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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
X ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 (FEE REQUIRED) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1997
1-10629
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER
LASER VISION CENTERS, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 43-1530063
(State of jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
540 MARYVILLE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 200
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63141
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(314) 434-6900
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock,
$.01 Par Value NASDAQ National Market
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.01 par value,
Redeemable Class C, D, and E Common Stock Purchase Warrants
(Title of Class)
Check whether the Company: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for past 90 days. YES X NO
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the Company held by
non-affiliates as of July 21, 1997 was approximately $54,298,000.
CLASSES OF COMMON EQUITY OUTSTANDING AS OF JULY 21, 1997
Common Stock, $.01 par value 8,823,057
Class C Warrants 24,000
Class D Warrants 15,150
Class E Warrants 24,500
Underwriter Warrants 46,888
Other Registered Warrants 1,089,700
Other Unregistered Warrants 610,000
Incentive Stock Options 310,202
Non-Qualified Options 157,349
Other Unregistered Options 157,593
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Company incorporates by reference various exhibits from the
Company's 1991 Registration Statement, file No. 33-33843, the Company's
November 1993 Registration Statements, file Numbers 33-67328 and 33-58618, the
Company's September 1994 Registration Statement, file No. 33-94050, the
Company's March 1997 Registration Statement, file No. 333-22609 and periodic
reports filed under the Exchange Act.
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ITEM 1
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company is the world's largest provider of access to excimer lasers
and related services for the treatment of refractive vision disorders and
currently owns 40 lasers which are available for use in the United States,
Canada or Europe. The Company is also the world's only operator of mobile
excimer laser systems. The excimer laser can be used to treat refractive
vision disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism to
eliminate or reduce the need for corrective lenses. LaserVision Centers
operate on a shared-access model, giving individual or group ophthalmic
practices use of excimer laser technology without investment risk or
maintenance requirements, thereby allowing optimal use of the excimer laser
equipment. In addition, the Company provides a broad range of professional
services, including physician and staff training, technical support services
and maintenance and, through its MarketVision division, advertising and
marketing programs and services.
The Company has operated commercial excimer laser centers in Canada,
Europe, and the U.S. since 1991, 1993, and 1995 respectively. Following the
approval of the excimer laser technology by the FDA to treat certain refractive
vision disorders, the Company began providing access to excimer lasers in the
U.S. at multiple locations. In the U. S., the Company currently operates
fixed site centers and utilizes excimer lasers for mobile access. The mobile
excimer lasers service dozens of U.S. centers. The Company currently provides
excimer lasers and related services to centers in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom, Finland, Greece, Sweden and Ireland and operates
MobilExcimers in Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. In the United States,
fixed-site laser centers are operated in conjunction with Columbia HCA
Healthcare Corporation ("Columbia") or by the Company independently or through
joint operating agreements.
In anticipation of the FDA's approval of the excimer laser to perform PRK
procedures, the Company developed a relationship with Columbia whereby the
Company would become the primary provider of excimer lasers to Columbia
ambulatory surgery centers. Since 1992, the Company has had an option to
provide excimer laser surgery equipment, training and services to Columbia once
the excimer laser technology was approved by the FDA. In December 1994, this
agreement was revised to expand the number of potential sites to include all of
the approximately 130 Columbia ambulatory surgery centers in 27 states
nationwide. Currently, the Company is providing over twenty Columbia centers
with fixed or mobile access to excimer lasers pursuant to this agreement.
The Company's growth strategy includes the following elements:
(i)expanding the use of its mobile systems; (ii) increasing market penetration
through a combination of fixed-site laser centers operated in conjunction with
Columbia, by the Company independently or as joint operating agreements; (iii)
targeting efforts towards specific markets and key demographic groups within
those markets; (iv) promoting development of physician alliances with the goal
of maximizing excimer laser usage; (v) expanding its presence worldwide through
complementary acquisitions of other excimer laser providers as well as
potential acquisitions of related and ancillary businesses; (vi) solidifying
and expanding its existing strategic alliances with health care providers,
equipment manufacturers, major employers, managed care providers and other
third party payors; and (vii) alignment with refractive surgery practices
through RMSO and other programs. The RMSO is a management services
organization through which the Company can acquire the refractive assets of a
refractive ophthalmic practice and enter into a management services agreement
in exchange for a combination of cash, Company stock and stock options.
The Company continues to explore opportunities to expand both its domestic
and international operations.
VISION DISORDERS
The human eye is approximately 25 millimeters in diameter and functions
much like a camera, incorporating a lens system which focuses light (the cornea
and the lens), a variable aperture system which regulates the amount of light
passing through the eye (the iris) and film which records the image (the
retina). Light from a distant object passes through the cornea, iris, and
lens, which focus the light on the retina. The retina contains light sensitive
receptors which transmit the image through the optic nerve to the brain.
Seventy-five percent of the focusing power of the eye is provided by the
curvature of the corneal surface.
Two major categories of vision disorders are refractive and pathological
disorders. Refractive disorders result from an inability of the optic system
to properly focus images on the retina. Nearsightedness (myopia),
farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism are the most common refractive
disorders. The amount of refraction is dependent on the shape (specifically,
the curvature) of the cornea. If the curvature is not correct, the cornea
cannot properly focus the light passing through it onto the retina, and the
individual will perceive a blurred image.
Currently eyeglasses or contact lenses are most often used to treat
refractive disorders. They may also be treated by several surgical techniques
such as radial keratotomy ("RK"). RK is
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a surgical procedure used to correct myopia in which an ophthalmologist uses
a scalpel to make a series of cuts approximately 400 to 450 microns deep in a
radial configuration around the periphery of the cornea. The healing of the
incisions causes a flattening of the cornea and corrects small to moderate
amounts of myopia. Other techniques in use are which involves freezing the
cornea and reshaping it, and automated lamellar keratoplasty ("ALK"), which
involves using a microkeratone to remove microscopic amounts of corneal tissue.
Another major category of vision problems is pathological disorders.
Traumatic, congenital and pathological sources cause defects in the cornea
which result in restricted vision. A typical medical alternative for treatment
of these conditions is a corneal transplant which involves major surgery and is
dependent on the availability of a suitable donor cornea and on the individual
surgeon's skill and experience. Corneal transplants frequently produce
irregular corneal surfaces which compromise the patient's vision. Another
major concern regarding corneal transplantation involves the possibility of
transmission of viruses that could infect the patient.
An industry source estimates that 145 million people in the United States
currently use eyeglasses and/or contact lenses to correct refractive vision
disorders. Of these individuals, an estimated 66 million suffer from
nearsightedness, with approximately 60% of nearsighted persons estimated to
have vision disorders within the criteria currently approved by the FDA for
treatment with excimer lasers. The Company estimates that approximately
one-fourth of all sufferers of nearsightedness also experience astigmatism and
an additional 23 million people in the United States suffer from astigmatism
but do not experience nearsightedness. According to industry sources,
consumers in the United States spent approximately $13 billion on eyeglasses,
contact lenses and other corrective lenses in 1994. The Company believes that
excimer laser surgery will make it possible for many of these people to
eliminate or reduce their reliance on corrective lenses. In particular, the
Company believes that many of the approximately 26 million contact lenses users
in the United States will be particularly receptive to laser surgery as they
have already chosen to use an alternative to eyeglasses for vision correction.
Industry sources estimate that 200,000 RK procedures were performed in the
United States in 1994. Because RK is a manual procedure and is not performed
with a computer-controlled device, it is highly dependent on the surgical skill
of the ophthalmologist performing the procedure. In addition, because RK
involves incisions into the corneal tissue, it weakens the structure of the
cornea which can have adverse consequences as patients age. Furthermore, RK
has never undergone a controlled clinical study under an FDA protocol because
no medical devices, other than a scalpel, are used in the procedure. The
Company believes, based on currently available follow-up data and market trends
in countries where laser surgery is commercially available, that more people
will seek vision correction through laser surgery than through RK because PRK
involves reduced surgical risk, does not weaken the corneal tissue, is less
invasive and is less dependent on the ophthalmologist's skill.
EXCIMER LASER SURGERY
An excimer laser emits energy in an extremely short pulse lasting only
several billionths of a second. High energy ultraviolet photons produced by
the excimer laser create a "non-thermal" process known as ablation which does
not heat adjacent tissue. The excimer laser can be used to treat refractive
vision disorders such as nearsightedness and astigmatism in the PRK procedure.
PRK involves using the excimer laser to resculpt the cornea. This adjusts the
amount of refraction which in turn eliminates or reduces the need for
corrective lenses. The excimer laser can also be used to treat a number of
pathological superficial corneal disorders in a procedure called PTK. Excimer
lasers manufactured by VISX and Summit have been approved for treatment of low
to moderate myopia, and VISX recently received approval for use of its laser
for the treatment of astigmatism in patients with low to moderate myopia.
Excimer lasers can also be used to perform a procedure known as LASIK in which
an ophthalmologist uses a microkeratome to open a flap on the surface of the
cornea. Laser energy is then used to ablate corneal cells on the exposed
surface to improve the person's visual acuity, and the flap is then folded back
into place. LASIK may be more predictable in treating high levels of myopia,
but has not been specifically approved in the United States by the FDA.
Excimer lasers are designed to reshape or sculpt the cornea to correct
common visual problems such as nearsightedness and astigmatism by changing the
curvature of the cornea, and therefore, the focusing power of the eye. The
laser's functions are controlled by a computer based work station. The
physician enters the patient data into the system's computer, which makes the
calculations necessary for a precise corneal correction. After a verification
procedure, the physician cleans and aligns the eye, initiates the treatment and
visually monitors the eye during surgery. The procedure lasts approximately 15
or 20 minutes and generally requires less than 40 seconds of laser time. The
natural protective cover of the cornea, called the epithelium, typically
regrows in 24 to 72 hours to recreate a smooth optical surface over the laser
modified curvature of the cornea.
Some potential medical risks have been identified in connection with the
use of PRK surgery and there may be other risks which will not be known until
the procedure has been widely used and monitored. Potential complications and
side effects include: post-operative discomfort; corneal haze during healing
(an increase in the light scattering properties of the cornea); glare/halos
(undesirable visual sensations produced by bright lights); decreases in
contrast sensitivity; temporary increases in intraocular pressure in reaction
to procedure medication; modest fluctuations in refractive capabilities during
healing; modest decreases in best corrected vision (i.e., with corrective
lenses); unintended over- or under-corrections; regression of effect; disorders
of corneal healing; corneal scars; corneal ulcers and induced astigmatism.
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BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's intends to retain its leadership position as the world's
largest provider of access to excimer lasers and related services for
ophthalmic surgery. In order to achieve this, the Company will expand its
relationships with eyecare practitioners through its shared-access model, which
allows individual or group ophthalmic practices use of excimer laser technology
without investment risk or maintenance requirements. Shared access also allows
optimal use of the excimer laser systems, thereby maximizing Company revenues.
The Company's growth strategy includes the following elements:
(i)expanding the use of its mobile systems; (ii) increasing market penetration
through a combination of fixed-site laser centers operated in conjunction with
Columbia, by the Company independently or as joint operating agreements; (iii)
targeting efforts towards specific markets and key demographic groups within
those markets; (iv) promoting development of physician alliances with the goal
of maximizing excimer laser usage; (v) expanding its presence worldwide through
complementary acquisitions of other excimer laser providers as well as
potential acquisitions of related and ancillary businesses; (vi) solidifying
and expanding its existing strategic alliances with health care providers,
equipment manufacturers, major employers, managed care providers and other
third party payors; and (vii) alignment with refractive surgery practices
through various programs.
OPERATION OF LASER CENTERS
The Company provides access to excimer lasers and related services for
elective ophthalmic surgery, collecting a fee for each procedure performed by
independent ophthalmologists. Currently, patients are charged approximately
$1,500 to $2,400 per eye for the procedure. The Company's fee ranges from
approximately $400 to $1,100 per procedure, depending on the services provided
by the Company. The Company provides access to excimer lasers and related
services through fixed-site laser centers and its MobilExcimer system. The
Company currently provides excimer lasers and related services to fixed-site
centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland, Greece,
Sweden and Ireland and operates the MobilExcimer in Canada, the U.K. and
the U.S. In the United States, fixed-site laser centers are operated in
conjunction with Columbia Healthcare or by the Company independently or through
joint operating agreements.
COLUMBIA RELATIONSHIP
The Company currently provides laser access to selected Columbia
ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals. The Company's agreement with
Columbia provides the Company with the right to provide excimer laser equipment
and related services (marketing, technical support and service) to Columbia
ambulatory surgery centers. The Company and Columbia jointly determine which
surgery centers and physician users will be served with excimer lasers
(fixed-site or mobile) after considering such factors as market demographics,
the number of potential physician users, projected case volume and competition.
Under the agreement with Columbia, the Company provides either the VISX or
Summit excimer laser, as specified by the physician users, and, in some cases,
a corneal topographer. In addition, the Company provides physician and staff
training, technical support services and maintenance of the laser, as well as
marketing support. Marketing support can include advertising and promotional
materials for the center as well as for physician users. Columbia provides
space in a facility to accommodate the laser in an appropriate setting, staff
to handle inquiries, surgical and support staff and surgical disposables.
Typically, the facility and equipment portions of the surgical fee are
collected by the Columbia center on the date of treatment and the Company is
paid monthly for treatments performed during the previous month. The Company
and Columbia Healthcare each receive a fixed fee for the equipment and services
provided, with the Company receiving a net fee of $450 to $850 per procedure
depending on the services provided. Currently, the Company provides lasers and
related services to over twenty Columbia Healthcare facilities. The Company
expects to provide access to additional Columbia facilities in the future,
although there can be no assurance that additional Columbia facilities will
receive excimer laser access from the Company.
