FYI INC
POS AM, 1996-09-09
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   AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
    
 
                                                       REGISTRATION NO. 333-1084
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                            POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT
   
                                    NO. 3 TO
    
 
                                    FORM S-1
 
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                     UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
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            DELAWARE                          7389                         75-2560895
  (State or other jurisdiction    (Primary Standard Industrial          (I.R.S. Employer
      of incorporation or         Classification Code Number)        Identification Number)
          organization)
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                       3232 MCKINNEY AVENUE -- SUITE 900
    
                              DALLAS, TEXAS 75204
                                 (214) 953-7555
                   (Address, including zip code and telephone
   number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
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                               ED H. BOWMAN, JR.
                     PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
   
                       3232 MCKINNEY AVENUE -- SUITE 900
    
                              DALLAS, TEXAS 75204
                                 (214) 953-7555
              (Name and address, including zip code, and telephone
               number, including area code, of agent for service)
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                                    Copy to:
 
   
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           MARGOT T. LEBENBERG, ESQ.                      CHRISTOPHER T. JENSEN, ESQ.
       VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL                 MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED                               101 PARK AVENUE
       3232 MCKINNEY AVENUE -- SUITE 900                    NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10178
              DALLAS, TEXAS 75204                                (212) 309-6000
                 (214) 953-7555
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        APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
   As soon as practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective.
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     If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box.  /X/
 
     If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering.  / /
 
     If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering.  / /
 
     If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box.  / /
 
     THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A),
MAY DETERMINE.
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     INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
     REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR
     MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
     BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR
     THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE
     SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE
     UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS
     OF ANY SUCH STATE.
 
   
                    SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
    
 
                                2,000,000 SHARES
 
                                   [FYI LOGO]
 
                                  COMMON STOCK
 
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 THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
     EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE
          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES
              COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF
                  THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
                       CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
 
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     This Prospectus covers 2,000,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par value
(the "Common Stock"), which may be offered and issued by F.Y.I. Incorporated
(the "Company" or "F.Y.I.") from time to time in connection with the merger with
or acquisition by the Company of other businesses or assets, and which may be
reserved for issuance pursuant to, or offered and issued upon exercise or
conversion of, warrants, options, convertible notes or other similar instruments
issued by the Company from time to time in connection with any such merger or
acquisition. It is expected that the terms of acquisitions involving the
issuance of securities covered by this Prospectus will be determined by direct
negotiations with the owners or controlling persons of the businesses or assets
to be merged with or acquired by the Company, and that the shares of Common
Stock issued will be valued at prices reasonably related to market prices
current either at the time the terms of a merger or acquisition are agreed upon
or at or about the time of delivery of shares. No underwriting discounts or
commissions will be paid, although finder's fees may be paid from time to time
with respect to specific mergers or acquisitions. Any person receiving any such
fees may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Company has previously issued
467,973 shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Registration Statement. Of such
issued shares, 36,670 shares of Common Stock are held by a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. After giving effect to the Company's pending
acquisition (see "Recent Developments"), the Company will have issued an
additional 154,286 shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Registration
Statement.
    
 
   
     The Common Stock of the Company is included for quotation on the Nasdaq
National Market. On September 4, 1996, the closing price of the Common Stock on
the Nasdaq National Market was $19.25 per share as published in The Wall Street
Journal on September 5, 1996.
    
 
     All expenses of this offering will be paid by the Company. The Company is a
Delaware corporation and all references herein to the Company refer to the
Company and its subsidiaries. The executive offices of the Company are located
at 3232 McKinney Avenue -- Suite 900, Dallas, Texas 75204 and its telephone
number is (214) 953-7555.
 
     The Common Stock offered hereby invokes a high degree of risk. See "Risk
Factors" commencing on page 6 hereof.
 
   
               The date of this Prospectus is             , 1996.
    
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                               PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
 
   
     The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read
in conjunction with, the more detailed information and financial statements,
including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. Statements
throughout this Prospectus that state the Company's or management's intentions,
hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the future are
forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual
results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking
statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is
contained under "Risk Factors."
    
 
                                  THE COMPANY
 
   
     F.Y.I. Incorporated (the "Company" or "F.Y.I.") was founded in September
1994 to create a national, single-source provider of document management
services to three primary client segments: healthcare institutions, professional
services firms and financial institutions. In January 1996, F.Y.I. acquired (the
"Acquisitions"), simultaneously with the closing of its initial public offering
(the "Offering"), seven document management services businesses (the "Founding
Companies"). The Founding Companies, which have been in business an average of
22 years, are headquartered in San Francisco (2), San Jose, Fort Worth, Detroit,
Malvern (Philadelphia) and Baltimore. Since the Offering, the Company has
acquired 10 additional companies (together with the Founding Companies, the
"Operating Companies") which provide document management services in Baltimore,
Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Jose, Seattle and Washington,
D.C. The Operating Companies operate in over 25 states. The Company had pro
forma fiscal 1995 annual revenues of approximately $78 million and pro forma
fiscal 1995 net income of $5.1 million after giving effect to the New
Acquisitions as defined below. The Company operates with a decentralized
management strategy rather than a standardized national model in order to
provide superior customer service and retain the historical customers of
acquired businesses while achieving the operating efficiencies of a large
organization. This strategy also emphasizes the retention of local management,
which the Company believes makes it an attractive acquiror of other document
management services companies. See "The Company."
    
 
     The Company's three primary client segments are highly document-intensive.
For a variety of regulatory, client service and other reasons, the documents of
the Company's clients must be maintained, accessed and managed for extensive
periods of time, often under strict guidelines and specifications. While the
document management requirements of each target client segment are relatively
unique and require a specialized understanding of that segment, the Company
offers certain common document management services that are transferable across
its targeted client segments. These services, which are offered by one or more
of the Operating Companies, include: (i) micrographic services, including
microfilm and microfiche production and processing; (ii) electronic imaging
services, including the conversion of documents into digitized media using
sophisticated computer technology; (iii) active storage and maintenance of
documents and files; (iv) archival storage of inactive documents; and (v)
information and database management services. In addition, in order to better
fulfill the document management needs of targeted client segments, certain
Operating Companies also offer industry specific services such as litigation
support, including subpoena, authorization, photocopying and service of process
services, medical records release services and remittance processing. The
Company also derives revenue from the sale of certain micrographic and business
imaging products.
 
     Historically, the document management services industry has been highly
fragmented, consisting primarily of small local or regional businesses that
limit their operations to a narrow range of offered services or provide services
only to selected client segments. The Company believes that significant
opportunities are available to a business that can consolidate the capabilities
and resources of a number of existing document management services businesses.
In order to effect such a consolidation, the Company has implemented an
aggressive acquisition program designed to expand its range of offered services
and acquire additional market share in each of its targeted geographic markets.
 
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     The Company believes that each of its targeted geographic markets can
support the following range of services:
 
                                   [CHART]
 
     The Company believes that the consolidation of document management services
businesses will provide it with a significant competitive advantage over
existing smaller businesses. In addition to economies of scale, the Company
expects to benefit from enhanced operating efficiencies and significant
cross-selling opportunities. As the Company gains critical mass in certain
geographic markets, it expects to be able to capitalize on its existing client
relationships and technical expertise to: (i) vertically integrate by expanding
the services offered to each of its client segments; and (ii) horizontally
integrate by offering certain transferable services to a larger overall customer
base.
 
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                        SUMMARY COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
     F.Y.I. was founded in September 1994 and effectively began its operations
on February 1, 1996, following the completion of the Offering. The Summary
Combined Financial Data set forth below for the periods prior to February 1,
1996, are derived from the Founding Companies Combined Statements contained
elsewhere in this Prospectus.
 
   
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                                                                             SIX MONTHS      SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
                                                                             ENDED JUNE              (UNAUDITED)(5)
                                   FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,             30,(4)     -------------------------------------
                           -----------------------------------------------  ------------  FOUNDING      F.Y.I.
                              1991       1992     1993     1994     1995        1995      COMPANIES  INCORPORATED  SUPPLEMENTAL
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                           (UNAUDITED)                                      (UNAUDITED)
Statement of Operations
  Data:
  Total revenue...........   $29,525    $35,696  $38,396  $43,032  $47,626    $ 23,829     $ 3,916     $ 24,651      $ 28,567
  Operating income(1).....     1,444      2,708    3,401    3,454    4,966       2,827         503        2,173         2,676
  Interest and other
    expense (income),
    net...................       132        272      248       29      139          99         (45)        (123)         (168)
  Income before income
    taxes(1)..............     1,312      2,436    3,153    3,425    4,827       2,728         548        2,296         2,844
  Provision for income
    taxes(2)..............       474        895    1,261    1,256    1,794       1,024         221          923         1,144
  Net income(1)(2)........       838      1,541    1,892    2,169    3,033       1,704         327        1,373         1,700
  Net income per
    share(1)(2)(3)........     $0.23      $0.42    $0.52    $0.60    $0.83                   $0.06        $0.26         $0.32
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  Weighted average shares
    outstanding(3)........     3,644      3,644    3,644    3,644    3,644                   5,335        5,335         5,335
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                                                                       DECEMBER 31,      JUNE 30,       JUNE 30, 1996
                                                                           1995            1996         --------------
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                                                                          ACTUAL          ACTUAL        AS ADJUSTED(6)
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Balance Sheet Data:
  Working capital....................................................    $  1,663         $ 4,260          $  5,155
  Total assets.......................................................      19,681          45,695            56,628
  Long-term debt less current portion................................       2,777          11,071            15,678
  Stockholders' equity...............................................       7,111          22,916            27,453
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                        SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
   
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                                                                                          PRO FORMA AS ADJUSTED FOR
                                                                                             NEW ACQUISITIONS(6)
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                                                                                         YEAR ENDED      SIX MONTHS
                                                                                          DECEMBER       ENDED JUNE
                                                                                          31, 1995        30, 1996
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Statement of Operations Data:
  Total revenue........................................................................    $78,001         $42,675
  Operating income.....................................................................      9,724           5,682
  Interest and other expense, net......................................................      1,454             431
  Income before income taxes...........................................................      8,270           5,251
  Provision for income taxes...........................................................      3,172           2,107
  Net income...........................................................................      5,098           3,144
  Pro forma net income per share.......................................................      $0.87           $0.54
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  Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding(3).....................................      5,872           5,872
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(1) Gives effect to certain reductions in salaries and benefits of the former
    owners and key employees of the Founding Companies which were agreed to in
    connection with the organization of the Company and the Offering (the
    "Compensation Differential"). See Note 3 of Notes to Combined Financial
    Statements of the Founding Companies.
 
(2) Gives effect to certain tax adjustments related to the taxation of certain
    Founding Companies as S corporations or sole proprietorships prior to the
    consummation of the acquisition of each of the Founding Companies (the
    "Acquisitions") and the tax impact of the Compensation Differential in each
    period. See Note 3 of Notes to Combined Financial Statements of the Founding
    Companies.
 
   
(3) Weighted average shares for all periods prior to the Offering include: (i)
    1,205,682 shares issued by F.Y.I. prior to the consummation of the
    Acquisitions and the Offering; (ii) 1,878,933 shares issued to the
    stockholders of the Founding Companies in connection with the Acquisitions;
    (iii) 543,000 shares sold in the Offering to cover the cash consideration
    for the Acquisitions; and (iv) 15,923 shares of Common Stock determined
    pursuant to the treasury stock method relating to warrants to purchase
    115,000 shares of Common Stock at $10.00 per share. Periods subsequent to
    the Offering and the pro forma data include the additional 1,642,000 shares
    (2,185,000 -- 543,000) issued in the Offering beyond shares sold to cover
    cash consideration for the Acquisitions and the additional 253,252 shares of
    Common Stock issued in acquisitions consummated in May 1996. Pro forma
    weighted average shares also include an additional 332,337 shares issued or
    to be issued in connection with the acquisition of Medical Record and the
    pending acquisition of ZIA. Does not include (i) an additional 650,000
    shares of Common Stock or 12% of the aggregate number of shares of Common
    Stock outstanding reserved for issuance under the Company's 1995 Stock
    Option Plan, of which options to purchase 588,670 shares of Common Stock are
    currently outstanding; and (ii) warrants outstanding to purchase 50,000
    shares of Common Stock.
    
 
   
(4) The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1995,
    represent the unaudited results of the combined Founding Companies for the
    period.
    
 
   
(5) The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1996, for
    the Founding Companies represent the one month of operations prior to the
    consummation of the Acquisitions. The Statement of Operations Data for the
    six months ended June 30, 1996, for F.Y.I. Incorporated and Subsidiaries
    represent the results of operations subsequent to the consummation of the
    Acquisitions. The Supplemental Data represent the combined operations of the
    Founding Companies and F.Y.I. during the six months ended June 30, 1996. The
    Supplemental Data are provided for informational purposes only and do not
    purport to present the results of operations of the Company had the
    transactions assumed therein occurred on or as of the dates indicated, nor
    are they necessarily indicative of the results of operations which may be
    achieved in the future.
    
 
   
(6) Gives effect to: (i) the acquisition of Robert A. Cook and Staff, Inc. and
    RAC Services, Inc. ("Cook"), B&B Information and Management, Inc. ("B&B"),
    Premier Document Management, Inc. and PDM Services, Inc. ("Premier"),
    C.M.R.S. Incorporated. ("CMRS"), Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc.
    ("Minnesota Medical Record") and Texas Medical Record Service, Inc. ("Texas
    Medical Record") and the pending acquisition of ZIA Information Analysis
    Group (collectively the "New Acquisitions") as if the transactions were
    consummated for the balance sheet data based upon the earlier of June 30,
    1996 or the respective acquisition date and for statement of operations data
    as of January 1, 1995; and (ii) the Acquisitions of the Founding Companies
    for Statement of Operations Data for periods prior to February 1, 1996. See
    the separate unaudited pro forma financial statements and notes thereto
    located elsewhere within this Prospectus.
    
 
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                                  RISK FACTORS
 
     Prospective purchasers of the Common Stock offered hereby should consider
carefully the specific factors set forth below as well as the other information
set forth in this Prospectus in evaluating an investment in the Company.
 
ABSENCE OF COMBINED OPERATING HISTORY; RISKS OF INTEGRATION
 
   
     F.Y.I. was founded in September 1994 and conducted no operations prior to
the consummation of the Offering. F.Y.I. acquired the Founding Companies
simultaneously with the closing of the Offering. The Company effected 10
additional acquisitions since the Offering. Prior to their acquisition, the
Operating Companies operated as separate independent entities. Currently, the
Company has a decentralized financial reporting system and initially relies on
the existing reporting systems of the Operating Companies. The success of the
Company will depend, in part, on the Company's ability to integrate the
operations of the Operating Companies, including centralizing certain functions
to achieve cost savings and developing programs and processes that will promote
cooperation and the sharing of opportunities and resources among the Operating
Companies. F.Y.I.'s management group has been assembled only recently and has no
previous experience in the document management services industry. There can be
no assurance that the management group will effectively be able to oversee the
combined entity and implement the Company's operating or growth strategies.
Further, to the extent that the Company is able to implement its acquisition
strategy, the resulting growth of the Company will place significant demands on
management and on the Company's internal systems and controls. There can be no
assurance that the newly assembled management group will effectively be able to
direct the Company through a period of significant growth. See
"Business -- Acquisition Program," "Business -- Organization" and "Management."
    
 
     A number of the Operating Companies offer different services, utilize
different capabilities and technologies and target different geographic markets
and client segments. While the Company believes that there are substantial
opportunities in integrating the businesses of the Operating Companies, these
differences increase the risk inherent in successfully completing such
integration. Further, there can be no assurance that the Company's strategy to
establish a single-source provider for document management services will be
successful, or that the Company's target client segments will accept the Company
as a provider of such services. In addition, there can be no assurance that the
operating results of the Company will match or exceed the combined individual
operating results achieved by the Operating Companies prior to their
acquisition.
 
ACQUISITION STRATEGY
 
     The Company's primary growth strategy is the acquisition of additional
document management services businesses which will complement its existing
businesses. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to identify
or reach mutually agreeable terms with acquisition candidates and their owners,
or that the Company will be able to profitably manage additional businesses or
successfully integrate such additional businesses into the Company without
substantial costs, delays or other problems. Acquisitions may involve a number
of special risks including: adverse short-term effects on the Company's reported
operating results; diversion of management's attention; dependence on retention,
hiring and training of key personnel; risks associated with unanticipated
problems or legal liabilities; and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Some or all of these risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
operations and financial performance. In addition, to the extent that
consolidation becomes more prevalent in the industry, the prices for attractive
acquisition candidates may be bid up to higher levels and, in any event, there
can be no assurance that businesses acquired in the future will achieve sales
and profitability that justify the investment therein. See
"Business -- Acquisition Program."
 
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCING TO IMPLEMENT ACQUISITION STRATEGY
 
     The Company currently intends to finance future acquisitions by using its
Common Stock, including the Common Stock offered by this Prospectus, for all or
a portion of the consideration to be paid. In the event that the Company's
Common Stock does not maintain sufficient value, or potential acquisition
candidates are
 
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unwilling to accept the Company's Common Stock as consideration for the sale of
their businesses, the Company may be required to utilize more of its cash
resources, if available, in order to continue its acquisition program. If the
Company does not have sufficient cash resources, its growth could be limited
unless it is able to obtain capital through additional debt or equity
financings. In April 1996, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into a
credit agreement, as amended (the "Line of Credit"), with Banque Paribas, as
agent, and the lenders named therein. Under the Line of Credit, the Company and
its subsidiaries may borrow, on a revolving credit basis, loans in an aggregate
outstanding principal amount of $5.0 million for working capital and general
corporate purposes and term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $30.0
million for acquisitions, subject to certain restrictions in the Line of Credit.
The commitments to fund revolving credit loans and term loans expire April 14,
2001 and October 15, 1997, respectively. Loans under the Line of Credit will
bear interest, at the option of the Company, at a rate per annum of (i) Banque
Paribas' prime rate plus 1.50% or (ii) an adjusted London inter-bank offered
rate plus 3.00%. As of September 3, 1996, the availability under the Line of
Credit was approximately $2.0 million for working capital and approximately
$16.7 million for acquisitions. There can be no assurance, however, that funds
available under such Line of Credit will be sufficient for the Company's needs.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Business -- Acquisition
Program."
    
 
DEPENDENCE ON CERTAIN CLIENT SEGMENTS AND TECHNOLOGY
 
     The Company derives its revenues primarily from its three targeted client
segments: healthcare institutions, professional services firms and financial
institutions. Fundamental changes in the business practices of any of these
client segments, whether due to regulatory, technological or other developments,
could cause a material reduction in demand by such clients for the services
offered by the Company. Any such reduction in demand would have a material
adverse effect on the results of operations of the Company. Although the Company
believes that it will be able to continue to offer services based on the newest
technologies, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain
the rights to use any such technologies, that it will be able to effectively
implement such technologies on a cost-effective basis or that such technologies
will not render obsolete the Company's role as a third party provider of
document management services. See "Business -- Services Offered by the Operating
Companies."
 
COMPETITION
 
     The document management services businesses in which the Company competes
and expects to compete are highly competitive. A significant source of
competition is the in-house document handling capability of the Company's target
client base. There can be no assurance that these businesses will outsource more
of their document management needs or that such businesses will not bring
in-house services that they currently outsource. In addition, certain of the
Company's competitors are larger businesses, many of which have greater
financial resources than the Company. Certain of these competitors operate in
broader geographic areas than the Company, and others may choose to enter the
Company's areas of operation in the future. In addition, the Company intends to
enter new geographic areas through internal growth and acquisitions and expects
to encounter significant competition from established competitors in each of
such new areas. As a result of this highly competitive environment, the Company
may lose customers or have difficulty in acquiring new customers, and its
revenues and margins may be adversely affected. See "Business -- Competition."
 
EFFECT OF POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS ON PRICE OF COMMON STOCK;
VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE
 
     Results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that
the Company may achieve for any subsequent quarter or a full fiscal year.
Quarterly results may vary materially as a result of the timing and structure of
acquisitions, the timing and magnitude of costs related to such acquisitions,
the gain or loss of material client relationships and variations in the prices
charged by the Company for the services it provides. In addition, since a
significant portion of the Company's revenues are generated on a
project-by-project basis, the timing or completion of material projects could
result in fluctuations in the Company's results of operations for particular
quarterly periods. Further, because the anticipated financial benefits of the
combination of the Operating Companies may not be generated immediately, the
Company's initial results as a combined company may reflect corporate overhead
that exceeds the realized benefits. Such fluctuations in operating results may
adversely affect the market price of the Company's Common Stock. The market
price
 
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for the Company's shares may also fluctuate in response to material
announcements by the Company or significant clients of the Company, changes in
the economic or other conditions impacting the Company's targeted client
segments and general economic conditions outside of the Company. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Fluctuations in Quarterly Results of Operations."
 
RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
 
     The Company's operations are dependent on the continued efforts of Thomas
C. Walker, Ed H. Bowman, Jr., David Lowenstein, Timothy J. Barker, Margot T.
Lebenberg, its other executive officers and on senior management of the
Operating Companies. Furthermore, the Company will also be dependent on the
senior management of businesses acquired in the future. If any of these people
is unable or unwilling to continue in his or her present role, or if the Company
is unable to attract and retain other skilled employees, the Company's business
could be adversely affected. The Company does not intend to obtain key man life
insurance covering any of its executive officers or other members of senior
management. See "Management."
 
POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY
 
     A substantial portion of the Company's business involves the handling of
documents containing confidential and other sensitive information. Although the
Operating Companies have established procedures intended to eliminate any
unauthorized disclosure of confidential information and, in some cases, have
contractually limited their potential liability for unauthorized disclosure of
such information, there can be no assurance that unauthorized disclosures will
not result in liability to the Company. It is possible that such liabilities
could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
 
CONTROL BY MANAGEMENT
 
   
     The former stockholders of the Operating Companies and the directors and
other executive officers of the Company, and entities affiliated with them,
beneficially own approximately 52.9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
and exercise substantial control over the Company's affairs. These stockholders
acting together would likely be able to elect a sufficient number of directors
to control the Board and to approve or disapprove any matter submitted to a vote
of stockholders. See "Principal Stockholders."
    
 
POTENTIAL EFFECT OF SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE ON PRICE OF COMMON STOCK
 
     The market price of the Common Stock of the Company could be adversely
affected by the sale of substantial amounts of Common Stock of the Company in
the public market.
 
     The Company issued 2,185,000 shares of Common Stock in the Offering, all of
which may be sold in the public market. In addition, simultaneously with the
closing of the Offering, the former owners of the Founding Companies received,
in the aggregate, 1,878,933 shares of Common Stock as a portion of the
consideration for their businesses. Such shares are not being offered by this
Prospectus and have not been registered under the Securities Act, and therefore
may not be resold except in transactions registered under the Securities Act or
pursuant to an exemption from registration. Certain other stockholders of F.Y.I.
hold, in the aggregate, an additional 1,205,682 shares of Common Stock. See
"Business -- Organization." None of these 1,205,682 shares of Common Stock were
acquired in transactions registered under the Securities Act, and, accordingly,
such shares may not be sold except in transactions registered under the
Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration. However, the
holders of all such 3,084,615 unregistered shares have certain registration
rights with respect to such shares.
 
   
     The Company issued 467,973 shares of Common Stock in connection with the
acquisitions which closed in May 1996 and in August 1996. Of such issued shares,
36,670 shares are held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. These
467,973 shares of Common Stock were registered under this Registration
Statement, but are subject to certain contractual transfer restrictions. After
giving effect to the Company's pending acquisition (see "Recent Developments"),
the Company will have issued an additional 154,286 shares of Common Stock
pursuant to this Registration Statement.
    
 
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<PAGE>   10
 
     The Company has reserved for issuance under its 1995 Stock Option Plan (the
"Plan") an aggregate of 650,000 shares of Common Stock or 12% of the aggregate
number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding, whichever is greater. The
Company has registered the shares issuable upon exercise of options granted
under the Plan, and such shares will be eligible for resale in the public
market. The Company also has warrants outstanding for the purchase of 165,000
shares of Common Stock.
 
     The former owners of the Founding Companies and the initial stockholders of
the Company are contractually prohibited by the Company from selling such shares
until at least January 26, 1998 (other than certain sales registered under the
Securities Act).
 
EFFECT OF CERTAIN CHARTER PROVISIONS
 
     The Board of Directors of the Company is empowered to issue preferred stock
without stockholder action. The existence of this "blank-check" preferred could
render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of the Company
by means of a tender offer, merger, proxy contest or otherwise. See "Description
of Capital Stock."
 
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                                  THE COMPANY
 
   
     F.Y.I. Incorporated was founded in September 1994 under the laws of the
State of Delaware to create a national, single-source provider of document
management services. Prior to the Offering, F.Y.I. did not conduct any
operations. F.Y.I. acquired simultaneously with the consummation of the
Offering, the following seven well-established businesses. For a description of
the transactions pursuant to which these businesses were acquired, see
"Business -- Organization" and "Certain Transactions."
    
 
   
     Imagent. Imagent Corporation (together with Mobile Information Services
Corporation, an affiliate acquired by F.Y.I., "Imagent") provides document
management services to clients in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United
States. Founded in 1969, Imagent's three primary lines of business include: (i)
the distribution of Kodak(C) microfilm and business imaging supplies; (ii)
microfilm processing; and (iii) business services, including microfilming,
database creation and management, electronic imaging, data entry and microfilm
storage and research services. A large number of Imagent's microfilm processing
clients are banks, including Bank of New York, Bankers Trust, Chase Manhattan,
Citibank, First Union and NationsBank. Imagent's business services segment,
which is its fastest growing business segment, provides services to financial,
administrative and legal departments of a wide variety of companies. Imagent is
headquartered in Baltimore and had 1995 revenues of $13.5 million.
    
 
     Researchers. Melanson & Associates, Inc. (d/b/a Researchers) (together with
Bay Area Micrographics ("BAM"), an affiliate acquired by F.Y.I., "Researchers")
provides litigation support services to law firms, corporate legal departments
and insurance companies in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose and
Sacramento metropolitan areas. These services include customized solutions for a
variety of its clients' document needs, including on-site microfilming and
electronic imaging, overnight document reproduction and document indexing. In
addition, Researchers has particular expertise in retrieving and processing
medical records for use in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.
Founded in 1975, Researchers is a significant provider of outsourced litigation
support in California and has provided services to many of the largest law firms
in the State. Although Researchers' business is primarily project driven, a
majority of its 1995 revenues have been generated by clients who were clients in
1994. Researchers is headquartered in San Francisco and had 1995 revenues of
$9.9 million.
 
     Recordex. Recordex Services, Inc. ("Recordex") provides medical records
release services to over 140 hospitals and other healthcare institutions in 14
eastern states, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Massachusetts
Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center, as well as to physician
groups, clinics and HMOs. Recordex's services, which are performed on-site,
include: (i) tracking of the request for information from its receipt until its
fulfillment; (ii) ensuring that a request for information is complete and
authorized; (iii) coordinating the retrieval of the record; (iv) reproducing
relevant pages for release; (v) reassembling and refiling the record; and (vi)
billing. Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Recordex was founded in 1986. Recordex
had 1995 net service revenues of $8.5 million.
 
     DPAS. C. & T. Management Services, Inc. (d/b/a DPAS) (together with
Qualidata, Inc., an affiliate acquired by F.Y.I., "DPAS") provides database and
processing services primarily to financial institutions, including Bank of
America, as well as to a number of other corporate clients nationwide. Database
services include: document conversion; customized data capture (manually or
through scanning or other electronic means); database creation, management and
analysis; and certain direct mail services. DPAS also provides remittance
processing services as an outsourcing option for the receivables function of its
corporate clients. Such services include receiving and processing credit card
payments, encoding checks and depositing payments, and certain other
mailing-related activities. Headquartered in San Francisco, DPAS was founded in
1961. DPAS had 1995 revenues of $5.4 million.
 
     Leonard. Leonard Archives, Inc. ("Leonard") provides records storage,
retrieval and processing services to over 30 hospitals and medical facilities,
as well as to a wide variety of corporate clients in southern Michigan and
northern Ohio. Founded in 1888 as a moving and storage company, Leonard entered
the records storage business in 1968. Leonard's services include: (i) active
medical, financial and legal records storage; (ii) archival storage of
semi-active and inactive documents; (iii) environmental vault storage of
magnetic and micrographic media; (iv) disaster recovery services; and (v)
document destruction. Leonard provides
 
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document management services to a wide variety of corporate clients, including
Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation and Ameritech. Headquartered in
Detroit, Leonard had 1995 revenues of $5.9 million.
 
     Deliverex. Deliverex, Incorporated (together with ASK Record Management, an
affiliate acquired by F.Y.I., "Deliverex") provides active medical records
storage, retrieval and processing services to 27 hospitals and medical
facilities in the San Jose and greater San Francisco Bay areas, including
Stanford University Hospital, Good Samaritan Health Systems, Summit Medical
Center and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Founded in 1973, Deliverex offers
off-site management of medical records, including: filling of records requests;
extracting key pages within minutes for transmission to hospitals via facsimile
for emergency cases; computerized tracking of medical records to their
destinations; file system conversion; storage; and purging of files on a regular
basis. In addition, Deliverex is currently developing a system in which it
electronically images the most frequently used pages of a medical file so that
it can provide its clients with immediate access to such records at multiple
locations through linked computer terminals. Deliverex is a franchisor or
licensor to five other medical records businesses operating in San Francisco,
Seattle, Denver, Baltimore and Ft. Lauderdale. Deliverex had 1995 revenues of
$2.9 million.
 
     Permanent Records. Permanent Records, Inc. ("Permanent Records") provides a
complete document management outsourcing service for its hospital, clinic and
physician clients, including: on-site handling of medical records; off-site
active and inactive storage and retrieval services; microfilming; and medical
records release services. These services are provided to over 50 hospitals in
the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including Columbia/HCA Healthcare Systems and the
Harris and Irving healthcare systems. Founded in 1977, Permanent Records had
1995 revenues of $1.6 million.
 
     The aggregate consideration paid by F.Y.I. to acquire the Founding
Companies was approximately $35 million, consisting of: (i) $7,059,000 in cash;
(ii) 1,878,933 shares of Common Stock; (iii) the assumption and repayment of
approximately $191,000 of indebtedness owed by a Founding Company stockholder;
and (iv) the distribution of cash and certain receivables to stockholders of
Imagent and Leonard, which are S corporations, in the amount of $2,750,000 and
$700,000, respectively, representing the Accumulated Adjustment Accounts ("AAA
accounts"). AAA accounts generally represent undistributed retained earnings of
an S corporation, upon which taxes have been paid by the shareholders. In
addition, prior to the closing of the Acquisitions, certain Founding Companies
made distributions to their stockholders of certain assets and related
liabilities, including the increase in net equity subsequent to June 30, 1995 of
each of the Founding Companies, other than Recordex. Based on the relevant
account balances as of December 31, 1995, the amount of these distributions was
$2,340,000. As such, total transfers of selected assets to and assumption of
selected liabilities of certain stockholders of the Founding Companies was in
the net amount of approximately $5,981,000 (of which $1,120,000 was distributed
prior to December 31, 1995).
 
     The aggregate consideration paid for each Founding Company was: (i)
Imagent -- $1,500,000 and 331,497 shares of Common Stock; (ii)
Researchers -- $2,750,000 and 681,400 shares of Common Stock; (iii)
Recordex -- $309,000 and 198,589 shares of Common Stock; (iv) DPAS -- $400,000
and 117,068 shares of Common Stock; (v) Leonard -- $1,250,000 and 253,274 shares
of Common Stock; (vi) Deliverex  -- $700,000 and 186,147 shares of Common Stock;
and (vii) Permanent Records -- $150,000 and 110,958 shares of Common Stock. In
addition, upon consummation of the acquisitions, the Company repaid
approximately $3,349,000 of third party indebtedness assumed by the Company in
the Acquisitions, virtually all of which was guaranteed by respective
stockholders of the Founding Companies, and $584,000 of indebtedness to such
stockholders. Combined with the $191,000 of assumed indebtedness referred to in
the immediately preceding paragraph, the total indebtedness repaid from the
proceeds of the Offering was approximately $4,124,000.
 
     The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for each Founding Company was determined
by arm's-length negotiations between F.Y.I. and representatives of such Founding
Company. See "Business -- Organization" and "Certain Transactions."
 
     The Company's executive offices are located at 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite
900, Dallas, Texas 75204, and its telephone number is (214) 953-7555.
 
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                              RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 
   
     Since the closing of the Offering in January 1996, the Company has acquired
10 additional document management services businesses. See "Risk Factors."
    
 
   
     Cook. Robert A. Cook and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc. ("Cook").
Substantially all of the non-cash assets of Cook were acquired by Robert A. Cook
Acquisition Corp. ("Cook Acquisition") and RAC (California) Acquisition Corp.
("RAC Acquisition"), respectively two wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company
in June 1996. Cook provides litigation support services to hundreds of law firms
and insurance companies throughout the State of California. Founded in 1966,
Cook is headquartered in San Jose, California and had 1995 revenues of $12
million.
    
 
   
     B&B. B&B Information and Image Management, Inc. ("B&B"). B&B was acquired
by B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition Corp. ("B&B Acquisition Corp."), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in May 1996 and provides document
management services to clients in the Washington, D.C. area. Founded in 1980,
B&B's primary lines of business include micrographic, electronic imaging and
database services. B&B's primary client relationships include financial
institutions, insurance companies, hospitals, and medical facilities. B&B is
headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and had 1995 revenues of $8 million.
    
 
   
     Premier. Premier Document Management, Inc. and PDM Services, Inc.
("Premier"). Premier was acquired by Premier Acquisition Corp. ("Premier
Acquisition Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in May 1996 and
provides medical records release services to over 195 clients throughout the
State of Washington and northern California. Based in Seattle, Washington,
Premier was founded in 1984. Premier had 1995 revenues of $3 million.
    
 
   
     Medical Record. C.M.R.S. Incorporated ("CMRS"), Texas Medical Record
Service, Inc. ("Texas Medical Record") and Minnesota Medical Record Service,
Inc. ("Minnesota Medical Record") (CMRS, Texas Medical Record and Minnesota
Medical Record, are referred to herein collectively, as "Medical Record"). CMRS
was acquired by California Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp. ("California
Acquisition Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Texas Medical
Record was acquired by Texas Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp. ("Texas
Acquisition Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Minnesota Medical
Record was acquired by Minnesota Medical Service Acquisition Corp. ("Minnesota
Acquisition Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. CMRS, Texas
Medical Record and Minnesota Medical Record were affiliated corporations. CMRS,
Texas Medical Record and Minnesota Medical Record were acquired in August 1996
and provide medical records release services. CMRS, Texas Medical Record and
Minnesota Medical Record are based in Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas
and Minneapolis, Minnesota, respectively, and were founded in 1985, 1986, and
1987, respectively. Medical Record had 1995 combined revenues of $5.5 million.
    
 
   
     ZIA. ZIA Information Analysis Group ("ZIA"). The Company and ZIA
Acquisition Corp. ("ZIA Acquisition Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company entered into a definitive agreement with ZIA and its shareholders, dated
as of August 1996, to acquire ZIA. ZIA was founded in 1994, is based in San
Francisco, California and provides litigation consulting services, including
discovery assistance, document coding, forensic analysis and trial support
services to law firms, corporations and regulated entities in California. ZIA
had 1995 revenues of $2.3 million. The acquisition of ZIA is subject to
customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance that such
acquisition will be consummated. See "Business -- Subsequent Acquisitions and
Pending Acquisition."
    
 
   
     In addition, substantially all of the assets of Sacramento Valley Records
Management Co. ("Sacramento"), a medical records storage and delivery franchise
company, were acquired by Deliverex Sacramento Acquisition Corp. ("Deliverex
Sacramento"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, in March 1996. The
former employees of Sacramento report to Deliverex. In February 1996, certain of
the assets of Microfilm Associates, Ltd. ("Microfilm"), also an imaging company,
were acquired by Imagent and in June 1996, certain of the assets of Octo,
Incorporated ("Octo"), an imaging company, were acquired by Imagent. Both
Mircrofilm and Octo have been physically integrated into Imagent. In July 1996,
substantially all of the assets of (i) Domor Data Processing ("Domor"), a data
processing business, were acquired by DPAS;
    
 
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<PAGE>   14
 
   
(ii) Rushmore Legal Support ("Rushmore"), a litigation support business, were
acquired by Researchers; and (iii) Index Records Management ("Index"), a medical
records release business, were acquired by Deliverex.
    
 
   
     Since the Offering, the Company has strengthened its management team. The
Company has hired Margot T. Lebenberg as Vice President, Secretary and General
Counsel to oversee its legal matters. Ms. Lebenberg was formerly an associate at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, New York, New York. Effective July 22, 1996, David
Lowenstein, co-founder of the Company, Executive Vice President and a Director
of the Company reassumed the responsibility of Chief Financial Officer, the
position he held prior to the Offering. Additionally, Timothy J. Barker was
promoted to the position of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. See
"Management -- Stock Option Plan."
    
 
   
                          PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
    
 
   
     The Company's Common Stock has traded on the Nasdaq National Market since
January 23, 1996. On September 4, 1996, the last sale price of the Common Stock
was $19.25 per share, as published in The Wall Street Journal on September 5,
1996. At August 30, 1996, there were 42 shareholders of record of the Company's
Common Stock. The following table sets forth the range of high and low sale
prices for the Common Stock for the period from January 23, 1996, the date of
the Company's initial public offering, through September 4, 1996.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               HIGH      LOW
                                                              ------    ------
                <S>                                           <C>       <C>
                FISCAL YEAR 1996
                     January 23, 1996 through
                       March 31, 1996......................   $20.00    $13.00(1)
                     April 1, 1996 through
                       June 30, 1996.......................   $22.50    $16.00
                     July 1, 1996 through
                       September 4, 1996...................   $23.00    $17.00
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1) Represents the initial public offering price
 
                                DIVIDEND POLICY
 
     The Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on its Common
Stock in the foreseeable future because it intends to retain its earnings, if
any, to finance the expansion of its business and for general corporate
purposes. Any payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board
of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, the Company's earnings,
financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, contractual
restrictions with respect to the payment of dividends and other factors that the
Company's Board of Directors deems relevant. In addition, the Line of Credit
prohibits the payment of dividends without the lender's consent.
 
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                                 CAPITALIZATION
 
   
     The following table sets forth the short-term debt and capitalization at
June 30, 1996 of F.Y.I. and pro forma to reflect: (i) the term debt issued and
the stock issued or to be issued in connection with the acquisition of Medical
Record and the pending acquisition of ZIA; and (ii) the debt assumed with the
acquisition of Medical Record. This table should be read in conjunction with the
unaudited pro forma financial statements of F.Y.I. Incorporated and the related
notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          JUNE 30, 1996
                                                                      ---------------------
                                                                      ACTUAL      PRO FORMA
                                                                      -------     ---------
    <S>                                                               <C>         <C>
    Short-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)...  $ 1,331      $ 1,339
                                                                      =======      =======
    Long-term debt, excluding current portion.......................  $11,071      $15,678
    Stockholders' equity
      Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized,
         none issued and outstanding................................       --           --
      Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 26,000,000 shares authorized,
         5,522,867 issued and outstanding, 5,891,874 issued and
         5,855,204 outstanding pro forma(1)(2)......................       55           58
      Additional paid-in-capital....................................   21,488       26,022
      Retained earnings.............................................    1,373        1,373
                                                                      -------      -------
              Total Stockholders' equity............................   22,916       27,453
                                                                      -------      -------
    Total Capitalization............................................  $35,318      $44,470
                                                                      =======      =======
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1) Does not include an additional 650,000 shares of Common Stock or 12% of the
    aggregate number of shares of Common Stock outstanding reserved for issuance
    under the Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan and warrants outstanding for the
    purchase of 165,000 shares of Common Stock.
    
 
   
(2) A total of 36.670 shares of Common Stock, resulting from the acquisition of
    Medical Record, are held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
    
 
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<PAGE>   16
 
                            SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
     F.Y.I. acquired, simultaneously with and as a condition to the closing of
the Offering, Imagent, Researchers, Recordex, DPAS, Leonard, Deliverex and
Permanent Records. The Acquisitions have been accounted for in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as a combination of the
Founding Companies at historical cost, because the Founding Companies'
stockholders transferred assets to F.Y.I. in exchange for Common Stock and cash
simultaneously with the Offering, the nature of future operations of the Company
will be substantially identical to the combined operations of the Founding
Companies, and no former stockholder group of any of the Founding Companies
obtained a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Company.
Accordingly, historical financial statements of these Founding Companies have
been combined throughout all relevant periods herein as if the Founding
Companies had always been members of the same operating group. However, since
the Founding Companies were not under common control or management, historical
combined results may not be comparable to, or indicative of, future performance.
 
   
     The Selected Financial Data for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and
1995 have been derived from the Combined Financial Statements of the Founding
Companies that have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP and that appear
elsewhere in this Prospectus. In their report, Arthur Andersen LLP states that
with respect to Recordex Services, Inc., as of and for the two years in the
period ended December 31, 1994, its opinion is based on the report of other
independent public accountants, namely Elko, Fischer, McCabe & Rudman, Ltd. The
Selected Financial Data for the years ended December 31, 1991 (unaudited) and
1992 (audited) have been derived from financial statements not included
elsewhere in this Prospectus. The unaudited financial statements have been
prepared on the same basis as the audited financial statements and, in the
opinion of management, contain all adjustments and reclassifications necessary
for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for
the periods presented. The pro forma balance sheet data as of June 30, 1996 give
effect to the New Acquisitions as if they had occurred on the earlier of June
30, 1996 or the respective acquisition date. The pro forma statement of
operations data give effect to the Acquisitions of the Founding Companies for
periods prior to February 1, 1996, and give effect to the New Acquisitions as if
the transactions were consummated as of January 1, 1995. See the unaudited pro
forma financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Prospectus. The Founding Company statement of operations data give effect
to certain compensation adjustments for key executives who entered into
employment agreements with the Company and certain tax adjustments related to
the taxation of certain Founding Companies as S corporations or sole
proprietorships prior to the consummation of the Acquisitions and the tax impact
of the compensation adjustments. See Note 3 of Notes to Combined Financial
Statements of the Founding Companies. In addition, the Selected Financial Data
is based on available information and certain assumptions described in the
footnotes set forth below, all of which the Company believes are reasonable. The
Founding Company, Supplemental Data and pro forma information is provided for
informational purposes only and does not purport to present the results of
operations of the Company had the transactions assumed therein occurred on or as
of the dates indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results of
operations which may be achieved in the future.
    
 
     The Selected Individual Founding Company Financial Data for the years ended
December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 have been derived from the audited financial
statements of the Founding Companies that appear elsewhere in this Prospectus.
The Selected Individual Founding Company Financial Data for the year ended
December 31, 1992 have been derived from audited financial statements not
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
 
     The Selected Financial Data provided below should be read in conjunction
with the historical financial statements of F.Y.I., the Combined Financial
Statements of the Founding Companies and the financial statements of each
Founding Company, including the related notes thereto, and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" that
appear elsewhere in this Prospectus.
 
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                            SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
    
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
   
     F.Y.I. was founded in September 1994 and effectively began its operations
on February 1, 1996, following the completion of the Offering. The Selected
Financial Data set forth below for the periods prior to December 31, 1995, are
derived from the Founding Companies Combined Financial Statements contained
elsewhere in this Prospectus.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            SIX MONTHS        SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
                                                                              ENDED                   (UNAUDITED)(5)
                               FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               JUNE 30(4)    ---------------------------------------
                     ---------------------------------------------------   ------------   FOUNDING       F.Y.I.
                        1991        1992      1993      1994      1995         1995       COMPANIES   INCORPORATED   SUPPLEMENTAL
                     -----------   -------   -------   -------   -------   ------------   ---------   ------------   ------------
<S>                  <C>           <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>
                     (UNAUDITED)                                           (UNAUDITED)
STATEMENT OF
  OPERATIONS DATA:
  Service
    revenue........    $22,958     $29,442   $32,067   $36,081   $40,615     $ 20,207      $ 3,487      $ 21,714       $ 25,201
  Product
    revenue........      5,899       5,378     5,123     5,923     6,138        3,187          395         2,640          3,035
  Other revenue....        668         876     1,206     1,028       873          435           34           297            331
                       -------     -------   -------   -------   -------     --------      -------      --------       --------
        Total
         revenue...     29,525      35,696    38,396    43,032    47,626       23,829        3,916        24,651         28,567
  Cost of
    services.......     14,742      18,348    20,318    23,650    25,937       12,729        2,196        13,630         15,826
  Cost of products
    sold...........      5,050       4,628     4,464     4,892     4,972        2,604          307         1,974          2,281
  Depreciation.....        771         873       883     1,055     1,238          584           90           633            723
                       -------     -------   -------   -------   -------     --------      -------      --------       --------
        Gross
          profit...      8,962      11,847    12,731    13,435    15,479        7,912        1,323         8,414          9,737
  Selling, general
    and
    administrative
    expenses(1)....      7,457       8,940     9,218     9,921    10,449        5,053          814         6,169          6,983
  Amortization.....         61         199       112        60        64           32            6            72             78
                       -------     -------   -------   -------   -------     --------      -------      --------       --------
        Operating
        income(1)..      1,444       2,708     3,401     3,454     4,966        2,827          503         2,173          2,676
  Interest and
    other expense
    (income),
    net............        132         272       248        29       139           99          (45)         (123)          (168)
                       -------     -------   -------   -------   -------     --------      -------      --------       --------
  Income before
    income
    taxes(1).......      1,312       2,436     3,153     3,425     4,827        2,728          548         2,296          2,844
  Provision for
    income
    taxes(2).......        474         895     1,261     1,256     1,794        1,024          221           923          1,144
                       -------     -------   -------   -------   -------     --------      -------      --------       --------
  Net
    income(1)(2)...    $   838     $ 1,541   $ 1,892   $ 2,169   $ 3,033     $  1,704      $   327      $  1,373       $  1,700
                       =======     =======   =======   =======   =======     ========      =======      ========       ========
  Net income per
  share(1)(2)(3)...      $0.23       $0.42     $0.52     $0.60     $0.83                     $0.06         $0.26       $   0.32
                       =======     =======   =======   =======   =======                   =======      ========       ========
  Weighted average
    shares
  outstanding(3)...      3,644       3,644     3,644     3,644     3,644                     5,335         5,335          5,335
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      DECEMBER 31,          JUNE 30, 1996
                                                        DECEMBER 31,                      1995       ----------------------------
                                          -----------------------------------------   ------------                  AS ADJUSTED
                                             1991        1992      1993      1994        ACTUAL        ACTUAL       PRO FORMA(6)
                                          -----------   -------   -------   -------   ------------   -----------   --------------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>            <C>           <C>
                                          (UNAUDITED)                                                (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
  Working capital.......................    $ 1,341     $ 1,223   $ 2,081   $ 1,404     $  1,663       $ 4,260        $  5,155
  Total assets..........................     13,989      14,124    15,143    19,130       19,681        45,695          56,628
  Long-term debt less current portion...      2,809       2,713     3,077     3,185        2,777        11,071          15,678
  Stockholders' equity..................      4,315       4,797     5,223     6,410        7,111        22,916          27,453
</TABLE>
    
 
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                        SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                   PRO FORMA AS ADJUSTED FOR
                                                                                                      NEW ACQUISITIONS(6)
                                                                                                 ------------------------------
                                                                                                 YEAR ENDED        SIX MONTHS
                                                                                                  DECEMBER       ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                                                                  31, 1995            1996
                                                                                                 -----------     --------------
                                                                                                 (UNAUDITED)      (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                                              <C>             <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
  Service revenue..............................................................................     69,405            38,936
  Product revenue..............................................................................      7,688             3,397
  Other revenue................................................................................        908               342
                                                                                                   -------          --------
        Total revenue..........................................................................     78,001            42,675
  Cost of services.............................................................................     42,027            23,096
  Cost of products sold........................................................................      6,222             2,594
  Depreciation.................................................................................      1,632               888
                                                                                                   -------          --------
        Gross profit...........................................................................     28,120            16,097
  Selling, general and administrative expenses.................................................     17,500             9,990
  Amortization of intangibles..................................................................        896               425
                                                                                                   -------          --------
        Operating income.......................................................................      9,724             5,682
  Interest and other expense (income), net.....................................................      1,454               431
                                                                                                   -------          --------
  Income before income taxes...................................................................      8,270             5,251
  Provision for income taxes...................................................................      3,172             2,107
                                                                                                   -------          --------
  Net income...................................................................................      5,098             3,144
                                                                                                   =======          ========
  Pro forma net income per share...............................................................    $  0.87          $   0.54
  Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding(3).............................................      5,872             5,872
</TABLE>
    
 
   
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(1) Gives effect to the Compensation Differential. See Note 3 of Notes to
    Combined Financial Statements of the Founding Companies.
 
(2) Gives effect to certain tax adjustments related to the taxation of certain
    Founding Companies as S corporations or sole proprietorships prior to the
    consummation of the Acquisitions and the tax impact of the Compensation
    Differential in each period. See Note 3 of Notes to Combined Financial
    Statements of the Founding Companies.
 
   
(3) Weighted average shares for all periods prior to the Offering include: (i)
    1,205,682 shares issued by F.Y.I. prior to the consummation of the
    Acquisitions and the Offering; (ii) 1,878,933 shares issued to the
    stockholders of the Founding Companies in connection with the Acquisitions;
    (iii) 543,000 shares sold in the Offering to cover the cash consideration
    for the Acquisitions; and (iv) 15,923 shares of Common Stock determined
    pursuant to the treasury stock method relating to warrants to purchase
    115,000 shares of Common Stock at $10.00 per share. Periods subsequent to
    the Offering and the pro forma data include an additional 1,642,000 shares
    (2,185,000 -- 543,000) issued in the Offering beyond shares sold to cover
    cash consideration for the Acquisitions and the additional 253,252 shares of
    Common Stock issued in acquisitions consummated in May 1996. Pro forma
    weighted average shares also include an additional 332,337 shares issued or
    to be issued in connection with the acquisition of Medical Record and the
    pending acquisition of ZIA. Does not include (i) an additional 650,000
    shares of Common Stock or 12% of the aggregate number of shares of Common
    Stock outstanding reserved for issuance under the Company's 1995 Stock
    Option Plan, of which options to purchase 588,670 shares of Common Stock are
    currently outstanding; and (ii) warrants outstanding to purchase 50,000
    shares of Common Stock.
    
 
   
(4) The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1995,
    represent the unaudited results of the combined Founding Companies for the
    period.
    
 
   
(5) The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1996, for
    the Founding Companies represent the one month of operations prior to the
    consummation of the Acquisitions. The Statement of Operations Data for the
    six months ended June 30, 1996, for F.Y.I. Incorporated and Subsidiaries
    represent the results of operations subsequent to the consummation of the
    Acquisitions. The Supplemental Data represent the combined operations of the
    Founding Companies and F.Y.I. during the six months ended June 30, 1996. The
    Supplemental Data are provided for informational purposes only and do not
    purport to present the results of operations of the Company had the
    transactions assumed therein occurred on or as of the dates indicated, nor
    are they necessarily indicative of the results of operations which may be
    achieved in the future.
    
 
   
(6) Gives effect to: (i) the New Acquisitions as if the transactions were
    consummated for the balance sheet data based upon the earlier of June 30,
    1996 or the respective acquisition date and for the Statement of Operations
    data as of January 1, 1995; and (ii) the Acquisitions of the Founding
    Companies for statement of operations data for periods prior to February 1,
    1996. See the separate unaudited pro forma financial statements and the
    notes thereto located elsewhere in this Prospectus.
    
 
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<PAGE>   19
 
              SELECTED INDIVIDUAL FOUNDING COMPANY FINANCIAL DATA
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,(1)
                                                                            -------------------------------------------
                                                                             1992        1993        1994        1995
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
<S>                                                                         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Revenue:
  Imagent.................................................................  $10,258     $10,252     $12,135     $13,544
  Researchers.............................................................    7,231       8,738       9,973       9,874
  Recordex................................................................    4,655       5,465       6,826       8,550
  Leonard.................................................................    4,041       4,372       5,007       5,858
  Other...................................................................    9,511       9,569       9,091       9,800
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
        Total.............................................................  $35,696     $38,396     $43,032     $47,626
                                                                            =======     =======     =======     =======
Gross profit:
  Imagent.................................................................  $ 2,562     $ 2,713     $ 3,293     $ 3,829
  Researchers.............................................................    2,708       2,841       3,384       2,611
  Recordex................................................................    1,942       2,258       2,494       3,092
  Leonard.................................................................    1,787       1,843       1,640       2,415
  Other...................................................................    2,848       3,076       2,624       3,532
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
        Total.............................................................  $11,847     $12,731     $13,435     $15,479
                                                                            =======     =======     =======     =======
Selling, general and administrative expenses:(2)
  Imagent.................................................................  $ 1,775     $ 2,036     $ 2,264     $ 2,471
  Researchers.............................................................    1,425       1,458       1,590       1,458
  Recordex................................................................    1,729       1,978       2,216       2,715
  Leonard.................................................................    1,359       1,385       1,517       1,482
  Other...................................................................    2,652       2,361       2,334       2,323
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
        Total.............................................................  $ 8,940     $ 9,218     $ 9,921     $10,449
                                                                            =======     =======     =======     =======
Operating income:(2)
  Imagent.................................................................  $   787     $   677     $ 1,012     $ 1,294
  Researchers.............................................................    1,283       1,383       1,794       1,153
  Recordex................................................................       35         168         235         376
  Leonard.................................................................      429         459         123         933
  Other...................................................................      174         714         290       1,210
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
        Total.............................................................  $ 2,708     $ 3,401     $ 3,454     $ 4,966
                                                                            =======     =======     =======     =======
Net income:(2)(3)
  Imagent.................................................................  $   499     $   429     $   632     $   860
  Researchers.............................................................      712         731       1,118         684
  Recordex................................................................        8          66         118         183
  Leonard.................................................................      231         264          35         527
  Other...................................................................       91         402         266         779
                                                                            -------     -------     -------     -------
        Total.............................................................  $ 1,541     $ 1,892     $ 2,169     $ 3,033
                                                                            =======     =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1)  Researchers' amounts for 1992 and 1993 are reported for fiscal years ended
     July 31. See Note 2 of Notes to Combined Financial Statements of the
     Founding Companies.
 
(2)  Gives effect to the Compensation Differential. See Note 3 of Notes to
     Combined Financial Statements of the Founding Companies.
 
(3)  Gives effect to certain tax adjustments related to the taxation of certain
     Founding Companies as S corporations or sole proprietorships prior to the
     consummation of the Acquisitions and the tax impact of the Compensation
     Differential in each period. See Note 3 of Notes to Combined Financial
     Statements of the Founding Companies.
 
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<PAGE>   20
 
               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                      CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Combined
Financial Statements of the Company and related notes thereto and "Selected
Financial Data" appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.
 
   
     Statements throughout this report that state the Company's or management's
intentions, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the
future are forward looking statements. It is important to note that the
Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such
forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could
cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements
is contained under the "Risk Factors."
    
 
   
  Overview
    
 
   
     The Company effected the Acquisitions of the Founding Companies
simultaneously with the Offering on January 23, 1996. Prior to the consummation
of the Offering, the Company had not conducted any operations and all activities
related to completing the Offering and the Acquisitions. The Company incurred
various legal, accounting, marketing and travel costs in connection with the
Offering and the Acquisitions, which were funded by issuance of shares of Common
Stock and Preferred Stock. Additional costs associated with the Offering and the
Acquisitions were paid with proceeds of the Offering.
    
 
   
     The Acquisitions have been accounted for in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles as a combination of the Founding Companies at
historical cost. For accounting purposes, January 31, 1996 has been used as the
effective date of the Acquisitions. Accordingly, the actual operating results of
the Company included in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 represents the five months of operations subsequent to the
consummation of the Acquisitions.
    
 
   
     Since the Offering and the Acquisitions, the Company acquired: (i) six
additional document management businesses through June 30, 1996; (ii) an
additional four document management businesses subsequent to June 30, 1996; and
(iii) signed a definitive agreement to acquire another document management
business, subject to satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions.
All of these acquisitions have been or will be accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting. The results of operations for these acquisitions are
reflected in the Company's financial statements based upon their individual
acquisition date.
    
 
   
     Supplemental statement of operations data are presented in the footnotes to
the financial statements and discussed herein in order to present the results of
the Company since the consummation of the Acquisitions compared to the results
of the combined Founding Companies for periods prior to the Acquisitions. The
Supplemental Data are provided for information purposes only and do not purport
to present the results of operations of the Company had the transactions assumed
therein occurred on or as of the dates indicated. The Founding Companies were
not under common control or management. Accordingly, such historical combined
results may not be comparable to, or indicative of, future performance.
    
 
   
     The Company's revenue is classified as service revenue, product revenue and
other revenue. Service revenue relates to: (i) micrographics; (ii) electronic
imaging; (iii) active document storage; (iv) archival storage of inactive
documents; (v) information and data base management; (vi) litigation support
services; (vii) medical records release services; and (viii) remittance
processing. Product revenue represents sales of micrographic and business
imaging supplies and equipment, primarily in conjunction with film processing
and other micrographic services. Other revenue consists of commissions on the
sales of imaging systems and equipment and franchising fees.
    
 
   
     Cost of services consists primarily of salaries and benefits, equipment
costs, supplies and occupancy costs and also includes the costs associated with
other revenue discussed above. Cost of products sold relates to micrographics
and business imaging supplies and equipment.
    
 
   
     Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") includes the SG&A
cost at all of the individual Operating Companies and the corporate overhead
cost required to: (i) execute the acquisition program; (ii) manage the
operations; and (iii) comply with regulatory, legal and accounting issues of a
public company. The Company expects to realize benefits from consolidating
certain general and administrative functions,
    
 
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<PAGE>   21
 
   
including reductions in accounting, audit, insurance and benefit plan expenses.
The Company is in the process of evaluating the consolidation of certain of
these functions. No significant savings have been realized in the results of
operations as of June 30, 1996.
    
 
   
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
    
 
   
     Except as otherwise noted, the following table sets forth various items as
a percentage of revenue for the three years ended December 31, 1995 on a
historical basis, as well as adjusted for the Compensation Differential. The
results prior to February 1, 1996 of the combined companies presented in this
table and the results discussed below occurred when the Operating Companies were
not under common control or management and may not be comparable to, or
indicative of, future performance. See "Risk Factors -- Absence of Combined
Operating History; Risks of Integration."
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                             FISCAL YEARS ENDED           SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                DECEMBER 31,                 JUNE 30,(3)
                                         --------------------------    -----------------------
                                          1993      1994      1995      1995          1996
                                         ------    ------    ------    ------     ------------
                                                                             (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                  <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>
    Service revenue.....................   83.5%     83.8%     85.3%     84.8%         88.2%
    Product revenue.....................   13.4      13.8      12.9      13.4          10.6
    Other revenue.......................    3.1       2.4       1.8       1.8           1.2
                                         ------    ------    ------    ------        ------
              Total revenues............  100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0         100.0
    Cost of services(1).................   61.1      63.7      62.5      61.7          62.0
    Cost of products sold(2)............   87.1      82.6      81.0      81.7          75.2
    Depreciation........................    2.3       2.5       2.6       2.5           2.5
                                         ------    ------    ------    ------        ------
              Gross profit..............   33.2      31.2      32.5      33.2          34.1
    Selling, general and administrative
      expenses..........................   28.5      27.4      26.1      25.0          26.8
    Amortization........................    0.3%      0.1%      0.1%      0.1%          0.3%
                                         ------    ------    ------    ------        ------
              Operating income..........    4.4       3.7       6.3       8.1           7.0
    Compensation differential...........    4.5       4.3       4.1       3.8           2.4
                                         ------    ------    ------    ------        ------
              Adjusted operating
                income..................    8.9%      8.0%     10.4%     11.9%          9.4%
                                         ======    ======    ======    ======        ======
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1) Shown as a percentage of Service revenue and Other revenue.
    
 
   
(2) Shown as a percentage of Product revenue.
    
 
   
(3) The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1995,
    represent the unaudited results of the combined Founding Companies for the
    period. The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30,
    1996, represent a combination of: (i) Statement of Operations Data for the
    combined operations of the Founding Companies for the one month of
    operations prior to the consummation of the Acquisitions; and (ii) Statement
    of Operations Data for F.Y.I. Incorporated and Subsidiaries for the results
    of operations subsequent to the consummation of the Acquisitions. The
    Supplemental Data are provided for information purposes only and do not
    purport to present the results of operations of the Company had the
    transaction assumed therein occurred on or as of the dates indicated, nor
    are they necessarily indicative of the results of operations which may be
    achieved in the future.
    
 
   
       Results of Operations -- The Company
    
 
   
     The Company had conducted no significant operations from its inception
through the Offering and the Acquisitions. For accounting purposes and the
presentation of the actual financial results herein, January 31, 1996, has been
used as the effective date of the Acquisitions.
    
 
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1995 -- F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
    
 
   
     For the three months ended June 30, 1996, revenue was $16.2 million, gross
profit was $5.6 million, operating income was $1.6 million, and net income was
$1.0 million. As previously mentioned, F.Y.I. had no operations until February
1996.
    
 
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<PAGE>   22
 
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1995 -- F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
    
 
   
     For the six months ended June 30, 1996, revenue was $24.7 million, gross
profit was $8.4 million, operating income was $2.2 million, and net income was
$1.4 million. As previously mentioned, F.Y.I. had no operations until February
1996. For further discussion of supplemental operations for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 and 1995, see "Results of Operations -- Supplemental Data."
    
 
   
  Results of Operations -- Supplemental Data
    
 
   
     The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1995,
represent the audited combined statement of operations of the Founding Companies
for the period adjusted to give effect to: (i) compensation levels the officers
and owners of the Operating Companies have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering; and (ii) provision for income taxes as if all entities had been
subject to federal and state income taxes for the period. The Supplemental
Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1996, represent a
combination of: (i) the unaudited results of the combined Founding Companies for
the one month of operations prior to the consummation of the Acquisitions; and
(ii) the unaudited results of F.Y.I. Incorporated and Subsidiaries for the five
months subsequent to the consummation of the Acquisitions (which includes
acquisitions subsequent to the Offering from the date of their respective
acquisition). The Supplemental Data are provided for information purposes only
and do not purport to present the results of operations of the Company had the
transactions assumed therein occurred on or as of the dates indicated, nor are
they necessarily indicative of the results of operations which may be achieved
in the future.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                                                   -------------------------
                                                                   SIX MONTHS     SIX MONTHS
                                                                     ENDED          ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,       JUNE 30,
                                                                      1995           1996
                                                                   ----------     ----------
                                                                   (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER
                                                                          SHARE DATA)
    <S>                                                            <C>            <C>
    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
      Service revenue............................................   $ 20,207       $ 25,201
      Product revenue............................................      3,187          3,035
      Other revenue..............................................        435            331
                                                                    --------       --------
              Total revenue......................................     23,829         28,567
      Cost of services...........................................     12,729         15,826
      Cost of products sold......................................      2,604          2,281
      Depreciation...............................................        584            723
                                                                    --------       --------
              Gross profit.......................................      7,912          9,737
      Selling, general and administrative expenses(a)............      5,053          6,983
      Amortization...............................................         32             78
                                                                    --------       --------
              Operating income...................................      2,827          2,676
      Interest and other expenses (income),net...................         99           (168)
                                                                    --------       --------
      Income before income taxes.................................      2,728          2,844
      Provision for income taxes (b).............................      1,024          1,144
                                                                    --------       --------
      Net income.................................................   $  1,704       $  1,700
                                                                    ========       ========
      Net income per share.......................................                  $   0.32
                                                                                   ========
      Weighted average shares outstanding........................                     5,335
                                                                                   --------
</TABLE>
    
 
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(a)  Adjusted for Founding Company pro forma Compensation Differential of $897
     for 1995 and $683 for 1996.
    
 
   
(b)  Adjusted for pro forma provision for taxes of $887 for 1995 and $351 for
     1996.
    
 
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<PAGE>   23
 
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1995 -- F.Y.I. INCORPORATED COMBINED WITH FOUNDING COMPANIES
    
 
   
     The $4,738,000 or 20% increase in revenue was attributable to a 25%
increase in service revenue of $4,994,000. The increase in service revenue was
offset by a $256,000 or 7% decrease in product and other revenue.
    
 
   
     The increase in service revenue was largely due to: (i) an increase in
scanning and microfilming revenue of approximately $1,751,000, primarily due to
the purchase of B&B in May 1996, the purchase of Microfilm in February 1996 and
an overall increase in microfilming projects; (ii) an increase in medical
records release revenue of $1,758,000, primarily attributable to the expansion
into additional healthcare institutions in the U.S. during 1995 and 1996 and the
purchase of Premier in May 1996; (iii) an increase in litigation support revenue
of $1,133,000, primarily due to the purchase of Cook in June 1996; and (iv) an
increase in records storage and retrieval revenue of $537,000 attributable to
the purchase of Sacramento in February 1996 and increases in volume in 1996.
These increases were offset by a slight decline in data input and fulfillment
revenue. The decrease in product revenue primarily resulted from a decline in
one major customer's film purchases in the first quarter of 1996, caused by a
business interruption at that customer. This decline is not expected to be
permanent as the interruption was attributable to the federal government
shutdown in late 1995. Film sales to this customer have resumed at levels
greater than the prior year during the second quarter of 1996. This decline in
product revenue was offset by increased product revenue associated with the
purchase of B&B in May 1996.
    
 
   
     Gross profit increased $1,825,000 or 23% largely due to the increases in
revenue discussed above. The gross profit margin increased from 33% for the six
months ended June 30, 1995, to 34% for the six months ended June 30, 1996,
primarily due to the change in the mix of revenue associated with acquisitions
subsequent to the Offering in 1996.
    
 
   
     SG&A increased $1,930,000, or 38%, primarily due to the establishment of
corporate overhead required to execute the acquisition program and to manage the
consolidated group of companies and due to the SG&A associated with acquisitions
subsequent to the Offering.
    
 
   
     Earnings before taxes increased $116,000 to $2,844,000 and net income
remained constant at $1,700,000 largely attributable to the factors discussed
above. Net income was impacted by (i) a higher effective tax rate attributable
to the elimination of graduated tax rates as the Operating Companies are now
taxed on a consolidated basis; and (ii) the impact of nondeductible goodwill
associated with the B&B and Premier acquisitions.
    
 
   
Results of Operations -- Founding Companies Combined
    
 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
 
Revenue
 
     Total revenue. Total revenue increased 10.7% from $43.0 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994 to $47.6 million for the year ended December 31,
1995. This increase was comprised of a 12.6% increase in service revenue, a 3.6%
increase in product revenue and a 15.1% decrease in other revenue.
 
     Service revenue. Service revenue increased $4.5 million from $36.1 million
for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $40.6 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. This increase was largely due to: (i) an increase in
Imagent's revenue of $1.4 million, primarily attributable to opening a microfilm
processing laboratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in December, 1994, the
revenue of which represented approximately 56% of the increase in Imagent's
revenue and to an overall increase in scanning and microfilming projects; (ii)
an increase in Leonard's revenue of $851,000 attributable to the addition of two
new storage contracts in 1994; to the opening of new records storage and
retrieval facilities in Toledo, Ohio in April 1994 and in Ann Arbor, Michigan in
January 1995, which new facilities had revenues constituting 25.3% of the
increase and due to increased paper prices received in the first half of 1995
for sales of scrap paper in the data disintegration area; and (iii) an increase
in Recordex's revenue of $1.7 million and in Permanent's revenue of $414,000
 
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<PAGE>   24
 
primarily attributable to the expansion of medical records release services into
38 additional healthcare institutions in the Eastern U.S. and Texas since
December 1994.
 
     Product revenue. Product revenue increased approximately $215,000 from $5.9
million for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $6.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. This resulted from obtaining a large contract to supply
micrographics products in March 1994 and an overall increase in film processing
due to the opening of two new processing labs.
 
     Other revenue. Other revenue decreased approximately $155,000 from
$1,028,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $873,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1995. This decrease was primarily attributable to Imagent selling
lower volumes of imaging systems and equipment.
 
Costs and Expenses
 
     Cost of services. Cost of services increased 9.7% from $23.6 million for
the year ended December 31, 1994 to $25.9 million for the year ended December
31, 1995. Cost of services as a percentage of service and other revenue was
63.7% for the year ended December 31, 1994 and 62.5% for the year ended December
31, 1995. Combined cost of services as a percentage of revenue decreased 1.2%,
as a result of fluctuations in several service areas: (i) Researchers' cost of
services increased $631,000, and as a percentage of revenue increased from 63.3%
to 70.3%, as it benefited from several large litigation projects in the first
half of 1994 and was negatively impacted in the year ended December 1995 by
expenses incurred in connection with the expansion of its imaging business and
the addition of personnel and increased rental expense associated with the
expansion of its San Francisco facility; (ii) Leonard's cost of services
increased $1,000, but as a percentage of revenue decreased from 62.6% to 53.5%
primarily as a result of increased revenue and operating leverage in 1995
associated with the addition of two storage contacts in 1994 and expenses
incurred in 1994 in connection with the opening of new document storage and
retrieval facilities in Toledo, Ohio and Farmington Hills, Michigan; (iii)
Deliverex's cost of services decreased $41,000, and as a percentage of revenue
decreased from 64.6% to 57.3% as a result of price increases and certain cost
reduction programs; and (iv) DPAS's cost of services decreased $414,000, and as
a percentage of revenue decreased from 74.5% to 66.3% primarily as a result of a
cost reduction program implemented in April 1995.
 
     Cost of products sold. Cost of products sold increased 1.6% from $4.9
million for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $5.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. Cost of products sold as a percentage of product revenue
decreased from 82.6% to 81.0% for the year ended December 31, 1994 and 1995,
respectively. This decrease was a result of reduced cost of goods sold
attributable to Eastman Kodak, the supplier implementing additional value added
rebates on selected products.
 
Depreciation
 
     Depreciation increased 17.3% from $1.1 million for the year ended December
31, 1994 to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. This increase is
primarily associated with machinery and equipment purchased for the expansions
at Leonard and Recordex discussed above.
 
Gross Profit
 
     As a result of the foregoing, gross profit increased 15.2% from $13.4
million, or 31.2% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1994 to
$15.5 million, or 32.5% of total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1995.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
     SG&A increased 5.5% from $11.8 million, or 27.5% of revenues, for the year
ended December 31, 1994 to $12.5 million, or 26.2% of revenues, for the year
ended December 31, 1995. After giving effect to the Compensation Differential in
each year, SG&A increased from $10.0 million, or 23.2% of revenues, for the year
ended December 31, 1994 to $10.5 million, or 22.1% of revenues, for the year
ended December 31, 1995. Although combined SG&A expenses adjusted for the
Compensation Differential as a percentage of total
 
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revenue decreased 1.1% there were fluctuations in several service areas: (i)
Leonard's adjusted SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased from 30.3% to
25.3% primarily as a result of the two storage contracts described above which
provided revenues without proportional increases in overhead; (ii) DPAS'
adjusted SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased from 24.9% to 23.2%
primarily as a result of a cost reduction program implemented in April 1995; and
(iii) Recordex's SG&A as a percentage of revenues decreased from 33.1% to 31.8%
primarily as a result of increased revenues related to its expansion of medical
records release services into additional healthcare institutions without a
commensurate increase in overhead.
 
Pro forma operating income
 
     Pro forma operating income adjusted for the Compensation Differential
increased 43.8% from $3.5 million, or 8.0% of total revenue, for the year ended
December 31, 1994 to $5.0 million, or 10.4% of total revenue, for the year ended
December 31, 1995.
 
Interest expense, net
 
     Interest expense, net of interest income increased 16.1% from $304,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1994 to $353,000 for the same period in 1995. This
is primarily due to increased borrowings in April through December, for the
purchase of equipment associated with Leonard's opening of new document storage
facilities.
 
Provision for income taxes
 
     The combined provision for income taxes and pro forma provision for income
taxes increased 42.8% from $1.3 million, or an effective tax rate of 36.7%, for
the year ended December 31, 1994 to $1.8 million, or an effective tax rate of
37.2%, for the year ended December 31, 1995. The Founding Companies were
operated as separate entities for tax purposes for all periods presented.
 
Pro forma net income
 
     Pro forma net income adjusted for the Compensation Differential and pro
forma provision for income taxes increased 39.8% from $2.2 million, or 5.0% of
total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $3.0 million, or 6.4% of
total revenue, for the year ended December 31, 1995.
 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993
 
Revenue
 
     Total revenue.  Total revenue increased 12.1% from $38.4 million in 1993 to
$43.0 million in 1994. This increase was comprised of a 12.5% increase in
service revenue, a 15.6% increase in product revenue and a 14.8% decrease in
other revenue.
 
     Service revenue.  Service revenue increased $4.0 million from $32.1 million
in 1993 to $36.1 million in 1994. This increase was largely due to: (i) an
increase in Imagent's revenue of $1.3 million primarily attributable to an
overall increase in scanning and microfilming projects, the opening of microfilm
processing laboratories in Roanoke, Virginia in April 1993 and in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania in December 1994, the revenue of which constituted approximately
16% of the increase in Imagent's revenue and the purchase of a microfilm
processing business in October 1994, the revenue of which represented
approximately 7% of the increase in Imagent's revenue; (ii) an increase in
Researchers' revenue of $1.2 million primarily attributable to performing
services related to several large litigation projects that commenced in 1993;
(iii) an increase in Recordex's revenue of $1.4 million primarily attributable
to the expansion of medical records release services into an additional 30
healthcare institutions in the eastern U.S. during 1994; and (iv) an increase in
Leonard's revenue of $635,000 primarily attributable to opening of new document
storage facilities in Farmington Hills, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio, the revenue
of which represented approximately 35% of the increase in Leonard's revenue and
securing two new document storage and retrieval contracts during 1994. This
increase was partially offset by a decrease in DPAS' revenue of $468,000
primarily due to the loss of three inventory compilation projects in 1993 and
1994.
 
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     Product revenue.  Product revenue increased approximately $800,000 from
$5.1 million in 1993 to $5.9 million in 1994. This increase resulted primarily
from Imagent's obtaining a large contract to supply micrographics products in
March 1994 and an increase in film sales made in conjunction with increased film
processing services at Imagent's new laboratory.
 
     Other revenue.  Other revenue decreased approximately $178,000 from $1.2
million in 1993 to $1.0 million in 1994. This decrease was primarily related to
a decrease in commissions on the sale of micrographics equipment by Imagent.
 
Costs and expenses
 
     Cost of services.  Cost of services increased 16.4% from $20.3 million in
1993 to $23.6 million in 1994. Cost of services as a percentage of service and
other revenue was 61.1% in 1993 and 63.7% in 1994. This increase in cost of
services as a percentage of service and other revenue was primarily attributable
to: (i) an increase in Imagent's cost of services of $816,000, and as a
percentage of revenue from 56.1% to 59.4%, due to costs related to the start-up
of the microfilm processing laboratory in Philadelphia and increased price
competition in one geographic area which began in late 1993; (ii) an increase in
Leonard's cost of services of $740,000, and as a percentage of revenue from
54.8% to 62.6%, related to its expansion into additional storage facilities in
late 1993 and 1994; (iii) an increase in DPAS' cost of services of $27,000, and
as a percentage of revenue from 68.9% to 74.5% due to the loss of three
inventory compilation projects in late 1993 and 1994; and (iv) an increase in
Recordex's cost of services of $1.1 million, and as a percentage of revenue from
56.3% to 61.0%, related to its expansion into an additional 30 healthcare
institutions in the eastern U.S. during 1994. These increases as a percentage of
revenue were partially offset by a reduction in Researchers' cost of services,
which increased $661,000, but decreased as a percentage of revenue from 64.7% to
63.3% primarily as a result of increased revenue and enhanced operating leverage
associated with several large litigation projects in 1994.
 
     Cost of products sold.  Cost of products sold increased 9.6% from $4.5
million in 1993 to $4.9 million in 1994. Cost of products sold as a percentage
of product revenue decreased from 87.1% in 1993 to 82.6% in 1994. This decrease
resulted from Imagent's receiving additional value added rebates and better
pricing on selected products.
 
Depreciation
 
     Depreciation increased 19.5% from $883,000 in 1993 to $1.1 million in 1994.
This increase was primarily associated with machinery and equipment purchased
for the expansions discussed above.
 
Gross profit
 
     As a result of the foregoing, gross profit increased 5.5% from $12.7
million, or 33.2% of total revenue, for 1993 to $13.4 million, or 31.2% of total
revenue, for 1994.
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
     SG&A increased 7.2% from $11.0 million in 1993 to $11.8 million in 1994.
After giving effect to the Compensation Differential in each year, SG&A
increased from $9.3 million, or 24.3% of revenue, in 1993 to $10.0 million, or
23.2% of revenue, in 1994. This decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenues is
primarily related to an increase in Recordex's revenue related to its expansion
of medical records release services into additional healthcare institutions
without a commensurate increase in overhead. In addition, Researchers, Imagent
and Leonard all experienced slightly enhanced operating efficiencies in 1994.
 
Pro forma operating income
 
     Pro forma operating income adjusted for the Compensation Differential
increased 1.6% from $3.4 million, or 8.9% of total revenue, for 1993 to $3.5
million, or 8.0% of total revenue, for 1994.
 
Interest expense, net
 
     Interest expense, net of interest income, increased slightly from $299,000
for 1993 to $304,000 for 1994.
 
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Provision for income taxes
 
     The combined provision for income taxes and pro forma provision for income
taxes remained constant at $1.3 million, with an effective tax rate of 40.0% for
1993 and an effective tax rate of 36.7% for 1994. The Founding Companies were
operated as separate entities for tax purposes for all periods presented. See
Note 11 of Notes to Combined Financial Statements of the Founding Companies for
a more detailed analysis of the provision for income taxes.
 
Pro forma net income
 
     Pro forma net income adjusted for the Compensation Differential and pro
forma provision for taxes increased 14.7% from $1.9 million, or 4.9% of total
revenue, for 1993 to $2.2 million, or 5.0% of total revenue, for 1994.
 
Certain balance sheet changes
 
     Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and
notes increased from December 31, 1993 to December 31, 1994 primarily as a
result of an overall increase in revenues. Accounts receivable, officer and
employee, increased primarily as a result of advances to Researchers'
controlling stockholder. These advances were settled at Researchers fiscal year
end of July 31. Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization increased
primarily due to the purchase by Imagent of a microfilm processing business. The
intangible assets associated with this purchase represented a customer list and
a covenant not to compete. Property and equipment, net, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities and debt all increased primarily as a result of facility
expansions.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
   
     As of June 30, 1996, the Company had $4.3 million of working capital and
$2.5 million of cash. Cash flows provided by operating activities for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 were $1.7 million. Cash used for investing activities
was $21.8 million, as the Company paid $20.7 million for acquisitions, net of
cash acquired. Cash provided by financing activities was $22.6 million. The
Company raised $23.1 million in the Offering, net of underwriting discounts and
other costs associated with the Offering. The Company assumed $8.5 million of
debt in the Acquisitions and subsequently retired all of this debt with the
proceeds of the Offering, with the exception of approximately $0.4 million of
debt with favorable interest rates and capital lease obligations of
approximately $0.4 million. In April 1996, the Company entered into a $35.0
million line of credit ("Line of Credit"). See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial
Statements. The Company paid $1.5 million in costs to secure this financing. In
June, the Company borrowed $9.2 million through the Line of Credit to help fund
the acquisition program. The Company assumed $2.8 million of debt in the
acquisitions subsequent to the Offering and retired $0.4 million. The assumed
debt remaining has interest rates more favorable than the Company's Line of
Credit.
    
 
     Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million, $2.0 million
and $2.3 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993. Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31,
1995 was primarily impacted by: (i) an increase in net income; (ii) an increase
in revenue without a corresponding increase in accounts receivable; (iii) the
settlement of a significant portion of Researchers' stockholder receivable; and
(iv) a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Net cash provided
by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 1994 was impacted by
increased revenue and increases in accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities associated with facility expansions and was also impacted by
an increase in Researchers' stockholder receivable. Cash used in investing
activities was $1.3 million, $2.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for
the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993. Cash used in investing
activities for the year ended December 31, 1995 and for the year ended December
31, 1994 was primarily used for purchases of property, plant and equipment
associated with facility expansions, and was also impacted in 1994 by the
purchase by Imagent of a microfilm processing business and the associated
intangible assets. Cash used in investing activities for 1993 was primarily used
for purchases of property, plant and equipment associated with facility
expansions. Cash used for financing activities was $2.1 million, $124,000 and
$1.2 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993. Cash used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 1995,
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on debt and payments of dividends. Cash used for financing activities for the
year ended December 31, 1994, consisted primarily of payments of dividends
offset by net proceeds from debt associated with facility expansions. Cash used
for financing activities for 1993 included net payments on debt, advances to
Recordex's parent company and payments of dividends. As a result of the
foregoing, cash and cash equivalents increased by $686,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1995, decreased by $86,000 in 1994 and decreased by $79,000 in
1993.
 
   
     The Company anticipates that cash from operations, and additional bank
financing available under the Line of Credit will be sufficient to meet the
Company's liquidity requirements for its operations for the next twelve months.
As of September 4, 1996, the availability under the Line of Credit was $2.0
million for working capital and general corporate purposes, and approximately
$16.7 million for acquisitions. The Company expects that additional funds may be
required in the future to successfully continue the acquisition program. See
"Risk Factors -- Need for Additional Financing to Implement Acquisition
Strategy."
    
 
   
     The consideration paid for the 10 businesses recently acquired by the
Company consisted of cash or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock.
See "Business -- Subsequent Acquisitions."
    
 
FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
     Revenues from the Company's services show no significant seasonal
variations. However, service revenue can vary from period to period due to the
impact of specific projects, primarily in the litigation support area. Quarterly
results may also vary as a result of the timing of acquisitions and the timing
and magnitude of costs related to such acquisitions. In addition, because the
anticipated financial benefits of the combination of the Operating Companies may
not be generated immediately, the Company's initial results as a combined
company may reflect corporate overhead that exceeds the realized benefits.
 
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                                    BUSINESS
 
   
     F.Y.I. Incorporated was founded in September 1994 to create a national,
single-source provider of document management services to three primary client
segments: healthcare institutions, professional services firms and financial
institutions. Prior to the Offering, F.Y.I. did not conduct any operations.
F.Y.I. has acquired, simultaneously with the consummation of the Offering, the
seven Founding Companies. The Founding Companies, which have been in business an
average of 22 years, are headquartered in San Francisco (2), San Jose, Fort
Worth, Detroit, Malvern (Philadelphia) and Baltimore. Since the Offering, the
Company has acquired 10 additional companies (together with the Founding
Companies, the "Operating Companies") which provide document management services
in Baltimore, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Jose, Seattle
and Washington, D.C. The Operating Companies operate in over 25 states. The
Company had pro forma fiscal 1995 annual revenues of approximately $78 million
and pro forma fiscal 1995 net income of $5.1 million after giving effect to the
New Acquisitions. The Company operates with a decentralized management strategy
rather than a standardized national model in order to provide superior customer
service and retain the historical customers of acquired businesses while
achieving the operating efficiencies of a large organization. This strategy also
emphasizes the retention of local management, which the Company believes makes
it an attractive acquiror of other document management services companies. See
"The Company."
    
 
     The Company's three primary client segments are highly document-intensive.
For a variety of regulatory, client service and other reasons, the documents of
the Company's clients must be maintained, accessed and managed for extensive
periods of time, often under strict guidelines and specifications. While the
document management requirements of each target client segment are relatively
unique and require a specialized understanding of that segment, the Company
offers certain common document management services that are transferable across
its targeted client segments. These services, which are offered by one or more
of the Operating Companies, include: (i) micrographic services, including
microfilm and microfiche production and processing; (ii) electronic imaging
services, including the conversion of documents into digitized media using
sophisticated computer technology; (iii) active storage and maintenance of
documents and files; (iv) archival storage of inactive documents; and (v)
information and database management services. In addition, in order to better
fulfill the document management needs of targeted client segments, certain
Operating Companies also offer industry specific services such as litigation
support, including subpoena, authorization, photocopying and service of process
services, medical records release services and remittance processing. The
Company also derives revenue from the sale of certain micrographic and business
imaging products.
 
     Historically, the document management services industry has been highly
fragmented, consisting primarily of small local or regional businesses that
limit their operations to a narrow range of offered services or provide services
only to selected client segments. The Company believes that significant
opportunities are available to a business that can consolidate the capabilities
and resources of a number of existing document management services businesses.
In order to effect such a consolidation, the Company has implemented an
aggressive acquisition program designed to expand its range of offered services
and acquire additional market share in each of its targeted geographic markets.
 
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     The Company believes that each of its targeted geographic markets can
support the following range of services:
 
                                   [CHART]
 
     The Company believes that the consolidation of document management services
businesses will provide it with a significant competitive advantage over
existing smaller businesses. In addition to economies of scale, the Company
expects to benefit from enhanced operating efficiencies and significant
cross-selling opportunities. As the Company gains critical mass in certain
geographic markets, it expects to be able to capitalize on its existing client
relationships and technical expertise to: (i) vertically integrate by expanding
the services offered to each of its client segments; and (ii) horizontally
integrate by offering certain transferable services to a larger overall customer
base.
 
OVERVIEW
 
     An estimated four trillion documents are generated annually in the United
States. A significant portion of the storage, processing and management of these
documents is outsourced to document management services businesses such as the
Operating Companies. Further, the Company believes that the document management
services market is growing due to several factors including: (i) government
regulations that require lengthy document retention periods and rapid
accessibility for many types of records; (ii) increased customer expectations of
low cost access to records on short notice and, in many instances, at disparate
locations; (iii) the increasing litigiousness of society, necessitating access
to relevant documents and records for extended periods; and (iv) continuing
advancements in computer, networking, facsimile, printing and other technologies
which have greatly facilitated the production and wide distribution of
documents.
 
     The Company's three targeted client segments, healthcare institutions,
professional services firms and financial institutions, generate large volumes
of documents and require efficient processing, distribution, storage and
retrieval of these documents and the information they contain. The Company
believes that these client segments have increased and will continue to increase
their outsourcing of document management services in order to: (i) maintain a
focus on core operating competencies and revenue generating activities; (ii)
reduce fixed costs, including labor and equipment costs; and (iii) gain access
to new technologies without incurring the expense and risk of near-term
obsolescence of such technologies.
 
     The document management services business is highly fragmented. The Company
believes that many small document management services businesses: (i) have
insufficient capital for expansion; (ii) cannot keep abreast of rapidly changing
technologies; (iii) lack effective marketing programs; and (iv) are unable to
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the needs of large, geographically dispersed clients. In addition, there are a
limited number of options for owners of such businesses to obtain liquidity or
to sell their businesses. As result, the Company believes that many owners of
such businesses will be receptive to a consolidation strategy.
 
BUSINESS STRATEGY
 
     The Company's goal is to become a national, single-source provider of
document management services for its three primary target client segments:
healthcare institutions, professional services firms and financial institutions.
In order to achieve this goal, the Company intends to implement a focused
business strategy based on the following key principles:
 
     Establish Full Service Operations in Multiple Metropolitan Areas.  The
Company intends to establish full service document management operations in
targeted metropolitan areas, including the areas serviced by the Operating
Companies, through selected acquisitions and expansion of existing businesses.
Ultimately, the Company will seek to achieve a national scope of coverage so
that it can implement a national sales and service policy.
 
     Capitalize on Cross-Selling Opportunities.  The Company intends to
cross-sell in two primary ways. First, the Company intends to leverage its
existing client relationships by selling such clients additional document
management services provided by the Company's other businesses. Second, the
Company intends to leverage its existing knowledge with respect to industry
transferable services by marketing such services across client segment lines.
 
     Achieve Cost Savings Through Economies of Scale.  The Company believes that
it will be able to achieve significant economies of scale by combining a number
of general and administrative functions at the corporate level and by reducing
or eliminating redundant functions and facilities. For example, the Company has
implemented a Company-wide insurance plan and intends to implement Company-wide
employee benefits programs and to purchase certain items, such as paper,
microfilm and storage racks, on a combined basis. To the extent that the Company
is able to expand through the acquisition of additional document management
businesses, the Company believes that such cost savings will continue to accrue.
 
     Operate With a Decentralized Management Strategy.  The Company believes
that the experienced local management teams that exist at the Operating
Companies have a valuable understanding of their respective markets and
businesses and have existing client relationships upon which they may
capitalize. Accordingly, the Company intends to operate with a decentralized
management strategy. Local management will remain empowered to make most of the
day-to-day operating decisions at each location and will be primarily
responsible for the profitability and growth of that location. Although the
Company intends to have local management operate with a high degree of autonomy,
the Company believes that regular communication between the individual
businesses and the Company's executive management team will be integral to
realizing the benefits afforded by the consolidation of these businesses into a
single company.
 
ACQUISITION PROGRAM
 
     The Company believes that there are significant opportunities to
consolidate the capabilities and resources of a number of existing document
management services businesses. In order to effect this consolidation, the
Company has implemented an aggressive acquisition program in order to enter
additional targeted markets, acquire additional service capabilities within such
markets and gain market share. The Company intends to employ a three-tiered
acquisition program.
 
     Initially, to enter a targeted geographic market, the Company intends to
make "beachhead" acquisitions of leading document management services companies
with strong market positions. In analyzing beachhead acquisition candidates, the
Company will focus on acquiring businesses that have: (i) experienced and high
quality management; (ii) multiple locations, preferably with operations in two
to three contiguous markets; (iii) a strong customer franchise; and (iv) a
history of profitability.
 
     The second tier of the Company's acquisition program involves the
acquisition of related document management services companies that will increase
the Company's offered services in a particular region. In
 
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making such acquisitions, the Company will assess the services required by the
specific market's customer base and then seek to acquire leading providers of
such services within that geographic area. As with beachhead acquisitions, the
Company will seek profitable businesses with strong management teams.
 
     Finally, in order to increase its market share and realize economies of
scale, the third tier of the Company's acquisition program will be the
acquisition of smaller "tuck-in" businesses which can be easily assimilated into
the operations of the Company's existing businesses. Such tuck-in businesses are
intended to enable the Company to benefit from the operating leverage of its
existing businesses by acquiring additional market share and revenue while
eliminating or reducing certain general, administrative and operating costs
previously associated with such revenue. Accordingly, the main selection
criteria for such tuck-in businesses will be strong customer relationships.
 
     The Company believes that it will be an attractive acquiror of other
document management services companies due to: (i) the benefits afforded by an
association with a full service national company, including an enhanced ability
to compete in the local market through an expansion of offered products and
services and increased access to new technologies; (ii) the potential for
increased profitability as a result of the Company's centralization of certain
administrative functions and certain economies of scale; (iii) the Company's
financial strength and visibility as a public company; and (iv) the Company's
decentralized management strategy which will, in many cases, enable existing
local management to remain involved in the operations of acquired companies.
Nevertheless, there are numerous risks associated with the Company's intended
acquisition program. See "Risk Factors -- Acquisition Strategy" and "-- Need for
Additional Financing to Implement Acquisition Strategy."
 
   
     Since its inception in September 1994, F.Y.I. has gathered and assembled
data with respect to numerous document management services businesses and
believes it is well positioned to commence and continue its acquisition program.
The Company's acquisition program is led by Thomas C. Walker, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Development Officer of the Company, and David Lowenstein,
Executive Vice President -- Corporate Development and Acquisitions and Chief
Financial Officer, each of whom has extensive experience in acquiring
businesses.
    
 
     As consideration for acquisitions, the Company intends to use various
combinations of Common Stock, cash and notes, including the shares of Common
Stock being offered hereby.
 
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE OPERATING COMPANIES
 
     The Company provides a wide variety of document management services and
draws upon its available services to develop document management solutions for
its clients based on their specific needs. The current document management
services that are provided in certain geographic locations through one or more
of the Operating Companies include:
 
Transferable Services
 
   
     Micrographics.  Micrographics services involve: (i) the conversion of paper
documents into microfilm images; (ii) film processing; and (iii) computer-based
indexing and formatting. Typically, micrographic services are selected: (i) as a
cost-competitive technology to reduce the physical size of stored records; (ii)
for their long term (over 100 years) archival capabilities; and (iii) as an
intermediate step in certain imaging or reprographic applications. Imagent, B&B,
Researchers, Permanent Records and Medical Record currently provide
micrographics services.
    
 
     Electronic Imaging.  Electronic imaging services involve the conversion of
paper or microfilm documents into digitized information through optical
scanners. Digitized information can be either stored as an image or converted to
code through optical character recognition (OCR) or digital imaging storage and
retrieval technologies. Conversion to code provides additional processing
capabilities such as manipulation of data. In both cases, the digitized
information can be stored on either a magnetic medium, such as a computer
diskette, or on optical laser disks, such as compact disks. Electronic imaging
is generally used because of the storage media's high speed of retrieval, its
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be used to distribute output to multiple locations. Electronic imaging services
are typically billed on a job-by-job basis, based on the number of images and
complexity of the retrieval applications. Imagent, B&B, Researchers and DPAS
currently provide electronic imaging services.
 
     Active or Open Shelf Storage.  Active or open shelf storage services
involve the storage, processing (i.e., indexing and formatting), retrieval,
delivery and return to storage of documents on a rapid time frame.
Representative uses for open shelf storage include active medical and legal case
files. In many instances, open shelf storage is offered as an outsourced file
room service, where documents are requested and retrieved frequently and, in
many cases, transmitted via facsimile due to the urgency of the request. Service
fees generally include a monthly fee based on activity levels and volumes
stored, with extra billing for specialized requests. Deliverex, Deliverex
Sacramento, Leonard and Permanent Records currently provide active or open shelf
storage.
 
     Archival Storage of Inactive Documents.  The archiving of inactive
documents involves storage for extended periods of time with a lesser emphasis
on service or accessibility to stored documents. Typical uses for archival
storage of inactive documents include storage of closed files for professional
services firms and documents that may be required by law to be maintained by
hospitals, other healthcare institutions and financial institutions for extended
periods. Service fees generally include billing for storage space, plus activity
charges for each retrieval, delivery and return to storage, and ultimately for
document destruction. Leonard and Permanent Records currently provide archival
storage of inactive documents.
 
     Database Services.  Database services involve data capture (manually or
through scanning or other electronic media), data consolidation and elimination,
storage, maintenance, formatting and report creation. In some cases, database
services include statistical analysis of data. DPAS, Imagent and B&B currently
provide database services.
 
Industry Specific Services
 
     Certain of the Founding Companies have developed industry specific services
in order to address the document management needs of their particular clients.
These industry specific services include:
 
     Litigation Support.  Litigation often involves the production (i.e.,
delivery to opposing counsel) and management of thousands of pages of documents,
extracted in their current working form from the offices and files of litigating
parties and their experts, advisors and legal counsel. Litigation support
services include managing the logistics of high volume document production,
microfilming and/or electronic imaging, document coding, computer indexing,
automated document retrieval, and high speed, multiple-set reproduction of
documents. Litigation support services are provided to law firms, corporate
legal departments and insurance companies. These clients typically look to
litigation support companies to augment their internal operations and
capabilities on an as-needed, job-by-job basis. Additional litigation support
services include subpoena, authorization, photocopying and service of process
services. Clients are generally billed on a per unit basis. Researchers, Cook,
Imagent and DPAS currently provide litigation support services.
 
   
     Medical Records Release Services.  Medical records release services involve
processing a request for a patient's medical records from a physician, insurance
company, attorney or other healthcare institution. The medical records release
service provider initially verifies that the release is properly authorized,
coordinates the retrieval of the record, determines the relevant parts of the
record to be copied, and delivers the copied records (or portions thereof) to
the requesting party. Medical records release services are provided on-site
pursuant to contracts with hospitals and other large healthcare institutions.
The medical records release service provider bills the recipient directly and
sometimes pays a fee to the hospital. Recordex, Premier, Permanent Records and
Medical Record currently provide medical records release services.
    
 
     Remittance Processing.  Remittance processing and order fulfillment
services involve the outsourcing of a client's receivables function, including
generating bills and statements, receiving and processing credit card payments,
encoding checks and depositing payments, and other mailing related activities.
DPAS and Imagent currently provide remittance processing services.
 
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Business Imaging Products Sales
 
     Imagent has a five-year agreement with the Eastman Kodak Company which
expires on December 31, 1999 and grants Imagent the right to act as a
distributor of a wide range of Kodak microfilm and business imaging supplies in
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
B&B is also in the business imaging product sales business.
 
SALES AND MARKETING
 
     The Company has a broad customer base, and none of the Company's customers
accounted for more than 8.0% of revenue for either the year ended December 31,
1994 or December 31, 1995. Historically, the Company's sales efforts have been
implemented on a location-by-location basis at each Operating Company. For most
of the Operating Companies, sales efforts are typically not coordinated through
separate sales personnel, but are part of the local management's
responsibilities. The Company believes that the existing local sales efforts can
be supplemented through the addition of local sales representatives. The Company
will strive to increase its client base by attracting customers away from small,
single business operators as a result of its ability to offer a broader range of
solutions for its clients' document management needs. In addition, the Company
will focus on increasing revenues from its existing clients by cross-selling its
services and broadening its product offerings. Once the Company gains critical
mass in a number of metropolitan areas, it hopes to augment local sales and
marketing efforts through the implementation of a national sales/account
program.
 
     The Company believes that its ability to attract and retain additional
clients will depend on its ability to offer the broad range of services
necessary to satisfy such clients' document management needs and maintain a high
level of customer satisfaction.
 
COMPETITION
 
     The document management services businesses in which the Company competes
and expects to compete are highly competitive. A significant source of
competition is the in-house document handling capability of the Company's target
client base. There can be no assurance that these businesses will outsource more
of their document management needs or that such businesses will not bring
in-house services that they currently outsource. In addition, certain of the
Company's competitors are larger businesses, many of which have greater
financial resources than the Company. Certain of these competitors operate in
broader geographic areas than the Company, and others may choose to enter the
Company's areas of operation in the future. In addition, the Company intends to
enter new geographic areas through internal growth and by acquiring existing
companies and expects to encounter significant competition from established
competitors in each of such new areas. As a result of this highly competitive
environment, the Company may lose customers or have difficulty in acquiring new
customers and its revenues and margins may be adversely affected.
 
     The Company believes that the principal competitive factors in document
management services include accuracy, reliability and security of service,
client segment specific knowledge and price. The Company competes primarily on
the basis of quality of service and client segment specific knowledge, and
believes that it competes favorably with respect to these factors.
 
ORGANIZATION
 
     Simultaneously with the closing of the Offering, F.Y.I. acquired seven
well-established document management services businesses. The aggregate
consideration paid by F.Y.I. to acquire the Founding Companies was approximately
$35 million, consisting of: (i) $7,059,000 in cash; (ii) 1,878,933 shares of
Common Stock; (iii) the assumption and repayment of approximately $191,000 of
indebtedness owed by a certain Founding Company stockholder; and (iv) the
distribution of cash and certain receivables to stockholders of Imagent and
Leonard, which are S corporations, in the amounts of $2,750,000 and $700,000,
respectively, representing the AAA accounts of these companies. In addition,
prior to the closing of the Acquisitions, certain Founding Companies made
distributions to their stockholders of certain assets and related liabilities,
including the increase in net equity subsequent to June 30, 1995 of each of the
Founding Companies, other than Recordex. Based on the relevant account balances
as of December 31, 1995, the amount of these distributions was $2,340,000. As
such, total transfers of selected assets to and assumption of
 
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selected liabilities of certain stockholders of the Founding Companies was a net
amount of approximately $5,981,000 (of which $1,120,000 was distributed prior to
December 31, 1995). In addition, upon consummation of the Acquisitions, the
Company repaid approximately $3,349,000 of third party indebtedness assumed by
the Company in the Acquisitions, virtually all of which was guaranteed by
respective stockholders of the Founding Companies, and $584,000 of indebtedness
to such stockholders.
 
     The consideration paid for the Founding Companies was determined through
arm's-length negotiations among F.Y.I. and representatives of the Founding
Companies. The factors considered by the parties in determining the
consideration to be paid include, among others, the historical operating
results, the levels of indebtedness and the future prospects of the Founding
Companies.
 
     In connection with the Acquisitions, the stockholders of the Founding
Companies agreed not to compete with the Company for a period of five years
following the Acquisitions. In addition, each stockholder (other than Michael J.
Bradley) entered into a three-year employment agreement with the Company which
contains a two-year covenant-not-to-compete following termination of such
person's employment. The period of the covenants-not-to-compete will be
shortened to a period of one year following the termination of any such person
without cause. See "Management."
 
     Imagent.  Under an agreement with Imagent, Mr. John Shaw and Mr. Ted
Montouri, F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding stock of
Imagent. The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for Imagent was $1,500,000 in cash,
331,497 shares of Common Stock of the Company and an S Corporation dividend of
cash and certain receivables in the amount of $2,750,000 representing the AAA
account of Imagent.
 
     Researchers.  Under an agreement with Researchers, Mr. Greg Melanson and
Dr. Roger Mansfield, F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding
stock of Researchers. The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for Researchers was
$2,750,000 in cash and 681,400 shares of Common Stock of the Company. F.Y.I.
also has an option to acquire an additional start-up document management
business owned by Mr. Melanson, and Mr. Melanson has an option to require F.Y.I.
to purchase such business at such time as its annual audited pre-tax profits
exceed $550,000. In either event, the consideration payable to Mr. Melanson will
consist of F.Y.I. Common Stock with a value equal to six times the amount of
such audited pre-tax profits.
 
     Recordex.  Under an agreement with Recordex, Paragon Management Group, Inc.
("Paragon"), the sole shareholder of Recordex, and Mr. G. Michael Bellenghi, Mr.
Gerald E. Pierson and Mr. Michael J. Bradley, the shareholders of Paragon,
F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding stock of Recordex.
The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for Recordex was $309,000 in cash, 198,589
shares of Common Stock of the Company and the assumption and repayment of
$191,000 of debt of Paragon to its stockholders upon consummation of the
Acquisition.
 
     DPAS.  Under an agreement with DPAS, Mr. Robert Tessler and Mr. John Brown,
F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding stock of DPAS. The
consideration paid by F.Y.I. for DPAS was $400,000 in cash and 117,068 shares of
Common Stock of the Company.
 
     Leonard.  Under an agreement with Leonard and Mr. Jerry Leonard, F.Y.I.
acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding stock of Leonard. The
consideration paid by F.Y.I. for Leonard was $1,250,000 in cash, 253,274 shares
of Common Stock of the Company and an S corporation dividend of cash and certain
receivables in the amount of $700,000 representing the AAA account of Leonard.
 
     Deliverex.  Under an agreement with Deliverex, Mr. Steven Rowen and Ms.
Andrea Bushnell, F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued and outstanding
stock of Deliverex. The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for Deliverex was $700,000
in cash and 186,147 shares of Common Stock of the Company.
 
     Permanent Records.  Under an agreement with Permanent Records, Mr. Kent
Patterson and Mr. Neil Patterson, F.Y.I. acquired by merger all of the issued
and outstanding stock of Permanent Records. The consideration paid by F.Y.I. for
Permanent Records was $150,000 in cash and 110,958 shares of Common Stock of the
Company.
 
     The businesses of each of the Founding Companies is conducted through
separate subsidiaries of the Company.
 
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SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITIONS AND PENDING ACQUISITION
    
 
   
     Since the closing of the Offering, the Company has acquired 10 additional
document management services businesses, including B&B, Premier, Cook and
Medical Record. The Company's significant subsequent acquisitions are described
below:
    
 
     Cook.  Under an agreement with Cook, Robert A. Cook and Anna M. Cook as
Co-Trustees of the Cook 1993 Living Trust, Cook Acquisition and RAC Acquisition,
both wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, acquired substantially all of the
non-cash assets of Cook in June 1996. Cook has been operating a litigation
support business for 30 years throughout the State of California. The aggregate
consideration paid by the Company for Cook consisted of $11.3 million in cash.
An amount equal to $1,000,000 in cash will be retained for a period of 90 days
from the date of closing as security against any indemnification claim.
 
   
     B&B.  Under an agreement with B&B and Charles J. Bauer, Jr., B&B
(Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition Corp., acquired by merger all of the issued
and outstanding stock of B&B in May 1996. B&B has been operating a document
management services business for 15 years in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C.
area. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for B&B consisted of $3.1
million in cash and 183,333 shares of Common Stock. Of such 183,333 shares of
Common Stock, a total of 13,889 shares of Common Stock will be held in escrow
for a period of 120 days from the date of closing as security against any
indemnification claim.
    
 
   
     Premier.  Under an agreement with Premier and Brian E. Whiteside,
Christopher S. Moore, Lynette C. Pomerville and Gary T. Siervert (the "Premier
Stockholders"), Premier Acquisition Corp., acquired by merger all of the
outstanding stock of Premier in May 1996. Premier has been operating as a
document management services business for 11 years in the State of Washington
and in Northern California. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for
Premier consisted of $1.2 million in cash and 69,919 shares of Common Stock. The
Company will make an additional lump-sum, cash and stock earnout payment on
March 1, 1997 to the Premier Stockholders, up to a maximum earnout of
$6,000,000. An amount equal to $200,000 in cash will be retained by the Company
for a period of 120 days from the date of closing as security against any
indemnification claim.
    
 
   
     Medical Record.  Under an agreement with CMRS and Alan Simon, California
Acquisition Corp. acquired by merger all of the outstanding stock of CMRS in
August 1996. CMRS has been operating as a medical records release business for
11 years in Los Angeles, California. Under an agreement with Texas Medical
Record, Jill Simon and California Acquisition Corp., Texas Acquisition Corp.
acquired by merger all of the outstanding stock of Texas Medical Record in
August 1996. Texas Medical Record has been operating as a medical records
release business for ten years in Houston, Texas. Under an agreement with
Minnesota Medical Record and Alan Simon, Minnesota Acquisition Corp. acquired by
merger all of the outstanding stock of Minnesota Medical Record. Minnesota
Medical Record has been operating as a medical records release business for nine
years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CMRS, Texas Medical Record and Minnesota
Medical Record were affiliated corporations. The aggregate consideration paid by
the Company for Medical Record consisted of $2.3 million in cash and 214,721
shares of Common Stock (of which 36,670 shares of Common Stock were issued to
California Acquisition Corp.). The Company may make an additional lump-sum, cash
and stock earnout payment in September 1997 to Alan Simon, up to a maximum
amount of $2,500,000. A total amount of $196,000 in cash and 11,657 shares of
Common Stock will be retained by the Company for a period of 90 days from the
date of closing as security against any indemnification claim.
    
