively.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY
DECEMBER 31, 29,
1994 1995 1996
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
7.50% - 9.0% notes payable, collateralized by
equipment and accounts receivable, payable
through 2000..................................... $ 21,648 $126,153 $122,310
Other notes payable, interest rates and due dates
vary............................................. 24,224 11,102 --
-------- -------- --------
45,872 137,255 122,310
Less: current portion.............................. (34,770) (33,853) (24,908)
-------- -------- --------
$ 11,102 $103,402 $ 97,402
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt, outstanding as of February 29, 1996
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1996 (10 months).................................................. $ 18,908
1997.............................................................. 26,181
1998.............................................................. 28,625
1999.............................................................. 31,442
2000.............................................................. 17,154
--------
$122,310
========
</TABLE>
6. INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense for the years ended December 31,
1994 and 1995 and for the period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996 is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1996
DECEMBER 31, TO FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
------- ------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
State........................................... $33,709 $ 8,009 $ 1,000
Deferred:
Federal......................................... 3,011 3,011 3,011
State........................................... 1,143 1,143 1,143
------- ------- ------
$37,863 $12,163 $ 5,154
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1994, a receivable of $119,485 related to a 1993 net
operating loss carryback was included in other current assets on the balance
sheet. This amount was received in 1995.
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the
effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 and for
the period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1996
DECEMBER 31, TO FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
---- ---- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate............................... (34)% (34)% (34)%
Losses for which no income tax benefit is recognized.... 22 67 45
Nondeductible business expenses......................... (1) 2 1
State taxes, net of Federal tax benefit................. (33) 11 (7)
--- --- ---
46% 46% 5%
=== === ===
</TABLE>
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The components of net deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
--------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible for tax
purposes.............................................. $ 211,074 $ 222,143 $ 222,259
Net operating loss carryforwards........................ -- 6,522 53,154
-------- -------- --------
Gross deferred tax assets............................... 211,074 228,665 275,413
Valuation allowance..................................... (211,074) (228,665) (275,413)
-------- -------- --------
-- -- --
Gross deferred tax liabilities.......................... (4,155) (8,310) (12,465)
-------- -------- --------
Net deferred tax liabilities............................ $ (4,155) $ (8,310) $ (12,465)
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
At February 29, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $128,000. Their use is limited to
future taxable earnings of the Company. The carryforwards expire in 2010. A
valuation allowance has been established against the benefit of the net
operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets which the Company
does not believe are more likely than not to be realized.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, FEBRUARY 29,
1994 1995 1996
-------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balances due to patients.................................. $305,952 $368,278 $385,697
Salaries, payroll taxes and benefits...................... 215,795 216,937 108,202
Professional services fees................................ 23,320 22,242 162,875
Other..................................................... 18,991 18,377 74,687
-------- -------- --------
$564,058 $625,834 $731,461
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
8. OPERATING LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office space accounted for
as operating leases. The office lease terms range from three to five years.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancelable operating leases in excess
of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1996 (ten months)................................................. $ 38,590
1997.............................................................. 49,802
1998.............................................................. 52,375
1999.............................................................. 53,182
2000.............................................................. 34,944
Thereafter........................................................ 24,208
--------
$253,101
========
</TABLE>
The leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which require
payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related operating
costs.
Rent expense to unrelated parties of $46,564, $46,304 and $7,718,
respectively, was incurred during the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 and
for the period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996, respectively. See Note
9 for related party lease arrangements.
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HORIZON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from an affiliated entity at rates which
management believes approximate fair market value. Rent expense under these
leases was $213,996, $214,000 and $35,666 for 1994 and 1995 and for the period
from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996, respectively.
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company maintains a profit sharing plan intended to qualify for
tax-exempt status under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Substantially all employees over 21 years of age with two years of service are
eligible for participation in the Plan. Contributions by the Company are
discretionary and subject to profitability requirements. Charges to operations
for contributions to the Plan were $20,000, in both 1994 and 1995. No
contributions were made to the plan during the period from January 1, 1996 to
February 29, 1996.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During the years ended 1994 and 1995, and for the
period from January 1, 1996 to February 29, 1996, approximately 14.4%, 14.0% and
13.7%, respectively, of the Company's net revenues were derived from fixed rate
per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these contracts are recorded in
the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as incurred including an
estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective March 1, 1996, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors, Stockholders and Owners of
ENW, Inc., Dental Care Center and Virginia Avenue Dental Associates
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheet and the related
combined statements of operations, of changes in owners' equity and of cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position
of ENW, Inc., Dental Care Center and Virginia Avenue Dental Associates
(collectively referred to as "ENW, Inc." or "the Company") at December 31, 1995
and 1996 and January 31, 1997 and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the period from
January 1, 1997 to January 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 10, 1997
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ENW, INC.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................ $ 6,173 $ 10,828 $ 37,450
Accounts receivable, net................................. 63,080 90,320 93,832
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................ -- 4,322 4,322
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets............................. 69,253 105,470 135,604
Equipment, net............................................. 367,165 443,255 436,589
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and
other intangible assets, net............................. 280,720 271,121 270,473
-------- -------- --------
$717,138 $819,846 $ 842,666
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt including balances due
related parties -- See Note 8......................... $356,607 $270,974 $ 266,280
Current portion of obligations under capital lease....... 1,659 39,452 47,601
Accounts payable......................................... 26,723 10,446 40,447
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities........... 11,458 11,251 103,540
Book overdrafts.......................................... 47,785 92,349 10,314
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities........................ 444,232 424,472 468,182
Long-term debt including balances due related
parties -- See Note 8.................................... 91,116 117,680 111,166
Obligations under capital lease............................ 6,485 152,137 143,354
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities................................ 541,833 694,289 722,702
Owners' equity............................................. 175,305 125,557 119,964
-------- -------- --------
$717,138 $819,846 $ 842,666
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of theses financial statements.
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ENW, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE
PERIOD FROM
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, TO JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues......................................... $1,821,619 $2,217,376 $ 233,566
Cost of revenues..................................... 1,166,043 1,479,973 153,959
Selling and administrative expenses.................. 361,189 480,726 89,077
Depreciation and amortization........................ 65,683 91,776 7,315
Loss on disposal of dental and office equipment (note
5)................................................. -- 115,524 --
---------- ---------- --------
Income (loss) from operations........................ 228,704 49,377 (16,785)
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense................................... (8,728) (51,723) (4,132)
---------- ---------- --------
Net income (loss).................................... $ 219,976 $ (2,346) $ (20,917)
========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ENW, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997
FOR THE YEARS ENDED TO
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)................................... $ 219,976 $ (2,346) $ (20,917)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................... 65,683 91,776 7,315
Provision for doubtful accounts.................. 36,125 74,867 7,525
Loss on disposal of assets....................... -- 115,524 --
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects
from businesses acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable.................. (40,814) (102,107) (11,037)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other
current assets................................. 21,841 (4,322) --
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable.......... 4,663 (16,277) 30,001
Increase (decrease) in book overdrafts........... 17,260 44,564 (82,035)
Increase (decrease) in expenses and other current
liabilities.................................... 760 (207) 92,289
--------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities... 325,494 201,472 23,141
--------- --------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment.............................. (114,332) (72,245) --
Payment for purchase of business acquired........... (25,000) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities....... (139,332) (72,245) --
--------- --------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt........................ 268,247 135,253 --
Principal payments on long-term debt................ (321,537) (194,321) (11,209)
Distributions to owners............................. (192,191) (177,368) --
Contributions from owners........................... 62,825 129,966 15,324
Principal payments on capital lease obligations..... (1,994) (18,102) (634)
--------- --------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities................................ (184,650) (124,572) 3,481
--------- --------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents........... 1,512 4,655 26,622
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.... 4,661 6,173 10,828
--------- --------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......... $ 6,173 $ 10,828 $ 37,450
========= ========= ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid....................................... $ 8,278 $ 51,723 $ 4,132
========= ========= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND JANUARY 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
The Company provides general dental care and related services in the
Atlanta, Georgia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent the combined financial statements of
the following affiliated companies (collectively referred to as the "Company"):
ENW, Inc.
Family Dentistry, a sole proprietorship
Virginia Avenue Dental, a sole proprietorship
All entities are wholly owned and controlled by Dr. Eugene N. Witkin and
intercompany activities exist among these companies. Therefore, combined
financial statements provide a more meaningful presentation of the financial
position of these companies as a whole. All significant intercompany balances
and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts, the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 12).
Equipment
Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line
basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which principally range
from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and leasehold improvements
are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the asset's estimated useful
life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from five to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was performed
by Company management with the assistance of independent appraisers. Intangible
assets include patient lists, covenants not to compete and goodwill.
In 1995, the Company implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of."
Accordingly, the carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangible assets are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the
carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review
for recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted cash
flows to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles,
including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The combined financial statements include the accounts of a corporation
which has elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue Service and two
sole proprietorships and, as such, all taxable income or loss of the Company
accrues directly to its stockholders or proprietor. Accordingly, no provision
for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Other than long-term debt, recorded balances of financial instruments at
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and January 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair
market values.
The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt instruments is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1996 JANUARY 31, 1997
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Long-term debt including
current portion.......... $447,723 $447,723 $338,655 $338,655 $327,446 $327,446
</TABLE>
The fair value of long-term debt, including current portion, is estimated
based on current rates offered to the Company for debt of same maturities.
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable................................. $ 271,329 $ 340,134 $ 355,005
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts............... (208,249) (249,814) (261,173)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 63,080 $ 90,320 $ 93,832
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and third
party payors, including managed care organizations and commercial insurance
companies. Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts
realizable based upon contractually determined rates. The allowance for doubtful
accounts is estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
4. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On November 15, 1995, the Company acquired certain assets of a dental
practice for $204,000. This acquisition has been accounted for using the
purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to
assets acquired based upon their estimated fair values at the date of
acquisition. The results of the acquired business are included in the combined
financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Information with respect to this acquisition is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash paid......................................................... $ 25,000
Notes issued and amounts payable to former owners................. 179,130
--------
204,130
Fair value of tangible assets acquired............................ (52,843)
--------
Excess of cost over fair value of net liabilities assumed and
other intangible assets......................................... $151,287
========
</TABLE>
5. EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment, including equipment under
capital lease................................. $ 356,904 $ 411,642 $ 411,642
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and
leasehold improvements........................ 36,836 54,805 54,805
Data processing and office equipment, including
equipment under capital lease................. 36,330 65,557 65,557
Leasehold improvements.......................... 107,292 107,292 107,292
--------- --------- ---------
537,362 639,295 639,296
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization.................................. (170,197) (196,040) (202,707)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 367,165 $ 443,255 $ 436,589
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 7), for the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and the period ended January 31, 1997 totaled $59,561, 82,177 and
$6,668, respectively.
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired......................................... $247,850 $247,850 $ 247,850
Patient lists and other............................ 47,280 47,280 47,280
-------- -------- --------
295,130 295,130 295,130
Less: Accumulated amortization..................... (14,410) (24,009) (24,657)
-------- -------- --------
$280,720 $271,121 $ 270,473
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1996 and the period ended January 31, 1997 totaled $6,122, $9,598 and
$648, respectively.
7. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms range from 3 to 7 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment......................... $10,992 $212,539 $ 212,539
Less: Accumulated amortization...................... (3,297) (29,610) (33,239)
------- -------- --------
Equipment under capital leases...................... $ 7,695 $182,929 $ 179,300
======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended January 31, 1997 totaled $2,198, $6,355
and $1,156, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows at
January 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................ $ 49,497
1998............................................ 56,931
1999............................................ 56,067
2000............................................ 56,335
2001............................................ 25,283
--------
244,113
Less: Amounts representing interest............. (53,158)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments......... 190,955
Less: Current portion........................... (47,601)
--------
$143,354
========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for three office buildings which are accounted
for as operating leases. Two of these operating leases are under month to month
with a partnership owned by the Company's principal shareholder/proprietor (Note
10).
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum lease payments due under an operating lease with an
unrelated party are as follows at January 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $16,519
1998............................................. 18,562
1999............................................. 19,118
-------
$54,199
=======
</TABLE>
Rent expense of $94,809, $112,454 and $9,255, respectively, was incurred
during years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the period ended January
31, 1997, respectively.
8. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY
DECEMBER 31, 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Borrowings under $150,000 bank line of credit,
collateralized by equipment, accounts receivable and
inventory; interest payable monthly at 10%; principal
balance due June 1999................................. $ 136,297 $ 112,798 $ 109,756
Borrowings under $100,000 bank line of credit, secured
by equipment, accounts receivable and inventory;
interest payable monthly at 10%; principal balance due
June 1996............................................. 72,200 -- --
Borrowings under $70,000 bank line of credit, secured by
equipment, accounts receivable and inventory; interest
payable monthly at 9.75%; principal balance due
February 1997......................................... -- 44,635 44,635
Notes payable to former owner of acquired practice;
payable in 60 monthly installments of principal and
interest at 8%; beginning December 1995 and final
maturity in November 2000............................. 120,000 100,331 98,551
Non-interest bearing notes payable to former owner of
acquired practice; no interest; due January 1996...... 59,130 -- --
Notes payable to bank; payable in 36 monthly
installments of principal and interest at 10%,
beginning June 1996 and final maturity in May 1999.... -- 51,833 51,833
Other................................................... 60,096 79,057 72,671
--------- --------- ---------
447,723 388,654 377,446
Less: Current portion................................... (356,607) (270,974) (266,280)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 91,116 $ 117,680 $ 111,166
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of January 31, 1997 are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $266,280
1998.............................................. 48,985
1999.............................................. 38,969
2000.............................................. 23,212
--------
$377,446
========
</TABLE>
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ENW, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes................... $ 1,908 $ 1,908 $ 91,109
Unearned revenue............................. 9,550 9,343 12,431
------- ------- --------
$11,458 $11,251 $ 103,540
======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
10. OWNERS' EQUITY
ENW, Inc. has 500 shares of $1 par value authorized issued and outstanding
for all periods presented. Contributions from owners on a combined basis, were
$62,825 in 1995, $129,966 in 1996 and $15,324 in 1997. Distributions to owners
on a combined basis were $192,191 in 1995, $177,368 in 1996 and $0 in 1997.
Retained earnings on a combined basis were $174,804 at December 31, 1995,
$125,057 at December 31, 1996 and $119,464 at January 31, 1997.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As described in Note 7, the Company leases space from partnership owned by
its principal shareholder/owner. Rent expense under this lease was $54,000,
$82,800 and $9,225 for 1995 and 1996 and the period ended January 31, 1997,
respectively.
12. RETIREMENT PLAN
The Company has a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering substantially
all of its employees. In general, eligible employees may contribute up to 20% of
their compensation to this plan. The Company pays certain administrative
expenses of the plan and does not match employee contributions.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1995 and 1996, and for the period from
January 1 to January 31, 1997, approximately 41%, 44% and 43%, respectively, of
the Company's net revenues were derived from fixed rate per-member per-month
contracts. Revenues under these contracts are recorded in the month fees are
earned.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company may become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. At January 31, 1997, management is
not aware of any claims, suits or complaints that could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective February 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
The Dentistry
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Dentistry, Inc.
