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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

[X]

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

   

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

              For the Quarterly period ended June 30, 2001

     
     

[ ]

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

   

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

              For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission file number 1-9913

 

KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Texas

74-1891727

(State of Incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



8023 Vantage Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78230
Telephone Number: (210) 524-9000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices)




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes X     No ___

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Common Stock:   70,917,408 shares as of August 1, 2001


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

                   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                   NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 

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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.


INDEX

 

   

Page No.

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

4

   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

4

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

5

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

   

     Parent Company Balance Sheet, June 30, 2001

14

   

     Parent Company Balance Sheet, December 31, 2000

15

   

     Parent Company Statement of Earnings, three months ended June 30, 2001

16

   

     Parent Company Statement of Earnings, three months ended June 30, 2000

17

   

     Parent Company Statement of Earnings, six months ended June 30, 2001

18

   

     Parent Company Statement of Earnings, six months ended June 30, 2000

19

   

     Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows, six months ended June 30, 2001

20

   

     Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows, six months ended June 30, 2000

21

 

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

23

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

32

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

33

 

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

33

 

SIGNATURES

35

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

June 30, 

December 31,

2001     

2000     

(unaudited) 

Assets:

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$     2,219 

$   2,139 

   Accounts receivable, net

105,215 

90,989 

   Inventories, net

32,463 

23,670 

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,172 

10,018 

______ 

______ 

          Total current assets

149,069 

126,816 

______ 

______ 

Net property, plant and equipment

80,004 

75,788 

Loan issuance cost, less accumulated amortization

    of $8,476 in 2001 and $7,318 in 2000

9,760 

10,918 

Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $26,071

    in 2001 and $24,263 in 2000

46,751 

48,560 

Other assets, less accumulated amortization of

    $4,779 in 2001 and $4,583 in 2000

27,486 

26,009 

______ 

______ 

$  313,070 

$   288,091 

_____ 

_____ 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit:

Current liabilities:

   Accounts payable

$     10,014 

$     6,308 

   Accrued expenses

39,741 

40,846 

   Current installments of long-term obligations

2,750 

34,848 

   Current installments of capital lease obligations

148 

109 

   Derivative financial instruments

1,215 

   Income taxes payable

9,789 

4,294 

______ 

______ 

          Total current liabilities

63,657 

86,405 

______ 

______ 

Long-term obligations, net of current installments

498,050 

453,898 

Capital lease and other obligations,

   net of current installments

1,096 

1,685 

Deferred income taxes, net

1,612 

4,056 

______ 

______ 

564,415 

546,044 

______ 

______ 

Shareholders' deficit:

   Common stock; issued and outstanding 70,915

       in 2001 and in 2000

71 

71 

   Retained deficit

(240,643)

(250,306)

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(10,773)

(7,718)

______ 

______ 

(251,345)

(257,953)

______ 

______ 

$    313,070 

$   288,091 

_____ 

_____ 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2001  

2000  

2001  

2000  

Revenue:

   Rental and service

$   87,012 

$   64,189 

$ 168,356 

$  129,499 

   Sales and other

21,611 

19,123 

43,504 

36,152 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

         Total revenue

108,623 

83,312 

211,860 

165,651 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

Rental expenses

53,191 

41,683 

104,145 

84,053 

Cost of goods sold

7,748 

6,594 

15,883 

13,203 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

60,939 

48,277 

120,028 

97,256 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

         Gross profit

47,684 

35,035 

91,832 

68,395 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

26,929 

19,039 

50,820 

37,255 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

         Operating earnings

20,755 

15,996 

41,012 

31,140 

Interest income

150 

86 

190 

598 

Interest expense

(11,360)

(11,780)

(23,294)

(24,515)

Foreign currency loss

(321)

(879)

(1,246)

(1,312)

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

         Earnings before income taxes

9,224 

 

3,423 

 

16,662 

 

5,911 

Income taxes

3,874 

 

1,492 

 

6,998 

 

2,512 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

         Net earnings

$   5,350 

 

$   1,931 

 

$   9,664 

 

$   3,399 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

               

         Earnings per common share

$     0.08 

 

$     0.03 

 

$     0.14 

 

$     0.05 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

         Earnings per common share --

             

           assuming dilution

$     0.07 

 

$     0.03 

 

$     0.13 

 

$     0.05 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

         Average common shares:

             

             Basic (weighted average

             

             outstanding shares)

70,915 

 

70,915 

 

70,915 

 

70,915 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

             Diluted (weighted average

             

             outstanding shares)

73,056 

 

73,245 

 

73,066 

 

73,245 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

               

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

2001  

 

2000  

Cash flows from operating activities:

   Net earnings

$   9,664 

$   3,399 

   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash

      provided by operating activities:

         Depreciation

14,609 

14,070 

         Amortization

3,208 

3,258 

         Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

4,634 

2,765 

         Change in assets and liabilities net of effects from

            purchase of subsidiaries and unusual items:

               Increase in accounts receivable, net

(19,427)

(2,839)

               Increase in inventories

(9,201)

(2,724)

               Decrease in prepaid expenses and other

846 

               Increase in accounts payable

3, 488 

2,983 

               Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

(1,371)

20 

               Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable

5,495 

(117)

               Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes, net

(2,020)

118 

______ 

______ 

                  Net cash provided by operating activities

9, 925 

20,933 

______ 

______ 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   Additions to property, plant and equipment

(19,386)

(10,861)

   Decrease in inventory to be converted into

      equipment for short-term rental

(700)

(1,600)

   Dispositions of property, plant and equipment

981 

886 

   Businesses acquired in purchase transactions, net of cash

      acquired

(427)

   Increase in other assets

(1,720)

(748)

______ 

______ 

                  Net cash used by investing activities

(20,825)

(12,750)

______ 

______ 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   Borrowings (repayments) of notes payable, long-term

      capital lease and other obligations

11,505 

(6,473)

______ 

______ 

                  Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

11,505 

(6,473)

______ 

______ 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(525)

(485)

______ 

______ 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

80 

1,225 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

2,139 

7,362 

______ 

______ 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$   2,219 

$   8,587 

_____ 

_____ 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   Cash paid during the first six months for:

      Interest

 $   22,224 

$  22,577 

      Income taxes

$    4,414 

$    4,259 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

(1)      BASIS OF PRESENTATION

      The financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. and all subsidiaries (the "Company"). The condensed consolidated financial statements appearing in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The foregoing financial information reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Interim period operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Certain reclassifications of amounts related to the prior year have been made to conform with the 2001 presentation.

(2)      ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COMPONENTS

      Accounts receivable consist of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 

December 31,

2001    

2000    

Trade accounts receivable

$   111,761 

$     95,439  

Medicare V.A.C. receivables prior to

   October 1, 2000

14,677 

14,677  

Employee and other receivables

2,160 

1,598  

______ 

______  

128,598 

111,714  

Less:  Allowance for doubtful receivables

(8,706)

(6,048) 

         Medicare V.A.C. receivable allowance

             prior to October 1, 2000         

(14,677)

(14,677) 

______ 

______  

$   105,215 

$    90,989  

_____ 

_____  

(3)      INVENTORY COMPONENTS

      Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market (net realizable value). Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 

December 31,

2001    

2000    

Finished goods

$     9,634 

$     7,068  

Work in process

3,677 

2,658  

Raw materials, supplies and parts

29,166 

22,808  

______ 

______  

42,477 

32,534  

Less: Amounts expected to be converted

           into equipment for short-term rental

(8,800)

(8,100) 

        Reserve for excess and obsolete

           inventory

(1,214)

(764) 

______ 

______  

$    32,463 

$    23,670  

_____ 

_____  

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(4)      LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

      Long-term obligations consist of the following (in thousands):

June 30, 

December 31,

2001    

2000    

Senior Credit Facilities:

    Revolving bank credit facility

$    4,600 

$    10,000  

    Acquisition credit facility

9,146  

    Term loans:

       Tranche A due 2003

27,500 

95,000  

       Tranche B due 2004

86,850 

87,300  

       Tranche C due 2005

86,850 

87,300  

       Tranche D due 2006

95,000 

-  

______ 

______  

300,800 

288,746  

9 5/8% Senior Subordinated

    Notes Due 2007

200,000 

200,000  

______ 

______  

500,800 

488,746  

Less current installments

(2,750)

(34,848) 

______ 

______  

$ 498,050 

$ 453,898  

_____ 

_____  

Senior Credit Facilities

      On June 15, 2001, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement"). The Amended Credit Agreement funded a $95 million Tranche D Term Loan as part of a refinancing of the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds from the Tranche D Term Loan were used to pay down existing indebtedness, including $60 million outstanding under the Tranche A Term Loan, approximately $8 million outstanding under the Acquisition Credit Facility and $26 million under the Revolving Credit Facility with the remaining proceeds used to pay fees and expenses associated with the transaction.