MOBILE SYSTEMS
In addition to operating fixed-site centers, the Company has developed a
proprietary MobilExcimer system, which is a self-contained mobile refractive
surgery center duplicating most
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of the equipment and services typically found in a fixed-site location. The
Company has entered into a mutually exclusive agreement with Calumet Coach
Company, the world's leading manufacturer of mobile medical equipment, to build
the MobilExcimer. This proprietary system gives the Company flexibility that
the Company believes is not currently available to its competitors and is
intended to help the Company achieve broader penetration of both domestic and
international markets. The Company plans to use the MobilExcimer to provide
excimer laser access to communities where the Company's potential patient base
is insufficient to sustain a fixed-site center, thereby enhancing the Company's
ability to expand quickly into multiple markets. On April 7, 1997, the FDA
approved the MobilExcimer's use to perform PRK procedures for low to moderate
myopia in the U.S. and the Company has begun operation of the MobilExcimer in
the Minneapolis area and other parts of the upper Midwest. In addition to the
MobilExcimer, the Company has developed a sophisticated transport system for the
excimer laser which makes the laser more easily transportable. The Company
intends to use this system to complement the MobilExcimer in situations where
the MobilExcimer is not feasible or the refractive ophthalmic surgeon prefers
a traditional operating center.
OTHER LASER CENTERS
U.S. Centers. In addition to its affiliation with Columbia, the Company
also has U.S. centers that are not associated with Columbia including the
Company's LaserVision Center in St. Louis and the center at the Phillips Eye
Institute in Minneapolis. Sites are selected based on a number of criteria,
such as the number of physicians who indicate a substantial interest in using
the center, the historical surgical volumes of these physicians, demographic
factors, the results of market research and local media costs.
Canadian Center. The Company currently owns and operates a LaserVision
Center located in Montreal, Quebec. The Company complements the Montreal site
by employing its Canadian MobilExcimer unit to serve additional locations in
Canada which the Company believes are not suitable for the investment required
for a fixed site.
European Centers. The Company owns and operates three fixed-site excimer
laser centers in the United Kingdom and provides excimer laser access and
related services to eight other centers in Europe pursuant to leases and
associated contracts. The Company has continued to consolidate operations in
Europe and has redeployed the lasers from several fixed-site centers which were
not cost effective to operate. The MobilExcimer system operating in the U.K.
has enabled the Company to continue to serve the markets formerly served by
the centers which were closed, while simultaneously reducing the fixed
operating costs attributable to these markets. In March 1996, the Company
acquired two fixed-site centers formerly operated by New Image Laser Centers,
along with a database with the names of 17,000 potential patients for
the two new centers.
RMSO
The Company developed an RMSO (refractive management services
organization) program in the U.S. to increase its alliance with
ophthalmologists with active refractive practices, involving both RK and PRK,
as a means of increasing demand for its excimer lasers. The RMSO agreement
provides for the Company to purchase refractive assets of the practice of the
ophthalmologist for cash.
At the same time, the Company will enter into a management services
agreement under which the Company will provide management and certain marketing
services to the ophthalmologist's refractive practice in exchange for a
percentage of the revenues related to the practice. The Company will also
provide access to its excimer lasers and receive a fee for each procedure
performed. In exchange, the ophthalmologist will receive restricted Company
stock, options to purchase Company stock and cash equal to an agreed upon
multiple of the practice's revenue stream. The stock, options and cash vest
over the term of the agreement.
The Company currently has only one RMSO agreement in place with Lindstrom,
Samuelson & Hardten Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. (Dr. Lindstrom is a member
of the Board of Directors and the Company's Medical Director, Dr. Hardten is a
medical advisor to the Company). The Company is not actively engaged in RMSO
negotiations with any other ophthalmologists at this time.
SUPPLIERS
The current list cost of an excimer laser ranges from $450,000 to
$525,000, plus sales tax and shipping, as well as $250 per U.S. PRK procedure
to be paid to the Pillar Point partnership between VISX and Summit which owns
certain patent rights with respect to the excimer laser. Trade-ins of earlier
excimer laser technology could reduce the costs of new lasers. The purchase
price includes a one or two year warranty on all parts except the optics
(mirror and glass components) which carry a 30-day warranty. Annual
maintenance and service fees are paid by the Company and are estimated at
$40,000 to $60,000 per year, but will vary with usage.
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The Company currently has an available base of 40 excimer lasers worldwide
of which 23 are available for use in the U.S. The Company has the flexibility
to utilize any approved excimer laser manufacturer, depending on the preference
of physician users at each center.
MARKETVISION
MarketVision is the Company's ophthalmic marketing division. MarketVision
provides marketing services designed to increase ophthalmic surgical volume and
operates as an advertising and marketing agency.
MarketVision derives its revenues from several sources including
commissions earned from placing print and broadcasting media, retainer fees for
various services and mark-ups on direct mail and related collateral materials.
MarketVision also administers the marketing of the Company's LaserVision
Centers.
MARKETING
The degree to which PRK, PTK and the Company's LaserVision Centers can
penetrate the potential market for vision correction will depend on a variety
of factors including, but not limited to, medical and public acceptance of
these procedures and alternative technologies. None of these factors is under
the immediate control of the Company nor is any predictable at this time.
The Company's personnel identify potential physician users through
professional meetings and direct marketing efforts, including printed materials
and personal contact. The Company directs its patient marketing efforts at
three potential patient sources: the ophthalmologist's patient base, other
eyecare and medical professionals' patient base and consumers as a whole.
. Ophthalmologist's Patient Base. The Company works with
ophthalmologists who have indicated an interest in using the center to
communicate with existing patients. Strategies include direct mailings
with information related to PRK, collateral and point of purchase
materials to reach patients during office visits and video tape
presentations which can be used to educate patients about PRK.
. Other Eyecare and Medical Professionals' Patient Base. The
Company works to form alliances between its ophthalmic surgeons and
optometrists. These referral networks are valuable in referring
optometric patients to a LaserVision Center. The Company helps to form
these referral networks by offering training for the optometrists, who are
then able to provide pre-operative screenings as well as post-surgical
co-management of their patients. The Company also provides its physician
users with marketing materials designed to foster these referrals and help
generate patients.
. Consumers. The Company begins planning a center's marketing
program before the laser is shipped by analyzing available media for the
targeted demographic group. The marketing program consists of advertising
and public relations. Public relations efforts attempt to place news
stories in various media which will highlight the opening of the center
and the availability of PRK in the market. The Company utilizes radio,
print, television and direct mail to disseminate its message to
prospective patients. Prospective patients then respond to a toll free
number (888-LaserVision) and the calls are answered by Company
representatives who qualify the prospective patients and record the
prospective patients' names and related information into a computer system
which can be used for subsequent mailing lists. The representative makes
an appointment with a local center or surgeon to determine whether the
prospective patient is a candidate for the surgery. Based on its
experience operating centers internationally and providing marketing
services to refractive surgeons, the Company believes that the conversion
level is higher when calls are received and processed by a central system.
Prospective patients are routed to exams and given educational materials
about PRK. If the prospective patient elects not to proceed to surgery
following the exam process, the prospective patient's name is placed on a
follow-up list and additional materials are sent to the prospective
patient over a defined period of time.
COMPETITION
The market for access to excimer lasers is subject to increasingly intense
competition. The Company competes with several other companies, including one
manufacturer of laser equipment, in providing access to excimer lasers in the
United States and internationally. Other companies are currently in the
process of gaining FDA approval for their lasers and these companies may elect
to enter the laser center business. Other non-manufacturing companies which
operate excimer laser centers in the United States are: Beacon Laser Centers,
Inc., LCA Vision, Inc., Clear Vision, Inc., Sight Resources, Inc., Sterling
Vision, Inc. and TLC The Laser Center, Inc. and its subsidiary 20/20 Laser
Centers, Inc. The Company also competes with laser centers operated by local
operators in certain markets. There can be no assurance that any reduction in
per procedure fees that may result from increased competition will be
compensated for by an increase in procedure volume.
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The procedures offered by the Company's LaserVision Centers also compete
with other present forms of treatment for refractive disorders, including
eyeglasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery, corneal transplants and other
technologies currently under development. The Company expects that companies
which have developed or are developing new technologies or products, as well as
other companies (including established and newly formed companies) may attempt
to develop new products directly competitive with the excimer lasers that are
to be utilized by the Company or could introduce new or enhanced products with
features which render the equipment to be used by the Company obsolete or less
marketable. The ability of the Company to compete successfully will depend in
large part on its ability to adapt to technological changes and advances in the
treatment of refractive vision disorders. There can be no assurance that, as
the market for excimer laser surgery and other treatments of eye disorders
develops, the Company's equipment will not become obsolete, and if this occurs,
that the Company will be able to secure new equipment to allow it to compete
effectively.
The advertising and marketing businesses in which the Company's
MarketVision division is engaged are highly competitive. Clients have the
freedom to move from one advertising agency to another with comparative ease
since the relationships normally can be terminated on short notice. The
MarketVision division competes with several national and regional ophthalmic
specialty marketing companies, as well as national and local advertising
agencies which may handle diverse client activities. MarketVision may be
hampered by its affiliation with LaserVision Centers in that some customers may
consider them competitors which could adversely affect the ability of the
division to continue to attract outside business.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The names LASERVISION(R), LASERVISION CENTERS AND DESIGN(R), LASERVISION
CENTERS(R), LASERVISION CENTER(R) and MobilExcimer(R) are registered U.S.
service marks of the Company. In addition, the Company owns service mark
registrations in a number of foreign countries. The Company has also secured a
patent for the MobilExcimer mounting system and has applied for a patent for
certain aspects of its laser transport system. The Company's service marks,
MobilExcimer patent and other proprietary technology may offer the Company a
competitive advantage in the marketplace and could be important to the success
of the Company. There can be no assurance that one or all of these
registrations will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented in the
future. Litigation regarding intellectual property is common and there can be
no assurance that the Company's service mark registrations and patent will
significantly protect the Company's intellectual property. The defense and
prosecution of intellectual property proceedings is costly and involves
substantial commitments of management time. Failure to defend the Company's
rights with respect to its intellectual property would have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The manufacturing, labeling, distribution and marketing of medical devices
such as the excimer lasers to which the Company provides access are subject to
extensive and rigorous government regulation in the United States by the FDA.
The excimer lasers to which the Company provides access have been approved by
the FDA for certain uses.
Once FDA approval is obtained, manufacturers are subject to continuing FDA
obligations. Medical devices are required to be manufactured in accordance
with regulations setting forth current Good Manufacturing Practices, which
require that devices be manufactured and records be maintained in a prescribed
manner with respect to manufacturing, testing and control activities. It is
the FDA's view that with respect to excimer lasers, users, as well as
manufacturers, are required to comply with FDA requirements with respect to
labeling and promotion. Failure to comply with applicable FDA requirements
could subject the Company to enforcement action, including product seizures,
recalls, withdrawal of approvals, and civil and criminal penalties, any one or
more of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations. In addition, clearances or
approvals could be withdrawn in appropriate circumstances or any adverse
regulatory action, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations.
The FDA has promulgated performance standards for lasers. Unless the FDA
approves a variance from such standards, manufacturers of excimer lasers must
comply with such standards as well as with special certification, labeling,
reporting and record keeping requirements. The failure of the Company or its
principal suppliers to comply with these standards could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
There are currently two manufacturers, Visx and Summit, that have received
FDA approval to market excimer lasers for PRK for low to moderate myopia
(nearsightedness) and for PTK. Visx has also recently received FDA approval to
market its excimer lasers for PRK for the treatment of astigmatism. Lack of
timely FDA approval for use of PRK for other indications, such as hyperopia and
higher levels of myopia, could have a material adverse effect on the company's
planned expansion in the U.S. market. The process of obtaining FDA approval of
medical devices is time consuming and expensive, there can be no assurance that
any approval sought will be granted or that the FDA review will not involve
delays. Even after regulatory clearance is obtained,
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approval of medical devices is subject to review. Discovery of problems,
violations of the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act or future
legislative or administrative action in the U.S. or elsewhere may adversely
affect the manufacturers' ability to retain regulatory approval of any such
equipment. Furthermore, the failure of Visx, Summit or any other manufacturers
that supply excimer lasers to the Company to comply with applicable federal,
state or foreign regulatory requirements, or any adverse regulatory action
against such manufacturers, could limit the supply of lasers or limit the
ability of the Company to use the lasers. The inability of the Company to
obtain lasers for sale or use in the U.S. or elsewhere due to lack of
regulatory approval, or otherwise, could prevent the Company from establishing
or maintaining LaserVision Centers and MobilExcimers, which would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Medical device laws and regulations are also in effect in many of the
countries in which the Company currently conducts or may in the future conduct
business outside the U.S. These range from comprehensive device approval
requirements to requests for product data or certifications. The number and
scope of these requirements are increasing. International regulatory
requirements vary by country and there can be no assurance that the
manufacturers of the excimer lasers to which the Company provides access will
receive additional international regulatory approvals. Failure to receive such
approvals in, or meet the requirements of, any country could prevent the
company from operating in that country, which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations. Medical device laws and regulations are also in effect in some
states in which the Company currently conducts or may in the future conduct
business. State and foreign medical device laws and regulations could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
In addition, federal, state and foreign laws and regulations regarding the
manufacture and marketing of medical devices are subject to change. For
example, the FDA is currently considering significant changes to its GMP and to
other regulations. The Company cannot predict what impact, if any, such
changes might have on its business; however, such changes could have a material
adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
EMPLOYEES
The Company currently has 56 employees in the U.S., England and Canada.