(the "Company") at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and March 31, 1997 and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995
and 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1997, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
September 18, 1997
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THE DENTISTRY
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH
DECEMBER 31, 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................ $225,786 $283,312 $279,283
Accounts receivable, net................................. 353,978 350,012 353,111
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................ 2,633 3,883 11,224
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets............................. 582,397 637,207 643,618
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net.................. 208,845 215,321 208,412
-------- -------- --------
$791,242 $852,528 $852,030
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt........................ $ 31,713 $ 7,617 $ 16,154
Accounts payable......................................... 38,155 58,888 72,085
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities........... 312,379 362,582 398,825
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities........................ 382,247 429,087 487,064
Long-term debt, net of current portion..................... 40,456 62,839 46,685
-------- -------- --------
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 1,100 shares authorized,
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1995 and 1996
and March 31, 1997.................................... 1,100 1,100 1,100
Retained earnings........................................ 367,439 359,502 317,181
-------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity....................... 368,539 360,602 318,281
-------- -------- --------
$791,242 $852,528 $852,030
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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THE DENTISTRY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD
FROM
JANUARY
4, 1997
TO MARCH
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 31,
1994 1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues............................... $3,023,577 $3,294,052 $3,486,106 $909,712
Cost of revenues........................... 3,050,295 3,228,109 3,385,433 885,451
Depreciation expense....................... 49,188 25,646 28,387 6,909
---------- ---------- ---------- --------
(Loss) income from operations.............. (75,906) 40,297 72,286 17,352
Non-operating income (expenses), net....... 3,909 8,921 (80,223) (59,673)
---------- ---------- ---------- --------
Net (loss) income.......................... $ (71,997) $ 49,218 $ (7,937) $(42,321)
========== ========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE DENTISTRY
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
---------------
PAR RETAINED
SHARES VALUE EARNINGS TOTAL
------ ------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994................................... 1,100 $1,100 $390,218 $391,318
Net loss................................................... (71,997) (71,997)
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1994................................. 1,100 1,100 318,221 319,321
Net income................................................. 49,218 49,218
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1995................................. 1,100 1,100 367,439 368,539
Net loss................................................... (7,937) (7,937)
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996................................. 1,100 1,100 359,502 360,602
Net loss................................................... (42,321) (42,321)
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, March 31, 1997.................................... 1,100 $1,100 $317,181 $318,281
===== ====== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE DENTISTRY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, TO MARCH 31,
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income............................... $(71,997) $ 49,218 $ (7,937) $ (42,321)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................ 49,188 25,646 28,387 6,909
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net..................... (44,259) (38,842) 3,966 (3,099)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.... -- -- (1,250) (7,341)
Accounts payable............................. (2,753) 2,886 20,733 13,197
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities................................ 112,629 (26,778) 50,202 36,244
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating
activities............................ 42,808 12,130 94,101 3,589
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment and leasehold
improvements................................. (16,333) (68,920) (34,862) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities... (18,283) (68,920) (34,862) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of debt.............................. 10,000 41,163 30,000 --
Principal payments on debt...................... (15,171) (12,337) (31,713) (7,618)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities............................ (5,171) 28,826 (1,713) (7,618)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents.................................. 21,304 (27,964) 57,526 (4,029)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period....................................... 232,446 253,750 225,786 283,312
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period...... $253,750 $225,788 $283,312 $ 279,283
======== ======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid................................... $ 3,909 $ 8,921 $ 4,710 $ 621
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE DENTISTRY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND MARCH 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
The Dentistry, Inc. (the "Company") provides general dental care and
related services in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of". Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets
are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of
such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted cash flows
to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles,
including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
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THE DENTISTRY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company has elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholders. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and
1996 and March 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- MARCH 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable................................. $ 532,384 $ 548,278 $ 543,247
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts............... (178,406) (198,266) (190,136)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 353,978 $ 350,012 $ 353,111
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, managed care organizations and commercial insurance
companies. Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts
realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual,
customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted
for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third
party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an
ongoing review of collectibility.
4. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- MARCH 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office furniture and dental equipment............... $ 468,983 $ 496,477 $ 496,477
Leasehold improvements.............................. 323,126 319,690 319,690
--------- --------- ---------
792,109 816,167 816,167
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization..... (583,264) (600,846) (607,755)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 208,845 $ 215,321 $ 208,412
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31,
1994, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended March 31, 1997 totaled $49,188,
$25,646, $28,387 and $6,909, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices and for certain
of its equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease
terms range from one to ten years, while the equipment terms range from five to
ten years.
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THE DENTISTRY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 76,509
1998.............................................. 60,566
1999.............................................. 49,461
2000.............................................. 51,603
2001.............................................. 52,578
Thereafter........................................ 191,697
--------
$482,414
========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $58,448, $57,048, $70,251 and $16,346, respectively, was
incurred during years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and for the period
ended March 31, 1997, respectively.
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------- MARCH 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Notes payable to principal stockholder.............. $ 41,783 $41,783 $ 41,873
Notes payable to related party...................... 25,019 28,673 21,056
Notes payable....................................... 5,367 -- --
-------- ------- --------
72,169 70,456 62,839
Less: Current portion............................... (31,713) (7,617) (16,154)
-------- ------- --------
$ 40,456 $62,839 $ 46,685
======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
The note payable to the principal stockholder and the related party note
payable relate to funds borrowed for operational and general corporate purposes.
The loans do not have stated repayment terms, interest rates, or maturity dates.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- MARCH 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Payroll and Payroll related expenses............... $193,784 $239,581 $ 345,718
Profit Sharing Plan................................ 90,000 90,000 --
Accrued time off and other expenses................ 6,000 7,823 27,021
Deferred revenue................................... 22,595 25,178 26,086
-------- -------- --------
$312,379 $362,582 $ 398,825
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from an affiliated entity. The rent expense under
this lease is considered to be at fair market value and was $21,753 and $6,134
for 1996 and the period ended March 31, 1997, respectively.
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THE DENTISTRY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Profit Sharing Plan
The Company maintains a defined contribution or profit sharing plan
intended to qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 401(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Substantially all employees over 21 years of age who have worked
at least two years and are employed on the last day of the Plan year are
eligible for participation in the Plan. Contributions by the Company are
discretionary and subject to profitability requirements. Charges to operations
for contributions to the Plan were $90,000, $90,000, and $90,000 in 1994, 1995
and 1996, respectively. The Plan was terminated effective January 1, 1997.
10. LITIGATION
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective April 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Comprehensive Family Dentistry, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity (deficit) and of cash flows
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Comprehensive Family Dentistry (the "Company") at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and
April 30, 1997 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from
January 1, 1997 to April 30, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
September 23, 1997
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................... $180,562 $ 4,821 $ 28,684
Accounts receivable, net................................ 104,964 124,091 185,961
Deferred income taxes................................... 3,484 6,970 18,347
-------- -------- ----------
Total current assets............................ 289,010 135,882 232,992
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net................. 249,645 251,738 336,637
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and
other intangible assets, net............................ 309,287 433,278 1,160,232
Note receivable, related party............................ 84,406 90,413 90,413
-------- -------- ----------
$932,348 $911,311 $1,820,274
======== ======== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, including amounts due
related parties of $40,223, $20,699 and $117,711 at
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and April 30, 1997,
respectively......................................... $ 83,452 $ 31,200 $ 363,393
Obligations under capital lease......................... 26,609 28,597 20,593
Accounts payable........................................ 90,127 5,847 247,685
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.......... 20,299 34,429 83,506
Deferred income taxes................................... 3,484 6,970 18,347
-------- -------- ----------
Total current liabilities....................... 223,971 107,043 733,524
Long-term debt including amounts due to related parties of
$325,703, $474,925 and $1,001,690 at December 31, 1995
and 1996 and April 30, 1997, respectively............... 593,498 732,220 1,371,135
Facility leases payable................................... -- 18,899 22,083
-------- -------- ----------
Total liabilities............................... 817,469 858,162 2,126,742
-------- -------- ----------
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock, $1 par value, 5,000 shares authorized;
1,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31,
1995 and 1996 and April 30, 1997..................... 1,000 1,000 1,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)................. 113,879 52,149 (307,468)
-------- -------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)............ 114,879 53,149 (306,468)
-------- -------- ----------
$932,348 $911,311 $1,820,274
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1,
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
------------------------------------ APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues................................. $630,395 $796,302 $1,304,044 $ 528,687
Cost of revenues............................. 396,951 562,646 936,699 466,396
Selling and administrative expenses.......... 103,476 111,087 201,971 338,486
Depreciation and amortization................ 62,168 70,195 109,112 50,013
Loss on disposal of fixed assets............. -- 12,000 45,631 --
-------- -------- ---------- ---------
Income (loss) from operations................ 67,800 40,374 10,631 (326,208)
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense -- related parties........ (37,508) (33,551) (44,618) (19,662)
Interest expense -- other.................. -- (3,042) (27,742) (13,747)
-------- -------- ---------- ---------
Income (loss) before income taxes............ 30,292 3,781 (61,730) (359,617)
Income taxes............................... -- -- -- --
-------- -------- ---------- ---------
Net income (loss)............................ $ 30,292 $ 3,781 $ (61,730) $ (359,617)
======== ======== ========== =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK RETAINED
----------------- EARNINGS
PAR (ACCUMULATED
SHARES VALUE DEFICIT) TOTAL
------ ------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994......................... 1,000 $1,000 $ 79,806 $ 80,806
Net income..................................... 30,292 30,292
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance, January 1, 1995......................... 1,000 1,000 110,098 111,098
Net income..................................... 3,781 3,781
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1995....................... 1,000 1,000 113,879 114,879
Net loss....................................... (61,730) (61,730)
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1996....................... 1,000 1,000 52,149 53,149
Net loss....................................... (359,617) (359,617)
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance, April 30, 1997.......................... 1,000 $1,000 $ (307,468) $(306,468)
===== ====== ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1,
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
------------------------------------ APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................... $ 30,292 $ 3,781 $ (61,730) $ (359,617)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization........... 62,168 70,194 109,112 50,013
Loss on disposal of equipment........... -- 12,000 45,631 --
Provision for doubtful accounts......... 9,710 25,075 41,060 17,383
Change in assets and liabilities, net of
effects from businesses acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable......... (27,249) (65,309) (60,187) (79,253)
Increase in other assets................ (56,844) (18,266) (6,007) --
Increase (decrease) in accounts
payable............................... 3,107 83,585 (84,280) 241,838
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
and other current liabilities......... 6,789 8,310 33,029 52,261
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities............. 27,973 119,370 16,628 (77,375)
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for purchases of businesses....... -- (16,000) (44,000) (92,500)
Purchases of equipment..................... -- (148,537) (50,419) --
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Net cash used in investing
activities....................... -- (164,537) (94,419) (92,500)
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt............... -- 282,031 -- 295,272
Principal payments on long-term debt and
capital leases.......................... (42,317) (58,304) (97,950) (101,534)
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities............. (42,317) 223,727 (97,950) 193,738
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents............................. (14,344) 178,560 (175,741) 23,863
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period.................................. 16,346 2,002 180,562 4,821
-------- --------- --------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period.................................. $ 2,002 $ 180,562 $ 4,821 $ 28,684
======== ========= ========= ==========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Interest paid.............................. $ 37,508 $ 36,593 $ 72,360 $ 33,409
======== ========= ========= ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND APRIL 30, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Comprehensive Family Dentistry, Inc. (the "Company") provides general
dental care and related services in the Central Virginia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from three to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was based on
estimates derived from appraisals performed with the assistance of independent
appraiser. Intangible assets include patient lists, covenants not to compete and
goodwill.
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of ". Accordingly,
the carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible
assets are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying
amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived assets and
identifiable intangibles, including the related excess of cost over fair value
of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and
1996 and April 30, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
During each of the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the period
ended April 30, 1997 the Company made one acquisition. These acquisitions were
accounted for as purchases and the results of the acquired companies are
included in the accompanying financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Information with respect to these acquisitions is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER
31, PERIOD ENDED
--------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid........................................ $ 16,000 $ 44,000 $ 92,500
Notes payable.................................... 64,000 180,000 753,000
-------- -------- --------
80,000 224,000 845,500
Fair value of tangible assets acquired........... (13,000) (50,600) (95,900)
-------- -------- --------
Excess of cost over fair value of net liabilities
assumed and other intangible assets............ $ 67,000 $173,400 $749,600
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances
of $24,683 and $35,405 and $54,596, at December
31,
1995 and 1996, and April 30, 1997,
respectively..................................... $123,476 $150,646 $ 209,360
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.............. (18,512) (26,555) (23,399)
-------- -------- --------
$104,964 $124,091 $ 185,961
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including commercial insurance companies. Third party
reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts realizable based upon
contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual, customary and
reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted for contractual
allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party payors. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an ongoing review of
collectability.
5. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment...................................... $126,438 $129,420 $ 245,212
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and leasehold
improvements........................................ 163,978 215,523 205,733
--------- --------- ---------
290,416 344,943 450,945
--------- --------- ---------
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization....... (40,771) (93,205) (114,308)
--------- --------- ---------
$249,645 $251,738 $ 336,637
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 7), for the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and the period ended April 30, 1997 totaled $26,224, $59,703 and
$27,367, respectively.
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired........................................... $ 62,000 $ 224,200 $ 773,800
Patient lists........................................ 164,100 175,300 175,300
Covenant not to compete.............................. 171,300 171,300 371,300
--------- --------- ---------
397,400 570,800 1,320,400
Less: Accumulated amortization....................... (88,113) (137,522) (160,168)
--------- --------- ---------
$309,287 $ 433,278 $1,160,232
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1996 and the period ended April 30, 1997 totaled $43,970, $49,409 and
$22,646, respectively.
7. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 5 to 7 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------ APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment.............................. $37,369 $ 49,763 $ 24,454
Less: Accumulated amortization........................... (9,447) (17,733) (2,214)
------- ------- -------
Equipment under capital leases........................... $27,922 $ 32,030 $ 22,240
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended April 30, 1997 totaled $9,447, $17,733
and $2,214, respectively. Future lease obligations under capital leases
aggregated $20,503 at April 30, 1997.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $ 42,805
1998............................................. 115,088
1999............................................. 90,896
2000............................................. 92,365
2001............................................. 93,867
Thereafter....................................... 840,139
----------
$1,275,160
==========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $20,022, $69,859 and $27,334, respectively, was incurred
during years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the period ended April 30,
1997, respectively.
8. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Notes payable to related party 9% -- 10% notes
payable through 2011............................ $676,950 $495,624 $1,119,401
Other notes payable 8% -- 100% payable through
2007............................................ -- 267,796 615,127
-------- -------- ----------
676,950 763,420 1,734,528
Less: Current portion............................. (83,452) (31,200) (363,393)
-------- -------- ----------
$593,498 $732,220 $1,371,135
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt, outstanding as of April 30, 1997
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $ 363,393
1998............................................. 173,215
1999............................................. 188,254
2000............................................. 189,643
2001............................................. 205,268
Thereafter....................................... 614,755
----------
................................................. $1,734,528
==========
</TABLE>
The related party notes payable relate to the acquisition of practices.
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the
effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996
and the period ended April 30, 1997 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996 1997
---- ---- ---- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate........................... (34)% (34)% (34)% (34)%
State taxes, less federal related tax benefit....... (7) (7) (8) (7)
Losses for which no tax benefit was recognized...... 39 40 -- --
Nondeductible amortization of excess costs of net
assets acquired................................... -- -- 40 41
Other............................................... 2 1 2 --
--- --- --- ---
Effective income tax rate........................... --% --% --% --%
=== === === ===
</TABLE>
The components of net deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------- APRIL 30,
1995 1996 1997
------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net operating carryforwards........................ $ -- $ -- $ 153,860
Start up costs not currently deductible for tax
purposes......................................... 7,692 36,617 38,002
------- -------- ---------
Gross deferred tax assets.......................... 7,692 36,617 191,862
Valuation allowance................................ (4,208) (29,647) (173,515)
------- -------- ---------
Total deferred tax asset........................... 3,484 6,970 18,347
------- -------- ---------
Intangible assets and other........................ (3,484) (6,970) (18,347)
------- -------- ---------
Gross deferred tax liability....................... (3,484) (6,970) (18,347)
------- -------- ---------
Net deferred tax liabilities....................... $ -- $ -- $ --
======= ======== =========
</TABLE>
At April 30, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $370,000. Their use is limited to
future taxable earnings of the Company. The carryforwards expire through 2012. A
valuation allowance has been established against the benefit of the net
operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets which the Company
does not believe are more likely than not to be realized.
10. ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, APRIL
------------------- 30,
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes............................ $13,067 $22,351 $47,254
Unearned revenue...................................... 6,859 10,485 18,911
Other................................................. 373 1,593 17,341
------- ------- -------
$20,299 $34,429 $83,506
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
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COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 21, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S., P.C.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bernard B. Baros,
D.D.S., P.C. ("the Company") at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and June 30, 1997 and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1995 and 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
Price Waterhouse LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 8, 1997
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................ $ -- $ 15,360 $ 41,703
Accounts receivable, net................................. 49,824 57,267 53,248
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets............................. 49,824 72,627 94,951
Equipment and Leasehold improvements, net.................. 118,638 86,188 77,216
-------- -------- --------
$168,462 $158,815 $172,167
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, including amounts due
related parties of $33,517, $15,009 and $1,869 at
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and June 30, 1997,
respectively.......................................... $ 33,517 $ 21,125 $ 7,985
Current portion of obligations under capital lease....... 21,880 18,688 22,703
Accounts payable......................................... 11,206 11,250 28,642
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities........... 24,048 5,206 6,642
Income taxes payable..................................... -- 4,794 5,721
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities........................ 90,651 61,063 71,693
Obligations under capital lease............................ 49,704 31,016 25,177
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities................................ 140,355 92,079 96,870
-------- -------- --------
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 50,000 shares authorized;
10,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31,
1995 and 1996 and June 30, 1997, respectively......... 10,000 10,000 10,000
Retained earnings........................................ 18,107 56,736 65,297
-------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity....................... 28,107 66,736 75,297
-------- -------- --------
$168,462 $158,815 $172,167
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
--------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues.............................................. $589,671 $556,361 $ 244,796
Cost of revenues.......................................... 377,543 299,927 100,569
Selling and administrative expenses....................... 183,007 172,461 108,528
Depreciation and amortization............................. 34,541 32,450 16,413
-------- -------- --------
(Loss) income from operations............................. (5,420) 51,523 19,286
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense........................................ (25,724) (8,100) (5,004)
-------- -------- --------
(Loss) income before taxes................................ (31,144) 43,423 14,282
Income tax expense........................................ -- (4,794) (5,721)
-------- -------- --------
Net (loss) income......................................... $(31,144) $ 38,629 $ 8,561
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
------------------
PAR RETAINED
SHARES VALUE EARNINGS TOTAL
------ ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1995........................... 10,000 $10,000 $ 49,251 $ 59,251
Net loss........................................... (31,144) (31,144)
------ ------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1995......................... 10,000 $10,000 $ 18,107 $ 28,107
Net income......................................... 38,629 38,629
------ ------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996......................... 10,000 $10,000 56,736 66,736
Net income......................................... 8,561 8,561
------ ------- -------- --------
Balance, June 30, 1997............................. 10,000 $10,000 $ 65,297 $ 75,297
====== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
--------------------- JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income....................................... $(31,144) $ 38,629 $ 8,561
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................ 34,541 32,450 16,413
Provision for doubtful accounts...................... 9,558 16,673 7,610
Increase in accounts receivable...................... (13,077) (24,116) (3,591)
Increase in accounts payable......................... 5,799 44 17,392
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities................................ (12,570) (18,842) 1,436
Increase in income taxes payable..................... -- 4,794 927
-------- -------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities.................................... (6,893) 49,632 48,748
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements....... (11,450) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities........... (11,450) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) amounts due to stockholder.......... 6,070 (12,392) (13,140)
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital
leases............................................... (19,078) (21,880) (9,265)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in financing activities........... (13,008) (34,272) (22,405)
-------- -------- --------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents.... (31,351) 15,360 26,343
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period........ 31,351 -- 15,360
-------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.............. $ -- $ 15,360 $ 41,703
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid........................................... $ 25,724 $ 8,100 $ 5,004
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Capital lease obligations entered....................... $ -- $ -- $ 7,441
======== ======== =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND JUNE 30, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S., P.C. (the "Company") provides general dental care
and related services in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements include the activity of Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S.,
P.C.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of". Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets are evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such review for recoverability, the Company compares
the expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived
assets.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
estimated fair value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an
asset is impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped
by geographic region.
Amounts Due to Stockholder
The amounts due to the principal stockholder relate to funds borrowed for
operational and general corporate purposes. The advances do not have stated
repayment terms, interest rates, or maturity dates.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual
allowances of $8,202 and $8,924 and $8,022, at
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and June 30, 1997,
respectively................................... $ 56,591 $ 63,960 $ 60,123
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts............ (6,767) (6,693) (6,875)
------- ------- -------
$ 49,824 $ 57,267 $ 53,248
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including commercial insurance companies. Third party
reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts realizable based upon
contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual, customary and
reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted for contractual
allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party payors. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an ongoing review of
collectibility.
4. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment............................... $ 239,430 $ 239,430 $ 239,430
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and
leasehold improvements....................... 151,219 151,219 151,219
Data processing and office equipment........... 29,122 29,122 36,563
--------- --------- ---------
419,771 419,771 427,212
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization................................. (301,133) (333,583) (349,996)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 118,638 $ 86,188 $ 77,216
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 5), for the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997 totaled $34,541, $32,450 and
$16,413, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 5 to 7 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment..................... $ 94,188 $ 94,188 $ 94,188
Less: Accumulated amortization.................. (25,930) (39,386) (46,113)
-------- -------- --------
Equipment under capital leases.................. $ 68,258 $ 54,802 $ 48,075
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1995, 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997 totaled $13,456, $13,456, and
$6,728, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 14,017
1998.............................................. 19,657
1999.............................................. 13,387
2000.............................................. 7,155
2001.............................................. --
--------
54,216
Less: Amount representing interest................ (6,336)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments........... 47,880
Less: Current portion............................. (22,703)
--------
$ 25,177
========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for its dental offices from a company owned by
the principal shareholder. The office lease terms are from month to month. Rent
expense of $72,000, $74,000 and $42,000, respectively, was incurred during years
ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the period ended June 30, 1997,
respectively. The rent expense under this lease is considered to be at market
value.
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Note payable to principal stockholder................ $ 33,517 $ 15,009 $ 1,869
Other debt........................................... -- 6,116 6,116
-------- -------- -------
33,517 21,125 7,985
Less: Current portion................................ (33,517) (21,125) (7,985)
-------- -------- -------
$ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== =======
</TABLE>
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD
FROM
JANUARY 1,
YEARS ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal........................................... $ -- $3,818 $4,556
State............................................. -- 976 1,165
Deferred:
Federal........................................... -- -- --
State............................................. -- -- --
--- ------ ------
$ -- $4,794 $5,721
=== ====== ======
</TABLE>
In 1996, the company utilized net operating loss carry forwards generated
in 1995 to reduce taxable income in 1996.
8. ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1995 1996 1997
------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes........................... $ 10,840 $2,143 $3,162
Bank overdraft....................................... 8,195 -- --
Other................................................ 5,013 3,063 3,480
------- ------ ------
$ 24,048 $5,206 $6,642
======= ====== ======
</TABLE>
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from the principal shareholder. The rent expense
under this lease is considered to be at fair market value and was $72,000,
$74,000 and $42,000 for 1995, 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997.
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement Plan
The Company has a defined contribution plan covering substantially all of
its employees. In general, eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their
compensation to this plan. Employee contributions are matched at a rate of 5% at
the discretion of management. There were no matching contributions for the year
ended December 31, 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of
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BERNARD B. BAROS, D.D.S., P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Owner of
Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in owner's (deficit) equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Maurice E. Smith,
D.D.S., (the "Company") at December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997 and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
for the period from January 1, 1997 to June 30, 1997, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 17, 1997
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... $ 2,883 $ 5,062
Accounts receivable, net........................................... 57,489 30,402
------------ --------
Total current assets....................................... 60,372 35,464
Property and equipment, net.......................................... 120,187 111,283
------------ --------
$180,559 $146,747
========== ========
LIABILITIES AND OWNER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of obligations under capital lease................. $ 32,996 $ 14,783
Accounts payable................................................... 21,080 13,303
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities..................... 33,863 24,400
------------ --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 87,939 52,486
Obligations under capital lease...................................... 67,657 68,228
------------ --------
Total liabilities.......................................... 155,596 120,714
------------ --------
Owner's equity....................................................... 24,963 26,033
------------ --------
$180,559 $146,747
========== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, TO JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues..................................................... $842,531 $ 362,413
Cost of revenues................................................. 693,607 310,231
Depreciation..................................................... 21,361 12,501
-------- --------
Income from operations........................................... 127,563 39,681
Interest expense................................................. (10,955) (5,400)
-------- --------
Net income....................................................... $116,608 $ 34,281
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNER'S (DEFICIT) EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
--------
<S> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996.......................................................... $(49,972)
Owner distribution.............................................................. (41,673)
Net income...................................................................... 116,608
--------
Balance, December 31, 1996........................................................ 24,963
Owner distributions............................................................. (33,211)
Net income...................................................................... 34,281
--------
Balance, June 30, 1997............................................................ $ 26,033
========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, TO JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income..................................................... $116,608 $ 34,281
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation................................................ 21,361 12,501
Provision for doubtful accounts............................. 23,001 9,055
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable.................. (39,078) 18,032
Decrease in accounts payable................................ (894) (7,777)
Decrease in accrued expenses and other current
liabilities................................................ (40,555) (9,463)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities.............. 80,443 56,629
-------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment............................ (7,023) (3,597)
-------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................. (7,023) (3,597)
-------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Owner distributions............................................ (41,673) (33,211)
Repayments of capital lease obligations........................ (28,864) (17,642)
-------- --------
Net cash used in financing activities.................. (70,537) (50,853)
-------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents...................... 2,883 2,179
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............... -- 2,883
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..................... $ 2,883 $ 5,062
======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid.................................................. $ 10,955 $ 5,400
======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of noncash items:
Assets acquired under capital lease............................ $ 54,320 $ --
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND JUNE 30, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Dr. Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S. (the "Company") provides general dental care
and related services in the Roswell, Georgia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 7).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from five to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was based on
estimates derived from appraisals performed with the assistance of independent
appraiser. Intangible assets include patient lists, covenants not to compete and
goodwill.
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of ". Accordingly,
the carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible
assets are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying
amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted cash flows
to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles,
including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Company is the sole proprietorship of Dr. Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S., and
as such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to him. Accordingly,
no provision for income taxes has been made in these financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instrument
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances of
$57,489 and $30,402 at December 31, 1996 and June
30, 1997, respectively............................. $127,784 $ 99,070
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts................ (70,295) (68,668)
-------- --------
$ 57,489 $ 30,402
======== ========
</TABLE>
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental equipment..................................... $167,326 $170,923
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and leasehold
improvements....................................... 588 588
-------- --------
167,914 171,511
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization...... (47,727) (60,228)
-------- --------
$120,187 $111,283
======== ========
</TABLE>
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 5), for the years ended December 31, 1996
and the period ended June 30, 1997 totaled $21,361 and $12,501, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 2 to 5 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment.......................... $160,890 $160,890
Less: Accumulated amortization....................... (47,165) (58,985)
-------- --------
Equipment under capital leases....................... $113,725 $101,905
======== ========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1996 and the period ended June 30, 1997 totaled $29,799 and $11,820,
respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................ $ 22,898
1998............................................ 32,783
1999............................................ 23,323
2000............................................ 9,430
2001............................................ --
--------
88,434
Less: Amount representing interest.............. (5,423)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments......... 83,011
Less: Current portion........................... (14,783)
--------
$ 68,228
========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices on a month to
month basis from an entity owned by Dr. Maurice E. Smith. Rent expense under
this lease was $32,818 for the year ended December 31, 1996 and $15,372 for the
six month period ended June 30, 1997.
6. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE
DECEMBER 31, 30,
1996 1997
------------ -------
<S> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes............................ $ 29,543 $19,999
Other................................................. 4,320 4,401
------- -------
$ 33,863 $24,400
======= =======
</TABLE>
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1996 and through June 30, 1997,
approximately 35% and 42%, respectively, of the
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MAURICE E. SMITH, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Company's net revenues were derived from fixed rate per-member per-month
contracts. Revenues under these contracts are recorded in the month fees are
earned. Expenses are recorded as incurred including an estimate of incurred but
not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective on July 1, 1997 the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE OWNER OF DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S., P.C.
AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S.
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related
combined statements of operations and of cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Douglass A. Quinn D.D.S., P.C. and
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S. (on a combined basis, the "Company") at December 31,
1996 and July 31, 1997 and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for the years ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to
July 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 17, 1997
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... $ 55,862 $ 72,734
Accounts receivable, net........................................... 50,219 42,015
-------- --------
Total current assets....................................... 106,081 114,749
Property and equipment, net.......................................... 56,737 47,576
-------- --------
$162,818 $162,325
======== ========
</TABLE>
LIABILITIES AND OWNER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt.................................. $ 21,098 $ 22,258
Accounts payable................................................... 16,919 11,573
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities..................... 477 539
Income taxes payable............................................... 2,849 6,942
Unearned revenue................................................... 5,929 5,412
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 47,272 46,724
Long-term debt....................................................... 77,855 63,222
-------- --------
Total liabilities.......................................... 125,127 109,946
-------- --------
Owner's equity....................................................... 37,691 52,379
-------- --------
$162,818 $162,325
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, TO JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues....................................................... $689,898 $ 473,954
Cost of revenues................................................... 626,507 432,382
Depreciation and amortization...................................... 8,717 9,161
-------- --------
Income from operations............................................. 54,674 32,421
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense................................................. (11,295) (10,791)
-------- --------
Income before income taxes......................................... 43,379 21,630
Income tax expense................................................. (2,849) (6,942)
-------- --------
Net income....................................................... 40,530 14,688
Owner's equity, beginning of period................................ (2,839) 17,694
-------- --------
Owner's equity, end of period...................................... $ 37,691 $ 52,379
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN, D.D.S
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 1997
DECEMBER 31, TO JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income..................................................... $ 40,530 $ 14,688
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............................... 8,717 9,168
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable.................. (24,402) 8,204
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses
and deferred revenue....................................... 9,075 (5,801)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable................. 2,849 4,095
---------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities.............. 36,769 30,345
---------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt................................... 109,706 --
Principal payments on long-term debt........................... (109,552) (13,473)
---------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.... 154 (13,473)
---------- ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents...................... 36,923 16,872
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............... 18,939 55,862
---------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..................... $ 55,862 $ 72,734
========== =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid.................................................. $ 11,295 $ 10,791
========== =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND JULY 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
The "Company," which includes Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S., P.C. and Douglass
A. Quinn, D.D.S., provides general dental care and related services in the
Atlanta, Georgia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent the combined financial statements of
the following affiliated companies:
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S. PC
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S.
Common control, ownership and intercompany activities exist among these
companies. Therefore, combined financial statements provide a more meaningful
presentation of the financial position of these companies as a whole. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been claimed.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 8).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Douglass A. Quinn DDS is a sole proprietorship entity. As such, all income
or loss of the office accrues directly to its owner. Accordingly, no provision
for income taxes has been made in these financial statements for that office.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
July 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances
of $50,219 and $42,015 at December 31, 1996 and
July 31, 1997, respectively........................ $ 65,150 $ 56,020
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts................ (14,931) (11,005)
-------- --------
$ 50,219 $ 42,015
======== ========
</TABLE>
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment, furniture and
fixtures.......................................... $ 45,941 $ 45,941
Furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements... 114,651 114,651
-------- --------
160,592 160,592
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization..... (103,855) (113,016)
-------- --------
$ 56,737 $ 47,576
======== ========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1996
and the period ended July 31, 1997 totaled $8,717 and $9,168, respectively.
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices and for certain
of its equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease
terms range from one to ten years, while the equipment terms range from one to
four years.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 20,025
1998.............................................. 49,687
1999.............................................. 51,391
2000.............................................. 53,181
2001.............................................. 51,772
Thereafter........................................ 62,400
--------
$288,456
========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Rent expense of $46,506 and $27,468, respectively, was incurred during
years ended December 31, 1996 and for the period ended July 31, 1997,
respectively.
5. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
9.8% - 10% Notes payable to financial institutions,
collateralized by equipment, payable through 2001.... $ 98,953 $ 85,480
Less: Current portion.................................. (21,098) (22,258)
------- -------
$ 77,855 $ 63,222
======= =======
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of July 31, 1997 are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................... $22,258
1998............................................... 23,283
1999............................................... 25,692
2000............................................... 14,247
-------
$85,480
=======
</TABLE>
The recorded balances for notes payable approximates the fair value.
6. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense relates solely to one of the combined entities, Douglass
A. Quinn D.D.S., P.C.
The components of the income tax expense are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal............................................. $2,065 $ 5,031
State............................................... 784 1,911
Deferred:
Federal............................................. -- --
State............................................... -- --
------ ------
$2,849 $ 6,942
====== ======
</TABLE>
The reconciliation of the Federal statutory income tax rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1996 1997
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate............................. (34)% (34)%
Income attributable to company not subject to Federal
and state taxes..................................... 30% 10%
State taxes........................................... (2)% (8)%
--- ---
(6)% (32)%
=== ===
</TABLE>
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DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S., P.C. AND DOUGLASS A. QUINN D.D.S.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. OWNER'S EQUITY
Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S., P.C. and Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S. has 500 shares
of $1 par Common Stock authorized issued and outstanding for all periods
presented. Retained earnings is $37,191 at December 31, 1996 and $51,879 at July
31, 1997.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from an affiliated entity. The rent expense under
this agreement was considered to be at fair market value and was $46,506 and
$27,465 for 1996 and the period ended July 31, 1997, respectively.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1996, and through July 31, 1997
approximately 14% and 11%, respectively, of the Company's net revenues were
derived from fixed rate per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these
contracts are recorded in the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as
incurred including an estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective August 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF
GENTLE DENTAL OF OCALA, P.C., GENTLE DENTAL OF SARASOTA, P.C., GENTLE DENTAL OF
CLEARWATER, P.C., GENTLE DENTAL OF MANATEE, P.C. AND GENTLE DENTAL ORTHODONTICS,
P.C.
