MEDIQ PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES INC
8-K/A, 1999-08-31
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549



                                   FORM 8-K/A

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                         Date of Report - June 15, 1999
                         ------------------------------
                        (Date of earliest event reported)


                      MEDIQ/PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
                      -------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



           Delaware                       1-11286               95-3692387
           --------                       -------               ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of         (Commission           (IRS employer
incorporation or organization)          file Number)        identification no.)


                      One MEDIQ Plaza, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
                      -------------------------------------
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (609) 662-3200
                                 --------------
                                Telephone number




<PAGE>


This amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 1999 as filed on
June 28, 1999 is to file the applicable financial statements and pro forma
financial information for the acquisition of HTD Corporation ("HTD") by
MEDIQ/PRN Life Support Services, Inc. ("the Company") and to revise certain
information previously reported concerning the acquisition.

HTD's nonacute care business principally consisted of sales of disposable
products, rentals of moveable medical equipment and biomedical repair services
(collectively the "Nonacute Care Business"). The Nonacute Care Business of HTD
was formed on May 1, 1998, principally with the acquisitions of Triad Holdings,
Inc. ("Triad") and another company of less significance. Triad was a significant
acquiree of HTD during HTD's year ended December 31, 1998. During HTD's year
ended Decembr 31, 1998, the Nonacute Care Business of HTD consisted principally
of Triad. As previously reported, on June 15, 1999 the Company acquired HTD and
certain of its subsidiaries (including Triad) that together represented the
Nonacute Care Business of HTD (the "Acquired Business"). Contemporaneously with
the acquisition, HTD sold to an unrelated third party its subsidiaries not
acquired by the Company.

The audited and unaudited financial statements of HTD included in Item 7(a) are
presented on a carved out basis that represent the Acquired Business. The
audited financial statements of Triad included in Item 7(a) represent the
principal Nonacute Care Business during the year ended December 31, 1998
preceding the formation of HTD's Nonacute Care Business and HTD's acquisition of
Triad during the year. The audited financial statements of HTD for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and of Triad for the four months ended April 30, 1998
contained in Item 7(a) together principally represent the Acquired Business for
the year ended December 31, 1998.

The number of shares of Series B 13.25% Cumulative Compounding Perpetual
Preferred Stock issued by MEDIQ Incorporated, the parent of the Company, in the
acquisition of HTD is revised to 146,303.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

Audited Financial Statements of HTD Corporation and Subsidiaries, excluding the
acute care division:
   Combined Statement of Net Assets as of December 31, 1998
   Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1998
   Combined Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Year
     Ended December 31, 1998
   Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 1998


Audited Financial Statements of Triad Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
   Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Four Months Ended April 30,
     1998
   Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Four Months Ended
     April 30, 1998
   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Four Months Ended April 30,
     1998


Unaudited Financial Statements of HTD Corporation and Subsidiaries, excluding
the acute care division:
   Condensed Combined Statement of Net Assets as of April 30, 1999
   Combined Statement of Operations for the Four Months Ended
     April 30, 1999
   Condensed Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the Four Months Ended
     April 30, 1999

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
  Year Ended September 30,1998
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
  Nine Months Ended June 30, 1999

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A pro forma balance sheet is not presented herein as the net assets of HTD
acquired by the Company were consolidated in the Company's unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 1999 as filed in the Company's Form 10-Q
for the period ended June 30, 1999.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 2    - Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 14, 1999 (1)

Exhibit 23   - Consent of Independent Public Accountants

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated June 15, 1999 (1)


- -------------
(1) Previously filed with the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June
    15, 1999.


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                     MEDIQ/PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.


                                   SIGNATURE



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.







                                         MEDIQ/PRN Life Support Services, Inc.
                                         -------------------------------------
                                                     (Registrant)




August 30, 1999                          /s/ Jay M. Kaplan
- ---------------                          --------------------------------------
    (Date)                               Jay M. Kaplan
                                         Senior Vice President-Finance,
                                         Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer


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                         ITEM 7(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                 CARE DIVISION

                          COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                  TOGETHER WITH
                                AUDITORS' REPORT

<PAGE>

                REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To HTD Corporation and Subsidiaries:


We have audited the accompanying combined statement of net assets of HTD
Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and Subsidiaries excluding the acute care
division (see Notes 1 and 11) as of December 31, 1998 and the related combined
statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year
then ended. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
combined financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As further described in Note 11, these financial statements have been prepared
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement between HTD Corporation and Subsidiaries and
MEDIQ/PRN Life Support Services, Inc., and is not intended to be a complete
presentation of HTD Corporation and Subsidiaries' financial statements.

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined net assets of HTD Corporation and
Subsidiaries excluding the acute care division as of December 31, 1998 and the
results of their combined operations and their combined cash flows for the year
then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.




/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
July 29, 1999

                                      FS-1

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION


                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

                                 (see Note 11)

                             AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998





<TABLE>
<S>                                                                            <C>
                                     ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                                  $   154,024
    Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $325,410       12,001,754
    Inventory, net                                                               4,947,623
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                      530,595
    Deferred income taxes                                                        1,150,521
    Refundable income taxes                                                        629,815
                                                                               -----------
         Total current assets                                                   19,414,332

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                                        655,992

RENTAL EQUIPMENT, NET                                                           11,108,831

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET                                                          18,252,669

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS                                                            974,940
                                                                               -----------
         Total assets                                                          $50,406,764
                                                                               ===========
</TABLE>


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                        combined statement of net assets.


                                      FS-2

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION


                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

                                 (see Note 11)

                             AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998




                           LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    Current maturities of long-term debt                             $   500,000
    Current maturities of capital lease obligations                      455,556
    Accounts payable                                                   7,184,416
    Accrued expenses                                                   2,326,024
                                                                     -----------
              Total current liabilities                               10,465,996

REVOLVING CREDIT LINE                                                  8,062,164

LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS,
  NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES                                           14,128,325

STOCK REPURCHASE OBLIGATION                                            3,000,005

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                                  1,411,513

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                                              629,534
                                                                     -----------
              Total liabilities                                       37,697,537

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 10)

NET ASSETS                                                            12,709,227
                                                                     -----------
              Total liabilities and net assets                       $50,406,764
                                                                     ===========


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                        combined statement of net assets.


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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION


                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                                 (see Note 11)

                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998



REVENUES                                                           $ 42,720,548

COST OF REVENUES                                                     29,818,443
                                                                   ------------

              Gross profit                                           12,902,105
                                                                   ------------

OPERATING EXPENSES:
    Selling                                                           2,341,176
    General and administrative                                        6,531,901
    Depreciation and amortization                                     2,072,582
                                                                   ------------
                                                                     10,945,659
                                                                   ------------

              Income from operations                                  1,956,446

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
    Interest income                                                     862,591
    Interest expense                                                 (1,038,189)
    Other                                                               693,416
                                                                   ------------

              Income before provision for income taxes                2,474,264

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                            1,244,416
                                                                   ------------

              Net income                                           $  1,229,848
                                                                   ============


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                          combined financial statement.


