-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Do8MQCKfvx6/Uuwg0ZexV7KE3pt5WjYWTCSdYNqJxRBT6fYL5GPt+bjeX4rPVrRN poerVde8p1L2XLlcfpb26g== 0001193125-06-040120.txt : 20060227 0001193125-06-040120.hdr.sgml : 20060227 20060227171239 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-06-040120 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060223 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060227 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060227 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US ONCOLOGY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000943061 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, NEC [8093] IRS NUMBER: 841213501 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26190 FILM NUMBER: 06647473 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 16825 NORTHCHASE DR STREET 2: STE 1300 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77060 BUSINESS PHONE: 2818732674 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN ONCOLOGY RESOURCES INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950327 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2006

 


US Oncology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   0-26190   84-1213501

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 1300

Houston, Texas 77060

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(832) 601-8766

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 23, 2006, US Oncology Holdings, Inc., the registrant’s parent company, issued a press release announcing its earnings for the 2005 fourth quarter and full year. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit.

The information in this report and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and are furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), but shall be not deemed “filed” with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or of Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information in this report and the attached exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of US Oncology, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release of US Oncology Holdings, Inc. dated February 23, 2006

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

Date: February 24, 2006

 

By:

 

/s/ Phillip H. Watts

   

Phillip H. Watts

   

Vice President—General Counsel

 

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EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

 

  Contact:   

Kimberly Rutherford

    

Corporate Communications

    

832.601.6193

    

kimberly.rutherford@usoncology.com

US Oncology Reports Fourth Quarter and 2005 Year-End Results

HOUSTON, TX February 23, 2006 – US Oncology Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings” or the “Company”), the parent company of US Oncology, Inc. (“US Oncology”), one of the nation’s largest cancer treatment and research networks, reported revenue of $665.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million and net income of $4.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company reported revenue of $2,518.6 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $238.8 million and net income of $19.1 million.

The results of Holdings include those of US Oncology, its wholly-owned subsidiary, through which all operations are conducted. The results of operations and financial position of Holdings are substantially identical to those of US Oncology, with the exception of nominal administrative expenses and items related to the capitalization of Holdings. For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, US Oncology reported Adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million and net income of $8.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2005, US Oncology reported Adjusted EBITDA of $239.1 million and net income of $31.0 million.

Differences between the results of Holdings and US Oncology, as well as selected balance sheet data, are reconciled in this press release.

“There has never been as much promise, or as many challenges, affecting the delivery of high quality, cost-effective cancer care than exists today. Rapid growth in the cancer patient population and the escalating cost of caring for those patients demand a viable and immediate solution to meet the needs of patients, physicians and payors. Our 2006 initiatives demonstrate our continued focus on enabling high quality, cost effective cancer care,” said Dale Ross, CEO and chairman of US Oncology.

 

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The Company’s strategic initiatives are to:

 

  Increase the financial strength of network practices by expanding their service offerings, consolidating their market position in their geographic markets and supporting clinical initiatives that help ensure the continued delivery of high quality and effective cancer care to their patients.

 

  Enhance the network’s ability to deliver high quality cancer care and to lower the overall operating costs through the Company’s ongoing quality improvement program, which includes: accelerating the installation of iKnowMed, the Company’s oncology-specific electronic medical records system into network practices; supporting the implementation of an evidence-based approach to treatment decisions; and creating Centers of Excellence that bring increased focus and attention to specific areas of cancer care.

 

  Provide the payor community with a cost-effective, high quality cancer care model based upon exceptional clinical insight, cost benchmarking, and demonstrated, measurable clinical outcomes for patients. In 2005, the Company established a clinical outcomes group and will continue to build upon those capabilities in 2006.

 

  Expand the Company’s relationships with the manufacturers of oncology pharmaceuticals and equipment to increase the convenience, safety and clinical effectiveness of their products through the continued expansion of the Company’s manufacturing and distribution services, including the 2006 launch of the OncologyRx™ Care Advantage specialty pharmacy distribution business.

US Oncology Holdings Fourth Quarter and Year-End Highlights

“Our 2005 strategic and operating results provided a strong platform to support the implementation of our 2006 initiatives,” said Ross.

