UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from ___________ to ____________
Commission File No.
000-25809
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 20-8046599 |
State of Incorporation | IRS Employer Identification No. |
700 North Brand Blvd., Suite 450
Glendale, California 91203
(Address of principal executive offices)
(818) 396-8050
(Issuer’s telephone number)
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The aggregate market value of the shares of voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was last sold on OTCQB on July 31, 2012, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $3,835,600. Solely for purposes of the foregoing calculation, all of the registrant’s directors and officers as of July 31, 2012 are deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status for this purpose does not reflect a determination that any persons are affiliates for any other purpose.
As of April 30, 2013, there were 34,843,441shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.
APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I | |||
Item 1 | Description of Business | 4 | |
Item 1A | Risk Factors | 11 | |
Item 1B | Unresolved Staff Comments | 16 | |
Item 2 | Description of Properties | 16 | |
Item 3 | Legal Proceedings | 16 | |
Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosure | 16 | |
PART II | |||
Item 5 | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities | 17 | |
Item 6 | Selected Financial Data | 19 | |
Item 7 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 19 | |
Item 7A | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 26 | |
Item 8 | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 26 | |
Item 9 | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants and Financial Disclosures | 26 | |
Item 9A | Controls and Procedures | 26 | |
Item 9B | Other Information | 27 | |
PART III | |||
Item 10 | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 28 | |
Item 11 | Executive Compensation | 29 | |
Item 12 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and related Stockholder Matters | 32 | |
Item 13 | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 32 | |
Item 14 | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 32 | |
PART IV | |||
Item 15 | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 33 | |
Signatures | 34 |
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PART I
Introductory Comment
Unless context dictates otherwise, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Report”) to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”, (“Apollo”) and similar words are to Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliated medical groups:
The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein, and with our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements - Cautionary Statement
We caution readers that this Report contains “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements, written, oral or otherwise, are based on the Company’s current expectations or beliefs rather than historical facts concerning future events, and they are indicated by words or phrases such as, "but not limited to", “anticipate,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “believe,” “think,” “intend,” “plan,” “envision,” “continue,” “intend,” “target,” “contemplate,” “budgeted,” or “will” and similar words or phrases or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that these statements are further qualified by important economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors that could cause the Company’s business, strategy, or actual results or events to differ materially, or otherwise, from those in the forward-looking statements. We have based such forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections, and therefore there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement contained herein, or otherwise made by the Company, will prove to be accurate. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements.
The Company has a relatively limited operating history compared to others in the same business and is operating in a rapidly changing industry environment; as a result its ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, based on historical results or trends or otherwise, is inherently uncertain. While we believe that these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are merely predictions or illustrations of potential outcomes, and they involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many beyond our control, that are likely to cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company on a condensed basis include those factors discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation” in this Report, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
¨ | Our ability to attract and retain management, and to integrate and maintain technical information and management information systems; |
¨ | Our ability to raise capital when needed and on acceptable terms and conditions; |
¨ | The effect of laws and regulations that apply to our operations and industry; |
¨ | The intensity of competition; and |
¨ | General economic conditions. |
All written and oral forward-looking statements made in connection with this Report that are attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Given the uncertainties that surround such statements, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and its affiliated physician groups (“ApolloMed”. “We”, “Our” or the “Company”) are a physician centric, integrated healthcare delivery system serving Medicare, Commercial and Medi-Cal beneficiaries in California. ApolloMed’s businesses operate primarily under risk and value-based contracts with health plans, Independent Physician Associations (“IPAs”), Hospitals and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Medicare Shared Savings Program. We believe each major constituent of the healthcare delivery system, including patients, families, primary care physicians, specialists, acute care hospitals, alternative sites of inpatient care, physician groups and health plans can benefit from better coordinated of care. We are positioned to assist and provide “Best in Class” care coordination services to each of these constituents and assist in finding solutions to many of the challenges associated with patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
ApolloMed was incorporated in California in 2001, beginning operations at Glendale Memorial Hospital as a hospital based physician group. The Company was organized around the admission and care of patients at inpatient facilities such as a hospital. We have successfully grown our inpatient strategy in a competitive market by providing high quality care for our patients and innovative solutions for our hospital and managed care clients by focusing on improving the inefficiencies associated with inpatient care and reducing readmissions and improving outcomes through better care coordination. Currently, we provide inpatient services at over 28 hospitals and long-term acute care facilities in Los Angeles and Central California where we have contracted with over 50 Hospitals, IPAs and health plans to provide a range of inpatient services including hospitalist, intensivist, physician advisor and consulting services.
In 2012, the Company formed an Accountable Care Organization, ApolloMed ACO, to participate in CMS’ Medicare Shared Savings Program. The ACO program is designed to work together with payors by aligning provider incentives. This alignment of provider incentives is intended to improve quality and medical outcomes for patients across the ACO and achieve cost savings for Medicare. We believe ApolloMed ACO is unique in that it leverages our best in class inpatient and outpatient capabilities.
As of April 30, 2013, ApolloMed has developed a network of over 300 hospitalists, primary care physicians and specialist physicians through our owned and affiliated physician groups. We are in the process of forming a risk-bearing entity to enter the Medicare Advantage, HMO-Medicaid and dual eligible markets.
Organizational History
On June 13, 2008, Siclone Industries, Inc. (“Siclone”), Apollo Acquisition Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Siclone (“Acquisition”), Apollo Medical Management, Inc. (“Apollo Medical”) and the shareholders of Apollo Medical entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Apollo Medical merged with and into Acquisition, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Siclone. The former shareholders of Apollo Medical received 20,933,490 shares of Siclone’s common stock in the acquisition.
On July 1, 2008, the surviving entity (i.e., the combined entity of Acquisition and Apollo Medical) changed its name to Apollo Medical Management, Inc. ("AMM"). On July 3, 2008, Siclone changed its name to Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Following the merger, the Company is headquartered in Glendale, California.
On August 1, 2008, AMM completed negotiations and executed a formal Management Services Agreement with ApolloMed Hospitalists (“AMH”), under which AMM will provide management services to AMH. The Agreement was effective as of August 1, 2008, and allows AMM, which operates as a Physician Practice Management Company, to consolidate AMH, which operates as a Physician Practice, in accordance with ASC 810-10 “Consolidation of Entities Controlled By Contract” subsections. The Management Services Agreement was amended on March 20, 2009 to allow for the calculation of the fee on a monthly basis with payment of the calculated fee each month. AMH is controlled by Dr. Warren Hosseinion and Dr. Adrian Vazquez.
On February 15, 2011, the Company completed an acquisition, whereby Aligned Healthcare Group, Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 15, 2011, by and among Aligned Healthcare Group – California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D. BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and the Company, under which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Aligned Healthcare, Inc., a California corporation (“AHI”), from AHI’s shareholders. AHI is engaged in the business of operating 24-hour physician call centers and provides specialized care management services (See Note 17).
On August 2, 2011, Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “PCCM Purchase Agreement”) with the sole shareholder of Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc. ("PCCM"), a provider of management services to the Los Angeles Lung Center (“LALC”), under which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of PCCM (the “PCCM Acquisition”) and the associated intangible asset in the management services agreement that PCCM has with LALC (the “PCCM Services Agreement”).
On August 1, 2012, Apollo entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “VMM Purchase Agreement”) with Dr. Eli Hendel, the sole shareholder of Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. ("VMM"), a provider of management services pursuant to a management services agreement (the “VMM MSA”) with Eli Hendel M.D. Inc. (“Hendel”), a medical group specializing in pulmonary and critical care patient services, under which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of VMM for $1,200.
Our Strategic Objectives
· | Patient satisfaction |
· | Quality care |
· | Cost efficiency |
Our Strategy
The principal components of our strategy are to:
· | Engage the patients we serve to help them make better decisions about their healthcare, clinically and economically |
· | Employ our medical management and care coordination capabilities to improve the health and well being of the patients we serve through improved outcomes and reduced inefficiencies in the healthcare delivery chain |
· | Work in collaboration at the local level with physicians and other healthcare providers to help them participate in a changing healthcare landscape and provide them the knowledge and IT tools to achieve measurably better quality and lower costs |
· | Grow our inpatient business through expansion of services and geographic expansion |
· | Expand our relationships with healthcare providers and facilities across the US to develop additional capabilities to participate in the growing Medicare, Medicaid and dual eligible markets |
· | Acquire and develop additional capabilities to participate in the growing healthcare market, especially the Medicare and dual eligible segments, under both risk-bearing and value-based contracts |
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Opportunities in Healthcare
Inpatient Opportunity
We believe that attractive growth opportunities exist for our inpatient business due to the increasing need for improved efficiencies in the hospital from both payors and hospital management teams. Our physicians work closely with our partners to improve the care given to patients and their families and enhance how care is coordinated within the hospital and upon discharge of the patient. We have designed programs for some of the largest health plans and hospital chains in California to improve outcomes, reduce overutilization, reduce Medi-Cal denial rates, optimize lengths of stay (LOS), optimize senior and commercial beddays/1000, improve HCAHPS scores, improve hospital core measures, improve documentation and reduce 30-day readmissions. In addition, our physicians consult with the hospital management teams to assist in RAC audits, Medi-Cal denial reviews, case management and improving discharge management.
Accountable Care Organizations
In March 2010, President Barrack Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which we collectively refer to as the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act established Accountable Care Organizations as a tool to improve quality and lower costs through increased care coordination in the Medicare Fee-for-Service program, which covers approximately 75% of Medicare recipients, approximately 36 million eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS established the Medicare Shared Savings Program to facilitate coordination and cooperation among providers to improve the quality of care for Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) beneficiaries and reduce unnecessary costs. Eligible providers, hospitals, and suppliers may participate in the Shared Savings Program by creating or participating in an ACO.
The Shared Savings Program is designed to improve beneficiary outcomes and increase value of care by:
(i) | promoting accountability for the care of Medicare FFS beneficiaries; |
(ii) | requiring coordinated care for all services provided under Medicare FFS; and |
(iii) | encouraging investment in infrastructure and redesigned care processes. |
The Shared Savings Program will reward ACOs that lower their growth in health care costs while meeting performance standards on quality of care. Under the final Medicare Shared Savings Program, or MSSP rules, Medicare will continue to pay individual providers and suppliers for specific items and services as it currently does under the FFS payment methodologies. The Shared Savings Program rules require CMS to develop a benchmark for savings to be achieved by each ACO if the ACO is to receive shared savings or for ACOs that have elected to accept responsibility for losses. An ACO that meets the program's quality performance standards will be eligible to receive a share of the savings to the extent its assigned beneficiary medical expenditures are below its own medical expenditure benchmark provided by CMS.
We have partnered primary care physicians and specialists to form ApolloMed ACO, which has been approved by CMS for participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. We estimate that our ACO currently includes approximately 300 participating providers in California. We will provide enhanced care coordination, population health management, data analytics and reporting, information technology and other administrative capabilities to enable participating providers to deliver better care, improved health and lower healthcare costs for their Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.
Senior Market Opportunity—Medicare Advantage
We believe that significant growth opportunities exist for patient-focused, physician-centric integrated groups in serving the growing senior market. At present, approximately 51 million Americans are eligible for Medicare, the federal program that offers basic hospital and medical insurance to people over 65 years old and some disabled people under the age of 65. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 2 million Americans turn 65 in the United States each year, and this number is expected to grow as the so-called baby boomers continue to turn 65. In addition, many large employers that traditionally provided medical and prescription drug coverage to their retirees have begun to curtail these benefits. Finally, the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, known as the MMA, increased the healthcare options available to Medicare beneficiaries through the expansion of Medicare managed care plans through the Medicare Advantage program. We are in the process of forming a risk-bearing entity to enter the Medicare Advantage, HMO-Medicaid and dual eligible markets.
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Medicaid Program and Dual Eligibles
Established in 1965, Medicaid is the largest publicly funded program in the United States, and provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals with disabilities. Authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid is an entitlement program funded jointly by the federal and state governments and administered by the states. The majority of funding is provided at the federal level. Each state establishes its own eligibility standards, benefit packages, payment rates and program administration within federal standards. Eligibility is based on a combination of household income and assets, often determined by an income level relative to the federal poverty level. Historically, children have represented the largest eligibility group.
Due to the Medicaid expansion provisions under the Affordable Care Act, CMS projects that Medicaid expenditures will increase from approximately $450 billion in 2012 to approximately $900 billion by 2020. In addition, as part of the Affordable Care Act, approximately 20 million additional people are expected to qualify for Medicaid beginning in 2014.
A portion of Medicaid beneficiaries are dual eligibles, low-income seniors and people with disabilities who are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare. Based on CMS and Kaiser Family Foundation data, we estimate there are approximately 9 million dual eligible enrollees with annual spending of approximately $320 billion. Only a small portion of the total spending on dual eligibles is administered by managed care organizations across the US. Dual eligibles tend to consume more healthcare services due to their tendency to have more chronic health issues. We believe this represents a significant opportunity for companies like ours that have the capabilities to effectively manage this difficult population.
Competition
The healthcare industry is highly competitive. We compete for customers with many other healthcare providers, including local physicians and practice groups as well as local, regional and national networks of physicians and healthcare companies.
Inpatient Business. The market for hospitalists within this industry is highly fragmented. The Company faces competition from numerous small inpatient practices as well as large physician groups. Some of our competitors operate on a national level, such as Emcare, Team Health and IPC, and may have greater financial and other resources available to them. In addition, because the market for hospitalist services is highly fragmented and the ability of individual physicians to provide services in any hospital where they have certain credentials and privileges, competition for growth in existing and expanding markets is not limited to our largest competitors.
Accountable Care Organizations. We believe that competition for customers is generally based upon the reputation of the physician treating the customer, the physician’s expertise, the physician’s demeanor and manner of engagement with the customer. We also compete with hospitals, sophisticated provider groups, payors, and management service organizations in the creation, administration, and management of ACOs.
Healthcare Reform
The Affordable Care Act enacted significant changes to various aspects of the U.S. health insurance industry. There are many important provisions of the legislation that will require additional guidance and clarification in form of regulations and interpretations in order to fully understand the impact of the legislation on our overall business, which we expect to occur over the next several years.
Certain significant provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will impact our business include, among others, establishment of ACO's, reduced Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates, implementation of quality bonus for Star Ratings, stipulated minimum medical loss ratios, non-deductible federal premium taxes assessed to health insurers and coding intensity adjustments with mandatory minimums. The health care reform legislation is discussed more fully in the "Risk Factors" section of this report.
In June 2012, the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, with one limited exception relating to its Medicaid expansion provision. The Supreme Court held that States could not be required to expand Medicaid or risk the loss of federal funding for existing Medicaid programs. Beginning in January 2014, Medicaid coverage will be expanded to all individuals under age 65 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, subject to the States' elections. The federal government will pay the entire costs for Medicaid coverage for newly eligible beneficiaries for three years, from 2014 through 2016. The federal share declines to 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% in 2020 and subsequent years.
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Geographic Coverage
As of January 31, 2013, we provide hospitalist services at 28 acute-care hospitals and long-term acute care facilities in Los Angeles and the Central Valley of California.
Professional Liability and Other Insurance Coverage
Our business has an inherent risk of claims of medical malpractice against our affiliated physicians and us. We or our independent physician contractors pay premiums for third-party professional liability insurance that indemnifies us and our affiliated hospitalists on a claims-made basis for losses incurred related to medical malpractice litigation. Professional liability coverage is required in order for our affiliated hospitalists to maintain hospital privileges. All of our physicians carry first dollar coverage with limits of coverage with limits of liability equal to $1,000,000 for all claims based on occurrence up to an aggregate of $3,000,000 per year.
We believe that our insurance coverage is appropriate based upon our claims experience and the nature and risks of our business. In addition to the known incidents that have resulted in the assertion of claims, we cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us, our affiliated professional organizations or our affiliated hospitalists in the future where the outcomes of such claims are unfavorable. We believe that the ultimate resolution of all pending claims, including liabilities in excess of our insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that future claims will not have such a material adverse effect on our business.
We also maintain worker’s compensation, director and officer, and other third-party insurance coverage subject to deductibles and other restrictions in accordance with industry standards. We believe that our insurance coverage is appropriate based upon our claims experience and the nature and risks of our business. However, we cannot assure that any pending or future claim will not be successful or if successful will not exceed the limits of available insurance coverage.
Regulatory Matters
Significant Federal and State Healthcare Laws Governing Our Business
As a healthcare company, our operations and relationships with healthcare providers such as hospitals, other healthcare facilities, and healthcare professionals are subject to extensive and increasing regulation by numerous federal, state, and local government entities. These laws and regulations often are interpreted broadly and enforced aggressively by multiple government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, or the ("OIG"), the U.S. Department of Justice, and various state authorities. We have included brief descriptions of some, but not all, of the laws and regulations that affect our business.
Imposition of sanctions associated with a violation of any of these healthcare laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company cannot guarantee that its arrangements or business practices will not be subject to government scrutiny or be found to violate certain healthcare laws. Government investigations and prosecutions, even if we are ultimately found to be without fault, can be costly and disruptive to our business. Moreover, changes in healthcare legislation or government regulation may restrict our existing operations, limit the expansion of our business or impose additional compliance requirements and costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
False Claims Acts
The federal False Claims Act imposes civil liability on individuals or entities that submit false or fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government. The False Claims Act provides, in part, that the federal government may bring a lawsuit against any person whom it believes has knowingly or recklessly presented, or caused to be presented, a false or fraudulent request for payment from the federal government, or who has made a false statement or used a false record to get a claim for payment approved. Private parties may initiate qui tam whistleblower lawsuits against any person or entity under the False Claims Act in the name of the government and may share in the proceeds of a successful suit.
The federal government has used the False Claims Act to prosecute a wide variety of alleged false claims and fraud allegedly perpetrated against Medicare and state healthcare programs. By way of illustration, these prosecutions may be based upon alleged coding errors, billing for services not rendered, billing services at a higher payment rate than appropriate, and billing for care that is not considered medically necessary. The government and a number of courts also have taken the position that claims presented in violation of certain other statutes, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute or the Stark Law, can be considered a violation of the False Claims Act based on the theory that a provider impliedly certifies compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and other rules when submitting claims for reimbursement.
Penalties for False Claims Act violations include fines ranging from $5,500 to $11,000 for each false claim, plus up to three times the amount of damages sustained by the government. A False Claims Act violation may provide the basis for the imposition of administrative penalties as well as exclusion from participation in governmental healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. In addition to the provisions of the False Claims Act, which provide for civil enforcement, the federal government also can use several criminal statutes to prosecute persons who are alleged to have submitted false or fraudulent claims for payment to the federal government.
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A number of states have enacted false claims acts that are similar to the federal False Claims Act. Even more states are expected to do so in the future because Section 6031 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 ("DRA"), amended the federal law to encourage these types of changes, along with a corresponding increase in state initiated false claims enforcement efforts. Under the DRA, if a state enacts a false claims act that is at least as stringent as the federal statute and that also meets certain other requirements, the state will be eligible to receive a greater share of any monetary recovery obtained pursuant to certain actions brought under the state’s false claims act. The OIG, in consultation with the Attorney General of the United States, is responsible for determining if a state’s false claims act complies with the statutory requirements. Currently, 19 states, including California have some form of state false claims act.
Anti-Kickback Statutes
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute is a provision of the Social Security Act that prohibits as a felony offense the knowing and willful offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any form of remuneration in return for, or to induce, (1) the referral of a patient for items or services for which payment may be made in whole or part under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal healthcare programs, (2) the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of items or services reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal healthcare programs or (3) the purchase, lease, or order or arranging or recommending the purchasing, leasing or ordering of any item or service reimbursable under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal healthcare programs. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) amended section 1128B of the Social Security Act to make it clear that a person need not have actual knowledge of the statute, or specific intent to violate the statute, as a predicate for a violation. The OIG, which has the authority to impose administrative sanctions for violation of the statute, has adopted as its standard for review a judicial interpretation which concludes that the statute prohibits any arrangement where even one purpose of the remuneration is to induce or reward referrals. A violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute is a felony punishable by imprisonment, criminal fines of up to $25,000, civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation and three times the amount of the unlawful remuneration. A violation also can result in exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid or other federal healthcare programs. In addition, pursuant to the changes of PPACA, a claim that includes items or services resulting from a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute is a false claim for purposes of the False Claims Act.
Due to the breadth of the Anti-Kickback Statute’s broad prohibitions, statutory exceptions exist that protect certain arrangements from prosecution. In addition, the OIG has published safe harbor regulations that specify arrangements that also are deemed protected from prosecution under the Anti-Kickback Statute, provided all applicable criteria are met. The failure of an activity to meet all of the applicable safe harbor criteria does not necessarily mean that the particular arrangement violates the Anti-Kickback Statute, but these arrangements may be subject to scrutiny and prosecution by enforcement agencies.
Some states have enacted statutes and regulations similar to the Anti-Kickback Statute, but which may be applicable regardless of the payer source for the patient. These state laws may contain exceptions and safe harbors that are different from and/or more limited than those of the federal law and that may vary from state to state.
Federal Stark Law
The federal Stark Law, also known as the physician self-referral law, generally prohibits a physician from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to an entity (including hospitals) providing ‘‘designated health services,’’ if the physician or a member of the physician’s immediate family has a ‘‘financial relationship’’ with the entity, unless a specific exception applies. Designated health services include, among other services, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, clinical laboratory services, certain imaging services, and other items or services that our affiliated physicians may order. The prohibition applies regardless of the reasons for the financial relationship and the referral; and therefore, unlike the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, intent to violate the law is not required. Like the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law contains a number of statutory and regulatory exceptions intended to protect certain types of transactions and business arrangements from penalty. Compliance with all elements of the applicable Stark Law exception is mandatory.
The penalties for violating the Stark Law can include the denial of payment for services ordered in violation of the statute, mandatory refunds of any sums paid for such services and civil penalties of up to $15,000 for each violation, double damages, and possible exclusion from future participation in the governmental healthcare programs. A person who engages in a scheme to circumvent the Stark Law’s prohibitions may be fined up to $100,000 for each applicable arrangement or scheme.
Some states have enacted statutes and regulations similar to the Stark Law, but which may be applicable to the referral of patients regardless of their payer source and which may apply to different types of services. These state laws may contain statutory and regulatory exceptions that are different from those of the federal law and that may vary from state to state.
Health Information Privacy and Security Standards
Among other directives, the Administrative Simplification Provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), required the Department of Health and Human Services, or the HHS, to adopt standards to protect the privacy and security of certain health-related information. The HIPAA privacy regulations contain detailed requirements concerning the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information by “HIPAA covered entities,” which include entities like the Company, our affiliated hospitalists, and practice groups.
In addition to the privacy requirements, HIPAA covered entities must implement certain administrative, physical, and technical security standards to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of certain electronic health information received, maintained, or transmitted. HIPAA also implemented the use of standard transaction code sets and standard identifiers that covered entities must use when submitting or receiving certain electronic healthcare transactions, including activities associated with the billing and collection of healthcare claims.
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act enacted on February 18, 2009, included the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) which modified the HIPAA legislation significantly. Pursuant to HITECH, certain provisions of the HIPAA privacy and security regulations become directly applicable to “HIPAA business associates”.
Violations of the HIPAA privacy and security standards may result in civil and criminal penalties. Historically, these included: (1) civil money penalties of $100 per incident, to a maximum of $25,000, per person, per year, per standard violated and (2) depending upon the nature of the violation, fines of up to $250,000 and imprisonment for up to ten years. The passage of HITECH significantly modified the enforcement structure, creating a tiered system of civil money penalties that range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with a cap of $1.5 million per year for identical violations. We must also comply with the “breach notification” regulations, which implement certain provisions of HITECH. Under these regulations, in addition to reasonable remediation, covered entities must promptly notify affected individuals in the case of a breach of “unsecured PHI,” which is defined by HHS guidance, as well as the HHS Secretary and the media in cases where a breach affects more than 500 individuals. Breaches affecting fewer than 500 individuals must be reported to the HHS Secretary on an annual basis. The regulations also require business associates of covered entities to notify the covered entity of breaches at or by the business associate. Formal enforcement of the new breach notification regulations began on February 22, 2010.
We expect increased federal and state HIPAA privacy and security enforcement efforts. Under HITECH, State Attorney Generals now have the right to prosecute HIPAA violations committed against residents of their states. In addition, HITECH mandates that the Secretary of HHS conduct periodic compliance audits of HIPAA covered entities and business associates. It also tasks HHS with establishing a methodology whereby harmed individuals who were the victims of breaches of unsecured PHI may receive a percentage of the Civil Monetary Penalty fine or monetary settlement paid by the violator. This methodology for compensation to harmed individuals is required to be in place by February 17, 2012.
Many states also have laws that protect the privacy and security of confidential, personal information. These laws may be similar to or even more stringent than the federal provisions. Not only may some of these state laws impose fines and penalties upon violators, but some may afford private rights of action to individuals who believe their personal information has been misused.
Financial Information and Privacy Standards
In addition to privacy and security laws focused on health care data, multiple other federal and state laws regulate the use and disclosure of consumer’s financial information ("Personal Information"). Many of these laws also require administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of Personal Information, including mandated processes and timeframes for notification of possible or actual breaches of Personal Information to the affected individual. The Federal Trade Commission primarily oversees compliance with the federal laws relevant to us, while state laws are addressed by the state attorney general or other respective state agencies. As with HIPAA, enforcement of laws protecting financial information is increasing. Examples of relevant federal laws include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Fee-Splitting and Corporate Practice of Medicine
Some states have laws that prohibit business entities, such as us, from practicing medicine, employing physicians to practice medicine, exercising control over medical decisions by physicians, also known collectively as the corporate practice of medicine, or engaging in certain arrangements, such as fee-splitting, with physicians. In some states these prohibitions are expressly stated in a statute or regulation, while in other states the prohibition is a matter of judicial or regulatory interpretation.
The Company operates by maintaining long-term management contracts with affiliated professional organizations, which are each owned and operated by physicians and which employ or contract with additional physicians to provide hospitalist services. Under these arrangements, we perform only non-medical administrative services, do not represent that we offer medical services, and do not exercise influence or control over the practice of medicine by the physicians or the affiliated professional organizations.
For financial reporting purposes, however, we consolidate the revenues and expenses of all our practice groups that we own or manage because we have a controlling financial interest in these practices based on applicable accounting rules and as described in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. In states where fee-splitting is prohibited between physicians and non-physicians, the fees that we receive through our management contracts have been established on a basis that we believe complies with the applicable state laws.
