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

 
FORM 10-K
 
(Mark One) 
 
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20072008
OR
 
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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: 0-24249
 
 

 
PDI, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Delaware 22-2919486
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
Saddle River Executive Centre
1 State Route 17 South, Saddle River, NJ  07458
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(201) 258-8450
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Title of each class)(
Name of each exchange on which registered)registered
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
 
 


 
 

 

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The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value per share, held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 29, 2007,30, 2008, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $73,621,933$63,438,954 (based on the closing sales price of the registrant's common stock on that date). Shares of the registrant's common stock held by each officer and director and each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding common stock of the registrant have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
 As of February 29, 2008, 14,292,22027, 2009, 14,221,802 shares of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were issued and outstanding. 
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 20082009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Proxy Statement), to be filed within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,2008, are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof. Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the Form 10-K), the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part hereof.
 




 


 
 

PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K

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PART I  
 Item 1.Business5
 Item 1A.Risk Factors910
 Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments1517
 Item 2.Properties1517
 Item 3.Legal Proceedings1617
 Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders1618
   
PART II  
 Item 5.
Market for our Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
1718
 Item 6.Selected Financial Data1920
 Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2021
 Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk3637
 Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data37
 Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures37
 Item 9A.Controls and Procedures37
 Item 9B.Other Information39
   
PART III  
 Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance39
 Item 11.Executive Compensation39
 Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters39
 Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence39
 Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services39
   
PART IV  
 Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules40
    
Signatures42












 
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 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT INFORMATION
 

This Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act).  Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our plans, objectives, beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “should,” “may,” “will” or similar words and expressions.  These forward-looking statements are contained throughout this Form 10-K, including, but not limited to, statements found in Part I – Item 1 – “Business,” Part II – Item 5 – “Market for our Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Securities,” Part II – Item 7 – “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and “Part II – Item 7A – “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”.
 
Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of future performance.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control.  These statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement.  Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
·The effects of the current worldwide economic and financial crisis;
·Changes in outsourcing trends or a reduction in promotional, marketing and sales expenditures in the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries;
·LossEarly termination of a significant services contract or the loss of one or more of our significant customers or a material reduction in service revenues from such customers;
·Our ability to fund and successfully implement our long-term strategic plan;
·Our ability to successfully develop product commercialization opportunities;obtain additional funds in order to implement our business model;
·Our ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate any future acquisitions and the effects of any
such acquisitions on our ongoing business;
·Our ability to meet performance goals in incentive-based and revenue sharing arrangements with customers;
 customers;
·Competition in our industry;
·Our ability to attract and retain qualified sales representatives and other key employees and management personnel;
·Product liability claims against us;
·Changes in laws and healthcare regulations applicable to our industry or our, or our customers’, failure to
comply with such laws and regulations;
·The sufficiency of our insurance and self-insurance reserves to cover future liabilities;
·Our ability to successfully develop and generate sufficient revenue from product commercialization opportunities;
·Our ability to increase our revenues and successfully manage the size of our operations;
·Volatility of our stock price and fluctuations in our quarterly revenues and earnings;
·Potential liabilities associated with insurance claims; and
·Failure of, or significant interruption to, the operation of our information technology and communicationscommunication systems; and
 systems.·The results of any future impairment testing for goodwill and other intangible assets.

 
Please see Part I – Item 1A – “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K, as well as other documents we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, for other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectations and from the forward-looking statements discussed in this Form 10-K.  Because of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date of the report in which they are set forth and, except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
 



 
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PART I
 
ITEM 1.BUSINESS
 
Summary of Business
 
We are a leading provider of contract sales teams to pharmaceutical companies, offering a range of sales support services designed to achieve their strategic and financial product objectives.  In addition to contract sales teams, we also provide marketing research and promotional physician interaction and medical education programs.program services.  Our services offer customers a range of promotional and educational options for the commercialization of their products throughout their lifecycles, from development through maturity.  We provide innovative and flexible service offerings designed to drive our customers’ businesses forward and successfully respond to a continually changing market.  Our services provide a vital link between our customers and the medical community through the communication of product information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for use in the care of their patients.
 
We are among the leaders in outsourced pharmaceutical sales and marketing services in the United States.  We have evolved our commercial capabilities through innovation, organic growth and acquisitions.  We have designed and implemented programs for many large pharmaceutical companies as well as a variety of emerging and specialty pharmaceutical companies.  We recognize that our relationships with customers are dependent upon the quality of our performance, and our focus is to flawlessly execute our customers’ programs in order to consistently deliver their desired results.
 
Typically, our customers engage us on a contractual basis to design and implement promotional and educational programs for both prescription and over-the-counter products.  The programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of the product and the customer.  These services are provided predominantly on a fee-for-service basis.  These contracts can include incentive payments that can be earned if our activities generate results that meet or exceed performance targets.  Contracts may generally be terminated with or without cause by our customers.  Certain contracts provide that we may incur specific penalties if we fail to meet stated performance benchmarks.
 
We commenced operations as a contract sales organization (CSO) in 1987 and we completed our initial public offering in May 1998.  Our executive offices are located at Saddle River Executive Centre, 1 State Route 17 South, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 and our telephone number is (800) 242-7494.
 
Strategy

In 2007 we initiatedannounced the implementation of a five-year strategic plan, that is intended to drive revenue growth, diversify the sources of our revenue, increase profit margins, and further enhance our competitiveness in the markets we serve.  Wewhich was further refined this strategic plan in the first quarter of 2008.  The primary components of this strategic planearly 2008 to include the following:following primary components:

 ·
Recapture ourPDI’s position as the leading contract sales organization.  We endeavor to restore our position as the number one contract sales organization in the U.S.  In order to achieve this goal, we have strengthened our business development strategy, process and implementation through the expansion of these capabilities and the development of relationships with alternate business development channels, including a focus on opportunities in the emerging pharmaceutical market.  Furthermore, we are actively building a corporate culture that fosters continuous innovation with the purpose of creating new and differentiated offerings that enable emerging and established pharmaceutical companies to address their evolving business needs. One such example is our “PDI ON DEMAND” suite of sales support services, which we introduced during 2007.

 ·
Enhance our commercialization capabilities in order to provide a broader base of services and more diversified sources of revenue.  We believe that it is critical and,
·Leverage our sales and marketing expertise to the growth of our business to identify and build internally and/or acquire complementarycapitalize on product commercialization services that add-value and even greater depth to the already robust suite of services we presently offer.  We intend to focus our efforts adding services that strengthen our core business, expand the scope of our current service offerings and/or provide our customers alternative methods for physician and healthcare professional engagement.  We believe that these complementary services will provide us with additional avenues for revenue growth and increased profit margins while simultaneously increasing our ability to meet the particular demands of emerging pharmaceutical companies that typically seek a broad range of outsourced commercialization services from a single supplier.opportunities
In November 2008, Ms. Nancy Lurker joined PDI as our new chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors with the full commitment of establishing PDI as the best in class contract sales organization in the United States.  Under Ms. Lurker’s leadership, we have intensified our focus on strengthening all aspects of the core CSO business that we believe will most favorably position PDI as the best in class contract sales organization in the United States.
In addition to concentrating our efforts on strengthening our core CSO business, we also continue to focus on enhancing our commercialization capabilities by aggressively promoting and broadening the depth of the value-added service offerings of our existing marketing services businesses, TVG Marketing Research & Consulting and Pharmakon.  However, in light of current market conditions, we are not currently seeking to make acquisitions of other commercialization service businesses.
As part of our product commercialization strategic initiative, we announced in April 2008 that we had entered into our first promotional arrangement.  However, as we re-evaluate this component of our strategy, we are not actively pursuing any additional product commercialization opportunities at this time although we may continue to evaluate potential opportunities for similar types of promotional arrangements on a very selective and opportunistic basis to the extent we are able to mitigate certain risks relating to the investment of our resources.

 
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·
Leverage our sales and marketing expertise to capitalize on product commercialization opportunities.  We intend to identify and take advantage of attractive opportunities to enter into arrangements with pharmaceutical companies to provide sales and marketing support services and potentially limited capital in connection with the promotion of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a percentage of product sales.  These types of arrangements will likely involve a significant upfront investment of our resources with no guaranteed return on investment and are expected to generate losses in the first year of the contract as program ramp up occurs.  However, these opportunities are intended to provide us with the ability to extend our revenue streams through multi-year arrangements and with profit margins that are significantly higher than typical fee for service arrangements over the term of the contract.

Reporting Segments and Operating Groups
 
For 2007,2008, we reported under the following three segments: Sales Services,Services; Marketing ServicesServices; and PDI Products Group (PPG).Product Commercialization.  For details on revenue, operating results and total assets by segment see Note 1820 to the consolidated financial statements.statements included in this Form 10-K.
 
Sales Services
 
This segment, which focuses primarily on product detailing, includes our Performance Sales Teams and Select Accessä Teams (formerly referred to as Shared Teams).Teams.  This segment which focuses on product detailing, represented 74.1%79% of our consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007.
2008.  Product detailing involves a sales representative meeting face-to-face with targeted physicians and other healthcare decision makers to provide a technical review of the product being promoted.  Contract sales teams can be deployed on either a dedicated or shared basis.
This segment also includes a portfolio of expanded sales services known as “PDI ON DEMAND”, which includes talent acquisition services, pulsing teams and vacancy coverage services.  Our talent acquisition platform provides pharmaceutical customers with an outsourced, stand-alone sales force recruiting and on-boarding service.  Pulsing teams provide temporary full or flex-time sales teams of any size anywhere in the United States whichthat are designed to help our customers increase brand impact during key market cycles or rapidly respond to regional opportunities.  Our vacancy coverage service provides customers with outsourced temporary full or flex-time sales representatives to fill temporary territory vacancies created by leaves of absence within our customers’ internal sales forces, which allows our customers to maintain continuity of services. From time to time, we also provide sales teams to market and promote the products and/or services of customers outside of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
 
Performance Sales Teams
 
A performance contract sales teamPerformance Sales Team works exclusively on behalf of one customer.  The sales team is customized to meet the customer’s specifications with respect to sales representative profile, physician targeting, product training, incentive compensation plans, integration with the customers’ in-house sales forces, call reporting platform and data integration.  Without adding permanent personnel, our customer gets acustomers receive high quality, industry-standard sales teamteams comparable to itstheir internal sales force.
 
 
Select Access
 
Select Access represents a shared sales team business model where multiple non-competing brands are represented for different pharmaceutical companies.  Using these teams, we make a face-to-face selling resource available to those customers who want an alternative to a dedicated team.  We are a leading provider of this type of detailing program in the United States.  Since costs are shared among various companies, these programs may be less expensive for the customer than programs involving a dedicated sales force.  With a shared sales team, our customers receive targeted coverage of its physician audience within the representatives’ geographic territories.
 
Marketing Services
 
This segment, which includes our Pharmakon, TVG Marketing Research & Consulting (TVG) and Vital Issues in Medicine business units, represented 25.9%21% of consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.
 
Pharmakon
 
Pharmakon’s emphasisbusiness is focused on the creation, design and implementation of promotional physician interaction programs.peer interactive programming targeted to healthcare professionals.  Each marketing program can be offereddelivered through a number of different media and venues, includingincluding; teleconferences, dinner meetings, “lunchwebcasts, satellite and learns” and webcasts.other alternative media.  Within each of our programs, we offer a number of services including strategic design, tactical execution, technology support, audience recruitment,generation, moderator

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services and thought leader management.  In the last ten years, Pharmakon has conducted over 45,000 physician interactionpeer interactive programs with more than 550,000 participants. Pharmakon’s peer programs can be designed as promotional or marketing research/advisory programs.  In addition to physician interactionour peer interactive programs, Pharmakon also provides promotional communications activities.  We acquired Pharmakon in August 2004.activities, thought leader training and content development.
 
TVG Marketing Research & Consulting
 
TVG Marketing Research & Consulting (TVG) employs leading edge, and in some instances proprietary, research methodologies to provide qualitative and quantitative marketing research to pharmaceutical companies with respect to healthcare providers, patients and managed care customers in the United States and globally.worldwide.  We offer a full range of pharmaceutical marketing research services, including studies designed to identify the highest impact business strategy, profile, positioning, message, execution, implementation and post implementation for a product.  We believe our marketing research model improves our customers’ knowledge about how physicians and other healthcare professionals will likely react to products.
 

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

We utilize a systematic approach to pharmaceutical marketing research.  Recognizing that every marketing need, and therefore every marketing research solution, is unique, we have developed our marketing model to help identify the work that needs to be done in order to identify critical paths to marketing goals.  At each step of the marketing model, we can offer proven research techniques, proprietary methodologies and customized study designs to address specific product needs.
 
Vital Issues in Medicine
 
Our Vital Issues in Medicine (VIM®) business unit developsdeveloped and executesexecuted continuing medical education services funded by the biopharmaceutical and medical device and diagnostics industries.  Using an expert-driven, customized approach, we provide faculty development/advocacy, continuing medical education activitiesWe are currently in a wide varietythe process of formats,winding down the operations of the VIM business unit and interactive initiativesexpect this process to generate additional value to our customers' portfolios.be completed during 2009.
 
PDI Products Group (PPG)Product Commercialization
 
In March 2008, we announced a new strategic initiative to identify and take advantage of opportunities to enter into arrangements with pharmaceutical companies to provide sales and marketing support services and potentially limited capital in connection with the past,promotion of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a percentage of product sales above a certain threshold amount.  These types of arrangements would typically involve a significant upfront investment of our resources with no guaranteed return on investment and would be expected to generate losses in the goalfirst year of the PPG segment was to source biopharmaceutical products in the United States through licensing, co-promotion, acquisition or integrated commercialization services arrangements. This segment did not have any revenue for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.  We are no longer pursuing licensing or acquisition of pharmaceutical products.contract as program ramp up occurs.
 
However,On April 11, 2008, we currently contemplateannounced that anywe had entered into our first arrangement under our product commercialization arrangements described above under “—Strategy” thatstrategic initiative to provide sales and marketing support services in connection with the promotion of a pharmaceutical product on behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.  See Note 1 and Note 10 the consolidated financial statements as well as “Part I – Item 1 – Business – Contracts – Product Commercialization” and “Part I – Item 1A – Risk Factors ” of this Form 10-K for additional information.   As we may engagere-evaluate this strategic initiative in conjunction with the appointment of Ms. Lurker as our new chief executive officer, we are not actively pursuing any additional product commercialization opportunities at this time although we will be includedcontinue to evaluate potential opportunities within this segment.segment on a very selective and opportunistic basis to the extent we are able to mitigate certain risks relating to the investment of our resources.
 
Contracts
 
OurSet forth below is a general description of our service contracts are nearly all fee for service.  They may contain operational benchmarks, such as a minimum amount of activity within a specified amount of time.  These contracts can include incentive payments that can be earned if our activities generate results that meet or exceed agreed performance targets.  Contracts may generally be terminated with or without cause by our clients.  Certain contracts provide that we may incur specific penalties if we fail to meet stated performance benchmarks.business segments.
 
Sales Services
 
Historically, the majorityContracts within our Sales Services business segment consist primarily of our revenue has been generated bydetailing agreements and are nearly all fee-for-service arrangements.  The term of these contracts for dedicated sales teams.  These contracts are generally for terms ofis typically between one toand two years andwhich may be renewed or extended.extended upon mutual agreement of the parties.  The majority of these contracts, however, are terminable by the client for any reason upon 30 to 90 days’ notice.  Certain contracts provide for termination payments if the client terminates the contract without cause.  Typically, however, these penalties do not offset the revenue we could have earned under the contract or the costs we may incur as a result of its termination.  The loss or termination of a large contract or the loss of multiple contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations or cash flow.  Our Sales Services contracts include standard mutual representations and warranties as well as mutual confidentiality and indemnification provisions, including product liability indemnification from our clients to us.  These contracts, which include the Sales Services contracts with our significant customers, may also contain performance benchmarks, such as a minimum amount of detailing activity to a certain physician targets within a specified amount of time, and our failure to meet these stated benchmarks may result in specific financial penalties for us.  Certain contracts may also include incentive payments that can be earned if our activities generate results that meet or exceed agreed-upon performance targets.
 
Marketing Services
 
Our marketing services contracts generally take the form of either master service agreements with a term of one to three years, or contracts specifically related to particular projects with terms for the duration of the project, typically lasting from two to six months.  These contracts include standard representations and warranties as well as confidentiality and indemnification obligations and are generally terminable by the customer for any reason.  Upon termination, the customer is generally responsible for payment for all work completed to date, plus the cost of any nonrefundable commitments made by us on behalf of the customer.  There is significant customer concentration in our Pharmakon business, and the loss or termination of one or more of Pharmakon’s large master service agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Due to the typical
 

 
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size of most of TVG’s and VIM’s contracts, it is unlikely the loss or termination of any individual TVG or VIM contract would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.
 
Product Commercialization
In April 2008, we entered into our first contract under our product commercialization initiative with Novartis.  See Note 1 and Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements as well as “Part I – Item 1A – Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K for additional information regarding the terms of this contract.  As of December 31, 2008, we made expenditures of approximately $12.3 million in connection with our sales force activities and promotion of the product.  To date, we have not achieved the required sales levels necessary to receive revenue under our promotion agreement with Novartis.  We do not currently anticipate that we will achieve the required sales levels necessary to generate sufficient revenue to recover the costs we have incurred and will continue to incur in connection with this promotional program during the current term of the contract.  We currently intend to terminate this contract at the early termination date for this contract, which is no sooner than February 1, 2010 provided that sales of the product remain below certain pre-determined thresholds.  At December 31, 2008, we have accrued a loss of $10.3 million for this contract, which represents the anticipated future loss expected to be incurred by us in order to fulfill our minimum contractual obligations under the contract until February 1, 2010.
As we re-evaluate this strategic initiative in conjunction with the appointment of Ms. Lurker as our new chief executive officer, we are not actively pursuing any additional product commercialization opportunities at this time although we will continue to evaluate potential opportunities within this segment on a very selective and opportunistic basis to the extent we are able to mitigate certain risks relating to the investment of our resources.  To the extent that we enter into any additional product commercialization arrangements in the future, we expect that these contracts will typically be multi-year arrangements with limited termination rights in which we are responsible for the sales force and potentially other marketing costs relating to the promotion of the pharmaceutical product.  We currently expect that we will receive revenues under the agreement only if and when product sales or prescriptions exceed certain pre-determined thresholds.  We also expect that these contracts will likely involve significant upfront investment of our resources with no guaranteed return on investment and are likely to generate losses during the initial periods of the contract as program ramp up occurs.
Significant Customers
 
We have historically experienced a high degree of customer concentration in our businesses.  Our three largest customers as of December 31, 2007in 2008 were Pfizer Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG and Abbott Laboratories, which accounted for 13.7%approximately 28.2%, 12.9%13.6% and 11.3%10.7%, respectively, or approximately 37.9%52.5% in the aggregate, of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007. On March 21, 2007, we announced that2008.  One of these largest customers terminated a large pharmaceutical company customer had notified us of its intention notsignificant sales force program effective September 30, 2008 due to renew its contractgeneric competition.  This sales engagement with us upon its scheduled expiration on May 12, 2007.  This contractforce program accounted for 12.8%approximately 9.5% of our revenue in 2007.during 2008.
 
Marketing
 
Our marketing efforts target established and emerging companies in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries.  Our marketing efforts are designed to reach the senior sales, marketing, and business development personnel within these companies, with the goal of informing them of the services we offer and the value we can bring to their products.  Our tactical plan usually includes advertising in trade publications, direct mail campaigns, presence at industry seminars and conferences and a direct selling effort.  We have a dedicated team of business development specialists who work within our business units to identify needs and opportunities within the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries that we can address. We review possible business opportunities as identified by our business development team and develop a customized strategy and solution for each attractive business opportunity.
 
Competition
 
With respect to our sales services segment, we compete with our customers’ ability to manage their needs internally.  In addition, a small number of providers comprise the market for outsourced pharmaceutical sales teams, and we believe that PDI, inVentiv Health Inc., Innovex Inc. and Publicis Groupe SA combined accounted for the majority of the U.S. outsourced sales team market share in 2007.2008.  Our marketing services segment operates in a highly fragmented and competitive market.
 

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There are relatively few barriers to entry into the businesses in which we operate and, as the industry continues to evolve, new competitors are likely to emerge. We compete on the basis of such factors as reputation, service quality, management experience, performance record, customer satisfaction, ability to respond to specific customer needs, integration skills and price.  Increased competition and/or a decrease in demand for our services may also lead to other forms of competition.  While we believe we compete effectively with respect to each of these factors, most of our current and potential competitors are larger than we are and have substantially greater capital, personnel and other resources than we have.  Increased competition may lead to pricing pressures and competitive practices that could have a material adverse effect on our market share, our ability to source new business opportunities as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Employees
 
As of February 29, 2008,28, 2009, we had approximately 1,100 employees, including approximately 550 full-time employees.  Approximately 85% of our employees are field sales representatives and sales managers.  We are not party to a collective bargaining agreement with any labor union.  We believe our relationship with our employees is generally positive.
 
Available Information
 
Our website address is www.pdi-inc.com.  We are not including the information contained on our website as part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Form 10-K.  We make available free of charge through our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.
 
The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding registrants such as us that file electronically with the SEC. The website address is www.sec.gov.
 

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Government and Industry Regulation
 
The healthcare sector is heavily regulated by both government and industry. Various laws, regulations and guidelines established by government, industry and professional bodies affect, among other matters, the approval, provision, licensing, labeling, marketing, promotion, price, sale and reimbursement of healthcare services and products, including pharmaceutical products.  The federal government has extensive enforcement powers over the activities of pharmaceutical manufacturers, including authority to withdraw product approvals, commence actions to seize and prohibit the sale of unapproved or non-complying products, to halt manufacturing operations that are not in compliance with good manufacturing practices, and to impose or seek injunctions, voluntary recalls, and civil, monetary, and criminal penalties.
 
The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as supplemented by various other statutes, regulates, among other matters, the approval, labeling, advertising, promotion, sale and distribution of drugs, including the practice of providing product samples to physicians. Under this statute, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all promotional activities involving prescription drugs.  The distribution of pharmaceutical products is also governed by the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA), which regulates promotional activities at both the federal and state level.  The PDMA imposes extensive licensing, personnel record keeping, packaging, quantity, labeling, product handling and facility storage and security requirements intended to prevent the sale of pharmaceutical product samples or other diversions.  Under the PDMA and its implementing regulations, states are permitted to require registration of manufacturers and distributors who provide pharmaceutical products even if such manufacturers or distributors have no place of business within the state.  States are also permitted to adopt regulations limiting the distribution of product samples to licensed practitioners and require extensive record keeping and labeling of such samples for tracing purposes.  The sale or distribution of pharmaceutical products is also governed by the Federal Trade Commission Act.
 
Some of the services that we currently perform or that we may provide in the future may also be affected by various guidelines established by industry and professional organizations. For example, ethical guidelines established by the American Medical Association (AMA) govern, among other matters, the receipt by physicians of gifts from health-related entities. These guidelines govern honoraria and other items of economic value that AMA member physicians may receive, directly or indirectly, from pharmaceutical companies. Similar guidelines and policies have been adopted by other professional and industry organizations, such as Pharmaceutical Research and

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Manufacturers of America, an industry trade group.  In addition, the Office of the Inspector General has also issued guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturers and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education has issued guidelines for providers of continuing medical education.
 
There are also numerous federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse as well as increased scrutiny regarding the off-label promotion and marketing of pharmaceutical products and devices. In particular, certain federal and state laws prohibit manufacturers, suppliers and providers from offering, giving or receiving kickbacks or other remuneration in connection with ordering or recommending the purchase or rental of healthcare items and services. The federal anti-kickback statute imposes both civil and criminal penalties for, among other things, offering or paying any remuneration to induce someone to refer patients to, or to purchase, lease or order (or arrange for or recommend the purchase, lease or order of) any item or service for which payment may be made by Medicare or other federally-funded state healthcare programs (e.g., Medicaid). This statute also prohibits soliciting or receiving any remuneration in exchange for engaging in any of these activities. The prohibition applies whether the remuneration is provided directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind. Violations of the statute can result in numerous sanctions, including criminal fines, imprisonment and exclusion from participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.  Several states also have referral, fee splitting and other similar laws that may restrict the payment or receipt of remuneration in connection with the purchase or rental of medical equipment and supplies. State laws vary in scope and have been infrequently interpreted by courts and regulatory agencies, but may apply to all healthcare items or services, regardless of whether Medicare or Medicaid funds are involved.
 
 
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A.                      RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the other information provided in this Form 10-K, you should carefully consider the following factors in evaluating our business, operations and financial condition.  Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, which we currently deem immaterial or that are similar to those faced by other companies in our industry or businesses in general, such as competitive conditions, may also impair our business operations.  The occurrence of any of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
The current worldwide economic and financial crisis may have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The current global financial crisis involves, among other things, significant reductions in available capital and liquidity from banks and other providers of credit, substantial reductions and/or fluctuations in equity and currency values worldwide and concerns that the U.S. and global economy have entered into a prolonged recessionary period.  Sustained downturns in the economy generally affect the markets in which we operate.  If our customers’ access to capital or willingness to make expenditures is curtailed as a result of the current economic and financial crisis, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.  For example, certain customers within our marketing services business segment have recently delayed the implementation or reduced the scope of a number of marketing initiatives.  In addition, economic conditions could affect the financial strength of our vendors and their ability to fulfill their commitments to us, and could also affect the financial strength of our customers and our ability to collect accounts receivable.  Recent disruptions in the credit markets may also negatively impact our ability to obtain additional sources of financing.  The potential effects of the current economic and financial crisis are difficult to forecast and mitigate and are likely to continue to have a significant adverse impact on our customers, vendors and our business for the next several years.
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adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our business depends in large part on demand from the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries for outsourced marketing and sales services.  The practice of many companies in these industries has been to hire outside organizations like usPDI to conduct large sales and marketing projects on their behalf.  However, companies may elect to perform these services internally for a variety of reasons, including the rate of new product development and FDA approval of those products, the number of sales representatives employed internally in relation to demand, for or the need to promote new and existing products, and competition from other suppliers.  Recently, there has been a slow-down in the rate of approval of new products by the FDA and this trend may continue. Additionally, several large pharmaceutical companies have recently made changes to their commercial model by reducing the number of sales representatives employed internally and through outside organizations like us.PDI.  If the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries reduce their tendency to outsource these projects, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

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If companies in the life sciences industries significantly reduce their promotional, marketing and sales expenditures or significantly reduce or eliminate the role of pharmaceutical sales representatives in the promotion of their products, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our revenues depend on promotional, marketing and sales expenditures by companies in the life sciences industries, including the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.  Promotional, marketing and sales expenditures by pharmaceutical manufacturers have in the past been, and could in the future be, negatively impacted by, among other things, governmental reform or private market initiatives intended to reduce the cost of pharmaceutical products or by governmental, medical association or pharmaceutical industry initiatives designed to regulate the manner in which pharmaceutical manufacturers promote their products.products as well as the high level of patent expiration and related introduction of generic versions of branded medicine within the industry.  Furthermore, the trend in the life sciences industries toward consolidation may result in a reduction in overall sales and marketing expenditures and, potentially, a reduction in the use of contract sales and marketing services providers.  This reduction in demand for outsourced pharmaceutical sales and marketing services could be further exacerbated by the current economic and financial crisis occurring in the United States and worldwide. If companies in the life sciences industries significantly reduce their promotional, marketing and sales expenditures or significantly reduce or eliminate the role of pharmaceutical sales representatives in the promotion of their products, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our service contracts are generally short-term agreements and are cancelable at any time, which may result in lost revenue and additional costs and expenses.
 
Our service contracts are generally for a term of one to two years (certain of our operating entities have contracts of shorter duration) and many may be terminated by the customer at any time for any reason.  In addition, many of our customers may internalize the contracted sales teams we provide under the terms of the contract or otherwise significantly reduce the number of representatives we deploy on their behalf.  The early termination or significant reduction of a contract by one of our customers not only results in lost revenue, but also typically causes us to incur additional costs and expenses.  All of our sales representatives are employees rather than independent contractors. Accordingly, when a contract is significantly reduced or terminated, unless we can immediately transfer the related sales force to a new program, if permitted under the contract, we must either continue to compensate those employees, without realizing any related revenue, or terminate their employment. If we terminate their employment, we may incur significant expenses relating to their termination.  The loss, termination or significant reduction of a large contract or the loss of multiple contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Most of our revenue is derived from a limited number of customers, the loss of any one of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Our revenue and profitability depend to a great extent on our relationships with a limited number of large pharmaceutical companies. As of December 31, 2008, our three largest customers accounted for approximately 28.2%, 13.6%, and 10.7%, respectively, or approximately 52.5% in the aggregate, of our revenue for 2008.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, our three largest customers accounted for approximately 13.7%, 12.9% and 11.3% respectively, or approximately 37.9% in the aggregate, of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007.  For the year ended December 31, 2006, our three largest customers accounted for 28.5%, 18.3% and 9.9%, respectively, or approximately 56.7% in the aggregate, of our revenue.  For the year ended December 31, 2005, our three largest customers, each of whom represented 10% or more of our revenue, accounted for, in the aggregate, approximately 73.6% of our revenue.  We are likely to continue to experience a high degree of customer concentration, particularly if there is further consolidation within the pharmaceutical industry.
 
TheIn order to increase our revenues, we will need to attract additional significant customers on an ongoing basis.  Our failure to attract a sufficient number of such customers during a particular period, or our inability to replace the loss of or a significant reduction ofin business from any of oura major customers couldcustomer would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition orand results of operations.  For example, during 2006 and 2007, we announced the termination and expiration of a number of significant service contracts, including our sales force engagements with AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), sanofi-aventis and another large pharmaceutical company

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customer.  These four customers accounted for approximately $150.9 million in revenue during 2006 and $15.9 million in revenue during 2007.  In addition, another client terminated a significant sales force program effective September 30, 2008 due to generic competition.  This sales force program accounted for 9.5% of our revenue during 2008.