 

    Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $58.7 million, compared to $70.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2004 and $59.8 million in the third quarter of 2005. Adjusted EBITDA for 2005 was $238.8 million compared to $259.7 million in 2004. These decreases are primarily due to reductions in Medicare reimbursement relating to the Company’s medical oncology services segment. The reimbursement decrease was partially offset by the net addition of six radiation oncology facilities in 2005, increased demand in the cancer center services segment and organic growth in both segments.

 

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    Operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $113.9 million, compared with $223.4 million in 2004. The decrease in operating cash flow was primarily due to an increase in interest expense, lower EBITDA, long-term incentive compensation expense, and start-up losses associated with the pharmaceutical distribution initiative.

 

    During 2005, 141 physicians began practicing as part of the US Oncology network. Taking into consideration departures, principally physician retirements, the US Oncology network increased by a net of 64 physicians during 2005.

 

    As of December 31, 2005, 44 physicians had executed agreements to join the US Oncology network and are expected to begin practicing under these agreements during 2006.

 

    US Oncology opened five integrated cancer centers and installed four Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography (“PET/CT”) systems during the year, increasing the network total to 84 integrated cancer centers and 30 PET systems (including eight PET/CT systems). Three additional integrated cancer centers are under construction and are expected to begin providing patient care between the third quarter of 2006 and the second quarter of 2007. We also have additional cancer centers in different stages of pre-construction development.

 

    The Company’s new pharmaceutical distribution facility in Fort Worth, TX, is currently distributing certain pharmaceuticals to 330 network sites. All of the 21 remaining network sites will be transitioned to the new facility during the first quarter of 2006.

 

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Results of Operations

The Company operates and manages its operations through three segments - medical oncology services, cancer center services and other services. The table below compares the results of the fourth quarter 2005 and fiscal year 2005, to the results of the corresponding period of the prior year and the preceding quarter (in millions).

 

     Q4
2005
    Q4
2004
    %
Change
    Q3
2005
    %
Change
    Fiscal
2005
    Fiscal
2004
    %
Change
 

Revenue

                

Medical oncology services

   $ 581.8     $ 503.3     15.6     $ 563.2     3.3     $ 2,182.5     $ 1,956.4     11.6  

Cancer center services

     74.7       65.4     14.2       72.9     2.5       292.5       252.9     15.7  

Other services

     8.5       12.2     (30.3 )     12.2     (30.3 )     43.6       50.5     (13.7 )
                                              

Total

   $ 665.0     $ 580.9     14.5     $ 648.3     2.6     $ 2,518.6     $ 2,259.8     11.5  
                                              

EBITDA

                

Medical oncology services

   $ 50.9     $ 66.0     (22.9 )   $ 52.3     (2.7 )   $ 207.4     $ 237.4     (12.6 )

Cancer center services

     26.1       22.3     17.0       24.8     5.2       103.1       85.9     20.0  

Other services

     (0.2 )     1.0     nm (2)     0.2     nm (2)     (2.5 )     4.8     nm (2)

Corporate costs(1)

     (18.1 )     (21.0 )   (13.8 )     (17.5 )   3.4       (83.7 )     (124.6 )   (32.8 )
                                              

Total

   $ 58.7     $ 68.3     (14.1 )   $ 59.8     (1.8 )   $ 224.3     $ 203.5     10.2  
                                              

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

   $ 58.7     $ 70.2     (16.4 )   $ 59.8     (1.8 )   $ 238.8     $ 259.7     (8.0 )

Net income

     4.5       17.0     (73.5 )     6.9     (34.8 )     19.1       48.1     (60.3 )

(1) Corporate costs relate primarily to general and administrative expenses in support of our network. Corporate costs in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004 include merger-related charges of $1.9 million and $18.0 million, respectively, which are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA for these periods. Also in 2004, a debt extinguishment loss of $38.2 million is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. In 2005, corporate costs include $14.5 million of long-term compensation expense that is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA for the period.
(2) Not meaningful.

 

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Medical Oncology Services

Medical oncology services revenue increased 15.6 percent over the fourth quarter 2004 and 3.3 percent over the third quarter 2005. The increases are due to the growth in pharmaceutical revenue and increased patient visits, but are partially offset from the impact of the transition to average sales price (“ASP”) reimbursement under Medicare. Excluding the impact of practice disaffiliations in the fourth quarter of 2004 and first quarter of 2005, medical oncology visits increased approximately 3.8 percent over the fourth quarter of 2004. Medical oncology visits for the fourth quarter of 2005 increased 1.9 percent from the third quarter of 2005.