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related
combined statements of operations, of changes in stockholders' deficit and of
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Gentle Dental of Ocala, P.C., Gentle Dental of Sarasota, P.C., Gentle Dental of
Clearwater, P.C., Gentle Dental of Manatee, P.C., and Gentle Dental
Orthodontics, P.C., (collectively referred to as the "Company" or "Gentle
Dental") at December 31, 1995 and 1996 and July 31, 1997 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 10, 1997
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GENTLE DENTAL
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 25,720 $ 9,312 $ 76,551
Accounts receivable, net............................. 108,142 114,883 114,801
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............ 11,485 5,279 5,303
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets......................... 145,347 129,474 196,655
Property and equipment, net............................ 1,526,669 1,540,351 1,416,488
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,672,016 $1,669,825 $1,613,143
========= ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt.................... $ 85,936 $ 80,879 $ 114,990
Current portion of obligations under capital lease... 95,213 94,603 130,168
Accounts payable..................................... 87,474 87,405 183,609
Accrued payroll and payroll related liabilities...... 14,286 20,583 36,395
---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities.................... 282,909 283,470 465,162
Long-term debt, net of current portion................. 1,093,506 1,095,698 1,013,667
Obligations under capital lease........................ 350,771 399,775 288,780
---------- ---------- ----------
Total liabilities............................ 1,727,186 1,778,943 1,767,609
---------- ---------- ----------
Stockholders' deficit.................................. (55,170) (109,118) (154,466)
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,672,016 $1,669,825 $1,613,143
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GENTLE DENTAL
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997
TO
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues......................................... $2,714,525 $2,727,371 $ 1,651,478
Cost of revenues..................................... 1,984,374 1,945,695 1,091,524
Selling and administrative expenses.................. 479,721 502,143 388,360
Depreciation and amortization........................ 163,171 183,620 123,863
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from operations............................... 87,259 95,913 47,731
Interest expense..................................... (136,796) (149,861) (93,079)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss............................................. $ (49,537) $ (53,948) $ (45,348)
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GENTLE DENTAL
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER TO
31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................ $ (49,537) $ (53,948) $ (45,348)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................... 163,171 183,620 123,863
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable....... (44,354) (6,741) 82
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
current assets................................. (6,655) 6,206 (24)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued
payroll........................................ 8,424 6,228 112,016
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities... 71,049 135,365 190,589
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment.............................. (766,975) (13,097) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities....... (766,975) (13,097) --
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt........................ 997,519 153,036 --
Principal payments on long-term debt................ (201,014) (155,901) (47,920)
Payments on long-term capital leases................ (84,356) (135,811) (75,430)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities................................ 712,149 (138,676) (123,350)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents...................................... 16,223 (16,408) 67,239
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.... 9,497 25,720 9,312
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......... $ 25,720 $ 9,312 $ 76,551
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid....................................... $ 136,640 $ 127,665 $ 93,079
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Supplemental Disclosure of noncash investing and financing activity:
To acquire equipment aggregating $123,313 and $184,205, respectively, in
1995 and 1996 the Company executed capital leases.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GENTLE DENTAL
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND JULY 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Gentle Dental (the "Company") provides general dental care and related
services in the Florida area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent the combined financial statements of
the following affiliated companies:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES ISSUED PAR VALUE
AND OUTSTANDING PER SHARE
--------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Gentle Dental of Ocala, P.C........................... 50 $ .01
Gentle Dental of Sarasota, P.C........................ 50 .01
Gentle Dental of Clearwater, P.C...................... 50 .01
Gentle Dental of Manatee, P.C......................... 50 .01
Gentle Orthodontics, P.C.............................. 50 .01
---
250
</TABLE>
Common control ownership and intercompany activities exist among these
companies. Further, as described in Note 9, the companies were purchased as a
group by Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. Accordingly, combined financial
statements provide a more meaningful presentation of the financial position of
these companies as a whole. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 8).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range
from five to thirty years. Assets under capital leases and leasehold
improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the asset's
estimated useful life.
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GENTLE DENTAL
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of". Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets
are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of
such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future undiscounted cash flows
to the carrying value of long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles,
including the related excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Companies have elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholders. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and 1996
and July 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable................................ $205,945 $201,829 $196,636
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.............. (97,803) (86,946) (81,835)
-------- -------- --------
$108,142 $114,883 $114,801
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Third party reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts
realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual,
customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted
for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third
party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an
ongoing review of collectibility.
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GENTLE DENTAL
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment............................... $ 644,518 $ 842,709 $ 842,709
Furniture and fixtures, automobiles and
leasehold improvements....................... 575,776 574,887 574,887
Land........................................... 153,667 153,667 153,667
Property and building.......................... 538,352 538,352 538,352
---------- ---------- ----------
1,912,313 2,109,615 2,109,615
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization................................. (385,644) (569,264) (693,127)
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,526,669 $1,540,351 $1,416,488
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 5), for the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1996 and the period ended July 31, 1997 totaled $163,171, $183,620 and
$123,863, respectively.
5. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms are from 3 to 7 years.
Equipment under capital leases at cost and related accumulated amortization
included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
-------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment...................... $535,516 $ 690,160 $ 690,160
Less: Accumulated amortization................... (92,784) (186,095) (245,145)
-------- --------- ---------
Equipment under capital leases................... $442,732 $ 504,065 $ 445,015
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended July 31, 1997 totaled $56,395, $93,311
and $59,050, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $ 68,921
1998............................................. 158,285
1999............................................. 133,314
2000............................................. 76,582
Thereafter....................................... 36,095
---------
473,197
Less: Amount representing interest............... (54,249)
---------
Present value of minimum lease payments.......... 418,948
Less: Current portion............................ (130,168)
---------
$ 288,780
=========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices and for certain
of its equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease
terms range from one to ten years, while the equipment terms range from one to
four years.
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GENTLE DENTAL
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 39,160
1997.............................................. 40,335
1999.............................................. 41,545
2000.............................................. 42,791
2001.............................................. 44,075
Thereafter........................................ --
---------
$ 207,906
========
</TABLE>
Certain of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses which
require payments of additional rent to the extent of increases in related
operating costs.
Rent expense of $81,970, $89,283 and $61,583, respectively, was incurred
during years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and for the period ended July 31,
1997, respectively.
6. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- JULY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Notes payable, with interest ranging from 8.00% to
11.75% collateralized by various business assets
maturing from June 1998 to August 2019............... $ 893,298 $ 852,860 $ 835,749
Other notes payable, interest rates and due dates
vary................................................. 245,544 294,396 270,507
Notes payable to related parties, interest rates range
from 8% to 10%, maturing............................. 40,600 29,321 22,401
---------- ---------- ----------
1,179,442 1,176,577 1,128,657
Less: current portion.................................. (85,936) (80,879) (114,990)
---------- ---------- ----------
$1,093,506 $1,095,698 $1,013,667
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities on a calendar year basis of long-term debt, other than
related party debt, outstanding as of July 31, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $ 114,990
1998............................................. 84,355
1999............................................. 56,242
2000............................................. 59,475
Thereafter....................................... 813,595
----------
$1,128,657
==========
</TABLE>
The note payable to the principal stockholder and the related party note
payable relate to funds borrowed for operational and general corporate purposes.
The loans do not have stated repayment terms, interest rates, or maturity dates.
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GENTLE DENTAL
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
7. STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Gentle Dental, on a combined basis has 250 shares of $.01 par stock
authorized, issued and outstanding and $498 of capital in excess of par for all
periods presented. Accumulated deficits $(55,670), $(109,618) and $(154,966) at
December 31, 1995, 1996 and July 31, 1997, respectively.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company paid management fees of $160,240, $130,400 and $86,388 to Dr.
Borchers for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996 and the period ended
July 31, 1997, respectively.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1995 and 1996, and through July 31, 1997
approximately 40%, 37% and 39%, respectively, of the Company's net revenues were
derived from fixed rate per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these
contracts are recorded in the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as
incurred including an estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company may become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Additionally, as part of its ongoing
operations, the Company is periodically reviewed by various governmental
regulatory authorities. Management is not aware of any claims, suits, complaints
or regulatory review that will have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective on August 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF
FELIX W. SIBLEY, JR. D.D.S. D/B/A GARDEN WALK DENTAL
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholder's equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Felix W. Sibley,
Jr., D.D.S. d/b/a Garden Walk Dental Associates (the "Company" or "Garden Walk
Dental Associates") at December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997 and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for
the period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 17, 1997
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GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Accounts receivable, net........................................... $191,428 $ 153,138
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.......................... 3,332 --
-------- --------
$194,760 $ 153,138
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable................................................... $ 75,941 $ 62,594
Accrued payroll taxes.............................................. 4,016 24,228
Income taxes payable............................................... 16,893 8,678
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 96,850 95,500
-------- --------
Stockholder's equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding at December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997,
respectively.................................................... 1,000 1,000
Retained earnings.................................................. 96,910 56,638
-------- --------
Total stockholder's equity................................. 97,910 57,638
-------- --------
$194,760 $ 153,138
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1 TO
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues....................................................... $1,264,911 $ 1,241,979
Cost of revenues................................................... 1,222,968 1,219,945
---------- ----------
Income before taxes................................................ 41,943 22,034
Income tax expense................................................. (16,893) (8,678)
---------- ----------
Net income......................................................... $ 25,050 $ 13,356
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAR RETAINED
SHARES VALUE EARNINGS TOTAL
------ ------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996............................. 1,000 $1,000 $121,232 $122,232
Distribution to stockholders....................... (49,372) (49,372)
Net income......................................... 25,050 25,050
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996........................... 1,000 1,000 96,910 97,910
Distribution to stockholders....................... (53,628) (53,628)
Net income......................................... 13,356 13,356
----- ------ -------- --------
Balance, August 31, 1997............................. 1,000 $1,000 $ 56,638 $ 57,638
===== ====== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR
ENDED FOR THE PERIOD FROM
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 1, 1997
1996 TO AUGUST 31, 1997
------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income.................................................. $ 25,050 $ 13,356
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts.......................... 37,240 17,203
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
businesses acquired:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable............... (64,145) 21,087
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
current................................................ (3,332) 3,332
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable.................. 28,900 (13,347)
Increase in accrued expenses and other current
liabilities............................................ 8,766 20,212
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable.............. 16,893 (8,215)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities........... 49,372 53,628
-------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions to stockholders............................... (49,372) (53,628)
-------- --------
Net cash used in financing activities............... (49,372) (53,628)
-------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents................... -- --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ -- --
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ -- $ --
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GARDEN WALK DENTAL ASSOCIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND AUGUST 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Garden Walk Dental Associates (the "Company") provides general dental care
and related services in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service (see Note 8).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances
of $83,000 and $72,485 at December 31, 1996 and at
August 31, 1997, respectively..................... $ 293,610 $ 241,730
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts............... (102,182) (88,592)
--------- ---------
$ 191,428 $ 153,138
========= =========
</TABLE>
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4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental equipment..................................... $ 9,245 $ 9,245
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization...... (9,245) (9,245)
------- -------
$ -- $ --
======= =======
</TABLE>
5. INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense for the year ended December 31,
1996 and the period ended August 31, 1997 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal............................................ $ 12,390 $6,365
State.............................................. 4,503 2,313
Deferred:
Federal............................................ -- --
State.............................................. -- --
------- ------
$ 16,893 $8,678
======= ======
</TABLE>
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from an entity owned by the sole shareholder of
the Company. The rent expense under this lease is considered to be at fair
market value and was $102,000 and $59,500 for the year ended December 31, 1996
and for the period ended August 31, 1997, respectively.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed,
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1996 and through August 31, 1997,
approximately 7% and 9%, respectively, of the Company's net revenues were
derived from fixed rate per-member per-month contracts. Revenues under these
contracts are recorded in the month fees are earned. Expenses are recorded as
incurred including an estimate of incurred but not reported expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective September 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Owner of
Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in owner's equity and of cash flows present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds,
D.D.S. (the "Company") at December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997 and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and
for the period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 15, 1997
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS D.D.S.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................................ $ 9,103 $ 6,428
Accounts receivable, net............................................. 56,616 75,147
-------- --------
Total current assets......................................... 65,719 81,575
Property and equipment, net............................................ 342,254 293,558
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and other
intangible assets, net............................................... 315,621 282,695
-------- --------
$723,594 $ 657,828
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND OWNER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt.................................... $ 63,309 $ 64,949
Current portion of obligations under capital lease................... 68,790 77,230
Accounts payable..................................................... 6,863 22,031
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities....................... 9,981 16,140
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................... 148,943 180,350
Long-term debt......................................................... 269,521 226,713
Obligations under capital lease........................................ 147,512 94,551
-------- --------
Total liabilities............................................ 565,976 501,614
-------- --------
Owner's equity......................................................... 157,618 156,214
-------- --------
$723,594 $ 657,828
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE JANUARY 1,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues...................................................... $977,257 $624,840
Cost of revenues.................................................. 557,604 371,021
Depreciation and amortization..................................... 122,434 81,623
-------- --------
Income from operations............................................ 297,219 172,196
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense.................................................. (78,366) (44,896)
-------- --------
Net income........................................................ $218,853 $127,300
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
---------
<S> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996......................................................... $ 103,025
Distribution to owner.......................................................... (164,260)
Net income..................................................................... 218,853
---------
Balance, December 31, 1996....................................................... 157,618
Distribution to owner.......................................................... (128,704)
Net income..................................................................... 127,300
---------
Balance, August 31, 1997......................................................... $ 156,214
=========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE JANUARY 1,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income...................................................... $ 218,853 $ 127,300
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................ 122,434 81,623
Provision for doubtful accounts.............................. 22,948 24,040
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from businesses
acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable.............................. (3,115) (42,572)
Increase in accounts payable................................. 2,378 15,168
Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities... 421 6,159
--------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities............... 363,919 211,718
--------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for purchase of a business............................. (28,000) --
--------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities................... (28,000) --
--------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on capital lease obligations........................... (57,838) (44,521)
Principal payments on long-term debt............................ (116,773) (41,168)
Distributions to owner.......................................... (164,260) (128,704)
--------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities................... (338,871) (214,393)
--------- ---------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents....................... (2,952) (2,675)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period................ 12,055 9,103
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period...................... $ 9,103 $ 6,428
========= =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid................................................... $ 78,366 $ 44,896
========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND AUGUST 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S., (the "Company") provides general
dental care and related services in the Norfolk, Virginia area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from five to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was based on
estimates derived from appraisals performed with the assistance of an
independent appraiser. Intangible assets include patient lists, covenants not to
compete and goodwill.
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of ". Accordingly,
the carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible
assets are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying
amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived assets and
identifiable intangibles, including the related excess of cost over fair value
of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Company is the sole proprietorship of Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds,
D.D.S. and as such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to him.
Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these financial
statements.
Fair Market Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
In April 1996, the Company acquired certain assets of the Bane practice.
The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to assets and liabilities acquired
based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The results
of the acquired business are included in the financial statements from the date
of acquisition.
Information with respect to this acquisition is presented below:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash Paid....................................................... $ 28,000
Note issued..................................................... 33,750
--------
61,750
Fair value of tangible assets acquired.......................... (47,000)
--------
Excess of cost over fair value of assets acquired and other
intangible assets, net........................................ $ 14,750
========
</TABLE>
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances
of $20,479 and $25,415 at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997, respectively...................... $ 68,644 $ 90,073
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts................ (12,028) (14,926)
-------- --------
$ 56,616 $ 75,147
======== ========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third party payors, including commercial insurance companies. Third party
reimbursements are primarily billed at estimated amounts realizable based upon
contractually determined rates. In instances where "usual, customary and
reasonable"
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
market rates are billed, gross billings are adjusted for contractual allowances
to reflect estimated amounts realizable from third party payors. The allowance
for doubtful accounts is estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment......................... $ 503,088 $ 503,088
Furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements... 68,514 68,514
--------- ---------
571,602 571,602
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization..... (229,348) (278,044)
--------- ---------
$ 342,254 $ 293,558
========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts related to
equipment under capital lease (Note 7), for the year ended December 31, 1996 and
the period ended August 1, 1997 totaled $73,045 and $48,697, respectively.
6. EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED AND OTHER INTANGIBLE
ASSETS, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired........................................... $ 210,550 $ 210,550
Patient lists........................................ 10,700 10,700
Covenant not to compete.............................. 219,500 219,500
--------- --------
440,750 440,750
Less: Accumulated amortization....................... (125,129) (158,055)
--------- --------
$ 315,621 $ 282,695
========= ========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense of other assets for the year ended December 31, 1996
and the period ended August 31, 1997 totaled $49,389 and $32,926, respectively.
7. LEASES
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
accounted for as capital leases. The lease terms expire at various dates during
the years 1998 to 2000. Equipment under capital leases at cost and related
accumulated amortization included in property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment......................... $324,795 $ 324,795
Less: Accumulated amortization...................... (98,878) (130,811)
-------- ---------
Equipment under capital leases...................... $225,917 $ 193,984
======== =========
</TABLE>
Amortization of equipment under capital leases for the year ended December
31, 1996 and the period ended August 31, 1997 totaled $46,400 and $30,933,
respectively.
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Future minimum lease payments due under capital leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 33,972
1998.............................................. 92,787
1999.............................................. 65,647
2000.............................................. 18,924
2001.............................................. --
--------
211,330
Less: Amount representing interest................ (39,549)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments........... 171,781
Less: Current portion............................. (77,230)
--------
$ 94,551
========
</TABLE>
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices which are
accounted for as operating leases. The office lease terms expire at various
dates in 1997 and 1998.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................... $20,612
1998............................................... 9,274
-------
$29,886
=======
</TABLE>
Rent expense of $83,800 and $62,800, respectively, was incurred during year
ended December 31, 1996 and for the period ended August 31, 1997, respectively.
8. DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable to prior owners, 10.0%-11.50% interest
payable, secured by practice assets through 2005... $250,474 $ 224,976
Notes payable to Princess Anne Bank, 9.5%-10.0%
interest payable, secured by equipment through
2000............................................... 82,356 66,686
-------- --------
332,830 291,662
Less: Current portion................................ (63,309) (64,949)
-------- --------
$269,521 $ 226,713
======== ========
</TABLE>
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of August 31, 1997
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 21,779
1998.............................................. 64,831
1999.............................................. 50,887
2000.............................................. 41,142
2001.............................................. 23,253
Thereafter........................................ 89,770
--------
$291,662
========
</TABLE>
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DR. KENNETH BRADLEY REYNOLDS, D.D.S.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective September 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Miller & Powell, DMD, P.C.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity (deficit) and of cash flows
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Miller &
Powell, DMD, P.C. ("the Company") at December 31, 1996 and August 31, 1997 and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 16, 1997
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... $ 51,375 $ 53,545
Accounts receivable, net........................................... 94,825 76,070
-------- --------
Total current assets....................................... 146,200 129,615
Property and equipment, net.......................................... 1,151 844
-------- --------
$147,351 $ 130,459
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............................. $ 78,435 $ 49,755
Deferred revenues.................................................. 8,993 8,326
-------- --------
Total current liabilities.................................. 87,428 58,081
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 9,335 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding..................................................... 9,335 9,335
Retained earnings.................................................. 50,588 63,043
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity................................. 59,923 72,378
-------- --------
$147,351 $ 130,459
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY 1,
YEAR ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues........................................................ $1,179,457 $725,864
Cost of revenues.................................................... 967,121 639,459
Selling and administrative expenses................................. 150,726 74,844
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 460 307
---------- --------
Income from operations.............................................. 61,150 11,254
Non-operating income:
Interest income................................................... 947 1,201
---------- --------
Net income.......................................................... $ 62,097 $ 12,455
========== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
---------------
PAR RETAINED
SHARES VALUE EARNINGS (DEFICIT) TOTAL
------ ------ ------------------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996.............................. 9,335 $9,335 $(11,509) $(2,174)
Net income............................................ 62,097 62,097
----- ------ ------- -------
Balance, December 31, 1996............................ 9,335 9,335 50,588 59,923
Net income............................................ 12,455 12,455
----- ------ ------- -------
Balance, August 31, 1997.............................. 9,335 $9,335 $ 63,043 $72,378
===== ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE
PERIOD FROM
FOR THE YEAR JANUARY 1,
ENDED 1997 TO
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income.......................................................... $ 62,097 $ 12,455
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................................... 460 307
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable....................... (25,643) 18,755
Decrease in accounts payable..................................... (2,727) (28,680)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue.......................... 1,604 (667)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities................... 35,791 2,170
-------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents........................... 35,791 2,170
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.................... 15,584 51,375
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......................... $ 51,375 $ 53,545
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND AUGUST 31, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Miller & Powell, DMD, P.C. (the "Company") provides general dental care and
related services in the Atlanta area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
cash on hand and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or
less.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Long-Lived Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from five to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable intangibles and goodwill was based on
estimates derived from appraisals performed with the assistance of independent
appraiser. Intangible assets include patient lists, covenants not to compete and
goodwill.
The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Accordingly, the
carrying value of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets
are evaluated whenever changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of
such assets may not be recoverable. In performing such review for
recoverability, the Company compares the expected future
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
undiscounted cash flows to the carrying value of long-lived assets and
identifiable intangibles, including the related excess of cost over fair value
of net assets acquired.
If the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) are less than the carrying
amount of such assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the
difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their estimated fair
value. In estimating future cash flows for determining whether an asset is
impaired, and in measuring assets that are impaired, assets are grouped by
geographic region.
In addition, the carrying value of the excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired and other intangible assets is subject to a separate annual
evaluation using these guidelines.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholders. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and
August 31, 1997 approximate estimated fair market values.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable.................................... $131,934 $ 121,853
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.................. (37,109) (45,783)
--------- ---------
$ 94,825 $ 76,070
========= =========
</TABLE>
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Dental and office equipment, furniture and fixtures.... $ 19,799 $ 19,799
Leasehold improvements................................. 22,502 22,502
-------- --------
42,301 42,301
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization........ (41,150) (41,457)
-------- --------
$ 1,151 $ 844
======== ========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 1996
and the period ended August 31, 1997 totaled $460 and $307, respectively.
5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts Payable....................................... $ 78,435 $ 17,912
Salaries and payroll taxes............................. -- 31,843
------- -------
$ 78,435 $ 49,755
======= =======
</TABLE>
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MILLER & POWELL, DMD, P.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases office space under a month to month arrangement from an
affiliated entity. The rent expense under this lease arrangement was considered
to be at fair market value and was $46,877 and $27,345 for 1996 and the period
ended August 31, 1997, respectively.
The Company leases dental equipment under a month to month arrangement from
an affiliated entity. The rent expense under this agreement was considered to be
at fair market value and was $56,621 and $37,351 for 1996 and the period ended
August 31, 1997, respectively.
7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Profit Sharing Plan
The Company maintains a defined contribution or profit sharing plan
intended to qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 401(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Substantially all employees over 21 years of age working in excess
of 1,000 hours per plan year and who is employed on the last day of the Plan
year are eligible for participation in the Plan. Contributions by the Company
are discretionary and subject to profitability requirements. Charges to
operations for contributions to the Plan were $50,000 in 1996. No contribution
was made to the Plan for the period from January 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997,
respectively.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services performed by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective September 1, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
ProDent, Inc. and Affiliates
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Pro Dent, Inc.
and Affiliates (the "Company"), as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30,
1997 and the related combined statements of income, combined changes in
stockholders' equity, and combined cash flows for the years ended December 31,
1994, 1995, 1996 and the period from January 1 to September 30, 1997. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the combined financial position of Pro Dent, Inc. and
Affiliates as of December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1994,
1995, 1996 and the period from January 1 to September 30, 1997 in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Kelly, Welde & Co.
October 16, 1997
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
ASSETS ---------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 29,711 $ 46,460 $ 179,978
Accounts receivable (net)............................ 421,628 428,151 481,572
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............ 184,680 90,430 60,711
---------- --------- ----------
Total current assets......................... 636,019 565,041 722,261
EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS (net)............. 355,458 369,081 306,779
NOTES RECEIVABLE -- STOCKHOLDERS....................... 118,694 -- --
OTHER ASSETS........................................... 50,123 47,292 39,453
---------- --------- ----------
Total assets................................. $1,160,294 $ 981,414 $1,068,493
========== ========= ==========
CURRENT LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Note payable -- bank -- demand....................... $ 130,000 $ 245,552 $ 205,552
Current portion of long-term debt.................... 44,170 21,442 2,779
Current portion of obligations under capital lease... 20,360 34,791 36,903
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................ 128,352 162,523 207,879
Deferred income taxes................................ 173,224 123,901 132,167
Corporate income taxes payable....................... -- -- 9,664
---------- --------- ----------
Total current liabilities.................... 496,106 588,209 594,944
---------- --------- ----------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt net of current portion above............ 21,443 -- --
Obligations under capital lease...................... 39,983 67,109 39,194
Deferred income taxes................................ -- -- 22,201
---------- --------- ----------
Total long-term liabilities.................. 61,426 67,109 61,395
---------- --------- ----------
Total liabilities............................ 557,532 655,318 656,339
---------- --------- ----------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock.......................................... 2,899 2,899 2,774
Capital in excess of par value....................... 300,071 300,071 112,696
Retained earnings.................................... 299,792 210,626 296,684
Less: Cost of 12,500 shares held in treasury......... -- (187,500) --
---------- --------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity................... 602,762 326,096 412,154
---------- --------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $1,160,294 $ 981,414 $1,068,493
========== ========= ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes and accountants' report.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 AND
THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES.............................. $4,809,992 $5,140,930 $5,417,616 $4,633,740
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
COSTS OF REVENUES......................... 3,297,200 3,558,729 3,824,632 3,123,236
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES....... 1,414,750 1,521,867 1,664,883 1,328,383
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION............. 87,977 60,366 57,943 43,403
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
TOTAL EXPENSES............................ 4,799,927 5,140,962 5,547,458 4,495,022
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME
TAXES................................... 10,065 (32) (129,842) 138,718
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFITS)............. 8,426 (11,739) (40,676) 52,660
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS)......................... $ 1,639 $ 11,707 $ ( 89,166) $ 86,058
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes and accountants' report.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 AND
THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCK
Balance at beginning of year................ $ 2,899 $ 2,899 $ 2,899 $ 2,899
Retirement of Treasury Stock................ -- -- -- (125)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year.............. $ 2,899 $ 2,899 $ 2,899 $ 2,774
======== ======== ========= =========
CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR
Balance at beginning of year................ $300,071 $300,071 $ 300,071 $ 300,071
Retirement of Treasury Stock................ -- -- -- (187,375)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year.............. $300,071 $300,071 $ 300,071 $ 112,696
======== ======== ========= =========
TREASURY STOCK
Balance at beginning of year................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $(187,500)
Purchase of Treasury Stock.................. -- -- (187,500) --
Retirement of Treasury Stock................ -- -- -- 187,500
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year.............. $ -- $ -- $(187,500) $ --
======== ======== ========= =========
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at beginning of year................ $286,446 $288,085 $ 299,792 $ 210,626
Net income (loss)........................... 1,639 11,707 (89,166) 86,058
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of year.............. $288,085 $299,792 $ 210,626 $ 296,684
======== ======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes and accountants' report.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 AND
THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)................................... $ 1,639 $ 11,707 $ (89,166) $ 86,058
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts.................. 48,258 40,601 66,604 34,759
Depreciation and amortization.................... 87,977 60,366 57,943 43,403
Loss on sale of equipment........................ -- -- -- 18,800
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (Increase) in accounts receivable....... 11,510 (69,911) (73,127) (88,180)
Decrease (Increase) in prepaid expenses and other
current assets................................. 2,056 (54,059) 94,250 29,719
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and
accrued expenses............................... 14,205 (45,517) 34,171 45,356
(Increase) Decrease in other assets.............. -- (7,748) (7,294) (3,728)
Increase (Decrease) in deferred income taxes..... 225 (13,553) (41,798) 40,896
Increase in corporate income taxes payable....... -- -- -- 9,664
--------- --------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities................................ 165,870 (78,114) 41,583 216,747
--------- --------- --------- --------
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
(Increase) Decrease in note receivable.............. (5,894) (5,894) 118,694 --
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements... -- (84,575) -- --
Proceeds from sale of equipment..................... -- -- -- 100
--------- --------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities................................ (5,894) (90,469) 118,694 100
--------- --------- --------- --------
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of Treasury Stock.......................... -- -- (187,500) --
Principal payments on long-term debt................ (98,405) (228,130) (41,571) (17,526)
Borrowings -- Note payable -- bank -- demand........ -- 130,000 245,552 --
Repayments -- Note payable -- bank -- demand........ -- -- (130,000) (40,000)
Repayments of capital lease obligations............. (55,359) (32,708) (30,009) (25,803)
--------- --------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities................................ (153,764) (130,838) (143,528) (83,329)
--------- --------- --------- --------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............... 6,212 (299,421) 16,749 133,518
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -- BEGINNING OF PERIOD...... 322,920 329,132 29,711 46,460
--------- --------- --------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -- END OF PERIOD............ $ 329,132 $ 29,711 $ 46,460 $179,978
========= ========= ========= ========
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest......................................... $ 41,087 $ 20,311 $ 23,682 $ 21,805
========= ========= ========= ========
Income taxes..................................... $ 15,175 $ 201 $ 2,363 $ 429
========= ========= ========= ========
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing
Transactions:
Property and equipment acquired through capital
lease obligation................................. $ -- $ -- $ 71,566 $ --
Retirement of Treasury Stock........................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $187,375
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes and accountants' report.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Pro Dent, Inc. and Affiliates (collectively as the "Company") operate
dental centers in four locations in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Combination
The financial statements represent the combined financial position of the
following affiliated Companies:
George E. Frattali, D.D.S. and Assoc., Ltd.
George E. Frattali, D.D.S. and Assoc., PA
Village of Newtown Dentists, Inc.
Pro Dent, Inc.
Common ownership and intercompany activities exist among these four
Companies. Therefore, combined financial statements provide a more meaningful
presentation of the financial position of these Companies as a whole. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Capital additions are stated at cost. Maintenance, repairs and minor
renewals are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation and amortization is
provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line
method. The estimated useful lives of the assets range from 5 to 12 years.
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for office and dental equipment
which are accounted for as capital leases. At inception of the lease, the
equipment under lease and the related obligations are recorded at the net
present value of future minimum lease payments, excluding executory costs,
discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate.
Income Taxes
The Company provides for federal and state income taxes currently payable
and for deferred income taxes which result from the difference in reporting
certain income and expense items for financial statement and income tax purposes
according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting
for Income Taxes".
Disclosure of Cash Flows Information
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less
to be cash equivalents.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly,
actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The recorded balances of all assets and liabilities which represent
financial instruments at December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997
approximate estimated fair market values.
Reclassifications
Certain prior years' balances have been reclassified to conform with the
current period's presentation.
Property and Equipment
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Vehicles........................................... $ 45,573 $ 45,573 $ --
Leasehold improvements............................. 300,880 300,880 300,880
Equipment.......................................... 498,646 570,211 570,211
Furniture and fixtures............................. 274,457 274,457 274,457
---------- ---------- ----------
1,119,556 1,191,121 1,145,548
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization.... 764,098 822,040 838,769
---------- ---------- ----------
Total.................................... $ 355,458 $ 369,081 $ 306,779
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
3. LEASE COMMITMENTS
Operating Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for dental center space. The
lease terms are from 6 to 15 years.
