-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Klc3wrVbsph+/61ZCps7D6FsWKX0Z2JiapobUjKgAgvddYJbitTJ2Uc+FKDOOdzr GWFnb4eGj9Hv+pC06t1h1A== 0001047469-99-021558.txt : 19990520 0001047469-99-021558.hdr.sgml : 19990520 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001047469-99-021558 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990331 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990519 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HORIZON PHARMACIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001036260 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES [5912] IRS NUMBER: 752441557 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22403 FILM NUMBER: 99630552 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 531 W MAIN STREET CITY: DENISON STATE: TX ZIP: 75020 BUSINESS PHONE: 9034652397 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 531 W MAIN STREET CITY: DENISON STATE: TX ZIP: 75020 10-Q 1 10-Q U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 1999 / / 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 0-22403 HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 75-2441557 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 501 Main Street Denison, Texas 75020 (Address of principal executive offices) (903) 465-2397 (Registrant's telephone number) 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 past 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: Title of Each Class Outstanding at May 14, 1999 Common stock, par value $.01 per share 5,669,668
FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) . . . . . . . . . 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(Unaudited). . . . . . . . 5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements(Unaudited) . . . . . 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks.. . . . . . .17 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Exhibits and Reports On Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HORIZON PHARMACIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1998 1999 ---- ---- (Audited) (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents ......................................... $ 6,617 $ 4,322 Accounts receivable, net: Third-party providers .................................... 5,040 6,887 Others ................................................... 2,590 2,436 Refundable income taxes ........................................... 503 503 Inventories, at the lower of specific identification cost or market 18,084 20,629 Other ............................................................. 311 340 -------- -------- Total current assets ....................................................... 33,145 35,117 Debt issue costs, net of accumulated amortization .......................... 69 119 Property, equipment and capital lease assets: Property and equipment: Land and buildings ....................................... 867 887 Equipment ................................................ 3,177 3,528 -------- -------- Total ........................................... 4,044 4,415 Less accumulated depreciation ..................................... 531 652 -------- -------- Property and equipment, net ....................................... 3,513 3,763 Equipment under capital leases, net of accumulated amortization of $184,975 in 1998 and $232,779 in 1999 ............................. 530 821 -------- -------- Total property, equipment and capital lease assets, net .................... 4,043 4,584 Intangibles, at cost: Noncompete covenants and customer lists ........................... 1,981 2,419 Goodwill .......................................................... 8,145 9,601 -------- -------- 10,126 12,020 Less accumulated amortization ............................ 736 904 -------- -------- Intangibles, net ........................................................... 9,390 11,116 -------- -------- Total Assets ............................................. $ 46,647 $ 50,936 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable .................................................. $ 7,889 $ 9,246 Accrued liabilities ............................................... 1,438 1,500 Notes payable ..................................................... 109 - Current portion of long-term debt ................................. 3,104 2,283 Current obligations under capital leases .......................... 167 207 -------- -------- Total current liabilities .................................................. 12,707 13,235 Long-term debt ............................................................. 13,159 15,852 Obligations under capital leases ........................................... 353 480 Shareholders' equity Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none - - issued ..................................................................... Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 14,000,000 shares; issued 5,623,743 shares in 1998 and 5,675,749 in 1999 ............. 56 57 Additional paid-in capital ........................................ 22,343 22,896 Accumulated deficit ............................................... (1,901) (1,514) -------- -------- 20,498 24,439 Treasury Stock, at cost; 6,081 shares in 1998 and 1999 ........... 70 70 -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity ................................................. 20,428 21,365 -------- -------- $ 46,647 $ 50,936 ======== ========