ASP reimbursement amounts have declined by approximately 7.5 percent from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The decline in the fourth quarter was approximately 1.0 percent and we anticipate a slight decline of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2006.

EBITDA was $50.9 million, a decrease of 22.9 percent from fourth quarter 2004 and 2.7 percent from third quarter 2005. The decrease from the third quarter 2005 is primarily attributed to the decline in ASP reimbursement and start-up losses associated with the distribution center, partially offset by growth in medical oncology patient visits and pharmaceutical revenue.

In 2005, medical oncology service revenue increased 11.6 percent, while medical oncology services EBITDA decreased 12.6 percent. Similar to the 2005 quarterly trends, performance was impacted by implementation of ASP reimbursement, partially offset by growth in medical oncology patient visits and pharmaceutical revenue.

Cancer Center Services

Cancer center services revenue was $74.7 million and EBITDA was $26.1 million, an increase over fourth quarter 2004 of 14.2 percent and 17.0 percent, respectively. The increases are the result of opening six radiation oncology facilities and clinical acceptance of new radiation technology, which together contributed to an 11.0 percent increase in radiation treatments, a 35.7 percent increase in IMRT treatments and a 24.6 percent increase in diagnostic scans.

Fourth quarter revenue increased 2.5 percent and EBITDA by 5.2 percent over the third quarter of 2005, reflecting the full quarter impact of two radiation centers opened during the third quarter of 2005 combined with increases in diagnostic scans and IMRT treatments.

Fiscal year 2005 revenue increased 15.7 percent from $252.9 million to $292.5 million. EBITDA was $103.1 million, an increase of 20.0 percent. EBITDA margins increased to 35.2 percent from 34.0 percent. The increase in EBITDA margins is the result of obtaining economies of scale in our existing facilities due to the growth in IMRT treatments and diagnostic scans.

 

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Net Income

Net income for the fourth quarter 2005 was $4.5 million, a decrease of $12.5 million from the fourth quarter of 2004. The decrease is attributed to increased interest expense and a reduction in EBITDA. The increase in interest expense is the result of the additional indebtedness and increasing interest rates during the year related to the Company’s variable rate debt. Net income in the fourth quarter 2004 is net of $1.9 million in merger-related charges.

Fiscal year 2005 net income was $19.1 million, a decrease of $29.0 million. The decrease is a result of increased interest expense and a reduction in EBITDA. In 2004, we incurred merger-related charges and debt extinguishment losses aggregating $56.2 million that did not recur in 2005.

The company currently anticipates that EBITDA for fiscal year 2006 will be approximately $250 million to $260 million. This estimate is a forward-looking statement and is subject to uncertainty. The reader should refer to the Company’s cautionary advice regarding forward-looking statements appearing elsewhere in this news release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Development

During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company expanded its relationships with two service line customers in California and Illinois when both practices signed comprehensive service agreements. These expanded agreements were effective in November 2005 and January 2006. Also during the fourth quarter, 33 additional physicians started practicing as part of the network, including a comprehensive service agreement with a five-physician group that joined a previously affiliated practice. In the fourth quarter, agreements were signed by 35 physicians to begin practicing during 2006.

The Company entered into two joint venture agreements involving affiliated practices and hospitals during 2005. These new relationships will initially contribute to operating results beginning in the first and third quarters of 2006.

“In 2005, we continued to enjoy solid growth of the network and interest from physician practices across the country. This growth, combined with our efforts to diversify practice service offerings and a focus on operational economics, has helped ensure a stable transition to the new ASP reimbursement environment for the network,” said Bruce Broussard, president of US Oncology. “Our ability to execute upon our strategic initiatives has served to mitigate the impacts of an unprecedented change in the reimbursement environment, resulting in an 8.0 percent decline in EBITDA, as compared to our earlier estimates of a potential impact of 20 percent or more.”

Our growth resulting from development activities may be offset by future physician retirements or practice separations.