Minimum annual rental commitments under noncancelable leases are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998............................................. $ 222,490
1999............................................. 226,510
2000............................................. 230,530
2001............................................. 235,021
2002............................................. 181,528
Thereafter.................................. 922,816
----------
$2,018,895
==========
</TABLE>
Capital Leases
The Company has entered into various leases for equipment accounted for as
capital leases.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following is a summary of property held under capital lease included in
property and equipment on the balance sheet:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Equipment.......................................... $104,666 $176,232 $176,232
Less: Accumulated depreciation..................... (15,700) (29,745) (42,961)
-------- -------- --------
$ 88,966 $146,487 $133,271
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Depreciation of assets under capital leases included in depreciation
expense for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and the period January
1 to September 30, 1997 was $12,671, $5,233, $14,045 and $13,216, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under capital lease are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31 AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------- -------
<S> <C>
1998............................................................... $42,785
1999............................................................... 18,144
2000............................................................... 18,143
2001............................................................... 7,560
2002............................................................... --
-------
Net minimum lease payments......................................... 86,632
Less: Amount representing interest................................. 10,535
-------
Present value of net minimum lease payments........................ 76,097
Less: Current portion.............................................. 36,903
-------
Long-term portion.................................................. $39,194
=======
</TABLE>
4. LONG-TERM DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Notes Payable -- Bank
First National Bank of West Chester Various term loans
payable in monthly installments Interest
rate -- range from 8.8315% to 11.91% Balance......... $65,613 $21,442 $2,779
These notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the
assets of the Company.
------- ------- ------
Total................................................ $65,613 $21,442 $2,779
Less: Current Portion................................ 44,170 21,442 2,779
------- ------- ------
Long Term Portion.................................... $21,443 $ -- $ --
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998................................................ $2,779
1999................................................ --
2000................................................ --
2001................................................ --
2002................................................ --
Thereafter.....................................
------
$2,779
======
</TABLE>
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income
and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in
different periods. The principal sources of timing differences are different
accounting methods for recognition of income and expenses, depreciation expense
and net operating losses for financial accounting and tax purposes.
The components of income tax expense are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996 1997
------ ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Currently payable................................... $7,036 $ 2,233 $ 1,122 $ 83,501
Deferred taxes due to timing differences............ 2,298 (4,395) 52,914 40,897
Current benefit of net operating loss carryover..... -- (419) -- (71,738)
------ ------- ------- -------
$9,334 $(2,581) $54,036 $ 52,660
====== ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The Company has unused Federal net operating losses of $154,496 which will
expire in the years 2006 through 2011 and state net operating losses of $138,193
which will expire in 1997 and 1999.
6. CAPITAL STOCK
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VILLAGE OF GEORGE E. GEORGE E.
PRO DENT, NEWTOWN FRATTALI DDS FRATTALI DDS
INC. DENTISTS & ASSOC. LTD & ASSOC. PA TOTAL
--------- ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock Par Value per share........ $ .01 $ 1.00 $ .01 $ .01
Authorized shares....................... 1,000,000 100 1,000,000 1,000
Shares issued........................... 265,975 100 1,000 400
Par Value of shares issued.............. $ 2,660 $ 100 $ 10 $ 4 $ 2,774
Additional paid-in capital.............. $111,310 $ -- $990 $396 $112,696
</TABLE>
As of September 30, 1997, Pro Dent, Inc. permanently retired 125 shares of
its treasury stock which was originally purchased during 1996.
7. INTEREST EXPENSE
The amount of interest expense incurred, all of which was charged to
operations for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 and the period
January 1 to September 30, 1997, was $41,088, $20,311, $23,682 and $21,805,
respectively.
8. CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees
The Corporation has guaranteed loans from financial institutions for
purchases of stock by shareholders of Pro Dent, Inc. The loan balances at
September 30, 1997 approximate $250,000 of which 75% is guaranteed by Pro Dent,
Inc.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company and/or its affiliates have
become party to claims, suits and complaints relating to general and
professional services provided by the Company. The Company has purchased general
and professional liability insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management
does not believe that any of these claims, suits or complaints will have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, liquidity or
results of operations.
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pro Dent, Inc. leases equipment and leasehold improvements to the dental
centers and provides management of these centers. The centers were charged the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
-----------------------------------------
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
George E. Frattali, DDS & Assoc., Ltd.
Exton....................................... $ 52,871 $ 52,871 $ 52,871 $ 39,653
Neshaminy................................... 51,304 51,304 51,304 38,478
George E. Frattali, DDS & Assoc., PA
Voorhees.................................... 57,607 57,607 57,607 43,205
Village of Newtown Dentists................... 41,145 41,145 41,145 30,859
-------- -------- -------- --------
$202,927 $202,927 $202,927 $152,195
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MANAGEMENT FEES
-----------------------------------------
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
George E. Frattali, DDS & Assoc., Ltd.
Exton....................................... $104,097 $ -- $120,679 $142,819
Neshaminy................................... 72,127 34,787 184,962 153,918
George E. Frattali, DDS & Assoc., PA
Voorhees.................................... 126,201 267,129 161,526 195,770
Village of Newtown Dentists................... -- -- -- 82,605
-------- -------- -------- --------
$302,425 $301,916 $467,167 $575,112
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
These intercompany charges were eliminated in the combined statement of
income.
10. NOTE PAYABLE -- DEMAND -- BANK
The Company has a $500,000 line of credit with a bank with interest accrued
on outstanding balances at prime (8.5% at September 30, 1997) and is payable
monthly. The note is collateralized by the Company. The outstanding balance as
of September 30, 1997 was $205,552.
11. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable.................................... $427,228 $433,751 $487,172
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.................. 5,600 5,600 5,600
-------- -------- --------
$421,628 $428,151 $481,572
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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PRODENT, INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
12. PREPAID EXPENSES
Prepaid expenses consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
-------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Commissions.......................................... $ 65,664 $21,048 $27,932
Insurance............................................ 55,273 57,330 18,799
Postage.............................................. 1,615 1,058 2,011
Miscellaneous receivables............................ 55,752 10,224 11,969
Corporate taxes...................................... 6,376 770 --
-------- ------- -------
$184,680 $90,430 $60,711
======== ======= =======
</TABLE>
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 1, 1997, 80% of the Company's stock was acquired by Valley Forge
Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware Corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Poller Dental Group, P.A., Poller
Dental Group of Union, P.A. and Dental Centers of America, P.A.
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheet and the related
combined statements of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity and of
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Poller Dental Group, P.A., Poller Dental Group of Union, P.A. and Dental Centers
of America, P.A. at December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30, 1997 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December
31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to September 30,
1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
GLASSEL and COMPANY
Woodbridge, New Jersey
October 24, 1997
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A., POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A.
AND DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------- SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash....................................................... $230,711 $ 77,031 $ 435,935
Accounts receivable, net................................... 441,647 545,578 1,136,116
-------- -------- ----------
Total current assets............................... 672,358 622,609 1,572,051
Property and equipment, net.................................. 119,000 124,435 369,618
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and
other intangible assets, net............................... 2,422,778
Other assets -- Due from affiliates.......................... 63,632 72,268
-------- -------- ----------
$854,990 $819,312 $ 4,364,447
======== ======== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt.......................... 39,153 27,789 284,633
Due to officers............................................ 289,300 124,764 282,890
Accounts payable........................................... 42,688 71,174 508,994
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............. 26,017 8,367 44,787
-------- -------- ----------
Total current liabilities.......................... 397,158 232,094 1,121,304
-------- -------- ----------
Long-term debt............................................... 55,555 27,778 2,513,255
Owner's equity............................................... 402,277 559,440 729,888
-------- -------- ----------
$854,990 $819,312 $ 4,364,447
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A., POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD
FROM
JANUARY 1,
1997
TO
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER
---------------------------------------- 30,
1994 1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues.............................. $2,954,985 $3,438,381 $3,829,802 $3,720,010
Operating expenses........................ 2,845,587 3,392,869 3,636,092 3,468,720
Depreciation and amortization............. 28,756 32,996 29,700 68,184
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income from operations.................... 79,642 12,516 164,010 183,106
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense -- other............... 8,903 10,907 6,847 29,658
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income................................ 70,739 1,609 157,163 153,448
Owners equity at beginning of period...... 329,929 400,668 402,277 559,440
Issuance of common stock.................. -- -- -- 17,000
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Owners equity at end of period............ $ 400,668 $ 402,277 $ 559,440 $ 729,888
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A., POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTER OF AMERICA, P.A.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, TO SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------------------------- ----------------
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................... $ 70,739 $ 1,609 $ 157,163 $153,448
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 28,756 32,996 29,700 68,184
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
of effects from business acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable..... 44,860 61,649 103,931 90,538
Increase (Decrease) in prepaid
expenses and other current
assets........................... 50 (25)
Increase (Decrease) in other
assets........................... 53,000 8,375 8,636 (72,268)
Increase (Decrease) in accounts
payable.......................... 16,686 1,253 28,486 337,820
Increase (Decrease) in accrued
expenses and other current
liabilities...................... (14,908) 13,154 (17,650) 36,420
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 3,363 (20,987) 85,132 577,602
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payment for purchases of businesses ..... -- -- -- 300,000
Purchases of property and equipment...... 128,546 -- 35,135 36,145
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash used in investing
activities..................... 128,546 -- 35,135 336,145
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock................. -- -- -- 17,000
Borrowings of long-term debt............. 110,937 -- -- --
Principal payments on long-term debt..... -- 15,486 39,141 57,679
Increase (Decrease) loan from officers... (60,674) 141,236 (164,536) 158,126
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities........... 50,263 125,750 (203,677) 117,447
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net increase (Decrease) in cash.......... (74,920) 104,763 (153,680) 358,904
Cash at beginning of period.............. 200,868 125,948 230,711 77,031
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash at end of period.................... $125,948 $230,711 $ 77,031 $435,935
======== ======== ========= ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Interest paid............................ $ 8,903 $ 10,907 $ 6,847 $ 29,658
======== ======== ========= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A. POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Poller Dental Group provides general dental care and related services in
the State of New Jersey area.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements represent combined Financial statements of the
following affiliated companies:
Poller Dental Group, P.A.
Poller Dental Group of Union, P.A.
Dental Centers of America, P.A.
Common control, ownership and intercompany activities exist among these
companies therefore combined Financial Statements provide more meaningful
presentation of the financial position of these companies as a whole. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities revenues and
expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and cash
funds available for use.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third-party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member, per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service .
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized for the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Assets and liabilities acquired in connection with business combinations
accounted for under the purchase method are recorded at their respective fair
values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible net
assets acquired is amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the intangible assets which range from five to forty years. Segregation
of intangible assets between identifiable
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A. POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
intangibles and goodwill was based on estimates derived from appraisals.
Intangible assets include patient lists, covenants not to compete, assembled
work force and goodwill.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected S corporation status with the Internal Revenue
Service. As such, all income or loss of the Company accrues directly to its
stockholders. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in these
financial statements.
3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
On August 11, 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of American Dental
Centers of America, P.A. for $3,200,000. This acquisition has been accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price
allocated to assets acquired is based upon their estimated fair values at the
date of acquisition. The results of acquired business are included in the
combined Financial Statements from the date of acquisition.
Information with respect to this acquisition is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash paid........................................................ $ 300,000
Notes payable to former owner.................................... 2,200,000
Notes payable to financial institutions.......................... 600,000
Accounts payable................................................. 100,000
----------
3,200,000
Fair value of tangible assets acquired........................... (250,000)
Fair value of accounts receivable................................ (500,000)
----------
Excess of cost over fair value of net liabilities assumed and
other intangible assets........................................ $2,450,000
==========
</TABLE>
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER
------------------- 30
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable........................... $517,433 $634,201 $1,237,539
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts......... 75,786 88,623 101,423
-------- -------- ----------
$441,647 $545,578 $1,136,116
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third-party payors, including Medicaid, managed care organizations and
commercial insurance companies. Third-party reimbursements are primarily billed
at estimated amounts realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In
instances where "usual customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross
billings are adjusted for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts
realizable from third-party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A. POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30
------------------- ------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment............................. $400,261 $434,936 $ 665,138
Furniture and fixtures and leasehold
improvements............................... 148,867 149,327 205,270
-------- -------- --------
549,128 584,263 870,408
Less: Accumulated depreciation............... 430,128 459,828 500,790
-------- -------- --------
Net property & equipment..................... $119,000 $124,435 $ 369,618
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30
------------------- ------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired................................... -- -- $1,955,000
Patient lists................................ -- -- 325,000
Covenant not to compete...................... -- -- 100,000
Assembled workforce.......................... -- -- 70,000
---- ---- ----------
-- -- 2,450,000
Less: Accumulated amortization............... -- -- 27,222
---- ---- ----------
Net intangible assets........................ $ -- $ -- $2,422,778
==== ==== ==========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31,
1994, 1995, 1996 and the period ended September 30, 1997 totaled $0, $0, $0 and
$27,222, respectively.
7. LEASES
The Company maintains leases for all of its dental offices and for certain
of its equipment which are accounted for as operating leases. The office lease
terms range from one to ten years.
Future minimum annual rentals due under noncancellable operating leases in
excess of one year are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998............................................. $ 248,748
1999............................................. 252,792
2000............................................. 257,304
2001............................................. 262,116
Thereafter....................................... 459,492
----------
$1,480,452
==========
</TABLE>
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A. POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
8. DEBT
Scheduled maturities of short and long-term debt, other than principal
stockholders and party debt, outstanding as of 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997............................................. $ 61,537
1998............................................. 254,407
1999............................................. 268,597
2000............................................. 284,196
2001............................................. 301,343
Thereafter....................................... 1,627,808
----------
$2,797,888
==========
</TABLE>
9. OWNERS EQUITY
Owners Equity consists of common stock and retained earnings of all the
companies as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------- -------------
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Poller Dental Group P.A.
Common Stock................................... 1,000 1,000 1,000
Retained Earnings.............................. 373,119 438,010 505,989
-------- -------- --------
374,119 439,010 506,989
-------- -------- --------
Poller Dental Group of Union, P.A.
Common Stock................................... 110 110 110
Retained Earnings.............................. 28,048 120,320 175,165
-------- -------- --------
28,158 120,430 175,275
-------- -------- --------
Dental Centers of America, P.A.
Common Stock................................... -- -- 17,000
Retained Earnings.............................. -- -- 30,624
-------- -------- --------
-- -- 47,624
-------- -------- --------
Total Owners Equity.............................. $402,277 $559,440 $ 729,888
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Poller Dental Group, P.A. has 100 shares of common stock, no par value
authorized, issued and outstanding on December 31, 1995, 1996 and September 30,
1997. Poller Dental Group of Union, P.A. has 100 shares of common stock, no par
value authorized, issued and outstanding on December 31, 1995, 1996 and
September 30, 1997. Dental Centers of America, P.A. has 1,000 shares of common
stock, no par value authorized and 800 shares of common stock, no par value
issued and outstanding on September 30, 1997.
10. ACCRUED EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------- SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 1996 1997
------- ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and payroll taxes...................... $26,017 $8,017 $35,171
Other........................................... 0 350 9,616
------- ------ -------
$26,017 $8,367 $44,787
======= ====== =======
</TABLE>
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POLLER DENTAL GROUP, P.A. POLLER DENTAL GROUP OF UNION, P.A. AND
DENTAL CENTERS OF AMERICA, P.A.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases space from an affiliated entity. The rent expense under
this lease is considered to be at fair market value and was $48,000, $48,000,
$48,000, and $36,000, for 1994, 1995, 1996 and the period ended September 30,
1997.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contracts
The Company participates in agreements with corporations and managed care
organizations to provide certain dental services to members of a group at a
fixed rate per-member, per-month, regardless of the actual services performed
and certain other dental services as defined in the contract in accordance with
an agreed upon fee schedule. During 1994, 1995, 1996, and through September 30,
1997 approximately 10%, 15%, 20%, and 22%, respectively of the Company's net
revenues were derived from fixed rate per-member, per-month contracts. Revenues
under these contracts are recorded in the month fees are earned. Expenses are
recorded as incurred including an estimate of incurred but not reported
expenses.
The Company estimates the costs of providing services under these contracts
by using historical experience and anticipated utilization rates. The Company
believes the future revenues under these contracts will exceed the costs of
services it will be required to provide under the terms of the contracts.
Generally, either party to these contracts may terminate the contract without
cause at any time with thirty to ninety days written notice.
