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EXHIBIT 99.1








NEEDLETECH PRODUCTS, INC. AND
AFFILIATE

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2007 and 2006

(with Independent Auditors’ Report thereon)







 
Independent Auditors' Report
 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
NeedleTech Products, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NeedleTech Products, Inc. and affiliate (see note B to the consolidated financial statements) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


 
/s/  DIXON HUGHES PLLC

Atlanta, Georgia
September 24, 2008

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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)
 
ASSETS
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,910     $ 1,628  
Marketable securities
    443       -  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance of $21 in 2007 and $25 in 2006
    1,699       1,656  
Inventories
    2,530       2,045  
Deferred income tax asset
    81       85  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    128       64  
                 
Total current assets
    7,791       5,478  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST
               
Buildings and improvements
    528       528  
Machinery and equipment
    4,969       4,076  
Office furniture and equipment
    130       99  
Leasehold improvements
    87       77  
      5,714       4,780  
Less accumulated depreciation
    2,302       1,858  
 
    3,412       2,922  
Land
    175       175  
Construction in progress
    255       98  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    3,842       3,195  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Marketable securities – long-term
    1,585       1,570  
Other
    5       5  
      1,590       1,575  
                 
Total assets
  $ 13,223     $ 10,248  
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – Continued
 
December 31,
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   
2007
   
2006
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
Accounts payable
  $ 490     $ 259  
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes
    192       197  
Accrued 401(k) contribution
    166       154  
Income taxes payable
    431       311  
Customer deposits
    137       -  
Other current liabilities
    89       33  
                 
Total current liabilities
    1,505       954  
                 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    350       278  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,855       1,232  
                 
REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK OWNED BY ESOP
    2,796       1,945  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock - authorized 1,500 shares of no par value; issued and outstanding, 625 shares
    91       91  
Retained earnings
    8,320       6,808  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    90       95  
Non-controlling interest of affiliate
    71       77  
Total shareholders’ equity
    8,572       7,071  
                 
Total liabilities redeemable common stock and shareholders’ equity
  $ 13,223     $ 10,248  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Year ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Revenue
           
Product sales
  $ 16,748     $ 14,514  
Net fee income
    160       60  
      16,908       14,574  
                 
Cost of sales
    10,234       9,221  
                 
Gross profit
    6,674       5,353  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Selling, general and administrative
    1,410       1,343  
Research and development
    615       657  
Loss on sale of equipment
    2       6  
      2,027       2,006  
                 
Earnings from operations
    4,647       3,347  
                 
Other income
               
Interest and investment income
    229       105  
Other
    7       9  
      236       114  
                 
Earnings before income taxes
    4,883       3,461  
                 
Income tax expense
    1,892       1,319  
                 
Net earnings before income of
               
non-controlling interest of affiliate
    2,991       2,142  
                 
Less:  Net earnings of non-controlling interest of affiliate
    (3 )     (1 )
                 
Net earnings
  $ 2,988     $ 2,141  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 

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Needletech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the two years ended December 31, 2007

(Amounts in thousands) 
 
   
Common Stock
                         
   
Number of
Shares
   
Amount
   
Retained
earnings
   
Accumulated other comprehensive
income
   
Non controlling interest of
affiliate
   
Total
 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2005
    625       91       5,195       36       74       5,396  
                                                 
Dividends paid
    -       -       (469 )     -       -       (469 )
                                                 
Change in redeemable common stock owned by ESOP
    -       -       (59 )     -       -       (59 )
                                                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    -       -       -       59       -       59  
                                                 
Cash contribution of non-controlling interest of affiliate
    -       -       -       -       2       2  
                                                 
Net earnings for the year
    -       -       2,141       -       1       2,142  
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2006
    625     $ 91     $ 6,808     $ 95     $ 77     $ 7,071  

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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  – Continued

For the two years ended December 31, 2007

(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
Common Stock
                         
   
Number of
Shares
   
Amount
   
Retained
earnings
   
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
Non-controlling interest of
 affiliate
   