Management believes that the Company's relationship with its employees is
satisfactory. As the Company expands, it expects to add additional employees
in technical, marketing and management positions. The Company does not
anticipate any unusual difficulty in hiring such personnel when needed. On
March 1, 1997, the Company established a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
for its U.S. employees. The Company match associated with this Plan is payable
in common stock of the Company based on the market price at the end of each
month.
ITEM 2
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company currently occupies 9,970 square feet of space in St. Louis
County, Missouri for its corporate headquarters under a lease which expires in
2001. The Company also leases 2,700 square feet of space in St. Louis County,
Missouri for its St. Louis LaserVision Center under a lease which expires in
2001 and has a short term sublease on a 900 square foot laser center in Fresno,
California.
LVCI Management (Quebec), Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
leases 2,200 square feet of space in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which houses the
Montreal LaserVision Centre. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary leases
3,000 square feet of space on Harley Street in London, England, which houses
the Harley Street LaserVision Centre and has short term subleases on 2,500
square feet laser centers in Solihull, England and Edinburgh, Scotland.
All other lasers operated by the Company serve centers owned or leased by
other parties. The Company does not have any material lease obligations
associated with such centers.
ITEM 3
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to the following legal proceedings:
During fiscal 1992, the Company hired Chester Financial Incorporated
("CFI"), an investor relations consulting firm, and agreed to issue CFI 100,000
to 150,0000 warrants to purchase the Company's common stock at $5.00 per share.
Due to CFI's failure to perform and breach of contract, the Company filed suit
against CFI, David Chester (an officer, director and shareholder of CFI) and
John Daniel (an employee and agent of CFI) in the Circuit Court of St. Louis
County,
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Missouri on December 18, 1992 to terminate the contract, void the
warrants and recover fees and expenses. The disputed warrants are not included
in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management does not
expect this claim will have a material adverse effect upon the Company.
The lawsuit filed by the Company against 20/20 Laser Centers, Inc. in
March 1995 was settled in March 1997 with no payment by either party.
ITEM 4
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
PART II
ITEM 5
MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The common stock of the Company is traded on the over-the-counter market
through NASDAQ. Furthermore, the following dealers are listed on NASDAQ
summaries as market makers in the Company's stock as of June 1997:
A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Schneider Securities Inc.
Everen Securities Inc. Herzog, Heine, Geduld Inc.
Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. Josephthal Lyon & Ross
Fidelity Capital Markets Sherwood Securities Corp.
Mayer & Schweitzer Inc. Troster Singer Corp.
John G. Kinnard & Co., Inc. Pauli & Company, Inc.
Nash Weiss/Div of Sharkin Inv. Knight Securities, L.P.
Paragon Capital Corp. J.C. Bradford & Co.
Kenny Securities Corp.
There were approximately 460 holders of record of the Company's common
stock on July 21, 1997.(1) Based upon information received from securities
dealers, the total number of individual holders of the Company's common stock
exceeds 1,400.
There have been and are expected to be no dividends declared on the common
stock.
(1) This figure does not consider the individual holders of securities that
are held in the "street name" of a securities dealer.
TABLE OF HIGH/LOW SALES PRICES FOR EACH QUARTER
-COMMON-
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HI CLOSE LOW CLOSE
QUARTER ENDED LVCI LVCI
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July 95 8.50 7.88
October 95 15.88 8.50
January 96 16.63 11.38
April 96 15.25 12.38
July 96 14.50 7.00
October 96 9.13 6.88
January 97 7.63 4.94
April 97 6.63 5.13
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ITEM 6
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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YEAR ENDED APRIL 30
(in thousands, except per share data) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
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Revenues $ 8,238 $ 3,918 $ 3,311 $ 2,106 $ 1,180
Gross profit (loss) 648 (332) (64) 338 312
G&A, salaries, depreciation & selling 9,719 5,831 3,144 2,238 1,495
Fixed asset impairment provision 2,772 3,063 - - -
Loss from operations (11,843) (9,216) (3,208) (1,900) (1,183)
Net Loss $(12,069) $(8,803) $(3,297) $(2,210) $(1,235)
Net loss per share $ (1.45) $ (1.75) $ (0.82) $ (.66) $ (.48)
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding 8,421 5,278 4,001 3,356 2,567
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,794 $12,672 $ 2,126 $ 706 $ 787
Working capital (deficit) 1,654 10,002 (1,301) (244) 673
Total assets 22,870 28,913 11,318 9,135 4,356
Non-current liabilities 6,267 1,763 791 2,900 736
Convertible preferred stock with
mandatory redemption provision in 2005 - 14,539 - - -
Common stock and stock options issued
for contract rights 1,092 - - - -
Stockholders' equity $10,276 $ 7,453 $ 6,349 $4,594 $2,829
</TABLE>
There were no cash dividends during this five year period. As discussed in
Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, on June 20, 1997 the Company
issued $6 million of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock which is not
reflected in the above Balance Sheet data.
The table below presents unaudited quarterly financial data in thousands,
except per share data.
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
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July 95 October 95 January 96 April 96
July 96 October 96 January 97 April 97
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues - fiscal 1996 $ 772 $ 960 $ 852 $1,334
- fiscal 1997 $1,502 $1,928 $2,009 $2,799
Gross profit - fiscal 1996 $(187) $(114) $ (172) $ 151
- fiscal 1997 $ 110 $ 96 $ 120 $ 322
Fixed asset impairment provision
- fiscal 1996 - - - $ 3,063
- fiscal 1997 - - - $ 2,772
Net loss - fiscal 1996 $(1,071) $(1,456) $ (1,597) $(4,679)
- fiscal 1997 $(2,292) $(2,136) $ (2,333) $(5,308)
Net loss per share - fiscal 1996 $ (.23) $ (.30) $ (.30) $ (.81)
- fiscal 1997 $ (.32) $ (.25) $ (.32) $ (.60)
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding - fiscal 1996 4,573 4,820 5,412 6,329
- fiscal 1997 7,542 8,537 8,811 8,816
</TABLE>
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To be consistent with the annual classification of expenses, the quarterly
results reflect certain minor reclassifications of costs versus quarterly costs
previously reported. The April 1996, July 1996 and October 1996 net loss per
share calculations include accrued dividends on Convertible Preferred Stock
with Mandatory Redemption Provision in 2005.
ITEM 7
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Except for historical information, statements relating to the Company's
plan, objectives and future performance are forward looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
statements are based on management's current expectations. Because of various
risks and uncertainties, actual strategies and results in future periods may
differ materially from those currently expected.
The discussion set forth below analyzes certain factors and trends related
to the financial results for each of the three years ended April 30, 1997, 1996
and 1995. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements.
BACKGROUND
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 1988 and initially provided
medical advertising and marketing services in the United States, primarily to
ophthalmologists. By 1991, the Company had shifted its strategic emphasis to
the emerging ophthalmic technology based on the use of excimer lasers for PRK
and acquired an excimer laser for use in a clinical center as part of clinical
trials with respect to the safety and efficacy of PRK.
Subsequent to the purchase of its first laser, the Company determined that
FDA approval for PRK in the United States would require a lengthier process
than was originally anticipated. As a result, the Company decided to enter the
international market for excimer laser surgery where regulatory restrictions
were less prohibitive. Between late 1991 and mid-1992, the Company acquired
three commercial excimer laser centers in Canada and began developing the first
MobilExcimer(R) unit. In July 1993, the Company opened a fourth Canadian
center and purchased six excimer lasers installed in Europe. In April 1994,
the Company acquired eight additional lasers installed in Europe. The first
PRK procedure on a MobilExcimer system was performed in Ontario, Canada in
September 1994.
In anticipation of the FDA's approval of the excimer laser to perform PRK
procedures, in December 1994 the Company restated its agreement with Columbia
HCA Healthcare Corporation ("Columbia") pursuant to which the Company became
the primary provider of excimer lasers to Columbia's ambulatory surgery
centers. In addition, by the fall of 1995, the Company extended testing of its
MobilExcimer system to England, opened two European centers (including a
Company-owned center with an improved excimer laser system), acquired an
additional MobilExcimer unit and selected Dr. Richard Lindstrom as the
Company's Medical Director.
In August 1995, the Company acquired Vision Correction, Inc., an excimer
laser access provider, for Common Stock with a value of approximately $650,000.
In October 1995 and March 1996, the FDA approved the use of the excimer lasers
manufactured by Summit and VISX, respectively, for performing PRK procedures
for low to moderate myopia, making it possible for the Company to begin
providing ophthalmologists access to excimer lasers in the United States.
During April 1996, the Company purchased assets from a former competitor to
expand its European operations for a purchase price of approximately $300,000,
including cash and assumed liabilities.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year ended April 30, 1997 Compared to Fiscal Year ended April 30, 1996
During the year ended April 30, 1997, the Company focused upon the
development of the U.S. market. During the last quarter of fiscal 1997 the
Company began aggressively pursuing its mobile laser strategy in the U.S. by
redeploying several of its fixed-site lasers utilizing its newly developed
roll-on/roll-off strategy.
Revenues. Total revenues increased to $8,238,000 for the year ended April
30, 1997 from $3,918,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996, or an increase of
110%.
Revenues for the LaserVision Centers division increased to $7,182,000 for
the year ended April 30, 1997 from $2,484,000 for the year ended April 30,
1996. The increase in revenues is attributable to a $3,936,000 increase in
U.S. revenues and a $776,000 increase in European
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revenues. The increase in U.S. revenues for the LaserVision Centers division
is attributable primarily to the increased number of lasers in operation and
procedures performed on each laser in the U.S. The increase in European
revenues is attributable to the increased procedures from the Solihull and
Edinburgh centers acquired in the New Image acquisition and increased procedures
performed on the MobilExcimer.
Revenues for the MarketVision division decreased to $1,056,000 for the
year ended April 30, 1997 from $1,434,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996.
The $378,000 decrease in MarketVision division revenues reflects the shift of
attention to providing marketing services for the Company's laser centers for
which the Company does not record revenue.
During the year ended April 30, 1997, revenues from the LaserVision
Centers division represented 87% of total revenues versus 63% for the year
ended April 30, 1996. Revenues from the MarketVision division represented 13%
of total revenues during the year ended April 30, 1997 versus 37% for the year
ended April 30, 1996.
Costs of Revenues/Gross Profit (Loss). Cost of revenues increased to
$7,590,000 for the year ended April 30, 1997 from $4,240,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1996. This increase was primarily due to an increase in depreciation
to $3,472,000 from $1,973,000 in these respective periods due to the increased
inventory of lasers and other medical equipment.
Excluding laser and medical equipment depreciation, all other costs of
revenues increased by $1,851,000. This increase, when combined with the
revenue increase, resulted in these other costs of revenues decreasing from 58%
of total revenues for the year ended April 30, 1996 to 50% of total revenues
for the year ended April 30, 1997. This $1,851,000 increase was primarily due
to an increase of $1,077,000 in Pillar Point royalties, $548,000 in
professional medical services and $142,000 in gas costs on higher volumes of
PRK procedures and new centers.
Total gross profit increased to a profit of $648,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1997 from a loss of $322,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996. The
variable gross profit, excluding depreciation, increased to $4,120,000 from
$1,651,000, primarily due to higher volumes of PRK procedures and centers.
Operating Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to
$3,907,000 for the year ended April 30, 1997 from $2,356,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1996 due to a $214,000 increase in legal, accounting and professional
fees, a $285,000 increase in rent and other office expenses in the U.S. market,
a $209,000 increase in rent and other office expenses in the European market, a
$122,000 increase in insurance expense, $237,000 of development costs
associated with a new mobile laser concept, $260,000 of stock offering costs,
and a net increase of $224,000 in other general and administrative expenses.
The increase in salaries and related expenses to $3,590,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1997 from $2,329,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 was due
to an increase of $1,526,000 attributable to an increased number of employees,
salary adjustments and the related payroll taxes and fringe benefits, partially
offset by a $265,000 decrease in executive incentive compensation.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $208,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1997 primarily due to an increase in amortization of goodwill
associated with acquisitions and a full year of depreciation for the corporate
office opened in March 1996.
The increase in selling and marketing expenses to $1,784,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1997 from $916,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 was due to
an increase of $515,000 in U.S. marketing, a $49,000 increase in European
advertising and a $52,000 increase in Canadian marketing.
Due to recent improvements in excimer laser technology, international
market conditions and the resulting operational considerations, the Company
believes that the recorded carrying value of certain of its international
fixed-site assets exceeded their estimated fair values. Accordingly, the
Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997. See Note 5 to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Loss from Operations. The LaserVision Centers division's loss from
operations increased to $11,743,000 for the year ended April 30, 1997 from
$9,357,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996, due to increased costs related to
commencing U.S. operations, a $1,661,000 increase in total depreciation and
amortization expenses, a $2,088,000 increase in variable costs of revenue and a
$3,547,000 increase in operating costs other than depreciation. The
MarketVision division's income from operations decreased to a loss of $100,000
for the year ended April 30, 1997 from $141,000 of income for the year ended
April 30, 1996 primarily as a result of the shift in attention to providing
marketing for the U.S. Laser Vision centers for which the Company does not
record revenue.
The domestic loss from operations increased to $9,055,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1997 from $3,695,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 due to a
$2.3 million write down of lasers
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and related equipment, a $2.1 million increase in the loss from U.S. laser
operations, and a $891,000 increase in payroll.
