Results of these completed acquisitions are included in NeighborCare’s consolidated statements of operations from the date of the respective acquisition. Pro-forma financial information has not been prepared because the acquisitions are not material to the consolidated operations and financial position of NeighborCare. NeighborCare’s preliminary purchase price allocation, which is based on fair-value estimates, is as follows (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the components of income from discontinued operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2004 related to the operations of GHC for periods prior to the spin-off (in thousands):
5. | Certain Significant Transactions and Events |
Strategic Planning, Severance and Other Operating Items
NeighborCare has incurred costs that are directly attributable to NeighborCare’s transforming to a pharmacy-based business and certain of its short-term strategic objectives. These costs are segregated in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations as “Strategic planning, severance and other operating items.” A summary of these costs for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 follows (in thousands):
| | Accrued as of September 30, 2004 | | Nine Months Ended June 30, 2005 | | Accrued as of June 30, 2005 | |
| | | | |
| | | Provision | | Paid | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Employee contract termination, transaction completion bonuses, severance and related costs | | $ | 2,304 | | $ | 772 | | $ | 1,934 | | $ | 1,142 | |
Strategic planning and other items | | 655 | | — | | 142 | | 513 | |
Total | | $ | 2,959 | | $ | 772 | | $ | 2,076 | | $ | 1,655 | |
Strategic planning, severance and other operating items for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 are primarily attributable to the consolidation of NeighborCare pharmacy operations.
Strategic planning, severance and other operating items for the nine months ended June 30, 2004 relate primarily to legal, professional and other fees incurred to complete the spin-off transaction of $16.7 million; costs incurred pursuant to the termination provisions of employment contracts and transaction completion bonuses with NeighborCare and GHC executives of $10.2 million; costs incurred to extinguish long-term debt and related obligations in connection with the spin-off of $14.5 million (represents the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs of $5.9 million, consent fees required to eliminate our commitments under GHC debt of $5.0 million and other related debt settlements of $3.6 million); and severance and related costs incurred pursuant to our corporate and regional consolidation in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 of $2.1 million.
Takeover Defense Expenses
On May 24, 2004, Omnicare, Inc. announced its intention to purchase all of the outstanding shares of NeighborCare, Inc. common stock for $30 per share in cash. On May 25, 2004, NeighborCare announced that its Board of Directors unanimously rejected the proposal. On June 3, 2004, Omnicare, Inc. announced its intention to commence a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of NeighborCare, Inc. common stock for $30 per share in cash. On June 16, 2005, Omnicare, Inc. publicly announced that it had increased the price to be paid pursuant to the tender offer to $32 per share in cash. On June 27, 2005, NeighborCare, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors had unanimously recommended that shareholders again reject the tender offer and not tender shares pursuant to the offer. On July 6, 2005, NeighborCare, Inc., with the unanimous approval of the Board of Directors executed a merger agreement with Omnicare, Inc. in which Omnicare, Inc. would purchase all of the outstanding shares of NeighborCare, Inc. common stock for $34.75 per share in cash. This transaction was completed on July 28, 2005 and as a result, at that date, NeighborCare, Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Omnicare, Inc. Further information relating to the tender offer, including the Board’s recommendation and reasons therefor, can be found in NeighborCare’s Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2004, and in subsequent amendments filed with Securities and Exchange Commission. See "Subsequent Events" Note for further discussion.
NeighborCare has incurred various expenses as a result of the tender offer including legal, investment banking and other fees. During the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, $4.2 million and $16.8 million of takeover defense expenses were incurred, respectively.
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6. | Certain Significant Risks, Uncertainties and Business Concentrations |
At June 30, 2005, NeighborCare had contracts to provide services to approximately 297,000 residents in long-term care facilities in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Many of these contracts, as is typical in the industry, are for a period of one year but can be terminated by either party for any reason upon thirty to sixty days written notice.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, net revenues from GHC were 11% of total consolidated NeighborCare net revenues. Net revenues from Manor Care in the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were 10% of consolidated NeighborCare net revenues. No other individual customer or market group represented more than 5% of NeighborCare’s consolidated net revenues.