 
   
     ZIA.  The Company and ZIA Acquisition Corp. entered into a definitive
agreement with ZIA and its shareholders, dated as of August 1996, to acquire ZIA
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ZIA Acquisition Corp. ZIA has been
operating a litigation consulting business for 2 years in California. The
aggregate consideration to be paid by the Company for ZIA consists of $2.3
million in cash, and 154,286 shares of Common Stock. A total amount of $183,998
in cash and 12,343 shares of Common Stock will be retained by the Company for a
period of 120 days from the date of closing as security against an
indemnification claim. The acquisition of ZIA is subject to customary closing
conditions, and there can be no assurance that such acquisition will be
consummated.
    
 
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     In addition, substantially all of the assets of Sacramento, a medical
records storage and delivery franchise company, were acquired by Deliverex
Sacramento in March 1996. Deliverex Sacramento reports to Deliverex. In February
1996, certain of the assets of Microfilm, an imaging company, were acquired by
Imagent and, in June 1996, certain of the assets of Octo, an imaging company,
were acquired by Imagent. In July 1996, substantially all of the assets of (i)
Domor, a data processing company, were acquired by DPAS; (ii) Rushmore, a
litigation support business, were acquired by Researchers; and (iii) Index, a
medical records release business, were acquired by Deliverex.
    
 
   
     The aggregate consideration for Sacramento, Microfilm Associates, Octo,
Domor, Rushmore and Index consisted of approximately $3.0 million in cash.
    
 
   
EMPLOYEES
    
 
   
     As of August 15, 1996, the Company had approximately 1,302 full-time
employees, 214 of whom were employed primarily in management and administration.
In addition, the Company utilized the services of approximately 209 part-time
and 103 temporary employees. As of such date, the Company had 128 employees
represented by a labor union. The Company considers its relations with its
employees to be good.
    
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
   
     The Company operates 54 document management service facilities. Except as
noted, all of these facilities are leased and are principally used for
operations and general administrative functions. The chart below summarizes the
Company's facilities.
    

    
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               APPROXIMATE
    LOCATION OF FACILITY      SQUARE FOOTAGE                   FUNCTION
- ----------------------------  --------------   ----------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>              <C>
Imagent
  Baltimore, MD                    12,000      Film Processing Lab, Supplies Warehouse
                                                 and Administrative Offices
  Baltimore, MD                    18,000      Microfilming and Imaging Operation
  Baltimore, MD                     3,000      Warehouse
  Philadelphia, PA                  2,000      Film Processing Lab
  Claymont, DE                      2,000      Film Processing Lab
  Falls Church, VA                  2,000      Film Processing Lab
  Richmond, VA                      2,000      Film Processing Lab
  Roanoke, VA                       1,000      Film Processing Lab

Researchers
  San Francisco, CA                11,000      Microfilming, Imaging and Administrative
                                                 Offices
  San Francisco, CA                 8,000      Copying Operation
  San Jose, CA                      3,500      Records Retrieval Operation
  San Jose, CA                      1,000      Equipment Repair
  Sacramento, CA                    2,000      Records Retrieval Operation
  Los Angeles, CA                   2,000      Copying, Microfilming and Imaging
                                                 Operation
  Palo Alto, CA                     1,734      Overnight Copy Center
  Century City, CA                  1,200      Overnight Copy Center

Recordex
  Malvern, PA                       6,000      Administrative Offices

DPAS
  San Francisco, CA                10,000      Database Services and Administrative
                                                 Offices
  San Francisco, CA                15,000      Mail Services
  San Francisco, CA                 1,400      Storage
  Tamal, CA                         1,500      Data Entry and Assembly Services
</TABLE>
    
 
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               APPROXIMATE
    LOCATION OF FACILITY      SQUARE FOOTAGE                   FUNCTION
- ----------------------------  --------------   ----------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>              <C>
Leonard
  Detroit, MI(1)                   80,000      Archive Storage and Administrative
                                                 Offices
  Detroit, MI                     120,000      Archive Storage
  Detroit, MI                      20,000      Archive Storage
  Detroit, MI                      20,000      Archive Storage
  Detroit, MI                         500      Service Center
  Detroit, MI                      15,000      Archive Storage
  Detroit, MI                      67,500      Archive Storage
  Farmington Hills, MI             45,000      Archive Storage
  Ann Arbor, MI                    30,000      Archive Storage
  Ann Arbor, MI                    10,000      Archive Storage
  Toledo, OH                       63,000      Archive Storage
  Toledo, OH                       20,000      Archive Storage

Deliverex
  San Jose, CA                     27,000      Medical Records Storage and
                                                 Administrative Offices
  San Jose, CA                     18,000      Medical Records Storage
  San Jose, CA                     12,500      Medical Records Storage
  Hayward, CA                      40,000      Medical Records Storage
  Sacramento, CA                   41,000      Off-Site Records Management

Permanent Records
  Ft. Worth, TX                    22,000      Medical Records Microfilming, Storage
                                                 and Administrative Offices
B&B
  Marlboro, MD(1)                  30,000      Administrative Office, Warehouse and
                                                 Production
  Upper Marlboro, MD                2,000      Warehouse Space

Premier
  Seattle, WA                       4,644      Administrative Office, Processing Center
                                                 and Medical Records Reproduction
  Tacoma, WA                          217      Warehouse and Production Hub
  Spokane, WA                         400      Processing Center and Production Hub
  San Jose, CA                        500      Production, Processing Center and
                                                 Warehouse

Cook
  San Jose, CA                     17,388      Administrative Office and Legal Copy
                                                 Operations
  Santa Rosa, CA                    2,578      Copy Operations
  Sacramento, CA                    2,650      Copy Operations
  Fresno, CA                        2,534      Copy Operations
  Culver City, CA                   3,372      Copy Operations

Medical Record
  Bloomington, MN                   3,200      Administrative Office, Invoicing and
                                                 Mailing
  Canoga Park, CA                   1,000      Administrative Office, Invoicing and
                                                 Mailing
  Houston, TX                       2,000      Administrative Office
  Houston, TX                       2,400      Production
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1) Owned facility.
 
   
     The Company also operates on-site at over 175 client locations on a
contractual basis and from time to time at many other client locations for
specific projects.
    
 
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     The aggregate lease or rental expense for the Company was approximately
$2.2 million during 1995. See Note 8 of Notes to Combined Financial Statements
of the Founding Companies for further information relating to these leases. In
March 1996, the Company occupied its new premises for its corporate headquarters
in Dallas, Texas, consisting of approximately 4,700 square feet.
 
     The Company believes that its properties are generally well maintained, in
good condition and adequate for its present needs. Furthermore, the Company
believes that suitable additional or replacement space will be available when
required.
 
   
     The Company owns or leases under both financial and capital leases
substantial computer, scanning and imaging equipment which it believes to be
adequate for its current needs. Additionally, the Company owns or leases
approximately 100 cars or trucks of various types.
    
 
LITIGATION
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business. Management believes that none of these actions
will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of
operations of the Company.
 
     Recordex is one of several defendants in one federal and three state
lawsuits contesting the reasonableness of the fees charged for medical records
reproduction. The plaintiffs in these cases are seeking class certification. In
November 1994, the plaintiff's motion for class certification and all other
claims were denied in the federal lawsuit. The plaintiffs filed an appeal in
January 1995. On April 4, 1996, the Court of Appeals affirmed the decision in
favor of the Company on the substantive claims, but remanded the case to the
District Court for a hearing on the individual plaintiff's request for
injunctive relief. In February 1996, one of the remaining Pennsylvania lawsuits
was concluded favorably to the Company. While the outcome of the remaining
litigation is uncertain, the Company believes that Recordex has meritorious
defenses to these claims, and that there will not be a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial position or results of operations as a result
thereof.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
 
     The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances that: (i) govern activities or operations that may have adverse
environmental effects, such as discharges to air and water as well as handling
and disposal practices for solid and hazardous wastes; or (ii) impose liability
for the costs of cleaning up, and certain damages resulting from, sites of past
spills, disposal or other releases of solid wastes and hazardous substances.
 
   
     The Company is currently unaware of any environmental conditions relating
to present or past waste generation at or from these facilities that would be
likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of results
of operations of the Company. However, there can be no assurance that
environmental liabilities in the future will not have a material adverse effect
    
on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
 
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                                   MANAGEMENT
 
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
 
     The following table sets forth certain information concerning each of the
directors and executive officers of the Company:
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            NAME              AGE                       POSITION
- ----------------------------  ---   -------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>   <C>
Thomas C. Walker(3)(4)......  63    Chairman of the Board and Chief Development
                                    Officer
Ed H. Bowman, Jr.(3)(5).....  50    President and Chief Executive Officer; Director
David Lowenstein(3).........  34    Executive Vice President -- Corporate Development
                                    and Acquisitions and Chief Financial Officer;
                                    Director
Timothy J. Barker...........  34    Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Margot T. Lebenberg.........  29    Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
G. Michael Bellenghi(3).....  48    Chairman -- Recordex; Director
Jerry F. Leonard, Jr.(4)....  56    President -- Leonard; Director
Greg Melanson(5)............  43    President -- Researchers; Director
Jonathan B. Shaw(5).........  41    President -- Imagent; Director
Michael J. Bradley(1)(2)....  52    Director
Donald F. Moorehead,
  Jr.(1)(2).................  46    Director
Hon. Edward M.
  Rowell(1)(2)(4)...........  64    Director
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1) Member of Audit Committee.
 
(2) Member of Compensation Committee.
 
(3) Member of Executive Committee.
 
(4) Member of Nominating Committee.
 
(5) Member of Technology Committee.
 
     At the annual meeting of stockholders, directors will be elected by the
holders of the Common Stock to succeed those directors whose terms are expiring.
 
     All officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. See
"-- Employment Agreements; Covenants-Not-to-Compete."
 
     Thomas C. Walker has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Development
Officer of F.Y.I. since its inception in September 1994 and November 1995,
respectively. From September 1994 until November 1995, Mr. Walker held the
positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of F.Y.I. From August 1991 to
December 1994, Mr. Walker was Vice President, Corporate Development, of Laidlaw
Waste Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Laidlaw, Inc., a waste management company,
where he was responsible for its acquisition and divestiture program in the
United States and Mexico. From May 1989 until he joined Laidlaw Waste Systems,
Inc., Mr. Walker was President of Thomas C. Walker Associates, Inc., a company
providing merger, acquisition and financial consulting services focusing on the
waste management industry. During his career, Mr. Walker has been responsible
for the acquisition or divestiture of over 100 businesses over a 29-year period.
Mr. Walker holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Lafayette College.
 
     In May 1989, Mr. Walker resigned from a senior executive position with a
former employer and received a severance payment under the terms of his
employment agreement. In July 1989, such employer commenced a proceeding in
bankruptcy and after emerging from such proceeding and in connection with its
liquidation, sought to recover Mr. Walker's severance payment as a preference
claim. Mr. Walker litigated this claim but ultimately entered into a judgment
requiring him to make significant payments to his former employer. In April
1993, Mr. Walker filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in order to discharge
such judgment and two mortgage notes relating to two condominiums in Dallas, the
holders of which were unwilling to renegotiate the terms of the mortgages. Mr.
Walker did not seek any other relief from creditors, and the bankruptcy was
discharged in February 1994.
 
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     Ed H. Bowman, Jr. has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a
Director of F.Y.I. since November 1995. From May 1993 to June 1995, Mr. Bowman
was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Health Systems
Group of First Data Corporation, a financial services company. Mr. Bowman was
responsible for day to day operations of research and development, marketing and
customer services. From 1983 to 1993, Mr. Bowman served in a number of
marketing, customer service and research and development executive positions for
HBO & Company, last serving as Executive Vice President of the STAR Business
Unit with responsibility for domestic operations. Prior to joining HBO &
Company, Mr. Bowman was with Andersen Consulting for 10 years. Mr. Bowman holds
an M.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.B.A. from Georgia State
University.
 
     David Lowenstein has reassumed the responsibility of Chief Financial
Officer of F.Y.I., the position he held prior to the Offering and has been
Executive Vice President -- Corporate Development and Acquisitions and a
Director of F.Y.I. since February 1995. Prior to joining the Company, Mr.
Lowenstein served, since February 1994, as Vice President, Business Development
of Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc., with overall responsibility for Laidlaw Waste
System's acquisition and divestiture program in North America. From April 1990
until February 1994, Mr. Lowenstein served in a variety of capacities, including
Director -- Corporate Development, for Laidlaw, Inc. From November 1988 to March
1990, he served as a business analyst for Tricil, Ltd., a solid and hazardous
waste company that was acquired by Laidlaw, Inc. in 1990. Mr. Lowenstein has
been responsible for the acquisition or divestiture of over 30 businesses in
North America and Europe. Mr. Lowenstein holds a B.A. degree in Economics from
Sir Wilfred Laurier University and an M.S. degree in Public and Business
Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Lowenstein is a citizen of
the Dominion of Canada residing in the United States.
 
     Timothy J. Barker has been Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of
F.Y.I. since July 1996. Prior to July 1996, Mr. Barker held the position of
Controller of F.Y.I. His primary responsibilities have included: (i) the
preparation of combined financial statements of the Founding Companies; and (ii)
the financial analysis, due diligence, audit coordination and completion and SEC
reporting compliance for the acquisitions of the Founding Companies and all
acquisitions since the Offering. Prior to joining F.Y.I., Mr. Barker was a
Manager with Arthur Andersen LLP, where he served in various capacities over a
nine year period. Mr. Barker served as Vice President of Financial Planning and
Analysis for Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation from June 1993 to October
1994. Mr. Barker holds a B.A. degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University
and has been a C.P.A. since 1985.
 
     Margot T. Lebenberg has been Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
of F.Y.I. since June 1996. From 1992 until joining the Company, Ms. Lebenberg
was an associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in New York where she practiced
law primarily in the areas of securities and mergers and acquisitions. Ms.
Lebenberg holds a B.A. degree in Economics and History from the State University
of New York at Binghamton and a J.D. degree from Fordham University School of
Law.
 
     G. Michael Bellenghi has been a director since the closing of the Offering,
is a principal of Paragon, a healthcare consulting firm, and has served as
Chairman of the Board, Vice President and Secretary of Recordex since December
1990. Prior to joining Recordex, Mr. Bellenghi served as Partner-in-Charge and
Director of Deloitte & Touche's Philadelphia office Healthcare Practice for 10
years. Mr. Bellenghi has also served as a graduate professor in Financial
Management of Healthcare Institutions at LaSalle University. Mr. Bellenghi is a
director of Home Health Corporation of America, Inc., a public company. Mr.
Bellenghi is a certified public accountant and holds a B.A. degree in Accounting
from LaSalle University.
 
     Jerry F. Leonard, Jr. has been a director since the closing of the Offering
and has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Leonard since 1968.
Mr. Leonard has been active in the data storage business for over 27 years.
 
     Greg Melanson has been a director since the closing of the Offering and has
been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Researchers
since 1978. Mr. Melanson has been in the litigation support services business
since 1975. Mr. Melanson holds a B.A. degree from the University of Southern
California.
 
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     Jonathan B. Shaw has been a director since the closing of the Offering and
has been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imagent
since 1990. Mr. Shaw has been active with Imagent for 16 years. Mr. Shaw
attended the University of Vermont and George Washington University.
 
     Michael J. Bradley has been a director since the closing of the Offering.
Since January 1991, Mr. Bradley has served as a principal of Paragon and as a
member of the Board of Directors of Recordex. Mr. Bradley has also been
Executive Vice President of Mercy Health Corporation of Southeast Pennsylvania
since May 1994. Prior to joining Mercy Health Corporation, Mr. Bradley served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of several healthcare organizations,
including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and North Philadelphia Health
System, both of which are located in Philadelphia, and the Columbia Presbyterian
Medical Center in New York City. Mr. Bradley is a certified public accountant
and holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Drexel University.
 
     Donald F. Moorehead, Jr. has been a director of the Company since January
1995. Since June 1995, Mr. Moorehead has been Vice Chairman of the Board and
Chief Development Officer of U.S.A. Waste Services, Inc., a national waste
management company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. From
May 1994 until June 1995, he was Chairman of the Board and Chief Development
Officer of U.S.A. Waste Services and from September 1990 to May 1994, served as
its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Moorehead was
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-American Waste Systems,
Inc., from its inception in December 1985 until August 1990 and continued as a
director until February 1991. From 1977 until 1984, Mr. Moorehead served in
various management positions with Waste Management, Inc. Mr. Moorehead holds a
B.S. degree in Engineering from the University of Tulsa.
 
     Hon. Edward M. Rowell has been a director since the closing of the
Offering. From April 1990 to August 1994, Mr. Rowell served as the United States
Ambassador to Luxembourg. Mr. Rowell also served from January 1988 to April 1990
as the United States Ambassador to Portugal and from August 1985 to January 1988
as the Ambassador to Bolivia. Mr. Rowell is currently Vice President of the
American Foreign Service Association, an organization dedicated to the
protection and advancement of United States interests abroad. Mr. Rowell is also
an associate of Global Business Access, Ltd., a private trade development firm
in Washington, D.C. Mr. Rowell holds a B.A. degree in International Relations
from Yale University and was a Sloan Executive Fellow at the Stanford University
Graduate School of Business.
 
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
 
     Directors who are employees of the Company do not receive additional
compensation for serving as directors. Each director who is not an employee of
the Company will receive a fee of $1,500 for attendance at each Board of
Director's meeting and $1,000 for each committee meeting (unless held on the
same day as a Board of Director's meeting) and an initial grant of nonqualified
options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock. Non-employee directors will,
beginning with the first annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, receive
annual grants of nonqualified options to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock.
See "-- Stock Option Plan." All directors of the Company are reimbursed for
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in their capacity as directors of the Company.
 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
   
     F.Y.I. was incorporated in September 1994 and, prior to the Offering, did
not conduct any operations. The Company anticipates that during fiscal 1996 its
most highly compensated officers and their annualized base salaries will be: Mr.
Bowman -- $200,000, Mr. Walker -- $150,000, Mr. Bellenghi -- $150,000, Mr.
Melanson -- $150,000, Mr. Shaw -- $140,000, Mr. Lowenstein -- $120,000, Ms.
Lebenberg -- $100,000, Mr. Barker -- $100,000 and Mr. Leonard -- $100,000
(collectively, the "named executive officers"). Each named executive officer has
entered into an employment agreement with the Company or a subsidiary thereof
commencing on completion of the Offering, except that Messrs. Bowman, Walker,
Lowenstein, Lebenberg and Barker commenced employment with F.Y.I. in November
1995, December 1994, February 1995, May 1996 and November 1995 (from June 1995
to November 1995, Mr. Barker served as a full-time consultant for the Company),
respectively. See "-- Employment Agreements; Covenants-Not-To-
    
 
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Compete." Pursuant to such employment agreements, each such officer is eligible
to earn additional year-end bonus compensation. From January 1 through December
31, 1995, Messrs. Walker and Lowenstein had been paid cash compensation from
F.Y.I. of $150,000 and $130,000, respectively.
 
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS; COVENANTS-NOT-TO-COMPETE
 
   
     Mr. Bowman, Ms. Lebenberg and Mr. Barker entered into employment agreements
with F.Y.I. dated as of November 1995, July 1996 and July 1996, respectively.
Messrs. Walker and Lowenstein entered into employment agreements with F.Y.I. in
December 1994 and February 1995, respectively. Messrs. Bellenghi, Melanson, Shaw
and Leonard entered into employment agreements with the Company which commenced
on the date of the Offering. Pursuant to such agreements, each of such persons
receives an annual base salary and is eligible for additional year-end bonus
compensation. Each employment agreement is for a term of three years and
automatically renews at the end of its initial term (and each succeeding term)
for an additional one year, unless terminated or not renewed by the Company or
the employee.
    
 
   
     Each of the employment agreements provides that, in the event of a
termination of employment by the Company without cause, such employee shall be
entitled to receive from the Company such employee's then current salary for the
greater of one year (two years in the case of Messrs. Bowman, Walker, Lowenstein
and Ms. Lebenberg) or whatever period is remaining under the term of the
agreement. In the event of a change in control of the Company, if the employee
has not received notice 15 days prior to the event resulting in such change of
control that such employee's employment will be continued by the successor to
the Company, it shall be deemed a termination without cause, except that the
amount of the lump-sum payment to be made to such employee shall be triple (150%
in the case of Mr. Barker) the amount ordinarily due upon a termination without
cause. In addition, in the event of a change in control of the Company, each
employee may elect to terminate his employment agreement and receive 150% of the
amount ordinarily due upon a termination without cause.
    
 
     Each employment agreement contains a covenant-not-to-compete with the
Company for a period of two years following termination of employment, provided
that: (i) in the event of a termination of employment by the Company without
cause, the term of the covenant-not-to-compete contained in the employment
agreement will be shortened to one year; and (ii) in the event of a change in
control of the Company wherein the employee does not receive notice 15 days
prior to the event resulting in such change of control of the continuation of
such employee's employment, the covenant-not-to-compete shall not apply. If
applicable law reduces the time period during which the employee is prohibited
from competing with the Company, the covenant-not-to-compete shall be reduced to
the maximum period permitted by law.
 
STOCK OPTION PLAN
 
     In October 1995, the Board of Directors and F.Y.I.'s stockholders approved
the Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which became effective on the
date of the Offering. The purpose of the Plan is to provide directors, officers
and key employees with additional incentives by increasing their ownership
interests in the Company. Directors, officers and other key employees of the
Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Plan. Awards may
also be granted to consultants providing valuable services to the Company. In
addition, individuals who have agreed to become a key employee or consultant,
and key employees and consultants of entities that are expected to become
subsidiaries, are eligible for option grants, conditional in each case on actual
employment, consultant or subsidiary status. Awards of options to purchase
Common Stock may include incentive stock options ("ISOs") and/or non-qualified
stock options ("NQSOs").
 
     The Plan also provides for automatic option grants to directors who are not
otherwise employed by the Company or its subsidiaries. Upon commencement of
service (or upon agreeing to serve in the case of the initial non-employee
directors), a non-employee director will receive a nonqualified option to
purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock, and continuing non-employee directors
will receive annual options to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock. Options
granted to non-employee directors become exercisable one-third on
 
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the date of grant and one-third on each of the next two anniversaries of the
date of grant. Non-employee directors' options have a term of five years from
the date of grant.
 
     The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to
outstanding options, determined immediately after the grant of any option, is
the greater of 650,000 shares or 12% of the aggregate number of shares of the
Company's Common Stock outstanding, provided, however, that options to purchase
no more than 650,000 shares of Common Stock may be granted as ISOs.
 
   
     The Company has outstanding nonqualified options to purchase a total of
403,670 shares of Common Stock granted in November 1995 at $13.00 per share
(including options granted to non-employee directors of the Company). The
outstanding options, other than those granted to non-employee directors, are
generally exercisable after July 21, 1996 as to 20% of the underlying shares,
and as to an additional 20% on each of the next four anniversaries of the date
of option grant. In November 1995, the Company granted to Mr. Bowman and Mr.
Barker warrants to purchase 100,000 and 15,000 shares of Common Stock,
respectively, each at $10.00 per share. The warrants are exercisable as to 50%
on January 26, 1998 and as to the remaining 50% on January 26, 1999. Since the
Offering, the Company has granted additional options to purchase 76,000 shares
of Common Stock to its key employees. In May 1996, the Company granted Mr.
Bowman an additional warrant (the "Additional Warrant") to purchase 50,000
shares of Common Stock at $20.00 per share. The Additional Warrant is
exercisable as to 50% on May 21, 1998 and as to the remaining 50% on May 21,
1999.
    
 
   
     Additional nonqualified options to purchase 70,000 shares of Common Stock
were granted at fair market value at the date of grant in connection with the
B&B and Premier acquisitions in May 1996, and nonqualified options to purchase
23,000 shares of Common Stock were granted at fair market value at the date of
grant in connection with the Cook and Octo acquisitions in June 1996. In August
1996, additional nonqualified options to purchase 16,000 shares of Common Stock
were granted at fair market value at the date of grant in connection with the
Medical Record acquisition.
    
 
   
     No options were granted during fiscal year 1994. The following table sets
forth certain information concerning the grant of options and warrants to
purchase Common Stock of the Company to Mr. Bowman, Mr. Barker and Ms.
Lebenberg. None of the other named executives has been granted options or
warrants.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE
                                                  PERCENT OF                                     AT ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES
                                                     TOTAL                                     OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION
                                       OPTIONS/   OPTIONS AND                                   FOR OPTION/WARRANT TERM(1)
                                       WARRANT     WARRANTS     EXERCISE                     --------------------------------
                NAME(5)                GRANTED    OUTSTANDING    PRICE     EXPIRATION DATE      0%         5%         10%
                -------                --------   -----------   --------   ---------------   --------   --------   ----------
<S>                                    <C>        <C>           <C>        <C>               <C>        <C>        <C>
Ed H. Bowman, Jr. (options)............  80,000      10.6%       $13.00          (2)         $     --   $654,048   $1,657,496
Ed H. Bowman, Jr. (warrant)............ 100,000      13.3%       $10.00          (3)         $300,000   $874,960   $1,660,000
Ed H. Bowman, Jr. (warrant)............  50,000       6.6%       $20.00          (4)         $     --   $407,100   $  948,717
Timothy J. Barker (options)............  15,000       2.0%       $13.00          (2)         $     --   $122,634   $  310,780
Timothy J. Barker (warrant)............  15,000       2.0%       $10.00          (3)         $ 45,000   $131,244   $  249,000
Timothy J. Barker (options)............  15,000       2.0%       $17.00          (2)         $     --   $160,368   $  406,404
Margot T. Lebenberg (options)..........  45,000       6.0%       $16.00          (2)         $     --   $452,804   $1,147,495
</TABLE>
    
 
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(1)  These values have been determined based on assumed rates of appreciation 
     and are not intended to forecast the possible future appreciation 
     mandated by rules of the Commission, if any, of the price or value of 
     the Company's Common Stock.
 
(2)  The options will expire 10 years from the date of grant.
 
(3)  Fifty percent of the warrants expire in 2003 and the remaining 50% of the
     warrants expire in 2004.
 
(4)  May 21, 2003.
 
   
(5)  Effective July 22, 1996, the Company's then Executive Vice President and
     Chief Financial Officer resigned. Under the terms of the separation
     agreement, the Company will pay the former Executive Vice President and
     Chief Financial Officer an aggregate of $195,000 payable as follows:
     $120,000 on August 19, 1996, $50,000 on January 30, 1997 and $25,000 on
     August 19, 1997. Furthermore, in addition to the options for 8,000 shares
     that vested, additional options for 22,000 shares were accelerated and
     vested. All of such options have been exercised.
    
 
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OFFICER AND DIRECTOR LIABILITY
 
     Pursuant to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and under Delaware
law, directors of the Company are not liable to the Company or its stockholders
for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty, except for liability in
connection with a breach of duty of loyalty, for acts or omissions not in good
faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, for
dividend payments or stock repurchases illegal under Delaware law or any
transaction in which a director has derived an improper personal benefit.
 
     In accordance with Delaware law, the Company entered into indemnification
agreements with its directors, pursuant to which it agreed to pay certain
expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in
settlement incurred by such directors in connection with certain actions, suits
or proceedings. These agreements require directors to repay the amount of any
expenses advanced if it shall be determined that they shall not have been
entitled to indemnification.
 
     The Company maintains liability insurance for the benefit of its directors
and officers.
 
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                             PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
 
     The following table sets forth information with respect to beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock by: (i) each person known to the Company
to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more thereof; (ii) each director; (iii) each
named executive officer; and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a
group. The address of each person listed below is c/o F.Y.I. Incorporated, 3232
McKinney Avenue, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas 75204. All persons listed have sole
voting and investment power with respect to their shares unless otherwise
indicated.
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               COMMON STOCK
                                                               BENEFICIALLY   PERCENTAGE
                              NAME                                OWNED       OWNERSHIP
    ---------------------------------------------------------  ------------   ----------
    <S>                                                        <C>            <C>
    Greg Melanson............................................     613,260        10.7%
    Thomas C. Walker.........................................     337,590         5.9
    Jerral W. Jones Family Limited Partnership...............     301,420         5.3
    David Lowenstein.........................................     265,250         4.6
    Jonathan B. Shaw.........................................     265,198         4.6
    Jerry F. Leonard, Jr.....................................     253,274         4.4
    Michael J. Bradley(1)....................................      68,196         1.2
    G. Michael Bellenghi.....................................      66,196         1.2
    Donald F. Moorehead, Jr.(2)..............................      62,284         1.1
    Ed H. Bowman, Jr.(3).....................................      26,000           *
    Margot T. Lebenberg(4)...................................       9,200           *
    Timothy J. Barker(5).....................................       7,000           *
    Hon. Edward M. Rowell(6).................................       2,000           *
    All executive officers and directors as a group (12
      persons)(7)............................................   1,975,448        34.4%
</TABLE>
    
 
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  * Represents less than 1%.
 
(1) Does not include 8,000 shares which may be acquired upon the exercise of
    options not exercisable within 60 days.
 
(2) Does not include 8,000 shares which may be acquired upon the exercise of
    options not exercisable within 60 days.
 
(3) Includes 10,000 shares which Mr. Bowman purchased directly from the
    Underwriters in the Offering and does not include 214,000 shares which may
    be acquired upon the exercise of options and warrants not exercisable within
    60 days.
 
(4) Includes 200 shares Ms. Lebenberg purchased directly from the Underwriters
    in the Offering and does not include 36,000 shares which may be acquired
    upon the exercise of options not exercisable within 60 days.
 
   
(5) Includes 1,000 shares Mr. Barker purchased directly from the Underwriters in
    the Offering and does not include 39,000 shares which may be acquired upon
    the exercise of options and warrants not exercisable within 60 days.
    
 
(6) Does not include 8,000 shares which may be acquired upon the exercise of
    options not exercisable within 60 days.
 
   
(7) Includes 11,200 shares which Mr. Bowman, Ms. Lebenberg and Mr. Barker
    purchased directly from the Underwriters in the Offering and does not
    include 316,000 shares which may be acquired upon the exercise of options
    and warrants not exercisable within 60 days.
    
 
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                          DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
 
GENERAL
 
   
     The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 26,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
par value $.01 per share (the "Preferred Stock"). As of August 30, 1996, the
Company had outstanding 5,735,148 shares of Common Stock and no shares of
Preferred Stock and had 42 record holders of Common Stock. After giving effect
to the Company's pending acquisition (see "Recent Developments") the Company
will have issued an additional 154,286 shares of Common Stock pursuant to this
Registration Statement.
    
 
COMMON STOCK
 
     The holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all
matters voted upon by stockholders, including the election of directors.
 
     Subject to the rights of any then outstanding shares of Preferred Stock,
the holders of the Common Stock are entitled to such dividends as may be
declared in the discretion of the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available therefore. See "Dividends." Holders of Common Stock are entitled to
share ratably in the net assets of the Company upon liquidation after payment or
provision for all liabilities and any preferential liquidation rights of any
Preferred Stock then outstanding. The holders of Common Stock have no preemptive
rights to purchase shares of stock of the Company. Shares of Common Stock are
not subject to any redemption provisions and are not convertible into any other
securities of the Company. All outstanding shares of Common Stock are, and the
shares of Common Stock to be issued hereby will be upon payment therefor, fully
paid and non-assessable.
 
PREFERRED STOCK
 
     The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time by the Board of
Directors as shares of one or more classes or series. Subject to the provisions
of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and limitations prescribed by law,
the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to adopt resolutions to issue the
shares, to fix the number of shares and to change the number of shares
constituting any series, and to provide for or change the voting powers,
designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special
rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including dividend
rights (including whether dividends are cumulative), dividend rates, terms of
redemption (including sinking fund provisions), redemption prices, conversion
rights and liquidation preferences of the shares constituting any class or
series of the Preferred Stock, in each case without any further action or vote
by the stockholders. The Company has no current plans to issue any shares of
Preferred Stock of any class or series.
 
     One of the effects of undesignated Preferred Stock may be to enable the
Board of Directors to render more difficult or to discourage an attempt to
obtain control of the Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger
or otherwise, and thereby to protect the continuity of the Company's management.
The issuance of shares of the Preferred Stock pursuant to the Board of
Directors' authority described above may adversely affect the rights of the
holders of Common Stock. For example, Preferred Stock issued by the Company may
rank prior to the Common Stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preference or
both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be convertible into shares
of Common Stock. Accordingly, the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock may
discourage bids for the Common Stock or may otherwise adversely affect the
market price of the Common Stock.
 
STATUTORY BUSINESS COMBINATION PROVISION
 
     The Company is subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law ("Section 203"). Section 203 provides, with certain
exceptions, that a Delaware corporation may not engage in any of a broad range
of business combinations with a person or an affiliate, or associate of such
person, who is an "interested stockholder" for a period of three years from the
date that such person became an interested stockholder unless: (i) the
transaction resulting in a person becoming an interested stockholder, or the
 
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business combination, is approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation
before the person becomes an interested stockholder; (ii) the interested
stockholder acquired 85% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation in the same transaction that makes such person an interested
stockholder (excluding shares owned by persons who are both officers and
directors of the corporation, and shares held by certain employee stock
ownership plans); or (iii) on or after the date the person becomes an interested
stockholder, the business combination is approved by the corporation's board of
directors and by the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the corporation's
outstanding voting stock at an annual or special meeting, excluding shares owned
by the interested stockholder. Under Section 203, an "interested stockholder" is
defined as any person who is: (i) the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding
voting stock of the corporation; or (ii) an affiliate or associate of the
corporation and who was the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock
of the corporation at any time within the three-year period immediately prior to
the date on which it is sought to be determined whether such person is an
interested stockholder.
 
     A corporation may, at its option, exclude itself from the coverage of
Section 203 by amending its certificate of incorporation or bylaws, by action of
its stockholders, to exempt itself from coverage, provided that such bylaw or
certificate of incorporation amendment shall not become effective until 12
months after the date it is adopted. The Company has not adopted such an
amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws.
 
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
 
     The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Common Stock is American Stock
Transfer and Trust Company.
 
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                              CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
 
ORGANIZATION OF THE COMPANY
 
     Between September 1994 and September 1995, F.Y.I. issued 1,205,682 shares
of Common Stock at an aggregate purchase price of $1,225,000 to certain founding
stockholders including Thomas C. Walker, David Lowenstein and Jerry Jones.
 
     In connection with the Acquisitions, and as consideration for their
interests in the Founding Companies, certain officers, directors and holders of
more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company received cash and shares
of Common Stock of the Company as follows: Mr. Melanson -- $2,475,000 and
613,260 shares of Common Stock; Mr. Leonard -- $1,250,000 and 253,274 shares of
Common Stock; Mr. Shaw -- $1,200,000 and 265,198 shares of Common Stock; Mr.
Bellenghi -- $103,000 and 66,196 shares of Common Stock; and Mr.
Bradley -- $103,000 and 66,196 shares of Common Stock. For a description of the
transactions pursuant to which the Company was formed, see
"Business -- Organization."
 
     The Company has repaid approximately $4,106,000 of indebtedness of the
Founding Companies, of which approximately $2,212,000 directly or indirectly
benefited officers, directors or greater than 5% stockholders of the Company as
follows: Mr. Melanson -- approximately $417,000; Mr. Shaw -- approximately
$155,000; Mr. Leonard -- approximately $1.2 million; Mr. Bellenghi -- $205,000;
and Mr. Bradley -- $205,000. In each case, such person was previously either a
direct obligor or a guarantor of such indebtedness.
 
   
     The Company has an option to acquire an additional start-up document
management business owned by Mr. Melanson, and Mr. Melanson has an option to
require the Company to purchase such business at such time as its annual pre-tax
profits exceed $550,000. In either event, the consideration payable to Mr.
Melanson will consist of the Company's Common Stock with a value equal to six
times the amount of such pre-tax profits. For the six months ending June 30,
1996 the pre-tax earnings of such business was $267,000.
    
 
WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK
 
     In November 1995, the Company granted to Mr. Bowman and Mr. Barker warrants
to purchase 100,000 and 15,000 shares of Common Stock, respectively each at
$10.00 per share. These warrants are exercisable as to 50% on January 26, 1998
and as to the remaining 50% on January 26, 1999. In May 1996, the Company
granted to Mr. Bowman the Additional Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of Common
Stock at $20.00 per share. The Additional Warrant is exercisable as to 50% on
May 21, 1998 and as to the remaining 50% on May 21, 1999.
 
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
 
     Leonard leases two properties from Leonard Investments, a partnership
consisting of Mr. Leonard and his father. The aggregate rental expenses for
these properties were approximately $127,000, $126,000 and $127,000 for the
three years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The Company
also leases one other facility from Mr. Leonard's father. The rental expenses
for this property were approximately $62,000 for each of the three years ended
December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The Company believes that the
amounts paid for such properties do not exceed the fair market rental thereof.
 
     Researchers leases office facilities and certain equipment from Mr.
Melanson. The total lease payments to Mr. Melanson were $187,000, $177,000 and
$242,000 for the three years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995,
respectively. Researchers is also required to pay the taxes and insurance on the
properties. The Company believes that the amounts paid for such properties do
not exceed the fair market rental thereof.
 
CERTAIN LOANS
 
     At December 31, 1995, two companies in which Mr. Leonard and his relatives
owned 78% and 33% of the outstanding shares, respectively, were obligated to
Leonard in the amount of $259,000.
 
COMPANY POLICY
 
     In the future, transactions with affiliates of the Company are anticipated
to be minimal and will be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors,
including a majority of the disinterested members of the
 
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Board of Directors, and will be made on terms no less favorable to the Company
than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
 
                        SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
 
   
     The Company has outstanding 5,735,148 shares of Common Stock. The 2,185,000
shares sold in the Offering are freely tradeable without restriction unless
purchased by affiliates of the Company. The 467,973 outstanding shares issued in
connection with the B&B, Premier and Medical Record acquisitions are subject to
contractual restrictions on the transfer therefor. Of such shares, 36,670 shares
of Common Stock are held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. An
additional 154,286 shares of Common Stock will be issued upon consummation of
the pending acquisition of ZIA. These contractual restrictions generally expire
two years from the date of issuance and may only be resold in compliance with
Rule 145 under the Securities Act. None of the remaining 3,084,615 outstanding
shares of Common Stock (collectively, the "Restricted Shares") has been
registered under the Securities Act, which means that they may be resold
publicly only upon registration under the Securities Act or in compliance with
an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, including
the exemption provided by Rule 144 thereunder.
    
 
   
     In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, if two years have
elapsed since the later of the date of the acquisition of restricted shares of
Common Stock from the Company or any affiliate of the Company, the acquiror or
subsequent holder thereof may sell, within any three-month period, a number of
shares that does not exceed the greater of 1% of the then outstanding shares of
the Common Stock, or the average weekly trading volume of the Common Stock on
the Nasdaq National Market during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on
which notice of the proposed sale is sent to the Commission. Sales under Rule
144 are also subject to certain manner of sale provisions, notice requirements
and the availability of current public information about the Company. If three
years have elapsed since the later of the date of the acquisition of restricted
shares of Common Stock from the Company or any affiliate of the Company, a
person who is not deemed to have been an affiliate of the Company at any time
for 90 days preceding a sale would be entitled to sell such shares under Rule
144 without regard to the volume limitations, manner of sale provisions or
notice requirements.
    
 
     The former owners of the Founding Companies and the initial stockholders of
the Company are contractually prohibited by the Company from selling such shares
until at least January 26, 1998 (other than certain sales registered under the
Securities Act).
 
     Sales of substantial amounts of the Common Stock in the public market could
adversely affect prevailing market prices and the ability of the Company to
raise equity capital in the future.
 
                                 LEGAL MATTERS
 
     The validity of the issuance of the shares of Common Stock offered by this
Prospectus has been passed upon for the Company by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP,
101 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10178.
 
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                                    EXPERTS
 
   
     The audited financial statements of F.Y.I.; Imagent Corporation and Related
Company; Melanson and Associates, Inc. and Related Company; C. & T. Management
Services, Inc. and Related Company; Leonard Archives, Inc.; Deliverex,
Incorporated and Subsidiary and Related Company and Permanent Records, Inc. for
the three years ended December 31, 1995, or the applicable fiscal year-ends
included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration Statement have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as
indicated in their reports. The audited Combined Financial Statements of the
Founding Companies for the three years ended December 31, 1995, included in this
Prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration Statement have been audited by
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their
report. In this report, Arthur Andersen LLP states that with respect to Recordex
Services, Inc., as of and for the two years in the period ended December 31,
1994, its opinion is based on the report of other independent public
accountants, namely Elko, Fischer, McCabe & Rudman, Ltd. The audited financial
statements for Recordex Services, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1995,
included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration Statement have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as
indicated in their report. The audited financial statements for Recordex
Services, Inc. for the two years ended December 31, 1994, included in this
Prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration Statement have been audited by
Elko, Fischer, McCabe & Rudman, Ltd., independent public accountants, as
indicated in their report with respect thereto. The financial statements are
included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firms as experts in
giving said reports.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of B & B Information and Image Management, Inc. as
of December 31, 1994, and 1995, have been included herein in reliance on the
report of C.W. Amos & Company, LLC, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of Premier Document Management, Inc. as of
December 31, 1995, have been included herein in reliance on the report of Moss
Adams LLP, independent public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon
the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of Robert A. Cook and Staff, Inc. for the three
years ended December 31, 1995 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in the
Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving
said report.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of ZIA Information Analysis Group for the year
ended December 31, 1995 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in this
Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving
said report.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of C.M.R.S. Incorporated for the year ended
February 29, 1996 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in this Registration
Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are included
herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said
report.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. for the
year ended September 30, 1995 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in this
Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving
said report.
    
 
   
     The financial statements of Texas Medical Record Service, Inc. for the year
ended February 29, 1996 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in this
Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said
report.
    
 
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<PAGE>   52
 
                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
     The Company is subject to the information requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in accordance
therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Such reports, proxy
statements and other information can be inspected and copied at the public
reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Judiciary Plaza Building,
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549 and its regional
offices located at 7 World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048
and Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois
60661-2511. Copies of such materials can be obtained from the Commission at
Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed
rates. The Commission maintains an Internet web site that contains reports,
proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the Commission. The address of that site is
http://www.sec.gov.
 
     The Company has filed with the Commission, Washington, D.C., a Registration
Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Common Stock offered
hereby. This Prospectus does not contain all the information set forth in the
Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further
information with respect to the Company and such Common Stock, reference is made
to such Registration Statement and exhibits. A copy of the Registration
Statement on file with the Commission may be obtained from the Commission's
principal office in Washington, D.C. upon payment of the fees prescribed by the
Commission.
 
     The Company's Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market. Proxy
statements and other information concerning the Company can also be inspected at
the offices of the Nasdaq National Market, 1735 K Street, Washington D.C. 20006.
 
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                         INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
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F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................    F-4
  Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30,
     1996............................................................................    F-5
  Consolidated Statements of Operations..............................................    F-6
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..............................................    F-7
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.........................................    F-8
FOUNDING COMPANIES
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-13
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-14
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................   F-15
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................   F-16
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................   F-17
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................   F-18
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................   F-19
IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-32
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................   F-33
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................   F-34
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................   F-35
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................   F-36
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................   F-37
MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-42
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................   F-43
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................   F-44
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................   F-45
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................   F-46
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................   F-47
RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-53
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-54
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................   F-55
  Statements of Operations...........................................................   F-56
  Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity......................................   F-57
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................   F-58
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................   F-59
LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-65
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................   F-66
  Statements of Operations...........................................................   F-67
  Statements of Stockholders' Equity.................................................   F-68
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................   F-69
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................   F-70
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C. & T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-76
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................   F-77
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................   F-78
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................   F-79
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................   F-80
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................   F-81
DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-86
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................   F-87
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................   F-88
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................   F-89
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................   F-90
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................   F-91
PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................   F-97
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................   F-98
  Statements of Operations...........................................................   F-99
  Statements of Stockholders' Equity.................................................  F-100
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-101
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-102

                                      NEW ACQUISITIONS

COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-105
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................  F-106
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................  F-107
  Combined Statements of Stockholder's Equity........................................  F-108
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................  F-109
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................  F-110
B&B INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-113
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................  F-114
  Statements of Operations...........................................................  F-115
  Statements of Stockholder's Equity.................................................  F-116
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-117
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-118
PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-122
  Combined Balance Sheets............................................................  F-123
  Combined Statements of Operations..................................................  F-124
  Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................  F-125
  Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................  F-126
  Notes to Combined Financial Statements.............................................  F-127
C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-132
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................  F-133
  Statements of Operations...........................................................  F-134
  Statements of Stockholder's Equity.................................................  F-135
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-136
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-137
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<CAPTION>
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MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-141
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................  F-142
  Statements of Operations...........................................................  F-143
  Statements of Stockholder's Equity.................................................  F-144
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-145
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-146
TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-149
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................  F-150
  Statements of Operations...........................................................  F-151
  Statements of Stockholders' Equity.................................................  F-152
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-153
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-154
ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
  Report of Independent Public Accountants...........................................  F-157
  Balance Sheets.....................................................................  F-158
  Statements of Operations...........................................................  F-159
  Statements of Stockholders' Equity.................................................  F-160
  Statements of Cash Flows...........................................................  F-161
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................................  F-162

                               PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
  Pro Forma Balance Sheet -- June 30, 1996 (unaudited)...............................  F-168
  Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1995
     (unaudited).....................................................................  F-169
  Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
     (unaudited).....................................................................  F-170
  Notes to Pro Forma Financial Statements (unaudited)................................  F-171
</TABLE>
    
 
                                       F-3
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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To F.Y.I. Incorporated:
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of F.Y.I. Incorporated (a
Delaware corporation) as of December 31, 1995. This financial statement is the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on this financial statement 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 balance sheet is free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the balance sheet. 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 balance sheet referred to above presents fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of F.Y.I. Incorporated as of December
31, 1995, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
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<PAGE>   57
 
                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1995
   
               AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 1996
    
                   (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
 
                                     ASSETS
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    
                                                                      DECEMBER 31,      JUNE 30,    
                                                                          1995            1996      
                                                                      ------------     -----------  
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>              <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................     $   52          $ 2,521
  Accounts receivable and notes receivable, less allowance..........         --           12,107
  Accounts receivable, officers and employees.......................         --               12
  Inventory.........................................................         --              536
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.........................         52              678
                                                                         ------          -------
          Total current assets......................................        104           15,854
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net..................................         15            8,995
GOODWILL, DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS AND OTHER INTANGIBLES.............      2,190           18,516
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, OFFICER-LONG TERM..............................         --              570
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS.............................................          6            1,760
                                                                         ------          -------
          Total assets..............................................     $2,315          $45,695
                                                                         ======          =======

                               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........................     $1,101          $10,263
  Short-term obligations............................................         --            1,049
  Current maturities of long-term obligations.......................         --              282
                                                                         ------          -------
          Total current liabilities.................................      1,101           11,594
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS,
  net of current maturities.........................................         --           11,071
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES,
  net of current portion............................................         --              114
                                                                         ------          -------
          Total liabilities.........................................      1,101           22,779
                                                                         ------          -------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, Series A, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 and 0 shares
     authorized, 9,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at
     December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996, respectively..............         --               --
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0
     shares issued and outstanding..................................         --               --
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 26,000,000 shares authorized,
     663,125 and 5,522,867 shares issued and outstanding at December
     31, 1995 and June 30, 1996, respectively.......................          7               55
  Additional paid-in-capital........................................      1,207           21,488
  Retained earnings.................................................         --            1,373
                                                                         ------          -------
          Total stockholders' equity................................      1,214           22,916
                                                                         ------          -------
               Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...........     $2,315          $45,695
                                                                         ======          =======
</TABLE>
    
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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<PAGE>   58
 
   
                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    
   
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
    
   
                                  (UNAUDITED)
    
   
                                  (SEE NOTE 1)
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             THREE MONTHS          SIX MONTHS
                                                                 ENDED                ENDED
                                                               JUNE 30,             JUNE 30,
                                                           -----------------    -----------------
                                                            1995      1996       1995      1996
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
REVENUE:
  Service revenue........................................  $   --    $14,307    $   --    $21,714
  Product revenue........................................      --      1,727        --      2,640
  Other revenue..........................................      --        204        --        297
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
          Total revenue..................................      --     16,238        --     24,651
COST OF SERVICES.........................................      --      8,929        --     13,630
COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD....................................      --      1,255        --      1,974
DEPRECIATION.............................................      --        421        --        633
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
          Gross profit...................................      --      5,633        --      8,414
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
  EXPENSES...............................................      --      3,925        --      6,169
AMORTIZATION.............................................      --         63        --         72
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
          Operating income...............................      --      1,645        --      2,173
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.......................................      --        104        --        117
  Interest income........................................      --        (74)       --       (180)
  Other income, net......................................      --        (21)       --        (60)
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
          Income before income taxes.....................      --      1,636        --      2,296
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...............................      --        661        --        923
                                                           ------    -------    ------    -------
NET INCOME...............................................  $   --    $   975    $   --    $ 1,373
                                                           ======    =======    ======    =======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING...............      --      5,454        --      5,335
                                                           ======    =======    ======    =======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE..............................  $   --    $  0.18    $   --    $  0.26
                                                           ======    =======    ======    =======
</TABLE>
    
 
   
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
    
 
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    
   
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
    
   
                                  (UNAUDITED)
    
   
                                  (SEE NOTE 1)
    
 
   
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<CAPTION>
                                                                            SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                          ---------------------
                                                                          JUNE 30,     JUNE 30,
                                                                            1995         1996
                                                                          --------     --------
<S>                                                                       <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income.............................................................  $   --      $  1,373
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
     activities Depreciation and amortization............................      --           705
     Change in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable...............................................      --           104
       Inventory.........................................................      --           (20)
       Prepaid expenses and other assets.................................      --           100
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........................      --          (578)
                                                                           ------      --------
          Net cash provided by operating activities......................      --         1,684
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property, plant and equipment..............................      (1)       (1,078)
  Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received.......................      --       (20,749)
                                                                           ------      --------
          Net cash used for investing activities.........................      (1)      (21,827)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from common stock issuance, net of underwriting discounts and
     other costs.........................................................    (280)       23,088
  Proceeds from preferred stock issuance.................................     135            --
  Proceeds from short-term obligations...................................      --         1,000
  Proceeds from long-term obligations....................................      --         8,150
  Cash paid for debt issuance costs......................................      --        (1,487)
  Principal payments on short-term obligations...........................      --        (1,857)
  Principal payments on long-term obligations............................      --        (6,282)
                                                                           ------      --------
          Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities............    (145)       22,612
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.....................    (146)        2,469
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period...........................     669            52
                                                                           ------      --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period.................................  $  523      $  2,521
                                                                           ======      ========
</TABLE>
    
 
   
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
    
 
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    
   
                                  (UNAUDITED)
    
 
   
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
    
 
   
     F.Y.I. Incorporated (the "Company" or "F.Y.I.") was founded in September
1994 to create a national, single-source provider of document management
services to three primary client segments: healthcare institutions, professional
services firms and financial institutions. In January 1996, F.Y.I. acquired (the
"Acquisitions"), simultaneously with the closing of its initial public offering
(the "Offering") on January 23, 1996, seven document management services
businesses (the "Founding Companies"). The Founding Companies are headquartered
in San Francisco (2), San Jose, Fort Worth, Detroit, Malvern (Philadelphia) and
Baltimore, and operate in over 23 states. The consideration for the Founding
Companies consisted of a combination of cash and common stock (the "Common
Stock") of F.Y.I.
    
 
   
     Between September 1994 and the consummation of the Offering and the
Acquisitions, F.Y.I. did not conduct any significant operations. For accounting
purposes and for the purposes of the presentation of the financial statements
herein, January 31, 1996 has been used as the effective date of the
Acquisitions. Accordingly, the actual operating results of the Company included
in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996, represent
the five months of operations subsequent to the consummation of the
Acquisitions. Supplemental Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 is presented in Note 2 herein.
    
 
   
     In the opinion of F.Y.I.'s management, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position at June 30, 1996,
its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995 and
1996, and its cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1995 and 1996. All
significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated. Although the Company
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). These
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
combined financial statements of the Founding Companies and the related notes
thereto in F.Y.I.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on
April 10, 1996, as amended by F.Y.I.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with
the Commission on April 29, 1996, and the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed June 14, 1996, as amended by the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed July
5, 1996. The results of operations for the interim periods ended June 30, 1996
and 1995, may not be indicative of the results for the full year.
    
 
   
2. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK AND THE ACQUISITIONS
    
 
   
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
    
 
   
     On January 26, 1996, the Company completed the Offering of 2,185,000 shares
of Common Stock (including the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment
option) at $13.00 per share. Proceeds from the Offering, net of underwriting
commissions and offering costs, were approximately $23.1 million. Of these net
proceeds, approximately $7.1 million was used to pay a portion of the
consideration for the Acquisitions, approximately $7.7 million was used to
retire certain indebtedness of the Founding Companies, approximately $8.0
million was used for acquisitions subsequent to the Offering, and $0.3 million
was used as working capital.
    
 
   
     Upon the closing of the Offering, the Company converted the 9,000 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding into 542,557 shares of Common Stock.
    
 
   
ACQUISITIONS OF THE FOUNDING COMPANIES
    
 
   
     Simultaneously with the closing of the Offering, the Company acquired the
Founding Companies. The aggregate consideration paid by F.Y.I. to acquire the
Founding Companies was approximately $35 million,
    
 
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
    
 
   
consisting of: (i) $7,059,000 in cash; (ii) 1,878,933 shares of Common Stock;
(iii) the assumption and repayment of approximately $191,000 of indebtedness
owed by a Founding Company stockholder; and (iv) the distribution of cash and
certain receivables to certain Founding Company stockholders of S corporations
in the amount of $3,450,000, representing the undistributed retained earnings of
S corporations, upon which taxes have been paid by the stockholders.
    
 
   
     The Acquisitions have been accounted for in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as a combination of F.Y.I. and the
Founding Companies at historical cost, because: (i) the Founding Companies'
stockholders transferred assets to F.Y.I. in exchange for Common Stock and cash
simultaneously, with the Offering; (ii) the nature of future operations of the
Company will be substantially identical to the combined operations of the
Founding Companies; and (iii) no former stockholder group of any of the Founding
Companies obtained a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Company.
    
 
   
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
    
 
   
  Statement of Operations -- Supplemental Data
    
 
   
     The Statement of Operations Data for the six months ended June 30, 1995
represent the audited combined statement of operations of the Founding Companies
for the period adjusted to give effect to: (i) compensation levels the officers
and owners have agreed to receive subsequent to the Offering; and (ii) provision
for income taxes as if all entities had been subject to federal and state income
taxes for the period. The Supplemental Statement of Operations Data for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 represent a combination of: (i) the unaudited results
of the combined Founding Companies for the one month of operations prior to the
consummation of the Acquisitions; and (ii) the unaudited results of F.Y.I.
Incorporated and Subsidiaries for the five months subsequent to the consummation
of the Acquisitions (which includes acquisitions subsequent to the Offering from
the date of their respective acquisition). The Supplemental Data are provided
for information purposes only and do not purport to present the results of
    
 
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
    
 
   
operations of the Company had the transactions assumed therein occurred on or as
of the dates indicated, nor are they necessarily indicative of the results of
operations which may be achieved in the future.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                                                    SIX MONTHS    SIX MONTHS
                                                                      ENDED         ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,      JUNE 30,
                                                                       1995          1996
                                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT
                                                                         PER SHARE DATA)
    <S>                                                             <C>           <C>
    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
      Service revenue.............................................   $ 20,207      $ 25,201
      Product revenue.............................................      3,187         3,035
      Other revenue...............................................        435           331
                                                                     --------      --------
              Total revenue.......................................     23,829        28,567
      Cost of services............................................     12,729        15,826
      Cost of products sold.......................................      2,604         2,281
      Depreciation................................................        584           723
                                                                     --------      --------
              Gross profit........................................      7,912         9,737
      Selling, general and administrative expenses(a).............      5,053         6,983
      Amortization................................................         32            78
                                                                     --------      --------
              Operating income....................................      2,827         2,676
      Interest and other expenses (income), net...................         99          (168)
                                                                     --------      --------
      Income before income taxes..................................      2,728         2,844
      Provision for income taxes(b)...............................      1,024         1,144
                                                                     --------      --------
      Net income..................................................   $  1,704      $  1,700
                                                                     ========      ========
      Net income per share........................................                 $   0.32
                                                                                   ========
      Weighted average shares outstanding.........................                    5,335
                                                                                   --------
</TABLE>
    
 
- ---------------
 
   
(a) Adjusted for Founding Company pro forma Compensation Differential of $897
    for 1995 and $683 for 1996.
    
 
   
(b) Adjusted for pro forma provision for taxes of $887 for 1995 and $351 for
    1996.
    
 
   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
    
 
   
     The number of shares (in thousands) used in calculating net income per
share was determined as follows:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   THREE MONTHS    SIX MONTHS
                                                                      ENDED          ENDED
                                                                     JUNE 30,       JUNE 30,
                                                                       1996           1996
                                                                   ------------    ----------
    <S>                                                            <C>             <C>
    Outstanding F.Y.I. shares after the Offering and the
      acquisitions of the Operating Companies.....................     5,438          5,319
    Warrants to purchase stock under the treasury stock method....        16             16
                                                                       -----          -----
              Number of shares used in net income per share
                calculation.......................................     5,454          5,335
                                                                       =====          =====
</TABLE>
    
 
   
3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
    
 
   
     Since the Offering, the Company has acquired six additional businesses
(together with the Founding Companies, the "Operating Companies") which provide
document management services and are headquar-
    
 
                                      F-10
<PAGE>   63
 
   
                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
    
 
   
tered in Washington, D.C., Baltimore (2), San Jose, Sacramento, and Seattle. All
of the acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
    
 
   
     In May 1996, the Company acquired the stock of B&B Information and Image
Management, Inc. ("B&B") and Premier Document Management, Inc. and PDM Services,
Inc. ("Premier"). In June 1996, the Company acquired all of the non-cash assets
of Robert A. Cook and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc. ("Cook"). B&B, Premier
and Cook are considered significant subsidiaries of the Company. The aggregate
consideration paid for B&B, Premier and Cook consisted of $15,522,000 in cash
and 253,252 shares of Common Stock. The preliminary allocation of the purchase
price is set forth below:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                       <C>
    Consideration Paid......................................................  $18,979,000
    Estimated Fair Value of Tangible Assets.................................    8,133,000
    Estimated Fair Value of Liabilities.....................................    5,739,000
    Goodwill................................................................   16,585,000
</TABLE>
    
 
   
     The fair market value of the shares of Common Stock used in calculating the
consideration paid was $13.65, which represents a 35% discount from the average
trading price of the Common Stock based on the length and type of restrictions
in the purchase agreements.
    
 
   
     The Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Sacramento Valley
Records Management Co. ("Sacramento") in February 1996; Microfilm Associated,
Ltd. ("Microfilm") in February 1996 and Octo, Incorporated ("Octo") in June
1996. The aggregate consideration paid for Sacramento, Microfilm and Octo
consisted of $1,567,000 in cash. The preliminary allocation of the purchase
price is set forth below:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                        <C>
    Consideration Paid.......................................................  $1,567,000
    Estimated Fair Value of Tangible Assets..................................     637,000
    Estimated Fair Value of Liabilities......................................     318,000
    Goodwill.................................................................   1,248,000
</TABLE>
    
 
   
     The estimated fair market values reflected above are based on preliminary
estimates and assumptions and are subject to revision. In management's opinion,
the preliminary allocation is not expected to be materially different than the
final allocation.
    
 
   
     All intangibles are considered enterprise goodwill. Based on the historical
profitability of the purchased companies and trends in the legal, healthcare and
other industries to outsource document management functions in the foreseeable
future, the enterprise goodwill will be amortized over a period of 30 years.
Management continually evaluates whether events and circumstances indicate that
the remaining estimated useful life of intangible assets may warrant revisions
or that the remaining balance of intangibles or other long-lived assets may not
be recoverable. To make this evaluation, management uses an estimate of
undiscounted net income over the remaining life of the intangibles or other
long-lived assets. The goodwill associated with the B&B and Premier acquisitions
is not deductible for income tax purposes.
    
 
   
     Set forth below is a pro forma income statement for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 and for the year ended December 31, 1995. The unaudited pro forma
data give effect to: (i) the acquisitions of B&B, Premier and Cook; (ii) the
acquisitions of the Founding Companies; and (iii) compensation and tax
adjustments for all transactions as if the transactions had occurred on January
1, 1995. The acquisitions of Sacramento,
    
 
                                      F-11
<PAGE>   64
 
   
                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
    
 
   
Microfilm and Octo have not been included in the pro forma financial statements
for periods prior to their acquisition date as the effect is immaterial.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              PRO FORMA
                                                              YEAR ENDED         PRO FORMA
                                                             DECEMBER 31,     SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 1995          JUNE 30, 1996
                                                             ------------     ----------------
    <S>                                                        <C>                <C>
    Revenue................................................    $ 70,681           $ 38,330
    Income before income taxes.............................       7,667              4,514
    Net income.............................................       4,737              2,702
    Net income per common share............................    $   0.86           $   0.49
    Average shares outstanding.............................       5,539              5,539
                                                               ========           ========
</TABLE>
    
 
   
4. CREDIT FACILITY
    
 
   
     In April 1996, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into a credit
agreement, as amended (the "Line of Credit"), with Banque Paribas, as agent, and
the lenders named therein. Under the Line of Credit, the Company and its
subsidiaries may borrow on a revolving credit basis, loans in an aggregate
outstanding principal amount up to $35.0 million from time to time under the
secured revolving credit and acquisition facility, subject to certain customary
borrowing capacity requirements. The Company and its subsidiaries may borrow up
to an aggregate $30.0 million of term loans under the Credit Agreement for
acquisitions under prescribed conditions.
    
 
   
     The Company and its subsidiaries may borrow revolving credit loans up to an
aggregate $5.0 million under the Credit Agreement for working capital and
general corporate purposes. The commitment to fund revolving credit loans
expires April 14, 2001. The commitment to fund term loans expires October 15,
1997. The annual interest rate applicable to borrowings under this facility is,
at the option of the Company, (i) 1.50% plus the prime rate or (ii) 3.00% plus
the Eurodollar rate.
    
 
   
     The Credit Agreement requires mandatory prepayments in certain
circumstances. The outstanding principal balance of term loans as of October 15,
1997, shall thereafter be due and payable in 14 equal quarterly payments
beginning January 15, 1998, and ending April 15, 2001. The outstanding principal
balance of revolving credit loans shall be due and payable on April 15, 2001. As
of September 4, 1996, the Company had $3.0 million in borrowings outstanding
under this facility for working capital and corporate purposes, and $13.3
million in commitments outstanding under the term loans for acquisitions.
    
 
                                      F-12
<PAGE>   65
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To F.Y.I. Incorporated:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the Founding
Companies (Note 1) as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the related combined
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. These combined financial
statements are the responsibility of the Companies' management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements
based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Recordex
Services, Inc., as of and for the two years in the period ended December 31,
1994 which statements reflect total assets of 14% of the combined totals as of
December 31, 1994, and total revenues of 14% and 16% of the combined totals for
each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994. Those statements
were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us and our
opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for those entities, is
based solely on the report of the other auditors.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the combined financial position of the Founding Companies as of December 31,
1994 and 1995, and the results of their combined operations and their combined
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-13
<PAGE>   66
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
Board of Directors
Recordex Services, Inc.
Malvern, Pennsylvania
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Recordex Services, Inc.
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1994, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity,
and cash flows for the two years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Recordex Services, Inc. (a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the two years
then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ELKO, FISCHER, McCABE & RUDMAN, LTD.
                                          Certified Public Accountants
 
Media, Pennsylvania
September 15, 1995
 
                                      F-14
<PAGE>   67
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            ------------------
                                                                             1994       1995
                                                                            -------    -------
<S>                                                                         <C>        <C>
                                ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents...............................................  $ 1,056    $ 1,742
  Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
     and notes of $677 and $562, respectively.............................    7,802      7,939
  Accounts receivable, officer and employee...............................      971        692
  Accounts receivable, affiliates.........................................      280        279
  Inventory...............................................................      257        331
  Current portion of deferred income taxes................................       78         24
  Prepaid and other current assets........................................      216        320
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total current assets............................................   10,660     11,327
                                                                            -------    -------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net...............................................    6,142      6,467
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization
  of $17 and $82, respectively............................................      836        770
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, OFFICERS -- LONG-TERM................................      795        890
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS...................................................      262        193
NOTES RECEIVABLE, LONG-TERM...............................................      435         34
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total assets....................................................  $19,130    $19,681
                                                                            =======    =======
                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................................  $ 5,674    $ 5,587
  Short-term obligations..................................................    1,970      1,430
  Current maturities of long-term obligations.............................      715      1,250
  Officers payable -- short-term..........................................      520      1,064
  Unearned revenue........................................................      377        333
  Current portion of deferred income taxes................................       --         --
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total current liabilities.......................................    9,256      9,664
                                                                            -------    -------
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, net of current.....................................    3,107      2,738
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS -- AFFILIATES, net of current.......................       43         19
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS -- OFFICERS, net of current.........................       35         20
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.....................................................      229        129
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES..............................................       50         --
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total liabilities...............................................   12,720     12,570
                                                                            -------    -------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock (Note 9)...................................................      173        173
  Additional paid-in capital..............................................      775        775
  Retained earnings.......................................................    5,463      6,163
                                                                            -------    -------
                                                                              6,411      7,111
  Less -- Treasury stock, 10,000 shares in 1994, no par,
     $1,000 assigned value................................................        1         --
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total stockholders' equity......................................    6,410      7,111
                                                                            -------    -------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity......................  $19,130    $19,681
                                                                            =======    =======
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-15
<PAGE>   68
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
                   COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (NOTE 1)
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                -------------------------------
                                                                 1993        1994        1995
                                                                -------     -------     -------
<S>                                                             <C>         <C>         <C>
REVENUES:
  Service revenue.............................................  $32,067     $36,081     $40,615
  Product revenue.............................................    5,123       5,923       6,138
  Other revenue...............................................    1,206       1,028         873
                                                                -------     -------     -------
          Total revenue.......................................   38,396      43,032      47,626
COST OF SERVICES..............................................   20,318      23,650      25,937
COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD.........................................    4,464       4,892       4,972
DEPRECIATION..................................................      883       1,055       1,238
                                                                -------     -------     -------
          Gross profit........................................   12,731      13,435      15,479
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.................   11,045      11,836      12,489
                                                                -------     -------     -------
          Operating income....................................    1,686       1,599       2,990
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense............................................      339         388         492
  Interest income.............................................      (40)        (84)       (139)
  Other.......................................................      (51)       (275)       (214)
                                                                -------     -------     -------
          Income before income taxes..........................    1,438       1,570       2,851
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES....................................      218         211         163
                                                                -------     -------     -------
NET INCOME....................................................  $ 1,220     $ 1,359     $ 2,688
                                                                =======     =======     =======
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 3):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME.........................................  $ 1,220     $ 1,359     $ 2,688
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL...........................    1,715       1,855       1,976
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES..........................    1,043       1,045       1,631
                                                                -------     -------     -------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME..........................................  $ 1,892     $ 2,169     $ 3,033
                                                                =======     =======     =======
PRO FORMA NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE.........................  $   .52     $   .60     $   .83
                                                                =======     =======     =======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
  OUTSTANDING.................................................    3,644       3,644       3,644
                                                                =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-16
<PAGE>   69
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
              COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE 1)
                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     COMMON STOCK                           TREASURY STOCK     TREASURY
                                   ----------------   PAID-IN   RETAINED   ----------------     STOCK       TOTAL
                                   SHARES    AMOUNT   CAPITAL   EARNINGS   SHARES    AMOUNT   SUBSCRIBED   EQUITY
                                   -------   ------   -------   --------   -------   ------   ----------   -------
<S>                                <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.......  208,109    $173     $ 775    $ 3,850     10,000    $ (1)      $ --      $ 4,797
  Dividends declared.............       --      --        --       (823)        --      --         --         (823)
  Adjustment to conform fiscal
    year-ends of certain combined
    companies....................       --      --        --         29         --      --         --           29
  Net income.....................       --      --        --      1,220         --      --         --        1,220
                                   -------    ----     -----    -------    -------    ----       ----      -------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......  208,109     173       775      4,276     10,000      (1)        --        5,223
  Dividends declared.............       --      --        --       (401)        --      --         --         (401)
  Adjustment to conform fiscal
    year-ends of certain
    combined companies...........       --      --        --        229         --      --         --          229
  Net income.....................       --      --        --      1,359         --      --         --        1,359
                                   -------    ----     -----    -------    -------    ----       ----      -------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......  208,109     173       775      5,463     10,000      (1)        --        6,410
  Reissuance of treasury stock...       --      --        --         --    (10,000)      1         (1)          --
  Dividends declared.............       --      --        --     (2,032)        --      --         --       (2,032)
  Adjustment to conform fiscal
    year-ends of certain combined
    companies....................       --      --        --         44         --      --          1           45
  Net income.....................       --      --        --      2,688         --      --         --        2,688
                                   -------    ----     -----    -------    -------    ----       ----      -------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......  208,109    $173     $ 775    $ 6,163         --    $ --       $ --      $ 7,111
                                   =======    ====     =====    =======    =======    ====       ====      =======
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-17
<PAGE>   70
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                -------------------------------
                                                                 1993        1994        1995
                                                                -------     -------     -------
<S>                                                             <C>         <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income..................................................  $ 1,220     $ 1,359     $ 2,688
  Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided
     by operating activities-
       Amortization and depreciation..........................      995       1,115       1,302
       Loss (gain) on sale-retirement of assets...............       --         (38)         (3)
       Loss on investment.....................................       --          17          --
       Deferred tax expense (benefit).........................       39        (555)        (60)
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities-
          Accounts receivable.................................     (446)     (1,058)        220
          Prepaid expenses and other assets...................      (54)       (142)        (53)
          Stockholder receivable..............................       --        (272)        331
          Inventory...........................................     (164)        171         (74)
          Accounts payable....................................      557       1,366        (162)
          Unearned revenue....................................       74          94         (44)
       Other..................................................       77         (46)        (62)
                                                                -------     -------     -------
               Net cash provided by operating activities......    2,298       2,011       4,083
                                                                -------     -------     -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property, plant and equipment...................   (1,119)     (1,734)     (1,423)
  Sale of property, plant and equipment.......................       40         203          76
  Purchase of intangibles.....................................       --        (438)         --
  Other, net..................................................      (70)         (4)         --
                                                                -------     -------     -------
               Net cash used for investing activities.........   (1,149)     (1,973)     (1,347)
                                                                -------     -------     -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payments on short-term obligations................     (425)       (578)     (2,063)
  Principal payments on long-term obligations.................   (1,802)       (443)       (704)
  Proceeds from short-term borrowing..........................      427       1,068       1,825
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings..........................    1,605         316         642
  Borrowings (payments) on line of credit.....................      155          38         219
  Payment of dividends........................................     (823)       (401)     (2,032)
  Advances to parent..........................................     (352)        (98)         --
  Other, net..................................................       --          78          55
  Net change in cash due to conforming fiscal year-end........      (13)       (104)          8
                                                                -------     -------     -------
               Net cash used for financing activities.........   (1,228)       (124)     (2,050)
                                                                -------     -------     -------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS..............      (79)        (86)        686
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
  OF YEAR.....................................................    1,221       1,142       1,056
                                                                -------     -------     -------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR......................  $ 1,142     $ 1,056     $ 1,742
                                                                =======     =======     =======
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Interest paid...............................................  $   334     $   379     $   486
  Income taxes paid...........................................       55          67         296
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
  Equipment acquired through capital lease obligations........      117         310     $   225
  Sale of investment..........................................       --          13          --
  Acquisition of intangible assets with debt..................       --         414          --
  Note receivable received in connection with sale of
     building.................................................      550          --          --
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-18
<PAGE>   71
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     Concurrently with the initial public offering of its common stock (the
"Offering"), F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") will merge with the following seven
companies (the "Founding Companies"): Imagent Corporation and Mobile Information
Services ("Imagent"); Melanson and Associates, Inc. ("Melanson") dba Researchers
and Bay Area Micrographics ("Researchers"); Recordex Services, Inc. (a wholly
owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) ("Recordex"); C.&T.
Management Services, Inc. dba DPAS, and Qualidata, Inc. dba The Mail House
("DPAS"); Leonard Archives, Inc. ("Leonard"); Deliverex, Incorporated ("DLX")
and Peninsula Records Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of DLX ("PRM"), and
an affiliate, ASK Record Management, Inc. ("ASK") (collectively "Deliverex");
and Permanent Records, Inc. ("Permanent"). The merger will be effected by FYI
through issuance of its common stock and cash.
 
     The Founding Companies are providers of document management services to
three primary client groups: healthcare institutions, professional services
firms, and financial institutions.
 
2.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
 
     Simultaneously with the closing of the Offering, FYI and separate wholly
owned subsidiaries of FYI will merge with the Founding Companies (the
"Mergers"). The accompanying combined financial statements and related notes
represent the combined financial position, results of operations, and cash flows
of the Founding Companies excluding FYI without giving effect to the Mergers and
the Offering. The assets and liabilities of the Founding Companies are reflected
at their historical amounts. The Founding Companies were not under common
control or management during any of the periods presented.
 
     Melanson has previously reported on a fiscal year ending July 31. As such,
the accounts of Melanson for its 1993 fiscal year has been combined with the
accounts of the other Founding Companies for the year ended December 31, 1993.
The fiscal 1994 and 1995 accounts of Melanson have been recast to a December 31
year-end and have been combined with the accounts of the other Founding
Companies for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995. The exclusion of
Melanson's net income for the period from August 1 through December 31, 1993, of
$229,000 is reflected as an adjustment to retained earnings in the December 31,
1994, combined statement of stockholders' equity. The results of operations
related to the adjustment to retained earnings for Melanson included revenues of
$3,820,000 and costs and expenses of $3,591,000 from August 1, through December
31, 1993.
 
     Deliverex's affiliate, ASK, has previously reported on a fiscal year ending
December 31. DLX and PRM have previously reported on a fiscal year ending
September 30. The 1995 accounts of DLX and PRM have been recast to a December 31
year-end and have been combined with the accounts of the other Founding
Companies for the year ended December 31, 1995. The exclusion of DLX and PRM's
net income for the period from October 1 through December 31, 1994, of $44,000
is reflected as an adjustment to retained earnings in the December 31, 1995
combined statement of stockholders' equity. The results of operations related to
the adjustment to retained earnings for DLX and PRM included revenue of $553,000
and costs and expenses of $509,000 from October 1 through December 31, 1994.
 
     The affiliate of Imagent Corporation, Mobile Information Services, had
previously reported on a fiscal year ending June 30 through fiscal 1992. As
such, the accounts of the affiliate for its 1992 fiscal year have been combined
with the accounts of the other Founding Companies for the years ended December
31, 1992. The exclusion of the affiliate's net income for the period from July 1
through December 31, 1992, of $29,000 is reflected as an adjustment to retained
earnings in the December 31, 1992, combined statement of stockholders' equity.
The results of operations related to the adjustment to retained earnings for the
affiliate of Imagent Corporation included revenues of $656,000 and costs and
expenses of $627,000 from July 1 through December 31, 1992.
 
                                      F-19
<PAGE>   72
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
3.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Founding Companies consider highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Inventory
 
     Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on
a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the useful
life or the term of the lease.
 
  Intangible Assets
 
     Intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists, acquired by a
founding company in October of 1994, which are amortized over 15 years. The
Founding Companies continually evaluate whether events and circumstances
indicate the remaining estimated useful life of intangible assets may warrant
revisions or that the remaining balance of intangibles or other long-lived
assets may not be recoverable. To make this evaluation, the Founding Companies
use an estimate of undiscounted net income over the remaining life of the
intangibles or other long-lived assets. The Financial Accounting Standards Board
has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of"
(SFAS 121), which established accounting standards for the impairment of
long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is
required in financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1995. FYI and the Founding Companies do not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to
have any material effect on the combined financial statements. FYI and the
Founding Companies will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenues are recognized when the services are rendered, or products are
shipped, to the Founding Companies' customers. Unearned revenue represents
customer storage and certain services which are billed in advance.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Income taxes are provided based upon the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," for the
Founding Companies that are C corporations for income tax purposes, which
requires recognition of deferred income taxes under the asset and liability
method.
 
     Certain of the Founding Companies are S corporations or a sole
proprietorship for income tax purposes and, accordingly, any income tax
liabilities are the responsibility of the respective owners. The historical
combined net income of the Founding Companies includes no provision for income
taxes of the S corporations or sole proprietorship.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.
Temporary differences result primarily from accelerated depreciation and
amortization for tax purposes, deferred contract revenues being taxed when
billed, cash basis of
 
                                      F-20
<PAGE>   73
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
accounting for tax purposes versus accrual basis accounting for financial
reporting purposes, and various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax
purposes in different periods.
 
  Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent 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.
 
  Reclassifications
 
     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to make their
presentation consistent with the current year.
 
  Pro Forma Net Income (Unaudited)
 
     The Founding Companies have been managed throughout the periods presented
as independent private companies and represent a variety of tax structures (S
corporation, C corporation, and sole proprietorship). Therefore, selling,
general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented reflect
compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees received
from their respective businesses during these periods. These owners and key
employees have agreed to certain reductions in salaries and benefits in
connection with the Mergers. Each stockholder (other than one Paragon Management
Group stockholder) has entered into a three year employment agreement with FYI
which contains a set base salary, participation in any future FYI incentive
plans, four weeks vacation, car allowance, health benefits, and a two-year
covenant-not-to-compete following termination of such person's employment. The
employment agreements provide for the following compensation levels by company:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    COMPANY                               COMPENSATION
                                    -------                               ------------
        <S>                                                               <C>
        Imagent.........................................................   $  250,000
        Researchers.....................................................      250,000
        Recordex........................................................      300,000
        DPAS............................................................      220,000
        Leonard.........................................................      100,000
        Deliverex.......................................................      247,000
        Permanent.......................................................      120,000
                                                                           ----------
                                                                           $1,487,000
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Founding Companies have agreed to receive subsequent
to the Offering. In addition, the pro forma data presents the provision for
income taxes as if all entities had been subject to federal and state income
taxes and adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential discussed
above.
 
  Pro Forma Net Income Per Share (Unaudited)
 
     The computation of pro forma net income per share is based upon 3,643,538
weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, which includes (i)
1,205,682 shares to be issued with the conversion of FYI preferred stock to
common stock and the stock split of FYI common stock at the date of the
registration statement filing, (ii) 1,878,933 shares to be issued to the
stockholders of the Founding Companies in connection with the Mergers, (iii)
543,000 shares being sold in the Offering to cover the cash portion of the
 
                                      F-21
<PAGE>   74
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
purchase price (based upon the Offering price of $13 per share) and (iv) 15,923
shares of common stock determined pursuant to the treasury stock method relating
to warrants to purchase 115,000 shares of common stock granted at $10.00 per
share. Does not include (i) an additional 650,000 shares of common stock
reserved for issuance under F.Y.I.'s 1995 Stock Option Plan, of which options to
purchase 478,500 shares of common stock are currently outstanding, and (ii) a
warrant outstanding to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock.
 
4.  ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE:
 
     The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable is
as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               BALANCE AT     CHARGED TO                    BALANCE AT
                                               BEGINNING      COSTS AND                       END OF
                                               OF PERIOD       EXPENSES      WRITE-OFFS       PERIOD
                                               ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                        <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
    Year Ended December 31, 1993
      Allowance for doubtful accounts........     $599           $715          $ (572)         $742
                                                  ====           ====          ======          ====
    Year Ended December 31, 1994
      Allowance for doubtful accounts........     $742           $835          $ (900)         $677
                                                  ====           ====          ======          ====
    Year Ended December 31, 1995
      Allowance for doubtful accounts........     $677           $710          $ (825)         $562
                                                  ====           ====          ======          ====
</TABLE>
 
5.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           ESTIMATED          DECEMBER 31,
                                                          USEFUL LIVES     -------------------
                                                             YEARS          1994        1995
                                                          ------------     -------     -------
                                                                             (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                   <C>              <C>         <C>
    Land................................................       N/A         $   415     $   415
    Buildings and improvements..........................      7-18           2,203       2,194
    Leasehold improvements..............................      5-10             452         477
    Vehicles............................................       5-7           1,114       1,163
    Machinery and equipment.............................      5-15           8,223       9,589
    Furniture and fixtures..............................      5-15             382         500
                                                                           -------     -------
                                                                            12,789      14,338
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation and amortization...                     6,647       7,871
                                                                           -------     -------
                                                                           $ 6,142     $ 6,467
                                                                           =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
6.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         -----------------
                                                                          1994       1995
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                  <C>        <C>
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...........................  $3,298     $3,255
    Accrued compensation and benefits..................................     731        827
    Sales tax payable..................................................     119         94
    Income tax payable.................................................     907        818
    Other accrued liabilities..........................................     619        593
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                         $5,674     $5,587
                                                                         ======     ======
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-22
<PAGE>   75
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
7.  CREDIT FACILITIES:
 
  Short-Term Obligations
 
     Short-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         -----------------
                                                                          1994       1995
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                  <C>        <C>
    Researchers
      Bank line of credit -- expiring October 10, 1996, limited to
      $425,000, interest payable monthly at prime plus 1.5% (10% and
      10.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), guaranteed by
      the
      shareholder......................................................  $  395     $  213
    Recordex
      Bank line of credit, limited to $300,000, interest payable
      monthly at the bank's prime plus 0.75% (10.25% and 10.5% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), secured by all
      assets...........................................................     143        250
    DPAS
      Bank line of credit, limited to $300,000, interest payable
      monthly at
      prime plus 1% (9.5% and 10.75% at December 31, 1994 and 1995,
      respectively)....................................................     300        253
      Trust deed payable on demand; monthly payment of $6,000 including
      principal and interest at the bank's index rate plus 1.5% (11%
      and 11.25% at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing
      January 15, 1998; secured by first trust deed on commercial
      property.........................................................     197        144
      Note payable -- bank payable on demand, monthly payment of $8,000
      plus accrued interest at prime plus 2% (10.5% and 10.75% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing December
      1996, secured by non-real estate assets of DPAS..................     200        100
      Note payable -- bank, payable on demand, monthly payment of
      $5,000 plus accrued interest at prime plus 2% (10.5% and 11% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing January 1996,
      secured by non-real estate assets of DPAS........................      60         --
    Leonard
      Bank demand note, expiring June 1999, interest at prime plus
      0.75% (9.25% at December 31, 1994), secured by accounts
      receivable and machinery and equipment...........................     119         --
      Bank master equipment line of credit, each borrowing payable on
      demand and is termed-out over 36 equal monthly payments, accrued
      interest at prime plus 0.75% (9.25% at December 31, 1994),
      payable monthly, secured by accounts receivable and machinery and
      equipment........................................................     242         --
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-23
<PAGE>   76
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31,
                                                                          1994       1995
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                  <C>        <C>
      Bank demand master equipment note, monthly payment of $5,000 plus
      accrued interest at prime plus 0.75% (9.25% at December 31,
      1994), matures 1999, secured by accounts receivable and machinery
      and equipment....................................................  $  265     $   --
      Bank working capital line of credit, payable on demand, accrued
      interest at prime plus 1.25% (9.75% at December 31, 1995),
      secured by a first security interest in all accounts receivable,
      machinery, and equipment, and a personal guarantee by the
      stockholder......................................................      --        316
    Deliverex
      Bank line of credit, limited to $50,000, at prime plus a premium,
      as defined by the outstanding principal balance (14% and 12.25%
      at December 31, 1994 and 1995), no defined expiration date.......      46         39
    Permanent
      Bank line of credit, expiring on January 6, 1996, limited to
      $175,000, interest at the bank's base rate, as defined, plus 1%
      (10.5% at December 31, 1995), secured by accounts receivable,
      inventory, equipment and fixtures, and life insurance policy.....       3        115
                                                                         ------     ------
              Total short-term obligations.............................  $1,970     $1,430
                                                                         ======     ======
</TABLE>
 
     The weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the lines of credit
were approximately 7.50%, 9.75%, and 10.21% for the years ended December 31,
1993, 1994, 1995, respectively. The prime rate was 6%, 8.5%, and 8.5% at
December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
 
Officers payable -- Short-term
 
     Officers payable-short term consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            -------------
                                                                            1994     1995
                                                                            ----     ----
                                                                            (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                     <C>      <C>
    Leonard
      Note payable -- stockholder, payable on demand, accrued interest at
         8.75%, unsecured.................................................  $ --     $500
    DPAS
      Note payable -- stockholder, payable on demand, accrued interest at
         9.0%, unsecured..................................................  $504     $546
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-24
<PAGE>   77
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Long-Term Obligations
 
     Long-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                       -------------------
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                       ------     --------
                                                                         (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                <C>        <C>
    Imagent
      Noninterest-bearing note payable to Micrographics Services,
      $200,000 due May 1, 1995, remainder due on February 1, 1996....  $  414     $    194
    Researchers
      Mortgage payable -- bank, monthly payment of $4,000 through
      July 1994, $5,000 from August 1994 through maturity date of
      July 2003; payment includes principal and interest at bank's
      reference index plus 4% (9.45% and 9.25% at December 31, 1994
      and 1995, respectively), secured by deed of trust on real
      property.......................................................     565          561
      Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $2,000 plus accrued
      interest at prime plus 1.75% (9.25% and 10.5% at December 31,
      1994 and 1995, respectively), maturity date of September 15,
      1998, unsecured................................................      74           54
      Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $2,000 plus accrued
      interest at prime plus 1.5% (9.25% and 10.25% at December 31,
      1994 and 1995, respectively) maturing October 15, 1999,
      guaranteed by the stockholder..................................      97           77
      Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $5,000 through
      maturity of November 2025; payment includes principal and
      interest at 8%, secured by deed of trust on real property......     738          739
      Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $2,000 plus accrued
      interest at prime plus 1.75% (9.25% and 10.5% at December 31,
      1994 and 1995, respectively); maturing September 15, 1997,
      guaranteed by the stockholder..................................      55           35
      Note payable -- Xerox, monthly payment of $1,000, including
      principal and interest at 15.5%, maturing November 1999,
      secured by Xerox equipment.....................................      45           33
    Recordex
      Notes payable -- monthly payment of $4,000 plus accrued
      interest at prime plus 1% (10.5% and 10.75% at December 31,
      1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing December 1996, secured
      by all assets..................................................      96           42
      Notes payable -- bank, monthly payment of $1,000 plus interest
      at prime plus 1% (10.5% and 10.75% at December 31, 1994 and
      1995, respectively), maturing April 1, 1997, secured by all
      assets.........................................................      39           22
      Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $4,000 plus accrued
      interest at prime plus 1% (10.5% and 10.75% at December 31,
      1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing June 30, 1998; secured
      by all assets..................................................     140          128
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-25
<PAGE>   78
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                       ------     --------
                                                                         (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                <C>        <C>
    Leonard
      Mortgage payable, monthly payment of $9,000, including
      principal and interest at prime plus .75% (9% and 9.5% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing October 1,
      1996; secured by a first mortgage on the land, building and
      certain equipment, guaranteed by the stockholder and former
      stockholder....................................................     562          504
      Mortgage payable -- bank, monthly payment of $8,000, including
      principal and interest at prime plus 1.25% (9.75% at December
      31, 1995), maturing December 1, 2000, secured by a second
      mortgage on the land, building, and certain equipment, and
      guaranteed by the stockholder..................................      --          600
    Deliverex
      Notes payable -- Small Business Administration, monthly payment
      of $3,000, including principal and interest at 4%, maturing
      November 17, 2014, secured by deed of trust on real estate and
      non-real estate assets of the Company, guaranteed by the
      stockholder and the stockholder's wife.........................     430          410
    Capital lease obligations........................................     351          424
    All other obligations............................................     120           85
                                                                       ------     --------
              Total..................................................   3,726        3,908
    Less -- Current maturities of long-term obligations..............     619        1,170
                                                                       ------     --------
              Total long-term obligations............................  $3,107     $  2,738
                                                                       ======     ========
</TABLE>
 
     Certain short-term and long-term obligations contain warranties and
covenants and require maintenance of certain financial ratios of certain
Founding Companies.
 
     As of December 31, 1995, all Founding Companies have complied with their
loan covenants.
 
  Long-Term Obligations -- Affiliates
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            -------------
                                                                            1994     1995
                                                                            ----     ----
                                                                            (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                     <C>      <C>
    Leonard
      Note payable, monthly payment of $1,185, including principal and
      interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1995,
      respectively), maturing in 1998, unsecured..........................  $ 38     $26
      Note payable -- Affiliate, interest payable annually at prime plus
      1% (9.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively), maturing
      December 31, 1995, unsecured........................................    69      59
    Other.................................................................    32      14
                                                                            ----     ---
                                                                             139      99
      Less -- Current maturities of long-term obligations.................    96      80
                                                                            ----     ---
              Total long-term obligations to affiliates...................  $ 43     $19
                                                                            ====     ===
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-26
<PAGE>   79
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Long-Term Obligations -- Officer
 
     DPAS has a 12% interest-bearing stockholder note payable totaling $51,000
and $38,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. Current maturities of
this note totaling $16,000 and $18,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1995,
respectively, have been included as Officers Payable -- Short-Term.
 
  Maturities of Long-Term Obligations
 
     Maturities of long-term obligations are as follows (In Thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          YEARS ENDING
                                                                          DECEMBER 31
                                                                          ------------
        <S>                                                               <C>
        1996............................................................     $1,268
        1997............................................................        370
        1998............................................................        250
        1999............................................................        139
        2000............................................................        471
        2001 and thereafter.............................................      1,547
                                                                             ------
                  Total.................................................     $4,045
                                                                             ======
</TABLE>
 
8.  LEASE COMMITMENTS:
 
     The Founding Companies lease various office buildings, machinery,
equipment, and vehicles. Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and
noncancelable operating leases are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            YEARS ENDING
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                        ---------------------
                                                                        CAPITAL     OPERATING
                                                                        LEASES       LEASES
                                                                        -------     ---------
                                                                           (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                 <C>         <C>
    1996..............................................................   $ 221       $ 1,967
    1997..............................................................     148         2,061
    1998..............................................................      76         1,899
    1999..............................................................      29         1,663
    2000..............................................................      12         1,065
    2001 and thereafter...............................................      --         4,673
                                                                         -----       -------
    Total minimum lease payments......................................     486       $13,328
                                                                                     =======
    Less -- Amounts representing interest.............................      62
                                                                         -----
    Net minimum lease payments........................................     424
    Less -- Current portion of obligations under capital leases.......     183
                                                                         -----
    Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases.............   $ 241
                                                                         =====
</TABLE>
 
     Rent expense for all operating leases for the years ended December 31,
1993, 1994, and 1995, was $1,972,000, $2,227,000, and $2,219,000, respectively.
 
                                      F-27
<PAGE>   80
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
9.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
     The common stock authorized, issued, and outstanding of the Founding
Companies consists of the following at December 31, 1994 and 1995:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            -------------
                                                                            1994     1995
                                                                            ----     ----
                                                                            (IN THOUSANDS)
    <S>                                                                     <C>      <C>
    Imagent
      Common stock, class A and B, $10 par value, 7,500 shares authorized,
      400 shares issued, and common stock, no par value, 100 shares
      authorized and issued...............................................   $21     $ 21
    Researchers
      Common stock, no par, 75,000 shares authorized, 556 shares issued
      and
      outstanding.........................................................     2        2
    Recordex
      Common stock, $1 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and
      outstanding.........................................................     1        1
    DPAS
      Common stock, $1 par value and no par, 125,000 shares authorized,
      3,100 shares issued and outstanding.................................     4        4
    Leonard
      Common stock, $10 par value, 8,500 shares authorized, 4,293 shares
      outstanding.........................................................    43       43
    Deliverex
      Common stock, no par value, 510,000 shares authorized, 107,000
      shares issued at stated value.......................................    10       10
    Permanent
      Common stock, $1 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 91,660 shares
      issued and outstanding..............................................    92       92
                                                                            ----     ----
              Total.......................................................  $173     $173
                                                                            ====     ====
</TABLE>
 
     In December 1994, ASK approved the reissuance of 10,000 shares of treasury
stock to its minority stockholder. Compensation expense of $1,000 was recorded
at the date of approval in 1994, equivalent to the estimated value of the shares
at the approval date. The shares were reissued on January 1, 1995.
 
10.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
 
     Certain of the Founding Companies have qualified defined contribution
employee benefit plans (the "Plans"), the majority of which allow for voluntary
pretax contributions by employees. The Founding Companies pay all general and
administrative expenses of the Plans and in some cases, the Founding Companies
make matching and discretionary contributions to the Plans. The Founding
Companies offer no postemployment or postretirement benefits. The expenses
incurred related to the Plans by the Founding Companies were $36,000, $63,000,
and $82,000 for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995,
respectively.
 
                                      F-28
<PAGE>   81
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
11.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for federal and state income taxes consists of the following
(In Thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         FISCAL YEAR
                                                                      ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    ----------------------
                                                                    1993     1994     1995
                                                                    ----     ----     ----
    <S>                                                             <C>      <C>      <C>
    Federal --
      Current.....................................................  $120     $593     $172
      Deferred....................................................    39     (440)     (40)
    State --
      Current.....................................................    43      173       51
      Deferred....................................................    16     (115)     (20)
                                                                    ----     ----     ----
                                                                    $218     $211     $163
                                                                    ====     ====     ====
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following (In Thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         FISCAL YEAR
                                                                      ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    ----------------------
                                                                    1993     1994     1995
                                                                    ----     ----     ----
    <S>                                                             <C>      <C>      <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.........................................  $489     $534     $969
    Add (deduct) --
      State income taxes..........................................    35       37       23
      Effect of graduated tax rates...............................   (10)     (26)     (26)
      Income of S corporations....................................  (318)    (339)    (809)
      Other, net..................................................    22        5        6
                                                                    ----     ----     ----
                                                                    $218     $211     $163
                                                                    ====     ====     ====
</TABLE>
 
     The components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as follows
(In Thousands):
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            FISCAL YEAR
                                                                               ENDED
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                           --------------
                                                                           1994      1995
                                                                           ----      ----
    <S>                                                                    <C>       <C>
    Deferred income tax liabilities-
      Tax over book depreciation and amortization........................  $116      $129
      Accrual to cash differences, net...................................   690       381
      Other, net.........................................................     7        --
                                                                           ----      ----
              Total deferred income tax liabilities......................   813       510
    Deferred income tax assets-
      Allowance for doubtful accounts....................................   149       159
      Other reserves, net................................................   502       192
      Other, net.........................................................    11        54
                                                                           ----      ----
              Total deferred income tax assets...........................   662       405
                                                                           ----      ----
    Total net deferred income tax liabilities............................  $151      $105
                                                                           ====      ====
    Current deferred tax asset...........................................  $(78)     $(24)
    Long-term deferred tax liabilities...................................   229       129
                                                                           ----      ----
                                                                           $151      $105
                                                                           ====      ====
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-29
<PAGE>   82
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
12.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
 
  Leasing Transactions
 
     Leonard leases its operating facilities from Leonard Investments and a
former stockholder. These leases are for various lengths and annual amounts. The
rental expense for these operating leases for the years ended December 31, 1993,
1994, and 1995, was approximately $189,000, $188,000, and $189,000,
respectively. Leonard also has obligations to Leonard Investments. Leonard
Investments is a partnership owned by the stockholder and former stockholder of
Leonard.
 
     Researchers leases office facilities in Sacramento and San Francisco,
California, along with certain equipment from the Researcher's principal
shareholder. The leases provide for lease terms on a month-to-month basis as
well as over five to ten-year periods commencing on August 1, 1991, through July
31, 2001, with monthly lease payments of $2,000 to $9,000. The total lease
payments to the Researcher's principal shareholder for these operating leases
for the years ended July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1994 and 1995, was
approximately $187,000, $177,000, and $242,000, respectively. The lease
agreements provide that the Researchers pay all related taxes and insurance.
 
     Permanent entered into an agreement to lease a building, beginning on July
1, 1995, from Permanent's stockholders. Lease expense per year will be
approximately $90,000.
 
  Other Transactions
 
     Researchers purchases digital coding services from an affiliated entity,
Researchers LLC. Researchers' principal shareholder has a controlling interest
in Researchers LLC. During the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995,
Researcher's incurred expenses of $28,000 and $11,000, and had billings to
Researchers LLC of approximately $4,000 and $40,000.
 
  Receivables and Advances
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         -----------------
                                                                          1994       1995
                                                                         ------     ------
    <S>                                                                  <C>        <C>
    Accounts receivable, officer and employee --
      Deliverex -- noninterest bearing.................................  $  315     $  315
      Leonard -- noninterest bearing...................................      14         67
      Researchers -- noninterest bearing...............................     642        310
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                            971        692
    Accounts receivable, affiliates --
      Leonard -- noninterest bearing...................................     280        259
      Researchers -- noninterest bearing...............................      --         20
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                            280        279
                                                                         ------     ------
    Accounts receivable, officers -- long-term --
      Deliverex -- noninterest bearing.................................      74         74
      Recordex -- noninterest bearing..................................     721        816
                                                                         ------     ------
                                                                            795        890
                                                                         ------     ------
              Total related-party receivables..........................  $2,046     $1,861
                                                                         ======     ======
</TABLE>
 
     Leonard has guaranteed a promissory note in the principal amount of
approximately $636,000 as of December 31, 1995, with interest at 10%, payable in
monthly installments in varying amounts through December 1, 2004. The promissory
note is from the stockholder to the former joint owner in Leonard.
 
                                      F-30
<PAGE>   83
 
                               FOUNDING COMPANIES
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
Leonard's guarantee and security interest are subordinate to all other notes
payable to the bank and the Detroit Economic Growth Council.
 
13.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Founding Companies are, from time to time, a party to litigation
arising in the normal course of their business, most of which involve claims for
workers compensation, unemployment and property damage incurred in connection
with its operations. Management of the Founding Companies believes that none of
this litigation will have a material adverse effect on the combined financial
position or combined results of operations of the Founding Companies.
 
     Recordex is one of several defendants in a federal and three state lawsuits
contesting the reasonableness of the fees charged for medical records release
services. The plaintiffs in these cases are seeking class certification. In
November 1994, the plaintiff's motion for class certification and all other
claims were denied in the federal lawsuit. The plaintiffs filed an appeal on
January 3, 1995. On April 4, 1996, the Court of Appeals affirmed the decision in
favor of the Company on the substantive claims, but remanded the case to the
District Court for a hearing on the individual plaintiff's request for
injunctive relief. In February 1996, one of the Pennsylvania lawsuits was
concluded favorably to the Company. While the outcome of the remaining
litigation is uncertain, management of Recordex believes that it has meritorious
defenses, and there will not be a material effect on its financial position or
results of operations.
 
  Employment Agreements
 
     Researchers has employment agreements with certain personnel to pay
specific amounts annually. The employment agreements provide for a total annual
compensation amount of $595,000 to be disbursed to certain personnel of
Researchers in accordance with the terms of each employee's employment
agreement.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially subject the Founding Companies to
concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and
trade receivables. The Founding Companies maintain cash and cash equivalents and
certain other financial instruments at various major financial institutions
across many geographic areas. Credit risk on trade receivables is minimized as a
result of the large number of entities comprising the Founding Companies'
customer base and their dispersion across many industries and geographic areas.
 
14.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     In October 1995, FYI entered into definitive agreements to acquire the
Founding Companies. On January 26, 1996, the Founding Companies were acquired by
FYI and separate wholly owned subsidiaries, effective with the closing of the
Offering of 2,185,000 shares of FYI common stock.
 
                                      F-31
<PAGE>   84
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Imagent Corporation:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Imagent
Corporation (a Maryland corporation) and Related Company as of December 31, 1994
and 1995, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1995. 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 audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Imagent Corporation
and Related Company as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the results of their
combined operations and their combined cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-32
<PAGE>   85
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      -------------------------
                                                                         1994           1995
                                                                      ----------     ----------
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
                                            ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................  $  516,422     $1,073,616
  Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts of
     $40,000 for each period........................................   1,742,526      1,412,351
  Inventories.......................................................     252,742        306,441
  Prepaid and other current assets..................................      15,778         17,196
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current assets......................................   2,527,468      2,809,604
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.........................................   1,035,816        968,163
INTANGIBLES, net of amortization of $17,935 and $82,481 at December
  31, 1994 and 1995.................................................     834,498        769,952
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS.............................................      38,745         73,838
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total assets..............................................  $4,436,527     $4,621,557
                                                                      ==========     ==========
                             LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term obligations.......................  $  220,000     $  194,347
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........................   1,098,467      1,097,855
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current liabilities.................................   1,318,467      1,292,202
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, net of current maturities....................     194,347             --
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities.........................................   1,512,814      1,292,202
                                                                      ----------     ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock......................................................      20,773         20,773
  Retained earnings.................................................   2,902,940      3,308,582
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total stockholders' equity................................   2,923,713      3,329,355
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................  $4,436,527     $4,621,557
                                                                      ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-33
<PAGE>   86
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                      -------------------------------------------
                                                         1993            1994            1995
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
<S>                                                   <C>             <C>             <C>
REVENUES:
  Service revenue...................................  $ 4,173,176     $ 5,451,372     $ 6,844,552
  Product revenue...................................    5,123,101       5,922,622       6,138,127
  Other revenue.....................................      955,345         760,789         561,350
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                       10,251,622      12,134,783      13,544,029
COST OF SERVICES....................................    2,875,063       3,691,206       4,474,396
COST OF PRODUCT SOLD................................    4,464,187       4,892,293       4,972,103
DEPRECIATION........................................      199,389         257,847         268,183
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
          Gross profit..............................    2,712,983       3,293,437       3,829,347
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......    2,196,798       2,571,162       2,838,360
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
          Operating income..........................      516,185         722,275         990,987
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest income...................................      (11,954)        (13,241)        (27,728)
  Other.............................................       (3,395)          4,669         (52,612)
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
NET INCOME..........................................  $   531,534     $   730,847     $ 1,071,327
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 11):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME...............................  $   531,534     $   730,847     $ 1,071,327
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL.................      161,143         289,571         303,357
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES................      264,013         388,137         515,100
                                                      -----------     -----------     -----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME................................  $   428,664     $   632,281     $   859,584
                                                      ===========     ===========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-34
<PAGE>   87
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          COMMON STOCK        ADDITIONAL                        TOTAL
                                       ------------------      PAID-IN        RETAINED      STOCKHOLDERS'
                                       SHARES     AMOUNT       CAPITAL        EARNINGS         EQUITY
                                       ------     -------     ----------     ----------     -------------
<S>                                    <C>        <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992...........    500      $20,773        $ --        $2,139,804      $ 2,160,577
  Dividends declared.................     --           --          --          (467,204)        (467,204)
  Net income.........................     --           --          --           531,534          531,534
                                                                   --
                                         ---      -------                    ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993...........    500       20,773          --         2,204,134        2,224,907
  Dividends declared.................     --           --          --           (32,041)         (32,041)
  Net income.........................     --           --          --           730,847          730,847
                                                                   --
                                         ---      -------                    ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994...........    500       20,773          --         2,902,940        2,923,713
  Dividends declared.................     --           --          --          (665,685)        (665,685)
  Net income.........................     --           --          --         1,071,327        1,071,327
                                                                   --
                                         ---      -------                    ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995...........    500      $20,773        $ --        $3,308,582      $ 3,329,355
                                         ===      =======        ====        ==========      ===========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-35
<PAGE>   88
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                          --------------------------------------
                                                            1993          1994           1995
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
<S>                                                       <C>           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income............................................  $ 531,534     $ 730,847     $1,071,327
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization......................    199,389       275,782        332,729
     Loss (gain) on disposal of assets..................         --        20,693         (3,042)
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
       (Increase) decrease in --
          Accounts receivable, net......................   (186,962)     (547,294)       330,175
          Prepaid and other assets......................      2,101        (5,218)       (36,511)
          Inventories...................................   (164,008)      171,363        (53,699)
       Increase (decrease) in --
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......    292,779        81,748           (612)
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
               Net cash provided by operating
                 activities.............................    674,833       727,921      1,640,367
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment...................   (419,577)     (322,797)      (230,033)
  Purchase of intangible assets.........................         --      (438,086)            --
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment..........         --            --         32,545
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
               Net cash used in investing activities....   (419,577)     (760,883)      (197,488)
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payments on long-term obligations...........         --            --       (220,000)
  Capital distributions.................................   (467,204)      (32,041)      (665,685)
  Net change in cash due to conforming fiscal
     year-end...........................................    (12,840)           --             --
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
               Net cash used in financing activities....   (480,044)      (32,041)      (885,685)
                                                          ---------     ---------     ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS....   (224,788)      (65,003)       557,194
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of period.......    806,213       581,425        516,422
                                                          =========     =========     ==========
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of period.............  $ 581,425     $ 516,422     $1,073,616
                                                          =========     =========     ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Interest...........................................  $      --     $      --     $       --
     Income taxes.......................................         --            --             --
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCIAL
  ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisition of intangible assets with debt............         --       414,347             --
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-36
<PAGE>   89
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of
Imagent Corporation (formerly Mobile Microfilming Corporation) and Mobile
Information Services (collectively the "Company"). The Company is a microfilm
processing laboratory and Kodak distributor of microfilm/microfilming supplies
and a broker of imaging equipment and systems and provides data and document
acquisition services for public and private industry customers. The Company's
customers are primarily located in the Mid-Atlantic region.
 
     The Company and its stockholders entered into a definitive agreement with
F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") in October 1995, pursuant to which the Company will
merge with FYI (the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock will be exchanged for cash and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent
with the consummation of the initial public offering (the "Offering") of the
common stock of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Basis of Presentation
 
     The Company is under common control of two stockholders. All significant
intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.
 
     Mobile Information Services (MIS) reported on a June 30, 1992, year-end
prior to 1993; as such its accounts for the year ended June 30, 1992, have been
combined with the accounts of Mobile Microfilming Corporation as of December 31,
1992. The results of MIS's operations for the six months ended December 31,
1992, have been reflected as an adjustment to retained earnings. Unaudited
revenues and net income were approximately $656,000 and $29,000, respectively.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the asset's useful
life or lease term.
 
  Inventories
 
     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or
market.
 
  Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The customer list is being amortized over a 15-year period, and the
covenant not to compete is being amortized over the term of the agreement.
 