The Canadian loss from operations decreased to $725,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1997 from $1,350,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 primarily due
to a decrease of $477,000 in the write-down of lasers and related medical
equipment, and a decrease in the loss from operations of $114,000 in the St.
Catharine's center which became a MobilExcimer site.
The European loss from operations decreased to $1,963,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1997 from $4,312,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 due to a
decrease in the write-down of lasers and related medical equipment of
$2,161,000.
Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) decreased to a net loss of
$226,000 during the year ended April 30, 1997 from a net income of $413,000
during the year ended April 30, 1996. This decrease was due to a $169,000
decrease in interest income and other, a $381,000 increase in interest expense
and a $89,000 decrease in the minority interest in the net loss of a
subsidiary.
Fiscal Year ended April 30, 1996 Compared to Fiscal Year ended April 30, 1995
During the year ended April 30, 1996, the Company expanded its
relationship with Columbia in the U.S. through the opening of five centers at
Columbia facilities, extended operation of its MobilExcimer system into a
European market, opened two European centers, including a Company owned center
with an improved excimer laser system, began performing commercial PRK
procedures in the U.S. market, completed three acquisitions (one mobile laser
service related, one expanding European operations and one expanding U.S.
marketing capabilities) and closed five international fixed-site centers which
are now served by the MobilExcimer.
Revenues. Total revenues increased to $3,918,000 for the year ended April
30, 1996 from $3,311,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995, or an increase of
18%.
Revenues for the LaserVision Centers division increased slightly to
$2,484,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 from $2,478,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1995. The slight increase in revenues is attributable to a $273,000
increase in U.S. revenues and a $22,000 increase in Canadian revenues, offset
by a $289,000 decrease in European revenues. The increase in U.S. revenues for
the LaserVision Centers division is attributable primarily to the increased
number of centers in operation and procedures performed in the U.S. The
decreased European revenues primarily related to a decreased number of
fixed-site centers and per procedure price fluctuations in Europe.
Revenues for the MarketVision division increased to $1,434,000 for the
year ended April 30, 1996 from $833,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995, or
an increase of 72%. The $601,000 increase in MarketVision division revenues
reflects the acquisition of MedSource in February 1996 and increased fees and
commissions earned through the division's marketing and advertising activities.
During the year ended April 30, 1996, revenues from the LaserVision
Centers division represented 63% of total revenues versus 75% for the year
ended April 30, 1995. Revenues from the MarketVision division represented 37%
of total revenues during the year ended April 30, 1996 versus 25% for the year
ended April 30, 1995.
Costs of Revenues/Gross Profit (Loss). Cost of revenues increased to
$4,240,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 from $3,375,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1995. This increase was primarily due to an increase in depreciation
to $1,973,000 from $1,589,000 in these respective periods due to the increased
inventory of lasers and other medical equipment.
Excluding laser and medical equipment depreciation, all other costs of
revenues increased by $481,000. This increase, when combined with the revenue
increase, resulted in these other costs of revenues increasing from 54% of
total revenues for the year ended April 30, 1995 to 58% of total revenues for
the year ended April 30, 1996. This $481,000 increase was primarily due to a
$275,000 increase in MarketVision costs associated with the increase in
MarketVision revenues and a $206,000 increase in total costs of excimer laser
maintenance, gasses and optics on higher volumes of PRK procedures and new
centers.
Total gross profit decreased to a loss of $322,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1996 from a loss of $64,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995. The
variable gross profit, excluding depreciation, increased to $1,651,000 from
$1,525,000, primarily because MarketVision costs of revenue are variable costs
of revenue.
Operating Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to
$2,356,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 from $1,002,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1995 due to a $429,000 increase in legal and professional fees, an
$85,000 increase in the provision for bad debt, a $226,000 increase in the
costs associated with developing the U.S. market and $107,000 of
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expenses associated with opening a new center in Europe, a $68,000
increase in insurance expenses and an increase of $439,000 in other general and
administrative expenses.
The increase in salaries and related expenses to $2,329,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1996 from $1,285,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995 was due
to an increase of $770,000 attributable to an increased number of employees,
salary adjustments and the related payroll taxes and fringe benefits, and an
increase of $274,000 due to the executive incentive compensation program.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by $53,000 for the year ended
April 30, 1996 primarily due to the elimination of the amortization of
previously deferred franchise costs of $175,000, partially offset by increased
amortization of goodwill related to acquisitions of $89,000 and a net increase
in depreciation of $33,000.
The increase in selling and marketing expenses was due to an increase of
$85,000 due to the promotion of the MobilExcimer, a $36,000 increase in
European advertising program costs and $221,000 in initial development costs
for the U.S. market.
Due to improvements in excimer laser technology, market conditions and the
resulting operational considerations, the Company believed that the recorded
carrying value of certain of its assets exceeded their estimated fair values.
Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately
$3.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996.
Loss from Operations. The LaserVision Centers division's loss from
operations increased to $9,357,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 from
$3,242,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995, primarily due to the provision
for fixed asset impairment as discussed previously, increased costs related to
commencing U.S. operations, a $311,000 increase in total depreciation and
amortization expenses, a $356,000 increase in variable costs of revenue and a
$5,358,000 increase in operating costs. The MarketVision division's income
from operations increased to $141,000 for the year ended April 30, 1996 from
$34,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995 primarily as a result of the gross
profit related to increased volume.
The domestic loss from operations increased to $3,695,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1996 from $1,707,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995 due to a
$425,000 increase in professional and legal fees, a $216,000 increase in the
loss from U.S. laser operations, a $121,000 increase in travel costs, a
$581,000 increase in payroll and a $645,000 increase in other corporate
overhead.
The Canadian loss from operations increased to $1,350,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1996 from $409,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995 primarily
due to the write-down of lasers and related medical equipment of $637,000 and
an increase in the loss on operations of the mobile laser of $195,000.
The European loss from operations increased to $4,312,000 for the year
ended April 30, 1996 from $1,126,000 for the year ended April 30, 1995 due to
the write-down of lasers and related medical equipment of $2,426,000, a
$529,000 decrease in gross profit due to declining revenues and increased
depreciation and a $231,000 increase in overhead expenses.
Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) increased to a net income
of $413,000 during the year ended April 30, 1996 from a net expense of $89,000
during the year ended April 30, 1995. This favorable variance was due to an
increase of $400,000 in interest income, a $76,000 increase in the minority
interest in the net loss of a subsidiary and a decrease of $26,000 in interest
expense.
INFLATION
The Company's operations have not been, nor are they expected to be,
materially affected by inflation.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since the completion of its initial public offering in April 1991, the
Company's primary sources of liquidity have consisted of financing from the
sale of Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock, revenues from marketing
and laser access services provided to ophthalmic physicians, leases and notes
payable. At April 30, 1997, the Company had $3,794,000 of cash and cash
equivalents compared with $12,672,000 at April 30, 1996. At April 30, 1997,
the Company had working capital of $1,654,000 compared with working capital
of $10,002,000 at April 30, 1996. The ratio of current assets to
current liabilities at April 30, 1997 was 1.32 to one, compared to 2.94 to one
at April 30, 1996.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash used for operating
activities was $5,688,000 for fiscal 1997 and was $2,825,000 and $923,000 for
fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively. The cash flows used for operating
activities during fiscal 1997 primarily
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represent the net loss incurred in this period less depreciation, amortization
and fixed asset impairment and an increase in accounts payable, offset by an
increase in accounts receivable. The cash flows used for operating activities in
fiscal 1996 primarily represent the net loss incurred less depreciation,
amortization and fixed asset impairment. The cash flows used for operating
activities in fiscal 1995 primarily represent the net loss incurred less
depreciation and amortization.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Net cash used for investing
activities was $4,679,000 during fiscal 1997 and $7,901,000 and $1,321,000 for
fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively, and was primarily due to the acquisition of
equipment, equipment deposits and acquisitions. The increase in acquisitions
of equipment in fiscal 1997 is primarily due to expansion into the U.S. market
and continued growth in the European market.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing
activities during fiscal 1997 was $1,489,000 and was primarily due to proceeds
received from notes payable and the exercise of stock options offset by the
repayment of certain notes payable and capitalized lease obligations. Net cash
provided by financing activities for fiscal 1996 was $21,272,000 and was
primarily due to proceeds received from a private placement of the Company's
Convertible Preferred Stock with a provision for mandatory redemption in 2005
and the exercise of warrants. For fiscal 1995, net cash provided by financing
activities was $3,664,000 and was primarily due to proceeds received from the
exercise of warrants and private stock offerings offset by the repayment of
certain notes payable and capitalized lease obligations.
The Company anticipates that its current cash and cash equivalents,
together with the net proceeds of approximately $5.5 million from the private
placement completed in June 1997, will be sufficient to fund operating expenses
for the next two years, including any capital expenditures not financed by
leasing. The Company expects to continue to fund future operations and mobile
development costs from existing cash and cash equivalents, revenues received
from providing laser access and market services, the exercise of stock options
and warrants and future financing as required. There can be no assurance that
capital will be available when needed or, if available, that the terms for
obtaining such funds will be favorable to the Company.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD
In March 1997, the Financial Standards Board issued a Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (FAS 128) which
requires public entities to present both basic and diluted earnings per share
amounts on the face of their financial statements, replacing the former
calculations of primary and fully diluted earnings per share. The Company will
adopt FAS 128 effective with its fiscal 1998 third quarter and anticipates that
when adopted, FAS 128 will not have a material effect on its reported earnings
per common share.
ITEM 8
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Page
Report of Independent Accountants F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet at April 30, 1997 and 1996 F-2
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three years
ended April 30, 1997 F-3
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the three years ended April 30, 1997 F-4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three years
ended April 30, 1997 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6
Financial Statement Schedules:
VIII - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-17
All other schedules were omitted because they are not applicable or the
required information is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes
thereto.
ITEM 9
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The directors, executive officers and key personnel of the Company, their
positions with the Company, and their ages are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
------- --- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
John J. Klobnak 46 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Alan F. Gillam 53 President (through May 30, 1997), Director
Robert W. May 50 Vice-Chairman of the Board, General Counsel and Secretary
B. Charles Bono III 49 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
James C. Wachtman 36 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer -- North America
Dr. Henry Simon 66 Director
James M. Garvey 49 Director
Richard Lindstrom, M.D. 50 Director
Steven C. Straus 40 Director
</TABLE>
JOHN J. KLOBNAK. Mr. Klobnak, one of the founders of the Company, has
served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since
1993. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Klobnak served as the Company's President and
Chief Executive Officer. From 1986 to 1990, he served as Chief Operating
Officer and subsequently President of MarketVision, a partnership acquired by
the Company upon its inception in 1990. Prior to 1986, Mr. Klobnak was an
advertising and marketing consultant.
ALAN F. GILLAM. From July 1, 1993 to May 30, 1997 when he left the
Company, Mr. Gillam served as President and, from July 1,1993 to June 1, 1996,
as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Gillam was
the International Director of the excimer laser project for Alcon Surgical,
Inc., a division of one of the world's largest eyecare specialty companies.
Prior to 1991, Mr. Gillam was area director for Alcon in Northern Europe and
Africa.
ROBERT W. MAY, ESQ. Mr. May joined the Company as its Vice-Chairman and
General Counsel in September 1993. Prior to joining the Company as a full-time
employee, Mr. May served as Corporate Secretary and a director of the Company,
as well as outside general, corporate counsel for the Company while engaged in a
private legal practice in St. Louis, Missouri.
B. CHARLES BONO III. Mr. Bono joined the Company as Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 1992. From 1980 to 1992,
Mr. Bono was employed by Storz Instrument Company, a global marketer of
ophthalmic devices and pharmaceutical products, serving as Vice President of
Finance from 1987 to 1992.
JAMES C. WACHTMAN. Mr. Wachtman joined the Company as Chief Operating
Officer -- North American Operations effective May 30, 1996. From 1983 until
he joined the Company, Mr. Wachtman was employed by McGaw, Inc., a manufacturer
of disposables for home infusion, in various positions. Most recently, he
served as Vice President/Operations of CAPS, a hospital pharmacy division of
McGaw.
DR. HENRY SIMON. Dr. Simon has served as a director of the Company
since November 1995. Since 1996 he has served as Chairman, and from 1993 to
1996 as CEO and Managing Partner, of Schroder Ventures International Life
Sciences Advisers, a venture capital advisory company. Dr. Simon serves as
Chairman of Mitel, Inc., a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment and
Shire Pharmaceutical Group plc, a British company. Dr. Simon is also a
director of Chiroscience plc and Micromass in the U.K.
JAMES M. GARVEY. Mr. Garvey has served as a director of the Company since
November 1995. Mr. Garvey serves as Chief Executive Officer and Managing
Partner of Schroder Ventures Life Sciences Advisors, a venture capital advisory
company which he joined in May of 1995. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Garvey was
Director of Allstate Venture Capital, the $600 million venture capital division
of Allstate Corp. after initially directing Allstate Venture Capital's health
care investment activity. Mr. Garvey is currently a director of Allscrips
Pharmaceutical and J&C Healthcare and has served as director and Chairman of
several public and private healthcare companies.
RICHARD L. LINDSTROM, M.D. Dr. Lindstrom has served as a director of the
Company since November 1995. Since 1979, Dr. Lindstrom has been engaged in
the private practice of ophthalmology and has been the President of Lindstrom,
Samuelson & Hardten Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. since 1989. In 1989, Dr.