At June 30, 2005, NeighborCare has a $34.9 million deposit with its primary pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deposit is fully refundable at the request of NeighborCare.
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 consists of the following (in thousands):
| | June 30, 2005 | | September 30, 2004 | |
| | | | | |
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 | | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 250,000 | |
Borrowings under revolving credit facility | | 56,100 | | — | |
Capital lease obligations and other debt, inclusive of fair market value adjustments | | 15,280 | | 12,271 | |
Total debt | | 321,380 | | 262,271 | |
Less: | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | (61,135) | | (4,263 | ) |
Long-term debt | | $ | 260,245 | | $ | 258,008 | |
In order to effectively convert $125 million of NeighborCare’s $250 million fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt, NeighborCare entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $125 million, which expires November 15, 2013, in which NeighborCare receives a fixed-rate of 6.875% and pays a floating rate based on the six-month London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.8475% with measurement and settlement performed semiannually. The swap is designated as a fair value hedge, as the critical terms of the interest rate swap and the hedged item are designed to match thereby satisfying the criteria for short-cut method of accounting as defined by SFAS No. 133, as amended. Accordingly, the swap and the underlying debt obligation are recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value, with the changes in fair value of the derivative and the related debt being recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. Based upon valuations provided by third party financial institutions, the fair values of the interest rate swap were $1.8 million as of June 30, 2005 and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2004. The fair value of the hedged portion of the debt is recorded as an addition to the carrying value of the Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 included in capital lease obligations and other debt, inclusive of fair market value adjustments. A corresponding asset is recorded in other long-term assets at June 30, 2005 to reflect the fair market value of the interest rate swap derivative instrument. At September 30, 2004, the fair value of the hedged debt was recorded as an increase to the carrying value of the Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 being hedged through capital lease obligations and other debt, inclusive of fair market value adjustments. A corresponding asset was recorded in other long-term assets at September 30, 2004 reflecting the fair market value of the interest rate swap at that date. The fair value of the 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 on June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 was $262.5 million and $250.8 million, respectively, and was determined using quoted market rates on those dates.
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On July 28, 2005, NeighborCare repaid all outstanding indebtedness of approximately $77.9 million under its $100.0 million revolving credit facility as a result of the merger with Omnicare, Inc., all of which was funded by Omnicare, Inc.
On August 27, 2005, NeighborCare closed its tender offer to repurchase all of the outstanding 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013. See “Subsequent Events” Note for a more detailed description of the tender offer.
8. | Guarantor Subsidiaries and Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
NeighborCare’s $250 million Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by certain 100% owned subsidiaries of NeighborCare (Guarantors). Those subsidiaries that do not guarantee the notes consist of the joint ventures in which NeighborCare has a greater than 50% share in the equity and earnings thereof (Non-Guarantors). Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries have not been prepared because NeighborCare management believes it would not be material to investors. The following tables present the condensed consolidating financial statements of NeighborCare, Inc. (Parent), the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries:
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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | $ | 200,349 | | $ | 251,391 | | $ | 19,329 | | $ | (176,570) | | $ | 294,499 | |
Other current assets | | 40,790 | | 74,802 | | 18,550 | | — | | 134,142 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 18,763 | | 69,296 | | 7,121 | | — | | 95,180 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | 23,712 | | 1,590 | | — | | (22,671) | | 2,631 | |
Goodwill | | 287,419 | | 80,289 | | 3,292 | | — | | 371,000 | |
Other long-term assets | | 22,939 | | 19,037 | | 38 | | — | | 42,014 | |