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We have incurred and expect to continue to incur substantial losses in connection with the product commercialization initiative we entered into with Novartis in April 2008.  If we are unable to generate sufficient revenue from any future product commercialization opportunities that we may pursue to offset the costs and expenses associated with implementing and maintaining these types of programs, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our senior management team isIn April 2008, we entered into our first contract under our product commercialization initiative with Novartis.  See Note 1 and Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements as well as “Part I – Item 1A – Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K for additional information regarding the terms of this contract.  As of December 31, 2008, we made expenditures of approximately $12.3 million in connection with our sales force activities and promotion of the product.  To date, we have not achieved the required sales levels necessary to receive revenue under our promotion agreement with Novartis.  We do not currently in the process of implementing our long-term strategic plan. There can be no assuranceanticipate that we will successfully implementachieve the required sales levels necessary to generate sufficient revenue to recover the costs we have incurred and will continue to incur in connection with this plan.
In May 2006, Michael Marquard and Jeffrey Smith joinedpromotional program during the current term of the contract.  We currently intend to terminate this contract at the early termination date for this contract, which is no sooner than February 1, 2010 provided that sales of the product remain below certain pre-determined thresholds.  At December 31, 2008, we have accrued a loss of $10.3 million for this contract, which represents the anticipated future loss expected to be incurred by us as our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, respectively.  In 2007, we initiated the implementation of a five-year strategic plan that was further refined in the first quarter of 2008.  In order to implementfulfill our strategic plan, we may seek to do one or more ofminimum contractual obligations under the following:
·introduce new sales support services that provide greater flexibility to our customers;
·organically develop or acquire complementary commercialization services in order to expand our portfolio of service offerings to the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries and to strengthen our contract sales offerings; and
·explore attractive product commercialization opportunities.
contract until February 1, 2010.
 
While we expect to expend significant funds and other resources implementing this strategy, there can be no assurance that we will successfully implement this strategy or be able to expand our market share, increase revenue, yield a return on investment and/or improve stockholder value.
If we pursueare not actively pursuing any additional product commercialization opportunities as part of our long-term strategic plan,at this time, we cannot assure you thatwill continue to evaluate potential opportunities within this segment on a very selective and opportunistic basis.  To the extent we can successfully develop this business.
In accordance with our strategic plan, we intend to explore opportunities to enter into any additional product commercialization arrangements with biopharmaceutical companies to provide sales and marketing support services and potentially limited capital in connection with the promotion of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a percentage of product sales.  It is likely thatfuture, these types of arrangements will likely require us to make a significant upfront investment of our resources and are expectedlikely to generate losses in the first year of the contractearly stages as program ramp up occurs.  In addition, we envision that these types of contracts will have limited termination rights and theany compensation we will receive is expected to consist entirely of a percentage ofbe dependent on sales of the product, and in certain arrangements, including our arrangement with Novartis, we maywill not receive any compensation unless product sales exceed an agreed upon baseline.certain thresholds.  There can be no assurance that our forecasts relating topromotional activities will generate sufficient product sales will provefor these arrangements to be accurate.profitable for us.  In addition, there are a number of factors that could negatively impact product sales during the term of a product commercialization contract, many of which are beyond our control, including the contract, includinglevel of promotional response to the product,  withdrawal of the product from the market, the launch of a therapeutically equivalent generic version of the product, the introduction of a competing product, loss of managed care covered lives, a significant disruption in the manufacture or supply of the product as well as other significant events that could affect sales of the product or the prescription market for the product.  Therefore, the revenue we receive, if any, from product sales under these types of arrangements may not be sufficient to offset the costs incurred by us implementing and maintaining these programs.
We  Our arrangement with Novartis requires, and any future product commercialization arrangements we may enter into may also require, that we make acquisitionsa certain amount of expenditures in connection with our promotional activities for the future which may leadproduct, regardless of whether sufficient product sales are achieved in order for us to disruptionsgenerate revenue, and there are limited opportunities for us to terminate this arrangement prior to its scheduled expiration.  In addition, if any contractual product commercialization arrangement we enter into was to be terminated by our customer prior to its scheduled expiration, our expected revenue and profitability could be materially and adversely affected due to our ongoing business.
Historically, we have made a numbersignificant upfront investment of acquisitions, and our strategic plan contemplates pursuing new acquisition opportunities.  If we are unable to successfully integrate an acquired company, the acquisition could lead to disruptions to our business.  The success of an acquisition will depend upon, among other things, our ability to:
·assimilate the operations and services or products of the acquired company;
·integrate new personnel associated with the acquisition;
·retain and motivate key employees;
·retain customers; and
·minimize the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns.
In the event that the operations of an acquired business do not meet our performance expectations, we may have to restructure the acquired business or write-off the value of some or all of the assets of the acquired business, including goodwillsales force and other intangible assets identified at timepromotional resources during the ramp up period for these types of acquisition.
In addition, the current market for acquisition targets in our industry is extremely competitive, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully identify, bid for and complete acquisitions necessary or desirable to achieve our goals.programs.
 
If we do not meet performance goals established in our incentive-based arrangements with customers, our revenue could be materially and adversely affected.
 
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and our strategic plan contemplates an increased focus on these types of arrangements.customers. Under incentive-based arrangements, we are typically paid a lower fixed fee and, in addition, have an opportunity to earn additional compensation upon achieving specific performance metrics with respect to the products being detailed.  Typically, these performance metrics relate to targeted sales or prescription volumes, sales force performance metrics or a combination thereof.  These types of arrangements transfer some market risk from our customers to us. In addition, these arrangements can result in variability in our incentive-based earnings (and therefore our revenue) due to seasonality of product usage, changes in market share, new product introductions (including the introduction of competing generic products into the market), overall promotional efforts and other market related factors.  If we are unable to meet the performance goals established in our incentive-based arrangements, our revenue could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Additionally, certain of our service contracts may contain penalty provisions pursuant to which our fixed fees may be significantly reduced if we do not meet certain minimum performance metrics, which may include number and timing of sales calls, physician reach, territory vacancies and/or sales representative turnover.
 

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Our industry is highly competitive and our failure to address competitive developments promptly will limit our ability to retain and increase our market share.
 
Our primary competitors for sales and marketing services include in-house sales and marketing departments of pharmaceutical companies, other CSOs and providers of marketing and related services, including medical education and marketing research providers.  There are relatively few barriers to entry in the businesses in which we compete and, as the industry continues to evolve, new competitors are likely to emerge. Most of our current and potential competitors are larger than we are and have substantially greater capital, personnel and other resources than we have.  Increased competition may lead to pricing pressures and competitive practices that could have a material adverse effect on our market share, our ability to source new business opportunities as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
We may require additional funds in order to implement our business model.
We may require additional funds in order to pursue certain business opportunities or meet future operating requirements, develop incremental marketing and sales capabilities; and/or acquire other services businesses.  We may seek additional funding through public or private equity or debt financing or other arrangements with collaborative partners.  Our ability to secure any future debt financing on favorable terms or at all may be materially and adversely affected by the current credit market turmoil.  In addition, any debt financing arrangements that we enter into may require us to comply with specified financial ratios, including ratios regarding interest coverage, total leverage, senior secured leverage and fixed charge coverage.  Our ability to comply with these ratios may be affected by events beyond our control.  If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, further dilution to existing stockholders may result.  As a condition to providing us with additional funds, future investors may demand, and may be granted, rights superior to those of existing stockholders.  We cannot be certain, however, that additional financing will be available from any of these sources or, if available, will be available on acceptable or affordable terms.  If adequate additional funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of our strategic initiatives.
Due to the expiration and termination of several significant contracts during 2006, and 2007 and the implementation of our new long-term strategic plan,2008, our historical revenue and results of operations cannot be relied upon as representative of the revenue and results of operations that we may achieve in 20082009 and future periods.
 
As noted above, during 2006 and the first half of 2007, we experienced the expiration and termination of several significant contracts, including termination of our AstraZeneca contract sales force agreement effective as of April 30, 2006, the termination of our contract sales force agreement with sanofi-aventis effective as of December 1, 2006, the expiration of our contract sales force agreement with GSK on December 31, 2006 and the expiration of our contract sales force agreement with a large pharmaceutical company customer on May 12, 2007.  These four customers accounted for an aggregate of approximately $150.9 million of revenue during 2006 and $15.9 million of revenue during 2007.  In addition, another significant sales force program was terminated which accounted for approximately $10.7 million of revenue during 2008.  Unless and until we generate sufficient new business to offset the loss of these contracts, our financial results for previous periods will not be duplicated in future periods, and future revenue and cash flows from operations will be significantly less than in previous periods.  In addition, we expect to incur a net loss for 2008 and may incur net losses in future periods.  Our senior management is also in the process of implementing our long-term strategic plan.  This plan includes, in part, a focus on supplementing our current service offerings with complementary commercialization service offerings to the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries.  To the extent this element of our strategic plan is realized during 2008 and in future periods, these may constitute new service offerings for which there were no comparable financial results during 2006 or 2007.  We may also make significant expenditures in connection with any acquisitions that we may pursue in connection withthe accrued loss on our strategic plan.  Additionally, if we pursue product commercialization opportunities as contemplated bycontract we currently expect a significant decrease in our strategic plan, these typescash and cash equivalents in 2009.
Our liquidity, business, financial condition, results of arrangements will require us to incur significant costs with no guarantee that any revenue we would receive from product sales wouldoperations and cash flows could be sufficient to offset such costs.materially and adversely affected if the financial institutions which hold our funds fail.
 
We may require additionalhave substantial funds held in order to implement our strategic planbank deposits, money market funds and evolving business model.
In accordance with our strategic plan discussed above, we may require additionalother accounts at certain financial institutions.  A significant portion of the funds held in order to pursue other business opportunities or meet future operating requirements, develop incremental marketing and sales capabilities; and/or acquire other services businesses.  We may seek additional funding through public or private equity or debt financing or other arrangements with collaborative partners.these accounts exceeds the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s insurance limits.  If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, further dilution to existing stockholders may result.  As a condition to providing us with additional funds, future investors may demand, and may be granted, rights superior to those of existing stockholders.  In addition, any future debt financing we may enter into may require us to comply with specified financial ratios, including ratios

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regarding interest coverage, total leverage, senior secured leverage and fixed charge coverage.  Our ability to comply with these ratios may be affected by events beyond our control.
We cannot be certain; however, that additional financing will be available from any of these sources or, if available, will be available on acceptable or affordable terms.  If adequate additional funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of our strategic initiatives.
Product liability claims could harm our business.
We could face substantial product liability claims in the event any of the pharmaceutical or other productsfinancial institutions where we have previously marketeddeposited funds were to fail, we may lose some or market now or may in the future market are alleged to cause negative reactions or adverse side effects or in the event any of these products causes injury, is alleged to be unsuitable for its intended purpose or is alleged to be otherwise defective.  For example, we have been named as a defendant in numerous lawsuits as a resultall of our detailing of Baycolâ on behalf of Bayer Corporation (Bayer).  Product liability claims, regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management's attention, or adversely affect our reputation anddeposited funds that exceed the demand for our services or products.  While we rely on contractual indemnification provisions with our customers to protect us against certain product liability related claims, we cannot assure you that these provisions will be fully enforceable or that they will provide adequate protection against claims intended to be covered.  We currently have product liability insurance in the aggregate amount of $5.0 million but cannot assure you that our insurance will be sufficient to cover fully all potential claims.  Also, adequate insurance coverage might not be available in the future at acceptable costs, if at all.
Our business may suffer if we are unable to hire and retain key management personnel to fill critical vacancies.
The success of our business also depends on our ability to attract and retain qualified senior management and experienced financial executives who are in high demand and who often have competitive employment options. Currently, welimit. Such a loss would have a significant vacancy in our executive management.  Steven K. Budd, the former president of our sales services segment, resigned effective April 6, 2007.  Michael J. Marquard, our Chief Executive Officer, is currently assuming these responsibilities as we engage in a process to identify Mr. Budd’s successor.  Our failure to attractmaterial and retain qualified individuals could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, business, financial condition, or results of operations. and cash flows.
 
Our business may suffer if we fail to attract and retain qualified sales representatives.
 
The success and growth of our business depends in large part on our ability to attract and retain qualified pharmaceutical sales representatives.  During 2006 and 2007, we experienced an unusually high turnover rate among our sales representatives due to the expiration and early termination of a number of significant sales force arrangements.  There is intense competition for pharmaceutical sales representatives from CSOs and pharmaceutical companies.  On occasion, our customers have hired the sales representatives that we trained to detail their products. We cannot assure you that we will continue to attract and retain qualified personnel.  If we cannot attract and retain qualified sales personnel, we will not be able to maintain or expand our sales services business and our ability to perform under our existing sales force contracts will be impaired.
 

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Product liability claims could harm our business.
We could face substantial product liability claims in the event any of the pharmaceutical or other products we have previously marketed or market now or may in the future market is alleged to cause negative reactions or adverse side effects or in the event any of these products causes injury, is alleged to be unsuitable for its intended purpose or is alleged to be otherwise defective.  For example, we have been named as a defendant in numerous lawsuits as a result of our detailing of Baycolâ on behalf of Bayer Corporation (Bayer).  Product liability claims, regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management's attention from our business operations, or adversely affect our reputation and the demand for our services.  While we rely on contractual indemnification provisions with our customers to protect us against certain product liability related claims, we cannot assure you that these provisions will be fully enforceable or that they will provide adequate protection against claims intended to be covered.  We currently have product liability insurance in the aggregate amount of $5.0 million but cannot ensure that our insurance will be sufficient to cover fully all potential claims.  Also, adequate insurance coverage might not be available in the future at acceptable costs, if at all.
If we do not increase our revenues and successfully manage the size of our operations, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The majority of our operating expenses are personnel-related costs such as employee compensation and benefits as well as the cost of infrastructure to support our operations, including facility space and equipment.  We recently instituted a number of cost-saving initiatives, including a reduction in employee headcount.  In addition, we are currently seeking to sublet unused office space in our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania facilities, although there is no guarantee that we will be able to successfully sublet this unused office space, particularly in light of the current economic and financial crisis.  If we are unable to achieve revenue growth in the future or fail to adjust our cost infrastructure to the appropriate level to support our revenues, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our business may suffer if we are unable to hire and retain key management personnel to fill critical vacancies.
The success of our business also depends on our ability to attract and retain qualified senior management who are in high demand and who often have competitive employment options. We are currently conducting a search for a President of our Sales Services business segment.  Our failure to attract and retain qualified individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Changes in governmental regulation could negatively impact our business operations.
 
The pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are subject to a high degree of governmental regulation.  Significant changes in these regulations affecting the services we provide, including pharmaceutical product promotional and marketing research services and physician interaction programs, and medical educational services, could result in the imposition of additional restrictions on these types of activities, impose additional costs on us in providing these services to our customers or otherwise negatively impact our business operations.  For example, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has several new policies, including a revisionIn addition, changes in governmental regulations mandating price controls and limitations on patient access to ACCME’s definitionour customers’ products could reduce, eliminate or otherwise negatively impact our customers’ utilization of “commercial interests”, which may restrict the medical education services provided by our VIM business unit and/or could require us to incur additional timesales and expense in order to comply with these policies upon becoming effective.marketing services.
 
Our failure, or that of our customers, to comply with applicable healthcare regulations could limit, prohibit or otherwise adversely impact our business activities.
 
Various laws, regulations and guidelines established by government, industry and professional bodies affect, among other matters, the provision, of, licensing, labeling, marketing, promotion, sale and distribution of healthcare services and products, including pharmaceutical products. In particular, the healthcare industry is governed by various federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including prohibitions on the payment or

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acceptance of kickbacks or other remuneration in return for the purchase or lease of products that are paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. Sanctions for violating these laws include civil and criminal fines and penalties and possible exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid and other federal or state healthcare programs. Although we believe our current business arrangements do not violate these federal and state fraud and abuse laws, we cannot assure you that our business practices will not be challenged under these laws in the future or that a challenge would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our failure, or the failure of our customers, to comply with these laws, regulations and guidelines, or any change in these laws, regulations and guidelines may, among other things, limit or prohibit our or our customers’ current or business activities, subject us or our customers to adverse publicity, increase the cost of regulatory compliance and insurance coverage or subject us or our customers to monetary fines or other sanctions or penalties.

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We may experience impairment charges of our goodwill and other intangible assets.
   Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, we are required to evaluate goodwill for impairment at least annually.  If we determine that the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recorded in our statement of operations.  The determination of fair value is a highly subjective exercise and can produce significantly different results based on the assumptions used and methodologies employed.  If our projected long-term sales growth rate, profit margins or terminal rate are considerably lower and/or the assumed weighted average cost of capital is considerably higher, future testing may indicate impairment and we would have to record a non-cash goodwill impairment loss in our statement of operations.
 
If our insurance and self-insurance reserves are insufficient to cover our future liabilities for workers compensation, automobile and general liability and employee health care benefits, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
 
We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance to provide for potential liabilities for workers’ compensation, automobile and general liability and employee health care benefits.  Although we have reserved for these liabilities not covered by insurance, our reserves are only an estimate based on actuarial data, as well as on historical trends, and any projection of these losses is subject to a high degree of variability and we may not be able to accurately predict the number or value of the claims that occur in the future.  In the event that our actual liability exceeds our reserves for any given period, or if we are unable to control rapidly increasing health care costs, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
 
If our information technology and communications systems fail or we experience a significant interruption in their operation, our reputation, business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
 
The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our information technology and communications systems.  The failure of these systems to operate as anticipated could disrupt our business and result in decreased revenue and increased overhead costs.  In addition, we do not have complete redundancy for all of our systems and our disaster recovery planning cannot account for all eventualities.  Our information technology and communications systems, including the information technology systems and services that are maintained by third party vendors, are vulnerable to damage or interruption from natural disasters, fire, terrorist attacks, malicious attacks by computer viruses or hackers, power loss or failure of computer systems, Internet, telecommunications or data networks.  If these systems or services become unavailable or suffer a security breach, we may expend significant resources to address these problems, and our reputation, business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
 
We may make acquisitions in the future which may lead to disruptions to our ongoing business.
Historically, we have made a number of acquisitions, and we may pursue new acquisition opportunities in the future.  If we are unable to successfully integrate an acquired company, the acquisition could lead to disruptions to our business.  The success of an acquisition will depend upon, among other things, our ability to:
·assimilate the operations and services or products of the acquired company;
·integrate new personnel associated with the acquisition;
·retain and motivate key employees;
·retain customers; and
·minimize the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns.
In the event that the operations of an acquired business do not meet our performance expectations, we may have to restructure the acquired business or write-off the value of some or all of the assets of the acquired business, including goodwill and other intangible assets identified at time of acquisition.
In addition, the current market for acquisition targets in our industry is extremely competitive, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully identify, bid for and complete acquisitions necessary or desirable to achieve our goals.
Our quarterly revenues and operating results may vary, which may cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate.
Our quarterly operating results may vary as a result of a number of factors, including:
·the commencement, delay, cancellation or completion of sales and marketing programs;
·regulatory developments;

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·uncertainty about when, if at all, revenue from any product commercialization arrangements and/or other incentive-based arrangements with our customers will be recognized;
·mix of services provided and/or mix of programs during the period;
·timing and amount of expenses for implementing new programs and accuracy of estimates of resources required for ongoing programs;
·timing and integration of any acquisitions;
·changes in regulations related to pharmaceutical companies; and
·general economic conditions, including the current economic and financial crisis.
In addition, in the case of revenue related to service contracts, we recognize revenue as services are performed, while program costs, other than training costs, are expensed as incurred.  For all contracts, training costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the life of the contract to which they relate or 12 months.  As a result, during the first two to three months of a new contract, we may incur substantial expenses associated with implementing that new program without recognizing any revenue under that contract. In addition, if we pursue additional product commercialization opportunities, we will incur similar implementation expenses and likely will not be able to recognize revenue from the contract, if any, for an even greater period of time after commencement of these types of programs.  This could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and the price of our common stock for the quarters in which these expenses are incurred.  For these and other reasons, we believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. Fluctuations in quarterly results could materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock in a manner unrelated to our long-term operating performance.
Our stock price is volatile and could be further affected by events not within our control, and an investment in our common stock could suffer a decline in value.
 
The market for our common stock is volatile.  In 2008, our stock traded at a low of $3.10 and a high of $9.40.  During 2007, our stock traded at a low of $8.56 and a high of $12.40.  In 2006, our stock traded at a low of $9.37 and a high of $15.69, and in 2005, our stock traded at a low of $11.12 and a high of $22.26.    The trading price of our common stock has been and will continue to be subject to:
 ·volatility in the trading markets generally;generally, including volatility associated with the current economic and financial crisis in the United States and worldwide;
 ·significant fluctuations in our quarterly operating results;
 ·significant changes in our cash and cash equivalent reserves;
 ·announcements regarding our business or the business of our competitors;
 ·strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
 ·industry and/or  regulatory developments;
 ·changes in revenue mix;
 ·changes in revenue and revenue growth rates for us and for our industry as a whole;
 ·changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; and
 ·statements or changes in opinions, ratings or earnings estimates made by brokerage firms or industry analysts relating to the markets in which we operate or expect to operate.
 
Our quarterly revenues and operating results may vary, which may cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate.
Our quarterly operating results may vary as a result of a number of factors, including:
·
the commencement, delay, cancellation or completion of sales and marketing programs;

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·
regulatory developments;
·
uncertainty about when, if at all, revenue from any product commercialization arrangements and/or other incentive-based arrangements with our customers will be recognized;
·
mix of services provided and/or mix of programs during the period;
·
timing and amount of expenses for implementing new programs and accuracy of estimates of resources required for ongoing programs;
·
timing and integration of any acquisitions;
·
changes in regulations related to pharmaceutical companies; and
·
general economic conditions.
In addition, in the case of revenue related to service contracts, we recognize revenue as services are performed, while program costs, other than training costs, are expensed as incurred.  For all contracts, training costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the life of the contract to which they relate or 12 months.  As a result, during the first two to three months of a new contract, we may incur substantial expenses associated with implementing that new program without recognizing any revenue under that contract. In addition, if we pursue product commercialization opportunities as contemplated by our strategic plan, we will incur similar implementation expenses and likely will not be able to recognize revenue from the contract, if any, for an even greater period of time after commencement of these types of programs.  This could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and the price of our common stock for the quarters in which these expenses are incurred.  For these and other reasons, we believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. Fluctuations in quarterly results could materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock in a manner unrelated to our long-term operating performance.
Our controlling stockholder continues to have effective control of us, which could delay or prevent a change in corporate control that may otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders.
 
John P. Dugan, our chairman, beneficially owns approximately 35%34% of our outstanding common stock.  As a result, Mr. Dugan is able to exercise substantial control over the election of all of our directors and to determine the outcome of most corporate actions requiring stockholder approval, including a merger with or into another company, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets and amendments to our certificate of incorporation.  This ownership concentration will limit our stockholdersstockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that other stockholders do not view as beneficial, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
 

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We have anti-takeover defenses that could delay or prevent an acquisition and could adversely affect the price of our common stock.
 
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws include provisions, such as providing for three classes of directors, which may make it more difficult to remove our directors and management and may adversely affect the price of our common stock. In addition, our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of "blank check" preferred stock.  This provision could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a future takeover or a change in control, unless the takeover or change in control is approved by our board of directors.  We are also subject to laws that may have a similar effect. For example, section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware prohibits us from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years from the date the person became an interested stockholder unless certain conditions are met.  As a result of the foregoing, it will be difficult for another company to acquire us and, therefore, could limit the price that possible investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. In addition, the rights of our common stockholders will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of holders of any class or series of preferred stock that may be issued in the future.
 
ITEM 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
None.
 
ITEM 2.PROPERTIES
 
Our corporate headquarters are located in Saddle River, New Jersey where we lease approximately 84,000 square feet.  The lease runs for a term of approximately 12 years, which began in July 2004.  We entered into a sublease for approximately 16,000 square feet of space in our Saddle River facility for a term of five years which began in July 2005.  The sublease allows the subtenant to renew for an additional term of two years.  In July 2007, we entered into an additional sublease for approximately 20,000 square feet of space in our Saddle River facility for

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the remaining term of our lease, approximately eight and one-half years.lease.  TVG operates out of a 37,000 square foot facility in Dresher, Pennsylvania under a lease that runs for a term of approximately twelve years;12 years, which began in January 2005.December 2004.  TVG entered into two subleases in 2007, beginning in August and October of 2007, each for terms of five years, and are approximately 3,000 and 4,700 square feet, respectively.  Pharmakon operates out of a 6,700 square foot facility in Schaumburg, Illinois under a lease that expires in February 2010.  We believe that our current facilities are adequate for our current and foreseeable operations and that suitable additional space will be available if needed.
 
In 2008 we had approximately $0.1 million in charges related to unused office space at our Dresher location.  In 2007, we had approximately $1.0 million of net charges related to unused office space capacity and asset impairments related to the vacated space.space at both locations.  In 2006, we had net charges of approximately $657,000 related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations and $1.3 million in asset impairment charges for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures associated with the unused office space at those facilities.  In the fourth quarter of 2005, we recorded charges of approximately $2.4 million related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River and Dresher locations.  There is approximately 4,100 square feet of unused office space at Dresher that we are seeking to sublease in 2008.2009 and we are also seeking to sublease certain unused office space in our Saddle River facility.  There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to successfully sublet unused office space, on favorable terms or at all, particularly in light of the current economic and financial crisis.
 
ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Bayer-Baycol Litigation
 
We have been named as a defendant in numerous lawsuits, including two class action matters, alleging claims arising from the use of Baycol, a prescription cholesterol-lowering medication.  Baycol was distributed, promoted and sold by Bayer in the United States until early August 2001, at which time Bayer voluntarily withdrew Baycol from the U.S. market.  Bayer had retained certain companies, such as us,PDI, to provide detailing services on its behalf pursuant to contract sales force agreements.  We may be named in additional similar lawsuits.  To date, we have defended these actions vigorously and have asserted a contractual right of defense and indemnification against Bayer for all costs and expenses we incur relating to these proceedings.  In February 2003, we entered into a joint defense and indemnification agreement with Bayer, pursuant to which Bayer has agreed to assume substantially all of our defense costs in pending and prospective proceedings and to indemnify us in these lawsuits, subject to certain limited exceptions.  Further, Bayer agreed to reimburse us for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred through such date in defending these proceedings.  As of December 31, 2007,2008, Bayer has reimbursed us for approximately $1.6 million in legal expenses, the majority of which was received in 2003 and was reflected as a credit within selling, general and administrative expense.  We did not incur any costs or expenses relating to these matters during 2005, 2006, 2007 or 2007.2008.

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California Class Action Litigation
 
On September 26, 2005, we were served with a complaint in a purported class action lawsuit that was commenced against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco on behalf of certain of our current and former employees, alleging violations of certain sections of the California Labor Code.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, we accrued approximately $3.3 million for potential penalties and other settlement costs relating to both asserted and unasserted claims relating to this matter.  In October 2005, we filed an answer generally denying the allegations set forth in the complaint.  In December 2005, we reached a tentative settlement of this action, subject to court approval.  In October 2006, we received preliminary settlement approval from the court and the final approval hearing was held in January 2007. Pursuant to the settlement, we have made all payments to the class members, their counsel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency in an aggregate amount of approximately $50,000, and the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in May 2007.
Other Legal Proceedings
 
We are currently a party to other legal proceedings incidental to our business.  As required, we have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims. While management currently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties.  WereIf we were to settle a proceeding for a material amount or wereif an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
 
ITEM 4.SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
None.
 

 
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PART II
 
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR OUR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
Market Information
 
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “PDII.”  The price range per share of common stock presented below represents the highest and lowest sales price for our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market for the last two years by quarter:



 2007  2006  2008  2007 
 HIGH  LOW  HIGH  LOW  HIGH  LOW  HIGH  LOW 
First quarter $10.98  $9.21  $15.11  $9.37  $9.40  $7.01  $10.98  $9.21 
Second quarter $11.28  $9.00  $14.98  $9.87  $9.15  $7.61  $11.28  $9.00 
Third quarter $12.40  $9.09  $15.69  $10.15  $9.23  $7.22  $12.40  $9.09 
Fourth quarter $10.68  $8.56  $11.97  $9.50  $7.80  $3.10  $10.68  $8.56 


Holders
 
We had 327326 stockholders of record as of February 29, 2008.March 3, 2009.  Not reflected in the number of record holders are persons who beneficially own shares of common stock held in nominee or street name.
 
Dividends
 
We have not declared any cash dividends and do not intend to declare or pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.  Future earnings, if any, will be used to finance the future operation and growth of our business.
 
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
We have in effect a number of stock-based incentive and benefit programs designed to attract and retain qualified directors, executives and management personnel.  All equity compensation plans have been approved by security holders.  The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2007:2008:

 

18
      Number of securities
      remaining available for
  Number of securities to Weighted-average future issuance
   be issued upon exercise  exercise price of (excluding securities
Plan Category 
of outstanding options (a)(1)
 outstanding options (b) 
reflected in column (a)) (1)
Equity compensation plans      
approved by security holders     
(2004 Stock Award and      
Incentive Plan, 2000 Omnibus     
Incentive Compensation Plan,     
and 1998 Stock Option Plan)                                   372,441  $                                   23.37                            1,519,043
       
Equity compensation plans not     
approved by security holders                                              -                                             -                                           -
Total                                   372,441  $                                   23.37                            1,519,043
       
(1)  Excludes restricted stock and stock-settled stock appreciation rights.  

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Plan Category Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) 
  (a)  (b)  (c) 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (2004 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, 2000 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and 1998 Stock Option Plan)  304,531  $23.48   1,208,697 
             
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (1)  -   -   - 
Total  304,531  $23.48   1,208,697 
             
(1) Excludes restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock-settled stock appreciation rights. 


 
Issuer Purchases Ofof Equity Securities
 
From time to time, we repurchase our common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions or both.  On November 7, 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to one million shares of our common stock, none of which have been repurchased.  We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock on the open market during 2007.  Purchases, if any,2007 or 2008.  Any future purchases of shares will be made from available cash.
 
Comparative Stock Performance Graph
 

      
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The graph below compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock, based on the market price of our common stock, with the total return of companies included within the Nasdaq Composite Index for the period commencing December 31, 20022003 and ending December 31, 2007.2008.  The calculation of total cumulative return assumes a $100 investment in our common stock and the Nasdaq Composite Index on December 31, 2002,2003, and the reinvestment of all dividends.
 


            
 
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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The selected financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K.  The operations data for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 20052006 and the balance sheet data at December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K.  The operations data for the years ended December 31, 20042005 and 20032004 and the balance sheet data at December 31, 2006, 2005 2004 and 20032004 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this Form 10-K.  The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period.  No cash dividends have been declared for any period.