Lindstrom founded the Phillips Eye Institute Center for Teaching & Research, a
ophthalmic research and surgical skill education facility, and he
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currently serves as the center's Medical Director. Dr. Lindstrom has
served as an Associate Director of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank since 1987.
From 1980 to 1989, he served as a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University
of Minnesota. Dr. Lindstrom received his M.D. and his B.A. and B.S. degrees
from the University of Minnesota.
STEVEN C. STRAUS. Mr. Straus has served as a director of the Company
since January 1996. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of the
Ambulatory Surgery Division of Columbia, the world's largest for-profit health
care provider. Mr. Straus was employed in a similar capacity with Medical Care
America, Inc. from 1993 until Medical Care America was merged into Columbia
Healthcare Corporation in 1994. From 1986 to 1993, Mr. Straus held various
positions with Baxter Healthcare Corporation and from 1978 to 1985 was employed
by American Hospital Supply Corporation.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
As required by the Securities and Exchange Commission rules under Section
16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company notes that
during the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997, all reports regarding transactions
in the Company's common stock were filed timely.
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ITEM 11
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the compensation paid to six officers
earning total compensation at annual rates in excess of $100,000 during the
fiscal year ended April 30, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WARRANTS
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION FISCAL YEAR SALARY(A) BONUS(B) OTHER AND OPTIONS
- --------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John J. Klobnak April 1997 $196,800 $ 32,000 -- 38,250(c)
Chief Executive Officer April 1996 $186,000(a1) $124,330 -- 0
April 1995 $146,575 $ 56,835 -- 25,000(d)
85,000(e)
Alan F. Gillam April 1997 $190,700 $30,512 -- 36,000(c)
President April 1996 $185,340(a1) $23,890 -- 0
(through May 31, 1997) April 1995 $146,063 $46,837 -- 25,000(f)
80,000(e)
Robert W. May April 1997 $161,300 $ 25,808 -- 33,750(c)
Secretary and April 1996 $156,710(a1) $104,750 -- 0
General Counsel April 1995 $123,480 $ 47,880 -- 25,000(f)
75,500(e)
B. Charles Bono April 1997 $148,200 $23,712 -- 22,500(c)
Exec. VP, CFO April 1996 $143,950(a1) $96,230 -- 0
and Treasurer April 1995 $113,410 $43,975 -- 15,000(d)
50,000(e)
James C. Wachtman April 1997 $140,000 $28,000 -- 125,000(g)
Chief Operating Officer
T. Wesley Dunn April 1997 $125,000 $30,850 -- 75,000(h)
Vice President-Sales April 1996 $125,000(a2) $10,400 -- 0(h)
</TABLE>
(a) Annual compensation rate as of April 30th of fiscal year.
(a1) Effective since October 11, 1995.
(a2) Effective since February 1, 1996.
(b) Earned during fiscal year, paid by following May or June.
(c) Warrants with exercise price of $7.75 per share.
(d) Warrants with exercise price of $7.75 per share.
(e) Unreged warrants with exercise price of $9.00 per share.
(f) Incentive Stock Options with exercise price of $7.75 per share.
(g) Incentive Stock Options(10,000), Non-Qualified Warrants(40,000) and
unregistered warrants (75,000) with exercise price of $7.625 per share,
initially issued at $12.50 per share.
(h) Non-Qualified Warrants with exercise price of $8.25 per share since
August 7, 1996 initially issued at $12.625 per share during fiscal
1996.
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WARRANT AND OPTION GRANTS LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENT OF
NUMBER OF: TOTAL
OPTIONS(o) OPTIONS/
WARRANTS(w) WARRANTS EXERCISE
UNREGISTERED GRANTED TO PRICE EXPIRATION DATE/
NAME/POSITION WARRANTS(u) EMPLOYEES PER SHARE GRANT DATE VALUE
- ------------------------ ------------ ---------- -------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John J. Klobnak
Chief Executive Officer 38,250(w) 13.5% $12.4375 May 9, 2001
$124,300
Alan F. Gillam
President 36,000(w) 12.7% $12.4375 May 9, 2001
$117,000
Robert W. May
Secretary 33,750(w) 11.9% $12.4375 May 9, 2001
$109,700
B. Charles Bono
Exec. V.P., CFO and 22,500(w) 7.9% $12.4375 May 9, 2001
Treasurer $ 73,100
James C. Wachtman
Chief Operating Officer 125,000(o,w,u) 44.0% $ 7.625 May 9, 2001
$271,900
T. Wesley Dunn
V.P. - Sales 75,000(w) N/A $8.25 January 31, 2001
$131,100
</TABLE>
The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to determine the value of
options and warrants issued as of the grant date using the following
assumptions, dividend yield - none, risk free rate of return - 5% to 6.25%,
volatility - 34% to 39%, expected time of exercise - thirty months.
AGGREGATED OPTION/WARRANT EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/WARRANT VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AT FISCAL YEAR END
VALUE OF
NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
# OF SHARES EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/
ACQUIRED ON EXERCISE VALUE REALIZED UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
-------------------- -------------- --------------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John J. Klobnak 3,333 $ 23,700 441,417/ 0 $242,900/$0
Alan F. Gillam 1,550 $ 5,000 364,200 /6,250 $212,100/$0
Robert W. May 1,300 $ 3,000 227,700/ 6,250 $ 25,000/$0
B. Charles Bono 1,650 $ 9,500 148,850/ 0 $ 7,900/$0
James C. Wachtman N/A N/A 55,208/69,992 $ 0/$0
T. Wesley Dunn N/A N/A 46,875/28,125 $ 0/$0
</TABLE>
TEN-YEAR OPTION AND WARRANT REPRICINGS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
James C. Wachtman T. Wesley Dunn
------------------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Date August 7, 1996 August 7, 1996
Number of securities underlying repriced options/warrants 125,000 75,000
Market price of stock at time of repricing $ 7.625 $ 7.625
Exercise price at time of repricing $ 7.625 $ 8.25
Length of original option term remaining at date of repricing 58 months 54 months
</TABLE>
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") met on
July 29, 1996 and voted unanimously to lower the exercise price of certain
options and warrants issued earlier in calendar 1996 to reflect the market bid
price seven days later, after the announcement was made that the Company
elected to withdraw an underwritten public offering. The 125,000 options and
warrants granted to James C. Wachtman at $12.50 on May 29, 1997 were repriced
at $7.625 per option and warrant and the 75,000 warrants granted to T. Wesley
Dunn at $12.625 share on February 1, 1996 were repriced at $8.25 per warrant.
The repricing decision to $7.625 also affected 70,000 options and warrants
granted to members of the Board of Directors and the Company's
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medical advisory board on May 29, 1996 at $12.625 per option or warrant.
Since the date of the grants of options and warrants to Messrs. Wachtman and
Dunn, new officers of the Company, the Company's common stock experienced a
decline in the market price due to several factors including a general decline
in the stock market as well as within the Company's industry segment,
particularly during the June and July 1996 period, and the fact that the
Company was in registration for an underwritten public offering of its common
stock. Ultimately, the Board elected to withdraw the offering due in large
part to these factors. The Committee felt it would be unfair and a significant
disincentive to Messrs. Wachtman and Dunn, especially in view of the fact that
they had only recently joined the Company (on May 20, 1996 and February 1,
1996, respectively) in positions of significant responsibility, to continue to
have these options and warrants priced at the previous level.
ITEM 12
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table and notes thereto set forth certain information
regarding beneficial ownership of the Company's common stock as of April 30,
1997 by (i) all those known by the Company to be beneficial owners of more than
5% of the Company's common stock, (ii) all of the Company's directors and (iii)
all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER PERCENTAGE OF
OF SHARES COMMON SHARES
BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND 5% SHAREHOLDERS OWNED OWNED
---------------------------------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
John J. Klobnak(2)
540 Maryville Centre Drive
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63141 565,881 6.11%
Alan F. Gillam(3)
540 Maryville Centre Drive
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63141 365,803 3.98%
Robert W. May(4)
540 Maryville Centre Drive
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63141 229,557 2.54%
Dr. Henry Simon(5)
20 Southampton Street
London WC2E 7QG
England 1,670,577 18.94%
James M. Garvey(5)
One Beacon Street, Suite 4500
Boston, MA 02108 1,670,177 18.94%
Richard L. Lindstrom, M.D.(6)
710 East 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55391 67,544 0.76%
Steven C. Straus (7)
640 Grandview Lane
Lake Forest, IL 60045 3,312 0.04%
All officers and directors as a group
(9 persons)(8)(9) 3,128,626 30.89%
</TABLE>
Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, shares of
common stock which an individual or group has a right to acquire within sixty
days pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants are deemed to be
outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of
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ownership of such individual or group, but are not deemed to be outstanding for
the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person shown
in the table.
(1) Takes into account the possible exercise of the outstanding options
granted under the Incentive Stock Option Plan, the Non-Qualified Stock
Option Plan, the Non-Qualified Warrant Plan and other unregistered
warrants which are presently exercisable.
(2) Includes presently exercisable options and warrants to purchase 441,417
shares of common stock granted to Mr. Klobnak by the Board of Directors
pursuant to the Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan, the Non-Qualified
Warrant Plan and other unregistered warrants. See "Executive Compensation
-- Stock Option Plan." and "Executive Compensation -- Employment
Agreements"
(3) Includes presently exercisable warrants and options to purchase 364,200
shares of common stock granted to Mr. Gillam by the Board of Directors
pursuant to the Non-Qualified Warrant Plan, the Incentive Stock Option
Plan and other unregistered warrants. Mr. Gillam, who left the Company on
May 30, 1997, also owns 6,250 warrants and options which are not presently
exercisable.
(4) Includes presently exercisable warrants and options to purchase 227,700
shares of common stock granted to Mr. May by the Board of Directors
pursuant to the Non-Qualified Warrant Plan, the Incentive Stock Option
Plan and other unregistered warrants. Mr. May also owns 6,250 warrants
and options which are not presently exercisable.
(5) Beneficial ownership established by virtue of membership on the Board of
Directors of the Company as the representative of Schroder Ventures Life
Sciences Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of the holders of 1,666,665 shares of
the common stock of the Company. Includes presently exercisable options
granted to Dr. Simon and Mr. Garvey, respectively, by the Board of
Directors to purchase 2,912 shares of common stock each pursuant to the
Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. Each also owns 7,088 options which are
not presently exercisable.
(6) Includes presently exercisable warrants and options to purchase 52,912
shares of common stock granted to Dr. Lindstrom by the Board of Directors
pursuant to the Non-Qualified Option Plan as a director and medical
director of the Company and unregistered warrants granted to Dr. Lindstrom
as a consultant to the Company. Dr. Lindstrom also owns 67,088 options
and warrants which are not presently exercisable. Through an affiliate
Dr. Lindstrom also owns 96,400 shares of common stock classified as
temporary equity on the balance sheet and unexercisable options to
purchase 157,593 shares of common stock.
(7) Includes presently exercisable options to purchase 2,912 shares of common
stock granted to Mr. Straus by the Board of Directors pursuant to the
Non-Qualified Option Plan. Mr. Straus also owns 7,088 options which are
not presently exercisable.
(8) Includes presently exercisable options and warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 1,249,459 shares of common stock granted to five executive
officers (three of which are also directors) of the Company. An
additional 70,208 options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock
are owned but are not presently exercisable by these executive officers.
See "Executive Compensation -- Stock Option Plan" and "Executive
Compensation -- Employment Agreements."
(9) Includes presently exercisable options and warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 1,094,965 shares of common stock granted to directors (three
of which are also executive officers of the Company). An additional
354,845 options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock are owned
but not presently exercisable by these directors or their affiliates.
As required by the Securities and Exchange Commission rules under Section
16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Company notes that during
the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997, all reports regarding transactions in the
Company's common stock were timely filed.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13
All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders or
the election and qualification of their successors. Other than Non-Qualified
Stock Options and/or warrants, directors of the Company who are considered
affiliates do not receive any compensation for their services as members of the
Board of Directors. Non-affiliated Directors receive $1,500 per Board meeting
attended. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in
connection with their attendance at Board of Directors meetings. Officers are
appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board.
Dr. Henry Simon and James M. Garvey are both members of the Board of
Directors and are affiliated with Schroder Ventures Life Sciences Advisors, a
beneficial owner of 1,666,665 shares of the Company's common stock.
EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
ITEM 14
3.0* Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Amendment.
3.1* Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
3.2* Form of Company's By-Laws, as amended.
4.1* Specimen Stock Certificate.
4.2*** Stock Purchase Warrant (Initial Warrant)
4.3*** Registration Rights Agreement
4.4*** Form of Stock Purchase Warrant (additional Warrant)
21.0** Subsidiaries of the Company
23.0** Consent of Independent Accountants, Price Waterhouse LLP
* Incorporated by reference from Registration Statement No. 33-33843
effective on April 3, 1991.
** Filed herewith.
*** Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed July 1, 1997.
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The following reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter of
the period covered by this report:
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
LASER VISION CENTERS, INC.
By: /s/ John J. Klobnak
John J. Klobnak, Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ B. Charles Bono
B. Charles Bono, Principal
Accounting Officer
Date: July 28, 1997
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by
the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
----------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ John J. Klobnak
John J. Klobnak CEO, Chairman of Board of Directors July 28, 1997
/s/ B. Charles Bono
B. Charles Bono Exec. VP, CFO and Treasurer July 28, 1997
/s/ Robert W. May
Robert W. May Secretary, Director July 28, 1997
/s/ James M. Garvey
James M Garvey Director July 28, 1997
/s/ Richard L. Lindstrom, M.D.