Some of the relevant laws, regulations, and agency interpretations in the State of California have been subject to limited judicial and regulatory interpretation. Moreover, state laws are subject to change and regulatory authorities and other parties, including our affiliated physicians, may assert that, despite these arrangements, we are engaged in the prohibited corporate practice of medicine or that our arrangements constitute unlawful fee-splitting. If this occurred, we could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, our contracts could be found legally invalid and unenforceable (in whole or in part), or we could be required to restructure our contractual arrangements.
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Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Among other mandates, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, or the DRA, created a new Medicaid Integrity Program designed to enhance federal and state efforts to detect Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse. Additionally, section 6032 of the DRA requires entities that make or receive annual Medicaid payments of $5.0 million or more from any one state to provide their employees, contractors and agents with written policies and employee handbook materials on federal and state False Claims Acts and related statues. At this time, we are not required to comply with section 6032 because we receive less than $5.0 million in Medicaid payments annually from any one state. However, we may likely be required to comply in the future as our Medicaid billings increase.
Other Federal Healthcare Compliance Laws
We are also subject to other federal healthcare laws.
In 1995, Congress amended the federal criminal statutes set forth in Title 18 of the United States Code by defining additional federal crimes that could have an impact on our business, including “Health Care Fraud” and “False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters.” The Health Care Fraud provision prohibits any person from knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program. As defined in this provision of Title 18, a “healthcare benefit program” can be either a government or private payer plan. A violation of this statute may be charged as a felony offense and may result in fines, imprisonment or both. PPACA amended section 1347 of Title 18 to provide that a person may be convicted under the Health Care Fraud provision even in the absence of proof that the person had actual knowledge of, or specific intent to violate, the statute.
The False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters provision prohibits, in any matter involving a federal health care program, anyone from knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up, by any trick, scheme or device, a material fact, or making any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation, or making or using any materially false writing or document knowing that it contains a materially false or fraudulent statement. A violation of this statute may be charged as a felony offense and may result in fines, imprisonment or both.
Under the Civil Monetary Penalties law of the Social Security Act, a person, including any individual or organization, may be subject to civil monetary penalties, treble damages and exclusion from participation in federal health care programs for certain specified conduct. One provision of the Civil Monetary Penalties law precludes any person (including an organization) from knowingly presenting or causing to be presented to any United States officer, employee, agent, or department, or any state agency, a claim for payment for medical or other items or services that the person knows or should know (a) were not provided as described in the coding of the claim, (b) is a false or fraudulent claim, (c) is for a service furnished by an unlicensed physician, (d) is for medical or other items or service furnished by a person or an entity that is in a period of exclusion from the program or (e) are medically unnecessary items or services. Violations of the law may result in penalties of up to $10,000 per claim, treble damages, and exclusion from federal healthcare programs. In addition, the OIG may impose civil monetary penalties against any physician who knowingly accepts payment from a hospital (as well as against the hospital making the payment) as an inducement to reduce or limit services provided to Medicare or Medicaid program beneficiaries.
Other State Healthcare Compliance Provisions
In addition to the state laws previously described, we also are subject to other state fraud and abuse statutes and regulations. Many of the states in which we operate or expand to have adopted a form of anti-kickback law, self-referral prohibition, and false claims and insurance fraud prohibition. The scope of these laws and the interpretations of them vary from state to state and are enforced by state courts and regulatory authorities, each with broad discretion. Generally, state laws reach to all healthcare services and not just those covered under a governmental healthcare program. A determination of liability under any of these laws could result in fines and penalties and restrictions on our ability to operate in these states. We cannot assure that our arrangements or business practices will not be subject to government scrutiny or be found to violate applicable fraud and abuse laws.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Some of our operations may be subject to compliance with certain provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and comparable state statutes. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a third-party collection company is restricted in the methods it uses to contact consumer debtors and elicit payments with respect to placed accounts. Requirements under state collection agency statutes vary, with most requiring compliance similar to that required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines are used by federal judges in determining sentences in federal criminal cases. The guidelines are advisory, not mandatory. With respect to corporations, the guidelines state that having an effective ethics and compliance program may be a relevant mitigating factor in determining sentencing. To comply with the guidelines, the compliance program must be reasonably designed, implemented, and enforced such that it is generally effective in preventing and detecting criminal conduct. The guidelines also state that a corporation should take certain steps such as periodic monitoring and appropriately responding to detected criminal conduct. We have yet to develop a formal ethics and compliance program.
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Licensing, Certification, Accreditation and Related Laws and Guidelines
Our clinical personnel are subject to numerous federal, state and local licensing laws and regulations, relating to, among other things, professional credentialing and professional ethics. Since the Company performs services at hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities, it may indirectly be subject to laws applicable to those entities as well as ethical guidelines and operating standards of professional trade associations and private accreditation commissions, such as the American Medical Association and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. There are penalties for non-compliance with these laws and standards, including loss of professional license, civil or criminal fines and penalties, loss of hospital admitting privileges, and exclusion from participation in various governmental and other third-party healthcare programs.
Professional Licensing Requirements
The Company’s affiliated hospitalists must satisfy and maintain their professional licensing in the states where they practice medicine. Activities that qualify as professional misconduct under state law may subject them to sanctions, or to even lose their license and could, possibly, subject us to sanctions as well. Some state boards of medicine impose reciprocal discipline, that is, if a physician is disciplined for having committed professional misconduct in one state where he or she is licensed, another state where he or she is also licensed may impose the same discipline even though the conduct occurred in another state. Professional licensing sanctions may also result in exclusion from participation in governmental healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other third-party programs.
Employees
As of January 31, 2013, we had 10 full-time employees. None of our full-time employees is a member of a labor union, and we have never experienced a work stoppage.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially harmed. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties may also impair its business operations or financial condition. You should consider carefully the following factors, in addition to the other information concerning the Company and its business, before you decide to buy or hold shares of our common stock.
Risk Relating to Our Business
The Company has a limited operating history that makes it difficult to reliably predict future growth and operating results.
Apollo Medical, the predecessor to our operating subsidiary, was incorporated on October 18, 2006, and served initially as the management company for our affiliated medical group, ApolloMed Hospitalists. In addition, Apollo was awarded its ACO license under CMS’ MSSP in June 2012. Apollo has limited experience operating an ACO or managed care organization. Accordingly, we have a limited operating history upon which you can evaluate our business prospects, which makes it difficult to forecast ApolloMed’s future operating results. The evolving nature of the current medical services industry increases these uncertainties. You must consider the Company’s business prospects in light of the risks, uncertainties and problems frequently encountered by companies with limited operating histories. Our ability to predict growth at any time in the future may be limited.
The growth strategy of the Company may not prove viable and expected growth and value may not be realized.
Our business strategy is to rapidly grow by managing a network of medical groups providing certain hospital-based services. Where permitted by local law, we may also acquire such medical groups. Identifying quality acquisition candidates is a time-consuming and costly process. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in identifying and establishing relationships with these and other candidates. If the Company is successful in identifying and acquiring other businesses, there is no assurance that it will be able to manage the growth of such businesses effectively.
The success of the Company’s growth strategy depends on the successful identification, completion and integration of acquisitions.
The Company’s future success will depend on the ability to identify, complete, and integrate the acquired businesses with its existing operations. The growth strategy will result in additional demands on our infrastructure, and will place further strain on limited management, administrative, operational, financial and technical resources. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including, but not limited to:
· | the possibility that we will not able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or consummate acquisitions on acceptable terms, if at all; | |
· | possible decreases in capital resources or dilution to existing stockholders; | |
· | difficulties and expenses incurred in connection with an acquisition; | |
· | the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns; | |
· | the difficulties of managing an acquired business; | |
· | the potential loss of key employees and customers of an acquired business; and | |
· | in the event that the operations of an acquired business do not meet expectations, we may be required to restructure the acquired entity or write-off the value of some or all of the assets of the acquisition. |
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Our future growth could be harmed if we lose the services of certain key personnel.
Our success depends to a significant extent on the continued contributions of our key management personnel, including our Chief Executive Officer, Warren Hosseinion, M.D., for the management of our business and implementation of our business strategy. We have entered into employment agreements with Dr. Hosseinion as well as our other named executive officers. The loss of Dr. Hosseinion or other key management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The healthcare industry is complex and intensely regulated at the federal, state, and local levels and government authorities may determine that we have failed to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
As a company involved in the provision of healthcare services, we are subject to a myriad of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. There are significant costs involved in complying with these laws and regulations. Moreover, if we are found to have violated any applicable laws or regulations, we could be subject to civil and/or criminal damages, fines, sanctions, or penalties, including exclusion from participation in governmental healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. We may also be required to change our method of operations. These consequences could be the result of current conduct or even conduct that occurred a number of years ago. We also could incur significant costs merely if we become the subject of an additional investigation or legal proceeding alleging a violation of these laws and regulations. We cannot predict whether a federal, state, or local government will determine that we are not operating in accordance with law, or whether the laws will change in the future and impact our business. Any of these actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of some of the more significant healthcare laws and regulations that affect us:
· | federal laws, including the federal False Claims Act, that provide for penalties against entities and individuals which knowingly or recklessly make claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental healthcare programs, as well as third-party payors, that contain or are based upon false or fraudulent information;· | |
· | a provision of the federal Social Security Act, commonly referred to as the “anti-kickback” statute, that prohibits the knowing and willful offering, payment, solicitation or receipt of any bribe, kickback, rebate or other remuneration, in cash or in kind, in return for the referral or recommendation of patients for items and services covered, in or in part, by federal healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid;· | |
· | a provision of the Social Security Act, commonly referred to as the Stark Law or physician self-referral law, that (subject to limited exceptions) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare patients to an entity for the provision of certain “designated health services” if the physician or a member of such physician’s immediate family has a direct or indirect financial relationship with the entity, and prohibits the entity from billing for services arising out of such prohibited referrals;· | |
· | a provision of the Social Security Act that provides for criminal penalties for healthcare providers who fail to disclose known overpayments;· | |
· | a provision of the Social Security Act that provides for civil monetary penalties for healthcare providers who fail to repay known overpayments within 60 days of discovery, and also allows improper retention of known overpayments to serve as a basis for false claims act violations;· | |
· | state law provisions pertaining to anti-kickback, self-referral and false claims issues, which typically are not limited to relationships involving governmental payors;· | |
· | provisions of, and regulations relating to, HIPAA that provide penalties for knowingly and willfully executing a scheme or artifice to defraud a healthcare benefit program or falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any material false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services;· | |
· | provisions of HIPAA and HITECH limiting how covered entities and business associates may use and disclose PHI and the security measures that must be taken in connection with protecting that information and related systems, as well as similar or more stringent state laws;· | |
· | federal and state laws that provide penalties for providers for billing and receiving payment from a governmental healthcare program for services unless the services are medically necessary and reasonable, adequately and accurately documented, and billed using codes that accurately reflect the type and level of services rendered; federal laws that provide for administrative sanctions, including civil monetary penalties for, among other violations, inappropriate billing of services to federal healthcare programs, payments by hospitals to physicians for reducing or limiting services to Medicare or Medicaid patients , or employing or contracting with individuals or entities who/which are excluded from participation in federal healthcare programs; |
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· | federal and state laws and policies that require healthcare providers to enroll in the Medicare and Medicaid programs before submitting any claims for services, to promptly report certain changes in their operations to the agencies that administer these programs, and to re-enroll in these programs when changes in direct or indirect ownership occur or in response to revalidation requests from Medicare and Medicaid;· | |
· | state laws that prohibit general business entities from practicing medicine, controlling physicians’ medical decisions or engaging in certain practices, such as splitting fees with physicians;· | |
· | laws that prohibit non-domiciled entities from owning and operating medical practices in their states;· | |
· | provisions of the Social Security Act (emanating from the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) that require entities that make or receive annual Medicaid payments of $5 million or more from a single Medicaid program to provide their employees, contractors and agents with written policies and employee handbook materials on federal and state false claims acts and related statutes; that establish a new Medicaid Integrity Program designed to enhance federal and state efforts to detect Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse; and that increase financial incentives for both states and individuals to bring fraud and abuse claims against healthcare companies; and· | |
· | federal and state laws and regulations restricting the techniques that may be used to collect past due accounts from consumers, such as our patients, for services provided to the consumer. |
Providers in the healthcare industry are the subject of federal and state investigations, as well as payer audits.
Due to our participation in government and private healthcare programs, we are sometimes involved in inquiries, reviews, audits and investigations by governmental agencies and private payors of our business practices, including assessments of our compliance with coding, billing and documentation requirements. Federal and state government agencies have active civil and criminal enforcement efforts that include investigations of healthcare companies, and their executives and managers. Under certain circumstances, these investigations can also be initiated by private individuals under whistleblower provisions which may be incentivized by the possibility for private recoveries. The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 revised federal law to further encourage these federal, state and individually-initiated investigations against healthcare companies.
Responding to these audit and enforcement activities can be costly and disruptive to our business operations, even when the allegations are without merit. If we are subject to an audit or investigation and a finding is made that we were incorrectly reimbursed, we may be required to repay these agencies or private payors, or we may be subjected to pre-payment reviews, which can be time-consuming and result in non-payment or delayed payment for the services we provide. We also may be subject to other financial sanctions or be required to modify our operations.
Economic conditions or changing consumer preferences could adversely impact our business.
A downturn in economic conditions in one or more of the Company’s markets could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects. Although we attempt to stay informed of customer preferences, any sustained failure to identify and respond to trends could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects.
We may be unable to scale our operations successfully.
Our growth strategy will place significant demands on our management and financial, administrative and other resources. Operating results will depend substantially on the ability of our officers and key employees to manage changing business conditions and to implement and improve our financial, administrative and other resources. If the Company is unable to respond to and manage changing business conditions, or the scale of its operations, then the quality of its services, its ability to retain key personnel, and its business could be harmed.
The Company’s success depends upon the ability to adapt to a changing market and continued development of additional services.
Although we expect to provide a broad and competitive range of services, there can be no assurance of acceptance by the marketplace. The procurement of new contracts by the Company may be dependent upon the continuing results achieved at the current facilities, upon pricing and operational considerations, as well as the potential need for continuing improvement to existing services. Moreover, the markets for such services may not develop as expected nor can there be any assurance that we will be successful in its marketing of any such services.
Changes associated with reimbursement by third-party payers for the Company’s services may adversely affect operating results and financial condition.
The medical services industry is undergoing significant changes with third-party payers that are taking measures to reduce reimbursement rates or in some cases, denying reimbursement altogether. There is no assurance that third-party payers will continue to pay for the services provided by our affiliated medical groups. Failure of third party payers to adequately cover the medical services so provided by the Company will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects.
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Changes in the rates or methods of third-party reimbursements may adversely affect our operations.
We derive the majority of our revenue from direct billings to governmental healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. As a result, any negative changes in the rates or methods of reimbursement for the services we provide would have a significant adverse impact on our revenue and financial results. Government funding for healthcare programs, in particular, is subject to unpredictable statutory and regulatory changes, administrative rulings, interpretations of policy and determinations by intermediaries, and governmental funding restrictions, all of which could materially impact program coverage and reimbursements for our services.
The Medicare program reimburses for our services based upon the rates set forth in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which relies, in part, on a target-setting formula system called the Sustainable Growth Rate ("SGR"). Each year on January 1st, the Medicare program updates the Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rates. Many private payors use the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to determine their own reimbursement rates. Based on the SGR, the annual fee schedule update is adjusted to reflect the comparison of actual expenditures to target expenditures. Because one of the factors for calculating the SGR is linked to the growth in the U.S. gross domestic product ("GDP"), the SGR formula may result in a negative payment update if growth in Medicare beneficiaries’ use of services exceeds GDP growth, a situation which has occurred every year since 2002 and the reoccurrence of which we cannot predict.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") determined that, effective January 1, 2012, the SGR formula results in a payment cut of approximately 27 percent. Congress, however, enacted the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, which blocked this cut through the end of February 2012. In February 2012, Congress passed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, which blocked the cut through the end of 2012. On January 1, 2013, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which delays the payment cut for another year and replaces it with a “zero percent update” to the Medicare conversion factor (used to calculate Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments). While Congress has repeatedly intervened to mitigate the negative reimbursement impact associated with the SGR formula, there is no guarantee that Congress will continue to do so in the future. Moreover, the existing methodology may result in significant yearly fluctuations in the Physician Fee Schedule amounts, which may be unrelated to changes in the actual costs of providing physician services. Unless Congress enacts a change in the SGR methodology, the uncertainty regarding reimbursement rates and fluctuation will continue to exist.
Another provision that affects physician payments is an adjustment under the Medicare statute to reflect the geographic variation in the cost of delivering physician services, by comparing those costs to the national average. This concerns the “work” component of the Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). If Congress does not block this adjustment, payments would be decreased to any geographic area with an index of less than 1.0. The Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 blocked cuts by providing a “floor” of 1.0 through the end of 2011, and this protection was extended through the end of February 2012 by the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and extended through the end of 2013 by the American Taxpayer Relief Act. Congress has convened a House / Senate conference committee whose duties include consideration of whether to block the adjustment for an additional period. Providing an additional period is controversial because of disagreement on how to offset the costs so that blocking the adjustment is deficit neutral. Although Congress has extended the work GPCI floor several times, there is no guarantee that Congress will block the adjustment in the future, which could result in a decrease in payments we receive for physician services.
Congress has a strong interest in reducing the federal debt, which may lead to new proposals designed to achieve savings by altering payment policies. The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) established a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, which had the goal of achieving a reduction in the federal debt level of at least $1.2 trillion. That Committee did not draft a proposal by the BCA’s deadline, with the result that automatic cuts in various federal programs will take place, beginning in January 2013. Although the Medicare program is generally exempt from these cuts, Medicare payments to providers are not exempt. The BCA does, however, provide that the Medicare cuts to providers may not exceed two percent. At this time it is unclear how this automatic reduction may be applied to various Medicare healthcare programs, including physician reimbursement. Therefore it is not possible at this time to estimate what impact, if any, the BCA will have on our business or results of operations.
As noted, the cuts described above will occur automatically as a matter of law. Many in Congress, however, want to achieve even greater reductions in the federal debt, and they want to change entitlement programs, such as Medicare. It is difficult to assess whether and to what extent Congress will alter Medicare payment policies.
Because governmental healthcare programs generally reimburse on a fee schedule basis rather than on a charge-related basis, we generally cannot increase our revenues from these programs by increasing the amount we charge for our services. If our costs increase, we may not be able to recover our increased costs from these programs. Government and private payors have taken and may continue to take steps to control the cost, eligibility for, use and delivery of healthcare services as a result of budgetary constraints, cost containment pressures and other reasons. We believe that these trends in cost containment will continue. These cost containment measures and other market changes in non-governmental insurance plans have generally restricted our ability to recover, or shift to non-governmental payors, any increased costs that we experience. Our business and financial operations may be materially affected by these developments.
We may be impacted by eligibility changes to government and private insurance programs.
Due to potential decreased availability of healthcare through private employers, the number of patients who are uninsured or participate in governmental programs may increase. A shift in payor mix from managed care and other private payors to government payors or the uninsured may result in a reduction in our rates of reimbursement or an increase in our uncollectible receivables or uncompensated care, with a corresponding decrease in our net revenue. Changes in the eligibility requirements for governmental programs also could increase the number of patients who participate in such programs or the number of uninsured patients. Even for those patients who remain with private insurance, changes in those programs could increase patient responsibility amounts, resulting in a greater risk for us of uncollectible receivables. These factors and events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We may have difficulty collecting payments from third-party payors in a timely manner.
We derive significant revenue from third-party payors, and delays in payment or audits leading to refunds to payors may impact our net revenue. We assume the financial risks relating to uncollectible and delayed payments. In the current healthcare environment, payors are continuing their efforts to control expenditures for healthcare, including proposals to revise coverage and reimbursement policies. We may experience difficulties in collecting our revenue because third-party payors may seek to reduce or delay payment to which we believe we are entitled. If we are not paid fully and in a timely manner for such services or there is a finding that we were incorrectly paid, our revenues, cash flows, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
If we are unable to effectively adapt to changes in the healthcare industry, our business may be harmed.
Due to the importance of the healthcare industry in the lives of all Americans, federal, state, and local legislative bodies frequently pass legislation and promulgate regulations relating to healthcare reform. It is reasonable to believe that there may be increased federal oversight and regulation of the healthcare industry in the future. We cannot assure you as to the ultimate content, timing or effect of any healthcare reform legislation, nor is it possible at this time to estimate the impact of potential legislation on our business. It is possible that future legislation enacted by Congress or state legislatures could adversely affect our business or could change the operating environment of our targeted customers. It is possible that the changes to the Medicare or other governmental healthcare program reimbursements may serve as precedent to possible changes in other payors’ reimbursement policies in a manner adverse to us. Similarly, changes in private payor reimbursements could lead to adverse changes in Medicare and other governmental healthcare programs which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Compliance with changing regulation of corporate governance and public disclosure, once the Company is subject to such requirements, will result in significant additional expenses.
Changing laws, regulations, and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure for public companies, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and various rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), are creating uncertainty for public companies. The Company's management will continue to invest significant time and financial resources to comply with both existing and evolving requirements for public companies, which will lead, among other things, to significantly increased general and administrative expenses and a certain diversion of management time and attention from revenue generating activities to compliance activities.
If we fail to remain current in our SEC reporting obligations, we could be removed from the OTCQB, which would adversely affect the market liquidity for our securities.
Companies trading on the OTCQB, such as us, must be reporting issuers under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and must be current in their reports under Section 13, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on the OTCQB. If we fail to remain current in our reporting requirements, we could be removed from the OTCQB. As a result, the market liquidity for our securities could be severely adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.
Our common stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the SEC, and trading in our securities is very limited, which makes transactions in our common stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our securities.
The SEC has adopted Rule 3a51-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, Rule 15g-9 requires:
· | a broker or dealer to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and | |
· | a broker or dealer receives a written agreement for the transaction from the investor , setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. |
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
· | obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and | |
· | make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks. |
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, among other things:
· | sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and | |
· | that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. |
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Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Trading on the OTCQB may be volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their shares.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB. Trading in stock quoted on the OTCQB is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance. Moreover, the OTCQB is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the OTCQB is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a stock exchange like NASDAQ or a New York Stock Exchange. Accordingly, our shareholders may have difficulty reselling any of their shares.
We might need to raise additional capital, which might not be available.
We may require additional equity or debt financing for additional working capital for expansion, to consummate acquisitions or if we suffer significant losses. In the event of additional financing is unavailable to us, we may be unable to expand or make acquisitions and the price of our common stock may decline.
We may write off intangible assets, such as goodwill.
Our intangible assets, which consist primarily of goodwill related to our acquisitions, are subject to annual impairment testing. Under current accounting standards, goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and we may be subject to impairment losses as circumstances change after an acquisition. If we record an impairment loss related to our goodwill, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for the year in which the impairment is recorded.
ACOs are new and unproven and CMS may discontinue, alter or radically change the MSSP program.
Company has invested resources in both acquiring the ACO license and in establishing initial infrastructure. Any material change to the MSSP program and ACO license requirements, governance and operating rules, could provide a significant financial risk for Company and alter the strategic direction of the Company thereby producing shareholder risk and uncertainty.
The Company operates in only one geographic state, California.
The Company’s business and operations are limited to one state, California. Any material changes by California with respect to strategic, taxation and economics of healthcare delivery and reimbursements could produce an adverse effect on the continued business operations of Company.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
The Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 700 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 450, Glendale, California 91203. The lease on our present corporate headquarters expires on January 14, 2017. We believe our present facilities are adequate to meet our current and projected needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the ordinary course of our business, we become involved in pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings, most of which involve claims of medical malpractice related to medical services provided by our affiliated hospitalists. We may also become subject to other lawsuits which could involve significant claims and/or significant defense costs.
We believe, based upon our review of pending actions and proceedings, that the outcome of such legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The outcome of such actions and proceedings, however, cannot be predicted with certainty and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of them could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in a future period.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information
Our common stock is traded on the OTCQB under the symbol "AMEH". Following is a table presenting the closing sale prices for a share of our common stock by fiscal quarter for the fiscal years 2013 and 2012
High | Low | |||||||
Fiscal Year ended January 31, 2013 | ||||||||
First Quarter | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.09 | ||||
Second Quarter | 0.63 | 0.10 | ||||||
Third Quarter | 0.63 | 0.20 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | 1.38 | 0.47 |
High | Low | |||||||
Fiscal Year ended January 31, 2012 | ||||||||
First Quarter | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.16 | ||||
Second Quarter | 0.24 | 0.14 | ||||||
Third Quarter | 0.19 | 0.14 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | 0.17 | 0.05 |
Stockholders
As of April 30, 2013, as reported by the Company’s stock transfer agent, there were 330 holders of record of our common stock. Within the holders of record of the Company's Common Stock are depositories such as Cede & Co., a nominee for The Depository Trust Company (or DTC), that hold shares of stock for brokerage firms which, in turn, hold shares of stock for one or more beneficial owners. Accordingly, the Company believes there are many more beneficial owners of its Common Stock whose shares are held in "street name", not in the name of the individual shareholder.