 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
Continuing operations data:                         
Total revenues, net  $ 117,131  $ 239,242  $ 305,205  $ 345,797(5) $ 330,547 $112,528  $117,131  $239,242  $305,205  $345,797(7)
Gross profit       31,615       55,844       52,402       92,633       84,960 4,513(1) 31,615  55,844  52,402  92,633 
                              
Operating expenses       45,853(1)      49,931(2)      65,064(3)      58,554       65,897 40,917(2) 45,853(3) 49,931(4) 65,064(5) 58,554 
Asset impairment              42                 -         6,178(4)                -                 -  23   42   -   6,178(6)  - 
Total operating expenses       45,895       49,931       71,242       58,554       65,897 40,940  45,895  49,931  71,242  58,554 
                              
(Loss) income from                              
continuing operations  $   (9,974)  $   11,375  $ (11,407)  $   20,435  $   11,931 $(34,461)  $(9,974)  $11,375  $(11,407)  $20,435 
                              
Per share data from continuing operations:Per share data from continuing operations:        Per share data from continuing operations:                 
(Loss) income per share of common stock(Loss) income per share of common stock        (Loss) income per share of common stock                 
Basic  $     (0.72)  $       0.82  $     (0.80)  $       1.40  $       0.84 $(2.46)  $(0.72)  $0.82  $(0.80)  $1.40 
Diluted  $     (0.72)  $       0.81  $     (0.80)  $       1.37  $       0.83 $(2.46)  $(0.72)  $0.81  $(0.80)  $1.37 
                              
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:Weighted average number of shares outstanding:        Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                 
Basic       13,940       13,859       14,232       14,564       14,231 14,012  13,940  13,859  14,232  14,564 
Diluted       13,940       13,994       14,232       14,893       14,431 14,012  13,940  13,994  14,232  14,893 
                              
Balance sheet data:                              
Cash and short-term investmentsCash and short-term investments $ 106,985  $ 114,684  $   97,634  $ 109,498  $ 114,632 $90,233  $106,985  $114,684  $97,634  $109,498 
Working capital     111,587     112,186       92,264       96,156     100,009 81,639  110,739  112,186  92,264  96,156 
Total assets     179,554     201,636     200,159     224,705     219,623 149,036  179,554  201,636  200,159  224,705 
Total long-term debt                 -                 -                 -                 -                 - -  -  -  -  - 
Stockholders' equity     140,189     149,197     135,610     165,425     138,488 107,107  140,189  149,197  135,610  165,425 


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 (1)Includes $10.3 million in charges related to an accrued contract loss.  See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.
(2)Includes $1.2 million in charges for executive severance costs and $0.1 million in facilities realignment costs.  See Notes 15 and 16 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.
(3)Includes $1.0 million in charges for facilities realignment costs.  See Note 1416 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.
 (2)(4)Includes $4.0 million in credits to legal expense related to settlements in the Cellegysettlement of certain litigation matter and the California class action lawsuitmatters and $2.0 million in charges for facilities realignment costs.  See Note 9 and Note 1416 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.  As a result of adopting FAS 123R in 2006 there was an additional $290,000 recognized in stock compensation expense.
 (3)(5)Includes $5.7 million for executive severance costs and $2.4 million for facilities realignment costs.  See Notes 1315 and 1416 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.
 (4)(6)Asset impairment charges include a $3.3 million non-cash charge for the impairment of the goodwill associated with the Select Access reporting unit; and a $2.8 million non-cash charge for the impairment of the Siebel sales force automation platform.  See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for more details.
 (5)(7)Includes revenue of $4.9 million associated with the acquisition of Pharmakon on August 31, 2004.
(6)Includes product revenue of negative $11.6 million in 2003.

 
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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We make forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions in this Form 10-K. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those presented under the captions “Forward-Looking Statement Information” and “Risk Factors” contained elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
 
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
 
OVERVIEW
 
We are a leading provider of contract sales teams in the United States to pharmaceutical companies, offering a range of sales support services designed to achieve their strategic and financial product objectives.  In addition to contract sales teams,companies.  Additionally, we also provide marketing research and physician interaction and medical education programs.  Our services offer customers a range of promotional and educational options for the commercialization of their products throughout their lifecycles, from development through maturity.  We
Our business depends in large part on demand from the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries for outsourced sales and marketing services.  In recent years, this demand has been adversely impacted by certain industry-wide factors affecting pharmaceutical companies in recent years, including, among other things, pressures on pricing and access, successful challenges to intellectual property rights (including the introduction of competitive generic products), a strict regulatory environment and decreased pipeline productivity.  Recently, there has been a slow-down in the rate of approval of new products by the FDA and this trend may continue.  Additionally, a number of pharmaceutical companies have recently made changes to their commercial models by reducing the number of sales representatives employed internally and through outside organizations like PDI.  A very significant source of our revenue is derived from our sales force arrangements with large pharmaceutical companies, and we have therefore been significantly impacted by cost control measures implemented by these companies, including a substantial reduction in the number of sales representatives deployed.  This has culminated in the expiration or termination of a number of our significant sales force contracts during 2006 and 2007, including our sales force engagements with AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, sanofi-aventis and another large pharmaceutical company customer.  These four customers accounted for approximately $150.9 million in revenue during 2006 and $15.9 million in revenue during 2007.  In addition, a significant sales force program for one of our clients was terminated, effective September 30, 2008, due to generic product competition.  This program accounted for approximately $10.7 million in revenue in 2008.  This reduction in demand for outsourced pharmaceutical sales and marketing services could be further exacerbated by the current economic and financial crisis occurring in the United States and worldwide.  For example, certain customers within our marketing services business segment have recently delayed the implementation or reduced the scope of a number of marketing initiatives.  If companies in the life sciences industries significantly reduce their promotional, marketing and sales expenditures or significantly reduce or eliminate the role of pharmaceutical sales representatives in the promotion of their products, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
While we recognize that there is currently significant volatility in the markets in which we provide innovativeservices, we believe there are opportunities for growth of our sales and flexible service offerings designedmarketing services businesses, which provide our pharmaceutical company clients with the flexibility to drive our customers’ businesses forward and successfully respond to a continuallyconstantly changing market.  Our services providemarket and a vital link betweenmeans of controlling costs through outsourcing.  We have recently intensified our customers andfocus on strengthening all aspects of the medical community throughcore CSO business that we believe will most favorably position PDI as the communication of product information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for usebest in class contract sales organization in the careUnited States.  In addition, we also continue to focus on enhancing our commercialization capabilities by aggressively promoting and broadening the depth of their patients.the value-added service offerings of our existing marketing services businesses, TVG and Pharmakon.
 
DESCRIPTION OF REPORTING SEGMENTS AND NATURE OF CONTRACTS
 
AtFor the year ended December 31, 2007,2008, our three reporting segments were as follows:
 ¨Sales Services:Services, which is comprised of the following business units:
 ·Performance Sales Teams; and
 ·Select Access.

 ¨Marketing Services:Services, which is comprised of the following business units:
 ·Pharmakon;
 ·TVG Marketing Research and Consulting (TVG); and
 ·Vital Issues in Medicine (VIM)®.
 ¨PDI Products Group (PPG).Product Commercialization.
 
In the fourth quarter of 2005, we announced that we would be discontinuing our medical devices and diagnostics (MD&D) business unit.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2006, the MD&D business unit was reported as discontinued operations.  An analysisSelected financial information for each of these reporting segments and their results of operations areis contained in Note 1820 to ourthe condensed consolidated financial statements and in the discussion under “Consolidated Results of OperationsOperations.” discussion below.
Nature of Contracts by Segment
Our contracts are nearly all fee for service.  They may contain operational benchmarks, such as a minimum amount of activity within a specified amount of time.  These contracts may include incentive payments that can be earned if our activities generate results that meet or exceed performance targets.  Contracts may be terminated with or without cause by our customers.  Certain contracts provide that we may incur specific penalties if we fail to meet stated performance benchmarks.  Occasionally, our contracts may require us to meet certain financial covenants, such as maintaining a specified minimum amount of working capital.
Sales Services
During fiscal 2007, approximately half of our revenue was generated by contracts for Performance Sales teams.  These contracts are generally for a term of one to two years and may be renewed or extended.  The majority of these contracts, however, are terminable by the customer for any reason upon 30 to 90 days’ notice.  Certain contracts provide for termination payments if the customer terminates the contract without cause.  Typically, however, these penalties do not offset the revenue we could have earned under the contract or the costs we may incur as a result of its termination.  The loss or termination of a large contract or the loss of multiple contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 

 
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Marketing Services
 
Our marketing services contracts generally take the form of either master service agreements with a term of one to three years or contracts specifically related to particular projects with terms typically lasting from two to six months.  These contracts are generally terminable by the customer for any reason.  Upon termination, the customer is generally responsible for payment for all work completed to date, plus the cost of any nonrefundable commitments made on behalf of the customer.  There is significant customer concentration in our Pharmakon business, and the loss or termination of one or more of Pharmakon’s large master service agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Due to the typical size of most of TVG’s and VIM’s contracts, it is unlikely the loss or termination of any individual TVG or VIM contract would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
PPG
The contracts within the products group were either performance based or fee for service and may have required sales, marketing and distribution of a product. In performance based contracts, we typically provided and financed a portion, if not all, of the commercial activities in support of a brand in return for a percentage of product sales. An important performance parameter was normally the level of sales or prescriptions attained by the product during the period of our marketing or promotional responsibility, and in some cases, for periods after our promotional activities have ended.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions at a specific point in time that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and disclosed in the accompanying notes.  These assumptions and estimates are inherently uncertain.  Outlined below are accounting policies, which are important to our financial position and results of operations, and require the most significant judgments on the part of our management in their application.  Some of those judgments can be subjective and complex.  Management’s estimates are based on historical experience, information from third-party professionals, facts and circumstances available at the time and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Additionally, changes in estimates could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations in any one period.  For a summary of all of our significant accounting policies, including the accounting policies discussed below, see Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Revenue Recognition and Associated Costs
 
Revenue and associated costs under pharmaceutical detailing contracts are generally based on the number of physician details made or the number of sales representatives utilized.  With respect to risk-based contracts, all or a portion of revenues earned are based on contractually defined percentages of either product revenues or the market value of prescriptions written and filled in a given period.  These contracts are generally for terms of one to two years and may be renewed or extended.  The majority of these contracts, however, are terminable by the customer for any reason upon 30 to 90 days’ notice.  Certain contracts provide for termination payments if the customer terminates usthe agreement without cause.  Typically, however, these penalties do not offset the revenue we could have earned under the contract or the costs we may incur as a result of its termination.
The loss or termination of a large pharmaceutical detailing contract or the loss of multiple contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Historically, we have derived a significant portion of its service revenue from a limited number of customers.  Concentration of business in the pharmaceutical services industry is common and the industry continues to consolidate.  As a result, we are likely to continue to experience significant customer concentration in future periods.  For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, our three largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of our service revenue, together accounted for approximately 52.5% and 37.9% of its service revenue, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2006 our two largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of our service revenue, together accounted for approximately 46.8% of our service revenue.  See Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Revenue and associated costs under marketing service contracts are generally based on a single deliverable such as a promotional program, accredited continuing medical education seminar or marketing research/advisory program.  The contracts are generally terminable by the customer for any reason.  Upon termination, the customer is generally responsible for payment for all work completed to date, plus the cost of any nonrefundable commitments made on behalf of the customer.  There is significant customer concentration in our Pharmakon business, and the loss or termination of one or more of Pharmakon’s large master service agreements wouldcould have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.  Due to the typical size of most contracts of TVG and VIM, it is unlikely the loss or termination of any individual TVG or VIM contract would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
 

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RevenueService revenue is recognized on product detailing programs and certain marketing, promotional and medical education contracts as services are performed and the right to receive payment for the services is assured. Many of the product detailing contracts allow for additional periodic incentive fees to be earned if certain performance benchmarks have been attained. Revenue earned from incentive fees areis recognized in the period earned and when we are reasonably assured that payment will be made.  Under performance based contracts, revenue is recognized when the performance based parameters are achieved.  Many contracts also stipulate penalties if agreed upon performance benchmarks have not been met.  Revenue is recognized net of any potential penalties until the performance criteria relating to the penalties have been achieved.  Commissions based revenue is recognized when performance is completedcompleted.  Revenue from recruiting and hiring contracts is recognized at the time the candidate begins full-time employment less an allowancea provision for estimated cancellationssales allowances based on contractual commitments and historical experience.
Revenue and associated costs from marketing research contracts are recognized upon completion of the contract.  These contracts are generally short-term in nature typically lasting two to six months.
 

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

Under our promotional program included in the product commercialization segment, we recognize revenue quarterly based on a specified formula set forth in our product commercialization agreement with Novartis related to product sales for the quarter.  We will not receive any compensation during any quarter in which product sales are below certain thresholds established for that quarter as set forth in the agreement.  Revenues recognized (if any) under this agreement will be directly impacted by prescription data provided by a third party vendor and other information provided by Novartis.  Additionally, we must perform a minimum number of sales calls to designated physicians each year, and the failure to satisfy this requirement could result in penalties being imposed on PDI or provide the customer with the ability to terminate the agreement.
Cost of services consistsconsist primarily of the costs associated with executing product detailing programs, performance based contracts or other sales and marketing services identified in the contract. Cost of services includesinclude personnel costs and other costs associated with executing a product detailing or other marketing or promotional program, as well as the initial direct costs associated with staffing a product detailing program. Such costs include, but are not limited to, facility rental fees, honoraria and travel expenses, sample expenses and other promotional expenses.
 
Personnel costs, which constitute the largest portion of cost of services, include all labor related costs, such as salaries, bonuses, fringe benefits and payroll taxes for the sales representatives, and sales managers and professional staff that are directly responsible for executing a particular program. Initial direct program costs are those costs associated with initiating a product detailing program, such as recruiting, hiring, and training the sales representatives who staff a particular product detailing program. All personnel costs and initial direct program costs, other than training costs, are expensed as incurred for service offerings.
 
Reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses include those relating to travel and other similar costs, for which we arethe Company is reimbursed at cost by ourits customers.  In accordance with the requirements of Emerging Issues Task Force No. 01-14, “Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for Out-of-Pocket Expenses Incurred” (EITF 01-14), reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred are characterized as revenue and an identical amount is included as cost of goods and services in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Training costs include the costs of training the sales representatives and managers on a particular product detailing program so that they are qualified to properly perform the services specified in the related contract.  For allthe majority of the Company’s contracts, training costs are reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses.  For contracts where the Company is responsible for training costs, these costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the life of the contract to which they relate or 12 months.  When we receive a specific contract payment from a customer upon commencement of a product detailing program expressly
Contract Loss Provisions
Provisions for losses to compensate us for recruiting, hiring and training services associated with staffing that program, such payment is deferred andbe incurred on contracts are recognized as revenuein full in the same period in which it is determined that the recruiting and hiring expenses are incurred and amortizationa loss will result from performance of the deferred training is expensed.  When we do not receivecontractual arrangement.  Performance based contracts have the potential for higher returns but also an increased risk of contract loss as compared to the traditional fee for service contracts.  We  recognized a specific contract payment for training, all revenue is deferred and recognized over the life of the contract.loss related to our product commercialization agreement in 2008.  See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
 We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments.  We review a customer’s credit history before extending credit.  We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the aging of a customer’s accounts receivable or when we become aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., a bankruptcy filing).  We operate almost exclusively in the pharmaceutical industry and to a great extent our revenue is dependent on a limited number of large pharmaceutical companies.  We also partner with customers in the emerging pharmaceutical sector, some of whom may have limited financial resources.  A general downturn in the pharmaceutical industry or a material adverse event to one or more of our emerging pharmaceutical customers could result in higher than expected customer defaults requiring additional allowances.
 

 
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Goodwill, Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets
 
We allocate the cost of the acquired companies to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired, with the remaining amount being classified as goodwill.  Since the entities we have acquired do not have significant tangible assets, a significant portion of the purchase price has been allocated to intangible assets and goodwill.  The identification and valuation of these intangible assets and the determination of the estimated useful lives at the time of acquisition, as well as the completion of annual impairment tests require significant management judgments and estimates.  These estimates are made based on, among other factors, consultations with an accredited independent valuation consultant, reviews of projected future operating results and business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and the cost of capital.  The use of alternative estimates and assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets, and potentially result in a different impact to the Company’sour results of operations.  Further, changes in business strategy and/or market conditions may significantly impact these judgments thereby impacting the fair value of these assets, which could result in an impairment of the goodwill and acquired intangible assets.
 
We test goodwill for impairment at least annually and whenever events or circumstances change that indicate impairment may have electedoccurred.  These events or circumstances could include a significant long-term adverse change in the business climate, poor indicators of operating performance or a sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit.  We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below its operating segments.  Goodwill has been assigned to do the annual tests for indicationsreporting units to which the value of the goodwill impairment asrelates.  We currently have six reporting units; however, only one reporting unit, Pharmakon, includes goodwill.  Goodwill is tested by estimating the fair value of December 31 of each year.  We utilizethe reporting unit using a discounted cash flow modelmodel.  The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is then compared with the carrying value including goodwill, to determine fair value in the goodwillif any impairment evaluation.exists.  In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, projections regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors are made to determine the fair value of the respective reporting units.  The key estimates and factors used in the discounted cash flow valuation include revenue growth rates and profit margins based on internal forecasts, terminal value and the weighted-average cost of capital used to discount future cash flows.
     
We review the recoverability of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.  If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized by reducing the recorded value of the asset to its fair value measured by future discounted cash flows.  This analysis requires estimates of the amount and timing of projected cash flows and, where applicable, judgments associated with, among other factors, the appropriate discount rate.  Such estimates are critical in determining whether any impairment charge should be recorded and the amount of such charge if an impairment loss is deemed to be necessary.  In addition, future events impacting cash flows for existing assets could render a write-down or write-off necessary that previously required no such write-down or write-off.
 
While we use available information to prepare our estimates and to perform impairment evaluations, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates or related projections, resulting in impairment and losses related to recorded goodwill or long-lived asset balances.
 
Self-Insurance Accruals
We are self-insured for certain losses for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported relating to workers’ compensation and automobile-related losses for our company-leased cars.  Our liability for these losses is estimated on an actuarial undiscounted basis using individual case-based valuations and statistical analysis supplied by our insurance brokers and insurers and is based upon judgment and historical experience; however, the final cost of many of these claims may not be known for five years or longer.  In 2007, we also were self-insured for certain benefits paid under our employee healthcare programs.  Our liability for medical claims is estimated using an underwriting determination that is based on current year’s average number of days between when a claim is incurred and when it is paid; however, the final cost of medical claims incurred in 2007 may not be known until second quarter of 2008.
We maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our total exposure on these programs.  Periodically, we evaluate the level of insurance coverage and adjust insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.  Management reviews these accruals on a quarterly basis.  At December 31, 2007 and 2006, self-insurance accruals totaled $2.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
Contingencies
 
In the normal course of business, we are subject to various contingencies.  Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, or otherwise disclosed, in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies” (SFAS 5).disclosed.  We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings and, as required, we have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims.  These estimates are developed in consultation with outside counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies.  Predicting the outcome of claims and litigation, and estimating related costs and exposures, involves substantial uncertainties that could cause actual costs to vary materially from estimates. 
 

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method.  This method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of our assets and liabilities based on enacted tax laws and rates.  A valuation allowance is established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
 

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

We operate in multiple tax jurisdictions and provide taxes in each jurisdiction where we conduct business and are subject to taxation.  The breadth of our operations and the complexity of the various tax laws require assessments of uncertainties and judgments in estimating the ultimate taxes we will pay.  The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions, outcomes of tax litigation and resolution of proposed assessments arising from federal and state audits.  We have established estimated liabilities for federal and state income tax exposures that arise and meet the criteria for accrual under FIN 48.arise. These accruals represent accounting estimates that are subject to inherent uncertainties associated with the tax audit process.  We adjust these accruals as facts and circumstances change, such as the progress of a tax audit. We believe that any potential audit adjustments will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or liquidity. However, any adjustments made may be material to our consolidated results of operations for a reporting period.
 
Significant judgment is also required in evaluating the need for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets.  We currently have significant deferred tax assets resulting from net operating loss carryforwards and deductible temporary differences.  The realization of these assets is dependent on generating future taxable income.  We perform an analysis quarterly to determine whether the expected future income will more likely than not be sufficient to realize the deferred tax assets.  Our recent operating results and projections of future income weighed heavily in our overall assessment.  The minimum amount of future taxable income that would have to be generated to realize our net deferred tax assets is approximately $30 million and the existing levels of pretax earnings for financial reporting purposes are not sufficient to generate this amount of future taxable income.  As a result, we established a full federal and state valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets at December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 because we determined that it was more likely than not that these assets would not be realized.  At December 31, 2007
Self-Insurance Accruals
Prior to October 1, 2008, we were self-insured for certain losses for claims filed and 2006,claims incurred but not reported relating to workers’ compensation and automobile-related liabilities for Company-leased cars.  Beginning October 1, 2008, we hadare fully-insured through an outside carrier for these losses.  Our liability for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported prior to October 1, 2008 is estimated on an actuarial undiscounted basis supplied by its insurance brokers and insurers using individual case-based valuations and statistical analysis and is based upon judgment and historical experience, however, the final cost of many of these claims may not be known for five years or longer.  We also are self-insured for benefits paid under employee healthcare programs.  Our liability for healthcare claims is estimated using an underwriting determination which is based on current year’s average lag days between when a valuation allowanceclaim is incurred to when it is paid.  We maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our total exposure on all of approximately $11.7 millionthese programs.  Periodically, we evaluate the level of insurance coverage and $6.8 million, respectively, related toadjust insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.  Management reviews our net deferred tax assets that cannot be carried back.self-insurance accruals on a quarterly basis.  Actual results can vary from these estimates, which results in adjustments in the period of the change in estimate.
 
Stock Compensation Costs
 
The estimated compensation cost associated with the granting of stock-based awards is based on the grant date fair value of the stock award on the date of grant. We recognize the compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, over the vesting term.  Forfeitures are initially estimated based on historical information and subsequently updated over the life of the awards to ultimately reflect actual forfeitures.  As a result, changes in forfeiture activity can influence the amount of stock compensation cost recognized from period to period.
 
We primarily use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and stock-based stock appreciation rights (SARs). The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards is made on the date of grant and is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions made regarding a number of complex and subjective variables.  These assumptions including our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, the risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield.  Our assumptions are detailed in Note 1113 to our consolidated financial statements.
 
Changes in the valuation assumptions could result in a significant change to the cost of an individual award.  However, the total cost of an award is also a function of the number of awards granted, and as result, we have the ability to manage the cost and value of our equity awards by adjusting the number of awards granted.
 

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Restructuring, Facilities Realignment and Related Costs
 
From time to time, in order to consolidate operations, downsize and improve operating efficiencies, we recognize restructuring or facilities realignment charges.  The recognition of these charges requires estimates and judgments regarding employee termination benefits, lease termination costs and other exit costs to be incurred when these actions take place.  Actual results can vary from these estimates, which results in adjustments in the period of the change in estimate.
 

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

 
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated below selected statement of continuing operations data as a percentage of revenue.  The trends illustrated in this table may not be indicative of future operating results.


                
  Years Ended December 31, 
Continuing operations data 2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 
Revenues:               
Service, net  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.4%  103.5%
Product, net  -   -   -   (0.4%)  (3.5%)
Total revenues, net  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%
Cost of goods and services:                    
Cost of services  73.0%  76.7%  82.8%  73.1%  73.9%
Cost of goods sold  -   -   -   0.1%  0.4%
Total cost of goods and services  73.0%  76.7%  82.8%  73.2%  74.3%
                     
Gross profit  27.0%  23.3%  17.2%  26.8%  25.7%
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Compensation expense  20.9%  11.7%  8.5%  8.9%  10.6%
Other selling, general and administrative  17.1%  9.5%  9.6%  7.2%  8.6%
Asset impairment  0.1%  -   2.0%  -   - 
Executive severance  -   0.2%  1.9%  0.1%  - 
Legal and related costs, net  0.3%  (1.4%)  0.6%  0.7%  0.7%
Facilities realignment  0.9%  0.8%  0.8%  -   - 
Total operating expenses  39.2%  20.9%  23.3%  16.9%  19.9%
                     
Operating (loss) income  (12.2%)  2.5%  (6.2%)  9.9%  5.8%
Gain (loss) on investments  -   -   1.5%  (0.3%)  - 
Interest income, net  5.2%  2.0%  1.0%  0.5%  0.3%
(Loss) income from continuing operations                 
  before income taxes  (7.0%)  4.5%  (3.7%)  10.1%  6.1%
Income tax expense (benefit)  1.5%  (0.3%)  0.1%  4.2%  2.5%
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (8.5%)  4.8%  (3.7%)  5.9%  3.6%


Comparison of 2007 and 2006
Revenue (in thousands)            
             
        Change  Change 
  2007  2006  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $86,766  $202,748  $(115,982)  (57.2%)
Marketing services  30,365   36,494   (6,129)  (16.8%)
PPG  -   -   -   - 
Total $117,131  $239,242  $(122,111)  (51.0%)

The decrease in total revenues of $122.1 or 51.0% was primarily related to the termination of several large contracts in 2006.
  Years Ended December 31, 
Continuing operations data 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
Revenues:               
Service, net  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.4%
Product, net  -   -   -   -   (0.4%)
Total revenues, net  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%
Cost of goods and services:                    
Cost of services  96.0%  73.0%  76.7%  82.8%  73.1%
Cost of goods sold  -   -   -   -   0.1%
Total cost of goods and services  96.0%  73.0%  76.7%  82.8%  73.2%
                     
Gross profit  4.0%  27.0%  23.3%  17.2%  26.8%
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Compensation expense  20.3%  20.9%  11.7%  8.5%  8.9%
Other selling, general and administrative  14.7%  17.1%  9.5%  9.6%  7.2%
Asset impairment  -   -   -   2.0%  - 
Executive severance  1.1%  -   0.2%  1.9%  0.1%
Legal and related costs, net  0.2%  0.3%  (1.4%)  0.6%  0.7%
Facilities realignment  0.1%  0.9%  0.8%  0.8%  - 
Total operating expenses  36.4%  39.2%  20.9%  23.3%  16.9%
                     
Operating (loss) income  (32.4%)  (12.2%)  2.5%  (6.2%)  9.9%
Gain (loss) on investments  -   -   -   1.5%  (0.3%)
Interest income, net  2.5%  5.2%  2.0%  1.0%  0.5%
(Loss) income from continuing operations                    
  before income taxes  (29.8%)  (7.0%)  4.5%  (3.7%)  10.1%
Income tax expense (benefit)  0.8%  1.5%  (0.3%)  0.1%  4.2%
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (30.6%)  (8.5%)  4.8%  (3.7%)  5.9%


 
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Comparison of 2008 and 2007

Revenue (in thousands)            
             
  Year Ended       
  December 31,       
  2008  2007  Change ($)  Change (%) 
Sales services $89,656  $86,766  $2,890   3.3%
Marketing services  23,872   30,365   (6,493)  (21.4%)
Product commercialization  (1,000)  -   (1,000)  - 
Total $112,528  $117,131  $(4,603)  (3.9%)

   The decrease in total revenues of $4.6 million, or 3.9%, was primarily related to a decrease in revenue in the marketing services segment. The sales services segment revenue increased by $2.9 million in 2008 compared to 2007 primarily due to an increase in revenue within our Select Access business unit of 32.6% due to new and expanded sales force engagements during 2008.
Revenue for the marketing services segment decreased by approximately 21.4% as revenue at TVG and Pharmakon was lower due in part to a decrease in new projects as well as the curtailment or postponement of certain existing projects within these business units.  Pharmakon revenue decreased by 28.5% as its two major clients postponed many of their projects with Pharmakon due to budget constraints.
The product commercialization segment recorded negative revenue of $1.0 million.  This pertained to a non-refundable upfront payment we made to Novartis as per the terms of our promotion agreement, which has been recognized as negative revenue pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 01-09, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer or a Reseller of the Vendor's Product."  This segment had no revenue in 2007.

Cost of services (in thousands)                     
                        
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of    % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total sales 
2008 $71,266   79.5% $14,121   59.2% $22,628   -  $108,015  96.0%
2007  68,554   79.0%  16,962   55.9%  -   -   85,516  73.0%
Change ($) $2,712      $(2,841)     $22,628      $22,499    
                                

The increase of approximately $22.5 million in costs of services was primarily attributed to the $22.6 million associated with our promotional program within the product commercialization segment for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Included within that amount is $10.3 million associated with an accrued contract loss, which represents the future loss expected to be incurred by us to fulfill our contractual obligations under our existing product commercialization agreement until February 1, 2010, the early termination date for this contract.  See Note 10 for more details.  This segment had no activity in 2007.  The sales services segment had an increase of $2.7 million in cost of services, which is primarily attributable to the increase in revenue at Select Access.  Cost of services within the marketing services segment decreased approximately $2.8 million, or 16.7% primarily due to the decrease in new projects and the curtailment or postponement of certain existing projects at Pharmakon.
Gross profit (in thousands)                     
                        
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of    % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total sales 
2008 $18,390   20.5% $9,751   40.8% $(23,628)  -  $4,513  4.0%
2007  18,212   21.0%  13,403   44.1%  -   -   31,615  27.0%
Change ($) $178      $(3,652)     $(23,628)     $(27,102)   

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Gross profit in the sales services segment increased slightly on higher revenue for the year ended 2008 as compared to year ended 2007.  In 2007, we recognized $0.6 million in revenue associated with a contract with a former emerging pharmaceutical client for services performed in 2006.  Because of the uncertainty surrounding collections, we recognized revenue from this client on a cash basis and all costs associated with this contract were recognized in 2006.
The decrease in gross profit attributable to the marketing services segment was commensurate with the decrease in revenue discussed above as total gross profit decreased at all three business units.  The gross profit percentage decreased to 40.8% from 44.1% in the comparable prior year period primarily due to a decrease in margin percentage at TVG attributed to a change in product mix.
The product commercialization segment’s negative gross profit was attributable to our sales force, promotional costs and contract loss accrual associated with this program plus the $1 million non-refundable upfront payment we made to Novartis as per the terms of our promotion agreement.
 (Note: Compensation and other Selling, General and Administrative (other SG&A) expense amounts for each segment contain allocated corporate overhead.)
Compensation expense (in thousands)                  
                        
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of    % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total sales 
2008 $13,176   14.7% $8,361   35.0% $1,301   -  $22,838  20.3%
2007  15,973   18.4%  8,543   28.1%  -   -   24,516  20.9%
Change ($) $(2,797)     $(182)     $1,301      $(1,678)   
                                
The decrease in compensation expense was primarily a result of a reduction in incentive compensation accrued for 2008 due to our financial performance relative to the financial targets established for 2008 under our incentive compensation plan.  The decrease for both sales services and marketing services segments in 2008 can be attributed to the reason discussed above.
  The product commercialization segment had compensation costs of $1.3 million.  This was primarily attributable to employee and sales services support costs.  There was no compensation expense attributable to this segment in 2007.