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 23, 1997, the Company was acquired by Valley Forge Dental
Associates, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of American Dental Centers, P.A.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Dental
Centers, P.A. at December 31, 1995, 1996 and August 11, 1997 and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995
and 1996 and for the period from January 1, 1997 to August 11, 1997, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
GLASSEL and COMPANY
Woodbridge, New Jersey
October 24, 1997
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- AUGUST 11,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash..................................................... $210,770 $ 14,587 $ 31,752
Accounts receivable, net................................. 538,910 560,995 591,167
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets............................. 749,680 575,582 622,919
Property and equipment, net................................ 151,280 122,692 73,410
Other assets -- loan receivable -- officers................ 64,118 128,582 294,365
-------- -------- --------
$965,078 $826,856 $ 990,694
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt........................ 12,000 12,000 112,000
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities........................ 12,000 12,000 112,000
-------- -------- --------
Long-term debt............................................. 235,000 649,289 484,289
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, no par value, 100 shares authorized, issued
and outstanding December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995,
December 31, 1996 and August 11, 1997
respectively. ........................................ 30,000 30,000 30,000
Accumulated retained earnings............................ 688,078 135,567 364,405
-------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity....................... 718,078 165,567 394,405
-------- -------- --------
$965,078 $826,856 $ 990,694
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, JANUARY, 1997
---------------------------------------- TO AUGUST 11,
1994 1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues............................. $3,333,669 $3,036,046 $3,206,827 $ 1,992,288
Operating expenses....................... 3,047,149 3,060,343 3,685,839 1,681,744
Depreciation and amortization............ 29,135 32,543 28,588 49,282
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (Loss) from operations............ 257,385 (56,840) (507,600) 261,256
Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense -- other.............. 17,349 19,943 44,911 32,418
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (Loss)........................ $ 240,036 $ (76,783) $ (552,511) $ 228,838
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995 AND 1996 AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1, 1997 TO AUGUST 11, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
------------------ CAPITAL IN
NO PAR EXCESS OF RETAINED
SHARES VALUE PAR VALUE EARNINGS TOTAL
------ ------- ---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994............... 100 $30,000 $-0- $ 524,825 $ 554,825
Net Income............................. 240,036 240,036
--- ------- ---- --------- ---------
Balance December 31, 1994.............. 100 30,000 -0- 764,861 794,861
Net Loss............................... (76,783) (76,783)
--- ------- ---- --------- ---------
Balance December 31, 1995.............. 100 30,000 -0- 688,078 718,078
Net Loss............................... (552,511) (552,511)
--- ------- ---- --------- ---------
Balance December 31, 1996.............. 100 30,000 -0- 135,567 165,567
Net Income............................. 228,838 228,838
--- ------- ---- --------- ---------
Balance August 11, 1997................ 100 $30,000 $-0- $ 364,405 $ 394,405
=== ======= ==== ========= =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 1, 1997
----------------------------------- TO AUGUST 11,
1994 1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (Loss)........................ $240,036 $(76,783) $(552,511) $ 228,838
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 29,135 32,543 28,588 49,282
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
of effects from business acquired:
Increase (Decrease) in accounts
receivable....................... 50,163 (16,013) 22,085 30,172
Increase (Decrease) in other
assets -- officers loan.......... 26,631 -- 64,464 165,783
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 195,377 (28,227) (610,472) 82,165
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment...... 76,198
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash used in investing
activities..................... 76,198
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt............. -- 95,000 500,000 --
Principal payments on long-term debt..... 46,430 39,111 85,711 65,000
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities........... (46,430) 55,889 414,289 65,000
-------- -------- --------- --------
Net increase (Decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents........................... 148,947 (48,536) (196,183) 17,165
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period................................ 110,359 259,306 210,770 14,587
-------- -------- --------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period................................ $259,306 $210,770 $ 14,587 $ 31,752
======== ======== ========= ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Interest paid............................ $ 17,349 $ 19,943 $ 44,911 $ 32,418
======== ======== ========= ========
Taxes paid............................... $ -0- $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
======== ======== ========= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995, 1996 AND AUGUST 11, 1997
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
American Dental Centers, P.A. provides general dental care and related
services in the State of New Jersey.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities revenues and
expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and cash
funds available for use.
Revenue Recognition
Net revenues are reported when earned at the estimated amounts to be
realized through payments from patients, third-party payors and others for
services rendered. Revenues related to multiple visit procedures are recognized
on a pro-rata basis as services are performed.
Under certain managed care contracts the Company provides diagnostic and
preventative dental services for a fixed rate per-member, per-month fee, and
other dental services as defined in the contracts under an agreed upon fee
schedule to member patients. Revenues from the per-member, per-month fees are
recorded in the month for which the member is entitled to service .
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which
principally range from five to seven years. Assets under capital leases and
leasehold improvements are amortized for the lesser of the lease term or the
asset's estimated useful life.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for certain items of income and expense in different
time periods for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Provisions for
deferred income taxes are made in recognition of such temporary differences,
where applicable. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax
assets unless the Company believes it more likely than not that the benefit will
be realized.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENTS
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------- AUGUST 11,
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable, net of contractual.... $1,077,820 $1,121,990 $1,182,333
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts...... 538,910 560,995 591,166
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 538,910 $ 560,995 $ 591,167
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company's services are reimbursed directly by both patients and by
third-party payors, including Medicaid, managed care organizations and
commercial insurance companies. Third-party reimbursements are primarily billed
at estimated amounts realizable based upon contractually determined rates. In
instances where "usual customary and reasonable" market rates are billed, gross
billings are adjusted for contractual allowances to reflect estimated amounts
realizable from third-party payors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
estimated based on an ongoing review of collectibility.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST
------------------- 11,
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Dental equipment, furniture & fixtures
leasehold improvements, data processing and
office equipment............................. $580,564 $580,564 $580,564
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization................................. 429,284 457,872 507,154
-------- -------- --------
$151,280 $122,692 $ 73,410
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
5. DEBT
Scheduled maturities of short and long-term debt, outstanding as of 1997
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 46,430
1998.............................................. 111,432
1999.............................................. 111,432
2000.............................................. 111,432
2001.............................................. 111,432
--------
$596,289
========
</TABLE>
6. INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the
effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996
and the period ended August 11, 1997 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- AUGUST 11,
1994 1995 1996 1997
---- ---- ---- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory income tax rate.................... (35)% (35)% (35)% (35)%
State taxes, less federal related tax
benefit.................................... (9) (9) (9) (9)
Losses for which no tax benefit was
recognized................................. 44 44 44 44
--- --- --- ---
Effective income tax rate.................... -- % -- % -- % --%
--- --- --- ---
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1993, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $213,687. At December 31, 1994, the
Company had a net operating profit of approximately $240,036. At December 31,
1995, the Company had a net operating loss of approximately $76,783. At December
31, 1996, the Company had a net operating loss of $552,511. At July 31, 1997,
the Company had a net operating profit of $228,838. At July 31, 1997, the
Company had a net operating loss carryforward of $374,107. No provision has been
made for Federal income tax.
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AMERICAN DENTAL CENTERS, P.A.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. SETTLEMENT
In the year 1996, the Company was involved in a lawsuit arising in the
ordinary course of business with a third-party payor. The settlement cost the
Company $775,000 which is included in the operating expenses in the year of
settlement.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
In the normal course of operations, the Company has become party to claims,
suits and complaints relating to general and professional services provided by
the Company. The Company has purchased general and professional liability
insurance to cover claims which may arise. Management does not believe that any
of these claims, suits or complaints will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On August 11, 1997, the Company was acquired by Dental Centers of America,
P.A., a New Jersey corporation. On October 23, 1997, Dental Centers of America,
P.A. was acquired by Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
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give any information or to make any representations in connection with this
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constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities
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made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that the
information contained herein is correct as of any date subsequent to the date
hereof.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
Prospectus Summary.................... 3
Risk Factors.......................... 7
The Company........................... 14
Use of Proceeds....................... 14
Dividend Policy....................... 14
Dilution.............................. 15
Capitalization........................ 16
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information......................... 17
Selected Financial Data............... 23
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations....................... 25
Business.............................. 31
Management............................ 43
Principal Stockholders................ 49
Certain Transactions.................. 51
Description of Capital Stock.......... 53
Shares Eligible for Future Sale....... 55
Underwriting.......................... 56
Legal Matters......................... 57
Experts............................... 57
Additional Information................ 58
Index to Financial Statements......... F-1
</TABLE>
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dealers effecting transactions in the Common Stock, whether or not participating
in this distribution, may be required to deliver a Prospectus. This delivery
requirement is in addition to the obligation of dealers to deliver a Prospectus
when acting as Underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or
subscriptions.
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SHARES
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL
ASSOCIATES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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PROSPECTUS
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NATIONSBANC MONTGOMERY
SECURITIES, INC.
BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
, 1997
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following are the estimated expenses in connection with the
distribution of the securities being registered hereunder, other than
underwriting discounts and commissions.
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S.E.C. registration fee*................................................ $ 19,515.15
NASD filing fee*........................................................ 6,940.00
Fee to Foster Management Company*....................................... 750,000.00
NASDAQ application fee.................................................. **
Accounting fees and expenses............................................ **
Legal fees and expenses................................................. **
Printing and engraving expenses......................................... **
Blue sky fees and expenses.............................................. **
Transfer agent fees..................................................... **
Miscellaneous expenses.................................................. **
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Total......................................................... $ **
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* Actual fee.
** To be supplied by amendment.
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Article Sixth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company provides
that the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless any director, officer,
employee or agent of the Company from and against any and all expenses and
liabilities that may be imposed upon or incurred by him in connection with, or
as a result of, any proceeding in which he may become involved, as a party or
otherwise, by reason of the fact that he is or was such as director, officer,
employee or agent of the Company, whether or not he continues to be such at the
time such expenses and liabilities shall have been imposed or incurred, to the
extent permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware, as they may be amended
from time to time.
Article Eleventh of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
contains a provision which eliminates the personal liability of a director of
the Company to the Company or to any of its stockholders for monetary damages
for a breach of his fiduciary duty as a director, except in the case in which
the director breached his duty of loyalty, failed to act in good faith, engaged
in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated a law, authorized the payment of
a dividend or approved a stock repurchase in violation of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, or obtained an improper personal benefit.
The Underwriting Agreement provides for reciprocal indemnification between
the Company and its controlling persons on the one hand and the Underwriters and
their respective controlling persons on the other hand against certain
liabilities in connection with this offering, including liabilities under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
On August 11, 1995, in connection with the Registrant's initial
capitalization, the Registrant issued 175,000 shares of Common Stock to Business
Development Capital Limited Partnership-III ("BDC-III"), 472,500 shares of
Common Stock to Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership ("Abbingdon-I"),
1,732,500 shares of Common Stock to Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited
Partnership-II ("Abbingdon-II) and 1,120,000 shares of Common Stock to Abbingdon
Venture Partners Limited Partnership-III ("Abbingdon-III, together with BDC-III,
Abbingdon-I and Abbingdon-II, the "Partnerships") for an aggregate
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purchase price of $350,000 and 400 shares of Preferred Stock to BDC-III, 1,080
shares of Preferred Stock to Abbingdon-I, 3,960 shares of Preferred Stock to
Abbingdon-II and 2,560 shares of Preferred Stock to Abbingdon-III for an
aggregate purchase price of $800,000.
On December 31, 1995, the Registrant sold 2,500 shares of Common Stock to
W. Gary Liddick, the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant for $250.
On November 25, 1996, the Registrant sold 5,000 shares of Common Stock to
each of Stathis Andris, Stephen E. O'Neil and Colin C. Blaydon, directors of the
Registrant for an aggregate purchase price of $1,500.
On December 17, 1996, the Registrant sold 150,000 shares of Common Stock to
Joseph J. Frank, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Registrant for
a purchase price of $15,000, 7,500 shares of Common Stock to Jeanne Marie
Welsko, the Vice President -- Human Resources and 5,000 shares of Common Stock
to W. Gary Liddick, the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant for a purchase
price of $500.
On January 15, 1997, the Registrant sold 5,000 shares of Common Stock to
Allan M. Dworkin, a consultant to the Registrant for a purchase price of $500.
Information concerning the sale or issuance of the Registrant's securities
in connection with acquisitions is set forth below:
On September 19, 1995, the Registrant issued a 6% subordinated convertible
promissory in the aggregate principal amount of $800,000 (the "Convertible
Note") to the order of MT Associates, a Pennsylvania general partnership ("MT
Associates"), in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of MT
Associates. The Convertible Note is convertible into shares of Common Stock at a
price of $16.00 per share. As of October 23, 1997, the outstanding principal
amount was $266,666.67. In addition to the issuance of the Convertible Note, the
Registrant issued an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock to Bruce L.
Talus, D.M.D. and Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S. for $10,000 in connection with their
employment by the Registrant. On October 1, 1996, the Registrant issued an
additional 6% subordinated convertible promissory note in the principal amount
of $720,000 to MT Associates as deferred purchase price on the same terms as the
Convertible Note. On October 1, 1997, the Registrant issued an additional 6%
Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $2,667, 200
to MT Associates as deferred purchase price on the same terms as the Convertible
Note.
On January 31, 1996, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 12,500 shares of
Common Stock to Donald L. Kane, D.D.S. ("Kane"), a nonaccredited investor in
connection with the purchase of the assets of United Dental Group ("UDG
Acquisition"). Subsequently, on May 14, 1997, the Registrant issued an
additional 5,887 shares of Common Stock to Kane as deferred purchase price in
connection with the UDG Acquisition.
On January 29, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 4,688 shares of
Common Stock to Western Dental Group of Fort Collins, P.C., Western Dental Group
of Cascade Avenue, P.C., Western Dental Group of Academy Boulevard, P.C. and
Western Dental Group of Denver, P.C. (collectively "Western") in connection with
the acquisition of certain assets of Western.
On February 19, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 62,500 shares
to Eugene N. Witkin, D.D.S. and ENW, Inc. in connection with purchase of certain
assets of ENW, Inc.
On April 18, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 90,909 shares to
John E. Tiano, D.D.S., Lawrence P. Rudolph, D.M.D. and Timothy J. Runco, D.M.D.
in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of John E. Tiano, D.D.S. and Lawrence P. Rudolph, D.M.D., P.C. n/k/a VFD
of Pittsburgh, Inc.
On May 21, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 28,067 shares of
Common Stock to Kenneth Tralongo, D.D.S., Frederick W. Meyer, Jr., D.D.S. and
Harvey C. Lloyd, D.D.S. in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of
Comprehensive Family Dentistry, Inc.
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On June 11, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 21,268 shares of
Common Stock to Richard W. Aros, D.D.S. and Roberta K. Aros as part of the
deferred purchase price in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of Horizon Group International, Inc.
On July 2, 1997, the Registrant issued 3,667 shares of Common Stock to
Maurice E. Smith, D.D.S. ("Dr. M. Smith") in connection with the acquisition of
certain assets of the dental practice of Dr. M. Smith.
On July 28, 1997, the Registrant issued 3,333 shares of Common Stock to
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S. ("Dr. Baros") in connection with the acquisition of
certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Baros.
On August 15, 1997, the Registrant issued 15,000 shares of Common Stock to
Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S. in connection with the acquisition of certain assets
of Douglass A. Quinn, D.D.S., P.A.
On September 8, 1997, the Registrant issued 2,667 shares of Common Stock to
Delbert B. Williamson, D.D.S. ("Dr. Williamson") in connection with the
acquisition of certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Williamson.
On September 17, 1997, the Registrant issued 10,833 shares of Common Stock
to David B. Wells, D.D.S. ("Dr. Wells") in connection with the acquisition of
certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Wells.
On September 22, 1997, the Registrant issued 13,333 shares of Common Stock
to Kenneth E. Copeland, D.D.S. ("Dr. Copeland") in connection with the
acquisition of certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Copeland.
On September 30, 1997, the Registrant issued 2,917 shares of Common Stock
to Felix W. Sibley, D.D.S. ("Dr. Sibley") in connection with the acquisition of
certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Sibley.
On September 30 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 5,334 shares of
Common Stock to Larry J. Miller, D.M.D. and James H. Powell D.D.S. ("Drs. Miller
and Powell") in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of the dental
practice owned by Drs. Miller and Powell.
On September 30, 1997, the Registrant issued 4,200 shares of Common Stock
to Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S. ("Dr. Reynolds") in connection with the
acquisition of certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. Reynolds.
On September 30, 1997, the Registrant issued 1,333 shares of Common Stock
to Charles L. Smith, D.D.S. ("Dr. C. Smith") in connection with the acquisition
of certain assets of the dental practice owned by Dr. C. Smith.