     The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances indicate
the remaining estimated useful life of intangibles and long-lived assets may
warrant revisions or that the remaining balance of intangibles or other
long-lived assets may not be recoverable. To make this evaluation, the Company
uses an estimate of undiscounted net income over the remaining life of the
intangibles or other long-lived assets. The Financial Accounting Standards Board
has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121: Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
(SFAS 121) which establishes accounting standards for the impairment of
long-lived assets, certain
 
                                      F-37
<PAGE>   90
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to have any material effect on the combined
financial statements. The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered, or products are shipped,
to the Company's customers.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company's
customers are concentrated in the mid-Atlantic states and the primary customers
are governmental and financial institutions. The Company establishes an
allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk
of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.
 
     An agency of the federal government accounted for 14% and 17% of its
revenues for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The
Company did not have sales to this customer prior to 1994.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Company is an S corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the stockholders. The
Company's S corporation status will terminate with the effective date of the
Merger discussed in Note 1.
 
3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ESTIMATED              DECEMBER 31,
                                                   USEFUL LIVES     ---------------------------
                                                     (YEARS)           1994            1995
                                                   ------------     -----------     -----------
    <S>                                            <C>              <C>             <C>
    Vehicles.....................................     5             $   249,165     $   188,826
    Leasehold improvements.......................     10                327,320         348,658
    Machinery and equipment......................    5-15             1,250,409       1,385,076
    Furniture and fixtures.......................    5-15                21,589          49,288
    Office equipment.............................    5-15               224,787         258,183
                                                     ----           -----------     -----------
                                                                      2,073,270       2,230,031
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation and
      amortization...............................                     1,037,454       1,261,868
                                                                    -----------     -----------
                                                                    $ 1,035,816     $   968,163
                                                                    ===========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
4.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
 
     Other noncurrent assets consist of the following at December 31, 1994 and
1995:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      1994          1995
                                                                    --------      --------
    <S>                                                             <C>           <C>
    Customer list.................................................  $802,433      $802,433
    Covenant not to compete.......................................    50,000        50,000
                                                                    --------      --------
                                                                     852,433       852,433
    Less -- Accumulated amortization..............................    17,935        82,481
                                                                    --------      --------
                                                                    $834,498      $769,952
                                                                    ========      ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-38
<PAGE>   91
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     The Company entered into an agreement on October 5, 1994, with Micrographic
Sciences, Inc. The Company purchased Micrographic Sciences Inc.'s customer list
and received a three-year covenant not to compete.
 
     The purchase price was 100% of the processing sales plus 50% of the
microfilm sales between April 1, 1994, and March 31, 1995. The ultimate purchase
price of the customer list and the covenant not to compete was established as
$852,433.
 
5.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  -------------------------
                                                                     1994           1995
                                                                  ----------     ----------
    <S>                                                           <C>            <C>
    Accounts payable............................................  $  831,072     $  871,345
    Accrued payroll and related benefits........................     143,510        176,825
    Accrued expenses............................................     123,885         49,685
                                                                  ----------     ----------
                                                                  $1,098,467     $1,097,855
                                                                  ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
6.  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Long-term obligations consist of the following at December 31, 1994 and
1995:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1994           1995
                                                                   --------       --------
    <S>                                                            <C>            <C>
    Noninterest-bearing note payable to Micrographics Sciences,
      due on February 1, 1996....................................  $414,347       $194,347
    Less -- Current maturities...................................   220,000        194,347
                                                                   --------       --------
    Long-term obligations, net of current maturities.............  $194,347       $     --
                                                                   ========       ========
</TABLE>
 
     The Company has established a line of credit facility with a financial
institution. The line of credit is secured by the Company's accounts receivable
and inventory. This line of credit allows the Company to borrow up to $500,000
at an interest rate equal to prime. At December 31, 1995, $500,000 of borrowing
capacity was available.
 
7.  OPERATING LEASES:
 
     The Company leases its office buildings. Lease payments for the years ended
December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, totaled $235,435, $246,816 and $230,369,
respectively. Minimum future lease payments under operating leases as of
December 31, 1995, for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $223,152
        1997..............................................................   219,738
        1998..............................................................   120,342
        1999..............................................................        --
        2000..............................................................        --
        Thereafter........................................................        --
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $563,232
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-39
<PAGE>   92
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     Effective January 1, 1991, the Company adopted a profit sharing plan to
provide for contributions made under salary deferral agreements pursuant to the
Internal Revenue Code. All employees shall be eligible to enter the plan if they
are at least 21 years of age and have at least one year of service.
 
     All deferred compensation and company contributions are placed in a trust
to be held and invested by the trustee. The profit sharing expense was $16,195,
$19,325, and $20,875 for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995,
respectively.
 
9.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation and unemployment incurred in connection with its operations.
Management believes none of these actions will have a material adverse effect on
the combined financial positions or combined results of operations of the
Company.
 
10.  COMMON STOCK:
 
     Common stock at December 31, 1994 and 1995, consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       SHARES
                                                        PAR      -------------------     ASSIGNED
                                                       VALUE     AUTHORIZED   ISSUED      VALUE
                                                       -----     ----------   ------     --------
    <S>                                                <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>
    Imagent Corporation --
      Preferred Stock................................  $ 500           50        --      $     --
      Class A Common Stock...........................     10        5,000       200         2,000
      Class B Common Stock...........................     10        2,500       200         2,000
    Mobile Information Services......................   None          100       100        16,773
                                                                    -----       ---      --------
                                                                    7,650       500      $ 20,773
                                                                    =====       ===      ========
</TABLE>
 
11.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during the periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with the merger, each stockholder has entered into a
three-year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set base salary,
participation in any FYI incentive bonus plans, four weeks paid vacation, a car
allowance, health benefits, and a two year covenant-not-to-compete following
termination of such person's employment. The stockholders' employment agreements
provide for an aggregate base salary of $250,000.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the following pro forma data presents the provision for
income taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income
taxes and adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential discussed
above.
 
                                      F-40
<PAGE>   93
 
                    IMAGENT CORPORATION AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
12.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     On January 26, 1996, the Company was acquired by FYI. In conjunction with
the Merger, the Company will dividend cash and accounts receivable to its
stockholders in the amount of $2,750,000 which represents the AAA accounts of
the Company. In addition, the Company could make an additional distribution
corresponding to the increase in net stockholders' equity from June 30, 1995 to
November 30, 1995, not to exceed $400,000. The $400,000 available for the
additional distribution was distributed prior to December 31, 1995. Had the
$2,750,000 transaction been recorded at December 31, 1995, the effect on the
accompanying balance sheet would be a decrease in total assets and stockholders'
equity of $2,750,000.
 
                                      F-41
<PAGE>   94
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Melanson and Associates, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Melanson and
Associates, Inc. (a California corporation) and Related Company as of December
31, 1994 and 1995, and the related combined statements of operations,
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years ended July 31, 1993,
and December 31, 1994 and 1995. 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 audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Melanson
and Associates, Inc. and Related Company as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and
the combined results of their operations and their combined cash flows for each
of the years ended July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1994 and 1995, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-42
<PAGE>   95
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         1994             1995
                                                                     ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                  <C>              <C>
                                     ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................   $  339,031       $  330,134
  Accounts receivable, less allowance of $87,912 and $78,247.......    2,629,127        2,117,843
  Stockholder receivable...........................................      641,547          310,634
  Deferred tax assets..............................................       10,179               --
  Prepaid and other current assets.................................        3,413           19,310
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total current assets.....................................    3,623,297        2,777,921
                                                                      ----------       ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net........................................    2,475,708        2,401,983
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS............................................      120,514           16,830
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total assets.............................................   $6,219,519       $5,196,734
                                                                      ==========       ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term obligations...........................................   $  395,000       $  213,000
  Current maturities of long-term obligations......................       77,936           93,388
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........................    1,829,137        1,480,069
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total current liabilities................................    2,302,073        1,786,457
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES...................    1,532,469        1,435,814
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES..............................................      187,473           70,473
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total liabilities........................................    4,022,015        3,292,744
                                                                      ----------       ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, no par, authorized 75,000 shares, 556 shares issued
     and outstanding...............................................        2,421            2,421
  Retained earnings................................................    2,195,083        1,901,569
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total stockholders' equity...............................    2,197,504        1,903,990
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...............   $6,219,519       $5,196,734
                                                                      ==========       ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-43
<PAGE>   96
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        YEAR ENDED
                                                         ----------------------------------------
                                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                                          JULY 31,      -------------------------
                                                            1993           1994           1995
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE........................................  $8,738,476     $9,972,861     $9,874,336
COST OF SERVICES.......................................   5,650,307      6,311,498      6,942,566
DEPRECIATION...........................................     246,777        277,081        320,685
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Gross profit.................................   2,841,392      3,384,282      2,611,085
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES..........   2,453,307      2,619,401      2,394,867
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Operating income.............................     388,085        764,881        216,218
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.....................................     120,203         87,751        112,068
  Interest income......................................        (786)          (814)       (36,467)
  Other (income) expense, net..........................      (4,974)       (81,576)       (53,417)
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES.............................     273,642        759,520        194,034
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES...................      88,289        183,146         (7,263)
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Net income...................................  $  185,353     $  576,374     $  201,297
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 13):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME..................................  $  185,353     $  576,374     $  201,297
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL....................     994,667      1,029,133        936,717
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...................     449,444        487,013        453,994
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME...................................  $  730,576     $1,118,494     $  684,020
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-44
<PAGE>   97
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     COMMON STOCK                           TOTAL
                                                   -----------------      RETAINED      STOCKHOLDERS'
                                                   SHARES     AMOUNT      EARNINGS         EQUITY
                                                   ------     ------     ----------     -------------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>        <C>            <C>
BALANCE, July 31, 1992...........................    556      $2,421     $1,653,924      $ 1,656,345
  Dividends declared.............................     --          --       (201,511)        (201,511)
  Net income.....................................     --          --        185,353          185,353
                                                     ---      ------     ----------      -----------
BALANCE, July 31, 1993...........................    556       2,421      1,637,766        1,640,187
  Net income for the period August 1, 1993, to
     December 31, 1993...........................     --          --        229,428          229,428
                                                     ---      ------     ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......................    556       2,421      1,867,194        1,869,615
  Dividends declared.............................     --          --       (248,485)        (248,485)
  Net income.....................................     --          --        576,374          576,374
                                                     ---      ------     ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......................    556       2,421      2,195,083        2,197,504
  Dividends declared.............................     --          --       (494,811)        (494,811)
  Net income.....................................     --          --        201,297          201,297
                                                     ---      ------     ----------      -----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......................    556      $2,421     $1,901,569      $ 1,903,990
                                                     ===      ======     ==========      ===========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-45
<PAGE>   98
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         YEAR ENDED
                                                             -----------------------------------
                                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                              JULY 31,     ---------------------
                                                                1993         1994        1995
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
<S>                                                          <C>           <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income...............................................  $   185,353   $ 576,374   $ 201,297
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
     by operating activities-
     Depreciation..........................................      246,777     277,081     320,685
     Deferred tax benefit..................................      (41,177)   (526,790)   (106,821)
     Loss (gain) on disposal of assets.....................           --     (18,635)        516
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
       (Increase) decrease in --
          Accounts receivable, net.........................       81,802      84,111     511,284
          Stockholder receivable...........................           --    (271,921)    330,913
          Prepaid and other current assets.................       21,062    (147,004)     87,787
       Increase (decrease) in --
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........      284,748     547,727    (349,068)
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
            Net cash provided by operating activities......      778,565     520,943     996,593
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment, net.................     (326,466)   (580,398)   (291,691)
  Proceeds from sales of property..........................           --     203,068      44,215
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
            Net cash used in investing activities..........     (326,466)   (377,330)   (247,476)
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payments on short-term obligations.............     (220,512)   (288,124)   (250,000)
  Proceeds from short-term borrowings......................      158,124     525,000      68,000
  Principal payments on long-term obligations..............   (1,246,603)    (80,507)    (81,203)
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings.......................    1,425,000          --          --
  Payment of dividends.....................................     (201,511)   (248,485)   (494,811)
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
            Net cash used in financing activities..........      (85,502)    (92,116)   (758,014)
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.......      366,597      51,497      (8,897)
ADJUSTMENT TO CONFORM FISCAL YEAR-END TO A CALENDAR YEAR...           --    (103,689)         --
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of period..........       24,626     391,223     339,031
                                                             -----------   ---------   ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of period................  $   391,223   $ 339,031   $ 330,134
                                                             ===========   =========   =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Interest..............................................  $   120,203   $  87,751   $ 112,068
     Income taxes..........................................  $    33,914   $  52,500   $ 257,876
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-46
<PAGE>   99
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of
Melanson and Associates, Inc. (dba Researchers) and Bay Area Micrographics
(BAM -- or the "Related Company") (a sole proprietorship), (collectively the
"Company"). The Company provides photocopying, microfilming, and electronic
imaging of document services to its customers from its offices in California.
 
     In October 1995, the Company and its stockholders entered into a definitive
agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") pursuant to which the Company will
merge with FYI (the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock and the ownership of the sole proprietorship will be exchanged for cash
and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent with the consummation of the initial
public offering (the "Offering") of the common stock of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Basis of Presentation
 
     The Company is under common control. All significant intercompany
transactions have been eliminated in combination.
 
  Fiscal Year-Ends
 
     BAM has a December 31 year-end. Researchers has a July 31 year-end. The
accounts and results of BAM, using a December 31 year-end, have been combined
with the July 31 year-end accounts and results of Researchers in the
accompanying combined financial statements for 1993. Researcher's accounts and
results for 1994 and 1995 have been recast to a December 31 year-end.
Researcher's net income for the five-month period August 1, 1993, to December
31, 1993, was $229,428.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the asset's
useful life or the lease term.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to have any material effect on the combined
financial statements. The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Researchers is a C corporation. BAM is a sole proprietorship for income tax
purposes and, accordingly, any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of
the owner. For purposes of these combined financial
 
                                      F-47
<PAGE>   100
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
statements, no federal and state income taxes have been provided for BAM. BAM's
sole proprietorship status will terminate with the effective date of the Merger
discussed in Note 1.
 
     Deferred income taxes for Researchers are provided for timing differences
in the recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting
purposes. Temporary differences result primarily from accelerated depreciation
and amortization for tax purposes, deferred contract revenues being taxed when
billed and various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in
different periods.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company's customers
are concentrated in the Western states and the primary customers are legal
institutions. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based
upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical
trends, and other information.
 
3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ESTIMATED
                                                   USEFUL LIVES     DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                     (YEARS)            1994             1995
                                                   ------------     ------------     ------------
    <S>                                            <C>              <C>              <C>
    Land.........................................                   $    412,500     $    412,500
    Building and improvements....................    15-31             1,289,327        1,289,327
    Machinery and equipment......................      7               1,310,220        1,351,255
    Leasehold improvements.......................     5-7                107,621          107,621
    Computer equipment...........................     5-7                606,702          804,314
    Autos and aircraft...........................     5-7                229,289          244,809
    Furniture and fixtures.......................      7                  40,055           42,208
                                                                    ------------     ------------
                                                                       3,995,714        4,252,034
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation.............                      1,520,006        1,850,051
                                                                    ------------     ------------
                                                                    $  2,475,708     $  2,401,983
                                                                    ============     ============
</TABLE>
 
4.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1994             1995
                                                                 ------------     ------------
    <S>                                                          <C>              <C>
    Accounts payable...........................................   $  414,073       $  527,643
    Sales tax payable..........................................       76,435           77,961
    Income taxes payable.......................................      846,248          687,933
    Accrued compensation and benefits..........................      273,139          180,837
    Other accrued liabilities..................................      219,242            5,695
                                                                  ----------       ----------
              Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities...   $1,829,137       $1,480,069
                                                                  ==========       ==========
</TABLE>
 
5.  SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     The Company has a $425,000 line of credit with interest payable at prime
plus 1.5%, (7.5% and 10% at December 31, 1994 and 1995), on the outstanding
principal balance. The line of credit, which expires in
 
                                      F-48
<PAGE>   101
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
October 1996, is guaranteed by the principal stockholder. The Company had draws
outstanding of $395,000 and $213,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1995.
 
6.  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Long-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1994             1995
                                                                 ------------     ------------
    <S>                                                          <C>              <C>
    Mortgage payable -- bank, monthly payment of $3,981 through
      July 1993, $4,771 from August 1993, to July 1994, and
      $4,694 through maturity date of July 2003; payment
      includes principal and interest of 9.45% and 9.25%,
      respectively; secured by deed of trust on real
      property. ...............................................   $  564,851       $  560,716
    Note payable -- bank, monthly principal of $1,650 plus
      interest at prime plus 1.75% (9.25% and 10.5% at December
      31, 1994 and 1995, respectively) and a maturity date of
      September 15, 1998.......................................       74,250           54,450
    Note payable -- bank, monthly principal of $1,667 plus
      interest at prime plus 1.5% (9.0% and 10.25% at December
      31, 1994 and 1995, respectively) and a maturity date of
      October 15, 1999.........................................       96,667           76,667
    Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $5,456 through
      maturity of November 2025; payment includes principal
      plus interest at 8%, secured by deed of trust on real
      property.................................................      738,094          739,498
    Note payable -- bank, monthly principal of $1,667 plus
      interest at prime plus 1.75% (9.25% and 10.5% at December
      31, 1994 and 1995, respectively) and a maturity date of
      September 15, 1997, guaranteed by the principal
      stockholder..............................................       55,000           35,000
    Note payable -- Xerox, monthly payment of $748, payment
      includes principal and interest at 15.5% and a maturity
      date of November 1999....................................       44,872           33,287
    Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $768; payment
      includes principal plus interest at 8.5%; maturity dates
      of November 1998.........................................       36,671           29,584
                                                                  ----------       ----------
              Total obligation.................................    1,610,405        1,529,202
    Less -- Current maturities.................................       77,936           93,388
                                                                  ----------       ----------
                                                                  $1,532,469       $1,435,814
                                                                  ==========       ==========
</TABLE>
 
     As of December 31, 1994 and 1995, the Company has complied with all loan
covenants.
 
     As of December 31, 1995, the aggregate amounts of annual principal
maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                <C>
        1996.............................................................  $   93,388
        1997.............................................................      88,095
        1998.............................................................      68,915
        1999.............................................................      39,660
        2000.............................................................      17,532
        Thereafter.......................................................   1,221,612
                                                                           ----------
                  Total..................................................  $1,529,202
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-49
<PAGE>   102
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
7.  LEASE COMMITMENTS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
 
     The Company leases office facilities in Sacramento and San Francisco,
California, along with certain equipment from the Company's principal
shareholder. The Company also leases office facilities in Los Angeles and San
Jose, California, from third parties. The leases provide for lease terms on a
month to month basis as well as over five to ten year periods commencing on
August 1, 1991, through July 31, 2001, with monthly lease payments of $1,950 to
$8,500. The lease agreements provide that the Company pay all related taxes and
insurance. The total lease expense for the years ended July 31, 1993 and
December 31, 1994 and 1995, totaled approximately $373,000 $429,000 and
$520,000, respectively, including total lease payments to the Company's
principal shareholder of approximately $187,000, $177,000 and $242,000,
respectively. Minimum future lease payments under operating leases as of
December 31, 1995, for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                <C>
        1996.............................................................  $  368,886
        1997.............................................................     284,400
        1998.............................................................     284,400
        1999.............................................................     284,400
        2000.............................................................     273,300
        Thereafter.......................................................     828,000
                                                                           ----------
                  Total..................................................  $2,323,386
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     On January 1, 1993, the Company adopted a qualified 401(k) plan covering
substantially all eligible employees who meet certain age and length of service
requirements. The plan allows for employee and employer contributions. The plan
also requires an employer matching contribution unless changed in writing by the
employer. Employer contributions charged to operations for the years ended July
31, 1993, and December 31, 1994 and 1995, were approximately $0, $15,000, and
$17,172, respectively.
 
     The Company offers no postretirement or postemployment benefits.
 
9.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The following income tax information for Researchers is presented in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109).
This statement provides for a liability approach to accounting for income taxes.
 
     Federal and state income taxes are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    YEAR ENDED
                                                        -----------------------------------
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                        JULY 31,     ----------------------
                                                          1993         1994          1995
                                                        --------     ---------     --------
    <S>                                                 <C>          <C>           <C>
    Federal --
      Current.........................................  $ 98,578     $ 551,458     $ 76,491
      Deferred........................................   (34,605)     (419,015)     (82,071)
    State --
      Current.........................................    30,888       158,478       23,067
      Deferred........................................    (6,572)     (107,775)     (24,750)
                                                        --------     ---------     --------
                                                        $ 88,289     $ 183,146     $ (7,263)
                                                        ========     =========     ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-50
<PAGE>   103
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    YEAR ENDED
                                                        -----------------------------------
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                        JULY 31,     ----------------------
                                                          1993         1994          1995
                                                        --------     ---------     --------
    <S>                                                 <C>          <C>           <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.............................  $ 93,038     $ 258,237     $ 65,971
    Add (deduct) --
      State income taxes..............................    16,418        26,498       (1,110)
      Nondeductible expenses..........................     5,747            --           --
      Effect of sole partnership nontaxable income....   (26,914)     (101,589)     (72,124)
                                                        --------     ---------     --------
                                                        $ 88,289     $ 183,146     $ (7,263)
                                                        ========     =========     ========
</TABLE>
 
     The components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
                                                                              31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Deferred income tax liabilities --
      Property and equipment.......................................  $ 63,171     $ 73,175
      Accrual to cash differences, net.............................   361,747      176,370
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total deferred income tax liabilities................   424,918      249,545
    Deferred income tax assets --
      Allowance for doubtful accounts..............................    35,286       31,408
      Accrued expenses.............................................   212,338      147,664
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total deferred income tax assets.....................   247,624      179,072
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total net deferred income tax liabilities............  $177,294     $ 70,473
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation incurred in connection with its operations. Management believes
that none of these actions will have a material adverse effect on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
 
  Employment Agreements
 
     The Company has employment agreements with certain personnel to pay
specific amounts annually. The employment agreements provide for a total annual
compensation amount of $595,500 to be disbursed to certain personnel of the
Company in accordance with the terms of each employee's employment agreement
 
11.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTION:
 
     The Company purchases digital coding services from Researchers LLC, an
affiliated entity. The Company's principal shareholder has a controlling
interest in Researchers LLC. During the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995,
the Company incurred expenses related to purchases and services of approximately
$28,000 and $10,642 and had billings of approximately $3,500 and $40,377 to
Researchers, LLC.
 
                                      F-51
<PAGE>   104
 
               MELANSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     Stockholder receivable results from advances to the stockholder in excess
of his earned salary and estimated bonus. Amounts are settled at year-end.
 
12.  SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER:
 
     For the year ended July 31, 1993, the Company had one customer which
accounted for approximately 11% of combined revenue. For the year ended December
31, 1994, the Company had two customers which accounted for approximately 13%
and 11% of combined revenue. For the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company
had two customers which each accounted for approximately 12% of combined
revenue.
 
13.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during the periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with this merger, each stockholder has entered into a three
year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set base salary,
participation in any future FYI incentive bonus plans, four weeks paid vacation,
a car allowance, health benefits and a two year covenant-not-to-compete
following termination of such person's employment. The stockholders' employment
agreements provide for an aggregate base salary of $250,000.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the following pro forma data presents the provision for
income taxes as if the sole proprietorship had been subject to federal and state
income taxes and adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential
discussed above.
 
14.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     On January 26, 1996 the Company was acquired by FYI. In connection with the
Merger, the Company will dividend land, building, and related improvements of
$1,488,327 and the related mortgage payable of $1,300,224 to the principal
stockholder. In addition the Company will make a cash distribution of $250,000
prior to the closing of the Merger. Had these transactions been recorded at
December 31, 1995, the effect on the accompanying balance sheet would be a
decrease in assets of $1,738,327, liabilities of $1,300,224, and stockholders'
equity of $438,103.
 
                                      F-52
<PAGE>   105
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Recordex Services, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Recordex Services, Inc.
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1995, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial
statements of Recordex Services, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 1994 and
1993, were audited by other auditors whose report dated September 15, 1995,
expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Recordex Services, Inc. (a
wholly owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1995, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then
ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-53
<PAGE>   106
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
Board of Directors
Recordex Services, Inc.
Malvern, Pennsylvania
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Recordex Services, Inc.
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1994, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity,
and cash flows for the two years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Recordex Services, Inc. (a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Management Group, Inc.) as of December 31,
1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the two years
then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ELKO, FISCHER, McCABE & RUDMAN, LTD.
                                          Certified Public Accountants
 
Media, Pennsylvania
September 15, 1995
 
                                      F-54
<PAGE>   107
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      -------------------------
                                                                         1994           1995
                                                                      ----------     ----------
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash..............................................................  $    2,538     $       --
  Accounts receivable, net of contractual allowances and provision
     for uncollectible accounts of $470,000 and $363,032............   1,364,193      1,585,322
  Prepaid expenses and other assets.................................      34,280         74,007
  Deferred tax asset................................................      27,000        133,389
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current assets......................................   1,428,011      1,792,718
                                                                      ----------     ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
  Equipment.........................................................     946,450      1,281,427
  Less accumulated depreciation.....................................     442,077        683,875
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Net property and equipment................................     504,373        597,552
                                                                      ----------     ----------
OTHER ASSETS:
  Security deposits.................................................      15,039         19,471
  Advances to parent................................................     721,328        816,335
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total other assets........................................     736,367        835,806
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total assets..............................................  $2,668,751     $3,226,076
                                                                      ==========     ==========
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Line of credit....................................................  $  142,527     $  250,000
  Accounts payable..................................................     325,718        960,568
  Accrued expenses..................................................     197,189        118,363
  Accrued payroll and payroll taxes.................................     195,052        282,442
  Retrieval fees payable............................................     425,699        127,989
  Income taxes payable..............................................      44,750        125,480
  Current maturities --
     Capitalized lease obligations..................................      59,510        101,287
     Notes payable..................................................      86,249        105,125
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current liabilities.................................   1,476,694      2,071,254
                                                                      ----------     ----------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
  Less current maturities --
     Capitalized lease obligations..................................      89,844         89,468
     Notes payable..................................................     188,380         86,867
     Deferred income taxes..........................................      41,600         48,200
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total long-term liabilities...............................     319,824        224,535
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities.........................................   1,796,518      2,295,789
                                                                      ----------     ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 1)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock -- par value $1; 1,000 shares authorized, issued, and
     outstanding....................................................       1,000          1,000
Additional paid-in capital..........................................     774,000        774,000
Retained earnings...................................................      97,233        155,287
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total stockholder's equity................................     872,233        930,287
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................  $2,668,751     $3,226,076
                                                                      ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-55
<PAGE>   108
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ----------------------------------------
                                                            1993           1994           1995
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
NET SERVICE REVENUE....................................  $5,464,798     $6,825,633     $8,549,947
COSTS OF SERVICES......................................   3,076,365      4,165,625      5,233,447
DEPRECIATION...........................................  130,073...        166,486        224,602
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Gross profit.................................   2,258,360      2,493,522      3,091,898
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES..........   2,185,239      2,368,242      2,923,065
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Operating income.............................      73,121        125,280        168,833
INTEREST EXPENSE.......................................      26,357         58,038         85,088
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE
  EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE..........................      46,764         67,242         83,745
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.............................      19,000         22,600         25,691
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE...      27,764         44,642         58,054
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME
  TAXES................................................     (17,500)            --             --
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
NET INCOME.............................................  $   10,264     $   44,642     $   58,054
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 10):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME..................................  $   10,264     $   44,642     $   58,054
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL....................      94,696        109,710        207,666
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...................      38,475         36,873         82,941
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME...................................  $   66,485     $  117,479     $  182,779
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-56
<PAGE>   109
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              ADDITIONAL
                                                   COMMON      PAID-IN       RETAINED
                                                   STOCK       CAPITAL       EARNINGS      TOTAL
                                                   ------     ----------     --------     --------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>            <C>          <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.......................  $1,000      $ 774,000     $ 42,327     $817,327
  Net income.....................................     --              --       10,264       10,264
                                                   ------      ---------     --------     --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......................   1,000        774,000       52,591      827,591
  Net income.....................................     --              --       44,642       44,642
                                                   ------      ---------     --------     --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......................   1,000        774,000       97,233      872,233
  Net income.....................................     --              --       58,054       58,054
                                                   ------      ---------     --------     --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......................  $1,000      $ 774,000     $155,287     $930,287
                                                   ======      =========     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-57
<PAGE>   110
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31,
                                                          -------------------------------------
                                                            1993          1994          1995
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
<S>                                                       <C>           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income............................................  $  10,264     $  44,642     $  58,054
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization......................    241,832       208,024       224,602
     Loss on investment.................................         --        16,667            --
     Deferred income taxes..............................     36,500       (21,900)      (99,789)
     (Increase) decrease in assets --
       Accounts receivable, net.........................    (62,820)     (398,111)     (221,129)
     Prepaid expenses and other assets..................     (8,097)        1,700       (39,727)
     Security deposits..................................      4,913        (5,614)       (4,432)
     Advances to parent.................................   (217,609)      (51,815)      (95,007)
     Increase (decrease) in liabilities --
       Accounts payable.................................    (32,192)       35,398       634,850
       Accrued expenses.................................    (17,332)       46,862       (78,826)
       Accrued payroll and payroll taxes................     68,824        63,893        87,390
       Retrieval fees...................................     20,509       214,220      (297,710)
       Income taxes payable.............................         --        44,750        80,730
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
          Total adjustments.............................     34,528       154,074       190,952
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.....     44,792       198,716       249,006
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property and equipment....................    (94,923)      (86,703)     (186,779)
  Purchase of investment................................    (30,000)           --            --
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
          Net cash used in investing activities.........   (124,923)      (86,703)     (186,779)
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments on notes payable.............................         --       (15,371)      (82,637)
  Borrowings on notes payable...........................    150,000            --            --
  Borrowings (payments) on line of credit...............    134,500        (1,973)      107,473
  Repayment of capital lease obligations................    (65,014)      (50,261)      (89,601)
  Advances to parent....................................   (134,500)      (46,725)           --
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
          Net cash provided by (used in) financing
            activities..................................     84,986      (114,330)      (64,765)
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH.........................      4,855        (2,317)       (2,538)
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR.................................         --         4,855         2,538
                                                          ---------     ---------     ---------
CASH, END OF YEAR.......................................  $   4,855     $   2,538     $      --
                                                          =========     =========     =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid.........................................  $  26,357     $  58,038     $  85,088
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
  Equipment acquired through capital lease
     obligations........................................  $  26,397     $ 160,828     $ 131,002
  Sale of investment....................................         --        13,333            --
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-58
<PAGE>   111
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Organization
 
     On October 16, 1991, Paragon Management Group, Inc. (the "Parent"),
acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Recordex
Services, Inc. (the "Company"). Established in 1987, the Company is a supplier
of computerized correspondence management systems to hospital medical records
departments. The Company provides services to over 100 hospitals in 11 states.
 
     In October 1995, the Company, its Parent, and the shareholders of its
Parent entered into a definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated (FYI),
pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by FYI (the "Merger"). All
outstanding shares of the Company will be exchanged for cash and shares of FYI
Common Stock concurrent with the consummation of the initial public offering
(the "Offering") of the common stock of FYI. (See Note 11.)
 
  Accounts Receivable
 
     The Company follows the reserve method of providing for doubtful accounts
receivable.
 
  Transactions with Parent
 
     The Company pays management fees to its Parent for management, consulting,
and other services. These costs are presented in selling, general, and
administrative costs on the statement of operations.
 
     The Company pays certain expenses on behalf of its Parent including
salaries, occupancy costs, and benefits. These payments are recorded as advances
to Parent on the Company's books until the Company is reimbursed by the Parent.
These advances are noninterest bearing obligations. (See Note 11.)
 
  Equipment
 
     Capital additions including assets acquired under capital leases are stated
at cost. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged to operations as
incurred. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets
using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated
methods for tax purposes. The estimated useful lives used for depreciation vary
for financial reporting and tax purposes. The range of lives for equipment is
three to five years for financial reporting purposes.
 
  Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" (SFAS 121) which establishes
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to have any effect on the financial
statements. The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
     The Company purchased an investment for $30,000 in 1993. As of December 31,
1994, the Company had accepted an offer to have the investee buy back the
investment for $13,333 and a $16,667 loss was recorded in the 1994 statement of
operations. The Company did not receive the proceeds of the sale until January
1995, and a $13,333 receivable was presented as part of other current assets on
the 1994 balance sheet.
 
                                      F-59
<PAGE>   112
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Company and its Parent file a consolidated return for federal income
tax purposes. The Company prospectively adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," on January 1, 1993
and 1993 statement of operations includes a cumulative effect adjustment of
$17,500 to record a deferred tax liability.
 
     The Company provides for income taxes based on its share of the
consolidated income tax expense in accordance with SFAS No. 109. The allocation
is performed by treating the Company as if it were a separate taxpayer.
 
     Income taxes, after adopting SFAS No. 109, are provided for the tax effects
of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes
currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the
basis of fixed assets, contractual allowances, and provision for uncollectible
accounts and retrieval fees and accrued expenses for financial and income tax
reporting. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax
return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or
deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled.
 
  Retrieval Fees Payable
 
     The Company pays retrieval fees to various healthcare organizations with
which it has contracts. Those fees represent charges to the Company by the
healthcare organization for each medical record retrieved from the
organization's records department. Those fees are payable upon receipt of cash
for the billing of the Company's services or upon the billing of its services,
according to specific contract terms.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when the service is rendered. Net service revenues is
comprised of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ----------------------------------------
                                                        1993           1994           1995
                                                     ----------     ----------     ----------
    <S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>
    Gross service revenue..........................  $6,034,321     $7,553,828     $9,240,603
    Less -- Contractual allowances and provision
      for uncollectible accounts...................     569,523        728,195        690,656
                                                     ----------     ----------     ----------
              Net service revenue..................  $5,464,798     $6,825,633     $8,549,947
                                                     ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
2.  LINE OF CREDIT:
 
     The Company has a line of credit agreement with a bank for $300,000. The
interest rate on the line is the lending bank's prime rate plus 0.75% (10.5% and
10.25% at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively), payable monthly on
outstanding borrowings. The line is secured by all assets of the Company and
guarantees of the Parent and certain stockholders of the Parent. Payment of
principal is due on demand and the line is reviewed annually by the bank.
 
     The outstanding borrowings on the line were $250,000 and $142,527 at
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Interest expense on the line was
$30,121, $26,829, and $15,387 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and
1993, respectively.
 
3.  TERM LOANS:
 
     In October 1993, the Company entered into an agreement with a bank whereby
the outstanding balance on its line of credit of $150,000 was converted to a
term loan. The term loan is payable in monthly installments
 
                                      F-60
<PAGE>   113
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
of $4,167 plus interest at prime plus 1% (10.75% and 10.5% at December 31, 1995
and 1994, respectively) with the full balance due December 22, 1996. The
balances at December 31, 1995 and 1994, were $41,658 and $95,829, respectively.
 
     In April 1994, the Company entered into a $50,000 term loan agreement with
a bank. The loan is payable in monthly installments of $1,400 plus interest at
the bank's prime rate plus 1% (10.75% and 10.5% at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively), maturing April 1, 1997. The balance at December 31, 1995 and 1994
were $22,000 and $38,800, respectively.
 
     On July 26, 1995, the Company converted $140,000 of the balance on its line
of credit to a term loan. The term loan is payable in monthly installments of
$3,889, plus interest of prime plus 1% (10.75% at December 31, 1995) with the
full balance due June 30, 1998. Accordingly, the line of credit and notes
payable balances have been adjusted at December 31, 1995, to reflect this
transaction. The balance at December 31, 1995, was $128,334.
 
     The term loans are secured by all assets of the Company, its Parent, and
guarantees of certain stockholders of the Parent.
 
     Aggregate annual maturities of the term loans at December 31, 1995, as
adjusted for the conversion described above are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $105,125
        1997..............................................................    51,867
        1998..............................................................    35,000
        1999..............................................................        --
        2000..............................................................        --
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $191,992
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
     Interest expense on the term loans was $14,660, $14,395 and $37,500 for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
 
4.  CAPITALIZED LEASE OBLIGATIONS:
 
     The Company leases certain of its equipment under noncancelable leases
which meet the capital lease criteria as defined by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board in Statement No. 13. Accordingly, the present value of future
minimum lease payments has been recorded as leased property under capital lease,
net of depreciation, and obligations under capital lease. At December 31, 1995,
the future minimum lease payments are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $120,727
        1997..............................................................    83,163
        1998..............................................................     9,904
        1999..............................................................     1,744
        2000..............................................................     1,163
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................   216,701
        Less -- Amounts representing interest.............................    25,946
                                                                            --------
        Net present value of minimum lease payments.......................   190,755
        Less -- Current portion...........................................   101,287
                                                                            --------
        Long-term obligation..............................................  $ 89,468
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-61
<PAGE>   114
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     Equipment purchased under capital leases included in the balance sheets is
as follows at December 31:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Equipment......................................................  $202,711     $333,508
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation...............................    30,722       77,516
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total................................................  $171,989     $255,992
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
     Total interest expense on capital lease obligations for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, was $40,307, $16,353, and $10,970,
respectively.
 
5.  INTANGIBLES:
 
     A covenant not to compete was incorporated in the stock purchase agreement
for the Company dated October 16, 1991. The covenant provided for noncompetition
by the seller and its affiliates directly or indirectly in the business
conducted by the Company for a three-year period. Amortization was provided over
the three-year period commencing October 16, 1991.
 
     The Company contracts with various healthcare organizations to provide
services over a given time period. The value of these contracts was determined
as of October 16, 1991, by an appraisal performed in conjunction with the stock
purchase agreement. The contracts were amortized over their remaining lives
commencing October 16, 1991.
 
     Both the covenant not to compete and the contracts are fully amortized at
December 31, 1995.
 
6.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for taxes on income consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    DECEMBER 31,
                                                          ---------------------------------
                                                           1993         1994         1995
                                                          -------     --------     --------
    <S>                                                   <C>         <C>          <C>
    Currently payable:
      Federal...........................................  $    --     $ 32,200     $ 96,699
      State.............................................       --       12,300       28,781
                                                          -------     --------     --------
                                                               --       44,500      125,480
                                                          -------     --------     --------
    Deferred:
      Federal...........................................   14,700      (16,900)     (79,455)
      State.............................................    4,300       (5,000)     (20,334)
                                                          -------     --------     --------
              Total.....................................  $19,000     $ 22,600     $ 25,691
                                                          =======     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
     Deferred taxes result from the effect of transactions which are recognized
in different periods for financial and tax reporting purposes and relate
primarily to depreciation and contractual allowances and provision for
uncollectible accounts. Deferred income taxes are recognized for tax
consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates
applicable to future years, to differences between the financial reporting and
the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities.
 
                                      F-62
<PAGE>   115
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     The components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         TAX EFFECTS
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    ----------------------
                                                                      1994          1995
                                                                    ---------     --------
    <S>                                                             <C>           <C>
    Deferred tax assets:
      Contractual allowances and provision for uncollectible
         accounts.................................................  $  96,000     $127,649
      Accrual of legal settlement.................................     11,000        5,740
                                                                    ---------     --------
                                                                      107,000      133,389
                                                                    ---------     --------
    Deferred tax liabilities:
      Retrieval fees and accrued expenses.........................    (80,000)          --
      Fixed assets and depreciation...............................    (41,600)     (48,200)
                                                                    ---------     --------
                                                                     (121,600)     (48,200)
                                                                    ---------     --------
    Total net deferred assets (liabilities).......................  $ (14,600)    $ 85,189
                                                                    =========     ========
</TABLE>
 
     The Company prospectively adopted Financial Accounting Standards No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes," on January 1, 1993, and the 1993 statement of
income includes a cumulative effect adjustment of $17,500 to record a deferred
tax liability.
 
     The provision for income taxes differs from the tax at the statutory rate
due to the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     DECEMBER 31,
                                                            -------------------------------
                                                             1993        1994        1995
                                                            -------     -------     -------
    <S>                                                     <C>         <C>         <C>
    Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of
      accounting
      changes.............................................  $46,764     $67,242     $83,745
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     DECEMBER 31,
                                                            -------------------------------
                                                             1993        1994        1995
                                                            -------     -------     -------
    <S>                                                     <C>         <C>         <C>
    Taxes using federal statutory rates at 34%............  $15,900     $22,900     $28,473
    State income taxes, net of the federal tax benefit....    2,800       4,000       5,568
    Nondeductible travel and entertainment................      100       4,600       3,400
    Effects of utilizing graduated tax rates for current
      provision...........................................       --      (8,700)    (11,750)
    Other.................................................      200        (200)         --
                                                            -------     -------     -------
              Provision for income taxes..................  $19,000     $22,600     $25,691
                                                            =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
     For purposes of the consolidated federal tax return, the Parent has a net
operating loss carryforward available to offset taxable income of the Company in
1994. The net operating loss carryforward will be fully utilized for the tax
year 1994.
 
7.  401(K) PLAN:
 
     The Company has adopted a contributory 401(k) plan (the "Plan") as of
September 1, 1993. The Plan allows employees to make elective contributions
through salary reduction. The Plan allows for discretionary employer matching.
Participation in the Plan is limited based on certain age and service
requirements. The Company made no contribution to the Plan for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1994.
 
                                      F-63
<PAGE>   116
 
                            RECORDEX SERVICES, INC.
         (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PARAGON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.)
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
8.  OPERATING LEASES
 
     The Company leases office space under an operating lease which expires in
1998. The future minimum annual rental payments required under this operating
lease as of December 31, 1995 are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                          <C>
    1996.....................................................................    $69,804
    1997.....................................................................     69,804
    1998.....................................................................     29,805
</TABLE>
 
Rent expense charged against operations for the years ended December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993 was $77,172, $55,173, and $47,175, respectively.
 
9.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
     The Company is named as a defendant, with other medical records copying
copy services and numerous hospitals, in a federal and three state lawsuits
contesting the reasonableness of the fees charged for medical records
reproduction. The plaintiff's in each of these cases are seeking class
certification. In November 1994, the plaintiff's motion for class certification
and all other claims were denied in the federal lawsuit. The plaintiffs filed an
appeal on January 3, 1995. On April 4, 1996, the Court of Appeals affirmed the
decision in favor of the Company on the substantive claims, but remanded the
case to the District Court for a hearing on the individual plaintiff's request
for injunctive relief.
 
     The three state lawsuits, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Ohio, are similar
to the federal suit described above. In February 1996, one of the Pennsylvania
lawsuits was concluded favorably to the Company. Management of the Company and
its counsel believe that the outcome of the remaining cases will be influenced
by the outcome of the other cases.
 
     Although the ultimate outcome of the remaining litigation is not presently
determinable, management of the Company and its counsel believe that they can
successfully defend these cases and any liability resulting from them will not
have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
 
10.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during the periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with the Merger, two of the Parent's stockholders have
entered into a three year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set
base salary, participation in any future FYI incentive bonus plans, four weeks,
paid vacation, a car allowance, health benefits, and a two year covenant-not-to-
compete following termination of such person's employment. The stockholders'
employment agreements provide for an aggregate base salary of $300,000.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the pro forma data presents the incremental provision for
income taxes for the impact of the compensation differential discussed above.
 
11.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     On January 26, 1996, the Company was acquired by FYI. In connection with
the Merger, the Company assumed a note payable to the Parent's stockholders in
the amount of $190,590 and distributed advances receivable from the Parent of
$816,335. Had these transactions been recorded at December 31, 1995, the effect
on the accompanying balance sheet would be an increase in liabilities of
$190,590, a decrease in assets of $816,335 and a decrease in stockholders'
equity of $1,006,925. (See Note 1.)
 
                                      F-64
<PAGE>   117
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Leonard Archives, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Leonard Archives, Inc.
(a Michigan corporation) as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the related
statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Leonard Archives, Inc. as of
December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-65
<PAGE>   118
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      -------------------------
                                                                         1994           1995
                                                                      ----------     ----------
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
                                            ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................  $   36,190     $   13,414
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
     $35,000 for each period........................................     901,459        888,352
  Accounts receivable -- affiliates.................................     280,033        259,236
  Accounts receivable -- officer and employees......................      14,189         67,043
  Prepaids and other current assets.................................     104,702        124,106
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current assets......................................   1,336,573      1,352,151
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.........................................   1,670,307      1,962,635
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS.............................................      14,275         16,775
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total assets..............................................  $3,021,155     $3,331,561
                                                                      ==========     ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term obligations............................................  $  625,431     $  315,797
  Short-term obligations to stockholder.............................          --        500,000
  Current maturities of long-term obligations.......................     219,823        707,241
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........................     846,065        662,379
  Unearned income...................................................     377,372        333,590
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total current liabilities.................................   2,068,691      2,519,007
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, net of current maturities....................     664,926        723,603
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS TO AFFILIATES, net of current
  maturities........................................................      42,484         19,326
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities.........................................   2,776,101      3,261,936
                                                                      ----------     ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $10, 8,500 shares authorized, 4,293 shares
     outstanding for all periods....................................      42,930         42,930
  Retained earnings.................................................     202,124         26,695
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total stockholders' equity................................     245,054         69,625
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................  $3,021,155     $3,331,561
                                                                      ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-66
<PAGE>   119
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ----------------------------------------
                                                            1993           1994           1995
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE........................................  $4,372,109     $5,006,725     $5,858,023
COST OF SERVICES.......................................   2,395,102      3,135,573      3,136,965
DEPRECIATION...........................................     133,668        231,261        305,614
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Gross profit.................................   1,843,339      1,639,891      2,415,444
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES..........   1,543,994      1,576,865      1,627,377
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Operating income.............................     299,345         63,026        788,067
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.....................................      74,354        114,894        144,155
  Interest income......................................     (14,657)       (18,653)       (18,320)
  Other (income) expense, net..........................       5,062        (44,161)         2,661
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
NET INCOME.............................................  $  234,586     $   10,946     $  659,571
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 11):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME..................................  $  234,586     $   10,946     $  659,571
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL....................     159,470         60,000        144,821
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...................     130,175         35,485        276,893
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME...................................  $  263,881     $   35,461     $  527,499
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-67
<PAGE>   120
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      COMMON STOCK                          TOTAL
                                                   ------------------     RETAINED      STOCKHOLDERS'
                                                   SHARES     AMOUNT      EARNINGS         EQUITY
                                                   ------     -------     ---------     -------------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.......................  4,293      $42,930     $ 145,492       $ 188,422
  Dividends declared.............................     --           --      (107,900)       (107,900)
  Net income.....................................     --           --       234,586         234,586
                                                   -----      -------     ---------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......................  4,293       42,930       272,178         315,108
  Dividends declared.............................     --           --       (81,000)        (81,000)
  Net income.....................................     --           --        10,946          10,946
                                                   -----      -------     ---------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......................  4,293       42,930       202,124         245,054
  Dividends declared.............................     --           --      (835,000)       (835,000)
  Net income.....................................     --           --       659,571         659,571
                                                   -----      -------     ---------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......................  4,293      $42,930     $  26,695       $  69,625
                                                   =====      =======     =========       =========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-68
<PAGE>   121
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ---------------------------------------
                                                           1993          1994           1995
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
<S>                                                      <C>           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income...........................................  $ 234,586     $  10,946     $   659,571
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities--
     Depreciation and amortization.....................    133,668       231,261         305,614
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities--
       (Increase) decrease in--
          Accounts receivable, net.....................   (209,273)     (183,387)        (18,950)
          Prepaid and other assets.....................    (13,578)       (5,796)        (21,904)
       Increase (decrease) in--
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.....    131,010       229,416        (183,686)
          Unearned income..............................     74,525        94,280         (43,782)
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
               Net cash provided by operating
                 activities............................    350,938       376,720         696,863
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment..................   (139,750)     (607,035)       (504,023)
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
               Net cash used in investing activities...   (139,750)     (607,035)       (504,023)
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Principal payments on short-term obligations.........         --       (79,434)     (1,546,196)
  Principal payments on long-term obligations..........   (118,084)     (127,115)       (170,982)
  Proceeds from short-term obligations.................     16,401       531,515       1,736,562
  Proceeds from long-term obligations..................         --            --         600,000
  Payment of dividends.................................   (107,900)      (81,000)       (835,000)
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
               Net cash provided by (used in) financing
                 activities............................   (209,583)      243,966        (215,616)
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...      1,605        13,651         (22,776)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of period......     20,934        22,539          36,190
                                                         ---------     ---------     -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of period............  $  22,539     $  36,190     $    13,414
                                                         =========     =========     ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for--
     Interest..........................................  $  69,378     $ 102,951     $   136,029
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
  Equipment acquired through capital lease
     obligations.......................................  $  90,111     $ 149,500     $    93,919
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-69
<PAGE>   122
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     Leonard Archives, Inc. (the "Company") stores records, computer media and
microfilm for all industries. The Company also provides document destruction as
a complement to complete records management. The Company operates out of two
Detroit facilities and three other facilities, in Ann Arbor and Farmington
Hills, Michigan, and in Toledo, Ohio.
 
     In October 1995, the Company and its stockholder entered into a definitive
agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") pursuant to which the Company will
merge with FYI (the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock will be exchanged for cash and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent
with the consummation of the initial public offering (the "Offering") of the
common stock of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Building
improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the asset's useful life or the
lease-term.
 
  Unearned Income
 
     Unearned income represents customer storage services which are billed in
advance.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" (SFAS 121), which is establishing
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to have any effect on the financial
statements. The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when the services are rendered.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 105, consist primarily of trade receivables.
 
     Trade receivables are primarily short-term receivables from clients located
in Michigan and Ohio. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts
based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical
trends, and other information.
 
                                      F-70
<PAGE>   123
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Company is an S corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the stockholder. The
Company's S corporation status will terminate with the effective date of the
Merger discussed in Note 1.
 
3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ESTIMATED              DECEMBER 31,
                                                   USEFUL LIVES     ---------------------------
                                                     (YEARS)           1994            1995
                                                   ------------     -----------     -----------
    <S>                                            <C>              <C>             <C>
    Land.........................................     NA            $     2,581     $     2,581
    Building and building improvements...........    7-18               900,015         904,524
    Warehouse and vault equipment................    5-15             1,306,586       1,696,107
    Transportation equipment.....................    3-7                 65,752          72,572
    Equipment under capital leases...............     5                 274,833         359,088
    Office equipment.............................    5-7                236,280         327,851
    Data disintegration equipment................     10                249,644         261,245
                                                                    -----------     -----------
                                                                      3,035,691       3,623,968
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation and
      amortization...............................                     1,365,384       1,661,333
                                                                    -----------     -----------
                                                                    $ 1,670,307     $ 1,962,635
                                                                    ===========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
     Accumulated depreciation of equipment under capital leases amounted to
$72,587 and $125,137 at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively.
 
4.  SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Short-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Bank demand note, expiring June 1999, interest at prime plus
      0.75% (9.25% at December 31, 1994), secured by accounts
      receivable and machinery and equipment.......................  $118,621     $     --
    Bank master equipment line of credit, each borrowing payable on
      demand and is termed-out over 36 equal monthly payments,
      accrued interest at prime plus 0.75% (9.25% at December 31,
      1994), payable monthly, secured by accounts receivable and
      machinery and equipment......................................   241,810           --
    Bank working capital line of credit, payable on demand, accrued
      interest at prime plus 1.25% (9.75% at December 31, 1995),
      secured by a first security interest in all accounts
      receivable, machinery, and equipment, and a personal
      guarantee by the stockholder ................................        --      315,797
    Bank demand master equipment note, monthly payment of $5,000
      plus accrued interest at prime plus 0.75% (9.25% at December
      31, 1994), matures 1999, secured by accounts receivable and
      machinery and equipment......................................   265,000           --
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $625,431     $315,797
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-71
<PAGE>   124
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     Short-term obligations to affiliates consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   -----------------------
                                                                     1994          1995
                                                                   --------     ----------
    <S>                                                            <C>          <C>
    Note payable -- stockholder, payable on demand, accrued
      interest at 8.75%, unsecured...............................  $     --     $  500,000
</TABLE>
 
5.  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Long-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   -----------------------
                                                                     1994          1995
                                                                   --------     ----------
    <S>                                                            <C>          <C>
    Mortgage payable -- bank, monthly payment of $8,500,
      including principal and interest at prime plus 0.75% (9%
      and 9.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively),
      maturing October 1, 1996, secured by a first mortgage on
      the land, building, and certain equipment and guaranteed by
      the stockholder and a former stockholder...................  $561,644     $  503,529
    Note payable -- Detroit Economic Growth Council, monthly
      payment of $1,353, including principal and interest at
      6.1%, maturing June 1, 1995, secured by certain assets of
      the Company and guaranteed by the stockholder and his
      wife.......................................................     7,979             --
    Mortgage payable -- bank, monthly payment of $7,978,
      including principal and interest at prime plus 1.25% (9.75%
      at December 31, 1995), maturing December 1, 2000, secured
      by a second mortgage on the land, building, and certain
      equipment and guaranteed by the stockholder. ..............        --        600,000
    Note payable -- bank, monthly payment of $517, including
      principal and interest at 12%, maturing May 1998, secured
      by automobile..............................................    17,310         12,895
    Capital lease obligations -- interest rates ranging from 3%
      to 15.9%, maturing at dates from January 1996 to September
      2000.......................................................   202,249        233,951
                                                                   --------     ----------
              Total..............................................   789,182      1,350,375
    Less -- Current maturities...................................   124,256        626,772
                                                                   --------     ----------
                                                                   $664,926     $  723,603
                                                                   ========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
     Long-term obligations to affiliates consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      --------------------
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                      --------     -------
    <S>                                                               <C>          <C>
    Note payable -- Leonard Investments, monthly payment of $1,185,
      including principal and interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995), maturing in 1998, unsecured......  $ 37,193     $26,157
    Note payable -- Leonard Investments, monthly payment of $861,
      including principal and interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995), maturing January 1996,
      unsecured.....................................................    31,691      14,471
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-72
<PAGE>   125
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      ---------------------
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                      --------     --------
    <S>                                                               <C>          <C>
    Note payable -- Leonard Investments, interest payable annually
      at prime plus 1% (9.5% and 8.75% at December 31, 1994 and
      1995, respectively), maturing January 1996, unsecured.........  $ 69,167     $59,167
                                                                      --------     -------
              Total.................................................   138,051      99,795
    Less -- Current maturities......................................    95,567      80,469
                                                                      --------     -------
                                                                      $ 42,484     $19,326
                                                                      ========     =======
</TABLE>
 
     The stockholder of the Company also has a personal note obligation which
has as collateral substantially all of the assets of the Company. The security
interests in these assets is subordinate to the security interest of the bank.
Maturities for December 31, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and thereafter are
$707,241, $110,255, $115,257, $79,699, $437,718, and $0, respectively.
 
6.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Accounts payable...............................................  $582,185     $409,972
    Accrued compensation, benefits, and taxes......................   117,582      179,009
    Other..........................................................   146,298       73,398
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $846,065     $662,379
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
7.  LEASE OBLIGATIONS:
 
     The Company leases its buildings, transportation equipment, and office
equipment under noncancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates.
Minimum future lease payments under capital and operating leases as of December
31, 1995, are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   CAPITAL      OPERATING
                                                                    LEASES        LEASES
                                                                   --------     ----------
    <S>                                                            <C>          <C>
    1996.........................................................  $100,136     $  459,882
    1997.........................................................    65,156        672,467
    1998.........................................................    66,179        657,903
    1999.........................................................    27,234        590,892
    2000.........................................................    10,840        475,280
    Thereafter...................................................        --      2,355,520
                                                                   --------     ----------
    Total minimum lease payments.................................   269,545     $5,211,944
                                                                                ==========
    Less -- Amounts representing interest........................    35,594
                                                                   --------
    Present value of net minimum lease payments..................   233,951
    Less -- Current portion of obligations under capital
      leases.....................................................    82,083
                                                                   --------
    Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases........  $151,868
                                                                   ========
</TABLE>
 
     Rental expense for all operating leases was approximately $354,894,
$569,762, and $531,735 for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995,
respectively.
 
                                      F-73
<PAGE>   126
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     In 1994, the Company adopted a discretionary retirement plan covering
substantially all of its employees. Retirement expenses are funded through
annual contributions to the plan. Expenses related to the plan were $15,982 and
$24,227 for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively.
 
9.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation, unemployment, and property damage incurred in connection with its
operations. Management believes none of these actions will have a material
adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the
Company.
 
10.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
 
     The Company leases its operating facilities in Toledo and Trumbull
(Detroit) from Leonard Investments. These leases are for various lengths and
annual amounts. The rental expense for these operating leases for the years
ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, were $127,000, $126,000, and $127,000,
respectively. The Company is also borrowing funds from Leonard Investments as
described in Note 5. Leonard Investments is a partnership owned by the
stockholder and a former stockholder of the Company. The Ann Arbor facility is
leased from a former stockholder. Rental expense for the Ann Arbor facility was
$62,064 for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
 
     Accounts receivable -- affiliate represents amounts due from Accumed
Billing, Inc. and Pathfinders, Inc. The sole stockholder of the Company and his
relatives own a 78% interest in Accumed Billing, Inc. and a 33% interest in
Pathfinders, Inc. The receivables relate primarily to employee services provided
to Accumed Billing, Inc. and Pathfinders, Inc.
 
     Leonard has guaranteed a promissory note in the principal amount of
approximately $636,000 as of December 31, 1995, with interest at 10%, payable in
monthly installments in varying amounts through December 1, 2004. The promissory
note is from the stockholder to the former joint owner in Leonard. Leonard's
guarantee and security interest are subordinate to all other notes payable to
the bank and the Detroit Economic Growth Council.
 
11.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during these periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with this merger, the stockholder has entered into a three
year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set base salary,
participation in any future FYI incentive bonus plans, four week paid vacation,
a car allowance, health benefits, and a two year covenant-not-to-compete
following termination of such person's employment. The stockholder's employment
agreement provides for a $100,000 base salary.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the pro forma data presents the provision for income
taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income taxes and
adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential discussed above.
 
                                      F-74
<PAGE>   127
 
                             LEONARD ARCHIVES, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
12.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     In October 1995, the Company and its stockholder entered into a definitive
agreement to be acquired by FYI. This transaction was subsequently closed on
January 26, 1996. In conjunction with this merger, prior to year-end, the
Company distributed cash to its stockholder in the amount of $700,000 which
represented the AAA account of the Company. In addition, the Company can make an
additional distribution corresponding to the increase in net stockholders'
equity from June 30, 1995 to November 30, 1995, not to exceed $75,000. The
amount available for the additional distribution at December 31, 1995, is
$75,000. Had these transactions been recorded at December 31, 1995, the effect
on the accompanying balance sheet would be a decrease in total assets and a
decrease in stockholder's equity of $75,000.
 
                                      F-75
<PAGE>   128
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To C.&T. Management Services, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of C.&T.
Management Services, Inc. (a California corporation) and Related Company as of
December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the related combined statements of operations,
stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1995. These 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 audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of C.&T. Management
Services, Inc. and Related Company as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-76
<PAGE>   129
 
              C. & T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     -----------------------------
                                                                         1994             1995
                                                                     ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                  <C>              <C>
                                             ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................   $   24,115       $   58,823
  Accounts receivable, less allowance of $44,265 and $19,286.......      820,896          956,089
  Note receivable -- current.......................................       52,386          424,649
  Prepaid and other current assets.................................       34,259           36,748
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total current assets.....................................      931,656        1,476,309
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net........................................      221,773          257,716
NOTE RECEIVABLE, NET OF CURRENT PORTION............................      429,219               --
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS, net.......................................       25,108           17,255
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total assets.............................................   $1,607,756       $1,751,280
                                                                      ==========       ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term obligations...........................................   $  757,189       $  496,809
  Current maturities of long-term obligations......................       24,034           26,234
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........................      429,799          468,845
  Stockholder note payable -- current..............................      519,808          563,514
  Current portion of deferred income taxes.........................       15,857           15,857
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total current liabilities................................    1,746,687        1,571,259
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
  Notes payable....................................................        6,221               --
  Stockholder note payables, net of current........................       35,126           19,969
                                                                      ----------       ----------
     Total liabilities.............................................    1,788,034        1,591,228
                                                                      ----------       ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
  Common stock, $1 par value and no par (Note 12), authorized
     125,000 shares, 3,100 shares issued and outstanding...........        4,000            4,000
  Additional paid-in capital.......................................        1,285            1,285
  Retained (deficit) earnings......................................     (185,563)         154,767
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total stockholders' equity (deficit).....................     (180,278)         160,052
                                                                      ----------       ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit).....   $1,607,756       $1,751,280
                                                                      ==========       ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-77
<PAGE>   130
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ----------------------------------------
                                                            1993           1994           1995
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
REVENUES...............................................  $5,804,738     $5,337,100     $5,369,412
COST OF SERVICES.......................................   4,001,734      3,975,161      3,560,791
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE...................................      66,999         52,797         53,007
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Gross profit.................................   1,736,005      1,309,142      1,755,614
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES..........   1,633,876      1,508,037      1,414,629
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
     Operating income (loss)...........................     102,129       (198,895)       340,985
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.....................................      93,815        102,969        126,406
  Interest income......................................     (10,969)       (50,116)       (51,460)
  Other income, net....................................     (46,255)      (135,809)       (95,891)
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES......................      65,538       (115,939)       361,930
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.............................       1,600          1,600          1,600
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Net income (loss)............................  $   63,938     $ (117,539)    $  360,330
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- See Note 14):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME (LOSS)...........................  $   63,938     $ (117,539)    $  360,330
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL....................     224,187        177,531        171,383
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME
  TAXES................................................     119,101         22,231        199,326
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME...................................  $  169,024     $   37,761     $  332,387
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-78
<PAGE>   131
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                TOTAL
                                               COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL    RETAINED     STOCKHOLDERS'
                                             ----------------     PAID-IN      EARNINGS        EQUITY
                                             SHARES    AMOUNT     CAPITAL      (DEFICIT)      (DEFICIT)
                                             ------    ------    ----------    ---------    -------------
<S>                                          <C>       <C>       <C>           <C>          <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.................  3,100      4,000       1,285       (131,962)      (126,677)
  Net income...............................     --         --          --         63,938         63,938
                                             -----     ------      ------      ----------    ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.................  3,100      4,000       1,285        (68,024)       (62,739)
  Net loss.................................     --         --          --       (117,539)      (117,539)
                                             -----     ------      ------      ----------    ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.................  3,100      4,000       1,285       (185,563)      (180,278)
  Dividend.................................     --         --          --        (20,000)       (20,000)
  Net income...............................     --         --          --        360,330        360,330
                                             -----     ------      ------      ----------    ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.................  3,100     $4,000      $1,285      $ 154,767      $ 160,052
                                             =====     ======      ======      ==========    ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-79
<PAGE>   132
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                              ---------------------------------
                                                                1993        1994        1995
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss).........................................  $  63,938   $(117,539)  $ 360,330
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
     provided by (used in) operating activities --
     Depreciation/amortization..............................     66,999      52,797      53,007
     Gain on sale...........................................         --     (40,000)         --
     Deferred tax benefit...................................     (3,307)         --          --
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
       (Increase) decrease in --
          Accounts receivable, net..........................     74,750     (49,785)   (135,193)
          Prepaid and other assets..........................    (77,165)     39,161       5,364
       Increase (decrease) in --
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........    (49,645)    107,135      39,046
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
               Net cash provided by (used in) operating
                 activities.................................     75,570      (8,231)    322,554
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  (Additions) dispositions of property and equipment........    (15,696)    (34,967)    (88,950)
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
               Net cash (used in) investing activities......    (15,696)    (34,967)    (88,950)
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Net proceeds from line of credit..........................     25,000          --          --
  Principal payments on stockholder notes payable...........   (179,195)   (116,970)    (13,451)
  Proceeds from stockholder notes payable...................         --     310,000      42,000
  Principal payments on short-term obligations..............   (204,117)   (210,990)   (260,380)
  Principal payments on long-term obligations...............   (146,687)    (17,606)    (24,036)
  Proceeds from short-term borrowings.......................    253,352      11,162      20,015
  Principal collected on note receivable....................     14,157      78,092      56,956
  Issuance of note receivable...............................    (14,410)         --          --
  Dividends paid............................................         --          --     (20,000)
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
               Net cash provided by (used in) financing
                 activities.................................   (251,900)     53,688    (198,896)
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........   (192,026)     10,490      34,708
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of year.............    205,651      13,625      24,115
                                                              ---------   ---------   ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of year...................  $  13,625   $  24,115   $  58,823
                                                              =========   =========   =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
     Cash paid for --
       Interest.............................................  $  92,397   $ 105,757   $ 128,192
       Taxes................................................      4,300       1,600       1,600
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
  Note receivable received in connection with sale of
     building...............................................  $ 550,000   $      --   $      --
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-80
<PAGE>   133
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of
C.&T. Management Services, Inc. (dba DPAS) and Qualidata, Inc. (dba The Mail
House -- the "Related Company") (collectively the "Company"). The Company's
principal business is providing data processing, information management, and
bulk mailing services for its customers who are located primarily on the West
Coast.
 
     The Company and its stockholders entered into a definitive agreement with
F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") pursuant to which the Company will merge with FYI
(the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common stock will be
exchanged for cash and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent with the
consummation of the initial public offering (the "Offering") of the common stock
of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Basis of Presentation
 
     The companies discussed in Note 1 are all under common control of two
stockholders. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
combination.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
 
  Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121: Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of (SFAS 121) which establishes
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 to have any effect on the combined financial
statements. The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1996.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The companies are S corporations for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any federal income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the stockholders.
The Company's S corporation status will terminate with the effective date of the
Merger discussed in Note 1.
 
  Reclassifications
 
     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to make their
presentation consistent with the current year.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company's customers
are concentrated in the Western United States and the primary
 
                                      F-81
<PAGE>   134
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
customers are state and public institutions. The Company establishes an
allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk
of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.
 
3.  NOTES RECEIVABLE:
 
     Notes receivable consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1995         1994
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Sunrise Mushroom -- interest rate at 12% with monthly principal
      and interest payments of $9,125, balloon payment due at
      maturity on January 16, 1996. The note is secured by a
      commercial building sold to Sunrise Mushroom by the Company
      in 1993......................................................  $480,000     $424,649
    Other notes receivable, noninterest bearing....................     1,605           --
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total notes receivable...............................   481,605      424,649
    Less -- Current portion........................................    52,386      424,649
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $429,219     $     --
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
     The Company sold a commercial building to Sunrise Mushroom on February 1,
1993, for $625,000, including $75,000 of cash and a note receivable of $550,000.
The gain of $40,000 was deferred in 1993 and subsequently recognized in 1994
upon fulfillment of the requirements for gain recognition under SFAS No. 66,
"Accounting for Sales of Real Estate."
 
     The Sunrise Mushroom note receivable was refinanced in January 1995 and is
due in full on January 16, 1996 (see Note 15).
 
4.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      ESTIMATED             DECEMBER 31,
                                                    USEFUL LIVES     --------------------------
                                                       (YEARS)          1994           1995
                                                    -------------    ----------     -----------
    <S>                                             <C>              <C>            <C>
    Autos and trucks..............................        5          $  198,794     $   198,794
    Furniture and equipment.......................      5-10          1,754,905       1,842,360
                                                                     ----------     -----------
                                                                      1,953,699       2,041,154
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation..............                    1,731,926       1,783,438
                                                                     ----------     -----------
                                                                     $  221,773     $   257,716
                                                                     ==========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
5.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Accounts payable...............................................  $282,972     $384,967
    Sales tax payable..............................................    17,027       15,991
    Other accrued liabilities......................................   114,766       59,498
    Accrued compensation, benefits, and taxes......................    15,034        8,389
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $429,799     $468,845
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-82
<PAGE>   135
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
6.  SHORT-TERM OBLIGATION:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Note payable -- bank; interest at the bank's index rate prime
      plus 1.0%; monthly payments of $10,000, 9.5% and 10.75% at
      December 31, 1994 and 1995, maturing January 1, 1998.........  $300,000     $252,724
    Trust deed payable; interest at the Bank's index rate prime
      plus 1.5% (floor of 9.0%); monthly payments of $6,085;
      maturity January 15, 1998; at December 31, 1994 and 1995, the
      interest rate was 11% and 11.25% secured by first trust deed
      on commercial property.......................................   197,189      144,085
    Note payable -- bank; monthly principal of $8,333 plus interest
      at prime plus 2% and a maturity date of December 1996;
      interest rate at December 31, 1994 and 1995, was 10.5% and
      10.75%; secured by non-real estate assets of the Company.....   200,000      100,000
    Note payable -- bank; monthly principal of $5,000 plus interest
      at prime plus 2% and a maturity date of January 1996; secured
      by non-real estate assets of the Company.....................    60,000           --
                                                                     --------     --------
              Total................................................  $757,189     $496,809
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
7.  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Long-term obligations consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                       -------------------
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                       -------     -------
    <S>                                                                <C>         <C>
    Note payable -- EMC Corp.; interest rate at 14.658% with monthly
      payments of $1,004 and a maturity date of June, 1996...........  $16,129     $ 5,772
    Note payable -- bank; interest rate at 11.25% with monthly
      payments of $227 and a maturity date of February 1996; secured
      by 1990 Ford truck.............................................    2,964         447
    Vendor notes payable.............................................   11,162      20,015
                                                                       -------     -------
              Total..................................................   30,255      26,234
    Less -- Current maturities.......................................   24,034      26,234
                                                                       -------     -------
                                                                       $ 6,221     $    --
                                                                       =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
     As of December 31, 1994 and 1995, the Company has complied with all loan
covenants.
 
8.  OPERATING LEASES:
 
     The Company leases its office buildings, office equipment, and computer
software under noncancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates.
Lease payments for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994,
 
                                      F-83
<PAGE>   136
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
and 1995, totaled approximately, $460,000, $455,000, and $293,000. Future
minimum lease payments under operating leases as of December 31, 1995, for each
of the next five years and in the aggregate are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                <C>
        1996.............................................................  $  262,465
        1997.............................................................     266,917
        1998.............................................................     261,969
        1999.............................................................     245,081
        2000.............................................................     226,147
        Thereafter.......................................................     709,259
                                                                           ----------
                  Total..................................................  $1,971,838
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
9.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     The Company sponsors a profit sharing plan. Employees become eligible after
one year of service to the Company. The employees are not allowed to make
contributions to the plan; Company contributions are determined by the Board of
Directors. The profit sharing plan expense was $19,392, $12,422, and $19,866 for
1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively.
 
     The Company offers no postretirement or postemployment benefits.
 
10.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The Company has elected S corporation status under the Internal Revenue
Code. In lieu of federal income taxes, the shareholder is taxed on the Company's
taxable income. Therefore, no provision or liability for federal income tax has
been included in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1993,
1994, and 1995. Due to the losses recorded in 1992 and 1994, only the California
minimum corporate tax of $800 has been due. A deferred state tax liability
exists primarily due to the cash basis method of reporting for income tax
purposes. The deferred tax liability of $15,857 at December 31, 1994 and 1995,
represents the 2.5% State of California corporate tax on the net temporary
differences.
 
     State income taxes are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                          -----------------------------
                                                           1993        1994       1995
                                                          -------     ------     ------
        <S>                                               <C>         <C>        <C>
        Current.........................................  $ 4,907     $1,600     $1,600
        Deferred........................................   (3,307)        --         --
                                                          -------     ------     ------
                                                          $ 1,600     $1,600     $1,600
                                                          =======     ======     ======
</TABLE>
 
11.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involve workers' compensation and
unemployment claims incurred in connection with its operations. Management
believes that none of these actions will have a material adverse effect on the
financial position or results of operations of the Company.
 
                                      F-84
<PAGE>   137
 
              C.&T. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
12.  COMMON STOCK:
 
     Common stock at December 31, 1994 and 1995, consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SHARES
                                                           --------------------------
                                                 PAR                      ISSUED AND      TOTAL
                                                VALUE      AUTHORIZED     OUTSTANDING     VALUE
                                                ------     ----------     -----------     ------
    <S>                                         <C>        <C>            <C>             <C>
    C&T Management Services, Inc..............  $1.00         25,000         3,000        $3,000
    Qualidata, Inc. ..........................  No par       100,000           100         1,000
                                                             -------         -----        ------
                                                             125,000         3,100        $4,000
                                                             =======         =====        ======
</TABLE>
 
13.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
 
     A stockholder has advanced funds to the Company of $503,502 and $545,502 as
of December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. The amounts advanced bear interest
at a rate of 9% and are payable on demand.
 
     The Company has a 12% interest-bearing stockholder note payable totaling
$51,432 and $37,981 at December 31, 1994 and 1995, that has monthly principal
and interest payments of $1,800 and a maturity date of October 1997.
 
     The maturity for this obligation is as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                  <C>
        1996...............................................................  $18,012
        1997...............................................................   19,969
                                                                             -------
                                                                             $37,981
                                                                             =======
</TABLE>
 
14.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that the owner and certain key
employees received during the periods. The owner and key employees have agreed
to certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with the Merger, each stockholder has entered into a
three-year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set base salary,
participation in any future FYI incentive bonus plans, four week paid vacation,
a car allowance, health benefits and a two year covenant-not-to-compete
following termination of such person's employment. The stockholders' employment
agreements provide for an aggregate base salary of $220,000.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owner of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the following pro forma data presents the provision for
income taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income
taxes and adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential discussed
above.
 
15.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
 
     In October 1995, the Company and its stockholders entered into a definitive
agreement to be acquired by FYI. This transaction was subsequently closed on
January 26, 1996.
 
     In conjunction with the Merger, the Company will dividend to the
stockholders, a note receivable totaling $424,649 and related mortgage note
payable of $144,085. In addition, the Company will make a cash distribution of
$250,000 prior to the closing of the merger of which $20,000 was distributed
prior to year-end. Had these transactions been recorded at December 31, 1995,
the effect on the accompanying balance sheet would be a decrease in total assets
of $654,649, total liabilities of $144,085, and stockholders' equity of
$510,564.
 
     In addition certain cash proceeds of the Offering will be used to repay the
stockholder notes payable of $583,483.
 
                                      F-85
<PAGE>   138
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Deliverex, Incorporated:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Deliverex,
Incorporated (a California corporation) and Subsidiary and Related Company as of
September 30, 1994, and December 31, 1995, and the related combined statements
of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years ended
September 30, 1993 and 1994, and December 31, 1995. 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 audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Deliverex,
Incorporated and Subsidiary and Related Company as of September 30, 1994 and
December 31, 1995, and the combined results of their operations and their
combined cash flows for each of the years ended September 30, 1993 and 1994, and
December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-86
<PAGE>   139
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         1994              1995
                                                                     -------------     ------------
<S>                                                                  <C>               <C>
                                ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................    $ 120,948        $  210,444
  Accounts receivable..............................................      129,397           288,197
  Accounts receivable -- stockholder...............................      314,731           314,731
  Deferred tax assets current......................................      112,030                --
  Prepaid and other current assets.................................        3,180             9,410
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total current assets.....................................      680,286           822,782
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net........................................      172,675           172,926
ADVANCES TO OFFICER................................................       73,403            73,403
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS, net.......................................       48,948            48,948
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total assets.............................................    $ 975,312        $1,118,059
                                                                       =========        ==========
                       LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term obligations...........................................    $  47,270        $   39,258
  Deferred tax liabilities.........................................           --            10,964
  Current maturities of long-term obligations......................       27,564            22,098
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........................      250,614           196,725
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total current liabilities................................      325,448           269,045
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, net of current maturities...................      430,318           403,263
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES........................................       49,728                --
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total liabilities........................................      805,494           672,308
                                                                       ---------        ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, no par, authorized 510,000 shares, 107,000 shares
     issued........................................................        9,900             9,900
  Retained earnings................................................      160,918           435,851
                                                                       ---------        ----------
                                                                         170,818           445,751
  Less -- Treasury stock, 10,000 shares in 1994, no par; $1,000
     assigned value................................................        1,000                --
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total stockholders' equity...............................      169,818           445,751
                                                                       ---------        ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...............    $ 975,312        $1,118,059
                                                                       =========        ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-87
<PAGE>   140
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        YEAR ENDED
                                                        ------------------------------------------
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                        -------------------------     DECEMBER 31,
                                                           1993           1994            1995
                                                        ----------     ----------     ------------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>            <C>
REVENUES:
  Service revenue.....................................  $2,321,024     $2,338,379      $2,555,394
  Other revenue.......................................     251,026        267,601         311,653
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
                                                         2,572,050      2,605,980       2,867,047
COST OF SERVICES......................................  1,647,265..     1,684,738       1,643,271
DEPRECIATION..........................................  75,656....         58,320          52,393
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
          Gross profit................................     849,129        862,922       1,171,383
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.........     672,894        798,407         822,942
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
          Operating income............................     176,235         64,515         348,441
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense....................................      24,934         21,937          23,435
  Interest income.....................................        (140)          (135)         (3,614)
  Other (income) expense, net.........................        (592)        (9,112)         (1,665)
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES............................     152,033         51,825         330,285
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES..................      51,846        (10,519)         99,529
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
          Net income..................................  $  100,187     $   62,344      $  230,756
                                                        ==========     ==========      ==========
PRO FORMA DATA (Unaudited -- see Note 13):
HISTORICAL NET INCOME.................................  $  100,187     $   62,344      $  230,756
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION DIFFERENTIAL...................      80,679        189,200         211,864
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES..................      41,268         75,868         103,150
                                                        ----------     ----------      ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME..................................  $  139,598     $  175,676      $  339,470
                                                        ==========     ==========      ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-88
<PAGE>   141
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       COMMON SHARES     RETAINED    TREASURY STOCK      TREASURY        TOTAL
                                      ----------------   EARNINGS   -----------------     STOCK      STOCKHOLDERS'
                                      SHARES    AMOUNT   (DEFICIT)  SHARES    AMOUNT    SUBSCRIBED      EQUITY
                                      -------   ------   --------   -------   --------   --------      ---------
<S>                                   <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>          <C>
BALANCE, September 30, 1992.........  107,000   $9,900   $ (1,613)   10,000   $(1,000)   $     --      $   7,287
  Net income........................       --      --     100,187        --        --          --        100,187
                                      -------   ------   --------   -------   -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, September 30, 1993.........  107,000   9,900      98,574    10,000    (1,000)         --        107,474
  Net income........................       --      --      62,344        --        --          --         62,344
                                      -------   ------   --------   -------   -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, September 30, 1994.........  107,000   9,900     160,918    10,000    (1,000)         --        169,818
  Treasury stock subscribed.........       --      --          --        --        --       1,000          1,000
  Net income -- October 1, 1994, to
    December 31, 1994...............       --      --      44,177        --        --          --         44,177
                                      -------   ------   --------   -------   -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, January 1, 1995............  107,000   9,900     205,095    10,000    (1,000)      1,000        214,995
  Reissuance of treasury stock......       --      --          --   (10,000)    1,000      (1,000)            --
  Net income........................       --      --     230,756        --        --          --        230,756
                                      -------   ------   --------   -------   -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995..........  107,000   $9,900   $435,851        --   $    --    $     --      $ 445,751
                                      =======   ======   ========   =======   =======    ========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-89
<PAGE>   142
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        YEAR ENDED
                                                          ---------------------------------------
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,          DECEMBER 31,
                                                          ----------------------     ------------
                                                            1993          1994           1995
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
<S>                                                       <C>           <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income............................................  $ 100,187     $ 62,344      $  230,756
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities --
     Depreciation.......................................     75,656       58,320          52,393
     Deferred tax expense (benefit).....................     26,965       (8,396)        107,970
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
       (Increase) decrease in --
          Accounts receivable, net......................    (33,803)       8,711        (143,461)
          Prepaid expenses and other assets.............     16,001        1,138          (6,230)
       Increase (decrease) in --
          Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......   (157,655)      (8,998)        (48,277)
          Other liabilities.............................     77,641      (46,568)        (19,402)
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
               Net cash provided by operating
                 activities.............................    104,992       66,551         173,749
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment...................    (65,477)     (60,150)        (63,350)
  Decrease in notes receivable..........................    (40,193)      (4,575)             --
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
               Net cash used in investing activities....   (105,670)     (64,725)        (63,350)
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Net borrowings on short-term obligations..............         --       47,270          (6,674)
  Proceeds from long-term obligations...................     30,178        6,267              --
  Principal payments on long-term obligations...........    (47,121)     (35,274)        (21,964)
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
               Net cash provided by (used in) financing
                 activities.............................    (16,943)      18,263         (28,638)
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS....    (17,621)      20,089          81,761
ADJUSTMENT TO CONFORM FISCAL YEAR-END TO A CALENDAR
  YEAR-END..............................................         --           --           7,735
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
  at beginning of period................................    118,480      100,859         120,948
                                                          ---------     --------      ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
  at end of period......................................  $ 100,859     $120,948      $  210,444
                                                          =========     ========      ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
  Interest..............................................  $  24,934     $ 21,824      $   23,548
  Income taxes..........................................     12,813        9,496          24,934
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-90
<PAGE>   143
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of
Deliverex, Incorporated (DLX), its wholly owned subsidiary Peninsula Records
Management, Inc. (PRM) and ASK Record Management, Inc. (ASK -- the "Related
Company") (collectively the "Company"). The Company specializes in storing and
managing active and inactive files for hospitals throughout the United States
but has customers primarily located on the West Coast. The Company also has
franchises that are located in San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle, and Denver.
 
     In October 1995, the Company's stockholders entered into a definitive
agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") pursuant to which the Company will be
acquired by FYI (the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock will be exchanged for cash and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent
with the consummation of the initial public offering (the "Offering") of the
common stock of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Basis of Presentation
 
     The companies referred to in Note 1 are all under common control. All
significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.
 
  Fiscal Year-Ends
 
     ASK has a December 31 year-end. The accompanying combined financial
statements reflect the accounts and results of ASK combined with the September
30 year-end accounts and results of DLX and PRM. DLX and PRM's net income for
the period from October 1 through December 31, 1994, of $44,177 is reflected as
an adjustment to retained earnings on the combined statement of stockholders'
equity.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Receivable from Shareholder
 
     Receivable from shareholder represents advances made to the shareholder
which are payable on demand and will be repaid as a result of the transaction
discussed in Note 14.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the asset's useful
life or the lease term.
 
  Franchise and License Agreements
 
     DLX has four franchise agreements and three licensee agreements. Initial
franchise fees are recognized as DLX's initial services and material obligations
are performed. Franchise and license agreements are for periods of up to twenty
years and contain options to renew.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized by PRM and ASK when the services are rendered to the
Company's customers. DLX's revenue is derived from monthly royalties under its
franchise and licensee agreements and is
 
                                      F-91
<PAGE>   144
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
recognized in the month earned. Royalties earned are shown in other revenue on
the combined statements of operations.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     ASK is an S corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly, any
income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the stockholders. For purposes
of these combined financial statements, no federal and state income taxes have
been provided for ASK. ASK's corporation status will terminate with the
effective date of the Merger discussed in Note 1.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for income tax and financial reporting
purposes for DLX and PRM. Temporary differences result primarily from various
accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in different periods.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company's customers
are concentrated in the Western-Pacific states and the primary customers are
healthcare institutions. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful
accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers,
historical trends, and other information.
 
3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     ESTIMATED
                                                    USEFUL LIVES     SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                      (YEARS)            1994              1995
                                                    ------------     -------------     ------------
    <S>                                             <C>              <C>               <C>
    Vehicles......................................     5               $  78,317        $   81,189
    Leasehold improvements........................    5-7                 17,462            20,806
    Machinery and equipment.......................     7                 310,169           335,032
    Furniture and fixtures........................     7                  96,015           125,363
    Computer equipment............................     5                  13,691            13,691
    Computer system development...................     5                  13,784            19,941
                                                                       ---------         ---------
                                                                         529,438           596,022
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation and
      amortization................................                      (356,763)         (423,096)
                                                                       ---------         ---------
                                                                       $ 172,675        $  172,926
                                                                       =========         =========
</TABLE>
 
     Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the asset's
useful life or the lease term.
 
                                      F-92
<PAGE>   145
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
4.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1994              1995
                                                                 -------------     ------------
    <S>                                                          <C>               <C>
    Accounts payable...........................................    $  53,932         $100,599
    Sales tax payable..........................................        1,866              153
    Income taxes payable.......................................       15,542               --
    Other accrued liabilities..................................      179,274           95,973
                                                                   ---------         --------
                                                                   $ 250,614         $196,725
                                                                   =========         ========
</TABLE>
 
5.  SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     The Company has a $50,000 bank line of credit at prime plus a premium, as
defined, on the outstanding principal balance. The line of credit has no defined
expiration date. The Company had draws outstanding of $47,270 and $39,258 at
September 30, 1994, and December 31, 1995, respectively. At September 30, 1994,
and December 31, 1995, the total interest rate was 14% and 12.25%.
 
6.  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      1994              1995
                                                                   -----------       ----------
    <S>                                                            <C>               <C>
    Notes payable -- Small Business Administration, due
      November 17, 2014, interest at 4%; monthly payments of
      $2,702 secured by deed of trust on real estate and
      non-real estate assets of the Company....................    $   429,699       $  409,766
    Notes payable -- bank, due April 15, 1998, interest at
      prime plus 4% (12.5% and 13.0% at September 30, 1994 and
      December 31, 1995, respectively); monthly principal
      payments of $155 plus accrued interest; secured by 1993
      Toyota truck.............................................          6,676            4,816
    Notes payable -- bank, due September 15, 1998, interest at
      10.15%; monthly payments of $191; secured by 1991 Ford
      van......................................................          7,333            5,244
    Notes payable -- bank, due April 15, 1998, interest at
      prime plus 3% (11.50% and 12% at September 30, 1994 and
      December 31, 1995, respectively); monthly principal
      payments of $197, plus accrued interest; secured by 1993
      Toyota trucks............................................          7,908            5,535
    Other......................................................          6,266               --
                                                                   -----------       ----------
                                                                       457,882          425,361
    Less -- Current maturities.................................         27,564           22,098
                                                                   -----------       ----------
                                                                   $   430,318       $  403,263
                                                                   ===========       ==========
</TABLE>
 
     The Small Business Administration note payable is secured by machinery and
equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements of PRM as well as
by personal guarantees of DLX's stockholder. DLX's stockholder has also
guaranteed certain of the bank notes payable.
 
     As of September 30, 1994, and through December 31, 1995, the Company has
complied with all loan covenants.
 
                                      F-93
<PAGE>   146
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     As of December 31, 1995, the aggregate amounts of annual principal
maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $ 22,098
        1997..............................................................    22,943
        1998..............................................................    21,263
        1999..............................................................    18,127
        2000..............................................................    14,991
        Thereafter........................................................   325,939
                                                                            --------
                                                                            $425,361
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
7.  OPERATING LEASES:
 
     The Company leases its office buildings and certain of its automobiles.
Lease payments for the years ended September 30, 1993 and 1994, and December 31,
1995, totaled approximately $547,300, $545,000, and $446,000. Minimum future
lease payments under operating leases as of December 31, 1995, for each of the
next five years and in the aggregate are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                <C>
        1996.............................................................  $  473,607
        1997.............................................................     442,924
        1998.............................................................     454,330
        1999.............................................................     452,785
        2000.............................................................          --
                                                                           ----------
                  Total..................................................  $1,823,646
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
8.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COSTS:
 
     The Company pays health and dental insurance premiums for the majority of
its employees. Premiums paid in the years ended September 30, 1993, 1994, and
December 31, 1995, were approximately $72,500, $79,600, and $84,000,
respectively.
 
     The Company offers no postretirement or postemployment benefits.
 
9.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The following income tax information for DLX and PRM is presented in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109. This
statement provides for a liability approach to accounting for income taxes.
 
     Federal and state income taxes are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,         DECEMBER 31,
                                                        --------------------     ------------
                                                         1993         1994           1995
                                                        -------     --------     ------------
    <S>                                                 <C>         <C>          <C>
    Federal --
      Current.........................................  $17,756     $ (2,878)      $ (8,085)
      Deferred........................................   21,014       (6,488)        82,774
    State --
      Current.........................................    7,124          755           (356)
      Deferred........................................    5,952       (1,908)        25,196
                                                        -------     ---------      --------
                                                        $51,846     $(10,519)      $ 99,529
                                                        =======     =========      ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-94
<PAGE>   147
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,         DECEMBER 31,
                                                        --------------------     ------------
                                                         1993         1994           1995
                                                        -------     --------     ------------
    <S>                                                 <C>         <C>          <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.............................  $51,691     $ 17,620       $113,316
    Add (deduct) --
      State income taxes..............................   14,370        4,948         16,666
      Nondeductible expenses..........................      255          551             --
      Effect of graduated tax rates...................   (5,484)      (9,068)        (5,027)
      Effect of S corporation nontaxable income.......   (8,986)     (24,570)       (25,426)
                                                        -------     --------       --------
                                                        $51,846     $(10,519)      $ 99,529
                                                        =======     ========       ========
</TABLE>
 
     The components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1994              1995
                                                                 -------------     ------------
    <S>                                                          <C>               <C>
    Deferred income tax liabilities --
      Accrual to cash differences..............................    $  49,389         $ 81,637
                                                                   ---------        ---------
              Total deferred income tax liabilities............       49,389           81,637
    Deferred income tax assets
      Accrual to cash differences..............................      102,841           54,352
      Accrued expenses.........................................       58,578           16,321
                                                                   ---------        ---------
              Total deferred income tax assets.................      161,419           70,673
                                                                   ---------        ---------
              Total net deferred income tax assets
                (liabilities)..................................    $ 112,030         $(10,964)
                                                                   =========        =========
</TABLE>
 
10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation and unemployment incurred in connection with its operations.
Management believes that none of these actions will have a material adverse
effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
 
11.  CAPITAL STOCK:
 
     Common stock at December 31, 1995, consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SHARES
                                                    PAR      ----------------------     ASSIGNED
                                                   VALUE     AUTHORIZED     ISSUED       VALUE
                                                   -----     ----------     -------     --------
    <S>                                            <C>       <C>            <C>         <C>
    Deliverex, Incorporated......................  None         10,000        7,000      $  900
    ASK Record Management, Inc...................  None        500,000      100,000       9,000
                                                               -------      -------      ------
                                                               510,000      107,000      $9,900
                                                               =======      =======      ======
</TABLE>
 
     ASK's common stock is 65% owned by the 100% stockholder of DLX. PRM has
10,000 shares of no par value common stock authorized, issued, and outstanding.
PRM's common stock is owned by DLX.
 
     In December 1994, ASK approved the reissuance of 10,000 shares of treasury
stock to its minority stockholder. Compensation expense was recorded in 1994,
equivalent to the repurchase cost in 1992. The shares were reissued on January
1, 1995.
 
                                      F-95
<PAGE>   148
 
           DELIVEREX, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
12.  SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER:
 
     In 1994 and 1995, the Company had one customer that accounted for 15% and
16%, respectively, of combined revenues.
 
13.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during the periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Merger.
 
     In connection with this merger, each stockholder has entered into a
three-year employment agreement with FYI which provides for set base salary,
participation in any future FYI incentive bonus plans, four-week paid vacations,
a car allowance, health benefits, and a two-year covenant-not-to-compete
following termination of such person's employment. The stockholders' employment
agreements provide for an aggregate base salary of $247,000.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data presents compensation at the level the
officers and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the
Offering. In addition, the following pro forma data presents the provision for
income taxes as if the S corporation had been subject to federal and state
income taxes and adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential
discussed above.
 
14.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
     On January 26, 1996 the Company was acquired by FYI. In conjunction with
the Merger, the Company can make an additional distribution corresponding to the
increase in net stockholders' equity from June 30, 1995 to November 30, 1995,
not to exceed $200,000. The amount available for the additional distribution at
December 31, 1995, is $80,000. Had this transaction been recorded at December
31, 1995, the effect on the accompanying balance sheet would be a decrease in
total assets and stockholders' equity of $80,000, respectively.
 
                                      F-96
<PAGE>   149
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Permanent Records, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Permanent Records, Inc.
(a Texas corporation) as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Permanent Records, Inc. as
of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas,
March 15, 1996
 
                                      F-97
<PAGE>   150
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             DECEMBER 31,
                                                                         ---------------------
                                                                           1994         1995
                                                                         --------     --------
<S>                                                                      <C>          <C>
                                            ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents............................................  $ 16,879     $ 56,010
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of
     $0 and $26,308....................................................   163,663      266,431
  Inventories..........................................................     4,313       25,000
  Prepaids and other current assets....................................    20,841       58,395
                                                                         --------     --------
          Total current assets.........................................   205,696      405,836
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net............................................    61,411      105,738
NOTE RECEIVABLE........................................................     6,000       34,500
                                                                         --------     --------
          Total assets.................................................  $273,107     $546,074
                                                                         ========     ========
                             LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Short-term obligations...............................................  $  3,155     $115,000
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............................    32,303       66,383
  Current portion of deferred income taxes.............................    54,761       93,041
                                                                         --------     --------
          Total current liabilities....................................    90,219      274,424
                                                                         --------     --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $1, 100,000 shares authorized, 91,660 shares
     outstanding for all periods.......................................    91,660       91,660
  Retained earnings....................................................    91,228      179,990
                                                                         --------     --------
          Total stockholders' equity...................................   182,888      271,650
                                                                         --------     --------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...................  $273,107     $546,074
                                                                         ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-98
<PAGE>   151
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                         ----------------------------------------
                                                            1993           1994           1995
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE........................................  $1,192,633     $1,148,926     $1,562,883
COST OF SERVICE........................................     671,845        685,235        944,747
DEPRECIATION...........................................      30,902         12,000         12,739
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Gross profit.................................     489,886        451,691        605,397
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES..........     359,430        393,533        466,939
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Operating income.............................     130,456         58,158        138,458
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.....................................          --          2,338          1,350
  Interest income......................................      (2,052)        (1,174)          (290)
  Other income, net....................................      (1,599)        (8,929)       (11,730)
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Income before income taxes...................     134,107         65,923        149,128
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.............................      40,797         13,859         43,358
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
NET INCOME.............................................  $   93,310     $   52,064     $  105,770
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-99
<PAGE>   152
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      COMMON STOCK                         TOTAL
                                                   ------------------     RETAINED     STOCKHOLDERS'
                                                   SHARES     AMOUNT      EARNINGS        EQUITY
                                                   ------     -------     --------     -------------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>         <C>          <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.......................  91,660     $91,660     $ 31,401       $ 123,061
  Dividends declared.............................      --          --      (46,201)        (46,201)
  Net income.....................................      --          --       93,310          93,310
                                                   ------     -------     --------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......................  91,660      91,660       78,510         170,170
  Dividends declared.............................      --          --      (39,346)        (39,346)
  Net income.....................................      --          --       52,064          52,064
                                                   ------     -------     --------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......................  91,660      91,660       91,228         182,888
  Dividends declared.............................      --          --      (17,008)        (17,008)
  Net income.....................................      --          --      105,770         105,770
                                                   ------     -------     --------       ---------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......................  91,660     $91,660     $179,990       $ 271,650
                                                   ======     =======     ========       =========
</TABLE>
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-100
<PAGE>   153
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                           ------------------------------------
                                                             1993          1994         1995
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
<S>                                                        <C>           <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income.............................................  $  93,310     $ 52,064     $ 105,770
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities --
       Depreciation......................................     30,902       12,000        12,739
       Deferred tax expense..............................     37,306        2,431        38,280
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
          (Increase) decrease in --
            Accounts receivable, net.....................   (104,709)      28,727      (102,768)
            Prepaid and other assets.....................         --      (20,841)      (37,554)
            Inventory....................................         --           --       (20,687)
            Note receivable..............................     (5,000)      (1,000)      (28,500)
          Increase (decrease) in --
            Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.....     (1,016)       3,378        34,080
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
               Net cash provided by operating
                 activities..............................     50,793       76,759         1,360
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment....................    (16,795)     (41,555)      (57,066)
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
               Net cash used in investing activities.....    (16,795)     (41,555)      (57,066)
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Borrowings (payments) on line of credit, net...........     (5,248)      (6,767)      111,845
  Payment of dividends...................................    (46,201)     (39,346)      (17,008)
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
               Net cash (used in) provided by financing
                 activities..............................    (51,449)     (46,113)       94,837
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.....    (17,451)     (10,909)       39,131
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of period........     45,239       27,788        16,879
                                                           ---------     --------     ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of period..............  $  27,788     $ 16,879     $  56,010
                                                           =========     ========     =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Interest............................................  $      --     $  2,338     $   1,350
     Taxes...............................................  $   4,125     $  3,491     $  12,017
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
                                      F-101
<PAGE>   154
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.  BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Permanent
Records, Inc. (the "Company"). The Company provides offsite active and inactive
storage and retrieval services, microfilming, and medical records release
services to its customers from its office in Fort Worth, Texas.
 
     The Company and its stockholders entered into a definitive agreement with
F.Y.I. Incorporated ("FYI") in October 1995, pursuant to which the Company will
merge with FYI (the "Merger"). All outstanding shares of the Company's common
stock will be exchanged for cash and shares of FYI's common stock concurrent
with the consummation of the initial public offering of the common stock of FYI.
 
2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 105, consist primarily of trade receivables.
 
     Trade receivables are primarily short-term receivables from healthcare
institutions in Northern Central Texas. The Company's management reviews
receivables for collectibility.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Company is a C corporation. Deferred income taxes are provided for
timing differences in the recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and
financial reporting purposes. Temporary differences result primarily from
accelerated depreciation for tax purposes, deferred contract revenues being
taxed when billed and various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax
purposes in different periods.
 
                                      F-102
<PAGE>   155
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
3.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       ESTIMATED            DECEMBER 31,
                                                      USEFUL LIVES     -----------------------
                                                        (YEARS)          1994          1995
                                                      ------------     ---------     ---------
    <S>                                               <C>              <C>           <C>
    Machinery and equipment.........................       5-7         $ 224,580     $ 282,717
    Auto and trucks.................................       5-7            17,979        17,979
    Construction-in-progress........................                      13,346            --
    Computer software...............................       3-5                --        12,275
                                                                       ---------     ---------
                                                                         255,905       312,971
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation................                     194,494       207,233
                                                                       ---------     ---------
                                                                       $  61,411     $ 105,738
                                                                       =========     =========
</TABLE>
 
4.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES:
 
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                                       -------------------
                                                                        1994        1995
                                                                       -------     -------
    <S>                                                                <C>         <C>
    Income taxes payable.............................................  $ 7,303     $ 5,078
    Other accrued liabilities........................................   25,000      61,305
                                                                       -------     -------
              Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........  $32,303     $66,383
                                                                       =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
5.  SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
 
     The Company has a $175,000 line of credit with interest payable at 1% over
the bank's base rate (10.5% at December 31, 1995) on the outstanding principal
balance. The line of credit, which expires in January 1996, is secured by
non-real estate assets of the Company and a life insurance policy on a
stockholder. The Company had amounts outstanding of $3,155 and $115,000 at
December 31, 1994 and 1995.
 
6.  LEASE COMMITMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
 
  Operating Leases
 
     The Company leases office and warehouse facilities in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Company entered into an agreement to lease a building, beginning on July 1,
1995, from the Company's stockholders. Lease expense per year will be
approximately $90,000. The lease term is 15 years. The Company also leases
vehicles and equipment from unrelated parties. The total lease expense for the
years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, totaled approximately $35,100,
$56,700, and $122,323, respectively. Minimum future lease payments under
operating leases as of December 31, 1995, for each of the next five years and
thereafter are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                <C>
        1996.............................................................  $  109,278
        1997.............................................................     105,120
        1998.............................................................      90,637
        1999.............................................................      90,000
        2000.............................................................      90,000
        Thereafter.......................................................     780,000
                                                                           ----------
                  Total..................................................  $1,265,035
                                                                           ==========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-103
<PAGE>   156
 
                            PERMANENT RECORDS, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
7.  INCOME TAXES:
 
     The following income tax information is presented in accordance with SFAS
No. 109, which provides for a liability approach to accounting for income taxes.
 
     Federal income taxes are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                            -------------------------------
                                                             1993        1994        1995
                                                            -------     -------     -------
    <S>                                                     <C>         <C>         <C>
    Federal --
      Current.............................................  $ 3,491     $11,428     $ 5,078
      Deferred............................................   37,306       2,431      38,280
                                                            -------     -------     -------
                                                            $40,797..   $13,859     $43,358
                                                            =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                           --------------------------------
                                                            1993         1994        1995
                                                           -------     --------     -------
    <S>                                                    <C>         <C>          <C>
    Tax at statutory rate................................  $45,596     $ 22,414     $50,703
    Add (deduct) --
      Effect of graduated tax rates......................   (4,422)     (10,914)     (9,044)
      Other..............................................     (377)       2,359       1,699
                                                           -------     --------     -------
                                                           $40,797     $ 13,859     $43,358
                                                           =======     ========     =======
</TABLE>
 
     The components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    -----------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                      -------     --------
    <S>                                                               <C>         <C>
    Deferred income tax liabilities --
      Tax over book depreciation....................................  $   862     $  7,539
      Accrual to cash differences, net..............................   62,732      107,388
                                                                      -------     --------
              Total deferred income tax liabilities.................   63,594      114,927
    Deferred income tax assets --
      Accrued expenses..............................................    8,833       21,886
                                                                      -------     --------
              Total deferred income tax assets......................    8,833       21,886
                                                                      -------     --------
              Total deferred income tax liabilities.................  $54,761     $ 93,041
                                                                      =======     ========
</TABLE>
 
8.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation and unemployment incurred in connection with its operations.
Management believes that none of these actions will have a material adverse
effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
 
9.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
     On January 26, 1996, the Company was acquired by FYI.
 
                                      F-104
<PAGE>   157
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Cook and Staff, Inc.:
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Cook and Staff,
Inc. (a California corporation) and Related Company as of December 31, 1994 and
1995, and the related combined statements of operations, stockholder's equity,
and cash flows for the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. 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 audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Cook and
Staff, Inc. and Related Company as of December 31, 1994 and 1995, and the
combined results of their operations and their combined cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Dallas, Texas,
  June 22, 1996
 
                                      F-105
<PAGE>   158
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                                           ------------------------     MARCH 31,
                                                              1994          1995          1996
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>           <C>           <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents..............................  $1,153,664    $1,261,271    $ 1,943,773
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $100,000, $150,000, and $150,000
     respectively........................................   1,587,782     1,856,161      1,850,460
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total current assets...........................   2,741,446     3,117,432      3,794,233
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net..............................     449,230       346,493        309,587
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS..................................      40,786        41,586         41,586
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total assets...................................  $3,231,462    $3,505,511    $ 4,145,406
                                                           ==========    ==========    ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...............  $  220,140    $  185,044    $   199,896
  Sales tax payable......................................      48,445        42,427         57,406
  Accrued compensation and benefits......................     168,970       199,176        116,804
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total current liabilities......................     437,555       426,647        374,106
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES....................................      27,902        32,134         34,837
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total liabilities..............................     465,457       458,781        408,943
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
  Common stock...........................................      13,851        13,851         13,851
  Additional paid in capital.............................         405           405            405
  Retained earnings......................................   2,751,749     3,032,474      3,722,207
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total stockholder's equity.....................   2,766,005     3,046,730      3,736,463
                                                           ----------    ----------    -----------
          Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.....  $3,231,462    $3,505,511    $ 4,145,406
                                                           ==========    ==========    ===========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-106
<PAGE>   159
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                  ---------------------------------------            MARCH 31,
                                     1993          1994          1995         -----------------------
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------        1995         1996
                                                                              ----------   ----------
                                                                              (UNAUDITED)  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                               <C>           <C>           <C>             <C>          <C>
SERVICE REVENUE.................  $11,448,402   $12,014,034   $11,951,513     $2,845,343   $3,173,373
COST OF SERVICES................    7,210,020     7,549,289     7,427,090      1,969,407    2,004,298
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION...      278,731       254,750       226,912         56,703       56,703
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------     ----------   ----------
          Gross profit..........    3,959,651     4,209,995     4,297,511        819,233    1,112,372
SELLING, GENERAL, AND
  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......    3,184,328     1,555,595     1,709,945        381,875      418,919
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------     ----------   ----------
          Operating income......      775,323     2,654,400     2,587,566        437,358      693,453
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest income...............      (29,499)      (44,240)      (49,445)        (1,788)      (3,372)
  Other (income) expense, net...     (340,188)      (13,055)          690           (309)      (1,736)
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------     ----------   ----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES......    1,145,010     2,711,695     2,636,321        439,455      698,561
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES......       28,626        54,234        39,596          6,592        8,828
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------     ----------   ----------
          Net income............  $ 1,116,384   $ 2,657,461   $ 2,596,725     $  432,863   $  689,733
                                  ===========   ===========   ===========     ==========   ==========
  PRO FORMA DATA
     (Unaudited -- see Note 8)
HISTORICAL NET INCOME...........  $ 1,116,384   $ 2,657,461   $ 2,596,725     $  432,863   $  689,733
PRO FORMA COMPENSATION
  DIFFERENTIAL..................    1,572,002            --            --             --           --
PRO FORMA PROVISION FOR INCOME
  TAXES.........................    1,058,179     1,030,444     1,014,932        169,190      267,065
                                  -----------   -----------   -----------     ----------   ----------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME............  $ 1,630,207   $ 1,627,017   $ 1,581,793     $  263,673   $  422,668
                                  ===========   ===========   ===========     ==========   ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-107
<PAGE>   160
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           COMMON STOCK       ADDITIONAL                       TOTAL
                                         -----------------     PAID-IN       RETAINED      STOCKHOLDER'S
                                         SHARES    AMOUNT      CAPITAL       EARNINGS         EQUITY
                                         ------    -------    ----------    -----------    -------------
<S>                                      <C>       <C>        <C>           <C>            <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992.............    100     $10,000       $405       $ 2,159,329     $  2,169,734
  Dividends declared...................     --          --         --          (681,425)        (681,425)
  Net income...........................     --          --         --         1,116,384        1,116,384
                                           ---     -------       ----       -----------     ------------
BALANCE, December 31, 1993.............    100      10,000        405         2,594,288        2,604,693
  Contribution.........................    100       3,851         --                --            3,851
  Dividends declared...................     --          --         --        (2,500,000)      (2,500,000)
  Net income...........................     --          --         --         2,657,461        2,657,461
                                           ---     -------       ----       -----------     ------------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.............    200      13,851        405         2,751,749        2,766,005
  Dividends declared...................     --          --         --        (2,316,000)      (2,316,000)
  Net income...........................     --          --         --         2,596,725        2,596,725
                                           ---     -------       ----       -----------     ------------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.............    200      13,851        405         3,032,474        3,046,730
  Net income (unaudited)...............     --          --         --           689,733          689,733
                                           ---     -------       ----       -----------     ------------
BALANCE, March 31, 1996 (unaudited)....    200     $13,851       $405       $ 3,722,207     $  3,736,463
                                           ===     =======       ====       ===========     ============
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-108
<PAGE>   161
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH
                                             ----------------------------------------               31,
                                                1993          1994           1995        --------------------------
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------       1995           1996
                                                                                         -----------    -----------
                                                                                         (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                          <C>           <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income................................ $1,116,384    $ 2,657,461    $ 2,596,725    $   432,863    $   689,733
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities --
    Depreciation and amortization expense...    278,731        254,750        226,912         56,703         56,703
    Deferred income taxes...................      9,399         (6,923)         4,232          6,177          2,703
    Loss on disposal of assets..............     36,337             --          8,847             --            822
    Changes in operating assets and
      liabilities --
      Increase) decrease in --
         Accounts receivable, net...........   (366,286)       298,333       (268,379)      (131,857)         5,701
      Increase (decrease) in --
         Accounts payable and accrued
           liabilities......................    (74,072)       (37,696)       (35,096)       (57,906)        14,852
         Sales tax payable..................     49,575         (1,084)        (6,018)       (38,582)        14,979
         Accrued compensation and
           benefits.........................      1,231         (3,183)        30,206         65,811        (82,372)
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
           Net cash provided by operating
             activities.....................  1,051,299      3,161,658      2,557,429        333,209        703,121
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment,
    net.....................................   (305,045)      (166,222)      (137,422)       (75,781)       (20,619)
  Proceeds from sales of property...........     24,781             --          4,400             --             --
  Other.....................................     (3,878)          (610)          (800)            --             --
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
         Net cash used in investing
           activities.......................   (284,142)      (166,832)      (133,822)       (75,781)       (20,619)
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Cash dividends............................   (681,425)    (2,500,000)    (2,316,000)            --             --
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
         Net cash used in financing
           activities.......................   (681,425)    (2,500,000)    (2,316,000)            --             --
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...     85,732        494,826        107,607        257,428        682,502
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of
  period....................................    573,106        658,838      1,153,664      1,153,664      1,261,271
                                             ----------    -----------    -----------     ----------     ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of
  period.................................... $  658,838    $ 1,153,664    $ 1,261,271    $ 1,411,092    $ 1,943,773
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
  INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
    Income taxes............................ $      800    $    52,500    $    39,750    $    18,000    $     9,756
NONCASH FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:
  Contribution, equipment................... $       --    $     3,851    $        --    $        --    $        --
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-109
<PAGE>   162
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of Cook
and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc. (the "Related Company", collectively the
"Company"). The Company provides litigation support services to its customers
from its offices in California.
 