| | $ | 593,972 | | $ | 496,405 | | $ | 48,330 | | $ | (199,241) | | $ | 939,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 90,473 | | $ | 210,351 | | $ | 14,237 | | $ | (176,570) | | $ | 138,491 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | 60,643 | | — | | 492 | | — | | 61,135 | |
Long-term debt less current portion | | 256,573 | | 260 | | 3,412 | | — | | 260,245 | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 78,084 | | — | | — | | — | | 78,084 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | 108,199 | | 285,794 | | 30,189 | | (22,671) | | 401,511 | |
| | $ | 593,972 | | $ | 496,405 | | $ | 48,330 | | $ | (199,241) | | $ | 939,466 | |
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
September 30, 2004
(in thousands)
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Eliminations | | Consolidated | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | $ | 146,197 | | $ | 195,364 | | $ | 18,365 | | $ | (129,023 | ) | $ | 230,903 | |
Other current assets | | 108,879 | | 63,787 | | 13,414 | | — | | 186,080 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 18,685 | | 58,069 | | 7,461 | | — | | 84,215 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | 20,209 | | 1,381 | | — | | (21,034 | ) | 556 | |
Goodwill | | 287,142 | | 26,720 | | 2,258 | | — | | 316,120 | |
Other long-term assets | | 25,795 | | 5,676 | | 63 | | — | | 31,534 | |
| | $ | 606,907 | | $ | 350,997 | | $ | 41,561 | | $ | (150,057 | ) | $ | 849,408 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 82,876 | | $ | 155,346 | | $ | 12,513 | | $ | (129,023 | ) | $ | 121,712 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | 4,263 | | — | | — | | — | | 4,263 | |
Long-term debt less current portion | | 256,240 | | 254 | | 1,514 | | — | | 258,008 | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 78,645 | | — | | — | | — | | 78,645 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | 184,883 | | 195,397 | | 27,534 | | (21,034 | ) | 386,780 | |
| | $ | 606,907 | | $ | 350,997 | | $ | 41,561 | | $ | (150,057 | ) | $ | 849,408 | |
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Nine months ended
June 30, 2005
(in thousands)
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Consolidated | |
Net revenues | | $ | — | | $ | 1,082,548 | | $ | 117,463 | | $ | 1,200,011 | |
Cost of revenues | | — | | 874,361 | | 86,210 | | 960,571 | |
Gross profit | | — | | 208,187 | | 31,253 | | 239,440 | |
Operating expenses | | 49,176 | | 122,200 | | 16,457 | | 187,833 | |
Interest expense, net | | 11,764 | | 1,276 | | 146 | | 13,186 | |
Other expense (income) | | 4,017 | | (554) | | — | | 3,463 | |
Income (loss) before income tax provision | | (64,957) | | 85,265 | | 14,650 | | 34,958 | |
Income tax provision | | 23,328 | | — | | — | | 23,328 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (88,285) | | $ | 85,265 | | $ | 14,650 | | $ | 11,630 | |
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Nine months ended
June 30, 2004
(in thousands)
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Consolidated | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net revenues | | $ | — | | $ | 952,053 | | $ | 114,081 | | $ | 1,066,134 | |
Cost of revenues | | — | | 755,185 | | 83,132 | | 838,317 | |
Gross profit | | — | | 196,868 | | 30,949 | | 227,817 | |
Operating expenses | | 99,777 | | 108,291 | | 16,726 | | 224,794 | |
Interest expense, net | | 14,392 | | 147 | | 160 | | 14,699 | |
Other expense (income) | | 3,945 | | (491 | ) | — | | 3,454 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | (118,114 | ) | 88,921 | | 14,063 | | (15,130 | ) |
Income tax benefit | | (2,423 | ) | — | | — | | (2,423 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | (115,691 | ) | 88,921 | | 14,063 | | (12,707 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | | 8,435 | | — | | — | | 8,435 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (107,256 | ) | $ | 88,921 | | $ | 14,063 | | $ | (4,272 | ) |
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended June 30, 2005 (in thousands) |
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Consolidated | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Cash flow from operating activities | | $ | (28,145 | ) | $ | 27,483 | | $ | 5,994 | | $ | 5,332 | |
Cash flow from investing activities | | (98,917 | ) | (22,226 | ) | (866 | ) | (122,009 | ) |
Cash flow from financing activities | | 56,100 | | (3,057 | ) | (415 | ) | 52,628 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (70,962 | ) | | 2,200 | | | 4,713 | | | (64,049 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 69,431 | | 5,790 | | 6,702 | | 81,923 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | (1,531 | ) | $ | 7,990 | | $ | 11,415 | | $ | 17,874 | |
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended June 30, 2004 (in thousands) |