Richard L. Lindstrom, M.D. Director July 28, 1997
/s/ Dr. Henry Simon
Dr. Henry Simon Director July 28, 1997
/s/ Steven C. Straus
Steven C. Straus Director July 28, 1997
/s/ James C. Wachtman
James C. Wachtman Chief Operating Officer July 28, 1997
/ /
Alan F. Gillam Director July , 1997
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Laser Vision Centers, Inc.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the
accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Laser Vision Centers, Inc. and its subsidiaries at April 30, 1997
and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended 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.
/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
June 20, 1997
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LASER VISION CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30,
--------------------------
1997 1996
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $3,794,000 $12,672,000
Restricted cash 461,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$360,000 and $286,000, respectively 1,719,000 805,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 915,000 483,000
Assets held for sale (Note 5) -- 1,200,000
Total current assets 6,889,000 15,160,000
Property and equipment:
Laser equipment (Notes 5, 7 and 8) 12,617,000 9,474,000
Medical equipment (Notes 5 and 8) 750,000 352,000
Mobile equipment 1,599,000 892,000
Furniture and fixtures 1,316,000 1,019,000
16,282,000 11,737,000
Less-accumulated depreciation (3,799,000) (1,323,000)
12,483,000 10,414,000
Equipment deposits -- 1,765,000
Net property and equipment 12,483,000 12,179,000
Other assets (Note 6) 3,498,000 1,574,000
Total assets $22,870,000 $28,913,000
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of notes payable (Note 7) $1,003,000 $1,858,000
Current portion of obligations under
capital leases (Note 8) 690,000 467,000
Accounts payable 2,078,000 870,000
Accrued compensation 616,000 291,000
Other accrued liabilities 848,000 1,672,000
Total current liabilities 5,235,000 5,158,000
Non-current liabilities:
Notes payable (Note 7) 4,544,000
Capital lease obligations (Note 8) 1,589,000 1,375,000
Deferred revenue and other 134,000 275,000
Minority interests (Note 4) -- 113,000
Total non-current liabilities 6,267,000 1,763,000
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11 and 12)
Convertible preferred stock with mandatory
redemption provision in 2005 (Note 9) -- 14,539,000
Common stock and stock options issued for
contract rights (Note 3) 1,092,000
Stockholders' equity (Notes 13 and 14):
Common stock, par value $.01 per share,
50,000,000 authorized; 8,817,057 and
6,415,993 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively 88,000 64,000
Warrants and options 36,000
Paid-in-capital 38,663,000 23,831,000
Accumulated deficit (28,511,000) (16,442,000)
10,276,000 7,453,000
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred
stock and stockholders' equity $22,870,000 $28,913,000
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LASER VISION CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED APRIL 30,
-----------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $8,238,000 $3,918,000 $3,311,000
Cost of revenues (includes $3,472,000, $1,973,000
and $1,589,000 of depreciation, respectively) 7,590,000 4,240,000 3,375,000
Gross profit (loss) 648,000 (322,000) (64,000)
Operating expense:
General and administrative 3,907,000 2,356,000 1,002,000
Salaries and related expenses 3,590,000 2,329,000 1,285,000
Depreciation and amortization 438,000 230,000 283,000
Selling and marketing expenses 1,784,000 916,000 574,000
Fixed asset impairment provision (Note 5) 2,772,000 3,063,000 --
12,491,000 8,894,000 3,144,000
Loss from operations (11,843,000) (9,216,000) (3,208,000)
Other income (expenses):
Interest income and other 268,000 437,000 37,000
Interest expense (597,000) (216,000) (242,000)
Minority interest in net loss of subsidiary
(Note 4) 103,000 192,000 116,000
Net loss $(12,069,000) $(8,803,000) $(3,297,000)
Net loss per share (Note 2) $(1.45) $(1.75) $(.82)
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 8,421,000 5,278,000 4,001,000
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LASER VISION CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 1997
WARRANTS TOTAL
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK WARRANTS TOTAL
------------------ PAID-IN ACCUMULATED AND STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT OPTIONS EQUITY
--------- ------- ----------- ------------- ------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at April 30, 1994 3,589,000 36,000 8,900,000 (4,342,000) 4,594,000
Exercise of Class A, B and F warrants 726,955 8,000 4,142,000 4,150,000
Issuance of common stock in private
offering (Note 12) 125,000 1,000 835,000 836,000
Exercise of incentive and
non-qualified stock options 11,600 66,000 66,000
Net loss for year ended April
30, 1995 -- -- -- (3,297,000) (3,297,000)
Balance at April 30, 1995 4,452,555 45,000 13,943,000 (7,639,000) 6,349,000
Exercise of incentive and
non-qualified options 100,210 1,000 468,000 469,000
Exercise of C, D, non-qualified,
underwriter and other warrants 363,294 3,000 2,137,000 2,140,000
Exercise of Class B and F warrants 1,159,690 12,000 6,910,000 6,922,000
Issuance of common stock in private
offering (Note 12) 242,218 2,000 1,143,000 1,145,000
Issuance of common stock in
conjunction with acquisitions
(Note 4) 98,026 1,000 911,000 912,000
Costs associated with issuance of
convertible preferred stock with
mandatory redemption provision (1,242,000) (1,242,000)
Dividends accrued on convertible
preferred stock (Note 9) (439,000) (439,000)
Net loss for the year ended
April 30, 1996 -- -- -- (8,803,000) (8,803,000)
Balance at April 30, 1996 6,415,993 64,000 23,831,000 (16,442,000) 7,453,000
Issuance of restricted
shares of common stock 20,609 160,000 160,000
Exercise of incentive and
non-qualified options 28,790 147,000 147,000
Dividends accrued on convertible
preferred stock (Note 9) (126,000) (126,000)
Conversion of preferred stock (Note 9) 2,349,991 24,000 14,641,000 14,665,000
Warrants and options issued (Note 14) 36,000 36,000
Shares issued to 401(k) plan
for employees 1,674 10,000 10,000
Net loss for the year ended
April 30, 1997 (12,069,000) (12,069,000)
--------- ------- ----------- ------------- ------- -------------
Balance at April 30, 1997 8,817,057 $88,000 $38,663,000 $(28,511,000) $36,000 $10,276,000
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LASER VISION CENTER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED APRIL 30,
--------------------------
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating expenses:
Net loss $(12,069,000) $(8,803,000) $(3,297,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,910,000 2,203,000 1,872,000
Fixed asset impairment 2,772,000 3,063,000
Compensation paid in common stock 46,000
Imputed interest 74,000 212,000
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 74,000 75,000 32,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
excluding the effects of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable (988,000) (52,000)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other
current assets (432,000) (319,000) (92,000)
Increase in accounts payable 1,581,000 380,000 138,000
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities (479,000) 746,000 328,000
Decrease in minority interest (103,000) (192,000) (116,000)
Net cash used by operating activities (5,688,000) (2,825,000) (923,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of equipment (4,586,000) (5,993,000) (1,147,000)
Acquisition of goodwill and minority interest (166,000)
Equipment deposits (1,685,000) (80,000)
Acquisition of New Image assets (169,000) --
Other 73,000 (54,000) (94,000)
Net cash used by investing activities (4,679,000) (7,901,000) (1,321,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable 4,148,000
Payment on notes payable (459,000) (2,135,000) (1,305,000)
Principal payments under capital lease
obligations (2,257,000) (252,000) (83,000)
Proceeds from exercise of incentive and
nonqualified stock options 107,000 469,000 66,000
Deposits on financing contracts (50,000)
Proceeds from private offering, redeemable
preferred 14,100,000
Private placement offering costs, redeemable
preferred (1,117,000)
Proceeds from private offerings, common 1,220,000 903,000
Private placement offering costs, common (75,000) (67,000)
Net proceeds from exercise of Class A, B
and F Warrants 6,922,000 4,150,000
Net proceeds from exercise of other warrants 2,140,000
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,489,000 21,272,000 3,664,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents (8,878,000) 10,546,000 1,420,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 12,672,000 2,126,000 706,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $3,794,000 $12,672,000 $2,126,000
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Conversion of preferred stock 14,665,000
Restricted cash upon issuance of capital leases 1,650,000
Stock options issued for contract rights 1,092,000
Notes payable issued for laser purchases $675,000 $1,359,000
Capital lease obligations related to laser and
medical equipment purchases 1,045,000 1,936,000
Accrued dividends and offering costs, private
placement redeemable preferred 126,000 564,000
Acquisitions -- Fair value of assets acquired 1,676,000
Liabilities assumed (595,000)
Common stock issued (130,000) (912,000)
Cash paid 193,000 169,000
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest $587,000 $127,000 $31,000
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LASER VISION CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. NATURE OF ORGANIZATION
Laser Vision Centers, Inc. (the Company), provides access to excimer
lasers and related services for the treatment of refractive vision disorders
and has over 40 lasers currently in use in the United States, Canada and
Europe. The Company is the world's largest operator of mobile excimer laser
systems and provides mobile laser access with two different types of mobile
support equipment including the patented MobilExcimer(R) surgical suite which
received FDA approval in April 1997 and another system which is used to move
excimer lasers into qualified ambulatory surgery centers and physician's
offices. The excimer laser can be used to treat refractive optical disorders
such as nearsightedness and astigmatism to eliminate or reduce the need for
corrective lenses. LaserVision Centers(R) operate on a shared-access model,
giving individual or group ophthalmic practices use of the technology without
investment risk or maintenance requirements and allowing optimal use of the
equipment. In addition, the Company provides a broad range of professional
services, including physician and staff training, technical support services
and maintenance and, through its MarketVision division, advertising and
marketing programs and services.
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) involves the use of an excimer laser to
reshape the cornea, thereby adjusting its refractive power, which in turn
eliminates or reduces the need for corrective lenses. The excimer laser can
also be used to treat a number of pathological superficial corneal disorders in
a procedure called phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). Two manufacturers,
VISX, Incorporated (VISX) and Summit Technology, Inc. (Summit) have received
approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of
their excimer lasers to perform PRK for low to moderate myopia and PTK. VISX's
excimer laser also has received FDA approval to treat astigmatism in the United
States on patients with low to moderate myopia. In addition to such
procedures, excimer lasers can also be used to perform procedures known as
laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), which may be more predictable in treating
high levels of myopia, but which has not been specifically approved in the
United States by the FDA.
The Company has operated excimer laser centers in Canada and Europe since
1991 and 1993, respectively. The Company currently provides excimer lasers and
related services to fixed-site centers in Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland,
Greece, Sweden and Ireland and operates the MobilExcimer(R) in Canada and the
United Kingdom. During the last four months of fiscal 1996, the approval of
excimer laser technology by the FDA made it possible for the Company to begin
operating commercial excimer laser centers in the United States. During fiscal
1997, the Company's mobile access strategy made it possible to provide excimer
laser access to additional locations without having to purchase a separate
laser for each location. Risk factors associated with the successful
implementation of the Company's business strategy include the absence of
profitable operations, the uncertainty of market acceptance of excimer laser
surgery, competition, the Company's dependence on limited sources of excimer
lasers, government regulation, the lack of long-term follow-up data and
undetermined medical risks with respect to the effect of excimer laser surgery,
product liability and professional liability, the Company's ability to manage
its growth and its dependence on current management and the possible need for
additional financing. In the United States, fixed-site laser centers are
operated in conjunction with Columbia Healthcare Corporation or by the Company
independently or through joint operating agreements.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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 and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as well as the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
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Cash equivalents
The Company considers unrestricted cash, as well as short-term investments
purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, to be cash
equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents included money market funds of
$1,943,000 ($7,903,000 in 1996) and short term government obligations and
commercial paper of $1,488,000 ($4,500,000 in 1996) at April 30, 1997.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For purposes of financial reporting, the Company has determined that the
fair value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, restricted cash, notes payable and
capitalized lease obligations approximates book value at April 30, 1997 and
1996, based on terms currently available to the Company in financial markets.
Credit risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of funds held in commercial
paper, money market accounts and trade receivables.
As of April 30, 1997 and 1996, the Company has deposited $3,431,000 and
$12,406,000, respectively, in government obligations, commercial paper and
money market accounts at financial institutions. Management believes the
credit risk related to these funds is limited due to the short-term nature of
the accounts.
Management believes the credit risk related to its trade receivables is
limited due to the Company's large number of customers and that its allowance
for doubtful accounts is adequate.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Long-lived assets determined to
be impaired are stated at the estimated fair value at the date impairment was
determined. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as
incurred. Depreciation and amortization are computed utilizing the
straight-line method. In the opinion of management, this method is adequate to
allocate the cost of equipment over its estimated useful lives which range from
four to five years. Depreciation for commercial lasers and other equipment is
included in cost of revenues. Depreciation for leasehold improvements,
furniture and fixtures is classified as an operating expense.
Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company reviews for the impairment of long-lived assets when events or
changes in circumstances indicate that an asset's carrying value may not be
recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, if the carrying value of an asset is
greater than the sum of the undiscounted projected cash flows attributable to
that asset, an impairment loss is recognized. The impairment loss is based on
the fair value of the asset which is determined based on market prices,
discounted cash flows or the best information available. See Note 5 for the
impairment provisions and the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of ("SFAS 121").
Other assets
Costs of goodwill, tradename, servicemark and deferred contract rights are
being amortized over 5 to 15 years.
Stock-Based Compensation
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS 123") which defines the fair value based method of
accounting for stock options, purchase and award plans. SFAS 123 allows
companies to use the fair value method defined in the Statement or to continue
use of the intrinsic value method as outlined in Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). The
Company utilizes APB 25 for accounting for employee stock options and warrants.