See accompanying notes. 3 HORIZON PHARMACIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 ---------------------------- 1998 1999 ---- ---- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) Net revenues: Prescription drugs sales ................... $ 9,800 $ 23,615 Other sales and services ................... 3,022 7,370 -------- -------- Total net revenues .................................. 12,822 30,985 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales and services: Prescription drugs ................ 7,181 17,317 Other ............................. 1,669 4,598 Depreciation and amortization .............. 151 339 Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,310 8,017 -------- -------- Total costs and expenses ............................ 12,311 30,271 -------- -------- Income from operations .............................. 511 714 Other income (expense): Interest and other income .................. 51 70 Interest expense ........................... (104) (397) -------- -------- Total other income (expense) ........................ (53) (327) -------- -------- Income before provision for income taxes ................................... 458 387 Provision for income taxes (Note 3) ................. 183 - -------- -------- Net income .......................................... $ 275 $ 387 ======== ======== Basic earnings per share (Note 2) ................... $ .06 $ .07 ======== ======== Diluted earnings per share (Note 2) ................. $ .06 $ .07 ======== ========
See accompanying notes. HORIZON PHARMACIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, --------- THREE MONTHS ENDED 1998 1999 ---- ---- (IN THOUSANDS) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income .................................................................. $ 275 $ 387 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and capital lease assets .................................. 82 169 Amortization of Intangibles ........................................ 68 168 Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable .................... 2 - Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes ....................... (25) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: Accounts receivable ....................................... (776) (1,383) Inventories ............................................... (647) (815) Other current assets ...................................... (24) (66) Accounts payable .......................................... 330 1,356 Accrued liabilities ....................................... 103 61 Income taxes payable ...................................... 8 - ------- ------- Total adjustments ........................................................... (879) (510) ------- ------- Net cash used in operating activities ....................................... (604) (123) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment ......................................... (136) (383) Assets acquired for cash in acquisitions of businesses ...................... (951) (1,280) ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities ....................................... (1,087) (1,663) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings .................................................................. - 51 Debt issue costs incurred ................................................... - (3) Principal payments on debt .................................................. (203) (511) Principal payments on obligations under capital leases ...................... (26) (46) Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs ............................. 224 - ------- ------- Net cash used in financing activities ....................................... (5) (509) ------- ------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ................................... (1,696) (2,295) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ............................ 4,084 6,617 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period .................................. $ 2,388 $ 4,322 ======= ======= Supplemental disclosure of interest paid .................................... $ 104 $ 391 5 MARCH 31, --------- THREE MONTHS ENDED 1998 1999 ----- ---- (IN THOUSANDS) NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment leased under capital leases ....................................... $ - $ 213 Issuance of common stock to reduce long-term debt ........................... 20 - Acquisitions of businesses financed by debt and common stock: Accounts receivable and other ...................................... $ 13 $ 310 Inventories ........................................................ 1,279 1,730 Property and equipment ............................................. 321 164 Intangibles ........................................................ 1,414 1,852 ------- ------- 3,027 4,056 Less cash paid ..................................................... (951) (1,280) ------- ------- Assets acquired .................................................... $ 2,076 $ 2,776 ======= ======= Financed by: Debt ............................................................... $ 1,786 $ 2,222 Common stock ....................................................... 290 554 ------- ------- $ 2,076 $ 2,776 ======= =======
See accompanying notes. HORIZON PHARMACIES, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) NOTE 1 The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring accruals, which HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc. considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the indicated periods. The notes to the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements contained in our Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 1998. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 1999. HORIZON's revenues and earnings are higher during peak holiday periods and from Christmas through Easter (the first and fourth quarters of the calendar year). Estimated gross profit rates were used to determine costs of sales for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999. NOTE 2 Weighted average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 totaled 4,492,576 and 5,658,025, respectively. Common shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 were 4,751,797 and 5,900,464, respectively. The difference in the number of shares for 1998 and 1999 is attributable to dilutive stock options and warrants of 259,221 and 242,439, respectively. NOTE 3 The provisions for income taxes included in the accompanying statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 1998 is based on an estimated effective tax rate of 40%. No income taxes are provided for in three months ended March 31, 1999 due to the existence of a net operating loss carry forward resulting from losses in the fourth quarter of 1998. 7 NOTE 4 At March 31, 1999, we operated 49 free-standing retail pharmacies, all of which were acquired from third parties in purchase transactions. Such acquisitions have each been structured as asset purchases and generally have included inventories, store fixtures and the assumption of store operating lease arrangements. The acquisitions generally have been financed by debt to the sellers and/or an inventory supplier. A summary of acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 follows:
