1 ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------ FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 ------------------------ AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) (FORMERLY AMERISOURCE DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION) (REGISTRANT, STATE OF (COMMISSION INCORPORATION (IRS EMPLOYER FILE NUMBER) ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33-27835-01 P.O. BOX 959, VALLEY FORGE, 23-2546940 PENNSYLVANIA 19482 (610) 296-4480 ------------------------ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ] ------------------------ The number of shares of common stock of AmeriSource Health Corporation outstanding as of June 30, 1997 was: Class A -- 17,075,808, Class B -- 6,490,370, Class C -- 173,483. ================================================================================ 2 INDEX AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated balance sheets -- June 30, 1997 and September 30, 1996 Consolidated statements of operations -- Three months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996 Consolidated statements of operations -- Nine months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996 Consolidated statements of cash flows -- Nine months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Item 2. Operations PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 1 3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 ----------- ------------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 83,925 $ 65,575 Restricted cash.................................................. 8,434 5,626 Accounts receivable less allowance for doubtful accounts: 6/97 -- $19,192, 9/96 -- $14,848.............................. 490,626 390,331 Merchandise inventories.......................................... 795,122 650,296 Prepaid expenses and other....................................... 5,179 3,236 ---------- ---------- Total current assets..................................... 1,383,286 1,115,064 Property and Equipment, at cost.................................... 111,167 91,508 Less accumulated depreciation.................................... 45,640 39,842 ---------- ---------- 65,527 51,666 Other assets....................................................... 53,523 21,230 ---------- ---------- $ 1,502,336 $ 1,187,960 ========== ========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 2 4 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 ----------- ------------ (UNAUDITED) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable................................................. $ 874,315 $ 714,984 Accrued expenses and other....................................... 41,518 29,446 Accrued income taxes............................................. 9,454 6,002 Deferred income taxes............................................ 39,579 35,350 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities................................ 964,866 785,782 Long-Term Debt: Revolving credit facility........................................ 219,230 205,047 Receivables securitization financing............................. 303,904 226,878 Other debt....................................................... 9,201 1,768 ---------- ---------- 532,335 433,693 Other Liabilities.................................................. 11,180 5,293 Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, $.01 par value: Class A (Voting and convertible): 50,000,000 shares authorized; issued 6/97 -- 17,426,890 shares; 9/96 -- 17,291,100 shares.......................... 174 173 Class B (Non-voting and convertible): 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued 6/97 -- 9,440,370 shares; 9/96 -- 9,440,370 shares........................... 95 95 Class C (Non-voting and convertible): 2,000,000 shares authorized; issued 6/97 -- 173,483 shares; 9/96 -- 242,298 shares..................................... 2 2 Capital in excess of par value................................... 230,000 228,537 Retained earnings (deficit)...................................... (230,096) (259,395) Cost of common stock in treasury................................. (6,220) (6,220) ---------- ---------- (6,045) (36,808) ---------- ---------- $ 1,502,336 $ 1,187,960 ========== ========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 5 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------- 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Revenues............................................................ $2,064,174 $1,420,006 Cost of goods sold.................................................. 1,963,714 1,339,475 ---------- ---------- Gross Profit........................................................ 100,460 80,531 Selling and administrative expenses................................. 76,211 51,378 Depreciation........................................................ 3,257 2,429 ---------- ---------- Operating income.................................................. 20,992 26,724 Interest expense.................................................... 10,611 9,088 ---------- ---------- Income before taxes and extraordinary item.......................... 10,381 17,636 Taxes on income..................................................... 4,049 7,231 ---------- ---------- Income before extraordinary item.................................... 6,332 10,405 Extraordinary charge-early retirement of debt, net of income tax benefit........................................................... -- (7,242) ---------- ---------- Net income........................................................ $ 6,332 $ 3,163 ========== ========== Earnings per share (fully diluted): Income before extraordinary item.................................. $ .26 $ .45 Extraordinary item................................................ -- (.31) ---------- ---------- Net income..................................................... $ .26 $ .14 ========== ========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 6 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------- 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) Revenues............................................................ $5,596,578 $4,064,575 Cost of goods sold.................................................. 5,317,065 3,836,161 ---------- ---------- Gross Profit........................................................ 279,513 228,414 Selling and administrative expenses................................. 188,517 143,623 Depreciation........................................................ 8,427 6,393 ---------- ---------- Operating income.................................................. 82,569 78,398 Interest expense.................................................... 