     In June 1996, the Company and its stockholder intend to enter into a
definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("F.Y.I.") pursuant to which the
Company will sell selected assets to F.Y.I. (the "Acquisition").
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Basis of Presentation
 
     Cook and Staff, Inc. and Related Company are under common control. All
significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.
 
  Fiscal Year-Ends
 
     RAC Services, Inc. has a December 31 year-end. Cook and Staff, Inc. has a
June 30 year-end. Cook and Staff, Inc. accounts and results for the three years
have been recast to a December 31 year-end. The accounts and results of RAC
Services, Inc., using a December 31 year-end, have been combined with the recast
December 31 year-end accounts and results of Cook and Staff, Inc. in the
accompanying combined financial statements for 1993, 1994, and 1995.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 would have any material effect on the
combined financial statements.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to the Company's
customers.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Company is an S corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the stockholder.
 
                                      F-110
<PAGE>   163
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts
receivable. The Company's customers are concentrated in the Western United
States and the primary customers are insurance companies and legal institutions.
The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other
information.
 
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    ESTIMATED
                                                   USEFUL LIVES
                                                     (YEARS)           1994            1995
                                                   ------------     -----------     -----------
    <S>                                            <C>              <C>             <C>
    Machinery and equipment......................    5-7            $ 1,038,070     $ 1,109,464
    Computer equipment...........................     5                 706,630         756,677
    Autos........................................     5                  50,203          50,203
                                                                    -----------     -----------
                                                                      1,794,903       1,916,344
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation.............                    (1,345,673)     (1,569,851)
                                                                    -----------     -----------
                                                                    $   449,230     $   346,493
                                                                    ===========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
4. INCOME TAXES:
 
     The Company has elected S corporation status under the Internal Revenue
Code. In lieu of federal income taxes, the shareholder is taxed on the Company's
taxable income. Therefore, no provision or liability for federal income tax has
been included in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1993,
1994, and 1995. A deferred state tax liability exists primarily due to the cash
basis method of reporting for income tax purposes. The deferred tax liability
represents the State of California S corporation tax on the net temporary
differences.
 
     State income taxes are as follows at December 31:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1993        1994        1995
                                                            -------     -------     -------
    <S>                                                     <C>         <C>         <C>
    Current...............................................  $19,227     $61,157     $35,364
    Deferred..............................................    9,399      (6,923)      4,232
                                                            -------     -------     -------
                                                            $28,626     $54,234     $39,596
                                                            =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-111
<PAGE>   164
 
                    COOK AND STAFF, INC. AND RELATED COMPANY
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Leases
 
     The Company leases office facilities in California. The leases provide for
lease terms over five years commencing on November 1, 1989, through June 30,
1999, with monthly lease payments of $2,534 to $20,866. The lease agreements
provide that the Company pay all related taxes and insurance. The total lease
expense for the years ended 1993, 1994, and 1995, totaled approximately
$399,000, $411,000 and $416,000, respectively. Minimum future lease payments
under operating leases as of December 31, 1995, for each of the next five years
and in the aggregate are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
                <S>                                                 <C>
                1996..............................................  $385,863
                1997..............................................   136,455
                1998..............................................    86,135
                1999..............................................    15,966
                Thereafter........................................        --
                                                                    --------
                          Total...................................  $624,419
                                                                    ========
</TABLE>
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business, most of which involves claims for workers'
compensation incurred in connection with its operations. Management believes
that none of these actions will have a material adverse effect on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
 
6. COMMON STOCK:
 
     Common stock at December 31, 1994 and 1995 consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             PAR                             ASSIGNED
                                                            VALUE    AUTHORIZED    ISSUED     VALUE
                                                            -----    ----------    ------    --------
<S>                                                         <C>      <C>           <C>       <C>
Cook and Staff, Inc.......................................  $ 100         1,000      100     $ 10,000
RAC Services, Inc.........................................   None     1,000,000      100        3,851
                                                                      ---------      ---     --------
                                                                      1,001,000      200     $ 13,851
                                                                      =========      ===     ========
</TABLE>
 
7. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER:
 
     The Company has two litigation support customer relationships which
combined billings to the respective customer branches and their independent
vendor attorneys were approximately 25% and 12% for the year ended December 31,
1995, 23% and 12% for the year ended December 31, 1994, and 11% and 12% for the
year ended December 31, 1993.
 
8. PRO FORMA NET INCOME (UNAUDITED):
 
     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the periods presented
reflect compensation and related benefits that owners and certain key employees
received during the periods. These owners and key employees have agreed to
certain reductions in salaries and benefits in connection with the Acquisition.
 
     The unaudited pro forma data present compensation at the level the officers
and owners of the Company have agreed to receive subsequent to the Acquisition.
In addition, the pro forma data present the incremental provision for income
taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income taxes and
adjusted for the impact of the compensation differential discussed above.
 
                                      F-112
<PAGE>   165
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
Board of Directors
B & B Information and Image Management, Inc.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of B & B Information and
Image Management, Inc. (an S Corporation) as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and
the related statements of income, stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
 
     We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of B & B Information and Image
Management, Inc. as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
 
C.W. AMOS & COMPANY, LLC
 
Baltimore, Maryland
March 20, 1996 (except for Note 8
for which the date is May 31, 1996)
 
                                      F-113
<PAGE>   166
 
                  B & B INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                      DECEMBER 31,                      
                                                         -------------------------     MARCH 31, 
                                                            1994           1995           1996
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
                                                                                       ----------
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash.................................................  $  246,350     $  173,189     $  242,353
  Trade and other receivables, less allowance for
     doubtful accounts in 1994 of $11,200 and 1995 of
     $20,200...........................................   1,280,436      1,851,326      1,756,097
  Inventories..........................................     172,700        154,715        242,023
  Prepaid expenses.....................................      56,812         80,627         46,779
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total current assets.........................  $1,756,298     $2,259,857     $2,287,252
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net............................  $3,083,803     $3,125,103     $3,156,065
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
OTHER ASSETS
  Prepaid expenses and deposits........................  $   30,260     $    1,418     $    2,243
  Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization
     in 1994 of $90,303 and 1995 of $131,389...........      87,893        103,235        101,848
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                         $  118,153     $  104,653     $  104,091
                                                         $4,958,254     $5,489,613     $5,547,408
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
                              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Note payable, bank...................................  $       --     $   50,000     $  150,000
  Current maturities of long-term debt.................     231,827        157,612        159,366
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses................     637,941        984,884        771,692
  Dividends payable....................................          --             --        252,928
  Deferred revenue.....................................     241,522        290,599        255,130
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total current liabilities....................  $1,111,290     $1,483,095     $1,589,116
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
LONG-TERM DEBT.........................................  $2,729,236      2,491,070     $2,450,022
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
CONTINGENCY
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
  Capital stock, par value $10 per share; 100 shares
     authorized, issued and outstanding................  $    1,000     $    1,000     $    1,000
  Additional paid-in capital...........................      81,590         81,590         81,590
  Retained earnings....................................   1,035,138      1,432,858      1,425,680
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                         $1,117,728     $1,515,448     $1,508,270
                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                         $4,958,254     $5,489,613     $5,547,408
                                                         ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
  The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-114
<PAGE>   167
 
                   B&B INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                        
                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,     THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 
                                               ------------------------    ----------------------------
                                                  1994          1995          1995              1996
                                               ----------    ----------    ----------        ----------
                                                                                 (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                            <C>           <C>           <C>               <C>         
REVENUES:                                                                                                
  Service revenue............................  $5,343,032    $6,495,449    $1,570,720        $1,944,715  
  Product revenue............................     777,896     1,549,756       211,982           271,064  
  Other revenue..............................      59,910        34,749        14,401            10,945  
                                               ----------    ----------    ----------        ----------  
                                               $6,180,838    $8,079,954    $1,797,103        $2,226,724  
COST OF SERVICES.............................   3,108,429     3,658,599       827,515         1,115,918  
COST OF PRODUCT SOLD.........................     610,836     1,250,228       162,714           235,779  
DEPRECIATION.................................     301,455       332,937        75,519            84,510  
                                               ----------    ----------    ----------        ----------  
          Gross profit.......................  $2,160,118    $2,838,190    $  731,355        $  790,517  
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE                                                                     
  EXPENSES...................................   1,621,830     1,920,570       439,081           500,153  
                                               ----------    ----------    ----------        ----------  
          Operating income...................  $  538,288    $  917,620    $  292,274        $  290,364  
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:                                                                                  
  Interest income............................         (83)         (706)         (184)             (825) 
  Interest expense...........................     138,836       183,708        52,383            41,552  
  Amortization...............................      65,355        41,086            --             1,387  
  Other, net.................................      (3,918)        6,043            --           (15,000) 
                                               ----------    ----------    ----------        ----------  
          Net income.........................  $  338,098    $  687,489    $  240,075        $  263,250  
                                               ==========    ==========    ==========        ==========  
</TABLE>
 
  The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-115
<PAGE>   168
 
                   B&B INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                     YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994
               AND THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL
                                            ----------------     PAID-IN       RETAINED
                                            SHARES    AMOUNT     CAPITAL       EARNINGS       TOTAL
                                            ------    ------    ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                         <C>       <C>       <C>           <C>           <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1993................    100     $1,000     $ 81,590     $  927,406    $1,009,996
  Net income..............................     --         --           --        338,098       338,098
  Shareholder dividends...................     --         --           --       (230,366)     (230,366)
                                              ---     ------     --------     ----------    ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994................    100     $1,000     $ 81,590     $1,035,138    $1,117,728
  Net income..............................     --         --           --        687,489       687,489
  Shareholder dividends...................     --         --           --       (289,769)     (289,769)
                                              ---     ------     --------     ----------    ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995................    100     $1,000     $ 81,590     $1,432,858    $1,515,448
  Net income (unaudited)..................     --         --           --        263,250       263,250
  Shareholder dividends (unaudited).......     --         --           --       (270,428)     (270,428)
                                              ---     ------     --------     ----------    ----------
BALANCE, March 31, 1996 (unaudited).......    100     $1,000     $ 81,590     $1,425,680    $1,508,270
                                              ===     ======     ========     ==========    ==========
</TABLE>
 
  The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-116
<PAGE>   169
 
                  B & B INFORMATION AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,            MARCH 31,
                                              -----------------------     -----------------------
                                                1994          1995          1995          1996
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
                                                                                (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income................................. $ 338,098     $ 687,489     $ 240,075     $ 263,250
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
     cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation............................   301,455       332,937        75,519        84,510
     Amortization............................    65,355        41,086            --         1,387
     Increase (decrease) in provision for
       doubtful accounts.....................   (58,500)        9,000            --         3,000
     (Gain) loss on sale of property and
       equipment.............................        --         6,833            --       (15,000)
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
       (Increase) decrease in:
          Trade and other receivables........  (351,096)     (579,890)      (80,170)       92,229
          Inventories........................    14,649        17,985       (57,052)      (87,308)
          Prepaid expenses and deposits......   (18,283)        5,027        (3,330)       33,023
       Increase (decrease) in:
          Accounts payable and accrued
            expenses.........................    20,078       256,605       (24,246)     (213,192)
          Deferred revenue...................    71,781        49,077       (29,350)      (35,469)
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
            Net cash provided by operating
               activities.................... $ 383,537     $ 826,149     $ 121,446     $ 126,430
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property and equipment........ $(245,082)    $(359,432)    $ (40,667)    $(118,166)
  Proceeds from sale of property and
     equipment...............................        --        68,700            --        17,694
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
            Net cash used by investing
               activities.................... $(245,082)    $(290,732)    $ (40,667)    $(100,472)
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds (repayment) of short-term
     borrowings.............................. $(439,000)    $  50,000     $      --     $ 100,000
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings.........   565,352       223,787        13,489            --
  Payments on long-term debt.................  (139,120)     (536,168)      (45,257)      (39,294)
  Debt issuance costs........................        --       (56,428)           --            --
  Shareholder dividends......................  (230,366)     (289,769)     (120,037)      (17,500)
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
            Net cash used by financing
               activities.................... $(243,134)    $(608,578)    $(151,805)    $  43,206
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.............. $(104,679)    $ (73,161)    $ (71,026)    $  69,164
Cash, beginning of year......................   351,029       246,350       246,350       173,189
                                              ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
Cash, end of year............................ $ 246,350     $ 173,189     $ 175,324     $ 242,353
                                              =========     =========     =========     =========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Interest paid.............................. $ 134,633     $ 180,544     $  52,383     $  41,552
                                              =========     =========     =========     =========
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING
  AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property and equipment
     included in accounts payable............ $      --     $  90,338     $      --     $      --
                                              =========     =========     =========     =========
  Dividends declared and payable............. $      --     $      --     $      --     $ 252,928
                                              =========     =========     =========     =========
</TABLE>
 
  The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
                                      F-117
<PAGE>   170
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1. THE COMPANY AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
     B & B Information and Image Management, Inc. ("Company") is in the
principal business of converting paper documents into electronic and microfilm
images for customers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
 
     Significant accounting policies not disclosed elsewhere in the financial
statements are as follows:
 
     Depreciation:
 
          Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the
     estimated useful lives of the related assets.
 
     Amortization:
 
          Debt issuance costs are being amortized on the straight-line method
     over the terms of the related debt.
 
     Income taxes:
 
          The Company has elected to be treated as a Small Business Corporation
     (an S Corporation) under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The
     financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes since
     taxable income is allocated to and reported directly by the shareholder.
 
     Revenue recognition:
 
          Microfilm processing revenue is recognized on a
     percentage-of-completion basis. Service contract revenue is recognized on a
     straight-line basis over the terms of the individual service contracts.
     Revenue from the sale of supplies and equipment is recognized upon
     shipment.
 
     Credit risk:
 
          The Company has deposits in a financial institution in excess of
     amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 
     Estimates:
 
          The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
     accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
     assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
     disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
     financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
     during the reporting period.
 
NOTE 2. INVENTORIES
 
     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or
market, and include the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Parts and supplies.............................................  $167,083     $154,530
    Equipment for resale...........................................     5,617          185
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $172,700     $154,715
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-118
<PAGE>   171
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
     Property and equipment is carried at cost and consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        ESTIMATED            DECEMBER 31,
                                                       USEFUL LIVES    ------------------------
                                                         (YEARS)          1994          1995
                                                       ------------    ----------    ----------
    <S>                                                <C>             <C>           <C>
    Land and land improvements.......................     --           $  599,773    $  599,773
    Building.........................................     40            1,961,701     1,972,704
    Production equipment.............................   5 to 7          1,590,491     1,892,259
    Furniture and fixtures...........................   5 to 7            192,413       203,186
    Transportation equipment.........................      3              279,264       282,342
                                                                       ----------    ----------
                                                                       $4,623,642    $4,950,264
    Less accumulated depreciation....................                   1,539,839     1,825,161
                                                                       ----------    ----------
                                                                       $3,083,803    $3,125,103
                                                                       ==========    ==========
</TABLE>
 
NOTE 4. NOTE PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
 
     Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      INTEREST
                     DESCRIPTION                        RATE           1994          1995
    ----------------------------------------------  -------------   ----------    ----------
    <S>                                             <C>             <C>           <C>
    Industrial Revenue Bonds; Variable Rate         Variable
      Demand/Fixed Rate Revenue Bonds, Prince       (3.95% at
      George's County, Maryland; due beginning in   December 31,
      1996 through 2014...........................  1995)           $2,400,000    $2,400,000
    Consolidated term loan, bank; due December,
      1997; paid in full in 1995..................  Prime + 1.0%       460,443            --
    Term loan, bank; due April, 1998..............  Prime + 1.0%            --       161,111
    Notes payable, vehicles; due at various dates   Varies 8.99%
      through November, 1998......................  to 13.2%            54,890        58,068
    Note payable, equipment; due July, 1997.......  6.00%               16,502        10,237
    Note payable, equipment; due August, 1997.....  4.77%               29,228        19,266
                                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                                    $2,961,063    $2,648,682
    Current maturities............................                     231,827       157,612
                                                                    ----------    ----------
    Long-term debt................................                  $2,729,236    $2,491,070
                                                                    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>
 
     During 1995, the Company obtained a $250,000 demand revolving line of
credit for short-term working capital financing which is limited to 80% of
eligible accounts receivable at the bank's prime rate plus 1%, expiring in
April, 1996. The note is collateralized by all assets of the Company excluding
real estate and is guaranteed by the Company's shareholder. Borrowings on the
line of credit at December 31, 1995 were $50,000.
 
     The Industrial Revenue Bonds were issued to provide funds for the
construction of the Company's office and operating facility, for the purchase of
certain equipment to be used in that facility, and for certain related expenses.
All real estate, equipment, and other tangible property at the location are
pledged as collateral to the bond holders.
 
     The Industrial Revenue Bonds are secured by a letter of credit issued by a
bank on behalf of the Company for approximately $2,450,000, expiring on December
31, 1996. The letter of credit is guaranteed by
 
                                      F-119
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                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
the Company's shareholder. The letter of credit was placed with a new bank
during 1995 resulting in issuance costs of $56,428. The Company has the option
to extend the letter of credit based on the bank's annual review.
 
     The Company had a consolidated term loan with its former bank, payable in
monthly installments of $12,500 plus interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1%,
maturing on December 31, 1997. During 1995, the Company borrowed $200,000 from a
bank, and used the proceeds and operating cash to repay the consolidated term
loan. The new term loan is payable in 36 equal monthly installments of
principal, plus interest through April, 1998, and is collateralized by all
assets of the Company, excluding real estate, and is guaranteed by the Company's
shareholder.
 
     The bond indenture, term loan and letter of credit agreements have
covenants which, among other things, require the maintenance of certain
financial ratios. In addition, cross-default provisions exist among the bond
indenture and related agreements.
 
     Notes payable, vehicles and equipment have senior collateral rights to
certain property and equipment, excluding the facility and related land pledged
to the bondholders, and are subordinated to the term loan as to accounts
receivable and inventories.
 
     Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
                <S>                                                <C>
                1996.............................................  $  157,612
                1997.............................................     153,098
                1998.............................................      87,972
                1999.............................................     100,000
                2000.............................................     100,000
                Thereafter.......................................   2,050,000
                                                                   ----------
                                                                   $2,648,682
                                                                   ==========
</TABLE>
 
     The fair value of the note payable and long-term debt at December 31, 1995
approximates $2,301,000 based upon loans with similar terms and average
maturities currently being offered to the Company.
 
NOTE 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     ---------------------
                                                                       1994         1995
                                                                     --------     --------
    <S>                                                              <C>          <C>
    Accounts payable...............................................  $355,908     $530,471
    Accrued payroll and related benefits...........................   256,178      409,623
    Other accrued expenses.........................................    25,855       44,790
                                                                     --------     --------
                                                                     $637,941     $984,884
                                                                     ========     ========
</TABLE>
 
NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
     The Company traded with a related party in the amount of $120,000 for the
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994. At December 31, 1994, $20,000 was
included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
 
NOTE 7. CONTINGENCY
 
     A former employee has filed a grievance against the Company with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission for discrimination and wrongful termination.
Management and the Company's counsel believe that the allegations and grievance
are without merit, and intend to vigorously contest this claim.
 
                                      F-120
<PAGE>   173
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
 
     On May 31, 1996, the Company and its shareholder entered into an agreement
to be merged into F.Y.I. Incorporated effective May 1, 1996. The Company will
continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of F.Y.I.
 
                                      F-121
<PAGE>   174
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To the Board of Directors
Premier Document Management, Inc.
 
     We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Premier Document
Management, Inc. and Affiliate as of December 31, 1995 and the related combined
statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the combined 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 combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Premier Document
Management, Inc. and Affiliate as of December 31, 1995 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
 
                                            MOSS ADAMS LLP
 
Seattle, Washington
June 21, 1996
 
                                      F-122
<PAGE>   175
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
                            COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31,      MARCH 31,
                                                                          1995            1996
                                                                      ------------     -----------
<S>                                                                   <C>              <C>
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................    $ 87,550        $ 267,258
  Accounts receivable -- trade, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $13,494 in 1995 and $13,778 in 1996................     196,655          229,729
  Refundable income taxes...........................................      23,000           10,100
  Prepaid expenses..................................................      86,846           65,962
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total current assets......................................     394,051          573,049
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.........................................     311,090          341,335
DEPOSITS............................................................      10,888           10,888
                                                                        --------        ---------
                                                                        $716,029        $ 925,272
                                                                        ========        =========
                               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable..................................................    $     12        $  49,697
  Notes payable.....................................................      34,944           34,944
  Accrued liabilities
     Wages..........................................................      11,170          105,037
     Vacation.......................................................      20,000           32,600
     Payroll taxes..................................................         346           21,803
     Business taxes.................................................      14,669            4,435
  Deferred income taxes.............................................      82,900           81,900
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total current liabilities.................................     164,041          330,416
                                                                        --------        ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCY (Notes 7 and 10)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock......................................................      21,000           21,000
  Additional paid-in capital........................................      72,229           72,229
  Retained earnings.................................................     458,759          501,627
                                                                        --------        ---------
                                                                         551,988          594,856
                                                                        --------        ---------
                                                                        $716,029        $ 925,272
                                                                        ========        =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-123
<PAGE>   176
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
<TABLE>  
<CAPTION>
                                                                       
                                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                          YEAR ENDED               MARCH 31,
                                                         DECEMBER 31,     ---------------------------
                                                             1995            1996            1995
                                                         ------------     -----------     -----------
                                                                          (UNAUDITED)     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                      <C>              <C>             <C>
SERVICE REVENUE........................................   $3,022,691       $ 866,752       $ 696,022
COST OF SERVICES.......................................    1,632,568         498,389         371,472
DEPRECIATION...........................................       84,367          27,733          16,235
                                                          ----------       ---------       ---------
          Gross profit.................................    1,305,756         340,630         308,315
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES...........    1,185,033         286,571         256,466
                                                          ----------       ---------       ---------
          Operating income.............................      120,723          54,059          51,849
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
  Interest income......................................        8,379             709           3,242
  Interest expense.....................................         (209)             --              --
                                                          ----------       ---------       ---------
          Income before income taxes...................      128,893          54,768          55,091
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.............................       32,243          11,900          12,100
                                                          ----------       ---------       ---------
NET INCOME.............................................   $   96,650       $  42,868       $  42,991
                                                          ==========       =========       =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-124
<PAGE>   177
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
                  COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                COMMON STOCK       ADDITIONAL
                                             ------------------     PAID-IN      RETAINED
                                             SHARES     AMOUNT      CAPITAL      EARNINGS     TOTAL
                                             -------    -------    ----------    --------    --------
<S>                                          <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>         <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1994, as previously
  reported (Unaudited).....................  120,000    $21,000     $ 72,229     $374,109    $467,338
  Prior period adjustment (Note 11)........                                       (12,000)    (12,000)
                                             -------    -------     --------     --------    --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994, as restated....  120,000     21,000       72,229      362,109     455,338
          Net income.......................                                        96,650      96,650
                                             -------    -------     --------     --------    --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995.................  120,000     21,000       72,229      458,759     551,988
          Net income.......................                                        42,868      42,868
                                             -------    -------     --------     --------    --------
BALANCE, March 31, 1996 (Unaudited)........  120,000    $21,000     $ 72,229     $501,627    $594,856
                                             =======    =======     ========     ========    ========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-125
<PAGE>   178
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
                        COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                              YEAR ENDED            MARCH 31,
                                                             DECEMBER 31,   -------------------------
                                                                 1995          1996          1995
                                                             ------------   -----------   -----------
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>            <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net income...............................................   $   96,650     $  42,868     $  42,991
  Adjustments to reconcile income from operations to net
     cash from operating activities
     Depreciation and amortization.........................      118,555        37,154        24,324
     Deferred income taxes.................................       15,000        (1,000)       (5,600)
     Changes in assets and liabilities
       Accounts receivable -- trade, net...................      (37,851)      (33,074)      (28,704)
       Refundable income taxes.............................      (40,000)       12,900        (4,400)
       Prepaid expenses....................................      (16,825)       20,884        35,303
       Deposits............................................        1,406            --            --
       Accounts payable....................................       (3,275)       49,685        42,028
       Accrued liabilities.................................       16,338       117,690        46,183
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
                                                                 149,998       247,107       152,125
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Purchases of property and equipment......................     (240,063)      (67,399)      (59,166)
  Receipts (advances) on note receivable...................       45,500            --        (3,156)
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
                                                                (194,563)      (67,399)      (62,322)
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
CHANGE IN CASH.............................................      (44,565)      179,708        89,803
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  Beginning of period......................................      132,115        87,550       132,116
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
  End of period............................................   $   87,550     $ 267,258     $ 221,919
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  Cash paid during the period for
     Interest..............................................   $      209     $      --     $      --
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
     Income tax............................................   $   57,243     $      --     $  22,100
                                                              ----------     ---------     ---------
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
                                  statements.
 
                                      F-126
<PAGE>   179
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
                     NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1 -- OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
     OPERATIONS -- Premier Document Management, Inc. and Affiliate (the
"Company") provides medical records reproduction and management services on
behalf of hospitals and medical clinics in the Pacific Northwest. The amount the
Company can charge requesting parties for reproduction services is regulated by
law. It operates out of facilities located throughout Washington and in San
Jose, California.
 
     On May 31, 1996, the Company merged with Premier Acquisition Corp., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of F.Y.I. Incorporated (see Note 12).
 
     PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION -- The combined financial statements include the
accounts of Premier Document Management, Inc. and PDM Services, Inc., an
affiliate controlled through common ownership. All material intercompany
transactions have been eliminated.
 
     USE OF ESTIMATES -- The preparation of the financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
 
     CASH EQUIVALENTS -- For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
 
     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION -- Depreciation is provided using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets or the length of the lease,
whichever is less.
 
     INCOME TAXES -- Income taxes are provided for the effect of transactions
reported in the financial statements tax provision consists of taxes currently
due plus deferred taxes related to differences in the financial statement and
tax bases of certain assets and liabilities.
 
     PDM Services, Inc., with consent of its stockholder, has elected to be
taxed as an S corporation. In lieu of corporate income taxes, the stockholders
of an S corporation are taxed on their proportionate share of taxable income. On
May 31, 1996, the Company merged with Premier Acquisition Corp. and ceased to be
an S corporation (see Note 12).
 
     INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- The accompanying combined statements of
income and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 are
unaudited. The unaudited results of operations and cash flows have been prepared
on the same basis as the audited combined financial statements and, in the
opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation
for the periods presented.
 
                                      F-127
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                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 2 -- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,      MARCH 31,
                                                                      1995            1996
                                                                  ------------     -----------
                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                                           <C>              <C>
    Copying equipment...........................................    $189,907        $ 209,845
    Vehicles....................................................     144,054          158,467
    Computer hardware...........................................     222,120          249,792
    Computer software...........................................      20,352           20,352
    Office furniture............................................      56,857           62,233
    Production equipment........................................      29,574           29,574
    Leasehold improvements......................................       7,233            7,233
                                                                    --------        ---------
                                                                     670,097          737,496
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization..............     359,007          396,161
                                                                    --------        ---------
                                                                    $311,090        $ 341,335
                                                                    ========        =========
</TABLE>
 
NOTE 3 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
     NOTE RECEIVABLE -- At December 31, 1994, the Company held a $45,500
promissory note receivable from its President and majority stockholder. During
1995, payment was received in full, along with $3,326 of interest.
 
     NOTES PAYABLE -- The Company has four unsecured promissory notes totaling
$34,944 payable to its President and majority stockholder. The notes are payable
on demand and bear interest at 4%. Subsequent to March 31, 1996, the stockholder
contributed the notes to the Company. Accordingly, the balance was reclassified
to additional paid-in capital.
 
NOTE 4 -- INCOME TAXES
 
     The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                        YEAR ENDED             MARCH 31,
                                                       DECEMBER 31,    --------------------------
                                                           1995           1996           1995
                                                       ------------    -----------    -----------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                                <C>             <C>            <C>
    Current expense..................................    $ 17,243        $12,900        $12,600
    Deferred expense (benefit).......................      15,000         (1,000)          (500)
                                                         --------        -------        -------
                                                         $ 32,243        $11,900        $12,100
                                                         ========        =======        =======
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-128
<PAGE>   181
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     The provision for income taxes differs from the amount determined by
applying U.S. statutory federal income tax rates to income before income taxes
as a result of the following differences:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                        YEAR ENDED             MARCH 31,
                                                       DECEMBER 31,    --------------------------
                                                           1995           1996           1995
                                                       ------------    -----------    -----------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                                <C>             <C>            <C>
    Tax at statutory rates...........................    $ 30,332        $ 8,692        $ 9,186
      Non-deductible loss of PDM Services, Inc., an S
         corporation.................................         940            379            (17)
      Non-deductible items...........................       1,262            143             61
      Effect of estimated higher rates used to
         calculate deferred tax assets and
         liabilities.................................        (291)         2,686          2,870
                                                         --------        -------        -------
    Provision for income taxes.......................    $ 32,243        $11,900        $12,100
                                                         ========        =======        =======
</TABLE>
 
     Deferred income taxes are computed based on temporary differences between
the financial statement and tax bases of certain assets and liabilities. The
Company has elected to prepare its income tax return using the cash method of
accounting. Accordingly, temporary differences relate to accrual basis assets
and liabilities as well as differences in accumulated depreciation. Gross
deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,      MARCH 31,
                                                                      1995            1996
                                                                  ------------     -----------
                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                                           <C>              <C>
    Deferred tax liabilities
      Accrual basis income......................................    $ 92,100        $  92,100
      Depreciation..............................................       8,600            7,600
                                                                    --------        ---------
                                                                     100,700           99,700
    Deferred tax assets
      Accrual basis expenses....................................     (17,800)         (17,800)
                                                                    --------        ---------
    Net deferred tax liability..................................    $ 82,900        $  81,900
                                                                    ========        =========
</TABLE>
 
     Income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 were
computed using the effective tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full
fiscal year.
 
NOTE 5 -- COMMON STOCK
 
     Common stock consists of the following:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,      MARCH 31,
                                                                      1995            1996
                                                                  ------------     -----------
                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
    <S>                                                           <C>              <C>
    Premier Document Management, Inc.
      $1 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 20,000 shares
      issued and outstanding....................................    $ 20,000         $20,000
    PDM Services, Inc.
      No par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares
      issued and outstanding....................................       1,000           1,000
                                                                    --------         -------
                                                                    $ 21,000         $21,000
                                                                    ========         =======
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-129
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                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 6 -- RETIREMENT PLAN
 
     The Company sponsors a defined contribution employee retirement plan
qualified under IRC Section 401(k). The plan covers substantially all employees
18 years of age or older with one year of service. The Company makes annual
matching contributions to the plan ranging up to 1.5% of eligible participants'
compensation. Total pension expense for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the
three months ended March 31, 1996 (unaudited) and 1995 (unaudited) was $6,068,
$1,524 and $1,479, respectively. The Company may also make contributions that
are discretionary, as determined by the Board of Directors. No discretionary
contributions were made during 1995 or the first three months of 1996.
 
NOTE 7 -- COMMITMENTS
 
     The Company is obligated under operating lease agreements for three office
facilities. Future minimum lease payments under these leases for years ending
December 31 are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   SEATTLE     SPOKANE     TACOMA      TOTAL
                                                   -------     -------     ------     -------
    <S>                                            <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>
    1996.......................................... $70,400     $ 5,400     $4,300     $80,100
    1997..........................................      --       5,400      2,100       7,500
    1998..........................................      --       4,500         --       4,500
                                                   -------     -------     ------     -------
                                                   $70,400     $15,300     $6,400     $92,100
                                                   =======     =======     ======     =======
</TABLE>
 
     Future minimum lease payments at March 31, 1996 were not materially
different from the amounts at December 31, 1995. The Company also leases office
space in San Jose, California for $500 per month. The lease may be terminated by
either party with 60 days notice.
 
     Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 1995 and three months ended
March 31, 1996 (unaudited) and 1995 (unaudited) was approximately $75,500,
$18,200 and $20,100, respectively.
 
NOTE 8 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
     Notes payable to stockholder are carried at $34,944, bear interest at 4%,
and are payable on demand. Because of the related party nature of these
financial instruments, which allows for possible modification to their terms and
maturities, it is not practicable to estimate fair value.
 
NOTE 9 -- CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK AND MAJOR CUSTOMER
 
     CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK -- Financial instruments that potentially
subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and
trade receivables. The Company places its temporary cash investments with major
financial institutions. At times, deposits may exceed federally insured limits.
The Company generally does not require collateral on trade receivables, however,
prepayment is required from customers whose outstanding balance exceeds 90 days.
Historically, credit related losses have not been significant.
 
     MAJOR CUSTOMER -- The Company receives more than ten percent of its revenue
from the State of Washington Department of Social and Human Services. Following
is a summary of the percentage of revenue earned and accounts receivable due
from this customer:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                   
                                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED         
                                                        YEAR ENDED             MARCH 31,              
                                                       DECEMBER 31,    --------------------------  
                                                           1995           1996           1995      
                                                       ------------    -----------    -----------  
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)  
                                                                                                   
    <S>                                                <C>             <C>            <C>
    Revenues.........................................      15.8%          12.6%          15.2%
                                                           ====           ====           ====    
    Accounts receivable..............................      14.3%          14.9%
                                                           ----           ----           
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-130
<PAGE>   183
 
                PREMIER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AFFILIATE
 
             NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 10 -- CONTINGENCY
 
     The Company is a co-defendant in a lawsuit alleging improper disclosure of
an individual's medical records. The amount of damages has not been specified.
Defense of the claim has been assumed by the Company's insurance carrier.
Management believes the suit is without merit and will not have a material
effect on the Company's financial position.
 
NOTE 11 -- PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
 
     Management has determined that accrued vacation expense was not recorded in
prior years. Accrual of this liability, net of tax, resulted in a $12,000
decrease in retained earnings at December 31, 1994.
 
NOTE 12 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
     COMPANY MERGER -- On May 31, 1996, the Company merged with Premier
Acquisition Corp. ("Premier"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of F.Y.I. Incorporated
("F.Y.I."). Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, Company
stockholders received consideration consisting of cash and shares of F.Y.I.
common stock. Additional consideration is contingent on the performance of
Premier during the eight month period ended December 31, 1996.
 
     In connection with the merger, the Company President and majority
stockholder executed a five year noncompetition agreement with Premier and
F.Y.I. All other stockholders executed similar agreements with terms of three
years. The majority stockholder also entered into a three year employment
agreement as President of Premier.
 
     EXECUTIVE BONUS -- On May 30, 1996, the Company paid a $225,000 bonus to 
its President.
 
                                      F-131
<PAGE>   184
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
   
To C.M.R.S. Incorporated:
    
 
   
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of C.M.R.S. Incorporated (a
California corporation) as of February 29, 1996, and the related statements of
operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flow for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
    
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
   
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of C.M.R.S. Incorporated as of
February 29, 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flow for the
year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
    
 
   
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    
 
Dallas, Texas,
  August 28, 1996
 
                                      F-132
<PAGE>   185
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      FEBRUARY 29,      JUNE 30,
                                                                          1996            1996
                                                                      ------------     -----------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>              <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash..............................................................    $ 38,247        $  31,873
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
     $136,000 for each period.......................................     255,830          311,660
  Loan receivable -- affiliates.....................................      15,000           33,830
  Employee advances.................................................       1,664            6,299
  Prepaid expenses..................................................          --           12,668
  Loan receivable -- shareholder....................................      28,210            8,210
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total current assets......................................     338,951          404,540
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.........................................      66,409           82,038
OTHER ASSETS:
  Investment in subsidiary..........................................      54,621           61,946
  Deposits..........................................................       1,958            1,958
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total other assets........................................      56,579           63,904
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total assets..............................................    $461,939        $ 550,482
                                                                        ========        =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable..................................................    $ 15,843        $  16,112
  Accrued liabilities...............................................      22,230           19,730
  Sales tax payable.................................................       4,552            3,890
  Income taxes payable..............................................      15,268           22,778
  Loan payable -- affiliates........................................      20,568           20,568
  Deferred income taxes.............................................     123,565          151,576
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total liabilities.........................................     202,026          234,654
                                                                        --------        ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $1; 100,000 shares authorized, 500 shares
     issued and outstanding for all periods.........................         500              500
  Retained earnings.................................................     259,413          315,328
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total stockholder's equity................................     259,913          315,828
                                                                        --------        ---------
          Total liabilities and stockholder's equity................    $461,939        $ 550,482
                                                                        ========        =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-133
<PAGE>   186
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED.
    
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     FOUR MONTHS
                                                                                        ENDED
                                                                                      JUNE 30,
                                                                         1996           1996
                                                                      ----------     -----------
                                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE.....................................................  $1,019,960      $ 492,796
COST OF SERVICES....................................................     635,887        297,505
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.......................................      30,970          3,183
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Gross profit..............................................     353,103        192,108
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......................     798,535        401,603
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Operating loss............................................    (445,432)      (209,495)
OTHER INCOME:
  Income from investment in subsidiary..............................      36,164          7,325
  Management fees received..........................................     500,500        314,000
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Other income..............................................     536,664        321,325
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES..........................................      91,232        111,830
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES..........................................      45,987         55,915
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Net income................................................  $   45,245      $  55,915
                                                                      ==========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-134
<PAGE>   187
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996 AND
                  FOUR MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          COMMON STOCK                      TOTAL
                                                        ----------------    RETAINED    STOCKHOLDER'S
                                                        SHARES    AMOUNT    EARNINGS       EQUITY
                                                        ------    ------    --------    -------------
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
BALANCE, February 28, 1995............................    500      $500     $214,168      $ 214,668
  Net income..........................................     --        --       45,245         45,245
                                                          ---      ----     --------      ---------
BALANCE, February 29, 1996............................    500       500      259,413        259,913
  Net income (unaudited)..............................     --        --       55,915         55,915
                                                          ---      ----     --------      ---------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)....................    500      $500     $315,328      $ 315,828
                                                          ===      ====     ========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-135
<PAGE>   188
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    FOUR MONTHS
                                                                                       ENDED
                                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                                         1996          1996
                                                                       --------     -----------
                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                    <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income.........................................................  $ 45,245      $  55,915
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation and amortization expense...........................    30,970          3,183
     Provision for deferred income taxes.............................    26,387         28,011
     Income in subsidiary............................................   (36,164)        (7,325)
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities --
     (Increase) decrease in --
       Accounts receivable, net......................................   (36,522)       (55,830)
       Loan receivable...............................................        --        (18,830)
       Employee advances.............................................     1,567         (4,635)
       Prepaid expenses..............................................        --        (12,668)
     Increase (decrease) in --
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................    11,564         (2,231)
       Sales tax payable.............................................     3,030           (662)
       Income taxes payable..........................................    14,243          7,510
                                                                       --------      ---------
          Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities........    60,320         (7,562)
                                                                       --------      ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisitions of equipment..........................................   (28,019)       (18,812)
                                                                       --------      ---------
          Net used in provided by investing activities...............   (28,019)       (18,812)
                                                                       --------      ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Disbursement of loan receivable -- shareholder.....................   (25,000)            --
  Collection of loan receivable -- shareholder.......................        --         20,000
                                                                       --------      ---------
          Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities........   (25,000)        20,000
                                                                       --------      ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
  EQUIVALENTS........................................................     7,301         (6,374)
CASH, at beginning of period.........................................    30,946         38,247
                                                                       --------      ---------
CASH, at end of period...............................................  $ 38,247      $  31,873
                                                                       ========      =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Income taxes....................................................  $  5,357      $  21,680
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-136
<PAGE>   189
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
   
     C.M.R.S. Incorporated (the "Company") is a California Corporation. The
Company is an in-house correspondence service for doctors and hospitals.
    
 
   
     In August 1996, the Company and its stockholders intend to enter into a
definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("F.Y.I.") pursuant to which the
Company will be acquired by F.Y.I. All outstanding shares of the Company will be
exchanged for cash and shares of F.Y.I. common stock.
    
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are computed using accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the
individual assets which range from five to seven years.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 would have any material effect on the
financial statements.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to the Company's
customers.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
  Interim Financial Statements
 
     The accompanying balance sheet and statements of operations, stockholder's
equity and cash flow as of and for the four months ended June 30, 1996 are
unaudited. The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same
basis as the audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management,
include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for the period
presented.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts
receivable. The Company's customers are concentrated in the Western United
States and the primary customers are attorneys and insurance companies. The
Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other
information.
 
                                      F-137
<PAGE>   190
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Income taxes are provided based upon the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which
requires recognition of deferred income taxes under the asset and liability
method.
 
     The Company is a C corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the corporation.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.
Temporary differences result primarily from the recognition of revenues and
various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in different
periods.
 
3. LOAN RECEIVABLE -- AFFILIATE:
 
     The Company has loaned monies to an affiliate, 50% owned by the sole
shareholder, for operations. The loan is due upon demand and non-interest
bearing.
 
4. LOAN RECEIVABLE -- SHAREHOLDER:
 
     The Company has loaned monies to its shareholder. The loan is due upon
demand and non-interest bearing.
 
5. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY:
 
     The Company owns forty-nine percent of the commons stock of Texas Medical
Record Service, Inc., a Texas Corporation. The Company accounts for this
investment using the equity method.
 
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following at February 29:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     ESTIMATED
                                                                    USEFUL LIVES
                                                                      (YEARS)          1996
                                                                    ------------     --------
    <S>                                                             <C>              <C>
    Autos.........................................................    5-7            $ 49,407
    Equipment.....................................................     7               99,442
    Furniture and fixtures........................................     7                3,854
                                                                                     --------
                                                                                      152,703
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation..............................                    (86,294)
                                                                                     --------
                                                                                     $ 66,409
                                                                                     ========
</TABLE>
 
7. LOAN PAYABLE -- AFFILIATE:
 
     The Company has borrowed monies from its affiliate (Minnesota Medical
Record Service, Inc.) for operations. The loan is payable upon demand.
 
8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     In 1996, the Company adopted a deferred compensation 401(k) plan (the
"Plan"). Employees who have completed twelve months of service and have attained
age 21 are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan allows for employee and
employer contributions. Employer contributions are at the discretion of the
Company. The Company's contributions were $453 in fiscal year 1996.
 
                                      F-138
<PAGE>   191
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
9. INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for income taxes for February 29, 1996 is comprised as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Current provision
      Federal.................................................................  $ 11,819
      State...................................................................     7,781
    Deferred provision........................................................    26,387
                                                                                --------
              Total provision for income taxes................................  $ 45,987
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
     Deferred income tax liabilities for February 29, 1996 are comprised as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Income from investment in subsidiary......................................    21,824
    Cash to accrual...........................................................    93,740
    Property and Equipment....................................................     8,001
                                                                                --------
              Net current deferred tax liability..............................  $123,565
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.....................................................  $ 31,019
    Add (deduct)
      State income taxes, net of federal......................................     5,419
      Nondeductible expenses..................................................    11,391
      Effect of graduated tax rates...........................................    (1,842)
                                                                                --------
              Total provision for income taxes................................  $ 45,987
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Leases
 
     The Company leases office facilities in California under noncancelable
lease agreements which expire at various dates. The leases provide for lease
terms over three to five years through September 2001, with monthly lease
payments of $328 to $3,991. The property lease agreements provide that the
Company pay all related taxes and insurance. The total lease expense for the
year ended 1996 totaled approximately $13,825. Minimum future lease payments
under operating leases as of February 29, 1996, for each of the next five years
and in the aggregate are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1997..............................................................  $ 25,890
        1998..............................................................    47,887
        1999..............................................................    47,887
        2000..............................................................    47,887
        2001..............................................................    47,887
        Thereafter........................................................    27,934
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $245,372
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business. Management believes that none of these actions
will have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
 
                                      F-139
<PAGE>   192
 
   
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
    
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
11. RELATED PARTY:
 
     The Company receives a management fee from its subsidiary (Texas Medical
Record Service, Inc.) and another affiliate (Minnesota Medical Record Service,
Inc.). The management fee income for fiscal year 1996 was $500,500.
 
                                      F-140
<PAGE>   193
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc.:
 
   
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Minnesota Medical Record
Service, Inc. (a Minnesota corporation) as of September 30, 1995, and the
related statements of operations, stockholder's equity, and cash flow for the
year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
    
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Minnesota Medical Record
Service, Inc. as of September 30, 1995, and the results of its operations and
its cash flow for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
 
   
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    
 
Dallas, Texas
  August 28, 1996
 
                                      F-141
<PAGE>   194
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,      JUNE 30,
                                                                         1995             1996
                                                                     -------------     -----------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                  <C>               <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash.............................................................    $   3,395        $  16,683
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
     $107,000 for each period......................................      173,265          169,151
  Prepaid expenses.................................................          328            6,413
  Loans receivable -- affiliates...................................      105,568          105,568
                                                                       ---------        ---------
          Total current assets.....................................      282,556          297,815
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net........................................       89,778          101,625
                                                                       ---------        ---------
          Total assets.............................................    $ 372,334        $ 399,440
                                                                       =========        =========

                               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable.................................................    $   1,132        $   3,038
  Accrued liabilities..............................................       28,001           25,006
  Retrieval fees payable...........................................       11,161           14,156
  Income taxes payable.............................................       14,218            8,832
  Deferred income taxes............................................       73,355           82,652
                                                                       ---------        ---------
          Total liabilities........................................      127,867          133,684
                                                                       ---------        ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
  Common stock, no par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 3,000 shares
     issued and outstanding for all periods........................       33,051           33,051
  Retained earnings................................................      211,416          232,705
                                                                       ---------        ---------
          Total stockholder's equity...............................      244,467          265,756
                                                                       ---------        ---------
          Total liabilities and stockholder's equity...............    $ 372,334        $ 399,440
                                                                       =========        =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-142
<PAGE>   195
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     NINE MONTHS
                                                                                        ENDED
                                                                                      JUNE 30,
                                                                         1995           1996
                                                                      ----------     -----------
                                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE.....................................................  $2,187,451     $1,733,826
COST OF SERVICES....................................................     476,207        402,410
DEPRECIATION........................................................      32,175         28,678
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Gross profit..............................................   1,679,069      1,302,738
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......................   1,232,516        930,222
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Operating income..........................................     446,553        372,516
OTHER EXPENSE:
  Management fees expense...........................................     515,000        334,500
                                                                      ----------     ----------
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES...................................     (68,447)        38,016
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES................................     (30,117)        16,727
                                                                      ----------     ----------
          Net (loss) income.........................................  $  (38,330)    $   21,289
                                                                      ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-143
<PAGE>   196
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
                   FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND
                  NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         COMMON STOCK                       TOTAL
                                                       -----------------    RETAINED    STOCKHOLDER'S
                                                       SHARES    AMOUNT     EARNINGS       EQUITY
                                                       ------    -------    --------    -------------
<S>                                                    <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
BALANCE, September 30, 1994..........................  3,000     $33,051    $249,746      $ 282,797
  Net loss...........................................     --          --     (38,330)       (38,330)
                                                       -----     -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, September 30, 1995..........................  3,000      33,051     211,416        244,467
  Net income (unaudited).............................     --          --      21,289         21,289
                                                       -----     -------    --------      ---------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)...................  3,000     $33,051    $232,705      $ 265,756
                                                       =====     =======    ========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-144
<PAGE>   197
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    NINE MONTHS
                                                                                       ENDED
                                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                                         1995          1996
                                                                       --------     -----------
                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                    <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net (loss) income..................................................  $(38,330)     $  21,289
  Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation expense............................................    32,175         28,678
     Provision for deferred income taxes.............................   (44,335)         9,297
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities -- (Increase)
      decrease in --
       Accounts receivable, net......................................    58,304          4,114
       Prepaid expenses..............................................       917         (6,085)
     Increase (decrease) in --
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................     1,132          1,906
       Income taxes payable..........................................    14,218         (5,386)
                                                                       --------      ---------
          Net cash provided by operating activities..................    24,081         53,813
                                                                       --------      ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisitions of equipment..........................................   (34,379)       (40,525)
                                                                       --------      ---------
          Net cash used in investing activities......................   (34,379)       (40,525)
                                                                       --------      ---------
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH......................................   (10,298)        13,288
CASH, at beginning of period.........................................    13,693          3,395
                                                                       --------      ---------
CASH, at end of period...............................................  $  3,395      $  16,683
                                                                       ========      =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Income taxes....................................................  $     --      $  15,042
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-145
<PAGE>   198
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
 
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. (the "Company") is a Minnesota
Corporation. The Company is an in-house correspondence service for doctors and
hospitals.
 
   
     In August 1996, the Company and its stockholders intend to enter into a
definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("F.Y.I.") pursuant to which the
Company will be acquired by F.Y.I. All outstanding shares of the Company will be
exchanged for cash and shares of F.Y.I. common stock.
    
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are computed using accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the
individual assets which range from five to seven years.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 would have any material effect on the
financial statements.
 
  Retrieval Fees Payable
 
     The Company pays retrieval fees to various healthcare organizations with
which it has contracts. Those fees represent charges to the Company by the
healthcare organization for each medical record retrieved from the
organization's records department. Those fees are payable according to specific
contract terms.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to the Company's
customers.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
  Interim Financial Statements
 
     The accompanying balance sheet and statements of operations, stockholder's
equity and cash flow as of and for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 are
unaudited. The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same
basis as the audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management,
include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for the period
presented.
 
                                      F-146
<PAGE>   199
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts
receivable. The Company's customers are concentrated in Minnesota and the
primary customers are attorneys and insurance companies. The Company establishes
an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit
risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Income taxes are provided based upon the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which
requires recognition of deferred income taxes under the asset and liability
method.
 
     The Company is a C corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the corporation.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.
Temporary differences result primarily from the recognition of revenues and
various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in different
periods.
 
3. LOANS RECEIVABLE -- AFFILIATES:
 
     The Company has loaned monies to two affiliate companies, 50% and 100%
(California Medical Record Service, Inc.) owned by the sole shareholder, for
operations. The loans are due upon demand and non-interest bearing.
 
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING AT SEPTEMBER 30:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  ESTIMATED
                                                                 USEFUL LIVES
                                                                   (YEARS)            1995
                                                                 ------------       ---------
    <S>                                                          <C>                <C>
    Equipment..................................................       5-7           $ 195,894
    Leasehold improvements.....................................         7               5,850
    Furniture and fixtures.....................................         7               7,708
                                                                      ---
                                                                                      209,452
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation and amortization..........                      (119,674)
                                                                                    ---------
                                                                                    $  89,778
                                                                                    =========
</TABLE>
 
5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
In 1996, the Company adopted a deferred compensation 401(k) plan (the "Plan").
Employees who have completed twelve months of service and have attained age 21
are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan allows for employee and
employer contributions. Employer contributions are at the discretion of the
Company.
 
                                      F-147
<PAGE>   200
 
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
6. INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for income taxes for September 30 is comprised as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1995
                                                                                --------
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Current provision
      Federal.................................................................  $  7,499
      State...................................................................     6,719
    Deferred benefit..........................................................   (44,335)
                                                                                ---------
              Total provision for income taxes................................  $(30,117)
                                                                                =========
</TABLE>
 
     Deferred income tax liabilities for September 30 are comprised of the
following:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Property and equipment....................................................  $ 14,848
    Cash to accrual...........................................................    58,507
                                                                                ---------
              Net deferred income tax liability...............................  $ 73,355
                                                                                =========
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.....................................................  $(23,272)
    Add (deduct) State income taxes...........................................    (6,845)
                                                                                ---------
      Total provision for income taxes........................................  $(30,117)
                                                                                =========
</TABLE>
 
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Leases
 
   
     The Company leases office facilities in Minnesota under month to month
lease agreements. Monthly lease payments range from $254 to $1,008. The property
lease agreements provide that the Company pay all related taxes and insurance.
The total lease expense for the year ended 1995 totaled approximately $42,644.
    
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business. Management believes that none of these actions
will have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
 
8. RELATED PARTY:
 
     The Company pays a management fee to California Medical Record Service,
Inc. The management fee for fiscal year 1995 was $515,000.
 
                                      F-148
<PAGE>   201
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Texas Medical Record Service, Inc.:
 
   
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Texas Medical Record
Service, Inc. (a Texas corporation) as of February 29, 1996, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flow for the then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
    
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Texas Medical Record
Service, Inc. as of February 29, 1996, and the results of its operations and its
cash flow for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
 
   
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    
 
Dallas, Texas,
  August 28, 1996
 
                                      F-149
<PAGE>   202
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       FEBRUARY 29,     JUNE 30,
                                                                           1996           1996
                                                                       ------------    -----------
                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                    <C>             <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash...............................................................    $  4,326       $  19,702
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
     $47,000 for both periods........................................     172,339         175,265
  Employee advances..................................................       2,475             200
  Shareholder loan...................................................       1,500           1,500
                                                                         --------       ---------
          Total current assets.......................................     180,640         196,667
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net..........................................      68,994          64,662
OTHER ASSETS.........................................................       2,465           6,004
                                                                         --------       ---------
          Total assets...............................................    $252,099       $ 267,333
                                                                         ========       =========
                               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable...................................................    $ 26,637       $  27,659
  Accrued liabilities................................................      28,405          30,632
  Equipment contract payable.........................................      13,000           9,000
  Retrieval fee payable..............................................       6,879           1,863
  Income taxes payable...............................................       1,972           1,416
  Deferred income taxes..............................................      52,972          59,580
                                                                         --------       ---------
          Total liabilities..........................................     129,865         130,150
                                                                         --------       ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $1; 100,000 shares authorized, 1,235 shares
     issued and outstanding for all periods..........................       1,235           1,235
  Additional paid-in capital.........................................       3,263           3,263
  Retained earnings..................................................     117,736         132,685
                                                                         --------       ---------
          Total stockholders' equity.................................     122,234         137,183
                                                                         --------       --------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.................    $252,099       $ 267,333
                                                                         ========       =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-150
<PAGE>   203
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     FOUR MONTHS
                                                                                        ENDED
                                                                                      JUNE 30,
                                                                         1996           1996
                                                                      ----------     -----------
                                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE.....................................................  $2,280,037      $ 834,849
COST OF SERVICES....................................................   1,717,441        580,555
DEPRECIATION........................................................      23,272          5,377
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Gross profit..............................................     539,324        248,917
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......................     379,163        165,982
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Operating income..........................................     160,161         82,935
OTHER EXPENSE:
  Management fees expense...........................................      60,000         60,000
                                                                      ----------      ---------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES..........................................     100,161         22,935
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES..........................................      33,992          7,986
                                                                      ----------      ---------
          Net income................................................  $   66,169      $  14,949
                                                                      ==========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-151
<PAGE>   204
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996 AND
                  FOUR MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL                    TOTAL
                                              ----------------     PAID-IN      RETAINED    STOCKHOLDERS'
                                              SHARES    AMOUNT     CAPITAL      EARNINGS       EQUITY
                                              ------    ------    ----------    --------    -------------
<S>                                           <C>       <C>       <C>           <C>         <C>
BALANCE, February 28, 1995................... 1,235     $1,235      $3,263      $ 51,567      $  56,065
  Net income.................................    --         --          --        66,169         66,169
                                              -----     ------      ------      --------      ---------
BALANCE, February 29, 1996................... 1,235      1,235       3,263       117,736        122,234
  Net income (unaudited).....................    --         --          --        14,949         14,949
                                              -----     ------      ------      --------      ---------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)........... 1,235     $1,235      $3,263      $132,685      $ 137,183
                                              =====     ======      ======      ========      =========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-152
<PAGE>   205
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   FOUR MONTHS
                                                                                      ENDED
                                                                                    JUNE 30,
                                                                        1996          1996
                                                                      --------     -----------
                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>          <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income........................................................  $ 66,169       $14,949
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
     operating activities --
     Depreciation expense...........................................    23,272         5,377
     Provision for deferred income taxes............................    31,428         6,608
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities
     (Increase) decrease in --
       Accounts receivable, net.....................................   (70,342)       (2,926)
       Employee advances............................................     1,650         2,275
     Increase (decrease) in --
       Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, equipment contract
        payable and retrieval fees payable..........................     4,466        (5,767)
       Income taxes payable.........................................     1,273          (556)
                                                                      --------       -------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.................    57,916        19,960
                                                                      --------       -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisitions of property and equipment............................   (53,140)       (1,045)
  Change in other assets............................................      (450)       (3,539)
                                                                      --------       -------
          Net cash used in investing activities.....................   (53,590)       (4,584)
                                                                      --------       -------
NET INCREASE IN CASH................................................     4,326        15,376
CASH, at beginning of period........................................        --         4,326
                                                                      --------       -------
CASH, at end of period..............................................  $  4,326       $19,702
                                                                      ========       =======
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Income taxes...................................................  $  1,291       $ 1,923
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-153
<PAGE>   206
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
     Texas Medical Record Service, Inc. (the "Company") is a Texas Corporation.
The Company is an in-house correspondence service for doctors and hospitals.
 
   
     In August 1996, the Company and its stockholders intend to enter into a
definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("F.Y.I.") pursuant to which the
Company will be acquired by F.Y.I. All outstanding shares of the Company will be
exchanged for cash and shares of F.Y.I. common stock.
    
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
 Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets
which range from five to seven years.
 
 Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 would have any material effect on the
financial statements.
 
  Retrieval Fees Payable
 
     The Company pays retrieval fees to various healthcare organizations with
which it has contracts. Those fees represent charges to the Company by the
healthcare organization for each medical record retrieved from the
organization's records department. Those fees are payable upon the receipt of
cash for the billing of the Company's services or upon the billing of its
services, according to specific contract terms.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Revenue is recognized when services are rendered to the Company's
customers.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
  Interim Financial Statements
 
     The accompanying balance sheet and statements of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flow as of and for the four months ended June 30, 1996 are
unaudited. The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same
basis as the audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management,
include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for the period
presented.
 
                                      F-154
<PAGE>   207
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts
receivable. The Company's customers are concentrated in the Southern United
States and the primary customers are attorneys and insurance companies. The
Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other
information.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Income taxes are provided based upon the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which
requires recognition of deferred income taxes under the asset and liability
method.
 
     The Company is a C corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the corporation.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.
Temporary differences result primarily from the recognition of revenues and
various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in different
periods.
 
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following at February 29:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    ESTIMATED
                                                                   USEFUL LIVES
                                                                     (YEARS)          1996
                                                                   ------------     ---------
    <S>                                                            <C>              <C>
    Equipment....................................................      5-7            218,010
    Furniture and fixtures.......................................      5-7              8,985
                                                                                    ---------
                                                                                      226,995
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation.............................                    (158,001)
                                                                                    ---------
                                                                                    $  68,994
                                                                                    =========
</TABLE>
 
4. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     In 1996, the Company adopted a deferred compensation 401(k) plan (the
"Plan"). Employees who have completed twelve months of service and have attained
age 21 are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan allows for employee and
employer contributions. Employer contributions are at the discretion of the
Company. The Company's contributions were $585 in fiscal year 1996.
 
5. INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for income taxes for February 29, 1996 is comprised as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                          <C>
    Current provision
      Federal..................................................................  $ 1,972
      State....................................................................      592
    Deferred provision.........................................................   31,428
                                                                                 -------
              Total provision for income taxes.................................  $33,992
                                                                                 =======
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-155
<PAGE>   208
 
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
     Deferred income tax liabilities for February 29, 1996 are comprised as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                          <C>
    Cash to accrual difference.................................................   45,898
    Property and equipment.....................................................    7,074
                                                                                 -------
              Total deferred tax liability.....................................  $52,972
                                                                                 =======
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                          <C>
    Tax at statutory rate......................................................  $34,055
    Add (deduct)
      State income taxes, net of federal.......................................      592
      Nondeductible expenses...................................................    1,381
      Effect of graduated tax rates............................................   (2,036)
                                                                                 -------
              Total provision for income taxes.................................  $33,992
                                                                                 =======
</TABLE>
 
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Leases
 
   
     The Company leases office facilities in Texas and various office equipment
under noncancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates. The leases
provide for lease terms over three to six years commencing June 1993, through
November 2000, with monthly lease payments of $116 to $1,662. The property lease
agreements provide that the Company pay all related taxes and insurance. The
total lease expense for the fiscal year ended 1996 totaled approximately
$42,959. Minimum future lease payments under operating leases as of February 29,
1996, for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are as follows:
    
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1997..............................................................  $ 50,240
        1998..............................................................    47,085
        1999..............................................................    44,088
        2000..............................................................    16,953
        2001..............................................................     8,649
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $167,015
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
  Litigation
 
     The Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the
normal course of its business. Management believes that none of these actions
will have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
 
7. RELATED PARTY:
 
     The Company pays a management fee to California Medical Record Service,
Inc., who owns 49% of the Company's outstanding common stock. The management fee
for fiscal year 1996 was $60,000.
 
                                      F-156
<PAGE>   209
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To ZIA Information Analysis Group:
 
   
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of ZIA Information Analysis
Group (a California corporation) as of December 31, 1995, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flow for the year then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
    
 
     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of ZIA Information Analysis
Group as of December 31, 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash
flow for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
 
   
                                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    
 
Dallas, Texas,
  August 23, 1996
 
                                      F-157
<PAGE>   210
 
                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 
                                     ASSETS
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31,     JUNE 30,
                                                                          1995           1996
                                                                      ------------    -----------
                                                                                      (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>             <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................................    $ 41,610       $  107,363
  Accounts receivable...............................................     575,302          984,795
  Unbilled work-in-process..........................................     121,651          139,788
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.........................      14,816           34,348
  Deferred income taxes.............................................      35,600               --
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total current assets......................................     788,979        1,266,294
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.........................................     119,596          180,685
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total assets..............................................    $908,575       $1,446,979
                                                                        ========       ==========
                              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Trade payable.....................................................    $225,025       $  166,362
  Income taxes payable..............................................      24,800           82,311
  Accrued liabilities --
     Officers' bonus................................................     500,000          500,000
     Employee bonus.................................................      15,000           57,510
     Payroll and related benefits...................................       7,975           96,024
     Other..........................................................      34,572           23,480
  Note payable to bank -- revolver..................................      30,000               --
  Current portion of deferred income taxes..........................          --          114,420
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total current liabilities.................................     837,372        1,040,107
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES...............................................      19,000           19,000
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total liabilities.........................................     856,372        1,059,107
                                                                        --------       ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 2,000
     issued and outstanding for all periods.........................      50,000           50,000
  Retained earnings.................................................       2,203          337,872
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total stockholders' equity................................      52,203          387,872
                                                                        --------       ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................    $908,575       $1,446,979
                                                                        ========       ==========
</TABLE>
    
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-158
<PAGE>   211
 
                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     SIX MONTHS
                                                                                        ENDED
                                                                                      JUNE 30,
                                                                         1995           1996
                                                                      ----------     -----------
                                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>            <C>
SERVICE REVENUE, net................................................  $2,291,032     $ 1,718,971
COST OF SERVICES....................................................     999,654         702,767
DEPRECIATION........................................................      34,710          19,034
                                                                      ----------     -----------
          Gross profit..............................................   1,256,668         997,170
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.......................   1,237,720         436,399
                                                                      ----------     -----------
          Operating income..........................................      18,948         560,771
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense..................................................       4,016             795
  Interest income...................................................        (924)           (800)
  Other expense, net................................................       2,871             394
                                                                      ----------     -----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES..........................................      12,985         560,382
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES..........................................       7,600         224,713
                                                                      ----------     -----------
          Net income................................................  $    5,385     $   335,669
                                                                      ==========     ===========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-159
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND
                   SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         COMMON STOCK       RETAINED       TOTAL
                                                       -----------------    EARNINGS    STOCKHOLDERS'
                                                       SHARES    AMOUNT     (DEFICIT)      EQUITY
                                                       ------    -------    --------    ------------
<S>                                                    <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1994...........................  2,000     $50,000    $ (3,182)     $ 46,818
  Net income.........................................     --          --       5,385         5,385
                                                       -----     -------    --------      --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995...........................  2,000      50,000       2,203        52,203
  Net income (unaudited).............................     --          --     335,669       335,669
                                                       -----     -------    --------      --------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)...................  2,000     $50,000    $337,872      $387,872
                                                       =====     =======    ========      ========
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-160
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    SIX MONTHS
                                                                                       ENDED
                                                                                     JUNE 30,
                                                                        1995           1996
                                                                      ---------     -----------
                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                   <C>           <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income........................................................  $   5,385      $ 335,669
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
     by operating activities --
     Depreciation expense...........................................     34,710         19,034
     Provision for deferred income taxes............................    (18,000)       150,020
     Loss on disposal of property and equipment.....................        598             --
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities -- Increase in --
       Accounts receivable, net and unbilled work-in-process........   (346,248)      (427,630)
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets....................     (5,292)       (19,532)
     Increase (decrease) in --
       Trade payable................................................     82,157        (58,663)
       Accrued liabilities..........................................    306,721        119,467
       Income taxes payable.........................................     24,800         57,511
                                                                      ---------      ---------
          Net cash provided by operating activities.................     84,831        175,876
                                                                      ---------      ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Acquisitions of equipment.........................................    (28,124)       (80,123)
                                                                      ---------      ---------
          Net cash used in investing activities.....................    (28,124)       (80,123)
                                                                      ---------      ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments on notes to officers.....................................    (13,750)            --
  Proceeds from line of credit......................................    876,518        270,000
  Repayment of line of credit.......................................   (883,018)      (300,000)
                                                                      ---------      ---------
          Net cash used in financing activities.....................    (20,250)       (30,000)
                                                                      ---------      ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...........................     36,457         65,753
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at beginning of period...................      5,153         41,610
                                                                      ---------      ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, at end of period.........................  $  41,610      $ 107,363
                                                                      =========      =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid for --
     Income taxes...................................................  $     800      $   8,000
     Interest.......................................................  $   4,016      $     411
</TABLE>
 
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 
                                      F-161
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                               DECEMBER 31, 1995
 
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
 
   
     ZIA Information Analysis Group (the "Company") is a California Corporation
which commenced operations on June 1, 1994. The Company provides litigation and
regulatory support services, including information management and fact finding
relating to liability, damage and regulatory issues. The Company provides its
services to law firms, corporations and regulated entities throughout
California.
    
 
   
     In August 1996, the Company and its stockholders intend to enter into a
definitive agreement with F.Y.I. Incorporated ("F.Y.I.") pursuant to which the
Company will be acquired by F.Y.I. All outstanding shares of the Company will be
exchanged for cash and shares of F.Y.I. common stock.
    
 
   
     During 1995, the Company outsourced approximately $230,000 of services to
companies that were acquired by F.Y.I. in 1996.
    
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are
carried at cost, which approximates market value.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the lives of the individual assets which range
from five to seven years.
 
  Other Long-Lived Assets
 
     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121), which established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill. Adoption is required in financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 121 would have any material effect on the
financial statements.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
     Service revenue consists of fee revenue and client job expenses. Fee
revenue, net of adjustments, is recognized when services are rendered. Client
job expenses consist of out-of-pocket expenditures made on behalf of clients.
Client job expense is recognized when the expense is incurred.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
                                      F-162
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
  Interim Financial Statements
 
     The accompanying balance sheet and statements of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flow as of and for the six months ended June 30, 1996 are
unaudited. The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same
basis as the audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management,
include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for the period
presented.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentration
of credit risk, as defined by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts
receivable. The Company's customers are concentrated in the Western United
States and the primary customers are legal institutions. The Company establishes
an allowance for doubtful accounts when factors surrounding the credit risk of
specific customers, historical trends, and other information indicate that such
reserve is needed.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     Income taxes are provided based upon the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which
requires recognition of deferred income taxes under the asset and liability
method.
 
     The Company is a C corporation for income tax purposes and, accordingly,
any income tax liabilities are the responsibility of the corporation.
 
     Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.
Temporary differences result primarily from the recognition of revenues and
various accruals and reserves being deductible for tax purposes in different
periods.
 
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
 
     Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     ESTIMATED
                                                                    USEFUL LIVES
                                                                      (YEARS)          1995
                                                                    ------------     --------
    <S>                                                             <C>              <C>
    Computer equipment............................................        5          $ 73,622
    Office equipment..............................................        7            50,422
    Furniture and fixtures........................................        7            45,915
                                                                                     --------
                                                                                      169,959
    Less -- Accumulated depreciation                                                  (50,363)
                                                                                     --------
                                                                                     $119,596
                                                                                     ========
</TABLE>
 
4. NOTE PAYABLE TO BANK:
 
     At December 31, 1995, the Company had a bank line of credit that provided
for maximum borrowings of $150,000 at an interest rate of 2% over the bank's
index rate. The credit line was secured by accounts receivable and property and
equipment and was personally guaranteed by the Company's three officers. The
line of credit agreement contained certain terms and conditions including
financial covenants with respect to tangible net worth and profitability. As of
December 31, 1995, the Company had complied with all terms and conditions of the
agreement, except for the completion of annual financial statements within
ninety days after the fiscal year end. The Company has received a waiver from
the Bank for this breach of the agreement. The bank line of credit expired May
20, 1996. The Company executed a credit agreement on June 20, 1996 which
consisted of a $250,000 revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"). Under the
Revolver, the outstanding
 
                                      F-163
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
balance is due June 30, 1997. Interest accrues at prime plus 1.5%, and is
payable monthly. As of June 30, 1996, there was no outstanding balance under the
Revolver.
 
5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
 
     In 1995, the Company adopted a defined compensation (401(k) plan, the
"Plan"). Employees who have completed three months of service and have attained
age 21 are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan allows for employee and
employer contributions. Employer contributions are at the discretion of the
Company's board of directors. The Company's contributions were $10,637 in 1995,
to be funded during 1996.
 
6. INCOME TAXES:
 
     The provision for income taxes for December 31, 1995 is comprised as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Current provision
      Federal.................................................................  $ 15,200
      State...................................................................    10,400
    Deferred benefit..........................................................   (18,000)
                                                                                --------
              Total provision for income taxes................................  $  7,600
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
     Deferred income tax liabilities and assets for December 31, 1995 are
comprised as follows:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Deferred income tax liabilities --
      Property and equipment..................................................  $ 19,000
      Accrual to cash differences, net........................................   195,500
                                                                                --------
              Total deferred income tax liabilities...........................   214,500
    Deferred income tax assets --
      Accrued expenses........................................................   231,100
                                                                                --------
              Total deferred income tax assets................................   231,100
                                                                                --------
              Net current deferred tax asset..................................  $ 16,600
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
     The differences in income taxes provided and the amounts determined by
applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes result
from the following:
 
<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    Tax at statutory rate.....................................................  $  4,415
    Add (deduct)
      State income taxes......................................................     6,346
      Nondeductible expenses..................................................     3,381
      Effect of graduated tax rates...........................................    (6,542)
                                                                                --------
              Total provision for income taxes................................  $  7,600
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
 
                                      F-164
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                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
 
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
 
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
 
  Leases
 
   
     The Company leases its office facility in California and various office
equipment under noncancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates.
The leases provide for lease terms over two to three years commencing February
1995, through June 1998, with monthly lease payments of $200 to $18,686. The
property lease agreements provide that the Company pay all related taxes and
insurance. The total lease expense for the year ended 1995 totaled approximately
$190,248. Future minimum future lease payments under operating leases as of
December 31, 1995, for the remainder of the term and in the aggregate are as
follows:
    
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $224,235
        1997..............................................................   205,549
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $429,784
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
  Subleases
 
     The Company subleases a portion of its office facility in California under
noncancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates to two unrelated
businesses. Future minimum sublease rental income as of December 31, 1995, for
the remainder of the term and in the aggregate are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                 <C>
        1996..............................................................  $ 56,870
        1997..............................................................    53,064
                                                                            --------
                  Total...................................................  $109,934
                                                                            ========
</TABLE>
 
8. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER:
 
     At December 31, 1995, the Company had two customers which each accounted
for 56% and 14% of gross service revenue and 22% and 3% of accounts receivable,
respectively.
 
                                      F-165
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                    UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
     These pro forma combined financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the historical financial statements of the Founding Companies Combined,
F.Y.I. Incorporated financial statements and the individual Founding Company and
New Acquisitions financial statements. See "Index to Financial Statements."
    
 
     F.Y.I. acquired, simultaneously with and as a condition to the closing of
the Offering in January 1996, Imagent, Researchers, Recordex, DPAS, Leonard,
Deliverex and Permanent Records. The Acquisitions have been accounted for in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as a
combination of the Founding Companies at historical cost, because the Founding
Companies' stockholders transferred assets to F.Y.I. in exchange for Common
Stock and cash simultaneously with F.Y.I.'s initial public offering, the nature
of future operations of the Company will be substantially identical to the
combined operations of the Founding Companies, and no former stockholder group
of any of the Founding Companies obtained a majority of the outstanding voting
shares of the Company. Accordingly, historical financial statements of these
Founding Companies have been combined throughout all relevant periods as if the
Founding Companies had always been members of the same operating group. However,
since the Founding Companies were not under common control or management,
historical combined results may not be comparable to, or indicative of, future
performance. For accounting purposes the acquisitions of the Founding Companies
were recorded by the Company as of January 31, 1996.
 
   
     In May 1996, the Company acquired B&B Information and Image Management,
Inc. ("B&B") and Premier Document Management, Inc. and PDM Services, Inc.
("Premier"). In June 1996, the Company acquired all of the non-cash assets of
Robert A. Cook and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc. ("Cook").
    
 
   
     In August 1996, the Company acquired C.M.R.S. Incorporated ("CMRS"),
Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. ("Minnesota Medical Record") and Texas
Medical Record Service, Inc. ("Texas Medical Record") (collectively "Medical
Record"). CMRS and Texas Medical Record have previously reported on a fiscal
year ending February 29 and Minnesota Medical Record has previously reported on
a fiscal year ending September 30. As such, the accounts of CMRS, Texas Medical
Record and Minnesota Medical Record for their last fiscal year have been
combined with the results of F.Y.I. for the year ended December 31, 1995. The
results of CMRS, Texas Medical Record and Minnesota Medical Record for the
interim period from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996 have been recast and
combined with the results of F.Y.I. for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
    
 
   
     As of August, 1996, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire
ZIA Information Analysis Group ("ZIA"), subject to certain closing conditions.
    
 
   
     All of the New Acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting.
    
 
   
     The following unaudited pro forma financial statements of F.Y.I.
Incorporated and subsidiaries gives effect to: (i) the acquisitions of B&B,
Premier, Cook, Medical Record, and the pending acquisition of ZIA and (ii) the
acquisition of the Founding Companies for the periods prior to the consummation
of the Acquisitions (January 31, 1996).
    
 
     The unaudited pro forma balance sheet is based upon:
 
   
          (i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of F.Y.I. as of June 30,
     1996, which includes the purchase accounting for B&B, Premier and Cook; and
    
 
   
          (ii) the unaudited balance sheets of Medical Record purchased during
     August 1996 and the pending acquisition of ZIA as if the acquisitions had
     occurred on June 30, 1996.
    
 
   
     The unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December
31, 1995 is based upon:
    
 
   
          (i) the audited combined financial statements of the Founding
     Companies for the year ended December 31, 1995; and
    
 
                                      F-166
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          (ii) the audited financial statements of B&B, Premier, Cook, ZIA and
     Medical Record for the year ended December 31, 1995.
    
 
   
     The unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 is based upon:
    
 
   
          (i) the unaudited statement of operations of F.Y.I. for the period
     from February 1, 1996 to June 30, 1996 combined with the unaudited
     statement of operations for the Founding Companies for the one month ended
     January 31, 1996;
    
 
   
          (ii) the unaudited statements of operations for B&B, Premier and Cook
     from January 1, 1996 to the respective effective date of the acquisition;
     and
    
 
   
          (iii) the unaudited statements of operations for ZIA and Medical
     Records from January 1, 1996 to June 30, 1996.
    
 
   
     The pro forma financial statements have been prepared based upon certain
assumptions and include all adjustments as detailed in the Notes to Pro Forma
Financial Statements.
    
 
   
     The Company has preliminarily analyzed the savings that it expects to be
realized by consolidating certain general and administrative functions,
including reductions in accounting, audit, insurance and benefit plan expenses.
In addition, the Company anticipates that it will realize significant benefits
from: (i) the reduction in interest payments related to the prepayment of
outstanding Founding Company debt; (ii) its ability to borrow at lower interest
rates than the Founding Companies; and (iii) the interest earned on the net
proceeds of the Offering remaining after payment of the expenses of the Offering
and the cash portion of the consideration for the Founding Companies. These
savings will be offset by the costs of being a public company and the
incremental increase in costs related to the Company's new management.
Accordingly, neither the anticipated savings nor the anticipated costs have been
included in the pro forma financial information of F.Y.I. Incorporated and
Subsidiaries for the periods prior to the acquisition of the Founding Companies.
    
 
   
     The pro forma financial data do not purport to represent what the Company's
financial position or results of operations would actually have been if such
transaction in fact had occurred on those dates or to project the Company's
financial position or results of operations for any future period.
    
 
                                      F-167
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
 
   
                      PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
    
   
                                 JUNE 30, 1996
    
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
                                     ASSETS
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          HISTORICAL
                                                            F.Y.I.            NEW            PRO FORMA
                                                         INCORPORATED     ACQUISITIONS       COMBINED
                                                         ------------     ------------       ---------
<S>                                                      <C>              <C>                <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents............................    $  2,521         $    126(A)       $ 2,647
  Accounts receivable, less allowance..................      12,107            1,880(A)        13,987
  Prepaids and other current assets....................       1,226              290(A)         1,516
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total current assets.........................      15,854            2,296           18,150
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net............................       8,995              316(A)         9,311
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net.................................      18,516            8,307(A)        26,823
OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS...............................       2,330               14(A)         2,344
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total assets.................................    $ 45,695         $ 10,933          $56,628
                                                           ========         ========          =======

                                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............    $ 10,263         $  1,393(A)       $11,656
  Short-term obligations...............................       1,049               --(A)         1,049
  Current maturities of long-term obligations..........         282                8(A)           290
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total current liabilities....................      11,594            1,401           12,995
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, net of current..................      11,071            4,607(A)        15,678
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net.............................         114              388(A)           502
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total liabilities............................      22,779            6,396           29,175
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Preferred Stock......................................          --               --               --
  Common Stock.........................................          55                3(A)            58
  Additional paid-in capital...........................      21,488            4,534(A)        26,022
  Retained earnings....................................       1,373               --            1,373
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total stockholders' equity...................      22,916            4,537           27,453
                                                           --------         --------          -------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...    $ 45,695         $ 10,933          $56,628
                                                           ========         ========          =======
</TABLE>
    
 
   
                                      F-168
    
<PAGE>   221
 
                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                       PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   FOR THE YEAR DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
                      (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               F.Y.I.       FOUNDING                      NEW                    PRO FORMA
                                            INCORPORATED    COMPANIES    ADJUST       ACQUISITIONS    ADJUST     COMBINED
                                            ------------    ---------    ------       ------------    -------    ---------
<S>                                         <C>             <C>          <C>          <C>             <C>        <C>
REVENUE:
  Service revenue........................      $   --        $40,615     $  --          $ 29,248      $  (458)(I) $69,405
  Product revenue........................          --          6,138        --             1,550           --       7,688
  Other revenue..........................          --            873        --                35           --         908
                                               ------        -------     -----          --------      -------     -------
        Total revenue....................          --         47,626        --            30,833         (458)     78,001
COST OF SERVICES.........................          --         25,937        --            16,548         (458)(I)  42,027
COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD....................          --          4,972        --             1,250           --       6,222
DEPRECIATION.............................          --          1,238        --               765         (371)(B)   1,632
                                               ------        -------     -----          --------      -------     -------
        Gross profit.....................          --         15,479        --            12,270          371      28,120
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE......          --         12,425     (1,976)(F)        8,463       (1,412)(C)  17,500
AMORTIZATION.............................                         64                                      832(B)      896
                                               ------        -------     -----          --------      -------     -------
        Operating income.................          --          2,990     1,976             3,807          951       9,724
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense.......................          --            492        --               229        1,135(H)    1,856
  Interest income........................          --           (139)       --               (59)          --        (198)
  Other..................................          --           (214)       --                48          (38)(J)    (204)
                                               ------        -------     -----          --------      -------     -------
        Income before income taxes.......          --          2,851     1,976             3,589         (146)      8,270
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...............          --            163     1,631 (G)           130        1,248(D)    3,172
                                               ------        -------     -----          --------      -------     -------
NET INCOME...............................      $   --        $ 2,688     $ 345          $  3,459      $(1,394)    $ 5,098
                                               ======        =======     =====          ========      =======     =======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE..............                                                                         $  0.87
                                                                                                                  =======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
  OUTSTANDING............................       5,286                                                     586(E)    5,872
                                               ======                                                 =======     =======
</TABLE>
    
 
                                      F-169
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                      F.Y.I. INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
                       PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
   
                  FOR THE SIX MONTHS JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
    
                      (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  F.Y.I.       FOUNDING                    NEW                    PRO FORMA
                                               INCORPORATED    COMPANIES    ADJUST     ACQUISITIONS    ADJUST     COMBINED
                                               ------------    ---------    ------     ------------    ------     ---------
<S>                                            <C>             <C>          <C>        <C>             <C>        <C>
REVENUE:
  Service revenue............................    $ 21,714       $ 3,487     $  --        $ 14,130      $(395)(I)  $38,936
  Product revenue............................       2,640           395        --             362         --        3,397
  Other revenue..............................         297            34        --              11         --          342
                                                   ------        ------     -----        --------      -----      -------
        Total revenue........................      24,651         3,916        --          14,503       (395)      42,675
COST OF SERVICES.............................      13,630         2,196        --           7,665       (395)(I)   23,096
COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD........................       1,974           307        --             313         --        2,594
DEPRECIATION.................................         633            90        --             307       (142)(B)      888
                                                   ------        ------     -----        --------      -----      -------
        Gross profit.........................       8,414         1,323        --           6,218        142       16,097
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE..........       6,169         1,497      (683)(F)       3,759       (752)(C)    9,990
AMORTIZATION.................................          72             6                                  347(B)       425
                                                   ------        ------     -----        --------      -----      -------
        Operating income.....................       2,173          (180)      683           2,459        547        5,682
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE                                                                                      
  Interest expense...........................         117            24        --              58        568(H)       767
  Interest income............................        (180)           --        --             (15)        --         (195)
  Other......................................         (60)          (69)       --             (24)        12(J)      (141)
                                                   ------        ------     -----        --------      -----      -------
        Income before income taxes...........       2,296          (135)      683           2,440        (33)       5,251
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...................         923          (130)      351 (G)         319        644(D)     2,107
                                                   ------        ------     -----        --------      -----      -------
NET INCOME...................................    $  1,373       $    (5)    $ 332        $  2,121      $(677)     $ 3,144
                                                 ========       =======     =====        ========      =====      =======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE..................    $   0.26                                                         $  0.54
                                                 ========                                                         =======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING...       5,335                                                537(E)     5,872
                                                 ========                                              =====       ======
</TABLE>
    
 
                                      F-170
<PAGE>   223
 
                    NOTES TO PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
     THE PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACCOMPANYING BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30,
1996 ARE SUMMARIZED AS BELOW:
    
 
   
A.   To record the purchase of B&B, Premier Cook, ZIA and Medical Record assets
     and liabilities including the preliminary allocation of the purchase price
     (including estimated direct costs) and the disbursement of $20,129,000 cash
     and issuance of 585,589 shares of Common Stock to consummate the
     acquisitions.
    
 
   
     The estimated fair market values reflected below are based on preliminary
     estimates and assumptions and are subject to revision. In management's
     opinion, the preliminary allocation is not expected to be materially
     different than the final allocation. The fair market value of the shares of
     Common Stock used in calculating the Consideration Paid was $13.65, which
     is based on approximately a 35% discount from the average trading price of
     the Common Stock based on the length and type of restrictions in the
     purchase agreements.
    
 
   
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                               <C>
        Consideration Paid..............................................  $28,123,000
        Estimated Fair Value of Assets..................................  $10,758,000
        Estimated Fair Value of Liabilities.............................  $ 7,527,000
        Goodwill........................................................  $24,892,000
</TABLE>
    
 
   
     All intangibles are considered enterprise goodwill. Based on the historical
     profitability of the purchased companies and the trends in the legal,
     healthcare and other industries to outsource document management functions
     further in the foreseeable future, the enterprise goodwill will be
     amortized over a period of 30 years. Management continually evaluates
     whether events and circumstances indicate that the remaining estimated
     useful life of intangible assets may warrant revisions or that the
     remaining balance of intangibles or other long-lived assets may not be
     recoverable. To make this evaluation management uses an estimate of
     undiscounted net income over the remaining life of the intangibles or other
     long-lived assets.
    
 
     THE PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS ARE
SUMMARIZED BELOW:
 
B.   Adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense related to the
     preliminary purchase price allocations described above.
 
   
C.   To record the difference between the compensation paid to the stockholders
     of B&B, Premier, ZIA and Medical Record for the historical periods
     presented and the F.Y.I. employment contract compensation to the
     stockholders.
    
 
D.   Adjustment of the federal and state income tax provisions based on the pro
     forma combined operations.
 
   
E.   To adjust the weighted average shares outstanding to reflect the pro forma
     effect of the shares issued for the purchase of B&B, Premier, ZIA and
     Medical Record.
    
 
   
F.   To record the difference between the compensation paid to the stockholders
     of the Founding Companies and the F.Y.I. employment contract compensation
     for the one month ended January 31, 1996 and the year ended December 31,
     1995.
    
 
G.   Adjustment of the federal and state income tax provisions based on the pro
     forma combined operations of F.Y.I. and the Founding Companies.
 
   
H.   To record interest expense on the $12,757,000 term debt issued for the
     purchase of Cook, ZIA and Medical Records. Proceeds remaining from the
     Offering were used for the purchase of B&B and Premier, and a portion of
     Cook.
    
 
   
I.   To eliminate intercompany revenue between the New Acquisitions and the
     Founding Companies.
    
 
   
J.   To eliminate net management fees due to the different fiscal year ends of
     Medical Record.
    
 
   
     Statements throughout this Prospectus that state the Company's or
management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or
predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. It is important to
note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those
projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements is contained in the "Risk Factors" section of this
Prospectus.
    
 
                                      F-171
<PAGE>   224
 
     NO DEALER, REPRESENTATIVE OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE
ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN
THIS PROSPECTUS, AND IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST
NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY. NEITHER THE
DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE
AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES
OFFERED HEREBY BY ANYONE IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION
IS NOT AUTHORIZED OR IN WHICH THE PERSON MAKING SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS
NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO OR TO ANYONE TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR
SOLICITATION.
 
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Prospectus Summary.....................   2
Risk Factors...........................   6
The Company............................  10
Recent Developments....................  12
Price Range of Common Stock............  13
Dividend Policy........................  13
Capitalization.........................  14
Selected Financial Data................  15
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
  Financial Condition and Results of
  Operations...........................  19
 
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Business...............................  28
Management.............................  39
Principal Stockholders.................  45
Description of Capital Stock...........  46
Certain Transactions...................  48
Shares Eligible for Future Sale........  49
Legal Matters..........................  49
Experts................................  50
Additional Information.................  51
Index to Financial Statements.......... F-1
</TABLE>
    
 
                             ---------------------
<PAGE>   225
 
     INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
     REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR
     MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
     BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR
     THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE
     SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE
     UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS
     OF ANY SUCH STATE.
 
                                                               (ALTERNATE COVER)
                                                           SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
   
                                                               SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
    
 
                                [F.Y.I. LOGO]
 
                                 COMMON STOCK
 
                             ---------------------
 
 THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
     EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE
          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES
              COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF
                  THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
                    CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
                                      
                             ---------------------
 
     This Prospectus, as appropriately amended or supplemented, may be used from
time to time principally by persons who have received shares of Common Stock,
$.01 par value (the "Common Stock" or the "Shares"), of F.Y.I. Incorporated (the
"Company") in mergers or acquisitions of other businesses or properties made by
the Company (See "Business -- Strategy"), or their transferees, and who wish to
offer and sell such Shares in transactions in which they and any broker-dealer
through whom such Shares are sold may be deemed to be underwriters within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), as
more fully described herein. Any commissions paid or concessions allowed to any
broker-dealer, and, if any broker-dealer purchases such Shares as principal, any
profits received on the resale of such Shares, may be deemed to be underwriting
discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. Printing, certain legal,
filing and other similar expenses of this offering will be paid by the Company.
Selling Shareholders will bear all other expenses of this offering, including
brokerage fees, any underwriting discounts or commissions.
 
   
     On September 4, 1996, the last sale price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq
National Market was $19.25 per share as reported in the Wall Street Journal on
September 5, 1996.
    
 
     The Company has filed a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission relating to the registration of 2,000,000 shares of Common
Stock.
 
     The Company is a Delaware corporation and all references herein refer to
the Company and its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise. The
Company's principal executive offices are located at 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite
900, Dallas, Texas 75204 and its telephone number is (214) 953-7555.
 
               The date of this Prospectus is             , 1996.
<PAGE>   226
 
                                                                [ALTERNATE PAGE]
 
                               MANNER OF OFFERING
 
     This Prospectus, as appropriately amended or supplemented, may be used from
time to time principally by persons who have received shares of Common Stock in
acquisitions made by the Company of other businesses or properties, or their
transferees, and who wish to offer and sell such Shares (such persons are herein
referred to as the "Selling Shareholder" or "Selling Shareholders") in
transactions in which they and any broker-dealer through whom such Shares are
sold may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act.
The Company will receive none of the proceeds from any such sales. There
presently are no arrangements or understandings, formal or informal, pertaining
to the distribution of the Shares described herein. Upon the Company being
notified by a Selling Shareholder that any material arrangement has been entered
into with a broker-dealer from the sale of Shares bought through a block trade,
special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution, a
supplemented Prospectus will be filed, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the
Securities Act, setting forth; (i) the name of each Selling Shareholder and the
participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of Shares involved, (iii) the
price at which the Shares were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or the discounts
allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such
broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set
out in this Prospectus and (vi) other facts material to the transaction.
 
     Selling Shareholders may sell the Shares being offered hereby from time to
time in transactions (which may involve crosses and block transactions) on the
Nasdaq National Market in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at market prices
prevailing at the time of the sale or at negotiated prices. Selling Shareholders
may sell some or all of the shares in transactions involving broker-dealers, who
may act solely as agent and/or may acquire Shares as principal. Broker-dealers
participating in such transactions as agent may receive commissions from Selling
Shareholders (and, if they act as agent for the purchaser of such Shares, from
such purchaser), such commissions computed in appropriate cases in accordance
with the applicable rules of the Nasdaq National Market, which commissions may
be at negotiated rates where permissible under such rules. Participating
broker-dealers may agree with Selling Shareholders to sell a specified number of
Shares at a stipulated price per share and, to the extent such broker-dealer is
unable to do so acting as an agent for Selling Shareholders, to purchase as
principal any unsold Shares at the price required to fulfill the broker-dealer's
commitment to Selling Shareholders. In addition or alternatively, Shares may be
sold by Selling Shareholders and/or by or through other broker-dealers in
special offerings, exchange distributions or secondary distributions pursuant to
and in compliance with the governing rules of the Nasdaq National Market.
Broker-dealers who acquire Shares as principal may thereafter resell such Shares
from time to time in transactions (which may involve crosses and block
transactions and which may involve sales to or through other broker-dealers,
including transactions of the nature described in the preceding two sentences)
on the Nasdaq National Market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at
market prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices, and in
connection with such resales may pay to or receive commissions from the purchase
of such Shares.
 
     The Company may agree to indemnify each Selling Shareholder as an
underwriter under the Securities Act against certain liabilities, including
liabilities arising under the Securities Act. Each Selling Shareholder may
indemnify any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of
the Shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the
Securities Act.
 
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<PAGE>   227
 
                                                                [ALTERNATE PAGE]
 
     NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER
MADE HEREBY. IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE
RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY OF THE
SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY IN ANY JURISDICTION TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT IS
UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER IN SUCH JURISDICTION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE
ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
SINCE THE DATE HEREOF.
 
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Prospectus Summary................    2
Manner of Offering................   2A
Risk Factors......................    6
The Company.......................   10
Recent Developments...............   12
Price Range of Common Stock.......   13
Dividend Policy...................   13
Capitalization....................   14
Selected Financial Data...........   15
Management's Discussion and
  Analysis of Financial Condition
  and Results of Operations.......   19
 
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Business..........................   28
Management........................   39
Principal Stockholders............   45
Description of Capital Stock......   46
Certain Transactions..............   48
Shares Eligible for Future Sale...   49
Legal Matters.....................   49
Experts...........................   50
Additional Information............   51
Index to Financial Statements.....  F-1
</TABLE>
    
 
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<PAGE>   228
 
                                    PART II
 
                     INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
 
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
 
     The following table sets forth the expenses (other than underwriting
compensation expected to be incurred) in connection with the offering described
in this Registration Statement. All of such amounts (except the SEC Registration
Fee) are estimated.
 
   
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<CAPTION>
                                                                                COMPANY
                                                                                --------
    <S>                                                                         <C>
    SEC Registration Fee......................................................  $ 11,552
    Blue Sky Fees and Expenses*...............................................     1,000
    Printing and Engraving Costs*.............................................    25,000
    Legal Fees and Expenses*..................................................    55,000
    Accounting Fees and Expenses*.............................................    25,000
    Transfer Agent and Registrar Fees and Expenses*...........................     1,000
    Miscellaneous*............................................................     6,448
                                                                                --------
              Total...........................................................  $125,000
                                                                                ========
</TABLE>
    
 
- ---------------
 
* estimated
 
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
 
     The Company's By-Laws provide that the Company shall, to the fullest extent
permitted by Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware, as amended from time to time, indemnify all persons whom it may
indemnify pursuant thereto.
 
     Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware permits
a corporation, under specified circumstances, to indemnify its directors,
officers, employees or agents against expenses (including attorney's fees),
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlements actually and reasonably
incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or proceeding brought by
third parties by reason of the fact that they were or are directors, officers,
employees or agents of the corporation, if such directors, officers, employees
or agents acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in
or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had no reason to believe their conduct was
unlawful. In a derivative action, i.e., one by or in the right of the
corporation, indemnification may be made only for expenses actually and
reasonably incurred by directors, officers, employees or agents in connection
with the defense or settlement of an action or suit, and only with respect to a
matter as to which they shall have acted in good faith and in a manner they
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made if such person shall
have been adjudged liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that
the court in which the action or suit was brought shall determine upon
application that the defendant directors, officers, employees or agents are
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses despite such
adjudication of liability.
 
     Article Six of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that the
Company's directors will not be personally liable to the Company or its
stockholders for monetary damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary
duty as directors except (a) for any breach of the duty of loyalty to the
Company or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or
which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under
Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, which makes
directors liable for unlawful dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or
redemptions or (d) for transactions from which directors derive improper
personal benefit.
 
     In accordance with Delaware law, the Company has entered into
indemnification agreements with its directors, pursuant to which it has agreed
to pay certain expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts
paid in settlement incurred by such directors in connection with certain
actions, suits or
 
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<PAGE>   229
 
proceedings. These agreements require directors to repay the amount of any
expenses advanced if it shall be determined that they shall not have been
entitled to indemnification.
 
     The Company maintains liability insurance for the benefit of its directors
and officers.
 
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
 
     The following information relates to securities of the Company issued or
sold within the past three years which were not registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"):
 
          (i) In October 1994, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Common Stock
     to the founders of the Company for $.01 per share;
 
          (ii) In January 1995, the Company issued 9,000 shares of preferred
     stock at a price of $100 per share. The preferred stock was converted into
     shares of Common Stock upon consummation of the Offering;
 
          (iii) In March 1995, the Company issued 350 shares of Common Stock for
     $.01 per share in connection with an agreement by the recipient to perform
     consulting services to the Company related to the Acquisitions and the
     Offering; and
 
          (iv) In September 1995, the Company issued 650 shares of Common Stock
     at a price of $500 per share to a holder of preferred stock of the Company.
 
     Subsequent to the issuance of the foregoing shares, and prior to the
Offering, the Company issued 60.28 shares of Common Stock for each share of
Common Stock then outstanding and adjusted the conversion ratio of the
outstanding preferred stock proportionately.
 
     Simultaneously with the completion of the Offering, the Company issued
1,878,933 shares of its Common Stock in connection with the acquisition of seven
document management services businesses. See "Business -- Organization."
 
     Each of these transactions was completed without registration of the
relevant security under the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemptions
provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for transactions not involving a
public offering.
 
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
 
     (a) Exhibits
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                                      DESCRIPTION
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>                  <S>
        2.1          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Deliverex, Incorporated, ASK Record
                        Management, Inc., Deliverex Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders
                        named therein (Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement
                        on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996,
                        is hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.2          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, C. & T. Management Services, Inc.,
                        Qualidata, Inc., DPAS Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named
                        therein (Exhibit 2.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                        Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is
                        hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.3          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Melanson & Associates, Inc., Bay
                        Area Micrographics, Researchers Acquisition Corp., and the
                        Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.3 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
</TABLE>
 
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<PAGE>   230
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                                      DESCRIPTION
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>                  <S>
        2.4          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Paragon Management Group, Inc.,
                        Recordex Acquisition Corp., Recordex Services, Inc. and the
                        Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.4 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.5          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Permanent Records Inc., Permanent
                        Records Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named therein
                        (Exhibit 2.5 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
        2.6          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Leonard Archives Inc., Leonard
                        Acquisition Corp. and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.6 of
                        the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
                        33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
                        reference)
        2.7          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995,
                        by and among Imagent Corporation, Imagent Acquisition Corp. and the
                        Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.7 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.8          -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 25, 1995, by
                        and among Mobile Information Services Corporation, Inc., Imagent
                        Acquisition Corp. and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.8 of
                        the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
                        33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
                        reference)
        2.9          -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
                        October 25, 1995, by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Leonard Archives
                        Inc., Leonard Acquisition Corp. and the Stockholders named therein
                        (Exhibit 2.9 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
        2.10         -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
                        November 14, 1995, by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, C. & T.
                        Management Services, Inc., Qualidata, Inc., DPAS Acquisition Corp.,
                        and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.10 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.11         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition
                        Corp., B&B Information and Image Management, Inc. and Charles J.
                        Bauer, Jr. (Exhibit 10.17 of the Registrant's Registration Statement
                        on Amendment No. 2 to the Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-1084) is
                        hereby incorporated by reference)
        2.12         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Premier Acquisition Corp., Premier
                        Document Management, Inc., PDM Services, Inc., Brian E. Whiteside,
                        Christopher S. Moore, Lynnette C. Pomerville and Gary T. Sievert.
                        (Exhibit 10.18 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                        Amendment No. 2 to the Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-1084) is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
</TABLE>
    
 
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<CAPTION>
      EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                                      DESCRIPTION
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>                  <S>
        2.13         -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1996, by an among
                        F.Y.I. Incorporated, Robert A. Cook Acquisition Corp., Robert A. Cook
                        and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc., Robert A. Cook and Robert A.
                        Cook and Anna M. Cook, as Co-Trustees of the Cook 1993 Living Trust.
                        (Exhibit 10.19 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                        Amendment No. 2 to the Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-1084) is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
        2.14         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, California Medical Record Service
                        Acquisition Corp., C.M.R.S. Incorporated and Alan Simon
        2.15         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Texas Medical Record Service
                        Acquisition Corp., Texas Medical Record Service, Inc., California
                        Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp. and Karen Jill Simon
        2.16         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Minnesota Medical Record Service
                        Acquisition Corp., Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. and Alan
                        Simon
        2.17         -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, ZIA Acquisition Corp., ZIA Information
                        Analysis Group and the shareholders named therein
        3.1          -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of F.Y.I.
                        Incorporated (Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement
                        on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996,
                        is hereby incorporated by reference)
        3.2          -- By-Laws of F.Y.I. Incorporated (Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
        4.1          -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of F.Y.I.
                        Incorporated (included in Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608)
                        effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
        4.2          -- Form of certificate evidencing ownership of Common Stock of F.Y.I.
                        Incorporated (Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement
                        on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996,
                        is hereby incorporated by reference)
        5.1*         -- Opinion of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
       10.1          -- F.Y.I. Incorporated 1995 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10.1 of the
                        Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
                        33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
                        reference)
       10.2          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Thomas C. Walker
                        (Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.3          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and David Lowenstein
                        (Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.4          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Jerry F.
                        Leonard, Jr. (Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's Registration Statement
                        on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996,
                        is hereby incorporated by reference)
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<CAPTION>
      EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                                      DESCRIPTION
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>                  <S>
       10.5          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Greg Melanson
                        (Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.6          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Jonathan B. Shaw
                        (Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.7          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and G. Michael
                        Bellenghi (Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                        Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is
                        hereby incorporated by reference)
       10.8          -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between F.Y.I. and each director
                        (Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
                        (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.9          -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Ed H. Bowman,
                        Jr. (Exhibit 10.9 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
                        S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
                        incorporated by reference)
       10.10         -- Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 14, 1995,
                        by and among Thomas C. Walker, David Lowenstein and the persons named
                        therein (Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                        Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is
                        hereby incorporated by reference)
       10.11         -- Warrant issued to Ed H. Bowman, Jr. (Exhibit 10.11 of the
                        Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
                        33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
                        reference)
       10.12         -- Five Year Media Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 9, 1994,
                        between Eastman Kodak Company and Jonathan B. Shaw (Exhibit 10.12 of
                        the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
                        33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
                        reference)
       10.13*        -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Robert C. Irvine
       10.14*        -- Credit Agreement, dated as of April 18, 1996, by and among F.Y.I.
                        Incorporated and its subsidiaries and Banque Parabas, IBJ Schroder
                        Bank & Trust, and First Source Financial LLP
       10.15*        -- Lease Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and One McKinney Plaza,
                        Inc.
       10.16*        -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Margot T.
                        Lebenberg
       10.17*        -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition
                        Corp., B&B Information and Image Management, Inc. and Charles J.
                        Bauer, Jr.
       10.18*        -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Premier Acquisition Corp., Premier
                        Document Management, Inc., PDM Services, Inc., Brian E. Whiteside,
                        Christopher S. Moore, Lynnette C. Pomerville and Gary T. Siervert
       10.19*        -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1996, by and among
                        F.Y.I. Incorporated, Robert A. Cook Acquisition Corp., Robert A. Cook
                        and Staff, Inc. and RAC Services, Inc., Robert A. Cook and Robert A.
                        Cook and Anna M. Cook, as Co-Trustees of the Cook 1993 Living Trust
       10.20*        -- First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1996, by
                        and among F.Y.I. Incorporated and its subsidiaries and Banque
                        Parabas, IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust, and First Source Financial LLP
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<CAPTION>
      EXHIBIT
       NUMBER                                      DESCRIPTION
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>                  <S>
       10.21*        -- Warrant issued to Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
       10.22*        -- Warrant issued to Robert C. Irvine
       10.23         -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Timothy J.
                        Barker
       21.1          -- List of subsidiaries of F.Y.I. Incorporated
       23.1          -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
       23.2          -- Consent of Elko, Fischer, McCabe & Rudman, Ltd.
       23.3*         -- Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1)
       23.4          -- Consent of C.W. Amos & Company, LLC
       23.5          -- Consent of Moss Adams, LLP
       24.1*         -- Power of Attorney
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* Previously filed.
 
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
 
     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed by the Act and is therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director,
officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will,
unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
 
     The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
 
          (1) To file, during any period in which any offers or sales are being
     made, a post-effective amendment to the registration statement:
 
             (i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
        Securities Act of 1933;
 
             (ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
        the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
        post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in aggregate,
        represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the
        registration statement; and
 
             (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan
        of distribution not previously disclosed on the registration statement
        or any other material change to such information in the registration
        statement.
 
          (2) That for the purpose of determining any liability under the Act
     each such post-effective amendment may be deemed to be a new registration
     statement relating to the securities being offered therein and the offering
     of such securities at that time may be deemed to be the initial bona fide
     offering thereof.
 
          (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
     any of the securities which are being registered which remain unsold at the
     termination of the offering.
 
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
   
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized, in the City of Dallas, Texas, on
September 9, 1996.
    