      Indebtedness under the Senior Credit Facilities, as amended and restated, including the Revolving Credit Facility (other than certain loans under the Revolving Credit Facility designated in foreign currency) and the Term Loans initially bear interest at a rate based upon (i) the Base Rate (defined as the higher of (x) the rate of interest publicly announced by Bank of America as its "reference rate" or (y) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.50%), plus 1.75% in respect of the Tranche A Term Loans and the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility (the "Revolving Loans"), 2.00% in respect of the Tranche B Term Loans, 2.25% in respect of the Tranche C Term Loans and 2.125% in respect of the Tranche D Term Loans, or at the Company's option, (ii) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Sr. Credit Facility Agreement) for one, two, three or six months, in each case plus 2.75% in respect of Tranche A Term Loans and Revolving Loans, 3.00% in respect of Tranche B Term Loans, 3.25% in respect of the Tranche C Term Loans and 3.125% in respect of the Tranche D Term Loans. Certain Revolving Loans designated in foreign currency will initially bear interest at a rate based upon the cost of funds for such loans plus 2.75%. Performance-based reductions of the interest rates under the Term Loans and the Revolving Loans are available.

      Prior to October 2000, the Company had two interest rate protection agreements which effectively fixed the base borrowing rate on the Company's variable rate debt as follows (dollars in millions):

Swap

Fixed Base

Maturity

Amount

Interest Rate

01/08/2002

$150.0

5.7575%

12/29/2000

$ 95.0

4.8950%

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      On October 23, 2000, the Company converted its two interest rate protection agreements from an interest rate "swap", which effectively fixed the base borrowing rate, to an interest rate cap contract which allowed the base rate to float but fixed the maximum base rate to be charged at 7.0% per annum. The interest cap contract covered $150.0 million of the Company's variable rate debt and was effective from October 23, 2000 to December 31, 2001. The sale of the swap agreements resulted in a net gain of approximately $1.8 million which is being recognized over the term of the original interest rate protection agreement of which approximately $577,000 was recognized in the first six months of 2001.

      In January 2001, the Company terminated its 7% interest rate cap and entered into an interest rate swap. The new interest rate swap fixes the base borrowing rate on $150 million of the Company's variable rate debt at 5.36% and is effective from January 5, 2001 through December 31, 2001. As a result of this agreement, the Company recorded additional interest expense of approximately $96,000 in the first six months of 2001.

      The Revolving Loans may be repaid and reborrowed. At June 30, 2001, the aggregate availability under the Revolving Credit facility was $41.5 million.

      The Term Loans, other than Tranche D, are subject to quarterly amortization payments which began on March 31, 1998. The Tranche D Term Loan amortizes at 1% per year beginning September 30, 2001 through December 31, 2005 with a final payment of $90.7 million due March 31, 2006. In addition, the Senior Credit Agreement provides for mandatory repayments, subject to certain exceptions, of the Term Loans and the Revolving Credit Facility based on certain net asset sales outside the ordinary course of business of the Company and its subsidiaries, the net proceeds of certain debt and equity issuances and excess cash flows.

      Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain of the subsidiaries of the Company and is secured by (i) a first priority security interest in all, subject to certain customary exceptions, of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including, without limitation, intellectual property and real estate owned by the Company and its subsidiaries, (ii) a first priority perfected pledge of all capital stock of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and (iii) a first priority perfected pledge of up to 65% of the capital stock of foreign subsidiaries owned directly by the Company or its domestic subsidiaries.

      The Senior Credit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial tests, including minimum levels of EBITDA (as defined therein), minimum interest coverage, maximum leverage ratio and capital expenditures. The Senior Credit Agreement also contains covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, investments, dividends, loans and advances, capital expenditures, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments of other indebtedness, liens and encumbrances and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The Company is in compliance with the amended covenants at June 30, 2001.

 9 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007

      The 9 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007 (the "Notes") are unsecured obligations of the Company, ranking subordinate in right of payment to all senior debt of the Company and will mature on November 1, 2007. Interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 9 5/8% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash on each May 1 and November 1, commencing on May 1, 1998, to the persons who are registered Holders at the close of business on April 15 and October 15, respectively, immediately preceding the applicable interest payment date. Interest on the Notes accrues from and includes the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from and including the date of issuance.

 

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      The Notes are not entitled to the benefit of any mandatory sinking fund. In addition, at any time, or from time to time, the Company may acquire a portion of the Notes through open-market purchases.

       As a result of the Senior Credit refinancing, future maturities of long-term principal payments at June 30, 2001 are as follows (in thousands):

Year      

Amount  

   

2001

$ 1,375 

2002

2,750 

2003

34,850 

2004

86,450 

2005

84,650 

2006

90,725 

Thereafter

$ 200,000 

(5)      EARNINGS PER SHARE

      The following table sets forth the reconciliation from basic to diluted average common shares and the calculations of net earnings per common share. Net earnings for basic and diluted calculations do not differ (in thousands, except per share):

                                                                      

Three months ended 
June 30,      

 

Six months ended 
June 30,       

 
 

2001  

 

2000  

 

2001  

 

2000  

               

Net earnings

$ 5,350 

 

$ 1,931 

 

$ 9,664 

 

$  3,399 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

Average common shares:

             

   Basic (weighted-average outstanding shares)

70,915 

 

70,915 

 

70,915 

 

70,915 

   Dilutive potential common shares from stock

             

      options

2,141 

 

2,330 

 

2,151 

 

2,330 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

   Diluted (weighted-average outstanding

             

      shares)

73,056 

 

73,245 

 

73,066 

 

73,245 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

Earnings per common share

$   0.08 

 

$   0.03 

 

$   0.14 

 

$   0.05 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

Earnings per common share - assuming

             

      dilution

$   0.07 

 

$   0.03 

 

$   0.13 

 

$   0.05 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

 

____ 

(6)      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

      The Company is a party to several lawsuits generally incidental to its business. Certain provisions have been made in the accompanying financial statements for estimated exposures related to these lawsuits. In the opinion of management, the disposition of these items will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

      Other than commitments for new product inventory, including disposables sold in conjunction with the rental of a medical device or surface, of $10.4 million, the Company has no material long-term capital commitments and can adjust the level of capital expenditures as circumstances warrant.

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(7)      OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

      The Company's other comprehensive income is comprised of net earnings, foreign currency translation adjustment and adjustments to derivative financial instruments.

      The components of other comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands):

 

Three months ended 
June 30,         

 
 

2001 

 

2000 

       

Net earnings

$  5,350 

 

$  1,931 

       

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(639)

 

(1,200)

       

Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $153

(285)

 

       

Reclassification adjustment for losses

     

   included in net income,

     

   net of taxes of $65

120 

 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

    Other comprehensive income

$  4,546 

 

$    731 

____ 

____ 

 

 

Six months ended 
June 30,         

 
 

2001 

 

2000 

       

Net earnings

$  9,664 

 

$  3,399 

       

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(2,265)

 

(2,304)

       

Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $459

(852)

 

       

Reclassification adjustment for losses

     

   included in net income,

     

   net of taxes of $34

62 

 

 

_____ 

 

_____ 

    Other comprehensive income

$  6,609 

 

$  1,095 

____ 

____ 

      The earnings associated with certain of the Company's foreign affiliates are considered to be permanently invested and no provision for U.S. Federal and State income taxes on these earnings or translation adjustments has been made.