                                      FS-4

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION


                   COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                                 (see Note 11)

                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998









NET ASSETS, JANUARY 1, 1998                                      $(2,575,400)

    Net income                                                     1,229,848
    Net proceeds from private placement of common stock           10,791,737
    Issuance of common stock for acquisitions                     14,567,524
    Investment in acute care division carved out                 (11,304,482)
                                                                 -----------

NET ASSETS, DECEMBER 31, 1998                                    $12,709,227
                                                                 ===========









               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                          combined financial statement.


                                      FS-5

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION


                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                 (see Note 11)

                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998



<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                    <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net income                                                                         $  1,229,848
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
       Depreciation and amortization                                                      2,072,582
       Loss on disposal of property and equipment and rental equipment                        4,605
       Provision for doubtful accounts                                                       53,866
       Provision for obsolete inventory                                                     144,234
       Amortization of debt issuance costs                                                  113,883
       Stock compensation expense                                                           378,495
       Deferred income tax provision                                                        109,182
       Increase (decrease) in operating cash flows, net of effects from
         purchase of subsidiaries, resulting from:
         Accounts receivable                                                             (3,016,401)
         Inventory                                                                         (298,827)
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                          448,220
         Refundable income taxes                                                           (629,815)
         Other noncurrent assets                                                            151,304
         Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                           (2,021,228)
         Other long-term liabilities                                                         58,534
                                                                                       ------------
           Net cash used in operating activities                                         (1,201,518)
                                                                                       ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Investment in acute care division carved out                                        (11,304,482)
    Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash received                                       (5,067,770)
    Additions to property and equipment and rental equipment                             (3,478,224)
    Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment and rental equipment                  148,285
                                                                                       ------------
           Net cash used in investing activities                                        (19,702,191)
                                                                                       ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations                   (7,173,370)
    Borrowings on long-term debt                                                         18,364,271
    Debt issuance costs paid                                                               (908,823)
    Net proceeds from private placement of common stock                                  10,791,737
    Repurchase of common stock                                                             (135,082)
                                                                                       ------------
           Net cash provided by financing activities                                     20,938,733
                                                                                       ------------

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                                        35,024

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR                                                119,000
                                                                                       ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR                                                 $    154,024
                                                                                       ============

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
    Cash paid for:
       Interest                                                                        $    907,454
                                                                                       ============
       Income taxes                                                                    $    599,300
                                                                                       ============
</TABLE>

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                          combined financial statement.


                                      FS-6

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              HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE
                                  CARE DIVISION

                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998


1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

HTD Corporation (the "Company") was founded in April 1997 to create a national
contract sales and distribution company providing specialty medical products to
the hospital and alternate-site health care markets (including sub-acute care
facilities, home care companies, and specialty physician groups). As discussed
in Note 3, effective May 1, 1998, the Company acquired Triad Holdings, Inc.
("THI"), Healthcare Technology Delivery, Inc. ("HTD"), MegaTech Medical, Inc.
("MegaTech"), and Bimeco, Inc. ("Bimeco") together with their respective
subsidiaries. During 1998, the Company also acquired Omni Medical, Inc. ("Omni
Medical").

THI, the successor to a business founded in 1981 and headquartered in
Laguna Hills, California, represents manufacturers with product coverage
principally in the infusion therapy market. THI sells its products to
alternate-site health care providers throughout the United States from its
distribution centers.

HTD, the successor to a business founded in 1977 and headquartered in
Bessemer, Alabama, represents manufacturers with product coverage in the
surgical, anesthesiology, critical care, and cardiovascular/vascular markets.
HTD sells its products primarily to hospitals in the Southeastern United States.

MegaTech was founded in 1976 and maintains its headquarters in Baltimore,
Maryland. It represents manufacturers with product coverage in the surgical and
critical care markets. MegaTech sells its products principally to hospitals in
the Northeastern United States.

Bimeco maintains its headquarters in Largo, Florida. Bimeco is a
distributor of medical equipment and related supplies. Bimeco's product line
services hospitals as well as other health care markets.

Omni Medical was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Redmond,
Washington. It represents manufacturers with product coverage in the financial,
anesthesiology, and critical care markets. Omni Medical sells its products
primarily to hospitals in the Northwestern United States.

As further discussed in Note 11, the Company was acquired by MEDIQ/PRN Life
Support Services, Inc. ("MEDIQ/PRN") on June 15, 1999. Excluded from the
accompanying financial statement presentation are the accounts of HTD, MegaTech,
Omni Medical, and the acute care operations of Bimeco, all of which form the
acute care division which was not acquired by MEDIQ/PRN. Such division was sold
to a third party unrelated to MEDIQ/PRN and the Company simultaneously with the
MEDIQ/PRN transaction described in Note 11. The accompanying combined financial
statements do not reflect an allocation of the MEDIQ/PRN purchase price.
Reference to the Company hereafter is the Company excluding the acute care
division.


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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared on the accrual
basis of accounting and include the accounts of the Company and its
subsidiaries, excluding the acute care division as described in Note 1. All
significant intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated in
combination.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions by
management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUES AND EXPENSES

The Company's revenues are primarily derived from sales of medical products and
supplies under distribution agreements with various manufacturers and the
renting of infusion pumps and other equipment under cancelable and noncancelable
operating leases. Revenues are recorded at the time of shipment of products or
performance of services. Revenues from the rental of infusion pumps and other
equipment under cancelable and noncancelable operating leases are recognized as
earned. Biomedical, commission, and installation revenues are recognized as the
services are provided. Cost of revenues consists primarily of product costs, net
of rebates, and freight charges. Selling expenses consist primarily of sales
commissions, salaries of sales managers, travel and entertainment expenses,
trade show expenses, and automobile allowances. General and administrative
expenses consist primarily of executive compensation and related benefits,
administrative salaries and benefits, office rent and utilities, communication
expenses, and professional fees.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For the purposes of the accompanying statement of net assets and statement of
cash flows, the Company considers all investments with original maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.

INVENTORY

Inventories consist primarily of medical supplies and equipment. Inventories,
net of allowances of approximately $452,000, are valued at the lower of cost or
market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. At December 31,
1998, management believes the Company had incurred no material impairments to
the carrying values of its inventories, other than impairments for which
provisions had been made.


                                      FS-8

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and depreciation is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lesser of the life
of the applicable lease or the estimated useful life of the applicable asset.

Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when
incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful
lives of existing equipment are capitalized and depreciated. On retirement or
disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is
recognized in the statement of operations.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets originated in connection with the 1998 acquisitions (see
Note 3). Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the
following applicable amortization periods:

                 Goodwill                      40 years
                 Covenants not to compete      3-5 years
                 Patents                       17 years

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have
occurred that indicate that the remaining balance of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill related to those assets to be held and
used in the operations of the Company may be impaired and not be recoverable. In
performing this evaluation, the Company uses an estimate of the related cash
flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition.
When this evaluation indicates the asset has been impaired, the Company will
measure such impairment based on the asset's fair value and the amount of such
impairment is charged to earnings.