 

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Distribution Operations

A key initiative during 2005 was the development of a pharmaceutical distribution operation. The 75,000 square foot distribution facility in Fort Worth, TX, was completed during the third quarter and distribution operations for 330 practice sites have commenced. All orders for these sites are processed through the distribution center, while shipments are currently made from both the US Oncology facility and a third-party distributor. The Company is currently transitioning a majority of the remaining network practices to the distribution center and expects the transition to be completed during the first quarter of 2006. It is anticipated that the network practices will receive approximately 75 percent of their pharmaceuticals from the distribution facility by the end of the first quarter of 2006. The Company also continues to negotiate distribution arrangements with pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The Company’s distribution business was recognized on February 8, 2006 by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) as having successfully completed NABP’s Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors™ (VAWD™) program’s comprehensive criteria and on-site inspection to earn distinction as one of the first two wholesale distributors accredited by NABP. The accreditation represented a concerted and cooperative effort between state boards of pharmacy and wholesale distributors to protect the public from counterfeit drugs and continue to secure the integrity of the US medication distribution supply chain.

US Oncology’s total investment in distribution facilities and equipment was approximately $12.1 million as of December 31, 2005. In addition, the Company expects to accumulate and maintain, on an ongoing basis, approximately $100 million of inventory at the distribution center. This investment, associated with becoming the primary distributor for network practices, will be funded during the first and second quarters of 2006 from available cash generated from operations and borrowings under the existing revolving line of credit.

Repricing of Term Loan

During the fourth quarter of 2005, US Oncology amended its existing Senior Secured Term Loan to reduce the margin over LIBOR paid under the loan, resulting in interest savings to the Company and its affiliated practices. At December 31, 2005, the outstanding balance on the Senior Secured Term Loan was approximately $380.1 million.

Merger Transaction

On August 20, 2004, US Oncology became a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings in a merger transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion (the Merger Transaction). Holdings is owned by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe IX, L.P., its affiliates, certain members of management and other investors. Shareholders (other than certain continuing investors in Holdings) received $15.05 per share in cash for

 

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their equity interests in US Oncology. As a result of the merger, US Oncology became a private company and US Oncology’s common stock is no longer listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The cash consideration for the merger was financed by a combination of debt financing, an equity investment by Holdings, and cash on hand. The Merger Transaction was accounted for under purchase accounting and results in predecessor and successor accounting. Holdings’ financial data included in this release for the period subsequent to the merger (successor period), includes the financial data for Holdings and US Oncology, its wholly owned subsidiary. The financial data for the period from January 1, 2004 through August 20, 2004 (predecessor period) includes the financial data for US Oncology only.

The Company and US Oncology will broadcast the 2005 fourth quarter and year end financial results by conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. Central Standard Time. The archived replay of the event will be available through the news center on the Company’s Web site (www.usoncology.com).

About US Oncology, Inc.

US Oncology, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest cancer treatment and research networks. US Oncology provides extensive services and support to its affiliated cancer care sites nationwide to help them expand their offering of the most advanced treatments and technologies, build integrated community-based cancer care centers, improve their therapeutic drug management programs and participate in many of the new cancer-related clinical research studies. US Oncology is affiliated with 994 physicians operating in 494 locations, including 97 radiation oncology facilities in 33 states.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” or similar expressions and statements regarding our prospects. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Such expectations are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s reliance on pharmaceuticals for the majority of its revenues, the Company’s ability to maintain favorable pharmaceutical pricing and favorable relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and other vendors, concentration of pharmaceutical purchasing and favorable pricing with a limited number of vendors, prescription drug reimbursement and other reimbursement under Medicare, reimbursement for medical services by non-governmental payors and cost-containment efforts by such payors, other changes in the manner care is reimbursed or administered, the Company’s ability to service its substantial indebtedness and comply with related covenants in debt agreements, the Company’s ability to implement our distribution initiative and other strategic initiatives, the Company’s ability to maintain good relationships with existing practices and expand into new markets and development of existing markets, the Company’s ability to complete cancer centers and PET facilities currently in development and its ability to recover investments in cancer centers, government regulation and enforcement, changes in cancer therapy or the manner in which care is delivered, drug utilization, increases in the cost of providing cancer treatment services and the operations of the Company’s affiliated physician practices. Please refer to the US Oncology Holdings, Inc. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 4, 2005, as amended, and subsequent filings, for a more extensive discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations.

 

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Discussion of Non-GAAP Information

In this release, the Company uses the terms “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA.” EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including amortization of stock compensation). Adjusted EBITDA excludes merger-related charges, debt extinguishment losses and compensation expense associated with its long-term incentive plan. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These measures are derived from relevant items in the Company’s GAAP financials. A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income and operating cash flow is included in this release.