Other selling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands)         
                        
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of    % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total sales 
2008 $11,549   12.9% $3,857   16.2% $1,126   -  $16,532  14.7%
2007  15,033   17.3%  4,990   16.4%  -   -   20,023  17.1%
Change ($) $(3,484)     $(1,133)     $1,126      $(3,491)   
                                
Total other SG&A expenses decreased primarily due to the following: 1) a decrease in depreciation expense of approximately $0.7 million primarily due to the conversion to a new financial reporting system that was at a much lower capitalized cost than our previous system; 2) a decrease in net franchise taxes of approximately $1.0 million primarily due to the settlement of one state’s assessment for less than the $0.6 million that had been accrued in 2007; 3) a reduction in executive consulting of approximately $1.0 million; and 4) a reduction in business insurance expense of approximately $0.4 million.  As a percentage of total revenue, other SG&A expenses decreased to 14.7% in 2008 from 17.1% in 2007.
Executive severance
In 2008, we incurred approximately $1.2 million in executive severance costs that related to the departure of our chief executive officer and one other executive.  In 2007, we did not have any executive severance costs.
Legal and related costs
In 2008 and 2007, we had legal expenses of approximately $0.3 million, respectively, which primarily pertained to legal expenses incurred by us in the ordinary course of business.

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Facilities realignment
In 2008, we had charges of approximately $75,000 related to the excess office space at our Dresher, Pennsylvania location.  In 2007, we had net charges of approximately $1.0 million primarily related to the impairment of fixed assets and other expenses related to our exiting the computer data center space at our Saddle River, New Jersey location in December 2007. Total charges in 2007 for the sales services segment were approximately $1.0 million and approximately $26,000 was credited to the marketing services segment.
Operating loss                      
                       
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product % of    % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization sales  Total sales 
2008 $(7,196)  (8.0%) $(3,070)  (12.9%) $(26,161) -  $(36,427) (32.4%)
2007  (13,918)  (16.0%)  (362)  (1.2%)  -  -   (14,280) (12.2%)
Change ($) $6,722      $(2,708)     $(26,161)    $(22,147)   
                               

  The increased operating loss in 2008 is primarily attributable to the $26.2 million in negative revenue and expenses associated with our promotional program within the product commercialization segment.  This was partially offset by a reduction in our total operating expenses of approximately $5.0 million, or 10.8%.
Interest income, net
Interest income, net, for 2008 and 2007 was approximately $2.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively.  The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in interest rates for 2008 as well as smaller available cash balances.
Provision for income taxes
We recorded a provision for income taxes of $0.9 million for 2008 and $1.8 million for 2007.  Our overall effective tax rate was a provision of 2.6% and a provision of 21.5% for 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The tax provision for 2007 is primarily attributable to the full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets except for the basis difference in goodwill.  Federal tax attribute carryforwards at December 31, 2008, consist primarily of approximately $29.2 million of net operating losses and $339,000 of capital losses.  In addition, we have approximately $63.5 million of state net operating losses carryforwards.  The utilization of the federal carryforwards as an available offset to future taxable income is subject to limitations under federal income tax laws.  If the federal net operating losses are not utilized, they will begin to expire in 2027 and if the current state net operating losses are not utilized they begin to expire in 2009.  The capital losses can only be utilized against capital gains and $339,000 will expire in 2009.
Net loss
There was a net loss of $34.5 million in 2008, compared to a net loss of $10.0 million in 2007, due to the factors discussed above.
Comparison of 2007 and 2006
Revenue (in thousands)            
             
  Year Ended       
  December 31,       
  2007  2006  Change ($)  Change (%) 
Sales services $86,766  $202,748  $(115,982)  (57.2%)
Marketing services  30,365   36,494   (6,129)  (16.8%)
Product commercialization  -   -   -   - 
Total $117,131  $239,242  $(122,111)  (51.0%)

The decrease in total revenues of $122.1, or 51.0%, was primarily related to the termination of several large contracts in 2006.  Effective April 30, 2006, AstraZeneca terminated its contract sales force arrangement with us, which represented approximately $43.0 million inof revenue in 2006.  On September 26, 2006, we announced that GSK would not be renewing its contract with us when it expired on December 31, 2006.  This contract represented $67.4 million inof revenue in 2006.  On October 25, 2006, we announced that we had received notification from

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sanofi-aventis of its intention to terminate its contract sales engagement with us effective December 1, 2006.  This contract represented approximately $18.3 million inof revenue in 2006.  Additionally, on March 21, 2007, we announced that a large pharmaceutical company customer had notified us of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with us upon its scheduled expiration on May 12, 2007. This contract, which had a one-year term, provided for approximately $37 million inof annual revenue and represented a $7.1 million decline in revenue when compared to 2006. The loss in revenue from those terminated and expired contracts was partially offset by new sales force arrangements we entered into during 2007, including a contract sales force engagement for our Select Access business unit in March 2007, which generated approximately $12.0 million in revenue in 2007 and a dedicated contract sales force engagement entered into during June 2007 whichthat generated approximately $14.6 million in revenue in 2007.
 
The sales services segment revenue decreased by $116.0 million compared to 2006 primarily due to the contract terminations.terminations as described above.
 
Revenue for the marketing services segment decreased by $6.1 million, or 16.8%, which was attributable to a $3.9 million decrease in TVG revenue, as well as decreases at both Pharmakon and VIM due to fewer projects at all three business units.
 
The PPGproduct commercialization segment did not have any revenue in either period.


Cost of services (in thousands)                      
                         
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of     % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total  sales 
2007 $68,554   79.0% $16,962   55.9% $-   -  $85,516   73.0%
2006  163,735   80.8%  19,663   53.9%  -   -   183,398   76.7%
Change ($) $(95,181)     $(2,701)     $-      $(97,882)    

Cost of services (in thousands)          
             
        Change  Change 
  2007  2006  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $68,554  $163,735  $(95,181)  (58.1%)
Marketing services  16,962   19,663   (2,701)  (13.7%)
PPG  -   -   -   - 
Total $85,516  $183,398  $(97,882)  (53.4%)

The sales services segment had a reduction of $95.2 million in cost of services, which is primarily attributable to the contract terminations mentioned above.  Cost of services within the marketing services segment decreased approximately $2.7 million, or 13.7%, due to fewer projects at all three business units.  The PPGproduct commercialization segment had no costs of services expense in either 2007 or 2006.
 
Gross profit (in thousands)                
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2007  revenue  2006  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $18,212   21.0% $39,013   19.2% $(20,801)  (53.3%)
Marketing services  13,403   44.1%  16,831   46.1%  (3,428)  (20.4%)
PPG  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $31,615   27.0% $55,844   23.3% $(24,229)  (43.4%)

The two primary reasons for the increase in gross profit percentage were: 1) the higher margin businesses within marketing services were a greater portion of consolidated revenue than they were in the prior period (25.9% in 2007 vs. 15.3% in 2006); and 2) the gross profit percentage for Select Access increased from 15.2% in 2006 to 21.4% in 2007.  This increase was primarily a result of fixed service costs (i.e., sales force management) being a smaller percentage of total revenue as Select Access revenue increased approximately 63.7% in 2007.

Gross profit (in thousands)                      
                         
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of     % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total  sales 
2007 $18,212   21.0% $13,403   44.1% $-   -  $31,615   27.0%
2006  39,013   19.2%  16,831   46.1%  -   -   55,844   23.3%
Change ($) $(20,801)     $(3,428)     $-      $(24,229)    
                                 
 
The increase in gross profit percentage for the sales services segment can be primarily attributed to Select Access.  The decrease in total sales services’ gross profit can be attributed to the contract terminations discussed above.  The segment benefited from recognizing $550,000 in revenue and gross profit in 2007 associated with a contract with a former emerging pharmaceutical client for services performed in 2006.  Because of the uncertainty surrounding collections, we recognized revenue from this client on a cash basis.  All costs associated with this

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contract were recognized in 2006.  The segment also benefited from recognizing $558,000 in revenue and gross profit in 2007 associated with accrued penalties with a former sales force client.  Because the likelihood of paying these penalties was deemed remote, the accrual was reversed in the fourth quarter of 2007 and recognized as revenue.
 

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The decrease in gross profit attributable to the marketing services segment was commensurate with the decrease in revenue discussed above as total gross profit decreased at all three business units.  The gross profit percentage decreased to 44.1% from 46.1% in the comparable prior year period.
 
The PPG segment had no gross profit in 2007 or 2006.
(Note: (Note: Compensation and other Selling, General and Administrative (other SG&A) expense amounts for each segment contain allocated corporate overhead.)

Compensation expense (in thousands)    
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2007  revenue  2006  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $15,973   18.4% $19,410   9.6% $(3,437)  (17.7%)
Marketing services  8,543   28.1%  8,665   23.7%  (122)  (1.4%)
PPG  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $24,516   20.9% $28,075   11.7% $(3,559)  (12.7%)
Compensation expense (in thousands)                   
                         
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of     % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total  sales 
2007 $15,973   18.4% $8,543   28.1% $-   -  $24,516   20.9%
2006  19,410   9.6%  8,665   23.7%  -   -   28,075   11.7%
Change ($) $(3,437)     $(122)     $-      $(3,559)    
                                 

The decrease in compensation expense for both sales services and marketing services segments in 2007 was the result of reduced headcount and unfilled executive positions when compared to 2006.  As a percentage of total revenue, compensation expense increased to 20.9% for 2007 from 11.7% in 2006 primarily due to the decrease in revenue.

Other selling, general and administrative expenses (in thousands)          
                         
Year Ended Sales  % of  Marketing  % of  Product  % of     % of 
December 31, services  sales  services  sales  commercialization  sales  Total  sales 
2007 $15,033   17.3% $4,948   16.3% $-   -  $19,981   17.1%
2006  18,109   8.9%  4,501   12.3%  -   -   22,610   9.5%
Change ($) $(3,076)     $447      $-      $(2,629)    
                                 
The PPG segment did not have any compensation expense in 2007 or 2006.
Other SG&A (in thousands)       
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2007  revenue  2006  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $15,033   17.3% $18,109   8.9% $(3,076)  (17.0%)
Marketing services  4,948   16.3%  4,501   12.3%  447   9.9%
PPG  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $19,981   17.1% $22,610   9.5% $(2,629)  (11.6%)
Total other SG&A expenses decreased primarily due to the following: 1) a decrease in audit and related costs of $1.5 million; 2) a decrease in facility costs of approximately $390,000; 3) a reduction in business insurance expense of approximately $400,000; and 4) approximately $600,000 less in marketing expense.  These decreases were partially offset by an approximately $550,000 accrual in state franchise taxes pertaining to one particular state’s assessment.  As a percentage of total revenue, other SG&A expenses increased to 17.1% from 9.5% in 2006 due to the decrease in revenue in 2007.
 
Executive severance
 
In 2007, we did not have any executive severance costs.  In 2006, we incurred approximately $573,000 in executive severance costs that related to the departure of one executive.
 
Legal and related costs
 
In 2007, we had legal expenses of approximately $335,000, which primarily pertained to legal expenses incurred by us in the ordinary course of business.  In 2006, we had a net credit to legal expense of $3.3 million.  The credit to legal expense included approximately $3.5 million in cash received in relation to the Cellegy litigation matter and approximately $516,000 in credits related to the reversing of the California class action lawsuit accrual.  For details on both legal matters, see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.
 

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Facilities realignment
 
In 2007, we had net charges of approximately $1.0 million primarily related to the impairment of fixed assets and other expenses related to our exiting the computer data center space at our Saddle River, New Jersey location in December 2007. Total charges in 2007 for the sales services segment were approximately $1.0 million and approximately $26,000 was credited to the marketing services segment.  In 2006, we had net charges of approximately $657,000 related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations and approximately $1.3 million in expense related to the impairment of fixed assets associated with the unused office space at these facilities.  Total charges in 2006 for the sales services segment were approximately $1.3 million and approximately $675,000 was charged to the marketing services segment.
 

Operating (loss) income (in thousands)                
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2007  revenue  2006  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $(13,918)  (16.0%) $33   0.0% $(13,951)  42,275.8%
Marketing services  (362)  (1.2%)  2,798   7.7%  (3,160)  112.9%
PPG  -   -   3,082   -   (3,082)  100.0%
Total $(14,280)  (12.2%) $5,913   2.5% $(20,193)  341.5%
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Operating loss (income)
The operating loss in 2007 is primarily attributable to the decline in revenue and gross profit in the sales services segment due to the termination of sales force contracts mentioned previously.  There was an operating loss in 2007 for the marketing services segment of $362,000 compared to operating income of $2.8 million in 2006.  The decrease in operating income from marketing services segment was primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue and gross profit at all three units due to fewer projects.  There was operating income of $3.1 million in 2006 in the PPGproduct commercialization segment which consisted entirely of settlement payments from Cellegy, net of legal expenses.  There was no operating income from PPGproduct commercialization in 2007.
 
Interest income, net
 
Interest income, net, for 2007 and 2006 was approximately $6.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively.  The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in interest rates for 2007 as well as larger available cash balances.
 
Provision for income taxes
 
We recorded a provision for income taxes of $1.8 million for 2007, compared to a benefit for income taxes of $724,000 for 2006.  Our overall effective tax rate was a provision of 21.5% and a benefit of 6.8% for 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The tax provision for 2007 iswas primarily attributable to the full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets except for the basis difference in goodwill.  Federal tax attribute carryforwards at December 31, 2007, consistconsisted primarily of approximately $9.7 million of net operating losses and $339,000 of capital losses.  In addition, we havehad approximately $47.9 million of state net operating losses carryforwards.  The utilization of the federal carryforwards as an available offset to future taxable income is subject to limitations under federal income tax laws.  If the federal net operating losses are not utilized, they will expire in 2027.  The capital losses can only be utilized against capital gains and $339,000 will expire in 2009.
 
 (Loss) income from continuing operations
 
There was a loss from continuing operations for 2007 of approximately $10.0 million, compared to income from continuing operations of approximately $11.4 million for 2006.
 
Discontinued operations
 
Revenue fromFor the year ended December 31, 2006, discontinued operations for 2006 wasincluded revenue of approximately $1.9 million.  There wasmillion, income from discontinued operations before income tax for 2006 of $693,000.  Income from discontinued operations,approximately $693,000 and net income of tax, for 2006 was approximately $434,000.
 
Net (loss) income
 
There was a net loss of $10.0 million in 2007, compared to net income of $11.8 million in 2006, due to the factors discussed above.
 

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Comparison of 2006 and 2005

Revenue (in thousands)          
             
        Change  Change 
  2006  2005  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $202,748  $270,420  $(67,672)  (25.0%)
Marketing services  36,494   34,785   1,709   4.9%
PPG  -   -   -   - 
Total $239,242  $305,205  $(65,963)  (21.6%)
The decrease in revenue was primarily related to the termination of the AstraZeneca sales force effective April 30, 2006, which consisted of approximately 800 representatives.   The AstraZeneca termination accounted for approximately $63.8 million of the decrease.
The decrease in revenue from the sales services segment was primarily related to the AstraZeneca sales force arrangement termination mentioned above.
On September 26, 2006, we announced that we had received verbal notification from GSK of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with us for 2007. The contract, which represented approximately $65 million to $70 million in revenue on an annual basis, expired as scheduled on December 31, 2006.
On October 25, 2006, we also announced that we had received notification from sanofi-aventis of its intention to terminate its contract sales engagement with us effective December 1, 2006. The contract, which represented approximately $18 million to $20 million in revenue on an annual basis, was previously scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006.
The marketing services segment generated increased revenues of $1.7 million or 4.9% in which was attributable to a $4.7 million increase in Pharmakon revenue, partially offset by declines in revenue at both the TVG and VIM units.
The PPG segment did not have any revenue in 2006.
Cost of services (in thousands)          
             
        Change  Change 
  2006  2005  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $163,735  $231,768  $(68,033)  (29.4%)
Marketing services  19,663   21,035   (1,372)  (6.5%)
PPG  -   -   -   - 
Total $183,398  $252,803  $(69,405)  (27.5%)

The sales services segment had a reduction of $68.0 million in cost of services, which was primarily attributable to the reduction in the size of the sales force due to the AstraZeneca termination mentioned above.  Cost of services within the marketing services segment decreased approximately $1.4 million, or 6.5% primarily due to lower sales volume at TVG and VIM.  The PPG segment had no costs of services expense in either 2006 or 2005.

Gross profit (in thousands)                
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2006  revenue  2005  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $39,013   19.2% $38,652   14.3% $(361)  0.9%
Marketing services  16,831   46.1%  13,750   39.5%  (3,081)  22.4%
PPG  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $55,844   23.3% $52,402   17.2% $(3,442)  6.6%


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The primary reasons for the increase in gross profit percentage for sales services segment were as follows:
·an increase in incentive revenue earned - $3.2 million greater in 2006 than 2005;
·the higher margin businesses within marketing services were a greater portion of consolidated revenue than they were in the prior period (15.3% in 2006 vs. 11.4% in 2005); and
·the gross profit percentage from our two largest customers was higher in 2006 than in 2005.  The primary reasons for this improvement were: 1) greater incentive revenue earned; 2) fewer net contractual penalties incurred for failing to meet stated performance benchmarks; and 3) more stable service costs.  In 2005, the sharp increase in fuel and travel costs was greater than the rates specified in our contracts, which lowered our gross profit percentages; whereas in 2006 there was not a large disparity in fuel and travel costs when compared to our contractual reimbursements.
The increase in gross profit attributable to the marketing services segment was due to the increase in gross profit associated with Pharmakon which had greater revenue in 2006.  The gross profit percentage increased to 46.1% from 39.5% in the comparable prior year period due primarily to the increase in gross profit at Pharmakon as well as an increase in gross profit percentage at VIM.
The PPG segment had no gross profit in 2006 or 2005.
(Note: Compensation and other Selling, General and Administrative (other SG&A) expense amounts for each segment contain allocated corporate overhead.)
Compensation expense (in thousands)    
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2006  revenue  2005  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $19,410   9.6% $18,397   6.8% $1,013   5.5%
Marketing services  8,665   23.7%  7,499   21.6%  1,166   15.5%
PPG  -   -   1   -   (1)  (100.0%)
Total $28,075   11.7% $25,897   8.5% $2,178   8.4%

The increase in compensation expense was primarily attributed to an increase in incentive compensation accruals in 2006 as compared to 2005 due to our improved performance of the company as compared to the incentive compensation accrued in 2005.  Increases in incentive accruals were partially offset by decreases in salaries of approximately $2.9 million and the absence of a national managers meeting, which cost approximately $800,000 in 2005.  As a percentage of total revenue, compensation expense increased to 11.7% for 2006 from 8.5% in 2005 primarily due to the decrease in revenue.
The increase in compensation expense for the marketing services segment was primarily due to the increased amount of incentives accrued within the segment in 2006.
The PPG segment did not have any compensation expense in 2006 or 2005.
Other SG&A (in thousands)       
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2006  revenue  2005  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $18,109   8.9% $23,607   8.7% $(5,498)  (23.3%)
Marketing services  4,501   12.3%  5,775   16.6%  (1,274)  (22.1%)
PPG  -   -   10   -   (10)  (100.0%)
Total $22,610   9.5% $29,392   9.6% $(6,782)  (23.1%)

Total other SG&A decreased due to: 1) a decrease in facility costs of approximately $1.2 million; 2) a reduction in bad debt expense of $1.8 million, $755,000 of which was recorded in 2005 that pertained to the TMX loan (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for further information); and 3) a reduction in miscellaneous office operations expense of $1.9 million.  Some of the main categories within office operations expense are business insurance, software licenses and maintenance, and telephone and Internet charges.  As a percentage of total revenue, other SG&A expenses decreased to 9.5% from 9.6% in 2005.

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Other SG&A expenses in the PPG segment were zero in 2006 and approximately $10,000 in 2005.
Asset impairment
We recognized asset impairment charges of $6.2 million for 2005.  The charges related to Select Access goodwill impairment - $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2005; and $2.8 million associated with the write-down of our Siebel sales force automation software in the second quarter of 2005.  See Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements for more details on these asset impairments.
Executive severance
In 2006, we incurred approximately $573,000 in executive severance costs that related to the departure of one executive.  In 2005 we incurred approximately $5.7 million in executive severance costs.  These expenses were primarily attributable to resignations of our CEO - $2.8 million, and our CFO - $1.6 million.  The remaining costs pertained to other executives who resigned during the year or for which settlements were reached during that period.
Legal and related costs
In 2006, we had a net credit to legal expense of $3.3 million as compared to $1.7 million in expense in 2005.  The credit to legal expense included approximately $3.5 million in cash received in relation to the Cellegy litigation matter and approximately $516,000 in credits related to the reversing of the California class action lawsuit accrual.  For details on both legal matters, see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. In 2005, legal expense primarily consisted of legal fees associated with the Cellegy litigation matter, net of any settlement payments received and $566,000 that was accrued for the California class action lawsuit.
Facilities realignment
In 2006, we had net charges of approximately $657,000 related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations and approximately $1.3 million in expense related to the impairment of fixed assets associated with the unused office space at these facilities.  Total charges in 2006 for the sales services segment were approximately $1.3 million and approximately $675,000 was charged to the marketing services segment.  In 2005, we took charges of approximately $2.4 million related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River and Dresher locations.  There was a charge of approximately $1.1 million recorded in the sales services segment and a charge of approximately $1.3 million recorded in the marketing services segment.
Operating income (loss) (in thousands)             
                   
     % of     % of  Change  Change 
  2006  revenue  2005  revenue  ($)  (%) 
Sales services $33   0.0% $(17,386)  (6.4%) $17,419   100.2%
Marketing services  2,798   7.7%  (1,186)  (3.4%)  3,984   335.9%
PPG  3,082   0.0%  (268)  0.0%  3,350   1,250.0%
Total $5,913   2.5% $(18,840)  (6.2%) $24,753   131.4%
The large increase in operating income  was attributable to several factors, including the following: 1) a reduction in corporate overhead; 2) an improved contribution from the marketing services segment; 3) net $3.1 million in operating income that pertained primarily to the settling of the Cellegy litigation matter; 4) asset impairments totaling $6.2 million that impacted 2005; and 5) improved performance of Select Access, which showed a $4.4 million increase in gross profit that led to higher operating income.  The asset impairments in 2005 and the improved performance of Select Access were two of the main factors for this increase.  The loss in marketing services segment in 2005 was primarily attributable to the facilities realignment expenses associated with this segment.   There was operating income of $3.1 million in 2006 in the PPG segment, which consisted entirely of settlement payments from Cellegy, net of legal expenses.  There was an operating loss for the PPG segment in 2005 of $268,000 that was attributable to Cellegy litigation expenses, net of settlements received.
Gain/loss on investment
We recognized a gain on sale of our In2Focus investment of approximately $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2005.

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Interest income, net
Interest income, net, for 2006 and 2005 was approximately $4.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively.  The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in interest rates for 2006 as well as larger available cash balances.
Provision for income taxes
We recorded a benefit for income taxes of $724,000 for 2006, compared to a provision for income taxes of $201,000 for 2005.  Our overall effective tax rate was a benefit of 6.8% and a provision of 1.8% for 2006 and 2005, respectively.  The 2006 rate included: 1) a reduction in valuation allowance of $2.9 million related to deferred tax assets realized in 2006 which corresponded to a rate benefit of 26.9%; 2) tax-exempt income of $1.8 million that corresponded to a rate benefit of 6.0%; and 3) state tax benefits of $1.2 million that corresponded to a rate benefit of 11.3%.  Without those items, we would have had a 37.4% effective tax rate in 2006.  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
There was income from continuing operations for 2006 of approximately $11.4 million, compared to a loss from continuing operations of approximately $11.4 million for 2005.
Discontinued operations
Revenue from discontinued operations for 2006 and 2005 was approximately $1.9 million and $14.2 million, respectively.  There was income from discontinued operations before income tax for 2006 of $693,000 and a loss from discontinued operations before income tax for 2005 of $8.0 million.  Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for 2006 was approximately $434,000.  There was a loss from discontinued operations for 2005 of approximately $8.0 million, primarily attributable to the write-off of MD&D goodwill.
Net income (loss)
There was net income of $11.8 million in 2006, compared to a net loss for 2005 of $19.5 million, due to the factors discussed above.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $90.2 million and working capital of $81.6 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $107.0 million and working capital of $111.6 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $114.7 million and working capital of approximately $112.2$110.7 million at December 31, 2006.2007.
 
During 2007,2008, net cash used in operating activities was $6.2$16.0 million as compared to net cash providedused by operating activities of $19.7$6.2 million during 2006.  The primarily use2007.  Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 reflects continuing operating losses of cash was to fund operations due$34.5 million, less $6.5 million of non-cash items charged to the declineconsolidated statement of operations, less $11.9 million representing the net change in our operating assets and liabilities.  The net non-cash items consist primarily of depreciation and amortization of $4.6 million, deferred income taxes of $0.3 million and stock-based compensation of $1.5 million.  The net change in operating assets and liabilities resulted primarily from decreases in accounts receivable of $7.0 million, unbilled costs of $1.0 million and unearned contract revenue of $4.8 million, and increase in all segmentsaccrued contract loss of $10.0 million.  The decreases in 2007.  Additionally,accounts receivable, unbilled costs and unearned contract revenue declined by $5.8 million due toare primarily as a result of the decline in revenue and a significant customer revising its procurement policy (we can no longer pre-bill for services), partially offset by the collection of accounts receivable of $2.7 million and receipt of a Federal income tax refund of $1.9 million.in 2008.  The net changesincrease in the “other changes in assets and liabilities” section of the consolidated statement of cash flows may fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including the number and size of programs,accrued contract terms and other timing issues.  These variations may change in size and direction with each reporting period.loss is due to our product commercialization agreement as discussed above.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we had $3.5$2.5 million of unbilled costs and accrued profits on contracts in progress.  When services are performed in advance of billing, the value of such services is recorded as unbilled costs and accrued profits on contracts in progress.  Normally, all unbilled costs and accrued profits are earned and billed within 12 months from the end of the respective period.  As of December 31, 2007,2008, we had $8.5$3.7 million of unearned contract revenue. When we bill customers for services before the revenue has been earned, billed amounts are recorded as unearned contract revenue, and are recorded as income when earned.
For  Normally, unbilled costs and accrued profits are billed and unearned contract revenue is earned within 12 months from the year ended December 31, 2007, net cash provided by investing activities was $60.6 million.  The main components consistedend of the following:
·Approximately $61.5 million provided by the sale of short-term investments for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $63.9 million used in the purchase of short term investments for the year ended December 31, 2006.  This reflected a movement towards investments that have greater liquidity and shorter-term maturities when compared to the prior yearrespective period.
 

 
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During 2008, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $6.9 million as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $60.6 million during 2007.  For both periods, net cash provided by investing activities reflects a continued movement towards investments that have greater liquidity and shorter-term maturities.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, net cash provided by investing activities consisted of the following:
·Approximately $7.3 million provided by the sale of short-term investments for the year ended December 31, 2008; and
·Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 20072008 of $1.0 million and for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $1.8$0.4 million which consisted primarily of capital expenditures associated with information technology and other computer–related expenditures in both years.expenditures.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007,During 2008, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $460,000.  Approximately $219,000 represents$62,000 as compared to net cash used by financing activities of approximately $460,000 during 2007.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, net cash used in financing activities represented shares that were delivered back to usPDI and included in treasury stock for the payment of taxes resulting from the vesting of restricted stock.  Approximately $241,000 represents the excess tax expense on stock compensation.  For the year ended December 31, 2006, net cash provided by financing activities consisted of $110,000 related to the exercise of stock options, net of related tax effects.
 
We had standby letters of credit of approximately $7.3$5.9 million and $9.7$7.3 million at December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively, as collateral for our existing insurance policies and our facility leases.  Our standby letters of credit are evergreen in that they automatically renew every year unless cancelled in writing by usPDI with consent of the beneficiary, generally not less than 60 days before the expiry date.
We recorded facility realignment charges totaling approximately $75,000, $1.0 million and $2.0 million during 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  These charges were for costs related to excess leased office space at our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania facilities.  In 2007, we sub-leased the excess office space at our Saddle River, New Jersey location and also secured sub-leases for two of the three vacant spaces at our Dresher location.  We are currently seeking to sublease the remaining excess space at our Dresher location.  A rollforward of the activity for the facility realignment plan is as follows:

Balance as of December 31, 2006 $2,312 
Accretion  21 
Payments  (1,378)
Adjustments  (280)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $675 
Accretion  13 
Payments  (204)
Adjustments  75 
Balance as of December 31, 2008 $559 

In April 2008, we signed a promotion agreement with Novartis in connection with our product commercialization initiative. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.  Under terms of the agreement, we are providing sales representatives, at our own cost and expense, to promote a pharmaceutical product to physicians.  In addition, we are obligated to spend at least $7.0 million per year during the term on promotional activities relating to this product.  In addition, we provided a $1.0 million upfront payment to Novartis in the second quarter of 2008 as per the terms of the agreement.  Under this arrangement, we will be compensated each quarter based on a specified formula set forth in the contract relating to product sales during the quarter.  Therefore, if we are unable to increase the sales of the product above a pre-determined quarterly threshold amount, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  In 2008, we incurred losses associated with this promotional program of approximately $23.6 million.
 