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

Other noncurrent assets include deferred debt issuance costs of
approximately $909,000. This amount is being amortized over a period
approximating the term of the related debt of approximately seven years.

DEFERRED RENT

Certain of the Company's facilities leases include scheduled rent increases and
free rent periods. For financial reporting purposes, rent expense is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The difference between rent paid
pursuant to the lease agreements and rent expense recognized for financial
reporting purposes has been reported as deferred rent, and is included in other
long-term liabilities in the accompanying combined statement of net assets.

INCOME TAXES

The Company applies the liability method of accounting for income taxes.
Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded based on differences
between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are
measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the
underlying assets or liabilities are received or settled.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash
equivalents, trade receivables, trade payables, and debt instruments. The
carrying amounts of those instruments reported in the accompanying combined
statement of net assets are considered to estimate their respective fair values
due to the short-term nature of such financial instruments and the current
interest rate environment. The carrying amounts of the Company's long-term debt
and capital lease obligations reported in the accompanying combined statement of
net assets are considered to approximate their respective fair values as these
long-term instruments' interest rates approximate market rates at December 31,
1998.


                                      FS-9
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CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its
customers, which are primarily alternate-site health care providers. The Company
regularly reviews its accounts receivable and makes provision for potentially
uncollectible balances. At December 31, 1998, management believes the Company
had incurred no material impairments to the carrying values of its accounts
receivable, other than uncollectible amounts for which provisions had been made.

3. PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On May 1, 1998, the Company (i) completed a private placement of 1,437,500
shares of the Company's common stock, at $8.00 per share and (ii) acquired in
separate transactions (the "Acquisitions") four other companies (the "Founding
Companies") for a total of $9.9 million in cash and 3,485,052 shares of common
stock, of which 260,870 shares may be put to the Company during the 60-day
period immediately following the first anniversary date of the closing of the
Acquisitions in exchange for a $3.0 million subordinated promissory note of the
Company. Since the shares may be put to the Company, such shares have been
reported as Stock Repurchase Obligation in the accompanying combined statement
of net assets.

The total purchase price of the Acquisitions, as it relates to the net assets
subsequently sold to MEDIQ/PRN, consisted of $5.2 million in cash and the
issuance of the Company's common stock totaling $14.6 million. The total
purchase price exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by $18.4 million.

The Acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting;
thus the combined financial statements reflect the operations of the Founding
Companies from the date of the acquisition, exclusive of the acute care division
for purposes of this presentation. For financial statement presentation
purposes, HTD, one of the Founding Companies, in combination with the Company,
has been identified as the accounting acquirer.

Assuming the transaction had been consummated at January 1, 1998, the combined
results of operations, excluding the acute care division, on a pro forma basis
for the year ended December 31, 1998 would have been as follows:

                                      (unaudited)

             Revenues                 $60,337,966
             Net income                 1,759,994


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4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment at December 31, 1998 consist of the following:

                                                       ESTIMATED
                                                      USEFUL LIVES
                                                        IN YEARS       AMOUNT
                                                        --------       ------

     Office equipment                                       5       $  325,053
     Machinery and equipment                                5          270,508
     Furniture and fixtures                                5-7         196,396
     Leasehold improvements                                 10         195,523
                                                                    ----------
                                                                       987,480
      Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                   331,488
                                                                    ----------
                                                                    $  655,992
                                                                    ==========

5. RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Rental equipment at December 31, 1998 consists primarily of infusion pumps,
which are depreciated over seven years:

     Rental equipment                                              $12,515,478
     Less accumulated depreciation                                   1,406,647
                                                                   -----------
                                                                   $11,108,831
                                                                   ===========


6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets at December 31, 1998 consist of the following:

     Goodwill                                                      $18,375,709
     Covenant not to compete                                           170,000
     Patents                                                            41,407
                                                                   -----------
                                                                    18,587,116
     Less accumulated amortization                                     334,447
                                                                   -----------
                                                                   $18,252,669
                                                                   ===========


7. LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

During July 1998, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial
institution consisting of a term loan, revolving credit line, and an acquisition
credit facility. The $15 million revolving credit line expires on December 31,
2004 and bears interest at various rates ranging from 7.4% to 7.8% at December
31, 1998. Such rates are based on the leverage ratio of the Company and, at the
Company's option, LIBOR or the Prime rate plus an applicable margin. At December
31, 1998, $4.0 million of the revolving credit line was at 7.4%, $1.8 million
was at 7.5%, and $2.3 million was at 7.8%. Amounts outstanding under the
revolving credit line amounted to approximately $8.1 million at December 31,
1998. Availability under the revolving credit line at December 31, 1998 was
approximately $6.9 million. The weighted average interest rate on these
borrowings during 1998 was 7.5%. These borrowings are secured by the Company's
assets and guaranteed by the subsidiaries.


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The Company's long-term debt and capital lease obligations at December 31,
1998 consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                    <C>
     Term note payable, due in quarterly payments plus interest at the Bank's base
         rate plus an applicable margin rate (7.44% at December 31, 1998) through
         December 31, 2004, secured by the Company's assets and guaranteed by the
         subsidiaries                                                                   $11,750,000
     Acquisition loan, due in fourteen scheduled installments
         commencing on September 30, 2001, bearing interest at a base
         rate plus an applicable margin rate (7.75% at December 31,
         1998), secured by the Company's assets and guaranteed by the
         subsidiaries                                                                     1,320,000
     Note payable due in a lump sum payment on April 30, 2005 with no interest,
         unsecured                                                                        2,025,000
     Discount on note payable                                                              (763,820)
     Capital lease obligations, interest at various rates, due in monthly
         installments through April 2000                                                    752,701
                                                                                        -----------
                   Total long-term debt                                                  15,083,881
     Less current maturities                                                                955,556
                                                                                        -----------
                   Total                                                                $14,128,325
                                                                                        ===========
</TABLE>


The loan agreements contain various restrictive covenants generally common to
such loan agreements which, among other things, require the Company to maintain
minimum levels of equity and debt coverage ratios. At December 31, 1998, the
Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.