Management believes EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating the value of companies in general, and in evaluating the liquidity of companies with debt service obligations and their ability to service their indebtedness. Management uses EBITDA, among other financial measures, to evaluate liquidity and financial condition, both with respect to the business as a whole and with respect to individual sites. Our senior secured credit facility also requires that we comply on a quarterly basis with certain financial covenants that include EBITDA as a financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items because management believes excluding these items provides a better representation of our ongoing operations.

Also within this release, to facilitate comparison of the quarterly and annual periods ended December 31, financial results preceding the merger on August 20, 2004 have been combined with results following the transaction. Such combination is not consistent with GAAP as purchase accounting adjustments may make the successor period not comparable to the predecessor period.

Management believes that presentation of this selected non-GAAP information is useful to investors, since it provides investors with additional information that is not directly available in a GAAP presentation. In all events, the selected non-GAAP information is not intended to be a substitute for GAAP measures and investors are advised to review such non-GAAP measures only in conjunction with GAAP information.

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

KEY OPERATING STATISTICS

(unaudited)

 

     Q4
2005
   Q4
2004
   %
Change
    Q3
2005
   %
Change
    Fiscal
2005
   Fiscal
2004
   %
Change
 

Physician Summary:

                     

Medical oncologists

   672    626    7.3 %   661    1.7 %   672    626    7.3 %

Radiation oncologists

   140    127    10.2     140    —       140    127    10.2  

Other oncologists

   44    44    —       40    10.0     44    44    —    
                               

Total CSA physicians

   856    797    7.4     841    1.8     856    797    7.4  
                               

Service line physicians

   138    133    3.8     144    (4.2 )   138    133    3.8  
                               

Total physicians

   994    930    6.9     985    0.9     994    930    6.9  
                               

Daily Operating Statistics:

                     

Medical oncology visits (1)

   9,524    9,494    0.3     9,342    1.9     9,356    9,267    1.0  

Radiation treatments

   2,744    2,471    11.0     2,751    (0.3 )   2,796    2,577    8.5  

IMRT treatments (2)

   422    311    35.7     397    6.3     413    257    60.7  

Diagnostic scans

   780    626    24.6     746    4.6     724    539    34.3  

Other Statistics:

                     

Radiation oncology facilities(3)

   97    91    6.6     97    —       97    91    6.6  

PET systems

   30    27    11.1     30    —       30    27    11.1  

New patients enrolled in research studies during the period

   730    766    (4.7 )   888    (17.8 )   3,363    2,968    13.3  

Accounts receivable days outstanding

   42    41    2.4     42    —       42    41    2.4  

Notes to Key Operating Statistics:

Certain reclassifications have been made to 2004 statistical data to conform to the current year presentation.

 

(1) Medical oncology visits include information for practices affiliated under comprehensive service agreements only, and do not include the results of service line practices.
(2) IMRT treatments per operating day are also included in radiation treatments per operating day
(3) The third and fourth quarters of 2005 include 84 integrated cancer centers and 13 radiation-only facilities. The fourth quarter of 2004 includes 79 integrated cancer centers and 12 radiation-only facilities. Included in radiation oncology treatment and count statistics above are nine, nine and eight radiation oncology facilities operated by joint ventures in which either the Company or its affiliated practices have a financial interest as of December 31, 2005, September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
   

Three Months
Ended
September 30,

2005

 
     2005     2004    
     (Successor)     (Successor)     (Successor)  

Product revenue

   $ 434,512     $ 340,951     $ 418,724  

Service revenue

     230,438       239,926       229,621  
                        

Total revenue

     664,950       580,877       648,345  

Cost of products

     415,951       316,182       400,876  

Cost of services:

      

Operating compensation and benefits

     107,655       100,214       107,138  

Other operating costs

     64,516       75,643       63,069  

Depreciation and amortization

     17,387       14,660       17,159  
                        

Total cost of services

     189,558       190,517       187,366  

Total cost of products and services

     605,509       506,699       588,242  

General and administrative expense

     19,168       22,677       18,381  

Merger-related charges (1)

     —         1,905       —    

Depreciation and amortization

     4,399       3,771       3,783  
                        
     629,076       535,052       610,406  

Income from operations

     35,874       45,825       37,939  

Other income (expense):

      

Interest expense, net

     (28,004 )     (18,773 )     (26,949 )

Other income

     —         1,976       —    
                        

Income before income taxes

     7,870       29,028       10,990  

Income tax provision

     (3,374 )     (12,009 )     (4,102 )
                        

Net income

   $ 4,496     $ 17,019     $ 6,888  
                        

(1) Merger-related charges are comprised of legal costs, advisory and other fees and reimbursable costs associated with the Merger Transaction.