ASSETS ACQUIRED ---------------------------------------- ACCOUNTS THREE MONTHS RECEIVABLE ENDED STORES PURCHASE AND DEBT COMMON MARCH 31 ACQUIRED PRICE INVENTORIES INTANGIBLES EQUIPMENT INCURRED STOCK ISSUED -------- -------- ----- ----------- ----------- --------- -------- ------------ 1998.............. 6 $3,027 $1,280 $1,414 $334 $1,786 $290 1999.............. 4 $4,056 $1,730 $1,852 $474 $2,222 $554
The following unaudited pro forma results of operations data give effect to the acquisitions completed during the three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 as if the transactions had been consummated as of January 1, 1998. The unaudited pro forma results of operations data is presented for illustrative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the actual results that would have occurred had the acquisitions been consummated as of January 1, 1998, or of future results of operations. The data reflects adjustments for amortization of intangibles resulting from the purchases, incremental interest expense resulting from borrowings to fund the acquisitions, reductions in employee benefits and rent expense and income taxes.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ----------------------------- 1998 1999 ---- ---- Unaudited pro forma information: Net revenues................................................ $ 26,073 $ 31,777 Net income.................................................. 520 443 Basic earnings per share.................................... .09 .09 Diluted earnings per share.................................. .09 .09
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) OVERVIEW The following discussion and analysis reviews the operating results of Horizon for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and compares those results to the comparable period of 1998. Certain statements 8 contained in this discussion are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements that are based upon numerous assumptions about future conditions which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate, and actual events and results may materially differ from anticipated results described in such statements. Our ability to achieve such results is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as those inherent generally in the retail pharmacy industry and the impact of competition, pricing and changing market conditions. We disclaim, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. As a result, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements. Horizon's principal business strategy since commencing operations in 1994 has been to establish a chain of retail pharmacies through the acquisition of free standing, full-line retail pharmacies and related businesses. In evaluating a retail pharmacy for potential acquisition, we (i) evaluate the target store's profits and losses for preceding years; (ii) review the store's income tax returns for preceding years; (iii) review computer-generated prescription reports showing historical information including prescriptions sold, average price of each prescription, gross margins and trends in prescription sales; (iv) analyze the store's location and competition in the immediate area; (v) review the store's lease agreement, if any; and (vi) assess targeted areas for growth patterns and trends. Based on our analysis of the foregoing items, we may prepare an offer to purchase the particular store. To assess the reasonableness of the seller's asking price, we consider the anticipated rate of return, payback period and the availability and terms of seller financing, it being generally desired that one-third of the purchase price be seller-financed with the balance split between cash and other consideration such as our Common Stock. During the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999, we acquired six and four retail pharmacies, respectively. The primary measurement of the effect of acquisitions on our operating performance is the number of store operating months, which is the number of months we owned all of the stores during the relevant measuring period. We plan to continue making acquisitions as the most significant factor in our growth strategy. Currently, our primary source of revenue is the sale of prescription drugs. During the three months ended March 31, 1998, and March 31, 1999, sales of prescription drugs generated 76.4% and 76.2% respectively of net revenues. We expect our prescription drug business to increase on an annual basis as a result of the demographic trends toward an aging population and the continued development of new pharmaceutical products. However, we anticipate that such sales will decrease as a percentage of our overall net revenues and gross margins as we expand our home healthcare and other non-pharmaceutical sales and services which have historically generated higher margins. Our net revenues and profits are higher during peak holiday periods and from Christmas through Easter. Sales of health-related products peak during seasonal outbreaks of cough and cold/flu viruses, which typically occur during the winter and spring. Accordingly, revenues and profits are typically highest in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of the ensuing year. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of certain income statement data for the periods indicated: 9