Our revenue and profitability depend to a great extent on our relationships with a limited number of large pharmaceutical companies.  ForOur three largest customers in 2008 accounted for approximately 28.2%, 13.6% and 10.7%, respectively, or approximately 52.5% in the aggregate, of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007, we had three major customers that2008.  On September 30, 2008, a significant sales force program for one of these clients was terminated due to generic product competition.  This sales force program accounted for approximately 13.7%, 12.9% and 11.3%, respectively, or a total of 37.9%9.5% of our service revenue.revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 10.2% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007.  We are likely to continue to experience a high degree of customerclient concentration, particularly if there is further consolidation within the pharmaceutical industry. The loss or a significant reduction of business from any of our major customers,clients, or a decrease in demand for our services, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition orand results of operations.  For example, on March 21, 2007, we announced thatIn addition, Select Access’ services to a large pharmaceutical companysignificant customer – our largestare seasonal in 2007, had notified us of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with us upon its scheduled expiration on May 12, 2007.
In 2007, we had net charges of approximately $1.0 millionnature, occurring primarily related to the impairment of fixed assets and other expenses related to exiting our computer data center space at our Saddle River, New Jersey location.  In 2006, we had net charges of approximately $657,000 related to unused office space capacity at our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations and $1.3 million in asset impairment charges for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures associated with the unused office space at those facilities.  In 2007, we entered into subleases for the remaining space at Saddle River as well as two of the three vacant spaces at Dresher.  There is approximately 4,100 square feet of unused office space at Dresher which we are seeking to sublease in 2008.  We do not anticipate any significant capital expenditures or charges related to the remaining unused office space in 2008.  A rollforward of the activity for the facility realignment plan is as follows:
Balance as of December 31, 2005 $2,335 
Accretion  51 
Payments  (680)
Adjustments  606 
Balance as of December 31, 2006 $2,312 
     
Accretion  21 
Payments  (1,378)
Adjustments  (280)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $675 
Cash flows from discontinued operations are included in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.  The absence of cash flows from the discontinued operations has had no material impact on cash flows.  We are not expecting any material cash outlays with regards to this discontinued operation in the future.
As discussed above under “Business – Strategy”, in connection with the implementation of our long-term strategic plan, we intend to explore product commercialization opportunities in which we would enter into arrangements with biopharmaceutical companies to provide sales and marketing support services and potentially limited capital in connection with the promotion of pharmaceutical products in exchange for a percentage of product sales.  Due to the structure of these types of arrangements, it is likely that we will incur substantial losses in the first year of the contract as program ramp up occurs.  While we expect to achieve increased profit margins over the duration of the contract, there can be no assurance that any revenue under these types of arrangements will be sufficient to offset the significant costs associated with implementing and maintaining these programs.winter season.
 

 
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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 

Acquisitions are a partThe majority of our corporate strategy.  operating expenses are personnel-related costs such as employee compensation and benefits as well as the cost of infrastructure to support our operations, including facility space and equipment.  We recently instituted a number of cost-saving initiatives, including a reduction in employee headcount.  In addition, we are currently seeking to sublet additional unused office space in our Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania facilities, although there is no guarantee that we will be able to successfully sublet this unused office space, particularly in light of the current economic and financial crisis.  If we are unable to achieve revenue growth in the future or fail to adjust our cost infrastructure to the appropriate level to support our revenues, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Going Forward
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from our operations and available cash and cash equivalents.  These sources of liquidity are needed to fund our working capital requirements, estimated capital expenditures in 2009 of approximately $1.0 million and remaining minimum contractual obligations under our product commercialization agreement for which there is approximately $10.0 million accrued at December 31, 2008.
Although we expect to incur a net loss for the year ending December 31, 20082009, we believe that our existing cash balances and expected cash flows generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our operating requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, we may require alternative forms of financing if and when we make acquisitions.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
We have committed cash outflow related to operating lease agreements and other contractual obligations. Minimum payments for these long-termThe following table summarizes our contractual obligations are:and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2008.


     Less than  1 to 3  3 to 5  After 
  Total  1 Year  Years  Years  5 Years 
Contractual obligations (1)
 $3,977  $2,545  $1,432  $-  $- 
Operating lease obligations                    
  Minimum lease payments  27,573   3,226   6,529   6,526   11,292 
  Less minimum sublease rentals (2)
  (6,171)  (1,058)  (1,992)  (1,357)  (1,764)
Net minimum lease payments  21,402   2,168   4,537   5,169   9,528 
Total $25,379  $4,713  $5,969  $5,169  $9,528 

     Less than  1 to 3  3 to 5  After 
  Total  1 Year              Years  Years  5 Years 
Contractual obligations (1)
 $1,476  $859  $617  $-  $- 
Purchase obligations (2)
  7,583   7,000   583   -   - 
Operating lease obligations                    
  Minimum lease payments  24,395   3,318   6,507   6,564   8,006 
  Less minimum sublease rentals (3)
  (5,113)  (1,069)  (1,613)  (1,239)  (1,192)
Net minimum lease payments  19,282   2,249   4,894   5,325   6,814 
Total $28,341  $10,108  $6,094  $5,325  $6,814 

 (1)Amounts represent contractual obligations related to software license contracts, data center hosting, and outsourcing contracts for software system support.
(2)Represents minimum annualized purchase obligations associated with promotional spending as per the terms of our agreement with Novartis through February 2010, which is the early termination date for this contract provided that sales of the product remain below certain pre-determined thresholds.
 (2) (3)In June 2005, we signed an agreement to sublease approximately 16,000 square feet of the first floor at our corporate headquarters facility in Saddle River, New Jersey.  The sublease is for a five-year term commencing July 15, 2005, and provides for approximately $2 million in lease payments over the five-year period.   In July 2007, we signed an agreement to sublease approximately 20,000 square feet of the second floor at our corporate headquarters.  The sublease term is through the remainder of our lease, which is approximately eight and one-half years and will provide for approximately $4.4 million in lease payments over that period.  Also in 2007, we signed two separate subleases at our facility in Dresher, Pennsylvania.  These subleases are for five-year terms and will provide approximately $650,000 combined in lease payments over the five-year period.
 
As a result of the net operating loss carryback claims which have been filed or are expected to be filed by us, and the impact of those claims on the relevant statue of limitations, it is not practicable to predict the amount or timing of the impact of FIN 48 liabilities in the table above and, therefore, these liabilities have been excluded from the table above.
 
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
 

 
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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)
 
The following tabletables set forth selected quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 (in thousands except per share data):


  For the Quarters ended 
  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31 
2007 Quarters:            
Revenues, net $32,802  $27,784  $23,969  $32,576 
Gross profit  8,975   7,151   5,766   9,723 
Operating (loss) (1)
  (2,243)  (3,887)  (5,250)  (2,900)
Net loss  (1,901)  (2,497)  (4,057)  (1,519)
                 
Loss per share:                
Basic $(0.14) $(0.18) $(0.29) $(0.11)
Diluted $(0.14) $(0.18) $(0.29) $(0.11)
                 
Weighted average number of shares:             
Basic  13,908   13,931   13,956   13,965 
Diluted  13,908   13,931   13,956   13,965 
                 
  For the Quarters ended 
  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31 
2006 Quarters:                
Total revenues, net $77,144  $54,951  $51,317  $55,830 
Gross profit  18,704   11,958   12,403   12,779 
Operating income (loss) (2)
  7,504   37   (611)  (1,017)
Income from                
continuing operations  5,422   707   409   4,837 
Income (loss) from discontinued             
operations, net of tax  199   188   54   (7)
Net income  5,621   895   463   4,830 
                 
Income (loss) per share:                
Basic                
Continuing operations $0.39  $0.05  $0.03  $0.35 
Discontinued operations  0.01   0.01   0.00   (0.00)
  $0.41  $0.06  $0.03  $0.35 
Diluted                
Continuing operations $0.39  $0.05  $0.03  $0.35 
Discontinued operations  0.01   0.01   0.00   (0.00)
  $0.40  $0.06  $0.03  $0.35 
                 
Weighted average number of shares:             
Basic  13,824   13,857   13,871   13,883 
Diluted  13,914   13,953   13,987   13,995 

  For the Quarters ended 
  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31 
2008 Quarters:            
Revenues, net $32,229  $30,399  $24,496  $25,404 
Gross profit  8,699   3,590   412   (8,189)
Operating (loss) (1)
  (1,708)  (7,900)  (9,589)  (17,231)
Net loss  (1,060)  (7,477)  (9,004)  (16,920)
                 
Loss per share:                
Basic $(0.08) $(0.53) $(0.64) $(1.20)
Diluted $(0.08) $(0.53) $(0.64) $(1.20)
                 
Weighted average number of shares:             
Basic  13,969   13,986   14,026   14,066 
Diluted  13,969   13,986   14,026   14,066 
                 
  For the Quarters ended 
  March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31 
2007 Quarters:                
Revenues, net $32,802  $27,784  $23,969  $32,576 
Gross profit  8,975   7,151   5,766   9,723 
Operating (loss) (2)
  (2,243)  (3,887)  (5,250)  (2,900)
Net loss  (1,901)  (2,497)  (4,057)  (1,519)
                 
Loss per share:                
Basic $(0.14) $(0.18) $(0.29) $(0.11)
Diluted $(0.14) $(0.18) $(0.29) $(0.11)
                 
Weighted average number of shares:             
Basic  13,908   13,931   13,956   13,965 
Diluted  13,908   13,931   13,956   13,965 
Note: Quarterly information in 2006 reflects our results of operations shown excluding the MD&D unit, which was reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the second quarter of 2006.  Quarterly and year-to-date computations of per share amounts are made independently. Therefore, the sum of per share amounts for the quarters may not equal per share amounts for the year.
 
(1)(1)The quarter ended June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2008 includes executive severance costs of $0.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  The quarter ended December 31, 2008 includes facilities realignment costs of $0.1 million and a contract loss of $10.3 million.
(2)The quarter ended September 30, 2007 includes facilities realignment costs of $0.1 million.  The quarter ended December 31, 2007 includes facilities realignment costs of $0.9 million.
(2)The quarter ended June 30, 2006 includes facilities realignment costs of $0.3 million.  The quarter ended December 31, 2006 includes a $2.5 million credit to expense as a result of the Cellegy litigation settlement;

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$1.6 million in facilities realignment costs; and $0.6 million in executive severance costs.
 
Our results of operations have varied, and are expected to continue to vary, from quarter to quarter. These fluctuations result from a number of factors including, among other things, the timing of commencement, completion or cancellation of major contracts. In the future, our revenue may also fluctuate as a result of a number of additional factors, including the types of products we market and sell, delays or costs associated with acquisitions, government regulatory initiatives and conditions in the healthcare industry generally. Revenue, generally, is recognized as services are performed.  Program costs, other than training costs, are expensed as incurred. As a result, we may incur substantial expenses associated with staffing a new detailing program during the first two to three months of a contract without recognizing any revenue under that contract. This could have an adverse impact on our operating results for the quarters in which those expenses are incurred.  Revenue related to performance incentives is recognized in the period when the performance based parameters are achieved and payment is assured.  A significant portion of this revenue could be recognized in the first and fourth quarters of a year.  Costs of goods sold are expensed when products are shipped.

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EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recently Issued Standards
 
The following represent recently issued accounting pronouncements that will affect reporting and disclosures in future periods. See Note 1 toIn December 2007, the consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of each item.
We adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretationissued SFAS No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (FAS 141R).  FAS 141R continues to require the purchase method of FASB Statement 109” (FIN 48) on January 1, 2007.  FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expectedaccounting to be taken in tax returns. In addition, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, as well asapplied to all business combinations, but it significantly changes the accounting for certain aspects of business combinations.  Under FAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. FAS 141R will change the accounting treatment for certain specific acquisition related interestitems including: (1) expensing acquisition related costs as incurred; (2) valuing noncontrolling interests at fair value at the acquisition date; and penalties.  Our adoption(3) expensing restructuring costs associated with an acquired business.  FAS 141R also includes a substantial number of FIN 48 did notnew disclosure requirements.  FAS 141R is to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009.  We expect FAS 141R will have a material effectan impact on our accounting for any future business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon the nature and timing of any acquisitions that may be made in the future.
In June 2008, the FASB approved FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (FSP EITF 03-6-1) which is effective January 1, 2009.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends before they vest will be considered participating securities and included in the basic earnings per share calculation.  Prior to May 30, 2008, our stock award agreements provided for nonforfeitable dividend rights to unvested restricted stock awards and, consequently, these awards are participating securities as defined in this FSP.  On May 31, 2008, we revised our stock award agreements for future grants so that unvested shares are non-participating securities.  We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP EITF 03-6-1 on our consolidated financial position orand results of operations.
 
Recently Adopted Standards
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, (FAS 157), Fair Value Measurements.Measurements This statement (FAS 157) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard is to be applied when other standards require or permit the use of fair value measurement of an asset or liability.  The statement is effectiveSFAS 157 was adopted on January 1, 2008 for all financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,assets and interim periods within that fiscal year. However, on February 12, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (FSP 157-2), which delays the effective date of FAS 157liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in theour consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). FSP 157-2 defers theFor all other nonfinancial assets and liabilities, SFAS 157 is effective date of FAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of FSP 157-2. We adopted the required provision of FAS 157 as ofon January 1, 2008. We do not expect the2009.  The initial adoption of FAS 157 to have a materialhad no impact on itsour consolidated financial position or results of operations.operations; however, we are now required to provide additional disclosures as part of its financial statements.  See Note 6, Fair Value Measurements.  We are still in the process of evaluating this standard with respect to its effect on nonfinancial assets and liabilities and, therefore, have not yet determined the impact that it will have our financial statements upon full adoption in 2009.  Nonfinancial assets and liabilities for which we have not applied the provisions of FAS 157 include those measured at fair value in impairment testing and those initially measured at fair value in a business combination.
 
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. 115” (FAS 159).  FAS 159 permits entities to elect to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value.  An entity shallWe would report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date, and recognize upfront costs and fees related to those items in earnings as incurred and not deferred.  The provisions of this standard will be effective for our 2008 fiscal year.  Although weWe adopted SFASFAS 159 as of January 1, 2008, we have2008.  We did not yet electedapply the fair value option forto any items permitted under SFAS 159.
In December 2007,of its outstanding instruments and, therefore, the FASB issued Statementadoption of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (Revised 2007) (SFAS 141R), Business Combinations. SFAS 141R will change the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS 141R will change the accounting treatment and disclosure for certain specific items in a business combination. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 141R willFAS 159 did not have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time.our financial condition or results of operations.
 


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PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to market risk for changes in the market values of some of our investments (investment risk) and the effect of interest rate changes (interest rate risk).  Our financial instruments are not currently subject to

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

foreign currency risk or commodity price risk.  We have no financial instruments held for trading purposes and we have no interest bearing long term or short term debt.  At December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005,2006, we did not hold any derivative financial instruments.
 
The objectives of our investment activities are: to preserve capital, maintain liquidity, and maximize returns without significantly increasing risk.  In accordance with our investment policy, we attempt to achieve these objectives by investing our cash in a variety of financial instruments.  These investments are principally restricted to government sponsored enterprises, high-grade bank obligations, investment-grade corporate bonds, certain money market funds of investment grade debt instruments such as obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Federal Government Agencies, municipal bonds and commercial paper.
 
Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk.  Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall.  Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or we may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell securities that have seen a decline in market value due to changes in interest rates.   Our cash and cash equivalents and short term investments at December 31, 20072008 were composed of the instruments described in the preceding paragraph.   All of those investments mature by June 2008, with the majority maturing within the first four months of 2008.   If interest rates were to increase or decrease by one percent, the fair value of our investments would have an insignificant increase or decrease primarily due to the quality of the investments and the relative near term maturity.
 
 
ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
Our financialFinancial statements and requiredthe financial statement scheduleschedules specified by this Item, together with the reports thereon of Ernst & Young LLP, are included herein beginning on page F-1.presented following Item 15 of this report.
 
 
ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
 
None.
 
ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K.  Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within PDI, Inc. have been detected.
 
(b)Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007.2008. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Our management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2007,2008, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on these criteria. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20072008 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report appearing in this Form 10-K, which report expressed an unqualified opinion

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Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007.2008.
 
 
(c)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 20072008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
 

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(d)Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)

(d)                 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of PDI, Inc.
 
We have audited PDI, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). PDI Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, PDI, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on the COSO criteria.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of PDI, Inc. as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20072008 of PDI, Inc. and our report dated March 7, 200811, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
 /s/Ernst &Young LLP
  
Iselin,MetroPark, New Jersey 
March 7, 200811, 2009 


 
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PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 

ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.
 
PART III
 
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
Information relating to directors and executive officers of the registrant that is responsive to Item 10 of this Form 10-K will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20082009 annual meeting of stockholders and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
Information relating to executive compensation that is responsive to Item 11 of this Form 10-K will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20082009 annual meeting of stockholders and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Information relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management that is responsive to Item 12 of this Form 10-K will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20082009 annual meeting of stockholders and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 
Information relating to certain relationships and related transactions that is responsive to Item 13 of this Form 10-K will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20082009 annual meeting of stockholders and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
 
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
 
Information relating to principal accounting fees and services that is responsive to Item 14 of this Form 10-K will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20082009 annual meeting of stockholders and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
 

 
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PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 

PART IV
 
 
ITEM 15.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K:
 
 (1)Financial Statements – See Index to Financial Statements on page F-1 of this report.
 
 (2)Financial Statement Schedule
 
Schedule II:                           Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
 
 (3)Exhibits
 
Exhibit No. Description
3.1 
Certificate of Incorporation of PDI, Inc. (1)
3.2 
By-Laws of PDI, Inc. (1)
3.3 
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of PDI, Inc. (3)
4.1 
Specimen Certificate Representing the Common Stock (1)
10.1* 
Form of 1998 Stock Option Plan (1)
10.2* 
Form of 2000 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (2)
10.3* 
2004 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (4)
10.3*10.4*
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Employees, filed herewith.
10.5*
Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement for Employees, filed herewith.
10.6*
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Directors, filed herewith.
10.7* 
Agreement between the Company and John P. Dugan (1)
10.8* 
10.4*Form of
Employment Separation Agreement between the Company and Steven K. Budd, filed herewithNancy Lurker (9)
10.5*10.9* 
Form of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Stephen CotugnoJeffrey Smith (3)(10)
10.10* 
Employment Separation Agreement between the Company and Michael Marquard (6)
10.610.11*
Employment Separation Agreement between the Company and Kevin Connolly (7)
10.12 
Saddle River Executive Centre Lease (5)
10.7*
2004 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (4)
10.8*
Form of Agreement between the Company and Larry Ellberger (5)
10.9*
Form of Agreement between the Company and Bernard C. Boyle (5)
10.10*
Memorandum of Understanding between the Company and Bernard C. Boyle (5)
10.11*
Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the Company and Bernard C. Boyle (5)
10.1210.13 
Saddle River Executive Centre 2005 Sublease Agreement (5)
10.14
Saddle River Executive Centre 2007 Sublease (8)
   
10.13*
Form of Agreement between the Company and Michael J. Marquard (6)
10.14*
Form of Agreement between the Company and Jeffrey E. Smith (6)
 10.15*
Form of Agreement between the Company and Kevin Connolly(7)
10.16Saddle River Executive Centre 2007 Sublease Agreement, filed herewith
21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrant (3)
23.1Consent of Ernst & Young LLP filed herewith.

 
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PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 


Exhibit No. Description
21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrant, filed herewith.
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, filed herewith.
31.1 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
31.2 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
32.1 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
  
*Denotes compensatory plan, compensation arrangement or management contract.
   
(1)Filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No 333-46321), and incorporated herein by reference.
   
(2)Filed as an exhibit to our definitive proxy statement dated May 10, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.
   
(3)Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.
   
(4)Filed as an exhibit to our definitive proxy statement dated April 28, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
   
(5)Filed as an exhibit to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference.
   
(6)Filed as an exhibit to our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.
  
(7)Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.
(9)Filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 18, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)Filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

(b)We have filed, as exhibits to this Form 10-K, the exhibits required by Item 601 of the Regulation S-K.
 

 
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PDI, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K (continued)
 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 13th12th day of March, 2008.
2009.
 PDI, INC.
  
 
/s/ Michael J. MarquardNancy Lurker
 Michael J. MarquardNancy Lurker
 Chief Executive Officer
  
POWER OF ATTORNEY
PDI, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints each of Michael J. MarquardNancy Lurker and Jeffrey E. Smith, and either of them, such person’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for such person and in such person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign on such person’s behalf, individually and in each capacity stated below, any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents in connection therewith, and to file the same and all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing necessary or desirable to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, thereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact, or any of them, or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Form 10-K has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated and on the 13th12th day of March, 2008.
2009.
Signature Title
/s/ John P. Dugan Chairman of the Board of Directors
John P. Dugan  
   
/s/ Michael J. MarquardNancy Lurker
 Chief Executive Officer and Director
Michael J. MarquardNancy Lurker (principal executive officer)
   
/s/ Jeffrey E. Smith Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Jeffrey E. Smith (principal accounting and financial officer)
   
/s/ John M. Pietruski Director
John M. Pietruski  
   
/s/ Jan Martens Vecsi Director
Jan Martens Vecsi  
   
/s/ Frank Ryan Director
Frank Ryan  
   
/s/ John Federspiel Director
John Federspiel  
   
/s/ Dr. Joseph T. Curti Director
Dr. Joseph T. Curti  
   
/s/ Stephen J. Sullivan Director
Stephen J. Sullivan  
   
/s/ Jack E. Stover Director
Jack E. Stover  
/s/ Gerald BelleDirector
Gerald Belle
/s/ Veronica LubatkinDirector
Veronica Lubatkin

 
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PDI, Inc.
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
and Financial Statement Schedules
 

  Page
  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmF-2
  
Financial Statements 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20072008 and 20062007F-3
   
 Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years 
     in the period ended December 31, 20072008F-4
   
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years 
     in the period ended December 31, 20072008F-5
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years 
     in the period ended December 31, 20072008F-6
   
 Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-7
   
Schedule II.  Valuation and Qualifying AccountsF-30
   
   

F-1
 
 

 


 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of PDI, Inc.:
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PDI, Inc. as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007.2008. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of PDI, Inc. at December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and the consolidated results of its  operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007,2008, in conformity with U.S. generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
 
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), PDI, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 7, 200811, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 

 /s/Ernst &Young LLP
  
Iselin,MetroPark, New Jersey 
March 7, 200811, 2009 
  






F-2
 
 

 

 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
       
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $90,074  $99,185 
Short-term investments  159   7,800 
Accounts receivable, net  15,786   22,751 
Unbilled costs and accrued profits on contracts in progress  2,469   3,481 
Other current assets  4,511   6,710 
Total current assets  112,999   139,927 
Property and equipment, net  5,423   8,348 
Goodwill  13,612   13,612 
Other intangible assets, net  13,388   14,669 
Other long-term assets  3,614   2,998 
Total assets $149,036  $179,554 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $2,298  $2,792 
Unearned contract revenue  3,678   8,459 
Accrued salary and bonus  5,640   7,136 
Accrued contract loss  10,021   - 
Other accrued expenses  9,723   10,801 
Total current liabilities  31,360   29,188 
Long-term liabilities  10,569   10,177 
Total liabilities  41,929   39,365 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)        
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no        
shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;        
15,272,704 and 15,222,715 shares issued, respectively;        
14,223,669 and 14,183,236 shares outstanding, respectively  153   152 
Additional paid-in capital  121,908   120,422 
(Accumulated deficit)/retained  earnings  (1,443)  33,018 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  (16)  30 
Treasury stock, at cost (1,049,035 and 1,039,479 shares, respectively)  (13,495)  (13,433)
Total stockholders' equity  107,107   140,189 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $149,036  $179,554 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
       
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $99,185  $45,221 
Short-term investments  7,800   69,463 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of        
$0 and $36, respectively  22,751   25,416 
Unbilled costs and accrued profits on contracts in progress  3,481   4,224 
Other current assets  7,558   12,416 
Total current assets  140,775   156,740 
Property and equipment, net  8,348   12,809 
Goodwill  13,612   13,612 
Other intangible assets, net  14,669   15,950 
Other long-term assets  2,150   2,525 
Total assets $179,554  $201,636 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $2,792  $3,915 
Unearned contract revenue  8,459   14,252 
Accrued incentives  5,953   9,009 
Other accrued expenses  11,984   17,378 
Total current liabilities  29,188   44,554 
Long-term liabilities  10,177   7,885 
Total liabilities  39,365   52,439 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)        
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no        
shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;        
15,222,715 and 15,096,976 shares issued, respectively;        
14,183,236 and 14,078,970 shares outstanding, respectively  152   151 
Additional paid-in capital  120,422   119,189 
Retained earnings  33,018   42,992 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  30   79 
Treasury stock, at cost (1,039,479 and 1,018,006 shares, respectively)  (13,433)  (13,214)
Total stockholders' equity  140,189   149,197 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $179,554  $201,636 
         
         
         
         
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 


F-3
 

 

PDI, INC.PDI, INC. PDI, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
(in thousands, except for per share data)(in thousands, except for per share data) (in thousands, except for per share data) 
                  
 For The Years Ended December 31,  For The Years Ended December 31, 
 2007  2006  2005  2008  2007  2006 
                  
Revenue, net $117,131  $239,242  $305,205  $112,528  $117,131  $239,242 
Cost of services  85,516   183,398   252,803   108,015   85,516   183,398 
Gross profit 31,615  55,844  52,402  4,513  31,615  55,844 
                        
Operating expenses:                        
Compensation expense 24,516  28,075  25,897  22,838  24,516  28,075 
Other selling, general and administrative expenses 19,981  22,610  29,392  16,532  20,023  22,610 
Asset impairment 42  -  6,178 
Executive severance -  573  5,730  1,237  -  573 
Legal and related costs, net 335  (3,279) 1,691  258  335  (3,279)
Facilities realignment  1,021   1,952   2,354   75   1,021   1,952 
Total operating expenses  45,895   49,931   71,242   40,940   45,895   49,931 
                        
Operating (loss) income (14,280) 5,913  (18,840) (36,427) (14,280) 5,913 
Gain on investments -  -  4,444 
Interest income, net  6,073   4,738   3,190   2,841   6,073   4,738 
                        
(Loss) income before income tax (8,207) 10,651  (11,206) (33,586) (8,207) 10,651 
Provision (benefit) for income tax  1,767   (724)  201   875   1,767   (724)
                        
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (9,974)  11,375   (11,407)  (34,461)  (9,974)  11,375 
                        
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,            
Income from discontinued operations,            
net of tax  -   434   (8,047)  -   -   434 
                        
Net (loss) income $(9,974) $11,809  $(19,454) $(34,461) $(9,974) $11,809 
                        
(Loss) income per share of common stock:                        
Basic:                        
Continuing operations $(0.72) $0.82  $(0.80) $(2.46) $(0.72) $0.82 
Discontinued operations  -   0.03   (0.57)  -   -   0.03 
 $(0.72) $0.85  $(1.37) $(2.46) $(0.72) $0.85 
Assuming dilution:                        
Continuing operations $(0.72) $0.81  $(0.80) $(2.46) $(0.72) $0.81 
Discontinued operations  -   0.03   (0.57)  -   -   0.03 
 $(0.72) $0.84  $(1.37) $(2.46) $(0.72) $0.84 
                        
Weighted average number of common shares and                        
common share equivalents outstanding:                        
Basic 13,940  13,859  14,232  14,012  13,940  13,859 
Assuming dilution 13,940  13,994  14,232  14,012  13,940  13,994 
                        
                        
                        
                        
            
            
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statementsThe accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 



F-4
 

 

PDI, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
(in thousands) 
                   
  For The Years Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount 
Common stock:                  
Balance at January 1  15,223  $152   15,097  $151   14,948  $149 
Common stock issued  64   1   -   -   -   - 
Restricted stock issued  122   1   167   1   155   2 
Restricted stock forfeited  (136)  (1)  (41)  -   (23)  - 
SARs exercised  -   -   -   -   1   - 
Stock options exercised  -   -   -   -   16   - 
Balance at December 31  15,273   153   15,223   152   15,097   151 
Treasury stock:                        
Balance at January 1  1,039   (13,433)  1,018   (13,214)  1,018   (13,214)
Treasury stock purchased  10   (62)  21   (219)  -   - 
Balance at December 31  1,049   (13,495)  1,039   (13,433)  1,018   (13,214)
Additional paid-in capital:                        
Balance at January 1      120,422       119,189       118,325 
Common stock issued      299       -       - 
Restricted stock issued      (1)      (1)      (2)
Restricted stock forfeited      (7)      (164)      (95)
Stock-based compensation expense   1,195       1,640       1,755 
Stock grants exercised      -       -       87 
Excess tax (expense) benefit                        
 on stock-based compensation      -       (242)      23 
Reclassification of unamortized compensation  -       -       (904)
Balance at December 31      121,908       120,422       119,189 
(Accumulated deficit)retained earnings:                     
Balance at January 1      33,018       42,992       31,183 
Net (loss) income      (34,461)      (9,974)      11,809 
Balance at December 31      (1,443)      33,018       42,992 
Accumulated other                        
  comprehensive (loss) income:                        
Balance at January 1      30       79       71 
Reclassification of realized gain, net of tax   (17)      (76)      (33)
Unrealized holding (loss)/gain, net of tax   (29)      27       41 
Balance at December 31      (16)      30       79 
Unamortized compensation costs:                        
Balance at January 1      -       -       (904)
Reclassification to additional paid-in capital   -       -       904 
Balance at December 31      -       -       - 
Total stockholders' equity      107,107       140,189       149,197 
Comprehensive (loss) income:                        
Net (loss) income     $(34,461)     $(9,974)     $11,809 
Reclassification of realized gain, net of tax   (17)      (76)      (33)
Unrealized holding gain, net of tax      (29)      27       41 
Total comprehensive (loss) income     $(34,507)     $(10,023)     $11,817 
                         
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 
 
PDI, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
(in thousands) 
                   