30,966 28,090 ---------- ---------- Income before taxes and extraordinary item.......................... 51,603 50,308 Taxes on income..................................................... 20,322 20,953 ---------- ---------- Income before extraordinary item.................................... 31,281 29,355 Extraordinary charge-early retirement of debt, net of income tax benefit........................................................... (1,982) (7,242) ---------- ---------- Net income........................................................ $ 29,299 $ 22,113 ========== ========== Earnings per share (fully diluted): Income before extraordinary item.................................. $ 1.29 $ 1.29 Extraordinary item................................................ (.08) (.32) ---------- ---------- Net income..................................................... $ 1.21 $ .97 ========== ========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 5 7 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, -------------------------- 1997 1996 ----------- ---------- (UNAUDITED) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income....................................................... $ 29,299 $ 22,113 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation.................................................. 8,427 6,393 Amortization.................................................. 2,125 2,041 Provision for losses on accounts receivable................... 3,252 1,140 Gain on disposal of property and equipment.................... 2,929 (16) Deferred income taxes......................................... 6,025 8,815 Loss on early retirement of debt.............................. 3,250 11,142 Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effect of companies acquired): Restricted cash............................................. (2,808) 8,547 Accounts receivable......................................... (25,213) 7,094 Merchandise inventories..................................... (49,518) (179,122) Prepaid expenses............................................ (263) (657) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes......... 92,053 102,166 Miscellaneous................................................. 32 2,059 ----------- --------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES...... 69,590 (8,285) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures............................................. (12,735) (12,008) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment.................... 1,967 527 Cost of companies acquired....................................... (138,652) (28,725) ----------- --------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES.................... (149,420) (40,206) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Long-term debt borrowings........................................ 1,615,923 1,324,712 Long-term debt repayments........................................ (1,517,307) (1,298,166) Net proceeds from public offering................................ -- 49,300 Deferred financing costs and other............................... (1,900) -- Exercise of stock options........................................ 1,464 42 ----------- --------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES................ 98,180 75,888 ----------- --------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents.............................. 18,350 27,397 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period................... 65,575 32,171 ----------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD......................... $ 83,925 $ 59,568 =========== ========= See notes to consolidated financial statements. 6 8 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying financial statements present the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of AmeriSource Health Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company") as of the dates and for the periods indicated. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 1997, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 and the cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 have been included. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, but which are not required for interim reporting purposes, have been omitted. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996. NOTE 2 -- LEGAL MATTERS AND CONTINGENCIES In the ordinary course of its business, the Company becomes involved in lawsuits, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including antitrust, environmental, product liability and regulatory agency and other matters. In some of these proceedings, plaintiffs may seek to recover large and sometimes unspecified amounts and the matters may remain unresolved for several years. On the basis of information furnished by counsel and others, the Company does not believe that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. The Company is subject to contingencies pursuant to environmental laws and regulations at one of its former distribution centers that may require the Company to take remediation efforts. In fiscal 1994, the Company accrued $4.1 million to cover future consulting, legal, and remediation and ongoing monitoring costs. The accrued liability, which is reflected in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet ($3.8 million at June 30, 1997), is based on an engineering analysis prepared by outside consultants and represents an estimate of the extent of contamination and choice of remedy, existing technology and presently enacted laws and regulations. However, changes in remediation standards, improvements in cleanup technology and discovery of additional information concerning the site could affect the estimated liability in the future. The Company is investigating the possibility of asserting claims against responsible parties for recovery of these costs. Whether or not any recovery may be forthcoming is unknown at this time, although the Company intends to vigorously enforce its rights and remedies. In November 1993, the Company, along with six other wholesale distributors and twenty-four pharmaceutical manufacturers, was named as a defendant in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, in a series of purported class action antitrust lawsuits alleging violations of various antitrust laws associated with the chargeback pricing system. In addition, the Company is a party to parallel suits filed in state courts in Minnesota, Mississippi and Alabama. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, treble damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. In October 1994, the Company entered into a Judgement Sharing Agreement with other wholesaler and pharmaceutical manufacturer defendants. Under the Judgement Sharing Agreement (a) the manufacturer defendants agreed to reimburse the wholesaler defendants for litigation costs incurred, up to an aggregate of $9 million; and (b) if a judgement is entered into against both manufacturers and wholesalers, the total exposure for joint and several liability of the Company is limited to the lesser of 1% of such judgement or $1 million. Pursuant to the Judgement Sharing Agreement, the Company has released any claims that it might have had against the manufacturers for the claims presented 7 9 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED) by the plaintiffs in these lawsuits. The Judgement Sharing Agreement covers the federal court litigation as well as cases which have been filed in various state courts. On April 4, 1996, the federal court granted the wholesalers' motion for summary judgment. The plaintiffs are appealing the grant of summary judgement in favor of the wholesalers to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. NOTE 3 -- EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented (23,739,661 and 22,733,126 for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996, respectively; and 23,706,386 and 22,358,166 for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996, respectively) plus the dilutive effect of stock options (598,737 and 612,204 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997, respectively; and 401,142 and 355,737 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1996, respectively on a fully diluted basis). NOTE 4 -- ACQUISITION In March 1997, the Company acquired all of the equity interests of Walker Drug Company, L.L.C. in a cash transaction. Walker Drug Company, L.L.C. is wholesale pharmaceutical distributor based in Pelham, Alabama with annualized revenues of approximately $800 million. The purchase price was $138.7 million. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method and, accordingly is included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over net assets acquired of $28.2 million has been allocated to goodwill (which is included in other assets) and is being amortized on a straight line basis over 40 years. Changes in purchase accounting activities may result in a reallocation of the purchase price within one year of the acquisition. The acquisition was funded by borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement. The following table reflects financial results on a pro forma basis, assuming the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented: NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------- 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- Revenues.................................................... $5,974,533 $4,584,332 Income before extraordinary items........................... 34,391 30,313 Net income.................................................. 32,409 23,071 Earnings per share (fully diluted): Income before extraordinary item.......................... $ 1.41 $ 1.34 Extraordinary item........................................ (.08) (.32) ---------- ---------- Net income........................................ $ 1.33 $ 1.02 ========== ========== NOTE 5 -- LONG-TERM DEBT In January 1997, the Company entered into a new revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of senior lenders providing a senior secured facility of $500 million. Among other things, the Credit Agreement: (1) is for a term of five years, expiring in January, 2002; (2) provides for interest rate step downs to as low as LIBOR plus 25 basis points upon the attainment of certain financial ratios; (3) provides for the release of security upon the attainment of certain financial ratios or once the Company achieves investment grade senior, unsecured debt ratings from two credit rating agencies; (4) provides for a borrowing base of 70% of the eligible inventory; and (5) provides higher limits for possible acquisitions. An extraordinary loss of $2.0 million (net of tax benefits of $1.3 million) was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 1997, representing the write-off of the unamortized financing fees related to the retirement of the prior $380 million revolving credit facility. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Company incurred approximately $3.0 8 10 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED) million in financing fees which have been deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the five-year term of the Credit Agreement. Revolving loans made under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid during its term, without premium and may subsequently be reborrowed. Commitments under the Credit Agreement may be permanently reduced in full or in part at any time at the option of the Company upon prior written notice. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at the rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin (1.25% at June 30, 1997). Interest on loans under the Credit Agreement is payable quarterly. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company granted the senior lenders perfected first priority security on interest in the Company's inventory for collateral against borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the average unused portion of the Credit Agreement (.31% per annum at June 30, 1997) plus an annual administration fee. At June 30, 1997, the $219.2 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement bore interest at the rate of 7.6% per annum. The indentures governing the Credit Agreement contain restrictions and covenants which include limitations on incurrence of additional indebtedness, restrictions on dividends and distributions to stockholders, the repurchase of stock and the making of certain other restricted payments, the issuance of preferred stock, the creation of certain liens, transactions with subsidiaries and other affiliates and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidation and the sale of substantially all assets. Additional covenants require compliance with financial tests, including maintenance of minimum net worth, leverage, and fixed charge coverage. Pursuant to its receivable securitization financing, the Company issued $90 million of Floating Rate Class A Trade Receivables Participation Certificates Series 1997-1 (the "Series 1997-1 Certificates") in April 1997. The Series 1997-1 Certificates consist of AAA rated fixed principal, variable rate certificates with a term of five years and a rate of LIBOR plus .20%. The proceeds from the issuance were used to pay down borrowings under the Credit Agreement. In connection with the Series 1997-1 Certificates, the Company incurred approximately $.7 million in financing fees which have been deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the five year