Dividends
To date we have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and we do not contemplate the payment of cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our future dividend policy will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other factors considered relevant to our ability to pay dividends.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
For the year ended January 31, 2013, the Company granted stock options to management, employees and consultants as follows:
Plan Category | Number of shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, | Number of shares of common stock remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected) | |||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders | 5,300,000 | $ | 0.18 | 267,333 | ||||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders | - | - | - | |||||||||
Total | 5,300,000 | $ | 0.18 | 267,333 |
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We have issued and sold unregistered securities of the Company as disclosed below within the last three years. Unless otherwise noted, the following sales of securities were effected in reliance on the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, the “Act”)t and Regulation D promulgated there under, and such securities may not be reoffered or sold in the United States by the holders in the absence of an effective registration statement, or valid exemption from the registration requirements, under the Act :
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Purchaser | Date | Security Type | Number of shares or units sold | Aggregate offering price of securities sold for cash | Aggregate underwriting discounts and commissions (13) | Aggregate consideration of securities issued for services (1) | Nature of transaction in which securities were issued for services | |||||||||||||||||||
Suresh Nihalani | 3/31/2010 | Common Stock | 33,333 | $ | 33 | $ | - | $ | 8,967 | (16 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Suresh Nihalani | 7/16/2010 | Common Stock | 211,113 | $ | 211 | $ | - | $ | 29,856 | (17 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 2/16/2011 | Common Stock | 500,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 105,000 | (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Kanehoe Advisors, LLC | 3/15/2011 | Common Stock | 350,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 63,000 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 8/2/2011 | Common Stock | 350,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 70,000 | (15 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 12/1/2011 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 14,900 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Shining Star Family Trust | 1/1/2012 | Common Stock | 400,000 | $ | 400 | $ | - | $ | 59,600 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 1/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 14,900 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 2/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 14,700 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC | 2/29/2012 | Common Stock | 216,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 25,661 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 3/1/2012 | Common Stock | 400,000 | $ | 400 | $ | - | $ | 47,520 | (18 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 3/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 11,880 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 4/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 14,880 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 5/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 13,880 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | 6/1/2012 | Common Stock | 100,000 | $ | 100 | $ | - | $ | 11,880 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 1,200,000 | $ | 1,200 | $ | - | $ | 480,000 | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Kanehoe Advisors, LLC | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 350,000 | $ | 350 | $ | - | $ | 105,000 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Kanehoe Advisors, LLC | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 350,000 | $ | 350 | $ | - | $ | 164,500 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | - | $ | 420,000 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 66,667 | $ | 67 | $ | - | $ | 28,000 | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 200,000 | $ | 200 | $ | - | $ | 84,000 | (9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 9/15/2012 | Common Stock | 50,000 | $ | 50 | $ | - | $ | 21,000 | (9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 10/9/2012 | Common Stock | 40,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 20,000 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
SpaGus Ventures LLC | 10/9/2012 | Common Stock | 50,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 25,000 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 10/9/2012 | Common Stock | 10,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 5,000 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Mark Meyers | 10/18/2012 | Common Stock | 400,000 | $ | 400 | $ | - | $ | 168,000 | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Mitch Creem | 10/22/2012 | Common Stock | 500,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 210,000 | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Third Party Investor | 12/14/2012 | Common Stock | 75,000 | $ | 15,750 | $ | - | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Mark Meyers | 1/31/2013 | (12) | 2.0 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 18,826 | $ | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Third Party Investors | 12/21/2012-1/31/2013 | (12) | 15.6 | $ | 780,000 | $ | 146,842 | $ | - | - |
(1) The amount shown in this column reflects the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
(2) Pursuant to the consulting agreement with Kaneohe Advisors LLC dated March 15, 2009, as amended.
(3) Pursuant to a consulting agreement with Augusta Advisors Corporation dated December 1, 2011.
(4) Pursuant to the amended Directors Agreement with Suresh Nihalani dated January 1, 2012.
(5) Pursuant to the Senior Secured Note agreement on February 1, 2012, as amended October 15, 2012, with SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC.
(6) Pursuant to a consulting agreement dated August 1, 2012.
(7) Pursuant to the September 15, 2012 grant by the Company's Board of Directors for services as the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
(8) Pursuant to the September 15, 2012 grant by the Company's Board of Directors for services as an employee.
(9) Pursuant to an accounting services agreement dated April 5, 2012.
(10) Pursuant to the Directors Agreement with Mr. Meyers dated October 18, 2012.
(11) Pursuant to the Directors Agreement with Mr. Creem dated October 18, 2012.
(12) Units of $50,000 par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes due February 15, 2016. Each unit receives warrants to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's common stock.
(13) Commissions and expenses paid to Syndicated Capital, Inc. ("Syndicated Capital"), the placement agent for the offering, discussed in further detail below in ‘Item 7’ aggregated $92,374. Syndicated Capital also received warrants to purchase 176,000 shares of the Company's common stock, which had a fair value of $54,468. Commissions, expenses and the fair value of the warrants received by Syndicated Capital have allocated to the units purchased on a pro-rata basis.
(14) Pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated February 15, 2011.
(15) Pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated August 2, 2011.
(16) Pursuant to the Directors Agreement with Mr. Nihalani dated October 27, 2008 in which an aggregate of 188,887 shares of common stock were issued.
(17) Pursuant to the amended Directors Agreement with Mr. Nihalani dated July 16, 2010.
(18) Pursuant to the Directors Agreement with Gary Augusta dated March 7, 2012.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS’ DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks. Actual results and the timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report. The operating results for the periods presented were not significantly affected by inflation.
Overview
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and its affiliated physician groups are a physician centric, integrated healthcare delivery system serving Medicare, Commercial and Medi-Cal beneficiaries in California. As of April 30, 2013, ApolloMed’s physician network consisted of over 300 hospitalists, primary care physicians and specialist physicians primarily through our owned and affiliated physician groups.
Recent Developments
On July 10, 2012, ApolloMed ACO was notified that it had been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”). The Medicare Shared Savings Program model is designed to encourage the development of Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”), which can be comprised of hospitals, doctors and other health care providers who work together and are accountable for quality outcomes and the overall patient experience, while reducing the growth in Medicare expenditures.
The ACO concept places a degree of financial responsibility on the providers in hopes of improving care management and limiting unnecessary expenditures while continuing to provide patients freedom to selection of their medical services. The Company believes that in establishing an ACO, ApolloMed will be able to leverage its medical management expertise to efficiently manage patient’s costs through improved communication between physicians and their patients, which should lead to improved patient outcomes and lower readmission rates. ACOs participating in the shared-savings payment model will be able to share in up to 50 percent of their achieved savings, depending on how well they exceed minimum quality performance standards. The Company’s executive management and certain of its physicians have focused efforts to develop the infrastructure to support the ACO program, which included identifying participating physicians, hiring support staff, and identifying technology and facilities to support the anticipated growth. ApolloMed will be required to raise additional capital to fund this opportunity, as the initial outlay of funds will be required in advance of any potential future revenues, and this initial outlay maybe substantial.
On August 1, 2012, Apollo entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “VMM Purchase Agreement”) with Dr. Eli Hendel, the sole shareholder of Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. ("VMM"), a provider of management services pursuant to a management services agreement (the “VMM MSA”) with Eli Hendel M.D. Inc. (“Hendel”), a medical group specializing in pulmonary and critical care patient services, under which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of VMM for $1,200. In addition, the Company’s subsidiary, ApolloMed ACO, entered into a consulting agreement with Dr. Hendel as chairman of its ACO advisory board in which Dr. Hendel received the right to acquire 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock for $0.001 per share. In the event the consulting agreement is terminated for “any or no reason”, the Company will have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase at $0.001 per share 800,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within twelve months of the date of the VMM Purchase Agreement, and repurchase 400,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within 24 months. The fair value of the shares was estimated to be $480,000.
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On January 31, 2013 the Company raised in a private placement offering of $880,000 in par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes maturing February 15, 2016 (the “9% Notes”). The 9% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9% per annum, payable semi-annually on August 15 and February 15. The principal of the 9% Notes plus any accrued yet unpaid interest is convertible at any time by the holder at a conversion price of $0.40 per share of Common Stock, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and reverse stock splits, and is callable in full or in part by the Company at any time after January 31, 2015. The holders of the 9% Notes received warrants to purchase 660,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.45 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends, and which are exercisable at any date prior to January 31, 2018. The Company will use the net proceeds (after issuance costs) of approximately $776,000 for general corporate purposes.
Factors Affecting Operating Results
Rate Changes by Government Sponsored Programs
The Medicare program reimburses for our services based upon the rates set forth in the annually updated Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which relies, in part, on a target-setting formula system called the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). Many private payors use the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to determine their own reimbursement rates. Based on the SGR, the annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule update is adjusted to reflect the comparison of actual expenditures to target expenditures. Because one of the factors for calculating the SGR is linked to the growth in the U.S. GDP, the SGR formula may result in a negative payment update if growth in Medicare beneficiaries’ use of services exceeds GDP growth, a situation which has occurred every year since 2002 and the reoccurrence of which we cannot predict.
Another provision that affects physician payments is an adjustment under the Medicare statute to reflect the geographic variation in the cost of delivering physician services, by comparing those costs to the national average. This concerns the “work” component of the Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). If Congress does not block this adjustment, payments would be decreased to any geographic area with an index of less than 1.0. The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 prevented the GPCI payment adjustment through the end of 2012. With enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on January 2, 2013, again, the GPCI payment adjustment has been delayed through the end of 2013. Although Congress has delayed the GPCI payment adjustment several times, there is no guarantee that Congress will block the adjustment in the future, which could result in a decrease in payments we receive for physician services. The magnitude of Medicare cuts that may be made through budget agreements is unclear. However, under our provider compensation plan, any decrease in reimbursement rates would reduce our physician incentive payments.
Healthcare Reform
In March 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted. The ACA includes a number of provisions that may affect our Company, although the impact of many of the changes will be unknown until they are implemented, which in some cases will not occur for a couple of years. The impact of some of these provisions may be positive, such as the expansion in the number of individuals with health insurance, the ten percent Medicare bonus payment for primary care services (including outpatient and nursing home visits) from 2011 through 2015 to primary care practitioners for whom primary care services represented a minimum of 60 percent of Medicare allowed charges in a prior period, and the increase in Medicaid rates in 2013 and 2014 for primary care services. The impact of other provisions is unknown at this time, such as the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that could recommend changes in payment for physicians under certain circumstances not earlier than January 15, 2014, which the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) generally would be required to implement unless Congress enacts superseding legislation. Fraud and abuse penalty increases and the expansion in the scope of the reach of the federal False Claims Act and government enforcement tools may adversely impact entities in the healthcare industry, including our Company.
The impact of certain provisions will depend upon the ultimate method of implementation. For example, the ACA requires HHS to develop a budget neutral value-based payment modifier that provides for differential payment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for physicians or groups of physicians that is linked to quality of care furnished compared to cost. HHS has begun implementing the modifier through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rulemaking for 2013, by, among other things, specifying the initial performance period and how it will apply the upward and downward modifier for certain physicians and physician groups beginning January 1, 2015, as well as all physicians and physician groups starting not later than January 1, 2017. During this rulemaking process, HHS considered whether it should develop a value-based payment modifier option for hospital-based physicians, but ultimately, HHS decided to deal with this issue in future rulemaking. The impact of this payment modifier cannot be determined at this time.
In addition, certain provisions of the ACA authorize voluntary demonstration projects, which include the development of bundling payments for acute, inpatient hospital services, physician services, and post-acute services for episodes of hospital care. The Medicare Acute Care Episode Demonstration is currently underway at five health care system demonstration sites. The impact of these projects on our Company cannot be determined at this time.
Professional Liability Rates
Medical malpractice insurance premium rates are affected by a variety of factors both internal, including our own loss experience and the associated defense costs, and external such as medical malpractice loss experience for internal medicine physicians, which varies greatly across different regions. Other factors include varying state laws covering tort reform, the local climate for large jury awards, the rate of investment income and reinsurance costs, all of which can result in wide variations in premium rates not only from region to region, but also from year to year. Although our malpractice premium rates have remained relatively stable over the last two years, the factors discussed above could lead to variations in future costs.
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Critical Accounting Policies
A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of our financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, critical accounting estimates have the following attributes: (i) we are required to make assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time of the estimate; and (ii) different estimates we could reasonably have used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be applicable and reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These changes have historically been minor and have been included in the consolidated financial statements as soon as they became known. Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, management believes that our consolidated financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and meaningfully present our financial condition and results of operations.
We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Principals of Consolidation
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Certain of these significant accounting policies are considered to be critical accounting policies, as defined below.
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries AMM, Aligned Healthcare Group (“AHI”), ApolloMedACO, PCCM, and VMM as well as PPC’s managed under long-term management service agreements including AMH, LALC and Hendel. Some states have laws that prohibit business entities, such as Apollo, from practicing medicine, employing physicians to practice medicine, exercising control over medical decisions by physicians (collectively known as the corporate practice of medicine), or engaging in certain arrangements with physicians, such as fee-splitting. In California, we operate by maintaining long-term management service agreements with the PPC’s, which are each owned and operated by physicians, and which employ or contract with additional physicians to provide hospitalist services. Under the management agreements, we provide and perform all non-medical management and administrative services, including financial management, information systems, marketing, risk management and administrative support. The management agreements typically have an initial term of 20 years unless terminated by either party for cause. The management agreements are not terminable by the PMC’s, except in the case of gross negligence, fraud, or other illegal acts by Apollo, or bankruptcy of Apollo.
Through the management agreements and our relationship with the stockholders of the PPC’s, we have exclusive authority over all non-medical decision making related to the ongoing business operations of the PPC’s. Consequently, we consolidate the revenue and expenses of the PPCs from the date of execution of the management agreements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue consists of contracted and fee-for-service revenue. Revenue is recorded in the period in which services are rendered. Our revenue is principally derived from the provision of healthcare staffing services to patients within healthcare facilities. The form of billing and related risk of collection for such services may vary by customer. The following is a summary of the principal forms of our billing arrangements and how net revenue is recognized for each.
Contracted revenue represents revenue generated under contracts in which we provide physician and other healthcare staffing and administrative services in return for a contractually negotiated fee. Contracted revenue represented approximately 89% of our revenues in the year ended January 31, 2013. Contract revenue consists primarily of billings on a per admission basis or based on hours of healthcare staffing provided at agreed-to hourly rates. Hourly revenue is recognized as the hours are worked by our staff and contractors. Additionally, contracted revenue also includes supplemental revenue from hospitals where we may have a fee-for-service contract arrangement or provide physician advisory services to the medical staff at specific facility. Contract revenue for the supplemental billing in such cases is recognized based on the terms of each individual contract. Such contract terms generally either provides for a fixed monthly dollar amount or a variable amount based upon measurable monthly activity, such as hours staffed, patient visits or collections per visit compared to a minimum activity threshold. Such supplemental revenues based on variable arrangements are usually contractually fixed on a monthly, quarterly or annual calculation basis considering the variable factors negotiated in each such arrangement. Such supplemental revenues are recognized as revenue in the period when such amounts are determined to be fixed and therefore contractually obligated as payable by the customer under the terms of the respective agreement. Additionally, we derive a portion of our revenue as a contractual bonus from collections received by our partners and such revenue is contingent upon the collection of third-party billings. These revenues are not considered earned and therefore not recognized as revenue until actual cash collections are achieved in accordance with the contractual arrangements for such services.
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Fee-for-service revenue represents revenue earned under contracts in which we bill and collect the professional component of charges for medical services rendered by our contracted and employed physicians. Under the fee-for-service arrangements, we bill patients for services provided and receive payment from patients or their third-party payers. Fee-for-service revenue is reported net of contractual allowances and policy discounts. All services provided are expected to result in cash flows and are therefore reflected as net revenue in the financial statements.
Fee-for-service revenue is recognized in the period in which the services are rendered to specific patients and reduced immediately for the estimated impact of contractual allowances in the case of those patients having third-party payer coverage.
The recognition of net revenue (gross charges less contractual allowances) from such visits is dependent on such factors as proper completion of medical charts following a patient visit, the forwarding of such charts to our billing center for medical coding and entering into our billing system and the verification of each patient’s submission or representation at the time services are rendered as to the payer(s) responsible for payment of such services. Revenue is recorded based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into our billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services provided.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts due from third-party payors, including government sponsored Medicare and Medicaid programs, and insurance companies, and amounts due from hospitals, and patients. Accounts receivable are recorded and stated at the amount expected to be collected.
The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. We also regularly analyze the ultimate collectability of accounts receivable after certain stages of the collection cycle using a historical analysis to determine the percentage of invoiced amounts subsequently collected and adjustments are recorded when necessary. Reserves are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Under FASB ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Acquired intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their individual useful lives.
On at least an annual basis, management assesses whether there has been any impairment in the value of goodwill by first comparing the fair value to the net carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the implied fair value of the asset being tested is less than its carrying value. In this event, the asset is written down accordingly. The fair values of goodwill impairment testing are determined using valuation techniques based on estimates, judgments and assumptions management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The fair value is evaluated based on market capitalization determined using average share prices within a reasonable period of time near the selected testing date (fiscal year-end).
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested at least annually for impairment. Impairment for intangible assets with indefinite lives exists if the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value. The fair values of indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined using valuation techniques based on estimates, judgments and assumptions management believes are appropriate in the circumstances.
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance
Our business has an inherent risk of claims of medical malpractice against our affiliated physicians and us. We or our independent physician contractors pay premiums for third-party professional liability insurance that indemnifies us and our affiliated hospitalists on a claims-made basis for losses incurred related to medical malpractice litigation. Professional liability coverage is required in order for our affiliated hospitalists to maintain hospital privileges. All of our physicians carry first dollar coverage with limits of coverage with limits of liability equal to $1,000,000 for all claims based on occurrence up to an aggregate of $3,000,000 per year.
We believe that our insurance coverage is appropriate based upon our claims experience and the nature and risks of our business. In addition to the known incidents that have resulted in the assertion of claims, we cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us, our affiliated professional organizations or our affiliated hospitalists in the future where the outcomes of such claims are unfavorable. We believe that the ultimate resolution of all pending claims, including liabilities in excess of our insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that future claims will not have such a material adverse effect on our business.
Recently Adopted Accounting Principles
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding recently adopted accounting principles.
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Results of Operations and Operating Data
Year Ended January 31, 2013 vs. Year Ended January 31, 2012
2013 | 2012 | Change | Change excluding 2013 acquisition (1) | Percentage change | Percentage change excluding 2013 acquisition (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
NET REVENUES | $ | 7,776,131 | $ | 5,110,806 | $ | 2,665,325 | $ | 2,211,863 | 52.2 | % | 43.3 | % | ||||||||||||
COST OF SERVICES | 6,316,164 | 4,132,399 | 2,183,765 | 1,941,513 | 52.8 | % | 47.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 1,459,967 | 978,407 | 481,560 | 270,350 | 49.2 | % | 27.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 3,517,536 | 1,379,153 | 2,138,383 | 1,805,672 | 155.1 | % | 130.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 20,918 | 12,589 | 8,329 | 8,329 | 66.2 | % | 66.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,538,454 | 1,391,742 | 2,146,712 | 1,814,001 | 154.2 | % | 130.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (2,078,487 | ) | $ | (413,335 | ) | $ | (1,665,152 | ) | $ | (1,543,650 | ) | 402.9 | % | 373.5 | % |
% of revenues | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
NET REVENUES | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
COST OF SERVICES | 81.2 | % | 80.9 | % | ||||
GROSS PROFIT | 18.8 | % | 19.1 | % | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
General and administrative | 45.2 | % | 27.0 | % | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 0.3 | % | 0.2 | % | ||||
Total operating expenses | 45.5 | % | 27.2 | % | ||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | -26.7 | % | -8.1 | % |
Net revenues are comprised of net billings under the various fee structures from health plans, medical groups/IPA’s and hospitals, and income from service fee agreements. The increase was attributable to:
$ | 1,787,149 | New hospital contracts, increased same-market area growth and expansion of services with existing medical group clients at new hospitals. | ||
453,462 | Acquisition of VMM in 2013. | |||
424,714 | Full year of operations by PCCM acquired in 2012. | |||
$ | 2,665,325 | Total increase in net revenues |
(1) Excluding the 2013 acquisition of Verdugo Medical Management, which has a long term management service agreement with Eli Hendel, M.D. (“Hendel’) the increase in net revenues from 2012 would have been $2,211,863.
Cost of services are comprised primarily of physician compensation and related expenses. The (increase) decrease was attributable to:
$ | (1,522,647 | ) | Increase in physician costs attributable to new physicians hired to support new contracts. | |
124,250 | Portion of Dr. Hosseinion's compensation not spent as a practicing physician classified in general and administrative expense | |||
(526,877 | ) | Increase in physician stock-based compensation | ||
(242,251 | ) | Acquisition of VMM in 2013. | ||
(16,240 | ) | Increase in other physician costs due to physician increase | ||
$ | (2,183,765 | ) | Total increase in cost of services |
Cost of services as percentage of net revenues increased principally due to the increase in stock-based compensation in 2013.
General and administrative expenses include all salaries, benefits, supplies and operating expenses, including billing and collections functions, and our corporate management and overhead not specifically related to the day-to-day operations of our physician group practices. The (increase) decrease was attributable to:
$ | (1,353,118 | ) | Increase in non-cash stock compensation due to restricted stock grants to employees, directors and consultants. | |
(136,673 | ) | Increase in consulting and professional fees to support the continuing growth of our operations. | ||
(193,447 | ) | Increase in personnel, services and related expenses related to the ACO effort. | ||
(166,117 | ) | Increase in administrative personnel to support in-house billing and collection, and to support growth in the business | ||
(332,711 | ) | Increase due to the acquisition of VMM in 2013 | ||
43,684 | Reduction in bad debt expense due to establishment of in-house billing and collection function in 2013 | |||
$ | (2,138,383 | ) | Total increase in general and administrative expense |
Loss from operations increased primarily due to increase in stock based compensation that totaled $1,846,662.
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The increase in loss on change in fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities reflects the change in the fair value of the Company’s warrant and derivative liabilities as follows:
2013 | 2012 | Change | ||||||||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | $ | 5,853,855 | $ | - | $ | 5,853,855 |
Interest expense increased due to primarily to higher discount amortization, and interest expense and financing cost amortization expense related to borrowing associated with the Senior Secured Notes, the placement of $880,000 of 9% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes, and the modification of the 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes.
2013 | 2012 | Change | ||||||||||
Interest expense | $ | 930,176 | $ | 304,034 | $ | 626,142 |
Net loss increased primarily due to increase in non-cash stock compensation, the loss on change in the fair value of the Company’s warrant and derivative liabilities, and the increase in interest expense associated with the increased borrowings and additional debt discount amortization.
2013 | 2012 | Change | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | 8,904,564 | $ | 720,346 | $ | 8,184,218 |
Year Ended January 31, 2012 vs. Year Ended January 31, 2011
Net revenue increased to $5,110,806 or 31.2% for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared to revenues of $3,896,584 for the comparable twelve months ended January 31, 2011. The increase was directly attributable to an increase in new contracts during the year and the acquisition of PCCM.
Cost of services totaled $4,132,399 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared to $3,314,722 for the corresponding twelve months ended January 31, 2011. Cost of services were 80.9% of net revenues for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, down from 85.1% of revenues for the comparable twelve month period ended January 31, 2011. Cost of services includes the payroll and consulting costs of the physicians, all payroll related costs, costs for all medical malpractice insurance and physician privileges. The reduction in the cost of services as percentage of revenue is primarily due to new hospital contracts for 2011, increased volume at existing hospitals and leveraging of fixed costs. Total physician compensation increased to $3,814,698 or 74.6% of revenues for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, up 26.7% compared to $3,010,716 or 77.3% of revenues for the twelve month period ended January 31, 2011. The increases in physician costs are directly related to new contracts started in the period, offset by increased revenue per physician.
General and administrative expenses increased $812,504, or 143.4%, to $1,379,153 or 27% of net revenue, for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, as compared to $566,649, or 15% of net revenue, for the twelve months ended January 31, 2011. For the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, bad debt expense was $118,077 compared to a reversal of $76,231 for the twelve month period ended January 31, 2011. The increase in bad debt expense was due to a write off of historical accounts receivable amounts deemed uncollectible at January 31, 2012, compared to the reversal of a previous recorded provision for doubtful accounts at January 31, 2011. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $181,733 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared with $119,530 in the year ended January 31, 2011. The Company incurred expenses of $189,610 associated with Aligned Healthcare transaction which closed on February 15, 2011. The Company recognized an impairment loss of $210,000 relating to our investment in Aligned Healthcare Group Inc. based upon the completion of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test. The cause of the impairment was due to contracts not materializing as anticipated at the time of closing the Acquisition and management has decided to focus its energies on new higher growth initiatives. Additionally the Company incurred higher legal, salary and consulting expenses and overhead costs related to the continuing growth of our operations in the 12 months ended January 31, 2012 as compared to 12 months ended January 31, 2011.
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Depreciation and amortization expense was $12,589 and $11,198 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company reported a loss from operations of $413,335 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared to income from operations of $4,015 in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011. The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to write off of accounts receivable, expenses associated with the acquisition of Aligned Healthcare Group, higher legal costs associated with acquisitions and new growth opportunities and consulting expenses during the year ended January 31, 2012 as described above.
Interest expense and financing costs were $304,034 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared to interest and financing expenses of $163,931 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2011. Interest expense in 2012 included $131,534 of interest expense related to our 10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes. Financing fees included the amortization of pre-paid commissions of $37,500 that were paid to the placement agent and a charge of $120,000 related to an exercise price adjustment pertaining to the warrants that were issued in connection with our 10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes.
The Company reported a net loss of $720,346 for the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, compared to a net loss of $156,331 reported for the twelve months ended January 31, 2011. The increase in net loss was primarily due to an impairment loss of $210,000 recognized relating to the our investment in Aligned Healthcare Group, Inc., a $120,000 charge related to the increase in the Company’s warrant liability and a write off of accounts receivable, expenses associated with the acquisition of Aligned Healthcare Group, higher legal costs associated with acquisitions and new growth opportunities and consulting expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company had $1,176,727 in cash and cash equivalents at January 31, 2013. The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company incurred the following:
Year ended January 31, 2013:
Net operating loss | $ | 2,078,487 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 57,956 |
As of January 31, 2013:
Accumulated deficit | $ | 11,022,272 | ||
Stockholders' deficit | $ | 391,379 |
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
To date the Company has funded its operations from internally generated cash flow and external sources, the proceeds from the Senior Secured Note and the convertible notes which have provided funds for near-term operations and growth. The current operating plan indicates that losses from operations may be incurred for all of fiscal 2014. Consequently, we may not have sufficient liquidity necessary to sustain operations for the next twelve months and this raises substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern. On January 31, 2013 the Company raised through a private placement offering $880,000 of par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes maturing February 15, 2016 (the “9% Notes”). The 9% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9% per annum, payable semi-annually on August 15 and February 15. The Company will use the net proceeds after issue costs of approximately $776,000 for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Company intends to seek to raise additional capital through public or private equity financings, partnerships, joint ventures, disposition of assets, debt financings, bank borrowings or other sources of financing.
No assurances can be made that management will be successful in achieving its plan. If the Company is not able to raise substantial additional capital in a timely manner, the Company may be forced to cease operations.
Year ended January 31, 2013
For the year ended January 31, 2013, cash provided by operations was $152,751. This was substantially the result of net losses of $8,809,799, offset by cash provided by non-cash expenses of $8,770,753 and working capital of $191,767. Non-cash expenses primarily include depreciation expense, bad debt expense, issuance of shares of common stock for services, stock option compensation expense, amortization of financing costs, amortization of debt discount, and gain on change in fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities.
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Cash provided by working capital was due to:
Increase in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 764,208 | ||
Decrease in Other assets | $ | 7,020 | ||
Decrease in Due from affiliates | $ | 5,504 |
Cash used by working capital was due to:
Increase in Prepaid expenses and advances | $ | (23,666 | ) | |
Increase in Accounts receivable | $ | (548,899 | ) | |
Decrease in Due to Officers | $ | (12,400 | ) |
For the year ended January 31, 2013, cash used in investing activities was $31,865 related to $45,799 in investments in a new billing system, investment in ACO-related office and technology equipment, partially offset by the acquisition of VMM, net of cash acquired in connection in the consolidation of VMM.