      As of June 30, 2001, derivative financial instruments valued at a liability of $1.2 million were recorded as a result of the adoption of FASB Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This liability relates to the valuation of the Company's interest rate protection agreements associated with its Senior Credit Facilities. (See Notes 4 and 9.)

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(8)      SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

      The Company is principally engaged in the sale and rental of innovative therapeutic systems throughout the United States and in 14 primary countries and Puerto Rico internationally.

      The Company defines its business segments based on geographic management responsibility. Accordingly, the Company has two reportable segments: USA, which includes operations in the United States, and International, which includes operations for all international units. The Company measures segment profit as operating earnings, which is defined as income before interest income or expense, foreign currency transaction gains and losses, income taxes and minority interest. All intercompany transactions are eliminated in computing revenues, operating earnings and assets. Information on segments and a reconciliation to consolidated totals are as follows (in thousands):

 

                                            

Three months ended
June 30,      

 

Six months ended 
June 30,        

 

2001   

 

2000   

 

2001   

 

2000   

Revenue:

             

   USA

$  84,533 

 

$   61,886 

 

$ 163,196 

 

$   122,896 

   International

24,090 

 

21,426 

 

48,664 

 

42,755 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

$108,623 

 

$   83,312 

 

$ 211,860 

 

$   165,651 

 

_____  

 

_____ 

 

_____  

 

_____ 

               

Operating Earnings:

             

   USA

$  25,872 

 

$   19,817 

 

$  50,852 

 

$   39,602 

   International

5,057 

 

4,708 

 

10,248 

 

8,834 

   Other (1):

             

      Executive

(3,652)

 

(2,133)

 

(7,068)

 

(3,689)

      Finance

(3,418)

 

(3,570)

 

(6,479)

 

(7,065)

      Manufacturing/Engineering

(2,144)

 

(1,875)

 

(5,117)

 

(5,056)

      Administration

(960)

 

(951)

 

(1,424)

 

(1,486)

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

      Total Other

(10,174)

 

(8,529)

 

(20,088)

 

(17,296)

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

______ 

 

$  20,755 

 

$   15,996 

 

$  41,012 

 

$   31,140 

 

_____  

 

_____ 

 

_____  

 

_____ 

(1)   Other includes general headquarter expenses which are not allocated to the individual
       segments and are included as selling, general and administrative expenses within the
       Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings. (See page 5.)

(9)      DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

      The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and its amendments, Statements 137 and 138, on January 1, 2001. SFAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The Company has designated its interest rate swap agreement as a cash flow hedge instrument. The swap agreement is used to manage exposure to interest rate movement by effectively changing the variable interest rate to a fixed rate. The critical terms of the interest rate swap agreement and the interest-bearing debt associated with the swap agreement are the same; therefore, the Company has assumed that there is no ineffectiveness in the hedge relationship. Changes in fair value of the interest rate swap agreement will be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax effects, until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The Company has hedged its exposure to interest rate movement through December 31, 2001.

      The Company entered into the swap agreement on January 5, 2001; therefore in accordance with the transition provisions of SFAS 133, no cumulative effect of an accounting change is

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necessary. At June 30, 2001, the fair value of the swap agreement decreased to an unfavorable position; therefore, the derivative financial instrument was adjusted to a liability of $1.2 million. Accumulated other comprehensive loss was adjusted to an accumulated loss of $790,000 and deferred income taxes payable was adjusted $425,000. As the swap agreement is deemed to be an effective cash flow hedge, there will be no income statement impact related to hedge ineffectiveness. The Company expects to reclassify all losses from the derivative into income through December 31, 2001.

(10)      NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

      In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under the new rules, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment tests in accordance with the Statements. Other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their useful lives.

       The Company will apply the new rules on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets beginning in the first quarter of 2002. During 2002, the Company will perform the first of the newly-required impairment tests of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets as of January 1, 2002 and has not yet determined what the effect of these tests will be on the earnings and financial position of the Company.

(11)      GUARANTOR CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

      In November 1997, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. issued $200 million in subordinated debt securities to finance a tender offer to purchase certain of its common shares outstanding. In connection with the issuance of these securities, certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "guarantor subsidiaries") act as guarantors. Certain other subsidiaries (the "non-guarantor subsidiaries") do not guarantee such debt. The guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by the Company and the guarantees are full, unconditional, and joint and several. The Company has not presented separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the guarantor subsidiaries because management has determined that such information is not material to investors.

      Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain of the subsidiaries of the Company and is secured by (i) a first priority security interest in all, subject to certain customary exceptions, of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including, without limitation, intellectual property and real estate owned by the Company and its subsidiaries, (ii) a first priority perfected pledge of all capital stock of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and (iii) a first priority perfected pledge of up to 65% of the capital stock of foreign subsidiaries owned directly by the Company or its domestic subsidiaries. The Senior Credit Agreement contains covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, investments, dividends, loans and advances, capital expenditures, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments of other indebtedness, liens and encumbrances and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The net assets of the guarantor subsidiaries are detailed on pages 14 and 15.

      The following tables present the condensed consolidating balance sheets of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. as a parent company, its guarantor subsidiaries and its non-guarantor subsidiaries as of June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 and the related condensed consolidating statements of earnings for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. (See pages 14 to 21.)

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Balance Sheet

June 30, 2001

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

ASSETS:

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$           - 

$           - 

$    7,296 

$     (5,077)

$     2,219 

   Accounts receivable, net

87,504 

20,929 

(3,218)

105,215 

   Inventories, net

17,365 

15,098 

32,463 

   Prepaid expenses and other

      current assets

6,108 

3,064 

9,172 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          Total current assets

110,977 

46,387 

(8,295)

149,069 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net property, plant and equipment

82,256 

10,407 

(12,659)

80,004 

Loan issuance cost, net

9,760 

9,760 

Goodwill, net

42,547 

4,204 

46,751 

Other assets, net

26,761 

725 

27,486 

Intercompany investments and

   advances

(251,345)

492,205 

20,732 

(261,592)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

         

$ (251,345)

$  764,506 

$   82,455 

$ (282,546)

$  313,070 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

LIABILITIES AND SHARE-

HOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT):

Accounts payable

$           - 

$     10,231 

$    4,860 

$      (5,077)

$     10,014 

Accrued expenses

29,889 

9,852 

39,741 

Current installments on long-

    term obligations

2,750 

2,750 

Intercompany payables

20,249 

(20,249)

Current installments of capital

    lease obligations

148 

148 

Derivative financial instruments

1,215 

1,215 

Income taxes payable

6,686 

3,103 

9,789 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          Total current liabilities

71,168 

17,815 

(25,326)

63,657 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Long-term obligations, net of

    current installments

498,050 

498,050 

Capital lease obligations, net of

    current installments

1,096 

1,096 

Deferred income taxes, net

11,996 

(10,384)

1,612 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          

582,310 

17,815 

(35,710)

564,415 

Shareholders' equity (deficit)

(251,345)

182,196 

64,640 

(246,836)

(251,345)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          

$ (251,345)

$  764,506 

$   82,455 

$ (282,546)

$  313,070 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And
Parent Company Balance Sheet
December 31, 2000
(in thousands)

Kinetic

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

ASSETS:

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$             - 

$           - 

$     6,156 

$    (4,017)

$     2,139 

   Accounts receivable, net

72,779 

21,967 

(3,757)

90,989 

   Inventories, net

13,431 

10,239 

23,670 

   Prepaid expenses and other

      current assets

7,021 

2,997 

10,018 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          Total current assets

93,231 

41,359 

(7,774)

126,816 

Net property, plant and equipment

77,927 

10,090 

(12,229)

75,788 

Loan issuance cost, net

10,918 

10,918 

Goodwill, net

44,149 

4,411 

48,560 

Other assets, net

25,230 

779 

26,009 

Intercompany investments and

   advances

(257,954)