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, --------- 1998 1999 ---- ---- INCOME STATEMENT DATA NET REVENUES: Prescription drugs sales....................... 76.4% 76.2% Other sales and services....................... 23.6% 23.8% Total net revenues........................... 100.0% 100.0% COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of sales-prescription drugs(1)............ 73.3% 73.3% Cost of sales-other(2)......................... 55.2% 62.4% Selling, general and administrative expenses(3) 25.8% 25.9% Depreciation and amortization(3)............... 1.2% 1.1% Interest expense net(3)........................ .4% 1.1% Income before provision for income taxes(3).... 3.6% 1.2% Net income (3)................................. 2.1% 1.2%
- ------------- (1) As a percentage of prescription drugs sales. (2) As a percentage of other sales and services. (3) As a percentage of total net revenues. Intangible assets, including but not limited to goodwill, pharmacy files and non-compete covenants, have historically represented a substantial portion of our acquisition costs. Such assets are amortized over a period of not more than 40 years. Accordingly, the amortization of intangible assets is not expected to have a significant effect on our future results of operations. NET REVENUES Our net revenues increased $18,163 or 142% to $30,985 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared to $12,822 for the three months ended March 31, 1998. The increase was attributable primarily to the increase in store operating months from 81 in the first quarter of 1998 to 144 in the first quarter of 1999. Sales of prescription drugs decreased from 76.4% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 to 76.2% of total revenues for three months ended March 31, 1999. We expect that prescription drug sales will continue to decrease as a percentage of total revenues as the Company expands its home healthcare and other non-pharmaceutical sales and services whose gross margins exceed those of pharmaceutical sales. Same store sales for our first 27 stores increased from $12,381 in the first three months of 1998 to $13,670 in the first three months of 1999. Management believes that this increase of 10.4% is primarily the result of increased advertising and promotions as well as an enhanced product mix. 10 The following tables show our prescription drug gross margins and total revenues margins for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999;
GROSS MARGINS ON GROSS MARGINS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG SALES TOTAL REVENUES ----------------------- -------------- AMOUNT PERCENTAGE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE ------ ---------- ------ ---------- Three Months Ended March 31, 1999............................. $ 6,298 26.7% $ 9,070 29.3% 1998............................. $ 2,681 26.7% $ 3,972 31.0%
The decrease in the gross margin on other sales and services from 1998 to 1999 was primarily the result of the acquisition of new stores which historically have had lower margins than those of our existing stores. COSTS AND EXPENSES Cost of sales increased $13,065 or 148% from $8,850 in the three months ended March 31, 1998 to $21,915 in the three months ended March 31, 1999. This increase is primarily the result of increased sales volume resulting from the increased number of store operating months. Our cost of sales as a percentage of total net revenues increased 1.7% from 69.0% in the three months ended March 31, 1998 to 70.7% in the three months ended March 31, 1999. This increase in total cost of sales is primarily due to an increase in the cost of other sales and resulting from our acquisition of stores with lower gross margins than we have historically incurred. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $3,310 in the three months ended March 31, 1998 to $8,017 in the three months ended March 31, 1999. Such expenses, expressed as a percentage of net revenues, were 25.8% and 25.9% for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. The amount increased principally due to increased store count and resulting increased store operating months. Depreciation and amortization increased to $339 or 1.1% of net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1999 from $151 or 1.2% of net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998. This increase was due primarily to our purchase of new stores. Interest expense was $104 in the first quarter of 1998 compared to $397 during the first quarter of 1999. The increase in interest expense resulted primarily from the increase in debt associated with our acquisitions. Interest and other income was $51 in the first quarter of 1998 compared to $70 in the first quarter of 1999. 11 EARNINGS Pretax income was $387 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to $458 in the same period of 1998. Net income for the three months of 1999 rose to $387 from $275 in the comparable period of 1998, an increase of 40.7%. We incurred no income tax expense in 1999 as a result of a loss carryforward from the fourth quarter of 1998. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 1999 was $123 as compared to net cash used of $604 for the three months ended March 31, 1998. Increases in accounts receivable and inventories, which were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and net income, were the primary reasons for the decreased usage of cash. Net cash used in investing activities was $1,087 and $1,663 for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. The principal cause of this difference was the increase in cost of stores acquired by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 1999. Cash decreased $2,295 during the three months ended March 31, 1999 from $6,617 at December 31, 1998 to $4,322 at March 31, 1999. Typically, cash provided by operations is adequate to supply working capital and external sources are used mainly to finance new store acquisitions and other capital expenditures. We believe that our working capital needs, including growth in accounts receivable and inventory, will be funded by cash flow from operations. New store acquisitions and other capital expenditures will be funded by the McKesson credit facility and capital leases. McKesson currently provides us with a $18,000 credit facility, subject to certain restrictive covenants (including financial ratio requirements) which we must meet to maintain the credit facility. At December 31, 1998 we were in default of several of these covenants, but McKesson waived such defaults pursuant to an agreement executed April 15, 1999. At December 31, 1998, we had borrowed $8,500 under this credit facility. We believe that, based on our prior acquisitions, the average acquisition cost per store will be approximately $500 to $700 plus inventory based on such variables as store sales, margins and profits. We also believe that we will be able to obtain seller financing for approximately 30% to 40% of such acquisition. During January 1999, we acquired four additional stores; however, as a result of the loss incurred in 1998, we temporarily suspended acquisitions. We plan to resume acquisitions in the latter part of the second quarter or the third quarter. During 1999 we expect to fund such acquisitions with the existing credit facility, seller financing, cash flow from operations, the issuance of a limited number of restricted shares of common stock, and possibly another acquisition line of credit or equity offering. Thereafter we expect to fund acquisitions with cash flow from current operations, seller financing, and the public or private offering of certain equity or long-term debt securities. 12 Because of the Federal moratorium on home healthcare licenses from September 1997 to January 1998, and the uncertainty of the current regulations, we do not plan to expand our home healthcare operations in 1999. We expect, however, to offer home medical equipment through stores which have not heretofore offered such equipment. YEAR 2000 The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of our computer programs or hardware that have date-sensitive software or embedded computer chips may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculations which could disrupt our normal business activities. We have established a plan to prepare our systems for the Year 2000 issue and to reasonably assure that our critical business partners are prepared. We have completed our assessment of all internal systems that could be significantly affected by the Year 2000 issue and have determined that we will be required to modify or replace portions of our software primarily related to our accounting and pharmacy systems. We believe that with modifications or replacements of the identified software programs, the Year 2000 issue can be mitigated. However, if all additional phases of the Year 2000 plan are not completed timely, the Year 2000 issue could have a material impact on our operations as discussed under "Risks and Contingency Plans." In addition, we are in the process of gathering information about the Year 2000 compliance status of our key third-party business partners. STATUS Our internal information technology exposures are primarily related to four areas: (i) our financial accounting system; (ii) our management information systems comprising primarily stand-alone PCS; (iii) our pharmacy system used in connection with the dispensation of pharmaceuticals; and (iv) our point of sale system for our automated cash registers. As of March 31, 1999, we had completed upgrading our accounting and management information systems, and we expect to complete software reprogramming and replacement for the pharmacy and point of sale systems no later than June 30, 1999. Once the software is reprogrammed or replaced with a Year 2000 compliant version, we will test and implement the software. As of March 31, 1999, we had completed 45% of our testing and had implemented 90% of our remediated applications. Completion of the testing phase for all significant systems is expected by June 1, 1999 with all remediated systems fully tested and implemented by June 30, 1999. Our non-Information Technology systems consist primarily of miscellaneous office equipment which is not material to our business. The initial assessment of these systems has indicated that modification or replacement will not be necessary as a result of the Year 2000 issue. As such, we are not currently remediating this operating equipment. However, the existence of embedded technology is by nature more difficult to identify. While we believe that all significant non-Information Technology systems are Year 2000 compliant, we plan to continue testing our operating equipment and expect to complete the testing by September 30, 1999. 13 SIGNIFICANT THIRD PARTIES Our significant third-party business partners consist of our suppliers, banks and third party insurance carriers. An initial inventory of significant suppliers and banks has been completed and letters mailed requesting information regarding each parties' Year 2000 compliance status. We intend to develop contingency plans by July 31, 1999 for suppliers that appear to have substantial Year 2000 operational risks which may include the change of suppliers to minimize such risks. We will continue our efforts to raise awareness and inform store managers of the risks posed by the Year 2000 throughout fiscal year 1999. COSTS Our Year 2000 plan encompasses the use of both internal and external resources to identify, remediate, test, and implement systems for Year 2000 readiness. External resources include contract resources which will be used to supplement available internal resources. The total cost of the Year 2000 project, excluding internal personnel costs, is estimated