For the year ended January 31, 2013, cash provided by financing activities was $986,095 related to $500,000 in proceeds from the Senior Secured Note, $775,581 in net proceeds from the issuance of 9% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes, and $94,765 from other borrowings, partially offset by $400,000 in distributions to non-controlling interest (LALC). Borrowings were used primarily to fund working capital requirements and technology investments.
Year ended January 31, 2012
Net cash used provided by operating activities for the year ended January 31, 2012 was $385,455 and included a net loss of $720,346 for the twelve month period. Adjustments for non-cash charges which include depreciation, bad debt expense, and the value of shares issued for services, option expense, amortization of warrant discount and impairment loss on our investment in Aligned Healthcare Group, Inc., totaled $643,203. In addition, net changes in operating assets and liabilities, primarily due to an increase in outstanding receivables, used cash of $308,311.
For the twelve months ended January 31, 2012, net cash used in financing activities totaled $4,290, compared to $2,440 used in financing activities for the same period in 2011. During the year ended January 31, 2012, the Company issued convertible notes payable in the amount of $150,000 and made distributions of $154,290 to a non-controlling interest shareholder. During the year ended January 31, 2011, the Company did not issue any debt.
Debt Agreements
The following is an overview of the Company's total outstanding debt obligations as of January 31, 2013:
Description of Debt | Lender Name | Interest Rate | January 31, 2013 | |||||||
Senior Secured Note | SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC | 8.9 | % | $ | 500,000 | |||||
Line of Credit | Union Bank | 7.75 | % | 94,765 | ||||||
10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes due January 31, 2016 | Various | 10.0 | % | 1,250,000 | ||||||
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Notes due February 1, 2015 | Various | 8.0 | % | 150,000 | ||||||
9% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due February 15, 2016 | Various | 9.0 | % | 880,000 | ||||||
Total debt | 2,874,765 | |||||||||
Less: debt discount | (370,286 | ) | ||||||||
Net debt | $ | 2,504,479 |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of or for the year ended January 31, 2013.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013 are included in this annual report, beginning on page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company has carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d- 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, at January 31, 2012, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were not effective, at a reasonable assurance level, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. For a discussion of the reasons on which this conclusion was based, see “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” below.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Management must evaluate its internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company's management to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that there were material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2013.
A material weakness is a significant control deficiency (within the meaning of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standard No. 2) or combination of significant control deficiencies that result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. Management has identified the following three material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting:
1. We do not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures, and concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
2. We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures, and concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
3. We do not have review and supervision procedures for financial reporting functions. The review and supervision function of internal control relates to the accuracy of financial information reported. The failure to review and supervise could allow the reporting of inaccurate or incomplete financial information. Due to our size and nature, review and supervision may not always be possible or economically feasible.
Based on the foregoing material weaknesses, we have determined that, as of January 31, 2013, our internal controls over our financial reporting are not effective. The Company is taking remediating steps to address each material weakness. We continue to add employees and consultants to address these issues and we will continue to broaden the scope of our accounting and billing capabilities and realigning responsibilities in our financial and accounting review functions.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of certain events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter (i.e., the three-month period ended January 31, 2013) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Name | Age | Title | ||||
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. | 40 | Chief Executive Officer, Director | ||||
Kyle Francis | 39 | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Mark Meyers | 62 | Chief Strategy Officer, Director | ||||
Ted Schreck | 67 | Chairman, Director | ||||
Suresh Nihalani | 60 | Director | ||||
Gary Augusta | 46 | Director | ||||
Mitch Creem | 53 | Director |
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. Dr. Hosseinion has been a director, and our Company’s Chief Executive Officer since July 2008. In 2001, Dr. Hosseinion founded ApolloMed Hospitalists in Los Angeles with Dr. Adrian Vazquez. Dr. Hosseinion received his medical degree from Georgetown University and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hosseinion's qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his position as our chief executive officer since the inception of the Company, his background as founder of the Company and leading physician within the medical community in Los Angeles. In addition, Dr. Hosseinion is currently a practicing hospitalist physician and brings to our Board of Directors and our Company a depth of understanding of physician culture and strong knowledge of the healthcare market.
Kyle Francis. Mr. Francis was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 31, 2010. Prior to being appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Francis served as the Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. Mr. Francis will continue to serve in that function as well as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining ApolloMed, he was a member of the Healthcare Services Investment Banking Division of Oppenheimer & Co. and CIBC World Markets. Prior to joining CIBC World Markets, Mr. Francis worked at Enron Corporation. Mr. Francis holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in finance and accounting degree from McGill University.
Mark Meyers. Mr. Meyers is a senior healthcare executive whose career spans over 30 years. Most recently, from April 2009 until September 2012, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Dignity Health's Los Angeles Service Area, which encompasses four hospitals, as well as President of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, is the fifth largest hospital system in the nation. Prior to this, from 2001 to 2009, Mr. Meyers was President of California Hospital Medical Center, a 316-bed Dignity facility in Downtown Los Angeles which also serves as a Level II trauma center. Prior to this, he worked for Tenet Healthcare Corporation from 1987 to 1997, serving as CEO for several hospitals, including Garden Grove Hospital in Garden Grove, California, Western Medical Center in Anaheim, California, Coastal Communities Hospital in Santa Ana, California, Doctors Hospital of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Hospital Medical Center. Mr. Meyers has also served as President and CEO of West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, a 272-bed facility in West Hills, California and CEO of Florida Medical Center, a 460-bed hospital in Broward County, Florida. Mr. Meyers received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a MPH from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health. He is a Board Member of the Hospital Council of Southern California and Board Member of the Orange County Symphony.
Ted Schreck. Mr. Schreck is a senior healthcare executive with over 37 years of healthcare experience in both the public and private sector . In 1998, he joined Tenet Healthcare Corporation and served in a number of senior executive roles including, CEO of USC University Hospital and USC/Norris Cancer Hospital, Regional Vice President of Operations, charged with leading a group of ten Los Angeles-area hospitals and finally Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Tenet, Mr. Schreck worked for the St. Joseph Health System, serving as CEO of Santa Rosa General Hospital and Senior Vice President of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and for Sutter Health System as CEO of Delta Memorial Hospital. He also served as CEO of the Eden Township District Hospitals. Mr. Schreck retired in 2006 but returned to work as a consultant for Portland-based Legacy Health System, which operates five hospitals, a research facility, a hospice agency, and specialty and primary care clinics. Most recently, he served on the board of Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital, a member of the UCLA Health System. Mr. Schreck brings to our Company a significant amount of healthcare experience and will be tremendous resource to our Company.
Suresh Nihalani. Mr. Nihalani is a business consultant and advisor currently involved with many early stage ventures in the area of Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Next Generation Storage and 4G Backhaul wireless radios, consulting them in technology direction, business development and strategic business planning. Mr. Nihalani was President and CEO of ClearMesh Network from 2005 to 2007. He also co-founded Nevis Networks, where he served as CEO from 2002 through 2005. Prior to Nevis Networks, he co-founded Accelerated Networks and ACT Networks. Mr. Nihalani holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from ITT Bombay and MSEE and MBA degrees from the Florida Institute of Technology. Mr. Nihalani has over 35 years of corporate experience working as a senior executive and director. Mr. Nihalani’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his many years of experience as a senior corporate executive with both public and private organizations.
Gary Augusta. Mr. Augusta brings more than 20 years of experience as an executive focused on private equity, growth strategy and operations, corporate development and M&A. He is also an experienced investor and operator of growth businesses. Mr. Augusta currently serves as President of SpaGus Ventures LLC and SpaGus Capital Partners, growth funds that invest in life sciences and technology companies. Previously, Mr. Augusta was CEO of OCTANe, an innovation development company, AT Kearney, a leading consulting firm, and Corporate Development/ M&A Officer at Fluor Inc., a Fortune 500 company. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Science and Management (MSM) from Georgia Tech.
Mitch Creem. Mr. Creem has 30 years of management experience covering all aspects of the healthcare industry including hospital and group practice management, and is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from IT strategic planning to organizational turnarounds and transformation. Most recently, Mr. Creem was the CEO for the Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital where he led USC’s historic acquisition of the hospitals from Tenet and their transformation to a world-class medical center. Prior to USC, Mr. Creem was the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer for the UCLA Medical Sciences. He led significant turnarounds as CFO at UCLA, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors and executive officers, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our outstanding common stock, to file with the SEC, initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our equity securities. Such persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all such reports they file, and we are required to identify Covered Persons that we know have failed to file or filed late Section 16(a) reports. To our knowledge, we believe that our Covered Persons complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them, except that: Messrs. Francis, Schreck, Augusta, Meyers and Creem failed to file Forms 3 when they became obligated to commence Section 16(a) reporting; Messrs. Hosseinion, Francis, Nihalani and Augusta failed to file Forms 4 on a timely basis with respect to acquisitions of shares of our common stock; Messrs. Hosseinion, Meyers, and Vasquez failed to file Form 4s on a timely basis with respect to grants of stock options; Mr. Meyers failed to file Form 4 with respect to acquisition of warrants to purchase our common stock and a promissory note that is convertible into our common stock; and Messrs. Hosseinion, Francis, Schreck, Nihalani, Augusta, Meyers, Creem and Vasquez failed to file Forms 5 on a timely basis. The covered persons whose filings are not up to date are working diligently to [illegible] the required filings to bring them up to date and anticipate having them completed by May 31, 2013.
Code of Ethics
The Company has not yet adopted a code of ethics, in part because we have a limited number of employees. As the Company grows its business, and hires additional employees, we expect to adopt a code of ethics applicable to the conduct of our employees.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB electronic trading platform, which does not maintain any standards requiring us to establish or maintain an Audit, Nominating or Compensation committee. As of January 31, 2013, our Board of directors did not maintain an audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act, a nominating committee nor a compensation committee. The entire Board of Directors is acting as the Company's audit committee as specified in section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act, and the Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Mitch Creem, a current independent director, is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by item 407 of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table discloses the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our executive officers for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively:
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) (1) | Option Awards ($) (1) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Earnings ($) | Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. | 2013 | 376,221 | - | 420,000 | - | - | - | 124,446 | (2) | 920,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Executive Officer | 2012 | 349,999 | - | - | - | - | - | 104,821 | (2) | 454,820 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 385,013 | - | 12,619 | - | - | - | 57,002 | (2) | 454,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kyle Francis | 2013 | 132,000 | 30,000 | 269,500 | - | - | - | 46,890 | (3) | 478,390 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer (4) | 2012 | 132,000 | 10,000 | 63,000 | - | - | - | 25,516 | (3) | 230,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 11,000 | - | 33,761 | - | - | - | 30,174 | (3) | 74,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mark Meyers | 2013 | 42,000 | - | 168,000 | 55,617 | - | - | - | 265,617 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Strategy Officer (5) | 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adrian Vazquez, M.D. (6) | 2012 | 300,074 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 300,074 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 382,920 | - | 12,619 | - | - | - | - | 395,539 |
(1) The amount shown in this column reflects the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
(2) Personal benefits include payments to Dr. Hosseinion for health insurance premiums of $24,972 (2013), $14,821(2012), $17,192 (2011); vehicle allowance of $24,972 (2013), $22,925 (2012), and $23,631 (2011); and travel, meals, cell phone and other business expense-related allowances.
(3) Personal benefits include payments to Mr. Francis for health insurance premiums of $5,400 (2013), $ - (2012), and $ - (2011); and reimbursement of travel, meals, cell phone and other business related expenses.
(4) Mr. Francis was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 31, 2010. Prior to that, Mr. Francis served as the Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy and continued to serve in that function in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer until October 17, 2012.
(5) Mr. Meyers was appointed as Chief Strategy Officer effective October 17, 2012.
(6) Adrian Vazquez, M.D., resigned his positions as Chairman of the Board, President and a director of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., in each case effective December 9, 2011.
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The following table summarizes the outstanding equity awards held by each of our named executive officers as of January 31, 2013:
Outstanding Equity Option Awards at Fiscal Year End
Option Awards | |||||||||||||||||||
Name and Principal Position | Grant Date | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options- Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options- Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price (2) | Option Expiration Date | ||||||||||||||
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. | 12/9/2010 | 300,000 | - | $ | 0.15 | 12/8/2020 | |||||||||||||
Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Kyle Francis | 12/9/2010 | 150,000 | - | $ | 0.15 | 12/8/2020 | |||||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Mark Meyers | (1) | 150,000 | - | $ | 0.21 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||
Chief Strategy Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Adrian Vazquez, M.D. | 12/9/2010 | 300,000 | - | $ | 0.15 | 12/8/2020 |
(1) Mr. Meyers was granted 50,000 options on each of November 1, 2012, December 1, 2012, and January 1, 2013 all of which vested upon grant. Mr. Meyer's options expire 10 years from grant date.
(2) All options have been issued with an exercise price equal to the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant except options granted to Mr. Meyers. The closing stock price on the date of grant November 1, 2012, December 1, 2012, and January 1, 2013 was $0.63, $0.55 and $0.48 per share, respectively.
No options were exercised during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013.
Hospitalist Participation Service Agreements
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. In February 2009, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Hospitalist Participation Agreement with Dr. Hosseinion, pursuant to which he provides physician services for ApolloMed Hospitalists. Effective February 2009, Dr.Hosseinion’s annual base salary was set at $360,000 payable in bimonthly installments. Dr. Hosseinion's salary is for physician services only and he does not receive any compensation to serve as Chief Executive Officer or for his services as a Director. He is eligible to receive equity awards, in each case as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company maintains Dr. Hosseinion’s professional liability insurance.
Adrian Vazquez, M.D. In February 2009, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Hospitalist Participation Agreement with Dr. Vazquez, pursuant to which he provides physician services for ApolloMed Hospitalists. Effective February 2009, Dr.Vazquez’s annual base salary was set at $360,000 payable in bi-monthly installments. Dr. Vazquez's salary for physician services only and he does not receive any compensation to serve as President or as Chairman of our Board of Directors. He is eligible to receive equity awards, in each case as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company maintains Dr. Vazquez’s professional liability insurance.
Employment Agreements
On March 15, 2009, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Kaneohe Advisors LLC (Kyle Francis) under which Mr. Francis became the Company’s Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategy. Under the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Francis was compensated at a rate of $8,000 per month. In addition, Mr. Francis received 350,000 shares of restricted stock at the date of the Agreement and is entitled to 350,000 additional restricted shares on the first and second anniversaries of the Agreement, provided the Agreement was not terminated. The initial 350,000 shares, along with 50,000 shares granted to Mr. Francis in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, were issued in the third quarter ended October 31, 2009. On March 15, 2011, the second anniversary of the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Francis was granted an additional 350,000 shares. Mr. Francis was named Chief Financial Officer on December 31, 2010. Mr. Francis' compensation has been increased to $11,000 per month. On August 16, 2012, the Company entered into an amended consulting agreement with Kaneohe Advisors LLC, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Business Development and Chief Financial Officer. The term of the agreement is on a month-to-month basis, and provided for Mr. Francis to receive $11,900 per month and the right to purchase 700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.001 per share. The agreement can be terminated by either party at any time.
On March 1, 2013 the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Francis whereby Mr. Francis will receive a salary of $225,000 per annum, reimbursement of up to $1,200 per month in health insurance premiums, additional performance-based cash and stock compensation as determined by the Company’s board of directors, and other standard benefits afforded to the Company’s employees. If Mr. Francis’ employment is terminated prior to the first anniversary for any reason other than gross negligence or misconduct, Mr. Francis will be entitled to the remaining unpaid first year salary and health insurance reimbursement. The agreement will be effective commencing June 1, 2013.
On October 8, 2012 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Mark Meyers to perform services as the Company’s Chief of Strategy and Business Development, pursuant to which Mr. Meyers will receive $10,000 per month, the right to receive options to acquire 50,000 shares per month of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.21 per share, and be eligible for performance-based compensation as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Meyers has the option to convert all or a portion of the cash compensation to equity at a conversion price equal to a discount of 30% from the trailing 90 day average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock. The agreement is terminable by either party without cause upon providing 90 days’ notice.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
On March 4, 2010, the Board of Directors of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and three members of our Board that owned, in the aggregate, approximately 65% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, approved the adoption of the Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. Subject to the adjustment provisions of the Plan that are applicable in the event of a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction, up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the Plan. On August 31, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, which allowed the Board to grant an additional 7,000,000 shares up to 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Plan awards include incentive stock option, non-qualified options, restricted common stock, and stock appreciation rights and was approved by unanimous written consent of two stockholders that beneficially owned in the aggregate 57.0% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, 1,150,000 options were granted to management, directors and independent contractors of which 1,150,000 were exercisable as of January 31, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.15 per share. There were no stock options granted during the year ended January 31, 2012. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013, 4,225,000 options were granted to management, directors and independent contractors of which 1,583,336 were exercisable as of January 31, 2013 at a weighted-average exercise price of $0.18 per share.
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Director Compensation
Gary Augusta
Effective as of March 7, 2012, Gary Augusta was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. In connection with his service to the Company as a director, Mr. Augusta entered into the Company’s Director’s Agreement, which provides for Mr. Augusta to be a director and entitles Mr. Augusta to receive a restricted stock grant of 400,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The shares will vest monthly at a rate of 1/36 per month over a three year time period. In connection with Mr. Augusta’s service as a consultant to the Company, Mr. Augusta, through his entity, Augusta Advisors Inc., entered into a Consulting Agreement with the Company which became effective December 1, 2011. Pursuant to that agreement, various consulting services were provided to the Company in return for $10,000 per month in cash compensation and 100,000 shares of common stock issued in the name of Gary Augusta monthly over the initial term of the agreement (totaling 700,000 shares of common stock) expiring June 20, 2012. Thereafter, the Company extended Mr. Augusta on month-to-month basis in return for $10,000 per month in cash compensation and eligibility for incentive stock awards as determined by the Board of Directors.
The Company entered into a $270,000 Senior Secured Note (“Note”) agreement on February 1, 2012 with SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC (“SpaGus”) an entity in which Gary Augusta, a director and shareholder of the Company, holds an ownership interest. The terms of the Note provide for interest at 8.929% per annum, payments of principal of $135,000 on each of September 15, 2012 and October 15, 2012, and to be secured by substantially all assets of the Company. The Company prepaid interest on the Note principal of $15,000 in accordance with the Note, and paid financing costs of $5,000 in cash and the issuance of 216,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which was valued at $25,661 at the date of issuance. On September 15, 2012, SpaGus agreed to allow the Company to defer payment of the scheduled principal payments due on September 15 and October 15, 2012, and amended the Note effective October 15, 2012 in which SpaGus agreed to provide additional principal to the Company in the amount of $230,000. The terms of the amended Note provide for borrowings to bear interest at 8.0 % per annum with accrued interest payable in arrears on each of December 28, 2012, March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and October 15, 2013. The amended Note will mature as of October 15, 2013, and may be prepaid at any time prior to September 29, 2013. The Company paid SpaGus financing costs of 100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock on the amendment date, which transaction was fair valued at $50,000, and is obligated to pay SpaGus an additional 100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock if the amended Note principal and or any accrued interest are outstanding on April 15, 2013.
Edward “Ted” Schreck
Effective as of February 15, 2012, Edward “Ted” Schreck was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors was also appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. In connection with his service to the Company as a director and Chairman, Mr. Schreck entered into the Company’s Director Agreement which entitles such director to receive a combined $30,000 annual cash retainer for his board service as well as an initial option grant of 1,000,000 options. These options will vest evenly over a 3-year period.
Suresh Nihalani
In connection with his service to the Company as a director, Mr. Nihalani entered into the Company’s Director Agreement on October 27, 2008 (as amended on July 16, 2010), which provided for Mr. Nihalani to be a director and entitled Mr. Nihalani to receive a restricted stock grant of 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock. On January 1, 2012 the Company amended the 2010 Directors Agreement with Mr. Nihalani pursuant to which Mr. Nihalani received the right to purchase an additional 400,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock for $0.001 per share which will vest monthly over 36 months. The Company has the right but not the obligation to repurchase the unvested portion of these shares at $0.001 per share.
Mitch Creem
On October 22, 2012 Mitchell R. Creem was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. In connection with his service to the Company as a director, Mr. Creem entered into the Company’s Director Agreement which entitles Mr. Creem to receive a fee of $1,000 per board meeting attended, as well as a grant of 500,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock for his board service which will vest monthly over 36 months.
The following Summary Compensation Table reflects the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our outside directors for the year ended January 31, 2013.
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) (1) | Option Awards ($) (1) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Earnings ($) | Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gary Augusta | - | 195,501 | (3) | - | - | - | 156,838 | (2) | 352,339 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ted Schreck | 30,000 | - | 120,000 | - | - | - | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Suresh Nihalani | 5,000 | 60,000 | - | - | - | - | 65,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Mitch Creem | 1,000 | 210,000 | - | - | - | - | 211,000 |
(1) The amount shown in this column reflects the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
(2) Pursuant to a consulting agreement with Augusta Advisors Inc. dated December 1, 2011, Mr. Augusta received cash compensation of $127,500; and pursuant to the Senior Secured Note agreement on February 1, 2012, as amended October 15, 2012, with SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC, of which Mr. Augusta is a member (“SpaGus”), SpaGus directly received interest and fees aggregating $29,388. Mr. Augusta disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by SpaGus except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the filing of this report and inclusion of these shares in this table is not an admission that Mr. Augusta is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
(3) Pursuant to a consulting agreement with Augusta Advisors Inc. dated December 1, 2011, Mr. Augusta received 700,000 shares of restricted common with a grant date fair value of $97,320; pursuant to the Directors agreement with Mr. Augusta dated March 7, 2012, Mr. Augusta received 400,000 shares of restricted common stock with a grant date fair value of $47,520; and pursuant to the Senior Secured Note agreement on February 1, 2012, as amended October 15, 2012, with SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC, of which Mr. Augusta is a member (“SpaGus”), SpaGus directly received 266,000 shares with a grant date fair value of $50,661. Mr. Augusta disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by SpaGus except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the filing of this report and inclusion of these shares in this table is not an admission that Mr. Augusta is the beneficial owner of these shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of April 30, 2013, with respect to (i) those persons known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of our voting securities, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each of our executive officers, and (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. The information is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Except as indicated below, the beneficial owners have sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares beneficially owned.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Shares Beneficially Owned (2) | Percent of Class (3) | ||||||
Certain Beneficial Owners: | ||||||||
Adrian Vazquez, M.D. (4) | 9,423,387 | 27.0 | % | |||||
Directors/Named Executive Officers: | ||||||||
Warren Hosseinion, M.D. | 10,423,387 | 29.9 | % | |||||
Kyle Francis | 2,250,000 | 6.5 | % | |||||
Gary Augusta | 1,766,000 | 5.1 | % | |||||
Mark Meyers | 1,125,000 | 3.2 | % | |||||
Suresh Nihalani | 800,000 | 2.3 | % | |||||
Ted Schreck | 666,667 | 1.9 | % | |||||
Mitch Creem | 500,000 | 1.4 | % | |||||
All Named Executive Officers and Directors as a group | 17,531,054 | 50.3 | % |
(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each person listed is c/o Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., 700 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 450, Glendale, California 91203.
(2) For purposes of this table, shares are considered beneficially owned if the person directly or indirectly has the sole or shared power to vote or direct the voting of the securities or the sole or shared power to dispose of or direct the disposition of the securities. Shares are also considered beneficially owned if a person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the shares within 60 days of April 30, 2013.
(3) The percentages are calculated based on the actual number of shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2013, which is 34,843,441.
(4) Adrian Vazquez, M.D., resigned his positions as Chairman of the Board, President and a director of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., in each case effective December 9, 2011.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons
On January 31, 2013 Mr. Mark Meyers, the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer and a director of the Company, purchased two units of $50,000 par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes due February 15, 2016, or $100,000 in the aggregate, and are convertible at any time into 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share. Each unit received warrants to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.45 per share, and had a grant date fair value aggregating $21,238 computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718.
Director Independence
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB electronic trading platform, which does not maintain any standards regarding the “independence” of the directors on our Company’s Board, and we are not otherwise subject to the requirements of any national securities exchange or an inter-dealer quotation system with respect to the need to have a majority of our directors be independent. In the absence of such requirements, we have elected to use the definition for director independence under the NASDAQ stock market’s listing standards, which defines an independent director as “a person other than an officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship, which in the opinion of our Board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.” The definition further provides that, among others, employment of a director by us (or any parent or subsidiary of ours) at any time during the past three years is considered a bar to independence regardless of the determination of our Board. Based on the foregoing standards, the Board has determined that Ted Schreck, Suresh Nihalani, and Mitch Creem are “independent” directors.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Kabani and Company, Inc. to us for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012 were as follows:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Audit fees (1) | $ | 44,000 | $ | 48,000 | ||||
Audit-related fees (2) | - | - | ||||||
Tax fees (3) | - | - | ||||||
All other fees | - | - | ||||||
Total | $ | 44,000 | $ | 48,000 |
(1) Audit fees represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our financial statements included in our Forms 10-Q quarterly reports and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory filings for the 2013 and 2012 fiscal years.
(2) Audit-related fees represent fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and not reported above under “Audit Fees.”