See Note 14 for the pro forma impact on the net loss per share for the years
ended April 30, 1997 and 1996.
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For all equity instruments issued to non-employees, the fair value is
determined and recorded using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for
options and warrants, or the market price for common stock, at the date of
grant or issuance.
Revenue
Laser revenues are recognized when the surgical procedures are performed.
Advertising revenues are recognized as earned, upon delivery of print media or
upon broadcast of TV or radio advertisements.
Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues include laser and medical equipment depreciation, laser
maintenance including optics and gasses, Pillar Point royalty fees,
professional medical services and medical supplies for the LaserVision Centers
division. For the MarketVision division, cost of revenues includes client
media and production costs which are deferred during production and expensed
when the revenue is earned. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and
included in selling and marketing expenses for the LaserVision Centers
division.
Income taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income
taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the
difference between the income tax basis of assets and liabilities and their
carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accounts of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are maintained in their
respective local currencies. The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been translated and adjusted to reflect U.S. dollars on the
bases presented below.
Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end
exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average rates of
exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency translation adjustments
and transaction gains and losses are immaterial amounts and are included in
earnings currently.
Loss per share
Net loss per common share is based upon the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the period and includes dividends accrued on the
convertible preferred stock. The calculation excludes common stock equivalent
shares when their inclusion in such calculations would have been antidilutive.
3. MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company completed a management services
agreement with an ophthalmic practice whose president is on the Company's Board
of Directors and is also the Company's medical director. The Company acquired
certain contract rights and fixed assets for $288,000 of cash, the issuance of
96,400 shares of common stock and 157,593 stock options. The Company also
assumed certain lease obligations described in Note 8. The common stock and
stock options are classified on the balance sheet as temporary equity, "Common
stock and options issued for contract rights", since the vesting of ownership
in the stock and the options does not begin until the third year and the eight
year agreement can be canceled by either party at the end of the second year.
As the fair value of the consideration given cannot be finally determined until
the cancellation rights lapse, the fair value of the common stock and options
will be adjusted quarterly until January 1999 when the fair value will be
fixed. The options expire after ten years, vest monthly over a six year period
beginning in the third year, and have a fixed exercise price based on the
current market price at the time of the agreement. The common shares vest
monthly over a six year period beginning in the third year and are not
considered outstanding as of April 30, 1997. As of April 30, 1997, these
contract rights were recorded as $1,280,000 of other non-current assets on the
balance sheet and have been reduced by $42,000 of accumulated amortization.
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4. ACQUISITIONS
Effective October 15, 1996, the Company acquired the 49.998% minority
interest in its European subsidiary, Harley Street Laser Vision Centre, for
approximately $200,000 plus the issuance of 17,000 shares of restricted common
shares with a market value of $130,000.
Effective April 5, 1996, the Company acquired certain European assets and
assumed certain liabilities of New Image Laser Centres Limited (New Image) for
approximately $169,000 paid upon acquisition and $60,000 which was paid during
fiscal 1997. The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the purchase
method of accounting; the acquisition cost approximated the fair value of the
net assets acquired and no goodwill has been recorded. The 1996 consolidated
financial statements include the revenues and expenses of New Image from the
acquisition date.
Effective February 1, 1996, the Company acquired the stock of Med-Source,
Inc. (Med Source) for 21,845 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock
issued at the $12.125 market price when the transaction was negotiated, and
$35,000. The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the purchase
method of accounting; the acquisition cost exceeded the fair value of the net
assets acquired resulting in approximately $282,000 of goodwill. To increase
ophthalmic surgical volumes, Med Source provides marketing services in the
areas of planning, training, and consulting. The consolidated financial
statements include all assets and liabilities of Med Source and reflect the
revenues and expenses of Med Source since the acquisition date.
In August 1995, the Company acquired the stock of Vision Correction, Inc.
of Minnesota (VCI) for 76,181 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock
issued at the $8.50 market price. The principal assets acquired were site
agreements with eye centers, clinics and individual doctors in nine states with
respect to access to mobile excimer lasers. The 25 agreements, each of which
required a $10,000 deposit by the eye center, clinic or doctor, require the
Company to provide certain services including regular access to a mobile
excimer laser in return for a two year agreement by the eye center, clinic or
doctor to exclusively use mobile lasers provided by the Company for all PRK or
similar services. The agreements become effective when the Company gives
notice of its intention to provide access to a mobile excimer laser and on a
year to year basis thereafter unless notice of termination is given. The VCI
acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the purchase method of
accounting; the acquisition cost exceeded the fair value of the net assets
acquired resulting in the recognition of goodwill totaling $664,000.
5. FIXED ASSET IMPAIRMENT PROVISIONS
In connection with the Company's continuing evaluation of the
recoverability of its assets, fixed asset impairment charges were recognized in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997 ($2,772,000) and the fourth quarter of fiscal
1996 ($3,063,000).
The fiscal 1996 provision resulted from a reorganization of the Company's
international operations in connection with the approval by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) of excimer lasers for performance of certain PRK
procedures in the United States. The Company had 22 Model B VISX lasers
dedicated to its European and Canadian operations as of February 1, 1996. The
intent of the Company had been to move a number of these lasers to the United
States after the FDA approval. The Company also expected these lasers to be
upgradeable to treat hyperopia (farsightedness). However, in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1996 the Company was informed of VISX's decision not to
upgrade the Model B lasers to treat hyperopia and of its decision to
effectively prohibit the reimporting of Model B lasers. As a result, the
Company was unable to upgrade the international lasers for use in the United
States and, thus, had an excess of international equipment which could not
treat hyperopia. The Company then completed negotiations to sell ten excess
lasers for $1,200,000, resulting in an impairment provision of $1,350,000.
Such lasers were classified as assets held for sale on the balance sheet at
April 30, 1996 and were sold prior to October 31, 1996. The Company revised its
international business plan in April 1996, reduced the number of fixed sites in
Europe and Canada, redeployed a number of lasers and selected a number of sites
to be served by mobile lasers. Because of this significant change in business
conditions, the Company assessed the projected undiscounted future cash flows
of the remaining European and Canadian excimer lasers and related medical
equipment and determined that cash flows were insufficient to recover the
carrying value of these assets. As a result, the Company recorded an
additional provision for impairment of $1,713,000 to record those assets at
fair value based upon current market prices. These assets, with a carrying
value of $1,235,000, were used in international operations during fiscal 1997.
The total original cost
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of the above equipment was $9,542,000 and the accumulated depreciation at the
time of the write-downs was $4,044,000.
The fiscal 1997 provision of $2,772,000 resulted from (a) a write down
of Summit lasers and related mobile equipment of $2,006,000 because the Company
is not able to mobilize Summit excimer lasers in a cost effective manner as well
as a diminished U.S. market interest in Summit lasers after the Visx Star laser
received FDA approval for astigmatism in April 1997, (b) the additional
impairment of Visx B lasers and medical equipment in international markets which
prefer more current technologies ($425,000), (c) the accelerated amortization of
U.S. goodwill associated with certain VCI physicians which will not develop into
profitable mobile locations ($141,000) and the Med-Source operations which were
redirected to focus on the development of the Company's excimer laser business
($200,000). The total original cost of the above equipment and goodwill was
$4,534,000 and the accumulated depreciation and amortization at the time of the
write-downs was $1,404,000.
Other assets at April 30 consist of the following:
6. OTHER ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Goodwill, net of $103,000 and $89,000 amortization,
respectively (Notes 4 and 5) $ 836,000 $1,108,000
Tradename and servicemark costs, net of $49,000 and $30,000
amortization, respectively 136,000 152,000
Deferred contract rights, net of $42,000 amortization (Note 3) 1,238,000 -
Restricted cash (Notes 7 and 11) 1,239,000 -
VCI deposits in escrow (Note 4) - 256,000
Rent deposits and other, net 49,000 58,000
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Total $3,498,000 $1,574,000
</TABLE>
Deferred contract rights are being amortized over eight years and relate
to the temporary equity discussed in Note 3. Restricted cash secures the
Company's notes payable and notes receivable to a third party by those
patients who elected to finance a portion of the cost of their PRK or LASIK
procedure.
7. NOTES PAYABLE
In October 1996 and March 1997, the Company entered into agreements to
borrow a total of $5.9 million from two different lenders over four to four and
one half years and bearing interest at 11% and 15% per annum, respectively.
These loans were secured by fifteen excimer lasers used in the U.S. The
October loan was also secured by $1,650,000 of restricted cash which will
become available to the Company in proportion to the reduction in the principal
balance and, under certain circumstances, if financial targets are achieved.
As of April 30, 1997, $421,000 of this restricted cash is classified as a
current asset and $1,229,000 is classified as a non-current asset. As part of
the March loan agreement, the Company also issued 15,000 warrants, exercisable
within five years, to the lender at the then current market price. The March
lender has the right to receive an additional 10,000 warrants if additional
funding is provided and has the right-of-first refusal on future equipment
funding opportunities. At April 30, 1997 the future maturity schedule for
these notes was as follows:
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30,
1998 $1,003,000
1999 $1,193,000
2000 $1,342,000
2001 $1,842,000
2002 $ 167,000
The April 30, 1996 outstanding balance, $1,847,000, related to European
excimer laser purchases agreements.
8. OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
In August 1996, the Company financed an excimer laser purchase with a four
year capital lease requiring principal payments totaling $525,000 and bearing
interest at 15%. In January 1997, the Company assumed responsibility for an
excimer laser lease and a microkeratome lease with remaining lives of three and
one half years with principal payments totaling $381,000 and
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bearing interest at rates from 7% to 9% per annum as part of a management
services agreement, see Note 3. During fiscal 1997, the Company financed a
total of nine corneal topographer purchases for use in the United States with
three to five year capital leases requiring total principal payments of $139,000
and bearing interest at rates from 6% to 12% per annum.
In September 1995, the Company acquired two excimer lasers for use in the
United States. The lasers were financed by five year capital leases requiring
principal payments totaling $1,024,000 and bearing interest at 11% per annum.
In January 1996, the Company acquired two additional excimer lasers which were
financed by three and one-half year term capital leases requiring principal
payments totaling $912,000 and bearing interest at 12% per annum. Future
minimum payments under capital leases as of April 30, 1997 are as follows:
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, AMOUNT
--------------------- ----------
1998 $941,000
1999 965,000
2000 643,000
2001 114,000
2002 21,000
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Total minimum lease payments 2,684,000
Less amount representing interest (405,000)
Less current portion (690,000)
Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases ----------
$1,589,000
Assets under capital leases totaled $721,000 and $2,353,000, respectively,
at April 30, 1997 and 1996. Depreciation of leased assets was $655,000,
$265,000 and $101,000 for the years ended April 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. In addition, the fixed asset impairment provision in fiscal 1997
included $1,590,000 related to leased U.S. lasers.
9. CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK WITH MANDATORY REDEMPTION PROVISION IN 2005
The Company's amended Articles of Incorporation authorize the Board of
Directors to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, at $.01 par value per
share, in one or more series, designated by them as to rights, preferences,
terms and limitations. In October 1995, the Company received $14,100,000 from
the sale of 141,000 shares of restricted convertible preferred stock with a
mandatory redemption provision in 2005, at the holders' option. The related
offering costs of $1,242,000 were deducted from paid-in-capital. These
restricted preferred shares, par value $100, were convertible into 2,349,991
shares of common stock at a conversion price of $6 per share, had a stated
dividend rate beginning after three years of 8% and had limited registration
rights.
These preferred shares converted into 2,349,991 shares of common stock
during the first half of fiscal 1997. For the fiscal years ended April 30,
1997 and 1996, dividends of $126,000 and $439,000, respectively, were accrued
and reflected in the calculation of net loss per common share. The accrued
dividends were included in the amounts reclassified from preferred equity to
common equity. The 2,349,991 shares of common stock were registered with the
SEC in March 1997 on Form S-1.
10. INCOME TAXES
At April 30, 1997, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $22.4 million available to offset future taxable income, expiring
2006 through 2012. The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of
approximately $9.0 million with an offsetting valuation allowance at April 30,
1997. For purposes of recording deferred tax assets, no future taxable income
is assumed given the results of operations of the Company to date.
The components of deferred taxes at April 30 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Net operating loss $ 8,984,000 $5,430,000
Depreciation (189,000) (172,000)
Other 22,000 59,000
Net asset 8,817,000 5,317,000
Valuation allowance (8,817,000) (5,317,000)
Total deferred taxes $ -0- $ -0-
</TABLE>
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The components of income tax expense are as follows for the fiscal years ending
April 30:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
----- ------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Computed expected tax benefit $4,773 $3,521 $1,319
Impairment provision (1,109) (1,225)
Change in valuation allowance (3,500) (2,341) (1,319)
Other (164) 45
Income tax expense $-0- $ -0- $ -0-
</TABLE>
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Employment agreements
During fiscal 1996, the Company entered into three-year agreements with
four officers of the Company to provide for base salaries, the potential payment
of certain bonuses and severance payments equal to 18 months of base
compensation. During fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, $112,000, $449,000 and
$208,000, respectively, were provided for these bonuses which were tied to the
price of the Company's common stock and/or personal performance objectives.
During fiscal 1997, $293,000 was provided for the severance payment due one of
these officers who left the Company in May 1997. Three other key employees have
employment agreements with unexpired terms ranging from twelve to thirty months.
Claims
A former investor relations consulting firm hired and terminated by the
Company during 1992 has requested that the Company issue 100,000 to 150,000
warrants to purchase the Company's common stock at $5.00 per share. The
Company believes that the consulting firm failed to perform and breached the
contract and has not reflected the disputed warrants in Note 14 of these
consolidated financial statements. The dispute is in litigation.