As of December 31, 1998, future minimum lease payments under capital lease
obligations and maturities of debt are as follows:

                                                    CAPITAL
                                                    LEASES            DEBT
                                                    --------       -----------

     1999                                           $493,534       $   500,000
     2000                                            322,463         1,000,000
     2001                                                  0         1,750,000
     2002                                                  0         3,695,000
     2003                                                  0         2,875,000
     Thereafter                                            0         5,275,000
                                                    --------       -----------
     Total minimum lease payments and maturities     815,997       $15,095,000
                                                                   ===========
     Less amounts representing interest               63,296
                                                    --------
     Present value of minimum lease payments        $752,701
                                                    ========


                                     FS-12

<PAGE>


8. EQUIPMENT RENTALS TO CUSTOMERS

As discussed in Note 2, the Company rents biomedical equipment to various
customers under noncancelable operating leases. Aggregate future minimum
rentals to be received under noncancelable leases in effect at December 31,
1998 are as follows:

     Year ending December 31,
              1999                                                     $34,435
              2000                                                      21,964
              2001                                                      17,384
                                                                       -------
                                                                       $73,783
                                                                       =======


9. INCOME TAXES

The provision for federal and state income taxes at December 31, 1998 follows:

     Federal:
         Current                                                    $  989,691
         Deferred                                                       95,184
                                                                    ----------
                                                                     1,084,875
                                                                    ----------
     State:
         Current                                                       145,543
         Deferred                                                       13,998
                                                                    ----------
                                                                       159,541
                                                                    ----------
                                                                    $1,244,416
                                                                    ==========

Actual income tax expense differs from income tax expense computed by applying
the U.S. federal statutory corporate tax rate of 34% to income before income
taxes as follows:

     Provision at the statutory rate                                $  841,250
     Increase resulting from:
         State income tax, net of federal benefit                      105,297
         Amortization                                                  125,915
         Other                                                         171,954
                                                                    ----------
                                                                    $1,244,416
                                                                    ==========


                                     FS-13

<PAGE>


The tax effects of temporary differences representing deferred tax assets and
liabilities result primarily from the following at December 31, 1998:

     Deferred tax benefits:
         Accrued expenses                                           $  688,873
         Inventory                                                     242,791
         Allowance for doubtful accounts                               151,391
         Deferred rent                                                  67,466
                                                                    ----------
                                                                     1,150,521
                                                                    ----------
     Deferred tax liabilities:
         Depreciation                                                1,318,393
         Other                                                          93,120
                                                                    ----------
                                                                     1,411,513
                                                                    ----------
                Net deferred tax liabilities                        $  260,992
                                                                    ==========


At December 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards
totalling approximately $3 million. The Company has provided a valuation
allowance equal to the deferred tax asset arising from the net operating loss
carryforwards as future realization is uncertain.

10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEASES

The Company leases space for its warehouses and corporate office from third
parties. Rent expense under these arrangements totaled approximately $1 million
for the year ended December 31, 1998. The leases require the Company to pay
taxes, maintenance, insurance, and certain other operating costs of the leased
property.

Future minimum lease payments required under noncancelable operating leases
that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year
at December 31, 1998 are as follows:

     Year ending December 31,
              1999                                                  $1,062,808
              2000                                                     855,696
              2001                                                     775,028
              2002                                                     411,658
              2003                                                     148,921
                                                                    ----------
                                                                    $3,254,111
                                                                    ==========

INSURANCE

The Company carries a broad range of insurance coverage, including general and
business auto liability, commercial property, workers' compensation, and a
general umbrella policy. The Company has not incurred significant claims or
losses under any of its insurance policies.

The sale, distribution, rental, and repair of medical products involve a risk
of product liability claims. The Company maintains product liability insurance
coverage in amounts that it considers adequate.


                                     FS-14

<PAGE>


SALES TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Various states are increasingly seeking to impose sales or use taxes on
interstate sales made into their state by out-of-state companies. Complex legal
issues arise in these areas relating to, among other things, the required nexus
of a business with a particular state, which may permit the state to require a
business to collect such taxes. Although the Company believes that it has
adequately provided for sales taxes on its sales, there can be no assurance as
to the effect of actions state tax authorities may take on the Company's
combined financial condition or the combined results of its operations.

LITIGATION

The Company is a party to certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of business. Management believes the outcome of such legal proceedings
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's combined financial
condition or combined results of operations.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

On June 15, 1999, all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock along
with THI and its subsidiaries representing the nonacute care business were
acquired by MEDIQ/PRN pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 14,
1999. Total consideration paid by MEDIQ/PRN was approximately $59.7 million,
comprising $49.7 million in cash and $10.0 million aggregate value of capital
stock of MEDIQ Incorporated, the parent company of MEDIQ/PRN. Following the
acquisition, the Company, THI, and THI's subsidiaries were merged into
MEDIQ/PRN. Contemporaneously with MEDIQ/PRN's acquisition of the Company, the
Company sold to a third party unrelated to MEDIQ/PRN and the Company its
subsidiaries representing the acute care division not acquired by MEDIQ/PRN for
a purchase price of $17 million.

In contemplation of the MEDIQ/PRN transaction, Bimeco's assets, liabilities, and
operations related to its nonacute care business were transferred to THI in a
nonmonetary transfer effective June 14, 1999.


                                     FS-15

<PAGE>


                      TRIAD HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998
                                  TOGETHER WITH
                                AUDITORS' REPORT


                                     FS-16

<PAGE>


                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS






To Triad Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries:


We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, changes
in net assets, and cash flows for the four months ended April 30, 1998 of Triad
Holdings, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and Subsidiaries. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the results of their consolidated operations
and their consolidated cash flows for the four months ended April 30, 1998 of
Triad Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.




/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
July 29, 1999


                                      FS-17

<PAGE>


                      TRIAD HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998






REVENUES                                                  $15,535,062

COST OF REVENUES                                           11,519,922
                                                          -----------

              Gross profit                                  4,015,140
                                                          -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
    Selling                                                 1,217,032
    General and administrative                              2,129,852
    Depreciation and amortization                             491,239
                                                          -----------
                                                            3,838,123
                                                          -----------

              Income from operations                          177,017

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
    Interest income                                            28,296
    Interest expense                                         (201,546)
    Other, net                                               (227,289)
                                                          -----------

              Loss before credit for income taxes            (223,522)

CREDIT FOR INCOME TAXES                                       (64,800)
                                                          -----------

              Net loss                                    $  (158,722)
                                                          ===========


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                       consolidated financial statement.


                                      FS-18
<PAGE>




                      TRIAD HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                   COMMON STOCK
                                 ---------------------------------------------------
                                        CLASS A                      CLASS B              ADDITIONAL                       TOTAL
                                 ---------------------      ------------------------       PAID-IN        RETAINED     STOCKHOLDERS'
                                 SHARES        AMOUNT         SHARES         AMOUNT        CAPITAL        EARNINGS        EQUITY
                                 ------        ------         ------         ------        -------        --------        ------
<S>                            <C>          <C>              <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1997      1,362,190    $    13,621      1,054,345    $    10,543    $ 6,627,987    $ 1,222,033    $ 7,874,184
    Stock options exercised            0              0         11,134            111         16,630              0         16,741
    Net loss                           0              0              0              0              0       (158,722)      (158,722)
                               ---------    -----------      ---------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
BALANCE, APRIL 30, 1998        1,362,190    $    13,621      1,065,479    $    10,654    $ 6,644,617    $ 1,063,311    $ 7,732,203
                               =========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                       consolidated financial statement.