(3) Tax fees represent fees for professional services related to tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The policy of our board of directors, acting as the audit committee, is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services. All services and fees described above for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012 were approved by our Board.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) | Please see the Report of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, and related financial statements for our fiscal year ended January 31, 2013, beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K. |
(b) | Exhibits Index |
Number | Exhibit | |
3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation (filed as an exhibit to Registration Statement on Form 10-SB filed on April 19, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
3.2 | Certificate of Ownership (filed as an exhibit to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
3.3 | Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q filed on September 14, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
4.1 | Form of 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Note, dated October 16, 2009 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K on May 14, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
4.2 | Form of Investor Warrant, dated October 16, 2009, for the purchase of 25,000 shares of common stock (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on March 28, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
4.3 | Form of Amendment to October 16, 2009 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note, dated October 29, 2012 | |
4.4 | Form Of Investor Warrant, dated October 29, 2012, for the purchase of common stock | |
4.5 | Form of Amendment to October 16, 2009 Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock, dated October 29, 2012 | |
4.6* | Form of 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Note, dated January 31, 2013 | |
4.7* | Form Of Investor Warrant for purchase of 37,500 shares of common stock, dated January 31, 2013 | |
10.1 | Agreement and Plan of Merger among Siclone Industries, Inc. and Apollo Acquisition Co., Inc. and Apollo Medical Management, Inc (filed as an exhibit to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.2 | Management Services Agreement dated August 1, 2008, between Apollo Medical Management and ApolloMed Hospitalists (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on March 28, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.3 | Director Agreement, dated October 27, 2008, between the Company and Suresh Nihalani (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on March 28, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.4 | Management Services Agreement dated March 20, 2009, between Apollo Medical Management and ApolloMed Hospitalists (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.5 | 2010 Equity Compensation Plan (filed as an exhibit to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.6 | Employment Agreement with A. Noel DeWinter (filed as an exhibit to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.7 | Amendment to Suresh Nihalani's Director Agreement dated July 16, 2010 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.8 | 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (filed as Appendix A to Schedule 14C Information Statement filed on August 17, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.9 | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2011, among the Company, Aligned Healthcare Group LLC, Aligned Healthcare Group - California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and BJ Reese (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.1 | First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement entered into by Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and Aligned Healthcare Group LLC, Aligned Healthcare Group - California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates LLC and BJ Reese dated July 8, 2011 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.11 | Services Agreement entered into by Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and Aligned Healthcare Group LLC, Aligned Healthcare Group - California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates LLC and BJ Reese dated July 8, 2011 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.12 | Employment Agreement with Jilbert Issai, M.D. dated September 4, 2008 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.13 | Consulting Agreement with Kyle Francis dated March 22, 2009 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). |
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10.14 | Hospitalist Participation Service Agreement with Warren Hosseinion, M.D. dated May 1, 2009 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
10.15 | Hospitalist Participation Service Agreement with Adrian C. Vazquez, M.D. dated May 1, 2009 (filed as an exhibit on Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on April 10, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference). | |
21.1* | Subsidiaries of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. | |
31.1* | Certification by Chief Executive Officer | |
31.2* | Certification by Chief Financial Officer | |
32.1* | Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350. | |
32.2* | Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 | |
101.INS+ | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH+ | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL+ | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF+ | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB+ | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE+ | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
* Filed herewith.
+ Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed herewith, is not a part of a registration statement or Prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
Date: April 30, 2013 | By: | /s/ WARREN HOSSEINION, M.D |
Warren Hosseinion, M.D., | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE | TITLE | DATE | ||
/S/ KYLE FRANCIS | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | April 30, 2013 | ||
Kyle Francis |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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Report of independent registered public accounting firm | F-2 |
Consolidated financial statements: | |
Consolidated balance sheets | F-3 |
Consolidated statements of operations | F-4 |
Consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ deficit | F-5 |
Consolidated statements of cash flows | F-6 |
Notes to consolidated financial statements | F-7 |
F-1 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc as of January 31, 2013 and 2012 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. as of January 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared using the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a loss from operations of $2,078,487 for the year ended January 31, 2013 and had an accumulated deficit of $11,022,272 as of January 31, 2013. These factors, as discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to the matter are also described in Note 1. The statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Kabani & Company, Inc.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
April 30, 2013
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS | ||||||||
January 31, 2013 | January 31, 2012 | |||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,176,727 | $ | 164,361 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,582,505 | 994,118 | ||||||
Advances | - | 2,140 | ||||||
Due from affiliates | 5,648 | 5,504 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 72,628 | 45,601 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, current | 34,614 | 37,500 | ||||||
Total current assets | 2,872,122 | 1,249,224 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, non-current | 218,640 | - | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 68,142 | 43,261 | ||||||
Goodwill | 33,200 | 32,000 | ||||||
Other assets | 30,981 | 39,563 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 3,223,085 | $ | 1,364,048 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 950,651 | $ | 163,476 | ||||
Notes payable | 594,765 | - | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net | - | 596,366 | ||||||
Derivative liability | - | 653,026 | ||||||
Stock issuable | 159,334 | 90,000 | ||||||
Due to officers | - | 12,400 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,704,750 | 1,515,268 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net | 1,909,714 | 150,000 | ||||||
Warrant liability | - | 120,000 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 3,614,464 | 1,785,268 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 ; | ||||||||
5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued | - | - | ||||||
Common Stock, par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized, | ||||||||
34,843,441 and 29,335,774 shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
as of January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively | 34,844 | 29,336 | ||||||
Prepaid consulting | (616,014 | ) | - | |||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 11,248,566 | 1,429,051 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (11,022,272 | ) | (2,117,708 | ) | ||||
Total Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. stockholders' deficit | (354,876 | ) | (659,321 | ) | ||||
Non-controlling interest | (36,503 | ) | 238,101 | |||||
Total stockholders' deficit | (391,379 | ) | (421,220 | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | $ | 3,223,085 | $ | 1,364,048 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2013 AND 2012
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
NET REVENUES | $ | 7,776,131 | $ | 5,110,806 | ||||
COST OF SERVICES | 6,316,164 | 4,132,399 | ||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 1,459,967 | 978,407 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
General and administrative | 3,517,536 | 1,379,153 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 20,918 | 12,589 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,538,454 | 1,391,742 | ||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (2,078,487 | ) | (413,335 | ) | ||||
Other (expense) income | ||||||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | (5,853,855 | ) | - | |||||
Interest expense | (930,176 | ) | (304,034 | ) | ||||
Other (expense) income | (37,246 | ) | 2,842 | |||||
Total other expenses | (6,821,277 | ) | (301,192 | ) | ||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (8,899,764 | ) | (714,527 | ) | ||||
Provision for Income Tax | 4,800 | 5,819 | ||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (8,904,564 | ) | $ | (720,346 | ) | ||
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 32,469,999 | 29,078,925 | ||||||
Basic AND diluted Net loss per share | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2013 AND 2012
Non- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Prepaid | Additional | Accumulated | controlling | Stockholders' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Consulting | paid-in capital | Deficit | Interest | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2011 | - | $ | - | 27,635,774 | $ | 27,636 | $ | - | $ | 1,058,418 | $ | (1,397,362 | ) | $ | 228,115 | $ | (83,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in connection with acquisitions of AHI and PCCM | 1,350,000 | 1,350 | - | 278,650 | - | - | 280,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition related non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | 164,276 | 164,276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest shareholder | - | - | - | - | - | (154,290 | ) | (154,290 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of stock for stock-based compensation | 350,000 | 350 | - | 62,650 | - | - | 63,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of stock options for stock-based compensation | - | 29,333 | 29,333 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | - | - | - | - | (720,346 | ) | - | (720,346 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2012 | - | - | 29,335,774 | 29,336 | - | 1,429,051 | (2,117,708 | ) | 238,101 | (421,220 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares reconveyed in connection with termination of AHI transaction | (500,000 | ) | (500 | ) | - | 500 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition related non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | 113,096 | 113,096 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest shareholder | - | - | - | - | - | (400,000 | ) | (400,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of warrant and derivative liabilities | - | - | - | 6,626,881 | - | - | 6,626,881 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants | - | - | - | 510,642 | - | - | 510,642 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of stock for stock-based compensation | 5,932,667 | 5,933 | 1,955,837 | - | 12,300 | 1,974,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unvested stock-based compensation classified as prepaid | - | - | (616,014 | ) | - | - | - | (616,014 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of stock options for stock-based compensation | - | - | - | 709,980 | - | - | 709,980 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 75,000 | 75 | 15,675 | 15,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | (8,904,564 | ) | (8,904,564 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2013 | - | $ | - | 34,843,441 | $ | 34,844 | $ | (616,014 | ) | $ | 11,248,566 | $ | (11,022,272 | ) | $ | (36,503 | ) | $ | (391,379 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2013 AND 2012
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (8,904,564 | ) | $ | (720,346 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 20,918 | 12,589 | ||||||
Bad debt expense | 74,393 | 118,077 | ||||||
Issuance of shares for services | 1,355,708 | 152,400 | ||||||
Non-cash stock option expense | 706,020 | 29,333 | ||||||
Amortization of financing costs | 89,162 | 37,500 | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 670,697 | 804 | ||||||
Loss on change in fair value of warrant and derivative liabilites | 5,853,855 | 120,000 | ||||||
Impairment loss | 210,000 | |||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (548,899 | ) | (407,224 | ) | ||||
Due to officers | (12,400 | ) | 14,953 | |||||
Due from affiliates | 5,504 | (1,604 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and advances | (23,666 | ) | (22,668 | ) | ||||
Other assets | 7,020 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 764,208 | 70,731 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 57,956 | (385,455 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Property and equipment acquired | (45,799 | ) | (7,205 | ) | ||||
Acquisition, net of cash acquired from consolidation of VIE | 14,114 | 164,210 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (31,685 | ) | 157,005 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable | 594,765 | 150,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from stock option exercise | 15,750 | - | ||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest shareholder | (400,000 | ) | (154,290 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable | 880,000 | - | ||||||
Debt issuance costs | (104,420 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 986,095 | (4,290 | ) | |||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS | 1,012,366 | (232,740 | ) | |||||
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING BALANCE | 164,361 | 397,101 | ||||||
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING BALANCE | $ | 1,176,727 | $ | 164,361 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 160,792 | $ | 129,000 | ||||
Income Taxes paid | $ | 9,763 | $ | 2,400 | ||||
Non-Cash Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Shares issued in connection with acquisitions | $ | - | $ | 280,000 | ||||
Contingent consideration payable | $ | - | $ | 367,500 | ||||
Shares issuable for services | $ | 159,334 | $ | 90,000 | ||||
Shares and warrants issued in connection with promissory note financing costs | $ | 198,935 | $ | - | ||||
Warrants issued in connection with promissory notes | $ | 387,349 | $ | - | ||||
Warrants and derivative reclassified from liabilities to stockholders' deficit | $ | 6,626,881 | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Description of Business
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and its affiliated physician groups are a physician centric, integrated healthcare delivery system serving Medicare, Commercial and Medi-Cal beneficiaries in California. As of April 30, 2013, ApolloMed’s physician network consisted of over 300 hospitalists, primary care physicians and specialist physicians primarily through our owned and affiliated physician groups. ApolloMed operates as a medical management holding company through the following wholly-owned subsidiary management companies, Apollo Medical Management, Inc. (“AMM”), Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc. (“PCCM”), Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. (“VMM”) and ApolloMed ACO, Inc. (“ApolloMed ACO”). Through AMM, PCCM, and VMM, the Company manages affiliated medical groups, which consists of ApolloMed Hospitalists (“AMH"), Los Angeles Lung Center (“LALC”) and Eli Hendel, M.D., Inc. (“Hendel”). AMM, PCCM and VMM each operate as a physician practice management company (“PPM”) and are in the business of providing management services to physician practice companies (“PPC”) under long-term management service agreements.
On July 10, 2012, ApolloMedACO was notified that it had been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”). The Medicare Shared Savings Program model is designed to encourage the development of Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”), which can be comprised of hospitals, doctors and other health care providers who work together and are accountable for quality outcomes and the overall patient experience, while reducing the growth in Medicare expenditures. Through the MSSP model, ApolloMedACO will work with CMS on a program for Medicare beneficiaries to enhance the engagement between patients and their medical providers through the coordination of care and services across all aspects of their healthcare needs. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of the patient’s care and outcomes through more efficient and coordinated approach among providers.
Going Concern
The Company's financial statements are prepared using United States generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company incurred the following for the year ended January 31, 2013:
Net operating loss | $ | 2,078,487 | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 57,956 |
As of January 31, 2013, the Company’s accumulated and stockholders’ deficit was as follows:
Accumulated deficit | $ | 11,022,272 | ||
Stockholders' deficit | $ | 391,379 |
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
To date the Company has funded its operations from internally generated cash flow and external sources, the proceeds from the Senior Secured Note and the convertible notes which have provided funds for near-term operations and growth. The current operating plan indicates that losses from operations may be incurred for all of fiscal 2014. Consequently, we may not have sufficient liquidity necessary to sustain operations for the next twelve months and this raises substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern. On January 31, 2013 the Company raised through a private placement offering $880,000 of par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes maturing February 15, 2016 (the “9% Notes”) (see Note 6) . The 9% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9% per annum, payable semi-annually on August 15 and February 15. The Company will use the net proceeds after issue costs of approximately $776,000 for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Company intends to seek to raise additional capital through public or private equity financings, partnerships, joint ventures, disposition of assets, debt financings, bank borrowings or other sources of financing. The Company intends to seek to raise additional capital through public or private equity financings, partnerships, joint ventures, disposition of assets, debt financings, bank borrowings or other sources of financing.
No assurances can be made that management will be successful in achieving its plan. If the Company is not able to raise substantial additional capital in a timely manner, the Company may be forced to cease operations.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries AMM, Aligned Healthcare Group (“AHI”), ApolloMedACO, PCCM, and VMM as well as PPC’s managed under long-term management service agreements including AMH, LALC and Hendel. Some states have laws that prohibit business entities, such as Apollo, from practicing medicine, employing physicians to practice medicine, exercising control over medical decisions by physicians (collectively known as the corporate practice of medicine), or engaging in certain arrangements with physicians, such as fee-splitting. In California, we operate by maintaining long-term management service agreements with the PPC’s, which are each owned and operated by physicians, and which employ or contract with additional physicians to provide hospitalist services. Under the management agreements, we provide and perform all non-medical management and administrative services, including financial management, information systems, marketing, risk management and administrative support. The management agreements typically have an initial term of 20 years unless terminated by either party for cause. The management agreements are not terminable by the PMC’s, except in the case of gross negligence, fraud, or other illegal acts by Apollo, or bankruptcy of Apollo.
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Through the management agreements and our relationship with the stockholders of the PPC’s, we have exclusive authority over all non-medical decision making related to the ongoing business operations of the PPC’s. Consequently, we consolidate the revenue and expenses of the PPCs from the date of execution of the management agreements.
All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue consists of contracted and fee-for-service revenue. Revenue is recorded in the period in which services are rendered. Our revenue is principally derived from the provision of healthcare staffing services to patients within healthcare facilities. The form of billing and related risk of collection for such services may vary by customer. The following is a summary of the principal forms of our billing arrangements and how net revenue is recognized for each.
Contracted revenue represents revenue generated under contracts in which we provide physician and other healthcare staffing and administrative services in return for a contractually negotiated fee. Contract revenue consists primarily of billings based on hours of healthcare staffing provided at agreed-to hourly rates. Revenue in such cases is recognized as the hours are worked by our staff and contractors. Additionally, contract revenue also includes supplemental revenue from hospitals where we may have a fee-for-service contract arrangement or provide physician advisory services to the medical staff at specific facility. Contract revenue for the supplemental billing in such cases is recognized based on the terms of each individual contract. Such contract terms generally either provides for a fixed monthly dollar amount or a variable amount based upon measurable monthly activity, such as hours staffed, patient visits or collections per visit compared to a minimum activity threshold. Such supplemental revenues based on variable arrangements are usually contractually fixed on a monthly, quarterly or annual calculation basis considering the variable factors negotiated in each such arrangement. Such supplemental revenues are recognized as revenue in the period when such amounts are determined to be fixed and therefore contractually obligated as payable by the customer under the terms of the respective agreement. Additionally, we derive a portion of our revenue as a contractual bonus from collections received by our partners and such revenue is contingent upon the collection of third-party billings. These revenues are not considered earned and therefore not recognized as revenue until actual cash collections are achieved in accordance with the contractual arrangements for such services.
Fee-for-service revenue represents revenue earned under contracts in which we bill and collect the professional component of charges for medical services rendered by our contracted and employed physicians. Under the fee-for-service arrangements, we bill patients for services provided and receive payment from patients or their third-party payers. Fee-for-service revenue is reported net of contractual allowances and policy discounts. All services provided are expected to result in cash flows and are therefore reflected as net revenue in the financial statements. Fee-for-service revenue is recognized in the period in which the services are rendered to specific patients and reduced immediately for the estimated impact of contractual allowances in the case of those patients having third-party payer coverage. The recognition of net revenue (gross charges less contractual allowances) from such visits is dependent on such factors as proper completion of medical charts following a patient visit, the forwarding of such charts to our billing center for medical coding and entering into our billing system and the verification of each patient’s submission or representation at the time services are rendered as to the payer(s) responsible for payment of such services. Revenue is recorded based on the information known at the time of entering of such information into our billing systems as well as an estimate of the revenue associated with medical services.
Concentrations
The Company had three major customers that contributed the following percentage of revenue during the years ended January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Customer A | 8 | % | 8 | % | ||||
Customer B | 9 | % | 17 | % | ||||
Customer C | 22 | % | 34 | % |
Receivables from these customers amounted to the following percentage of total accounts receivable at January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Customer A | 7 | % | 4 | % | ||||
Customer B | 5 | % | 9 | % | ||||
Customer C | 11 | % | 14 | % |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our accounting for Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
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Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company currently records warrants using level two in the hierarchy.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short maturities of these instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Concentration of Cash
The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents at January 31, 2013 include $427,678 in a brokerage money market account.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts due from third-party payors, including government sponsored Medicare and Medicaid programs, and insurance companies, and amounts due from hospitals, and patients. Accounts receivable are recorded and stated at the amount expected to be collected
The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. We also regularly analyze the ultimate collectability of accounts receivable after certain stages of the collection cycle using a look-back analysis to determine the amount of receivables subsequently collected and adjustments are recorded when necessary. Reserves are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis. The following amounts which are excluded from our accounts receivable, represent an estimate of uncollectible accounts at January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 78,822 | $ | 42,576 |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Cost and related accumulated depreciation on assets retired or disposed of are removed from the accounts and any resulting gains or losses are credited or charged to income. Computers and Software are depreciated over 3 years. Furniture and Fixtures are depreciated over 8 years. Machinery and Equipment are depreciated over 5 years. At January 31, property and equipment consisted of the following:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Website | $ | 4,568 | $ | 4,568 | ||||
Computers | 19,639 | 13,912 | ||||||
Software | 171,626 | 155,039 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 73,940 | 71,553 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 21,235 | 5,302 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 13,362 | 8,198 | ||||||
304,371 | 258,572 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (236,229 | ) | (215,311 | ) | ||||
$ | 68,142 | $ | 43,261 |
For the years ended January 31, depreciation and amortization expense was as follows:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ | 20,918 | $ | 12,589 |
Deferred financing costs
Costs incurred to issue debt are deferred and amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt. Unamortized debt issue costs are written off at the time of prepayment.
Deferred financing costs are related to the placement of its Senior Secured and Convertible Notes Payable (see Notes 5 and 6) and consist of the following at January 31, 2013:
Debt issue costs | $ | 342,632 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (89,377 | ) | ||
Net deferred financing costs | $ | 253,255 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Under FASB ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Acquired intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their individual useful lives.
On at least an annual basis, management assesses whether there has been any impairment in the value of goodwill by first comparing the fair value to the net carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the implied fair value of the asset being tested is less than its carrying value. In this event, the asset is written down accordingly. The fair values of goodwill impairment testing are determined using valuation techniques based on estimates, judgments and assumptions management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The fair value is evaluated based on market capitalization determined using average share prices within a reasonable period of time near the selected testing date (fiscal year-end).
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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested at least annually for impairment. Impairment for intangible assets with indefinite lives exists if the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value. The fair values of indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined using valuation techniques based on estimates, judgments and assumptions management believes are appropriate in the circumstances.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended January 31 are as follows:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Goodwill - beginning of year | $ | 32,000 | $ | - | ||||
Goodwill acquired | 1,200 | 32,000 | ||||||
Goodwill - end of year | $ | 33,200 | $ | 32,000 |
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance
Our business has an inherent risk of claims of medical malpractice against our affiliated physicians and us. We or our independent physician contractors pay premiums for third-party professional liability insurance that indemnifies us and our affiliated hospitalists on a claims-made basis for losses incurred related to medical malpractice litigation. Professional liability coverage is required in order for our affiliated hospitalists to maintain hospital privileges. All of our physicians carry first dollar coverage with limits of coverage with limits of liability equal to $1,000,000 for all claims based on occurrence up to an aggregate of $3,000,000 per year.
We believe that our insurance coverage is appropriate based upon our claims experience and the nature and risks of our business. In addition to the known incidents that have resulted in the assertion of claims, we cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us, our affiliated professional organizations or our affiliated hospitalists in the future where the outcomes of such claims are unfavorable. We believe that the ultimate resolution of all pending claims, including liabilities in excess of our insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that future claims will not have such a material adverse effect on our business.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach which allows for the recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigations based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains a stock-based compensation program for employees, directors and consultants, which is more fully described in Note 10. The Company sells certain of its restricted common stock to its employees, directors and consultants with a right of repurchase feature that lapses based on performance of services in the future. The Company accounts for the unvested portion of the related stock-based compensation expense prepaid consulting. Prepaid consulting is amortized to stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period.
Non-controlling Interest
The non-controlling interest recorded in our consolidated financial statements represents the pre-acquisition equity of those PPC’s which we have determined that we have a controlling financial interest and that consolidation is required as a result of management contracts entered into with these entities. The nature of these contracts provide us with a monthly management fee to provide the services described above, and as such, the only adjustments to non-controlling interests in any period subsequent to initial consolidation would relate to either capital contributions or withdrawals by the non-controlling parties.
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Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Basic net loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding during a certain period, and is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding during such period. Diluted net loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period, using the as-if converted method for secured convertible notes, and the treasury stock method for options and warrants.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States 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.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the accompanying 2012 consolidated financial statements to conform them to the 2013 presentation.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance on offsetting (netting) assets and liabilities. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position.
In September 2011, the FASB issued a GAAP update on goodwill to allow an entity the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit when testing goodwill for impairment. If the qualitative assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the entity shall perform the quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. This revised GAAP will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in equity. Instead, an entity will be required to present either a continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. In December 2011, the FASB issued a deferral of certain portion of this guidance . We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position.
In May 2011, the FASB issued a GAAP update on fair value measurement, which eliminates differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), resulting in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between GAAP and IFRS. It also expands the disclosures for fair value measurements that are estimated using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. This revised GAAP will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2012-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. In accordance with the amendments in this Update, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim impairment tests performed as of a date before July 27, 2012, if a public entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued or, for nonpublic entities, have not yet been made available for issuance. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In October 2012 the FASB clarified the codification to correct the unintended application of guidance and includes amendments identifying when the use of fair value should be linked to the definition of fair value in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Amendments to the Codification without transition guidance are effective upon issuance for both public and nonpublic entities. For public entities, amendments subject to transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2013 the FASB amended Topic 220 Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. These amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional details about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this revised GAAP to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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3. Acquisitions
Aligned Healthcare Group
On February 15, 2011, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Aligned Healthcare Group – California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D. BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, under which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock and associated Intellectual property and related intangibles (the “Acquisition”) of AHI.
Upon the signing of the Purchase Agreement, 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock became issuable (the “Initial Shares”) and are included in the number of shares outstanding. In addition, if the gross revenues of AHI and an affiliated entity (the “Aligned Division”) had exceeded $1,000,000 on or before February 1, 2012, then the Company would have been obligated to issue an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Contingent Shares”). Moreover, the Company would be obligated to issue up to an additional 3,500,000 shares of common stock (the “Earn-Out Shares” and, collectively with the Initial Shares and the Contingent Shares, the “Shares”) over a three year period following closing based on the EBITDA generated by the Aligned Division during that time. Under the agreement, ApolloMed would issue twelve shares of its Common stock for each dollar of Actual EBITDA earned in the first 12-month period. In subsequent periods, ApolloMed would be required to issue twelve shares of its common stock for each dollar of Actual EBITDA in excess of the maximum EBITDA earned in either the first 12-month period or first 12-month period and second 12 month period.
Additionally, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, if prior to February 15, 2012, AHI had not entered into an agreement for the provision of certain services to a hospital or certain other health organizations that has a term of at least one year and provides aggregate net revenues to AHI of at least $1,000,000, the Company would have the right to repurchase all of the Initial Shares for $0.05 per share, at which time the Company’s obligation to issue any further Shares would terminate.
Based on our initial internal estimate of contingent shares to be issued as part of this agreement, we had estimated that the total fair value of the common stock shares issued and contingently issuable for this transaction on the acquisition date was $367,500 (1,750,000 shares).
The Company originally recognized a liability based on the acquisition date fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration based on the probability of the achievement of the targets stipulated in the Purchase Agreement. Based on the Company’s estimation, an initial liability of $367,500 was recorded. At January 31, 2012 the Company determined that it did not have an obligation to issue additional shares under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, and reversed its $367,500 accrual.
As of January, 31, 2012, based upon the completion of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, it was determined that the goodwill associated with the AHI acquisition has been impaired, and as the result, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $210,000 due to the result of contracts that were anticipated to result from this acquisition that did not materialize, and Company management decided to focus its energies on new initiatives.
On October 11, 2012, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Aligned Healthcare, Inc. (“AHI”), Aligned Healthcare Group, LLC (“Aligned LLC”), Aligned Healthcare Group – California, Inc. (“Aligned Corp.”), Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese, BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, Marcelle Khalil and Hany Khalil (collectively, the “Aligned Affiliates”). The Settlement Agreement terminates (a) the Company’s obligations with respect to the Aligned Affiliates under that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2011 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among the Company, Aligned LLC, Aligned Corp., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2011, among the Company, Aligned LLC, Aligned Corp., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, and (b) AHI’s obligations to Aligned LLC and Aligned Corp. under that certain Services Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2011, among AHI, Aligned LLC and Aligned Corp.
Under the Settlement Agreement, the Company has reconveyed to Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and Aligned Corp. all of the shares of AHI common stock that the Company acquired from those parties under the Purchase Agreement. In addition, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and Aligned Corp. have reconveyed to the Company 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, constituting all of the shares that were issued to them under the Purchase Agreement. Following these reconveyances, the Company owns 50% of the outstanding shares of AHI’s capital stock. The conveyances under the Settlement Agreement were in each case made for no additional consideration. The Settlement Agreement provides for a mutual general release of all claims between the Company and the Aligned Affiliates.
Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc.
On August 2, 2011, Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “PCCM Purchase Agreement”) with the sole shareholder of Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc. ("PCCM"), a provider of management services to the Los Angeles Lung Center (“LALC”), under which the Company acquired (the “PCCM Acquisition”) all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of PCCM and the associated intangible asset in the management services agreement that PCCM has with LALC (the “PCCM Services Agreement”). Upon the signing of the PCCM Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 350,000 common shares to the sole shareholder of PCCM, which was valued as of the date of issuance at $70,000, based on the fair market value of our shares.