  For The Years Ended December 31, 
  2007  2006  2005 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount 
Common stock:                  
Balance at January 1  15,097  $151   14,948  $149   14,820  $148 
Common stock issued  -   -   -   -   68   1 
Restricted stock issued  167   1   155   2   43   - 
Restricted stock forfeited  (41)  -   (23)  -   (24)  - 
SARs exercised  -   -   1   -   -   - 
Stock options exercised  -   -   16   -   41   - 
Balance at December 31  15,223   152   15,097   151   14,948   149 
Treasury stock:                        
Balance at January 1  1,018   (13,214)  1,018   (13,214)  5   (110)
Treasury stock purchased  21   (219)  -   -   1,013   (13,104)
Balance at December 31  1,039   (13,433)  1,018   (13,214)  1,018   (13,214)
Additional paid-in capital:                        
Balance at January 1      119,189       118,325       116,737 
Common stock issued      -       -       699 
Restricted stock issued      (1)      (2)      533 
Restricted stock forfeited      (164)      (95)      (494)
Stock-based compensation expense   1,640       1,755       259 
Stock grants exercised      -       87       591 
Excess tax (expense) benefit                        
on stock-based compensation   (242)      23       - 
Reclassification of unamortized compensation  -       (904)      - 
Balance at December 31      120,422       119,189       118,325 
Retained earnings:                        
Balance at January 1      42,992       31,183       50,637 
Net (loss) income      (9,974)      11,809       (19,454)
Balance at December 31      33,018       42,992       31,183 
Accumulated other                        
  comprehensive income (loss):                        
Balance at January 1      79    ��  71       76 
Reclassification of realized gain, net of tax   (76)      (33)      (49)
Unrealized holding gain, net of tax   27       41       44 
Balance at December 31      30       79       71 
Unamortized compensation costs:                     
Balance at January 1      -       (904)      (2,063)
Restricted stock issued      -       -       (533)
Restricted stock forfeited      -       -       494 
Restricted stock vested      -       -       1,198 
Reclassification to additional paid-in capital  -       904       - 
Balance at December 31      -       -       (904)
Total stockholders' equity      140,189       149,197       135,610 
Comprehensive income (loss):                        
Net (loss) income     $(9,974)     $11,809      $(19,454)
Reclassification of realized gain, net of tax   (76)      (33)      (49)
Unrealized holding gain, net of tax   27       41       44 
Total comprehensive (loss) income     $(10,023)     $11,817      $(19,459)
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(in thousands)(in thousands) (in thousands) 
                  
 For The Years Ended December 31,  For The Years Ended December 31, 
 2007  2006  2005  2008  2007  2006 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities                  
Net (loss) income from operations $(9,974) $11,809  $(19,454) $(34,461) $(9,974) $11,809 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash                        
provided by operating activities:                        
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 5,607  5,764  5,820  4,613  5,607  5,764 
Deferred income taxes, net 1,113  2,710  6,447  331  1,113  2,710 
(Recovery of) provision for bad debt, net (15) (728) 730  31  (15) (728)
(Recovery of) provision for doubtful notes, net (150) (250) 655  -  (150) (250)
Stock-based compensation 1,476  1,660  1,457  1,487  1,476  1,660 
Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock-based compensation 242  (23) -  -  242  (23)
Loss on disposal of assets 48  -  269 
Asset impairment 42  -  14,351 
Other (gains), losses and expenses, net (15) 90  - 
Non-cash facilities realignment 796  1,295  -  75  796  1,295 
Gain on investment -  -  (4,444)
Other changes in assets and liabilities:                        
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2,680  2,460  (1,229)
Decrease (increase) in unbilled costs 743  1,750  (2,581)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets 4,858  4,593  (5,697)
Decrease in accounts receivable 6,965  2,680  2,460 
Decrease in unbilled costs 1,012  743  1,750 
Decrease in other current assets 554  4,858  4,593 
Decrease in other long-term assets 375  185  218  1,023  375  185 
Decrease in accounts payable (1,123) (1,778) (41) (494) (1,123) (1,778)
(Decrease) increase in unearned contract revenue (5,793) 1,654  5,674  (4,781) (5,793) 1,654 
Decrease in accrued incentives (3,056) (3,170) (5,470)
Decrease in accrued salaries and bonus (1,496) (3,056) (3,170)
Increase in accrued contract loss 10,021  -  - 
(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities (5,224) (8,489) 1,869  (829) (5,224) (8,489)
Increase in long-term liabilities  1,179   243   4,541 
(Decrease) increase in long-term liabilities  (27)  1,179   243 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (6,176)  19,685   3,115   (15,991)  (6,176)  19,685 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities                        
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments, net 61,460  (63,881) 21,686 
Purchase of available-for-sale investments -  (11,700) (32,585)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments -  44,285  - 
Purchase of held-to-maturity investments (15,050) (24,290) (61,216)
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investments 22,391  53,165  29,920 
Repayments from Xylos 150  250  100  -  150  250 
Purchase of property and equipment (1,009) (1,770) (5,832)  (399)  (1,009)  (1,770)
Cash paid for acquisition, including acquisition costs -  -  (1,936)
Proceeds from sale of assets and investments  -   -   4,507 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  60,601   (65,401)  18,525   6,942   60,601   (65,401)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities                        
Excess tax (expense) benefit from stock-based compensation (242) 23  -      (242) 23 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options -  87  1,291  -  -  87 
Cash paid for repurchase of shares -  -  (13,104)
Cash paid for repurchase of restricted shares  (219)  -   -   (62)  (219)  - 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (461)  110   (11,813)  (62)  (461)  110 
                        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 53,964  (45,606) 9,827 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (9,111) 53,964  (45,606)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning  45,221   90,827   81,000   99,185   45,221   90,827 
Cash and cash equivalents – ending $99,185  $45,221  $90,827  $90,074  $99,185  $45,221 
                        
Cash paid for interest $1  $2  $2  $-  $1  $2 
Cash paid for taxes $123  $640  $1,513  $211  $123  $640 
                        
                        
                        
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statementsThe accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 


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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

1.Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Nature of Business
 
PDI, Inc. together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (PDI or the Company) is a diversified sales and marketing services company serving the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries.  See Note 18,20, Segment Information, for additional information.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  The consolidated financial statements include accounts of PDI and its wholly owned subsidiaries (TVG, Inc., ProtoCall, Inc., InServe Support Solutions, (InServe), and PDI Investment Company, Inc.)  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  In the second quarter of 2006, the Company discontinued its Medical Device and Diagnostic (MD&D) business. The MD&D business was part of the Company's sales services reporting segment. The MD&D business is accounted for as a discontinued operation under GAAP and, therefore, the MD&D business results of operations have been removed from the Company's results of continuing operations for all prior periods presented.2006.  See Note 17,19, Discontinued Operations.
 
Accounting Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.Management's estimates are based on historical experience, facts and circumstances available at the time, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Significant estimates include incentives earned or penalties incurred on contracts, loss contract provisions, valuation allowances related to deferred income taxes, self-insurance loss accruals, allowances for doubtful accounts and notes, fair value of assets, income tax accruals and facilities realignment accrualsaccruals.  The Company periodically reviews these matters and sales returns.reflects changes in estimates as appropriate.  Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents consist ofinclude unrestricted cash accounts, money market investments and highly liquid investment instruments and certificates of deposit with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.
 
Investments in Marketable Securities
 
Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains or losses, net of tax, included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in other income (expense), net. The fair values for marketable equity securities are based on quoted market prices.  Held-to-maturity investments are stated at amortized cost.  Interest income is accrued as earned.  Realized gains and losses are computed based upon specific identification and included in interest income, net in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company does not have any investments classified as “trading.”
 
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest.  Management reviews a customer’s credit history before extending credit.  The Company has recorded a provision for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments based on historical experience and periodically adjusts these provisions to reflect actual experience.  Additionally, the Company will establish a specific allowance for doubtful accounts when the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability or unwillingness to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filing).  Allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and approximately $36,000 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and 2006, respectively.
The Company operates almost exclusively in the pharmaceutical industry and to a great extent its revenue is dependent on a limited number of large pharmaceutical companies.  The Company also partners with customers in the emerging pharmaceutical sector, some of whom may have limited financial resources.  A general downturn in the pharmaceutical industry or adverse material event to one or more of the Company’s emerging pharmaceutical customers could result in higher than expected customer defaults and additional allowances may be required.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

Unbilled Costs and Accrued Profits and Unearned Contract Revenue
 
In general, contractual provisions, including predetermined payment schedules or submission of appropriate billing detail, establish the prerequisites for billings.  Unbilled costs and accrued profits arise when services have been rendered and payment is assured but customers have not been billed.  These amounts are classified as a current asset.  Normally, in the case of detailing contracts, the customers agree to pay the Company a portion of the fee due under a contract in advance of performance of services because of large recruiting and employee development costs associated with the beginning of a contract.  The excess of amounts billed over revenue recognized represents unearned contract revenue, which is classified as a current liability.
 
Loans and Investments in Privately Held Entities
 
From time to time, the Company makes investments in and/or loans to privately-held companies.  The Company determines whether the fair values of any investments in privately held entities have declined below their carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable.  If the Company considers any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, and the overall health of the investee’s industry), a write-down is recorded to estimated fair value.  Additionally, onOn a quarterly basis, the Company reviews outstanding loans receivable to determine if a provision for doubtful notes is necessary.  These reviews include discussions with senior management of the investee, and evaluations of, among other things, the investee’s progress against its business plan, its product development activities and customer base, industry market conditions, historical and projected financial performance, expected cash needs and recent funding events.  The Company records interest income on the impaired loans; however, that amount is fully reserved if the investee is not making theirits interest payments.  Subsequent cash receipts on the outstanding interest would be applied against the outstanding interest receivable balance and the corresponding allowance.  The Company’s assessments of value are highly subjective given that these companies may be at an early stage of development and rely regularly on their investors for cash infusions.  At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, the allowance for doubtful notes was approximately $500,000 and $700,000, respectively.$500,000.  See Note 5, Loans and Investments in Privately-Held Entities, for additional information.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of seven to ten years for furniture and fixtures, three to five years for office and computer equipment and ten years for phone systems.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated service lives or the terms of the related leases.  Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.  Upon disposition, the asset and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts and any gains or losses are reflected in operations.  As the prices of computer desktops and laptops continue to decline, more of these computer purchases are falling short of the Company’s minimum price threshold for capitalization and are being expensed.  The Company expects that trend to continue.
 
Software Costs
 
It is the Company’s policy to capitalize certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal-use software.  Capitalized software costs are included in property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet and amortized over the software's useful life, generally three to seven years.  Software costs that do not meet capitalization criteria are expensed immediately.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities. The Company maintains deposits in federally insured financial institutions.  The Company also holds investments in Treasury money market funds that maintain an average portfolio maturity under 90 days and, under the temporary guarantee program for money market funds, are insured by the United States Treasury.  Deposits held with financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, management believes the Company is not exposed to significant credit risk due to the financial position of the financial institutions in which those deposits are held and the nature of the investments.

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The Company considers carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses to approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.  Marketable securities classified as “available for sale” are carried at fair value.   Marketable securities classified as “held-to-maturity” are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.  The fair value of letters of credit is determined to be $0 as management does not expect any material losses to result from these instruments because performance is not expected to be required.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
The Company allocates the cost of the acquired companies to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired, with the remaining amount being classified as goodwill.  Since the entities the Company has acquired do not have significant tangible assets, a significant portion of the purchase price has been allocated to intangible assets and goodwill.  The identification and valuation of these intangible assets and the determination of the estimated useful lives at the time of acquisition, as well as the completion of annual impairment tests require significant management judgments and estimates.  These estimates are made based on, among other factors, consultations with an accredited independent valuation consultant, reviews of projected future operating results and business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and the cost of capital.  The use of alternative estimates and assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets, and potentially result in a different impact to the Company’s results of operations.  Further, changes in business strategy and/or market conditions may significantly impact these judgments thereby impacting the fair value of these assets, which could result in an impairment of the goodwill and acquired intangible assets.
 
The Company has elected to dotests goodwill for impairment at least annually and whenever events or circumstances change that indicate impairment may have occurred.  These events or circumstances could include a significant long-term adverse change in the annual tests for indicationsbusiness climate, poor indicators of goodwill impairment asoperating performance or a sale or disposition of December 31a significant portion of each year.a reporting unit.  The Company utilizestests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below its operating segments.  Goodwill has been assigned to the reporting units to which the value of the goodwill relates.  The Company currently has six reporting units; however, only one reporting unit, Pharmakon, includes goodwill.  Goodwill is tested by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow modelsmodel.  The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is then compared with the carrying value including goodwill, to determine fair value in the goodwillif any impairment evaluation.exists.  In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, projections regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors are made to determine thatthe fair value of the respective reporting units.  The key estimates and factors used in the discounted cash flow valuation include revenue growth rates and profit margins based on internal forecasts, terminal value and the weighted-average cost of capital used to discount future cash flows.  While the Company uses available information to prepare estimates and to perform impairment evaluations, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates or related projections, resulting in impairment related to recorded goodwill balances.
The testing performed as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and 2006 evaluations indicated that there was no impairmentan excess of goodwill.  The 2005 evaluation indicated thatestimated fair value over book value for Pharmakon. This unit had goodwill recorded in the MD&D and Select Access reporting units was impaired and accordingly, the Company recognized non-cash charges of approximately $7.8$13.6 million, carrying value of $25.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively,estimated fair value of $27.2 million.  If the Company’s projected long-term sales growth rate, profit margins, or terminal rate are considerably lower, and/or the assumed weighted average cost of capital is considerably higher, future testing may indicate impairment in 2005.this reporting unit and, as a result, the related goodwill may also be impaired.  See Note 4, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for additional information.
 
Long-Lived Assets
 
The Company reviews the recoverability of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.  If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized by reducing the recorded value of the asset to its fair value measured by future discounted cash flows.  This analysis requires estimates of the amount and timing of projected cash flows and, where applicable, judgments associated with, among other factors, the appropriate discount rate.  Such estimates are critical in determining whether any impairment charge should be recorded and the amount of such charge if an impairment loss is deemed to be necessary.  In addition, future events impacting cash flows for existing assets could render a write-down or write-off necessary that previously required no such write-down or write-off.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

In 2007 the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $1.1 million related to computer equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements primarily due to the outsourcing of the Company’s computer data center space at its Saddle River, New Jersey location.  In December 2007, the Company relocated its data center to a secured, hosted facility.  See Note 14,16, Facilities Realignment, for additional information.  Additionally, in 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $42,000 related to the impairment of certain capitalized software development costs associated with one of its web portals.  In 2006, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $1.3 million for furniture and leasehold improvements related to the excess leased space at its Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations.  See Note 14,16, Facilities Realignment, for additional information.  In 2005, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $2.8 million related to the impairment of its Siebel sales force automation software due to the migration of the Company’s sales force automation software to the Dendrite platform.  Also in 2005, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $349,000 related to the impairment of the InServe intangible assets.  See Note 4, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for additional information.
 
Self-Insurance Accruals
 
ThePrior to October 1, 2008, the Company iswas self-insured for certain losses for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported relating to workers’ compensation and automobile-related liabilities for Company-leased cars.  Beginning October 1, 2008, the Company is fully-insured through an outside carrier for these losses.  The Company’s liability for claims filed and claims incurred but not reported prior to October 1, 2008 is estimated on an actuarial undiscounted basis supplied by its insurance brokers and insurers using individual case-based valuations and statistical analysis and is based upon judgment and historical experience, however, the final cost of many of these claims may not be known for five years or longer.  In 2007, theThe Company also is self-insured for benefits paid under employee healthcare programs.  The Company’s liability for healthcare

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

claims is estimated using an underwriting determination which is based on current year’s average lag days between when a claim is incurred to when it is paid.
The Company maintains stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit its total exposure on all of these programs.  Periodically, the Company evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.  Management reviews its self-insurance accruals on a quarterly basis.  At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, self-insurance accruals totaled $2.9$1.9 million and $2.5$2.9 million, respectively, and are included in other accrued expenses on the balance sheet.
 
Treasury StockContingencies
 
Treasury stock purchasesIn the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various contingencies.  Contingencies are accounted for underrecorded in the cost method wherebyconsolidated financial statements when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the entire costamount of the acquired stockloss can be reasonably estimated, or otherwise disclosed.  The Company is recordedcurrently involved in certain legal proceedings and, as treasury stock.  Upon reissuance of shares of treasury stock,required, the Company records any difference betweenhas accrued its estimate of the weighted-average costprobable costs for the resolution of such sharesthese claims. These estimates are developed in consultation with outside counsel and any proceeds received asare based upon an adjustmentanalysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies.  Predicting the outcome of claims and litigation, and estimating related costs and exposures, involves substantial uncertainties that could cause actual costs to additional paid-in capital.vary materially from estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition and Associated Costs
 
Revenue and associated costs under pharmaceutical detailing contracts are generally based on the number of physician details made or the number of sales representatives utilized.  With respect to risk-based contracts, all or a portion of revenues earned are based on contractually defined percentages of either product revenues or the market value of prescriptions written and filled in a given period.  These contracts are generally for terms of one to two years and may be renewed or extended.  The majority of these contracts, however, are terminable by the customer for any reason upon 30 to 90 days’ notice.  Certain contracts provide for termination payments if the customer terminates the agreement without cause.  Typically, however, these penalties do not offset the revenue the Company could have earned under the contract or the costs the Company may incur as a result of its termination.
The loss or termination of a large pharmaceutical detailing contract or the loss of multiple contracts could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.  Historically, the Company has derived a significant portion of its service revenue from a limited number of customers.  Concentration of business in the pharmaceutical services industry is common and the industry continues to consolidate.  As a result, the Company is likely to continue to experience significant customer concentration in future periods.  For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company’s three largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of its service revenue, together accounted for approximately 52.5% and 37.9% of its service revenue, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2006 the Company’s two largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of its service revenue, together accounted for approximately 46.8% of its service revenue. See Note 12,14, Significant Customers.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Revenue and associated costs under marketing service contracts are generally based on a single deliverable such as a promotional program, accredited continuing medical education seminar or marketing research/advisory program.  The contracts are generally terminable by the customer for any reason.  Upon termination, the customer is generally responsible for payment for all work completed to date, plus the cost of any nonrefundable commitments made on behalf of the customer.  There is significant customer concentration in the Company’s Pharmakon business, and the loss or termination of one or more of Pharmakon’s large master service agreements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.  Due to the typical size of most contracts of TVG Marketing Research and Consulting (TVG) and Vital Issues in Medicine (VIM)®, it is unlikely the loss or termination of any individual TVG or VIM contract would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
 
Service revenue is recognized on product detailing programs and certain marketing, promotional and medical education contracts as services are performed and the right to receive payment for the services is assured. Many of the product detailing contracts allow for additional periodic incentive fees to be earned if certain performance benchmarks have been attained. Revenue earned from incentive fees is recognized in the period earned and when the Company is reasonably assured that payment will be made.  Under performance based contracts, revenue is recognized when the performance based parameters are achieved.  Many contracts also stipulate penalties if agreed upon performance benchmarks have not been met.  Revenue is recognized net of any potential penalties until the performance criteria relating to the penalties have been achieved.  Commissions based revenue is recognized when performance is completed.  Revenue from recruiting and hiring contracts is recognized at the time the candidate begins full-time employment less a provision for sales allowances based on contractual commitments and historical experience.  Revenue and associated costs from marketing research contracts are recognized upon completion of the contract.  These contracts are generally short-term in nature typically lasting two to six months.
 
Historically,Under its promotional program included in the product commercialization segment, the Company has derivedrecognizes revenue quarterly based on a significant portion of its service revenue fromspecified formula set forth in our product commercialization agreement with Novartis related to product sales for the quarter.  The Company will not receive any compensation during any quarter in which product sales are below certain thresholds established for that quarter as set forth in the agreement.  Revenues recognized (if any) under this agreement will be directly impacted by prescription data provided by a limitedthird party vendor and other information provided by Novartis.  Additionally, the Company must perform a minimum number of customers.  Concentration of business in the pharmaceutical services industry is commonsales calls to designated physicians each year, and the industry continuesfailure to consolidate.  As asatisfy this requirement could result in penalties being imposed on PDI or provide the Company is likelycustomer with the ability to continue to experience significant customer concentration in future periods.  Forterminate the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2005, the Company’s three largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of its service revenue, together accounted for

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

approximately 37.9% and 73.6% of its service revenue, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2006 the Company’s two largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of its service revenue, together accounted for approximately 46.8% of its service revenue.agreement.
 
Cost of services consist primarily of the costs associated with executing product detailing programs, performance based contracts or other sales and marketing services identified in the contract. Cost of services include personnel costs and other costs associated with executing a product detailing or other marketing or promotional program, as well as the initial direct costs associated with staffing a product detailing program. Such costs include, but are not limited to, facility rental fees, honoraria and travel expenses, sample expenses and other promotional expenses.
 
Personnel costs, which constitute the largest portion of cost of services, include all labor related costs, such as salaries, bonuses, fringe benefits and payroll taxes for the sales representatives, sales managers and professional staff that are directly responsible for executing a particular program. Initial direct program costs are those costs associated with initiating a product detailing program, such as recruiting, hiring, and training the sales representatives who staff a particular product detailing program. All personnel costs and initial direct program costs, other than training costs, are expensed as incurred for service offerings.
 
Reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses include those relating to travel and other similar costs, for which the Company is reimbursed at cost by its customers.  Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred are characterized as revenue and an identical amount is included as cost of goods and services in the consolidated statements of operations.  For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses were $12.6 million, $14.3 million $25.3 million and $35.2$25.3 million, respectively.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Training costs include the costs of training the sales representatives and managers on a particular product detailing program so that they are qualified to properly perform the services specified in the related contract.  For allthe majority of the Company’s contracts, training costs are reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses.  For contracts where the Company is responsible for training costs, these costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the life of the contract to which they relate or 12 months.  When
Contract Loss Provisions
Provisions for losses to be incurred on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which it is determined that a loss will result from performance of the contractual arrangement.  Performance based contracts have the potential for higher returns but also an increased risk of contract loss as compared to the traditional fee for service contracts.  The Company recognized a contract loss related to its existing product commercialization agreement in 2008.  See Note 10 for more details.
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the entire cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock.  Upon reissuance of shares, the Company receives a specific contract payment from a customer upon commencementrecords any difference between the weighted-average cost of a product detailing program expresslysuch shares and any proceeds received as an adjustment to compensate the Company for recruiting, hiring and training services associated with staffing that program, such payment is deferred and recognized as revenue in the same period that the recruiting and hiring expenses are incurred and amortization of the deferred training is expensed.  When the Company does not receive a specific contract payment for training, all revenue is deferred and recognized over the life of the contract.additional paid-in capital.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, (Revised 2004) “Share-Based Payment” (FAS 123R), using the modified prospective approach. Under the modified prospective approach, the amount of compensation cost recognized includes: (i) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted before but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (FAS No.123) and (ii) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted or modified subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the estimated fair value at the date of grant or subsequent modification date in accordance with the provisions of FAS 123R.  Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based employee compensation using the intrinsic value method under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”Employees.” (APB 25).
 
FAS No. 123R also required us to change the classification in the consolidated statement of cash flows ofrequires any income tax benefits realized upon the exercise of stock options or issuance of restricted share awards in excess of that which is associated with the expense recognized for financial reporting purposes. These amounts arepurposes be presented as a financing activity rather than as an operating activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
FAS 123R also requires that the Company recognize compensation expense for only the portion of stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs) or restricted shares that are expected to vest.  Therefore, the Company applies estimated forfeiture rates that are derived from historical employee termination behavior.  The Company applied a forfeiture rate to certain grants in 2007 and 2006.  If the actual number of forfeitures differs from those estimated by management, adjustments to compensation expense might be required in future periods.
 
The Company had no cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of FAS 123R under the modified prospective

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

method.  As a result of adopting FAS 123R on January 1, 2006, net income and net income per share for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $290,000 and $0.02 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for stock-based compensation under APB 25.  See Note 11,13, Stock-Based Compensation, for further information regarding the Company’s stock-based compensation assumptions and expenses.
In accordance with APB 25, the Company did not recognize stock-based compensation expense with respect to options granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. As a result, prior to 2006, the recognition of stock-based compensation expense was generally limited to the expense related to restricted share awards.  The following table illustrates the effect on the net loss and the loss per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123 to stock-based employee compensation for the year ended December 31, 2005.
  For the Year Ended 
  December 31, 2005 
Net loss, as reported $(19,454)
Add: Stock-based employee    
compensation expense included    
in reported net loss, net of    
related tax effects  974 
Deduct: Total stock-based    
employee compensation expense    
determined under fair value based    
methods for all awards, net of    
related tax effects  (6,670)
Pro forma net loss $(25,150)
Loss per share    
Basic—as reported $(1.37)
Basic—pro forma $(1.77)
     
Diluted—as reported $(1.37)
Diluted—pro forma $(1.77)
 
Rent Expense
 
Minimum rental expenses are recognized over the term of the lease.  The Company recognizes minimum rent starting when possession of the property is taken from the landlord, which normally includes a construction period prior to occupancy.  When a lease contains a predetermined fixed escalation of the minimum rent, the Company recognizes the related rent expense on a straight-line basis and records the difference between the recognized rental expense and the amounts payable under the lease as deferred lease credits.  The Company also may receive tenant allowances including cash or rent abatements, which are reflected in other accrued expenses and long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and are amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease.  Certain leases provide for contingent rents that are not measurable at inception.  These contingent rents are primarily based upon use of utilities and the landlord’s operating expenses.  These amounts are excluded from minimum rent and are included in the determination of total rent expense when it is probable that the expense has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Advertising
 
The Company recognizes advertising costs as incurred.  The total amounts charged to advertising expense, which is included in other SG&A, were approximately $378,000, $290,000 $825,000 and $335,000$825,000 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively.
 
Income taxes
 
The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109” (FIN 48) on January 1, 2007.  FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns. In addition, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, as well as the accounting for related interest and

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

penalties.  The Company’s adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on the Company’sits financial position or results of operations.
 
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.  This method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities based on enacted tax laws and rates.  A valuation allowance is established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
 
The Company operates in multiple tax jurisdictions and provides taxes in each jurisdiction where it conducts business and is subject to taxation.  The breadth of the Company’s operations and the complexity of the tax law require assessments of uncertainties and judgments in estimating the ultimate taxes the Company will pay.  The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions, outcomes of tax litigation and resolution of proposed assessments arising from federal and state audits.  Uncertain tax positions are accounted for under FIN 48.  FIN 48 requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities that have full knowledge of all relevant information. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company adjusts accruals for unrecognized tax benefits as facts and circumstances change, such as the progress of a tax audit. The Company believes that any potential audit adjustments will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or liquidity. However, any adjustments made may be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations or cash flows for a reporting period.
 
Significant judgment is also required in evaluating the need for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets.  Deferred tax assets are regularly reviewed for recoverability.  The Company currently has significant deferred tax assets resulting from net operating loss carryforwards and deductible temporary differences, which should reduce taxable income in future periods.  The realization of these assets is dependent on generating future taxable income.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Comprehensive income includes net income and the net unrealized net gains and losses on investment securities.securities, net of tax.  Other comprehensive income is net of reclassification adjustments to adjust for items currently included in net income, such as realized gains and losses on investment securities.  The deferred tax benefit for unrealized holding losses arising from investment securities during the year ended December 31, 2008 was $11,000.  The deferred tax expense for unrealized holding gains arising from investment securities during the yearsyear ended December 31, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was $18,000 $26,000 and $27,000,$26,000, respectively.  The deferred tax expense for reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income on investment securities during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $11,000, $48,000 and 2005 was $48,000, $20,000, and $30,000, respectively.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements –Reclassifications
The Company reclassified certain prior period financial statements balances to conform to the current year presentation.

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

Recently Issued Standards to be Implemented
 
In September 2006,December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (FAS 157),141R).  FAS 141(R) requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting, defines the acquirer, establishes the acquisition date and broadens the scope to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. FAS 141R will change the accounting treatment for certain specific acquisition related items including: (1) expensing acquisition related costs as incurred; (2) valuing noncontrolling interests at fair value at the acquisition date; and (3) expensing restructuring costs associated with an acquired business.  FAS 141R also includes a substantial number of new disclosure requirements.  This statement is effective for business combinations or transactions entered into for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The Company expects FAS 141R will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time.
In June 2008, the FASB approved FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (FSP EITF 03-6-1) which is effective January 1, 2009.  FSP EITF 03-6-1 clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends before they vest will be considered participating securities and included in the basic earnings per share calculation.  Prior to May 30, 2008, the Company’s stock award agreements provided for nonforfeitable dividend rights to unvested restricted stock awards and, consequently, these awards are participating securities as defined in this FSP.  On May 31, 2008, the Company revised its stock award agreements for future grants so that unvested shares are non-participating securities.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP EITF 03-6-1 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Recently Adopted Standards
SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.”Measurements” This statement(FAS 157) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This standard is to be applied when other standards require or permit the use of fair value measurement of an asset or liability.  The statement is effectiveSFAS 157 was adopted on January 1, 2008 for all financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,assets and interim periods within that fiscal year. However, on February 12, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (FSP 157-2), which delays the effective date of FAS 157liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). FSP 157-2 defers theFor all other nonfinancial assets and liabilities, SFAS 157 is effective date of FAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of FSP 157-2. The Company adopted the required provision of FAS 157 as ofon January 1, 2008.2009.  The Company does not expect theinitial adoption of FAS 157 to have a materialhad no impact on itsthe Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.operations; however, the Company is now required to provide additional disclosures as part of its financial statements.  See Note 11, Fair Value Measurements.  The Company is still in the process of evaluating this standard with respect to its effect on nonfinancial assets and liabilities and, therefore, has not yet determined the impact that it will have on the Company’s financial statements upon full adoption in 2009.  Nonfinancial assets and liabilities for which the Company has not applied the provisions of FAS 157 include those measured at fair value in impairment testing and those initially measured at fair value in a business combination.
 
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. 115” (FAS 159).  FAS 159 permits entities to elect to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value.  The Company would report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date, and recognize upfront costs and fees related to those items in earnings as incurred and not deferred.incurred.  The Company adopted FAS 159 as of January 1, 2008.  The Company hasdid not electedapply the fair value option forto any items

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

permitted under FAS 159.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (FAS 141R).  FAS 141R will change the accounting for business combinations. Under FAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. FAS 141R will change the accounting treatment and disclosure for certain specific items in a business combination. FAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  FAS 141R will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time.its outstanding instruments.
Reclassifications
The Company reclassified certain prior period financial statements balances to conform to the current year presentation.
 