486,635 

21,160 

(249,841)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          

$ (257,954)

$ 738,090 

$   77,799 

$ (269,844)

$ 288,091 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

LIABILITIES AND SHARE-

HOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):

Accounts payable

$             - 

$     6,271 

$     4,054 

$    (4,017)

$     6,308 

Accrued expenses

30,455 

10,391 

40,846 

Current installments of long-

   term obligations

34,848 

34,848 

Intercompany payables

21,922 

(21,922)

Current installments of capital

   lease obligations

109 

109 

Income taxes payable

2,663 

1,631 

4,294 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          Total current liabilities

96,268 

16,076 

(25,939)

86,405 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Long-term obligations, net of

   current installments

453,898 

453,898 

Capital lease obligations, net of

   current installments

1,685 

1,685 

Deferred income taxes, net

14,313 

(10,257)

4,056 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          

566,164 

16,076 

(36,196)

546,044 

Shareholders' equity (deficit)

(257,954)

171,926 

61,723 

(233,648)

(257,953)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

          

          

$ (257,954)

$ 738,090 

$   77,799 

$ (269,844)

$ 288,091 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Earnings

For the three months ended June 30, 2001

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Historical

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

REVENUE:

Rental and service

$           - 

$   70,142 

$   16,870 

$           - 

$   87,012 

Sales and other

17,795 

6,390 

(2,574)

21,611 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Total revenue

87,937 

23,260 

(2,574)

108,623

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Rental expenses

39,990 

13,201 

53,191 

Cost of goods sold

7,283 

1,835 

(1,370)

7,748 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

47,273 

15,036 

(1,370)

60,939 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Gross profit

40,664 

8,224 

(1,204)

47,684 

Selling, general and administrative

   expenses

25,241 

1,688 

26,929 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Operating earnings

15,423 

6,536 

(1,204)

20,755 

Interest income

130 

20 

150 

Interest expense

(11,360)

(11,360)

Foreign currency loss

(275)

(46)

(321)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings before income

         taxes and equity in

         earnings of subsidiaries

3,918 

6,510 

(1,204)

9,224 

Income taxes

2,091  

2,064 

(281)

3,874 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings before equity

         in earnings of subsidiaries

1,827 

4,446 

(923)

5,350 

      Equity in earnings

         of subsidiaries

5,350 

4,446 

(9,796)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Net earnings

$    5,350 

$    6,273 

$    4,446 

$  (10,719)

$    5,350 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Earnings

For the three months ended June 30, 2000

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Historical

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

REVENUE:

Rental and service

$          - 

$   49,500 

$   14,689 

$           - 

$   64,189 

Sales and other

15,377 

6,130 

(2,384)

19,123 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Total revenue

64,877 

20,819 

(2,384)

83,312 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Rental expenses

29,858 

11,825 

41,683 

Cost of goods sold

6,477 

2,174 

(2,057)

6,594 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

36,335 

13,999 

(2,057)

48,277 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Gross profit

28,542 

6,820 

(327)

35,035 

Selling, general and administrative

   expenses

17,760 

1,279 

19,039 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Operating earnings

10,782 

5,541 

(327)

15,996 

Interest income

59 

27 

86 

Interest expense

(11,780)

(11,780)

Foreign currency loss

(694)

(185)

(879)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings (loss) before

         income taxes and equity in

         earnings of subsidiaries

(1,633)

5,383 

(327)

3,423 

Income taxes

(629)

2,251 

(130)

1,492 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings (loss) before equity

         in earnings of subsidiaries

(1,004)

3,132 

(197)

1,931 

      Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

1,931 

3,132 

(5,063)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Net earnings

$   1,931 

$   2,128 

$   3,132 

$  (5,260)

$   1,931 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Earnings

For the six months ended June 30, 2001

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Historical

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

REVENUE:

Rental and service

$           - 

$   134,335 

$   34,021 

$           - 

$   168,356 

Sales and other

34,437 

13,401 

(4,334)

43,504 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Total revenue

168,772 

47,422 

(4,334)

211,860 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Rental expenses

77,899 

26,246 

104,145 

Cost of goods sold

14,743 

4,438 

(3,298)

15,883 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

92,642 

30,684 

(3,298)

120,028 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Gross profit

76,130 

16,738 

(1,036)

91,832 

Selling, general and administrative

   expenses

47,434 

3,386 

50,820 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Operating earnings

28,696 

13,352 

(1,036)

41,012 

Interest income

145 

45 

190 

Interest expense

(23,294)

(23,294)

Foreign currency gain (loss)

(1,248)

(1,246)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings before income

         taxes and equity in

         earnings of subsidiaries

4,299 

13,399 

(1,036)

16,662 

Income taxes

3,042 

4,386 

(430)

6,998 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings before equity

         in earnings of subsidiaries

1,257 

9,013 

(606)

9,664 

      Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

9,664 

9,013 

(18,677)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Net earnings

$    9,664 

$   10,270 

$    9,013 

$  (19,283)

$    9,664 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Earnings

For the six months ended June 30, 2000

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Historical

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

REVENUE:

Rental and service

$          - 

$   99,876 

$   29,623 

$           - 

$   129,499 

Sales and other

29,949 

12,372 

(6,169)

36,152 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Total revenue

129,825 

41,995 

(6,169)

165,651 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Rental expenses

60,300 

23,753 

84,053 

Cost of goods sold

12,658 

4,929 

(4,384)

13,203 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

72,958 

28,682 

(4,384)

97,256 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Gross profit

56,867 

13,313 

(1,785)

68,395 

Selling, general and administrative

   expenses

34,694 

2,561 

37,255 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Operating earnings

22,173 

10,752 

(1,785)

31,140 

Interest income

522 

76 

598 

Interest expense

(24,515)

(24,515)

Foreign currency loss

(881)

(431)

(1,312)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings (loss) before

         income taxes and equity in

         earnings of subsidiaries

(2,701)

10,397 

(1,785)

5,911 

Income taxes

(1,122)

4,348 

(714)

2,512 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Earnings (loss) before equity

         in earnings of subsidiaries

(1,579)

6,049 

(1,071)

3,399 

      Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

3,399 

6,049 

(9,448)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

      Net earnings

$   3,399 

$   4,470 

$   6,049 

$  (10,519)

$   3,399 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2001

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$     9,664 

$    10,270 

$     9,013 

$  (19,283)

$     9,664 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings

   to net cash provided by operating

   activities

(9,664)

(6,781)

457 

16,249 

261 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash provided by

   operating activities

3,489 

9,470 

(3,034)

9,925 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   Additions to property, plant and

      equipment

(16,625)

(3,895)

1,134 

(19,386)

   Decrease in inventory to be converted

      into equipment for short-term rental

(700)

(700)

   Dispositions of property, plant and

      equipment

288 

693 

981 

   Decrease (increase) in other assets

(2,258)

538 

(1,720)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash used by investing

   activities

(19,295)

(2,664)

1,134 

(20,825)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   Borrowings of notes payable,

      long-term, capital lease

      and other obligations

11,505 

11,505 

   Proceeds on intercompany

      investments and advances

1,058 

3,767 

204 

(5,029)

   Other

(1,058)

534 

(5,870)

6,394 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash provided (used) by

   financing activities

15,806 

(5,666)

1,365 

11,505 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Effect of exchange rate changes on

   cash and cash equivalents

(525)

(525)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net increase in cash

   and cash equivalents

1,140 

(1,060)

80 

Cash and cash equivalents,

   beginning of period

6,156 

(4,017)

2,139 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash and cash equivalents, end

   of period

$           - 

$           - 

$    7,296 

$    (5,077)

$    2,219 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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Condensed Consolidating Guarantor, Non-Guarantor And

Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2000

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Kinetic

Concepts,

Reclassi-

Kinetic

Inc.

Non-

fications

Concepts,

Parent

Guarantor

Guarantor

and

Inc.