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At the time of the acquisition, the assets of PCCM consisted only of the PCCM Services Agreement with LALC. Through this PCCM Services Agreement, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PCCM, has exclusive authority over all non-medical decision-making related to the ongoing business operations of LALC. Based on the provisions of the PCCM Purchase Agreement, we have determined that LALC is a variable interest entity (VIE), and that we are the primary beneficiary because we have control over the operations of the VIE. Consequently, we consolidated the accounts of LALC beginning on the PCCM Acquisition date. As a result of this consolidation, we recorded a non-controlling interest of $164,276.
The following table summarizes the fair value of LALC’s assets acquired and liabilities at the date of acquisition of PCCM and consolidation of LALC:
Purchase Price | $ | 70,000 | ||
Fair value of net assets acquired | ||||
Cash | $ | 164,210 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 9,472 | |||
Property and equipment | 26,041 | |||
Management services agreement | 38,000 | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (1,447 | ) | ||
Due from officer | (34,000 | ) | ||
Non-controlling interest | (164,276 | ) | ||
Net assets acquired | $ | 38,000 | ||
Goodwill | $ | 32,000 |
Verdugo Medical Management, Inc.
On August 1, 2012, Apollo entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “VMM Purchase Agreement”) with Dr. Eli Hendel, the sole shareholder of Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. ("VMM"), a provider of management services pursuant to a management services agreement (the “VMM MSA”) with Eli Hendel M.D. Inc. (“Hendel”), a medical group specializing in pulmonary and critical care patient services, under which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of VMM for $1,200. In addition, the Company’s subsidiary, ApolloMed ACO, entered into a consulting agreement with Dr. Hendel as chairman of its ACO advisory board in which Dr. Hendel received the right to acquire 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock for $0.001 per share. In the event the consulting agreement is terminated for “any or no reason”, the Company will have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase at $0.001 per share 800,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within twelve months of the date of the VMM Purchase Agreement, and repurchase 400,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within 24 months. The fair value of the shares was estimated to be $480,000 (see Note 14).
As August 1, 2012 VMM’S assets consisted solely of the VMM MSA with Hendel. The VMM MSA provides VMM with exclusive authority over all substantial non-medical decision-making related to the ongoing business operations of VMM. Based on the provisions of the VMM Purchase Agreement and MSA, we have determined that Hendel is a variable interest entity (VIE), and that we are the primary beneficiary because we have control over the operations of the VIE. Consequently, the Company consolidated the accounts of Hendel beginning August 1, 2012.
The following table summarizes the fair value of Hendel’s assets acquired and liabilities at the date of acquisition of VMM and consolidation of Hendel:
Purchase Price | $ | 1,200 | ||
Fair value of net assets acquired and consolidation of Hendel: | ||||
Cash | 15,314 | |||
Accounts receivable | 113,881 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 6,869 | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (22,968 | ) | ||
Non-controlling interest | (113,096 | ) | ||
Goodwill | $ | 1,200 |
4. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following at January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 394,915 | $ | 109,704 | ||||
D&O insurance payable | - | 11,444 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 1,087 | 4,219 | ||||||
Accrued interest | 9,310 | 1,000 | ||||||
Accrued professional fees | 45,316 | 27,500 | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 500,023 | 9,609 | ||||||
$ | 950,651 | $ | 163,476 |
5. Notes Payable
Senior Secured Note
The Company entered into a Senior Secured Note (“Note”) agreement on February 1, 2012 with SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC (“SpaGus”) an entity in which Gary Augusta, a director and shareholder of the Company, holds an ownership interest. The terms of the Note provide for interest at 8.929% per annum, payments of principal of $135,000 on each of September 15, 2012 and October 15, 2012, and to be secured by substantially all assets of the Company. The Company prepaid interest on the Note principal of $15,000 in accordance with the Note, and paid financing costs of $5,000 in cash and the issuance of 216,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which was valued at $25,661 at the date of issuance.
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On September 15, 2012, SpaGus agreed to allow the Company to defer payment of the scheduled principal payments due on September 15 and October 15, 2012, and amended the Note effective October 15, 2012 in which SpaGus agreed to provide additional principal to the Company in the amount of $230,000. The terms of the amended Note provide for borrowings to bear interest at 8.0 % per annum with accrued interest payable in arrears on each of December 28, 2012, March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and October 15, 2013. The amended Note will mature of October 15, 2013, and may be prepaid at any time prior to September 29, 2013. The Company paid SpaGus financing costs of 100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock on the amendment date, which transaction was fair valued at $50,000, and is obligated to pay SpaGus an additional 100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock if the amended Note principal and or any accrued interest is outstanding on April 15, 2013. The Company accounted for this amendment as a modification. Amendment financing costs will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the amended Note using the effective interest method.
Line of credit payable
The Company has a $100,000 revolving line of credit with a financial institution of which $94,765 was outstanding at January 31, 2013. Borrowings under the line of credit bear interest at the prime rate (as defined) plus 4.50% (7.75% per annum at January 31, 2013), interest only is payable monthly, and matures June 5, 2013. The line of credit is secured by substantially all assets of the Company’s subsidiary, Eli M. Hendel, Inc.
Interest expense related to the Notes Payable, including financing cost amortization, for the years ended January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Interest expense | $ | 73,337 | $ | - |
6. Convertible Notes Payable
The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following at January 31:
January 31, | January 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due January 31, 2016 | $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 1,250,000 | ||||
9% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due February 15, 2016 | 880,000 | - | ||||||
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due February 1, 2015 | 150,000 | 150,000 | ||||||
Less: debt discount | (370,286 | ) | (653,826 | ) | ||||
Total Convertible Notes | 1,909,714 | 746,366 | ||||||
Less: Current Portion | - | 596,366 | ||||||
Long Term Portion | $ | 1,909,714 | $ | 150,000 |
10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes due January 31, 2016
On October 16, 2009, the Company issued $1,250,000 of its 10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes (the “10% Notes”). The net proceeds of $1,100,000 were used for the repayment of existing debt, acquisitions, physician recruitment and other general corporate purposes. The notes bear interest at a rate of 10% annually, payable semi- annually on January 31 and July 31. The Notes mature and become due and payable on January 31, 2013 and rank senior to all other unsecured debt of the Company.
The 10% Notes were sold through an Agent in the form of a Unit. Each Unit was comprised of one 10% Senior Subordinated Callable Note with a par value $25,000, and one five-year warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The purchase price of each Unit was $25,000, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,250,000.
In connection with the placement of the subordinated notes, the Company paid a commission of $125,000 and $25,000 of other direct expenses. The agent also received five-year warrants to purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $0.25 per share adjustable pursuant to changes in public value of our shares and cash flow of the Company from July 31, 2011 until the note is paid in full. The agent also received 100,000 shares of restricted common stock for pre-transaction advisory services and due diligence. A commission of $125,000 paid at closing, is accounted for as prepaid expense and will be amortized over a forty-month period through January 31, 2013, the maturity date of the notes. The $25,000 of other direct expenses were paid at closing and accounted for as financing costs in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In addition, financing costs included $4,000 related to the value of the 100,000 shares granted to the placement agent.
The 10% Notes are convertible any time prior to January 31, 2013. The initial conversion rate is 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock per $25,000 principal amount of the 10% Notes adjustable pursuant to changes in public value of our shares and cash flow of the Company. This represents an initial conversion price of $0.125 per share of the Company’s common stock. The note is fixed from August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2011. After July 31, 2011, the conversion price will be equal to the lesser of $0.125 per share or the average of the monthly high stock price and low stock price as reported by Bloomberg multiplied by 110%. The minimum conversion price is the greater of $0.05 per share or 8 times cash EPS. On or after January 31, 2012, the Company may, at its option, upon 60 days’ notice to both the Noteholder’s and the placement agent, redeem all or a portion of the notes at a redemption price in cash equal to 102% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The Company recorded a derivative liability and an off-setting debt discount in the amount of $653,026 as of January 31, 2012, as the result of the change in the conversion price in connection with the conversion price reset to $0.11485. The Company’s calculation of the derivative liability was made using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 1 year; 80.0% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.30% and no dividends during the expected term.
The Warrants attached to the Units are exercisable into shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $0.125. The Warrants have a five-year term and expire on October 31, 2014. The Company’s calculations were made using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 5 years; 80.0% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 2.16% and no dividends during the expected term. These warrants were estimated to have a fair value of $2,653 using the Black-Scholes pricing model which was recorded as unamortized warrant discount on the grant date and $2,418 as of January 31, 2010.
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In connection with this offering, the Company also issued warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of our common stock to the placement agent at an exercise price of $0.25 per share, and are exercisable immediately upon issuance and expire five years after the date of issuance. The Company’s calculations were made using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 5 years; 48.0% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 2.16% and no dividends during the expected term. These warrants were estimated to have a fair value of $2,200, which was recorded as unamortized warrant discount on the grant date. The exercise price of the warrants is adjustable according to the same terms as the 10% Notes.
At January 31, 2012, the warrant exercise price reset to $0.11485. In connection with this the Company recorded a warrant liability of $120,000 and recognized additional financing costs of $120,000 for the year ended January 31, 2012. The fair value of the warrant liability was determined using the Black-Scholes model option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of 2.75 years; 30% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.30% and no dividends during the expected term.
On October 29, 2012, the Company amended the terms of the 10% Notes to extend the maturity to January 31, 2016, and to fix the conversion price of the 10% Notes at $0.11485 per share. The Company accounted for this amendment as a modification. As a result of fixing the conversion price, the Company determined that the conversion feature was indexed to the Company’s common stock, and should be equity classified. The fair value of the derivative liability immediately prior to the amendment was $5,605,703 determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following inputs: expected life 0.25 years; 80% stock price volatility; risk-free rate of 0.18% and no dividends. The fair value of the conversion right giving effect to the amendment was $5,818,149 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following inputs: expected life 3.25 years; 80% stock price volatility; risk free rate of 0.37% and no dividends, and was reclassified from derivative liability to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The difference in the pre-amendment and post-amendment derivative fair values of $212,446 was recorded as a loss on modification and included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company paid placement fees to an agent in the form of warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share and contractual life of 60 months; and 20,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of the warrants was $56,225 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following model assumptions: expected life 60 months; 80% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.37%, and no dividends during the expected term. The fair value of the restricted shares was $12,600. The total fair value of the warrants and restricted shares was $68,825 and was recorded as deferred financing costs and an increase to additional paid in capital. The deferred financing costs will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method through January 31, 2016.
The Company also amended the Warrants on October 29, 2012 to extend the expiration date to July 31, 2016 and to fix the Warrant’s exercise price at $0.11485 per share. At January 31, 2012 the Warrants were reclassified as warrant liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40 as the Warrants did not meet the criteria to be indexed to the Company’s common stock and classified as equity. At the Warrant amendment date, the Company reassessed the classification of the Warrants as a result of fixing the conversion price, and determined that the amended Warrants met the criteria to be indexed to the Company’s common stock, and should be equity-classified. The Company determined that the fair of the Warrants immediately prior to the Warrant amendment was $785,135 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model inputs of: expected life 2.0 years; 80% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.28%, and no dividends during the expected term. The fair value of the Warrants giving effect to the amendment was $808,732 was reclassified from warrant liability to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model inputs of: expected life 3.8 years; 80% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.37%, and no dividends during the expected term. The difference between the pre-amendment and post-amendment Warrant fair values of $24,437 was recorded as a loss on modification and included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
In addition, each $2.50 of 10% Note principal received one warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock, or a total of 500,000 shares, for $0.45 per share (the “Amendment Warrants”). The fair value of the Amendment Warrants was $200,452 determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following inputs: expected life 3.8 years; 80% stock price volatility; risk-free interest rate of 0.37%, and no dividends during the expected term. The Company recorded this amount as additional debt discount and an increase to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and will amortize the debt discount to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the amended 10% Notes.
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Notes due February 1, 2015
On September 1, 2011, the Company issued $150,000 of its 8% Senior Subordinated Promissory Convertible Notes. The net proceeds were used for working capital to support organic growth including the expansion to new hospitals and hiring of new physicians, acquisitions of physician practices and/or care management businesses and for general corporate purposes. The notes bear interest at a rate of 8% annually, payable semi -annually on December 31 and June 30. The Notes mature and become due and payable on February 1, 2015 and rank senior to all other subordinated debt of the Company.
The 8% Notes are convertible any time prior to February 1, 2015. The initial conversion rate is 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock per $25,000 principal amount of the 8% Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of $0.25 per share of the Company’s common stock. The conversion price of the 8% Notes will be adjusted on a weighted average basis if the Company issues certain additional shares of common stock (or warrants or rights to purchase share of common stock or securities convertible into common stock) for a consideration per share which is less than the then applicable conversion price.
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The Company may require the holders of the 8% Notes to convert to common stock at the then applicable conversion rate at any time after June 30, 2013 if: i) our 10% Notes have been fully repaid or converted and ii) the closing price of our common stock has exceeded 150% of the then applicable Conversion Price for no less than 30 consecutive trading days prior to giving notice.
At any time on or after June 30, 2014, the Company may, at its sole option redeem all of the Notes at a redemption price in cash equal to 108% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the redemption rate.
9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes due February 15, 2016
On January 31, 2013 the Company raised through a private placement offering $880,000 of par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes maturing February 15, 2016 (the “9% Notes”). The 9% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9% per annum, payable semi-annually on August 15 and February 15. The principal of the 9% Notes plus any accrued yet unpaid interest is convertible at any time by the holder at a conversion price of $0.40 per share of Common Stock, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and reverse stock splits. After 60 days prior notice, the Note is callable in full or in part by the Company at any time after January 31, 2015. If the Average Daily Value of Trades (“ADVT”) during the prior 90 days as reported by Bloomberg is greater than $100,000, the Note is callable at a price of 105% of the Note’s par value, and if the ADVT is less than $100,000, the Note is callable at a price of 110% of the Note’s par value.
The holders of the 9% Notes received warrants to purchase 660,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.45 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends, and which are exercisable at any date prior to January 31, 2018. The fair value of the 9% Notes warrants was based on the Company’s closing stock price at the transaction date and inputs to the Black-Scholes option pricing model as follows:
Fair value of 9% Notes warrants | $ | 186,897 | ||
Exercise price | $ | 0.45 | ||
Expected life (years) | 5.00 | |||
Volatility | 36.70 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.70 | % | ||
Dividends | 0.00 | % |
The Company incurred financing costs with a placement agent equal to 9% of the of the subscription price of the 9% Notes sold, out- of- pocket expenses, legal fees, and warrants to purchase 176,000 shares of the Company’s common at a conversion price of $0.40 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and reverse stock splits as follows:
Fees and expenses | $ | 101,179 | ||
Fair value of placement agent warrants | $ | 54,468 |
The fair value of the placement agent warrants was based on the Company’s closing stock price at the transaction date and inputs to the Black-Scholes option pricing model as follows:
Exercise price | $ | 0.40 | ||
Expected life (years) | 5.00 | |||
Volatility | 36.70 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.70 | % | ||
Dividends | 0.00 | % |
These amounts were recorded as deferred financing costs which will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 9% Notes.
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Interest expense on the Convertible Notes, including amortization of related debt discount and financing costs for the years ended January 31 was as follows:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Interest expense | $ | 856,839 | $ | 304,034 |
Convertible notes maturing after one year consists of the following:
Year ending January 31, | ||||
2015 | $ | - | ||
2016 | $ | 1,400,000 | ||
2017 | $ | 880,000 | ||
2018 | $ | - |
7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are measured on a recurring basis. The carrying amount reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The carrying amount for borrowings under the Senior Secured Note and the Convertible Notes approximates fair value. The fair value of the warrant and derivative liability was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company did not have any assets or liabilities categorized as Level 1 or 2 as of January 31, 2013.
The following summarizes the activity of Level 3 inputs measured on a recurring basis for the year ended January 31, 2013:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Derivative | Warrant | Total | ||||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2011 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Additions | 653,026 | 120,000 | 773,026 | |||||||||
Exercises | - | - | - | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2012 | 653,026 | 120,000 | 773,026 | |||||||||
Additions | - | - | - | |||||||||
Exercises | - | - | - | |||||||||
Reclassification (Note 6) | (5,818,149 | ) | (808,732 | ) | (6,626,881 | ) | ||||||
Adjustment resulting from change in fair value recognized in earnings | 5,165,123 | 688,732 | 5,853,855 | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2013 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
8. Related Party Transactions
Due to officers represent amounts due in connection with acquisition of PCCM and reimbursement of certain expenses paid on behalf of the Company. These amounts are non- interest bearing, due on demand, and consist of the following at January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Due to officers | $ | - | $ | 12,400 |
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9. Income Taxes
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740 (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”)). Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. As of January 31, 2013, the Company had federal and California tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $9,046,000 and $9,039,000, respectively. The federal and California net operating loss carryforwards will expire at various dates from 2028 through 2032. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Sections 382 and 383, use of the Company’s net operating loss and credit carryforwards may be limited if a cumulative change in ownership of more than 50% occurs within any three-year period since the last ownership change. The Company may have had a change in control under these Sections. However, the Company does not anticipate performing a complete analysis of the limitation on the annual use of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards until the time that it projects it will be able to utilize these tax attributes.
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2013 and January 31, 2012 are shown below. A valuation allowance of $4,164,591 and $933,420 as of January 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, has been established against the Company’s deferred tax assets as realization of such assets is uncertain. The Company’s effective tax rate is different from the federal statutory rate of 34% due primarily to operating losses that receive no tax benefit as a result of a valuation allowance recorded for such losses.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following at January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
NOL carry forward | $ | 3,967,114 | $ | 849,591 | ||||
Stock options - exercisable | 741,971 | 81,775 | ||||||
Contribution carryforward | 8,740 | 6,970 | ||||||
Warrant liability | - | 51,408 | ||||||
State income taxes | 544 | 1,247 | ||||||
Accrual to cash | (243,300 | ) | (76,500 | ) | ||||
State income taxes, deferred | (310,478 | ) | (71,035 | ) | ||||
Impairment loss | - | 89,964 | ||||||
Other, net | - | - | ||||||
Net Deferred Tax Assets | 4,164,591 | 933,420 | ||||||
Valuation Allowance | (4,164,591 | ) | (933,420 | ) | ||||
$ | - | $ | - |
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the federal income tax rate as follows for the year ended January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Tax computed at the statutory rate (34%) | 0.34 | % | 0.34 | % | ||||
Stock options | (0.06 | )% | (0.01 | )% | ||||
Accrual to cash | - | % | 0.01 | % | ||||
Warrant liability | - | % | (0.05 | )% | ||||
Impairment Loss | - | % | (0.08 | )% | ||||
Non-cash stock compensation | - | % | (0.06 | )% | ||||
Change in valuation | (0.28 | )% | (0.15 | )% | ||||
- | % | - | % |
As of January 31, 2013, the Company does not have any unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters. The Company will recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state tax jurisdictions. The Company and its subsidiaries’ state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended January 31, 2010 through 2013. The Company does not anticipate material unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
10. Stockholder’s Deficit
Equity Incentive Plan
On March 4, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). The Plan provides for the granting of the following types of awards to persons who are employees, officers, consultants, advisors, or directors of our Company or any of its affiliates:
Under the 2010 Plan, the Company may issue a variety of equity vehicles to provide flexibility in implementing equity awards, including incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock grants and stock appreciation rights.
Subject to the adjustment provisions of the 2010 Plan that are applicable in the event of a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction, up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the 2010 Plan. Options granted under the 2010 Plan generally vest over a three-year period and generally expire ten years from the date of grant.
Stock options and warrants issued to non-employees as compensation for services to be provided to the Company are accounted for based upon the fair value of the services provided or the estimated fair value of the option or warrant, whichever can be more clearly determined. The Company recognizes this expense over the period in which the services are provided.
On August 31, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors amended the 2010 Plan, which allowed the Board to grant an additional 7,000,000 shares up to 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2010 Plan awards include incentive stock option, non-qualified options, restricted common stock, and stock appreciation rights. As of January 31, 2013, approximately 267,000 shares are available for future grants under the 2010 Plan. The Company issues new shares to satisfy stock option and warrant exercises.
Share Issuances
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance 600,000 shares of common stock for compensation related to consulting and directors’ fees during the twelve months ended January 31, 2012. The shares were valued at $90,000 based on the fair values of the shares at the issuance dates. These shares were not issued as January 31, 2012 and were recorded as a liability at January 31, 2012. Included in the issuance of 600,000 shares were 400,000 restricted shares of common stock acquired by Mr. Suresh Nihalani for $0.001 per share in connection with Mr. Nihalani’s re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors. The fair value of the grant to Mr. Nihalani was $60,000 and was recorded as compensation expense during the year ended January 31, 2012.
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During the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized: (i) the purchase of 400,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock by Mr. Gary Augusta at $0.001 per share by Mr. Augusta in connection with Mr. Augusta’s election to the Company’s Board. The fair value of the shares at grant date was $47,520 and will be accounted for as prepaid consulting and amortized to expense over the related service period, with the unamortized portion presented as a contra equity account on the balance sheet ; (ii) the issuance of 216,000 common shares to SpaGus Capital, LLC with a fair value of $25,661 related to the cost of placing the Senior Secured Note (see Note 8); and (iii) the issuance of 300,000 common shares with a fair value of $41,560 related to consulting services provided by Mr. Augusta during the three months ended April 30, 2012. The Company has the right, but not the obligation, to redeem the unearned service portion of the 400,000 restricted shares purchased by Mr. Nihalani and 400,000 restricted shares purchased by Mr. Augusta at par value.
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 200,000 shares to Mr. Augusta with a fair value of $26,000 during the three months ended July 31, 2012 related to consulting services provided by Mr. Augusta.
On September 15, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 3,350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain employees and consultants as follows: (i)1,200,000 common shares purchased by Dr. Eli Hendel for $0.001 per share, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated August 1, 2012 in which if Dr. Hendel is terminated for “any or no reason”, the Company will have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase at $0.001 per share 800,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within twelve months of the date of the VMM Purchase Agreement (see Note 3), and repurchase 400,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within 24 months. The fair value of the shares was estimated to be $480,000, and the share purchase will be accounted for as prepaid consulting and amortized over the life of the agreement; (ii) 1,000,000 common shares purchased by Dr. Warren Hosseinion, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, for $0.001 per share with a fair value of $420,000 and expensed at grant date; (iii) 700,000 common shares purchased by Mr. Kyle Francis, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, for $0.001 per share with a fair value of $269,500 and expensed at grant date; (iv) 316,667 common shares purchased by certain employees and consultants for $0.001 per share with a fair value of $133,317 and expensed at grant date.
On October 15, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to SpaGus Capital Partners, LLC in connection with the amendment of the Company’s Senior Secured Promissory Note with a fair value of $50,000 (see Note 5).
On October 18, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 400,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair value of $168,000 to Mr. Mark Meyers, pursuant to Mr. Meyers’ appointment to the Company’s Board of Directors. On October 22, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair value of $210,000 to Mr. Creem pursuant to Mr. Creem’s appointment to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Meyers and Mr. Creem’s restricted share grants each vest on a monthly basis over 36 months and will be accounted for as prepaid consulting and amortized over the life of their respective agreements.
On October 29, 2012 the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair value of $12,600 to the 10% Notes placement agent (see Note 6).
Option Issuances
During the year ended January 31, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors granted 1,150,000 options to employees and directors. The fair value of the options was $0.11 per share, or $126,500 aggregate fair value. The fair value of each option award was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The calculation was based on the exercise price of $0.15, an expected term of 10.0 years using the simplified method, interest rate of 1.98%, volatility of 80% and no dividends.
On February 1, 2012 the Board of Directors approved the grant of 1,000,000 stock options to Mr. Ted Schreck in pursuant to Mr. Schreck’s agreement to join the Company’s Board as director. The options vest in three equal installments on each of February 1, 2012, 2013, and 2014 subject to Mr. Schreck’s continued role as a director. The options expire on the tenth anniversary of issuance. The fair value of the stock options of $120,000 was determined under the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The calculation was based on the exercise price of $0.15, an expected term of 10.0 years using the simplified method, interest rate of 1.97%, volatility of 80.0% and no dividends.
On September 15, 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of stock options to acquire 3,075,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain of the Company’s physicians and medical professionals. The options substantially vest in three equal installments on each September 15, 2012, July 31, 2013 and July 31, 2014, subject to the recipients continued role with the Company, and expire on the tenth anniversary of issuance. The fair value of the options was estimated to be $907,796 determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following inputs: exercise price of $0.21, expected term of 3.7 years using the simplified method, interest rate of 0.42%, volatility of 80.0% and no dividends.
During the 4th quarter ended January 31, 2013 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 150,000 stock options to Mr. Mark Meyers pursuant to Mr. Meyer’s consulting agreement (Note 11). The options vest immediately and expire on the tenth anniversary of issuance.
The fair value of the stock options of $55,617 was determined under the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The calculation was based on the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant and the following weighted-average inputs: exercise price of $0.21, an expected term of 6.0 years using the simplified method, interest rate of 0.70%, volatility of 36.7% and no dividends.
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Stock option activity for the year ended January 31, 2013 is summarized below:
Weighted | Weighted | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Per Share | Remaining | Value | |||||||||||||
Exercise | Life | |||||||||||||||
Price | (Years) | |||||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2011 | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Granted | 1,150,000 | 0.15 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Exercised | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Forfeited | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2012 | 1,150,000 | 0.15 | 8.9 | - | ||||||||||||
Granted | 4,225,000 | 0.19 | 9.2 | - | ||||||||||||
Exercised | (75,000 | ) | 0.21 | - | - | |||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Forfeited | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2013 | 5,300,000 | $ | 0.18 | 9.1 | $ | - | ||||||||||
Vested and expected to vest | 2,733,336 | $ | 0.18 | 8.9 | $ | - | ||||||||||
Exercisable, January 31, 2013 | 2,733,336 | $ | 0.18 | 8.9 | $ | - |
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the year ended January 31, 2013 was $15,750.
ApolloMed ACO 2012 Equity Incentive Plan
On October 18, 2012 ApolloMed ACO’s Board of Directors adopted the ApolloMed Accountable Care Organization, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ACO Plan”) and reserved 9,000,000 shares of ApolloMed ACO’s common stock for issuance thereunder. The purposes of the ACO Plan are to encourage selected employees, directors, consultants and advisers to improve operations and increase the profitability of ApolloMed ACO and encourage selected employees, directors, consultants and advisers to accept or continue employment or association with ApolloMed ACO.
Awards of restricted stock under the Plan vest (i) one-third on the date of grant; (ii) one-third on the first anniversary of the date of grant, if the grantee has remained in service continuously until that date; and (iii) one-third on the second anniversary of the date of grant if the grantee has remained in service continuously until that date.