Total
 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2006
    625     $ 91     $ 6,808     $ 95     $ 77     $ 7,071  
                                                 
Dividends paid
    -       -       (625 )     -       -       (625 )
Change in redeemable common stock owned by ESOP
    -       -       (851 )     -       -       (851 )
                                                 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
    -       -       -       (5 )     -       (5 )
                                                 
Cash distribution of non-controlling interest of affiliate
    -       -       -       -       (9 )     (9 )
                                                 
Net earnings for the year
    -       -       2,988       -       3       2,991  
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2007
    625     $ 91     $ 8,320     $ 90     $ 71     $ 8,572  


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)


   
2007
   
2006
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
  $ 2,988     $ 2,141  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Net earnings of non-controlling affiliate
    3       1  
Depreciation and amortization
    469       369  
Deferred income taxes
    79       35  
Loss on sale of equipment
    2       6  
Provision for allowances
    (14 )     17  
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities
    (80 )     (22 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (39 )     (420 )
Inventories
    (475 )     (313 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (64 )     10  
Other assets
    -       2  
Trade accounts payable
    231       45  
Accrued salaries, wages and payroll taxes
    (5 )     46  
Accrued 401(k) contribution
    12       33  
Income taxes payable
    120       311  
Customer deposits
    137       -  
Other current liabilities
    56       22  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,420       2,283  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases and construction of property and equipment
    (1,118 )     (1,790 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment
    -       2  
Purchases of marketable securities
    (1,277 )     (304 )
Maturities of marketable securities
    260       50  
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
    631       281  
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,504 )     (1,761 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Cash dividends paid
    (625 )     (469 )
Cash (distributions) contributions of non-controlling interest of affiliate
    (9 )     2  
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (634 )     (467 )

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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  - Continued

Year ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 
  $ 1,282     $ 55  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    1,628       1,573  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 2,910     $ 1,628  
                 
Supplementary Cash Flow Disclosure
               
                 
Income taxes paid, net
  $ 1,645     $ 913  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

NeedleTech Products, Inc. (“NeedleTech” or the “Company”) is a manufacturer of specialty needles and related medical devices.  The Company’s current products include coaxial needles, biopsy needles, access trocars, brachytherapy needles, guidewire introducer needles, spinal needles, disposable veress needles, and other needle-based products.  End markets served include the cardiology, orthopedic, pain management, endoscopy, spine, urology, and veterinary markets.  The Company sells its products primarily to original equipment manufacturers.  The non-controlling interest of affiliate owns real estate, which is utilized in the Company’s operations.

On July 28, 2008, all of the outstanding common stock of NeedleTech was acquired by Theragenics Corporation.  See Note K.

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:

 
1.
Variable Interest Entity

NeedleTech’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which NeedleTech is the primary beneficiary, as further described in Note E.  All significant accounts and transactions between NeedleTech and the VIE have been eliminated.
 
 
2.
Use of Estimates

In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Company is required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the balance sheet, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 
3.
Revenue Recognition and Cost of Sales

Product sales are recognized upon shipment and are generally not returnable. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales.  Any sales taxes are excluded from both net sales and expenses.

Net fee income represents transactions where the Company acts as an agent rather than as a principal and, accordingly, fees are recorded net of related costs.  These transactions primarily relate to the designing and building of certain tooling used in the Company’s manufacturing process.  The tooling is typically owned by the customer, and the risks and benefits of ownership are retained by the customer.

 
4.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks, variable rate demand notes, treasury investments and U.S. obligations and commercial paper with maturities equal to or less than 90 days from purchase.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

 
5.
Marketable Securities and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. Marketable securities consist of corporate and municipal obligations, mutual funds (including equity, bond and real estate investment trust based funds) and common stocks.  Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value based upon quoted market prices, with unrealized gains or losses excluded from earnings and included in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The cost of marketable securities sold is determined using the specific identification method.