Company

Sub-

Sub-

Elimi-

and Sub-

Borrower

sidiaries

sidiaries

nations

sidiaries

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$    3,399 

$    4,470 

$    6,049 

$ (10,519)

$    3,399 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings

   to net cash provided by operating

   activities

(3,399)

8,574 

1,308 

11,051 

17,534 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash provided by operating

   activities

13,044 

7,357 

532 

20,933 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   Additions to property, plant and

      equipment

(11,995)

(3,084)

4,218 

(10,861)

   Increase in inventory to be converted

      into equipment for short-term rental

(1,600)

(1,600)

   Dispositions of property, plant and

      equipment

250 

636 

886 

   Businesses acquired in purchase

      transactions, net of cash acquired

(1)

(426)

(427)

   Decrease (increase) in other assets

537 

(1,285)

(748)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash used by investing

   activities

(12,809)

(4,159)

4,218 

(12,750)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   Repayments of notes payable,

      long-term, capital lease

      and other obligations

(6,473)

(6,473)

   Proceeds (payments) on inter-company

      investments and advances

307 

9,802 

(5,446)

(4,663)

   Other

(307)

(178)

(2,430)

2,915 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net cash provided (used)

   by financing activities

3,151 

(7,876)

(1,748)

(6,473)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Effect of exchange rate changes on

   cash and cash equivalents

(485)

(485)

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   and cash equivalents

3,386 

(4,678)

2,517 

1,225 

Cash and cash equivalents,

   beginning of period

9,879 

(2,517)

7,362 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

________ 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of

   period

$          -  

$    3,386 

$    5,201 

$          - 

$    8,587 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

______ 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

      The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," which reflect management's best judgment based on currently known market and other factors, involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this Report, the words "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the Company, which, although believed to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed upon such estimates and statements. No assurance can be given that any of such statements or estimates will be realized and actual results will differ from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                  AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Second Quarter of 2001 Compared to Second Quarter of 2000

      The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship of each item to total revenue as well as the change in each line item as compared to the second quarter of the prior year (dollars in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,

Variance

Revenue Relationship

Increase (Decrease)

2001  

2000  

$     

Pct 

Revenue:

  Rental and service

80 

%

77 

%

$  22,823 

36 

%

  Sales and other

20 

23 

2,488 

13 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Total revenue

100 

100 

25,311 

30 

Rental expenses

49 

50 

11,508 

28 

Cost of goods sold

1,154 

18 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Gross profit

44 

42 

12,649 

36 

Selling, general and administrative

     expenses

25 

23 

7,890 

41 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Operating earnings

19 

19 

4,759 

30 

Interest income

64 

 74 

Interest expense

(10)

(14)

420 

Foreign currency loss

(1)

558 

63 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Earnings before income taxes

5,801 

169 

Income taxes

2,382 

160 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Net earnings

%

%

$   3,419 

177 

%

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

      The Company's revenue is divided between two primary operating segments, USA and International. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the amount of revenue derived from each of these segments (dollars in thousands):

Three months ended 

June 30,        

Variance

2001  

2000  

Percent

USA

$  84,533 

$  61,886 

37   

%

International

24,090 

21,426 

12   

_______ 

_______ 

     Total Revenue

$ 108,623 

$  83,312 

30   

%

_____ 

_____ 

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      Total Revenue: Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2001 was $108.6 million, an increase of $25.3 million, or 30.4%, from the prior year. Rental revenue of $87.0 million increased $22.8 million, or 35.6%, from 2000 while sales of $21.6 million increased $2.5 million, or 13.0%, compared to the same period one year ago.

      Total domestic revenue was $84.5 million, up $22.6 million, or 36.6%, from the 2000 quarter. This increase was due primarily to increased revenue from wound-healing devices partially offset by lower surfaces revenue in the home care market and lower revenue from vascular compression devices. Domestic rental revenue of $70.1 million increased approximately $20.6 million, or 41.7%, due primarily to increased usage of the V.A.C. wound healing therapy. Domestic sales revenue of $14.4 million for the second quarter of 2001 increased approximately $2.0 million, or 16.1%, from the prior-year period. This increase was due to increased V.A.C. disposable sales, associated with the higher rental volume, partially offset by lower sales of vascular products and wound care surfaces. The V.A.C. growth resulted from higher unit demand, due in part to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS's") fourth quarter 2000 approval of Medicare reimbursement for use of the V.A.C. in the home. Domestic surface rental volumes for the second quarter of 2001 were lower as compared to the 2000 quarter due to unit volume decreases in the home. The overall unit volume decrease was offset by improved product mix, resulting in higher average prices.

      Revenue from the Company's international operating unit increased $2.7 million, net of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, to approximately $24.1 million in the second quarter of 2001. International rental revenue for the second quarter of 2001 was $16.9 million, up $2.2 million, or 14.8%, from the prior-year period. Average rental unit volumes for the period were down 2.7% from the prior year while improved product mix helped to raise average pricing 8.4% from the prior-year period. Sales revenue was $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2001, up approximately $500,000, or 7.3%, from the prior-year period due primarily to increased V.A.C. disposable sales offset by lower surfaces sales. On a local currency basis, international revenue increased $4.0 million, or 21.1%, compared to the prior-year period. Rental revenue, on a local currency basis, increased $3.1 million, or 23.5%, compared to the prior period, while sales revenue increased approximately $900,000, or 15.9%.

      Total revenue from beds and surfaces for the second quarter of 2001 was $62.2 million, up $1.5 million, or 2.5%, as compared with $60.7 million in the prior-year period. Domestic surfaces revenue of $43.5 million increased approximately $800,000, or 1.9%, as compared to the second quarter of 2000. International surfaces revenue of $18.7 million was up approximately $700,000, or 4.1%, due primarily to higher unit volumes.

      Worldwide V.A.C. revenue for the second quarter of 2001 was $43.1 million, an increase of $24.6 million, or 133.2%, from the prior-year period. Domestic V.A.C. revenue of $37.7 million increased $22.7 million, or 150.9%, in the current-year period while international V.A.C. revenue of $5.4 million grew $1.9 million, or 56.1%, compared to the prior-year period.

      Rental Expenses:  Field expenses of $53.2 million increased $11.5 million, or 27.6%, from the 2000 quarter, due primarily to increased labor, product licensing fees, commissions and equipment expenses. Field expenses for the three-month period represented 61.1% of total rental revenue in the quarter compared to 64.9% in the second quarter of 2000. This relative decrease is directly attributable to the increase in rental revenue for the period.

      Cost of Goods Sold:  Cost of goods sold of $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2001 increased $1.2 million, or 17.5%, as compared with the prior-year quarter due primarily to higher unit sales of disposables related to increased V.A.C. rentals. Sales margins were 64.1% in the second quarter of 2001 as compared to 65.5% in the prior year due primarily to changes in product mix.

      Gross Profit:  Gross profit in the second quarter of 2001 increased $12.6 million, or 36.1%, to $47.7 million from the second quarter of 2000 due primarily to the increase in revenue for the period as well as lower rental expenses and cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales. Gross profit margin

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for the second quarter, as a percentage of total revenue was 43.9%, up from 42.1% for the second quarter of 2000 due primarily to the increase in rental revenue for the period.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $7.9 million, or 41.4%, to $26.9 million in the second quarter of 2001 from $19.0 million in the second quarter of 2000. This increase was due primarily to higher labor, marketing, professional fees, sales licensing fees and research and development costs associated with the V.A.C. product line. In addition, depreciation expense and provisions for bad debt were higher in the current-year period when compared to the prior year. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses were 24.8% in the second quarter of 2001 compared to 22.9% in the second quarter of 2000.

      Operating Earnings:  Operating earnings for the period increased 29.8% to $20.8 million compared to $16.0 million in the prior-year quarter. The increase in operating earnings was directly attributable to the increase in revenue, partially offset by higher costs and expenses.

      Interest Expense:  Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 was $11.4 million compared to $11.8 million for the second quarter of 2000 due to lower interest rates for the period.