| | Parent | | Guarantors | | Non- Guarantors | | Consolidated | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Cash flow from operating activities | | $ | 162,370 | | $ | 1,701 | | $ | (120,756 | ) | $ | 43,315 | |
Cash flow from investing activities | | (77,573 | ) | (970 | ) | (3,064 | ) | (81,607 | ) |
Cash flow from financing activities | | (34,239 | ) | 534 | | 9,415 | | (24,290 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 50,558 | | | 1,265 | | | (114,405 | ) | | (62,582 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 5,869 | | 7,124 | | 119,733 | | 132,726 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 56,427 | | $ | 8,389 | | $ | 5,328 | | $ | 70,144 | |
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9. | Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands, except per share data):
| | Nine months ended |
| | June 30, 2005 | | June 30, 2004 |
| | | | |
Earnings: | | | | |
Basic and diluted calculation: | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 11,630 | | $ | (12,707) |
Income from discontinued operations | | — | | 8,435 |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 11,630 | | $ | (4,272) |
| | | | |
Shares: | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic | | 43,833 | | 42,565 |
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock | | 835 | | — |
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted | | 44,668 | | 42,565 |
| | | | |
Per common share data: | | | | |
Basic: | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 0.27 | | $ | (0.30) |
Income from discontinued operations | | — | | $ | 0.20 |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.27 | | $ | (0.10) |
Diluted: | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 0.26 | | $ | (0.30) |
Income from discontinued operations | | — | | $ | 0.20 |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.26 | | $ | (0.10) |
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing earnings (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the respective reporting period (denominator). Included in the calculation of basic weighted average shares for the current quarter are approximately 259,000 shares to be issued in connection with the joint plan of reorganization confirmed by the bankruptcy court.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated in a manner consistent with basic earnings per share except, where applicable, the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards. For the nine months ended June 30, 2004, NeighborCare reported a net loss from continuing operations for the period, thus the impact of including the effect of unexercised stock options would be anti-dilutive.
NeighborCare’s principal operating segments are identified by the types of products and services from which revenues are derived and are consistent with the reporting structure of NeighborCare’s internal organization. NeighborCare has two reportable segments: (1) institutional pharmacy business and (2) corporate and other.
The institutional pharmacy business provides prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, infusion therapy and medical supplies and equipment to the elderly, chronically ill and disabled in long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, residential and independent living communities and other institutional healthcare facilities. The pharmacy services provided in these settings are tailored to meet the needs of the institutional customer. These services include highly specialized packaging and dispensing systems, computerized medical records processing and 24-hour emergency services. NeighborCare also provides pharmacy
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consulting services to assure proper and effective drug therapy, including monitoring and reporting on prescription drug therapy and assisting the facility in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Summarized financial information concerning NeighborCare’s reportable segments is shown in the following table for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and comparable period last year. The “Corporate and Other” category of operations represents operating information of business units below the prescribed quantitative thresholds under SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” Revenues from these business units are primarily derived from NeighborCare’s community-based professional pharmacy business, home infusion, respiratory and medical equipment business and long-term care group purchasing business (Tidewater). The “Corporate and Other” category also consists of NeighborCare’s corporate general and administrative function, for which there is generally no revenue generated.
This approach to segment reporting is consistent with NeighborCare’s internal financial reporting and the information used by the chief operating decision makers regarding the performance of the reportable and non-reportable segments. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the consolidated organization.