Available-for-sale securities consist of (in thousands):
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gain (loss)
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Fixed maturity securities:
                                   
U.S. government and agency securities
  $ 461     $ 14     $ 475     $ 481     $ (7 )   $ 474  
Corporate securities
    25       -       25       15       -       15  
Certificate of deposit
    417       -       417       -       -       -  
Total fixed maturity securities
    903       14       917       496       (7 )     489  
Mutual funds and equity securities
    974       137       1,111       916       165       1,081  
                                                 
Total
  $ 1,877     $ 151     $ 2,028     $ 1,412     $ 158     $ 1,570  

Marketable securities have been classified as current or long-term based on their expected usage for funding operations.  Marketable securities have been classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as follows (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Current
  $ 443     $ -  
Long-term
    1,585       1,570  
Total
  $ 2,028     $ 1,570  
 
The estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities with fixed maturities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2007, is as follows (in thousands):

Due in one year or less
  $ 482  
Due after one year through five years
    253  
Due after five years through ten years
    182  
    $ 917  

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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

 
6.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Returns

Trade accounts receivable arise from sales in the Company’s various markets, are stated at the amount expected to be collected and do not bear interest.  The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon the review of accounts receivable aging and management’s estimate of the expected collectibility of accounts receivable.  The collectibility of trade receivable balances is regularly evaluated based on a combination of factors such as customer credit-worthiness, past transaction history with the customer, current economic industry trends, and changes in customer payment terms.  If it is determined that a customer will be unable to fully meet its financial obligation, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing or other material events impacting its business, a specific reserve for bad debt is recorded to reduce the related receivable to the amount expected to be recovered.

 
7.
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined based on weighted average cost, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Market is replacement cost or net realizable value. The Company estimates reserves for inventory obsolescence based on management’s judgment of future realization. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Raw materials
  $ 756     $ 693  
Work in progress
    1,175       864  
Finished goods
    709       608  
      2,640       2,165  
Allowance for obsolete inventory
    (110 )     (120 )
Total
  $ 2,530     $ 2,045  
 
 
 
8.
Property, Equipment, and Depreciation

Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives on a straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the useful life of the asset or the lease term, whichever is shorter.  Depreciation expense related to property and equipment charged to operations was approximately $469,000 and $369,000 for 2007 and 2006, respectively. Estimated service lives are 20 years for buildings and improvements, and 5 to 10 years for machinery, equipment and furniture.  Expenditures for repairs and maintenance not considered to substantially lengthen the life of the asset or increase capacity or efficiency are charged to expense as incurred.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

 
9.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Pursuant to SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company periodically evaluates long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in conditions may indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that management considers important that could initiate an impairment review include the following:
 
 
significant operating losses;
  
recurring operating losses;
 
significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate;
  
significant declines in demand for a product produced by an asset capable of producing only that product;
  
assets that are idled or held for sale;
  
assets that are likely to be divested

The impairment review requires the Company to estimate future undiscounted cash flows associated with an asset or group of assets.  If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company must estimate the fair value of the asset. If the fair value of the asset is below the carrying value, then the difference will be written-off. Estimating future cash flows requires the Company to make judgments regarding future economic conditions, product demand and pricing. Although the Company believes its estimates are appropriate, significant differences in the actual performance of the asset or group of assets may materially affect the Company’s asset values and results of operations.  The Company does not believe that any assets are impaired at December 31, 2007 and no impairment charges have been recorded for the years ended December 31, 2007 or 2006.

 
10.
Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to taxable income. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.

 
11.
Research and Development Costs

Research and development (R&D) costs are expensed as incurred.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED

 
12.
Concentrations

The Company is potentially subject to financial instrument concentration of credit risk through its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and trade accounts receivable.  For cash and cash equivalents, the Company maintains approximately $2.7 million with one financial institution.  Trade accounts receivable are subject to risks related to the medical device industry generally, and the specialty needle specifically.  These industries are in turn largely dependent upon the health care market generally, which can be affected by, among other things, innovation and advances in treatments and procedures, insurance and government reimbursement policies, preferences of physicians and other health care providers, demographics and patient requirements, and government regulation.  At December 31, 2007 and 2006, accounts receivable totaling approximately $281,000 and $330,000, respectively, were due from customers located outside of the United States.  The significant portion of these accounts receivable was due from customers in Europe and Puerto Rico. The Company does have certain customers, which comprise ten percent or more of its trade accounts receivable and net revenue.  See Note G.