 
   
Date: September 9, 1996                     F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
    
 
                                            By:   /s/  ED H. BOWMAN, JR.
                                               --------------------------------
                                                     Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                                                  Chief Executive Officer
 
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
   
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<CAPTION>
                  SIGNATURE                       CAPACITY IN WHICH SIGNED              DATE
- ---------------------------------------------  ------------------------------    -------------------
<C>                                            <S>                               <C>
           /s/  ED H. BOWMAN, JR.              Director, President and Chief       September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------    Executive Officer (Principal
              Ed H. Bowman, Jr.                  Executive Officer)

            /s/  DAVID LOWENSTEIN              Director, Executive Vice            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------    President, Chief Financial
              David Lowenstein                   Officer (Principal Financial
                                                 Officer)

           /s/  TIMOTHY J. BARKER              Vice President and Chief            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------    Accounting Officer
              Timothy J. Barker                  (Principal Financial
                                                 Officer)

            /s/  THOMAS C. WALKER              Chairman of the Board and           September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------    Chief Development Officer
              Thomas C. Walker

        /s/  DONALD F. MOOREHEAD, JR.          Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
          Donald F. Moorehead, Jr.

          /s/  G. MICHAEL BELLENGHI            Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
            G. Michael Bellenghi

         /s/  JERRY F. LEONARD, JR.            Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
            Jerry F. Leonard, Jr.

             /s/  GREG MELANSON                Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
                Greg Melanson

            /s/  JONATHAN B. SHAW              Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
              Jonathan B. Shaw

           /s/  MICHAEL J. BRADLEY             Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
             Michael J. Bradley

         /s/  HON. EDWARD M. ROWELL            Director                            September 9, 1996
- ---------------------------------------------
            Hon. Edward M. Rowell

        *By:   /s/  ED H. BOWMAN, JR.
- ---------------------------------------------
              Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
              Attorney-in-Fact
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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                    DESCRIPTION
- ---------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>        <S>   
   2.1     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Deliverex, Incorporated, ASK Record Management,
              Inc., Deliverex Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named therein
              (Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   2.2     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, C. & T. Management Services, Inc., Qualidata,
              Inc., DPAS Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit
              2.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
              No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by
              reference)
   2.3     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Melanson & Associates, Inc., Bay Area
              Micrographics, Researchers Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named
              therein (Exhibit 2.3 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
              S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   2.4     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Paragon Management Group, Inc., Recordex
              Acquisition Corp., Recordex Services, Inc. and the Stockholders named
              therein (Exhibit 2.4 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
              S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   2.5     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Permanent Records Inc., Permanent Records
              Acquisition Corp., and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.5 of the
              Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
              33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.6     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Leonard Archives Inc., Leonard Acquisition
              Corp. and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.6 of the Registrant's
              Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective
              January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.7     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among Imagent Corporation, Imagent Acquisition Corp. and the Stockholders
              named therein (Exhibit 2.7 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
              Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   2.8     -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 25, 1995, by and
              among Mobile Information Services Corporation, Inc., Imagent Acquisition
              Corp. and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.8 of the Registrant's
              Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective
              January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.9     -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
              October 25, 1995, by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Leonard Archives Inc.,
              Leonard Acquisition Corp. and the Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.9
              of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
              33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
 EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                    DESCRIPTION
- ---------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>        <S>        
   2.10    -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
              November 14, 1995, by and among F.Y.I. Incorporated, C. & T. Management
              Services, Inc., Qualidata, Inc., DPAS Acquisition Corp., and the
              Stockholders named therein (Exhibit 2.10 of the Registrant's Registration
              Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12,
              1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.11    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition Corp.,
              B&B Information and Image Management, Inc. and Charles J. Bauer, Jr.
              (Exhibit 10.17 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Amendment No.
              2 to the Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-1084) is hereby incorporated by
              reference)
   2.12    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Premier Acquisition Corp., Premier Document
              Management, Inc., PDM Services, Inc., Brian E. Whiteside, Christopher S.
              Moore, Lynnette C. Pomerville and Gary T. Sievert. (Exhibit 10.18 of the
              Registrant's Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2 to the Form S-1
              (Registration No. 333-1084) is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.13    -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1996, by an among F.Y.I.
              Incorporated, Robert A. Cook Acquisition Corp., Robert A. Cook and Staff,
              Inc. and RAC Services, Inc., Robert A. Cook and Robert A. Cook and Anna M.
              Cook, as Co-Trustees of the Cook 1993 Living Trust. (Exhibit 10.19 of the
              Registrant's Registration Statement on Amendment No. 2 to the Form S-1
              (Registration No. 333-1084) is hereby incorporated by reference)
   2.14    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, California Medical Record Service Acquisition
              Corp., C.M.R.S. Incorporated and Alan Simon
   2.15    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Texas Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.,
              Texas Medical Record Service, Inc., California Medical Record Service
              Acquisition Corp. and Karen Jill Simon
   2.16    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Minnesota Medical Record Service Acquisition
              Corp., Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. and Alan Simon
   2.17    -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of August 30, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, ZIA Acquisition Corp., ZIA Information Analysis
              Group and the shareholders named therein
   3.1     -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of F.Y.I. Incorporated
              (Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   3.2     -- By-Laws of F.Y.I. Incorporated (Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's
              Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective
              January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
   4.1     -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of F.Y.I. Incorporated
              (included in Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
              Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   4.2     -- Form of certificate evidencing ownership of Common Stock of F.Y.I.
              Incorporated (Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on
              Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
   5.1*    -- Opinion of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
</TABLE>
    
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                    DESCRIPTION
- ---------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>        <S>        
  10.1     -- F.Y.I. Incorporated 1995 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10.1 of the
              Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
              33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
  10.2     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Thomas C. Walker
              (Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.3     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and David Lowenstein
              (Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.4     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Jerry F. Leonard, Jr.
              (Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.5     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Greg Melanson
              (Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.6     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Jonathan B. Shaw
              (Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.7     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and G. Michael Bellenghi
              (Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.8     -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between F.Y.I. and each director
              (Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.9     -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
              (Exhibit 10.9 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.10    -- Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 14, 1995, by
              and among Thomas C. Walker, David Lowenstein and the persons named therein
              (Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
              (Registration No. 33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby
              incorporated by reference)
  10.11    -- Warrant issued to Ed H. Bowman, Jr. (Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant's
              Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608) effective
              January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
  10.12    -- Five Year Media Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 9, 1994, between
              Eastman Kodak Company and Jonathan B. Shaw (Exhibit 10.12 of the
              Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
              33-98608) effective January 12, 1996, is hereby incorporated by reference)
  10.13*   -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Robert C. Irvine
  10.14*   -- Credit Agreement, dated as of April 18, 1996, by and among F.Y.I.
              Incorporated and its subsidiaries and Banque Parabas, IBJ Schroder Bank &
              Trust, and First Source Financial LLP
  10.15*   -- Lease Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and One McKinney Plaza, Inc.
  10.16*   -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Margot T. Lebenberg
  10.17*   -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition Corp.,
              B&B Information and Image Management, Inc. and Charles J. Bauer, Jr.
</TABLE>
    
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 EXHIBIT
  NUMBER                                    DESCRIPTION
- ---------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>        <S>     
  10.18*   -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of May 31, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated, Premier Acquisition Corp., Premier Document
              Management, Inc., PDM Services, Inc., Brian E. Whiteside, Christopher S.
              Moore, Lynnette C. Pomerville and Gary T. Siervert
  10.19*   -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 28, 1996, by and among F.Y.I.
              Incorporated, Robert A. Cook Acquisition Corp., Robert A. Cook and Staff,
              Inc. and RAC Services, Inc., Robert A. Cook and Robert A. Cook and Anna M.
              Cook, as Co-Trustees of the Cook 1993 Living Trust
  10.20*   -- First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1996, by and
              among F.Y.I. Incorporated and its subsidiaries and Banque Parabas, IBJ
              Schroder Bank & Trust, and First Source Financial LLP
  10.21*   -- Warrant issued to Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
  10.22*   -- Warrant issued to Robert C. Irvine
  10.23    -- Employment Agreement between F.Y.I. Incorporated and Timothy J. Barker
  21.1     -- List of subsidiaries of F.Y.I. Incorporated
  23.1     -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
  23.2     -- Consent of Elko, Fischer, McCabe & Rudman, Ltd.
  23.3*    -- Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1)
  23.4     -- Consent of C.W. Amos & Company, LLC
  23.5     -- Consent of Moss Adams, LLP
  24.1*    -- Power of Attorney
</TABLE>
    
 
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* Previously filed.

<PAGE>   1

                                                                    Exhibit 2.14



                   --------------------------------------


                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

                    dated as of the 30th day of August, 1996

                                  by and among

                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED

              CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.

                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED

                                      and

                          THE STOCKHOLDER named herein


                   --------------------------------------

<PAGE>   2



                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
1.       THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.1     Delivery and Filing of Articles of Merger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.2     Effective Time of the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.3     Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Board of
                 Directors of Surviving Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.4     Certain Information With Respect to the Capital
                 Stock of the Company, FYI and Newco  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.5     Effect of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.1     Manner of Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.2     Calculation of FYI Shares for the Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         2.3     Earnings Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         3.1     Delivery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

4.       CLOSING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND
         THE STOCKHOLDER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         (A)     Representations and Warranties of the Company and
                 the Stockholder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.1     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.2     Organization, Existence and Good Standing of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.3     Capital Stock of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.4     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.5     Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.6     Accounts and Notes Receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.7     Permits and Intangibles.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.8     Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.9     Assets and Properties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
         5.10    Real Property Leases; Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
         5.11    Environmental Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
         5.12    Contracts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.13    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.14    Government Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.15    Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.16    Litigation and Related Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.17    Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.18    Intellectual Property Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.19    Employee Benefit Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
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<TABLE>
<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
         5.20    Employees; Employee Relations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
         5.21    Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.22    Interests in Customers, Suppliers, Etc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.23    Business Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.24    Officers and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.25    Bank Accounts and Powers of Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.26    Absence of Certain Changes or Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         (B)     Representations and Warranties of the Stockholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.27    Authority; Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.28    Preemptive Rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.29    No Intention to Dispose of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.30    Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.31    No Other Representations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.1     Due Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.2     FYI Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.3     Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.4     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.5     No Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.6     Capitalization of FYI and Ownership of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.7     Transactions in Capital Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.8     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.9     Business; Real Property; Material Agreements;
                 Financial Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.10    Conformity with Law and Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.11    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.12    Taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.13    Absence of Certain Changes or Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE
         STOCKHOLDER AND THE COMPANY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
         7.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.4     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.5     Employment Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.6     Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.7     Good Standing Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.8     No Material Adverse Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI AND
         NEWCO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
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<TABLE>
<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
         8.4     Repayment of Indebtedness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.5     Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.6     Stockholder Release; Related Party Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.7     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.8     Employment Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.9     Noncompetition Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.10    Lock-Up Agreement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.11    Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.12    No Material Adverse Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.1     [Intentionally Left Blank] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.2     Preservation of Tax and Accounting Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.3     Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         9.4     Stock Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

10.      INDEMNIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         10.1    FYI Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         10.2    Environmental Indemnity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         10.3    Employee Compensation and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.4    Stockholder Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.5    Indemnification for Certain Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.6    Notice of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.7    Right to Defend  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.8    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.9    Satisfaction of Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.10   Limitations of Indemnification; Proportionate Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.11   Exclusive Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER
         RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.1    Transfer Restrictions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.2    Economic Risk; Sophistication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

12.      GENERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.1    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.2    Survival of Covenants, Agreements, Representations
                 and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.3    Successors and Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.4    Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.5    Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.6    Brokers and Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.7    Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.8    Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
         12.9    Governing Law  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.10   Exercise of Rights and Remedies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
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         <S>     <C>                                                                                                   <C>
         12.11   Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.12   Reformation and Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.13   Remedies Cumulative  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.14   Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
         12.15   Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
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                             SCHEDULES AND ANNEXES


SCHEDULES
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1.1              Articles of Merger and Plan and Agreement of Merger
1.3(d)           Officers of the Surviving Corporation
5.2              Company Charter Documents
5.3              Capital Stock
5.5              Financial Statements and Contingent Liabilities
5.6              Accounts and Notes Receivable
5.7              Permits and Licenses
5.8              Taxes
5.9              Assets and Properties
5.10             Real Property Leases
5.11             Environmental Matters
5.12             Contracts
5.16             Litigation
5.18             Intellectual Property Rights
5.19             Employee Benefit Plans
5.20             Employee Matters
5.21             Insurance
5.23             Business Relations
5.24             Officers and Directors
5.25             Bank Accounts
5.26             Absence of Certain Changes
5.27             Liens on Stock
6.6              FYI Capital Stock
6.8              FYI Subsidiaries
6.9              FYI Financial Information
6.10             FYI Compliance with Laws
6.11             No Violations by FYI
8.6              Continuing Obligations
8.7              Continuing Related Party Agreements
9.4              Optionees

ANNEXES
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I                Stockholder of the Company
II               Aggregate Consideration to be paid to the Stockholder
III              FYI Charter Documents
IV               Opinion of Counsel to FYI and Newco
V                Employment Agreement
VI               Opinion of Counsel to the Company
VII              Noncompetition Agreement
VIII             Lock-Up Agreement
IX               Subordination Agreement





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                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

         THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made
as of the 30th day of August, 1996, by and among F.Y.I. INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation ("FYI"), CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION
CORP., a Delaware corporation ("Newco"), C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED, a California
corporation (the "Company"), and ALAN D. SIMON, holding shares in the Company
in the amount set forth on Annex I (the "Stockholder") and constituting the
sole stockholder of the Company.

         WHEREAS, Newco is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware, having been incorporated on August 20, 1996,
solely for the purpose of completing the transactions set forth herein, and is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of FYI, a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Delaware;

         WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Newco and the Company
(which together are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Constituent
Corporations") deem it advisable and in the best interests of the Constituent
Corporations and their respective stockholders that the Company merge with and
into Newco pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the laws
of the State of Delaware, such transaction sometimes being herein called the
"Merger";

         WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of FYI, Newco and the Company have
approved and adopted this Agreement and intend the transactions with respect to
the Company to qualify as partially tax-free transfers of property under
Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code");

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual agreements, representations, warranties, provisions and covenants herein
contained, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree
as follows:

1.       THE MERGER

         1.1     DELIVERY AND FILING OF ARTICLES OF MERGER.  The Constituent
Corporations will cause Articles of Merger with respect to the Merger (the
"Articles of Merger") to be signed, verified and delivered to the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware and, if required, a similar filing to be made
with the relevant authorities in the State of California, on or before the
Closing Date (as defined in Section 4).  The Articles of Merger and related
Plan and Agreement of Merger are attached hereto as Schedule 1.1.

         1.2     EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE MERGER.  The "Effective Time of the
Merger" shall be the Closing Date as defined in Section 4.  At the Effective
Time of the Merger, the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, in
accordance with the Articles of Merger, the separate existence of the Company
shall cease and the corporate name of Newco shall be California Medical Record
Service Acquisition Corp.  Newco shall be the surviving party in
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the Merger and is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Surviving
Corporation."  The Merger will be effected in a single transaction.

         1.3     CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SURVIVING CORPORATION.  At the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      The Certificate of Incorporation of Newco then in
         effect shall become the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving
         Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger, such
         Certificate of Incorporation shall be the Certificate of Incorporation
         of the Surviving Corporation until changed as provided by law.

                 (b)      The By-laws of Newco then in effect shall become the
         By-laws of the Surviving Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective
         Time of the Merger, such By-laws shall be the By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation until they shall thereafter be duly amended.

                 (c)      The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation
         shall consist of the following persons:

                               Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                               Thomas C. Walker
                               David Lowenstein

         The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation shall hold office
         subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware and of
         the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation.

                 (d)      The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be
         the persons set forth on Schedule 1.3(d) hereto, each of such officers
         to serve, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of
         Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and the terms
         of any employment agreement executed by any such officer, until such
         officer's successor is duly elected and qualified.

         1.4     CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
COMPANY, FYI AND NEWCO.  The respective designations and numbers of outstanding
shares and voting rights of each class of outstanding capital stock of the
Company, FYI and Newco as of the date of this Agreement are as follows:

                 (a)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of the Company consists of one hundred thousand
         (100,000) shares of Common Stock, no par value per share (the "Company
         Stock"), of which one thousand (1,000) shares are issued and
         outstanding and held by the Stockholder;

                 (b)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of FYI consists of twenty-six million (26,000,000)
         shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value 





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         per share ("FYI Stock"), of which five million five hundred
         twenty-three thousand one hundred forty-seven (5,523,147) shares were
         issued and outstanding at July 31, 1996, and one million (1,000,000)
         shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share, of which no shares
         are issued and outstanding; and

                 (c)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of Newco consists of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01
         par value per share ("Newco Stock"), of which ten (10) shares are
         issued and outstanding.

         1.5     EFFECT OF MERGER.  At the Effective Time of the Merger, the
effect of the Merger shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware GCL").  Except
as herein specifically set forth, the identity, existence, purposes, powers,
objects, franchises, privileges, rights and immunities of the Company shall
continue unaffected and unimpaired by the Merger and the corporate franchises,
existence and rights of the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, and
Newco, as the Surviving Corporation, shall be fully vested therewith.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, the separate existence of the Company shall cease
and, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Surviving Corporation
shall possess all the rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a
public as well as of a private nature, and all property, real, personal and
mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, including subscriptions to
shares, all taxes, including those due and owing and those accrued, and all
other chooses in action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to or
due to the Company and Newco shall be taken and deemed to be transferred to,
and vested in, the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed; and all
property, rights and privileges, powers and franchises and all and every other
interest shall be thereafter as effectually the property of the Surviving
Corporation as they were of the Company and Newco; and the title to any real
estate, or interest therein, whether by deed or otherwise, vested in the
Company and Newco, shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of the
Merger.  The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable
for all the liabilities and obligations of the Company and Newco and any claim
existing, or action or proceeding pending, by or against the Company or Newco
may be prosecuted as if the Merger had not taken place, or the Surviving
Corporation may be substituted in their place.  Neither the rights of creditors
nor any liens upon the property of the Company or Newco shall be impaired by
the Merger, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and Newco
shall attach to the Surviving Corporation, and may be enforced against such
Surviving Corporation to the same extent as if said debts, liabilities and
duties had been incurred or contracted by such Surviving Corporation.

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK

         2.1     MANNER OF CONVERSION.  The manner of converting the shares of
(a) the Company Stock and (b) Newco Stock, issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, respectively, into (i) FYI Stock and
(ii) shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Surviving
Corporation, shall be as follows:





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         As of the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      All of the shares of the Company Stock issued and
         outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, by
         virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder
         thereof, automatically shall be deemed to represent (i) that number of
         shares of FYI Stock determined pursuant to Section 2.2 below and (ii)
         the right to receive the amount of cash determined pursuant to Section
         2.2 below, such shares and cash to be distributed to the Stockholder
         as provided in Annex II hereto;

                 (b)      All shares of the Company Stock that are held by the
         Company as treasury stock (as defined in Section 5) shall be cancelled
         and retired and no shares of FYI Stock or other consideration shall be
         delivered or paid in exchange therefor; and

                 (c)      Each share of Newco Stock issued and outstanding
         immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall, by virtue
         of the Merger and without any action on the part of FYI, automatically
         be converted into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common
         Stock of the Surviving Corporation that shall constitute all of the
         issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Surviving
         Corporation immediately after the Effective Time of the Merger.

         All FYI Stock received by the Stockholder as of the Effective Time of
the Merger shall, except for restrictions on resale or transfer described in
Section 11.1 hereof, have the same rights as all of the other shares of
outstanding FYI Stock and shall be registered under the 1933 Act (as
hereinafter defined).  All voting rights of such FYI Stock received by the
Stockholder shall be fully exercisable by the Stockholder and the Stockholder
shall not be deprived nor restricted in exercising those rights.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, FYI shall have no class of capital stock issued
and outstanding which, as a class, shall have any rights or preferences senior
to the shares of FYI Stock received by the Stockholder, including, without
limitation, any rights or preferences as to dividends or as to the assets of
FYI upon liquidation or dissolution or as to voting rights.

         2.2     CALCULATION OF FYI SHARES FOR THE COMPANY.  All the Company
Stock shall be converted, as a result of the Merger, into the number of shares
of FYI Stock and the amount of cash set forth in Annex II attached hereto.

         2.3     EARNINGS ADJUSTMENT.  All net earnings and net cash flow of
the Company for the period from July 31, 1996 (the "Effective Date") through
the Effective Time of the Merger shall be for the benefit of Newco and shall be
conveyed to Newco at the Closing pursuant to the Merger of the Company into
Newco.

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES

         3.1     DELIVERY PROCEDURE.  At or after the Effective Time of the
Merger and at the Closing:





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                 (a)      The Stockholder, as the holder of all outstanding
         certificates representing shares of the Company Stock, shall, upon
         surrender of such certificates, be entitled to receive the number of
         shares of FYI Stock and the amount of cash calculated pursuant to
         Section 2.2 above less the sum of $49,005.00 in cash and 2,914 shares
         of FYI Stock to be retained by FYI for a period of ninety (90) days
         from the date of the Closing as security and as an offset for any
         breach of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of
         the Company and the Stockholder, and for the Stockholder's
         indemnification obligations, in the manner and to the extent set forth
         herein; and

                 (b)      Until the certificates representing the Company Stock
         have been surrendered by the Stockholder and replaced by the FYI
         Stock, the certificates for the Company Stock shall, for all corporate
         purposes be deemed to evidence the ownership of the number of shares
         of FYI Stock and/or cash that such Stockholder is entitled to receive
         as a result of the Merger, as set forth in Section 2.2 above,
         notwithstanding the number of shares of the Company such certificates
         represent.

4.       CLOSING

         On the Closing Date (as defined below), the parties shall take all
actions necessary (i) to effect the Merger (including, if permitted by
applicable state law, the filing with the appropriate state authorities of the
Articles of Merger) and (ii) to effect the conversion and delivery of shares
referred to in Section 3 hereof (hereinafter referred to as the "Closing").
The Closing shall take place at the offices of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A
Professional Corporation), 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, Texas 75201.
The date on which the Closing shall occur shall be referred to as the "Closing
Date."   On the Closing Date, the Articles of Merger shall be filed with the
appropriate state authorities, or if already filed shall become effective, and
all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the conversion and
delivery of shares, the delivery by wire transfers or by certified checks (at
the option of the Stockholder) in amounts equal to the aggregate cash portion
of the consideration that the Stockholder shall be entitled to receive pursuant
to the Merger referred to in Section 2 hereof, shall occur and be deemed to be
completed.  Time is of the essence.

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDER

         (A)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE 
                 STOCKHOLDER

         Each of the Company and the Stockholder, jointly and severally,
represent and warrant that all of the following representations and warranties
with respect to the Company and its business and operations set forth in this
Section 5(A) are true and correct at the time of the Closing.

         5.1     AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
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in accordance with its terms, except that (i) such enforcement may be subject
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting
creditors' rights generally, (ii) the remedy of specific performance and
injunctive relief are subject to certain equitable defenses and to the
discretion of the court before which any proceedings may be brought and (iii)
rights to indemnification hereunder may be limited under applicable securities
laws.  The Company has full corporate power, capacity and authority to execute
this Agreement and the Articles of Merger and all other agreements and
documents contemplated hereby.

         5.2     ORGANIZATION, EXISTENCE AND GOOD STANDING OF THE COMPANY. The
Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of its incorporation with all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now being conducted.  The Company is not qualified or licensed
as a foreign corporation in any other jurisdiction and the character or
location of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the
business conducted by it does not make such qualification necessary, except
where the failure to be so duly qualified or licensed would not have a material
adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.  True, complete and correct copies of the Articles of
Incorporation of the Company certified by the Secretary of State of the
applicable state of incorporation as of the date not more than twenty (20) days
prior to the Closing and of the By-laws of the Company are all attached hereto
on Schedule 5.2.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.2 the minute books of the
Company, as heretofore made available to FYI, are correct and complete in all
material respects.

         5.3     CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY.

                 (a)      The Company's authorized capital stock is as set
         forth in Section 1.4(a) or (b), as applicable.  All of the Company
         Stock has been validly issued and is fully paid and nonassessable and
         no holder thereof is entitled to any preemptive rights.  There are no
         outstanding conversion or exchange rights, subscriptions, options,
         warrants or other arrangements or commitments obligating the Company
         to issue any shares of capital stock or other securities or to
         purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock or
         other securities, or to pay any dividend or make any distribution in
         respect thereof, except as set forth on Schedule 5.3.

                 (b)      The Stockholder (i) owns of record and beneficially
         (subject to the community property interest of the Stockholder's
         spouse) and has good and marketable title to all of the issued and
         outstanding shares of the Company Stock, free and clear of any and all
         liens, mortgages, security interests, encumbrances, pledges, charges,
         adverse claims, options, rights or restrictions of any character
         whatsoever other than standard state and federal securities law
         private offering legends and restrictions or arising under any
         buy-sell or stockholders' or similar agreement existing and to which
         the Stockholder is a party (each of which shall be terminated on or
         before the Closing) (collectively, "Liens"), and (ii) has the right to
         vote the Company Stock on any matters as to which any shares of the
         Company Common Stock are entitled to be voted under the laws of the
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         of the Company and the Company's Articles of Incorporation and
         By-laws, free of any right of any other person.

         5.4     SUBSIDIARIES.  The Company does not presently own, of record
or beneficially, or control directly or indirectly, any capital stock,
securities convertible into capital stock or any other equity interest in any
corporation, association or business entity nor is the Company, directly or
indirectly, a participant in any joint venture, partnership or other
non-corporate entity.

         5.5     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                 (a)      The Company has previously furnished to FYI and Newco
         the reviewed balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and
         the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash
         flows for the three fiscal years then ended, as reviewed by Richard
         Gralitzer & Company, certified public accountants, together with
         management's statements of operations and stockholder's equity for the
         seven-month period ended July 31, 1996 ("Gralitzer Financial
         Statements").  The Company has furnished to FYI the audited balance
         sheet of the Company as of July 31, 1996 and the related statements of
         operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows for the fiscal year
         then ended, as reviewed by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
         accountants (the "AA Financial Statements," and together with the
         Gralitzer Financial Statements, the "Financial Statements").  The
         Gralitzer Financial Statements and, to the best knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholder, the AA Financial Statements present
         fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company
         as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods and have been
         prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
         consistently applied ("GAAP").  The Company has previously permitted
         FYI and Newco full access to papers pertaining to the Financial
         Statements, including those work papers in the possession of or
         prepared by Richard Gralitzer & Company and Arthur Andersen LLP.

                 (b)      Except to the extent (and not in excess of the
         amounts) reflected in the December 31, 1995 balance sheet included in
         the Financial Statements or as disclosed on Schedule 5.5 or any other
         schedule attached hereto, the Company has no liabilities or
         obligations (including, without limitation, Taxes (as defined in
         Section 5.8)) required to be reflected in the Financial Statements (or
         the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP other than current
         liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, consistent
         with past practice, subsequent to December 31, 1995, or liabilities
         arising under any Contract listed on Schedule 5.12 hereto or which are
         not required to be listed on such schedule because of their
         immateriality.

         5.6     ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE.  Set forth on Schedule 5.6 is
an accurate list of the accounts and notes receivable of the Company, as of
July 31, 1996, including any such amounts that are not reflected in the balance
sheet as of December 31, 1995 included within the Financial Statements, and
including receivables from and advances to employees and the Stockholder.  The
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receivable through July 31, 1996 showing amounts due in 30-day aging
categories.  Except to the extent reflected on Schedule 5.6, all such accounts
and notes are legal, valid and binding obligations of the obligors collectible
in the amount shown on Schedule 5.6, net of reserves reflected in such balance
sheet.

         5.7     PERMITS AND INTANGIBLES.  The Company holds all licenses,
franchises, permits and other governmental authorizations, including permits,
titles (including motor vehicle titles and current registrations), licenses,
franchises, certificates, trademarks, trade names and copyrights owned or held
by the Company, the absence of any of which would have a material adverse
effect on the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial
or otherwise) of the Company taken as a whole (a "Material Adverse Effect").
The Company has delivered to FYI an accurate list and summary description as
Schedule 5.7 hereto of all such licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations.  The licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations listed on Schedule 5.7 are valid, and the Company
has not received any written notice that any governmental authority intends to
cancel, terminate or not renew any such license, franchise, permit or other
governmental authorization.  The Company has conducted and is conducting its
business in compliance with the requirements, standards, criteria and
conditions set forth in applicable permits, licenses, orders, approvals,
variances, rules and regulations, and is not in violation of any of the
foregoing except where such noncompliance or violation would not have a
Material Adverse Effect.  Except as specifically provided on Schedule 5.7, the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a default under
or a breach or violation of, or adversely affect the rights and benefits
afforded to the Company by, any such licenses, franchises, permits and
governmental authorizations, the breach or violation of which would constitute
a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.8     TAX MATTERS.

                 (a)      The Company has filed all income tax returns required
         to be filed thereby and all returns of other Taxes (as defined below)
         required to be filed thereby and has paid or provided for all Taxes
         shown to be due on such returns and all such returns are accurate and
         correct in all material respects.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.8, (i) no action or proceeding for the assessment or collection of
         any Taxes is pending against the Company; (ii) no deficiency,
         assessment or other formal claim for any Taxes has been asserted or
         made against the Company that has not been fully paid or finally
         settled; and (iii) no issue has been formally raised by any taxing
         authority in connection with an audit or examination of any return of
         Taxes.  To the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no
         federal, state or foreign income tax returns of the Company have been
         examined, and there are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending
         the applicable statutory periods of limitation for such Taxes for any
         period.  All Taxes that the Company has been required to collect or
         withhold have been duly withheld or collected and, to the extent
         required, have been paid to the proper taxing authority.  No Taxes
         will be assessed on or after the Closing Date against the Company for
         any tax period ending on or prior to July 31, 1996, or for any period
         ending after July 31, 1996 with respect to any portion of such tax
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         for Taxes disclosed on Schedule 5.8.  For purposes of this Agreement,
         "Taxes" shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies or other
         assessments including, without limitation, income, excise, property,
         withholding, sales and franchise taxes, imposed by the United States,
         or any state, county, local or foreign government or subdivision or
         agency thereof, and including any interest, penalties or additions
         attributable thereto.

                 (b)      The Company is not a party to any Tax allocation or 
         sharing agreement.

                 (c)      None of the assets of the Company constitutes
         tax-exempt bond financed property or tax-exempt use property, within
         the meaning of Section 168 of the Code.  The Company is not a party to
         any "safe harbor lease" that is subject to the provisions of Section
         168(f)(8) of the Code as in effect prior to the Tax Reform Act of
         1986, or to any "long-term contract" within the meaning of Section 460
         of the Code.

                 (d)      At the Closing Date, the Company will hold at least
         ninety percent (90%) of the fair market value of its net assets and at
         least seventy percent (70%) of the fair market value of its gross
         assets held immediately prior to the Closing Date.  For purposes of
         making this representation, amounts paid by the Company to pay
         reorganization expenses and all redemptions and distributions in
         anticipation of or as part of the plan of reorganization by the
         Company will be included as assets of the Company immediately prior to
         the Merger.

                 (e)      At the Closing Date, the Company will not have
         outstanding any warrants, options, convertible securities, or any
         other type of right pursuant to which any person could acquire stock
         in the Company that, if exercised or converted, would affect FYI's
         acquisition or retention of ownership of more than eighty percent
         (80%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of the Company
         Stock and more than eighty percent (80%) of the total number of shares
         of each class of Company non-voting stock.  The Company has no plan or
         intention to issue additional shares of its stock that would result in
         FYI losing control of the Surviving Corporation within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (f)      The Company is not an investment company as defined
         in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (g)      The fair market value of the assets of the Company
         exceeds the sum of its liabilities, plus the amount of liabilities, if
         any, to which the assets are subject.

                 (h)      The Company is not under jurisdiction of a court in a
         Title 11 or similar case within the meaning of Section 368(a)(3)(A) of
         the Code.

                 (i)      The liabilities of the Company to be assumed by Newco
         and the liabilities to which the transferred assets are subject were
         incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of its trade or
         business.





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                 (j)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (k)      There is no plan or intention by the Stockholder to
         sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of
         the Merger or otherwise described in Annex II.  For purposes of this
         representation, shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash or
         other property and shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash in
         lieu of fractional shares of FYI Stock will be treated as outstanding
         shares of the Company Stock on the date of the transaction.  Moreover,
         shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI stock held by the
         Stockholder and otherwise sold, redeemed, or disposed of prior to or
         subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
         representation.  In addition, there is no plan or intention by the
         Stockholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder pursuant to Section 10.10.

                 (l)      The Company and the Stockholder will each pay their
         respective expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (m)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or will be settled at a discount.

                 (n)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholder in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholder in his capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (o)      The Company is a C corporation within the meaning of
         Subchapter C of the Code.  The Company presently files its federal
         income tax returns on a cash basis of accounting.

         5.9     ASSETS AND PROPERTIES.

                 (a)      REAL PROPERTY.  The Company does not own or hold any
         interest in real property other than as set forth in Schedule 5.10.

                 (b)      PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.9 and except for inventory and supplies disposed of or consumed, and
         accounts receivable collected or written off, and cash utilized, all
         in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, the
         Company owns all of its inventory, equipment and other personal
         property (both tangible and intangible) reflected on the latest
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         in the Financial Statements or acquired since December 31, 1995, free
         and clear of any Liens, except for statutory Liens for current taxes,
         assessments or governmental charges or levies on property not yet due
         and payable and such imperfections of title and encumbrances as would
         not detract in any material respect from the value of the property
         encumbered (collectively, the "Permitted Liens").

                 (c)      CONDITION OF PROPERTIES.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.9, the leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property
         Leases (as defined in Section 5.10) and the tangible personal property
         owned or leased by the Company are in good operating condition and
         repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and neither the Company nor
         the Stockholder has any knowledge of any condition not disclosed
         herein of any such leasehold estate that would materially affect the
         fair market value, use or operation of any leasehold estate or
         otherwise have a Material Adverse Effect.

                 (d)      COMPLIANCE.  The continued use and occupancy of the
         leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property Leases as currently
         operated, used and occupied will not violate any zoning, building,
         health, flood control, fire or other law, ordinance, order or
         regulation or any restrictive covenant the violation of which would
         have a Material Adverse Effect.  To the best knowledge of the
         Stockholder, there are no violations of any federal, state, county or
         municipal law, ordinance, order, regulation or requirement affecting
         any portion of the leasehold estates and no written notice of any such
         violation has been issued by any governmental authority, the violation
         of which would have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.10    REAL PROPERTY LEASES; OPTIONS.  Schedule 5.10 sets forth a
list of (i) all leases and subleases under which the Company is lessor or
lessee or sublessor or sublessee of any real property, together with all
amendments, supplements, nondisturbance agreements, brokerage and commission
agreements and other agreements pertaining thereto ("Real Property Leases");
(ii) all material options held by the Company or contractual obligations on the
part of the Company to purchase or acquire any interest in real property; and
(iii) all options granted by the Company or contractual obligations on the part
of the Company to sell or dispose of any material interest in real property.
Copies of all Real Property Leases and such options and contractual obligations
have been delivered to FYI and Newco.  The Company has not assigned any Real
Property Leases or any such options or obligations.  There are no liens on the
interest of the Company in the Real Property Leases, subject only to (i)
Permitted Liens and (ii) those matters set forth on Schedule 5.10.  The Real
Property Leases and options and contractual obligations listed on Schedule 5.10
are in full force and effect and constitute binding obligations of the Company
and the other parties thereto, and (x) there are no defaults thereunder by the
Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, by any
other party thereto, and (y) no event has occurred that with notice, lapse of
time or both would constitute a default by the Company or, to the best
knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, by any other party thereto,
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         5.11    ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

                 (a)      (i)     During the occupancy and operation of the
         "Subject Property" (as defined below) by the Company and, to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, prior to its occupancy
         and operation, the operations of the Subject Property, and any use,
         storage, treatment, disposal or transportation of "Hazardous
         Substances" (as defined below) that has occurred in or on the Subject
         Property prior to the date of this Agreement have been in compliance
         with "Environmental Requirements" (as defined below); (ii) during the
         occupancy and operation of the Subject Property by the Company and, to
         the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, prior to its
         occupancy or operation, no release, leak, discharge spill, disposal or
         emission of Hazardous Substances has occurred in, on or under the
         Subject Property in a quantity or manner that materially violates or
         requires remediation under Environmental Requirements; (iii) to the
         best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, the Subject
         Property is free of Hazardous Substances as of the date of this
         Agreement, except for the presence of small quantities of Hazardous
         Substances utilized by the Company or other tenants of the Subject
         Property in the ordinary course of their business; (iv) there is no
         pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder,
         threatened litigation or administrative investigation or proceeding
         concerning the Subject Property involving Hazardous Substances or
         Environmental Requirements; (v) to the best knowledge of the Company
         and the Stockholder, there are no above-ground or underground storage
         tank systems located at the Subject Property; and (vi), except as set
         forth on Schedule 5.11, the Company has never owned, operated, or
         leased any real property other than the Subject Property.

                 (b)      DEFINITIONS.  As used in this Agreement, the
         following terms shall have the following meanings:

                 "Environmental Requirements" means all laws, statutes, rules,
         regulations, ordinances, guidance documents, judgments, decrees,
         orders, agreements and other restrictions and requirements (whether
         now or hereafter in effect) of any governmental authority, including,
         without limitation, federal, state and local authorities, relating to
         the regulation or protection of human health and safety, natural
         resources, conservation, the environment, or the storage, treatment,
         disposal, transportation, handling or other management of industrial
         or solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or
         chemicals, or pollutants.

                 "Hazardous Substance" means (i) any "hazardous substance" as
         defined in Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental
         Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from
         time to time (42 U.S.C. Sections  9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA") or any
         regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) petroleum and petroleum
         by-products; or (iii) any additional substances or materials that have
         been or are currently classified or considered to be pollutants,
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                 "Subject Property" means all property subject to the Real 
Property Leases.

         5.12    CONTRACTS.

                 (a)      Set forth on Schedule 5.12 is a list of all material
         contracts, agreements, arrangements and commitments (whether oral or
         written) to which the Company is a party or by which its assets or
         business are bound including, without limitation, contracts,
         agreements, arrangements or commitments that relate to (i) the sale,
         lease or other disposition by the Company of all or any substantial
         part of its business or assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course
         of business), (ii) the purchase or lease by the Company of a
         substantial amount of assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course of
         business), (iii) the supply by the Company of any customer's
         requirements for any item or the purchase by the Company of its
         requirements for any item or of a vendor's output of any item, (iv)
         lending or advancing funds by the Company, (v) borrowing of funds or
         guaranteeing the borrowing of funds by any other person, whether under
         an indenture, note, loan agreement or otherwise, (vi) any transaction
         or matter with any affiliate of the Company, (vii) noncompetition,
         (viii) licenses and grants to or from the Company relating to any
         intangible property listed on Schedule 5.18, (ix) the acquisition by
         the Company of any operating business or the capital stock of any
         person since December 31, 1995, or (x) any other matter that is
         material to the business, assets or operations of the Company
         ("Contracts").

                 (b)      Except as set forth on Schedule 5.12, each Contract
         is in full force and effect on the date hereof, the Company is not in
         default under any Contract, the Company has not given or received
         notice of any default under any Contract, and, to the knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholder, no other party to any Contract is in
         default thereunder, except in all cases where any such default would
         not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.13    NO VIOLATIONS.  A certified copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and a true, correct and complete copy of the By-laws, both as
amended to date, of the Company (the "Charter Documents") have been delivered
to FYI.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
other agreements and documents contemplated hereby by the Company and the
Stockholder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will
not (i) violate any provision of any Charter Document, (ii) except as set forth
on Schedule 5.8, violate any statute, rule, regulation, order or decree of any
public body or authority by which the Company or the Stockholder or its or his
respective properties or assets are bound, or (iii) result in a violation or
breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any
encumbrance upon, or create any rights of termination, cancellation or
acceleration in any person with respect to any Contract or any material
license, franchise or permit of the Company or any other agreement, contract,
indenture, mortgage or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which
any of its properties or assets is bound, in each event except where such
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         5.14    GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.  The Company is not now a party to any
governmental contracts subject to price redetermination or renegotiation.

         5.15    CONSENTS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.15, no consent,
approval or other authorization of any governmental authority or under any
Contract or other agreement or commitment to which the Company or the
Stockholder are parties or by which its or his respective assets are bound is
required as a result of or in connection with the execution or delivery of this
Agreement and the other agreements and documents to be executed by the Company
and the Stockholder or the consummation by the Company and the Stockholder of
the transactions contemplated hereby, except where the failure to obtain any
such consent, approval or other authorization would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.16    LITIGATION AND RELATED MATTERS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.8 and
Schedule 5.16 is a list of all actions, suits, proceedings, investigations or
grievances pending against the Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company
and the Stockholder, threatened against the Company, the business or any
property or rights of the Company, at law or in equity, before or by any court
or federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign ("Agencies").
None of the actions, suits, proceedings or investigations listed on Schedule
5.8 and Schedule 5.16 either (i) results or would, if adversely determined,
have a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) affects or would, if adversely
determined, affect the right or ability of the Company to carry on its business
substantially as now conducted.  The Company is not subject to any continuing
court or Agency order, writ, injunction or decree applicable specifically to
its business, operations or assets or its employees, nor in default with
respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or Agency with
respect to its assets, business, operations or employees.  Schedule 5.16 lists
(x) all worker's compensation claims outstanding against the Company as of the
date hereof and (y) all actions, suits or proceedings filed by or against the
Company since December 31, 1995.

         5.17    COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.8,
the Company (a) is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations
(including federal, state and local procurement regulations), orders, judgments
and decrees except where the failure to so comply would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, and (b) possesses all necessary licenses, franchises, permits
and governmental authorizations to conduct its business in the manner in which
and in the jurisdictions and places where such business is now conducted,
except where the failure to possess the same would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.18    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  Schedule 5.18 lists the
domestic and foreign trade names, trademarks, service marks, trademark
registrations and applications, service mark registrations and applications,
patents, patent applications, patent licenses, software licenses and copyright
registrations and applications owned by the Company or used thereby in the
operation of its business (collectively, the "Intellectual Property"), which
Schedule indicates (i) the term and exclusivity of its rights with respect to
the Intellectual Property and (ii) whether each item of Intellectual Property
is owned or licensed by the Company, and if licensed, the licensor and the
license fees therefor.  Unless otherwise indicated on Schedule 5.18, the
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the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in the
loss or material impairment of any rights of the Company in the Intellectual
Property.  Each item constituting part of the Intellectual Property has been,
to the extent indicated on Schedule 5.18, registered with, filed in or issued
by, as the case may be, the United States Patent and Trademark Office or such
other government entity, domestic or foreign, as is indicated on Schedule 5.18;
all such registrations, filings and issuances remain in full force and effect;
and all fees and other charges with respect thereto are current.  Except as
stated on Schedule 5.18, there are no pending proceedings or adverse claims
made or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, threatened
against the Company with respect to the Intellectual Property; there has been
no litigation commenced or threatened in writing within the past five (5) years
with respect to the Intellectual Property or the rights of the Company therein;
and the Company and the Stockholder have no knowledge that (i) the Intellectual
Property or the use thereof by the Company conflicts with any trade names,
trademarks, service marks, trademark or service mark registrations or
applications, patents, patent applications, patent licenses or copyright
registrations or applications of others ("Third Party Intellectual Property"),
or (ii) such Third Party Intellectual Property or its use by others or any
other conduct of a third party conflicts with or infringes upon the
Intellectual Property or its use by the Company.

         5.19    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"), maintained or contributed to by the Company or any of its
Group Members (as defined below) (collectively, the "Plans") is listed on
Schedule 5.19, is in substantial compliance with applicable law and has been
administered and operated in all material respects in accordance with its
terms.  Each Plan that is intended to be "qualified" within the meaning of
Section 401(a) of the Code has applied for or received a favorable
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and, to the
best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no event has occurred and no
condition exists that could be expected to result in the denial or revocation
of any such determination.  No event that constitutes a "reportable event"
(within the meaning of Section 4043(b) of ERISA) for which the 30-day notice
requirement has not been waived by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
(the "PBGC") has occurred with respect to any Plan.  No Plan is subject to
Title IV of ERISA, and neither the Company nor any Group Member has made any
contributions to or participated in any "multiple employer plan" (within the
meaning of the Code or ERISA) or "multi-employer plan" (as defined in Section
4001(a)(3) of ERISA).  Full payment has been made of all amounts that the
Company was required under the terms of the Plans to have paid as contributions
to such Plans on or prior to the date hereof (excluding any amounts not yet
due) and all amounts properly accrued to date as liabilities of the Company
that have not been paid have been properly recorded on the Financial
Statements, and no Plan that is subject to Part 3 of Subtitle B of Title 1 of
ERISA has incurred any "accumulated funding deficiency" (within the meaning of
Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code), whether or not waived.  The
Company and, to the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no other
"disqualified person" or "party in interest" (within the meaning of Section
4975(e)(2) of the Code and Section 3(14) of ERISA, respectively) has engaged in
any transactions in connection with any Plan that could be expected to result
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ERISA, damages pursuant to Section 409 of ERISA or a tax pursuant to Section
4975(a) of the Code.  No material claim, action, proceeding, or litigation has
been made, commenced or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder,
threatened with respect to any Plan (other than for benefits payable in the
ordinary course and PBGC insurance premiums).  No Plan or related trust owns
any securities in violation of Section 407 of ERISA.  Neither the Company nor
any Group Member has incurred any liability or taken any action, or has any
knowledge of any action or event, that could cause it to incur any liability
(i) under Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA with respect to any
"single employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA),
(ii) on account of a partial or complete withdrawal (within the meaning of
Section 4205 and 4203 of ERISA, respectively) with respect to any
"multi-employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA), (iii) on
account of unpaid contributions to any such multi-employer plan, or (iv) to
provide health benefits or other non-pension benefits to retired or former
employees, except as specifically required by Section 4980B(f) of the Code.
Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19, neither the execution and delivery of
this Agreement by the Company or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will (i) except to the extent otherwise provided by
applicable law, entitle any current or former employee of the Company to
severance pay, unemployment compensation or any similar payment, (ii) except to
the extent otherwise provided by applicable law, accelerate the time of payment
or vesting, or increase the amount of, any compensation due to any such
employee or former employee, or (iii) directly or indirectly result in any
payment made or to be made to or on behalf of any person to constitute a
"parachute payment" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code).  For
purposes of this Agreement, "Group Member" shall mean any member of any
"affiliated service group" as defined in Section 414(m) of the Code that
includes the Company, any member of any "controlled group of corporations" as
defined in Section 1563 of the Code that includes the Company or any member of
any group of "trades or businesses under common control" as defined by Section
414(c) of the Code that includes the Company.

         5.20    EMPLOYEES; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

                 (a)      Schedule 5.20 sets forth (i) the name and current
         annual salary (or rate of pay) and other compensation (including,
         without limitation, normal bonus, profit-sharing and other
         compensation) now payable by the Company to each employee whose
         current total annual compensation or estimated compensation is $25,000
         or more, (ii) any planned increase of greater than $5,000 per annum to
         become effective after the date of this Agreement in the total
         compensation or rate of total compensation payable by the Company to
         each such person, (iii) any planned increase of greater than $5,000
         per annum to become payable after the date of this Agreement by the
         Company to employees other than those specified in clause (i) of this
         Section 5.20(a), (iv) all presently outstanding loans and advances
         (other than routine travel or other similar advances to be repaid or
         formally accounted for within sixty (60) days) made by the Company to,
         or made to the Company by, any director, officer or employee, (v) all
         other transactions between the Company and any director, officer or
         employee thereof since December 31, 1995 other than in the ordinary
         course, and (vi) all accrued but unpaid vacation pay owing to any
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                 (b)      Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is
         not a party to, or bound by, the terms of any collective bargaining
         agreement, and the Company has not experienced any material labor
         difficulties during the last five (5) years.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.20, there are no labor disputes existing, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, threatened involving, by
         way of example, strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, picketing, or any
         other interference with work or production, or any other concerted
         action by employees.  No charges or proceedings before the National
         Labor Relations Board, or similar agency, exist, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, are threatened.

                 (c)      In the reasonable opinion of the Company and the
         Stockholder, the relationships enjoyed by the Company with its
         employees are good, and the Company and the Stockholder have not been
         advised by any employee that such employee does not intend to continue
         in the employ of the Company following the Closing.  Except as
         disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is not a party to any
         employment contract with any individual or employee (other than oral
         employment arrangements terminable at will without further obligation
         by either party), either express or implied.  No legal proceedings,
         charges, complaints or similar actions exist under any federal, state
         or local laws affecting the employment relationship including, but not
         limited to: (i) anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII of the
         Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (or similar state or local laws
         prohibiting discrimination because of race, sex, religion, national
         origin, age and the like); (ii) the Fair Labor Standards Act or other
         federal, state or local laws regulating hours of work, wages, overtime
         and other working conditions; (iii) requirements imposed by federal,
         state or local governmental contracts such as those imposed by
         Executive Order 11246; (iv) state laws with respect to tortious
         employment conduct, such as slander, false light, invasion of privacy,
         negligent hiring or retention, intentional infliction of emotional
         distress, assault and battery, or loss of consortium; or (v) the
         Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, as well as any similar
         state laws, or other regulations respecting safety in the workplace;
         and to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no
         proceedings, charges or complaints are threatened under any such laws
         or regulations and no facts or circumstances exist that would give
         rise to any such proceedings, charges, complaints, or claims, whether
         valid or not.  The Company is not subject to any settlement or consent
         decree with any present or former employee, employee representative or
         any government or Agency relating to claims of discrimination or other
         claims in respect to employment practices and policies; and no
         government or Agency has issued a judgment, order, decree or finding
         with respect to the labor and employment practices (including
         practices relating to discrimination) of the Company.  Since December
         31, 1994 the Company has not incurred any liability or obligation
         under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar
         state laws; and the Company has not laid off more than ten percent
         (10%) of its employees at any single site of employment in any ninety
         (90) day period during the twelve (12) month period ending July 31,
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                 (d)      The Company is in compliance in all respects with the
         provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, except where the
         failure to be in such compliance would not have a Material Adverse
         Effect.

         5.21    INSURANCE.  Schedule 5.21 contains an accurate list of the
policies and contracts (including insurer, named insured, type of coverage,
limits of insurance, required deductibles or co-payments, annual premiums and
expiration date) for fire, casualty, liability and other forms of insurance
maintained by, or for the benefit of, the Company.  All such policies are in
full force and effect and by their terms are scheduled to remain in full force
and effect through the Closing Date and, in the reasonable opinion of the
Company and the Stockholder, are adequate for the business engaged in by the
Company.  Neither the Company nor the Stockholder has received any notice of
cancellation or non-renewal or of significant premium increases with respect to
any such policy.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.21, no pending claims made
by or on behalf of the Company under such policies have been denied or are
being defended against third parties under a reservation of rights by an
insurer thereof.  All premiums due prior to the date hereof for periods prior
to the date hereof with respect to such policies have been timely paid.

         5.22    INTERESTS IN CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.  No stockholder,
officer, director or affiliate of the Company possesses, directly or
indirectly, any financial interest in, or is a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of, any corporation, firm, association or business organization that
is a client, supplier, customer, lessor, lessee or competitor of the Company;
provided, however, that the direct interest of the Stockholder in Minnesota
Medical Record Service, Inc. and the indirect interest of the Stockholder in
Texas Medical Record Service, Inc. shall not be deemed a breach of this Section
5.22.  Ownership of securities of a corporation whose securities are registered
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not in excess of five percent (5%) of
any class of such securities shall not be deemed to be a financial interest for
purposes of this Section 5.22.

         5.23    BUSINESS RELATIONS.  Schedule 5.23 contains an accurate list
of all significant customers of the Company (i.e., those customers representing
five percent (5%) or more of the Company's revenues for the twelve (12) months
ended December 31, 1995).  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.23, neither the
Company nor the Stockholder has received any written or, to the best knowledge
of the Company and the Stockholder, any other notice or information that any
such customer of the Company will cease to do business therewith after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which cessation would
have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company is not required to provide any
bonding or other financial security arrangements in any material amount in
connection with any transactions with any of its customers or suppliers.

         5.24    OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.24 is a list
of the current officers and directors of the Company.

         5.25    BANK ACCOUNTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY.  Schedule 5.25 sets
forth each bank, savings institution and other financial institution with which
the Company has an account or safe deposit box and the names of all persons
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thereto.  Each person holding a power of attorney or similar grant of authority
on behalf of the Company is identified on Schedule 5.25.  Except as disclosed
on such Schedule, the Company has not given any revocable or irrevocable powers
of attorney to any person, firm, corporation or organization relating to its
business for any purpose whatsoever.

         5.26    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.26 or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, since December
31, 1995, there has not been (a) any material damage, destruction or casualty
loss to the physical properties of the Company (whether or not covered by
insurance), (b) other than events or circumstances affecting the medical
records release business in general, any event or circumstance in the business,
operations, financial condition or results of operations of the Company that
would have a Material Adverse Effect, (c) any entry into any transaction,
commitment or agreement (including, without limitation, any borrowing) material
to the Company, except transactions, commitments or agreements in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, (d) any declaration, setting
aside or payment of any dividend or other distribution in cash, stock or
property with respect to the capital stock or other securities of the Company,
any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by the Company of any capital
stock or other securities, or any agreement, arrangement or commitment by the
Company to do so, (e) any increase of greater than $5,000 per annum in the
compensation payable or to become payable by the Company to its officers,
directors, employees or agents or any increase in the rate or terms of any
bonuses, pension or other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement made
to, for or with any such officers, directors, employees or agents, except as
set forth on Schedule 5.26, (f) any sale, transfer or other disposition of, or
the creation of any Lien upon, any part of the assets of the Company, tangible
or intangible, except for sales of inventory and use of supplies and
collections of accounts receivables in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice, or any cancellation or forgiveness of any debts
or claims by the Company, (g) any change in the relations of the Company with
or loss of its customers (other than to the extent set forth in Schedule 5.23)
or suppliers, or any loss of business or increase in the cost of inventory
items or change in the terms offered to customers, which would have a Material
Adverse Effect, or (h) any capital expenditure (including any capital leases)
or commitment therefor by the Company in excess of $10,000.

         (B)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE STOCKHOLDER.

         The Stockholder represents and warrants that the representations and
warranties in this Section 5(B) as they apply to him are true and correct as of
the date of this Agreement and at the time of the Closing.

         5.27    AUTHORITY; OWNERSHIP.  The Stockholder has the full legal
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement.  The Stockholder owns
beneficially (subject to any community property interest of his spouse) and of
record the shares of the Company Stock set forth opposite such Stockholder's
name on Annex I and such shares of the Company Stock, together with the other
shares of the Company Stock set forth on Annex I, constitutes all of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company, and, except as set forth on
Schedule 5.27 hereof, such shares of the Company Stock owned by the Stockholder
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owned free and clear of all Liens other than standard state and federal
securities laws private offering legends and restrictions or arising under any
buy-sell or stockholders' or similar agreement existing and to which the
Stockholder is a party (each of which shall be terminated on or before the
Closing).  The Stockholder has owned the Company Stock since the date set forth
on Annex I.

         5.28    PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS.  The Stockholder does not have, or hereby
waives, any preemptive or other right to acquire shares of the Company Stock or
FYI Stock, that the Stockholder has or may have had other than rights of the
Stockholder to acquire FYI Stock pursuant to (i) this Agreement or (ii) any
option granted by FYI.

         5.29    NO INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF FYI STOCK.  The Stockholder
represents that there is no current plan or intention by such Stockholder to
sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock received by such
Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise
described in Annex II.  For purposes of this representation, shares of the
Company Stock exchanged for cash or other property and shares of the Company
Stock exchanged for cash in lieu of fractional shares of FYI Stock will be
treated as outstanding shares of the Company Stock on the date of the
transaction.  Moreover, shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI Stock
held by the Stockholder and otherwise sold, redeemed, or disposed of prior to
or subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
representation.  In addition, the Stockholder represents that there is not any
current plan or intention by such Stockholder to sell, exchange or otherwise
dispose of FYI Stock, if any, received by such Stockholder pursuant to Section
10.10 hereof.

         5.30    VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  This Agreement, the Employment
Agreement, the Noncompetition Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement have each
been duly executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding
obligations of the Stockholder in accordance with their respective terms.

         5.31    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 5 of this Agreement, the Company and the Stockholder have made no
representation or warranty whatsoever to FYI or Newco and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or furnished (orally or in writing) to FYI or Newco or their
representatives .

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         FYI and Newco severally and jointly represent and warrant that all of
the following representations and warranties in this Section 6 are true and
correct at the time of the Closing.

         6.1     DUE ORGANIZATION.  Each of FYI and Newco is duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware,
and is duly authorized and qualified under all applicable laws, regulations,
and ordinances of public authorities to carry on its businesses in the places
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failure to be so authorized or qualified would not have a material adverse
effect on its business, operations, affairs, properties, assets or condition
(financial or otherwise).

         6.2     FYI STOCK.  The FYI Stock to be delivered to the Stockholder
at the Closing Date shall constitute valid and legally issued shares of FYI,
fully paid and nonassessable, and except as set forth in this Agreement, (a)
will be owned free and clear of all Liens created by FYI, and (b) will be
legally equivalent in all respects to the FYI Stock issued and outstanding as
of the date hereof.  The shares of FYI Stock to be issued to the Stockholder
pursuant to this Agreement will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "1933 Act"), and conform in all material respects to the
information with respect thereto contained in FYI's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 and Prospectus Supplement dated August 12, 1996 described in Section
6.9 hereof.

         6.3     VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  The execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Employment Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the
Lock-Up Agreements by FYI and Newco and the performance by each of FYI and
Newco of the transactions contemplated herein or therein have been duly and
validly authorized by the respective Boards of Directors of FYI and Newco to
the extent that it is a party thereto, and this Agreement, the Employment
Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the Lock-Up Agreements have each
been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action, duly
executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding obligations of each
of FYI and Newco to the extent that it is a party thereto, enforceable against
such party thereto in accordance with their respective terms.

         6.4     AUTHORIZATION. The representatives of FYI and Newco executing
this Agreement have the corporate authority to enter into and bind FYI and
Newco to the terms of this Agreement and to each of the agreements described in
Section 6.3 hereof to which FYI and/or Newco is to be a party.  FYI and Newco,
have the full legal right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and
the Articles of Merger.

         6.5     NO CONFLICTS.  The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, the consummation of any transactions herein referred to or
contemplated by and the fulfillment of the terms hereof and thereof will not:

                 (a)      Conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of
         Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of either FYI or Newco;

                 (b)      Materially conflict with, or result in a material
         default (or would constitute a default but for any requirement of
         notice or lapse of time or both) under any document, agreement or
         other instrument to which either FYI or Newco is a party, or violate
         or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
         encumbrance on any of FYI's or Newco's properties pursuant to (i) any
         law or regulation to which either FYI or Newco or any of their
         respective property is subject, or (ii) any judgment, order or decree
         to which FYI or Newco is bound or any of their respective property is
         subject; or





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                 (c)      Result in termination or any impairment of any
         material permit, license, franchise, contractual right or other
         authorization of FYI or Newco.

         6.6     CAPITALIZATION OF FYI AND OWNERSHIP OF FYI STOCK.  The
authorized and outstanding capital stock of FYI and Newco is as set forth in
Sections 1.4(c) and 1.4(d) respectively.  All issued and outstanding shares of
FYI stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
There are no obligations of FYI to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
shares of FYI capital stock.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there are no
options, warrants, equity securities, calls, rights, commitments or agreements
of any character to which FYI is a party or by which it is bound obligating FYI
to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional
shares of capital stock of FYI or obligating FYI to grant, register, extend,
accelerate the vesting of or enter into any such option, warrant, equity
security, call, right, commitment or agreement.  All of the shares of FYI Stock
to be issued to the Stockholder in accordance herewith will be duly authorized,
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         6.7     TRANSACTIONS IN CAPITAL STOCK.  There has been no transaction
or action taken with respect to the equity ownership of FYI or Newco in
contemplation of the transactions described in this Agreement that would
prevent FYI from accounting for such transactions on a reorganization
accounting basis.

         6.8     SUBSIDIARIES.  Set forth on Schedule 6.8 hereto is a list of
the subsidiaries of FYI (each an "FYI Subsidiary" and collectively the "FYI
Subsidiaries").  Newco has no subsidiaries.

         6.9     BUSINESS; REAL PROPERTY; MATERIAL AGREEMENTS; FINANCIAL
INFORMATION.  Attached hereto as Schedule 6.9 are FYI's audited historical
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1995 and its financial
statements as filed on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  Such FYI financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial position of
FYI as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods.  FYI has provided
the Company and the Stockholders with true, complete and correct copies of its
Registration Statements on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608 and Registration
No. 333-1084) and Prospectus Supplement to Prospectus dated August 12, 1996.
The information scheduled or provided pursuant to this Section 6.9 does not
contain any material misstatements of fact.  Newco was formed on August 20,
1996, and has no historical financial statements or information.

         6.10    CONFORMITY WITH LAW AND LITIGATION.  Neither FYI nor Newco is
in violation of any law or regulation or any order of any court or federal,
state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau,
agency or instrumentality having jurisdiction over either of them that would
have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, affairs,
properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of FYI and the FYI
Subsidiaries taken as a whole (an "FYI Material Adverse Effect").  Except as
set forth on Schedule 6.10, there are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings,
pending or, to the knowledge of FYI or Newco, threatened, against or affecting
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equity, or before or by any Agency having jurisdiction over either of them and
no notice of any claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether pending or
threatened, has been received.  FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) has
conducted and is conducting its business in compliance with the requirements,
standards, criteria and conditions set forth in applicable Federal, state and
local statutes, ordinances, orders, approvals, variances, rules and regulations
and is not in violation of any of the foregoing that would have an FYI Material
Adverse Effect.

         6.11    NO VIOLATIONS.  Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation (as
of the date hereof, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of
each of FYI and Newco and by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware)
and the By-laws (certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of each
of FYI and Newco), of FYI and Newco (the "FYI Charter Documents") are attached
hereto as Annex III; neither FYI nor Newco is (a) in violation of any FYI
Charter Document or (b) in default, under any material lease, instrument,
agreement, license, permit to which it is a party or by which its properties
are bound (the "FYI Material Documents"); and, (i) the rights and benefits of
FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) under the FYI Material Documents will not
be materially and adversely affected by the transactions contemplated hereby
and (ii) the execution of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations
hereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not
result in any material violation or breach or constitute a default under, any
of the terms or provisions of the FYI Material Documents or the FYI Charter
Documents.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.11, none of the FYI Material
Documents requires notice to, or the consent or approval of, any Agency or
other third party to any of the transactions contemplated hereby to remain in
full force and effect or give rise to any right to termination, cancellation or
acceleration or loss of any right or benefit.  The minute books of FYI and of
each FYI Subsidiary as heretofore made available to the Company are true and
correct.

         6.12    TAXES.

                 (a)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (b)      Prior to the Merger, FYI will own all of the
         outstanding stock of Newco.  At all times prior to the Merger, no
         person other than FYI has owned, or will own, any of the outstanding
         stock of Newco.

                 (c)      (i)     Newco was formed by FYI solely for the
                 purpose of engaging in the transaction contemplated by the
                 Agreement.

                          (ii)    There were not as of the date of the
                 Agreement and there will not be at the Closing Date, any
                 outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible
                 securities, calls, rights, commitments or any other agreements
                 of any character which Newco is a party to, or may be bound
                 by, requiring it to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or
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                 or any securities or rights convertible, into, exchangeable
                 for, evidencing the right to subscribe for or acquire, any
                 shares of its capital stock.

                          (iii)   As of the date of this Agreement and the
                 Closing Date, except for obligations or liabilities incurred
                 in connection with (A) its incorporation or organization and
                 (B) the transactions contemplated thereby and in the
                 Agreement, Newco has not and will not have incurred, directly
                 or indirectly through any subsidiary, any obligations or
                 liabilities or engaged in any business or activities of any
                 type or kind whatsoever or entered into any agreement or
                 arrangements with any person or entity.

                          (iv)    Prior to the Closing Date, Newco did not own
                 any asset other than an amount of cash necessary to
                 incorporate Newco and to pay the expenses of the Merger
                 attributable to Newco and such assets as were necessary to
                 perform its obligations under this Agreement.

                          (v)     FYI has no plan or intention to cause the
                 Surviving Corporation to issue additional shares of its stock
                 that would result in FYI losing control of the Surviving
                 Corporation within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (d)      FYI has no plan or intention to reacquire any of its
         stock issued in the Merger.

                 (e)      FYI has no plan or intention to liquidate Newco or
         merge Newco with or into another corporation (other than as described
         in this Agreement); sell or otherwise dispose of the stock of Newco;
         or cause Newco or any of its subsidiaries to sell or otherwise dispose
         of any of its assets or of any of the assets acquired from the
         Company, other than as contemplated by this Agreement, directly or
         indirectly, except for (i) dispositions made in the ordinary course of
         business, (ii) transfers of assets to a corporation all of whose
         outstanding stock is owned directly by Newco or (iii) transfers of
         assets by direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco to
         other direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco.

                 (f)      Any liabilities of the Company assumed by Newco, and
         any liabilities to which the transferred assets of the Company are
         subject, were incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of
         business.

                 (g)      FYI and Newco will each pay their respective
         expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (h)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
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                 (i)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholder in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholder in their capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (j)      Neither FYI nor Newco is an investment company as
         defined in section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (k)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (l)      The proposed Merger is effected through the laws of
         the United States, or a State or the District of Columbia.

                 (m)      The proposed Merger is being undertaken for reasons
         germane to the business of the Company.

                 (n)      Assuming the correctness of the representation
         contained in Section 5.8(d) herein, FYI has no plan or intention to
         cause the Surviving Corporation immediately after the Closing Date to
         hold less than 90% of the fair market value of its net assets and 70%
         of the fair market value of the gross assets of the Company
         immediately prior to the Closing Date, with such amount determined
         based on the same methodology described in Section 5.8(d).

         6.13    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 6.13 or as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement, since July 31,
1996 there has not been any event or circumstance in the business, operations,
financial condition or results of operations of the Company that would have or
constitute an FYI Adverse Effect.

         6.14    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 6 of this Agreement, FYI and Newco have made no representation or
warranty whatsoever to the Company or the Stockholder and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or finished (orally or in writing) to the Company or the
Stockholder or their representatives.

7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE STOCKHOLDER AND THE COMPANY

         The obligations of the Stockholder and of the Company with respect to
actions to be taken on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or
waiver on or prior to the Closing Date of all of the following conditions,
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the survival of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained
in Section 6 hereof.

         7.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, except to the
extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a specified date,
in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct
in all material respects as of the specified date; and each and all of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied with and
performed by FYI and Newco on or before the Closing Date shall have been duly
complied with and performed.

         7.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of the
Company and the Stockholder and their respective counsel.

         7.3     NO LITIGATION. No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of Newco with the Company and no Agency shall have taken any other
action or made any request of the Company as a result of which the management
of the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions hereunder.

         7.4     OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Company and the Stockholder shall have
received an opinion from Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A Professional
Corporation), counsel for FYI and Newco, dated the Closing Date, in the form
annexed hereto as Annex IV.

         7.5     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.  Newco shall have executed and delivered
to the Stockholder the Employment Agreement in substantially the form attached
hereto as Annex V (the "Employment Agreement").

         7.6     CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of the Company as a
result of which the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         7.7     GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATES. FYI and Newco each shall have
delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of a date not more than
fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing Date, duly issued by the Delaware
Secretary of State and in each state in which FYI or Newco is authorized to do
business, showing that each of FYI and Newco is in good standing and authorized
to do business and that all state franchise and/or income tax returns and taxes
for FYI and Newco, respectively, for all periods prior to the Closing have been
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         7.8     NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute an FYI Material Adverse Effect.

8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         The obligations of FYI and Newco with respect to actions to be taken
on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to
the Closing Date of all of the following conditions, except that no such waiver
shall be deemed to affect the survival of the representations and warranties of
the Company and the Stockholder contained in Section 5 hereof.

         8.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of the Stockholder and the Company
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date,
except to the extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a
specified date, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been
true and correct in all material respects as of the specified date; and each
and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied
with and performed by the Stockholder and the Company on or before the Closing
Date shall have been duly complied with and performed.

         8.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of FYI and
Newco and their counsel.

         8.3     NO LITIGATION.  No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of the Company with and into Newco and no Agency shall have taken
any other action or made any request of FYI as a result of which the management
of FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions
hereunder.

         8.4     REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  Prior to the Closing Date, the
Stockholder shall have repaid the Company in full all amounts owing by the
Stockholder to the Company.

         8.5     INSURANCE.  FYI shall be named as an additional named insured
on all of the insurance policies of the Company.

         8.6     STOCKHOLDER RELEASE; RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS.  The
Stockholder shall have delivered to FYI immediately prior to the Closing Date
an instrument dated the Closing Date in a form reasonably satisfactory to FYI
releasing the Company from any and all claims of such Stockholder against the
Company and obligations of the Company to the Stockholder, except for items
specifically identified on Schedule 8.6 as being claims of or obligations to
the Stockholder and continuing obligations to Stockholder relating to his
employment by the Surviving Corporation or arising in connection with or
pursuant to this Agreement.  Except as set forth on Schedule 8.6 or as
otherwise disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, all existing agreements between
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or personal affiliates of the Company or the Stockholders and all existing
bonus and incentive plans and arrangements of the Company shall have been
terminated or cancelled.

         8.7     OPINION OF COUNSEL. FYI shall have received an opinion from
Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P., counsel to the Company and the
Stockholder, dated the Closing Date, in the form annexed hereto as Annex VI.

         8.8     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.  The Stockholder shall have executed and
delivered to FYI and Newco the Employment Agreement.

         8.9     NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT.  The Stockholder shall have executed
and delivered to FYI and Newco a Noncompetition Agreement with FYI and Newco in
substantially the form attached hereto as Annex VII (the "Noncompetition
Agreement").

         8.10    LOCK-UP AGREEMENT.  The Stockholder shall have executed and
delivered to FYI and Newco a Lock-Up Agreement in substantially the form
annexed hereto as Annex VIII (the "Lock-Up Agreement") with respect to the
shares of FYI Stock to be acquired thereby pursuant to Section 2 hereof
containing the Stockholder's undertakings as set forth in Section 11.1 hereof.

         8.11    CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of FYI or Newco as a
result of which either FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         8.12    NO MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT.  No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES

         9.1     [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK].

         9.2     PRESERVATION OF TAX AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT.

                 (a)      After the Closing Date, FYI shall not and shall not
         permit any of the FYI Subsidiaries to undertake any act that would
         jeopardize the tax-free status of the reorganization of the Company,
         including, to the extent such action would jeopardize the tax-free
         status of the reorganization of the Company:

                          (i)     The retirement or reacquisition, directly or
                 indirectly, of all or part of the FYI Stock issued in
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                          (ii)    The entering into of financial arrangements
                 for the benefit of the Stockholder in his capacity as such;

                          (iii)   The disposition of any material part of the
                 assets of the Company within the two (2) years following the
                 Closing Date except in the ordinary course of business or to
                 eliminate duplicate services or excess capacity;

                          (iv)    The discontinuance of the historic business 
                 of the Company; and

                          (v)     The issuance of additional shares of Newco
                 stock that would result in FYI losing control of Newco within
                 the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (b)      Until August 1, 1997 FYI shall maintain the separate
         corporate existence of the Surviving Corporation and shall operate the
         business of the Company acquired by the Surviving Corporation as a
         result of the Merger within the Surviving Corporation and shall
         maintain separate books of account and records therefor in order to
         calculate accurately the Earnout described in Annex II.

         9.3     PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS.

                 (a)      Each party hereto shall, and shall cause its
         subsidiaries and affiliates to, provide to each of the other parties
         hereto such cooperation and information as any of them reasonably may
         request in filing any return, amended return or claim for refund,
         determining a liability for Taxes or a right to refund of Taxes or in
         conducting any audit or other proceeding in respect of Taxes.  Such
         cooperation and information shall include providing copies of all
         relevant portions of relevant returns, together with relevant
         accompanying schedules and relevant work papers, relevant documents
         relating to rulings or other determinations by taxing authorities and
         relevant records concerning the ownership and tax basis of property,
         which such party may possess.  Each party shall make its employees
         reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to
         provide explanation of any documents or information so provided.
         Subject to the preceding sentence, each party required to file returns
         pursuant to this Agreement shall bear all costs of filing such
         returns.

                 (b)      Each of the Company, Newco, FYI and the Stockholder
         shall comply with the tax reporting requirements of Section 1.368-3 of
         the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, and shall treat
         the transaction as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
         the Code unless otherwise required by law.

         9.4     STOCK OPTIONS.  No later than September 30, 1996, FYI shall
grant to employees of the Surviving Corporation set forth on Schedule 9.4
nonqualified stock options to acquire an aggregate of five thousand (5,000)
shares of FYI Stock in minimum lots of one thousand shares (1,000) in
accordance with the terms of FYI's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option
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Market Value (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) per share on the date of
grant and to vest in twenty percent (20%) increments on each of the first
through fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.

10.      INDEMNIFICATION

         The Stockholder, FYI and Newco each make the following covenants that
are applicable to them, respectively.

         10.1    FYI LOSSES.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from, against and in respect of any and all FYI Losses (as defined
         below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by any of
         them by reason of (i) any representation or warranty made by the
         Company or the Stockholder in or pursuant to this Agreement
         (including, without limitation, the representations and warranties
         contained in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue
         or incorrect in any respect; (ii) any liability for warranty claims
         arising from the provision of services by the Company through the
         Closing Date; (iii) the termination of or withdrawal by the Company or
         any Group Member from any employee pension benefit plan, as defined in
         Section 3(2)(A) of ERISA that is maintained pursuant to a collective
         bargaining agreement under which more than one employer makes
         contributions and to which the Company or any Group Member is then
         making or accruing an obligation to make contributions or has within
         the preceding five (5) plan years made contributions; (iv) the items
         described in Schedule 5.16 hereof except in any instance and to the
         extent FYI Losses result from the negligence or misconduct of FYI,
         Newco or the Surviving Corporation; or (v) any failure by the Company
         or the Stockholder to observe or perform its or his covenants and
         agreements set forth in this Agreement or (solely with respect to the
         Company) in any other agreement or document executed by it in
         connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

                 (b)      "FYI Losses" shall mean all damages (including,
         without limitation, amounts paid in settlement pursuant to the
         provisions of this Article 10), losses, obligations, liabilities,
         claims, deficiencies, costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest
         and monetary sanctions, including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees and costs incurred to comply with injunctions and
         other court and Agency orders, and other costs and expenses incident
         to any suit, action, investigation, claim or proceeding or to
         establish or enforce the rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving
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         10.2    ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from, against and in respect of any and all Environmental Costs (as
         defined below), arising in any manner in connection with: (i) the
         release, leak, discharge, spill, disposal, migration or emission of
         Hazardous Substances from any property owned, leased or operated by
         the Company on or prior to the Closing Date; or (ii) the failure of
         the Company to comply with any applicable Environmental Requirements
         prior to the Closing Date.  This Section 10.2 is intended to indemnify
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from the results of their own negligence.

                 (b)      The obligations of this Section 10.2 shall include
         the obligation to defend the Indemnified Parties (as defined below)
         against any claim or demand for Environmental Costs, the obligation to
         pay and discharge any Environmental Costs imposed on Indemnified
         Parties, and the obligation to reimburse Indemnified Parties for any
         Environmental Costs incurred or suffered, provided in each instance
         that the claim for Environmental Costs arises in connection with a
         matter for which Indemnified Parties are entitled to indemnification
         under this Agreement.  The obligation to reimburse the Indemnified
         Parties shall also include the costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) to establish or enforce the
         rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation or such other
         persons to indemnification hereunder.

                 (c)      "Environmental Costs" shall mean any of the following
         that arise in any manner regardless of whether based in contract,
         tort, implied or express warranty, strict liability, Environmental
         Requirement or otherwise: all liabilities, losses, judgments, damages,
         punitive damages, consequential damages, treble damages, costs and
         expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees
         and fees and disbursements of environmental consultants, all costs
         related to the performance of any required or necessary assessments,
         investigations, remediation, response, containment, closure,
         restoration, repair, cleanup or detoxification of any impacted
         property, the preparation and implementation of any maintenance,
         monitoring, closure, remediation, abatement or other plans required by
         any governmental agency or by Environmental Requirements and any other
         costs recovered or recoverable under any Environmental Requirement),
         fines, penalties, or monetary sanctions.  Environmental Costs shall
         include without limitation: (i) damages for personal injury or death,
         or injury to property or to natural resources; (ii) damage to real
         property or damage resulting from the loss of the use of all or any
         part of the property, including but not limited to business loss; and
         (iii) the cost of any demolition, rebuilding or repair of any property
         required by Environmental Requirements or necessary to restore such
         property to its condition prior to damage caused by an environmental
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         10.3    EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold FYI,
         Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective directors,
         officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys harmless
         from and against any and all claims made by employees of the Company,
         regardless of when made, for wages, salaries, bonuses, pension,
         workmen's compensation, medical insurance, disability, vacation,
         severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits or other compensation
         or benefit arrangements to the extent the same are based on employment
         service rendered to the Company prior to the Closing Date or injury or
         sickness occurring prior to the Closing Date and the rights so claimed
         are not scheduled pursuant to this Agreement or reserved for on the
         Financial Statements, or if the claim asserted is based upon or arises
         under applicable law rather than an agreement or undertaking by the
         Company, then only if the claim asserted arose or is based upon acts
         or omissions occurring prior to the Closing Date and was not disclosed
         as required by the terms of this Agreement (collectively, "Pre-Closing
         Employee Claims").

                 (b)      Each of FYI and Newco jointly and severally agrees to
         indemnify and hold the Stockholder and his agents and attorneys
         harmless from and against any and all claims made by employees of the
         Surviving Corporation, regardless of when made, for wages, salaries,
         bonuses, pension, workmen's compensation, medical insurance,
         disability, vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits
         or other compensation or benefit arrangements, except as otherwise
         expressly provided herein, to the extent the same are based on
         employment service rendered to the Surviving Corporation after the
         Closing Date or injury or sickness occurring after the Closing Date
         (collectively, "Post-Closing Employee Claims").

         10.4    STOCKHOLDER LOSSES.

                 (a)      FYI and Newco jointly and severally agree to
         indemnify and hold harmless the Stockholder, and his agents and
         attorneys, for and in respect of any and all Stockholder Losses (as
         defined below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by
         the Stockholder by reason of (i) any representation or warranty made
         by FYI or Newco in or pursuant to this Agreement (including, without
         limitation, the representations and warranties contained in any
         certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue or incorrect in
         any respect; (ii) any failure by FYI or Newco to observe or perform
         its covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement or any other
         agreement or document executed by it in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby; (iii) any liability for warranty
         claims arising from the provision of services by the Company
         subsequent to the Closing Date; or (iv) any liability of the
         Stockholder as a guarantor under any Real Property Lease, except in
         any instance and to the extent Stockholder Losses result from the
         negligence or misconduct of the Stockholder (with respect to periods
         prior to the Closing Date).

                 (b)      "Stockholder Losses" shall mean all damages
         (including, without limitation, amounts paid in settlement with the
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         consent may not be reasonably withheld), losses, obligations,
         liabilities, claims, deficiencies, costs and expenses (including,
         without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), penalties, fines,
         interest and monetary sanctions, including, without limitation,
         reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred to comply with
         injunctions and other court and Agency orders, and other costs and
         expenses incident to any suit, action, investigation, claim or
         proceeding or to establish or enforce the right of the Stockholder or
         such other persons to indemnification hereunder.

         10.5    INDEMNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN TAX MATTERS.  The Stockholder
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Surviving Corporation from and
against the liability of the Company or the Surviving Corporation with respect
to all Taxes, including interest and additions to Taxes, resulting from any
final determination (or settlement) that the Merger of the Company into Newco
fails to qualify as a tax-free transaction as to the Company and/or the
Surviving Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D)
of the Code as a result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant
of the Company or the Stockholder.  FYI and the Surviving Corporation shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Stockholder from and against the
liability of the Stockholder, the Company and the Surviving Corporation with
respect to all Taxes, resulting from any final determination (or settlement)
that the Merger of the Company into Newco, fails to qualify as a tax-free
transaction as to the Stockholder, the Company and/or the Surviving Corporation
pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code as a
result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant by FYI or Newco.

         10.6    NOTICE OF LOSS.  Except to the extent set forth in the next
sentence, a party to the Agreement will not have any liability under the
indemnity provisions of this Agreement with respect to a particular matter
unless a notice setting forth in reasonable detail the breach or other matter
which is asserted has been given to the Indemnifying Party (as defined below)
and, in addition, if such matter arises out of a suit, action, investigation,
proceeding or claim, such notice is given promptly, but in any event within
thirty (30) days after the Indemnified Party (as defined below) is given notice
of the claim or the commencement of the suit, action, investigation or
proceeding.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, failure of the Indemnified
Party to give notice hereunder shall not release the Indemnifying Party from
its obligations under this Section 10, except to the extent the Indemnifying
Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice.  With respect to
FYI Losses, Environmental Costs, Pre-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in Section 10.5, the Stockholder shall be the Indemnifying Party and
FYI and Newco and their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Parties.  With
respect to Stockholder Losses, Post-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in the second sentence of Section 10.5, FYI and Newco shall be the
Indemnifying Party and the Stockholder and his agents and attorneys shall be
the Indemnified Party.

         10.7    RIGHT TO DEFEND.  Upon receipt of notice of any suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding for which indemnification might be claimed
by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to defend,
contest or otherwise protect against any such suit, action, investigation,
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settlement thereof at its own cost and expense, and the Indemnified Party must
cooperate in any such defense or other action.  The Indemnified Party shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to participate at its own expense in
defense thereof by counsel of its own choosing, but the Indemnifying Party
shall be entitled to control the defense unless the Indemnified Party has
relieved the Indemnifying Party from liability with respect to the particular
matter or the Indemnifying Party fails to assume defense of the matter.  In the
event the Indemnifying Party shall fail to defend, contest or otherwise protect
in a timely manner against any such suit, action, investigation, claim or
proceeding, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation,
thereafter to defend, contest or otherwise protect against the same and make
any compromise or settlement thereof and recover the entire cost thereof from
the Indemnifying Party including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees, disbursements and all amounts paid as a result of such suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding or the compromise or settlement thereof,
provided, however, that the Indemnified Party must send a written notice to the
Indemnifying Party of any such proposed settlement or compromise, which
settlement or compromise the Indemnifying Party may reject, in its reasonable
judgment, within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice.  Failure to reject
such notice within such thirty (30) day period shall be deemed an acceptance of
such settlement or compromise.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right to
effect a settlement or compromise over the objection of the Indemnifying Party;
provided, that if (i) the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good
faith or (ii) the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense from the
Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party waives any right to indemnity.
therefor.  If the Indemnifying Party undertakes the defense of such matters,
the Indemnified Party shall not, so long as the Indemnifying Party does not
abandon the defense thereof, be entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party
any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in
connection with the defense thereof other than the reasonable costs of
investigation undertaken by the Indemnified Party with the prior written
consent of the Indemnifying Party.

         10.8    COOPERATION.  Each of FYI Newco, the Surviving Corporation,
the Company and the Stockholder, and each of their affiliates, successors and
assigns shall cooperate with each other in the defense of any suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim by a third party and, during normal business
hours, shall afford each other access to their books and records and employees
relating to such suit, action, investigation, proceeding or claim and shall
furnish each other all such further information that they have the right and
power to furnish as may reasonably be necessary to defend such suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim, including, without limitation, reports,
studies, correspondence and other documentation relating to Environmental
Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission matters.

         10.9    SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS.  FYI and Newco shall first recover
amounts owing thereto pursuant to Sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 for FYI Losses,
Environmental Costs and Pre-Closing Employee Claims first from the funds held
by it as described in Section 3.1(a) and thereafter from the Stockholder.

         10.10  LIMITATIONS OF INDEMNIFICATION; PROPORTIONATE PAYMENTS.  FYI,
Newco, the Surviving Corporation and the other persons or entities indemnified
pursuant to Sections





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10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 shall not assert any claim for indemnification hereunder
until such time as and solely to the extent that the aggregate of all claims
that such persons may have against the Indemnifying Parties shall exceed $5,000
with respect to a single claim or $11,000 with respect to all claims,
regardless of amount.  No Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to indemnify
and hold harmless any Indemnified Party with respect to any claim for
indemnification hereunder exceeding an aggregate of $1,192,325; provided,
however, that the foregoing limitation shall not be applicable to any breach of
the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.3 and 6.2 hereof.
Any amounts paid for Stockholder Losses pursuant to this Section 10 shall be
paid in the same proportion of FYI Stock, valued at the then-fair market value
thereof, and cash as set forth on Annex II.

         10.11   EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  The indemnification provided for in this
Section 10 shall be the exclusive remedy in any action seeking damages or any
other form of monetary relief brought by any party to this Agreement against
another party; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the
right of a party, in a proper case, to seek injunctive relief for a breach of
this Agreement.

11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

         The FYI Stock acquired by the Stockholder pursuant to this Agreement
is being acquired solely for his own account, for investment purposes only, and
with no present intention of distributing, selling or otherwise disposing of it
in connection with a distribution.

         11.1    TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS.  Except for transfer upon death or  to
immediate family members who agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions
set forth below (or trusts for the benefit of the undersigned or family
members, the trustees of which so agree in writing), for a period of two (2)
years from the Closing, the Stockholder shall not (a) sell, assign, exchange,
transfer, distribute or otherwise dispose of (i) any shares of FYI Stock
received by the Stockholder at the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise
described in Annex II, or (ii) any interest (including, without limitation, an
option to buy or sell) in any such shares of FYI Stock, in whole or in part,
and no such attempted transfer shall be treated as effective for any purpose;
or (b) engage in any transaction, whether or not with respect to any shares of
FYI Stock or any interest therein, the intent or effect of which is to reduce
the risk of owning the shares of FYI Stock acquired pursuant to Section 2
hereof (including, by way of example and not limitation, engaging in put, call,
short-sale, straddle or similar market transactions).  The certificates
evidencing the FYI Stock delivered to the Stockholder pursuant to Section 3 of
this Agreement will bear a legend substantially in the form set forth below and
containing such other information as FYI may deem necessary or appropriate:

         EXCEPT FOR TRANSFER UPON DEATH OR TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO
         AGREE IN WRITING TO BE BOUND BY THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH BELOW (OR
         TRUSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNDERSIGNED OR FAMILY MEMBERS, THE
         TRUSTEES OF WHICH SO AGREE IN WRITING), THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS
         CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED, EXCHANGED, TRANSFERRED,
         DISTRIBUTED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, AND THE ISSUER SHALL





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         NOT BE REQUIRED TO GIVE EFFECT TO ANY ATTEMPTED SALE, ASSIGNMENT,
         EXCHANGE, TRANSFER, ENCUMBRANCE, PLEDGE, DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER
         DISPOSITION PRIOR TO THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOSING DATE.  UPON
         THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE, THE ISSUER
         AGREES TO REMOVE THIS RESTRICTIVE LEGEND (AND ANY STOP ORDER PLACED
         WITH THE TRANSFER AGENT) AFTER THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE.

The Stockholder will execute and deliver to FYI prior to or at the Closing a
Lock-Up Agreement containing the foregoing agreements.  The agreements in this
Section 11.1 shall apply to any FYI Stock to be received by the Stockholder
pursuant to the Earnout (as defined in Annex II).

         11.2    ECONOMIC RISK; SOPHISTICATION.  The Stockholder represents and
warrants to FYI and Newco that such Stockholder is an "accredited investor" as
defined in Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act; that such Stockholder
is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the FYI Stock acquired
pursuant to this Agreement and can afford to sustain a total loss of such
investment and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business
matters that such Stockholder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of
the proposed investment in the FYI Stock; and that such Stockholder has had an
adequate opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the officers of
FYI concerning any and all matters relating to the transactions described
herein including, without limitation, the background and experience of the
current and proposed officers and directors of FYI, and the plans for the
operations of the business of FYI.

12.      GENERAL

         12.1    COOPERATION.  The Company, the Stockholder, FYI and Newco
shall each deliver or cause to be delivered to the other on the Closing Date,
and at such other times and places as shall be reasonably agreed to, such
additional instruments as the other may reasonably request for the purpose of
carrying out this Agreement.  The Company will cooperate and use its reasonable
efforts to have the present officers, directors and employees thereof cooperate
with FYI on and after the Closing Date in furnishing information, evidence,
testimony and other assistance in connection with any Tax return filing
obligations, actions, proceedings, arrangements or disputes of any nature with
respect to matters pertaining to all periods prior to the Closing Date.

         12.2    SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES.

                 (a)      Covenants and Agreements.  All covenants and
         agreements made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter according to their terms
         without limit as to duration.

                 (b)      Representations and Warranties.  All representations
         and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect





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         thereafter for a period of two (2) years following the Closing, except
         that (a) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.8
         and Section 6.12 hereof shall survive until the earlier of (i) the
         expiration of the applicable periods (including any extensions) of the
         respective statutes of limitation applicable to the payment of the
         Taxes to which such representations and warranties relate without an
         assertion of a deficiency in respect thereof by the applicable taxing
         authority or (ii) the completion of the final audit and determinations
         by the applicable taxing authority and final disposition of any
         deficiency resulting therefrom, (b) the representations and warranties
         contained in Section 5.19 shall survive until the expiration of the
         applicable period of the statutes of limitation applicable to ERISA
         matters, and (c) the representations and warranties contained in
         Section 5.3 and Section 6.2 shall survive indefinitely.

                 (c)      No Knowledge of Claims.  Each of FYI and Newco
         represents and warrants to the Company and the Stockholder that at the
         date hereof neither FYI nor Newco knows of any breach or inaccuracy of
         any representation or warranty made by the Company and the Stockholder
         hereunder and of no basis for any claim under Section 10 hereof.

         12.3    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement and the rights of the
parties hereunder may not be assigned (except by operation of law) and shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, the
successors of FYI, and the heirs and legal representatives of the Stockholder.

         12.4    ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement (including the schedules,
exhibits and annexes attached hereto) and the documents delivered pursuant
hereto constitute the entire agreement and understanding among the Stockholder,
the Company, Newco and FYI, and supersede any prior agreement and understanding
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.  This Agreement, upon
execution, constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the parties hereto
enforceable in accordance with its terms and this Agreement and the Annexes
hereto may be modified or amended only by a written instrument executed by the
Stockholder, the Company, Newco and FYI, acting through their respective
officers, duly authorized by their respective Boards of Directors.

         12.5    COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously
in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

         12.6    BROKERS AND AGENTS.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 12.6,
each party represents and warrants that it employed no broker or agent in
connection with this transaction and agrees to indemnify the other against all
loss, cost, damages or expense arising out of claims for fees or commission of
brokers employed or alleged to have been employed by such indemnifying party.

         12.7    EXPENSES.  Whether or not the transactions herein contemplated
shall be consummated, (i) FYI and Newco will pay the fees, expenses and
disbursements of FYI and





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Newco and their respective agents, representatives, accountants and counsel
incurred in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement and any
amendments thereto, including all costs and expenses incurred in the
performance and compliance with all conditions to be performed by FYI under
this Agreement.  In the event the transactions herein contemplated are
consummated, the Stockholder will pay from personal funds and not from the
funds of the Company, the fees, expenses and disbursements of its agents,
representatives, accountants and counsel (other than with respect to the AA
Financial Statements) incurred in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement.  The Stockholder acknowledges that he, and not the Company or FYI,
will pay all taxes due upon receipt of the consideration payable to the
Stockholder pursuant to Section 2 hereof, and all sales, use, real property
transfer, recording, gains, stock transfer and other similar fees in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         12.8    NOTICES.  All notices of communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be given by (a) depositing the same in
United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and
registered or certified with return receipt requested, (b) delivering the same
in person to an officer or agent of such party, or (c) telecopying the same
with electronic confirmation of receipt.



                      (i)     If to FYI or Newco, addressed to them at:
                      
                              F.Y.I. Incorporated
                              California Medical Record Service Acquisition 
                              Corp.
                              3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 900
                              Dallas, Texas 75204
                              Telecopy No.: (214) 953-7556
                              Attn: Margot T. Lebenberg, Esq.
                      
                      with copies to:
                      
                              Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
                              2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
                              Dallas, Texas 75201
                              Telecopy No.: (214) 740-8800
                              Attn:  Charles C. Reeder, Esq.
                      

                      (ii)    If to the Stockholder, addressed thereto at
                 the address set forth on Annex I, with copies to such counsel
                 as is set forth with respect to the Stockholders on such Annex
                 I;





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                          (iii)   If to the Company, addressed to:

                                  C.M.R.S. Incorporated
                                  7334 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
                                  Suite 220
                                  Canoga Park, California 91303
                                  Telecopy No.: (818) 887-7352
                                  Attn:  Alan D. Simon

                                  and marked "Personal and Confidential"

                                  with copies to:

                                  Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P.
                                  333 Clay Street
                                  Suite 800
                                  Houston, Texas 77002-4086
                                  Telecopy No.: (713) 308-5555
                                  Attn: Daniel L. Cohen, Esq.


or to such other address or counsel as any party hereto shall specify pursuant
to this Section 12.8 from time to time.

         12.9    GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.

         12.10  EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.  Except as otherwise provided
herein, no delay of or omission in the exercise of any right, power or remedy
accruing to any party as a result of any breach or default by any other party
under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it
be construed as a waiver of or acquiescence in any such breach or default, or
of any similar breach or default occurring later; nor shall any waiver of any
single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default
occurring before or after that waiver.

         12.11  TIME.  Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.

         12.12  REFORMATION AND SEVERABILITY.  In case any provision of this
Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall, to the extent
possible, be modified in such manner as to be valid, legal and enforceable but
so as to most nearly retain the intent of the parties, and if such modification
is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and in
either case the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.

         12.13  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.  No right, remedy or election given by any
term of this Agreement shall be deemed exclusive but each shall be cumulative
with all other rights, remedies and elections available at law or in equity.





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         12.14  CAPTIONS.  The headings of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only, shall not constitute a part of this Agreement or be used to
construe or interpret any provision hereof.

         12.15  MODIFICATION.  It is the intent of the parties that the Company
transaction be structured as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
the Code.





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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.



                                           F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
ATTEST:                                    
                                           
                                           
/s/ Kent Jamison                           By:  /s/ David Lowenstein           
- ----------------------------------              -------------------------------
                                                Name: David Lowenstein
                                                Title: Executive Vice President
                                           
                                           
                                           CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE
                                           ACQUISITION CORP.
ATTEST:                                    
                                           
                                           
/s/ Kent Jamison                           By:  /s/ David Lowenstein           
- ----------------------------------              -------------------------------
                                                Name: David Lowenstein
                                                Title: Vice President
                                           
                                           
                                           C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
ATTEST:                                    
                                           
                                           
/s/ Colleen Montes                         By:  /s/ Alan Simon                 
- ----------------------------------              -------------------------------
                                                Name: Alan Simon
                                                Title: President
<PAGE>   48

                                                   THE STOCKHOLDER:

ATTEST:


/s/ Colleen Montes                                 /s/ Alan D. Simon           
- ----------------------------------                 ----------------------------
                                                   Alan D. Simon
<PAGE>   49
                                    ANNEX I

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
              CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDER NAMED THEREIN


STOCKHOLDER OF THE COMPANY:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Number of Shares
Name and Address                                 of Company Stock                  Date of Acquisition
- ----------------                                 ----------------                  -------------------
<S>                                                  <C>                              <C>
Alan D. Simon                                        1,000                            November 1, 1985
7334 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Suite 220
Canoga Park, California 91303
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   50
                                    ANNEX II

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
              CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                             C.M.R.S. INCORPORATED
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDER NAMED THEREIN


Aggregate consideration to be paid to the Stockholders:

         Cash - $898,685, of which $849,680.00 of such amount shall be paid at
         the Closing, and of which $49,005.00 of such amount shall be held by
         FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

         Stock - 53,450 shares of FYI Stock, of which 50,536 shares of FYI
         Stock shall be delivered at the Closing, and of which 2,914 shares of
         FYI Stock shall be held by FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

         Earnout - As a method of reconciling valuation differences, Seller
         shall be entitled to receive a "growth" earnout (the "Earnout") equal
         to 500% of the amount which the Surviving Corporation's earnings
         before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") is in
         excess of the following target for the specified twelve- month period:

         EBITDA Target

         $182,703.00                    For the Twelve-Month Period Beginning
                                        August 1, 1996 and Ending July 31, 1997
                                        (the "Twelve-Month Period")

         ; provided, however, in no event may the Earnout amount exceed
         $2,500,000.00.  FYI corporate overhead shall not be allocated to the
         Surviving Corporation, and (i) expenses related to the transactions
         effected pursuant to the Agreement, (ii) reasonable expenses related
         to attendance by the Stockholder at the request of FYI at various
         conferences such as the AHIMA Conference in October 1996 and (iii)
         reasonable expenses related to the planned facility relocation in
         California as determined by FYI and the Stockholder shall not be
         considered as expenses for purposes of the foregoing calculation.  The
         Stockholder recognizes and agrees that travel and related expenses
         associated with FYI's quarterly management meetings shall be deducted
         from such EBITDA calculation.

                 In the event that the twelve-month capital expenditures of the
         Surviving Corporation are in excess of $20,000, the Earnout EBITDA
         target will be increased
<PAGE>   51
         by an amount equal to the amount of twelve-month capital expenditures
         in excess of $20,000 times 10%.

                 Payment of the Earnout, if earned, will be made by delivery
         not later than September 1, 1997 of not more than 49% of the aggregate
         Earnout payment in cash payable to the Stockholder, with the balance
         payable by delivery of FYI Stock on such date valued at the simple
         average closing price thereof on the Nasdaq National Market System for
         the ten (10) consecutive business day period ending on August 31, 1997
         (the "Closing Price") lessthe amount of Earnout holdback (the "Earnout
         Holdback").  The Earnout Holdback will be calculated by multiplying
         the net accounts receivable of the Surviving Corporation (the "Net
         Accounts Receivable") by five (5).  In no event shall the Earnout
         Holdback exceed the aggregate Earnout payment, if any, to be made
         under this Annex II.  The Net Accounts Receivable will be calculated
         as follows:  Revenues billed by the Surviving Corporation for the
         Twelve-Month Period less collections received by the Surviving
         Corporation for the Twelve- Month Period less bad debt write-offs
         associated with the Twelve-Month Period.  The amount of the Earnout
         Holdback may be satisfied at the Stockholder's option with FYI Common
         Stock or cash or a combination of both; provided, always that the FYI
         Stock consideration is not to be less than 51% of the Earnout
         Holdback.  FYI will release to the Stockholder by September 1, 1998
         all or a portion of the Earnout Holdback, in the same proportion of
         FYI Stock and cash as comprises the Earnout Holdback, with the FYI
         Stock valued at the Closing Price, to be calculated as follows:  For
         the twelve months beginning August 1, 1997 and ending July 31, 1998,
         the actual cash collection of the accounts receivable of the Surviving
         Corporation attributable to the Twelve- Month Period multiplied by
         five (5).  After calculation of the Earnout, the Surviving Corporation
         shall provide the Stockholder with copies of all work papers and other
         relevant documents to verify the calculation of the Earnout.

                 FYI agrees that subsequent to the Closing Date and until the
         expiration of the period of the Earnout, it shall maintain the
         separate corporate existence of the Surviving Corporation and shall
         operate the Surviving Corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FYI
         with separate books of account and records as shall be necessary to
         calculate the Earnout.

                 The Stockholder shall not sell, assign, exchange or otherwise
         transfer his rights to the Earnout amount, in whole or in part, and
         any such attempted transfer shall be treated as void and ineffective
         for any purposes.

<PAGE>   1





                                                                    Exhibit 2.15





             --------------------------------------------------


                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

                    dated as of the 30th day of August, 1996

                                  by and among

                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED

                 TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.

                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.

                                      and

                         THE STOCKHOLDERS named herein


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<PAGE>   2
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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<CAPTION>
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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
1.       THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.1          Delivery and Filing of Articles of Merger   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.2          Effective Time of the Merger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.3          Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Board
                      of Directors of Surviving Corporation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.4          Certain Information With Respect to the Capital
                      Stock of the Company, FYI and Newco   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.5          Effect of Merger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.1          Manner of Conversion  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.2          Calculation of FYI Shares for the Company   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         2.3          Earnings Adjustment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         3.1          Delivery Procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

4.       CLOSING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND SIMON  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         (A)          Representations and Warranties of the Company
                      and Simon   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.1          Authorization   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.2          Organization, Existence and Good Standing of the
                      Company   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.3          Capital Stock of the Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.4          Subsidiaries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.5          Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.6          Accounts and Notes Receivable   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.7          Permits and Intangibles.    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.8          Tax Matters   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.9          Assets and Properties   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
         5.10         Real Property Leases; Options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
         5.11         Environmental Laws and Regulations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
         5.12         Contracts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.13         No Violations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.14         Government Contracts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.15         Consents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.16         Litigation and Related Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.17         Compliance with Laws  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.18         Intellectual Property Rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
         5.19         Employee Benefit Plans  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
         5.20         Employees; Employee Relations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
         5.21         Insurance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.22         Interests in Customers, Suppliers, Etc.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.23         Business Relations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.24         Officers and Directors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.25         Bank Accounts and Powers of Attorney  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.26         Absence of Certain Changes or Events  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         (B)          Representations and Warranties of Simon.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.27         Authority; Ownership  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.28         Preemptive Rights   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.29         No Intention to Dispose of FYI Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.30         Validity of Obligations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.31         No Other Representations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.1          Due Organization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.2          FYI Stock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.3          Validity of Obligations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.4          Authorization   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.5          No Conflicts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.6          Capitalization of FYI and Ownership of FYI Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.7          Transactions in Capital Stock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.8          Subsidiaries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.9          Business; Real Property; Material Agreements;
                      Financial Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.10         Conformity with Law and Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.11         No Violations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.12         Taxes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.13         Absence of Certain Changes or Events  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE
         STOCKHOLDERS AND THE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.1          Representations and Warranties; Performance
                      of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.2          Satisfaction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.3          No Litigation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.4          Opinion of Counsel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.5          Employment Agreement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.6          Consents and Approvals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.7          Good Standing Certificates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.8          Lock-Up Agreement   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         7.9          No Material Adverse Change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI
         AND NEWCO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.1          Representations and Warranties; Performance
                      of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.2          Satisfaction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.3          No Litigation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.4          Repayment of Indebtedness   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.5          Insurance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.6          Stockholder Releases; Related Party Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.7          Opinions of Counsel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.8          Employment Agreement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.9          Noncompetition Agreements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.10         Lock-Up Agreement   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.11         Consents and Approvals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.12         No Material Adverse Effect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.1          [Intentionally Left Blank]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.2          Preservation of Tax and Accounting Treatment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         9.3          Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         9.4          Stock Options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         9.5          Automobile Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30

10.      INDEMNIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         10.1         FYI Losses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         10.2         Environmental Indemnity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         10.3         Employee Compensation and Benefits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.4         Stockholder Losses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.5         Indemnification for Certain Tax Matters   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.6         Notice of Loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.7         Right to Defend   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.8         Cooperation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.9         Satisfaction of Claims  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         10.10        Limitations of Indemnification; Proportionate
                      Payments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         10.11        Exclusive Remedy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER
         RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.1         Transfer Restrictions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.2         Economic Risk; Sophistication   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

12.      GENERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.1         Cooperation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.2         Survival of Covenants, Agreements, Representations
                      and Warranties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
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         <S>          <C>                                                                                              <C>
         12.3         Successors and Assigns  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.4         Entire Agreement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.5         Counterparts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.6         Brokers and Agents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.7         Expenses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
         12.8         Notices   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
         12.9         Governing Law   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.10        Exercise of Rights and Remedies   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.11        Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.12        Reformation and Severability  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.13        Remedies Cumulative   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.14        Captions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
         12.15        Modification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
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                             SCHEDULES AND ANNEXES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SCHEDULES
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<S>              <C>
1.1              Articles of Merger and Plan and Agreement of Merger
1.3(d)           Officers of the Surviving Corporation
5.2              Company Charter Documents
5.3              Capital Stock
5.5              Financial Statements and Contingent Liabilities
5.6              Accounts and Notes Receivable
5.7              Permits and Licenses
5.8              Taxes
5.9              Assets and Properties
5.10             Real Property Leases
5.11             Environmental Matters
5.12             Contracts
5.16             Litigation
5.18             Intellectual Property Rights
5.19             Employee Benefit Plans
5.20             Employee Matters
5.21             Insurance
5.23             Business Relations
5.24             Officers and Directors
5.25             Bank Accounts
5.26             Absence of Certain Changes
5.27             Liens on Stock
6.6              FYI Capital Stock
6.8              FYI Subsidiaries
6.9              FYI Financial Information
6.10             FYI Compliance with Laws
6.11             No Violations by FYI
8.6              Continuing Obligations
9.4              Optionees

ANNEXES
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I                Stockholders of the Company
II               Aggregate Consideration to be paid to the Stockholder
III              FYI Charter Documents
IV               Opinion of Counsel to FYI and Newco
V                Employment Agreement
VI               Opinion of Counsel to the Company
VII              Noncompetition Agreement
VIII             Lock-Up Agreement
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                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

         THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made
as of the 30th day of August, 1996, by and among F.Y.I. INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation ("FYI"), TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP., a
Delaware corporation ("Newco"), TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC., a Texas
corporation (the "Company"), and CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION
CORP., a Delaware corporation, and KAREN JILL SIMON ("Simon"), each of
California Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp. and Karen Jill Simon
holding shares in the Company in the respective amounts set forth on Annex I
(each a "Stockholder" and collectively the "Stockholders") and constituting all
the stockholders of the Company.

         WHEREAS, Newco is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware, having been incorporated on August 20, 1996,
solely for the purpose of completing the transactions set forth herein, and is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of FYI, a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Delaware;

         WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Newco and the Company
(which together are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Constituent
Corporations") deem it advisable and in the best interests of the Constituent
Corporations and their respective stockholders that the Company merge with and
into Newco pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the laws
of the State of Delaware, such transaction sometimes being herein called the
"Merger";

         WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of FYI, Newco and the Company have
approved and adopted this Agreement and intend the transactions with respect to
the Company to qualify as partially tax-free transfers of property under
Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code");

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual agreements, representations, warranties, provisions and covenants herein
contained, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree
as follows:

1.       THE MERGER

         1.1     DELIVERY AND FILING OF ARTICLES OF MERGER.  The Constituent
Corporations will cause Articles of Merger with respect to the Merger (the
"Articles of Merger") to be signed, verified and delivered to the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware and, if required, a similar filing to be made
with the relevant authorities in the State of Texas, on or before the Closing
Date (as defined in Section 4).  The Articles of Merger and related Plan and
Agreement of Merger are attached hereto as Schedule 1.1.