      Net Earnings:  Net earnings for the second quarter of 2001 increased approximately $3.4 million, or 177.1%, from the prior year period to $5.4 million due primarily to the increase in operating earnings discussed previously. The effective tax rates for the second quarter of 2001 and 2000 were 42.0% and 43.6%, respectively.

First Six Months of 2001 Compared to First Six Months of 2000

      The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship of each item to total revenue as well as the change in each line item as compared to the first six months of the prior year (dollars in thousands):

Six Months Ended June 30,

Variance

Revenue Relationship

Increase (Decrease)

2001  

2000  

$     

Pct 

Revenue:

  Rental and service

79 

%

78 

%

$  38,857 

30 

%

  Sales and other

21 

22 

7,352 

20 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Total revenue

100 

100 

46,209 

28 

Rental expenses

49 

51 

20,092 

24 

Cost of goods sold

2,680 

20 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Gross profit

43 

41 

23,437 

34 

Selling, general and administrative

     expenses

24 

22 

13,565 

36 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Operating earnings

19 

19 

9,872 

32 

Interest income

(408)

 (68)

Interest expense

(11)

(14)

1,221 

Foreign currency loss

(1)

66 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Earnings before income taxes

10,751 

182 

Income taxes

4,486 

179 

_______ 

_______ 

_______ 

     Net earnings

%

%

$   6,265 

184 

%

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

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      The Company's revenue is divided between two primary operating segments, USA and International. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the amount of revenue derived from each of these segments (dollars in thousands):

Six months ended

June 30,

Variance

2001  

2000  

Percent

USA

$ 163,196 

$ 122,896 

33   

%

International

48,664 

42,755 

14   

_______ 

_______ 

     Total Revenue

$ 211,860 

$ 165,651 

28   

%

_____ 

_____ 

      Total Revenue: Total revenue for the first six months of 2001 was $211.9 million, an increase of $46.2 million, or 27.9%, from the prior year. Rental revenue of $168.4 million increased $38.9 million, or 30.0%, from 2000 while sales of $43.5 million increased approximately $7.3 million, or 20.3%, compared to the same period one year ago.

      Total domestic revenue was $163.2 million, up $40.3 million, or 32.8%, from the first half of 2000. This increase was due primarily to increased wound healing device revenue partially offset by lower surfaces revenue in the home care market and lower revenue from vascular compression devices. Domestic rental revenue of $134.3 million increased $34.5 million, or 34.5%, due primarily to increased usage of the V.A.C. Domestic sales revenue of $28.9 million for the first six months of 2001 increased $5.8 million, or 25.3%, from the prior-year period. This increase was due to increased V.A.C. disposable sales, associated with the higher rental volume, partially offset by lower sales of vascular products and wound care surfaces. The V.A.C. growth resulted from higher unit demand, due in large part to CMS's fourth quarter 2000 approval of Medicare reimbursement for use of the V.A.C. in the home. Lower domestic surface rental volumes for the first six months of 2001 were substantially offset by improved product mix, resulting in higher average prices.

      Revenue from the Company's international operating unit increased $5.9 million, net of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, to $48.7 million in the first six months of 2001. International rental revenue for the first six months of 2001, was approximately $34.1 million, up $4.4 million, or 14.8%, from the prior-year period. Growth in rental volume for the period was somewhat offset by lower overall prices. Sales revenue was $14.6 million for the first six months of 2001, up $1.5 million, or 11.6%, from the prior-year period due to increased V.A.C. disposable sales partially offset by lower surface sales. On a local currency basis, total international revenue increased $8.8 million, or 23.6%, compared to the prior-year period. Rental revenue, on a local currency basis, increased approximately $6.3 million, or 24.3%, compared to the prior year, while sales revenue increased $2.5 million, or 22.0%.

      Total revenue from beds and surfaces for the first six months of 2001 was $125.6 million, up $2.7 million, or 2.2%, as compared with $122.9 million in the prior-year period. Domestic surfaces revenue of approximately $87.3 million increased approximately $700,000 as compared to the first six months of 2000. International surfaces revenue of $38.3 million was up $2.0 million, or 5.6%, due primarily to higher unit volumes.

      Worldwide V.A.C. revenue for the first six months of 2001 was $79.2 million, an increase of $44.9 million, or 131.1%, from the prior-year period. Domestic V.A.C. revenue of $68.8 million increased $41.0 million, or 147.8%, in the current-year period while international V.A.C. revenue of $10.4 million grew $3.9 million, or 59.7%, compared to the prior-year period.

      Rental Expenses:  Field expenses of $104.1 million increased $20.1 million, or 23.9%, from the prior year, due primarily to increased labor, product licensing fees, commissions and equipment expenses. Field expenses for the six-month period represented 61.9% of total rental revenue in the

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first six months of 2001 compared to 64.9% in the first six months of 2000. This relative decrease is directly attributable to the increase in rental revenue for the period.

      Cost of Goods Sold:  Cost of goods sold of $15.9 million in the first six months of 2001 increased $2.7 million, or 20.3%, as compared with the prior-year due primarily to higher unit sales of disposables related to increased V.A.C. rentals. Sales margins were 63.5% in the first six months of both 2001 and 2000.

      Gross Profit:  Gross profit in the first six months of 2001 increased $23.4 million, or 34.3%, to $91.8 million from the first six months of 2001 due primarily to the increase in revenue. Gross profit margin for the first six months, as a percentage of total revenue was 43.3%, up from 41.3% for the first six months of 2000 due primarily to the increase in rental revenue for the period.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:  Selling, general and administrative expenses of $50.8 million increased $13.6 million, or 36.4%, from the first six months of 2000. This increase was due primarily to higher labor, professional fees, sales licensing fees, marketing and research and development costs associated with the V.A.C. product line. In addition, depreciation expense and provisions for bad debts were higher in the current-year period when compared to the prior year. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses were 24.0% in the first six months of 2001 compared to 22.5% in the first six months of 2000.

      Operating Earnings:  Operating earnings for the period increased 31.7% to $41.0 million compared to $31.1 million in the prior-year. The increase in operating earnings was directly attributable to the increase in revenue, partially offset by higher costs and expenses.

      Interest Expense:  Interest expense for the first six months ended June 30, 2001 was $23.3 million compared to $24.5 million for the first six months of 2000. The prior year expense included fees of approximately $800,000 associated with a prior amendment of the Company's Senior Credit Facility.

      Net Earnings:  Net earnings for the first six months of 2001 increased approximately $6.3 million or 184.3%, from the prior-year period to $9.7 million due to the increase in operating earnings discussed previously. The effective tax rates for the first six months of 2001 and 2000 were 42.0% and 42.5%, respectively.

Financial Condition

      The change in revenue and expenses experienced by the Company during the first six months of 2001 and other factors resulted in changes to the Company's balance sheet as follows:

      Net accounts receivable at June 30, 2001 increased $14.2 million, or 15.6%, to $105.2 million as compared to $91.0 million at December 31, 2000. This increase was due primarily to higher overall revenue and an increase in receivables from third-party payors including Medicare and managed care organizations.

      Inventories at June 30, 2001 increased $8.8 million, or 37.2%, to $32.5 million as compared to $23.7 million at December 31, 2000. This increase was due primarily to an increase in raw materials associated with the V.A.C. product line as a result of increased product demand.

      At June 30, 2001, goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, was $46.8 million compared to a prior-year balance of $48.6 million. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired and is amortized over three to twenty-five years from the date of acquisition using the straight-line method.

      The carrying value of goodwill reflects management's current assessment of recoverability. The Company reviews goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the undiscounted expected

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future cash flows from use of the assets are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized. The amount of the impairment loss is determined by comparing the discounted expected future cash flows with the carrying value of the respective asset. The Company will apply the new rules as defined in Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, beginning in the first quarter of 2002. (See Note 10.)

As of June 30, 2001, a derivative financial instrument of $1.2 million has been recorded as a result of the adoption of SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This liability was established based upon a valuation of the Company's interest rate protection agreement associated with its Senior Credit Facilities.

      Income taxes payable at June 30, 2001 of $9.8 million increased $5.2 million, as compared to $4.3 million at December 31, 2000. This increase was due primarily to realization of certain deferred tax liabilities.