 
13.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements. FASB Staff Position No. FIN 48-2 (as amended), delayed the effective date of FIN 48 for nonpublic enterprises to the annual financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  Accordingly, FIN 48 would be effective in the Company’s year ended December 31, 2008 financial statements. The Company does not currently believe the adoption of FIN 48 will have a material impact on its financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2008. SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, the Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 11, (“SFAS 159”).  SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  SFAS 159 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2008.  SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE C - CREDIT AGREEMENT  

The Company has a secured non-revolving guidance line of credit with a financial institution that provides for borrowings of up to $1 million.  Borrowings can be used solely for term loans to finance up to 85% of the purchase price of equipment.  Any term loan under the guidance line of credit must close no later than May 31, 2009, and have a maturity date not longer than five years subsequent to the closing date.  Repayments under any term loan will include interest at a rate equal to the rate posted by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston for a bond with a term that corresponds to the term of the loan, plus 2%.  Outstanding balances under any term loans will be collateralized by the equipment purchased.  No borrowings were outstanding under the guidance line of credit or any term loans at December 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE D - INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
2007
   
2006
 
Current
           
Federal
  $ 1,395     $ 1,008  
State
    418       276  
      1,813     $ 1,284  
Deferred
               
Federal
  $ 68     $ 30  
State
    11       5  
    $ 79     $ 35  
                 
Income tax expense
  $ 1,892     $ 1,319  

The Company’s temporary differences are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
  
 
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Deferred tax assets:
           
Non-deductible accruals and allowances
  $ 70     $ 75  
Inventories
    11       10  
Gross deferred tax assets
    81       85  
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Property and equipment
    (289 )     (215
Marketable securities
    (61 )     (63
Gross deferred tax liabilities
    (350 )     (278 )
                 
Net deferred tax liability
  $ (269 )   $ (193 )

 The net deferred tax liability is classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Current deferred tax asset
  $ 81     $ 85  
Long-term deferred tax liability
    (350 )     (278
Net deferred tax liability
  $ (269 )   $ (193 )

 
Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and recognizes the tax benefit only as reassessment demonstrates that they are realizable. At such time, if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets are realizable, the valuation allowance is adjusted.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE D - INCOME TAXES, CONTINUED

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate follows:

   
2007
   
2006
 
Tax at applicable federal rates
    34.0 %     34.0 %
State tax, net of federal income tax
    6.2       6.3  
Tax credits
    (1.5     (2.2 )
Domestic production deduction
    (1.4 )     (0.8 )
Other
    1.4       0.8  
      38.7 %     38.1 %
 
The non-controlling interest in affiliate included in these consolidated financial statements represents interest in a limited liability corporation (“LLC”).  Income taxes attributable to the operations of an LLC are the responsibility of the LLC’s shareholders and, accordingly, no income taxes are provided on the results of the LLC.

NOTE E -VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

During 2006, the Company provided mortgage financing to a related entity which was utilized by that entity to purchase real estate.  This real estate is being leased to the Company as warehouse space.  The principal stockholders of the Company are also the principal owners of the related entity.  The Company is uncertain whether or not the related entity could have obtained similar financing on similar terms from an unrelated party.  Accordingly, the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of this Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), and the financial statements of the VIE have been consolidated with the financial statements of the Company for 2006 and 2007.  All material transactions between the Company and the VIE, including rentals and repayment of the mortgage financing, have been eliminated in consolidation.  The equity of the VIE is included as shareholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as “non-controlling interest of affiliate”.