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2005     2004  
     (Successor)     (Combined)(1)  

Product revenue

   $ 1,615,943     $ 1,391,838  

Service revenue

     902,617       868,009  
                

Total revenue

     2,518,560       2,259,847  

Cost of products

     1,545,588       1,300,720  

Cost of services:

    

Operating compensation and benefits

     418,102       387,310  

Other operating costs

     247,633       245,293  

Depreciation and amortization

     67,414       58,471  
                

Total cost of services

     733,149       691,074  

Total cost of products and services

     2,278,737       1,991,794  

General and administrative expense

     72,357       70,835  

Compensation expense under long-term incentive plan

     14,507       —    

Merger-related charges (2)

     —         17,955  

Depreciation and amortization

     17,504       19,452  
                
     2,383,105       2,100,036  

Income from operations

     135,455       159,811  

Other income (expense):

    

Interest expense, net

     (102,543 )     (38,773 )

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —         (38,272 )

Other income

     —         2,598  
                

Income before income taxes

     32,912       85,364  

Income tax provision

     (13,823 )     (37,294 )
                

Net income

   $ 19,089     $ 48,070  
                

(1) To facilitate comparison, results of the successor period (subsequent to and including August 21, 2004) and predecessor period (prior to August 20, 2004) have been combined. Such combination is not consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America since purchase accounting adjustments may make the successor period not comparable to the predecessor period.
(2) Merger-related charges were comprised of legal costs of approximately $3.8 million, advisory fees of approximately $6.0 million and other fees and reimbursable costs of approximately $8.1 million.

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2005     2004  
     (Successor)     (Combined)(1)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 113,914     $ 223,394  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Acquisition of property and equipment

     (84,200 )     (80,352 )

Payments in practice affiliation transactions

     (8,741 )     —    

Proceeds from sale of real estate interests in joint venture

     900       —    

Proceeds from contract separation

     1,807       7,129  

Purchase of common stock and outstanding options

     —         (1,172,956 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (90,234 )     (1,246,179 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from senior floating rate notes

     250,000       —    

Proceeds from other indebtedness

     13,245       —    

Payment of dividends on preferred stock

     (200,015 )     —    

Payment of dividends on common stock

     (49,985 )     —    

Repayment of term loan

     (17,912 )     —    

Debt financing costs

     (7,953 )     (50,045 )

Issuance of stock

     906       347,840  

Proceeds from credit facility

     —         400,000  

Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net

     —         575,000  

Repayment of other indebtedness

     (6,528 )     (16,293 )

Repayment of senior subordinated notes

     —         (172,000 )

Repayment of credit facility

     —         (68,277 )

Purchase of treasury stock

     —         (4,247 )

Net payments in lieu of stock issuance

     —         (12,033 )

Proceeds from exercise of options

     —         18,726  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (18,242 )     1,018,671  
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents

     5,438       (4,114 )

Cash and equivalents:

    

Beginning of period

     120,400       124,514  
                

End of period

   $ 125,838     $ 120,400  
                

(1) To facilitate comparison, results of the successor period (subsequent to and including August 21, 2004) and predecessor period (prior to August 20, 2004) have been combined. Such combination is not consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America since purchase accounting adjustments may make the successor period not comparable to the predecessor period.