         1.2     EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE MERGER.  The "Effective Time of the
Merger" shall be the Closing Date as defined in Section 4.  At the Effective
Time of the Merger, the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, in
accordance with the Articles of Merger, the
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separate existence of the Company shall cease and the corporate name of Newco
shall be Texas Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp. Newco shall be the
surviving party in the Merger and is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the
"Surviving Corporation."  The Merger will be effected in a single transaction.

         1.3     CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SURVIVING CORPORATION.  At the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      The Certificate of Incorporation of Newco then in
         effect shall become the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving
         Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger, such
         Certificate of Incorporation shall be the Certificate of Incorporation
         of the Surviving Corporation until changed as provided by law.

                 (b)      The By-laws of Newco then in effect shall become the
         By-laws of the Surviving Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective
         Time of the Merger, such By-laws shall be the By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation until they shall thereafter be duly amended.

                 (c)      The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation
         shall consist of the following persons:

                                Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                                Thomas C. Walker
                                David Lowenstein

         The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation shall hold office
         subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware and of
         the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation.

                 (d)      The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be
         the persons set forth on Schedule 1.3(d) hereto, each of such officers
         to serve, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of
         Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and the terms
         of any employment agreement executed by any such officer, until such
         officer's successor is duly elected and qualified.

         1.4     CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
COMPANY, FYI AND NEWCO.  The respective designations and numbers of outstanding
shares and voting rights of each class of outstanding capital stock of the
Company, FYI and Newco as of the date of this Agreement are as follows:

                 (a)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of the Company consists of ten thousand (10,000) shares
         of Common Stock, no par value per share (the "Company Stock"), of
         which (i) one thousand two-hundred thirty-five (1,235) shares are
         issued and outstanding and (ii) one thousand seven-hundred sixty-five
         (1,765) shares are held by the Company as treasury shares;





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                 (b)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of FYI consists of twenty-six million (26,000,000)
         shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share ("FYI Stock"), of
         which five million five hundred twenty-three thousand one hundred
         forty-seven (5,523,147) shares were issued and outstanding at July 31,
         1996, and one million (1,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par
         value per share, of which no shares are issued and outstanding; and

                 (c)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of Newco consists of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01
         par value per share ("Newco Stock"), of which ten (10) shares are
         issued and outstanding.

         1.5     EFFECT OF MERGER.  At the Effective Time of the Merger, the
effect of the Merger shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware GCL").  Except
as herein specifically set forth, the identity, existence, purposes, powers,
objects, franchises, privileges, rights and immunities of the Company shall
continue unaffected and unimpaired by the Merger and the corporate franchises,
existence and rights of the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, and
Newco, as the Surviving Corporation, shall be fully vested therewith.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, the separate existence of the Company shall cease
and, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Surviving Corporation
shall possess all the rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a
public as well as of a private nature, and all property, real, personal and
mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, including subscriptions to
shares, all taxes, including those due and owing and those accrued, and all
other chooses in action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to or
due to the Company and Newco shall be taken and deemed to be transferred to,
and vested in, the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed; and all
property, rights and privileges, powers and franchises and all and every other
interest shall be thereafter as effectually the property of the Surviving
Corporation as they were of the Company and Newco; and the title to any real
estate, or interest therein, whether by deed or otherwise, vested in the
Company and Newco, shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of the
Merger.  The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable
for all the liabilities and obligations of the Company and Newco and any claim
existing, or action or proceeding pending, by or against the Company or Newco
may be prosecuted as if the Merger had not taken place, or the Surviving
Corporation may be substituted in their place.  Neither the rights of creditors
nor any liens upon the property of the Company or Newco shall be impaired by
the Merger, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and Newco
shall attach to the Surviving Corporation, and may be enforced against such
Surviving Corporation to the same extent as if said debts, liabilities and
duties had been incurred or contracted by such Surviving Corporation.

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK

         2.1     MANNER OF CONVERSION.  The manner of converting the shares of
(a) the Company Stock and (b) Newco Stock, issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, respectively, into (i) FYI Stock and
(ii) shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Surviving
Corporation, shall be as follows:





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         As of the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      All of the shares of the Company Stock issued and
         outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, by
         virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder
         thereof, automatically shall be deemed to represent (i) that number of
         shares of FYI Stock determined pursuant to Section 2.2 below and (ii)
         the right to receive the amount of cash determined pursuant to Section
         2.2 below, such shares and cash to be distributed to the Stockholders
         as provided in Annex II hereto;

                 (b)      All shares of the Company Stock that are held by the
         Company as treasury stock (as defined in Section 5) shall be cancelled
         and retired and no shares of FYI Stock or other consideration shall be
         delivered or paid in exchange therefor; and

                 (c)      Each share of Newco Stock issued and outstanding
         immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall, by virtue
         of the Merger and without any action on the part of FYI, automatically
         be converted into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common
         Stock of the Surviving Corporation that shall constitute all of the
         issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Surviving
         Corporation immediately after the Effective Time of the Merger.

         All FYI Stock received by the Stockholders as of the Effective Time of
the Merger shall, except for restrictions on resale or transfer described in
Section 11.1 hereof, have the same rights as all of the other shares of
outstanding FYI Stock and shall be registered under the 1933 Act (as
hereinafter defined).  All voting rights of such FYI Stock received by the
Stockholders shall be fully exercisable by the Stockholders and the
Stockholders shall not be deprived nor restricted in exercising those rights.
At the Effective Time of the Merger, FYI shall have no class of capital stock
issued and outstanding which, as a class, shall have any rights or preferences
senior to the shares of FYI Stock received by the Stockholders, including,
without limitation, any rights or preferences as to dividends or as to the
assets of FYI upon liquidation or dissolution or as to voting rights.

         2.2     CALCULATION OF FYI SHARES FOR THE COMPANY.  All the Company
Stock shall be converted, as a result of the Merger, into the number of shares
of FYI Stock and the amount of cash set forth in Annex II attached hereto.

         2.3     EARNINGS ADJUSTMENT.  All net earnings and net cash flow of
the Company for the period from July 31, 1996 (the "Effective Date") through
the Effective Time of the Merger shall be for the benefit of Newco and shall be
conveyed to Newco at the Closing pursuant to the Merger of the Company into
Newco.

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES

         3.1     DELIVERY PROCEDURE.  At or after the Effective Time of the
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                 (a)      The Stockholders, as the holders of all outstanding
         certificates representing shares of the Company Stock, shall, upon
         surrender of such certificates, be entitled to receive the number of
         shares of FYI Stock and the amount of cash calculated pursuant to
         Section 2.2 above less the sum of $24,502.50 in cash and 1,457 shares
         of FYI Stock to be retained by FYI for a period of ninety (90) days
         from the date of the Closing as security and as an offset for any
         breach of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of
         the Company and the Stockholders, and for the Stockholders'
         indemnification obligations, in the manner and to the extent set forth
         herein; and

                 (b)      Until the certificates representing the Company Stock
         have been surrendered by the Stockholders and replaced by the FYI
         Stock, the certificates for the Company Stock shall, for all corporate
         purposes be deemed to evidence the ownership of the number of shares
         of FYI Stock and/or cash that such Stockholders are entitled to
         receive as a result of the Merger, as set forth in Section 2.2 above,
         notwithstanding the number of shares of the Company such certificates
         represent.

4.       CLOSING

         On the Closing Date (as defined below), the parties shall take all
actions necessary (i) to effect the Merger (including, if permitted by
applicable state law, the filing with the appropriate state authorities of the
Articles of Merger) and (ii) to effect the conversion and delivery of shares
referred to in Section 3 hereof (hereinafter referred to as the "Closing").
The Closing shall take place at the offices of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A
Professional Corporation), 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, Texas 75201.
The date on which the Closing shall occur shall be referred to as the "Closing
Date." On the Closing Date, the Articles of Merger shall be filed with the
appropriate state authorities, or if already filed shall become effective, and
all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the conversion and
delivery of shares, the delivery by wire transfers or by certified checks (at
the option of the Stockholders) in amounts equal to the aggregate cash portion
of the consideration that the Stockholders shall be entitled to receive
pursuant to the Merger referred to in Section 2 hereof, shall occur and be
deemed to be completed.  Time is of the essence.

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND SIMON

         (A)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND SIMON

         Each of the Company and Simon represent and warrant that all of the
following representations and warranties with respect to the Company and its
business and operations set forth in this Section 5(A) are true and correct at
the time of the Closing.  Each of the Company and each Stockholder (with
respect to each Stockholder solely with respect to such Stockholder),
represents and warrants that Sections 5.8 and 5.29 is true and correct at the
time of the Closing.  For purposes of this Section 5(A), all references to
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         5.1     AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
each such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except that (i) such
enforcement may be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally, (ii) the
remedy of specific performance and injunctive relief are subject to certain
equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any
proceedings may be brought and (iii) rights to indemnification hereunder may be
limited under applicable securities laws.  The Company has full corporate
power, capacity and authority to execute this Agreement and the Articles of
Merger and all other agreements and documents contemplated hereby.

         5.2     ORGANIZATION, EXISTENCE AND GOOD STANDING OF THE COMPANY. The
Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of its incorporation with all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now being conducted.  The Company is not qualified or licensed
as a foreign corporation in any other jurisdiction and the character or
location of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the
business conducted by it does not make such qualification necessary, except
where the failure to be so duly qualified or licensed would not have a material
adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.  True, complete and correct copies of the Articles of
Incorporation of the Company certified by the Secretary of State of the
applicable state of incorporation as of the date not more than twenty (20) days
prior to the Closing and of the By-laws of the Company are all attached hereto
on Schedule 5.2.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.2 the minute books of the
Company, as heretofore made available to FYI, are correct and complete in all
material respects.

         5.3     CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY.

                 (a)      The Company's authorized capital stock is as set
         forth in Section 1.4(a) or (b), as applicable.  All of the Company
         Stock has been validly issued and is fully paid and nonassessable and
         no holder thereof is entitled to any preemptive rights.  There are no
         outstanding conversion or exchange rights, subscriptions, options,
         warrants or other arrangements or commitments obligating the Company
         to issue any shares of capital stock or other securities or to
         purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock or
         other securities, or to pay any dividend or make any distribution in
         respect thereof, except as set forth on Schedule 5.3.

                 (b)      The Stockholders (i) own of record and beneficially
         (subject to the community property interest of any Stockholder's
         spouse) and have good and marketable title to all of the issued and
         outstanding shares of the Company Stock, free and clear of any and all
         liens, mortgages, security interests, encumbrances, pledges, charges,
         adverse claims, options, rights or restrictions of any character
         whatsoever other than standard state and federal securities law
         private offering legends and restrictions or arising under any
         buy-sell or stockholders' or similar agreement existing among the
         Stockholders (each of which shall be terminated on or before the
         Closing) (collectively, "Liens"), and (ii) have the right to vote the
         Company Stock on any matters as to which any shares of the Company
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         entitled to be voted under the laws of the state of incorporation of
         the Company and the Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-laws,
         free of any right of any other person.

         5.4     SUBSIDIARIES.  The Company does not presently own, of record
or beneficially, or control directly or indirectly, any capital stock,
securities convertible into capital stock or any other equity interest in any
corporation, association or business entity nor is the Company, directly or
indirectly, a participant in any joint venture, partnership or other
non-corporate entity.

         5.5     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                 (a)      The Company has previously furnished to FYI and Newco
         the reviewed balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and
         the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash
         flows for the three fiscal years then ended, as reviewed by Richard
         Gralitzer & Company, certified public accountants, together with
         management's statements of operations and stockholders' equity for the
         seven-month period ended July 31, 1996 ("Gralitzer Financial
         Statements").  The Company has furnished to FYI the audited balance
         sheet of the Company as of July 31, 1996 and the related statements of
         operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the fiscal year
         then ended, as reviewed by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
         accountants (the "AA Financial Statements," and together with the
         Gralitzer Financial Statements, the "Financial Statements").  The
         Gralitzer Financial Statements and, to the best knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholders, the AA Financial Statements present
         fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company
         as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods and have been
         prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
         consistently applied ("GAAP").  The Company has previously permitted
         FYI and Newco full access to papers pertaining to the Financial
         Statements, including those work papers in the possession of or
         prepared by Richard Gralitzer & Company and Arthur Andersen LLP.

                 (b)      Except to the extent (and not in excess of the
         amounts) reflected in the December 31, 1995 balance sheet included in
         the Financial Statements or as disclosed on Schedule 5.5 or any other
         schedule attached hereto, the Company has no liabilities or
         obligations (including, without limitation, Taxes (as defined in
         Section 5.8)) required to be reflected in the Financial Statements (or
         the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP other than current
         liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, consistent
         with past practice, subsequent to December 31, 1995, or liabilities
         arising under any Contract listed on Schedule 5.12 hereto or which are
         not required to be listed on such schedule because of their
         immateriality.

         5.6     ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE.  Set forth on Schedule 5.6 is
an accurate list of the accounts and notes receivable of the Company, as of
July 31, 1996, including any such amounts that are not reflected in the balance
sheet as of December 31, 1995 included within the Financial Statements, and
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Stockholders.  The Company shall provide FYI with an aging of all accounts and
notes receivable through July 31, 1996 showing amounts due in 30-day aging
categories.  Except to the extent reflected on Schedule 5.6, all such accounts
and notes are legal, valid and binding obligations of the obligors collectible
in the amount shown on Schedule 5.6, net of reserves reflected in such balance
sheet.

         5.7     PERMITS AND INTANGIBLES.  The Company holds all licenses,
franchises, permits and other governmental authorizations, including permits,
titles (including motor vehicle titles and current registrations), licenses,
franchises, certificates, trademarks, trade names and copyrights owned or held
by the Company, the absence of any of which would have a material adverse
effect on the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial
or otherwise) of the Company taken as a whole (a "Material Adverse Effect").
The Company has delivered to FYI an accurate list and summary description as
Schedule 5.7 hereto of all such licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations.  The licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations listed on Schedule 5.7 are valid, and the Company
has not received any written notice that any governmental authority intends to
cancel, terminate or not renew any such license, franchise, permit or other
governmental authorization.  The Company has conducted and is conducting its
business in compliance with the requirements, standards, criteria and
conditions set forth in applicable permits, licenses, orders, approvals,
variances, rules and regulations, and is not in violation of any of the
foregoing except where such noncompliance or violation would not have a
Material Adverse Effect.  Except as specifically provided on Schedule 5.7, the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a default under
or a breach or violation of, or adversely affect the rights and benefits
afforded to the Company by, any such licenses, franchises, permits and
governmental authorizations, the breach or violation of which would constitute
a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.8     TAX MATTERS.

                 (a)      The Company has filed all income tax returns required
         to be filed thereby and all returns of other Taxes (as defined below)
         required to be filed thereby and has paid or provided for all Taxes
         shown to be due on such returns and all such returns are accurate and
         correct in all material respects.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.8, (i) no action or proceeding for the assessment or collection of
         any Taxes is pending against the Company; (ii) no deficiency,
         assessment or other formal claim for any Taxes has been asserted or
         made against the Company that has not been fully paid or finally
         settled; and (iii) no issue has been formally raised by any taxing
         authority in connection with an audit or examination of any return of
         Taxes.  To the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, no
         federal, state or foreign income tax returns of the Company have been
         examined, and there are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending
         the applicable statutory periods of limitation for such Taxes for any
         period.  All Taxes that the Company has been required to collect or
         withhold have been duly withheld or collected and, to the extent
         required, have been paid to the proper taxing authority.  No Taxes
         will be assessed on or after the Closing Date against the Company for
         any tax period ending on or prior to July 31, 1996, or for any period
         ending after July 31, 1996 with respect





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         to any portion of such tax period that includes or is prior to July
         31, 1996 other than for Taxes disclosed on Schedule 5.8.  For purposes
         of this Agreement, "Taxes" shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies
         or other assessments including, without limitation, income, excise,
         property, withholding, sales and franchise taxes, imposed by the
         United States, or any state, county, local or foreign government or
         subdivision or agency thereof, and including any interest, penalties
         or additions attributable thereto.

                 (b)      The Company is not a party to any Tax allocation or
         sharing agreement.

                 (c)      None of the assets of the Company constitutes
         tax-exempt bond financed property or tax-exempt use property, within
         the meaning of Section 168 of the Code.  The Company is not a party to
         any "safe harbor lease" that is subject to the provisions of Section
         168(f)(8) of the Code as in effect prior to the Tax Reform Act of
         1986, or to any "long-term contract" within the meaning of Section 460
         of the Code.

                 (d)      At the Closing Date, the Company will hold at least
         ninety percent (90%) of the fair market value of its net assets and at
         least seventy percent (70%) of the fair market value of its gross
         assets held immediately prior to the Closing Date.  For purposes of
         making this representation, amounts paid by the Company to pay
         reorganization expenses and all redemptions and distributions in
         anticipation of or as part of the plan of reorganization by the
         Company will be included as assets of the Company immediately prior to
         the Merger.

                 (e)      At the Closing Date, the Company will not have
         outstanding any warrants, options, convertible securities, or any
         other type of right pursuant to which any person could acquire stock
         in the Company that, if exercised or converted, would affect FYI's
         acquisition or retention of ownership of more than eighty percent
         (80%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of the Company
         Stock and more than eighty percent (80%) of the total number of shares
         of each class of Company non-voting stock.  The Company has no plan or
         intention to issue additional shares of its stock that would result in
         FYI losing control of the Surviving Corporation within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (f)      The Company is not an investment company as defined
         in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (g)      The fair market value of the assets of the Company
         exceeds the sum of its liabilities, plus the amount of liabilities, if
         any, to which the assets are subject.

                 (h)      The Company is not under jurisdiction of a court in a
         Title 11 or similar case within the meaning of Section 368(a)(3)(A) of
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                 (i)      The liabilities of the Company to be assumed by Newco
         and the liabilities to which the transferred assets are subject were
         incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of its trade or
         business.

                 (j)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholders will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (k)      There is no plan or intention by any Stockholder to
         sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of
         the Merger or otherwise described in Annex II.  For purposes of this
         representation, shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash or
         other property and shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash in
         lieu of fractional shares of FYI Stock will be treated as outstanding
         shares of the Company Stock on the date of the transaction.  Moreover,
         shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI stock held by the
         Stockholders and otherwise sold, redeemed, or disposed of prior to or
         subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
         representation.  In addition, there is no plan or intention by any
         Stockholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder pursuant to Section 10.10.

                 (l)      The Company and the Stockholders will each pay their
         respective expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (m)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or will be settled at a discount.

                 (n)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholders in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholders in their capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (o)      The Company is a C corporation within the meaning of
         Subchapter C of the Code.  The Company presently files its federal
         income tax returns on a cash basis of accounting.

         5.9     ASSETS AND PROPERTIES.

                 (a)      REAL PROPERTY.  The Company does not own or hold any
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                 (b)      PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.9 and except for inventory and supplies disposed of or consumed, and
         accounts receivable collected or written off, and cash utilized, all
         in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, the
         Company owns all of its inventory, equipment and other personal
         property (both tangible and intangible) reflected on the latest
         balance sheet included in the Financial Statements or acquired since
         December 31, 1995, free and clear of any Liens, except for statutory
         Liens for current taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies
         on property not yet due and payable and such imperfections of title
         and encumbrances as would not detract in any material respect from the
         value of the property encumbered (collectively, the "Permitted
         Liens").

                 (c)      CONDITION OF PROPERTIES.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.9, the leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property
         Leases (as defined in Section 5.10) and the tangible personal property
         owned or leased by the Company are in good operating condition and
         repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and neither the Company nor
         the Stockholders have any knowledge of any condition not disclosed
         herein of any such leasehold estate that would materially affect the
         fair market value, use or operation of any leasehold estate or
         otherwise have a Material Adverse Effect.

                 (d)      COMPLIANCE.  The continued use and occupancy of the
         leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property Leases as currently
         operated, used and occupied will not violate any zoning, building,
         health, flood control, fire or other law, ordinance, order or
         regulation or any restrictive covenant the violation of which would
         have a Material Adverse Effect.  To the best knowledge of the
         Stockholders, there are no violations of any federal, state, county or
         municipal law, ordinance, order, regulation or requirement affecting
         any portion of the leasehold estates and no written notice of any such
         violation has been issued by any governmental authority, the violation
         of which would have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.10    REAL PROPERTY LEASES; OPTIONS.  Schedule 5.10 sets forth a
list of (i) all leases and subleases under which the Company is lessor or
lessee or sublessor or sublessee of any real property, together with all
amendments, supplements, nondisturbance agreements, brokerage and commission
agreements and other agreements pertaining thereto ("Real Property Leases");
(ii) all material options held by the Company or contractual obligations on the
part of the Company to purchase or acquire any interest in real property; and
(iii) all options granted by the Company or contractual obligations on the part
of the Company to sell or dispose of any material interest in real property.
Copies of all Real Property Leases and such options and contractual obligations
have been delivered to FYI and Newco.  The Company has not assigned any Real
Property Leases or any such options or obligations.  There are no liens on the
interest of the Company in the Real Property Leases, subject only to (i)
Permitted Liens and (ii) those matters set forth on Schedule 5.10.  The Real
Property Leases and options and contractual obligations listed on Schedule 5.10
are in full force and effect and constitute binding obligations of the Company
and the other parties thereto, and (x) there are no defaults thereunder by the
Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, by any
other party thereto, and (y) no event has occurred that with notice, lapse of
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best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, by any other party thereto,
except where any such default would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.11    ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

                 (a)      (i)     During the occupancy and operation of the
         "Subject Property" (as defined below) by the Company and, to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, prior to its occupancy
         and operation, the operations of the Subject Property, and any use,
         storage, treatment, disposal or transportation of "Hazardous
         Substances" (as defined below) that has occurred in or on the Subject
         Property prior to the date of this Agreement have been in compliance
         with "Environmental Requirements" (as defined below); (ii) during the
         occupancy and operation of the Subject Property by the Company and, to
         the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, prior to its
         occupancy or operation, no release, leak, discharge spill, disposal or
         emission of Hazardous Substances has occurred in, on or under the
         Subject Property in a quantity or manner that materially violates or
         requires remediation under Environmental Requirements; (iii) to the
         best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, the Subject
         Property is free of Hazardous Substances as of the date of this
         Agreement, except for the presence of small quantities of Hazardous
         Substances utilized by the Company or other tenants of the Subject
         Property in the ordinary course of their business; (iv) there is no
         pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders,
         threatened litigation or administrative investigation or proceeding
         concerning the Subject Property involving Hazardous Substances or
         Environmental Requirements; (v) to the best knowledge of the Company
         and the Stockholders, there are no above-ground or underground storage
         tank systems located at the Subject Property; and (vi), except as set
         forth on Schedule 5.11, the Company has never owned, operated, or
         leased any real property other than the Subject Property.

                 (b)      DEFINITIONS.  As used in this Agreement, the
         following terms shall have the following meanings:

                 "Environmental Requirements" means all laws, statutes, rules,
         regulations, ordinances, guidance documents, judgments, decrees,
         orders, agreements and other restrictions and requirements (whether
         now or hereafter in effect) of any governmental authority, including,
         without limitation, federal, state and local authorities, relating to
         the regulation or protection of human health and safety, natural
         resources, conservation, the environment, or the storage, treatment,
         disposal, transportation, handling or other management of industrial
         or solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or
         chemicals, or pollutants.

                 "Hazardous Substance" means (i) any "hazardous substance" as
         defined in Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental
         Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from
         time to time (42 U.S.C. Sections  9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA") or any
         regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) petroleum and petroleum
         by-products; or (iii) any additional substances or materials that have
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         or are currently classified or considered to be pollutants, hazardous
         or toxic under Environmental Requirements.

                 "Subject Property" means all property subject to the Real
Property Leases.

         5.12    CONTRACTS.

                 (a)      Set forth on Schedule 5.12 is a list of all material
         contracts, agreements, arrangements and commitments (whether oral or
         written) to which the Company is a party or by which its assets or
         business are bound including, without limitation, contracts,
         agreements, arrangements or commitments that relate to (i) the sale,
         lease or other disposition by the Company of all or any substantial
         part of its business or assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course
         of business), (ii) the purchase or lease by the Company of a
         substantial amount of assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course of
         business), (iii) the supply by the Company of any customer's
         requirements for any item or the purchase by the Company of its
         requirements for any item or of a vendor's output of any item, (iv)
         lending or advancing funds by the Company, (v) borrowing of funds or
         guaranteeing the borrowing of funds by any other person, whether under
         an indenture, note, loan agreement or otherwise, (vi) any transaction
         or matter with any affiliate of the Company, (vii) noncompetition,
         (viii) licenses and grants to or from the Company relating to any
         intangible property listed on Schedule 5.18, (ix) the acquisition by
         the Company of any operating business or the capital stock of any
         person since December 31, 1995, or (x) any other matter that is
         material to the business, assets or operations of the Company
         ("Contracts").

                 (b)      Except as set forth on Schedule 5.12, each Contract
         is in full force and effect on the date hereof, the Company is not in
         default under any Contract, the Company has not given or received
         notice of any default under any Contract, and, to the knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholders, no other party to any Contract is in
         default thereunder, except in all cases where any such default would
         not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.13    NO VIOLATIONS.  A certified copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and a true, correct and complete copy of the By-laws, both as
amended to date, of the Company (the "Charter Documents") have been delivered
to FYI.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
other agreements and documents contemplated hereby by the Company and the
Stockholders and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will
not (i) violate any provision of any Charter Document, (ii) except as set forth
on Schedule 5.8, violate any statute, rule, regulation, order or decree of any
public body or authority by which the Company or the Stockholders or its or
their respective properties or assets are bound, or (iii) result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any
encumbrance upon, or create any rights of termination, cancellation or
acceleration in any person with respect to any Contract or any material
license, franchise or permit of the Company or any other agreement, contract,
indenture, mortgage or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which
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properties or assets is bound, in each event except where such breach or
violation would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.14    GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.  The Company is not now a party to any
governmental contracts subject to price redetermination or renegotiation.

         5.15    CONSENTS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.15, no consent,
approval or other authorization of any governmental authority or under any
Contract or other agreement or commitment to which the Company or the
Stockholders are parties or by which its or their respective assets are bound
is required as a result of or in connection with the execution or delivery of
this Agreement and the other agreements and documents to be executed by the
Company and the Stockholders or the consummation by the Company and the
Stockholders of the transactions contemplated hereby, except where the failure
to obtain any such consent, approval or other authorization would not have a
Material Adverse Effect.

         5.16    LITIGATION AND RELATED MATTERS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.8 and
Schedule 5.16 is a list of all actions, suits, proceedings, investigations or
grievances pending against the Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company
and the Stockholders, threatened against the Company, the business or any
property or rights of the Company, at law or in equity, before or by any court
or federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign ("Agencies").
None of the actions, suits, proceedings or investigations listed on Schedule
5.8 and Schedule 5.16 either (i) results or would, if adversely determined,
have a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) affects or would, if adversely
determined, affect the right or ability of the Company to carry on its business
substantially as now conducted.  The Company is not subject to any continuing
court or Agency order, writ, injunction or decree applicable specifically to
its business, operations or assets or its employees, nor in default with
respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or Agency with
respect to its assets, business, operations or employees.  Schedule 5.16 lists
(x) all worker's compensation claims outstanding against the Company as of the
date hereof and (y) all actions, suits or proceedings filed by or against the
Company since December 31, 1995.

         5.17    COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.8,
the Company (a) is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations
(including federal, state and local procurement regulations), orders, judgments
and decrees except where the failure to so comply would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, and (b) possesses all necessary licenses, franchises, permits
and governmental authorizations to conduct its business in the manner in which
and in the jurisdictions and places where such business is now conducted,
except where the failure to possess the same would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.18    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  Schedule 5.18 lists the
domestic and foreign trade names, trademarks, service marks, trademark
registrations and applications, service mark registrations and applications,
patents, patent applications, patent licenses, software licenses and copyright
registrations and applications owned by the Company or used thereby in the
operation of its business (collectively, the "Intellectual Property"), which
Schedule indicates (i) the term and exclusivity of its rights with respect to
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(ii) whether each item of Intellectual Property is owned or licensed by the
Company, and if licensed, the licensor and the license fees therefor.  Unless
otherwise indicated on Schedule 5.18, the Company has the right to use and
license the Intellectual Property, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will not result in the loss or material impairment of any
rights of the Company in the Intellectual Property.  Each item constituting
part of the Intellectual Property has been, to the extent indicated on Schedule
5.18, registered with, filed in or issued by, as the case may be, the United
States Patent and Trademark Office or such other government entity, domestic or
foreign, as is indicated on Schedule 5.18; all such registrations, filings and
issuances remain in full force and effect; and all fees and other charges with
respect thereto are current.  Except as stated on Schedule 5.18, there are no
pending proceedings or adverse claims made or, to the best knowledge of the
Company and the Stockholders, threatened against the Company with respect to
the Intellectual Property; there has been no litigation commenced or threatened
in writing within the past five (5) years with respect to the Intellectual
Property or the rights of the Company therein; and the Company and the
Stockholders have no knowledge that (i) the Intellectual Property or the use
thereof by the Company conflicts with any trade names, trademarks, service
marks, trademark or service mark registrations or applications, patents, patent
applications, patent licenses or copyright registrations or applications of
others ("Third Party Intellectual Property"), or (ii) such Third Party
Intellectual Property or its use by others or any other conduct of a third
party conflicts with or infringes upon the Intellectual Property or its use by
the Company.

         5.19    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"), maintained or contributed to by the Company or any of its
Group Members (as defined below) (collectively, the "Plans") is listed on
Schedule 5.19, is in substantial compliance with applicable law and has been
administered and operated in all material respects in accordance with its
terms.  Each Plan that is intended to be "qualified" within the meaning of
Section 401(a) of the Code has applied for or received a favorable
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and, to the
best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, no event has occurred and
no condition exists that could be expected to result in the denial or
revocation of any such determination.  No event that constitutes a "reportable
event" (within the meaning of Section 4043(b) of ERISA) for which the 30-day
notice requirement has not been waived by the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation (the "PBGC") has occurred with respect to any Plan.  No Plan is
subject to Title IV of ERISA, and neither the Company nor any Group Member has
made any contributions to or participated in any "multiple employer plan"
(within the meaning of the Code or ERISA) or "multi-employer plan" (as defined
in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA).  Full payment has been made of all amounts
that the Company was required under the terms of the Plans to have paid as
contributions to such Plans on or prior to the date hereof (excluding any
amounts not yet due) and all amounts properly accrued to date as liabilities of
the Company that have not been paid have been properly recorded on the
Financial Statements, and no Plan that is subject to Part 3 of Subtitle B of
Title 1 of ERISA has incurred any "accumulated funding deficiency" (within the
meaning of Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code), whether or not
waived.  The Company and, to the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders,
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(within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(2) of the Code and Section 3(14) of
ERISA, respectively) has engaged in any transactions in connection with any
Plan that could be expected to result in the imposition of a material penalty
pursuant to Section 502(i) of ERISA, damages pursuant to Section 409 of ERISA
or a tax pursuant to Section 4975(a) of the Code.  No material claim, action,
proceeding, or litigation has been made, commenced or, to the knowledge of the
Company and the Stockholders, threatened with respect to any Plan (other than
for benefits payable in the ordinary course and PBGC insurance premiums).  No
Plan or related trust owns any securities in violation of Section 407 of ERISA.
Neither the Company nor any Group Member has incurred any liability or taken
any action, or has any knowledge of any action or event, that could cause it to
incur any liability (i) under Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA with
respect to any "single employer plan" (within the meaning of Section
4001(a)(15) of ERISA), (ii) on account of a partial or complete withdrawal
(within the meaning of Section 4205 and 4203 of ERISA, respectively) with
respect to any "multi-employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of
ERISA), (iii) on account of unpaid contributions to any such multi-employer
plan, or (iv) to provide health benefits or other non-pension benefits to
retired or former employees, except as specifically required by Section
4980B(f) of the Code.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company or the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will (i) except to the extent otherwise
provided by applicable law, entitle any current or former employee of the
Company to severance pay, unemployment compensation or any similar payment,
(ii) except to the extent otherwise provided by applicable law, accelerate the
time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of, any compensation due to
any such employee or former employee, or (iii) directly or indirectly result in
any payment made or to be made to or on behalf of any person to constitute a
"parachute payment" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code).  For
purposes of this Agreement, "Group Member" shall mean any member of any
"affiliated service group" as defined in Section 414(m) of the Code that
includes the Company, any member of any "controlled group of corporations" as
defined in Section 1563 of the Code that includes the Company or any member of
any group of "trades or businesses under common control" as defined by Section
414(c) of the Code that includes the Company.

         5.20    EMPLOYEES; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

                 (a)      Schedule 5.20 sets forth (i) the name and current
         annual salary (or rate of pay) and other compensation (including,
         without limitation, normal bonus, profit-sharing and other
         compensation) now payable by the Company to each employee whose
         current total annual compensation or estimated compensation is $25,000
         or more, (ii) any planned increase of greater than $5,000 per annum to
         become effective after the date of this Agreement in the total
         compensation or rate of total compensation payable by the Company to
         each such person, (iii) any planned increase of greater than $5,000
         per annum to become payable after the date of this Agreement by the
         Company to employees other than those specified in clause (i) of this
         Section 5.20(a), (iv) all presently outstanding loans and advances
         (other than routine travel or other similar advances to be repaid or
         formally accounted for within sixty (60) days) made by the Company to,
         or made to the Company by, any director, officer or employee, (v) all
         other transactions between the Company and any director,





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         officer or employee thereof since December 31, 1995 other than in the
         ordinary course, and (vi) all accrued but unpaid vacation pay owing to
         any officer or employee that is not disclosed on the Financial
         Statements.

                 (b)      Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is
         not a party to, or bound by, the terms of any collective bargaining
         agreement, and the Company has not experienced any material labor
         difficulties during the last five (5) years.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.20, there are no labor disputes existing, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, threatened involving,
         by way of example, strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, picketing, or
         any other interference with work or production, or any other concerted
         action by employees.  No charges or proceedings before the National
         Labor Relations Board, or similar agency, exist, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, are threatened.

                 (c)      In the reasonable opinion of the Company and the
         Stockholders, the relationships enjoyed by the Company with its
         employees are good, and the Company and the Stockholders have not been
         advised by any employee that such employee does not intend to continue
         in the employ of the Company following the Closing.  Except as
         disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is not a party to any
         employment contract with any individual or employee (other than oral
         employment arrangements terminable at will without further obligation
         by either party), either express or implied.  No legal proceedings,
         charges, complaints or similar actions exist under any federal, state
         or local laws affecting the employment relationship including, but not
         limited to: (i) anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII of the
         Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (or similar state or local laws
         prohibiting discrimination because of race, sex, religion, national
         origin, age and the like); (ii) the Fair Labor Standards Act or other
         federal, state or local laws regulating hours of work, wages, overtime
         and other working conditions; (iii) requirements imposed by federal,
         state or local governmental contracts such as those imposed by
         Executive Order 11246; (iv) state laws with respect to tortious
         employment conduct, such as slander, false light, invasion of privacy,
         negligent hiring or retention, intentional infliction of emotional
         distress, assault and battery, or loss of consortium; or (v) the
         Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, as well as any similar
         state laws, or other regulations respecting safety in the workplace;
         and to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholders, no
         proceedings, charges or complaints are threatened under any such laws
         or regulations and no facts or circumstances exist that would give
         rise to any such proceedings, charges, complaints, or claims, whether
         valid or not.  The Company is not subject to any settlement or consent
         decree with any present or former employee, employee representative or
         any government or Agency relating to claims of discrimination or other
         claims in respect to employment practices and policies; and no
         government or Agency has issued a judgment, order, decree or finding
         with respect to the labor and employment practices (including
         practices relating to discrimination) of the Company.  Since December
         31, 1994 the Company has not incurred any liability or obligation
         under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar
         state laws; and the Company has not laid off





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         more than ten percent (10%) of its employees at any single site of
         employment in any ninety (90) day period during the twelve (12) month
         period ending July 31, 1996.

                 (d)      The Company is in compliance in all respects with the
         provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, except where the
         failure to be in such compliance would not have a Material Adverse
         Effect.

         5.21    INSURANCE.  Schedule 5.21 contains an accurate list of the
policies and contracts (including insurer, named insured, type of coverage,
limits of insurance, required deductibles or co-payments, annual premiums and
expiration date) for fire, casualty, liability and other forms of insurance
maintained by, or for the benefit of, the Company.  All such policies are in
full force and effect and by their terms are scheduled to remain in full force
and effect through the Closing Date and, in the reasonable opinion of the
Company and the Stockholders, are adequate for the business engaged in by the
Company.  Neither the Company nor the Stockholders have received any notice of
cancellation or non-renewal or of significant premium increases with respect to
any such policy.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.21, no pending claims made
by or on behalf of the Company under such policies have been denied or are
being defended against third parties under a reservation of rights by an
insurer thereof.  All premiums due prior to the date hereof for periods prior
to the date hereof with respect to such policies have been timely paid.

         5.22    INTERESTS IN CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.  No stockholder,
officer, director or affiliate of the Company possesses, directly or
indirectly, any financial interest in, or is a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of, any corporation, firm, association or business organization that
is a client, supplier, customer, lessor, lessee or competitor of the Company;
provided, however, that the interests of the Stockholders in C.M.R.S.
Incorporated and Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc. shall not be deemed a
breach of this Section 5.22.  Ownership of securities of a corporation whose
securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not in
excess of five percent (5%) of any class of such securities shall not be deemed
to be a financial interest for purposes of this Section 5.22.

         5.23    BUSINESS RELATIONS.  Schedule 5.23 contains an accurate list
of all significant customers of the Company (i.e., those customers representing
five percent (5%) or more of the Company's revenues for the twelve (12) months
ended December 31, 1995).  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.23, neither the
Company nor any Stockholder has received any written or, to the best knowledge
of the Company and the Stockholders, any other notice or information that any
such customer of the Company will cease to do business therewith after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which cessation would
have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company is not required to provide any
bonding or other financial security arrangements in any material amount in
connection with any transactions with any of its customers or suppliers.

         5.24    OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.24 is a list
of the current officers and directors of the Company.





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         5.25    BANK ACCOUNTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY.  Schedule 5.25 sets
forth each bank, savings institution and other financial institution with which
the Company has an account or safe deposit box and the names of all persons
authorized to draw thereon or to have access thereto.  Each person holding a
power of attorney or similar grant of authority on behalf of the Company is
identified on Schedule 5.25.  Except as disclosed on such Schedule, the Company
has not given any revocable or irrevocable powers of attorney to any person,
firm, corporation or organization relating to its business for any purpose
whatsoever.

         5.26    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.26 or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, since December
31, 1995, there has not been (a) any material damage, destruction or casualty
loss to the physical properties of the Company (whether or not covered by
insurance), (b) other than events or circumstances affecting the medical
records release business in general, any event or circumstance in the business,
operations, financial condition or results of operations of the Company that
would have a Material Adverse Effect, (c) any entry into any transaction,
commitment or agreement (including, without limitation, any borrowing) material
to the Company, except transactions, commitments or agreements in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, (d) any declaration, setting
aside or payment of any dividend or other distribution in cash, stock or
property with respect to the capital stock or other securities of the Company,
any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by the Company of any capital
stock or other securities, or any agreement, arrangement or commitment by the
Company to do so, (e) any increase of greater than $5,000 per annum in the
compensation payable or to become payable by the Company to its officers,
directors, employees or agents or any increase in the rate or terms of any
bonuses, pension or other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement made
to, for or with any such officers, directors, employees or agents, except as
set forth on Schedule 5.26, (f) any sale, transfer or other disposition of, or
the creation of any Lien upon, any part of the assets of the Company, tangible
or intangible, except for sales of inventory and use of supplies and
collections of accounts receivables in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice, or any cancellation or forgiveness of any debts
or claims by the Company, (g) any change in the relations of the Company with
or loss of its customers (other than to the extent set forth in Schedule 5.23)
or suppliers, or any loss of business or increase in the cost of inventory
items or change in the terms offered to customers, which would have a Material
Adverse Effect, or (h) any capital expenditure (including any capital leases)
or commitment therefor by the Company in excess of $10,000.

         (B)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SIMON.

         Simon represents and warrants that the representations and warranties
in this Section 5(B) as they apply to her are true and correct as of the date
of this Agreement and at the time of the Closing.  For purposes of this Section
5(B), all references to Stockholders shall refer only to Simon.

         5.27    AUTHORITY; OWNERSHIP.  The Stockholder has the full legal
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement.  The Stockholder owns
beneficially (subject to any community property interest of his or her spouse)
and of record the shares of the Company





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Stock set forth opposite such Stockholder's name on Annex I and such shares of
the Company Stock, together with the other shares of the Company Stock set
forth on Annex I, constitutes all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of
the Company, and, except as set forth on Schedule 5.27 hereof, such shares of
the Company Stock owned by the Stockholder is owned free and clear of all Liens
other than standard state and federal securities laws private offering legends
and restrictions or arising under any buy-sell or stockholders' or similar
agreement existing among the Stockholders (each of which shall be terminated on
or before the Closing).  The Stockholder has owned the Company Stock since the
date set forth on Annex I.

         5.28    PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS.  The Stockholder does not have, or hereby
waives, any preemptive or other right to acquire shares of the Company Stock or
FYI Stock, that the Stockholder has or may have had other than rights of the
Stockholder to acquire FYI Stock pursuant to (i) this Agreement or (ii) any
option granted by FYI.

         5.29    NO INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF FYI STOCK.  Each Stockholder
represents that there is no current plan or intention by such Stockholder to
sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock received by such
Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of the Merger.  For purposes
of this representation, shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash or other
property and shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash in lieu of
fractional shares of FYI Stock will be treated as outstanding shares of the
Company Stock on the date of the transaction.  Moreover, shares of the Company
Stock and shares of FYI Stock held by the Stockholder and otherwise sold,
redeemed, or disposed of prior to or subsequent to the Closing Date will be
considered in making this representation.  In addition, each Stockholder
represents that there is not any current plan or intention by such Stockholder
to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI Stock, if any, received by such
Stockholder pursuant to Section 10.10 hereof.

         5.30    VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  This Agreement, the Employment
Agreement, the Noncompetition Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement have each
been duly executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding
obligations of the Stockholder that is a party thereto in accordance with their
respective terms (it being understood and agreed by the parties hereto that
each Stockholder is making this representation and warranty solely with respect
to such Stockholder alone and not with respect to any other Stockholder).

         5.31    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 5 of this Agreement, the Company and the Stockholders have made no
representation or warranty whatsoever to FYI or Newco and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or furnished (orally or in writing) to FYI or Newco or their
representatives .

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         FYI and Newco severally and jointly represent and warrant that all of
the following representations and warranties in this Section 6 are true and
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         6.1     DUE ORGANIZATION.  Each of FYI and Newco is duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware,
and is duly authorized and qualified under all applicable laws, regulations,
and ordinances of public authorities to carry on its businesses in the places
and in the manner as now conducted except for where the failure to be so
authorized or qualified would not have a material adverse effect on its
business, operations, affairs, properties, assets or condition (financial or
otherwise).

         6.2     FYI STOCK.  The FYI Stock to be delivered to the Stockholders
at the Closing Date shall constitute valid and legally issued shares of FYI,
fully paid and nonassessable, and except as set forth in this Agreement, (a)
will be owned free and clear of all Liens created by FYI, and (b) will be
legally equivalent in all respects to the FYI Stock issued and outstanding as
of the date hereof.  The shares of FYI Stock to be issued to the Stockholders
pursuant to this Agreement will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "1933 Act"), and conform in all material respects to the
information with respect thereto contained in FYI's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 and Prospectus Supplement dated August 12, 1996 described in Section
6.9 hereof.

         6.3     VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  The execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Employment Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the
Lock-Up Agreements by FYI and Newco and the performance by each of FYI and
Newco of the transactions contemplated herein or therein have been duly and
validly authorized by the respective Boards of Directors of FYI and Newco to
the extent that it is a party thereto, and this Agreement, the Employment
Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the Lock-Up Agreements have each
been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action, duly
executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding obligations of each
of FYI and Newco to the extent that it is a party thereto, enforceable against
such party thereto in accordance with their respective terms.

         6.4     AUTHORIZATION. The representatives of FYI and Newco executing
this Agreement have the corporate authority to enter into and bind FYI and
Newco to the terms of this Agreement and to each of the agreements described in
Section 6.3 hereof to which FYI and/or Newco is to be a party.  FYI and Newco,
have the full legal right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and
the Articles of Merger.

         6.5     NO CONFLICTS.  The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, the consummation of any transactions herein referred to or
contemplated by and the fulfillment of the terms hereof and thereof will not:

                 (a)      Conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of
         Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of either FYI or Newco;

                 (b)      Materially conflict with, or result in a material
         default (or would constitute a default but for any requirement of
         notice or lapse of time or both) under any document, agreement or
         other instrument to which either FYI or Newco is a party, or violate
         or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
         encumbrance on any of FYI's or Newco's properties pursuant to (i) any
         law or





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         regulation to which either FYI or Newco or any of their respective
         property is subject, or (ii) any judgment, order or decree to which
         FYI or Newco is bound or any of their respective property is subject;
         or

                 (c)      Result in termination or any impairment of any
         material permit, license, franchise, contractual right or other
         authorization of FYI or Newco.

         6.6     CAPITALIZATION OF FYI AND OWNERSHIP OF FYI STOCK.  The
authorized and outstanding capital stock of FYI and Newco is as set forth in
Sections 1.4(c) and 1.4(d) respectively.  All issued and outstanding shares of
FYI stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
There are no obligations of FYI to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
shares of FYI capital stock.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there are no
options, warrants, equity securities, calls, rights, commitments or agreements
of any character to which FYI is a party or by which it is bound obligating FYI
to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional
shares of capital stock of FYI or obligating FYI to grant, register, extend,
accelerate the vesting of or enter into any such option, warrant, equity
security, call, right, commitment or agreement.  All of the shares of FYI Stock
to be issued to the Stockholders in accordance herewith will be duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         6.7     TRANSACTIONS IN CAPITAL STOCK.  There has been no transaction
or action taken with respect to the equity ownership of FYI or Newco in
contemplation of the transactions described in this Agreement that would
prevent FYI from accounting for such transactions on a reorganization
accounting basis.

         6.8     SUBSIDIARIES.  Set forth on Schedule 6.8 hereto is a list of
the subsidiaries of FYI (each an "FYI Subsidiary" and collectively the "FYI
Subsidiaries").  Newco has no subsidiaries.

         6.9     BUSINESS; REAL PROPERTY; MATERIAL AGREEMENTS; FINANCIAL
INFORMATION.  Attached hereto as Schedule 6.9 are FYI's audited historical
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1995 and its financial
statements as filed on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  Such FYI financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial position of
FYI as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods.  FYI has provided
the Company and the Stockholders with true, complete and correct copies of its
Registration Statements on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608 and Registration
No. 333-1084) and Prospectus Supplement to Prospectus dated August 12, 1996.
The information scheduled or provided pursuant to this Section 6.9 does not
contain any material misstatements of fact.  Newco was formed on August 20,
1996, and has no historical financial statements or information.

         6.10    CONFORMITY WITH LAW AND LITIGATION.  Neither FYI nor Newco is
in violation of any law or regulation or any order of any court or federal,
state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau,
agency or instrumentality having jurisdiction over either of them that would
have a material adverse effect on the business,





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operations, affairs, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise)
of FYI and the FYI Subsidiaries taken as a whole (an "FYI Material Adverse
Effect").  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.10, there are no claims, actions,
suits or proceedings, pending or, to the knowledge of FYI or Newco, threatened,
against or affecting FYI or Newco, at law or in equity, or before or by any
Agency having jurisdiction over either of them and no notice of any claim,
action, suit or proceeding, whether pending or threatened, has been received.
FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) has conducted and is conducting its
business in compliance with the requirements, standards, criteria and
conditions set forth in applicable Federal, state and local statutes,
ordinances, orders, approvals, variances, rules and regulations and is not in
violation of any of the foregoing that would have an FYI Material Adverse
Effect.

         6.11    NO VIOLATIONS.  Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation (as
of the date hereof, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of
each of FYI and Newco and by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware)
and the By-laws (certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of each
of FYI and Newco), of FYI and Newco (the "FYI Charter Documents") are attached
hereto as Annex III; neither FYI nor Newco is (a) in violation of any FYI
Charter Document or (b) in default, under any material lease, instrument,
agreement, license, permit to which it is a party or by which its properties
are bound (the "FYI Material Documents"); and, (i) the rights and benefits of
FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) under the FYI Material Documents will not
be materially and adversely affected by the transactions contemplated hereby
and (ii) the execution of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations
hereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not
result in any material violation or breach or constitute a default under, any
of the terms or provisions of the FYI Material Documents or the FYI Charter
Documents.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.11, none of the FYI Material
Documents requires notice to, or the consent or approval of, any Agency or
other third party to any of the transactions contemplated hereby to remain in
full force and effect or give rise to any right to termination, cancellation or
acceleration or loss of any right or benefit.  The minute books of FYI and of
each FYI Subsidiary as heretofore made available to the Company are true and
correct.

         6.12    TAXES.

                 (a)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholders will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (b)      Prior to the Merger, FYI will own all of the
         outstanding stock of Newco.  At all times prior to the Merger, no
         person other than FYI has owned, or will own, any of the outstanding
         stock of Newco.

                 (c)      (i)     Newco was formed by FYI solely for the
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                          (ii)    There were not as of the date of the
                 Agreement and there will not be at the Closing Date, any
                 outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible
                 securities, calls, rights, commitments or any other agreements
                 of any character which Newco is a party to, or may be bound
                 by, requiring it to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or
                 acquire any shares of its capital stock or any securities or
                 rights convertible, into, exchangeable for, evidencing the
                 right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of its capital
                 stock.

                          (iii)   As of the date of this Agreement and the
                 Closing Date, except for obligations or liabilities incurred
                 in connection with (A) its incorporation or organization and
                 (B) the transactions contemplated thereby and in the
                 Agreement, Newco has not and will not have incurred, directly
                 or indirectly through any subsidiary, any obligations or
                 liabilities or engaged in any business or activities of any
                 type or kind whatsoever or entered into any agreement or
                 arrangements with any person or entity.

                          (iv)    Prior to the Closing Date, Newco did not own
                 any asset other than an amount of cash necessary to
                 incorporate Newco and to pay the expenses of the Merger
                 attributable to Newco and such assets as were necessary to
                 perform its obligations under this Agreement.

                          (v)     FYI has no plan or intention to cause the
                 Surviving Corporation to issue additional shares of its stock
                 that would result in FYI losing control of the Surviving
                 Corporation within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (d)      FYI has no plan or intention to reacquire any of its
         stock issued in the Merger.

                 (e)      FYI has no plan or intention to liquidate Newco or
         merge Newco with or into another corporation (other than as described
         in this Agreement); sell or otherwise dispose of the stock of Newco;
         or cause Newco or any of its subsidiaries to sell or otherwise dispose
         of any of its assets or of any of the assets acquired from the
         Company, other than as contemplated by this Agreement, directly or
         indirectly, except for (i) dispositions made in the ordinary course of
         business, (ii) transfers of assets to a corporation all of whose
         outstanding stock is owned directly by Newco or (iii) transfers of
         assets by direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco to
         other direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco.

                 (f)      Any liabilities of the Company assumed by Newco, and
         any liabilities to which the transferred assets of the Company are
         subject, were incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of
         business.

                 (g)      FYI and Newco will each pay their respective
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                 (h)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or will be settled at a discount.

                 (i)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholder in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholder in their capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (j)      Neither FYI nor Newco is an investment company as
         defined in section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (k)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (l)      The proposed Merger is effected through the laws of
         the United States, or a State or the District of Columbia.

                 (m)      The proposed Merger is being undertaken for reasons
         germane to the business of the Company.

                 (n)      Assuming the correctness of the representation
         contained in Section 5.8(d) herein, FYI has no plan or intention to
         cause the Surviving Corporation immediately after the Closing Date to
         hold less than 90% of the fair market value of its net assets and 70%
         of the fair market value of the gross assets of the Company
         immediately prior to the Closing Date, with such amount determined
         based on the same methodology described in Section 5.8(d).

         6.13    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 6.13 or as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement, since July 31,
1996 there has not been any event or circumstance in the business, operations,
financial condition or results of operations of the Company that would have or
constitute an FYI Adverse Effect.

         6.14    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 6 of this Agreement, FYI and Newco have made no representation or
warranty whatsoever to the Company or the Stockholders and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or finished (orally or in writing) to the Company or the
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7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE STOCKHOLDERS AND THE
         COMPANY

         The obligations of the Stockholders and of the Company with respect to
actions to be taken on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or
waiver on or prior to the Closing Date of all of the following conditions,
except that no such waiver shall be deemed to affect the survival of the
representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained in Section 6 hereof.

         7.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, except to the
extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a specified date,
in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct
in all material respects as of the specified date; and each and all of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied with and
performed by FYI and Newco on or before the Closing Date shall have been duly
complied with and performed.

         7.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of the
Company and the Stockholders and their respective counsel.

         7.3     NO LITIGATION. No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger  of Newco with the Company and no Agency shall have taken any other
action or made any request of the Company as a result of which the management
of the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions hereunder.

         7.4     OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Company and the Stockholders shall
have received an opinion from Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A Professional
Corporation), counsel for FYI and Newco, dated the Closing Date, in the form
annexed hereto as Annex IV.

         7.5     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.  Newco shall have executed and delivered
to Karen Jill Simon the Employment Agreement in substantially the form attached
hereto as Annex V (the "Employment Agreement").

         7.6     CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of the Company as a
result of which the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         7.7     GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATES. FYI and Newco each shall have
delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of a date not more than
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Closing Date, duly issued by the Delaware Secretary of State and in each state
in which FYI or Newco is authorized to do business, showing that each of FYI
and Newco is in good standing and authorized to do business and that all state
franchise and/or income tax returns and taxes for FYI and Newco, respectively,
for all periods prior to the Closing have been filed and paid.

         7.8     LOCK-UP AGREEMENT.  California Medical Record Service
Acquisition Corp. shall have executed and delivered to FYI and Newco a Lock-Up
Agreement in substantially the form annexed hereto as Annex VIII (the "Lock-Up
Agreement") with respect to the shares of FYI Stock to be acquired thereby
pursuant to Section 2 hereof containing the Stockholder's undertakings as set
forth in Section 11.1 hereof.

         7.9     NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute an FYI Material Adverse Effect.

8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         The obligations of FYI and Newco with respect to actions to be taken
on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to
the Closing Date of all of the following conditions, except that no such waiver
shall be deemed to affect the survival of the representations and warranties of
the Company and the Stockholders contained in Section 5 hereof.

         8.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of the Stockholders and the Company
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date,
except to the extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a
specified date, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been
true and correct in all material respects as of the specified date; and each
and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied
with and performed by the Stockholders and the Company on or before the Closing
Date shall have been duly complied with and performed.

         8.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of FYI and
Newco and their counsel.

         8.3     NO LITIGATION.  No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of the Company with and into Newco and no Agency shall have taken
any other action or made any request of FYI as a result of which the management
of FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions
hereunder.

         8.4     REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  Prior to the Closing Date, the
Stockholders shall have repaid the Company in full all amounts owing by the
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         8.5     INSURANCE.  FYI shall be named as an additional named insured
on all of the insurance policies of the Company.

         8.6     STOCKHOLDER RELEASES; RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS.  Each of the
Stockholders shall have delivered to FYI immediately prior to the Closing Date
an instrument dated the Closing Date in a form reasonably satisfactory to FYI
releasing the Company from any and all claims of such Stockholder against the
Company and obligations of the Company to the Stockholder, except for items
specifically identified on Schedule 8.6 as being claims of or obligations to
the Stockholder and continuing obligations to Stockholder relating to his or
her employment by the Surviving Corporation or arising in connection with or
pursuant to this Agreement.  Except as set forth on Schedule 8.6 or as
otherwise disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, all existing agreements between
the Company and the Stockholders or business or personal affiliates of the
Company or the Stockholders and all existing bonus and incentive plans and
arrangements of the Company shall have been cancelled or terminated.

         8.7     OPINIONS OF COUNSEL. FYI shall have received an opinion from
Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P., counsel to the Company and Simon, dated
the Closing Date, in the form annexed hereto as Annex VI.

         8.8     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.  Karen Jill Simon shall have executed
and delivered to FYI and Newco the Employment Agreement.

         8.9     NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS.  Simon shall have executed and
delivered to FYI and Newco a Noncompetition Agreement with FYI and Newco in
substantially the form attached hereto as Annex VII (the "Noncompetition
Agreement").

         8.10    LOCK-UP AGREEMENT.  Simon shall have executed and delivered to
FYI and Newco a Lock-Up Agreement in substantially the form annexed hereto as
Annex VIII with respect to the shares of FYI Stock to be acquired thereby
pursuant to Section 2 hereof containing the Stockholder's undertakings as set
forth in Section 11.1 hereof.

         8.11    CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of FYI or Newco as a
result of which either FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         8.12    NO MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT.  No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES

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         9.2     PRESERVATION OF TAX AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT.  After the
Closing Date, FYI shall not and shall not permit any of the FYI Subsidiaries to
undertake any act that would jeopardize the tax-free status of the
reorganization of the Company, including, to the extent such action would
jeopardize the tax-free status of the reorganization of the Company:

                 (a)      The retirement or reacquisition, directly or
         indirectly, of all or part of the FYI Stock issued in connection with
         the transactions contemplated hereby;

                 (b)      The entering into of financial arrangements for the
         benefit of the Stockholders in their capacities as such;

                 (c)      The disposition of any material part of the assets of
         the Company within the two (2) years following the Closing Date except
         in the ordinary course of business or to eliminate duplicate services
         or excess capacity;

                 (d)      The discontinuance of the historic business of the
         Company; and

                 (e)      The issuance of additional shares of Newco stock that
         would result in FYI losing control of Newco within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

         9.3     PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS.

                 (a)      Each party hereto shall, and shall cause its
         subsidiaries and affiliates to, provide to each of the other parties
         hereto such cooperation and information as any of them reasonably may
         request in filing any return, amended return or claim for refund,
         determining a liability for Taxes or a right to refund of Taxes or in
         conducting any audit or other proceeding in respect of Taxes.  Such
         cooperation and information shall include providing copies of all
         relevant portions of relevant returns, together with relevant
         accompanying schedules and relevant work papers, relevant documents
         relating to rulings or other determinations by taxing authorities and
         relevant records concerning the ownership and tax basis of property,
         which such party may possess.  Each party shall make its employees
         reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to
         provide explanation of any documents or information so provided.
         Subject to the preceding sentence, each party required to file returns
         pursuant to this Agreement shall bear all costs of filing such
         returns.

                 (b)      Each of the Company, Newco, FYI and the Stockholders
         shall comply with the tax reporting requirements of Section 1.368-3 of
         the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, and shall treat
         the transaction as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
         the Code unless otherwise required by law.

         9.4     STOCK OPTIONS.  No later than September 30, 1996, FYI shall
grant to employees of the Surviving Corporation as set forth on Schedule 9.4
nonqualified stock options to acquire an aggregate of four thousand (4,000)
shares of FYI Stock in minimum lots of one thousand shares (1,000) in
accordance with the terms of FYI's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option
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to the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) per share on the
date of grant and to vest in twenty percent (20%) increments on each of the
first through fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.

         9.5     AUTOMOBILE OBLIGATIONS.  Simon covenants that from and after
the Closing Date she will assume full responsibility for the automobile lease
payments with respect to the 1992 Lexus LS400 presently described on the
schedules to this Agreement.

10.      INDEMNIFICATION

         Simon, FYI and Newco each make the following covenants that are
applicable to them, respectively.  For purposes of this Article 10, all
references to Stockholders shall refer only to Simon.

         10.1    FYI LOSSES.

                 (a)      Each of the Stockholders jointly (except to the
         extent set forth in Article 5(B)) and severally agrees to indemnify
         and hold harmless FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their
         respective directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and
         attorneys from, against and in respect of any and all FYI Losses (as
         defined below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by
         any of them by reason of (i) any representation or warranty made by
         the Company or the Stockholders in or pursuant to this Agreement
         (including, without limitation, the representations and warranties
         contained in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue
         or incorrect in any respect; (ii) any liability for warranty claims
         arising from the provision of services by the Company through the
         Closing Date; (iii) the termination of or withdrawal by the Company or
         any Group Member from any employee pension benefit plan, as defined in
         Section 3(2)(A) of ERISA that is maintained pursuant to a collective
         bargaining agreement under which more than one employer makes
         contributions and to which the Company or any Group Member is then
         making or accruing an obligation to make contributions or has within
         the preceding five (5) plan years made contributions; (iv) the items
         described in Schedule 5.16 hereof except in any instance and to the
         extent FYI Losses result from the negligence or misconduct of FYI,
         Newco or the Surviving Corporation; or (v) any failure by the Company
         or the Stockholders to observe or perform its or his or her covenants
         and agreements set forth in this Agreement or (solely with respect to
         the Company) in any other agreement or document executed by it in
         connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

                 (b)      "FYI Losses" shall mean all damages (including,
         without limitation, amounts paid in settlement pursuant to the
         provisions of this Article 10), losses, obligations, liabilities,
         claims, deficiencies, costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest
         and monetary sanctions, including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees and costs incurred to comply with injunctions and
         other court and Agency orders, and other costs and expenses incident
         to any suit, action, investigation, claim or proceeding or to
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         or enforce the rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation or
         such other persons to indemnification hereunder.

         10.2    ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY.

                 (a)      Each of the Stockholders jointly and severally agrees
         to indemnify and hold harmless FYI, Newco and the Surviving
         Corporation, and their respective directors, officers, employees,
         representatives, agents and attorneys from, against and in respect of
         any and all Environmental Costs (as defined below), arising in any
         manner in connection with: (i) the release, leak, discharge, spill,
         disposal, migration or emission of Hazardous Substances from any
         property owned, leased or operated by the Company on or prior to the
         Closing Date; or (ii) the failure of the Company to comply with any
         applicable Environmental Requirements prior to the Closing Date.  This
         Section 10.2 is intended to indemnify FYI, Newco and the Surviving
         Corporation and their respective directors, officers, employees,
         representatives, agents and attorneys from the results of their own
         negligence.

                 (b)      The obligations of this Section 10.2 shall include
         the obligation to defend the Indemnified Parties (as defined below)
         against any claim or demand for Environmental Costs, the obligation to
         pay and discharge any Environmental Costs imposed on Indemnified
         Parties, and the obligation to reimburse Indemnified Parties for any
         Environmental Costs incurred or suffered, provided in each instance
         that the claim for Environmental Costs arises in connection with a
         matter for which Indemnified Parties are entitled to indemnification
         under this Agreement.  The obligation to reimburse the Indemnified
         Parties shall also include the costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) to establish or enforce the
         rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation or such other
         persons to indemnification hereunder.

                 (c)      "Environmental Costs" shall mean any of the following
         that arise in any manner regardless of whether based in contract,
         tort, implied or express warranty, strict liability, Environmental
         Requirement or otherwise: all liabilities, losses, judgments, damages,
         punitive damages, consequential damages, treble damages, costs and
         expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees
         and fees and disbursements of environmental consultants, all costs
         related to the performance of any required or necessary assessments,
         investigations, remediation, response, containment, closure,
         restoration, repair, cleanup or detoxification of any impacted
         property, the preparation and implementation of any maintenance,
         monitoring, closure, remediation, abatement or other plans required by
         any governmental agency or by Environmental Requirements and any other
         costs recovered or recoverable under any Environmental Requirement),
         fines, penalties, or monetary sanctions.  Environmental Costs shall
         include without limitation: (i) damages for personal injury or death,
         or injury to property or to natural resources; (ii) damage to real
         property or damage resulting from the loss of the use of all or any
         part of the property, including but not limited to business loss; and
         (iii) the cost of any demolition, rebuilding or repair of any property
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         necessary to restore such property to its condition prior to damage
         caused by an environmental condition or by the remediation of an
         environmental condition.

         10.3    EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.

                 (a)      Each of the Stockholders jointly and severally agrees
         to indemnify and hold FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and
         their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives,
         agents and attorneys harmless from and against any and all claims made
         by employees of the Company, regardless of when made, for wages,
         salaries, bonuses, pension, workmen's compensation, medical insurance,
         disability, vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits
         or other compensation or benefit arrangements to the extent the same
         are based on employment service rendered to the Company prior to the
         Closing Date or injury or sickness occurring prior to the Closing Date
         and the rights so claimed are not scheduled pursuant to this Agreement
         or reserved for on the Financial Statements, or if the claim asserted
         is based upon or arises under applicable law rather than an agreement
         or undertaking by the Company, then only if the claim asserted arose
         or is based upon acts or omissions occurring prior to the Closing Date
         and was not disclosed as required by the terms of this Agreement
         (collectively, "Pre-Closing Employee Claims").

                 (b)      Each of FYI and Newco jointly and severally agrees to
         indemnify and hold the Stockholders and their respective directors,
         officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys harmless
         from and against any and all claims made by employees of the Surviving
         Corporation, regardless of when made, for wages, salaries, bonuses,
         pension, workmen's compensation, medical insurance, disability,
         vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits or other
         compensation or benefit arrangements, except as otherwise expressly
         provided herein, to the extent the same are based on employment
         service rendered to the Surviving Corporation after the Closing Date
         or injury or sickness occurring after the Closing Date (collectively,
         "Post-Closing Employee Claims").

         10.4    STOCKHOLDER LOSSES.

                 (a)      FYI and Newco jointly and severally agree to
         indemnify and hold harmless the Stockholders, and their respective
         agents and attorneys, for and in respect of any and all Stockholder
         Losses (as defined below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to
         be paid by any of the Stockholders by reason of (i) any representation
         or warranty made by FYI or Newco in or pursuant to this Agreement
         (including, without limitation, the representations and warranties
         contained in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue
         or incorrect in any respect; (ii) any failure by FYI or Newco to
         observe or perform its covenants and agreements set forth in this
         Agreement or any other agreement or document executed by it in
         connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; (iii) any
         liability for warranty claims arising from the provision of services
         by the Company subsequent to the Closing Date; or (iv) any liability
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         Property Lease, except in any instance and to the extent Stockholder
         Losses result from the negligence or misconduct of the Stockholders or
         any of them (with respect to periods prior to the Closing Date).

                 (b)      "Stockholder Losses" shall mean all damages
         (including, without limitation, amounts paid in settlement with the
         consent of FYI and Newco, which consent may not be reasonably
         withheld), losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, deficiencies,
         costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest and monetary sanctions,
         including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
         incurred to comply with injunctions and other court and Agency orders,
         and other costs and expenses incident to any suit, action,
         investigation, claim or proceeding or to establish or enforce the
         right of the Stockholders or such other persons to indemnification
         hereunder.

         10.5    INDEMNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN TAX MATTERS.  The Stockholders
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Surviving Corporation from and
against the liability of the Company or the Surviving Corporation with respect
to all Taxes, including interest and additions to Taxes, resulting from any
final determination (or settlement) that the Merger of the Company into Newco
fails to qualify as a tax-free transaction as to the Company and/or the
Surviving Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D)
of the Code as a result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant
of the Company or a Stockholder.  FYI and the Surviving Corporation shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Stockholders from and against the
liability of the Stockholders, the Company and the Surviving Corporation with
respect to all Taxes, resulting from any final determination (or settlement)
that the Merger of the Company into Newco, fails to qualify as a tax-free
transaction as to the Stockholders, the Company and/or the Surviving
Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the
Code as a result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant by FYI
or Newco.

         10.6    NOTICE OF LOSS.  Except to the extent set forth in the next
sentence, a party to the Agreement will not have any liability under the
indemnity provisions of this Agreement with respect to a particular matter
unless a notice setting forth in reasonable detail the breach or other matter
which is asserted has been given to the Indemnifying Party (as defined below)
and, in addition, if such matter arises out of a suit, action, investigation,
proceeding or claim, such notice is given promptly, but in any event within
thirty (30) days after the Indemnified Party (as defined below) is given notice
of the claim or the commencement of the suit, action, investigation or
proceeding.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, failure of the Indemnified
Party to give notice hereunder shall not release the Indemnifying Party from
its obligations under this Section 10, except to the extent the Indemnifying
Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice.  With respect to
FYI Losses, Environmental Costs, Pre-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in Section 10.5, the Stockholders shall be the Indemnifying Party and
FYI and Newco and their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Parties.  With
respect to Stockholder Losses, Post-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
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Newco shall be the Indemnifying Party and the Stockholders and their respective
agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Party.

         10.7    RIGHT TO DEFEND.  Upon receipt of notice of any suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding for which indemnification might be claimed
by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to defend,
contest or otherwise protect against any such suit, action, investigation,
claim or proceeding and to make any compromise or settlement thereof at its own
cost and expense, and the Indemnified Party must cooperate in any such defense
or other action.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to participate at its own expense in defense thereof by counsel of
its own choosing, but the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to control the
defense unless the Indemnified Party has relieved the Indemnifying Party from
liability with respect to the particular matter or the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume defense of the matter.  In the event the Indemnifying Party shall
fail to defend, contest or otherwise protect in a timely manner against any
such suit, action, investigation, claim or proceeding, the Indemnified Party
shall have the right, but not the obligation, thereafter to defend, contest or
otherwise protect against the same and make any compromise or settlement
thereof and recover the entire cost thereof from the Indemnifying Party
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, disbursements and
all amounts paid as a result of such suit, action, investigation, claim or
proceeding or the compromise or settlement thereof, provided, however, that the
Indemnified Party must send a written notice to the Indemnifying Party of any
such proposed settlement or compromise, which settlement or compromise the
Indemnifying Party may reject, in its reasonable judgment, within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice.  Failure to reject such notice within such
thirty (30) day period shall be deemed an acceptance of such settlement or
compromise.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right to effect a settlement
or compromise over the objection of the Indemnifying Party; provided, that if
(i) the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good faith or (ii) the
Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense from the Indemnified Party, the
Indemnified Party waives any right to indemnity. therefor.  If the Indemnifying
Party undertakes the defense of such matters, the Indemnified Party shall not,
so long as the Indemnifying Party does not abandon the defense thereof, be
entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party any legal or other expenses
subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense
thereof other than the reasonable costs of investigation undertaken by the
Indemnified Party with the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party.

         10.8    COOPERATION.  Each of FYI Newco, the Surviving Corporation,
the Company and the Stockholders, and each of their affiliates, successors and
assigns shall cooperate with each other in the defense of any suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim by a third party and, during normal business
hours, shall afford each other access to their books and records and employees
relating to such suit, action, investigation, proceeding or claim and shall
furnish each other all such further information that they have the right and
power to furnish as may reasonably be necessary to defend such suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim, including, without limitation, reports,
studies, correspondence and other documentation relating to Environmental
Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission matters.





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         10.9    SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS.  FYI and Newco shall first recover
amounts owing thereto pursuant to Sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 for FYI Losses,
Environmental Costs and Pre-Closing Employee Claims first from the funds held
by it as described in Section 3.1(a) and thereafter from the Stockholders.

         10.10  LIMITATIONS OF INDEMNIFICATION; PROPORTIONATE PAYMENTS.  FYI,
Newco, the Surviving Corporation and the other persons or entities indemnified
pursuant to Sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 shall not assert any claim for
indemnification hereunder until such time as and solely to the extent that the
aggregate of all claims that such persons may have against the Indemnifying
Parties shall exceed $5,000 with respect to a single claim or $13,000 with
respect to all claims, regardless of amount.  No Indemnifying Party shall be
obligated to indemnify and hold harmless any Indemnified Party with respect to
any claim for indemnification hereunder exceeding an aggregate of the Purchase
Price; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation shall not be applicable
to any breach of the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.3
and 6.2 hereof.  Any amounts paid for Stockholder Losses pursuant to this
Section 10 shall be paid in the same proportion of FYI Stock, valued at the
then-fair market value thereof, and cash as set forth on Annex II.

         10.11   EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  The indemnification provided for in this
Section 10 shall be the exclusive remedy in any action seeking damages or any
other form of monetary relief brought by any party to this Agreement against
another party; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the
right of a party, in a proper case, to seek injunctive relief for a breach of
this Agreement.

11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

         The FYI Stock acquired by the Stockholders pursuant to this Agreement
is being acquired solely for their own accounts, for investment purposes only,
and with no present intention of distributing, selling or otherwise disposing
of it in connection with a distribution.

         11.1    TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS.  Except for transfer upon death or  to
immediate family members who agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions
set forth below (or trusts for the benefit of the undersigned or family
members, the trustees of which so agree in writing), for a period of two (2)
years from the Closing, no Stockholder shall (a) sell, assign, exchange,
transfer, distribute or otherwise dispose of (i) any shares of FYI Stock
received by the Stockholder at the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise
described in Annex II, or (ii) any interest (including, without limitation, an
option to buy or sell) in any such shares of FYI Stock, in whole or in part,
and no such attempted transfer shall be treated as effective for any purpose;
or (b) engage in any transaction, whether or not with respect to any shares of
FYI Stock or any interest therein, the intent or effect of which is to reduce
the risk of owning the shares of FYI Stock acquired pursuant to Section 2
hereof (including, by way of example and not limitation, engaging in put, call,
short-sale, straddle or similar market transactions).  The certificates
evidencing the FYI Stock delivered to the Stockholders pursuant to Section 3 of
this Agreement will bear a legend substantially in the form set forth below and
containing such other information as FYI may deem necessary or appropriate:





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         EXCEPT FOR TRANSFER UPON DEATH OR TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO
         AGREE IN WRITING TO BE BOUND BY THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH BELOW (OR
         TRUSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNDERSIGNED OR FAMILY MEMBERS, THE
         TRUSTEES OF WHICH SO AGREE IN WRITING), THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS
         CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED, EXCHANGED, TRANSFERRED,
         DISTRIBUTED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, AND THE ISSUER SHALL NOT BE
         REQUIRED TO GIVE EFFECT TO ANY ATTEMPTED SALE, ASSIGNMENT, EXCHANGE,
         TRANSFER, ENCUMBRANCE, PLEDGE, DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER DISPOSITION PRIOR
         TO THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOSING DATE.  UPON THE WRITTEN
         REQUEST OF THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE, THE ISSUER AGREES TO REMOVE
         THIS RESTRICTIVE LEGEND (AND ANY STOP ORDER PLACED WITH THE TRANSFER
         AGENT) AFTER THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE.

Each of the Stockholders will execute and deliver to FYI prior to or at the
Closing a Lock-Up Agreement containing the foregoing agreements.

         11.2    ECONOMIC RISK; SOPHISTICATION.  Each of the Stockholders
represents and warrants to FYI and Newco that such Stockholder is an
"accredited investor" as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the 1933
Act; that such Stockholder is able to bear the economic risk of an investment
in the FYI Stock acquired pursuant to this Agreement and can afford to sustain
a total loss of such investment and has such knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters that such Stockholder is capable of evaluating
the merits and risks of the proposed investment in the FYI Stock; and that such
Stockholder has had an adequate opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers from the officers of FYI concerning any and all matters relating to the
transactions described herein including, without limitation, the background and
experience of the current and proposed officers and directors of FYI, and the
plans for the operations of the business of FYI.

12.      GENERAL

         12.1    COOPERATION.  The Company, the Stockholders, FYI and Newco
shall each deliver or cause to be delivered to the other on the Closing Date,
and at such other times and places as shall be reasonably agreed to, such
additional instruments as the other may reasonably request for the purpose of
carrying out this Agreement.  The Company will cooperate and use its reasonable
efforts to have the present officers, directors and employees thereof cooperate
with FYI on and after the Closing Date in furnishing information, evidence,
testimony and other assistance in connection with any Tax return filing
obligations, actions, proceedings, arrangements or disputes of any nature with
respect to matters pertaining to all periods prior to the Closing Date.

         12.2    SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES.

                 (a)      Covenants and Agreements.  All covenants and
         agreements made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the
         transactions contemplated





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         hereby shall survive the Closing and shall continue in full force and
         effect thereafter according to their terms without limit as to
         duration.

                 (b)      Representations and Warranties.  All representations
         and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter for a period of two (2)
         years following the Closing, except that (a) the representations and
         warranties contained in Section 5.8 and Section 6.12hereof shall
         survive until the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable
         periods (including any extensions) of the respective statutes of
         limitation applicable to the payment of the Taxes to which such
         representations and warranties relate without an assertion of a
         deficiency in respect thereof by the applicable taxing authority or
         (ii) the completion of the final audit and determinations by the
         applicable taxing authority and final disposition of any deficiency
         resulting therefrom, (b) the representations and warranties contained
         in Section 5.19 shall survive until the expiration of the applicable
         period of the statutes of limitation applicable to ERISA matters, and
         (c) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.3 and
         Section 6.2 shall survive indefinitely.

                 (c)      No Knowledge of Claims.  Each of FYI and Newco
         represents and warrants to the Company and the Stockholders that at
         the date hereof neither FYI nor Newco knows of any breach or
         inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made by the Company and
         the Stockholders hereunder and of no basis for any claim under Section
         10 hereof.

         12.3    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement and the rights of the
parties hereunder may not be assigned (except by operation of law) and shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, the
successors of FYI, and the heirs and legal representatives of the Stockholders.

         12.4    ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement (including the schedules,
exhibits and annexes attached hereto) and the documents delivered pursuant
hereto constitute the entire agreement and understanding among the
Stockholders, the Company, Newco and FYI, and supersede any prior agreement and
understanding relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.  This
Agreement, upon execution, constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the
parties hereto enforceable in accordance with its terms and this Agreement and
the Annexes hereto may be modified or amended only by a written instrument
executed by the Stockholders, the Company, Newco and FYI, acting through their
respective officers, duly authorized by their respective Boards of Directors.

         12.5    COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously
in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

         12.6    BROKERS AND AGENTS.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 12.6,
each party represents and warrants that it employed no broker or agent in
connection with this transaction and agrees to indemnify the other against all
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arising out of claims for fees or commission of brokers employed or alleged to
have been employed by such indemnifying party.

         12.7    EXPENSES.  Whether or not the transactions herein contemplated
shall be consummated, (i) FYI and Newco will pay the fees, expenses and
disbursements of FYI and Newco and their respective agents, representatives,
accountants and counsel incurred in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto, including all costs and expenses incurred
in the performance and compliance with all conditions to be performed by FYI
under this Agreement.  In the event the transactions herein contemplated are
consummated, the Stockholders will pay from personal funds and not from the
funds of the Company, the fees, expenses and disbursements of their respective
agents, representatives, accountants and counsel (other than with respect to
the AA Financial Statements) incurred in connection with the subject matter of
this Agreement.  The Stockholders acknowledge that they, and not the Company or
FYI, will pay all taxes due upon receipt of the consideration payable to the
Stockholders pursuant to Section 2 hereof, and all sales, use, real property
transfer, recording, gains, stock transfer and other similar fees in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         12.8    NOTICES.  All notices of communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be given by (a) depositing the same in
United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and
registered or certified with return receipt requested, (b) delivering the same
in person to an officer or agent of such party, or (c) telecopying the same
with electronic confirmation of receipt.

                          (i)     If to FYI or Newco, addressed to them at:

                                  F.Y.I. Incorporated
                                  Texas Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.
                                  3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 900
                                  Dallas, Texas  75204
                                  Telecopy No.:  (214) 953-7556
                                  Attn:  Margot T. Lebenberg, Esq.

                          with copies to:

                                  Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
                                  2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
                                  Dallas, Texas  75201
                                  Telecopy No.:  (214) 740-8800
                                  Attn:  Charles C. Reeder, Esq.

                          (ii)    If to the Stockholders, addressed thereto at
                 the address set forth on Annex I, with copies to such counsel
                 as is set forth with respect to the Stockholders on such Annex
                 I;





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                           (iii)  If to the Company, addressed to:

                                  Texas Medical Record Service, Inc.
                                  10878 Westheimer
                                  Suite 109
                                  Houston, Texas  77042
                                  Telecopy No.:  (713) 266-5164
                                  Attn:  Karen Jill Simon

                                  and marked "Personal and Confidential"

                                  with copies to:

                                  Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P.
                                  333 Clay Street
                                  Suite 800
                                  Houston, Texas  77002-4086
                                  Telecopy No.:  (713) 308-5555
                                  Attn:  Daniel L. Cohen, Esq.

or to such other address or counsel as any party hereto shall specify pursuant
to this Section 12.8 from time to time.

         12.9    GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.

         12.10  EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.  Except as otherwise provided
herein, no delay of or omission in the exercise of any right, power or remedy
accruing to any party as a result of any breach or default by any other party
under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it
be construed as a waiver of or acquiescence in any such breach or default, or
of any similar breach or default occurring later; nor shall any waiver of any
single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default
occurring before or after that waiver.

         12.11  TIME.  Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.

         12.12  REFORMATION AND SEVERABILITY.  In case any provision of this
Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall, to the extent
possible, be modified in such manner as to be valid, legal and enforceable but
so as to most nearly retain the intent of the parties, and if such modification
is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and in
either case the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.

         12.13  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.  No right, remedy or election given by any
term of this Agreement shall be deemed exclusive but each shall be cumulative
with all other rights, remedies and elections available at law or in equity.





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         12.14  CAPTIONS.  The headings of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only, shall not constitute a part of this Agreement or be used to
construe or interpret any provision hereof.

         12.15  MODIFICATION.  It is the intent of the parties that the Company
transaction be structured as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
the Code.





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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.


                                          F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
ATTEST:


/s/ Kent Jamison                          By: /s/ David Lowenstein
- ------------------------------               -----------------------------------
                                             Name: David Lowenstein
                                             Title: Executive Vice President


                                          TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE
                                          ACQUISITION CORP.
ATTEST:


/s/ Kent Jamison                          By: /s/ David Lowenstein
- ------------------------------               -----------------------------------
                                             Name: David Lowenstein
                                             Title: Vice President


                                          TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
ATTEST:


/s/ William Mark Young                    By: /s/ Karen J. Simon
- ------------------------------               -----------------------------------
                                             Name: Karen J. Simon
                                             Title: President
<PAGE>   48
                                          THE STOCKHOLDERS:
ATTEST:


/s/ William Mark Young                    /s/ Karen Jill Simon
- ------------------------------            --------------------------------------
                                          Karen Jill Simon


                                          CALIFORNIA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE
                                          ACQUISITION CORP.
ATTEST:


/s/ Kent Jamison                          By: /s/ David Lowenstein
- ------------------------------               -----------------------------------
                                             Name: David Lowenstein
                                             Title: Vice President
<PAGE>   49
                                    ANNEX I

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
                 TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDERS NAMED THEREIN


STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Number of Shares
Name and Address                                  of Company Stock                 Date of Acquisition
- ----------------                                  ----------------                 -------------------
<S>                                                           <C>                     <C>
California Medical Record                                     605                     August 30, 1996
  Service Acquisition Corp.
3232 McKinney Avenue
Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75204

Karen Jill Simon                                              630                     August 8, 1986
10878 Westheimer
Suite 109
Houston, Texas 77042
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   50
                                    ANNEX II

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
                 TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                       TEXAS MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDERS NAMED THEREIN


Aggregate consideration to be paid to the Stockholders:

         California Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.

         Stock - 36,670 shares of FYI Stock, all of which shares of FYI Stock
         shall be delivered at the Closing.

         Karen Jill Simon

         Stock - 19,465 shares of FYI Stock, of which 18,008 shares of FYI
         Stock shall be delivered at the Closing, and of which 1,457 shares of
         FYI Stock shall be held by FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

         Cash - $327,291.50, of which $302,789 of such amount shall be paid at
         the Closing, and of which $24,502.50 of such amount shall be held by
         FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

<PAGE>   1
                                                                    Exhibit 2.16




                 ------------------------------------------

                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

                    dated as of the 30th day of August, 1996

                                  by and among

                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED

               MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.

                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.

                                      and

                          THE STOCKHOLDER named herein

                 ------------------------------------------

<PAGE>   2
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
1.       THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.1     Delivery and Filing of Articles of Merger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.2     Effective Time of the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.3     Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and
                 Board of Directors of Surviving Corporation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.4     Certain Information With Respect to the Capital
                 Stock of the Company, FYI and Newco  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.5     Effect of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.1     Manner of Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.2     Calculation of FYI Shares for the Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         2.3     Earnings Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         3.1     Delivery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

4.       CLOSING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND
         THE STOCKHOLDER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         (A)     Representations and Warranties of the Company
                 and the Stockholder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.1     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.2     Organization, Existence and Good Standing of the
                 Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.3     Capital Stock of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.4     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.5     Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.6     Accounts and Notes Receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.7     Permits and Intangibles.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.8     Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.9     Assets and Properties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
         5.10    Real Property Leases; Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
         5.11    Environmental Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
         5.12    Contracts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.13    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.14    Government Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.15    Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.16    Litigation and Related Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.17    Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.18    Intellectual Property Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
         <S>     <C>                                                                                                 <C>
         5.19    Employee Benefit Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
         5.20    Employees; Employee Relations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
         5.21    Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.22    Interests in Customers, Suppliers, Etc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.23    Business Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.24    Officers and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.25    Bank Accounts and Powers of Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.26    Absence of Certain Changes or Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
                 (B)Representations and Warranties of the Stockholder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.27    Authority; Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.28    Preemptive Rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.29    No Intention to Dispose of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.30    Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.31    No Other Representations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.1     Due Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.2     FYI Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.3     Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.4     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.5     No Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.6     Capitalization of FYI and Ownership of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.7     Transactions in Capital Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.8     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.9     Business; Real Property; Material Agreements;
                 Financial Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.10    Conformity with Law and Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.11    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.12    Taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.13    Absence of Certain Changes or Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE
         STOCKHOLDER AND THE COMPANY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
         7.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance
                 of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.4     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.5     Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.6     Good Standing Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.7     No Material Adverse Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI
         AND NEWCO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance
                 of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
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         8.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.4     Repayment of Indebtedness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.5     Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.6     Stockholder Release; Related Party Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         8.7     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.8     Noncompetition Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.9     Lock-Up Agreement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.10    Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         8.11    No Material Adverse Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.1     [Intentionally Left Blank] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.2     Preservation of Tax and Accounting Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         9.3     Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         9.4     Stock Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

10.      INDEMNIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         10.1    FYI Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         10.2    Environmental Indemnity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         10.3    Employee Compensation and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         10.4    Stockholder Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.5    Indemnification for Certain Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         10.6    Notice of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.7    Right to Defend  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.8    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.9    Satisfaction of Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.10  Limitations of Indemnification; Proportionate
                 Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.11   Exclusive Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34

11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER
         RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.1    Transfer Restrictions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         11.2    Economic Risk; Sophistication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

12.      GENERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.1    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.2    Survival of Covenants, Agreements, Representations
                 and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         12.3    Successors and Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.4    Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.5    Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.6    Brokers and Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.7    Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         12.8    Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
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         12.9    Governing Law  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.10  Exercise of Rights and Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.11  Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.12  Reformation and Severability  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.13  Remedies Cumulative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.14  Captions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         12.15  Modification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
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                             SCHEDULES AND ANNEXES

SCHEDULES

1.1              Articles of Merger and Plan and Agreement of Merger
1.3(d)           Officers of the Surviving Corporation
5.2              Company Charter Documents
5.3              Capital Stock
5.5              Financial Statements and Contingent Liabilities
5.6              Accounts and Notes Receivable
5.7              Permits and Licenses
5.8              Taxes
5.9              Assets and Properties
5.10             Real Property Leases
5.11             Environmental Matters
5.12             Contracts
5.16             Litigation
5.18             Intellectual Property Rights
5.19             Employee Benefit Plans
5.20             Employee Matters
5.21             Insurance
5.23             Business Relations
5.24             Officers and Directors
5.25             Bank Accounts
5.26             Absence of Certain Changes
5.27             Liens on Stock
6.6              FYI Capital Stock
6.8              FYI Subsidiaries
6.9              FYI Financial Information
6.10             FYI Compliance with Laws
6.11             No Violations by FYI
8.6              Continuing Obligations
9.4              Optionees

ANNEXES

I                Stockholder of the Company
II               Aggregate Consideration to be paid to the Stockholder
III              FYI Charter Documents
IV               Opinion of Counsel to FYI and Newco
V                Opinion of Counsel to the Company
VI               Noncompetition Agreement
VII              Lock-Up Agreement





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                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

         THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made
as of the 30th day of August, 1996, by and among F.Y.I. INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation ("FYI"), MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION
CORP., a Delaware corporation ("Newco"), MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE,
INC., a Minnesota corporation (the "Company"), and ALAN D. SIMON, holding
shares in the Company in the amount set forth on Annex I (the "Stockholder")
and constituting the sole stockholder of the Company.

         WHEREAS, Newco is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware, having been incorporated on August 20, 1996,
solely for the purpose of completing the transactions set forth herein, and is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of FYI, a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Delaware;

         WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Newco and the Company
(which together are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Constituent
Corporations") deem it advisable and in the best interests of the Constituent
Corporations and their respective stockholders that the Company merge with and
into Newco pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the laws
of the State of Delaware, such transaction sometimes being herein called the
"Merger";

         WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of FYI, Newco and the Company have
approved and adopted this Agreement and intend the transactions with respect to
the Company to qualify as partially tax-free transfers of property under
Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code");

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual agreements, representations, warranties, provisions and covenants herein
contained, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree
as follows:

1.       THE MERGER

         1.1     DELIVERY AND FILING OF ARTICLES OF MERGER.  The Constituent
Corporations will cause Articles of Merger with respect to the Merger (the
"Articles of Merger") to be signed, verified and delivered to the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware and, if required, a similar filing to be made
with the relevant authorities in the State of Minnesota, on or before the
Closing Date (as defined in Section 4).  The Articles of Merger and related
Plan and Agreement of Merger are attached hereto as Schedule 1.1.

         1.2     EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE MERGER.  The "Effective Time of the
Merger" shall be the Closing Date as defined in Section 4.  At the Effective
Time of the Merger, the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, in
accordance with the Articles of Merger, the separate existence of the Company
shall cease and the corporate name of Newco shall be Minnesota Medical Record
Service Acquisition Corp. Newco shall be the surviving party in
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the Merger and is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Surviving
Corporation."  The Merger will be effected in a single transaction.

         1.3     CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SURVIVING CORPORATION.  At the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      The Certificate of Incorporation of Newco then in
         effect shall become the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving
         Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger, such
         Certificate of Incorporation shall be the Certificate of Incorporation
         of the Surviving Corporation until changed as provided by law.

                 (b)      The By-laws of Newco then in effect shall become the
         By-laws of the Surviving Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective
         Time of the Merger, such By-laws shall be the By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation until they shall thereafter be duly amended.

                 (c)      The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation
         shall consist of the following persons:

                                Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                                Thomas C. Walker
                                David Lowenstein

         The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation shall hold office
         subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware and of
         the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation.

                 (d)      The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be
         the persons set forth on Schedule 1.3(d) hereto, each of such officers
         to serve, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of
         Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and the terms
         of any employment agreement executed by any such officer, until such
         officer's successor is duly elected and qualified.

         1.4     CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
COMPANY, FYI AND NEWCO.  The respective designations and numbers of outstanding
shares and voting rights of each class of outstanding capital stock of the
Company, FYI and Newco as of the date of this Agreement are as follows:

                 (a)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of the Company consists of one thousand (1,000) shares
         of Common Stock, no par value per share (the "Company Stock"), of
         which one thousand (1,000) shares are issued and outstanding and held
         by the Stockholder;

                 (b)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of FYI consists of twenty-six million (26,000,000)
         shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value





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         per share ("FYI Stock"), of which five million five hundred
         twenty-three thousand one hundred forty-seven (5,523,147) shares were
         issued and outstanding at July 31, 1996, and one million (1,000,000)
         shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share, of which no
         shares are issued and outstanding; and

                 (c)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of Newco consists of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01
         par value per share ("Newco Stock"), of which ten (10) shares are
         issued and outstanding.

         1.5     EFFECT OF MERGER.  At the Effective Time of the Merger, the
effect of the Merger shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware GCL").  Except
as herein specifically set forth, the identity, existence, purposes, powers,
objects, franchises, privileges, rights and immunities of the Company shall
continue unaffected and unimpaired by the Merger and the corporate franchises,
existence and rights of the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, and
Newco, as the Surviving Corporation, shall be fully vested therewith.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, the separate existence of the Company shall cease
and, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Surviving Corporation
shall possess all the rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a
public as well as of a private nature, and all property, real, personal and
mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, including subscriptions to
shares, all taxes, including those due and owing and those accrued, and all
other chooses in action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to or
due to the Company and Newco shall be taken and deemed to be transferred to,
and vested in, the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed; and all
property, rights and privileges, powers and franchises and all and every other
interest shall be thereafter as effectually the property of the Surviving
Corporation as they were of the Company and Newco; and the title to any real
estate, or interest therein, whether by deed or otherwise, vested in the
Company and Newco, shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of the
Merger.  The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable
for all the liabilities and obligations of the Company and Newco and any claim
existing, or action or proceeding pending, by or against the Company or Newco
may be prosecuted as if the Merger had not taken place, or the Surviving
Corporation may be substituted in their place.  Neither the rights of creditors
nor any liens upon the property of the Company or Newco shall be impaired by
the Merger, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and Newco
shall attach to the Surviving Corporation, and may be enforced against such
Surviving Corporation to the same extent as if said debts, liabilities and
duties had been incurred or contracted by such Surviving Corporation.

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK

         2.1     MANNER OF CONVERSION.  The manner of converting the shares of
(a) the Company Stock and (b) Newco Stock, issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, respectively, into (i) FYI Stock and
(ii) shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Surviving
Corporation, shall be as follows:





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         As of the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      All of the shares of the Company Stock issued and
         outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, by
         virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder
         thereof, automatically shall be deemed to represent (i) that number of
         shares of FYI Stock determined pursuant to Section 2.2 below and (ii)
         the right to receive the amount of cash determined pursuant to Section
         2.2 below, such shares and cash to be distributed to the Stockholder
         as provided in Annex II hereto;

                 (b)      All shares of the Company Stock that are held by the
         Company as treasury stock (as defined in Section 5) shall be cancelled
         and retired and no shares of FYI Stock or other consideration shall be
         delivered or paid in exchange therefor; and

                 (c)      Each share of Newco Stock issued and outstanding
         immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall, by virtue
         of the Merger and without any action on the part of FYI, automatically
         be converted into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common
         Stock of the Surviving Corporation that shall constitute all of the
         issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Surviving
         Corporation immediately after the Effective Time of the Merger.

         All FYI Stock received by the Stockholder as of the Effective Time of
the Merger shall, except for restrictions on resale or transfer described in
Section 11.1 hereof, have the same rights as all of the other shares of
outstanding FYI Stock and shall be registered under the 1933 Act (as
hereinafter defined).  All voting rights of such FYI Stock received by the
Stockholder shall be fully exercisable by the Stockholder and the Stockholder
shall not be deprived nor restricted in exercising those rights.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, FYI shall have no class of capital stock issued
and outstanding which, as a class, shall have any rights or preferences senior
to the shares of FYI Stock received by the Stockholder, including, without
limitation, any rights or preferences as to dividends or as to the assets of
FYI upon liquidation or dissolution or as to voting rights.

         2.2     CALCULATION OF FYI SHARES FOR THE COMPANY.  All the Company
Stock shall be converted, as a result of the Merger, into the number of shares
of FYI Stock and the amount of cash set forth in Annex II attached hereto.

         2.3     EARNINGS ADJUSTMENT.  All net earnings and net cash flow of
the Company for the period from July 31, 1996 (the "Effective Date") through
the Effective Time of the Merger shall be for the benefit of Newco and shall be
conveyed to Newco at the Closing pursuant to the Merger of the Company into
Newco.

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES

         3.1     DELIVERY PROCEDURE.  At or after the Effective Time of the
Merger and at the Closing:





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                 (a)      The Stockholder, as the holder of all outstanding
         certificates representing shares of the Company Stock, shall, upon
         surrender of such certificates, be entitled to receive the number of
         shares of FYI Stock and the amount of cash calculated pursuant to
         Section 2.2 above less the sum of $122,495.00 in cash and 7,286 shares
         of FYI Stock to be retained by FYI for a period of ninety (90) days
         from the date of the Closing as security and as an offset for any
         breach of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of
         the Company and the Stockholder, and for the Stockholder's
         indemnification obligations, in the manner and to the extent set forth
         herein; and

                 (b)      Until the certificates representing the Company Stock
         have been surrendered by the Stockholder and replaced by the FYI
         Stock, the certificates for the Company Stock shall, for all corporate
         purposes be deemed to evidence the ownership of the number of shares
         of FYI Stock and/or cash that such Stockholder is entitled to receive
         as a result of the Merger, as set forth in Section 2.2 above,
         notwithstanding the number of shares of the Company such certificates
         represent.

4.       CLOSING

         On the Closing Date (as defined below), the parties shall take all
actions necessary (i) to effect the Merger (including, if permitted by
applicable state law, the filing with the appropriate state authorities of the
Articles of Merger) and (ii) to effect the conversion and delivery of shares
referred to in Section 3 hereof (hereinafter referred to as the "Closing").
The Closing shall take place at the offices of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A
Professional Corporation), 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, Texas 75201.
The date on which the Closing shall occur shall be referred to as the "Closing
Date."   On the Closing Date, the Articles of Merger shall be filed with the
appropriate state authorities, or if already filed shall become effective, and
all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the conversion and
delivery of shares, the delivery by wire transfers or by certified checks (at
the option of the Stockholder) in amounts equal to the aggregate cash portion
of the consideration that the Stockholder shall be entitled to receive pursuant
to the Merger referred to in Section 2 hereof, shall occur and be deemed to be
completed.  Time is of the essence.

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDER

         (A)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE
STOCKHOLDER

         Each of the Company and the Stockholder, jointly and severally,
represent and warrant that all of the following representations and warranties
with respect to the Company and its business and operations set forth in this
Section 5(A) are true and correct at the time of the Closing.

         5.1     AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
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in accordance with its terms, except that (i) such enforcement may be subject
to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting
creditors' rights generally, (ii) the remedy of specific performance and
injunctive relief are subject to certain equitable defenses and to the
discretion of the court before which any proceedings may be brought and (iii)
rights to indemnification hereunder may be limited under applicable securities
laws.  The Company has full corporate power, capacity and authority to execute
this Agreement and the Articles of Merger and all other agreements and
documents contemplated hereby.

         5.2     ORGANIZATION, EXISTENCE AND GOOD STANDING OF THE COMPANY. The
Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of its incorporation with all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now being conducted.  The Company is not qualified or licensed
as a foreign corporation in any other jurisdiction and the character or
location of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the
business conducted by it does not make such qualification necessary, except
where the failure to be so duly qualified or licensed would not have a material
adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of
the Company.  True, complete and correct copies of the Articles of
Incorporation of the Company certified by the Secretary of State of the
applicable state of incorporation as of the date not more than twenty (20) days
prior to the Closing and of the By-laws of the Company are all attached hereto
on Schedule 5.2.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.2 the minute books of the
Company, as heretofore made available to FYI, are correct and complete in all
material respects.

         5.3     CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY.

                 (a)      The Company's authorized capital stock is as set
         forth in Section 1.4(a) or (b), as applicable.  All of the Company
         Stock has been validly issued and is fully paid and nonassessable and
         no holder thereof is entitled to any preemptive rights.  There are no
         outstanding conversion or exchange rights, subscriptions, options,
         warrants or other arrangements or commitments obligating the Company
         to issue any shares of capital stock or other securities or to
         purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock or
         other securities, or to pay any dividend or make any distribution in
         respect thereof, except as set forth on Schedule 5.3.

                 (b)      The Stockholder (i) owns of record and beneficially
         (subject to the community property interest of the Stockholder's
         spouse) and has good and marketable title to all of the issued and
         outstanding shares of the Company Stock, free and clear of any and all
         liens, mortgages, security interests, encumbrances, pledges, charges,
         adverse claims, options, rights or restrictions of any character
         whatsoever other than standard state and federal securities law
         private offering legends and restrictions or arising under any
         buy-sell or stockholders' or similar agreement existing and to which
         the Stockholder is a party (each of which shall be terminated on or
         before the Closing) (collectively, "Liens"), and (ii) has the right to
         vote the Company Stock on any matters as to which any shares of the
         Company Common Stock are entitled to be voted under the laws of the
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         of the Company and the Company's Articles of Incorporation and
         By-laws, free of any right of any other person.

         5.4     SUBSIDIARIES.  The Company does not presently own, of record
or beneficially, or control directly or indirectly, any capital stock,
securities convertible into capital stock or any other equity interest in any
corporation, association or business entity nor is the Company, directly or
indirectly, a participant in any joint venture, partnership or other
non-corporate entity.

         5.5     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                 (a)      The Company has previously furnished to FYI and Newco
         the reviewed balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and
         the related statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash
         flows for the three fiscal years then ended, as reviewed by Richard
         Gralitzer & Company, certified public accountants, together with
         management's statements of operations and stockholder's equity for the
         seven-month period ended July 31, 1996 ("Gralitzer Financial
         Statements").  The Company has furnished to FYI the audited balance
         sheet of the Company as of July 31, 1996 and the related statements of
         operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows for the fiscal year
         then ended, as reviewed by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
         accountants (the "AA Financial Statements," and together with the
         Gralitzer Financial Statements, the "Financial Statements").  The
         Gralitzer Financial Statements and, to the best knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholder, the AA Financial Statements present
         fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company
         as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods and have been
         prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
         consistently applied ("GAAP").  The Company has previously permitted
         FYI and Newco full access to papers pertaining to the Financial
         Statements, including those work papers in the possession of or
         prepared by Richard Gralitzer & Company and Arthur Andersen LLP.

                 (b)      Except to the extent (and not in excess of the
         amounts) reflected in the December 31, 1995 balance sheet included in
         the Financial Statements or as disclosed on Schedule 5.5 or any other
         schedule attached hereto, the Company has no liabilities or
         obligations (including, without limitation, Taxes (as defined in
         Section 5.8)) required to be reflected in the Financial Statements (or
         the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP other than current
         liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, consistent
         with past practice, subsequent to December 31, 1995, or liabilities
         arising under any Contract listed on Schedule 5.12 hereto or which are
         not required to be listed on such schedule because of their
         immateriality.

         5.6     ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE.  Set forth on Schedule 5.6 is
an accurate list of the accounts and notes receivable of the Company, as of
July 31, 1996, including any such amounts that are not reflected in the balance
sheet as of December 31, 1995 included within the Financial Statements, and
including receivables from and advances to employees and the Stockholder.  The
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receivable through July 31, 1996 showing amounts due in 30-day aging
categories.  Except to the extent reflected on Schedule 5.6, all such accounts
and notes are legal, valid and binding obligations of the obligors collectible
in the amount shown on Schedule 5.6, net of reserves reflected in such balance
sheet.

         5.7     PERMITS AND INTANGIBLES.  The Company holds all licenses,
franchises, permits and other governmental authorizations, including permits,
titles (including motor vehicle titles and current registrations), licenses,
franchises, certificates, trademarks, trade names and copyrights owned or held
by the Company, the absence of any of which would have a material adverse
effect on the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial
or otherwise) of the Company taken as a whole (a "Material Adverse Effect").
The Company has delivered to FYI an accurate list and summary description as
Schedule 5.7 hereto of all such licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations.  The licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations listed on Schedule 5.7 are valid, and the Company
has not received any written notice that any governmental authority intends to
cancel, terminate or not renew any such license, franchise, permit or other
governmental authorization.  The Company has conducted and is conducting its
business in compliance with the requirements, standards, criteria and
conditions set forth in applicable permits, licenses, orders, approvals,
variances, rules and regulations, and is not in violation of any of the
foregoing except where such noncompliance or violation would not have a
Material Adverse Effect.  Except as specifically provided on Schedule 5.7, the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a default under
or a breach or violation of, or adversely affect the rights and benefits
afforded to the Company by, any such licenses, franchises, permits and
governmental authorizations, the breach or violation of which would constitute
a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.8     TAX MATTERS.

                 (a)      The Company has filed all income tax returns required
         to be filed thereby and all returns of other Taxes (as defined below)
         required to be filed thereby and has paid or provided for all Taxes
         shown to be due on such returns and all such returns are accurate and
         correct in all material respects.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.8, (i) no action or proceeding for the assessment or collection of
         any Taxes is pending against the Company; (ii) no deficiency,
         assessment or other formal claim for any Taxes has been asserted or
         made against the Company that has not been fully paid or finally
         settled; and (iii) no issue has been formally raised by any taxing
         authority in connection with an audit or examination of any return of
         Taxes.  To the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no
         federal, state or foreign income tax returns of the Company have been
         examined, and there are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending
         the applicable statutory periods of limitation for such Taxes for any
         period.  All Taxes that the Company has been required to collect or
         withhold have been duly withheld or collected and, to the extent
         required, have been paid to the proper taxing authority.  No Taxes
         will be assessed on or after the Closing Date against the Company for
         any tax period ending on or prior to July 31, 1996, or for any period
         ending after July 31, 1996 with respect to any portion of such tax
         period that includes or is prior to July 31, 1996 other than





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         for Taxes disclosed on Schedule 5.8.  For purposes of this Agreement,
         "Taxes" shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies or other
         assessments including, without limitation, income, excise, property,
         withholding, sales and franchise taxes, imposed by the United States,
         or any state, county, local or foreign government or subdivision or
         agency thereof, and including any interest, penalties or additions
         attributable thereto.

                 (b)      The Company is not a party to any Tax allocation or
         sharing agreement.

                 (c)      None of the assets of the Company constitutes
         tax-exempt bond financed property or tax-exempt use property, within
         the meaning of Section 168 of the Code.  The Company is not a party to
         any "safe harbor lease" that is subject to the provisions of Section
         168(f)(8) of the Code as in effect prior to the Tax Reform Act of
         1986, or to any "long-term contract" within the meaning of Section 460
         of the Code.

                 (d)      At the Closing Date, the Company will hold at least
         ninety percent (90%) of the fair market value of its net assets and at
         least seventy percent (70%) of the fair market value of its gross
         assets held immediately prior to the Closing Date.  For purposes of
         making this representation, amounts paid by the Company to pay
         reorganization expenses and all redemptions and distributions in
         anticipation of or as part of the plan of reorganization by the
         Company will be included as assets of the Company immediately prior to
         the Merger.