The mortgage note receivable due from the VIE totaled $637,000 and $653,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The mortgage note requires monthly payments of $5,156 through April 2026, including interest at 7%.  To offset the credit risk associated with the Company’s variable interests in the VIE, the Company holds a security interest in the warehouse facility.  Annual rental payments of $66,000 are made by the Company to the VIE, which the Company believes was a fair market rental rate at the inception of the lease.  The lease term expires in May 2011.  The VIE has no operations other than the rental of the warehouse to the Company.  Transactions and balances between the Company and the VIE related to the mortgage note balance, related interest income and expense, and lease income and expense have been eliminated in consolidation.

In connection with the acquisition of NeedleTech by Theragenics Corporation (see Note K), the entire balance of the mortgage note was repaid by the VIE to the Company.
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE E -VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY, CONTINUED

The impact of consolidating the VIE on the Company’s balance sheets and statements of earnings was not material in 2007 and 2006.  The liabilities of the VIE do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets; rather they represent claims against the specific assets of the VIE.  Likewise, the assets of the VIE do not represent additional assets to satisfy claims against the Company’s general assets.

NOTE F – 401(K) SAVINGS PLANS                                                                           

The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution retirement savings plans for employees. Matching contributions are made in cash and totaled approximately $166,000 and $140,000 in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

NOTE G - MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Three customers represented 13%, 13% and 11%, respectively, of products sales for the year ended December 31, 2007.  For the year ended December 31, 2006, three customers represented 12%, 12% and 10%, respectively, of product sales.

One customer represented approximately 17% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2007.  At December 31, 2006, three customers represented approximately 15%, 12% and 10% of accounts receivable, respectively.

Information regarding product sales by geographic region follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
United States
  $ 14,152     $ 12,347  
Europe
    1,588       1,103  
Puerto Rico
    786       732  
Australia
    211       212  
Other
    171       180  
    $ 16,908     $ 14,574  

NOTE H – EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

Effective January 1, 1998, the Company established the NeedleTech Products, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) for eligible employees of the Company.  The Company can make discretionary cash contributions to the ESOP, which are utilized to invest in NeedleTech common stock.  No contributions of any kind were made to the ESOP in 2007 or 2006.  The ESOP owned 87,426 shares of the Company’s common stock at December 31, 2007 and 2006.
 
The Company has recorded an obligation related to the put option available upon distribution of the common stock held by the ESOP, based on the estimated fair market value of the common stock at each fiscal year end balance sheet date.  At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s obligation to redeem the common stock under the put option amounted to $2,796,000 and $1,945,000, respectively, and was recorded in temporary equity.
 
All common stock held by the ESOP was purchased by Theragenics Corporation in connection with Theragenics’ acquisition of NeedleTech on July 28, 2008 (see Note K).
 
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NeedleTech Products, Inc. and Affiliate
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
 
NOTE I – LEASE OBLIGATIONS

The Company leases production, warehouse and office space.  The Company’s primary facilities are leased on a month-to-month basis at a monthly rental rate of approximately $18,000.  Rent expense totaled approximately $214,000 and $230,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

A second facility is leased from a related entity at an annual rate of $66,000 through May 2011.  The related entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of which the Company is the primary beneficiary.  Accordingly, the financial statements of the VIE are consolidated with the Company’s financial statements, and all material intercompany transaction, including the rental of this facility, are eliminated in consolidation.  See Note E for further discussion of the VIE.

NOTE J – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table summarizes comprehensive income for the applicable period (in thousands):

   
Year ended December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Comprehensive income:
           
Net earnings
  $ 2,988     $ 2,141  
Other comprehensive income(loss), net of taxes:
               
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net earnings
    (48 )     (13 )
                 
Unrealized gain  on securities available for sale
    43       72  
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    (5 )     59  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 2,983     $ 2,200  

NOTE K– ACQUISITION OF NEEDLETECH BY THERAGENICS CORPORATION

On July 28, 2008, Theragenics Corporation purchased all of the outstanding common stock of NeedleTech Products, Inc. for $47.8 million in cash.
 
 
 
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