 
2.
Investments in Marketable Securities
 
Available-for-sale securitiesThe Company’s available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value and consist of assets in a Rabbi Trustrabbi trust associated with the Company’sits deferred compensation plan.  For the year endedplan at December 31, 20062008 and 2007.  Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale securities also included auction rate securities (ARSs) held by the Company.  For the years endedare carried at fair value.  At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, the carrying value of available-for-sale securities was approximately $159,000 and $459,000, and $33.2 million, respectively, andwhich are included in short-term investments.  For the year ended December 31, 2006, there was $32.6 million invested in ARSs.  The ARSs were invested in high-grade municipal bonds that had a weighted average maturity date of 27.2 years with an average interest rate reset period of 33.5 days.  The available-for-sale securities within the Company’s deferred compensation plan for the years endedat December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 consisted of approximately $198,000$103,000 and $215,000$198,000 respectively, in money market accounts, and approximately $261,000$56,000 and $447,000,$261,000, respectively, in mutual funds.  At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, included in accumulated other comprehensive income were gross unrealized gains of approximately $51,000$0 and $131,000,$51,000, respectively, and gross unrealized losses of approximately $27,000 and $2,000, and $3,000, respectively.  AtIn years ended December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, included in interestother income, net were gross realized gains of approximately $126,000$29,000 and $65,000,$126,000, respectively, and no gross realized losses of approximately $0 and $12,000, respectively.losses.
 
The Company’s other marketable securities consist of a laddered portfolio of investment grade debt instruments such as obligations of U.S. Treasury and U.S. Federal Government agencies, municipal bonds and commercial paper.  These investments are categorized as held-to-maturity because the Company’s management has the intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.  Held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, and have a weighted average maturity of 3.5 months at December 31, 2007.  The Company also maintains held-to-maturity securities which are in separate accounts to support the Company’s standby letters of credit.  The weighted average maturity of those investments is 17.6 months at December 31, 2007.
The Company has standby letters of credit of approximately $7.3 million and $9.7 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, as collateral for its existing insurance policies and its facility leases.  At December 31, 2007 and 2006, held-to-maturity securities were included in short-term investments (approximately $7.3 million and $36.2 million, respectively), other current assets (approximately $5.1 million and $7.2 million, respectively) and other long-term assets (approximately $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively).  For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 held-to-maturity securities included:

  December 31,  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Cash/money accounts $2,390  $332 
Municipal securities  -   32,843 
US Treasury obligations  1,498   1,499 
Government agency obligations  3,400   8,394 
Other securities  7,340   2,879 
Total $14,628  $45,947 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

The Company’s other marketable securities consist of investment grade debt instruments such as obligations of U.S. Treasury and U.S. Federal Government agencies.  These investments are categorized as held-to-maturity because the Company’s management has the intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.  Marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Certain held-to-maturity investments are maintained in separate accounts to support the Company’s letters of credit.  The Company has standby letters of credit of approximately $5.9 million and $7.3 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, as collateral for its existing insurance policies and its facility leases.
At December 31, 2008 and 2007, held-to-maturity investments were included in short-term investments (approximately $0 million and $7.3 million, respectively), other current assets (approximately $2.2 million and $4.3 million, respectively) and other long-term assets (approximately $3.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively).  At December 31, 2008 and 2007, held-to-maturity investments included:

     Maturing     Maturing
  December 31,  within  1 year  December 31,  within  1 year
  2008  1 year  to 3 years  2007  1 year  to 3 years
Short-term investments:                 
Corporate debt securities $-  $-  $-  $7,340  $7,340  $-
Investments supporting letters of credit:                       
Cash/money market accounts  733   733   -   2,390   2,390   -
US Treasury securities  2,043   1,000   1,043   1,498   500   998
Government agency securities  3,071   500   2,571   3,400   1,400   2,000
   5,847   2,233   3,614   7,288   4,290   2,998
Total $5,847  $2,233  $3,614  $14,628  $11,630  $2,998
                        
3.Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006:2007:
 
  December 31, 
  2007  2006 
Furniture and fixtures $3,281  $3,549 
Office equipment  1,465   1,461 
Computer equipment  4,773   8,265 
Computer software  9,496   9,355 
Leasehold improvements  6,023   6,698 
   25,038   29,328 
Less accumulated depreciation  (16,690)  (16,519)
  $8,348  $12,809 

  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
Furniture and fixtures $3,281  $3,281 
Office equipment  1,306   1,465 
Computer equipment  4,800   4,773 
Computer software  9,580   9,496 
Leasehold improvements  6,036   6,023 
   25,003   25,038 
Less accumulated depreciation  (19,580)  (16,690)
  $5,423  $8,348 
 
 
        
Depreciation expense was approximately $3.3 million, $3.1 million $3.3 million and $2.6$3.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.  AmortizationIncluded in depreciation expense is amortization expense for capitalized computer software cost wasof approximately $0.9 million, $1.2 million $1.1 million and $1.3$1.1 million, respectively.
 
In 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $1.0 million for furniture and leasehold improvements related to the excess leased space at its Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania locations.  In 2006, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $1.3 million for furniture and leasehold improvements related to the excess leased space at its Saddle River and Dresher locations.  See Note 14, Facilities Realignment, for additional information.
 
 
4.Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
In December 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment evaluation.  Goodwill hasThere have been assigned to the reporting units to which the value of the goodwill relates.  The 2007 and 2006 evaluation indicated that goodwill was not impaired.  The 2005 evaluation indicated that goodwill recorded in the MD&D and Select Access reporting units was impaired and accordingly, the Company recognized non-cash charges of approximately $7.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in 2005. On December 4, 2005 the Company announced it was discontinuing its MD&D business unit, which ceased operations in the second quarter of 2006.  (See Note 17, Discontinued Operations, for additional information.)  As a result of that decision and the expected cash flows that the unit was expected to generate in 2006, an impairment charge of $7.8 million was recorded in operating expense in the sales services segment, which represented all of the goodwill associated with the InServe acquisition.  That charge is currently included in discontinued operations as MD&D is no longer part of the sales services segment.  The loss of a key customer that historically represented between 25% and 35% of revenue and the lack of new business projected at the time within Select Access were the main factors for the $3.3 million goodwill impairment charge and was recorded in the sales services segment.
Additionally, due to the discontinuation of the MD&D business unit, the Company evaluated the recoverability of MD&D long-lived assets and determined that those assets were impaired.  The Company recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $349,000 in 2005.  This was also recorded in operating expense to discontinued operations.
Changeschanges in the carrying amount of goodwill of $13.6 million for the years ended December 31, 20072008 and 2006 were as follows:2007.

  Marketing 
  Services 
    
Balance as of December 31, 2005 $13,112 
Goodwill additions  500 
Balance as of December 31, 2006 $13,612 
     
Goodwill additions  - 
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $13,612 


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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
The increase in goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2006 was associated with the final escrow payment made to the members of Pharmakon, LLC, pursuant to the Pharmakon acquisition agreement.

All intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 20072008 are attributable to the acquisition of Pharmakon and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the intangibles, which range from 5 to 15 years.  The net carrying value of the identifiable intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 is as follows:

  As of December 31, 2008  As of December 31, 2007
  Carrying  Accumulated     Carrying  Accumulated   
  Amount  Amortization  Net  Amount  Amortization  Net
Covenant not to compete $140  $121  $19  $140  $93  $47
Customer relationships  16,300   4,709   11,591   16,300   3,622   12,768
Corporate tradename  2,500   722   1,778   2,500   556   1,944
Total $18,940  $5,552  $13,388  $18,940  $4,271  $14,669
 


  As of December 31, 2007  As of December 31, 2006 
  Carrying  Accumulated     Carrying  Accumulated    
  Amount  Amortization  Net  Amount  Amortization  Net 
Covenant not to compete $140  $93  $47  $140  $65  $75 
Customer relationships  16,300   3,622   12,678   16,300   2,536   13,764 
Corporate tradename  2,500   556   1,944   2,500   389   2,111 
Total $18,940  $4,271  $14,669  $18,940  $2,990  $15,950 

Amortization expense related to continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was approximately $1.3 million for each of the three years,
  respectively.  Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
 
2008  2009  2010  2011  2012 
$1,281  $1,272  $1,253  $1,253  $1,253 
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
 $      1,272  $      1,253  $      1,253  $      1,253  $      1,253

5.Loans and Investments in Privately-Held Entities
In May 2004, the Company entered into a loan agreement with TMX Interactive, Inc. (TMX), a provider of sales force effectiveness technology.  Pursuant to the loan agreement, the Company provided TMX with a term loan facility of $500,000 and a convertible loan facility of $500,000, both of which were due on November 26, 2005.  In 2005, due to TMX’s continued losses and uncertainty regarding its future prospects, the Company established an allowance for credit losses against the TMX loans. For the years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, TMX provided services to the Company valued at $9,000, $246,000, and $245,000 respectively.   The receipt of services in lieu of cash payment was recorded as a credit to bad debt expense and a reduction of the receivable in the respective periods.  At December 31, 2007, the loan receivable has a balance of $500,000, which is fully reserved.
 
In October 2002, the Company acquired $1.0 million of preferred stock of Xylos Corporation (Xylos). In addition, the Company provided Xylos with short-term loans totaling $500,000 in the first half of 2004. The Company determined its $1.0 million investment and $500,000 short-term loan to Xylos were impaired as of December 31, 2004.  The Company wrote its $1.0 million investment down to zero and established an allowance for credit losses against the $500,000 short-term loan.  Xylos made loan payments totaling $150,000, $250,000, and $100,000 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively and the loan has been repaid in full. These payments were recorded as credits to bad debt expense in the periods in which they were received.
 
In June 2005,May 2004, the Company sold its approximately 12% ownership share in In2Focus Sales Development Services Limited, (In2Focus)entered into a loan agreement with TMX Interactive, Inc. (TMX), a United Kingdom contractprovider of sales company.  The Company’s original investmentforce effectiveness technology.  Pursuant to the loan agreement, the Company provided TMX with a term loan facility of $1.9 million had been written down$500,000 and a convertible loan facility of $500,000, both of which were due on November 26, 2005.  In 2005, due to zeroTMX’s continued losses and uncertainty regarding its future prospects, the Company established an allowance for credit losses against the TMX loans.  From 2005 to 2007, TMX provided services to the Company valued at $500,000 and the receipt of services in lieu of cash payment was recorded as a credit to bad debt expense and a reduction of the receivable in the fourth quarterrespective periods.  At December 31, 2008, the loan receivable has a balance of 2001.  The Company received approximately $4.4 million, net of deal costs,$500,000, which was included in gain on investments in 2005.
is fully reserved.
 
 
6.Retirement Plans
 
The Company offers an employee 401(k) saving plan.  Under the PDI, Inc. 401(k) Plan, employees may contribute up to 25% of their pre-tax compensation.  Effective January 1, 2004, the Company makes a safe harbor non-elective contribution in an amount equal to 100% of the participant’s base salary contributed up to 3% plus 50% of the participant’s base salary contributed exceeding 3% but not more than 5%.  Prior to January 1, 2004, the Company made cash contributions in an amount equal to 100% of the participant’s base salary contributed up to 2%.  Participants are not allowed to invest any of their 401(k) funds in the Company’s common stock.  The Company’s total contribution expense related to the Company’s 401(k) plans for 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was approximately $725,000,$0.8 million, $0.7 million, and $1.3 million, respectively.
7.Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Beginning in 2000, the Company established a deferred compensation arrangement whereby a portion of certain employees’ salaries is withheld and $2.1 million, respectively.placed in a rabbi trust.  The plan permits the participants to diversify these assets through a variety of investment options.  Members of the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) also have the opportunity to defer their compensation through this arrangement.  The Company includes the net assets of the trust in its financial statements.  The deferred compensation obligation has been classified as a current liability and the net assets in the trust are classified as available-for-sale securities and are included in short-term investments.
 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
7.Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Beginning in 2000, the Company established a deferred compensation arrangement whereby a portion of certain employees’ salaries is withheld and placed in a Rabbi Trust.  The plan permits the employees to diversify these assets through a variety of investment options.  Members of the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) also have the opportunity to defer their compensation through this arrangement.  The Company adopted the provisions of EITF No. 97-14 "Accounting for Deferred Compensation Arrangement Where Amounts are Earned and Held in a Rabbi Trust and Invested” which requires the Company to consolidate into its financial statements the net assets of the trust.  The deferred compensation obligation has been classified as a current liability and the net assets in the trust are classified as available-for-sale securities and are included in short-term investments.

8.Long-term Liabilities
 
Long-term liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006:2007:
 

 December 31,  December 31,
 2007  2006  2008  2007
Deferred tax $1,113  $-  $1,443  $1,113
Rent payable 2,959  2,970  2,736  2,959
Accrued income taxes 5,765  3,592  6,003  5,765
Other 340  1,323   387   340
 $10,177  $7,885  $10,569  $10,177
 
9.Commitments and Contingencies
 
The Company leases facilities, automobiles and certain equipment under agreements classified as operating leases, which expire at various dates through 2016.  Substantially all of the property leases provide for increases based upon use of utilities and landlord’s operating expenses.  Lease and auto expense under these agreements for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was approximately $4.9 million, $5.0 million, $15.0 million, and $22.9$15.0 million, respectively, of which $2.9 million in 2008, $2.9 million in 2007, and $12.7 million in 2006 and $19.3 million in 2005 related to automobiles leased for use by employees for a term of one year from the date of delivery with yearly annual renewal options.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, contractual obligations with terms exceeding one year and estimated minimum future rental payments required by non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining lease terms exceeding one year are as follows:


    Less than  1 to 3  3 to 5  After     Less than  1 to 3  3 to 5  After 
 Total  1 Year  Years  Years  5 Years  Total  1 Year              Years  Years  5 Years 
Contractual obligations (1)
 $3,977  $2,545  $1,432  $-  $-  $1,476  $859  $617  $-  $- 
Purchase obligations (2)
 7,583  7,000  583  -  - 
Operating lease obligations                                        
Minimum lease payments 27,573  3,226  6,529  6,526  11,292  24,395  3,318  6,507  6,564  8,006 
Less minimum sublease rentals (2)
  (6,171)  (1,058)  (1,992)  (1,357)  (1,764)
Less minimum sublease rentals (3)
  (5,113)  (1,069)  (1,613)  (1,239)  (1,192)
Net minimum lease payments  21,402   2,168   4,537   5,169   9,528   19,282   2,249   4,894   5,325   6,814 
Total $25,379  $4,713  $5,969  $5,169  $9,528  $28,341  $10,108  $6,094  $5,325  $6,814 
 
(1)Amounts represent contractual obligations related to software license contracts, data center hosting, and outsourcing contracts for software system support.

(2)Represents minimum annualized purchase obligations associated with promotional spending as per the terms of the Company’s agreement with Novartis through February 2010, which is the early termination date for this contract provided that sales of the product remain below certain pre-determined thresholds.
(3)In June 2005, the Companywe signed an agreement to sublease approximately 16,000 square feet of the first floor at itsour corporate headquarters facility in Saddle River, New Jersey (approximately 16,000 square feet).Jersey.  The sublease is for a five-year term commencing on July 15, 2005, and provides for approximately $2 million in lease payments over thatthe five-year period.   In JuneJuly 2007, the Companywe signed an agreement to sublease approximately 20,000 square feet of the second floor at itsour corporate headquarters (approximately 20,000 square feet).headquarters.  The sublease term is through January 2016the remainder of our lease, which is approximately eight and one-half years and will provide for approximately $4.4 million in lease payments over that period.  Also in 2007, the Companywe signed two separate subleases at its TVGour facility in Dresher, Pennsylvania.  These subleases are for five-year terms and will provide approximately $650,000 combined in lease payments over thatthe five-year period.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2008, the Company has $5.9 million in letters of credit outstanding as required by its existing insurance policies and its facility leases.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

 
Litigation
 
DueDue to the nature of the businesses in which the Company is engaged, such as product detailing and in the past, the distribution of products, it could be exposed to certain risks. Such risks include, among others, risk of liability for personal injury or death to persons using products the Company promotes or distributes. There can be no assurance that substantial claims or liabilities will not arise in the future due to the nature of the Company’s business activities and recent increases in litigation related to healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals. The Company seeks to reduce its potential liability under its service agreements through measures such as contractual indemnification provisions with clients (the scope of which may vary from client to client, and the performances of which are not secured) and insurance. The Company could, however, also be held liable for errors and omissions of its employees in connection with the services it performs that are outside the scope of any indemnity or insurance policy. The Company could be materially adversely affected if it were required to pay damages or incur defense costs in connection with a claim that is outside the scope of an indemnification agreement; if the indemnity, although applicable, is not performed in accordance with its terms; or if the Company’s liability exceeds the amount of applicable insurance or indemnity.
California Class Action Litigation
On September 26, 2005, the Company was served with a complaint in a purported class action lawsuit that was commenced against the Company in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco on behalf of certain of its current and former employees, alleging violations of certain sections of the California Labor Code.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the Company accrued approximately $3.3 million for potential penalties and other settlement costs relating to both asserted and unasserted claims relating to this matter.  In December 2005, the Company reached a tentative settlement of this action, subject to court approval.  In October 2006, the Company received preliminary settlement approval from the court and the final approval hearing was held in January 2007.  Pursuant to the settlement, the Company has made all payments to the class members, their counsel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency in an aggregate amount of approximately $50,000, and the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in May 2007.
Cellegy Litigation
On April 11, 2005, the Company settled a lawsuit which was pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Cellegy).  Under the terms of the settlement, in exchange for executing a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice of the lawsuit, Cellegy agreed to and did deliver to the Company: (i) a cash payment in the amount of $2.0 million; (ii) a Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $3.0 million, with a maturity date of October 11, 2006; (iii) a Security Agreement, granting the Company a security interest in certain collateral; and (iv) a Nonnegotiable Convertible Senior Note, with a face value of $3.5 million, with a maturity date of April, 11, 2008.
In addition to the initial $2.0 million received on April 11, 2005, Cellegy had paid $200,000 in 2005 and $458,500 through June 30, 2006 towards the outstanding principal balance of the Secured Promissory Note.  These payments were recorded as a credit to litigation expense in the periods in which they were received.
On December 1, 2005, the Company commenced a breach of contract action against Cellegy in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (PDI, Inc. v. Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 05 Civ. 10137 (PKL)). The Company alleged that Cellegy breached the terms of the Security Agreement and Secured Promissory Note that it received in connection with the settlement.  For Cellegy's breach of contract, the Company sought damages in the total amount of $6.4 million plus default interest from Cellegy.
On December 27, 2005, Cellegy filed an answer to the Company’s complaint, denying the allegations contained therein, and asserting affirmative defenses.  Discovery subsequently commenced and pursuant to a scheduling order entered by the court, was to be completed by November 21, 2006.  On June 22, 2006, the parties appeared before the court for a status conference and agreed to a dismissal of the lawsuit without prejudice because, among other reasons, discovery would not be complete before October 11, 2006, the maturity date of the Secured Promissory Note, at which time Cellegy would owe the Company the entire unpaid principal balance and interest on the Secured Promissory Note.  On July 13, 2006, the court dismissed the December 1, 2005 breach of contract lawsuit without prejudice.  This had no effect on the original settlement.
On September 27, 2006, Cellegy announced that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its intellectual property rights and other assets relating to certain of its products and product candidates to Strakan

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
International Limited (the Sale). Pursuant to a letter agreement between Cellegy and the Company, Cellegy agreed to pay the Company $3.0 million (the Payoff Amount) in full satisfaction of Cellegy’s obligations to the Company under the Secured Promissory Note, which had an outstanding principal amount of approximately $2.34 million, and the $3.5 million Nonnegotiable Convertible Senior Note. Pursuant to the letter agreement, $500,000 of the Payoff Amount was paid to the Company in September 2006, and the remaining $2.5 million was paid to the Company in December 2006 upon consummation of the Sale.
The Company had previously established an allowance for doubtful notes for the outstanding balance of the Notes; therefore, the Agreement did not result in the recognition of a loss.  The $3.0 million received was recorded as a credit to litigation expense.
 
Bayer-Baycol Litigation
 
The Company has been named as a defendant in numerous lawsuits, including two class action matters, alleging claims arising from the use of Baycol, a prescription cholesterol-lowering medication.  Baycol was distributed, promoted and sold by Bayer AG (Bayer) in the U.S. through early August 2001, at which time Bayer voluntarily withdrew Baycol from the U.S. market.  Bayer had retained certain companies, such as the Company, to provide detailing services on its behalf pursuant to contract sales force agreements.  The Company may be named in additional similar lawsuits.  To date, the Company has defended these actions vigorously and has asserted a contractual right of defense and indemnification against Bayer for all costs and expenses that it incurs relating to these proceedings.  In February 2003, the Company entered into a joint defense and indemnification agreement with Bayer, pursuant to which Bayer has agreed to assume substantially all of the Company’s defense costs in pending and prospective proceedings and to indemnify the Company in these lawsuits, subject to certain limited exceptions.  Further, Bayer agreed to reimburse the Company for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred through such date in defending these proceedings.  As of December 31, 2007,2008, Bayer has reimbursed the Company for approximately $1.6 million in legal expenses, the majority of which was received in 2003 and was reflected as a credit within selling, general and administrative expense.  The Company did not incur any costs or expenses relating to these matters during 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2007.2008.
 
Letters
10.Product Commercialization Contract
On April 11, 2008, the Company announced the signing of Credita promotion agreement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Novartis).  Pursuant to the agreement, the Company has the co-exclusive right to promote on behalf of Novartis the pharmaceutical product Elidel® (pimecrolimus) Cream 1% (the Product) to physicians in the United States. Under terms of the agreement, the Company is providing sales representatives to promote the Product to physicians.  The Company must perform a minimum number of sales calls to designated physicians each year, and the failure to satisfy this requirement could result in penalties being imposed on the Company.  In addition, the Company is obligated to spend at least $7.0 million per year during the term on promotional activities relating to the Product.  Finally, as required under the agreement, the Company paid an up-front nonrefundable fee of $1.0 million.  This fee was paid during the second quarter of 2008 and has been recognized as negative revenue pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 01-09, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer or a Reseller of the Vendor's Product."
In exchange for its promotional and sales force activities, the Company will be compensated each quarter based on a specified formula set forth in the agreement relating to Product sales for the quarter.  Under the terms of the contract, any shortfall between actual sales and the pre-determined threshold from the previous quarter is added to the current quarter’s threshold amount that the Company must achieve in order to generate revenue. It is possible that the Company may not receive any compensation if Product sales are below certain thresholds set forth in the agreement.
The term of the agreement is approximately four years, extending through March 31, 2012, and it may be extended for an additional year upon the mutual consent of the parties.  In addition, if the agreement is not terminated prior to its scheduled expiration on March 31, 2012, if due under the terms of the agreement, Novartis will provide the Company with two residual payments in accordance with specified formulas set forth in the agreement, which are payable 12 and 24 months after the expiration of the term of the agreement.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

The agreement provides that if one or more major market events occur during the term that significantly affects the Product, in certain cases either party will have the right to terminate the agreement.  Either party may terminate the agreement if the other party materially breaches or fails to perform its obligations under the agreement.  In addition, either party may terminate the agreement, effective no earlier than February 2010, upon three months prior notice to the other party if the number of prescriptions for the Product generated in a specified period is less than a predetermined level for that period.  Novartis may terminate the agreement, effective no earlier than February 1, 2010, without cause upon three months prior notice to the Company subject to the payment of an early termination fee based in part on a fixed amount and in part on a specified formula set forth in the agreement.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the Company made expenditures of approximately $12.3 million in connection with our sales force activities and promotion of the product.  To date, the Company has $7.3not achieved the required sales levels necessary to receive revenue under its promotion agreement with Novartis.  The Company does not anticipate that it will achieve the required sales levels necessary to generate sufficient revenue to recover the costs it incurred or will incur in connection with this promotional program during the term of the contract.  The Company intends to terminate this contract at the early termination date for the contract, which is no sooner than February 1, 2010 provided that sales of the product remain below certain pre-determined thresholds.
At December 31, 2008, the Company accrued a contract loss of approximately $10.3 million, representing the anticipated future loss expected to be incurred by the Company to fulfill its contractual obligations under this product commercialization agreement until February 2010, the early termination date for this contract.  The loss contract provision for this product commercialization agreement includes cost of the sales force needed to deliver the minimum number of sales calls and promotional program costs, including the cost of samples and other promotional costs net of anticipated revenue.  In determining the amount of the loss contract provision, projections regarding estimated future cash flows are made to estimate the expected loss.  The use of alternative estimates and assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated loss and potentially result in lettersa different impact to the Company’s results of credit outstanding as required by its existing insurance policies and its facility leases.operations.  Further, changes in business strategy and/or market conditions may significantly impact these judgments.  Actual results could materially differ from this estimate.
 
10.11.Fair Value Measurements
As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted FAS 157 for all financial assets and liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually).  Broadly, the FAS 157 framework requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  FAS 157 establishes market or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs.  The valuation techniques required by FAS 157 are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following three-tier fair value hierarchy: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore, requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
The Company’s adoption of FAS 157 was limited to its investment in marketable securities.  See Note 2, Investments in Marketable Securities, for additional information.  The fair values for these securities are based on quoted market prices.

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2008:


        Fair Market
  Carrying  Fair  Measurements at December 31, 2008
  Amount  Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3
Available-for-sale securities $159  $159  $159  $-  $-
Held-to-maturity securities  5,847   5,970   5,970   -   -
Total $6,006  $6,129  $6,129  $-  $-
                    

12.
Preferred Stock
 
The Company's Board is authorized to issue, from time to time, up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series.  The Board is authorized to fix the rights and designation of each series, including dividend rights and rates, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption terms and prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares of each series.  As of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, there were no issued and outstanding shares of preferred stock.
 
11.13.
Stock-Based Compensation
 
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted FAS 123R.  See Note 1, Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies, for a description of the adoption of FAS 123R.  The Company’s stock-incentive program is a long term retention program that is intended to attract, retain and provide incentives for talented employees, officers and directors, and to align stockholder and employee interests.  The Company considers its stock-incentive program critical to its operations and productivity.  Currently, the Company grants options, SARs and restricted shares from the PDI, Inc. 2004 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the 2004 Plan), which is described below.
 
The Company currentlyprimarily uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and SARs. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.  Expected volatility was based on historical volatility.  As there is no trading volume for the Company’s options, implied volatility was not representative of the Company’s current volatility so the historical volatility was determined to be more indicative of the Company’s expected future stock performance.  The expected life was determined using the safe-harbor method permitted by Securities Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107 (SAB 107). The Company expects to use

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
this simplified method for valuing employee SARs grants as permitted by the provisions of SAB 107 until more detailed information about exercise behavior becomes available over time.  The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with remaining terms similar to the expected term on the options or SARs.  The Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the option valuation model. The Company is required to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.  The Company recognizes compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, arising from the issuance of stock options and SARs on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the grant.
 
The estimated compensation cost associated with the granting of restricted stock and restricted stock units is based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company recognizes the compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, arising from the issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.period of the grant.
 

The Company recognizes the estimated compensation cost of performance contingent shares, net of estimated forfeitures, based on the probability that the performance condition will be achieved. These awards are earned upon attainment of identified performance goals. The fair value of the awards is based on the measurement date. The awards will be amortized over the performance period.  Compensation cost for performance contingent shares is estimated based on the number of awards that are expected to vest and is adjusted for those awards that do ultimately vest.
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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

The following table provides the weighted average assumptions used in determining the fair value of the non-performance based stock-based awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 20052006 respectively:


2007 2006 20052008 2007 2006
Risk-free interest rate4.54% 4.81% 3.79%2.25% 4.54% 4.81%
Expected life3.5 years 3.5 years 5 years3.5 years 3.5 years 3.5 years
Expected volatility50.87% 66.12% 100%41.31% 50.87% 66.12%

Stock Incentive Plan
 
In June 2004, the Board and stockholders approved the 2004 Plan.  The 2004 Plan replaced the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the 1998 Plan) and the 2000 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2000 Plan).  The 2004 Plan reserved an additional 893,916 shares for new awards as well as combined the remaining shares available under the 1998 Plan and 2000 Plan.  The maximum number of shares that can be granted under the 2004 Plan is approximately 2.9 million shares.  Eligible participants under the 2004 Plan include officers and other employees of the Company, members of the Board and outside consultants, as specified under the 2004 Plan and designated by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board.  Unless earlier terminated by action of the Board, the 2004 Plan will remain in effect until such time as no stock remains available for delivery under the 2004 Plan and the Company has no further rights or obligations under the 2004 Plan with respect to outstanding awards under the 2004 plan.  No participant may be granted more than the annual limit of 400,000 shares plus the amount of the participant's unused annual limit relating to share-based awards as of the close of the previous year, subject to adjustment for splits and other extraordinary corporate events.
 
StockHistorically, stock options arewere generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the common stock on the date of grant, expireexpired 10 years from the date they are granted, and generally vestvested over a two-year period for members of the Board of Directors and three-year period for employees.  Upon exercise, new shares are issued by the Company.  The Company has not issued stock options since 2005.  SARs are generally granted with a grant price equal to the market value of the common stock on the date of grant, vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the date of grant and expire five years from the date of grant.  The restricted shares and restricted stock units generally have vesting periods that range from eighteen months to three years and are subject to accelerated vesting and forfeiture under certain circumstances.
 
On February 9, 2005,In November 2008, the Company acceleratedCompany’s chief executive officer was granted 140,000 restricted stock units and 280,000 performance contingent SARs.  The restricted stock units will vest into shares of the Company’s common stock, equally in five installments, with the initial 20% of the units vesting immediately on the grant date and an additional 20% of all outstanding unvested underwater stock options.  Accelerated stock options totaled 473,334the units vesting on each anniversary of the grant date over a four year period. The performance contingent SARs have an exercise price of $4.28, a seven year term to expiration, and impacted 43 employees and seven board members.  Therea weighted average fair value of $0.86.  The fair value estimate of the performance contingent SARs was no compensation expense recognized ascalculated by an accredited independent valuation consultant using a result of this acceleration.  On December 30, 2005, priorMonte Carlo Simulation model.  The performance contingent SARs are subject to the adoption of FAS 123R,same vesting schedule as the Company acceleratedrestricted stock units but are only exercisable if the vesting of 97,706following stock performance-based conditions are satisfied: (1) with respect to the initial 94,000 performance contingent SARs, and placed a restriction on the transfer or saleclosing price of the Company’s common stock received uponis at least $10.00 per share for 60 consecutive trading days anytime within five years from the exercise of thesegrant date; (2) with respect to the next 93,000 performance contingent SARs, that matched the original vesting scheduleclosing price of the SARs.  This impacted 38 employeesCompany’s common stock is at least $15.00 per share for 60 consecutive trading days anytime within five years from the grant date; and resulted in $86,000 in compensation expense.