                 (e)      At the Closing Date, the Company will not have
         outstanding any warrants, options, convertible securities, or any
         other type of right pursuant to which any person could acquire stock
         in the Company that, if exercised or converted, would affect FYI's
         acquisition or retention of ownership of more than eighty percent
         (80%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of the Company
         Stock and more than eighty percent (80%) of the total number of shares
         of each class of Company non-voting stock.  The Company has no plan or
         intention to issue additional shares of its stock that would result in
         FYI losing control of the Surviving Corporation within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (f)      The Company is not an investment company as defined
         in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (g)      The fair market value of the assets of the Company
         exceeds the sum of its liabilities, plus the amount of liabilities, if
         any, to which the assets are subject.

                 (h)      The Company is not under jurisdiction of a court in a
         Title 11 or similar case within the meaning of Section 368(a)(3)(A) of
         the Code.

                 (i)      The liabilities of the Company to be assumed by Newco
         and the liabilities to which the transferred assets are subject were
         incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of its trade or
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                 (j)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (k)      There is no plan or intention by the Stockholder to
         sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of
         the Merger or otherwise described in Annex II.  For purposes of this
         representation, shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash or
         other property and shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash in
         lieu of fractional shares of FYI Stock will be treated as outstanding
         shares of the Company Stock on the date of the transaction.  Moreover,
         shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI stock held by the
         Stockholder and otherwise sold, redeemed, or disposed of prior to or
         subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
         representation.  In addition, there is no plan or intention by the
         Stockholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI Stock
         received by such Stockholder pursuant to Section 10.10.

                 (l)      The Company and the Stockholder will each pay their
         respective expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (m)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or will be settled at a discount.

                 (n)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholder in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholder in his capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (o)      The Company is a C corporation within the meaning of
         Subchapter C of the Code.  The Company presently files its federal
         income tax returns on a cash basis of accounting.

         5.9     ASSETS AND PROPERTIES.

                 (a)      REAL PROPERTY.  The Company does not own or hold any
         interest in real property other than as set forth in Schedule 5.10.

                 (b)      PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.9 and except for inventory and supplies disposed of or consumed, and
         accounts receivable collected or written off, and cash utilized, all
         in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, the
         Company owns all of its inventory, equipment and other personal
         property (both tangible and intangible) reflected on the latest
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         in the Financial Statements or acquired since December 31, 1995, free
         and clear of any Liens, except for statutory Liens for current taxes,
         assessments or governmental charges or levies on property not yet due
         and payable and such imperfections of title and encumbrances as would
         not detract in any material respect from the value of the property
         encumbered (collectively, the "Permitted Liens").

                 (c)      CONDITION OF PROPERTIES.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.9, the leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property
         Leases (as defined in Section 5.10) and the tangible personal property
         owned or leased by the Company are in good operating condition and
         repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and neither the Company nor
         the Stockholder has any knowledge of any condition not disclosed
         herein of any such leasehold estate that would materially affect the
         fair market value, use or operation of any leasehold estate or
         otherwise have a Material Adverse Effect.

                 (d)      COMPLIANCE.  The continued use and occupancy of the
         leasehold estates the subject of the Real Property Leases as currently
         operated, used and occupied will not violate any zoning, building,
         health, flood control, fire or other law, ordinance, order or
         regulation or any restrictive covenant the violation of which would
         have a Material Adverse Effect.  To the best knowledge of the
         Stockholder, there are no violations of any federal, state, county or
         municipal law, ordinance, order, regulation or requirement affecting
         any portion of the leasehold estates and no written notice of any such
         violation has been issued by any governmental authority, the violation
         of which would have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.10    REAL PROPERTY LEASES; OPTIONS.  Schedule 5.10 sets forth a
list of (i) all leases and subleases under which the Company is lessor or
lessee or sublessor or sublessee of any real property, together with all
amendments, supplements, nondisturbance agreements, brokerage and commission
agreements and other agreements pertaining thereto ("Real Property Leases");
(ii) all material options held by the Company or contractual obligations on the
part of the Company to purchase or acquire any interest in real property; and
(iii) all options granted by the Company or contractual obligations on the part
of the Company to sell or dispose of any material interest in real property.
Copies of all Real Property Leases and such options and contractual obligations
have been delivered to FYI and Newco.  The Company has not assigned any Real
Property Leases or any such options or obligations.  There are no liens on the
interest of the Company in the Real Property Leases, subject only to (i)
Permitted Liens and (ii) those matters set forth on Schedule 5.10.  The Real
Property Leases and options and contractual obligations listed on Schedule 5.10
are in full force and effect and constitute binding obligations of the Company
and the other parties thereto, and (x) there are no defaults thereunder by the
Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, by any
other party thereto, and (y) no event has occurred that with notice, lapse of
time or both would constitute a default by the Company or, to the best
knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, by any other party thereto,
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         5.11    ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

                 (a)      (i)     During the occupancy and operation of the
         "Subject Property" (as defined below) by the Company and, to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, prior to its occupancy
         and operation, the operations of the Subject Property, and any use,
         storage, treatment, disposal or transportation of "Hazardous
         Substances" (as defined below) that has occurred in or on the Subject
         Property prior to the date of this Agreement have been in compliance
         with "Environmental Requirements" (as defined below); (ii) during the
         occupancy and operation of the Subject Property by the Company and, to
         the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, prior to its
         occupancy or operation, no release, leak, discharge spill, disposal or
         emission of Hazardous Substances has occurred in, on or under the
         Subject Property in a quantity or manner that materially violates or
         requires remediation under Environmental Requirements; (iii) to the
         best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, the Subject
         Property is free of Hazardous Substances as of the date of this
         Agreement, except for the presence of small quantities of Hazardous
         Substances utilized by the Company or other tenants of the Subject
         Property in the ordinary course of their business; (iv) there is no
         pending or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder,
         threatened litigation or administrative investigation or proceeding
         concerning the Subject Property involving Hazardous Substances or
         Environmental Requirements; (v) to the best knowledge of the Company
         and the Stockholder, there are no above-ground or underground storage
         tank systems located at the Subject Property; and (vi), except as set
         forth on Schedule 5.11, the Company has never owned, operated, or
         leased any real property other than the Subject Property.

                 (b)      DEFINITIONS.  As used in this Agreement, the
         following terms shall have the following meanings:

                 "Environmental Requirements" means all laws, statutes, rules,
         regulations, ordinances, guidance documents, judgments, decrees,
         orders, agreements and other restrictions and requirements (whether
         now or hereafter in effect) of any governmental authority, including,
         without limitation, federal, state and local authorities, relating to
         the regulation or protection of human health and safety, natural
         resources, conservation, the environment, or the storage, treatment,
         disposal, transportation, handling or other management of industrial
         or solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or
         chemicals, or pollutants.

                 "Hazardous Substance" means (i) any "hazardous substance" as
         defined in Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental
         Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended from
         time to time (42 U.S.C. Sections  9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA") or any
         regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) petroleum and petroleum
         by-products; or (iii) any additional substances or materials that have
         been or are currently classified or considered to be pollutants,
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                 "Subject Property" means all property subject to the Real
         Property Leases.

         5.12    CONTRACTS.

                 (a)      Set forth on Schedule 5.12 is a list of all material
         contracts, agreements, arrangements and commitments (whether oral or
         written) to which the Company is a party or by which its assets or
         business are bound including, without limitation, contracts,
         agreements, arrangements or commitments that relate to (i) the sale,
         lease or other disposition by the Company of all or any substantial
         part of its business or assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course
         of business), (ii) the purchase or lease by the Company of a
         substantial amount of assets (otherwise than in the ordinary course of
         business), (iii) the supply by the Company of any customer's
         requirements for any item or the purchase by the Company of its
         requirements for any item or of a vendor's output of any item, (iv)
         lending or advancing funds by the Company, (v) borrowing of funds or
         guaranteeing the borrowing of funds by any other person, whether under
         an indenture, note, loan agreement or otherwise, (vi) any transaction
         or matter with any affiliate of the Company, (vii) noncompetition,
         (viii) licenses and grants to or from the Company relating to any
         intangible property listed on Schedule 5.18, (ix) the acquisition by
         the Company of any operating business or the capital stock of any
         person since December 31, 1995, or (x) any other matter that is
         material to the business, assets or operations of the Company
         ("Contracts").
        
                 (b)      Except as set forth on Schedule 5.12, each Contract
         is in full force and effect on the date hereof, the Company is not in
         default under any Contract, the Company has not given or received
         notice of any default under any Contract, and, to the knowledge of the
         Company and the Stockholder, no other party to any Contract is in
         default thereunder, except in all cases where any such default would
         not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.13    NO VIOLATIONS.  A certified copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and a true, correct and complete copy of the By-laws, both as
amended to date, of the Company (the "Charter Documents") have been delivered
to FYI.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
other agreements and documents contemplated hereby by the Company and the
Stockholder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will
not (i) violate any provision of any Charter Document, (ii) except as set forth
on Schedule 5.8, violate any statute, rule, regulation, order or decree of any
public body or authority by which the Company or the Stockholder or its or his
respective properties or assets are bound, or (iii) result in a violation or
breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any
encumbrance upon, or create any rights of termination, cancellation or
acceleration in any person with respect to any Contract or any material
license, franchise or permit of the Company or any other agreement, contract,
indenture, mortgage or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which
any of its properties or assets is bound, in each event except where such
breach or violation would not have a Material Adverse Effect.





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         5.14    GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.  The Company is not now a party to any
governmental contracts subject to price redetermination or renegotiation.

         5.15    CONSENTS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.15, no consent,
approval or other authorization of any governmental authority or under any
Contract or other agreement or commitment to which the Company or the
Stockholder are parties or by which its or his respective assets are bound is
required as a result of or in connection with the execution or delivery of this
Agreement and the other agreements and documents to be executed by the Company
and the Stockholder or the consummation by the Company and the Stockholder of
the transactions contemplated hereby, except where the failure to obtain any
such consent, approval or other authorization would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.16    LITIGATION AND RELATED MATTERS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.8 and
Schedule 5.16 is a list of all actions, suits, proceedings, investigations or
grievances pending against the Company or, to the best knowledge of the Company
and the Stockholder, threatened against the Company, the business or any
property or rights of the Company, at law or in equity, before or by any court
or federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign ("Agencies").
None of the actions, suits, proceedings or investigations listed on Schedule
5.8 and Schedule 5.16 either (i) results or would, if adversely determined,
have a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) affects or would, if adversely
determined, affect the right or ability of the Company to carry on its business
substantially as now conducted.  The Company is not subject to any continuing
court or Agency order, writ, injunction or decree applicable specifically to
its business, operations or assets or its employees, nor in default with
respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or Agency with
respect to its assets, business, operations or employees.  Schedule 5.16 lists
(x) all worker's compensation claims outstanding against the Company as of the
date hereof and (y) all actions, suits or proceedings filed by or against the
Company since December 31, 1995.

         5.17    COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.8,
the Company (a) is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations
(including federal, state and local procurement regulations), orders, judgments
and decrees except where the failure to so comply would not have a Material
Adverse Effect, and (b) possesses all necessary licenses, franchises, permits
and governmental authorizations to conduct its business in the manner in which
and in the jurisdictions and places where such business is now conducted,
except where the failure to possess the same would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.18    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  Schedule 5.18 lists the
domestic and foreign trade names, trademarks, service marks, trademark
registrations and applications, service mark registrations and applications,
patents, patent applications, patent licenses, software licenses and copyright
registrations and applications owned by the Company or used thereby in the
operation of its business (collectively, the "Intellectual Property"), which
Schedule indicates (i) the term and exclusivity of its rights with respect to
the Intellectual Property and (ii) whether each item of Intellectual Property
is owned or licensed by the Company, and if licensed, the licensor and the
license fees therefor.  Unless otherwise indicated on Schedule 5.18, the
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the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in the
loss or material impairment of any rights of the Company in the Intellectual
Property.  Each item constituting part of the Intellectual Property has been,
to the extent indicated on Schedule 5.18, registered with, filed in or issued
by, as the case may be, the United States Patent and Trademark Office or such
other government entity, domestic or foreign, as is indicated on Schedule 5.18;
all such registrations, filings and issuances remain in full force and effect;
and all fees and other charges with respect thereto are current.  Except as
stated on Schedule 5.18, there are no pending proceedings or adverse claims
made or, to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, threatened
against the Company with respect to the Intellectual Property; there has been
no litigation commenced or threatened in writing within the past five (5) years
with respect to the Intellectual Property or the rights of the Company therein;
and the Company and the Stockholder have no knowledge that (i) the Intellectual
Property or the use thereof by the Company conflicts with any trade names,
trademarks, service marks, trademark or service mark registrations or
applications, patents, patent applications, patent licenses or copyright
registrations or applications of others ("Third Party Intellectual Property"),
or (ii) such Third Party Intellectual Property or its use by others or any
other conduct of a third party conflicts with or infringes upon the
Intellectual Property or its use by the Company.

         5.19    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"), maintained or contributed to by the Company or any of its
Group Members (as defined below) (collectively, the "Plans") is listed on
Schedule 5.19, is in substantial compliance with applicable law and has been
administered and operated in all material respects in accordance with its
terms.  Each Plan that is intended to be "qualified" within the meaning of
Section 401(a) of the Code has applied for or received a favorable
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and, to the
best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no event has occurred and no
condition exists that could be expected to result in the denial or revocation
of any such determination.  No event that constitutes a "reportable event"
(within the meaning of Section 4043(b) of ERISA) for which the 30-day notice
requirement has not been waived by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
(the "PBGC") has occurred with respect to any Plan.  No Plan is subject to
Title IV of ERISA, and neither the Company nor any Group Member has made any
contributions to or participated in any "multiple employer plan" (within the
meaning of the Code or ERISA) or "multi-employer plan" (as defined in Section
4001(a)(3) of ERISA).  Full payment has been made of all amounts that the
Company was required under the terms of the Plans to have paid as contributions
to such Plans on or prior to the date hereof (excluding any amounts not yet
due) and all amounts properly accrued to date as liabilities of the Company
that have not been paid have been properly recorded on the Financial
Statements, and no Plan that is subject to Part 3 of Subtitle B of Title 1 of
ERISA has incurred any "accumulated funding deficiency" (within the meaning of
Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code), whether or not waived.  The
Company and, to the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no other
"disqualified person" or "party in interest" (within the meaning of Section
4975(e)(2) of the Code and Section 3(14) of ERISA, respectively) has engaged in
any transactions in connection with any Plan that could be expected to result
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ERISA, damages pursuant to Section 409 of ERISA or a tax pursuant to Section
4975(a) of the Code.  No material claim, action, proceeding, or litigation has
been made, commenced or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder,
threatened with respect to any Plan (other than for benefits payable in the
ordinary course and PBGC insurance premiums).  No Plan or related trust owns
any securities in violation of Section 407 of ERISA.  Neither the Company nor
any Group Member has incurred any liability or taken any action, or has any
knowledge of any action or event, that could cause it to incur any liability
(i) under Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA with respect to any
"single employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA),
(ii) on account of a partial or complete withdrawal (within the meaning of
Section 4205 and 4203 of ERISA, respectively) with respect to any
"multi-employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA), (iii) on
account of unpaid contributions to any such multi-employer plan, or (iv) to
provide health benefits or other non-pension benefits to retired or former
employees, except as specifically required by Section 4980B(f) of the Code.
Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19, neither the execution and delivery of
this Agreement by the Company or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will (i) except to the extent otherwise provided by
applicable law, entitle any current or former employee of the Company to
severance pay, unemployment compensation or any similar payment, (ii) except to
the extent otherwise provided by applicable law, accelerate the time of payment
or vesting, or increase the amount of, any compensation due to any such
employee or former employee, or (iii) directly or indirectly result in any
payment made or to be made to or on behalf of any person to constitute a
"parachute payment" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code).  For
purposes of this Agreement, "Group Member" shall mean any member of any
"affiliated service group" as defined in Section 414(m) of the Code that
includes the Company, any member of any "controlled group of corporations" as
defined in Section 1563 of the Code that includes the Company or any member of
any group of "trades or businesses under common control" as defined by Section
414(c) of the Code that includes the Company.

         5.20    EMPLOYEES; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

                 (a)      Schedule 5.20 sets forth (i) the name and current
annual salary (or rate of pay) and other compensation (including, without
limitation, normal bonus, profit-sharing and other compensation) now payable by
the Company to each employee whose current total annual compensation or
estimated compensation is $25,000 or more, (ii) any planned increase of greater
than $5,000 per annum to become effective after the date of this Agreement in
the total compensation or rate of total compensation payable by the Company to
each such person, (iii) any planned increase of greater than $5,000 per annum
to become payable after the date of this Agreement by the Company to employees
other than those specified in clause (i) of this Section 5.20(a), (iv) all
presently outstanding loans and advances (other than routine travel or other
similar advances to be repaid or formally accounted for within sixty (60) days)
made by the Company to, or made to the Company by, any director, officer or
employee, (v) all other transactions between the Company and any director,
officer or employee thereof since December 31, 1995 other than in the ordinary
course, and (vi) all accrued but unpaid vacation pay owing to any officer or
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                 (b)      Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is
         not a party to, or bound by, the terms of any collective bargaining
         agreement, and the Company has not experienced any material labor
         difficulties during the last five (5) years.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.20, there are no labor disputes existing, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, threatened involving, by
         way of example, strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, picketing, or any
         other interference with work or production, or any other concerted
         action by employees.  No charges or proceedings before the National
         Labor Relations Board, or similar agency, exist, or to the best
         knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, are threatened.

                 (c)      In the reasonable opinion of the Company and the
         Stockholder, the relationships enjoyed by the Company with its
         employees are good, and the Company and the Stockholder have not been
         advised by any employee that such employee does not intend to continue
         in the employ of the Company following the Closing.  Except as
         disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is not a party to any
         employment contract with any individual or employee (other than oral
         employment arrangements terminable at will without further obligation
         by either party), either express or implied.  No legal proceedings,
         charges, complaints or similar actions exist under any federal, state
         or local laws affecting the employment relationship including, but not
         limited to: (i) anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII of the
         Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (or similar state or local laws
         prohibiting discrimination because of race, sex, religion, national
         origin, age and the like); (ii) the Fair Labor Standards Act or other
         federal, state or local laws regulating hours of work, wages, overtime
         and other working conditions; (iii) requirements imposed by federal,
         state or local governmental contracts such as those imposed by
         Executive Order 11246; (iv) state laws with respect to tortious
         employment conduct, such as slander, false light, invasion of privacy,
         negligent hiring or retention, intentional infliction of emotional
         distress, assault and battery, or loss of consortium; or (v) the
         Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, as well as any similar
         state laws, or other regulations respecting safety in the workplace;
         and to the best knowledge of the Company and the Stockholder, no
         proceedings, charges or complaints are threatened under any such laws
         or regulations and no facts or circumstances exist that would give rise
         to any such proceedings, charges, complaints, or claims, whether valid
         or not.  The Company is not subject to any settlement or consent decree
         with any present or former employee, employee representative or any
         government or Agency relating to claims of discrimination or other
         claims in respect to employment practices and policies; and no
         government or Agency has issued a judgment, order, decree or finding
         with respect to the labor and employment practices (including practices
         relating to discrimination) of the Company.  Since December 31, 1994
         the Company has not incurred any liability or obligation under the
         Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar state
         laws; and the Company has not laid off more than ten percent (10%) of
         its employees at any single site of employment in any ninety (90) day
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                 (d)      The Company is in compliance in all respects with the
         provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, except where the
         failure to be in such compliance would not have a Material Adverse
         Effect.

         5.21    INSURANCE.  Schedule 5.21 contains an accurate list of the
policies and contracts (including insurer, named insured, type of coverage,
limits of insurance, required deductibles or co-payments, annual premiums and
expiration date) for fire, casualty, liability and other forms of insurance
maintained by, or for the benefit of, the Company.  All such policies are in
full force and effect and by their terms are scheduled to remain in full force
and effect through the Closing Date and, in the reasonable opinion of the
Company and the Stockholder, are adequate for the business engaged in by the
Company.  Neither the Company nor the Stockholder has received any notice of
cancellation or non-renewal or of significant premium increases with respect to
any such policy.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.21, no pending claims made
by or on behalf of the Company under such policies have been denied or are
being defended against third parties under a reservation of rights by an
insurer thereof.  All premiums due prior to the date hereof for periods prior
to the date hereof with respect to such policies have been timely paid.

         5.22    INTERESTS IN CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.  No stockholder,
officer, director or affiliate of the Company possesses, directly or
indirectly, any financial interest in, or is a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of, any corporation, firm, association or business organization that
is a client, supplier, customer, lessor, lessee or competitor of the Company;
provided, however, that the direct interest of the Stockholder in C.M.R.S.
Incorporated and the indirect interest of the Stockholder in Texas Medical
Record Service, Inc. shall not be deemed a breach of this Section 5.22.
Ownership of securities of a corporation whose securities are registered under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not in excess of five percent (5%) of any
class of such securities shall not be deemed to be a financial interest for
purposes of this Section 5.22.

         5.23    BUSINESS RELATIONS.  Schedule 5.23 contains an accurate list
of all significant customers of the Company (i.e., those customers representing
five percent (5%) or more of the Company's revenues for the twelve (12) months
ended December 31, 1995).  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.23, neither the
Company nor the Stockholder has received any written or, to the best knowledge
of the Company and the Stockholder, any other notice or information that any
such customer of the Company will cease to do business therewith after the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, which cessation would
have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company is not required to provide any
bonding or other financial security arrangements in any material amount in
connection with any transactions with any of its customers or suppliers.

         5.24    OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.24 is a list
of the current officers and directors of the Company.

         5.25    BANK ACCOUNTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY.  Schedule 5.25 sets
forth each bank, savings institution and other financial institution with which
the Company has an account or safe deposit box and the names of all persons
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thereto.  Each person holding a power of attorney or similar grant of authority
on behalf of the Company is identified on Schedule 5.25.  Except as disclosed
on such Schedule, the Company has not given any revocable or irrevocable powers
of attorney to any person, firm, corporation or organization relating to its
business for any purpose whatsoever.

         5.26    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.26 or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, since December
31, 1995, there has not been (a) any material damage, destruction or casualty
loss to the physical properties of the Company (whether or not covered by
insurance), (b) other than events or circumstances affecting the medical
records release business in general, any event or circumstance in the business,
operations, financial condition or results of operations of the Company that
would have a Material Adverse Effect, (c) any entry into any transaction,
commitment or agreement (including, without limitation, any borrowing) material
to the Company, except transactions, commitments or agreements in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice, (d) any declaration, setting
aside or payment of any dividend or other distribution in cash, stock or
property with respect to the capital stock or other securities of the Company,
any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by the Company of any capital
stock or other securities, or any agreement, arrangement or commitment by the
Company to do so, (e) any increase of greater than $5,000 per annum in the
compensation payable or to become payable by the Company to its officers,
directors, employees or agents or any increase in the rate or terms of any
bonuses, pension or other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement made
to, for or with any such officers, directors, employees or agents, except as
set forth on Schedule 5.26, (f) any sale, transfer or other disposition of, or
the creation of any Lien upon, any part of the assets of the Company, tangible
or intangible, except for sales of inventory and use of supplies and
collections of accounts receivables in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice, or any cancellation or forgiveness of any debts
or claims by the Company, (g) any change in the relations of the Company with
or loss of its customers (other than to the extent set forth in Schedule 5.23)
or suppliers, or any loss of business or increase in the cost of inventory
items or change in the terms offered to customers, which would have a Material
Adverse Effect, or (h) any capital expenditure (including any capital leases)
or commitment therefor by the Company in excess of $10,000.

         (B)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE STOCKHOLDER.

         The Stockholder represents and warrants that the representations and
warranties in this Section 5(B) as they apply to him are true and correct as of
the date of this Agreement and at the time of the Closing.

         5.27    AUTHORITY; OWNERSHIP.  The Stockholder has the full legal
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement.  The Stockholder owns
beneficially (subject to any community property interest of his spouse) and of
record the shares of the Company Stock set forth opposite such Stockholder's
name on Annex I and such shares of the Company Stock, together with the other
shares of the Company Stock set forth on Annex I, constitutes all of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company, and, except as set forth on
Schedule 5.27 hereof, such shares of the Company Stock owned by the Stockholder
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owned free and clear of all Liens other than standard state and federal
securities laws private offering legends and restrictions or arising under any
buy-sell or stockholders' or similar agreement existing and to which the
Stockholder is a party (each of which shall be terminated on or before the
Closing).  The Stockholder has owned the Company Stock since the date set forth
on Annex I.

         5.28    PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS.  The Stockholder does not have, or hereby
waives, any preemptive or other right to acquire shares of the Company Stock or
FYI Stock, that the Stockholder has or may have had other than rights of the
Stockholder to acquire FYI Stock pursuant to (i) this Agreement or (ii) any
option granted by FYI.

         5.29    NO INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF FYI STOCK.  The Stockholder
represents that there is no current plan or intention by such Stockholder to
sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any shares of FYI Stock received by such
Stockholder in the Merger as of the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise
described in Annex II.  For purposes of this representation, shares of the
Company Stock exchanged for cash or other property and shares of the Company
Stock exchanged for cash in lieu of fractional shares of FYI Stock will be
treated as outstanding shares of the Company Stock on the date of the
transaction.  Moreover, shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI Stock
held by the Stockholder and otherwise sold, redeemed, or disposed of prior to
or subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
representation.  In addition, the Stockholder represents that there is not any
current plan or intention by such Stockholder to sell, exchange or otherwise
dispose of FYI Stock, if any, received by such Stockholder pursuant to Section
10.10 hereof.

         5.30    VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  This Agreement, the Employment
Agreement, the Noncompetition Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement have each
been duly executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding
obligations of the Stockholder in accordance with their respective terms.

         5.31    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 5 of this Agreement, the Company and the Stockholder have made no
representation or warranty whatsoever to FYI or Newco and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or furnished (orally or in writing) to FYI or Newco or their
representatives .

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         FYI and Newco severally and jointly represent and warrant that all of
the following representations and warranties in this Section 6 are true and
correct at the time of the Closing.

         6.1     DUE ORGANIZATION.  Each of FYI and Newco is duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware,
and is duly authorized and qualified under all applicable laws, regulations,
and ordinances of public authorities to carry on its businesses in the places
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failure to be so authorized or qualified would not have a material adverse
effect on its business, operations, affairs, properties, assets or condition
(financial or otherwise).

         6.2     FYI STOCK.  The FYI Stock to be delivered to the Stockholder
at the Closing Date shall constitute valid and legally issued shares of FYI,
fully paid and nonassessable, and except as set forth in this Agreement, (a)
will be owned free and clear of all Liens created by FYI, and (b) will be
legally equivalent in all respects to the FYI Stock issued and outstanding as
of the date hereof.  The shares of FYI Stock to be issued to the Stockholder
pursuant to this Agreement will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "1933 Act"), and conform in all material respects to the
information with respect thereto contained in FYI's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 and Prospectus Supplement dated August 12, 1996 described in Section
6.9 hereof.

         6.3     VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  The execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Employment Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the
Lock-Up Agreements by FYI and Newco and the performance by each of FYI and
Newco of the transactions contemplated herein or therein have been duly and
validly authorized by the respective Boards of Directors of FYI and Newco to
the extent that it is a party thereto, and this Agreement, the Employment
Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements and the Lock-Up Agreements have each
been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action, duly
executed and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding obligations of each
of FYI and Newco to the extent that it is a party thereto, enforceable against
such party thereto in accordance with their respective terms.

         6.4     AUTHORIZATION. The representatives of FYI and Newco executing
this Agreement have the corporate authority to enter into and bind FYI and
Newco to the terms of this Agreement and to each of the agreements described in
Section 6.3 hereof to which FYI and/or Newco is to be a party.  FYI and Newco,
have the full legal right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and
the Articles of Merger.

         6.5     NO CONFLICTS.  The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, the consummation of any transactions herein referred to or
contemplated by and the fulfillment of the terms hereof and thereof will not:

                 (a)      Conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of
         Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of either FYI or Newco;

                 (b)      Materially conflict with, or result in a material
         default (or would constitute a default but for any requirement of
         notice or lapse of time or both) under any document, agreement or other
         instrument to which either FYI or Newco is a party, or violate or
         result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance
         on any of FYI's or Newco's properties pursuant to (i) any law or
         regulation to which either FYI or Newco or any of their respective
         property is subject, or (ii) any judgment, order or decree to which FYI
         or Newco is bound or any of their respective property is subject; or
        




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                 (c)      Result in termination or any impairment of any
         material permit, license, franchise, contractual right or other
         authorization of FYI or Newco.

         6.6     CAPITALIZATION OF FYI AND OWNERSHIP OF FYI STOCK.  The
authorized and outstanding capital stock of FYI and Newco is as set forth in
Sections 1.4(c) and 1.4(d) respectively.  All issued and outstanding shares of
FYI stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
There are no obligations of FYI to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
shares of FYI capital stock.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there are no
options, warrants, equity securities, calls, rights, commitments or agreements
of any character to which FYI is a party or by which it is bound obligating FYI
to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional
shares of capital stock of FYI or obligating FYI to grant, register, extend,
accelerate the vesting of or enter into any such option, warrant, equity
security, call, right, commitment or agreement.  All of the shares of FYI Stock
to be issued to the Stockholder in accordance herewith will be duly authorized,
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         6.7     TRANSACTIONS IN CAPITAL STOCK.  There has been no transaction
or action taken with respect to the equity ownership of FYI or Newco in
contemplation of the transactions described in this Agreement that would
prevent FYI from accounting for such transactions on a reorganization
accounting basis.

         6.8     SUBSIDIARIES.  Set forth on Schedule 6.8 hereto is a list of
the subsidiaries of FYI (each an "FYI Subsidiary" and collectively the "FYI
Subsidiaries").  Newco has no subsidiaries.

         6.9     BUSINESS; REAL PROPERTY; MATERIAL AGREEMENTS; FINANCIAL
INFORMATION.  Attached hereto as Schedule 6.9 are FYI's audited historical
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1995 and its financial
statements as filed on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  Such FYI financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial position of
FYI as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods.  FYI has provided
the Company and the Stockholder with true, complete and correct copies of its
Registration Statements on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608 and Registration
No. 333-1084) and Prospectus Supplement to Prospectus dated August 12, 1996.
The information scheduled or provided pursuant to this Section 6.9 does not
contain any material misstatements of fact.  Newco was formed on August 20,
1996, and has no historical financial statements or information.

         6.10    CONFORMITY WITH LAW AND LITIGATION.  Neither FYI nor Newco is
in violation of any law or regulation or any order of any court or federal,
state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau,
agency or instrumentality having jurisdiction over either of them that would
have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, affairs,
properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of FYI and the FYI
Subsidiaries taken as a whole (an "FYI Material Adverse Effect").  Except as
set forth on Schedule 6.10, there are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings,
pending or, to the knowledge of FYI or Newco, threatened, against or affecting
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equity, or before or by any Agency having jurisdiction over either of them and
no notice of any claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether pending or
threatened, has been received.  FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) has
conducted and is conducting its business in compliance with the requirements,
standards, criteria and conditions set forth in applicable Federal, state and
local statutes, ordinances, orders, approvals, variances, rules and regulations
and is not in violation of any of the foregoing that would have an FYI Material
Adverse Effect.

         6.11    NO VIOLATIONS.  Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation (as
of the date hereof, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of
each of FYI and Newco and by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware)
and the By-laws (certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of each
of FYI and Newco), of FYI and Newco (the "FYI Charter Documents") are attached
hereto as Annex III; neither FYI nor Newco is (a) in violation of any FYI
Charter Document or (b) in default, under any material lease, instrument,
agreement, license, permit to which it is a party or by which its properties
are bound (the "FYI Material Documents"); and, (i) the rights and benefits of
FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) under the FYI Material Documents will not
be materially and adversely affected by the transactions contemplated hereby
and (ii) the execution of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations
hereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not
result in any material violation or breach or constitute a default under, any
of the terms or provisions of the FYI Material Documents or the FYI Charter
Documents.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.11, none of the FYI Material
Documents requires notice to, or the consent or approval of, any Agency or
other third party to any of the transactions contemplated hereby to remain in
full force and effect or give rise to any right to termination, cancellation or
acceleration or loss of any right or benefit.  The minute books of FYI and of
each FYI Subsidiary as heretofore made available to the Company are true and
correct.

         6.12    TAXES.

                 (a)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (b)      Prior to the Merger, FYI will own all of the
         outstanding stock of Newco.  At all times prior to the Merger, no
         person other than FYI has owned, or will own, any of the outstanding
         stock of Newco.

                 (c)      (i)     Newco was formed by FYI solely for the
                 purpose of engaging in the transaction contemplated by the
                 Agreement.

                          (ii)    There were not as of the date of the
                 Agreement and there will not be at the Closing Date, any
                 outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible
                 securities, calls, rights, commitments or any other agreements
                 of any character which Newco is a party to, or may be bound
                 by, requiring it to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or
                 acquire any shares of its capital stock





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                 or any securities or rights convertible, into, exchangeable
                 for, evidencing the right to subscribe for or acquire, any
                 shares of its capital stock.

                          (iii)   As of the date of this Agreement and the
                 Closing Date, except for obligations or liabilities incurred
                 in connection with (A) its incorporation or organization and
                 (B) the transactions contemplated thereby and in the
                 Agreement, Newco has not and will not have incurred, directly
                 or indirectly through any subsidiary, any obligations or
                 liabilities or engaged in any business or activities of any
                 type or kind whatsoever or entered into any agreement or
                 arrangements with any person or entity.

                          (iv)    Prior to the Closing Date, Newco did not own
                 any asset other than an amount of cash necessary to
                 incorporate Newco and to pay the expenses of the Merger
                 attributable to Newco and such assets as were necessary to
                 perform its obligations under this Agreement.

                          (v)     FYI has no plan or intention to cause the
                 Surviving Corporation to issue additional shares of its stock
                 that would result in FYI losing control of the Surviving
                 Corporation within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (d)      FYI has no plan or intention to reacquire any of its
         stock issued in the Merger.

                 (e)      FYI has no plan or intention to liquidate Newco or
         merge Newco with or into another corporation (other than as described
         in this Agreement); sell or otherwise dispose of the stock of Newco;
         or cause Newco or any of its subsidiaries to sell or otherwise dispose
         of any of its assets or of any of the assets acquired from the
         Company, other than as contemplated by this Agreement, directly or
         indirectly, except for (i) dispositions made in the ordinary course of
         business, (ii) transfers of assets to a corporation all of whose
         outstanding stock is owned directly by Newco or (iii) transfers of
         assets by direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco to
         other direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco.

                 (f)      Any liabilities of the Company assumed by Newco, and
         any liabilities to which the transferred assets of the Company are
         subject, were incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of
         business.

                 (g)      FYI and Newco will each pay their respective
         expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (h)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
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                 (i)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Stockholder in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Stockholder in their capacity as an employee, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreement described
         in Section 7.5, will be for services actually rendered and will be
         commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (j)      Neither FYI nor Newco is an investment company as
         defined in section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (k)      The fair market value of the FYI stock and other
         consideration received by the Stockholder will be approximately equal
         to the fair market value of the Company Stock surrendered in the
         Merger.

                 (l)      The proposed Merger is effected through the laws of
         the United States, or a State or the District of Columbia.

                 (m)      The proposed Merger is being undertaken for reasons
         germane to the business of the Company.

                 (n)      Assuming the correctness of the representation
         contained in Section 5.8(d) herein, FYI has no plan or intention to
         cause the Surviving Corporation immediately after the Closing Date to
         hold less than 90% of the fair market value of its net assets and 70%
         of the fair market value of the gross assets of the Company
         immediately prior to the Closing Date, with such amount determined 
         based on the same methodology described in Section 5.8(d).

         6.13    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 6.13 or as otherwise contemplated in this Agreement, since July 31,
1996 there has not been any event or circumstance in the business, operations,
financial condition or results of operations of the Company that would have or
constitute an FYI Adverse Effect.

         6.14    NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS.  Except to the extent set forth in
Article 6 of this Agreement, FYI and Newco have made no representation or
warranty whatsoever to the Company or the Stockholder and hereby disclaim all
liability or responsibility for any other representation or warranty made,
communicated or finished (orally or in writing) to the Company or the
Stockholder or their representatives.

7.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE STOCKHOLDER AND THE COMPANY

         The obligations of the Stockholder and of the Company with respect to
actions to be taken on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or
waiver on or prior to the Closing Date of all of the following conditions,
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the survival of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained
in Section 6 hereof.

         7.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, except to the
extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a specified date,
in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct
in all material respects as of the specified date; and each and all of the
terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied with and
performed by FYI and Newco on or before the Closing Date shall have been duly
complied with and performed.

         7.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of the
Company and the Stockholder and their respective counsel.

         7.3     NO LITIGATION. No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of Newco with the Company and no Agency shall have taken any other
action or made any request of the Company as a result of which the management
of the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions hereunder.

         7.4     OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Company and the Stockholder shall have
received an opinion from Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A Professional
Corporation), counsel for FYI and Newco, dated the Closing Date, in the form
annexed hereto as Annex IV.

         7.5     CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of the Company as a
result of which the Company deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         7.6     GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATES. FYI and Newco each shall have
delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of a date not more than
fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing Date, duly issued by the Delaware
Secretary of State and in each state in which FYI or Newco is authorized to do
business, showing that each of FYI and Newco is in good standing and authorized
to do business and that all state franchise and/or income tax returns and taxes
for FYI and Newco, respectively, for all periods prior to the Closing have been
filed and paid.

         7.7     NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. No event or circumstance shall
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8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         The obligations of FYI and Newco with respect to actions to be taken
on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to
the Closing Date of all of the following conditions, except that no such waiver
shall be deemed to affect the survival of the representations and warranties of
the Company and the Stockholder contained in Section 5 hereof.

         8.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of the Stockholder and the Company
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date,
except to the extent that any such representation or warranty is made as of a
specified date, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been
true and correct in all material respects as of the specified date; and each
and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be complied
with and performed by the Stockholder and the Company on or before the Closing
Date shall have been duly complied with and performed.

         8.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of FYI and
Newco and their counsel.

         8.3     NO LITIGATION.  No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of the Company with and into Newco and no Agency shall have taken
any other action or made any request of FYI as a result of which the management
of FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions
hereunder.

         8.4     REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  Prior to the Closing Date, the
Stockholder shall have repaid the Company in full all amounts owing by the
Stockholder to the Company.

         8.5     INSURANCE.  FYI shall be named as an additional named insured
on all of the insurance policies of the Company.

         8.6     STOCKHOLDER RELEASE; RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS.  The
Stockholder shall have delivered to FYI immediately prior to the Closing Date
an instrument dated the Closing Date in a form reasonably satisfactory to FYI
releasing the Company from any and all claims of such Stockholder against the
Company and obligations of the Company to the Stockholder, except for items
specifically identified on Schedule 8.6 as being claims of or obligations to
the Stockholder and continuing obligations to Stockholder relating to his
employment by the Surviving Corporation or arising in connection with or
pursuant to this Agreement.  Except as set forth on Schedule 8.6 or as
otherwise disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, all existing agreements between
the Company and the Stockholder or business or personal affiliates of the
Company or the Stockholder and all existing bonus and incentive plans and
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         8.7     OPINION OF COUNSEL. FYI shall have received an opinion from
Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P., counsel to the Company and the
Stockholder, dated the Closing Date, in the form annexed hereto as Annex V.

         8.8     NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT.  The Stockholder shall have executed
and delivered to FYI and Newco a Noncompetition Agreement with FYI and Newco in
substantially the form attached hereto as Annex VI (the "Noncompetition
Agreement").

         8.9     LOCK-UP AGREEMENT.  The Stockholder shall have executed and
delivered to FYI and Newco a Lock-Up Agreement in substantially the form
annexed hereto as Annex VII (the "Lock-Up Agreement") with respect to the
shares of FYI Stock to be acquired thereby pursuant to Section 2 hereof
containing the Stockholder's undertakings as set forth in Section 11.1 hereof.

         8.10    CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency relating to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein shall have been obtained and made and no action or proceeding shall have
been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit the Merger and no Agency
shall have taken any other action or made any request of FYI or Newco as a
result of which either FYI or Newco deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         8.11    NO MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT.  No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.

9.       COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES

         9.1     [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK].

         9.2     PRESERVATION OF TAX AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT.  After the
Closing Date, FYI shall not and shall not permit any of the FYI Subsidiaries to
undertake any act that would jeopardize the tax-free status of the
reorganization of the Company, including, to the extent such action would
jeopardize the tax-free status of the reorganization of the Company:

                 (a)      The retirement or reacquisition, directly or
         indirectly, of all or part of the FYI Stock issued in connection with
         the transactions contemplated hereby;

                 (b)      The entering into of financial arrangements for the
         benefit of the Stockholder in his capacity as such;

                 (c)      The disposition of any material part of the assets of
         the Company within the two (2) years following the Closing Date except
         in the ordinary course of business or to eliminate duplicate services
         or excess capacity;

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                 (e)      The issuance of additional shares of Newco stock that
         would result in FYI losing control of Newco within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

         9.3     PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS.

                 (a)      Each party hereto shall, and shall cause its
         subsidiaries and affiliates to, provide to each of the other parties
         hereto such cooperation and information as any of them reasonably may
         request in filing any return, amended return or claim for refund,
         determining a liability for Taxes or a right to refund of Taxes or in
         conducting any audit or other proceeding in respect of Taxes.  Such
         cooperation and information shall include providing copies of all
         relevant portions of relevant returns, together with relevant
         accompanying schedules and relevant work papers, relevant documents
         relating to rulings or other determinations by taxing authorities and
         relevant records concerning the ownership and tax basis of property,
         which such party may possess.  Each party shall make its employees
         reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to
         provide explanation of any documents or information so provided. 
         Subject to the preceding sentence, each party required to file returns
         pursuant to this Agreement shall bear all costs of filing such returns.
        
                 (b)      Each of the Company, Newco, FYI and the Stockholder
         shall comply with the tax reporting requirements of Section 1.368-3 of
         the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, and shall treat
         the transaction as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
         the Code unless otherwise required by law.

         9.4     STOCK OPTIONS.  No later than September 30, 1996, FYI shall
grant to the employees of the Surviving Corporation as set forth on Schedule
9.4 nonqualified stock options to acquire an aggregate of seven thousand
(7,000) shares of FYI Stock in minimum lots of one thousand shares (1,000) in
accordance with the terms of FYI's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option
Plan"), with such options to have a per share exercise price equal to the Fair
Market Value (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) per share on the date of
grant and to vest in twenty percent (20%) increments on each of the first
through fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.

10.      INDEMNIFICATION

         The Stockholder, FYI and Newco each make the following covenants that
         are applicable to them, respectively.

         10.1    FYI LOSSES.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from, against and in respect of any and all FYI Losses (as defined
         below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by any of
         them by reason of (i) any representation or warranty made by the
         Company or the Stockholder in or pursuant to this Agreement
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         representations and warranties contained in any certificate delivered
         pursuant hereto) being untrue or incorrect in any respect; (ii) any
         liability for warranty claims arising from the provision of services
         by the Company through the Closing Date; (iii) the termination of or
         withdrawal by the Company or any Group Member from any employee
         pension benefit plan, as defined in Section 3(2)(A) of ERISA that is
         maintained pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement under which
         more than one employer makes contributions and to which the Company or
         any Group Member is then making or accruing an obligation to make
         contributions or has within the preceding five (5) plan years made
         contributions; (iv) the items described in Schedule 5.16 hereof except
         in any instance and to the extent FYI Losses result from the
         negligence or misconduct of FYI, Newco or the Surviving Corporation;
         or (v) any failure by the Company or the Stockholder to observe or
         perform its or his covenants and agreements set forth in this
         Agreement or (solely with respect to the Company) in any other
         agreement or document executed by it in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby.

                 (b)      "FYI Losses" shall mean all damages (including,
         without limitation, amounts paid in settlement pursuant to the
         provisions of this Article 10), losses, obligations, liabilities,
         claims, deficiencies, costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest
         and monetary sanctions, including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees and costs incurred to comply with injunctions and
         other court and Agency orders, and other costs and expenses incident
         to any suit, action, investigation, claim or proceeding or to
         establish or enforce the rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving
         Corporation or such other persons to indemnification hereunder.

         10.2    ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from, against and in respect of any and all Environmental Costs (as
         defined below), arising in any manner in connection with: (i) the
         release, leak, discharge, spill, disposal, migration or emission of
         Hazardous Substances from any property owned, leased or operated by
         the Company on or prior to the Closing Date; or (ii) the failure of
         the Company to comply with any applicable Environmental Requirements
         prior to the Closing Date.  This Section 10.2 is intended to indemnify
         FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation and their respective
         directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys
         from the results of their own negligence.

                 (b)      The obligations of this Section 10.2 shall include
         the obligation to defend the Indemnified Parties (as defined below)
         against any claim or demand for Environmental Costs, the obligation to
         pay and discharge any Environmental Costs imposed on Indemnified
         Parties, and the obligation to reimburse Indemnified Parties for any
         Environmental Costs incurred or suffered, provided in each instance
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         Indemnified Parties are entitled to indemnification under this
         Agreement.  The obligation to reimburse the Indemnified Parties shall
         also include the costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
         reasonable attorneys' fees) to establish or enforce the rights of FYI,
         Newco and the Surviving Corporation or such other persons to
         indemnification hereunder.

                 (c)      "Environmental Costs" shall mean any of the following
         that arise in any manner regardless of whether based in contract,
         tort, implied or express warranty, strict liability, Environmental
         Requirement or otherwise: all liabilities, losses, judgments, damages,
         punitive damages, consequential damages, treble damages, costs and
         expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees
         and fees and disbursements of environmental consultants, all costs
         related to the performance of any required or necessary assessments,
         investigations, remediation, response, containment, closure,
         restoration, repair, cleanup or detoxification of any impacted
         property, the preparation and implementation of any maintenance,
         monitoring, closure, remediation, abatement or other plans required by
         any governmental agency or by Environmental Requirements and any other
         costs recovered or recoverable under any Environmental Requirement),
         fines, penalties, or monetary sanctions.  Environmental Costs shall
         include without limitation: (i) damages for personal injury or death,
         or injury to property or to natural resources; (ii) damage to real
         property or damage resulting from the loss of the use of all or any
         part of the property, including but not limited to business loss; and
         (iii) the cost of any demolition, rebuilding or repair of any property
         required by Environmental Requirements or necessary to restore such
         property to its condition prior to damage caused by an environmental
         condition or by the remediation of an environmental condition.

         10.3    EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.

                 (a)      The Stockholder agrees to indemnify and hold FYI,
         Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and their respective directors,
         officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys harmless
         from and against any and all claims made by employees of the Company,
         regardless of when made, for wages, salaries, bonuses, pension,
         workmen's compensation, medical insurance, disability, vacation,
         severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits or other compensation
         or benefit arrangements to the extent the same are based on employment
         service rendered to the Company prior to the Closing Date or injury or
         sickness occurring prior to the Closing Date and the rights so claimed
         are not scheduled pursuant to this Agreement or reserved for on the
         Financial Statements, or if the claim asserted is based upon or arises
         under applicable law rather than an agreement or undertaking by the
         Company, then only if the claim asserted arose or is based upon acts
         or omissions occurring prior to the Closing Date and was not disclosed
         as required by the terms of this Agreement (collectively, "Pre-Closing
         Employee Claims").

                 (b)      Each of FYI and Newco jointly and severally agrees to
         indemnify and hold the Stockholder and his agents and attorneys
         harmless from and against any and all claims made by employees of the
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         for wages, salaries, bonuses, pension, workmen's compensation, medical
         insurance, disability, vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice,
         sick benefits or other compensation or benefit arrangements, except as
         otherwise expressly provided herein, to the extent the same are based
         on employment service rendered to the Surviving Corporation after the
         Closing Date or injury or sickness occurring after the Closing Date
         (collectively, "Post-Closing Employee Claims").

         10.4    STOCKHOLDER LOSSES.

                 (a)      FYI and Newco jointly and severally agree to
         indemnify and hold harmless the Stockholder, and his agents and
         attorneys, for and in respect of any and all Stockholder Losses (as
         defined below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by
         the Stockholder by reason of (i) any representation or warranty made
         by FYI or Newco in or pursuant to this Agreement (including, without
         limitation, the representations and warranties contained in any
         certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue or incorrect in
         any respect; (ii) any failure by FYI or Newco to observe or perform
         its covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement or any other
         agreement or document executed by it in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby; (iii) any liability for warranty
         claims arising from the provision of services by the Company
         subsequent to the Closing Date; or (iv) any liability of the
         Stockholder as a guarantor under any Real Property Lease, except in
         any instance and to the extent Stockholder Losses result from the
         negligence or misconduct of the Stockholder (with respect to periods
         prior to the Closing Date).

                 (b)      "Stockholder Losses" shall mean all damages
         (including, without limitation, amounts paid in settlement with the
         consent of FYI and Newco, which consent may not be reasonably
         withheld), losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, deficiencies,
         costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest and monetary sanctions,
         including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
         incurred to comply with injunctions and other court and Agency orders,
         and other costs and expenses incident to any suit, action,
         investigation, claim or proceeding or to establish or enforce the
         right of the Stockholder or such other persons to indemnification
         hereunder.

         10.5    INDEMNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN TAX MATTERS.  The Stockholder
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Surviving Corporation from and
against the liability of the Company or the Surviving Corporation with respect
to all Taxes, including interest and additions to Taxes, resulting from any
final determination (or settlement) that the Merger of the Company into Newco
fails to qualify as a tax-free transaction as to the Company and/or the
Surviving Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D)
of the Code as a result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant
of the Company or the Stockholder.  FYI and the Surviving Corporation shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Stockholder from and against the
liability of the Stockholder, the Company and the Surviving Corporation with
respect to all Taxes, resulting from any final determination (or settlement)
that the Merger of the Company into Newco, fails to qualify as a tax-free
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Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the
Code as a result of any breach of a representation, warranty or covenant by FYI
or Newco.

         10.6    NOTICE OF LOSS.  Except to the extent set forth in the next
sentence, a party to the Agreement will not have any liability under the
indemnity provisions of this Agreement with respect to a particular matter
unless a notice setting forth in reasonable detail the breach or other matter
which is asserted has been given to the Indemnifying Party (as defined below)
and, in addition, if such matter arises out of a suit, action, investigation,
proceeding or claim, such notice is given promptly, but in any event within
thirty (30) days after the Indemnified Party (as defined below) is given notice
of the claim or the commencement of the suit, action, investigation or
proceeding.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, failure of the Indemnified
Party to give notice hereunder shall not release the Indemnifying Party from
its obligations under this Section 10, except to the extent the Indemnifying
Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice.  With respect to
FYI Losses, Environmental Costs, Pre-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in Section 10.5, the Stockholder shall be the Indemnifying Party and
FYI and Newco and their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Parties.  With
respect to Stockholder Losses, Post-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in the second sentence of Section 10.5, FYI and Newco shall be the
Indemnifying Party and the Stockholder and his agents and attorneys shall be
the Indemnified Party.

         10.7    RIGHT TO DEFEND.  Upon receipt of notice of any suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding for which indemnification might be claimed
by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to defend,
contest or otherwise protect against any such suit, action, investigation,
claim or proceeding and to make any compromise or settlement thereof at its own
cost and expense, and the Indemnified Party must cooperate in any such defense
or other action.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to participate at its own expense in defense thereof by counsel of
its own choosing, but the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to control the
defense unless the Indemnified Party has relieved the Indemnifying Party from
liability with respect to the particular matter or the Indemnifying Party fails
to assume defense of the matter.  In the event the Indemnifying Party shall
fail to defend, contest or otherwise protect in a timely manner against any
such suit, action, investigation, claim or proceeding, the Indemnified Party
shall have the right, but not the obligation, thereafter to defend, contest or
otherwise protect against the same and make any compromise or settlement
thereof and recover the entire cost thereof from the Indemnifying Party
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, disbursements and
all amounts paid as a result of such suit, action, investigation, claim or
proceeding or the compromise or settlement thereof, provided, however, that the
Indemnified Party must send a written notice to the Indemnifying Party of any
such proposed settlement or compromise, which settlement or compromise the
Indemnifying Party may reject, in its reasonable judgment, within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such notice.  Failure to reject such notice within such
thirty (30) day period shall be deemed an acceptance of such settlement or
compromise.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right to effect a settlement
or compromise over the objection of the Indemnifying Party; provided, that if
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Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense from the Indemnified Party, the
Indemnified Party waives any right to indemnity. therefor.  If the Indemnifying
Party undertakes the defense of such matters, the Indemnified Party shall not,
so long as the Indemnifying Party does not abandon the defense thereof, be
entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party any legal or other expenses
subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense
thereof other than the reasonable costs of investigation undertaken by the
Indemnified Party with the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party.

         10.8    COOPERATION.  Each of FYI Newco, the Surviving Corporation,
the Company and the Stockholder, and each of their affiliates, successors and
assigns shall cooperate with each other in the defense of any suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim by a third party and, during normal business
hours, shall afford each other access to their books and records and employees
relating to such suit, action, investigation, proceeding or claim and shall
furnish each other all such further information that they have the right and
power to furnish as may reasonably be necessary to defend such suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim, including, without limitation, reports,
studies, correspondence and other documentation relating to Environmental
Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission matters.

         10.9    SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS.  FYI and Newco shall first recover
amounts owing thereto pursuant to Sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 for FYI Losses,
Environmental Costs and Pre-Closing Employee Claims first from the funds held
by it as described in Section 3.1(a) and thereafter from the Stockholder.

         10.10  LIMITATIONS OF INDEMNIFICATION; PROPORTIONATE PAYMENTS.  FYI,
Newco, the Surviving Corporation and the other persons or entities indemnified
pursuant to Sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 shall not assert any claim for
indemnification hereunder until such time as and solely to the extent that the
aggregate of all claims that such persons may have against the Indemnifying
Parties shall exceed $5,000 with respect to a single claim or $29,000 with
respect to all claims, regardless of amount.  No Indemnifying Party shall be
obligated to indemnify and hold harmless any Indemnified Party with respect to
any claim for indemnification hereunder exceeding an aggregate of the Purchase
Price; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation shall not be applicable
to any breach of the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.3
and 6.2 hereof.  Any amounts paid for Stockholder Losses pursuant to this
Section 10 shall be paid in the same proportion of FYI Stock, valued at the
then-fair market value thereof, and cash as set forth on Annex II.

         10.11   EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  The indemnification provided for in this
Section 10 shall be the exclusive remedy in any action seeking damages or any
other form of monetary relief brought by any party to this Agreement against
another party; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the
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11.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

         The FYI Stock acquired by the Stockholder pursuant to this Agreement
is being acquired solely for his own account, for investment purposes only, and
with no present intention of distributing, selling or otherwise disposing of it
in connection with a distribution.

         11.1    TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS.  Except for transfer upon death or  to
immediate family members who agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions
set forth below (or trusts for the benefit of the undersigned or family
members, the trustees of which so agree in writing), for a period of two (2)
years from the Closing with respect to 85,136 of the shares of FYI Stock and
for a period of six (6) months from the Closing with respect to 20,000 shares
of FYI Stock, the Stockholder shall not (a) sell, assign, exchange, transfer,
distribute or otherwise dispose of (i) the shares of FYI Stock received by the
Stockholder at the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise described in Annex
II, or (ii) any interest (including, without limitation, an option to buy or
sell) in any such shares of FYI Stock, in whole or in part, and no such
attempted transfer shall be treated as effective for any purpose; or (b) engage
in any transaction, whether or not with respect to any shares of FYI Stock or
any interest therein, the intent or effect of which is to reduce the risk of
owning the shares of FYI Stock acquired pursuant to Section 2 hereof
(including, by way of example and not limitation, engaging in put, call,
short-sale, straddle or similar market transactions).  The certificates
evidencing the FYI Stock delivered to the Stockholder pursuant to Section 3 of
this Agreement will bear a legend substantially in the form set forth below and
containing such other information as FYI may deem necessary or appropriate:

         EXCEPT FOR TRANSFER UPON DEATH OR TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO
         AGREE IN WRITING TO BE BOUND BY THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH BELOW (OR
         TRUSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNDERSIGNED OR FAMILY MEMBERS, THE
         TRUSTEES OF WHICH SO AGREE IN WRITING), THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS
         CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED, EXCHANGED, TRANSFERRED,
         DISTRIBUTED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, AND THE ISSUER SHALL NOT BE
         REQUIRED TO GIVE EFFECT TO ANY ATTEMPTED SALE, ASSIGNMENT, EXCHANGE,
         TRANSFER, ENCUMBRANCE, PLEDGE, DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER DISPOSITION PRIOR
         TO [THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOSING DATE] [SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING
         THE CLOSING DATE].  UPON THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE HOLDER OF THIS
         CERTIFICATE, THE ISSUER AGREES TO REMOVE THIS RESTRICTIVE LEGEND (AND
         ANY STOP ORDER PLACED WITH THE TRANSFER AGENT) AFTER THE DATE
         SPECIFIED ABOVE.

The Stockholder will execute and deliver to FYI prior to or at the Closing a
Lock-Up Agreement containing the foregoing agreements.

         11.2    ECONOMIC RISK; SOPHISTICATION.  The Stockholder represents and
warrants to FYI and Newco that such Stockholder is an "accredited investor" as
defined in Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act; that such Stockholder
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of an investment in the FYI Stock acquired pursuant to this Agreement and can
afford to sustain a total loss of such investment and has such knowledge and
experience in financial and business matters that such Stockholder is capable
of evaluating the merits and risks of the proposed investment in the FYI Stock;
and that such Stockholder has had an adequate opportunity to ask questions and
receive answers from the officers of FYI concerning any and all matters
relating to the transactions described herein including, without limitation,
the background and experience of the current and proposed officers and
directors of FYI, and the plans for the operations of the business of FYI.

12.      GENERAL

         12.1    COOPERATION.  The Company, the Stockholder, FYI and Newco
shall each deliver or cause to be delivered to the other on the Closing Date,
and at such other times and places as shall be reasonably agreed to, such
additional instruments as the other may reasonably request for the purpose of
carrying out this Agreement.  The Company will cooperate and use its reasonable
efforts to have the present officers, directors and employees thereof cooperate
with FYI on and after the Closing Date in furnishing information, evidence,
testimony and other assistance in connection with any Tax return filing
obligations, actions, proceedings, arrangements or disputes of any nature with
respect to matters pertaining to all periods prior to the Closing Date.

         12.2    SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES.

                 (a)      Covenants and Agreements.  All covenants and
         agreements made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter according to their terms
         without limit as to duration.

                 (b)      Representations and Warranties.  All representations
         and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter for a period of two (2)
         years following the Closing, except that (a) the representations and
         warranties contained in Section 5.8 and Section 6.12hereof shall
         survive until the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable
         periods (including any extensions) of the respective statutes of
         limitation applicable to the payment of the Taxes to which such
         representations and warranties relate without an assertion of a
         deficiency in respect thereof by the applicable taxing authority or
         (ii) the completion of the final audit and determinations by the
         applicable taxing authority and final disposition of any deficiency
         resulting therefrom, (b) the representations and warranties contained
         in Section 5.19 shall survive until the expiration of the applicable
         period of the statutes of limitation applicable to ERISA matters, and
         (c) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.3 and
         Section 6.2 shall survive indefinitely.

                 (c)      No Knowledge of Claims.  Each of FYI and Newco
         represents and warrants to the Company and the Stockholder that at the
         date hereof neither FYI nor Newco knows of any breach or inaccuracy of
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         made by the Company and the Stockholder hereunder and of no basis for
         any claim under Section 10 hereof.

         12.3    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement and the rights of the
parties hereunder may not be assigned (except by operation of law) and shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, the
successors of FYI, and the heirs and legal representatives of the Stockholder.

         12.4    ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement (including the schedules,
exhibits and annexes attached hereto) and the documents delivered pursuant
hereto constitute the entire agreement and understanding among the Stockholder,
the Company, Newco and FYI, and supersede any prior agreement and understanding
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.  This Agreement, upon
execution, constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the parties hereto
enforceable in accordance with its terms and this Agreement and the Annexes
hereto may be modified or amended only by a written instrument executed by the
Stockholder, the Company, Newco and FYI, acting through their respective
officers, duly authorized by their respective Boards of Directors.

         12.5    COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously
in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

         12.6    BROKERS AND AGENTS.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 12.6,
each party represents and warrants that it employed no broker or agent in
connection with this transaction and agrees to indemnify the other against all
loss, cost, damages or expense arising out of claims for fees or commission of
brokers employed or alleged to have been employed by such indemnifying party.

         12.7    EXPENSES.  Whether or not the transactions herein contemplated
shall be consummated, (i) FYI and Newco will pay the fees, expenses and
disbursements of FYI and Newco and their respective agents, representatives,
accountants and counsel incurred in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto, including all costs and expenses incurred
in the performance and compliance with all conditions to be performed by FYI
under this Agreement.  In the event the transactions herein contemplated are
consummated, the Stockholder will pay from personal funds and not from the
funds of the Company, the fees, expenses and disbursements of its agents,
representatives, accountants and counsel (other than with respect to the AA
Financial Statements) incurred in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement.  The Stockholder acknowledges that he, and not the Company or FYI,
will pay all taxes due upon receipt of the consideration payable to the
Stockholder pursuant to Section 2 hereof, and all sales, use, real property
transfer, recording, gains, stock transfer and other similar fees in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

         12.8    NOTICES.  All notices of communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be given by (a) depositing the same in
United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and
registered or certified with return receipt





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requested, (b) delivering the same in person to an officer or agent of such
party, or (c) telecopying the same with electronic confirmation of receipt.



                          (i)     If to FYI or Newco, addressed to them at:

                                  F.Y.I. Incorporated
                                  Minnesota Medical Record Service Acquisition 
                                  Corp.
                                  3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 900
                                  Dallas, Texas 75204
                                  Telecopy No.: (214) 953-7556
                                  Attn: Margot T. Lebenberg, Esq.

                          with copies to:

                                  Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
                                  2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
                                  Dallas, Texas 75201
                                  Telecopy No.: (214) 740-8800
                                  Attn:  Charles C. Reeder, Esq.

                          (ii)    If to the Stockholder, addressed thereto at
                 the address set forth on Annex I, with copies to such counsel
                 as is set forth with respect to the Stockholder on such Annex
                 I;


                          (iii)   If to the Company, addressed to:

                                  Minnesota Medical Record Service, Inc.
                                  7334 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
                                  Suite 220
                                  Canoga Park, California 91303
                                  Telecopy No.: (818) 887-7352
                                  Attn:  Alan D. Simon

                                  and marked "Personal and Confidential"

                                  with copies to:

                                  Gardere Wynne Sewell & Riggs, L.L.P.
                                  333 Clay Street
                                  Suite 800
                                  Houston, Texas 77002-4086
                                  Telecopy No.: (713) 308-5555
                                  Attn: Daniel L. Cohen, Esq.


or to such other address or counsel as any party hereto shall specify pursuant
to this Section 12.8 from time to time.





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         12.9    GOVERNING LAW.  This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

         12.10  EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.  Except as otherwise provided
herein, no delay of or omission in the exercise of any right, power or remedy
accruing to any party as a result of any breach or default by any other party
under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it
be construed as a waiver of or acquiescence in any such breach or default, or
of any similar breach or default occurring later; nor shall any waiver of any
single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default
occurring before or after that waiver.

         12.11  TIME.  Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.

         12.12  REFORMATION AND SEVERABILITY.  In case any provision of this
Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall, to the extent
possible, be modified in such manner as to be valid, legal and enforceable but
so as to most nearly retain the intent of the parties, and if such modification
is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and in
either case the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.

         12.13  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.  No right, remedy or election given by any
term of this Agreement shall be deemed exclusive but each shall be cumulative
with all other rights, remedies and elections available at law or in equity.

         12.14  CAPTIONS.  The headings of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only, shall not constitute a part of this Agreement or be used to
construe or interpret any provision hereof.

         12.15  MODIFICATION.  It is the intent of the parties that the Company
transaction be structured as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
the Code.





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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.


                                        F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
ATTEST:                                 
                                        
                                        
/s/ Kent Jamison                        By:      /s/ David Lowenstein          
- ----------------------------------               ------------------------------
                                                 Name: David Lowenstein
                                                 Title: Executive Vice President
                                        
                                        
                                        MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE
                                        ACQUISITION CORP.
ATTEST:                                 
                                        
                                        
/s/ Kent Jamison                        By:      /s/ David Lowenstein          
- ----------------------------------               ------------------------------
                                                 Name: David Lowenstein
                                                 Title: Vice President
                                        
                                        
                                        MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
ATTEST:                                 
                                        
                                        
/s/ Colleen Montes                      By:      /s/ Alan Simon                
- ----------------------------------               ------------------------------
                                                 Name: Alan Simon
                                                 Title: President
<PAGE>   47

                                                 THE STOCKHOLDER:
                                        
ATTEST:



/s/ Colleen Montes                               /s/ Alan D. Simon           
- ----------------------------------               ----------------------------
                                                 Alan D. Simon
<PAGE>   48
                                    ANNEX I

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
               MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDER NAMED THEREIN


STOCKHOLDER OF THE COMPANY:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Number of Shares
Name and Address                                 of Company Stock                  Date of Acquisition
- ----------------                                 ----------------                  -------------------
<S>                                                     <C>                            <C>
Alan D. Simon                                           1,000                          July 15, 1990
7334 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Suite 220
Canoga Park, California 91303
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   49
                                    ANNEX II

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
               MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE ACQUISITION CORP.
                     MINNESOTA MEDICAL RECORD SERVICE, INC.
                                      AND
                         THE STOCKHOLDER NAMED THEREIN


Aggregate consideration to be paid to the Stockholder:

         Cash - $1,081,450, of which $958,955.50 of such amount shall be paid
         at the Closing, and of which $122,495.00 of such amount shall be held
         by FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

         Stock - 105,136 shares of FYI Stock, of which 97,850 shares of FYI
         Stock shall be delivered at the Closing, and of which 7,286 shares of
         FYI Stock shall be held by FYI pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof.

<PAGE>   1





                                                                    EXHIBIT 2.17



        ------------------------------------------------------------

                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

                    dated as of the 30th day of August, 1996

                                  by and among

                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED

                             ZIA ACQUISITION CORP.

                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP

                                      and

                         the SHAREHOLDERS named herein


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<PAGE>   2
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
1.       THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.1     Delivery and Filing of Certificate of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.2     Effective Time of the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
         1.3     Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Board of
                 Directors of Surviving Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.4     Certain Information With Respect to the Capital Stock
                 of the Company, FYI and Newco  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
         1.5     Effect of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.1     Manner of Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
         2.2     Calculation of FYI Shares for the Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         2.3     Earnings Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
         3.1     Delivery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

4.       CLOSING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND
         THE SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         (A)     Representations and Warranties of the Company
                 and the Shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
         5.1     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.2     Organization, Existence and Good Standing of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.3     Capital Stock of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
         5.4     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.5     Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
         5.6     Accounts and Notes Receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.7     Permits and Intangibles.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
         5.8     Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
         5.9     Assets and Properties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
         5.10    Real Property Leases; Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
         5.11    Environmental Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
         5.12    Contracts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
         5.13    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.14    Government Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.15    Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.16    Litigation and Related Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
         5.17    Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
         5.18    Intellectual Property Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
         5.19    Employee Benefit Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15


</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<S>      <C>                                                                                                           <C>
         5.20    Employees; Employee Relations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
         5.21    Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.22    Interests in Customers, Suppliers, Etc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.23    Business Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
         5.24    Officers and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.25    Bank Accounts and Powers of Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.26    Absence of Certain Changes or Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         (B)     Representations and Warranties of the Shareholders.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.27    Authority; Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
         5.28    Preemptive Rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.29    No Intention to Dispose of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.30    Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         5.31    Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.1     Due Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
         6.2     FYI Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.3     Validity of Obligations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.4     Authorization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
         6.5     No Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.6     Capitalization of FYI and Ownership of FYI Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.7     Transactions in Capital Stock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.8     Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.9     Business; Real Property; Material Agreements;
                 Financial Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
         6.10    Conformity with Law and Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.11    No Violations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
         6.12    Taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

7.       COVENANTS PRIOR TO CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.1     Access and Cooperation; Due Diligence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.2     Conduct of Business Pending Closing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
         7.3     Prohibited Activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
         7.4     No Shop  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         7.5     Notification of Certain Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
         7.6     Amendment of Schedules.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

8.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE
         SHAREHOLDERS AND THE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
         8.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.4     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.5     Employment Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.6     Escrow Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.7     Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30

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         8.8     Good Standing Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
         8.9     Loan Agreement.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         8.10    Effectiveness of Registration Statement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         8.11    No Material Adverse Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31

9.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI
         AND NEWCO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         9.1     Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         9.2     Satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         9.3     No Litigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         9.4     Examination of Final Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
         9.5     Repayment of Indebtedness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.6     Insurance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.7     Shareholder Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.8     Termination of Related Party Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.9     Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.10    Employment Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.11    Noncompetition Agreements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.12    Lock-Up Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.13    Escrow Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
         9.14    Consents and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         9.15    Good Standing Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         9.16    Loan Agreement.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         9.17    No Material Adverse Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33

10.      COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.1    Permitted Payments of Compensation by the Company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.2    Preservation of Tax and Accounting Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
         10.3    Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.4    Stock Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
         10.5    Receivables Guaranteed.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         10.6    Termination of Shareholders Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         10.7    Acknowledgments of the Parties.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
         10.8    Zia Name.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

11.      INDEMNIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         11.1    FYI Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
         11.2    Environmental Indemnity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
         11.3    Employee Compensation and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
         11.4    Shareholder Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
         11.5    Indemnification for Certain Tax Matters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         11.6    Notice of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
         11.7    Right to Defend  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
         11.8    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
         11.9    Satisfaction of Claims From Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
         11.10   Limitations of Indemnification; Proportionate Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
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12.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER
         RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
         12.1    Transfer Restrictions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41

13.      TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
         13.1    Termination  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
         13.2    Liabilities in Event of Termination  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42

14.      GENERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
         14.1    Cooperation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
         14.2    Survival of Covenants, Agreements, Representations
                 and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
         14.3    Nondisclosure of Confidential Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
         14.4    Successors and Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.5    Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.6    Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.7    Brokers and Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.8    Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.9    Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
         14.10   Governing Law  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
         14.11   Exercise of Rights and Remedies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
         14.12   Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
         14.13   Reformation and Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
         14.14   Remedies Cumulative  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
         14.15   Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
         14.16   Tax Structure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48

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                             SCHEDULES AND ANNEXES

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SCHEDULES
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1.3(d)           Officers of the Surviving Corporation
5.2              Jurisdictions of Qualification and Company Charter Documents
5.3              Capital Stock
5.5              Financial Statements and Contingent Liabilities
5.6              Accounts and Notes Receivable
5.7              Permits and Licenses
5.8              Taxes
5.9              Assets and Properties
5.10             Real Property Leases
5.11             Environmental Matters
5.12             Contracts
5.14             Government Contracts
5.15             Consent
5.16             Litigation
5.19             Employee Benefit Plans
5.20             Employee Matters
5.21             Insurance
5.23             Business Relations
5.24             Officers and Directors
5.25             Bank Accounts
5.26             Absence of Certain Changes
5.27             Liens on Stock
6.6              FYI Capital Stock
6.8              FYI Subsidiaries
6.9              FYI Financial Information
6.10             FYI Compliance with Laws
6.11             No Violations by FYI
7.2              Conduct of Business
7.3              Prohibited Activities
9.7              Shareholder Releases
9.8              Continuing Related Party Agreements
11.1(a)          Questionnaire for Subsidiaries
14.7             Brokers and Agents


ANNEXES
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I                Shareholders of the Company
II               Aggregate Consideration to be paid to the Shareholders
III              FYI Charter Documents
IV               Opinion of Counsel to FYI and Newco
V                Employment Agreement

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VI               Escrow Agreement
VII              Shareholder Release
VIII             Opinion of Counsel to the Company
IX               Noncompetition Agreement
X                Lock-Up Agreement
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                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

         THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (this "Agreement") is made
as of the 30th day of August, 1996, by and among F.Y.I. INCORPORATED, a
Delaware corporation ("FYI"), ZIA ACQUISITION CORP., a Delaware corporation
("Newco"), ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP, a California corporation (the
"Company"), and the shareholders listed on Annex I hereto (each a "Shareholder"
and collectively the "Shareholders") who constitute all the shareholders of the
Company.

         WHEREAS, Newco is a corporation duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware, having been incorporated on August 20, 1996,
solely for the purpose of completing the transactions set forth herein, and is
a wholly-owned subsidiary of FYI, a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Delaware;

         WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of Newco and the Company
(which together are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Constituent
Corporations") deem it advisable and in the best interests of the Constituent
Corporations and their respective shareholders that the Company merge with and
into Newco pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the laws
of the States of California and Delaware, such transaction sometimes being
herein called the "Merger";

         WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of FYI, Newco and the Company have
approved and adopted this Agreement and intend the transactions with respect to
the Company to qualify as partially tax-free transfers of property under
Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code");

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and of the
mutual agreements, representations, warranties, provisions and covenants herein
contained, and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree
as follows:

1.       THE MERGER

         1.1     DELIVERY AND FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF MERGER.  The Constituent
Corporations will cause a Certificate of Merger with respect to the Merger (the
"Certificate of Merger") to be signed, verified and delivered to the Secretary
of State of the State of Delaware and, if required, a similar filing to be made
with the relevant authorities in the State of California, on or before the
Closing Date (as defined in Section 4).  The Surviving Corporation shall take
all action necessary to make the Merger effective under California law as of
the Effective Time.

         1.2     EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE MERGER.  The "Effective Time of the
Merger" shall be the date and time of the filing of the Certificate of Merger
with the Delaware Secretary of State.  At the Effective Time of the Merger, the
Company shall be merged with and into Newco, in accordance with this Agreement,
the Certificate of Merger and California and Delaware law, the separate
existence of the Company shall cease and the corporate name of Newco shall be
Zia Information Analysis Group, Inc.  Newco shall be the surviving party in the
Merger and is
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hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Surviving Corporation."  The Merger
will be effected in a single transaction.

         1.3     CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SURVIVING CORPORATION.  At the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      The Certificate of Incorporation of Newco then in
         effect shall become the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving
         Corporation, except that the corporate name of Newco shall be changed
         in the materials filed pursuant to this Article I to "Zia Information
         Analysis Group, Inc."; and subsequent to the Effective Time of the
         Merger, such Certificate of Incorporation shall be the Certificate of
         Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation until changed as provided
         by law;

                 (b)      The By-laws of Newco then in effect shall become the
         By-laws of the Surviving Corporation; and subsequent to the Effective
         Time of the Merger, such By-laws shall be the By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation until they shall thereafter be duly amended;

                 (c)      The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation
         shall consist of the following persons:

                                        David L. Delgado
                                        Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                                        Thomas C. Walker
                                        David Lowenstein

         The Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation shall hold office
         subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware and of
         the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving
         Corporation.

                 (d)      The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be
         the persons set forth on Schedule 1.3(d) hereto, each of such officers
         to serve, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of
         Incorporation and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and the terms
         of any employment agreement executed by any such officer, until such
         officer's successor is duly elected and qualified.

         1.4     CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
COMPANY, FYI AND NEWCO.  The respective designations and numbers of outstanding
shares and voting rights of each class of outstanding capital stock of the
Company, FYI and Newco as of the date of this Agreement are as follows:

                 (a)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of the Company consists of One Million (1,000,000)
         shares of Common Stock, no par value (the "Company Stock"), of which
         Two Thousand (2,000) shares are issued and outstanding;





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                 (b)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of FYI consists of twenty-six million (26,000,000)
         shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share ("FYI Stock"), of
         which Five Million Five Hundred Twenty-three Thousand One Hundred
         Forty-seven (5,523,147) shares were issued and outstanding at July 31,
         1996, and one million (1,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par
         value per share, of which no shares are issued and outstanding; and

                 (c)      As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized
         capital stock of Newco consists of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01
         par value per share ("Newco Stock"), of which ten (10) shares are
         issued and outstanding.

         1.5     EFFECT OF MERGER.  At the Effective Time of the Merger, the
effect of the Merger shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware GCL").  Except
as herein specifically set forth, the identity, existence, purposes, powers,
objects, franchises, privileges, rights and immunities of the Company shall
continue unaffected and unimpaired by the Merger and the corporate franchises,
existence and rights of the Company shall be merged with and into Newco, and
Newco, as the Surviving Corporation, shall be fully vested therewith.  At the
Effective Time of the Merger, the separate existence of the Company shall cease
and, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Surviving Corporation
shall possess all the rights, privileges, immunities and franchises, of a
public as well as of a private nature, and all property, real, personal and
mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, including subscriptions to
shares, all taxes, including those due and owing and those accrued, and all
other choses in action, and all and every other interest of or belonging to or
due to the Company and Newco shall be taken and deemed to be transferred to,
and vested in, the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed; and all
property, rights and privileges, powers and franchises and all and every other
interest shall be thereafter as effectually the property of the Surviving
Corporation as they were of the Company and Newco; and the title to any real
estate, or interest therein, whether by deed or otherwise, vested in the
Company and Newco, shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of the
Merger.  The Surviving Corporation shall thenceforth be responsible and liable
for all the liabilities and obligations of the Company and Newco and any claim
existing, or action or proceeding pending, by or against the Company or Newco
may be prosecuted as if the Merger had not taken place, or the Surviving
Corporation may be substituted in their place.  Neither the rights of creditors
nor any liens upon the property of the Company or Newco shall be impaired by
the Merger, and all debts, liabilities and duties of the Company and Newco
shall attach to the Surviving Corporation, and may be enforced against such
Surviving Corporation to the same extent as if said debts, liabilities and
duties had been incurred or contracted by such Surviving Corporation.

2.       CONVERSION OF STOCK

         2.1     MANNER OF CONVERSION.  The manner of converting the shares of
(a) the Company Stock and (b) Newco Stock, issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, respectively, into (i) FYI Stock and
(ii) shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Surviving
Corporation, shall be as follows:





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         As of the Effective Time of the Merger:

                 (a)      All of the shares of the Company Stock issued and
         outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, by
         virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder
         thereof, automatically shall be deemed to represent (i) that number of
         shares of FYI Stock determined pursuant to Section 2.2 below and (ii)
         the right to receive the amount of cash determined pursuant to Section
         2.2 below, such shares and cash to be distributed to the Shareholders
         as provided in Annex II hereto;

                 (b)      All shares of the Company Stock that are held by the
         Company as treasury stock shall be cancelled and retired and no shares
         of FYI Stock or other consideration shall be delivered or paid in
         exchange therefor; and

                 (c)      Each share of Newco Stock issued and outstanding
         immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall, by virtue
         of the Merger and without any action on the part of FYI, automatically
         be converted into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common
         Stock of the Surviving Corporation that shall constitute all of the
         issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Surviving
         Corporation immediately after the Effective Time of the Merger.

         All FYI Stock received by the Shareholders as of the Effective Time of
the Merger shall, except for restrictions on resale or transfer described in
Section 12.1 hereof, have the same rights as all of the other shares of
outstanding FYI Stock.  All voting rights of such FYI Stock received by the
Shareholders shall be fully exercisable by the Shareholders and the
Shareholders shall not be deprived nor restricted in exercising those rights.
At the Effective Time of the Merger, FYI shall have no class of capital stock
issued and outstanding which, as a class, shall have any rights or preferences
senior to the shares of FYI Stock received by the Shareholders, including,
without limitation, any rights or preferences as to dividends or as to the
assets of FYI upon liquidation or dissolution or as to voting rights.

         2.2     CALCULATION OF FYI SHARES FOR THE COMPANY.  All the Company
Stock shall be converted, as a result of the Merger, into the number of shares
of FYI Stock and the amount of cash set forth in Annex II attached hereto.  By
their signatures hereto, the Shareholders hereby elect to receive the portions
of such cash and FYI Stock set forth opposite their names on such Annex II.

         2.3     EARNINGS TREATMENT.  All earnings and cash flow of the Company
for the period from August 1, 1996 (the "Effective Date") through the Effective
Time of the Merger shall be for the benefit of Newco and shall be conveyed to
Newco at the Closing pursuant to the Merger of the Company into Newco.

3.       DELIVERY OF SHARES

         3.1     DELIVERY PROCEDURE.  As of the Effective Time of the Merger
and at the Closing:





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                 (a)      The Shareholders, as the holders of all outstanding
         certificates representing shares of the Company Stock, shall, upon
         surrender of such certificates, be entitled to receive the number of
         shares of FYI Stock and the amount of cash calculated pursuant to
         Section 2.2 above less the sum of $183,997.49 in cash and 12,343
         shares of FYI Stock to be delivered to the Escrow Agent to be held
         thereby in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement (each as
         defined below in Section 8); and

                 (b)      Until the certificates representing the Company Stock
         have been surrendered by the Shareholders and replaced by the FYI
         Stock, the certificates for the Company Stock shall, for all corporate
         purposes be deemed to evidence the ownership of the number of shares
         of FYI Stock and/or cash that such Shareholders are entitled to
         receive as a result of the Merger, as set forth in Section 2.2 above
         and Annex II hereto, notwithstanding the number of shares of the
         Company such certificates represent.

4.       CLOSING

         On the Closing Date (as defined below), the parties shall take all
actions necessary (i) to effect the Merger (including the filing with the
appropriate state authorities of the Certificate of Merger) and (ii) to effect
the conversion and delivery of shares referred to in Section 3 hereof
(hereinafter referred to as the "Closing").  The Closing shall take place at
the offices of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A Professional Corporation), 2200
Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, Texas 75201 on a date agreed upon by the
parties within four (4) business days following the date that the Registration
Statement (as described in Section 8.10 hereof) shall have become effective
under the Securities Act of 1933 and all other closing conditions set forth
herein have been satisfied or waived by the appropriate parties.  The date on
which the Closing shall occur shall be referred to as the "Closing Date."   On
the Closing Date, the Certificate of Merger shall be filed with the Delaware
Secretary of State (and a copy thereof certified by the Delaware Secretary of
State filed with the California Secretary of State as soon as practicable
thereafter, together with all other documents required by California law), or
if already filed shall become effective, and all transactions contemplated by
this Agreement, including the conversion and delivery of shares, the delivery
by wire transfers in amounts equal to the aggregate cash portion of the
consideration that the Shareholders shall be entitled to receive pursuant to
the Merger referred to in Section 2 hereof, shall occur and be deemed to be
completed.

5.       REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE SHAREHOLDERS

         (A)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE 
                 SHAREHOLDERS

         Each of the Company and the Shareholders, jointly and severally,
represent and warrant that all of the following representations and warranties
with respect to the Company and its business and operations set forth in this
Section 5(A) are true and correct at the date of this Agreement and shall be
true and correct at the time of the Closing.

         5.1     AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of
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the Company in accordance with its terms, except that (i) such enforcement may
be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar
laws affecting creditors' rights generally, (ii) the remedy of specific
performance and injunctive relief are subject to certain equitable defenses and
to the discretion of the court before which any proceedings may be brought and
(iii) rights to indemnification hereunder may be limited under applicable
securities laws (the "Equitable Exceptions").  The Company has full corporate
power, capacity and authority to execute this Agreement and all other
agreements and documents contemplated hereby.

         5.2     ORGANIZATION, EXISTENCE AND GOOD STANDING OF THE COMPANY. The
Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of its incorporation with all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now being conducted.  The Company is duly qualified or licensed
as a foreign corporation and in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the
character or location of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the
nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary,
except where the failure to be so duly qualified or licensed would not have a
Material Adverse Effect (as defined in Section 5.7).  Set forth on Schedule 5.2
is a list of the jurisdictions in which the Company is qualified or licensed to
do business as a foreign corporation.  True, complete and correct copies of the
Articles of Incorporation of the Company certified by the Secretary of State of
the applicable state of incorporation as of the date not more than twenty (20)
days prior to the Closing and of the By-laws of the Company are all attached
hereto on Schedule 5.2 (the "Charter Documents").  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.2, the minute books containing records of the actions and meetings
of the Board of Directors and the shareholders of the Company, as heretofore
made available to FYI, are correct and complete in all material respects.

         5.3     CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY.

                 (a)      The Company's authorized capital stock is as set
         forth in Section 1.4(a), except that, prior to the Effective Time of
         the Merger, the Company may have redeemed up to seventy-three (73)
         shares of Company Stock.  All of the Company Stock has been validly
         issued and is fully paid and nonassessable and no holder thereof is
         entitled to any preemptive rights, except as provided in the Company's
         Articles of Incorporation.  Each of the Shareholders received the
         shares held thereby upon the Company's original issuance thereof
         following its incorporation and there have been no subsequent
         issuances by the Company of any shares of its capital stock.  There
         are no outstanding conversion or exchange rights, subscriptions,
         options, warrants or other arrangements or commitments obligating the
         Company to issue any shares of capital stock or other securities or to
         purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock or
         other securities, or to pay any dividend or make any distribution in
         respect thereof, except as set forth on Schedule 5.3.

                 (b)      The Shareholders (i) own of record and beneficially
         (subject to the community property interest of any Shareholder's
         spouse) and have good and marketable title to all of the issued and
         outstanding shares of the Company Stock, free and clear of any and all
         liens, mortgages, security interests, encumbrances, pledges, charges,
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         claims, options, rights or restrictions of any character whatsoever
         other than standard state and federal securities law private offering
         legends and restrictions (collectively, "Liens"), and (ii) have the
         right to vote the Company Stock on any matters as to which any shares
         of the Company Common Stock are entitled to be voted under the laws of
         the state of incorporation of the Company and the Company's Articles
         of Incorporation and By-laws, free of any right of any other person.

         5.4     SUBSIDIARIES.  The Company does not presently own, of record
or beneficially, or control directly or indirectly, any capital stock,
securities convertible into capital stock or any other equity interest in any
corporation, association or business entity nor is the Company, directly or
indirectly, a participant in any joint venture, partnership or other
non-corporate entity.

         5.5     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                 (a)      The Company has previously furnished to FYI and Newco
         the reviewed balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and
         the related statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash
         flows for the fiscal year then ended, as compiled by Hood & Strong,
         certified public accountants, together with management's statements of
         operations and shareholders' equity for the seven-month period ended
         July 31, 1996 (the "Hood & Strong Financial Statements").  The Company
         has furnished to FYI the audited balance sheet of the Company as of
         December 31, 1995 and the related statements of operations,
         shareholders' equity and cash flows for the fiscal year then ended, as
         audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants engaged
         by FYI (the "AA Financial Statements," and together with the Hood &
         Strong Financial Statements, the "Financial Statements").  To the
         knowledge of the Shareholders, the audited Financial Statements
         present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the
         Company as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods and
         have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
         principles consistently applied ("GAAP").  The Company has previously
         permitted FYI and Newco full access to papers pertaining to the
         Financial Statements, including those work papers in the possession of
         or prepared by Hood & Strong and Arthur Andersen LLP.

                 (b)      Except to the extent (and not in excess of the
         amounts) reflected in the July 31, 1996 balance sheet included in the
         Financial Statements or as disclosed on Schedule 5.5, the Company has
         no liabilities or obligations (including, without limitation, Taxes
         (as defined in Section 5.8) payable and deferred Taxes and interest
         accrued since July 31, 1996) required to be reflected in the Financial
         Statements (or the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP other than
         current liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business
         (including without limitation liability for 1996 Taxes), consistent
         with past practice, subsequent to December 31, 1995.  The Company has
         also delivered to FYI on Schedule 5.5, in the case of those
         liabilities that are contingent and reasonably estimable in accordance
         with F.S.A.S. No. 5, a reasonable estimate, as of the date of this
         Agreement, of the maximum amount that may be payable (it being
         understood that any actually realized or suffered liability may be
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         each such contingent liability, the Company has provided or made
         available to FYI the following information in the possession of the
         Company:

                          (i)     A summary description of the liability
                 together with the following (to the knowledge of the
                 Shareholders):

                                  (A)      Copies of all relevant documentation
                          relating thereto;

                                  (B)  Amounts claimed and any other action or
                          relief sought; and

                                  (C)      Name of claimant and all other
                          parties to the claim, suit or proceeding;

                          (ii)    The name of each court or agency before which
                 such claim, suit or proceeding is pending;

                          (iii)  The date such claim, suit or proceeding was 
                 instituted; and

                          (iv)    A reasonable best estimate by the Company of
                 the maximum amount, if any, which is likely to become payable
                 with respect to each such liability with respect to each such
                 liability  (it being understood that any actually realized or
                 suffered liability may be less than or greater than such
                 estimate).  If no estimate is provided, the Company's best
                 estimate shall for purposes of this Agreement be deemed to be
                 zero.

         5.6     ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE.  Set forth on Schedule 5.6 is
an accurate list of the accounts and notes receivable of the Company, as of
July 31, 1996, including any such amounts that are not reflected in the balance
sheet as of December 31, 1995 included within the Financial Statements, and
including receivables from and advances to employees and the Shareholders.  The
Company shall provide FYI with an aging, as of the date of this Agreement, of
all such accounts and notes receivable showing amounts due in 30-day aging
categories.  Except to the extent reflected on Schedule 5.6, such accounts and
notes are collectible in the amount shown on Schedule 5.6, net of reserves
reflected in such balance sheet.

         5.7     PERMITS AND INTANGIBLES.  The Company holds all licenses,
franchises, permits and other governmental authorizations, including permits,
titles (including motor vehicle titles and current registrations), fuel
permits, licenses, franchises, certificates, trademarks trade names, patents,
patent applications and copyrights owned or held by the Company, the absence of
any of which would not have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of the
Company taken as a whole (a "Material Adverse Effect").  An accurate list is
set forth on Schedule 5.7 hereto of all such licenses, franchises, permits and
other governmental authorizations.  The licenses, franchises, permits and other
governmental authorizations listed on Schedule 5.7 are valid, and the Company
has not received any written notice that any governmental authority intends to
cancel, terminate or not renew any such license, franchise, permit or other
governmental authorization.  The Company has conducted and is conducting its
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criteria and conditions set forth in such permits, licenses, franchises and
governmental authorizations and is not in violation of any of the foregoing
except where such noncompliance or violation would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.  Except as specifically provided on Schedule 5.7, the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement by the Company will not result in a default
under or a breach or violation of, or adversely affect the rights and benefits
afforded to the Company by, any such licenses, franchises, permits and
governmental authorizations, other than a default, breach, violation or effect
which would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.8     TAX MATTERS.

                 (a)      The Company has filed all income tax returns required
         to be filed by the Company and all returns of other Taxes (as defined
         below) required to be filed and has paid or provided for all Taxes
         shown to be due on such returns and all such returns are accurate and
         correct in all material respects.  The Company has withheld or will
         withhold all amounts for payroll Taxes of the Company required by law
         with respect to the Shareholders through the Closing Date.  Except as
         set forth on Schedule 5.8, (i) no action or proceeding for the
         assessment or collection of any Taxes is pending against the Company,
         (ii) no deficiency, assessment or other formal claim for any Taxes has
         been asserted or made in writing against the Company that has not been
         fully paid or finally settled; and (iii) no issue has been formally
         raised in writing by any taxing authority in connection with an audit
         or examination of any return of Taxes.  No federal, state or foreign
         income tax returns of the Company have been examined, and there are no
         outstanding agreements or waivers extending the applicable statutory
         periods of limitation for such Taxes for any period.  All Taxes that
         the Company has been required to collect or withhold through the date
         hereof have been duly withheld or collected and, to the extent
         required, have been paid to the proper taxing authority.  No Taxes
         will be assessed on or after the Closing Date against the Company for
         any tax period ending on or prior to December 31, 1995 (or, in the
         case of payroll Taxes, as of the Closing), other than for Taxes
         disclosed on Schedule 5.8.  For purposes of this Agreement, "Taxes"
         shall mean all taxes, charges, fees, levies or other assessments
         including, without limitation, income, excise, property, withholding,
         sales and franchise taxes, imposed by the United States, or any state,
         county, local or foreign government or subdivision or agency thereof,
         and including any interest, penalties or additions attributable
         thereto.

                 (b)      The Company is not a party to any Tax allocation or
         sharing agreement.

                 (c)      None of the assets of the Company constitutes
         tax-exempt bond financed property or tax-exempt use property, within
         the meaning of Section 168 of the Code.  The Company is not a party to
         any "safe harbor lease" that is subject to the provisions of Section
         168(f)(8) of the Code as in effect prior to the Tax Reform Act of
         1986, or to any "long-term contract" within the meaning of Section 460
         of the Code.

                 (d)      At the Closing Date, the Company will hold at least
         ninety percent (90%) of the fair market value of its net assets and at
         least seventy percent (70%) of the fair market value of its gross
         assets held immediately prior to the Closing Date.  For purposes of
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         reorganization expenses, amounts paid by the Company pursuant to
         Section 10.1 and all redemptions and distributions in anticipation of
         or as part of the plan of reorganization by the Company will be
         included as assets of the Company immediately prior to the Effective
         Time of the Merger.

                 (e)      At the Closing Date, the Company will not have
         outstanding any warrants, options, convertible securities, or any
         other type of right pursuant to which any person could acquire stock
         in the Company that, if exercised or converted, would affect FYI's
         acquisition or retention of ownership of more than eighty percent
         (80%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of the Company
         Stock and more than eighty percent (80%) of the total number of shares
         of each class of Company non-voting stock.  The Company has no plan or
         intention to issue additional shares of its stock that would result in
         FYI losing control of the Surviving Corporation within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (f)      The Company is not an investment company as defined
         in Section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (g)      The fair market value of the assets of the Company
         exceeds the sum of its liabilities, plus the amount of liabilities, if
         any, to which the assets are subject.

                 (h)      The Company is not under jurisdiction of a court in a
         Title 11 or similar case within the meaning of Section 368(a)(3)(A) of
         the Code.

                 (i)      The liabilities of the Company to be assumed by Newco
         and the liabilities to which the transferred assets are subject were
         incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of its trade or
         business.

                 (j)      There is no plan or intention by the Shareholders to
         sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of more than four percent (4%) of
         the number of shares of FYI Stock received by the Shareholders in the
         Merger as of the Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise described
         in Annex II.  For purposes of this representation, shares of the
         Company Stock exchanged for cash or other property and shares of the
         Company Stock exchanged for cash in lieu of fractional shares of FYI
         Stock will be treated as outstanding shares of the Company Stock on
         the date of the transaction.  Moreover, except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.3, shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI stock held
         by the Shareholders and otherwise sold, redeemed or disposed of prior
         to or subsequent to the Closing Date will be considered in making this
         representation.  In addition, there is no plan or intention by any
         Shareholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI Stock, if
         any, received by such Shareholder pursuant to Section 11.10.

                 (k)      The Company and the Shareholders will each pay their
         respective expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger as
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                 (l)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or to be settled, in each event at a discount.

                 (m)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Shareholders in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Shareholders in their capacities as employees, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreements
         described in Section 8.5 and any options granted to the Shareholders
         pursuant to Section 10.4, will be for services actually rendered and
         will be commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (n)      All amounts paid by the Company to the Shareholders
         pursuant to Section 10.1 represent reasonable compensation for
         services performed by the Shareholders for the Company.

                 (o)      The Company is a C corporation within the meaning of
         Subchapter C of the Code.  The Company presently files its federal
         income tax returns on a cash basis of accounting.

         5.9     ASSETS AND PROPERTIES.

                 (a)      REAL PROPERTY.  The Company does not own or hold any
         fee interest in real property other than as set forth in Schedule
         5.10.

                 (b)      PERSONAL PROPERTY.  Except as set forth on Schedule
         5.9 and except for inventory and supplies disposed of or consumed, and
         accounts receivable collected or written off, and cash utilized, all
         in the ordinary course of business, the Company owns all of its
         inventory, equipment and other personal property (both tangible and
         intangible) reflected on the latest balance sheet included in the
         Financial Statements or acquired since December 31, 1995, free and
         clear of any Liens, except for statutory Liens for current taxes,
         assessments or governmental charges or levies on property not yet due
         and payable.

                 (c)      CONDITION OF PROPERTIES.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.9 the tangible personal property owned or leased by the
         Company and, to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, the
         leasehold estates that are the subject of the Real Property Leases (as
         defined in Section 5.10) and occupied by the Company, are in good
         operating condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted; and
         neither the Company nor the Shareholders have any knowledge of any
         condition not disclosed herein of any such leasehold estate that would
         materially affect the fair market value, use or operation of any
         leasehold estate or otherwise have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.10    REAL PROPERTY LEASES; OPTIONS.  Schedule 5.10 sets forth a
list of (i) all leases and subleases under which the Company is lessor or
lessee or sublessor or sublessee of any real property, together with all
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commission agreements and other agreements pertaining thereto ("Real Property
Leases"); (ii) all material options held by the Company or contractual
obligations on the part of the Company to purchase or acquire any interest in
real property; and (iii) all options granted by the Company or contractual
obligations on the part of the Company to sell or dispose of any material
interest in real property.  Copies of all Real Property Leases and such options
and contractual obligations have been delivered to FYI or Newco.  The Company
has not assigned any Real Property Leases or any such options or obligations.
There are no Liens on the interest of the Company in the Real Property Leases,
subject only to (i) Liens for taxes and assessments not yet due and payable and
(ii) those matters set forth on Schedule 5.10.  The Real Property Leases and
options and contractual obligations listed on Schedule 5.10 are in full force
and effect and constitute binding obligations of the Company and, to the
knowledge of the Shareholders the other parties thereto, subject to the
Equitable Exceptions, and (x) there are no defaults thereunder and (y) no event
has occurred that with notice, lapse of time or both would constitute a default
by the Company or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, by any
other party thereto which is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse
Effect.

         5.11    ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

                 (a)      (i)     The Company's occupancy of the "Subject
         Property" (as defined below) and the Company's operations have been in
         compliance with "Environmental Requirements" (as defined below); (ii)
         during the occupancy and operation of the Subject Property by the
         Company no release, leak, discharge, spill, disposal or emission of
         Hazardous Substances (as defined below) has occurred in, on or, to the
         knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, under the Subject
         Property in a quantity or manner that materially violates or requires
         remediation under Environmental Requirements; (iii) to the knowledge
         of the Company and the Shareholders, the Subject Property is free of
         Hazardous Substances as of the date of this Agreement and the Closing
         Date, except for the presence of small quantities of Hazardous
         Substances utilized by the Company in the ordinary course of its
         business; (iv) to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders,
         there is no pending or threatened litigation or administrative
         investigation or proceeding concerning the Subject Property involving
         Hazardous Substances or Environmental Requirements; and (v) except as
         set forth on Schedule 5.11, the Company has never owned, operated, or
         leased any real property other than the Subject Property.

                 (b)      DEFINITIONS.  As used in this Agreement, the
         following terms shall have the following meanings:

                 "Environmental Requirements" means all laws, statutes, rules,
         regulations, ordinances, guidance documents, judgments, decrees,
         orders, agreements and other restrictions and requirements of any
         governmental authority in effect on the date of this Agreement,
         including, without limitation, federal, state and local authorities,
         relating to the regulation or protection of human health and safety,
         natural resources, the environment, or the storage, treatment,
         disposal, transportation, handling or other management of industrial
         or solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or
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                 "Hazardous Substance" means (i) any "hazardous substance" as
         defined in Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive Environmental
         Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42
         U.S.C. Sections 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA") or any regulations
         promulgated thereunder; (ii) petroleum and petroleum by-products; or
         (iii) any additional substances or materials that have been classified
         or considered through the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date
         to be pollutants, hazardous or toxic under Environmental Requirements.

                 "Subject Property" means all property leased by the Company
         pursuant to the Real Property Leases, but shall not include common
         areas or parking areas.

         5.12    CONTRACTS.

                 (a)      Set forth on Schedule 5.12 is a list of all material
         contracts, agreements, arrangements and commitments to which the
         Company is a party or by which its assets or business are bound
         including, without limitation, contracts, agreements, arrangements or
         commitments that relate to (i) the sale, lease or other disposition by
         the Company of all or any substantial part of its business or assets
         (otherwise than in the ordinary course of business), (ii) the purchase
         or lease by the Company of a substantial amount of assets (otherwise
         than in the ordinary course of business), (iii) the supply by the
         Company of any customer's requirements for any item or the purchase by
         the Company of its requirements for any item or of a vendor's output
         of any item, (iv) lending or advancing funds by the Company, (v)
         borrowing of funds or guaranteeing the borrowing of funds by any other
         person, whether under an indenture, note, loan agreement or otherwise,
         (vi) any transaction or matter with any affiliate of the Company,
         (vii) noncompetition, (viii) licenses and grants to or from the
         Company relating to any intangible property listed on Schedule 5.18,
         (ix) the acquisition by the Company of any operating business or the
         capital stock of any person since December 31, 1995, or (x) any other
         matter that is material to the business, assets or operations of the
         Company ("Contracts").  For purposes of this Agreement, any contract,
         agreement, arrangement or commitment that (A) involves annual payments
         or receipts of less than $10,000 or (B) is terminable or cancelable by
         a party thereto on less than thirty (30) days' notice without penalty
         or premium, shall not be deemed material.

                 (b)      Except as set forth on Schedule 5.12, each Contract
         is in full force and effect on the date hereof (subject to the
         Equitable Exceptions), the Company is not in default under any
         Contract (other than a default which would not have a Material Adverse
         Effect), the Company has not given or received written notice of any
         default under any Contract, and, to the knowledge of the Company and
         the Shareholders, no other party to any Contract is in default
         thereunder (other than a default which would not have a Material
         Adverse Effect).

         5.13    NO VIOLATIONS.  The execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement and the other agreements and documents contemplated hereby by
the Company and the Shareholders and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby by the same is not reasonably likely to (i) violate any
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regulation, order or decree of any public body or authority by which the
Company or the Shareholders or its or their respective properties or assets are
bound, or (iii) result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default
under, or result in the creation of any encumbrance upon, or, to the knowledge
of the Shareholders, create any rights of termination, cancellation or
acceleration in any person with respect to any Contract or any material
license, franchise or permit of the Company listed on Schedule 5.7 or any other
agreement, contract, indenture, mortgage or instrument to which the Company is
a party or by which any of its properties or assets is bound.

         5.14    GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.14,
the Company is not a party to any governmental contracts subject to price
redetermination or renegotiation.

         5.15    CONSENTS.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.15, no consent,
approval or other authorization of any governmental authority or under any
Contract or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, other
agreement or commitment to which the Company or the Shareholders are parties or
by which its or their respective assets are bound is required as a result of or
in connection with the execution or delivery of this Agreement by the Company
and the Shareholders and the other agreements and documents to be executed by
the Company and the Shareholders or the consummation by the Company and the
Shareholders of the transactions contemplated hereby, except where the failure
to obtain the same would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.16    LITIGATION AND RELATED MATTERS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.16 is
a list of all actions, suits, proceedings, investigations or grievances pending
against the Company or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders,
threatened against the Company, the business or any property or rights of the
Company, at law or in equity, before or by any court or federal, state,
municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency
or instrumentality, domestic or foreign ("Agencies").  None of the actions,
suits, proceedings or investigations listed on Schedule 5.16 results in or, if
adversely determined, would have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company is not
subject to any continuing court or Agency order, writ, injunction or decree
applicable specifically to the Company's business, operations or assets or its
employees, nor in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree
of any court or Agency with respect to its assets, business, operations or
employees (other than any default not reasonably likely to have a Material
Adverse Effect).  Schedule 5.16 lists (x) all worker's compensation claims
outstanding against the Company as of the date of this Agreement and (y) all
actions, suits or proceedings filed by or against the Company since December
31, 1995 or known to the Shareholders.

         5.17    COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.  The Company is in compliance with all
applicable laws, regulations (including federal, state and local procurement
regulations), orders, judgments and decrees except where the failure to so
comply is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.18    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  Except for printed licenses on
purchased software, the Company does not own or use any domestic or foreign
trade names, trademarks, service marks, trademark registrations and
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patents, patent applications, patent licenses, software licenses and copyright
registrations and applications in the operation of its business (collectively,
the "Intellectual Property").  To the knowledge of the Company and the
Shareholders, the Company has the right to use and license the Intellectual
Property, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not
result in the loss or impairment of any rights of the Company in the
Intellectual Property, except any loss or impairment not reasonably likely to
have a Material Adverse Effect.  There are no pending proceedings or adverse
claims made or, to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders,
threatened against the Company with respect to the Intellectual Property; and
there has been no litigation commenced or threatened in writing within the past
five (5) years with respect to the Intellectual Property or the rights of the
Company therein.

         5.19    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"), maintained or contributed to by the Company or any of its
Group Members (as defined below) (collectively, the "Plans") is listed on
Schedule 5.19, is in substantial compliance with applicable law and has been
administered and operated in all material respects in accordance with its
terms.  Each Plan that is intended to be "qualified" within the meaning of
Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from
the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") and no event has occurred and no
condition exists that could be expected to result in the revocation of any such
determination.  No event that constitutes a "reportable event" (within the
meaning of Section 4043(b) of ERISA) for which the 30-day notice requirement
has not been waived by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (the "PBGC")
has occurred with respect to any Plan.  No Plan is subject to Title IV of ERISA
or is a contributory plan, and neither the Company nor any Group Member has
made any contributions to or participated in any "multiple employer plan"
(within the meaning of the Code or ERISA) or "multi-employer plan" (as defined
in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA).  The Company and, to the knowledge of the
Company and the Shareholders, no other "disqualified person" or "party in
interest" (within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(2) of the Code and Section
3(14) of ERISA, respectively) has engaged in any transactions in connection
with any Plan that could be expected to result in the imposition of a material
penalty pursuant to Section 502(i) of ERISA, damages pursuant to Section 409 of
ERISA or a tax pursuant to Section 4975(a) of the Code.  No material claim,
action, proceeding, or litigation has been made, commenced or, to the knowledge
of the Company and the Shareholders, threatened with respect to any Plan (other
than for benefits payable in the ordinary course and PBGC insurance premiums).
No Plan or related trust owns any securities in violation of Section 407 of
ERISA.  Neither the Company nor any Group Member has incurred any liability or
taken any action, or has any knowledge of any action or event, that could cause
it to incur any liability (i) under Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of
ERISA with respect to any "single employer plan" (within the meaning of Section
4001(a)(15) of ERISA), (ii) on account of a partial or complete withdrawal
(within the meaning of Section 4205 and 4203 of ERISA, respectively) with
respect to any "multi-employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of
ERISA), (iii) on account of unpaid contributions to any such multi-employer
plan, or (iv) to provide health benefits or other non-pension benefits to
retired or former employees, except as specifically required by Section
4980B(f) of the Code.  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.19, neither the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company or the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will (i) entitle any current or former
employee of the Company to severance pay, unemployment compensation or any
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the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of, any compensation due
to any such employee or former employee, or (iii) directly or indirectly result
in any payment made or to be made to or on behalf of any person to constitute a
"parachute payment" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code).  For
purposes of this Agreement, "Group Member" shall mean any member of any
"affiliated service group" as defined in Section 414(m) of the Code that
includes the Company, any member of any "controlled group of corporations" as
defined in Section 1563 of the Code that includes the Company or any member of
any group of "trades or businesses under common control" as defined by Section
414(c) of the Code that includes the Company.