In the 4th quarter ended January 31, 2013, ApolloMed ACO issued restricted common stock under the ACO Plan totaling 3,690,000 shares to participating physicians. One-third of the total share grant, or 1,230,000 shares, vested upon grant and the remainder is subject to the ACO Plan vesting schedule. ApolloMed ACO’s Board of Directors determined the fair value of the shares at grant date was $0.01 per share.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock award in the ACO Plan during the year ended January 31, 2013:
Weighted | Aggregate | Weighted | ||||||||||||||
Average | Intrinsic | Average | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Remaining | Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Life | ||||||||||||||||
(Years) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2012 | - | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Granted | 3,690,000 | 1.9 | 36,900 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Released | - | |||||||||||||||
Balance, January 31, 2013 | 3,690,000 | 1.9 | $ | 36,900 | $ | 0.01 |
Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock and option awards is recognized over their respective vesting periods, and is as follows for the year ended January 31:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense: | ||||||||
Cost of services | $ | 550,710 | $ | 29,333 | ||||
General and administrative | 1,511,017 | 152,400 | ||||||
$ | 2,061,728 | $ | 181,733 |
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As of January 31, 2013, total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under our 2010, 2012 and ACO Plan’s and the weighted-average period of years expected to recognize those costs are as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||
Unrecognized | Average | |||||||
Compensation | Remaining | |||||||
Cost | Life | |||||||
(Years) | ||||||||
Common stock options | $ | 521,611 | 0.9 | |||||
ACO Plan restricted stock | $ | 24,600 | 1.9 |
Warrants
Warrants consisted of the following:
Aggregate | Number of | |||||||
intrinsic value | warrants | |||||||
Outstanding at January 31, 2011 | $ | - | 1,655,333 | |||||
Lapsed | - | (155,333 | ) | |||||
Outstanding at January 31, 2012 | - | 1,500,000 | ||||||
Granted | - | 2,936,000 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Cancelled | - | (1,500,000 | ) | |||||
Outstanding at January 31, 2013 | $ | - | 2,936,000 |
Warrants | Weighted | Warrants | Weighted | |||||||||||||||
outstanding | average | exercisable | average | |||||||||||||||
Exercise Price | remaining | exercise price | ||||||||||||||||
contractual life | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 0.11485 | 1,250,000 | 3.76 | 1,250,000 | $ | 0.11485 | ||||||||||||
$ | 0.11485 | 250,000 | 3.76 | 250,000 | $ | 0.11485 | ||||||||||||
$ | 0.45000 | 500,000 | 3.76 | 500,000 | $ | 0.45000 | ||||||||||||
$ | 0.50000 | 100,000 | 5.00 | 100,000 | $ | 0.50000 | ||||||||||||
$ | 0.45000 | 660,000 | 5.00 | 660,000 | $ | 0.45000 | ||||||||||||
$ | 0.40000 | 176,000 | 5.00 | 176,000 | $ | 0.40000 | ||||||||||||
2,936,000 | 4.15 | 2,936,000 | $ | 0.27748 |
In conjunction with the completion of the private placement on October 16, 2009, the Company issued a total of 1,500,000 warrants (“Warrants”). Of this amount, 1,250,000 warrants were issued to the holders of the Convertible Notes and 250,000 warrants were granted to the placement agent. The warrants are exercisable into shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.11485. The warrants had a five-year term and expire on October 31, 2014. On October 29, 2012 the Company, in connection with amendment of its 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes amended the Warrants in which the exercise price was fixed at $0.11485 per share and in which the term was extended to July 31, 2016. In addition, the Company issued to the 10% Note holders warrants to acquire 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.45 per share, which have a term that extends to July 31, 2016. The Company issued to the placement agent in the 10% Notes amendment warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share (see Note 6).
In connection with the placement of the 9% Notes (see Note 6), the holders of the 9% Notes received warrants to purchase 660,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.45 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends, and the placement agent warrants to purchase 176,000 shares of the Company’s common at a conversion price of $0.40 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and reverse stock splits, and which are exercisable at any date prior to January 31, 2018. The fair value of the 9% Notes warrants was as follows:
Fair value of 9% Notes warrants | $ | 186,897 | ||
Fair value of placement agent warrants | $ | 54,468 |
Authorized stock
At January 31, 2013 the Company was authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock. The Company is required to reserve and keep available out of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock such number of shares sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of the 10% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Notes, the 8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Promissory Notes, the 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Notes, he exercise of all outstanding warrants exercisable into shares of common stock, and shares granted and available for grant under the Company’s stock option grants. The amount of shares of common stock reserved for these purposes is as follows at January 31, 2013:
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Common stock issued and outstanding | 34,843,441 | |||
Conversion of 10% Notes | 10,883,761 | |||
Conversion of 8% Notes | 600,000 | |||
Conversion of 9% Notes | 2,200,000 | |||
Warrants | 2,936,000 | |||
Stock options outstanding | 5,300,000 | |||
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11. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease commitments
The Company leases its office facilities under non-cancelable operating leases, certain of which contain renewal options. Future minimum rental payments required under the operating leases as follows:
Year ending January 31, | ||||
2014 | $ | 139,994 | ||
2015 | 114,416 | |||
2016 | 91,546 | |||
2017 | 94,294 | |||
2018 | - | |||
$ | 440,251 |
Rent expense recorded for years ended January 31 was as follows:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Rent expense | $ | 97,402 | $ | 42,874 |
Consulting and employment agreements
On August 16, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Kaneohe Advisors LLC, an entity wholly-owned and controlled by Mr. Kyle Francis, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Business Development and Chief Financial Officer. The term of the agreement is on a month-to-month basis, and provided for Mr. Francis to receive $11,900 per month and the right to purchase 700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.001 (see Note 10), and can be terminated by either party at any time.
On March 1, 2013, the Company entered into a direct employment agreement with Mr. Francis, which provides for salary of $225,000 per annum, reimbursement of up to $1,200 per month in health insurance expenses, additional performance-based stock and cash compensation to be determined by the Company’s board of directors, and participation in employee benefits offered to other employees of the Company. If Mr. Francis is terminated for any reason other than gross negligence or misconduct prior to the first anniversary date of employment, Mr. Francis will be entitled to the remaining unpaid portion of his annual salary and health insurance expense reimbursement.
On October 8, 2012 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Mark Meyers to perform services as the Company’s Chief of Strategy and Business Development, in which Mr. Meyers will receive $10,000 per month, the right to receive options to acquire 50,000 shares per month of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.21 per share, and be eligible for performance-based compensation as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Meyers has the option to convert all or a portion of the cash compensation to equity at a conversion price equal to a discount of 30% from the trailing 90 day average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock. The agreement is terminable by either party without cause upon providing 90 days’ notice.
Regulatory Matters
Laws and regulations governing the Medicare and Medicaid programs are complex and subject to interpretation. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject to future government review and interpretation as well as significant regulatory action including fines, penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. We believe that we are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Legal
In the ordinary course of our business, we become involved in pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings, most of which involve claims of medical malpractice related to medical services provided by our affiliated hospitalists. We may also become subject to other lawsuits which could involve significant claims and/or significant defense costs. We believe, based upon our review of pending actions and proceedings, that the outcome of such legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The outcome of such actions and proceedings, however, cannot be predicted with certainty and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of them could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in a future period.
Liability Insurance
We believe that our insurance coverage is appropriate based upon our claims experience and the nature and risks of our business. In addition to the known incidents that have resulted in the assertion of claims, we cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us, our affiliated professional organizations or our affiliated hospitalists in the future where the outcomes of such claims are unfavorable. We believe that the ultimate resolution of all pending claims, including liabilities in excess of our insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that future claims will not have such a material adverse effect on our business.
Although we currently maintain liability insurance policies on a claims-made basis, which are intended to cover malpractice liability and certain other claims, the coverage must be renewed annually, and may not continue to be available to us in future years at acceptable costs, and on favorable terms.
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11. Quarterly Results of Operations (UNAUDITED)
Following is a summary of our quarterly results of operations for the years ended January 31, 2013 and 2012.
January 31, 2013 | October 31, 2012 | July 31, 2012 | April 30, 2012 | January 31, 2012 | October 31, 2011 | July 31, 2011 | April 30, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 2,529,683 | $ | 1,965,153 | $ | 1,649,451 | $ | 1,631,844 | $ | 1,545,440 | $ | 1,431,965 | $ | 1,093,708 | $ | 1,039,693 | ||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations | (525,083 | ) | (1,437,225 | ) | (63,026 | ) | (53,153 | ) | (268,754 | ) | 126,202 | (83,339 | ) | (187,444 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | - | (3,063,144 | ) | (2,914,549 | ) | 123,838 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (259,995 | ) | (221,239 | ) | (224,906 | ) | (224,036 | ) | (154,060 | ) | (68,047 | ) | (40,978 | ) | (40,949 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (37,903 | ) | 207 | 455 | (5 | ) | 247 | 49 | 1,483 | 1,063 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (822,981 | ) | (4,721,401 | ) | (3,202,026 | ) | (153,356 | ) | (422,567 | ) | 58,204 | (122,834 | ) | (227,330 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | - | - | 800 | 4,000 | 4,219 | - | - | 1,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (822,981 | ) | $ | (4,721,401 | ) | $ | (3,202,826 | ) | $ | (157,356 | ) | $ | (426,786 | ) | $ | 58,204 | $ | (122,834 | ) | $ | (228,930 | ) | |||||||||
Per share data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Shares - Basic and Diluted | 34,808,001 | 33,440,542 | 31,015,904 | 29,965,878 | 29,335,774 | 29,331,970 | 28,985,774 | 28,648,134 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Loss per share (1) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
(1) Earnings per share are computed independently for each of the quarters presented and therefore may not sum to the total for the year
12. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts: | ||||||||
Balance - beginning of year | $ | 42,576 | $ | 34,746 | ||||
Charged to operations | 74,393 | 118,077 | ||||||
Write-off of accounts receivable | (38,147 | ) | (110,247 | ) | ||||
Balance - end of year | $ | 78,822 | $ | 42,576 |
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EXHIBIT B
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PURSUANT TO AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH ACT AND SUCH LAWS
APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
9% SENIOR SUBORDINATED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
$_________________ | |
November ___, 2012 |
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC. (AMEH.OB), a company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Company"), promises to pay to the order of
_____________________________________________________________ or its registered assigns (the "Holder"), the principal sum of ______________ dollars ($___________), with interest from the date hereof at the rate of 9% per annum on the unpaid balance hereof until paid.
1. Principal. If not earlier converted pursuant to Section 3(a) hereof, the principal of this Note shall be payable on February 15, 2016 (the "Maturity Date").
2. Interest. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 9.0% per year. Interest (including additional interest, if any) will be paid semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2013.
Interest will be paid to the person in whose name a note is registered at the close of business on February 15 and August 15 (whether or not the day is a business day), immediately preceding the relevant interest payment date. Interest on the Notes will be computed on a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months and will accrue from the date of the original issuance of the Notes. If any interest payment date falls on a date that is not a business day, such payment of interest (or principal in the case of the Maturity Date or any earlier repurchase date for the Notes) will be made on the next succeeding business day, and no interest or other amount will be paid as a result of any such delay. For purposes herein, an "Event of Default" exists if the Company fails to make a payment required by Section 1 or 2 hereof, and such failure is not cured within 10 days following written notice from the Holder.
3. Conversion Events and Mechanics of Conversion.
(a) Conversion. The note-holder may convert the principal and unpaid interest to the Company's Common Stock at any time on or before the maturity date at $0.40 per common share.
(b) Mechanics of Conversion. The Company shall not be obligated to issue certificates evidencing the Common Stock issuable upon a Conversion Event unless this Note is either delivered to the Company, duly endorsed, at the office of the Company, or the Holder notifies the Company that this Note has been lost, stolen or destroyed and executes an agreement satisfactory to the Company to indemnify the Company from any loss incurred by it in connection with this Note. After delivery of the Note, or delivery of an agreement and indemnification in the case of a lost Note, the Company shall issue and deliver to the Holder a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder shall be entitled (the "Conversion Shares"), and a check payable to the Holder in the amount equal to the cash amounts payable as a result of a conversion into fractional shares of such preferred stock. Any Conversion Event shall be deemed to have occurred immediately prior to the close of business on the date of the Conversion Event, and the Holder entitled to receive the common stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder of such common stock on such date.
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After receiving a written request from Holder to remove a restrictive legend, the Company will if necessary promptly obtain, at its own expense, an opinion of its counsel to the effect that the common stock may be registered without legend or restriction for sale or transfer under an exemption from such registration, and if the Rule 144 exemption is not available, public sale without registration will require compliance with an exemption under the 1933 Act.
The Company shall instruct its transfer agent to accept any such opinion(s) and will process the request for removal of the restrictive legend(s) within ten business days at the Company's expense.
If either the Company or its transfer agent, individually or jointly, fails or refuses to remove restrictive legends and has not delivered by traceable means the unrestricted certificates within 10 business days after receipt of the written request to do so, the Company shall pay a penalty to the Holder in an amount of additional restricted shares in the amount of 1% of the restricted shares in the original written request for each day after the date of receipt of the written request until the Holder receives the unrestricted shares.
As proscribed by Rule 144(d)(1)(i) and when the Holder provides the Company with a written Note conversion request, the applicable holding period for the common stock issued will have begun on the date of the Note purchase. Therefore if the Notes had been held for more than six months by non-affiliates of the Company, the common shares issued by the Company shall be issued without restriction based on current holding period requirements of Rule 144.
(c) Conversion Price Adjustments. The shares of Common Stock underlying the Note will have anti-dilution protection for stock splits, stock dividends, and/or similar transactions.
(d) Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of any fractional shares to which the Holder would otherwise be entitled, the Company shall pay cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the Conversion Price if the amount is greater than $0.40.
(e) The Note is callable in full or in part by the Company at any time after January 31, 2015 and after 60 days prior notice to both the Note-holder’s and the Placement Agent. If the Average Daily Value of Trades (“ADVT”) during the prior 90 calendar days as reported by Bloomberg is greater than $100,000, the Note is callable at a price of 105% of the Note’s par value and is callable at a price of 110% of the Note’s par value if the ADVT is less than $100,000.
If after Maturity Date, the Note has not paid in full, then the interest rate payable on the Note shall be adjusted from 9% per annum to the lesser of 30% per annum or the maximum statutory rate pursuant to California law and any other applicable jurisdiction of the applicable note holder and the Note’s conversion price will continuously change to the last 20 trading days Volume Weighted Average Price as reported by Bloomberg until the Note is paid in full.
4. Transfer Restrictions. The Holder shall not transfer the Note or the Conversion Shares (except to its own affiliate, subsidiary, or shareholders) until (a) it has first given written notice to the Company, describing briefly the manner of any such proposed transfer; and (b) (i) the Company has received from counsel satisfactory to the Company an opinion that such transfer can be made without compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and applicable state securities laws, or (ii) a registration statement filed by the Company under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities commissions having jurisdiction.
5. Currency; Payments. All references herein to "dollars" or "$" are to U.S. dollars, and all payments of principal of, and interest on, this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds. If the date on which any such payment is required to be made pursuant to the provisions of this Note occurs on a Saturday or Sunday or legal holiday observed in the State of California, such payments shall be due and payable on the immediately succeeding date which is not a Saturday or Sunday or legal holiday so observed.
6. Representations and Warranties of Holder. Holder hereby represents and warrants that:
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(a) Securities Not Registered. Holder is acquiring the Note for its own account, not as an agent or nominee, and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws. By executing this Note, Holder further represents that Holder does not have any present contract, undertaking, understanding or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such persons or any third person, with respect to the Note.
(b) Access to Information. The Company has made available to Holder the opportunity to ask questions of and to receive answers from the Company's officers, directors and other authorized representatives concerning the Company and its business and prospects, and Holder has been permitted to have access to all information which it has requested in order to evaluate the merits and risks of the purchase of the Note.
(c) Investment Experience. Holder is an investor in securities of companies in the development stage and acknowledges that it is able to fend for itself, can bear the economic risk of its investment, and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the purchase of the Note.
(d) Regulation D. Holder is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501 under the 1933 Act. In the normal course of business, Holder invests in or purchases securities similar to the Note and the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of purchasing the Note. The Holder is not a registered broker dealer or an affiliate of any broker or dealer registered under Section 15(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or a member of the FINRA or a Person engaged in the business of being a broker dealer.
(e) Securities are Unregistered. Holder has been advised that (i) neither the Note nor the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note has been registered under the 1933 Act or other applicable securities laws, (ii) the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note may need to be held indefinitely, (iii) Holder will continue to bear the economic risk of the investment in the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note after it is subsequently registered under the 1933 Act or an exemption from such registration is available, and (iv) when and if the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note may be disposed of without registration in reliance on Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act, such disposition may be made only in amounts in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Rule in effect at that time.
(f) Reservation of Stock Issuable on Conversion of the Note. The Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the conversion of the Note, shares of Common Stock from time to time issuable on the conversion of the Note. Failure to adequately reserve for a period of thirty days shall constitute an Event of Default and cause the Principal of the Note to increase by 1% for each day thereafter that the Company does not reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the conversion of the Note, shares of Common Stock from time to time issuable on the conversion of the Note.
(g) Pre-Existing Relationship. Holder has a pre-existing personal or business relationship with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons, or by his/its business or financial experience or the business or financial experience of his/its financial advisors who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company, directly or indirectly, could be reasonably assumed to have the capacity to protect his/its own interest in connection with the acquisition of the Note and the common stock into which it converts.
(h) No Advertisement. Holder acknowledges that the offer and sale of the Note or the common stock into which it converts was not accomplished by the publication of any advertisement.
(i) No Review. Holder understands that no arbitration board or panel, court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the common stock into which it converts.
(j) Holder understands that the Common Stock into which the Note may convert shall bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form:
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS UNLESS OFFERED, SOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNDER AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE LAWS.
7. Survival of Representation and Warranties. All representations and warranties made by Holder shall survive the earlier of the Maturity Date and shall remain effective and enforceable until the earlier to occur of the Maturity Date or the date on which claims based thereon shall have been barred by the applicable statutes of limitation.
8. Waiver. The Company expressly waives presentment, protest, demand, notice of dishonor, notice of nonpayment, notice of maturity, notice of protest, presentment for the purpose of accelerating maturity, and diligence in collection.
9. Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of any legal proceedings in connection with this Note, all expenses in connection with such legal proceedings of the prevailing party, the non-prevailing party upon demand shall reimburse including reasonable legal fees and applicable costs and expenses. This provision shall not merge with any enforcement order or judgment on this Note and shall be applicable to any proceeding to enforce or appeal any judgment relating to the Note.
10. Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provisions hereof shall not be in any way impaired, unless the provisions held invalid, illegal or unenforceable shall substantially impair the benefits of the remaining provisions hereof.
11. Successors and Assigns. This Note shall inure to the benefit of the Holder and its successors and permitted assigns and shall be binding upon the undersigned and its successors and permitted assigns. As used herein, the term "Holder" shall mean and include the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder.
12. Governing Law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Note and the rights and obligations of all parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
13. Modification. This Note may not be modified or amended orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom such agreement is sought to be enforced.
14. Entire Agreement. This Note constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior written or oral agreements and understandings with respect to the matters covered hereby.
Signature page follows
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APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC., | |
a Delaware corporation | |
By: | |
Its: | |
Address: |
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EXHIBIT A
TO
NOTE
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
To Be Executed by the Holder
in Order to Exercise the Warrant
The undersigned Holder hereby elects to purchase _______ Shares pursuant to the attached Note, and requests that certificates for securities be issued in the name of:
__________________________________________________________
(Please type or print name and address)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
(Social Security or Tax Identification Number)
and delivered
to:_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
(Please type or print name and address if different from above)
If such number of Shares being purchased hereby shall not be all the Shares that may be purchased pursuant to the attached Note, a new Note for the balance of such Shares shall be registered in the name of, and delivered to, the Holder at the address set forth below.
In full payment of the purchase price with respect to the Shares purchased and transfer taxes, if any, the undersigned hereby tenders payment of $__________ by check, money order or wire transfer payable in United States currency to the order of [________________].
HOLDER: | ||
Dated: | By: | /s/ |
Name | ||
Title |
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EXHIBIT B
TO
NOTE
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT
(To be signed only on transfer of Note)
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, and transfers unto _____________ the right represented by the within Note to purchase ______ shares of Common Stock of _________, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to which the within Warrant relates, and appoints ____________________ Attorney to transfer such right on the books of ____________, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with full power of substitution of premises.
Dated: | By: | /s/ |
Name | ||
Title | ||
(signature must conform to name of holder as specified on the fact of the Warrant) | ||
Address: |
Signed in the presence of :
Dated:
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EXHIBIT C
APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC.
FORM OF INVESTOR WARRANT
THESE WARRANTS AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE WARRANTS HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT PURSUANT TO (i) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE LAWS, (ii) TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, RULE 144 UNDER THE ACT (OR ANY SIMILAR RULE UNDER THE ACT RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF SECURITIES), OR (iii) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, IF SUCH OPINION SHALL BE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO COUNSEL TO THE ISSUER, THAT AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE LAW IS AVAILABLE.
STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
To Purchase _________________________________ Shares of Common Stock
( ______________ shares)
No. 2012- | Issue Date: _______, 2012 |
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received,
____________________________________________ ________________________ (the "Holder"), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof, to subscribe for and purchase, from APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), of the fully paid non-assessable shares of the Company's common stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock") at a purchase price of $0.45 per share or a lesser price as described in Section 11c, provided that such right will terminate, if not terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions hereof, at 5:00 p.m. (California time) on January 31, 2018 (the "Expiration Date").
The purchase price and the number of shares for which these warrants (the "Warrants") is exercisable are subject to adjustment, as provided herein and specifically in Section 11.
These Warrants were issued in connection with the Company's private offering (the "Offering") of units of the Company's securities (the "Units"), each Unit consisting of $50,000 par value 9% Senior Subordinated Callable Convertible Promissory Notes maturing February 15, 2016 and 37,500 warrants to purchase one share of the Company's Common Stock until January 31, 2018 (a "Warrant Share"), pursuant to a Private offering Memorandum dated November ____, 2012 (the "Memorandum") and is subject to the terms of a Subscription Agreement (the "Subscription Agreement") dated the date hereof to which the initial Holder is a party. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein will have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Memorandum.
As used herein the following terms, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following respective meanings:
(a) The term "Company" shall include Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., f/k/a Silicone Inc. and any corporation that shall succeed or assume the obligations of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. hereunder.
(b) The term "Warrant Shares" includes (i) the Company's common stock and (ii) any other securities into which or for which any of the Common Stock may be converted or exchanged pursuant to a plan of recapitalization, reorganization, merger, sale of assets or otherwise.
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(c) The term "Other Securities" refers to any stock (other than Common Stock) and other securities of the Company or any other person (corporate or otherwise) which the holder of the Warrant at any time shall be entitled to receive, or shall have received, on the exercise of the Warrant, in lieu of or in addition to Common Stock, or which at any time shall be issuable or shall have been issued in exchange for or in replacement of Common Stock or Other Securities.
(d) The term "Exercise Price" shall be $0.45 per share or a lesser price per share as described in Section 11c, subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms hereof.
1. | Number of Shares Issuable upon Exercise. |
Unless sooner terminated in accordance herewith, from and after the date hereof through and including the Expiration Date, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise of these Warrants in whole or in part, the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company set forth on the first page of these Warrants, subject to adjustment pursuant hereto, by delivery of an original or fax copy of the exercise notice attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Notice of Exercise") along with payment to the Company of the Exercise Price.
2. | Exercise of Warrant. |
(a) The purchase rights represented by these Warrants are exercisable by the registered Holder hereof, in whole at any time or in part from time to time by delivery of the Notice of Exercise duly completed and executed at the office of the Company in California (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the registered Holder hereof at the address of such Holder appearing on the books of the Company), and upon payment of the Exercise Price of the shares thereby purchased (cash, bank wire transfer, or by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company in an amount equal to the Exercise Price of the shares thereby purchased); whereupon the Holder of these Warrants shall be entitled to receive a certificate for the number of Warrant Shares so purchased; provided that the Company will place on each certificate a legend substantially the same as that appearing on these Warrants, in addition to any legend required by any applicable state or federal law. If these Warrants are exercised in part, the Company will issue to the Holder hereof a new Warrant upon the same terms as these Warrants but for the balance of Warrant Shares for which these Warrants remains exercisable. The Company agrees that upon exercise of these Warrants the Holder shall be deemed to be the record owner of the shares issued upon exercise as of the close of business on the date on which these Warrants shall have been exercised as aforesaid. These Warrants will be surrendered at the time of exercise or if lost, stolen, misplaced or destroyed, the Holder will comply with Section 7 below (b) Certificates for shares purchased hereunder shall be delivered to the Holder hereof within a reasonable time after the date on which these Warrants shall have been exercised as aforesaid.
(c) The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of rights represented by these Warrants will, upon exercise of the rights represented by these Warrants, be fully paid and non-assessable and free from all preemptive rights, taxes, liens and charges in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue which shall be paid by the Company in accordance with Section 4 below).
3. | No Fractional Shares. |
The Company shall not be required to issue fractional Warrant Shares upon the exercise of these Warrants or to deliver Warrant Certificates that evidence fractional Warrant Shares. In the event that a fraction of a Warrant Share would, except for the provisions of this Section 3, be issuable upon the exercise of these Warrants, the Company shall pay to the Holder exercising the Warrant an amount in cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the Per Share Market Value of the Warrant Share.
For purposes of these Warrants, the Per Share Market Value shall be determined as follows: As used herein, "Per Share Market Value" means on any particular date (a) the closing bid price per share of Common Stock on such date on the national securities exchange on which the shares of Common Stock are then listed or quoted, or if there is no such price on such date, then the average of the closing bid and asked prices on the national securities exchange on the date nearest preceding such date, (b) if the shares of Common Stock are not then listed or quoted on a national securities exchange, the average of the closing bid and asked prices for a share of Common Stock in the over-the-counter market, as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc., or an equivalent generally accepted reporting service, at the close of business on such date, or (c) if the shares of Common Stock are not then publicly traded, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an appraiser selected in good faith by the Holders of a majority in interest of the Warrants then outstanding.
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4. | Charges, Taxes and Expenses. |
Issuance of certificates for Warrant Shares upon the exercise of these Warrants shall be made without charge to the Holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the Holder of these Warrants, or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder of these Warrants; provided, however, that in the event certificates for Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder of these Warrants, these Warrants, when exercised, shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the "Assignment Form") duly executed by the Holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for Warrant Shares, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, that the transferee execute an appropriate investment representation as may be reasonably required by the Company.