                                      FS-19

<PAGE>


                      TRIAD HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998


<TABLE>

<S>                                                                               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net loss                                                                      $  (158,722)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
       cash provided by operating activities:
       Depreciation and amortization                                                  491,239
       Gain on disposal of property and equipment and rental equipment                (11,129)
       Provision for doubtful accounts                                                 20,000
       Increase (decrease) in operating cash flows resulting from:
           Accounts receivable                                                       (227,621)
           Inventories                                                               (504,661)
           Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                  480,918
           Other noncurrent assets                                                     (2,263)
           Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                    1,598,440
           Other long-term liabilities                                                   (176)
                                                                                  -----------
                 Net cash provided by operating activities                          1,686,025
                                                                                  -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Additions to property and equipment and rental equipment                         (699,926)
    Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment and rental equipment             68,574
                                                                                  -----------
                 Net cash used in investing activities                               (631,352)
                                                                                  -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Borrowings on long-term debt                                                      486,900
    Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations               (527,814)
    Net repayment of line of credit                                                (1,101,287)
    Payments on notes payable to stockholder                                           (8,628)
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                            16,741
                                                                                  -----------
                 Net cash used in financing activities                             (1,134,088)
                                                                                  -----------
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                                 (79,415)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                                        229,445
                                                                                  -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                                          $   150,030
                                                                                  ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
    Cash paid for:
       Interest                                                                   $   201,546
                                                                                  ===========
       Income taxes                                                               $         0
                                                                                  ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Rental equipment acquired under capital lease arrangements                    $   455,359
                                                                                  ===========
</TABLE>


               The accompanying notes are an integral part of this
                       consolidated financial statement.


                                      FS-20

<PAGE>


                      TRIAD HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998


1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

Triad Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") conducts business through its operating
subsidiaries, Triad Medical, Inc. ("TMI"), which was incorporated in June 1980,
and Triad Infusion Products, Inc. ("TIPI"), which was incorporated in October
1996. The Company is primarily engaged in the contract sale and distribution of
medical supplies, devices, drugs, and durable equipment to home infusion health
care providers throughout the United States. Additionally, the Company rents and
services infusion pumps and leases biomedical equipment. The Company became a
wholly owned subsidiary of HTD Corporation subsequent to April 30, 1998. (see
Note 7)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the
accrual basis of accounting and include the accounts of the Company and its
subsidiaries as described in Note 1. All significant intercompany amounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions by
management in determining the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUES AND EXPENSES

The Company's revenues are primarily derived from sales of medical products and
supplies under distribution agreements with various manufacturers and the
renting of infusion pumps and other equipment under cancelable and noncancelable
operating leases. Revenues are recorded at the time of shipment of products or
performance of services. Revenues from the rental of infusion pumps and other
equipment under cancelable and noncancelable operating leases are recognized as
earned. Biomedical, commission, and installation revenues are recognized as the
services are provided. Cost of revenues consists primarily of product costs, net
of rebates, and freight charges. Selling expenses consist primarily of sales
commissions, salaries of sales managers, travel and entertainment expenses,
trade show expenses, and automobile allowances. General and administrative
expenses consist primarily of executive compensation and related benefits,
administrative salaries and benefits, office rent and utilities, communication
expenses, and professional fees.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all investments with original maturities of three months
or less to be cash or cash equivalents.


                                      FS-21

<PAGE>


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred.
On retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or
loss is recognized in the statement of operations.

DEFERRED RENT

Certain of the Company's facilities leases include scheduled rent increases and
free rent periods. For financial reporting purposes, rent expense is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

INCOME TAXES

The Company applies the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under
this method, deferred income taxes are recorded based on differences between the
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the underlying
assets or liabilities are received or settled.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
123, the Company accounts for stock option grants in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and has adopted the "disclosure only" alternative allowed under SFAS
No. 123.

CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its customers
which are primarily home infusion health care providers. The Company regularly
reviews its accounts receivable and makes provision for potentially
uncollectible balances. At December 31, 1998, management believes the Company
had incurred no material impairments to the carrying values of its accounts
receivable, other than uncollectible amounts for which provisions had been made.


                                      FS-22

<PAGE>


3. INCOME TAXES

The credit for federal and state income taxes is as follows:

          Federal:
              Current                                       $(55,080)
              Deferred                                             0
                                                            --------
                                                             (55,080)
                                                            --------
          State:
              Current                                         (9,720)
              Deferred                                             0
                                                            --------
                                                              (9,720)
                                                            --------
                                                            $(64,800)
                                                            ========

The actual income tax credit differs from the income tax credit computed by
applying the U.S. federal statutory corporate tax rate of 34% to income before
income taxes because of state taxes and other miscellaneous items.

4. SIGNIFICANT SUPPLIERS

Purchases from two vendors accounted for 40% of total purchases in the
four-month period ended April 30, 1998. Although there are a limited number of
suppliers, management believes that other suppliers could provide similar
products on comparable terms. A change in suppliers, however, could cause a
delay in product sales and a possible loss in revenues, which could affect
operating results adversely.

5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

COMMON STOCK CLASSES

At April 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, the Company had two classes of Common
Stock: Class A convertible Common Stock (Class A Common Stock) and Class B
Common Stock.

Holders of shares of Class A Common Stock may convert their shares into Class B
Common Stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. The Class A Common Stock
will be automatically converted into shares of Class B Common Stock upon the
consummation of a qualified public offering that occurs before May 2000, or
after May 2000 but only if the current holders of shares of Class A Common Stock
shall have previously distributed their Class A Common Stock to certain third
parties. Should the Company meet certain profitability objectives, the holders
of shares of Class A Common Stock will be required to return 106,465 of the
previously issued shares back to the Company.

Holders of shares of Class A Common Stock vote as a class with the holders of
shares of Class B Common Stock on the basis of one vote per share. Holders of
shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to dividends or other distributions
declared or paid on each share of Class A Common Stock when and in the same
amount as any dividend or other distribution is declared or paid on each share
of Class B Common Stock.


                                      FS-23

<PAGE>


STOCKHOLDERS' AGREEMENT

Under an agreement between the Company and the holders of Class B Common Stock,
(i) the Company's prior written consent is required for certain transfers and
assignments of shares of Class B Common Stock, (ii) the Company has a right of
first refusal on any sales of Class B Common Stock, and (iii) if a holder of
shares of Class B Common Stock dies, the Company is obligated to repurchase the
deceased holder's shares of Class B Common Stock for the greater of the
estimated fair value of the shares, as determined annually by the Company's
board of directors, or the insurance proceeds received by the Company on the
death of the holder.

STOCK OPTIONS

A 1992 Company stock option plan (the "Plan") provides for the grant of options
to purchase shares of the Company's common stock to employees, officers,
consultants, and directors of the Company. The timing of exercise for individual
option grants is at the discretion of the Plan's administrator. Each option
expires no later than 10 years after the date the option is granted (five years
if the option is granted to a 10% stockholder) and generally vests over a
three-year period.

An option granted to an employee will expire (i) one year after the employee's
employment by the Company terminates because of death or a permanent disability
or (ii) 90 days after the employee's termination of employment for any other
reason.

Market price is generally calculated by taking a factor of earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. As the exercise price on the
date of grant equaled the market price, no compensation expense is recognized in
the consolidated financial statements pursuant to APB Opinion No. 25.