On October 1, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 157,750 shares of
Common Stock to Mark Perecman, D.M.D., George E. Frattali, D.D.S., Gary W. Mink,
Norman Kurtzman, D.D.S., Kevin O'Meara, D.D.S., Jeffrey Leiss, D.D.S., James
Dyen, D.M.D., Michael Pavel, D.M.D., Richard Valenci, D.M.D., Eleanore Meredith,
Mark Carleton, D.M.D., Edward Balling, D.M.D. and Cemil Yesiloy, D.M.D. in
connection with the acquisition of 80% of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of ProDent, Inc.
On October 23, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 18,750 shares of
Common Stock to Allan M. Dworkin, D.D.S. and Douglas K. Clemens, D.M.D. ("Drs.
Dworkin and Clemens") in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of
the dental practice owned by Drs. Dworkin and Clemens.
On October 23, 1997, the Registrant issued an aggregate of 412,833 shares
of Common Stock to Union Marketing Associates, Inc., James A. Russo, Robert
Perri, Richard Poller and Craig Abromowitz in connection with the acquisition of
certain assets of the dental practice owned by Poller Group of Union, P.A. and
Dental Center of America P.A.
Registration under the Securities Act of the securities issued in the
transactions described in this Item was not required because such securities
were issued in transactions not involving any "public offering" within the
meaning of Section 4(2) of said Act, in reliance of Rule 506 under said Act. In
connection therewith, the Registrant has obtained representations from all such
acquirors except one to the effect that they are "accredited investors" as
defined in Rule 501(a) under said Act. In addition, there was no general
solicitation
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or general advertising in connection with such issuances. With respect to the
sale to the one nonaccredited investor, the Registrant provided the information
required under Rule 502 of said Act to the nonaccredited investor.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) Exhibits
The Exhibits required to be filed as part of this Registration Statement
are listed in the attached Index to Exhibits.
(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
The Financial Statement Schedule (VIII -- Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts) required to be filed as part of this Registration Statement is
included as page S-1. All other schedules have been omitted because they are
inapplicable or the information is provided in the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements, including the Notes thereto, included in the Prospectus.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The Registrant hereby undertakes with respect to shares allocated to cover
over-allotments by the Underwriters to deregister any shares remaining unsold
upon the completion of the offering by means of a post-effective amendment to
the Registration Statement.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the Underwriters
at the closing specified in the Underwriting Agreement certificates in such
denominations and registered in such names as required by the Underwriters to
permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions of its
Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws or the laws of the State of Delaware, or
otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in
the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will
be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Act, the
information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this
Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form
of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or
497(h) under the Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration
Statement as of the time it was declared effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Act, each
post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed
to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of King of
Prussia. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 29th day of October, 1997.
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
By /s/ JOSEPH J. FRANK
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(Joseph J. Frank, President
and Chief Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment
to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ STEPHEN F. NAGY* Chairman of the Board and Director October 29, 1997
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(Stephen F.Nagy)
/s/ JOSEPH J. FRANK President and Chief Executive October 29, 1997
- ---------------------------------------- Officer and Director (principal
(Joseph J. Frank) executive officer)
/s/ W. GARY LIDDICK* Vice President of Finance and Chief October 29, 1997
- ---------------------------------------- Financial Officer (principal
(W. Gary Liddick) financial and accounting officer)
/s/ STATHIS ANDRIS* Director October 29, 1997
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(Stathis Andris)
/s/ COLIN C. BLAYDON* Director October 29, 1997
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(Colin C. Blaydon)
Director October , 1997
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(Timothy E. Foster)
/s/ DOUGLAS P. GILL* Director October 29, 1997
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(Douglas P. Gill)
/s/ STEPHEN E. O'NEIL* Director October 29, 1997
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(Stephen E. O'Neil)
*By /s/ JOSEPH J. FRANK
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(Joseph J. Frank
Attorney in Fact)
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CONSENT OF COUNSEL
The consent of Haythe & Curley is contained in its opinion filed as Exhibit
5 to the Registration Statement.
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of this
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our reports as of the dates and relating
to the financial statements of the companies listed below, which appear in such
Prospectus:
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COMPANY DATE OF REPORT
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Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. October 21, 1997
Penn Dental Associates, P.C., Stafford Dental Associates, Gallows Dental
Group, Hallmark Dental Group, Alexandria Dental Centre October 14, 1997
Dr. Donald L. Kane, D.D.S., P.A. and UDG, Melborne, P.A. June 23, 1997
Horizon Group International, Inc., September 23, 1997
Western Dental Group, Dental Care Center and Virginia Avenue
Dental Associates September 17, 1997
ENW, Inc. October 10, 1997
The Dentistry, Inc. September 18, 1997
Comprehensive Family Dentistry, Inc. September 23, 1997
Bernard B. Baros, D.D.S., P.C. October 8, 1997
Dr. Maurice Smith, D.D.S. October 17, 1997
Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S., P.C. and Dr. Douglas A. Quinn, D.D.S. October 17, 1997
Gentle Dental of Ocala, P.C., Gentle Dental of Sarasota, P.C. Gentle
Dental of Clearwater, P.C. Gentle Dental of Manatee, P.C. and Gentle
Dental Orthodontics, P.C. October 10, 1997
Felix W. Sibley, Jr., D.D.S. d/b/a Garden Walk Dental Associates October 17, 1997
Dr. Kenneth Bradley Reynolds, D.D.S. October 15, 1997
Miller & Powell, D.M.D., P.C. October 16, 1997
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We also consent to the references to us under the headings "Experts" and
"Selected Consolidated Financial Data" in such Prospectus. However, it should be
noted that Price Waterhouse LLP has not prepared or certified such "Selected
Financial Data."
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Philadelphia, PA
October 29, 1997.
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We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of this
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated October 16, 1997 relating
to the financial statements of ProDent, Inc. and Affiliates which appear in such
Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in such Prospectus.
Kelly, Welde & Co.
Broomall, PA
October 29, 1997
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated October 24, 1997 relating
to the combined financial statements of Poller Dental Group, P.A., Poller Dental
Group of Union, P.A., and Dental Centers of American, P.A. which appear in such
Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading Experts in
such Prospectus.
Glassel and Company
Woodbridge, New Jersey
October 29, 1997
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated October 24, 1997 relating
to the financial statements of American Dental Centers, P.A. which appear in
such Prospectus. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading
Experts in such Prospectus.
Glassel and Company
Woodbridge, New Jersey
October 29, 1997
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SCHEDULE VIII
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1996 AND AT JUNE 30, 1997
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BALANCE AT CHARGED TO BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND AT END
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES OTHER DEDUCTIONS OF PERIOD
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Year Ended December 31, 1995
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... 34,767 46,401 (1,728) 79,440
Allowance for contractual
allowances....................... 15,491 11,698(2) (4,024) 23,165
Year Ended December 31, 1996
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... 79,440 369,646 51,066(1) (113,468) 386,684
Allowance for contractual
allowances....................... 23,165 162,537(2) (69,943) 115,759
Period ended June 30, 1997
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... 386,884 346,126 337,671(1) (108,054) 962,627
Allowance for contractual
allowances....................... 115,759 608,964(2) (366,193) 358,530
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(1) Allowances for doubtful accounts related to acquired receivables.
(2) Charged against net revenues.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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1 Form of Underwriting Agreement.............................................. *
2(a) Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of September 1, 1995 (the "MT **
Associates Purchase Agreement") by and among the Company, MT Associates,
Bruce L. Talus, D.M.D. and Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S. ("Mehlman") (the
exhibits to the MT Associates Purchase Agreement are not filed as part of
this Registration Statement on Form S-1. A list briefly identifying the
contents of the omitted exhibits appears in the table of contents to the
agreement. The Registrant undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of any
omitted exhibit or schedule to the Commission upon request) ................
2(b) Amendment No. 1 to the MT Associates Purchase Agreement..................... **
2(c) Amendment No. 2 to MT Associates Purchase Agreement ........................ *
3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended to date. ........... **
3(b) By-Laws of the Company. .................................................... **
4(a) Valley Forge Dental Associates, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan. ............... **
4(b) Stock Option Certificate dated February 6, 1997 issued by the Company to W. **
Gary Liddick for options on 15,000 shares of Common Stock. .................
4(c) Stock Option Certificate dated May 21, 1997 issued by the Company to Keith **
Libou, D.M.D. for options on 16,000 shares of Common Stock. ................
4(d) Shareholders Agreement dated October 1, 1997 by and between the Company and **
the shareholders of ProDent, Inc. ..........................................
5 Opinion of Haythe & Curley, counsel to the Company, as to the legality of *
the Securities being offered ...............................................
10(a) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company dated September 18, 1995 **
payable to Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership ("Abbingdon") in
the aggregate principal amount of $216,000. ................................
10(b) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company dated September 18, 1995 **
payable to Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership-II (Abbingdon-II)
in the aggregate principal amount of $792,000. .............................
10(c) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company dated September 18, 1995 **
payable to Abbingdon Venture Partners Limited Partnership-III
(Abbingdon-III) in the aggregate principal amount of $512,000. .............
10(d) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company dated September 18, 1995 **
payable to Business Development Capital Limited Partnership-III (BDC-III) in
the aggregate principal amount of $80,000. .................................
10(e) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst, Inc., a **
Delaware corporation wholly owned by the Company ("Riverhearst"), dated
December 12, 1995 payable to Abbingdon in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,134,000. ................................................................
10(f) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 12, 1995 payable to Abbingdon-II in the aggregate principal amount
of $4,158,000. .............................................................
10(g) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 12, 1995 payable to Abbingdon-III in the aggregate principal amount
of $2,688,000. .............................................................
10(h) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 12, 1995 payable to BDC-III in the aggregate principal amount of
$420,000. ..................................................................
10(i) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 31, 1995 payable to Abbingdon in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,700,000. ................................................................
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NUMBER NUMBER
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10(j) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 31, 1995 payable to Abbingdon-II in the aggregate principal amount
of $9,900,000. .............................................................
10(k) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 31, 1995 payable to Abbingdon-III in the aggregate principal amount
of $6,400,000. .............................................................
10(l) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated **
December 31, 1995 payable to BDC-III in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,000,000. ................................................................
10(m) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated October **
20, 1997 payable to Abbingdon in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,080,000. ................................................................
10(n) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated October **
20, 1997 payable to Abbingdon-II in the aggregate principal amount of
$3,960,000. ................................................................
10(o) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated October **
20, 1997 in the aggregate principal amount of $2,560,000. ..................
10(p) 9% Subordinated Promissory Note of the Company and Riverhearst dated October **
20, 1997 in the aggregate principal amount of $400,000. ....................
10(q) Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 1995 between the Company and **
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S. ..................................................
10(r) Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 1995 between the Company and **
Bruce C. Talus, D.M.D. .....................................................
10(s) Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 31, 1995 between the Company and W. **
Gary Liddick. ..............................................................
10(t) Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 25, 1996 between the Company and **
Stephen O'Neil. ............................................................
10(u) Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 25, 1996 between the Company and **
Stathis Andris. ............................................................
10(v) Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 25, 1996 between the Company and **
Colin C. Blaydon. ..........................................................
10(w) Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 1996 between the Company and W. **
Gary Liddick. ..............................................................
10(x) Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 1996 between the Company and **
Jeanne Marie Welsko. .......................................................
10(y) Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 1996 between the Company and **
Joseph J. Frank. ...........................................................
10(z) Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 15, 1997 between the Company and **
Allan M. Dworkin, D.D.S. ...................................................
10(aa) Convertible Promissory Note of the Company payable to MT Associates in the **
principal amount of $800,000. ..............................................
10(bb) Promissory Note of the Company payable to MT Associates in the principal **
amount of $135,000. ........................................................
10(cc) Convertible Promissory Note of the Company payable to MT Associates in the **
principal amount of $720,000. ..............................................
10(dd) Promissory Note of the Company payable to Mehlman in the principal amount of **
$137,926.48. ...............................................................
10(ee) Convertible Promissory Note of the Company payable to MT Associates in the **
principal amount of $2,677,200. ............................................
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NUMBER NUMBER
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10(ff) Discretionary Line of Credit Letter Agreement dated October , 1997 by and **
among the Company, BDC-III, Abbingdon, Abbingdon II, Abbingdon-III, certain
subsidiaries of the Company and PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC"). ....
10(gg) Demand Note of the Company dated October 21, 1997 payable to PNC in the **
principal amount of $10,000,000. ...........................................
10(hh) Guaranty and Suretyship Agreement dated October 21, 1997 made by certain of **
the Company's subsidiaries in favor of PNC. ................................
10(ii) Guaranty and Suretyship Agreement dated October 21, 1997 made by the **
partnerships in favor of PNC. ..............................................
10(jj) Pledge Agreement dated October 21, 1997 made by certain of the Company's **
subsidiaries and the partnerships in favor of PNC. .........................
10(kk) Security Agreement dated October 21, 1997 by the Company and certain of the **
Company's subsidiaries in favor of PNC (the exhibits to the Security
Agreement are not filed as part of this Registration Statement on Form S-1.
The Registrant undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted
exhibit or schedule to the Commission upon request). .......................
10(ll) Employment Letter dated May 28, 1996 between the Company and Joseph J. **
Frank. .....................................................................
10(mm) Employment Letter dated November 16, 1995 between the Company and W. Gary **
Liddick. ...................................................................
10(nn) Employment Letter dated October 7, 1997 between the Company and **
Jeanne Marie Welsko. .......................................................
10(oo) Employment Letter dated July 31, 1997 between the Company and Keith **
Libou. .....................................................................
10(pp) Employment Agreement dated September 19, 1995 between the Company and **
Mehlman (the "Mehlman Employment Agreement"). ..............................
10(qq) Amendment No. 1 dated October 1, 1996 to Mehlman Employment Agreement. ..... ***
10(rr) Form of management/administrative services agreement. ...................... **
10(ss) Form of management/administrative services agreement. ...................... **
10(tt) Form of option letter. ..................................................... **
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. ............................ **
21 Subsidiaries of the Company. ............................................... **
23(a) Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP (see "Consent of Independent Accountants" in ***
the Registration Statement). ...............................................
23(b) Consent of Kelly, Welde & Co. (see "Consent of Independent Accountants" in ***
the Registration Statement). ...............................................
23(c) Consent of Glassel and Company (see "Consent of Independent Accountants" in ***
the Registration Statement). ...............................................
23(d) Consent of Glassel and Company (see "Consent of Independent Accountants" in ***
the Registration Statement.) ...............................................
23(e) Consent of Haythe & Curley (included in Exhibit 5). ........................ *
24 Power of Attorney (see "Power of Attorney" in the Registration **
Statement). ................................................................
27(a) Financial Data Schedule. ................................................... **
27(b) Financial Data Schedule. ................................................... **
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* To be filed by amendment.
** Previously filed.
*** Filed herewith.
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Exhibit 10(qq)
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT made the 1st day of October, 1996 by and among
Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S. (the "Employee") and Valley Forge Dental Associates,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company and the Employee entered into an employment
agreement (the "Mehlman Employment Agreement") dated September 19, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Mehlman Employment
Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, intending to be legally
bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms used but not otherwise
defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the
Mehlman Employment Agreement.
2. Amendment to Mehlman Employment Agreement. Section 3.1 of the
Mehlman Employment Agreement is hereby
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amended by deleting the first sentence thereof and substituting therefor the
following sentence:
"During the term of this Agreement, in consideration of the
performance by the Employee of the services set forth in Section 2 and the
Employee's observance of the other covenants set forth herein, the Company
shall pay the Employee, and the Employee shall accept, a salary at the
rate of (i) $150,000 per annum during the period from the date hereof
through September 30, 1996 and (ii) $120,000 per annum during the period
commencing October 1, 1996 through the end of the term hereof, payable in
accordance with the standard payroll practices of the Company."
3. Miscellaneous.
(a) The parties hereto further agree that all notices, requests or
instructions under this Amendment Agreement or any other agreement made between
the parties hereto in connection with the Mehlman Employment Agreement shall be
in writing and delivered personally, sent by telecopy or sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth in Section XIV(A) of
the Purchase Agreement.
(b) Except as specifically amended herein, the Mehlman Employment
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
(c) The provisions of this Amendment Agreement are severable, and if
any clause or provision shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in
part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect
only such clause or provision, or part thereof, in
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such jurisdiction and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in
this Amendment Agreement in any jurisdiction.
(d) This Amendment Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
(e) This Amendment Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment
Agreement to be duly executed on the date first above written.
VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES,
INC.
By /s/ W. Gary Liddick
______________________________
W. Gary Liddick
/S/ Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S.
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Robert K. Mehlman, D.D.S.