Operating leases
The Company has office and laser center lease agreements in St. Louis,
Fresno, London, Edinburgh and Montreal. The respective leases commenced in
1993, 1994 and 1996 and shall end in 1998, 2000 and 2001. Approximate future
minimum rental payments under the leases are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, MINIMUM RENTAL PAYMENTS
--------------------- -----------------------
<S> <C>
1998 $390,000
1999 324,000
1000 298,000
2001 275,000
2002 4,000
</TABLE>
Related rental expenses totaled $545,000, $184,000 and $98,000 for the
years ended April 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Notes with recourse
As of April 30, 1997, the Company had guaranteed notes payable totaling
$190,000 to a third party by certain patients who elected to finance a portion
of the cost of their refractive surgery. Interest bearing deposits with the
third party, classified as current and non-current restricted cash on the
balance sheet, secure $50,000 of this contingent obligation.
12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Management does not expect that any outstanding or pending legal
proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse
effect upon the Company's future results of operations, liquidity or financial
condition.
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13. CAPITAL STOCK
In September 1994, stockholders approved an increase in the number of
authorized common shares from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 and an amendment to the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation requiring super majority (80%) approval
of certain business combinations.
In April 1995, the Company sold 125,000 shares of unregistered common
stock to two investors at $7.23 per share, less solicitation and offering
costs. The investors received certain rights regarding registration and
anti-dilution.. In May and September 1995, the Company sold an additional
168,500 shares of unregistered common stock to two other investors under
substantially similar terms. In October 1995, these investors elected to
receive 73,718 additional shares of common stock in connection with their
anti-dilution rights. In March 1997, the 367,218 shares were registered with
the SEC on Form S-1.
14. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company has three plans under which registered stock options and
warrants may be granted and also has issued unregistered warrants and options.
These plans are administered by the Board of Directors whose Compensation
Committee recommends option and warrant grants for officers, directors and key
consultants of the Company.
The 1990 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the Option Plan) was approved by
stockholders of the Company on March 5, 1990 and amended by the stockholders on
April 22, 1992 and January 19, 1996. Under the terms of the Option Plan, the
Company has reserved 700,000 shares for issuance upon exercise of options
granted to key employees and officers of the Company. The exercise price may
not be less than the market price of the common stock on the date of grant.
Options are nonassignable and may be exercised only by the employee while
employed by the Company or within three months after termination of employment
unless due to death or disability. Options are exercisable in increments over
four years and expire no later than ten years from the date of the grant. All
outstanding options had an initial expiration date of five years. A total of
312,705 options were available for issuance under this plan at April 30, 1997.
The 1990 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the Plan) was approved by the
stockholders of the Company on March 5, 1990, and amended by the stockholders
on April 22, 1992 and January 19, 1996. Under the terms of the Plan, as
amended, the Company has reserved 600,000 shares of common stock for issuance
upon exercise of options granted to outside directors and consultants. Such
options vest over various lengths of time and expire after five years. A total
of 374,694 options were available for issuance under this plan at April 30,
1997.
Under the 1994 Non-Qualified Warrant Plan, as amended on January 19, 1996,
the Company has reserved 1,500,000 shares of common stock for issuance upon
exercise of registered warrants granted to certain employees, directors and
consultants. Such warrants generally vest ratably over a twenty-four month
period and are exercisable over a five year period. A total of 294,500
warrants were available for issuance under this plan at April 30, 1997.
Unregistered warrants are exercisable over a five year period and vest at
varying rates ranging from immediately to three years. Of the 510,000
unregistered warrants outstanding as of April 30, 1997, 325,000 were issued to
officers, employees and consultants during fiscal 1995 at $9.00 per share,
above the market price, 100,000 were issued to a consultant during fiscal 1996
at $5.25 per share, below the market price, and the balance were issued at the
market price.
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Information with respect to the above plans is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON-QUALIFIED
INCENTIVE STOCK STOCK UNREGISTERED NON-QUALIFIED
OPTION PLAN OPTION PLAN WARRANTS WARRANT PLAN
--------------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at April 30, 1994 180,545 177,000 854,500 --
Exercised ($5.00 to $5.75) (1,600) (10,000)
Exchanged ($5.00 to $7.50) (824,500) 824,500
Granted ($5.31 to $9.00) 109,000 25,000 325,000 120,000
Canceled (1,250) -- -- --
Outstanding at April 30, 1995 286,695 192,000 355,000 944,500
Exercised ($3.00 to $7.75) (59,210) (41,000) (30,000) (104,250)
Granted ($5.25 to $16.625) 59,000 110,000 61,000
Canceled (3,000) -- -- --
at April 30, 1996 283,485 151,000 435,000 901,250
Exercised ($3.00 to $7.75) (10,283) (16,957) (1,550)
Exchanged ($5.00 to $8.13) 19,000 (19,000)
Granted ($5.75 to $12.44) 55,000 63,306 75,000 319,000
Canceled ($6.88 to $8.75) (31,000) (40,000) (100,000)
Outstanding at April 30, 1997 316,202 157,349 510,000 1,099,700
Average price per share at April 30,
1995 $5.62 $5.67 $8.66 $5.89
1996 $7.42 $5.78 $8.11 $6.40
1997 $7.28 $6.37 $8.04 $7.03
Exercisable at April 30,
1995 165,570 159,500 57,083 737,347
1996 170,235 151,000 239,583 827,041
1997 241,452 123,189 409,375 969,156
</TABLE>
The Company also has the following warrants and options outstanding as
of April 30, 1997:
24,000 Class C, 15,150 Class D and 24,500 Class E-Exercisable for
one share of common stock, at a price of $5.00 per share, expire December
24, 1997 to January 6, 1998
46,888 Underwriter warrants-Exercisable for one share of common
stock, at a price of $7.25 per share, expire November 9, 1998
157,593 options issued for deferred contract rights-Exercisable for one
share of common stock, at a price of
$5.98 per share, vest from 1999 to 2005, expire December 31, 2006
At the July 31, 1996 Board of Directors meeting, a total of 270,000
options or warrants issued in February 1996 and May 1996 to new officers, Board
members and medical advisors and outstanding as of April 30, 1997 had the
exercise price reduced from a weighted average of $12.57 per option or warrant
to $7.80 per option or warrant.
During fiscal 1997, the Company adopted SFAS 123, which addresses
accounting for stock option and warrant plans and selected the "intrinsic value
based method" for valuing stock options granted to employees. Had compensation
cost for all of the Company's stock option and warrant plans been determined
based upon the fair value at the grant dates consistent with the methodology
prescribed in SFAS 123, the Company's net loss and net loss per share would
have increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below using the weighted
average fair values indicted:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1997 1996
--------------------- ------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss as reported (thousands) $12,069 $8,803
Pro forma net loss (thousands) $12,862 $8,901
Loss per share as reported $ 1.45 $ 1.75
Pro forma loss per share $ 1.53 $ 1.77
Weighted average fair value of grants at market $ 2.75 $ 2.41
Weighted average fair value of grants below market -- $4.06
</TABLE>
The fair value of each option and warrant grant is estimated on the date
of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
assumptions for grants in fiscal 1997 and 1996: risk-free interest rates ranging
from 5.0% to 6.5%, expected volatility of 30% to 45%, no dividends, and an
expected life of two and one half years. SFAS 123 does not require pro forma
disclosure of the effect of options and warrants granted in fiscal years prior
to fiscal 1996. The pro forma effect of compensation costs using the fair value
based method are not indicative of future amounts when the new method will apply
to all outstanding option and warrant grants. Since employee stock options and
warrants are not traded on a secondary exchange, employees receive no benefit
and derive no value from holding stock options and warrants under these plans
without an increase in the market price of the Company's stock. Such an
increase would benefit all stockholders.
The following table summarizes information for stock warrants and options
outstanding at April 30, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISABLE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
RANGE OF NUMBER REMAINING EXERCISE NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE OUTSTANDING LIFE PRICE OUTSTANDING EXERCISE PRICE
- ------------- ------------- ------------- --------- -------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$3.00 62,652 2.8 years $3.00 62,652 $3.00
$5.00 - $7.00 1,107,086 2.8 years $5.49 888,743 $5.42
$7.25 - $9.00 990,644 3.0 years $8.14 806,815 $8.20
$12.25 - $16.75 191,000 4.0 years $12.59 95,500 $12.59
</TABLE>
Fiscal 1997 operating results reflect $36,000 of expense for warrants and
options issued as compensation to consultants and lenders.
15. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
After allocating certain corporate expenses and determining the primary
geographic area for mobile equipment, business segment information for the
years ended April 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LASERVISION CENTERS DIVISION
-----------------------------------------
FOREIGN
-------------------------- MARKETVISION
DOMESTIC CANADA EUROPE DIVISION TOTAL
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1997
Revenues $4,223,000 $928,000 $2,031,000 $1,056,000 $8,238,000
Income (loss) from operations $(9,055,000) $ (725,000) $(1,963,000) $(100,000) $(11,843,000)
Minority interest in net loss of subsidiary $103,000
Interest/other income $268,000
Interest expense $ (597,000)
Net Loss $ (12,069,000)
Identifiable assets $17,929,000 $876,000 $3,684,000 $381,000 $22,870,000
Capital expenditures $6,423,000 $436,000 $1,363,000 - $8,222,000
Depreciation and amortization $2,576,000 $285,000 $983,000 $66,000 $3,910,000
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1996
Revenues $286,000 $943,000 $1,255,000 $1,434,000 $3,918,000
Income (loss) from operations $(3,695,000) $(1,350,000) $(4,312,000) $ 141,000 $ (9,216,000)
Minority interest in net loss of subsidiary 192,000
Interest/other income 437,000
Interest expense (216,000)
Net loss $ (8,803,000)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Identifiable assets $23,667,000 $561,000 $4,027,000 $658,000 $28,913,000
Capital expenditures $7,190,000 $426,000 $981,000 $7,000 $8,604,000
Depreciation and amortization $286,000 $467,000 $1,430,000 $20,000 $2,203,000
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
Revenues $12,000 $921,000 $1,545,000 $833,000 $3,311,000
Income (loss) from operations $ (1,707,000) $(409,000) $(1,126,000) $34,000 $ (3,208,000)
Minority interest in net loss of subsidiary 116,000
Interest/other income 37,000
Interest expense (242,000)
Net loss $ (3,297,000)
Identifiable assets $2,613,000 $1,741,000 $6,767,000 $197,000 $11,318,000
Capital expenditures $371,000 $508,000 $1,627,000 $ -- $2,506,000
Depreciation and amortization $236,000 $388,000 $1,248,000 $ -- $1,872,000
</TABLE>
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On June 20, 1997 the Company completed a $6 million private placement, before
expenses, of 6,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with $1,000
stated value per share, and 100,000 vested warrants with an exercise price of
$9.39 per warrant, 130% of the average market price. An additional 100,000
warrants may be issued in June 1998 at 130% of the then current market price if
at least $2 million of Series B Preferred remains outstanding. The Series B
shares accrue a 5% non- cash dividend equivalent in preferred stock per year,
convert (within a range) to common stock at a discount to the market price of
the common stock, must be converted to common stock within five years, and have
registration rights. The estimated $5.5 million net proceeds after fees and
expenses will be used for working capital, the acquisition of equipment and
general corporate purposes.
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SCHEDULE VIII
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Balance at Expense Uncollectable Balance at
FISCAL 1997 beginning of year provision Other accounts end of year
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Doubtful accounts
receivable 286 121 - (47) 360
FISCAL 1996
Doubtful accounts
receivable 157 127 34(a) (32) 286
FISCAL 1995
Doubtful accounts
receivable 125 50 - (18) 157
</TABLE>
(a) - Allowances obtained as part of New Image acquisition
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SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
1. Laservision (Europe) Limited
-- incorporated under the laws of England;
2. Laser Vision Centres Limited
-- incorporated under the laws of England;
3. Laser Vision Limited
-- incorporated under the laws of England;
4. Laservision Harley Street Limited
-- incorporated under the laws of England
-- doing business under the name Harley Street Laser Vision Centre;
5. LVCI Management (Quebec) Inc.
-- incorporated under the Quebec Companies Act in the Province of Quebec,
Canada;
-- doing business under the name of Montreal Laser Vision Centre;
6. LVCI Management (B.C.) Inc.;
-- incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia;
7. LVCI Management (Ontario) Inc.;
-- incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada;
-- doing business under the name St. Catharines Laser Vision Center;
8. Laser Vision Centers (Calgary) Inc.;
-- incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), in the
Province of Alberta, Canada
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-84050) of Laser Vision Centers, Inc. of our
report dated June 20, 1997 appearing on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
[SIG.]
Price Waterhouse LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
July 28, 1997
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<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> APR-30-1997
<PERIOD-START> MAY-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> APR-30-1997
<CASH> 3,794,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 2,079,000
<ALLOWANCES> 360,000
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 6,889,000
<PP&E> 16,282,000
<DEPRECIATION> 3,799,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 22,870,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 5,235,000
<BONDS> 4,544,000
0
0
<COMMON> 88,000
<OTHER-SE> 10,188,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 22,870,000
<SALES> 8,238,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 8,238,000
<CGS> 7,590,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 7,590,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 12,491,000
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 597,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> (12,069,000)
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (12,069,000)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> (12,069,000)
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (12,069,000)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (1.45)
<EPS-DILUTED> (1.45)
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