Stock option activity under the Plan is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                WEIGHTED
                                                SHARES                           AVERAGE
                                              SUBJECT TO      EXERCISE          EXERCISE
                                               OPTIONS         PRICE              PRICE
                                              ----------      --------          --------
<S>                                          <C>            <C>                 <C>
      Balance, December 31, 1997               151,624      $1.50-$8.64           $5.42
          Exercised                             11,134       1.50-5.51             1.51
          Cancelled/forfeited                    2,500       5.51                  5.51
                                               -------
      Balance, April 30, 1998                  137,990      $1.50-$8.64           $5.73
                                               =======
</TABLE>


At April 30, 1998, options to purchase 32,490 shares of common stock at a
weighted average price of $4.31 per share were exercisable. The weighted average
remaining contractual life for all options outstanding at April 30, 1998 is 8.1
years.

Pursuant to SFAS 123, the fair value of each option granted to employees and
directors is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date
of grant using assumptions for: (i) dividend yield, (ii) volatility factor,
(iii) weighted-average risk-free interest rate, and (iv) expected life of
option.


                                      FS-24

<PAGE>


As discussed in Note 2, the Company has elected the "disclosure only"
alternative allowed under SFAS No. 123. Accordingly, the Company is required to
disclose pro forma net income (loss) over the vesting period of the options.
However, the pro forma effect for the four months ended April 30, 1998 is
immaterial.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

INSURANCE

The Company carries a broad range of insurance coverage, including general and
business auto liability, commercial property, workers' compensation, and a
general umbrella policy. The Company has not incurred significant claims of
losses under any of its insurance policies.

The sale, distribution, rental, and repair of medical products involve a risk of
product liability claims. The Company maintains product liability insurance
coverage in amounts that it considers adequate.

SALES TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Various states are increasingly seeking to impose sales or use taxes on
interstate sales made into their states by out-of-state companies. Complex legal
issues arise in these areas relating to, among other things, the required nexus
of a business with a particular state, which may permit the state to require a
business to collect such taxes. Although the Company believes that it has
adequately provided for sales taxes on its sales, there can be no assurance as
to the effect of actions state tax authorities may take on the Company's
consolidated financial condition or the consolidated results of operations.

LITIGATION

The Company is party to certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course
of business. Management believes the outcome of such legal proceedings will not
have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position
or consolidated results of operations.

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

On May 1, 1998, all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock was
acquired by HTD Corporation. Total consideration paid by HTD Corporation was
$13.2 million, comprising $3.0 million in cash and $10.2 million aggregate value
of the capital stock of HTD Corporation.

On June 15, 1999, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of HTD
Corporation, the Company, and the Company's subsidiaries were acquired by
MEDIQ/PRN pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 14, 1999. Total
consideration paid by MEDIQ/PRN was approximately $59.7 million, comprising
$49.7 million in cash and $10.0 million aggregate value of capital stock of
MEDIQ Incorporated, the parent company of MEDIQ/PRN. Following the acquisition,
HTD Corporation along with the Company and its subsidiaries were merged into
MEDIQ/PRN.

In contemplation of the MEDIQ/PRN transaction, the assets, liabilities, and
operations of Bimeco, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of HTD Corporation,
related to its nonacute care business were transferred to the Company in a
nonmonetary transfer effective June 14, 1999.


                                      FS-25

<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION


                     Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                    for the Four Months Ended April 30, 1999

                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                     FS-26
<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION

                   CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS

                                  (see Note 2)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              April 30,     December 31,
                                                                1999            1998
                                                            -----------      -----------
                                                            (Unaudited)    (See note below)
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>
                               ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
      Cash and cash equivalents                             $   961,716      $   154,024
      Accounts receivable, less allowance of
          $337,226 and $325,410, respectively                11,987,973       12,001,754
      Inventory, net                                          4,436,886        4,947,623
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets               1,657,026        2,310,931
                                                            -----------      -----------

                  Total current assets                       19,043,601       19,414,332


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (including Rental),
      net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
      of $2,806,356 and $1,738,095, respectively             11,849,954       11,764,823


INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization
      of $593,185 and $334,447, respectively                 17,993,931       18,252,669


OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS                                         890,207          974,940
                                                            -----------      -----------

                  Total assets                              $49,777,693      $50,406,764
                                                            ===========      ===========
</TABLE>


Note: The statement of net assets at December 31, 1998 has been condensed from
the audited financial statements at that date.



     The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed combined
                            statement of net assets.


                                     FS-27

<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION

                   CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS

                                  (see Note 2)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         April 30,       December 31,
                                                           1999              1998
                                                        -----------      -----------
                                                        (Unaudited)    (See note below)
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>
                         LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
      Current maturities of long-term debt and
          capital lease obligations                     $   821,333      $   955,556
      Accounts payable                                    5,396,478        7,184,416
      Accrued expenses                                    2,851,059        2,326,024
                                                        -----------      -----------

                  Total current liabilities               9,068,870       10,465,996


REVOLVING CREDIT LINE                                     9,571,387        8,062,164


LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE
      OBLIGATIONS, net of current maturities             14,019,863       14,128,325


STOCK REPURCHASE OBLIGATION                               3,000,005        3,000,005


OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                               2,036,023        2,041,047
                                                        -----------      -----------

                  Total liabilities                      37,696,148       37,697,537


NET ASSETS                                               12,081,545       12,709,227
                                                        -----------      -----------

                  Total liabilities and net assets      $49,777,693      $50,406,764
                                                        ===========      ===========
</TABLE>


Note: The statement of net assets at December 31, 1998 has been condensed from
the audited financial statements at that date.

     The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed combined
                            statement of net assets.


                                     FS-28

<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION


                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                                  (see Note 2)

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1999

                                   (UNAUDITED)




REVENUES                                                         $ 23,797,711

COST OF REVENUES                                                   16,532,815
                                                                 ------------

                   Gross profit                                     7,264,896
                                                                 ------------

OPERATING EXPENSES:
      Selling                                                         787,763
      General and administrative                                    2,680,141
      Depreciation and amortization                                 1,326,999
                                                                 ------------
                                                                    4,794,903

                   Income from operations                           2,469,993


OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
      Interest income                                                  26,971
      Interest expense                                               (680,647)
      Other                                                          (142,293)
                                                                 ------------

                   Income before provision for income taxes         1,674,024

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                            781,503
                                                                 ------------

                  Net income                                     $    892,521
                                                                 ============


          The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed
                          combined financial statement.