| | Institutional Pharmacy | | Corporate and Other | | Consolidated | |
| | | | (in thousands) | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Nine months ended June 30, 2005 | | | | | | | |
Net revenues | | $ | 1,035,372 | | $ | 164,639 | | $ | 1,200,011 | |
Gross profit | | 190,061 | | 49,379 | | 239,440 | |
Operating income (loss) | | 89,030 | | (37,423) | | 51,607 | |
Nine months ended June 30, 2004 | | | | | | | |
Net revenues | | $ | 902,840 | | $ | 163,294 | | $ | 1,066,134 | |
Gross profit | | 176,784 | | 51,033 | | 227,817 | |
Operating income (loss) | | 86,158 | | (83,135) | | 3,023 | |
Total assets as of | | | | | | | |
June 30, 2005 | | $ | 303,500 | | $ | 635,966 | | $ | 939,466 | |
September 30, 2004 | | 217,969 | | 631,439 | | 849,408 | |
NeighborCare’s provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations was $23.3 million and $(2.4) million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The income tax benefit generated from the utilization of certain NOL carryforwards will be applied first as a reduction to goodwill and, thereafter, as a direct addition to paid in capital, pursuant to Statement of Position (SOP) No. 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code,” at such time as it is assured. During the quarter ended June 30, 2005, NeighborCare recorded additional income tax expense of approximately $9.1 million related to takeover defense costs incurred in NeighborCare's current fiscal year and fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, associated with NeighborCare's defense against Omnicare, Inc.'s attempted takeover of NeighborCare. NeighborCare revised its accounting for income taxes related to these costs as a result of the definitive merger agreement between NeighborCare and Omnicare, Inc., announced July 7, 2005.
On June 15, 2004, NeighborCare’s shareholders approved the 2004 Performance Incentive Plan (the Plan). The aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the Plan is 5,000,000. As of June 30, 2005, 448,546 shares of restricted stock have been issued to NeighborCare employees under the Plan, of which 198,393 are fully vested and 72,204 have been surrendered to fulfill employee income tax obligations resulting from the grants. These
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restricted stock grants were issued out of the treasury shares held as of the respective grant dates. Restrictions on grants to employees typically vest ratably over three years from the date of grant such that the employee cannot sell or trade the restricted stock until it becomes vested. In addition, as of June 30, 2005, 46,921 shares of restricted stock have been issued to members of NeighborCare’s board of directors. Restricted shares issued to current board members are restricted such that the holder cannot sell or trade the stock unless the seller’s holdings in NeighborCare stock exceed $285,000 after the sale or trade occurs. The restrictions immediately lapse upon the holder’s termination of board membership.
As a result of the merger on July 28, 2005 with Omnicare, Inc., all unvested shares of restricted stock became vested pursuant to the change of control provisions contained in the Plan. Pursuant to the merger agreement, these shares of restricted stock were redeemed by Omnicare for $34.75 per share on that date and are no longer outstanding.
13. | Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income |
The rollforward of shareholders’ equity is as follows (in thousands):
Balance at September 30, 2004 | | $ | 386,780 | |
Stock option exercises and stock-based compensation | | 3,101 | |
Net income | | 11,630 | |
Balance at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 401,511 | |
As of June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004, NeighborCare’s comprehensive income was equal to net income.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2004, NeighborCare recognized $4.4 million in other comprehensive income as a result of the termination of an interest rate swap as a result of the spin-off of GHC. Additionally, $1.1 million of other comprehensive loss was distributed to GHC in the spin-off. For further information regarding the spin-off and distribution of net assets to GHC, refer to the Form 10-K.
14. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Financial Commitments
Requests for providing commitments to extend financial guarantees and extend credit are reviewed and approved by NeighborCare senior management. Management regularly reviews all outstanding commitments, letters of credit and financial guarantees, and the results of these reviews are considered in assessing the need for any provisions for possible credit and guarantee losses.
As of September 30, 2004, NeighborCare had extended letters of credit of $2.4 million. The outstanding letters of credit reduce NeighborCare's borrowing availability under its $100.0 million revolving credit facility to $97.6 million.
Legal Proceedings
NeighborCare is a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. NeighborCare accrues for legal proceedings when an unfavorable outcome is probable and reasonably estimable. With exception to the discussion which follows, NeighborCare does not believe the results of such litigation, even if the outcome is unfavorable, would have a material adverse effect on NeighborCare’s financial position.
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Haskell et al v. Goldman Sachs & Co. et al.