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PDI, Inc.
Notes(3) with respect to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share andfinal 93,000 performance contingent SARs, the closing price of the Company’s common stock is at least $20.00 per share data)
The Company acceleratedfor 60 consecutive trading days anytime within five years from the vesting of all outstanding unvested underwater stock options and SARs in 2005 to avoid recognizing compensation expense in future periods.
On March 29, 2005, the Company issued 54,903 performance contingent shares of its common stock to be issued upon the attainment of all established performance goals by March 2008.  At December 31, 2007 there are 3,602 performance contingent shares outstanding.  There were three levels of performance that dictate the number of shares to be issued.  Throughout 2005, the Company had recognized compensation expense related to this award on its expectation of the probability that the performance conditions would be satisfied and subsequently reversed that expense in 2006 as the probability that the performance conditions, even at the marginal level, would be satisfied was deemed remote. The Company currently expects 539 shares to be awarded and as such, recognized approximately $11,000 in compensation expense in 2007.grant date.
 
The weighted average fair value of options andnon-performance based SARs granted during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was estimated to be $2.54, $3.97 $6.31 and $9.10$6.31 respectively.  For the yearsyear ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the aggregate intrinsic values of options and SARs exercised under the Company’s stock option plans werewas approximately $130,000 and $243,000, respectively, determined as of the date of exercise.  There were no exercises in 2007.2007 or 2008.  As of December 31, 2007,2008, there was $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested SARs and restricted stock that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.02.5 years.  Cash received from options exercised under the Company’s stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $87,000, and $591,000, respectively.$87,000.  Historically, shares issued upon the exercise of options have been new shares and have not come from treasury shares.
 
The impact of stock options, SARs, performance shares and restricted stock on net (loss) income and cash flow for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
  2007  2006  2005 
Stock options and SARs $455  $361  $142 
Conditional grant  -   104   - 
Performance shares  11   (60)  60 
Restricted stock  1,163   1,198   973 
   1,629   1,603   1,175 
Acceleration of vesting - restricted stock  54   233   531 
Acceleration of vesting - SARs  -   -   57 
Forfeitures  (207)  (176)  (306)
Total stock-based compensation expense  1,476   1,660   1,457 
Tax impact  (565)  (408)  (483)
Reduction to net income $911  $1,252  $974 
             
Increase (reduction) in cash flow            
from operating activies $242  $(23) $- 
(Reduction) increase in cash flow            
from financing activies $(242) $23  $- 

A summary of option and SARs activity for the year ended December 31, 2007 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:
     Weighted-       
     Average  Contractual  Intrinsic 
  Shares  Grant Price  Period (in years)  Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 2007  1,016,618  $23.44   5.23  $36 
Granted  157,304   9.52   4.25   - 
Exercised  -   -         
Forfeited or expired  (527,097)  25.74         
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  646,825   18.18   4.18   19 
                 
Exercisable at December 31, 2007  447,835  $21.61   4.28  $19 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

The impact of stock options, SARs, performance shares and restricted stock on net (loss) income and cash flow for 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:

  2008  2007  2006 
Stock options and SARs $259  $455  $361 
Conditional grant  -   -   104 
Common stock awards  300   -   - 
Performance awards  9   11   (60)
Restricted stock  1,052   1,163   1,198 
   1,620   1,629   1,603 
Acceleration of vesting - restricted stock  8   54   233 
Forfeitures  (141)  (207)  (176)
Total stock-based compensation expense  1,487   1,476   1,660 
Tax impact  (583)  (565)  (408)
Reduction to net income $904  $911  $1,252 
             
Increase (reduction) in cash flow            
from operating activies $-  $242  $(23)
(Reduction) increase in cash flow            
from financing activies $-  $(242) $23 

A summary of option and SARs activity for the year ended December 31, 2008 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:


     Weighted-      
     Average  Contractual  Intrinsic
  Shares  Grant Price  Period (in years)  Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2008  646,825  $18.18   4.18  $19
Granted  474,538   5.69   6.21   -
Forfeited or expired  (323,986)  12.54        
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  797,377   13.04   4.77   -
                
Exercisable at December 31, 2008  370,378  $21.40   3.58  $-

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options and SARs for the year ended December 31, 20072008 and changes during the year ended December 31, 20072008 is presented below:


  Shares  Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
      
Nonvested at January 1, 2008  198,990  $4.71
Granted  474,538   1.55
Vested  (130,055)  3.19
Forfeited  (172,925)  3.37
Nonvested at December 31, 2008  370,548  $1.82
        


  Shares  Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value 
       
Nonvested at January 1, 2007  150,291  $6.76 
Granted  157,304   3.97 
Vested  (46,646)  7.49 
Forfeited  (61,959)  5.73 
Nonvested at December 31, 2007  198,990  $4.71 
A summary of the Company’s outstanding shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units for the year ended December 31, 20072008 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

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     Weighted-  Average  Aggregate 
     Average  Remaining  Intrinsic 
     Grant Date  Vesting  Value 
  Shares  Fair Value  Period (in years)  (in thousands) 
Outstanding at January 1, 2007  196,738  $14.57   1.31  $2,286 
Granted  166,603   9.87   2.37   1,561 
Vested  (107,849)  16.24         
Forfeited  (41,528)  11.27         
Outstanding at December 31, 2007  213,964  $10.71   2.07  $2,005 
PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

     Weighted-  Average   Aggregate
     Average  Remaining  Intrinsic
     Grant Date  Vesting  Value
  Shares  Fair Value  Period (in years)  (in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2008  213,964  $10.71   2.07  $2,005
Granted  298,388   6.33   2.90   1,197
Vested  (79,668)  11.15        
Forfeited  (108,259)  8.83        
Outstanding at December 31, 2008  324,425  $7.20   2.56  $1,301
                
12.14.
Significant Customers
 
During 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 the Company had several significant customers for which it provided services under specific contractual arrangements.  The following sets forth the net revenue generated by customers who accounted for more than 10% of the Company's revenue during each of the periods presented.

   Years Ended December 31,
Customer  2008  2007  2006
 A  $31,697  $15,155  $-
 B   15,304   -   -
 C   12,072   13,259   -
 D       15,992    
 E   -   -   68,240
 F   -   -   43,603
 
   Years Ended December 31, 
Customer  2007  2006  2005 
 A  $15,992  $-  $- 
 B   15,155   -   - 
 C   13,259   -   - 
 D   -   68,240   69,452 
 E   -   43,603   107,260 
 F   -   -   48,051 

For all the customers listed above, excluding customer B,A, the Company recorded revenue in both segments.  For customer B,A, all the revenue was in the sales services segment.
 
For the years ended December 31, 2007,2008, and 2005,2007, the Company’s three largest customers, who each individually represented 10% or more of its revenue, accounted for in the aggregate, approximately 37.9%52.5% and 73.6%37.9% respectively, of its revenue.  For the year ended December 31, 2006 the Company’s two largest customers, each of whom represented 10% or more of its revenue, accounted for, in the aggregate, approximately 46.8% of its revenue.
 
At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, the Company’s three and two largest customers represented 21.4%71.7% and 11.7%21.4%, respectively, of the aggregate of outstanding accounts receivable and unbilled services.
On March 21, 2007, the Company announced that a large pharmaceutical company customer had notified them of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with the Company upon its scheduled expiration on May 12, 2007.  This contract, which had a one-year term, represented approximately $37 million in annual revenue.
 
On February 28, 2006, the Company announced that it has been notified by AstraZeneca that its fee-for-service agreements with the Company would be terminated effective April 30, 2006, reducing revenue by approximately $63.8 million in 2006.

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

On September 26, 2006, the Company announced that it had received verbal notification from GSK of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with the Company for 2007. The contract, which represented approximately $65 million to $70 million in revenue on an annual basis, expired as scheduled on December 31, 2006.
On October 25, 2006, the Company also announced that it had received notification from sanofi-aventis of its intention to terminate its contract sales engagement with the Company effective December 1, 2006. The contract, which represented approximately $18 million to $20 million in revenue on an annual basis, was previously scheduled to expire on December 31, 2006.
 
On March 21, 2007, the Company announced that a large pharmaceutical company customer had notified them of its intention not to renew its contract sales engagement with the Company upon its scheduled expiration on May 12, 2007.  This contract, which had a one-year term, represented approximately $37 million in annual revenue.
13.15.
Executive Severance
 
On October 21, 2005,June 20, 2008, the Company announced the resignationretirement of Charles T. SaldariniMichael J. Marquard as vice chairman of the Board and chief executive officer. Mr. Saldarini also resignedofficer and as a member of the Company’s Board. As per the termsboard of directors. In connection with his employment agreement, Mr. Saldarini was entitled to approximately $2.8 million in cash and stock compensation, which was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2005.
On August 10, 2005,retirement, the Company announced that Bernard C. Boyle, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer would resign from his position with the Company effective December 31, 2005.  The Company recognizedrecorded approximately $1.6$0.9 million in additional compensation expense in 2008.  During 2008, the third quarter of 2005 as per the terms of his employment agreement.  Effective December 31, 2005, the Company entered into an amended memorandum of understanding with the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Boyle deferred his resignation until March 31, 2006.
The Company also announced the resignationdeparture of three other executive vice presidents during 2005, one other executive vice president during 2006for which it incurred

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and its president of its sales services segment during 2007.  per share data)

approximately $0.3 million in additional compensation expense.
The Company recognized charges of approximately $5.7$0.6 million and $573,000 related to executive resignations/settlements in 2005 and 2006, respectively.  These amounts are shown separately within operating expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006.  There were no executive severance charges for the year ended December 31, 2007.
 
14.16.
Facilities Realignment
 
The Company recorded facility realignment charges totaling approximately $75,000, $1.0 million and $2.0 million during 2008, 2007 and $2.4 million during 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.  These charges were for costs related to excess leased office space the Company has at its Saddle River, New Jersey and Dresher, Pennsylvania facilities.  In 2007, the Company sub-leased the excess office space at its Saddle River, New Jersey location and also secured sub-leases for two of the three vacant spaces at its Dresher location.  The Company is currently seeking to sublease the remaining excess space at its Dresher location.  A summary of the significant components of the facility realignment charges for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 20072008 by segment is as follows:


  Sales  Marketing    
2006: Services  Services  Total 
Facility lease obligations $803  $(146) $657 
Asset impairments (1)  474   821   1,295 
Total facility realignment charge $1,277  $675  $1,952 
2007:            
Facility lease obligations $(198) $(82) $(280)
Asset impairments (1)  1,020   56   1,076 
Related charges  225   -   225 
Total facility realignment charge $1,047  $(26) $1,021 
2008:            
Facility lease obligations $-  $75  $75 
Total facility realignment charge $-  $75  $75 
             
(1) The asset impairments resulted in charges to the accumulated depreciation balance 


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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

  Sales  Marketing    
2005: Services  Services  Total 
Facility lease obligations $1,057  $1,297  $2,354 
Total facility realignment charge $1,057  $1,297  $2,354 
2006:            
Facility lease obligations $803  $(146) $657 
Asset impairments (1)  474   821   1,295 
Total facility realignment charge $1,277  $675  $1,952 
2007:            
Facility lease obligations $(198) $(82) $(280)
Asset impairments (1)  1,020   56   1,076 
Related charges  225   -   225 
Total facility realignment charge $1,047  $(26) $1,021 
             
(1) The asset impairments resulted in changes to the accumulated depreciation balance 
The following table presents a reconciliation of the restructuring charges in 20062007 and 20072008 to the balance at December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, which is included in other accrued expenses ($305,0000.2 million and $1.0$0.3 million, respectively) and in long-term liabilities ($370,0000.4 million and $1.3$0.4 million, respectively):


Balance as of December 31, 2005 $2,335 
 Sales  Marketing    
 Services  Services  Total 
         
Balance as of December 31, 2006 $1,549  $763  $2,312 
Accretion 51  11  10  21 
Adjustments (198) (82) (280)
Payments (680) (1,089) (289) (1,378)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $273  $402  $675 
Accretion 6  7  13 
Adjustments  606  -  75  75 
Balance as of December 31, 2006 $2,312 
    
Accretion 21 
Payments (1,378)  (87)  (117)  (204)
Adjustments  (280)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $675 
Balance as of December 31, 2008 $192  $367  $559 

Charges for facility lease obligations relate to real estate lease contracts where the Company has exited certain space and is required to make payments over the remaining lease term (January 2016 and November 2016 for the Saddle River, New Jersey facility and for the Dresher, Pennsylvania facility, respectively).  All lease termination amounts are shown net of projected sublease income.  The charges in 2008 pertained to a change in the estimated time it will take to sublet the remaining Dresher space.  The charges in 2007 were primarily related to the exiting of the computer data center space at its Saddle River location as the Company is now outsourcing that capability. The charges in 2006 reflected additional space exited as well as additional charges to reflect the softness of the real estate market in both areas as neither sublet despite actively marketing the spaces.  Additionally, in 2006, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to leasehold improvements in both spaces as the Company determined it was unlikely that itthe Company will be able to recover the carrying value of these assets.
15.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the current enacted tax rates.  Deferred tax expense (credit) is the result of changes in the deferred tax asset and liability.
The provision (credit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is comprised of the following:
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

17.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the current enacted tax rates.  Deferred tax expense (benefit) is the result of changes in the deferred tax asset and liability.
The provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is comprised of the following:


 2007  2006  2005  2008  2007  2006 
Current:                  
Federal $465  $(1,520) $(5,867) $278  $465  $(1,520)
State  189   (1,914)  (379)  266   189   (1,914)
Total current  654   (3,434)  (6,246)  544   654   (3,434)
                        
Deferred:            
Federal 1,058  2,592  3,662  314  1,058  2,592 
State  55   118   2,785   17   55   118 
Total deferred  1,113   2,710   6,447   331   1,113   2,710 
Provision for income taxes $1,767  $(724) $201  $875  $1,767  $(724)
            


Total income tax expense in 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, including taxes associated with discontinued operations was $0.9 million, $1.8 million, ($465,000) and $201,000,($0.5) million, respectively.
 
The tax effects of significant items comprising the Company’s deferred tax assets and (liabilities) as of December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 are as follows:

 2007  2006  2008  2007 
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities)            
included in other current assets:            
Allowances and reserves $1,402  $1,580  $4,931  $1,402 
Contract costs -  31 
Compensation 905  835  3,022  905 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  (2,307)  (2,446)  (7,953)  (2,307)
 -  -   -   - 
Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities)Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities)     Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities)     
included in other long-term assets:                
State net operating loss carryforwards 2,221  2,048  3,171  2,221 
Federal net operating loss carryforwards 3,148  -  10,218  3,148 
State taxes 1,066  1,016  1,052  1,066 
Compensation (474) - 
Equity investment 128  505  135  128 
Self insurance and other reserves  1,940   2,703   1,736   1,940 
Property, plant and equipment 178  (1,133) 978  178 
Intangible assets (291) (172) (681) (291)
Other reserves - restructuring  (64)  (629)  25   (64)
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets  (9,439)  (4,338)  (17,603)  (9,439)
  (1,113)  -   (1,443)  (1,113)
Net deferred tax liability $(1,113) $-  $(1,443) $(1,113)
        

The Company performs an analysis each year to determine whether the expected future income will more likely than not be sufficient to realize the deferred tax assets.  The Company's recent operating results and projections of future income weighed heavily in the Company's overall assessment.  As a result, the Company established a full federal and state valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets at December 31, 20072008 and 20062007 because the Company determined that it was more likely than not that these assets would not be realized.  At December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, the Company had a valuation allowance of approximately $11.7$25.6 million and $6.8$11.7 million, respectively, related to the Company's net deferred tax assets that cannot be carried back.assets.
 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

The noncurrent net deferred tax liability relates to tax amortization of the tax basis in goodwill associated with the Pharmakon acquisition.  Prior to 2007, the Company included in net deferred tax assets, the deferred tax liability related to the Pharmakon acquisition. In the first quarter of 2007 the Company determined that this deferred tax liability would not be realizable for an indeterminate time in the future and consequently should not be included in net deferred tax assets for purposes of calculating the valuation allowance in any period. As a result, the Company increased the valuation allowance by $882,000 in the first quarter.quarter of 2007.  The Company doesdid not believe this increase was material to the results of operations or its financial position in 2007.  The Company

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

also believes that the additional valuation allowance that would have resulted as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 was not material to the results of operations or the financial position of the Company in those years.
 
Federal tax attribute carryforwards at December 31, 2007,2008, consist primarily of approximately $9.7$29.2 million of net operating losses and $339,000 of capital losses.  In addition, the Company has approximately $47.9$63.5 million of state net operating losses carryforwards.  The utilization of the federal carryforwards as an available offset to future taxable income is subject to limitations under federal income tax laws.  If the federal net operating losses are not utilized, they begin to expire in 2027.2027, and if the current state net operating losses are not utilized they begin to expire in 2009.  The capital losses can only be utilized against capital gains and $339,000 will expire in 2009.
 
A reconciliation of the difference between the federal statutory tax rates and the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:

 
  2007  2006  2005 
Federal statutory rate  (35.0%)  35.0%  (35.0%)
State income tax rate, net            
of Federal tax benefit  1.0%  (11.0%)  17.9%
Meals and entertainment  0.4%  0.3%  0.7%
Valuation allowance  46.8%  (26.9%)  18.4%
Other non-deductible  0.2%  (2.0%)  - 
Tax exempt income  (2.7%)  (6.0%)  (2.9%)
Net change in Federal and state reserves  10.8%  3.8%  2.7%
Effective tax rate  21.5%  (6.8%)  1.80%
 2008 2007 2006
Federal statutory rate(35.0%) (35.0%) 35.0%
State income tax rate, net     
of Federal tax benefit1.8% 1.0% (11.0%)
Meals and entertainment0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Valuation allowance34.1% 46.8% (26.9%)
Other non-deductible0.9% 0.2% (2.0%)
Tax exempt income0.0% (2.7%) (6.0%)
Net change in Federal and state reserves0.7% 10.8% 3.8%
Effective tax rate2.6% 21.5% (6.8%)
      

The Company adopted the provisionprovisions of FIN48 on January 1, 2007.  As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no material adjustment in the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits. At the adoption date of January 1, 2007, the Company had $4.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect its effective tax rate if recognized. At December 31, 2007, the Company had $4.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect its effective tax rate if recognized.
 
Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company’s income tax liabilities as of January 1, 2007 included a total of $4.0 million for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding approximately $925,000 of related accrued interest, and approximately $300,000 of related penalties. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties, is as follows:
Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company’s income tax liabilities as of January 1, 2007 included a total of $4.0 million for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding approximately $925,000 of related accrued interest, and approximately $300,000 of related penalties. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties, is as follows:

  Unrecognized 
  Tax Benefits 
Balance of unrecognized benefits as of January 1, 2007 $4,027 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year  11 
Additions for tax positions of prior years  209 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years  (137)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $4,110 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years  (157)
Balance as of December 31, 2008 $3,953 
     


  Unrecognized 
  Tax Benefits 
    
Balance of unrecognized benefits as of January 1, 2007 $4,027 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year  11 
Additions for tax positions of prior years  209 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years  (137)
Balance as of December 31, 2007 $4,110 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)


The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2007,2008, the Company recognized approximately $475,000,$504,000, respectively, of such interest expense as a component of its “Provision (benefit) for income taxes."  The liability for unrecognized tax benefits included accrued interest of $1.4$1.8 million and $925,000$1.4 million at December 31, 20072008 and January 1, 2007,2008, respectively.  The Company has approximately $265,000 and $300,000 of accrued liabilities or expense for penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and 2006.respectively.

The Company and its subsidiaries file a U.S. Federal consolidated income tax return and consolidated and separate income tax returns in numerous state and local tax jurisdictions.  The following tax years remain subject to examination as of December 31, 2007:

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2008:
 

PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)

JurisdictionTax Years
Federal20062003-2007
State and Local2002-2007
 2002 - 2006


The Company reached an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examiner in regards to the audit of the 2003, 2004 and 2005 tax years.  The adjustments are not material to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  The Company does not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
 
The Company is currently in the examination phase of a state and local income tax audit for the years 20022003 through 2006, and expects this audit to be completed within the next 12 months with no material adjustments.
 
16.18.
Historical Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/Income per Share
 
Historical basic and diluted net (loss)/income per share is calculated based on the requirements of SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.”  A reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 is as follows:

 

 Years Ended December 31,  Years Ended December 31,
 2007  2006  2005  2008  2007  2006
 (in thousands)  (in thousands)  (in thousands)         
Basic weighted average number of common shares  13,940   13,859   14,232  14,012  13,940  13,859
Dilutive effect of stock options, SARs, and                       
restricted stock  -   135   -   -   -   135
Diluted weighted average number                       
of common shares  13,940   13,994   14,232   14,012   13,940   13,994
           

Outstanding options at December 31, 2008 to purchase 304,531 of common stock with exercise prices of $7.70 to $83.69 were not included in the computation of historical and pro forma diluted net income per share because to do so would have been antidilutive, as a result of the Company’s net loss in 2008.  In addition, there were 492,846 SARs outstanding with exercise prices $4.28 to $20.15 that were not included in the computation of earnings per share as a result of the Company’s net loss.
Outstanding options at December 31, 2007 to purchase 372,441 shares of common stock with exercise prices of $7.70 to $83.69 were not included in the computation of historical and pro forma diluted net income per share because to do so would have been antidilutive, as a result of the Company’s net loss in 2007.  In addition, there were 274,384 outstanding SARs with exercise prices $9.52 to $20.15 that were not included in the computation of earnings per share as a result of the Company’s net loss.
 
Outstanding options at December 31, 2006 to purchase 734,404 shares of common stock with exercise prices of $14.16 to $93.75 were not included in the 2006 computation of historical and pro forma diluted net income per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price per share of the common stock and therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive. In addition, there were 81,856 outstanding SARs with exercise prices $12.52 to $20.15 that were not included in the 2006 computation of historical and pro forma diluted net income per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price per share of the common stock and therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive.
 
Outstanding options at December 31, 2005 to purchase 1,271,890 shares of common stock with exercise prices of $5.21 to $93.75 per share were not included in the 2005 computation of historical and pro forma diluted net income per share because to do so would have been antidilutive, as a result of the Company’s net loss in 2005. Additionally, 109,206 SARs were outstanding at December 31, 2005, and were not included in the computation of earnings per share as a result of the Company’s net loss.
17.
Discontinued Operations
The Company discontinued its MD&D business in the second quarter of 2006.  The MD&D business included the Company’s MD&D contract sales and clinical sales teams and was previously reported in the sales services reporting segment.  The MD&D business was abandoned through the run off of operations (i.e., to cease accepting new business but to continue to provide service under remaining contracts until they expire or terminate).  In accordance with FAS No. 144, operations must be abandoned prior to reporting them as discontinued operations.  The last active contract within MD&D ended in the second quarter of 2006.  There was no activity within discontinued operations in 2007.  All prior periods have been restated to reflect the treatment of this unit as a discontinued operation.  Summarized selected financial information for the discontinued operations is as follows:

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 

  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2006  2005 
Revenue, net $1,876  $14,210 
         
Income (loss) from discontinued        
operations before income tax $693  $(8,047)
Income tax expense  259   - 
Net income (loss) from        
discontinued operations $434  $(8,047)

18.19.
Discontinued Operations
The Company discontinued its MD&D business in the second quarter of 2006.  The MD&D business included the Company’s MD&D contract sales and clinical sales teams and was previously reported in the sales services reporting segment.  There was no activity within discontinued operations in 2007 or 2008.  Summarized selected financial information for the discontinued operations is as follows:

  For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Revenue, net $1,876
    
Income from discontinued   
operations before income tax $693
Income tax expense  259
Net income from   
discontinued operations $434
    

20.
Segment Information
 
The accounting policies followed by the segments are described in Note 1, Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies.  Corporate charges are allocated to each of the operating segments on the basis of total salary costs. Corporate charges include corporate headquarter costs and certain depreciation expenses. Certain corporate capital expenditures have not been allocated from the sales services segment to the other operating segments since it is impracticable to do so.
 
The Company reports under the following three segments:
 
Sales services segment – includes the Company’s Performance and Select Access teams.  This segment uses teams to deliver services to a wide base; they have similar long-term average gross margins, contract terms, types of customers and regulatory environments. One segment manager oversees the operations of all of these units and regularly discusses the results of operations, forecasts and activities of this segment with the chief operating decision maker;
 
Marketing services segment – includes the Company’s marketing research and medical education and communication services. This segment is project driven; the units comprising it have a large number of smaller contracts, share similar gross margins, have similar customers, and have low barriers to entry for competition.  There are many discrete offerings within this segment, including: accredited continuing medical education (CME), content development for CME, promotional medical education, marketing research and communications.  OneThe CME portion of this segment manager overseeswill be discontinued in 2009.  Two unit managers oversee the operations of all of these units and regularly discussesdiscuss the results of operations, forecasts and activities of this segment with the chief operating decision maker; and
 
PDI products group (PPG)Product commercialization segmentincludedincludes revenues that were earned throughand expenses associated with the Company’s licensing and co-promotion of pharmaceutical and MD&D products.  There are currently no ongoing operations inIn 2008, this segment.segment consisted of our current promotional agreement with Novartis.  Any business opportunities are reviewed by the chief executive officer and other members of senior management.

 

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PDI, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(tabular information in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


  For the Year Ended December 31, 
  2007  2006  2005 
Revenue:         
Sales services $86,766  $202,748  $270,420 
Marketing services  30,545   36,494   34,785 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $117,311  $239,242  $305,205 
Revenue, intersegment:            
Sales services $-  $-  $- 
Marketing services  180   -   - 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $180  $-  $- 
Revenue, less intersegment:            
Sales services $86,766  $202,748  $270,420 
Marketing services  30,365   36,494   34,785 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $117,131  $239,242  $305,205 
Operating (loss) income:            
Sales services $(13,918) $33  $(17,386)
Marketing services  (362)  2,798   (1,186)
PPG  -   3,082   (268)
Total $(14,280) $5,913  $(18,840)
Reconciliation of (loss) income from operations to            
(loss) income before income taxes:            
Total (loss) income from operations            
from operating groups $(14,280) $5,913  $(18,840)
Gain on investments  -   -   4,444 
Interest income, net  6,073   4,738   3,190 
(Loss) income before income taxes $(8,207) $10,651  $(11,206)
Capital expenditures: (1)            
Sales services $870  $1,508  $2,901 
Marketing services  139   262   2,881 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $1,009  $1,770  $5,782 
Depreciation expense: (1)            
Sales services $3,477  $3,671  $3,260 
Marketing services  828   679   550 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $4,305  $4,350  $3,810 
Total assets            
Sales services $140,161  $157,750  $148,642 
Marketing services  39,393   43,886   51,517 
PPG  -   -   - 
Total $179,554  $201,636  $200,159 
             
(1) Capital expenditures and depreciation expense do not include amounts for discontinued operations. 
  Sales  Marketing  Product    
  Services  Services  Commercialization  Consolidated 
For the year ended December 31, 2008:            
Revenue $89,656  $23,872  $(1,000) $112,528 
Operating loss  (7,196)  (3,070)  (26,161)  (36,427)
Capital expenditures  339   60   -   399 
Depreciation expense  2,570   652   97   3,319 
Total assets  112,469   36,567   -   149,036 
                 
For the year ended December 31, 2007:                
Revenue $86,766  $30,365  $-  $117,131 
Operating loss  (13,918)  (362)  -   (14,280)
Capital expenditures  870   139   -   1,009 
Depreciation expense  3,477   828   -   4,305 
Total assets  140,161   39,393   -   179,554 
                 
For the year ended December 31, 2006:                
Revenue $202,748  $36,494  $-  $239,242 
Operating income  33   2,798   3,082   5,913 
Capital expenditures  1,508   262   -   1,770 
Depreciation expense  3,671   679   -   4,350 
Total assets  157,750   43,886   -   201,636 


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PDI, INC.PDI, INC. PDI, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTSVALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2006 AND 2007 
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
                       
 Balance at  Additions   (1)  Balance at  Balance at  Additions   (1)  Balance at
 Beginning  Charged to  Deductions  end  Beginning  Charged to  Deductions  end
Description of Period  Operations  Other  of Period  of Period  Operations  Other  of Period
2005             
Allowance for doubtful accounts $73,584  $713,669  $(8,847) $778,407 
Allowance for doubtful notes 500,000  842,378  (100,000) 1,242,378 
Tax valuation allowance 2,204,287  9,318,890  (1,703,076) 9,820,101 
Accrued sales returns 4,315,768  31,551  (4,116,460) 230,859 
                
2006                            
Allowance for doubtful accounts $778,407  $35,713  $(778,407) $35,713  $778,407  $35,713  $(778,407) $35,713
Allowance for doubtful notes 1,242,378  38,051  (495,837) 784,592  1,242,378  38,051  (495,837) 784,592
Tax valuation allowance 9,820,101  -  (3,035,884) 6,784,217  9,820,101  -  (3,035,884) 6,784,217
Accrued sales returns 230,859  -  -  230,859 
Accrued product rebates, sales               
discounts and returns 230,859  -  -  230,859
                               
2007                               
Allowance for doubtful accounts $35,713  $-  $(35,713) $-  $35,713  $-  $(35,713) $-
Allowance for doubtful notes 784,592  30,416  (159,163) 655,845  784,592  30,416  (159,163) 655,845
Tax valuation allowance 6,784,217  -  4,960,586  11,744,803  6,784,217  -  4,960,586  11,744,803
Accrued sales returns 230,859  -  -  230,859 
Accrued product rebates, sales               
discounts and returns 230,859  -  -  230,859
               
2008               
Allowance for doubtful accounts $-  $-  $-  $-
Allowance for doubtful notes 655,845  30,500  -  686,345
Tax valuation allowance 11,744,803  -  13,811,001  25,555,804
Accrued product rebates, sales               
discounts and returns 230,859  -  -  230,859
                               
                               
(1) Includes payments and actual write offs, as well as changes in estimates in the reserves and(1) Includes payments and actual write offs, as well as changes in estimates in the reserves and (1) Includes payments and actual write offs, as well as changes in estimates in the reserves and
the impact of acquisitions.the impact of acquisitions. the impact of acquisitions.




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