                                     FS-29

<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION

                   CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                  (see Note 2)

                    FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1999

                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
      Net income                                                              $   892,521
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
           operating activities, net                                            1,354,055
                                                                              -----------

                Net cash provided by operating activities                       2,246,576
                                                                              -----------


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
      Purchases of property and equipment
                                                                               (1,153,392)
                                                                              -----------

                Net cash used in investing activities                          (1,153,392)
                                                                              -----------


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
      Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations         (454,472)
      Borrowings on long-term debt                                                179,960
      Net borrowings on revolving credit line                                   1,509,223
      Other                                                                    (1,520,203)
                                                                              -----------

                Net cash used in financing activities                            (285,492)
                                                                              -----------


INCREASE IN CASH                                                                  807,692


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period                                    154,024
                                                                              -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                                      $   961,716
                                                                              ===========
</TABLE>



          The accompanying notes are an integral part of this condensed
                          combined financial statement.


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<PAGE>


       HTD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES, EXCLUDING THE ACUTE CARE DIVISION

                NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                   (UNAUDITED)


1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

As further discussed in Note 2, HTD Corporation (the "Company") along with its
wholly owned subsidiary Triad Holdings, Inc. ("Triad") and its subsidiaries were
acquired by MEDIQ/PRN Life Support Services, Inc. ("MEDIQ/PRN") on June 15,
1999. MEDIQ/PRN is a wholly owned subsidiary of MEDIQ Incorporated ("MEDIQ").
The net assets acquired by MEDIQ/PRN represented the Company's nonacute care
business, which principally consisted of sales of disposable products, rentals
of moveable medical equipment, and biomedical repair services. The other
subsidiaries of the Company - Healthcare Technology Delivery, Inc., MegaTech
Medical, Inc., Bimeco, Inc. ("Bimeco"), and Omni Medical, Inc. - represented the
acute care division and were sold to a third party unrelated to MEDIQ/PRN and
the Company simultaneously with the MEDIQ/PRN transaction as further described
in Note 2. The combined financial statements presented herein are on a carved
out basis that represent only the nonacute care business of the Company acquired
by MEDIQ/PRN. The accompanying combined financial statements do not reflect an
allocation of the MEDIQ/PRN purchase price.

The condensed combined statement of net assets as of April 30, 1999 and the
combined statement of operations and condensed combined statement of cash
flows for the four months ended April 30, 1999 have been prepared by the Company
without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of
normal, recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the net assets,
results of operations, and cash flows presented have been made. In preparing the
financial statements presented on a carved out basis, the Company made certain
estimates and allocations deemed reasonable under the circumstances.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. These condensed combined financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes
thereto of the Company and Triad included elsewhere in this Form 8-K/A filing of
MEDIQ/PRN of which these condensed combined financial statements are a part.

The statements of operations and cash flows of the Company presented herein do
not include the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year because such a
comparison is not meaningful. During the four months ended April 30, 1998, the
Company was a holding company without any significant assets or operations. The
Company's nonacute care business, subsequently acquired by MEDIQ/PRN as
discussed above and further in Note 2, was not formed until May 1, 1998 with the
Company's acquisition of Triad and Bimeco. Triad was a significant acquiree of
the Company during the year ended December 31, 1998. Triad's results of
operations and cash flows for the four months ended April 30, 1998 represent the
principal predecessor nonacute care business of the Company. Readers are
directed to the separate financial statements of Triad for the four months ended
April 30, 1998 included elsewhere within this Form 8-K/A of MEDIQ/PRN of which
these condensed combined financial statements are a part.


                                     FS-31

<PAGE>


2. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On June 15, 1999, all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock along
with Triad and its subsidiaries representing the nonacute care business were
acquired by MEDIQ/PRN pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 14,
1999. Total consideration paid by MEDIQ/PRN was approximately $59.7 million,
comprising $49.7 million in cash and $10.0 million aggregate value of capital
stock of MEDIQ. Following the acquisition, the Company and Triad and its
subsidiaries were merged into MEDIQ/PRN. Contemporaneously with MEDIQ/PRN's
acquisition of the Company, the Company sold to a third party unrelated to
MEDIQ/PRN and the Company its subsidiaries representing the acute care division
not acquired by MEDIQ/PRN as listed in Note 1 for a purchase price of $17
million.

In contemplation of the MEDIQ/PRN transaction, Bimeco's assets, liabilities, and
operations related to its nonacute care business were transferred to Triad in a
nonmonetary transfer effective June 14, 1999.


                                     FS-32

<PAGE>


                    ITEM 7(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
operations are based on the historical results of operations of the Company, the
Acquired Business and the Nonacute Care Business of entities related to HTD
preceding the formation of the Nonacute Care Business on May 1, 1998 (the
"Related Predecessor Entities") as applicable. The Related Predecessor Entities
include Triad and other entities related to HTD of less significance. The
Company acquired HTD on June 15, 1999. For accounting purposes, the acquisition
was effective May 28, 1999. Accordingly, the Company's historical results of
operations include the results of operations of the Acquired Business beginning
May 28, 1999. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
operations for the year ended September 30, 1998 and the nine months ended June
30, 1999 give effect to the Acquired Business as if the acquisition was
consummated on October 1, 1997. All pro forma adjustments are described in the
accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements
of operations. The Company expects that certain synergies and cost savings will
occur as a result of the acquisition. However, such cost savings are not
reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
operations, and there can be no assurance that such synergies or cost savings
will occur. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of
operations should be read in conjunction with the separate historical financial
statements and the notes thereto of HTD and Triad included elsewhere herein and
of the Company.

The Acquired Business had been conducted as an integral part of the overall
operations of HTD and the Related Predecessor Entities. Separate statements of
operations for the Acquired Business had not been previously prepared. The
Company has been advised by HTD that the results of operations of the Acquired
Business were prepared from historical accounting records and include various
allocations for costs and expenses. Therefore, the statements of operations of
the Acquired Business may not be indicative of the results of operations that
would have resulted if it had operated on a stand alone basis. The Company has
been advised by HTD that all of the allocations and estimates reflected in the
results of operations for the Acquired Business are based on assumptions that
are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations are
presented for informational purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of
the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the
acquisition been consummated on the date and for the periods indicated, and do
not purport to be indicative of the results of operations for future periods.

The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method and, accordingly, the
cost of the acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed based on their estimated fair values on May 28, 1999. The initial
allocation of the cost of the acquisition and the associated goodwill was
estimated based on information currently available. The final allocation of the
acquisition cost is contingent upon determinations and valuations not yet
completed. The Company is unable to predict at this time whether any adjustments
that may occur will have a material effect on the allocation.