at $1,500 and is being funded by operating cash flows. As of March 31, 1999, we had incurred expenses of $300 related to the Year 2000 project. Of the total remaining project costs, approximately $1,000 is attributable to the purchase and implementation of new hardware and software and will be capitalized. The remaining $200 relates to remediation and testing of software and will be expensed as incurred. RISKS AND CONTINGENCY PLANS We believe we have an effective plan in place to resolve the Year 2000 issue in a timely manner. However, due to the forward-looking nature and lack of historical experience with Year 2000 issues, it is difficult to predict with certainty what will happen after December 31, 1999. Despite the Year 2000 remediation efforts being made, it is likely that there will be disruptions and unexpected business problems during the early months of 2000. We plan to make diligent efforts to assess the Year 2000 readiness of our significant business partners and will develop contingency plans for critical areas where we believe our exposure to Year 2000 risk is the greatest. However, despite our efforts, we may encounter unanticipated third party failures, more general public infrastructure failures or a failure to successfully conclude our remediation efforts as planned. If the remaining Year 2000 plan is not completed timely, in addition to the implications noted above, we may be required to utilize manual processing of certain otherwise automated processes primarily related to partner compensation and cash management. Any one of these unforeseen events could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows in 1999 and beyond. IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES Inflation continues to cause increases in product, occupancy and operating expenses, as well as the cost of acquiring capital assets. The effect of higher operating costs is minimized by achieving operating efficiencies. 14 FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATIONS DEPENDENCE ON ACQUISITIONS FOR GROWTH. Our growth strategy depends upon our ability to continue to acquire, consolidate and operate existing free-standing pharmacies and related businesses on a profitable basis. We continually review acquisition proposals and are currently engaged in discussions with third parties with respect to possible acquisitions. We compete for acquisition candidates with buyers who have greater financial and other resources and may be able to pay higher acquisition prices than we are able to pay. To the extent we are unable to acquire suitable retail pharmacies, or to successfully integrate such stores into our operations, our ability to expand our business will be reduced significantly. SALES TO THIRD-PARTY PAYORS We sell a growing percentage of our prescription drugs to customers who are covered by third-party payment programs. Although contracts with third-party payors may increase the volume of prescription sales and gross profits, third-party payors typically negotiate lower prescription prices than non third-party payors. Accordingly, gross profit margins on sales of prescription drugs have been decreasing and are expected to continue to decrease in future periods. RELIANCE ON MEDICARE AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS Substantially all of our home healthcare revenues are attributable to third-party payors, including Medicare and Medicaid, private insurers, managed care plans and HMOs. The amounts we receive from government programs and private third-party payors are dependent upon the specific benefits included under the program or the patient's insurance policies. Any substantial delays in reimbursement or significant reductions in the coverage or payment rates of third-party payors, or from patients enrolled in the Medicare or Medicaid programs, would have a material adverse effect on our revenues and profitability. EXPANSION Our ongoing expansion will require us to implement and integrate enhanced operational and financial systems, and additional management, operational and financial resources. Our inability to implement and integrate these systems and/or add these resources could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurance we will be able to manage our expanding operations effectively or maintain or accelerate our growth. Although we experienced growth in net sales in 1998 and 1999, and increased profits in 1998 and 1999, we sustained a substantial loss in the fourth quarter of 1998 as a result of the malfunction of our computerized pricing system which failed to receive and/or integrate average wholesale price updates electronically transmitted from our primary supplier. While such malfunction has been corrected, there can be no assurance we will not experience other such problems related to expansion or that we will be able to maintain or increase net revenues. GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND HEALTHCARE REFORM Pharmacists and pharmacies are subject to a variety of state and Federal regulations, and may be adversely affected by certain changes in such regulations. In addition, prescription drug sales represent a significant portion of our revenues and profits, and are a significant segment of our business. These revenues 15 are affected by regulatory changes, including changes in programs providing for reimbursement of the cost of prescription drugs by third-party payment plans, such as government and private plans, and regulatory changes relating to the approval process for prescription drugs. REGULATION OF HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES Our home healthcare business is subject to extensive Federal and state regulation. Changes in the law or new interpretations of existing laws could have a material effect on permissible activities, the relative costs associated with doing business and the amount of reimbursement for our products and services paid by government and other third-party payors. MALPRACTICE LIABILITY