This action was brought January 27, 2004 in the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, by 275 former investors who collectively held over $205 million in subordinated debentures prior to the filing of the Company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in 2000. The case was subsequently removed to federal court and then to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The plaintiffs allege fraud and grossly negligent misrepresentation by the defendants in connection with the Bankruptcy Court’s approval of NeighborCare’s plan of reorganization confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court in 2001, canceling the subordinated debentures. The defendants, in addition to NeighborCare, Inc., are Goldman Sachs & Co., Mellon Bank, N.A., Highland Capital Management, LP, and George V. Hager, Jr., NeighborCare’s chief financial officer during the period in question. The plaintiffs seek to recover $200 million plus interest costs and fees. The defendants made a motion to dismiss, which was granted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Plaintiffs have appealed that decision. Meanwhile, Mellon Bank N.A. filed a cross claim for indemnification against NeighborCare. NeighborCare filed a motion to dismiss this claim and Mellon filed a motion for summary judgment. The court ruled that NeighborCare will be obligated to reimburse Mellon’s losses in the case, except for those resulting from Mellon’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. NeighborCare will not be required to indemnify Mellon until the court’s judgment becomes final.
Spin-off Contingencies
The separation and distribution agreement generally provides for a full and complete release and discharge as of the date of the consummation of the spin-off of all liabilities existing or arising from all acts and events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur and all conditions existing or alleged to have existed on or before the date of the consummation of the spin-off between or among NeighborCare and its affiliates, on the one hand, and GHC and its affiliates, on the other hand, including any contractual agreements or arrangements existing or alleged to exist between or among those parties on or before that date.
GHC has agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless NeighborCare and its affiliates, and each of its directors, officers and employees, from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:
| • | the failure of GHC, or its affiliates, or any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any of the liabilities of the eldercare businesses; |
| • | any liabilities of the eldercare businesses and the operation of the eldercare businesses at any time before or after the spin-off; |
| • | any breach by GHC or its affiliates of the separation and distribution agreement or any of the ancillary agreements entered into in connection with the separation and distribution agreement; |
| • | one-half of any liabilities arising out of the Company's 2001 joint plan of reorganization (other than certain liabilities specifically allocated in the separation and distribution agreement); and |
| • | specified disclosure liabilities. |
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NeighborCare has agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless GHC and its affiliates, and each of its directors, officers and employees, from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:
| • | the failure of NeighborCare, or its affiliates, or any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any of NeighborCare's liabilities, other than liabilities of the eldercare businesses; |
| • | any of NeighborCare liabilities, other than liabilities of the eldercare businesses, and the operation of its business other than the eldercare businesses at any time before or after the spin-off; |
| • | any breach by NeighborCare or its affiliates of the separation and distribution agreement or any of the ancillary agreements entered into in connection with the separation and distribution agreement; |
| • | one-half of any liabilities arising out of NeighborCare's 2001 joint plan of reorganization (other than certain liabilities specifically allocated in the separation and distribution agreement); and |
| • | specified disclosure liabilities. |
On July 28, 2005, NeighborCare became the wholly-owned subsidiary of Omnicare, Inc. as the result of the purchase by a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicare, Inc. of shares of NeighborCare’s outstanding common stock (the “Shares”) at a price of $34.75 by a tender offer (the “Offer”) and the subsequent merger of the subsidiary with and into NeighborCare, with NeighborCare surviving and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicare. Approximately 42,897,600 Shares were tendered in the Offer, representing approximately 97.2% of the then-outstanding Shares. On July 28, 2005, Omnicare accepted for payment all Shares validly tendered and not properly withdrawn. In the Offer, after giving effect to the settlement of Shares tendered that were subject to guaranteed delivery, Omnicare acquired the aggregate of 42,011,760 Shares, representing approximately 95.2% of the outstanding Shares. In the merger, all shares of NeighborCare’s outstanding common stock not tendered were converted into the right to receive the same consideration per share paid in the tender offer, unless the holders of such shares properly exercise their appraisal rights under Pennsylvania law. On the same date, NeighborCare’s common stock was de-listed from the NASDAQ National Market. Further information relating to the tender offer can be found in NeighborCare’s Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2004, and in subsequent amendments filed with Securities and Exchange Commission.
On August 27, 2005, NeighborCare closed its tender offer for cash to purchase all of the $250 million outstanding principal amount of NeighborCare’s 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the “NeighborCare Notes”). All of the NeighborCare Notes were validly tendered in the offer. The total consideration, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, for each $1,000 principal amount of the NeighborCare Notes validly tendered was $1,096.85.
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