      Net deferred income taxes at June 30, 2001 of $1.6 million decreased 60.3% as compared to $4.1 million at December 31, 2000. This decrease was due to the realization of temporary tax timing differences.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      At June 30, 2001, the Company had current assets of $149.1 million and current liabilities of $63.7 million resulting in a working capital surplus of $85.4 million, compared to a surplus of $40.4 million at December 31, 2000. Increases in accounts receivable and inventories combined with a reduction in current installments of long-term obligations accounted for the majority of this change.

      Operating cash flows were $9.9 million for the first six months of 2001, compared to $20.9 million in the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to increased working capital requirements, primarily accounts receivable and inventory associated with the V.A.C. product line which were partially offset by higher earnings.

      During the first six months of 2001, the Company made net capital expenditures of $19.1 million compared to the prior-year outlay of $11.6 million. The increased capital spending for the period related primarily to increased demand for the V.A.C. and certain high-end beds and surfaces. Other than commitments for new product inventory, including disposable "for sale" products, of $10.4 million, the Company has no material long-term capital commitments and can adjust the level of capital expenditures as circumstances warrant. The Company expects future demand for medical devices and associated disposables to increase.

      The Company's principal sources of liquidity are expected to be cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities. It is anticipated that the Company's principal uses of liquidity will be to fund capital expenditures related to the Company's rental products, provide needed working capital, meet debt service requirements and finance the Company's strategic plans. Required debt amortization under the Senior Credit Facility is $1.4 million, $2.8 million and $34.9 million for the years 2001, 2002 and 2003, respectively.

      At June 30, 2001, cash and cash equivalents of $2.2 million were available for general corporate purposes. Based upon the current level of operations, the Company anticipates that cash flow from operations and the availability under its Revolving Credit Facility will be adequate to meet its anticipated requirements for debt payments, working capital and capital expenditures through 2003. Due to the dramatic growth in V.A.C. demand during the period, and increased capital expenditure and working capital requirements to support and maintain such growth, the Company's ability to generate cash flow could be significantly restricted. To address this issue, the Company is reviewing its order entry, billing and collection processes to maximize cash flows. In addition, the Company has modified its senior bank credit facility in order to increase availability under the existing revolving credit facility and reduce near-term amortization under the Tranche A term loan.

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      The Senior Credit Facilities originally totaled $400.0 million and consisted of (i) a $50.0 million six-year Revolving Credit Facility, (ii) a $50.0 million six-year Acquisition Facility, (iii) a $120.0 million six-year amortizing Term Loan A, (iv) a $90.0 million seven-year amortizing Term Loan B and (v) a $90.0 million eight-year amortizing Term Loan C. On February 17, 2000, the Company and the Lenders agreed to a third amendment to its $400.0 million Senior Credit Agreement (the "Amendment"). The Amendment established revised financial covenant levels for Interest Coverage, Leverage Ratio and Minimum EBITDA. The Company does not expect that these covenants and conditions, as amended, will have a material adverse impact on its operations. On June 15, 2001, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement, which funded a $95 million Tranche D Term Loan as part of a refinancing of the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds from the Tranche D Term Loan were used to pay down existing indebtedness, including $60 million outstanding under the Tranche A Term Loan, approximately $8 million outstanding under the Acquisition Facility and $26 million under the Revolving Credit Facility with the remaining proceeds used to pay fees and expenses associated with this transaction. At June 30, 2001, the Revolving Facility had a balance of $4.6 million. Additionally, the Company had two Letters of Credit in the amount of approximately $3.9 million. As of June 30, 2001, the aggregate availability under the Revolving Facility was $41.5 million.

      Indebtedness under the Senior Credit Facilities, as amended and restated, including the Revolving Credit Facility (other than certain loans under the Revolving Credit Facility designated in foreign currency) and the Term Loans initially bear interest at a rate based upon (i) the Base Rate (defined as the higher of (x) the rate of interest publicly announced by Bank of America as its "reference rate" and (y) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.50%), plus 1.75% in respect of the Tranche A Term Loans and the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility (the "Revolving Loans"), 2.00% in respect of the Tranche B Term Loans and 2.25% in respect of the Tranche C Term Loans and 2.125% in respect of the Tranche D Term Loans, or at the Company's option, (ii) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility Agreement) for one, two, three or six months, in each case plus 2.75% in respect of Tranche A Term Loans and Revolving Loans, 3.00% in respect of Tranche B Term Loans, 3.25% in respect of the Tranche C Term Loans and 3.125% in respect of the Tranche D Term Loans. Certain Revolving Loans designated in foreign currency will initially bear interest at a rate based upon the cost of funds for such loans plus 2.75%. Performance-based reductions of the interest rates under the Term Loans and the Revolving Loans are available.

      Prior to October 2000, the Company had two interest rate protection agreements which effectively fixed the base borrowing rate on $245 million of the Company's variable rate debt. On October 23, 2000, the Company converted its interest rate protection agreements from an interest rate "swap", which effectively fixed the base borrowing rate, to an interest rate cap contract which allows the base rate to float but fixes the maximum base rate to be charged at 7.0% per annum. The interest cap contract covered $150.0 million of the Company's variable rate debt and was effective from October 23, 2000 to December 31, 2001. The sale of the swap agreements resulted in a net gain of approximately $1.8 million which is being recognized over the term of the original interest rate protection agreement of which approximately $577,000 was recognized in the first six months of 2001. In January 2001, the Company terminated its 7% interest rate cap and entered into an interest rate swap. The new interest rate swap fixes the base borrowing rate on $150 million of the Company's variable rate debt at 5.36% and is effective from January 5, 2001 through December 31, 2001. As a result of this agreement, the Company recorded additional interest expense of approximately $96,000 in the first six months of 2001.

      The Senior Credit Agreement, as amended, requires the Company to meet certain financial tests, including minimum levels of EBITDA (as defined therein), minimum interest coverage, maximum leverage ratio and capital expenditures. The Senior Credit Agreement also contains covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, investments, dividends, loans and advances, capital expenditures, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, prepayments of other indebtedness (including the Notes), liens and encumbrances and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The Company is in compliance with the applicable covenants at June 30, 2001.

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    The Senior Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, failures under ERISA plans, judgment defaults, change of control of the Company and failure of any guaranty, security document, security interest or subordination provision supporting the Senior Credit Agreement to be in full force and effect.

      As part of the 1997 Recapitalization transactions, the Company issued $200.0 million of Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") due 2007. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company, ranking subordinate in right of payment to all senior debt of the Company and will mature on November 1, 2007. As of June 30, 2001, the entire $200.0 million of Senior Subordinated Notes was issued and outstanding.

      The Notes are not entitled to the benefit of any mandatory sinking fund. The Notes will be redeemable, at the Company's option, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, on and after November 1, 2002, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount thereof) if redeemed during the twelve-month period commencing on November 1 of the year set forth below, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the date of redemption.

Year

Percentage

2002

104.813%

2003

103.208%

2004

101.604%

2005 and thereafter

100.000%

      At any time, or from time to time, the Company may acquire a portion of the Notes through open-market purchases. In order to effect the foregoing redemption with the proceeds of any equity offering, the Company shall make such redemption not more than 120 days after the consummation of any such equity offering.

Known Trends or Uncertainties

      The health care industry continues to face various challenges, including increased pressure on health care providers to control costs as a result of the ongoing implementation of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and related legislation, the accelerating migration of patients from acute care facilities into extended care (e.g. skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers) and home care settings, the consolidation of health care providers and national and regional group purchasing organizations and the growing demand for clinically proven therapies which lower the total cost of providing care.

Euro Currency

      On January 1, 1999, the European Economic and Monetary Union ("EMU") entered a three-year transition period during which a new common currency, the "Euro", was introduced in participating countries and fixed conversion rates were established through the European Central Bank ("ECB") between existing local currencies and the Euro. Since then the Euro has traded on currency exchanges.