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands)

 

     December 31,
2005
    December 31,
2004
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and equivalents

   $ 125,838     $ 120,400  

Accounts receivable

     347,224       308,561  

Other receivables

     84,654       95,487  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     22,531       16,556  

Inventories

     47,679       5,080  

Deferred income taxes

     5,630       10,736  

Due from affiliates

     55,996       53,864  
                

Total current assets

     689,552       610,684  

Property and equipment, net

     412,334       383,141  

Service agreements, net

     242,687       255,680  

Goodwill

     716,732       730,278  

Other assets

     57,669       52,015  
                
   $ 2,118,974     $ 2,031,798  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current maturities of long-term indebtedness

   $ 10,359     $ 10,063  

Accounts payable

     237,963       181,136  

Due to affiliates

     122,385       112,221  

Accrued compensation cost

     33,772       31,322  

Accrued interest payable

     31,792       25,315  

Income taxes payable

     7,388       23,297  

Other accrued liabilities

     30,938       40,753  
                

Total current liabilities

     474,597       424,107  

Deferred revenue

     6,971       6,692  

Deferred income taxes

     28,459       28,980  

Long-term indebtedness

     1,230,871       978,937  

Other long-term liabilities

     7,894       176  
                

Total liabilities

     1,748,792       1,438,892  

Minority interest

     13,069       10,583  

Preferred stock, 15,000 shares authorized, 13,939 and 13,913 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     292,716       469,838  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000 shares authorized, 119,546 and 118,974 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     120       119  

Additional paid-in capital

     61,990       108,176  

Deferred compensation

     (3,536 )     (6,794 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

     912       —    

Retained earnings

     4,911       10,984  
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     64,397       112,485  
                
   $ 2,118,974     $ 2,031,798  
                

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Reconciliation of Holdings Net Income to US Oncology Net Income:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31, 2005
   

Year Ended

December 31, 2005

 

Holdings Net Income

   $ 4,496     $ 19,089  

Add back: General and administrative expense

     39       349  

Interest expense

     5,996       18,369  

Effective tax rate differential

     (2,302 )     (6,829 )
                

US Oncology Net Income

   $ 8,229     $ 30,978  
                

Reconciliation of Selected Balance Sheet Data:

 

     December 31, 2005
     US Oncology    Holdings
combining
entries and
eliminations
    Holdings

Total assets

   $ 2,111,047    $ 7,927     $ 2,118,974

Total liabilities

     1,497,729      251,063       1,748,792

Preferred stock

     —        292,716       292,716

Stockholders’ equity

     600,249      (535,852 )     64,397

 

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US ONCOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    

Three Months

Ended

December 31,

   

Three Months
Ended

September 30,

   

Year Ended

December 31,

 
     2005     2004     2005     2005     2004  
     (Successor)     (Successor)     (Successor)     (Successor)     (Combined)(1)  

Net income (loss)

   $ 4,496     $ 17,019     $ 6,888     $ 19,089     $ 48,070  

Add back:

          

Interest expense, net and other income

     28,004       16,797       26,949       102,543       36,175  

Income tax provision

     3,374       12,009       4,102       13,823       37,294  

Depreciation and amortization

     21,786       18,431       20,942       84,918       77,923  

Amortization of stock compensation

     1,019       4,056       949       3,883       4,056  
                                        

EBITDA

     58,679       68,312       59,830       224,256       203,518  

Plus:

          

Compensation expense under long-term incentive plan

     —         —         —         14,507       —    

Merger-related charges

     —         1,905 (2)     —         —         17,955 (2)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —         —         —         —         38,272  
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA

     58,679 (3)     70,217       59,830       238,763 (3)     259,745  

Changes in assets and liabilities

     486       (23,884 )     (24,462 )     (18,650 )     14,785  

Minority interest expense

     956       16       149       2,003       86  

Deferred income tax provision

     (4,494 )     14,876       4,102       8,164       22,247  

Interest expense, net

     (28,004 )     (16,797 )     (26,949 )     (102,543 )     (36,175 )

Income tax provision

     (3,374 )     (12,009 )     (4,102 )     (13,823 )     (37,294 )
                                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 24,249     $ 32,419     $ 8,568     $ 113,914     $ 223,394  
                                        

(1) To facilitate comparison, results of the successor period (subsequent to and including August 21, 2004) and predecessor period (prior to August 20, 2004) have been combined. Such combination is not consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America since purchase accounting adjustments may make the successor period not comparable to the predecessor period.
(2) Merger-related charges were comprised of legal costs, advisory and other fees and reimbursable costs associated with the Merger Transaction.
(3) US Oncology Holdings incurs certain general and administrative costs that are incremental to the amounts incurred by US Oncology. During the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, these expenses were $0.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and are not included in the determination of US Oncology Adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million and $239.1 million for these periods.

 

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