5. | No Rights as Shareholders. |
These Warrants does not entitle the Holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a Shareholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof.
6. | Exchange and Registry of Warrant. |
These Warrants is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered Holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant or Warrants aggregating the total Warrant Shares of the surrendered Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange. The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered Holder of these Warrants. These Warrants may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
7. | Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. |
Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of these Warrants, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of these Warrants, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor (but with no additional rights or obligations) and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of these Warrants.
8. | Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. |
If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
9. | Cash Distributions. |
No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company's Common Stock or Other Securities that may become purchasable hereunder will be made to the Exercise Price under these Warrants.
10. | Consolidation, Merger or Sale of the Company. |
If the Company is a party to a consolidation, merger or transfer of assets that reclassifies or changes its outstanding Common Stock, the successor corporation (or corporation controlling the successor corporation or the Company, as the case may be) shall by operation of law assume the Company's obligations under these Warrants. Upon consummation of such transaction the Warrants shall automatically become exercisable for the kind and amount of securities, cash or other assets that the holder of a Warrant would have owned immediately after the consolidation, merger or transfer if the holder had exercised the Warrant immediately before the effective date of such transaction. As a condition to the consummation of such transaction, the Company shall arrange for the person or entity obligated to issue securities or deliver cash or other assets upon exercise of the Warrant to, concurrently with the consummation of such transaction, assume the Company's obligations hereunder by executing an instrument so providing and further providing for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practical to the adjustments provided for in this Section 10.
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11. | Adjustments in the Exercise Price |
The number of shares and class of capital stock purchasable under these Warrants are subject to adjustment from time to time as set forth in this Section 11.
(a) Adjustment for change in capital stock. If the Company:
(i) pays a dividend or makes a distribution on its Common Stock, in each case, in shares of its Common Stock;
(ii) subdivides its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares;
(iii) combines its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares;
(iv) makes a distribution on its Common Stock in shares of its capital stock other than Common Stock; or
(v) issues by reclassification of its shares of Common Stock any shares of its capital stock;
then the number and classes of shares purchasable upon exercise of each Warrant in effect immediately prior to such action shall be adjusted so that the holder of any Warrant thereafter exercised may receive the number and classes of shares of capital stock of the Company which such holder would have owned immediately following such action if such holder had exercised the Warrant immediately prior to such action.
For a dividend or distribution the adjustment shall become effective immediately after the record date for the dividend or distribution. For a subdivision, combination or reclassification, the adjustment shall become effective immediately after the effective date of the subdivision, combination or reclassification.
If after an adjustment the Holder, upon exercise of a Warrant, may receive shares of two or more classes of capital stock of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company shall in good faith determine the allocation of the adjusted Exercise Price between or among the classes of capital stock. After such allocation, that portion of the Exercise Price applicable to each share of each such class of capital stock shall thereafter be subject to adjustment on terms comparable to those applicable to Common Stock in these Warrants. Notwithstanding the allocation of the Exercise Price between or among shares of capital stock as provided by this Section 11(a), a Warrant may only be exercised in full by payment of the entire Exercise Price currently in effect.
(b) The Company will not, by amendment of its Articles of Incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Company, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Section 11 and in the taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the exercise rights of the Holders of these Warrants against impairment.
12. | Certificate as to Adjustments. |
In each case of any adjustment or readjustment in the shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issuable on the exercise of the Warrant, the Company at its expense will promptly cause its Chief Financial Officer or other appropriate designee to compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms of the Warrant and prepare a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based, including a statement of (a) the consideration received or receivable by the Company for any additional shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold, (b) the number of shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) outstanding or deemed to be outstanding, and (c) the Exercise Price and the number of shares of Common Stock to be received upon exercise of these Warrants, in effect immediately prior to such adjustment or readjustment and as adjusted or readjusted as provided in these Warrants. The Company will forthwith mail a copy of each such certificate to the Holder of the Warrant and any Warrant agent of the Company (appointed pursuant to Section 16 hereof).
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13. | Reservation of Stock Issuable on Exercise of Warrant. |
The Company will at all times reserve and keep available, solely for issuance and delivery on the exercise of the Warrant, shares of Common Stock (or Other Securities) from time to time issuable on the exercise of the Warrant.
14. | Assignment; Exchange of Warrant. |
Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, these Warrants, and the rights evidenced hereby, may be transferred by any registered Holder hereof (a "Transferor") with respect to any or all of the shares underlying these Warrants. On the surrender for exchange of these Warrants, with the Transferor's duly executed Assignment Form and together with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws, which shall include, without limitation, a legal opinion from the Transferor's counsel that such transfer is exempt from the registration requirements of applicable securities laws, the Company at its expense (but with payment by the Transferor of any applicable transfer taxes) will issue and deliver to or on the order of the Transferor thereof a new Warrant of like tenor, in the name of the Transferor and/or the transferee(s) specified in such Assignment Form (each a "Transferee"), calling in the aggregate on the face or faces thereof for the number of Warrant Shares called for on the face or faces of the Warrant so surrendered by the Transferor; and provided further, that upon any such transfer, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, that the Transferee execute an appropriate investment representation as may be reasonably required by the Company.
15. | Registration Rights. |
The Company has agreed to register the Warrant Shares in any subsequent registration statement filed by the Company with the SEC, so that Holders shall be entitled to sell the same simultaneously with and upon the terms and conditions as the securities sold for the Company's account are being sold pursuant to any such registration statement, subject to such lock-up provisions as may be proposed by the underwriter of said registration statement (the "Piggyback Registration Right"). There is no guarantee as to a time frame for the filing of such a registration statement.
16. | Warrant Agent. |
The Company may, by written notice to each Holder of a Warrant, appoint an agent for the purpose of issuing Common Stock (or Other Securities) on the exercise of these Warrants pursuant to Section 2, exchanging these Warrants pursuant to Section 14, and replacing these Warrants pursuant to Section 7, or any of the foregoing, and thereafter any such issuance, exchange or replacement, as the case may be, shall be made at such office by such agent.
17. | Notices, etc. |
All notices shall be in writing signed by the party giving such notice, and delivered personally or sent by overnight courier or messenger or sent by registered or certified mail (air mail if overseas), return receipt requested, or by telex, facsimile transmission, telegram or similar means of communication. Notices shall be deemed to have been received on the date of personal, telex, facsimile transmission, telegram or similar means of communication, or if sent by overnight courier or messenger, shall be deemed to have been received on the next delivery day after deposit with the courier or messenger, or if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed to have been received on the third business day after the date of mailing. Notices shall be sent to the addresses set forth below each party's signature on the Subscription Agreement.
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18. | Notices of Record Date. |
In case,
(a) The Company takes a record of the holders of its Common Stock for the purpose of entitling them to subscribe for or purchase any shares of stock of any class or to receive a dividend, distribution or any other rights; or
(b) There is any capital reorganization of the Company, reclassification of the capital stock of the Company (other than a subdivision or combination of its outstanding shares of Common Stock), or consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another corporation which does not constitute a sale of the Company; or
(c) There is a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company;
then, and in any such case, the Company shall cause to be mailed to the Holder, at least 20 business days prior to the date hereinafter specified, a notice stating the date on which (i) a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution or rights, or (ii) such reclassification, reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is to take place and the date, if any is to be fixed, as of which holders of Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock for securities or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, liquidation or winding up.
19. | Amendments and Supplements. |
(a) The Company may from time to time supplement or amend these Warrants without the approval of any Holders in order to cure any ambiguity or to be correct or supplement any provision contained herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision, or to make any other provisions in regard to matters or questions herein arising hereunder which the Company may deem necessary or desirable and which shall not materially adversely affect the interest of the Holder. All other supplements or amendments to these Warrants must be signed by the party against whom such supplement or amendment is to be enforced.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 19(a), the Company may at any time during the term of these Warrants reduce the then current Exercise Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company.
20. | Investment Intent. |
Holder represents and warrants to the Company that Holder is acquiring the Warrants for investment and with no present intention of distributing or reselling any of the Warrants.
21. | Certificates to Bear Language. |
The Warrants and the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise thereof shall bear the following legend by which Holder shall be bound:
"THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT IS AVAILABLE."
Certificates for Warrants or Warrant Shares without such legend shall be issued if such Warrants or Warrant Shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), or if the Company has received an opinion from counsel reasonably satisfactory to counsel for the Company, that such legend is no longer required under the Act.
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22. | Miscellaneous. |
(a) These Warrants shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the County of Los Angeles, State of California or a Federal Court empanelled in the State of California for the resolution of all legal disputes arising under the terms of these Warrants, including, but not limited to, enforcement of any arbitration award. The Company and the Holder agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by jury.
(b) If any action or proceeding is brought by the Company on the one hand or by the Holder on the other hand to enforce or continue any provision of these Warrants, the prevailing party's costs and expenses, including its reasonable attorney's fees, in connection with such action or proceeding shall be paid by the other party.
(c) In the event that any provision of these Warrants is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision, which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Warrants.
(d) The headings in these Warrants are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused these Warrants to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first written above.
APOLLO MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC., | |
a Delaware corporation | |
By: _______________________________ | |
Warren Hosseinion, M.D | |
Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT A
TO
WARRANT
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
To Be Executed by the Holder
in Order to Exercise the Warrant
The undersigned Holder hereby elects to purchase _______ Shares pursuant to the attached Warrant, and requests that certificates for securities be issued in the name of:
__________________________________________________________
(Please type or print name and address)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
(Social Security or Tax Identification Number)
and delivered
to:_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
(Please type or print name and address if different from above)
If such number of Shares being purchased hereby shall not be all the Shares that may be purchased pursuant to the attached Warrant, a new Warrant for the balance of such Shares shall be registered in the name of, and delivered to, the Holder at the address set forth below.
In full payment of the purchase price with respect to the Shares purchased and transfer taxes, if any, the undersigned hereby tenders payment of $__________ by check, money order or wire transfer payable in United States currency to the order of [________________].
HOLDER: | ||
Dated: | By: | /s/ |
Name | ||
Title |
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EXHIBIT B
TO
WARRANT
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT
(To be signed only on transfer of Warrant)
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns, and transfers unto _____________ the right represented by the within Warrant to purchase ______ shares of Common Stock of _________, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to which the within Warrant relates, and appoints ____________________ Attorney to transfer such right on the books of ____________, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with full power of substitution of premises.
Dated: | By: | /s/ |
Name | ||
Title | ||
(signature must conform to name of holder as specified on the fact of the Warrant) | ||
Address: |
Signed in the presence of :
Dated:
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Exhibit 21.1 Subsidiaries of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.
Name | Jurisdiction of Operations | |
Apollo Medical Management, Inc. | California | |
Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc. | California | |
ApolloMed Accountable Care Organization, Inc. | California | |
Aligned Healthcare, Inc. | California | |
Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. | California |
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
FORM OF RULE 13A-14(A)
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302(A) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Warren Hosseinion, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
(c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: April 30, 2013
/s/ WARREN HOSSEINION, M.D. |
WARREN HOSSEINION, M.D. |
Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
FORM OF RULE 13A-14(A)
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302(A) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Kyle Francis, Chief Financial Officer of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
(c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
(a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: April 30, 2013
/s/ KYLE FRANCIS |
KYLE FRANCIS |
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) | The Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended January 31, 2013 (the “ Report ”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
(ii) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: April 30, 2013 | /s/ WARREN HOSSEINION, M.D. |
WARREN HOSSEINION, M.D. | |
Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.(the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:
(i) | The Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended January 31, 2013 (the “ Report ”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
(ii) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: April 30, 2013 | /s/ KYLE FRANCIS |
KYLE FRANCIS | |
Chief Financial Officer |
Percentage of Total Accounts Receivable (Detail)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Customer A
|
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Accounts Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables from customers as percentage of total accounts receivable | 7.00% | 4.00% |
Customer B
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Accounts Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables from customers as percentage of total accounts receivable | 5.00% | 9.00% |
Customer C
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Accounts Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables from customers as percentage of total accounts receivable | 11.00% | 14.00% |
Closing Stock Price at Transaction Date and Inputs to Black-Scholes Option Pricing (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 29, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2013
Note warrant
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Schedule Of Class Of Right Or Warrant Fair Value Assumption [Line Items] | ||||
Fair value of 9% Notes warrants | $ 186,897 | |||
Exercise Price | 0.125 | 0.11485 | 0.11485 | 0.45 |
Expected life (years) | 5 years | |||
Volatility | 36.70% | |||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.70% | |||
Dividends | 0.00% |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)
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Jan. 31, 2013
|
Jan. 31, 2012
|
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Accounts payable | $ 394,915 | $ 109,704 |
D&O insurance payable | 0 | 11,444 |
Income taxes payable | 1,087 | 4,219 |
Accrued interest | 9,310 | 1,000 |
Accrued professional fees | 45,316 | 27,500 |
Accrued compensation | 500,023 | 9,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 950,651 | $ 163,476 |
Stock Dividends and Reverse Stock Splits (Detail) (Placement agent warrants, USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Placement agent warrants
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Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |
Fees and expenses | $ 101,179 |
Fair value of placement agent warrants | $ 54,468 |
Summary of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Incorporate (Detail) (Pccm and Consolidation Lalc, USD $)
|
Aug. 02, 2011
|
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Pccm and Consolidation Lalc
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|
Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed By Major Class [Line Items] | |
Purchase Price | $ 70,000 |
Fair value of net assets acquired | |
Cash | 164,210 |
Prepaid expenses | 9,472 |
Property and equipment | 26,041 |
Management services agreement | 38,000 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (1,447) |
Due from officer | (34,000) |
Non-controlling interest | (164,276) |
Net assets acquired | 38,000 |
Goodwill | $ 32,000 |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)
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12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation Allowance |
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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Infromation (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Aug. 16, 2012
Executive Vice President
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Oct. 08, 2012
Chief Of Strategy and Business Development
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|
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
Professional fee payable per month | $ 11,900 | $ 10,000 | ||||
Stock issued during period, shares, issued for services | 200,000 | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 700,000 | 50,000 |
Equity issuance, per share amount | $ 0.001 | $ 0.21 | ||||
Notice period for termination of agreement | 90 days | |||||
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual percentage of discount from fair market value | 30.00% | |||||
Salaries, wages and officers compensation | 225,000 | |||||
Health insurance expense | $ 1,200 |
Interest Expense on Convertible Notes (Detail) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Schedule Of Debt Instrument Interest Expense [Line Items] | ||
Interest expense | $ 856,839 | $ 304,034 |
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations (Detail) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
|
Oct. 31, 2011
|
Jul. 31, 2011
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 2,529,683 | $ 1,965,153 | $ 1,649,451 | $ 1,631,844 | $ 1,545,440 | $ 1,431,965 | $ 1,093,708 | $ 1,039,693 | $ 7,776,131 | $ 5,110,806 | ||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations | (525,083) | (1,437,225) | (63,026) | (53,153) | (268,754) | 126,202 | (83,339) | (187,444) | (2,078,487) | (413,335) | ||||||||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities | 0 | (3,063,144) | (2,914,549) | 123,838 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (5,853,855) | 0 | ||||||||||
Interest expense | (259,995) | (221,239) | (224,906) | (224,036) | (154,060) | (68,047) | (40,978) | (40,949) | (930,176) | (304,034) | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income | (37,903) | 207 | 455 | (5) | 247 | 49 | 1,483 | 1,063 | (37,246) | 2,842 | ||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (822,981) | (4,721,401) | (3,202,026) | (153,356) | (422,567) | 58,204 | (122,834) | (227,330) | (8,899,764) | (714,527) | ||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 0 | 0 | 800 | 4,000 | 4,219 | 0 | 0 | 1,600 | 4,800 | 5,819 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ (822,981) | $ (4,721,401) | $ (3,202,826) | $ (157,356) | $ (426,786) | $ 58,204 | $ (122,834) | $ (228,930) | $ (8,904,564) | $ (720,346) | ||||||||||
Per share data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Shares - Basic and Diluted | 34,808,001 | 33,440,542 | 31,015,904 | 29,965,878 | 29,335,774 | 29,331,970 | 28,985,774 | 28,648,134 | 32,469,999 | 29,078,925 | ||||||||||
Basic and Diluted Loss per share | $ (0.02) | [1] | $ (0.15) | [1] | $ (0.10) | [1] | $ (0.01) | [1] | $ (0.01) | [1] | $ 0.00 | [1] | $ 0.00 | [1] | $ (0.01) | [1] | $ (0.27) | $ (0.02) | ||
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Allowance for doubtful accounts: | ||
Balance - beginning of year | $ 42,576 | $ 34,746 |
Charged to operations | 74,393 | 118,077 |
Write-off of accounts receivable | (38,147) | (110,247) |
Balance - end of year | $ 78,822 | $ 42,576 |
Summary of Fair Value of Notes Warrants (Detail) (USD $)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Note warrant
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Schedule Of Class Of Warrants Or Right Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Fair value of notes warrants | $ 186,897 |
Placement agent warrants
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Schedule Of Class Of Warrants Or Right Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Fair value of notes warrants | $ 54,468 |
Notes Payable (Tables)
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12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Notes Payable [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||
Notes Payable | Interest expense related to the Notes Payable, including financing cost amortization, for the years ended January 31:
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Related Interest Expense (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Senior Secured Note [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest expense | $ 259,995 | $ 221,239 | $ 224,906 | $ 224,036 | $ 154,060 | $ 68,047 | $ 40,978 | $ 40,949 | $ 930,176 | $ 304,034 |
Senior secured note | SpaGus
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Senior Secured Note [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest expense | $ 73,337 | $ 0 |
Depreciation Expense (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Depreciation [Line Items] | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ 20,918 | $ 12,589 |
Rent Expense (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Rent expense | $ 97,402 | $ 42,874 |
Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
|
Sep. 01, 2011
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Less: debt discount | $ (370,286) | $ (653,826) | |
Convertible notes | 1,909,714 | 746,366 | |
Less: Current Portion | 0 | 596,366 | |
Long Term Portion | 1,909,714 | 150,000 | |
10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due January 31, 2016
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Convertible notes | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | |
9% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due February 15, 2016
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Convertible notes | 880,000 | 0 | |
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due February 1, 2015
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Convertible notes | $ 150,000 | $ 150,000 | $ 150,000 |
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related To Restricted Stock and Option Awards (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
|
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Summary Of Stock Based Compensation Expense Related To Restricted Stock and Option Awards [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 2,061,728 | $ 181,733 |
Cost of services
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Summary Of Stock Based Compensation Expense Related To Restricted Stock and Option Awards [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 550,710 | 29,333 |
General and administrative
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Summary Of Stock Based Compensation Expense Related To Restricted Stock and Option Awards [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,511,017 | $ 152,400 |
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
NOL carry forward | $ (3,967,114) | $ (849,591) |
Valuation Allowance | 4,164,591 | 933,420 |
Ownership period | 3 years | |
Federal statutory rate | 0.34% | 0.34% |
Maximum
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2032 | |
Minimum
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates | 2028 | |
Federal
|
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
NOL carry forward | 9,046,000 | |
California
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Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
NOL carry forward | $ 9,039,000 |
Fair value of Hendel's assets acquired and liabilities (Detail) (VMM and consolidation of Hendel, USD $)
|
Aug. 01, 2012
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VMM and consolidation of Hendel
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Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed By Major Class [Line Items] | |
Purchase Price | $ 1,200 |
Fair value of net assets acquired and consolidation of Hendel: | |
Cash | 15,314 |
Accounts receivable | 113,881 |
Prepaid expenses | 6,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (22,968) |
Non-controlling interest | (113,096) |
Goodwill | $ 1,200 |
Acquisitions
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12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Acquisitions | 3. Acquisitions
Aligned Healthcare Group
On February 15, 2011, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Aligned Healthcare Group – California, Inc., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D. BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, under which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock and associated Intellectual property and related intangibles (the “Acquisition”) of AHI.
Upon the signing of the Purchase Agreement, 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock became issuable (the “Initial Shares”) and are included in the number of shares outstanding. In addition, if the gross revenues of AHI and an affiliated entity (the “Aligned Division”) had exceeded $1,000,000 on or before February 1, 2012, then the Company would have been obligated to issue an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Contingent Shares”). Moreover, the Company would be obligated to issue up to an additional 3,500,000 shares of common stock (the “Earn-Out Shares” and, collectively with the Initial Shares and the Contingent Shares, the “Shares”) over a three year period following closing based on the EBITDA generated by the Aligned Division during that time. Under the agreement, ApolloMed would issue twelve shares of its Common stock for each dollar of Actual EBITDA earned in the first 12-month period. In subsequent periods, ApolloMed would be required to issue twelve shares of its common stock for each dollar of Actual EBITDA in excess of the maximum EBITDA earned in either the first 12-month period or first 12-month period and second 12 month period.
Additionally, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, if prior to February 15, 2012, AHI had not entered into an agreement for the provision of certain services to a hospital or certain other health organizations that has a term of at least one year and provides aggregate net revenues to AHI of at least $1,000,000, the Company would have the right to repurchase all of the Initial Shares for $0.05 per share, at which time the Company’s obligation to issue any further Shares would terminate.
Based on our initial internal estimate of contingent shares to be issued as part of this agreement, we had estimated that the total fair value of the common stock shares issued and contingently issuable for this transaction on the acquisition date was $367,500 (1,750,000 shares).
The Company originally recognized a liability based on the acquisition date fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration based on the probability of the achievement of the targets stipulated in the Purchase Agreement. Based on the Company’s estimation, an initial liability of $367,500 was recorded. At January 31, 2012 the Company determined that it did not have an obligation to issue additional shares under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, and reversed its $367,500 accrual.
As of January, 31, 2012, based upon the completion of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, it was determined that the goodwill associated with the AHI acquisition has been impaired, and as the result, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $210,000 due to the result of contracts that were anticipated to result from this acquisition that did not materialize, and Company management decided to focus its energies on new initiatives.
On October 11, 2012, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Aligned Healthcare, Inc. (“AHI”), Aligned Healthcare Group, LLC (“Aligned LLC”), Aligned Healthcare Group – California, Inc. (“Aligned Corp.”), Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese, BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, Marcelle Khalil and Hany Khalil (collectively, the “Aligned Affiliates”). The Settlement Agreement terminates (a) the Company’s obligations with respect to the Aligned Affiliates under that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2011 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among the Company, Aligned LLC, Aligned Corp., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2011, among the Company, Aligned LLC, Aligned Corp., Raouf Khalil, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese and BJ Reese & Associates, LLC, and (b) AHI’s obligations to Aligned LLC and Aligned Corp. under that certain Services Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2011, among AHI, Aligned LLC and Aligned Corp.
Under the Settlement Agreement, the Company has reconveyed to Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and Aligned Corp. all of the shares of AHI common stock that the Company acquired from those parties under the Purchase Agreement. In addition, Jamie McReynolds, M.D., BJ Reese & Associates, LLC and Aligned Corp. have reconveyed to the Company 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, constituting all of the shares that were issued to them under the Purchase Agreement. Following these reconveyances, the Company owns 50% of the outstanding shares of AHI’s capital stock. The conveyances under the Settlement Agreement were in each case made for no additional consideration. The Settlement Agreement provides for a mutual general release of all claims between the Company and the Aligned Affiliates.
Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc.
On August 2, 2011, Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “PCCM Purchase Agreement”) with the sole shareholder of Pulmonary Critical Care Management, Inc. ("PCCM"), a provider of management services to the Los Angeles Lung Center (“LALC”), under which the Company acquired (the “PCCM Acquisition”) all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of PCCM and the associated intangible asset in the management services agreement that PCCM has with LALC (the “PCCM Services Agreement”). Upon the signing of the PCCM Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 350,000 common shares to the sole shareholder of PCCM, which was valued as of the date of issuance at $70,000, based on the fair market value of our shares.
At the time of the acquisition, the assets of PCCM consisted only of the PCCM Services Agreement with LALC. Through this PCCM Services Agreement, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PCCM, has exclusive authority over all non-medical decision-making related to the ongoing business operations of LALC. Based on the provisions of the PCCM Purchase Agreement, we have determined that LALC is a variable interest entity (VIE), and that we are the primary beneficiary because we have control over the operations of the VIE. Consequently, we consolidated the accounts of LALC beginning on the PCCM Acquisition date. As a result of this consolidation, we recorded a non-controlling interest of $164,276.
The following table summarizes the fair value of LALC’s assets acquired and liabilities at the date of acquisition of PCCM and consolidation of LALC:
Verdugo Medical Management, Inc.
On August 1, 2012, Apollo entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “VMM Purchase Agreement”) with Dr. Eli Hendel, the sole shareholder of Verdugo Medical Management, Inc. ("VMM"), a provider of management services pursuant to a management services agreement (the “VMM MSA”) with Eli Hendel M.D. Inc. (“Hendel”), a medical group specializing in pulmonary and critical care patient services, under which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of VMM for $1,200. In addition, the Company’s subsidiary, ApolloMed ACO, entered into a consulting agreement with Dr. Hendel as chairman of its ACO advisory board in which Dr. Hendel received the right to acquire 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock for $0.001 per share. In the event the consulting agreement is terminated for “any or no reason”, the Company will have the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase at $0.001 per share 800,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within twelve months of the date of the VMM Purchase Agreement, and repurchase 400,000 shares if the agreement is terminated within 24 months. The fair value of the shares was estimated to be $480,000 (see Note 14).
As August 1, 2012 VMM’S assets consisted solely of the VMM MSA with Hendel. The VMM MSA provides VMM with exclusive authority over all substantial non-medical decision-making related to the ongoing business operations of VMM. Based on the provisions of the VMM Purchase Agreement and MSA, we have determined that Hendel is a variable interest entity (VIE), and that we are the primary beneficiary because we have control over the operations of the VIE. Consequently, the Company consolidated the accounts of Hendel beginning August 1, 2012.
The following table summarizes the fair value of Hendel’s assets acquired and liabilities at the date of acquisition of VMM and consolidation of Hendel:
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Deferred Tax Assets (Detail) (USD $)
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2012
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Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Components [Abstract] | ||
NOL carry forward | $ 3,967,114 | $ 849,591 |
Stock options - exercisable | 741,971 | 81,775 |
Contribution carryforward | 8,740 | 6,970 |
Warrant liability | 0 | 51,408 |
State income taxes | 544 | 1,247 |
Accrual to cash | (243,300) | (76,500) |
State income taxes, deferred | (310,478) | (71,035) |
Impairment loss | 0 | 89,964 |
Other, net | 0 | 0 |
Net Deferred Tax Assets | 4,164,591 | 933,420 |
Valuation Allowance | (4,164,591) | (933,420) |
Deferred Tax Assets Total | $ 0 | $ 0 |