                                     PF-1

<PAGE>


             MEDIQ/PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                                   (UNAUDITED)
                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      Historical
                                        Historical    Acquired        Pro Forma    Pro Forma
                                         Company      Business  (1)  Adjustments    Company
                                        ----------    ---------      -----------   ----------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
Revenues:
  Rental                                 $142,736      $10,099                      $152,835
  Sales                                    27,928       43,568                        71,496
  Other                                    10,252        6,671                        16,923
                                         --------      -------                      --------
                                          180,916       60,338                       241,254

Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of sales                            22,659       41,530                        64,189
  Operating                                63,072                                     63,072
  Selling                                  16,590        3,703                        20,293
  General and administrative               20,794        8,480                        29,274
  Merger and acquisition charges (2)       35,021                                     35,021
  Depreciation and amortization            41,692        3,371        $ 1,180  (3)    46,243
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------
                                          199,828       57,084          1,180        258,092
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

Operating (Loss) Income                   (18,912)       3,254         (1,180)       (16,838)

Other (Charges) and Credits:
  Interest expense                        (23,708)      (1,297)        (4,487) (4)   (29,492)
  Other-net                                 2,067        1,100                         3,167
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

(Loss) Income from Continuing
  Operations before Income Taxes          (40,553)       3,057         (5,667)       (43,163)
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense              (12,257)       1,501         (2,290) (5)   (13,046)
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

(Loss) Income from Continuing
  Operations                             $(28,296)     $ 1,556        $(3,377)      $(30,117)
                                         ========      =======        =======       ========
</TABLE>


     See Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations


                                     PF-2

<PAGE>


             MEDIQ/PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
                                   (UNAUDITED)
                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                     Historical
                                        Historical    Acquired       Pro Forma     Pro Forma
                                         Company      Business (1)  Adjustments     Company
                                        ----------    ---------     -----------    ---------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenues:
  Rental                                 $128,743      $ 7,084                      $135,827
  Sales                                    28,925       36,437                        65,362
  Other                                     9,311        4,455                        13,766
                                         --------      -------                      --------
                                          166,979       47,976                       214,955

Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of sales                            22,589       33,638                        56,227
  Operating                                48,117                                     48,117
  Selling                                  20,128        1,898                        22,026
  General and administrative               18,380        5,815                        24,195
  Depreciation and amortization            31,600        2,427        $   607  (3)    34,634
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------
                                          140,814       43,778            607        185,199
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

Operating Income                           26,165        4,198           (607)        29,756

Other (Charges) and Credits:
  Interest expense                        (32,644)      (1,569)        (2,497) (4)   (36,710)
  Other-net                                   465        1,050                         1,515
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

(Loss) Income from Continuing
  Operations before Income Taxes           (6,014)       3,679         (3,104)        (5,439)
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense               (1,386)       2,968         (2,835) (5)    (1,253)
                                         --------      -------        -------       --------

(Loss) Income from Continuing
  Operations                             $ (4,628)     $   711        $  (269)      $ (4,186)
                                         ========      =======        =======       ========
</TABLE>


     See Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations


                                     PF-3

<PAGE>


             MEDIQ/PRN LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(1)  Historical results of operations of the Acquired Business for its 12 months
     ended December 31, 1998 are combined with the Company's historical results
     of operations for the year ended September 30, 1998. The historical results
     of operations of the Acquired Business for its 12 months ended December 31,
     1998 consist of the results of operations of: (i) HTD and its Nonacute Care
     Business for the year ended December 31, 1998; (ii) Triad for the four
     months ended April 30, 1998 and (iii) Related Predecessor Entities other
     than Triad for four months ended April 30, 1998. Historical results of
     operations of the Acquired Business for its eight months ended May 27, 1999
     are combined with the Company's historical results of operations for the
     nine months ended June 30, 1999. The Company's historical results of
     operations for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 include one month of
     actual results of the Acquired Business. Historical results of operations
     of the Acquired Business for its three months ended December 31, 1998 are
     included in its 12 months ended December 31, 1998 and eight months ended
     May 27, 1999. Reclassifications have been made to certain amounts within
     the Acquired Business to conform to the Company's classifications.

(2)  Represents nonrecurring charges related to the Company's merger on May 28,
     1998 and the concurrent acquisition of the medical business of CH
     Industries, Inc.

(3)  Reflects incremental depreciation and amortization expense from the
     allocation of a portion of the acquisition cost of $59.7 million to rental
     equipment and other depreciable assets acquired and intangible assets,
     including goodwill, recognized in the acquisition. Depreciation of rental
     equipment is estimated to be over five years. Intangibles, primarily
     consisting of covenants not to compete, are amortized over five years.
     Other assets, primarily consisting of office equipment, furniture and
     fixtures and machinery and equipment, are amortized over three years.
     Goodwill in the amount of $41.5 million is amortized over 20 years.
     Incremental depreciation and amortization is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               Year Ended         Nine Months Ended
                                            September 30, 1998      June 30, 1999
                                            ------------------    -----------------
                                                         (in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>                 <C>
      Rental equipment                            $2,151                $1,434
      Other assets                                   204                   136
      Goodwill                                     2,073                 1,382
      Other intangibles                              123                    82
                                                  ------                ------
                                                   4,551                 3,034
      Less historical of Acquired Business         3,371                 2,427
                                                  ------                ------
                                                  $1,180                $  607
                                                  ======                ======
</TABLE>

(4)  Incremental interest expense connected with the acquisition is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Year Ended         Nine Months Ended
                                            September 30, 1998      June 30, 1999
                                            ------------------    -----------------
                                                         (in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>                 <C>
     Revolving credit facility                    $2,473                $1,443
     Acquisition loan facility                     1,856                   949
     Amortization of amendment fee                   158                   105
                                                  ------                ------
                                                  $4,487                $2,497
                                                  ======                ======
</TABLE>

     To fund the cash portion of the acquisition of HTD, the Company borrowed
     $27.5 million under its revolving credit facility and $22.5 million under
     its acquisition loan facility. These borrowings are assumed to be
     outstanding at the beginning of each period presented. The assumed rate of
     interest on the borrowings under the revolving credit facility is a
     weighted average variable rate of 9.04% for the year ended September 30,
     1998 and 7.92% for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. The assumed rate of
     interest on the borrowings under the


                                     PF-4

<PAGE>


     acquisition loan facility is a weighted average variable rate of 9.04% for
     the year ended September 30, 1998 and 7.48% for the nine months ended June
     30, 1999. The assumed rates of interest are the rates actually incurred by
     the Company within each period and include applicable margins. Commitment
     fees of the Company were adjusted to reflect the additional amounts
     borrowed and no longer subject to commitment fees. In connection with the
     acquisition of HTD, the credit agreement governing the revolving credit and
     acquisition loan facilities was amended. The fee to effect this amendment
     of approximately $1.0 million is assumed to be amortized over the remaining
     term of the facilities of approximately six years.

(5)  Income taxes on the pro forma adjustments at the Company's effective income
     tax rate for the period plus an adjustment to historical income taxes of
     the Acquired Business to reflect the Company's historical effective tax
     rate for the period. The relationship that the Company's historical income
     taxes have with the Company's historical loss from continuing operations
     before taxes is representative for pro forma purposes.



                                      PF-5
<PAGE>

                               ITEM 7(c) EXHIBITS







              EXHIBIT 23 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





<PAGE>


                                                                      EXHIBIT 23


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
reports dated July 29, 1999 on the financial statements of HTD Corporation and
Subsidiaries, excluding the acute care division, and Triad Holdings, Inc. and
Subsidiaries, included in this Form 8-K/A, into MEDIQ/PRN Life Support Services,
Inc.'s previously filed Registration Statement File No. 333-58935.



/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
August 30, 1999




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