         5.20    EMPLOYEES; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

                 (a)      Schedule 5.20 sets forth (i) the name and current
         annual salary (or rate of pay) and other compensation (including,
         without limitation, normal bonus, profit-sharing and other
         compensation) now payable by the Company to each employee whose
         current total annual compensation or estimated compensation is $25,000
         or more, (ii) any increase to become effective after the date of this
         Agreement in the total compensation or rate of total compensation
         payable by the Company to each such person, (iii) any increase to
         become payable after the date of this Agreement by the Company to
         employees other than those specified in clause (i) of this Section
         5.20(a), (iv) all presently outstanding loans and advances (other than
         routine travel advances to be repaid or formally accounted for within
         sixty (60) days) made by the Company to, or made to the Company by,
         any director, officer or employee, (v) all other transactions between
         the Company and any director, officer or employee thereof since
         December 31, 1995, and (vi) all accrued but unpaid vacation pay owing
         to any officer or employee that is not disclosed on the Financial
         Statements.

                 (b)      Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.20, the Company is
         not a party to, or bound by, the terms of any collective bargaining
         agreement, and the Company has not experienced any material labor
         difficulties since it was incorporated.  Except as set forth on
         Schedule 5.20, there are no labor disputes existing, or to the
         knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, threatened involving,
         by way of example, strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, picketing, or
         any other interference with work or production, or any other concerted
         action by employees.  No charges or proceedings before the National
         Labor Relations Board, or similar agency, exist, or to the knowledge
         of the Company and the Shareholders, are threatened.

                 (c)      The relationships enjoyed by the Company with its
         employees are good and the Company and the Shareholders have no
         knowledge of any facts as of the date of this Agreement that would
         indicate that the employees of the Company are not reasonably likely
         to continue in the employ thereof following the Closing on a basis
         similar to that existing on the date of this Agreement.  Except as set
         forth on Schedule 5.20, since December 31, 1995, the Company has not
         experienced any difficulties in obtaining any qualified personnel
         necessary for the operation of its business, and, to the knowledge of
         the Company and the Shareholders, no such shortage of qualified
         personnel is threatened or pending.  Except as disclosed on Schedule
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         employment contract with any individual or employee, either express or
         implied, other than with respect to employees terminable at will under
         oral employment contracts.  No legal proceedings, charges, complaints
         or similar actions are pending against the Company under any federal,
         state or local laws affecting the employment relationship including,
         but not limited to: (i) anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII
         of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (or similar state or local
         laws prohibiting discrimination because of race, sex, religion,
         national origin, age and the like); (ii) the Fair Labor Standards Act
         or other federal, state or local laws regulating hours of work, wages,
         overtime and other working conditions; (iii) requirements imposed by
         federal, state or local governmental contracts such as those imposed
         by Executive Order 11246; (iv) state laws with respect to tortious
         employment conduct, such as slander, false light, invasion of privacy,
         negligent hiring or retention, intentional infliction of emotional
         distress, assault and battery, or loss of consortium; or (v) the
         Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, as well as any similar
         state laws, or other regulations respecting safety in the workplace;
         and to the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, no
         proceedings, charges, or complaints are threatened under any such laws
         or regulations and, to the knowledge of the Company and the
         Shareholders, no facts or circumstances exist that would give rise to
         any such proceedings, charges, complaints, or claims, whether valid or
         not.  The Company is not subject to any settlement or consent decree
         with any present or former employee, employee representative or any
         government or Agency relating to claims of discrimination or other
         claims in respect to employment practices and policies; and no
         government or Agency has issued a judgment, order, decree or finding
         with respect to the labor and employment practices (including
         practices relating to discrimination) of the Company.  Since December
         31, 1995 the Company has not incurred any liability or obligation
         under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar
         state laws; and the Company has not laid off more than ten percent
         (10%) of its employees at any single site of employment in any ninety
         (90) day period during the twelve (12) month period ending July 31,
         1996.

                 (d)      To the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders,
         the Company is in compliance in all material respects with the
         provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act required to be
         complied with by it, except where (i) the lessors under any Real
         Property Leases have failed to effect such compliance as required by
         applicable law, order or contract or (ii) the failure to so comply is
         not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

         5.21    INSURANCE.  Schedule 5.21 contains an accurate list of the
policies and contracts (including insurer, named insured, type of coverage,
limits of insurance, required deductibles or co-payments, annual premiums and
expiration date) for fire, casualty, liability and other forms of insurance
maintained by, or for the benefit of, the Company.  All such policies are in
full force and effect and shall remain in full force and effect through the
Closing Date and, in the reasonable opinion of the Company and the
Shareholders, are adequate for the business engaged in by the Company.  Neither
the Company nor the Shareholders have received any written notice of
cancellation or non-renewal or of significant premium increases with respect to
any such policy.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 5.21, no claims pending made
by or on behalf of the Company under such policies have been denied or are
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parties under a reservation of rights by an insurer thereof.  All premiums due
prior to the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date for periods prior to
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date with respect to such policies
have been timely paid.

         5.22    INTERESTS IN CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.  No shareholder,
officer, director or affiliate of the Company possesses, directly or
indirectly, any financial interest in, or is a director, officer, employee or
affiliate of, any corporation, firm, association or business organization that
is a client, supplier, customer, lessor, lessee or competitor of the Company.
Ownership of securities of a corporation whose securities are registered under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not in excess of five percent (5%) of any
class of such securities shall not be deemed to be a financial interest for
purposes of this Section 5.22.

         5.23    BUSINESS RELATIONS.  Schedule 5.23 contains an accurate list
of all significant customers of the Company (i.e., those customers representing
five percent (5%) or more of the Company's revenues for the twelve (12) months
ended December 31, 1995).  Except as set forth on Schedule 5.23, to the
knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, no customer or supplier of the
Company will cease to do business therewith after the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, which cessation would have a Material Adverse
Effect.  The Company is not required to provide any bonding or other financial
security arrangements in any material amount in connection with any
transactions with any of its customers or suppliers.

         5.24    OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.  Set forth on Schedule 5.24 is a list
of the current officers and directors of the Company.

         5.25    BANK ACCOUNTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY.  Schedule 5.25 sets
forth each bank, savings institution and other financial institution with which
the Company has an account or safe deposit box and the names of all persons
authorized to draw thereon or to have access thereto.  Each person holding a
power of attorney or similar grant of authority on behalf of the Company is
identified on Schedule 5.25.  Except as disclosed on such Schedule, the Company
has not given any revocable or irrevocable powers of attorney to any person,
firm, corporation or organization relating to its business for any purpose
whatsoever.

         5.26    ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES OR EVENTS.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.26 or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, since December
31, 1995, there has not been (a) any damage, destruction or casualty loss to
the physical properties of the Company (whether or not covered by insurance),
(b) any event or circumstance that would have a Material Adverse Effect, (c)
any entry into any transaction, commitment or agreement (including, without
limitation, any borrowing) material to the Company, except transactions,
commitments or agreements in the ordinary course of business, (d) any
declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or other distribution in
cash, stock or property with respect to the capital stock or other securities
of the Company, any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by the Company
of any capital stock or other securities, or any agreement, arrangement or
commitment by the Company to do so, (e) any increase that is material in the
compensation payable or to become payable by the Company to its directors,
officers, employee or agents or any increase in the rate or terms of any bonus,
pension or other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement made to, for or
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set forth on Schedule 5.26, (f) any sale, transfer or other disposition of, or
the creation of any Lien upon, any part of the assets of the Company, tangible
or intangible, except for sales of inventory and use of supplies and
collections of accounts receivables in the ordinary course of business, or any
cancellation or forgiveness of any debts or claims by the Company, (g) any
change in the relations of the Company with or loss of its customers or
suppliers, or any loss of business or increase in the cost of inventory items
or change in the terms offered to customers, that would have a Material Adverse
Effect, or (h) any capital expenditure (including any capital leases) or
commitment therefor by the Company in excess of $10,000.

         (B)     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SHAREHOLDERS.

         Each Shareholder severally represents and warrants that the
representations and warranties in this Section 5(B) as they apply to him or her
are true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and at the time of the
Closing.

         5.27    AUTHORITY; OWNERSHIP.  The Shareholder has the full legal
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement.  The Shareholder owns
beneficially (subject to any community property interest of his or her spouse)
and of record the shares of the Company Stock set forth opposite such
Shareholder's name on Annex I and such shares of the Company Stock, together
with the other shares of the Company Stock set forth on Annex I, constitutes
all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company, and, except as
set forth on Schedule 5.27 hereof, such shares of the Company Stock owned by
the Shareholder are owned free and clear of all Liens other than standard state
and federal securities laws private offering restrictions.  The Shareholder has
owned the Company Stock since the date set forth on Annex I.

         5.28    PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS.  The Shareholder does not have, or hereby
waives, any preemptive or other right to acquire shares of the Company Stock or
FYI Stock, that the Shareholder has or may have had other than rights of the
Shareholder to acquire FYI Stock pursuant to (i) this Agreement or (ii) any
option granted by FYI.

         5.29    NO INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF FYI STOCK.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 5.3, each Shareholder represents that there is no current plan or
intention by such Shareholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any of
the shares of FYI Stock received by such Shareholder in the Merger as of the
Effective Time of the Merger or otherwise described in Annex II.  For purposes
of this representation, shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash or other
property and shares of the Company Stock exchanged for cash in lieu of
fractional shares of FYI Stock will be treated as outstanding shares of the
Company Stock on the date of the transaction.  Moreover, except as set forth on
Schedule 5.3, shares of the Company Stock and shares of FYI Stock held by the
Shareholder and otherwise sold, redeemed or disposed of prior to or subsequent
to the Closing Date will be considered in making this representation.  In
addition, each Shareholder represents that there is not any current plan or
intention by such Shareholder to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of FYI
Stock, if any, received by such Shareholder pursuant to Section 11.10.





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         5.30    VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.  This Agreement, the Employment
Agreement, the Noncompetition Agreement, the Lock-Up Agreement and the Escrow
Agreement have each been duly executed and delivered and are the legal, valid
and binding obligations of the Shareholder that is a party thereto, enforceable
in accordance with their respective terms, subject to the Equitable Exceptions
(it being understood and agreed by the parties hereto that each Shareholder is
making this representation and warranty solely with respect to such Shareholder
alone and not with respect to any other Shareholder).

         5.31    PAYMENTS. All amounts paid by the Company to the Shareholders
pursuant to Section 10.1 represents reasonable compensation for services
performed by the Shareholders for the Company.

6.       REPRESENTATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         FYI and Newco severally and jointly represent and warrant that all of
the following representations and warranties in this Section 6 are true and
correct at the date of this Agreement and shall be true and correct at the time
of the Closing.

         6.1     DUE ORGANIZATION.  Each of FYI and Newco is duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware,
and is duly authorized and qualified under all applicable laws, regulations,
and ordinances of public authorities to carry on its businesses in the places
and in the manner as now conducted except for where the failure to be so
authorized or qualified would not have a material adverse effect on its
business, operations, affairs, properties, assets or condition (financial or
otherwise).

         6.2     FYI STOCK.  The FYI Stock to be delivered to the Shareholders
at the Closing Date shall constitute valid and legally issued shares of FYI,
fully paid and nonassessable, and except as set forth in this Agreement, (a)
will be owned free and clear of all Liens created by FYI, and (b) will be
legally equivalent in all respects to the FYI Stock issued and outstanding as
of the date hereof.  The shares of FYI Stock to be issued to the Shareholders
pursuant to this Agreement will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "1933 Act"), and otherwise offered, issued and delivered in
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, orders and decrees of any
Agency.  When issued to the Shareholders, such FYI Stock will be listed and
eligible for trading on the Nasdaq National Market System.

         6.3     VALIDITY OF OBLIGATIONS.

                 (a)      The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
         Employment Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements, the Lock-Up
         Agreements and the Escrow Agreement by FYI and Newco and the
         performance by each of FYI and Newco of the transactions contemplated
         herein or therein have been duly and validly authorized by the
         respective Boards of Directors of FYI and Newco to the extent that it
         is a party thereto, and this Agreement, the Employment Agreements, the
         Noncompetition Agreements, the Lock-Up Agreements and the Escrow
         Agreement have each been duly and validly authorized by all necessary
         corporate action, duly executed and delivered and are the legal, valid
         and binding obligations of each of FYI and Newco to the extent that it
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         party thereto, enforceable against such party thereto in accordance
         with their respective terms, subject to the Equitable Exceptions.

                 (b)      The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
         Employment Agreements, the Noncompetition Agreements, the Lock-Up
         Agreements and the Escrow Agreement by FYI and Newco do not, and the
         performance of the same by FYI and Newco will not, require either FYI
         or Newco to obtain any consent, approval, authorization, license,
         waiver, qualification, order or permit of, or require the Company or
         Newco to make any filing with or notification to, any Agency or third
         party.

         6.4     AUTHORIZATION. The representatives of FYI and Newco executing
this Agreement have the corporate authority to enter into and bind FYI and
Newco to the terms of this Agreement, the Employment Agreements, the
Noncompetition Agreements, the Lock-Up Agreements and the Escrow Agreement.
FYI and Newco have the full legal right, power and authority to enter into such
agreements and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby.

         6.5     NO CONFLICTS.  The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, the consummation of any transactions herein referred to or
contemplated by and the fulfillment of the terms hereof and thereof will not:

                 (a)      Conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of
         Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of either FYI or Newco;

                 (b)      Materially conflict with, or result in a material
         default (or would constitute a default but for any requirement of
         notice or lapse of time or both) under any document, agreement or
         other instrument to which either FYI or Newco is a party, or violate
         or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
         encumbrance on any of FYI's or Newco's properties pursuant to (i) any
         law or regulation to which either FYI or Newco or any of their
         respective property is subject, or (ii) any judgment, order or decree
         to which FYI or Newco is bound or any of their respective property is
         subject; or

                 (c)      Result in termination or any impairment of any
         material permit, license, franchise, contractual right or other
         authorization of FYI or Newco.

         6.6     CAPITALIZATION OF FYI AND OWNERSHIP OF FYI STOCK.  The
authorized and outstanding capital stock of FYI and Newco is as set forth in
Sections 1.4(b) and 1.4(c) respectively.  All issued and outstanding shares of
FYI stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
There are no obligations of FYI to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
shares of FYI capital stock.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6, there are no
options, warrants, equity securities, calls, rights, commitments or agreements
of any character to which FYI is a party or by which it is bound obligating FYI
to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional
shares of capital stock of FYI or obligating FYI to grant, extend, accelerate
the vesting of or enter into any such option, warrant, equity security, call,
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the Shareholders in accordance herewith will be duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         6.7     TRANSACTIONS IN CAPITAL STOCK.  There has been no transaction
or action taken with respect to the equity ownership of FYI or Newco in
contemplation of the transactions described in this Agreement that would
prevent FYI from accounting for such transactions on a reorganization
accounting basis.

         6.8     SUBSIDIARIES.  Set forth on Schedule 6.8 hereto is a list of
the subsidiaries of FYI (each an "FYI Subsidiary" and collectively the "FYI
Subsidiaries").  Newco has no subsidiaries.

         6.9     BUSINESS; REAL PROPERTY; MATERIAL AGREEMENTS; FINANCIAL
INFORMATION.  Attached hereto as Schedule 6.9 are FYI's audited historical
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1995 and its financial
statements as filed on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  Such FYI financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial position of
FYI as of the indicated dates and for the indicated periods.  FYI has provided
the Company and the Shareholders with a true, complete and correct copy of its
Registration Statements on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-98608 and Registration
No. 333-1084) and Prospectus Supplement to Prospectus as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 1996 and has made available
thereto all other filings made by it with the Securities and Exchange
Commission through the date of this Agreement (collectively, the "SEC
Reports").  The SEC Reports were prepared in accordance with the requirements
of the 1933 Act or the Exchange Act, as the case may be, and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.  The information scheduled or provided
pursuant to this Section 6.9 does not contain any material misstatements of
fact.  Newco was formed on August 20, 1996, and has no historical financial
statements or information.

         6.10    CONFORMITY WITH LAW AND LITIGATION.  Neither FYI nor Newco is
in violation of any law or regulation or any order of any court or federal,
state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau,
agency or instrumentality having jurisdiction over either of them that would
have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, affairs,
properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of FYI and the FYI
Subsidiaries taken as a whole (an "FYI Material Adverse Effect").  Except as
set forth on Schedule 6.10, there are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings,
pending or, to the knowledge of FYI or Newco, threatened, against or affecting
FYI or Newco, at law or in equity, or before or by any Agency having
jurisdiction over either of them and no notice of any claim, action, suit or
proceeding, whether pending or threatened, has been received.  FYI (including
the FYI Subsidiaries) has conducted and is conducting its business in
compliance with the requirements, standards, criteria and conditions set forth
in applicable Federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, orders, approvals,
variances, rules and regulations and is not in violation of any of the
foregoing that would have an FYI Material Adverse Effect.

         6.11    NO VIOLATIONS.  Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation (as
of the date hereof, certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of
each of FYI and Newco and by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware)
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Assistant Secretary of each of FYI and Newco), of FYI and Newco (the "FYI
Charter Documents") are attached hereto as Annex III; neither FYI nor Newco is
(a) in violation of any FYI Charter Document or (b) in default, under any
material lease, instrument, agreement, license, permit to which it is a party
or by which its properties are bound (the "FYI Material Documents"); and, (i)
the rights and benefits of FYI (including the FYI Subsidiaries) under the FYI
Material Documents will not be materially and adversely affected by the
transactions contemplated hereby and (ii) the execution of this Agreement and
the performance of the obligations hereunder and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any material violation or
breach or constitute a default under, any of the terms or provisions of the FYI
Material Documents or the FYI Charter Documents.  Except as set forth on
Schedule 6.11, none of the FYI Material Documents requires notice to, or the
consent or approval of, any Agency or other third party to any of the
transactions contemplated hereby to remain in full force and effect or give
rise to any right to termination, cancellation or acceleration or loss of any
right or benefit.  The minute books of FYI and of each FYI Subsidiary as
heretofore made available to the Company are true and correct.

         6.12    TAXES.

                 (a)      Prior to the Merger, FYI will own all of the
         outstanding stock of Newco.  At all times prior to the Merger, no
         person other than FYI has owned, or will own, any of the outstanding
         stock of Newco.

                 (b)      (i)     Newco was formed by FYI solely for the
                 purpose of engaging in the transaction contemplated by the
                 Agreement.

                          (ii)    There were not as of the date of the
                 Agreement and there will not be at the Closing Date, any
                 outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible
                 securities, calls, rights, commitments or any other agreements
                 of any character which Newco is a party to, or may be bound
                 by, requiring it to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or
                 acquire any shares of its capital stock or any securities or
                 rights convertible, into, exchangeable for, evidencing the
                 right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of its capital
                 stock.

                          (iii)   As of the date of this Agreement and the
                 Closing Date, except for obligations or liabilities incurred
                 in connection with (A) its incorporation or organization and
                 (B) the transactions contemplated thereby and in the
                 Agreement, Newco has not and will not have incurred, directly
                 or indirectly through any subsidiary, any obligations or
                 liabilities or engaged in any business or activities of any
                 type or kind whatsoever or entered into any agreement or
                 arrangements with any person or entity.

                          (iv)    Prior to the Closing Date, Newco did not own
                 any asset other than an amount of cash necessary to
                 incorporate Newco and to pay the expenses of the Merger
                 attributable to Newco and such assets as were necessary to
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                          (v)     FYI has no plan or intention to cause the
                 Surviving Corporation to issue additional shares of its stock
                 that would result in FYI losing control of the Surviving
                 Corporation within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code.

                 (c)      FYI has no plan or intention to reacquire any of its
         stock issued in the Merger.

                 (d)      FYI has no plan or intention to liquidate Newco or
         merge Newco with or into another corporation (other than as described
         in this Agreement); sell or otherwise dispose of the stock of Newco;
         or cause Newco or any of its subsidiaries to sell or otherwise dispose
         of any of its assets or of any of the assets acquired from the
         Company, other than as contemplated by this Agreement, directly or
         indirectly, except for (i) dispositions made in the ordinary course of
         business, (ii) transfers of assets to a corporation all of whose
         outstanding stock is owned directly by Newco or (iii) transfers of
         assets by direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco to
         other direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newco.

                 (e)      Any liabilities of the Company assumed by Newco and
         any liabilities to which the transferred assets of the Company are
         subject were incurred by the Company in the ordinary course of
         business.

                 (f)      FYI and Newco will each pay their respective
         expenses, if any, incurred in connection with the Merger.

                 (g)      There is no intercorporate indebtedness existing
         between FYI and the Company or between Newco and the Company that was
         issued, acquired, or to be settled, in each event at a discount.

                 (h)      Neither FYI nor Newco is an investment company as
         defined in section 368(a)(2)(F)(iii) and (iv) of the Code.

                 (i)      None of the shares of FYI Stock received by the
         Shareholders in the Merger will be separate consideration for, or
         allocable to, any employment agreement; and the compensation paid to
         the Shareholders in their capacities as employees, including but not
         limited to amounts paid pursuant to the Employment Agreements
         described in Section 8.5 and any options granted to the Shareholders
         pursuant to Section 10.4, will be for services actually rendered and
         will be commensurate with amounts paid to third parties bargaining at
         arm's-length for similar services.

                 (j)      The proposed Merger is effected through the laws of
         the United States, or a State or the District of Columbia.

                 (k)      The proposed Merger is being undertaken for reasons
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                 (l)      Assuming the accuracy of the representation contained
         in Section 5.8(d) hereof, FYI has no plan or intention to cause the
         Surviving Corporation immediately after the Closing Date to hold less
         than 90% of the fair market value of its net assets and 70% of the
         fair market value of the gross assets of the Company immediately prior
         to the Closing Date, with such amount determined based on the same
         methodology described in Section 5.8(d) other than the amounts
         described in Section 10.1.

7.       COVENANTS PRIOR TO CLOSING

         7.1     ACCESS AND COOPERATION; DUE DILIGENCE.

                 (a)      Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
         Date, the Company and the Shareholders will afford to the officers and
         authorized representatives of FYI and Newco access to all of the
         Company's key employees, sites, properties, books and records and will
         furnish FYI and Newco with such additional financial and operating
         data and other information as to the business and properties of the
         Company as FYI or Newco may from time to time reasonably request.  The
         Company will cooperate with FYI and Newco, its representatives,
         auditors and counsel in the preparation of any documents or other
         material that may be required in connection with any documents or
         materials required by this Agreement.  FYI and Newco will cause all
         information obtained in connection with the negotiation and
         performance of this Agreement to be treated as confidential in
         accordance with the provisions of Section 14.3 hereof.

                 (b)      Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
         Date, FYI and Newco will afford to the officers and authorized
         representatives of the Company and the Shareholders access to all of
         FYI's and Newco's public information regarding key employees, sites,
         properties, books and records and will furnish the Company and the
         Shareholders with such additional financial and operating data and
         other information as to the business and properties of FYI and Newco
         as the Company or the Shareholders may from time to time reasonably
         request.  FYI and Newco will cooperate with the Company, its
         representatives, auditors and counsel in the preparation of any
         documents or other material that may be required in connection with
         any documents or materials required by this Agreement.  The Company
         and the Shareholders will cause all information obtained in connection
         with the negotiation and performance of this Agreement to be treated
         as confidential in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.3
         hereof.

         7.2     CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING CLOSING.  Between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, without FYI's prior written consent (which
shall not be unreasonably withheld) the Company will, except as contemplated by
this Agreement or set forth on Schedule 7.2:

                 (a)      Carry on its respective businesses in substantially
         the same manner as it has heretofore and not introduce any material
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                 (b)      Maintain its respective properties and facilities,
         including those held under leases, in as good working order and
         condition as at present, ordinary wear and tear excepted;

                 (c)      Perform all of its respective obligations under
         agreements relating to or affecting its respective assets, properties
         or rights;

                 (d)      Keep in full force and effect present insurance
         policies or other comparable insurance coverage;

                 (e)      Use reasonable commercial efforts to maintain and
         preserve its business organization intact, retain its respective
         present employees and maintain its respective relationships with
         customers, suppliers and others having business relations with the
         Company;

                 (f)      Maintain compliance with all material permits, laws,
         rules and regulations, consent orders, and all other orders of
         applicable courts, regulatory agencies and similar governmental
         authorities; and

                 (g)      Maintain present debt and lease instruments and not
         enter into new or amended debt or lease instruments over $2,500,
         without the knowledge and consent of FYI (which consent shall not be
         unreasonably withheld).

         7.3     PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.  Except as contemplated by this
Agreement or disclosed on Schedule 7.3, between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date, the Company has not and, without the prior written consent of
FYI (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), will not:

                 (a)      Make any change in its Articles of Incorporation or
         By-laws;

                 (b)      Issue any securities, options, warrants, calls,
         conversion rights or commitments relating to its securities of any
         kind;

                 (c)      Declare or pay any dividend, or make any distribution
         in respect of its stock whether now or hereafter outstanding, or
         purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value any shares
         of its stock;

                 (d)      Enter into any contract or commitment or incur or
         agree to incur any liability or make any capital expenditures, except
         if it is in the normal course of business (consistent with past
         practice) or involves an amount not in excess of $25,000, including
         contracts to provide services to customers;

                 (e)      Increase the compensation payable or to become
         payable to any Shareholder, officer, director, employee or agent, or
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                 (f)      Create, assume or permit to exist any mortgage,
         pledge or other lien or encumbrance upon any assets or properties
         whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except (i) with respect to
         purchase money liens incurred in connection with the acquisition of
         equipment with an aggregate cost not in excess of $5,000 necessary or
         desirable for the conduct of the businesses of the Company, or (ii)
         liens for taxes either not yet due or materialmen's, mechanics,
         workers', repairmen's, employees' or other like liens arising in the
         ordinary course of business;

                 (g)      Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose
         of any property or equipment except in the normal course of business
         consistent with past practice;

                 (h)      Negotiate for the acquisition of any business or the
         start-up of any new business;

                 (i)      Merge or consolidate or agree to merge or consolidate
         with or into any other corporation;

                 (j)      Waive any material rights or claims of the Company,
         provided that the Company may negotiate and adjust bills in the course
         of good faith disputes with customers in a manner consistent with past
         practice;

                 (k)      Commit a material breach or amend or terminate any
         Contract, or material permit, license or other right of the Company;
         or

                 (l)      Enter into any other transaction outside the ordinary
         course of its business or prohibited hereunder.

         7.4     NO SHOP.  None of the Shareholders, the Company nor any agent,
officer, director or any representative of any of the foregoing will, during
the period commencing on the date of this Agreement and ending with the earlier
to occur of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance
with its terms, directly or indirectly:

                 (a)      Solicit or initiate the submission of proposals or
         offers from any person for;

                 (b)      Participate in any discussions pertaining to; or

                 (c)      Furnish any information to any person other than FYI
         or Newco relating to;

any acquisition or purchase of all or a material amount of the assets of, or
any equity interest in, the Company or a merger, consolidation or business
combination of the Company.

         7.5     NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS.  The Shareholders and the
Company shall give prompt notice to FYI of (a) the occurrence or non-occurrence
of any event the occurrence or non-occurrence of which would be reasonably
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the Company of the Shareholders contained herein to be untrue or inaccurate in
any material respect at or prior to the Closing and (b) any material failure of
any Shareholder or the Company to comply with or satisfy any covenant,
condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by such person
hereunder; provided no such notice shall be required until the Closing Date
with respect to the occurrence in the ordinary course of business of any event
which would cause Schedules 5.5 5.6, 5.9 or 5.10 to be incorrect.  FYI and
Newco shall give prompt notice to the Company of (a) the occurrence or
non-occurrence of any event the occurrence or non-occurrence of which would be
reasonably likely to cause any representation or warranty of FYI or Newco
contained herein to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at or prior
to the Closing and (b) any material failure of FYI or Newco to comply with or
satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied
by it hereunder.  The delivery of any notice pursuant to this Section 7.5 shall
not be deemed to (a) modify the representations or warranties hereunder of the
party delivering such notice, which modification may only be made pursuant to
Section 7.6, (b) modify the conditions set forth in Sections 8 and 9, or (c)
limit or otherwise affect the remedies available hereunder to the party
receiving such notice.

         7.6     AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES.  Each party hereto agrees that, with
respect to the representations and warranties of such party contained in this
Agreement, such party shall have the continuing obligation until the Closing to
supplement or amend promptly the Schedules hereto with respect to any matter
hereafter arising or discovered which, if existing or known at the date of this
Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described in the
Schedules; provided, however, that supplements and amendments to Schedules 5.5,
5.6, 5.9 and 5.10 shall only have to be delivered at the Closing Date, unless
such Schedule is to be amended to reflect an event occurring other than in the
ordinary course of business.  No amendment or supplement to a Schedule prepared
by the Company that constitutes or reflects an event or occurrence that would
have a Material Adverse Effect shall be effective unless FYI consents to such
amendment or supplement, and no amendment or supplement to a Schedule prepared
by FYI or Newco that constitutes or reflects an event or occurrence that would
have a FYI Material Adverse Effect shall be effective unless the Company
consents to such amendment or supplement.  For all purposes of this Agreement,
including without limitation for purposes of determining whether the conditions
set forth in Sections 8.1 and 9.1 have been fulfilled, the Schedules hereto
shall be deemed to be the Schedules as amended or supplemented pursuant to this
Section 7.6.  In the event that the Company or a Shareholder amends or
supplements a Schedule pursuant to this Section 7.6 and FYI and Newco do not
consent to the effectiveness of such amendment or supplement (within three (3)
business days of submission), this Agreement shall be deemed terminated by
mutual consent as set forth in Section 13.1(a) hereof.  In the event that FYI
or Newco amends or supplements a Schedule pursuant to this Section 7.6 and the
Company and the Shareholders do not consent to the effectiveness of such
amendment or supplement (within three (3) business days of submission), this
Agreement shall be deemed terminated by mutual consent as set forth in Section
13.1(a) hereof.  No party to this Agreement shall be liable to any other party
if this Agreement shall be terminated pursuant to the provisions of this
Section 7.6.

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         The obligations of the Shareholders and of the Company with respect to
actions to be taken on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or
waiver on or prior to the Closing Date of all of the following conditions.

         8.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of FYI and Newco contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date as though such
representations and warranties had been made as of that time; and a certificate
to the foregoing effect dated the Closing Date and signed by the President or
Vice President of FYI and of Newco shall have been delivered to the Company and
the Shareholders; and each and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of
this Agreement to be complied with and performed by FYI and Newco on or before
the Closing Date shall have been duly complied with and performed in all
material respects.

         8.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of the
Company and the Shareholders and their respective counsel.

         8.3     NO LITIGATION. No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of Newco with the Company and no Agency shall have taken any other
action or made any request of the Company as a result of which the management
of the Company reasonably deems it inadvisable to proceed with the transactions
hereunder.

         8.4     OPINION OF COUNSEL. The Company and the Shareholders shall
have received an opinion from Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (A Professional
Corporation), counsel for FYI, dated the Closing Date, in the form annexed
hereto as Annex IV.

         8.5     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.  Newco shall have executed and
delivered to David L. Delgado, Christopher R.  Yowell and Rebecca D. Homan
Employment Agreements in substantially the forms attached hereto as Annex V
(the "Employment Agreements").

         8.6     ESCROW AGREEMENT.  FYI and Newco shall have executed and
delivered to the Shareholders the Escrow Agreement with the Shareholders and
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. as escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent") in
substantially the form attached hereto as Annex VI (the "Escrow Agreement").

         8.7     CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency or any third party relating to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein shall have been obtained and made.  Newco
shall use all reasonable efforts to assist the Company in its efforts to obtain
and file the certificate of satisfaction described in Section 9.14 hereof.

         8.8     GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATES. FYI and Newco each shall have
delivered to the Company a certificate, dated as of a date not more than
fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing Date, duly issued by the Delaware
Secretary of State and in each state in which FYI or Newco is authorized to do
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authorized to do business and that all state franchise and/or income tax
returns and taxes for FYI and Newco, respectively, for all periods prior to the
Closing have been filed and paid.

         8.9     LOAN AGREEMENT.  The Company's loan agreement with The Bank of
California, N.A. and all obligations of the Company thereunder shall have
terminated and there shall be no continuing obligations of the Company or the
Shareholders thereunder.  The Bank of California, N.A. shall have provided
evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the Shareholders of the
release of all of its security interests in the stock and assets of the
Company.

         8.10    EFFECTIVENESS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT.  FYI's Registration
Statement (Registration No. 333-1084) shall be effective under the 1933 Act and
no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement shall
have been issued and no proceedings for that purpose instituted.

         8.11    NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute an FYI Material Adverse Effect.

9.       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FYI AND NEWCO

         The obligations of FYI and Newco with respect to actions to be taken
on the Closing Date are subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to
the Closing Date of all of the following conditions.

         9.1     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS.
All of the representations and warranties of the Shareholders and the Company
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date as
though such representations and warranties had been made as of that time; and a
certificate to the foregoing effect dated the Closing Date and signed by the
President or Vice President of the Company and by each Shareholder shall been
delivered to FYI and Newco; and each and all of the terms, covenants and
conditions of this Agreement to be complied with and performed by the
Shareholders and the Company on or before the Closing Date shall have been duly
complied with and performed in all material respects.

         9.2     SATISFACTION.  All actions, proceedings, instruments and
documents required to carry out this Agreement or incidental hereto and all
other related legal matters shall be reasonably satisfactory to each of FYI and
Newco and their counsel.

         9.3     NO LITIGATION.  No action or proceeding before a court or any
other Agency shall have been instituted or threatened to restrain or prohibit
the merger of the Company with and into Newco and no Agency shall have taken
any other action or made any request of FYI as a result of which the management
of FYI or Newco reasonably deems it inadvisable to proceed with the
transactions hereunder.

         9.4     EXAMINATION OF FINAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Prior to the
Closing Date, FYI shall have had sufficient time to review the unaudited
balance sheets of the Company for the seven-month period ended July 31, 1996,
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retained earnings of the Company for the seven-month period ended July 31,
1996, disclosing no material adverse change in the financial condition thereof
or the results of its operations from the financial statements as of December
31, 1995.

         9.5     REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  Prior to the Closing Date, the
Shareholders shall have repaid the Company in full all amounts, if any, owing
by the Shareholders to the Company.

         9.6     INSURANCE.  FYI shall be named as an additional named insured
on all of the insurance policies of the Company.

         9.7     SHAREHOLDER RELEASES.  Each of the Shareholders shall have
delivered to FYI immediately prior to the Closing Date an instrument dated the
Closing Date in substantially the form of Annex VII releasing the Company from
any and all claims of the Shareholder against the Company and obligations of
the Company to the Shareholder, except for items specifically identified on
Schedule 9.7 as being claims of or obligations to the Shareholder and
continuing obligations to Shareholder relating to his or her employment by the
Surviving Corporation.

         9.8     TERMINATION OF RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS.  All existing
agreements between the Company and the Shareholders or business or personal
affiliates of the Company or the Shareholders and all existing bonus and
incentive plans and arrangements of the Company, other than those set forth on
Schedule 9.8, shall have been cancelled or terminated.

         9.9     OPINION OF COUNSEL. FYI shall have received an opinion from
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, counsel to the Company and the Shareholders,
and/or such other counsel reasonably acceptable to FYI and Newco, dated the
Closing Date, as to the matters set forth in Annex VIII.

         9.10    EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.  David L. Delgado, Christopher R.
Yowell and Rebecca D. Homan shall have executed and delivered to FYI and Newco
the Employment Agreements.

         9.11    NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS.  Each of the Shareholders shall
have executed and delivered to FYI and Newco a Noncompetition Agreement with
FYI and Newco in substantially the forms attached hereto as Annex IX (the
"Noncompetition Agreements").

         9.12    LOCK-UP AGREEMENTS. Each of the Shareholders shall have
executed and delivered to FYI and Newco a Lock-Up Agreement in substantially
the forms annexed hereto as Annex X (the "Lock-Up Agreement") with respect to
the shares of FYI Stock to be acquired thereby pursuant to Section 2 hereof
containing the Shareholder's undertakings as set forth in Section 12.1 hereof.

         9.13    ESCROW AGREEMENT.  The Shareholders shall have executed and
delivered to the Escrow Agent and FYI and Newco the Escrow Agreement.

         9.14    CONSENTS AND APPROVALS.  All necessary consents of and filings
with any Agency or any third party relating to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein shall have been obtained and made.  A
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Board with respect to the Merger shall have been filed with the California
Secretary of State in accordance with Chapter 11 of the California Corporations
Code.

         9.15    GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATES. The Company shall have delivered
to FYI certificates, dated as of a date not more than fifteen (15) days prior
to the Closing Date, duly issued by the appropriate governmental authorities
showing that the Company is in good standing and authorized to do business in
California and that all California state franchise taxes for all periods prior
to the Closing have been paid.

         9.16    LOAN AGREEMENT.  The Company's loan agreement with The Bank of
California, N.A. and all obligations of the Company thereunder shall have
terminated and there shall be no continuing obligations of the Company
thereunder.  The Bank of California, N.A. shall have provided evidence
reasonably satisfactory to FYI and Newco of the release of all of its security
interests in the stock and assets of the Company.

         9.17    NO MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT.  No event or circumstance shall
have occurred that would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.

10.      COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES

         10.1    PERMITTED PAYMENTS OF COMPENSATION BY THE COMPANY.  Each of
FYI and Newco acknowledges and agrees that (i) prior to the Effective Time of
the Merger, the Company may pay compensation for services consisting of
salaries and bonuses to the Shareholders not to exceed (in the aggregate) the
sum of $500,000 which was accrued as of December 31, 1995 and (ii) the payment
of such bonuses may cause the Company to have a deficit cash position at
Closing.  The parties to this Agreement further acknowledge and agree that the
Company shall retain and shall not distribute to the Shareholders any amounts
after the date of this Agreement (other than compensation paid in accordance
with the terms of the Employment Agreements).

         10.2    PRESERVATION OF TAX AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT.  After the
Closing Date, FYI shall not and shall not permit any of the FYI Subsidiaries to
undertake any act that would jeopardize the tax-free status of the
reorganization of the Company, including

                 (a)      The retirement or reacquisition, directly or
         indirectly, of all or part of the FYI Stock issued in connection with
         the transactions contemplated hereby;

                 (b)      The entering into of financial arrangements for the
         benefit of the Shareholders in their capacities as such;

                 (c)  The disposition of any material part of the assets of the
         Company within the two (2) years following the Closing Date except in
         the ordinary course of business or to eliminate duplicate services or
         excess capacity;

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                 (e)      The issuance of additional shares of Newco stock that
         would result in FYI losing control of Newco within the meaning of
         Section 368(c) of the Code.

         10.3    PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS.

                 (a)      Each party hereto shall, and shall cause its
         subsidiaries and affiliates to, provide to each of the other parties
         hereto such cooperation and information as any of them reasonably may
         request in filing any return, amended return or claim for refund,
         determining a liability for Taxes or a right to refund of Taxes or in
         conducting any audit or other proceeding in respect of Taxes.  Such
         cooperation and information shall include providing copies of all
         relevant portions of relevant returns, together with relevant
         accompanying schedules and relevant work papers, relevant documents
         relating to rulings or other determinations by taxing authorities and
         relevant records concerning the ownership and tax basis of property,
         which such party may possess.  Each party shall make its employees
         reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to
         provide explanation of any documents or information so provided.
         Subject to the preceding sentence, each party required to file returns
         pursuant to this Agreement shall bear all costs of filing such
         returns.

                 (b)      Each of the Company, the Shareholders, FYI and Newco
         acknowledge that to the best of their knowledge the following
         statement is correct, and each of the Company, the Shareholders, FYI
         and Newco agree not to take a position for purposes of the tax
         reporting of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement
         inconsistent with the following statement:

                          (i)     The fair market value of the FYI stock and
                 other consideration received by the Shareholders will be
                 approximately equal to the fair market value of the Company
                 Stock surrendered in the Merger.

                 (c)      Each of the Company, Newco, FYI and the Shareholders
         shall comply with the tax reporting requirements of Section 1.368-3 of
         the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, and shall treat
         the transaction as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of
         the Code unless otherwise required by law.

         10.4    STOCK OPTIONS.  No later than thirty (30) days following the
Closing, FYI shall grant to employees of the Surviving Corporation as selected
by the Surviving Corporation and the Shareholders nonqualified stock options to
acquire an aggregate of sixteen thousand (16,000) shares of FYI Stock in
minimum lots of one thousand shares (1,000) in accordance with the terms of
FYI's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan"), with such options to
have a per share exercise price equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined in
the Stock Option Plan) per share on the date of grant and to vest in twenty
percent (20%) increments on each of the first through fifth anniversaries of
the date of grant.

         10.5    RECEIVABLES GUARANTEED.  Each of the Shareholders jointly and
severally warrants to FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation that all
accounts receivable of the Company as of the Effective Date (the "Receivables")
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aggregate full face amount thereof, net of reserves as shown on the Company's
Financial Statements, no later than December 31, 1996.  If the Surviving
Corporation shall fail to collect the aggregate full face amount of the
Receivables net of the reserves by December 31, 1996, then the Surviving
Corporation may collect from the Escrow Agent an amount of cash and FYI Stock
equal to the sum of all such uncollected Receivables plus any unpaid interest
accrued thereon.  Receivables collected after December 31, 1996 and for which
the Surviving Corporation has received payment under this Section 10.5 shall be
promptly delivered by the Surviving Corporation to the Shareholders.  Any such
amount collected from the Escrow Agent by the Surviving Corporation shall be in
an allocation of cash and FYI Stock that will not adversely affect the parties'
treatment of this transaction as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)
of the Code.  Upon payment of such amount to the Surviving Corporation by the
Escrow Agent, the Surviving Corporation will continue to diligently collect the
then unpaid balances of the Receivables in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice and remit to the Shareholders any amounts so
collected.  Any distribution by the Escrow Agent or amount remitted to the
Shareholders pursuant to this Section 10.5 shall be deemed an adjustment of the
amount of the consideration payable or issuable to the Shareholders as a result
of the Merger.

         10.6    TERMINATION OF SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT.  By execution of this
Agreement the Company and each Shareholder does hereby covenant and agree that
the Shareholders Agreement by and among the Company and the Shareholders dated
August 31, 1994 shall be terminated as of the Closing.

         10.7    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF THE PARTIES.  THE REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 5.1 THROUGH 5.31 OF THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTE
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE
SHAREHOLDERS TO FYI AND NEWCO IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY.  THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 6.1 THROUGH
6.12 OF THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF FYI AND NEWCO TO THE COMPANY AND THE SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.  THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, COVENANTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, IN
RELATION THERETO BETWEEN THE PARTIES OTHER THAN THOSE INCORPORATED IN THIS
AGREEMENT AND TO BE DELIVERED EXPRESSLY PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.  EXCEPT FOR
THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SUCH SECTIONS OF THIS
AGREEMENT, EACH OF FYI AND NEWCO, ON THE ONE HAND, AND THE COMPANY AND THE
SHAREHOLDERS, ON THE OTHER HAND, DISCLAIMS RELIANCE ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY THE COMPANY, THE SHAREHOLDERS OR
THEIR EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS, ON THE ONE HAND, AND FYI, NEWCO OR
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         10.8    ZIA NAME.        Each of the Shareholders acknowledges and
agrees that the names "Zia" and "Zia Information Analysis Group" are important
elements of the Company's business and goodwill and covenants that following
the Closing Date he or she shall not conduct a business utilizing the
above-described names without the prior written consent of the Surviving
Corporation, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

11.      INDEMNIFICATION

         The Shareholders, FYI and Newco each make the following covenants that
are applicable to them, respectively.

         11.1    FYI LOSSES.

                 (a)      Each of the Shareholders jointly and severally agrees
         to indemnify and hold harmless FYI, Newco and the Surviving
         Corporation, and their respective directors, officers, employees,
         representatives, agents and attorneys from, against and in respect of
         any and all FYI Losses (as defined below) suffered, sustained,
         incurred or required to be paid by any of them by reason of (1) any
         representation or warranty made by the Company or the Shareholders in
         Sections 5.1 through 5.31 hereof being untrue or incorrect in any
         respect; (2) any liability for warranty claims arising from the sale
         of goods or services by the Company through the Closing Date; (3) the
         termination of or withdrawal by the Company or any Group Member from
         any employee pension benefit plan, as defined in Section 3(2)(A) of
         ERISA that is maintained pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement
         under which more than one employer makes contributions and to which
         the Company or any Group Member is then making or accruing an
         obligation to make contributions or has within the preceding five (5)
         plan years made contributions; (4) the items described in Schedule
         5.16 hereof except in any instance and to the extent FYI Losses result
         from the negligence or misconduct of FYI, Newco or the Surviving
         Corporation; (5) any failure by the Company or any Shareholder to
         observe or perform its or his or her covenants and agreements set
         forth in this Agreement or in any other agreement executed by it or
         him or her expressly pursuant to this Agreement; or (6) any untrue
         statement of a material fact relating to the Company or the
         Shareholders in the Questionnaire for Subsidiaries completed by the
         Company and attached hereto as Schedule 11.1(a) (provided, that to the
         extent that matters are subject to indemnification under Sections
         11.2, 11.3(a) and 11.5 hereof, such matters shall not be subject to
         indemnification under this Section 11.1);

                 (b)      "FYI Losses" shall mean all damages (including,
         without limitation, amounts paid in settlement with the Shareholders'
         consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld), losses,
         obligations, liabilities, claims, deficiencies, costs and expenses
         (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees),
         penalties, fines, interest and monetary sanctions, including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred to comply
         with injunctions and other court and Agency orders, and other costs
         and expenses incident to any suit, action, investigation, claim or
         proceeding or to establish or enforce the rights of FYI, Newco and the
         Surviving Corporation or such other persons to indemnification
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         Taxes to the extent that such Taxes are attributable to FYI or the
         Surviving Corporation taking a position on an amended Tax return for a
         Tax period ending on or before December 31, 1995, that is inconsistent
         with the position that had originally been taken by the Company on the
         Tax return prior to amendment unless either (i) such position is
         required by law or (ii) the Shareholders have consented to FYI or the
         Surviving Corporation taking such position, which consent may not be
         unreasonably withheld or denied.

         11.2    ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY.

                 (a)      Each of the Shareholders jointly and severally agrees
         to indemnify and hold harmless FYI, Newco and the Surviving
         Corporation, and their respective directors, officers, employees,
         representatives, agents and attorneys from, against and in respect of
         any and all Environmental Costs (as defined below), arising in any
         manner in connection with a breach of any representation or warranty
         set forth in Section 5.11 hereof.  This Section 11.2(a) is intended to
         indemnify FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation and their
         respective directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents and
         attorneys from the results of their own negligence.

                 (b)      The obligations of this Section 11.2 shall include
         the obligation to defend the Indemnified Parties (as defined below)
         against any claim or demand for Environmental Costs, the obligation to
         pay and discharge any Environmental Costs imposed on Indemnified
         Parties, and the obligation to reimburse Indemnified Parties for any
         Environmental Costs incurred or suffered, provided in each instance
         that the claim for Environmental Costs arises in connection with a
         matter for which Indemnified Parties are entitled to indemnification
         under this Agreement.  The obligation to reimburse the Indemnified
         Parties shall also include the costs and expenses (including, without
         limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) to establish or enforce the
         rights of FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation or such other
         persons to indemnification hereunder.

                 (c)      "Environmental Costs" shall mean any of the following
         that arise in any manner regardless of whether based in contract,
         tort, implied or express warranty, strict liability, Environmental
         Requirement or otherwise: all liabilities, losses, judgments, damages,
         punitive damages, consequential damages, treble damages, costs and
         expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees
         and fees and disbursements of environmental consultants, all costs
         related to the performance of any required or necessary assessments,
         investigations, remediation, response, containment, closure,
         restoration, repair, cleanup or detoxification of any impacted
         property, the preparation and implementation of any maintenance,
         monitoring, closure, remediation, abatement or other plans required by
         any governmental agency or by Environmental Requirements and any other
         costs recovered or recoverable under any Environmental Requirement),
         fines, penalties, or monetary sanctions.  Environmental Costs shall
         include without limitation: (i) damages for personal injury or death,
         or injury to property or to natural resources; (ii) damage to real
         property or damage resulting from the loss of the use of all or any
         part of the property, including but not limited to business loss; and
         (iii) the cost of any demolition, rebuilding or repair of any property
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         or necessary to restore such property to its condition prior to damage
         caused by an environmental condition or by the remediation of an
         environmental condition.

         11.3    EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.

                 (a)      Each of the Shareholders jointly and severally agrees
         to indemnify and hold FYI, Newco and the Surviving Corporation, and
         their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives,
         agents and attorneys harmless from and against any and all claims made
         by employees of the Company, regardless of when made, for wages,
         salaries, bonuses, pension, workmen's compensation, medical insurance,
         disability, vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits
         or other compensation or benefit arrangements to the extent the same
         are based on employment service rendered to the Company prior to the
         Closing Date or injury or sickness occurring prior to the Closing Date
         and are not scheduled pursuant to this Agreement or reserved for on
         the Financial Statements (collectively, "Pre-Closing Employee
         Claims").

                 (b)      Each of FYI and Newco jointly and severally agrees to
         indemnify and hold the Shareholders and their respective directors,
         officers, employees, representatives, agents and attorneys harmless
         from and against any and all claims made by employees of the Surviving
         Corporation, regardless of when made, for wages, salaries, bonuses,
         pension, workmen's compensation, medical insurance, disability,
         vacation, severance, pay in lieu of notice, sick benefits or other
         compensation or benefit arrangements, except as otherwise expressly
         provided herein, to the extent the same are based on employment
         service rendered to the Surviving Corporation after the Closing Date
         or injury or sickness occurring after the Closing Date (collectively,
         "Post-Closing Employee Claims").

         11.4    SHAREHOLDER LOSSES.

                 (a)      FYI and Newco jointly and severally agree to
         indemnify and hold harmless the Shareholders, and their respective
         agents, and attorneys, for and in respect of any and all Shareholder
         Losses (as defined below) suffered, sustained, incurred or required to
         be paid by any of the Shareholders by reason of (1) any representation
         or warranty made by FYI or Newco in or pursuant to this Agreement
         (including, without limitation, the representations and warranties
         contained in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto) being untrue
         or incorrect in any respect; (2) any failure by FYI or Newco to
         observe or perform its covenants and agreements set forth in this
         Agreement or any other agreement or document executed by it in
         connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; (3) any
         liability for warranty claims arising from the sale of goods or
         services by the Company subsequent to the Closing Date, except in any
         instance and to the extent Shareholder Losses result from the
         negligence or misconduct of the Shareholders or any of them (with
         respect to periods prior to the Closing Date); or (4) any untrue
         statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement
         described in Section 8.10 hereof, or in any amendment thereof or
         supplement thereto, other than as provided to FYI or its counsel by
         the Company or the Shareholders and attached hereto as Schedule
         11.1(a) (provided, that to the extent that matters are subject to
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         Sections 11.3(b) and 11.5 hereof, such matters shall not be deemed to
         be subject to indemnification under this Section 11.4).

                 (b)      "Shareholder Losses" shall mean all damages
         (including, without limitation, amounts paid in settlement with the
         consent of FYI and Newco, which consent may not be reasonably
         withheld), losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, deficiencies,
         costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
         attorneys' fees), penalties, fines, interest and monetary sanctions,
         including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
         incurred to comply with injunctions and other court and Agency orders,
         and other costs and expenses incident to any suit, action,
         investigation, claim or proceeding or to establish or enforce the
         right of the Shareholders or such other persons to indemnification
         hereunder.

         11.5    INDEMNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN TAX MATTERS.  The Shareholders
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Surviving Corporation from and
against the liability of the Company or the Surviving Corporation with respect
to all Taxes, including interest and additions to Taxes, resulting from any
final determination (or settlement) that the Merger of the Company into Newco
fails to qualify as a tax-free transaction as to the Company and/or the
Surviving Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D)
of the Code solely as a result of any breach of a representation or warranty as
set forth in Sections 5.8(d)-(m) and 5.29 or a covenant of the Company or a
Shareholder as set forth in Section 10.3 hereof.  FYI and the Surviving
Corporation shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Shareholders from and
against the liability of the Shareholders, the Company and the Surviving
Corporation with respect to all Taxes, resulting from any final determination
(or settlement) that the Merger of the Company into Newco, fails to qualify as
a tax-free transaction as to the Shareholders, the Company and/or the Surviving
Corporation pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(A) and Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the
Code solely as a result of any breach of a representation or, warranty as set
forth in Section 6.12 or a covenant of FYI or Newco as set forth in Sections
10.2 and 10.3 hereof.

         11.6    NOTICE OF LOSS.  Except to the extent set forth in the next
sentence, a party to the Agreement will not have any liability under the
indemnity provisions of this Agreement with respect to a particular matter
unless a notice setting forth in reasonable detail the breach or other matter
which is asserted has been given to the Indemnifying Party (as defined below)
and, in addition, if such matter arises out of a suit, action, investigation,
proceeding or claim, such notice is given promptly, but in any event within
thirty (30) days after the Indemnified Party (as defined below) is given notice
of the claim or the commencement of the suit, action, investigation or
proceeding.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, failure of the Indemnified
Party to give notice hereunder shall not release the Indemnifying Party from
its obligations under this Section 11, except to the extent the Indemnifying
Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice.  With respect to
FYI Losses, Environmental Costs, Pre-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
described in Section 11.5, the Shareholders shall be the Indemnifying Party and
FYI and Newco and their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Parties.  With
respect to Shareholder Losses, Post-Closing Employee Claims and the matters
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Newco shall be the Indemnifying Party and the Shareholders and their respective
agents and attorneys shall be the Indemnified Party.

         11.7    RIGHT TO DEFEND.  Upon receipt of notice of any suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding for which indemnification might be claimed
by an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to defend,
contest or otherwise protect against any such suit, action, investigation,
claim or proceeding at its own cost and expense, and the Indemnified Party must
cooperate in any such defense or other action.  The Indemnified Party shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to participate at its own expense in
defense thereof by counsel of its own choosing, but the Indemnifying Party
shall be entitled to control the defense unless the Indemnified Party has
relieved the Indemnifying Party from liability with respect to the particular
matter or the Indemnifying Party fails to assume defense of the matter.  In the
event the Indemnifying Party shall fail to defend, contest or otherwise protect
in a timely manner against any such suit, action, investigation, claim or
proceeding, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not the obligation,
thereafter to defend, contest or otherwise protect against the same and make
any compromise or settlement thereof and recover the entire cost thereof from
the Indemnifying Party including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees, disbursements and all amounts paid as a result of such suit, action,
investigation, claim or proceeding or the compromise or settlement thereof,
provided, however, that the Indemnified Party must send a written notice to the
Indemnifying Party of any such proposed settlement or compromise, which
settlement or compromise the Indemnifying Party may reject, in its reasonable
judgment, within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice.  Failure to reject
such notice within such thirty (30) day period shall be deemed an acceptance of
such settlement or compromise.  The Indemnified Party shall have the right to
effect a settlement or compromise over the objection of the Indemnifying Party;
provided, that if (i) the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good
faith or (ii) the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense from the
Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party waives any right to indemnity.
therefor.  If the Indemnifying Party undertakes the defense of such matters,
the Indemnified Party shall not, so long as the Indemnifying Party does not
abandon the defense thereof, be entitled to recover from the Indemnifying Party
any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in
connection with the defense thereof other than the reasonable costs of
investigation undertaken by the Indemnified Party with the prior written
consent of the Indemnifying Party.

         11.8    COOPERATION.  Each of FYI Newco, the Surviving Corporation,
the Company and the Shareholders, and each of their affiliates, successors and
assigns shall cooperate with each other in the defense of any suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim by a third party and, during normal business
hours, shall afford each other access to their books and records and employees
relating to such suit, action, investigation, proceeding or claim and shall
furnish each other all such further information that they have the right and
power to furnish as may reasonably be necessary to defend such suit, action,
investigation, proceeding or claim, including, without limitation, reports,
studies, correspondence and other documentation relating to Environmental
Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission matters.

         11.9    SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS FROM ESCROW.  FYI and Newco shall have
the option of recovering amounts owing thereto pursuant to Sections 11.1, 11.2,
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Losses, Environmental Costs and Pre-Closing Employee Claims or the matters set
forth in Section 11.5 from the Shareholders or from the funds or shares of FYI
Stock held in escrow in accordance with the Escrow Agreement described in
Section 8.6.

         11.10  LIMITATIONS OF INDEMNIFICATION; PROPORTIONATE PAYMENTS.  FYI,
Newco, the Surviving Corporation and the other persons or entities indemnified
pursuant to Sections 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.5 shall not assert any claim for
indemnification hereunder until such time as the aggregate of all claims that
such persons may have against the Indemnifying Parties shall exceed $50,000,
but upon reaching such amount, from the first dollar of all claims.  Any
amounts paid to the Shareholders pursuant to this Section 11 shall be paid in
the same proportion of FYI Stock, valued at the then-fair market value thereof,
and cash as set forth on Annex II.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, no Indemnified Party shall be obligated to indemnify and hold
harmless an Indemnified Party with respect to any claim for indemnification
hereunder exceeding the aggregate consideration set forth on Annex II hereto.

12.      SECURITIES ACT REPRESENTATIONS AND TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

         The FYI Stock acquired by the Shareholders pursuant to this Agreement
is being acquired solely for their own accounts, for investment purposes only,
and with no present intention of distributing, selling or otherwise disposing
of it in connection with a distribution.

         12.1    TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS.  For a period of two (2) years from the
Closing, no Shareholder shall (a) sell, assign, exchange, transfer, distribute
or otherwise dispose of (i) any shares of FYI Stock received by the Shareholder
at the Effective Time of the Merger, or (ii) any interest (including, without
limitation, an option to buy or sell) in any such shares of FYI Stock, in whole
or in part, and no such attempted transfer shall be treated as effective for
any purpose; or (b) engage in any transaction, whether or not with respect to
any shares of FYI Stock or any interest therein, the intent or effect of which
is to reduce the risk of owning the shares of FYI Stock acquired pursuant to
Section 2 hereof (including, by way of example and not limitation, engaging in
put, call, short-sale, straddle or similar market transactions).  The
certificates evidencing the FYI Stock delivered to the Shareholders pursuant to
Section 3 of this Agreement will bear a legend substantially in the form set
forth below and containing such other information as FYI may deem necessary or
appropriate:

         THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED,
         EXCHANGED, TRANSFERRED, DISTRIBUTED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF, AND THE
         ISSUER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO GIVE EFFECT TO ANY ATTEMPTED SALE,
         ASSIGNMENT, EXCHANGE, TRANSFER, DISTRIBUTION OR OTHER DISPOSITION
         PRIOR TO THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOSING DATE.  UPON THE WRITTEN
         REQUEST OF THE HOLDER OF THIS CERTIFICATE, THE ISSUER AGREES TO REMOVE
         THIS RESTRICTIVE LEGEND (AND ANY STOP ORDER PLACED WITH THE TRANSFER
         AGENT) AFTER THE DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE.

Each of the Shareholders will execute and deliver to FYI prior to or at the
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13.      TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

         13.1    TERMINATION.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to the Closing Date solely:

                          (a)     By the mutual consent of the Boards of
                 Directors of FYI and the Company;

                          (b)     By the Shareholders or the Company (acting
                 through its Board of Directors), on the one hand, or by FYI or
                 Newco (each acting through its Board of Directors), on the
                 other hand, if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
                 to take place at the Closing shall not have been consummated
                 by October 15, 1996 unless the failure of such transactions to
                 be consummated is due to the willful failure of the party
                 seeking to terminate this Agreement to perform any of its
                 obligations under this Agreement to the extent required to be
                 performed by it prior to or on the Closing Date;

                          (c)     By the Shareholders or the Company, on the
                 one hand, or by FYI or Newco, on the other hand, if a material
                 breach or default shall be made by the other party in the
                 observance or in the due and timely performance of any of the
                 covenants, agreements or conditions contained herein, and the
                 curing of such default shall not have been made on or before
                 the Closing Date and shall not reasonably be expected to
                 occur; or

                          (d)     Pursuant to Section 7.6 hereof.

         13.2    LIABILITIES IN EVENT OF TERMINATION.  In the event of
termination of this Agreement as provided in this Section, there shall be no
liability or obligation on the part of any party hereto except to the extent
that such liability is based on the breach by a party of any of its
representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement.

14.      GENERAL

         14.1    COOPERATION.  The Company, the Shareholders, FYI and Newco
shall each deliver or cause to be delivered to the other on the Closing Date,
and at such other times and places as shall be reasonably agreed to, such
additional instruments as the other may reasonably request for the purpose of
carrying out this Agreement.  The Company will cooperate and use its reasonable
efforts to have the present officers, directors and employees thereof cooperate
with FYI on and after the Closing Date in furnishing information, evidence,
testimony and other assistance in connection with any Tax return filing
obligations, actions, proceedings, arrangements or disputes of any nature with
respect to matters pertaining to all periods prior to the Closing Date.

         14.2    SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
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                 (a)      Covenants and Agreements.  All covenants and
         agreements made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the
         transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter according to their terms
         without limit as to duration.

                 (b)      Representations and Warranties.  All representations
         and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and shall
         continue in full force and effect thereafter for a period of two (2)
         years following the Closing, except that (a) the representations and
         warranties contained in Section 5.8 and Section 6.12hereof shall
         survive until the earlier of (i) the expiration of the applicable
         periods (including any extensions) of the respective statutes of
         limitation applicable to the payment of the Taxes to which such
         representations and warranties relate without an assertion of a
         deficiency in respect thereof by the applicable taxing authority or
         (ii) the completion of the final audit and determinations by the
         applicable taxing authority and final disposition of any deficiency
         resulting therefrom, (b) the representations and warranties contained
         in Section 5.19 shall survive until the expiration of the applicable
         period of the statutes of limitation applicable to ERISA matters, and
         (c) the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.1, 5.2
         and 5.3 and Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 shall survive indefinitely.

         14.3    NONDISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

                 (a)      Shareholders.  The Shareholders recognize and
         acknowledge that they had in the past, currently have, and in the
         future will have, access to certain confidential information of the
         Company and/or FYI, including without limitation lists of customers,
         operational policies, and pricing and cost policies that are valuable,
         special and unique assets of the Company's and/or FYI's respective
         businesses.  The Shareholders agree that they will not disclose such
         confidential information to any person, firm, corporation, association
         or other entity for any purpose or reason whatsoever, except (a) to
         authorized representatives of FYI, (b) following the Closing, such
         information may be disclosed by the Shareholders as is required in the
         course of performing their duties for FYI and the Surviving
         Corporation and (c) to counsel and other advisers, provided that such
         advisers (other than counsel) agree to the confidentiality provisions
         of this Section 14.3(a); provided, further, that confidential
         information shall not include (i) such information that becomes known
         to the public generally through no fault of the Shareholders, (ii)
         information required to be disclosed by law or the order of any
         governmental authority under color of law, provided, that prior to
         disclosing any information pursuant to this clause (ii), the
         Shareholders shall, if possible, give prior written notice thereof to
         FYI and Newco and provide FYI and Newco with the opportunity to
         contest such disclosure, or (iii) the disclosing party reasonably
         believes that such disclosure is required in connection with the
         defense of a lawsuit against the disclosing party.  In the event of a
         breach or threatened breach by any of the Shareholders of the
         provisions of this Section 14.3, FYI and Newco shall be entitled to an
         injunction restraining such Shareholders from disclosing, in whole or
         in part, such confidential information.  Nothing herein shall be
         construed as prohibiting FYI and Newco from pursuing any other
         available remedy for such breach or threatened breach, including the
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                 (b)      FYI and Newco.  FYI and Newco recognize and
         acknowledge that they had in the past and currently have access to
         certain confidential information of the Company, including without
         limitation lists of customers, operational policies, and pricing and
         cost policies that are valuable, special and unique assets of the
         Company's business.  FYI and Newco agree that, prior to the Closing,
         they will not disclose such confidential information to any person,
         firm, corporation, association or other entity for any purpose or
         reason whatsoever, except (a) to authorized representatives of the
         Company, and (b) to counsel and other advisers, provided that such
         advisers (other than counsel) agree to the confidentiality provisions
         of this Section 14.3(b); provided further, that confidential
         information shall not include (i) such information that becomes known
         to the public generally through no fault of FYI or Newco, (ii)
         information required to be disclosed by law or the order of any
         governmental authority under color of law, provided, that prior to
         disclosing any information pursuant to this clause (ii), FYI and Newco
         shall, if possible, give prior written notice thereof to the Company
         and the Shareholders and provide the Company and the Shareholders with
         the opportunity to contest such disclosure, or (iii) the disclosing
         party reasonably believes that such disclosure is required in
         connection with the defense of a lawsuit against the disclosing party.
         In the event of a breach or threatened breach by FYI or Newco of the
         provisions of this section, the Company and the Shareholders shall be
         entitled to an injunction restraining FYI and Newco from disclosing,
         in whole or in part, such confidential information.  Nothing herein
         shall be construed as prohibiting the Company and the Shareholders
         from pursuing any other available remedy for such breach or threatened
         breach, including the recovery of damages.

                 (c)      Damages.  Because of the difficulty of measuring
         economic losses as a result of the breach of the foregoing covenants
         in this Section 14.3, and because of the immediate and irreparable
         damage that would be caused for which they would have no other
         adequate remedy, the parties hereto agree that, in the event of a
         breach by any of them of the foregoing covenants, the covenant may be
         enforced against the other parties by injunctions and restraining
         orders.

                 (d)      Survival.  The obligations of the parties under this
         Section 14.3 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

         14.4    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement and the rights of the
parties hereunder may not be assigned (except by operation of law) and shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, the
successors of FYI, and the heirs and legal representatives of the Shareholders.

         14.5    ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement (including the schedules,
exhibits and annexes attached hereto) and the documents delivered pursuant
hereto constitute the entire agreement and understanding among the
Shareholders, the Company, Newco and FYI, and supersede any prior agreement and
understanding relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.  This
Agreement, upon execution, constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the
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hereto may be modified or amended only by a written instrument executed by the
Shareholders, the Company, Newco and FYI, acting through their respective
officers.

         14.6    COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously
in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

         14.7    BROKERS AND AGENTS.  Except as disclosed on Schedule 14.7,
each party represents and warrants that it employed no broker or agent in
connection with this transaction and agrees to indemnify the other against all
loss, cost, damages or expense arising out of claims for fees or commission of
brokers employed or alleged to have been employed by such indemnifying party.

         14.8    EXPENSES.  Whether or not the transactions herein contemplated
shall be consummated, (i) FYI and Newco will pay the fees, expenses and
disbursements of FYI and Newco and their respective agents, representatives,
accountants and counsel incurred in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto, including all costs and expenses incurred
in the performance and compliance with all conditions to be performed by FYI
under this Agreement, and (ii) the Shareholders will pay from personal funds
and not from the funds of the Company, the fees, expenses and disbursements of
its counsel incurred in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement.
The Shareholders acknowledge that they, and not the Company or FYI, will pay
all taxes due upon receipt of the consideration payable to the Shareholders
pursuant to Section 2 hereof.

         14.9    NOTICES.  All notices of communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing and may be given by (a) depositing the same in
United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and
registered or certified with return receipt requested, (b) delivering the same
in person to an officer or agent of such party, or (c) telecopying the same
with electronic confirmation of receipt.

                          (i)     If to FYI or Newco, addressed to them at:

                                  F.Y.I. Incorporated
                                  Zia Information Analysis Group, Inc.
                                  3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 900
                                  Dallas, Texas 75204
                                  Telecopy No.: (214) 953-7556
                                  Attn: Margot T. Lebenberg, Esq.

                          with copies to:

                                  Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
                                  2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
                                  Dallas, Texas 75201
                                  Telecopy No.: (214) 740-8800
                                  Attn:  Charles C. Reeder, Esq.





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                          (ii)    If to the Shareholders, addressed thereto at
                 the address set forth on Annex I, with copies to such counsel
                 as is set forth with respect to the Shareholders on such Annex
                 I;

                          (iii)   If to the Company, addressed to:

                                  Zia Information Analysis Group
                                  345 California Street
                                  9th Floor
                                  San Francisco, California 94104
                                  Telecopy No.: (415) 288-4500

                                  Attn: David L. Delgado, President
                                  and marked "Personal and Confidential"

                                  with copies to:

                                  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
                                  Old Federal Reserve Bank
                                  400 Sansome Street
                                  San Francisco, California 94111
                                  Telecopy No.: (415) 773-5759
                                  Attn:    Richard V. Smith, Esq.
                                           Maria Gray, Esq.

or to such other address or counsel as any party hereto shall specify pursuant
to this Section 14.9 from time to time.

         14.10   GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT REGARD TO THE
CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF.  ANY LEGAL ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY SHALL BE INSTITUTED IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF
CALIFORNIA, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY JURISDICTION IN SUCH COURT, IN ANY STATE
COURT LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND EACH PARTY AGREES NOT TO
ASSERT, BY WAY OF MOTION, AS A DEFENSE OR OTHERWISE, IN ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT
OR PROCEEDING, ANY CLAIM THAT IT IS NOT SUBJECT PERSONALLY TO THE JURISDICTION
OF SUCH COURT, THAT THE ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN AN
INCONVENIENT FORUM, THAT THE VENUE OF THE ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING IS
IMPROPER OR THAT THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF MAY NOT BE
ENFORCED IN OR BY SUCH COURT.  EACH PARTY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE
JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING.

         14.11  EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.  Except as otherwise provided
herein, no delay of or omission in the exercise of any right, power or remedy
accruing to any party as a result of any breach or default by any other party
under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it
be construed as a waiver of or acquiescence in any such breach or default, or
of any similar breach or default occurring later; nor shall any waiver of





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any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default
occurring before or after that waiver.

         14.12  TIME.  Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement.

         14.13  REFORMATION AND SEVERABILITY.  In case any provision of this
Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall, to the extent
possible, be modified in such manner as to be valid, legal and enforceable but
so as to most nearly retain the intent of the parties, and if such modification
is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and in
either case the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.

         14.14  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.  No right, remedy or election given by any
term of this Agreement shall be deemed exclusive but each shall be cumulative
with all other rights, remedies and elections available at law or in equity.
The indemnification provided for in Section 11 shall be the exclusive remedy in
any action seeking damages or any other form of monetary relief brought by any
party to this Agreement against another party; provided that nothing herein
shall be construed to limit the right of a party, in a proper case, to seek
injunctive relief for a breach of this Agreement.  Except in the event of
fraud, no action, suit or proceeding for termination or rescission, or claiming
repudiation, of this Agreement or any agreement executed expressly pursuant to
this Agreement may be brought or maintained by any party hereto against the
others following the Closing Date and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated under this Agreement no matter how severe, grave or fundamental
any such breach, default or nonperformance may be by one party.  Accordingly,
the parties hereby expressly waive and forego any and all rights they may
possess to bring any such action except in the event of fraud.

         14.15  CAPTIONS.  The headings of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only, shall not constitute a part of this Agreement or be used to
construe or interpret any provision hereof.

         14.16  TAX STRUCTURE.  It is the intent of the parties that the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement be structured as a tax-free
reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code.





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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.


                                        F.Y.I. INCORPORATED                   
ATTEST:                                                                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                        By:      /s/ THOMAS C. WALKER  
- ----------------------------------               -------------------------------
                                                 Name:                        
                                                 Title:                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                        ZIA ACQUISITION CORP.                 
ATTEST:                                                                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                        By:      /s/ THOMAS C. WALKER        
- ----------------------------------               -------------------------------
                                                 Name:                        
                                                 Title:                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                        ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP        
ATTEST:                                                                       
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                        By:      /s/ DAVID L. DELGADO         
- ----------------------------------               -------------------------------
                                                 Name:                        
                                                 Title:                       





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                                         THE SHAREHOLDERS:

ATTEST:


                                         /s/ DAVID L. DELGADO                 
- ----------------------------------       ---------------------------------------
                                         David L. Delgado                 
                                                                          
                                                                          
ATTEST:                                                                   
                                                                          
                                         /s/ CHRISTOPHER R. YOWELL   
- ----------------------------------       ---------------------------------------
                                         Christopher R. Yowell            
                                                                          
                                                                          
ATTEST:                                                                   
                                                                          
                                         /s/ REBECCA D. HOMAN  
- ----------------------------------       ---------------------------------------
                                         Rebecca D. Homan                 





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                                SPOUSAL CONSENT

         The undersigned, the spouses of the above-listed Shareholders, do
hereby consent to the execution and performance of this Agreement by their
respective spouses with respect to any community property interest that the
undersigned may have in the stock of Zia Information Analysis Group.



/s/ LORI DELGADO                         /s/ ARTHUR W. HOMAN
- ----------------------------------       ---------------------------------------
Lori Delgado                             Arthur W. Homan



/s/ RACHELLE L. YOWELL                                           
- ----------------------------------
Rachelle L. Yowell




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                                    ANNEX I

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
                             ZIA ACQUISITION CORP.
                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
                                      AND
                         THE SHAREHOLDERS NAMED THEREIN


SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Number of Shares
         Name and Address                            of Company Stock                Date of Acquisition
         ----------------                            ----------------                -------------------
         <S>                                               <C>                       <C>
         David L. Delgado                                  1,080                     August 31, 1994
         345 California Street                                      
         9th Floor                                                  
         San Francisco, California 94104                            
                                                                    
         Christopher R. Yowell                               400                     August 31, 1994
         345 California Street                                      
         9th Floor                                                  
         San Francisco, California 94104                            
                                                                    
         Rebecca D. Homan                                    447                     August 31, 1994
         345 California Street
         9th Floor
         San Francisco, California 94104
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   58
                                    ANNEX II

                                TO THAT CERTAIN
                      AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
                          DATED AS OF AUGUST 30, 1996
                                  BY AND AMONG
                              F.Y.I. INCORPORATED
                             ZIA ACQUISITION CORP.
                         ZIA INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROUP
                                      AND
                         THE SHAREHOLDERS NAMED THEREIN


Aggregate consideration to be paid to the Shareholders:

         The aggregate consideration to be paid to the Shareholders shall be
         Five Million and Five Dollars ($5,000,005), which shall be paid by
         delivery of (i) One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Eight-Six
         (154,286) shares of FYI Stock (including the Twelve Thousand Three
         Hundred Forty-Three (12,343) shares of FYI Stock to be delivered to
         the Escrow Agent pursuant to Section 3.1(a) hereof) and cash of Two
         Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) (including the One
         Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven and 49/100
         Dollars ($183,997.49) to be delivered to the Escrow Agent pursuant to
         Section 3.1(a) hereof).  Such consideration shall be distributed to
         the Shareholders as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         Name                              Number of Shares                  Amount of Cash
         ----                              ----------------                  --------------
         <S>                                    <C>                          <C>
         David L. Delgado                       80,229(1)                    $ 1,398,000(1)
                                                               
         Christopher R. Yowell                  40,114(2)                    $   336,000(2)
                                                               
         Rebecca D. Homan                       33,943(3)                    $   566,000(3)
</TABLE>




- --------------------

        (1)  Of these amounts, 6,418 shares of FYI Stock and $111,838.48 will 
be escrowed as provided in this Agreement.


        (2) Of these amounts, 3,209 shares of FYI Stock and $26,879.63 will be 
escrowed as provided in this Agreement.


        (3) Of these amounts, 2,716 shares of FYI Stock and $45,279.38 will be
escrowed as  provided in this Agreement.

<PAGE>   1
                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.23

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT



This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between F.Y.I. Incorporated,
a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Timothy J. Barker ("Employee") is
hereby entered into and effective as of July 31, 1996.  This Agreement hereby
supersedes any other employment agreements or understandings; written or oral,
between the Company and Employee.

                                R E C I T A L S

The following statements are true and correct:

As of the date of this Agreement, the Company is engaged primarily in the
business of providing document management services.

Employee is employed hereunder by the Company in a confidential relationship
wherein Employee, in the course of his employment with the Company, has and
will continue to become familiar with and aware of information as to the
Company's customers, specific manner of doing business, including the
processes, techniques and trade secrets utilized by the Company, and future
plans with respect thereto, all of which has been and will be established and
maintained at great expense to the Company; this information is a trade secret
and constitutes the valuable goodwill of the Company.

Therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms, covenants and
conditions set forth herein and the performance of each, it is hereby agreed as
follows:





<PAGE>   2
                              A G R E E M E N T S

         1.      Employment and Duties.

         (a)     The Company hereby employs Employee as Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer.  As such, Employee shall have responsibilities,
duties and authority reasonably accorded to and expected of a Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer and will report directly to the Chief Financial
Officer of the Company.  Employee hereby accepts this employment upon the terms
and conditions herein contained and, subject to paragraph 1(b), agrees to
devote his working time, attention and efforts to promote and further the
business of the Company.

         (b)     Employee shall not, during the term of his employment
hereunder, be engaged in any other business activity pursued for gain, profit
or other pecuniary advantage except to the extent that such activity (i) does
not interfere with Employee's duties and responsibilities hereunder and (ii)
does not violate paragraph 3 hereof.  The foregoing limitations shall not be
construed as prohibiting Employee from serving on the boards of directors of
other companies or making personal investments in such form or manner as will
require his services, other than to a minimal extent, in the operation or
affairs of the companies or enterprises in which such investments are made nor
violate the terms of paragraph 3 hereof.

         2.      Compensation.  For all services rendered by Employee, the
Company shall compensate Employee as follows:

         (a)     Base Salary.  The base salary payable to Employee shall be
$100,000 per year, payable on a regular basis in accordance with the Company's
standard payroll procedures but not less than bi-monthly.  On at least an
annual basis, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") will review
Employee's performance and may make increases to such base salary if, in its
discretion, any such increase is warranted.  Such recommended increase would,
in all likelihood, require approval by the Board or a duly constituted
committee thereof.

         (b)     Incentive Bonus Plan.  For November 1995 through December 1996
Employee shall be eligible for a bonus opportunity of up to $50,937.50 based
one half on total corporate financial performance and one half on achievement
of Employee specific objectives.  For 1997 and subsequent years, it is the
Company's





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intent to develop a written Incentive Bonus Plan setting forth the criteria
under which Employee and other officers and key employees will be eligible to
receive year-end bonus awards.  Employee shall be eligible for a bonus
opportunity of up to 50% of his base salary in accordance with this Incentive
Bonus Plan.  The award of any bonus shall be based on the total performance of
the Company, but shall be related to the earnings per share growth of the
Company and shall be payable in various increments based on the performance of
the Company versus targeted goals.  The incremental payments and the Company's
targeted performance shall be determined by the Board or the compensation
committee thereof.

         (c)     Executive Perquisites, Benefits and Other Compensation.
Employee shall be entitled to receive additional benefits and compensation from
the Company in such form and to such extent as specified below:

                 (i)       Payment of all premiums for coverage for Employee
         and his dependent family members under health, hospitalization,
         disability, dental, life and other employee benefit plans that the
         Company may have in effect from time to time, with benefits provided
         to Employee under this clause to include coverage for all pre-
         existing conditions and not less favorable than the benefits provided
         to other Company executives.

                 (ii)      Reimbursement for all business travel and other
         out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by Employee in the
         performance of his services pursuant to this Agreement.  All
         reimbursable expenses shall be appropriately documented in reasonable
         detail by Employee upon submission of any request for reimbursement,
         and in a format and manner consistent with the Company's expense
         reporting policy.

                 (iii)     Four (4) weeks paid vacation for each year during
         the period of employment or such greater amount as may be afforded
         officers and key employees generally under the Company's policies in
         effect from time to time (pro rated for any year in which Employee is
         employed for less than the full year).





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                 (iv)      An automobile allowance in the amount of $500 per
         month.

                 (v)       The Company shall provide Employee with other
         executive perquisites as may be available to or deemed appropriate for
         Employee by the Board and participation in all other Company-wide
         employee benefits as available from time to time, which will include
         participation in the Company's 1995 Long-Term Incentive Compensation
         Plan.

                 (vi)      The Company shall establish a 401(k) Plan and the
         Employee may participate in this 401(k) Plan.  The terms of such Plan
         shall be approved by the Board or by the compensation committee
         thereof.

                 (vii)     The Company shall grant the Employee additional
         options (the "Options") to acquire 15,000 shares of Common Stock of
         the Company at the price of $17.00 per share.  The Options shall
         become exercisable as to 20% of the underlying shares of Common Stock
         on the 30th day following the date of grant and as to the remainder,
         20% of the underlying shares of Common Stock on each of the first four
         anniversaries of July 31, 1996 (July 31, 1997, July 31, 1998, July 31,
         1999 and July 31, 2000), provided that all of the Options shall become
         exercisable upon the occurrence of any of the events set forth in
         section 5(e).  The Options shall expire on the tenth anniversary of
         the date of grant.

                 (viii)    The Company shall pay for Employee's attendance at
         continuing education seminars to maintain Certified Public Accounting
         certification to the extent that Employees' schedule allows and
         reimburse Employee for (x) any registration fee (y) travel and lodging
         to the extent such seminars are not available in Dallas, Texas, and
         (z) fees for AICPA and other state and local CPA associations.

                 (ix)      The Company shall cover Employee under its
         Director and Officer Insurance Policy at the same level of coverage as
         other comparably situated executives and will purchase appropriate
         riders to such policy to cover malpractice claims.





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<PAGE>   5
                 (x)       The Company shall provide Employee with such other
         compensation as may be determined by the Board or compensation
         committee.

         3.      Non-Competition Agreement.

         (a)     Subject to Section 5(d), Employee will not, during the period
of his employment by or with the Company, and for a period of two (2) years
immediately following the termination of his employment under this Agreement,
for any reason whatsoever, directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of
or in conjunction with any other person, persons, company, partnership,
corporation or business of whatever nature:

                 (i)       engage, as an officer, director, shareholder, owner,
         partner, joint venturer, or in a managerial capacity, whether as an
         employee, independent contractor, consultant or advisor, or as a sales
         representative, in any business selling any products or services in
         direct competition with the Company, within 100 miles of (i) the
         principal executive offices of the Company or (ii) any place to which
         the Company provides products or services or in which the Company is
         in the process of initiating business operations during the term of
         this covenant (the "Territory");

                 (ii)      call upon any person who is, at that time, within
         the Territory, an employee of the Company (including the subsidiaries
         thereof) in a managerial capacity for the purpose or with the intent
         of enticing such employee away from or out of the employ of the
         Company (including the subsidiaries thereof), provided that Employee
         shall be permitted to call upon and hire any member of his immediate
         family;

                 (iii)     call upon any person or entity which is, at that
         time, or which has been, within one (1) year prior to that time, a
         customer of the Company (including the subsidiaries thereof) within
         the Territory for the purpose of soliciting or selling products or
         services in direct competition with the Company within the Territory;

                 (iv)      call upon any prospective acquisition candidate, on
         Employee's own behalf or on behalf of any competitor,





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<PAGE>   6
         which candidate was either called upon by the Company (including the
         subsidiaries thereof) or for which the Company made an acquisition
         analysis, for the purpose of acquiring such entity; or

                 (v)       disclose customers, whether in existence or
         proposed, of the Company (or the Subsidiaries thereof) to any person,
         firm, partnership, corporation or business for any reason or purpose
         whatsoever.

         Notwithstanding the above, the foregoing covenant shall not be deemed
to prohibit Employee from acquiring as an investment not more than three
percent (3%) of the capital stock of a competing business, whose stock is
traded on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter.

         (b)     Because of the difficulty of measuring economic losses to the
Company as a result of a breach of the foregoing covenant, and because of the
immediate and irreparable damage that could be caused to the Company for which
it would have no other adequate remedy, Employee agrees that the foregoing
covenant may be enforced by the Company in the event of breach by his by
injunctions and restraining orders.

         (c)     It is agreed by the parties that the foregoing covenants in
this paragraph 3 impose a reasonable restraint on Employee in light of the
activities and business of the Company (including the Company's subsidiaries)
on the date of the execution of this Agreement and the current plans of the
Company (including the Company's subsidiaries); but it is also the intent of
the Company and Employee that such covenants be construed and enforced in
accordance with the changing activities, business and locations of the Company
(including the Company's subsidiaries) throughout the term of this covenant,
whether before or after the date of termination of the employment of Employee,
subject to the following paragraph.  For example, if, during the term of this
Agreement, the Company (including the Company's subsidiaries) engages in new
and different activities, enters a new business or established new locations
for its current activities or business in addition to or other than the
activities or business enumerated under the Recitals above or the locations
currently established therefore, then Employee will be precluded from
soliciting the customers or employees of such new activities or





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<PAGE>   7
business or from such new location and from directly competing with such new
business within 100 miles of its then- established operating location(s)
through the term of this covenant.

                 It is further agreed by the parties hereto that, in the event
that Employee shall cease to be employed hereunder, and shall enter into a
business or pursue other activities not in competition with the Company
(including the Company's subsidiaries), or similar activities or business in
locations the operation of which, under such circumstances, does not violate
clause (i) of this paragraph 3, and in any event such new business, activities
or location are not in violation of this paragraph 3 or of Employee's
obligations under this paragraph 3, if any, Employee shall not be chargeable
with a violation of this paragraph 3 if the Company (including the Company's
subsidiaries) shall thereafter enter the same, similar or a competitive (i)
business, (ii) course of activities or (iii) location, as applicable.

         (d)     The covenants in this paragraph 3 are severable and separate,
and the unenforceability of any specific covenant shall not affect the
provisions of any other covenant.  Moreover, in the event any court of
competent jurisdiction shall determine that the scope, time or territorial
restrictions set forth are unreasonable, then it is the intention of the
parties that such restrictions be enforced to the fullest extent which the
court deems reasonable, and the Agreement shall thereby be reformed.

         (e)     All of the covenants in this paragraph 3 shall be construed as
an agreement independent of any other provision in this Agreement, and the
existence of any claim or cause of action of Employee against the Company,
whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a
defense to the enforcement by the Company of such covenants.  It is
specifically agreed that the period of two (2) years stated at the beginning of
this paragraph 3, during which the agreements and covenants of Employee made in
this paragraph 3 shall be effective, shall be computed by excluding from such
computation any time during which Employee is in violation of any provision of
this paragraph 3.





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         4.      Place of Performance.

         (a)     Employee understands that he may be again requested by the
Board to relocate from his present residence to another geographic location in
order to more efficiently carry out his duties and responsibilities under this
Agreement or as part of a promotion or other increase in duties and
responsibilities.  In the event that Employee is requested to relocate and
agrees to do so, the Company will pay all relocation costs to move Employee,
his immediate family and their personal property and effects.  Such costs may
include, by way of example, but are not limited to, pre- move visits to search
for a new residence, investigate schools or for other purposes; temporary
lodging and living costs prior to moving into a new permanent residence;
duplicate home carrying costs; all closing costs on the sale of Employee's
present residence and on the purchase of a comparable residence in the new
location; and added income taxes that Employee may incur, as a result of any
payment hereunder, to the extent any relocation costs are not deductible for
tax purposes.  The general intent of the foregoing is that Employee shall not
personally bear any out-of-pocket cost as a result of the relocation, with an
understanding that Employee will use his best efforts to incur only those costs
which are reasonable and necessary to effect a smooth, efficient and orderly
relocation with minimal disruption to the business affairs of the Company and
the personal life of Employee and his family.

         (b)     Notwithstanding the above, if Employee is requested by the
Board to relocate and Employee refuses, such refusal shall not constitute "good
cause" for termination of this Agreement under the terms of paragraph 5(c).

         5.      Term; Termination; Rights on Termination.  The term of this
Agreement shall begin on the date hereof and continue for through January 31,
1999 (the "Initial Term"), and, unless terminated sooner as herein provided,
shall continue thereafter on a year-to-year basis on the same terms and
conditions contained herein.  This Agreement and Employee's employment may be
terminated in any one of the following ways:

                 (a)       Death.  The death of Employee shall immediately
         terminate the Agreement with no severance compensation due to
         Employee's estate.





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<PAGE>   9
                 (b)       Disability.  If, as a result of incapacity due to
         physical or mental illness or injury, Employee shall have been absent
         from his full-time duties hereunder for four (4) consecutive months,
         then thirty (30) days after receiving written notice (which notice may
         occur before or after the end of such four (4) month period, but which
         shall not be effective earlier than the last day of such four (4)
         month period), the Company may terminate Employee's employment
         hereunder provided Employee is unable to resume his full-time duties
         at the conclusion of such notice period.  Also, Employee may terminate
         his employment hereunder if his health should become impaired to an
         extent that makes the continued performance of his duties hereunder
         hazardous to his physical or mental health or his life, provided that
         Employee shall have furnished the Company with a written statement
         from a qualified doctor to such effect and provided, further, that, at
         the Company's request made within thirty (30) days of the date of such
         written statement, Employee shall submit to an examination by a doctor
         selected by the Company who is reasonably acceptable to Employee or
         Employee's doctor and such doctor shall have concurred in the
         conclusion of Employee's doctor.  In the event this Agreement is
         terminated as a result of Employee's disability, Employee shall
         receive from the Company, in a lump-sum payment due within ten (10)
         days of the effective date of termination, the base salary at the rate
         then in effect for whatever time period is remaining under the Initial
         Term of this Agreement or for one (1) year, whichever amount is
         greater.

                 (c)       Good Cause.  The Company may terminate the Agreement
         ten (10) days after written notice to Employee for good cause, which
         shall be: (1) Employee's material and irreparable breach of this
         Agreement; (2) Employee's gross negligence in the performance or
         intentional nonperformance (continuing for ten (10) days after receipt
         of the written notice) of any of Employee's material duties and
         responsibilities hereunder; (3) Employee's dishonesty, fraud or
         misconduct with respect to the business or affairs of the Company
         which materially and adversely affects the operations or reputation of
         the Company; (4) Employee's conviction of a felony crime; or (5)
         chronic alcohol abuse or illegal drug abuse by Employee.  In the event
         of a





                                      -9-
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         termination for good cause, as enumerated above, Employee shall have
         no right to any severance compensation.

                 (d)       Without Cause.  At any time after the commencement
         of employment, the Company may, without cause, terminate this
         Agreement and Employee's employment, effective thirty (30) days after
         written notice is provided to the Employee.  Should Employee be
         terminated by the Company without cause, Employee shall receive from
         the Company, in a lump-sum payment due on the effective date of
         termination, the base salary at the rate then in effect for one (1)
         year ("Severance Pay").  Further, any termination without cause by the
         Company shall operate to shorten the period set forth in paragraph
         3(a) and during which the terms of paragraph 3 apply to one (1) year
         from the date of termination of employment.

                 (e)       Change in Control.  Refer to paragraph 12 below.

                 (f)       Termination by Employee for Good Reason.  The
         Employee may terminate his employment hereunder for "Good Reason."  As
         used herein, "Good Reason" shall mean the continuance of any of the
         following after 10 days' prior written notice by Employee to the
         Company, specifying the basis for such Employee's having Good Reason
         to terminate this Agreement:

                           (i)    the assignment to Employee of any duties
                 materially and adversely inconsistent with the Employee's
                 position as specified in paragraph 1 hereof (or such other
                 position to which he may be promoted), including status,
                 offices, responsibilities or persons to whom the Employee
                 reports as contemplated under paragraph 1 of this Agreement,
                 or any other action by the Company which results in a material
                 and adverse change in such position, status, offices, titles
                 or responsibilities;

                           (ii)   Employee's removal from, or failure to be
                 reappointed or reelected to, Employee's position under this
                 Agreement, except as contemplated by paragraphs 5(a), (b), (c)
                 and (e); or





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                           (iii)  any other material breach of this Agreement
                 by the Company, including the failure to pay Employee on a
                 timely basis the amounts to which he is entitled under this
                 Agreement.

In the event of any termination by the Employee for Good Reason, as determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction or pursuant to the provisions of paragraph
16 below, the Company shall pay all amounts and damages to which Employee may
be entitled as a result of such breach, including interest thereon and all
reasonable legal fees and expenses and other costs incurred by Employee to
enforce his rights hereunder, provided, that Employee need not seek any such
determination prior to terminating his employment for Good Reason and receiving
the Severance Pay set forth in the following sentence.  In addition, Employee
shall be entitled to receive Severance Pay for one (1) year.  Further, none of
the provisions of paragraph 3 shall apply in the event this Agreement is
terminated by Employee for Good Reason.

                 (g)       Termination by Employee Without Cause. If Employee
         resigns or otherwise terminates his employment without Good Reason
         pursuant to paragraph 5(f), Employee shall give a minimum of thirty
         (30) days written notice to the Company and shall receive no severance
         compensation.

Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason provided in clauses (a)
through (g) above, Employee shall be entitled to receive all compensation
earned and all benefits vested and reimbursements due through the effective
date of termination.  Additional compensation subsequent to termination, if
any, will be due and payable to Employee only to the extent and in the manner
expressly provided above or in paragraph 16.  All other rights and obligations
of the Company and Employee under this Agreement shall cease as of the
effective date of termination, except that the Company's obligations under
paragraph 9 herein and Employee's obligations, if any, under paragraphs 3, 6,
7, 8 and 10 herein shall survive such termination in accordance with their
terms.

         6.      Return of Company Property.  All records, designs, patents,
business plans, financial statements, manuals, memoranda, lists and other
property delivered to or compiled by Employee by or on behalf of the Company or
its representatives,





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vendors or customers which pertain to the business of the Company shall be and
remain the property of the Company and be subject at all times to its
discretion and control.  Likewise, all correspondence, reports, records,
charts, advertising materials and other similar data pertaining to the
business, activities or future plans of the Company which is collected by
Employee shall be delivered promptly to the Company without request by it upon
termination of Employee's employment.

         7.      Inventions.  Employee shall disclose promptly to the Company
any and all significant conceptions and ideas for inventions, improvements and
valuable discoveries, whether patentable or not, which are conceived or made by
Employee, solely or jointly with another, during the period of employment or
within one (1) year thereafter, and which are directly related to the business
or activities of the Company and which Employee conceives as a result of his
employment by the Company.  Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign all
his interests therein to the Company or its nominee.  Whenever requested to do
so by the Company, Employee shall execute any and all applications, assignments
or other instruments that the Company shall deem necessary to apply for and
obtain Letters Patent of the United States or any foreign country or to
otherwise protect the Company's interest therein.

         8.      Trade Secrets.  Employee agrees that he will not, during or
after the term of this Agreement with the Company, disclose the specific terms
of the Company's relationships or agreements with its significant vendors or
customers or any other significant and material trade secret of the Company,
whether in existence or proposed, to any person, firm, partnership, corporation
or business for any reason or purpose whatsoever, except as is disclosed in the
ordinary course of business, unless compelled by court order or upon advice of
counsel.

         9.      Indemnification.  In the event Employee is made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by the Company
against Employee), by reason of the fact that he is or was performing services
under this Agreement or is or was an officer of the Company, then the Company
shall indemnify Employee against all expenses (including attorneys' fees),
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amounts paid in settlement, as actually and reasonably incurred by Employee in
connection therewith to the fullest extent authorized by Delaware law.  In the
event that both Employee and the Company are made a party to the same third-
party action, complaint, suit or proceeding, the Company agrees to engage
competent legal representation, and Employee agrees to use the same
representation, provided that if counsel selected by the Company shall have a
conflict of interest that prevents such counsel from representing Employee,
Employee may engage separate counsel and the Company shall pay all attorneys'
fees of such separate counsel.  Further, while Employee is expected at all
times to use his best efforts to faithfully discharge his duties under this
Agreement, Employee cannot be held liable to the Company for errors or
omissions made in good faith where Employee has not exhibited gross, willful
and wanton negligence and misconduct or performed criminal and fraudulent acts
which materially damage the business of the Company.

         10.     No Prior Agreements.  Employee hereby represents and warrants
to the Company that the execution of this Agreement by Employee and his
employment by the Company and the performance of his duties hereunder will not
violate or be a breach of any agreement with a former employer, client or any
other person or entity.  Further, Employee agrees to indemnify the Company for
any claim, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and expenses of
investigation, by any such third party that such third party may now have or
may hereafter come to have against the Company based upon or arising out of any
non-competition agreement, invention or secrecy agreement between Employee and
such third party which was in existence as of the date of this Agreement.

         11.     Assignment; Binding Effect.  Employee understands that he has
been selected for employment by the Company on the basis of his personal
qualifications, experience and skills.  Employee agrees, therefore, he cannot
assign all or any portion of his performance under this Agreement.  Subject to
the preceding two (2) sentences and the express provisions of paragraph 12
below, this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.





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         12.     Change in Control.

         (a)     Unless he elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant to (c)
below, Employee understands and acknowledges that the Company may be merged or
consolidated with or into another entity and that such entity shall
automatically succeed to the rights and obligations of the Company hereunder.

         (b)     In the event of a pending Change in Control wherein the
Company and Employee have not received written notice at least fifteen (15)
business days prior to the anticipated closing date of the transaction giving
rise to the Change in Control from the successor to all or a substantial
portion of the Company's business and/or assets that such successor is willing
as of the closing to assume and agree to perform the Company's obligations
under this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company
is hereby required to perform, then such Change in Control shall be deemed to
be a termination of this Agreement by the Company without cause and the
applicable portions of paragraph 5(d) will apply; however, under such
circumstances, the amount of the lump-sum severance payment due to Employee
shall be 150% the amount calculated under the terms of paragraph 5(d) and the
non-competition provisions of paragraph 3 shall not apply whatsoever.

         (c)     In any Change in Control situation in which Employee has
received written notice from the successor to the Company that such successor
is willing to assume the Company's obligations hereunder, Employee may
nonetheless, at his sole discretion, elect to terminate this Agreement by
providing written notice to the Company at least five (5) business days prior
to the anticipated closing of the transaction giving rise to the Change in
Control.  In such case, the applicable provisions of paragraph 5(d) will apply
as though the Company had terminated the Agreement without cause; however,
under such circumstances, the amount of the lump-sum severance payment due to
Employee shall be 150% the amount calculated under the terms of paragraph 5(d)
and the non-competition provisions of paragraph 3 shall all apply for a period
of one (1) year from the effective date of termination.

         (d)     For purposes of applying paragraph 5 under the circumstances
described in (b) and (c) above, the effective date





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of termination will be the closing date of the transaction giving rise to the
Change in Control and all compensation, reimbursements and lump-sum payments
due Employee must be paid in full by the Company at or prior to such closing.
Further, Employee will be given sufficient time and opportunity to elect
whether to exercise all or any of his vested options to purchase Common Stock
of the Company, including any options with accelerated vesting under the
provisions of the Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan, such that he may convert
the options to shares of Common Stock of the Company at or prior to the closing
of the transaction giving rise to the Change in Control, if he so desires.

         (e)     A "Change in Control" shall be deemed to have occurred if:

                 (i)       any person, other than the Company or an employee
         benefit plan of the Company, acquires directly or indirectly the
         Beneficial Ownership (as defined in Section 13(d) of the Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of any voting security of the
         Company and immediately after such acquisition such Person is,
         directly or indirectly, the Beneficial Owner of voting securities
         representing 50% or more of the total voting power of all of the
         then-outstanding voting securities of the Company;

                 (ii)      the individuals (A) who, as of the effective date of
         the Company's registration statement with respect to its initial
         public offering, constitute the Board of Directors of the Company (the
         "Original Directors") or (B) who thereafter are elected to the Board
         of Directors of the Company and whose election, or nomination for
         election, to the Board of Directors of the Company was approved by a
         vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Original Directors then still
         in office (such directors becoming "Additional Original Directors"
         immediately following their election) or (C) who are elected to the
         Board of Directors of the Company and whose election, or nomination
         for election, to the Board of Directors of the Company was approved by
         a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Original Directors and
         Additional Original Directors then still in office (such directors
         also becoming "Additional Original Directors" immediately following
         their election), cease for any reason





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         to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of
         the Company;

                 (iii)     the stockholders of the Company shall approve a
         merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or reorganization of the
         Company, a reverse stock split of outstanding voting securities, or
         consummation of any such transaction if stockholder approval is not
         sought or obtained, other than any such transaction which would result
         in at least 75% of the total voting power represented by the voting
         securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such
         transaction being Beneficially Owned by at least 75% of the holders of
         outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to the
         transaction, with the voting power of each such continuing holder
         relative to other such continuing holders not substantially altered in
         the transaction; or

                 (iv)      the stockholders of the Company shall approve a plan
         of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or
         disposition by the Company of all or a substantial portion of the
         Company's assets (i.e., 50% or more of the total assets of the
         Company).

         (f)     Employee must be notified in writing by the Company at any
time that the Company or any member of its Board anticipates that a Change in
Control may take place.

         (g)     Employee shall be reimbursed by the Company or its successor
for any excise taxes and/or interest or penalties with respect to such excise
taxes that Employee incurs under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (or any similar tax that may hereafter be imposed), as a
result of any Change in Control.  Such amount will be due and payable by the
Company or its successor within ten (10) days after Employee delivers a written
request for reimbursement accompanied by a copy of his tax return(s) showing
the excise tax actually incurred by Employee.

         13.     Complete Agreement.  This Agreement is not a promise of future
employment.  Employee has no oral representations, understandings or agreements
with the Company or any of its officers, directors or representatives covering
the same subject matter as this Agreement.  This written Agreement is the
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between the Company and Employee and of all the terms of this Agreement, and it
cannot be varied, contradicted or supplemented by evidence of any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreements.  This written Agreement may not be
later modified except by a further writing signed by a duly authorized officer
of the Company and Employee, and no term of this Agreement may be waived except
by writing signed by the party waiving the benefit of such term.

         14.     Notice.  Whenever any notice is required hereunder, it shall
be given in writing addressed as follows:

         To the Company:          F.Y.I. Incorporated
                                  3232 McKinney Avenue
                                  Suite 900
                                  Dallas, Texas 75204
                                  Attn. Margot Lebenberg, General Counsel

         with a copy to:          Charles C. Reeder, Esq.
                                  Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
                                  2200 Ross Avenue
                                  Suite 2200
                                  Dallas, Texas 75201

         To Employee:             Timothy J. Barker
                                  6627 Northwood Road
                                  Dallas, TX 75225

Notice shall be deemed given and effective three (3) days after the deposit in
the U.S. mail of a writing addressed as above and sent first class mail,
certified, return receipt requested, or when actually received.  Either party
may change the address for notice by notifying the other party of such change
in accordance with this paragraph 14.

         15.     Severability; Headings.  If any portion of this Agreement is
held invalid or inoperative, the other portions of this Agreement shall be
deemed valid and operative and, so far as is reasonable and possible, effect
shall be given to the intent manifested by the portion held invalid or
inoperative.  The paragraph headings herein are for reference purposes only and
are not intended in any way to describe, interpret, define or limit the extent
or intent of the Agreement or of any part hereof.





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         16.     Arbitration.  Any unresolved dispute or controversy arising
under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by
arbitration, conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators in Dallas,
Texas, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
then in effect.  The arbitrators shall not have the authority to add to,
detract from, or modify any provision hereof nor to award punitive damages to
any injured party.  The arbitrators shall have the authority to order back-pay,
severance compensation, vesting of options (or cash compensation in lieu of
vesting of options), reimbursement of costs, including those incurred to
enforce this Agreement, and interest thereon in the event the arbitrators
determine that Employee was terminated without disability or good cause, as
defined in paragraphs 5(b) and 5(c), respectively, or that the Company has
otherwise materially breached this Agreement.  A decision by a majority of the
arbitration panel shall be final and binding.  Judgment may be entered on the
arbitrators' award in any court having jurisdiction.  The direct expense of any
arbitration proceeding shall be borne by the Company.

         17.     Governing Law.  This Agreement shall in all respects be
construed according to the laws of the State of Delaware.


                                        EMPLOYEE:


                                        /s/ TIMOTHY J. BARKER
                                        ----------------------------------------




                                        F.Y.I. INCORPORATED

                                        /s/ ED H. BOWMAN, JR.           
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                        By: Ed H. Bowman, Jr.
                                        Title: President and Chief 
                                        Executive Officer





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                                                                    EXHIBIT 21.1
 
                                  SUBSIDIARIES
 
Deliverex Acquisition Corp.
DPAS Acquisition Corp.
Imagent Acquisition Corp.
Leonard Archives Acquisition Corp.
Permanent Records Acquisition Corp.
Recordex Acquisition Corp.
   
Recordex Services, Inc.
    
   
California Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.
    
   
Texas Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.
    
   
Minnesota Medical Record Service Acquisition Corp.
    
   
ZIA Acquisition Corp.
    
Researchers Acquisition Corp.
Deliverex Sacramento Acquisition Corp.
B&B (Baltimore-Washington) Acquisition Corp.
Premier Acquisition Corp.
Robert A. Cook Acquisition Corp.
RAC (California) Acquisition Corp.

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
reports (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
 
                                                    ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Dallas, Texas
   
September 5, 1996
    

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
reports (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
 
                                            ELKO, FISCHER, McCABE & RUDMAN, Ltd.
 
Media, Pennsylvania
   
September 5, 1996
    

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.4
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
   
     We consent to the use of our report dated March 20, 1996 and to all
references to our Firm and included in the Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-1084) of F.Y.I.
Incorporated with respect to the balance sheet of B&B Information and Image
Management, Inc. as of December 31, 1995, and the related statements of income,
stockholder's equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, which report
appears in the Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1 of the
Registration Statement of F.Y.I. Incorporated.
    
 
                                            C. W. AMOS & COMPANY, LLC
 
   
September 5, 1996
    

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
   
     We hereby consent to the application of our report dated June 21, 1996
relating to the combined financial statements of Premier Document Management,
Inc. and Affiliate for the year ended December 31, 1995, which is included in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Form S-1 of F.Y.I. Incorporated. We also
consent to the reference to our Firm as experts in the same registration
statement.
    
 
   
                                            MOSS ADAMS LLP
    
 
Seattle, Washington
   
September 5, 1996
    


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