The provision of retail pharmacy and home healthcare services entails an inherent risk of claims of medical and professional malpractice liability. We may be named as a defendant in such malpractice lawsuits and subject to the attendant risk of substantial damage awards. While we believe we have adequate professional and medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, there can be no assurance that we will not be sued, that any such lawsuit will not exceed our insurance coverage, or that we will be able to maintain such coverage at acceptable costs and on favorable terms. COMPETITION The retail pharmacy and home healthcare businesses are highly competitive. We compete with national, regional and local retail pharmacy chains, independent retail pharmacies, deep discount retail pharmacies, supermarkets, discount department stores, mass merchandisers and other retail stores and mail order operations. Similarly, our home healthcare operations compete with other larger providers of home healthcare services including chain operations and independent single unit stores which are more established in that market and which offer more extensive home healthcare services than we offer. Most of our competitors have financial resources that are substantially greater than ours, and we cannot assure that we will be able to continue to successfully compete with such competitors. GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION Currently, 19 and 7 of our 49 retail pharmacies are located in Texas and New Mexico, respectively, and we plan to acquire other retail pharmacies located in such states. Consequently, our results of operations and financial condition are dependent upon general trends in the Texas and New Mexico economies and any significant healthcare legislative proposals enacted in those states. SUBSTANTIAL INDEBTEDNESS We have incurred substantial debt and may incur additional indebtedness in the future in connection with our plan of acquisitions. Our ability to make cash payments to satisfy our debt will depend upon our future operating performance, which is subject to a number of factors including prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors beyond our control. If we are unable to generate sufficient earnings and cash flow to service such debt we may have to refinance certain of these obligations 16 or dispose of certain assets. In the event we are required to refinance all or any part of such debt, there can be no assurance that we will be able to effect such refinancing on satisfactory terms. POSSIBLE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CAPITAL We believe the proceeds from operating revenues and the McKesson credit facility will be adequate to satisfy our capital requirements for the next 12 months, although circumstances, including the acquisition of additional stores, may require that we obtain additional long or short-term financing to realize certain business opportunities. No assurance can be made that we will be able to obtain such financing. RELIANCE ON SINGLE SUPPLIER We currently purchase approximately 70% of our inventory from McKesson, which also provides us with order entry machines, shelf labels and other supplies. We believe that the wholesale pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical distribution industry is highly competitive because of the consolidation of the retail pharmacy industry and the practice of certain large retail pharmacy chains to purchase directly from product manufacturers. Although we believe we could obtain our inventory through another distributor at competitive prices and upon competitive payment terms if our relationship with McKesson was terminated, there can be no assurance that the termination of such relationship would not adversely affect our business. POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS; SEASONALITY Our results of operations depend significantly upon the net sales generated during the first and fourth quarters, and any decrease in net sales for such periods could have a material adverse effect upon our profitability. As a result, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations are not and will not necessarily be meaningful, and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS. We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on debt. Our exposure to interest rate risk currently consists of our outstanding line of credit. The balance outstanding under the line of credit was $8,678,248 at March 31, 1999. The impact on our results of operations of a one-point interest rate change on balances outstanding under the line of credit would be immaterial. This market risk discussion contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from this discussion based upon general market conditions and changes in financial markets. 17 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. NAME OF EXHIBIT ----------- --------------- 3.1. Articles of Incorporation of HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Quarterly report on Form 10-QSB filed on August 14, 1998. 3.2. Bylaws of HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed on August 14, 1998. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company filed no Current Reports on Form 8-K. 18 SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company caused the report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HORIZON Pharmacies, Inc., a Delaware corporation Date: May 19, 1999 /s/ Ricky D. McCord ----------------------------------- Ricky D. McCord President, Chief Executive Officer Date: May 18, 1999 /s/ John N. Stogner ----------------------------------- John N. Stogner Chief Financial Officer EX-27.1 2 EXHIBIT 27.1
5 1,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 JAN-01-1999 MAR-31-1999 4,322 0 9,540 217 20,629 35,117 4,415 652 50,932 13,235 16,332 0 0 57 21,308 50,932 30,985 30,985 21,915 30,271 0 0 397 387 0 0 0 0 0 387 .07 .07
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