Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $0.7 million, consisting of property and equipment purchases, compared to $34.6 million used in the same period in 2002. The $34.6 million use of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was a result of $35 million paid in cash to acquire Vitality, partially offset by the repayment in full, in March 2002, of the balance of a $2.1 million officer loan.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, net cash used in financing activities was $9.6 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $6.7 million for the same period in 2002. There were no outstanding bank borrowings under the Company's $45 million revolving credit facility (the "Facility") with HFG Healthco-4 LLC, an affiliate of Healthcare Finance Group, Inc. ("HFG"), at September 30, 2003, a $5.6 million decrease from the same period in 2002. Outstanding bank borrowings decreased as a result of operating cash generated by the Company's business and operations. The reduction in outstanding debt was achieved after the use of approximately $5.1 million for the repurchase of Company stock under its stock repurchase program.
At September 30, 2003, the Company had working capital of $13.1 million compared to $5.1 million at December 31, 2002. This increase is primarily the result of continued strong operating cash generated by the Company's business and operations which allowed the full repayment of all outstanding borrowings under the Facility at September 30, 2003, totaling $4.6 million at December 31, 2002.
The Facility has a three-year term secured by the Company's receivables with interest paid monthly. It provided for borrowing of up to $45 million at the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.4%. The Facility contains various covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreements governing the Facility. As of September 30, 2003, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Facility. After the initial three year term, the Facility automatically renews for additional on-year terms unless either party gives notice not less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term of its intention not to renew the Facility. The Facility permits the Company to request an increase in the amount available for borrowing to up to $100 million, as well as converting a portion of any outstanding borrowings from a Revolving Loan into a Term Loan. The borrowing base utilizes receivables balances, among other things, as collateral.
As the Company continues to grow, it anticipates that its working capital needs will also continue to increase. The Company believes that its cash on hand, together with funds available under the Facility and cash expected to be generated from operating activities will be sufficient to fund the Company's anticipated working capital and other cash needs for at least the next 12 months.
The Company also may pursue joint venture arrangements, business acquisitions and other transactions designed to expand its Specialty Management and Delivery Services and PBM Services businesses, which the Company would expect to fund from cash on hand, borrowings under the Facility, other future indebtedness or, if appropriate, the private and/or public sale or exchange of debt or equity securities of the Company.
At December 31, 2002, the Company had Federal net operating loss carry forwards ("NOLs") of approximately $25.2 million, which will begin expiring in 2009. As of December 31, 2002, these NOLs were offset by a full valuation allowance. Compared to the Company's NOLs that reduced the effective tax rate in 2002 and 2001, the current federal NOLs will be recorded directly in stockholders' equity when utilized rather than as a reduction of tax expense as they were generated primarily as a result of the exercise of stock options in prior years. However, the Company will receive the cash flow benefit from the reduction in its income tax liability when the remaining federal NOLs are utilized.
The Company expects its 2003 annual effective tax rate to be approximately 40%. This rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state taxes.
Other Matters
On June 30, 2003, the Company received a notification from MedImmune, Inc., the manufacturer of Synagis®, that MIM was not selected to participate in the 2003/04 Synagis® Distribution Network. Any potential financial impact would be notable on a revenue basis, but minimal from an operating and net income perspective, due to the Company's modest profit margin on that product. Synagis® currently represents less than 5% of the Company's total revenue.
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