      Following the introduction of the Euro, local currencies will remain legal tender until December 31, 2001. During this transition period, goods and services may be paid for with the Euro or local currency under the EMU's "no compulsion, no prohibition" principle.

      Based on its evaluation to date, management believes that the introduction of the Euro will not have a long-term material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the prevailing exchange rate for the Euro versus the U.S. dollar has, until very recently, declined and uncertainty exists as to the effects the Euro will have in the marketplace.

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      The Company has reviewed its information systems software and identified modifications necessary to ensure that business transactions can be conducted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the conversion to the Euro. Certain of these modifications have been implemented, and others will be implemented during the course of 2001. The Company expects that modifications not yet implemented will be made on a timely basis and expects the incremental cost of the Euro conversion to be immaterial. However, there is no guarantee that all issues have been foreseen and corrected or that other third parties will address the conversion successfully.

      The Euro introduction is not expected to have a material long-term impact on the Company's overall currency risk. The Company anticipates the Euro will simplify financial issues related to cross-border trade in the EMU and reduce the transaction costs and administrative time necessary to manage this trade and related risks. However, the Company believes that the associated savings will not be material to corporate results.

Reimbursement

      The Company currently rents and sells the V.A.C. in all care settings and market acceptance of this product has been better than expected. This is evidenced by the significant revenue growth experienced in the four years that the product has been available domestically. Effective October 1, 2000, the Company received Medicare Part B reimbursement codes, an associated coverage policy and allowable rates for the V.A.C. and V.A.C. disposables in the home care setting. As a result of this coverage, the Company began to place V.A.C. units with Medicare-eligible patients in the home during the fourth quarter of 2000. Although it is difficult to predict the impact which Medicare pricing will have on other payors, the Company does not believe that the new rates will have a material impact on the Company's business.

      Home Health PPS was implemented on October 1, 2000. Although it is difficult to predict the impact which Home Health PPS will have on the overall home health market, the Company does not believe that the implementation of Home Health PPS will have a material impact on the Company's business.

Legal Proceedings

      On February 21, 1992, Novamedix Limited ("Novamedix") filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Novamedix manufactures the principal product which directly competes with the PlexiPulse. The suit alleges that the PlexiPulse infringes several patents held by Novamedix, that the Company breached a confidential relationship with Novamedix and a variety of ancillary claims. Novamedix seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages. A judicial stay which had been granted in this case has recently been reinstated with respect to all patent claims. Although it is not possible to reliably predict the outcome of this litigation or the damages which could be awarded, the Company believes that its defenses to these claims are meritorious and that the litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

      On August 16, 1995, the Company filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. and one of its subsidiaries, Hill-Rom. The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The suit alleges that Hill-Rom used its monopoly power in the standard hospital bed business to gain an unfair advantage in the specialty hospital bed business. Specifically, the allegations set forth in the suit include a claim that Hill-Rom required hospitals and purchasing groups to agree to exclusively rent specialty beds in order to receive substantial discounts on products over which they have monopoly power - hospital beds and head wall units. The suit further alleges that Hill-Rom engaged in activities which constitute predatory pricing and refusals to deal. Hill-Rom has filed an answer denying the allegations in the suit. Discovery is scheduled to be completed in October of 2001 and the trial has been scheduled for April of 2002. Although it is not possible to reliably predict the outcome of this litigation or the damages which might be awarded, the Company believes that its claims are meritorious.

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      On October 31, 1996, the Company received a counterclaim which had been filed by Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. in the antitrust lawsuit which the Company filed in 1995. The counterclaim alleges that the Company's antitrust lawsuit and other actions were designed to enable KCI to monopolize the specialty therapeutic surface market. Although it is not possible to reliably predict the outcome of this litigation, the Company believes that the counterclaim is without merit.

      The Company is a party to several lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of its business. Provisions have been made in the Company's financial statements for estimated exposures related to these lawsuits. In the opinion of management, the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

      The manufacturing and marketing of medical products necessarily entails an inherent risk of product liability claims. The Company currently has certain product liability claims pending for which provision has been made in the Company's financial statements. Management believes that resolution of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. The Company has not experienced any significant losses due to product liability claims and management believes that the Company currently maintains adequate liability insurance coverage.


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     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

      The Company is exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in interest rates and variability in currency exchange rates. The Company has established policies, procedures and internal processes governing its management of market risks and the use of financial instruments to manage its exposure to such risks.

Interest Rate Risk

      On October 23, 2000, the Company converted its interest rate protection agreements into a single interest rate cap covering $150.0 million of the Company's variable rate debt through December 31, 2001. The agreement fixed the maximum base rate of interest to be charged at 7.0% per annum. On January 5, 2001, the Company exchanged its 7.0% interest rate cap for an interest rate swap. The new interest rate swap fixed the base borrowing rate on $150 million of the Company's variable rate debt at 5.36% and is effective through December 31, 2001. As a result of this agreement, the Company believes that movements in short term interest rates will not materially affect the financial position of the Company.

Foreign Currency and Market Risk

      The Company has direct operations in Western Europe, Canada and Australia and distributor relationships in many other parts of the world. The Company's foreign operations are measured in their local currencies. As a result, the Company's financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which the Company has operations. Exposure to this variability is managed primarily through the use of natural hedges, in which funding obligations and assets are both managed in the local currency.

      The Company maintains no other derivative instruments to mitigate its exposure to translation and/or transaction risk. International operations reported operating profit of $10.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. It is estimated that a 10% fluctuation in the value of the dollar relative to these foreign currencies at June 30, 2001 would change the Company's net income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 by approximately $520,000. The Company's analysis does not consider the implications that such fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment in the U.S. or the foreign countries or on the results of operations of these foreign entities.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)      EXHIBITS

      A list of all exhibits filed or included as part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is as follows:

 Exhibit

Description

  3.1

Restatement of Articles of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Registration No. 33-21353), and incorporated herein by reference).

  3.2

Restated By-Laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Registration No. 33-21353), and incorporated herein by reference).

  4.1

Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Company (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.1

KCI Employee Benefits Trust Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A dated December 31, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.2

Letter, dated November 22, 1994, from the Company to Christopher M. Fashek outlining the terms of his employment (filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A dated December 31, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.3

Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.4

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Senior Executive Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.5

Form of Option Instrument with respect to Senior Executive Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.6

Kinetic Concepts Management Equity Plan effective October 1, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.33 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.7

Director Equity Agreement, dated May 12, 1998, between the Company and Charles N. Martin (filed as Exhibit 10.8 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).

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Exhibits (continued)

  10.8

Letter, dated June 4, 1998, from the Company to William M. Brown outlining the terms of his employment (filed as Exhibit 10.10 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.9

Supplier Agreement, dated December 1, 1998, between Novation, LLC and Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.11 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.10

Letter, dated March 28, 2000, from the Company to Dennert O. Ware outlining the terms of his employment (filed as Exhibit 10.12 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.11

Third Amendment to the Credit and Guarantee Agreement dated as of February 24, 2000 by and among the Company, several banks and financial institutions, as Lenders, Bank of America, as administrative agent and Bankers Trust Company, as syndication agent (filed as Exhibit 10.13 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.12

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. CEO Special Bonus Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.12 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.13

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 2000 Special Bonus Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.13 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

  10.14

Form of Option Instrument with Respect to the Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Management Equity Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.14 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

*10.15

Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement dated as of June 15, 2001 by and among the Company, several banks and financial institutions, as Lenders, Bank of America, as administrative agent and Bankers Trust Company, as syndication agent.

  21.1

List of Subsidiaries (filed as Exhibit 21.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).


         Note: (*) Exhibits filed herewith.

 

(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

                 The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated June 21, 2001 with respect to its Amended
          and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement funded a $95
          million Tranche D Term Loan as part of the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities.

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SIGNATURES

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

 

                

 

KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.

 

(REGISTRANT)

 

 

 

By:

/s/ DENNERT O. WARE

 

_________________________________

   

Dennert O. Ware
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

By:

/s/ WILLIAM M. BROWN

 

     

__________________________________

 

       

William M. Brown
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: August 13, 2001