The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Given Imaging Ltd. and its Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
In thousands except share data
Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation
| A. | Description of business |
Given Imaging Ltd. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Israel in January 1998.
The medical device industry in which the Company is involved is characterized by the risks of regulatory barriers and reimbursement issues. Penetration into the world market requires the investment of considerable resources and continuous development efforts. The Company’s future success is dependent upon several factors including the technological quality, regulatory approvals and sufficient reimbursement for its products.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly, the financial information included therein. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2005. Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Note 2 - Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“Statement 123R”), using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation costs recognized in the first quarter of 2006 include also compensation costs for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested, as of December 31, 2005. The amount of compensation costs recognized is based upon the grant date fair value estimated under the Black-Scholes option valuation model in accordance with the original provisions of Statement 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Results for prior periods have not been restated, as it is not required.
For the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, 2006, the Company recognized compensation expense of $ 2,734 and $ 264, respectively, for non-vested shares and $ 1,401 and $ 860, respectively, for share options.
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