term of the Series 1997-1 Certificates. NOTE 6 -- CHANGE IN ESTIMATE During its second quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company changed its method of estimating its interim LIFO inventory from a detailed quarterly index calculation method to a method which allocates a portion of the estimated annual LIFO provision to each quarter based on each quarter's actual inventory appreciation. The new method provides for a better match between current costs and revenues and reduces interim fluctuations caused by changes in product mix during the year. Prior to this change, substantially all of the Company's annual LIFO provision was recorded in its first six fiscal months. Approximately 80% of the Company's estimated annual LIFO provision was recorded in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 under the new estimation method. NOTE 7 -- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share, which is required to be adopted on December 31, 1997. At that time, the Company will be required to change the method currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior periods. Under the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded. The impact is expected to result in an increase in primary earnings per share of $.01 for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and have no effect on the three months ended June 30, 1996; and increases of $.03 and $.02 for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996, respectively. The impact of Statement 128 on the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share for these periods is not expected to be material. 9 11 AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED) In June 1997 the FASB issued Statement No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". Both Statements become effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 1997 with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effects these Statements will have on its financial reporting and disclosures. The Statement is expected to have no effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position, capital resources or liquidity. NOTE 8 -- FACILITY CONSOLIDATIONS AND OTHER CHARGES The Company commenced cost reduction plans in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 to consolidate three of its pharmaceutical distribution facilities into other existing facilities and to restructure its sales force. The cost reduction initiatives will be completed by December 1997 and resulted in the following charges included in selling and administrative expense in the third quarter of fiscal 1997. (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Write-downs of assets..................................... $3,857 Severance................................................. 1,832 Lease cancellations....................................... 727 ------ $6,416 ====== Write-downs of assets include buildings, warehouse and computer equipment, and other assets to be disposed of primarily related to the facility closings. Severance includes the termination costs of 240 warehouse and sales employees. Approximately 20 of these employees were terminated by June 30, 1997 and the remainder are expected to be terminated by December 1997. The above amounts exclude the shut-down costs of a facility acquired in the Walker Drug Company acquisition that was contemplated in the acquisition and accordingly, included in the purchase price allocation. In addition to the above charges, the Company incurred $5.2 million of charges related to the retirement of its former President and CEO as well as other executive terminations during the third quarter of fiscal 1997. 10 12 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 1997 increased 45% to $2.1 billion from $1.4 billion in the corresponding period in fiscal 1996. For the nine months ended June 30, 1997, revenues were $5.6 billion, an increase of 38% compared to the prior year. The year-to-year revenue gains reflect increases across all customer groups and all geographic regions. The acquisitions of Walker Drug Company, L.L.C. ("Walker Drug Company") in March 1997, and Gulf Distribution, Inc. in February 1996, resulted in an increase in revenues of 13% and 7% for the three and nine months ending June 30, 1997, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 1997, sales to hospitals increased 36%, sales to independent drug store customers increased 43%, and sales to the chain drug store customer group increased 32%, as compared with the prior period. Approximately 31% of the hospital revenue increase is due to the addition of one large mail order pharmacy customer. During the nine months ended June 30, 1997 sales to hospitals accounted for 48% of total revenues, while sales to independent drug stores accounted for 33% and sales to chain drug stores for 19% of the total. Gross profit of $100.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 increased by 25% over 1996 due to the increase in revenues. As a percentage of revenues, the gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 was 4.87% as compared to 5.67% in the prior year. For the nine months ended June 30, 1997, the gross profit percentage was 4.99% as compared to 5.62% in the prior year. Approximately 25% and 30% of the decline in gross profit percentage from the prior year quarter and nine months, respectively, was due to the addition of a large ($280 million in annualized revenues) mail order pharmacy customer at a gross profit percentage significantly lower than normal percentages. However, this customer is expected to provide the Company with its normal return on committed capital due to a low cost to service and a relatively low working capital requirement. The third quarter percentage was also impacted by less inventory appreciation profits than in the prior year as a percentage of revenue due to increased inventory turns and fewer manufacturer price increases. A reduction in selling margin percentage due to continuing price competition throughout the industry and the higher than average growth of the Company's largest customers also contributed to the decline. Gross profit may continue to be impacted by price competition and changes in customer and product mix. The Company commenced cost reduction plans in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 to consolidate three of its pharmaceutical distribution facilities into other existing facilities and to restructure its sales force. The cost reduction initiatives will be completed by December 1997 and resulted in a $6.4 million charge to selling and administrative expense in the third fiscal quarter of 1997. Write-downs of $3.9 million of assets includes buildings, warehouse and computer equipment, and other assets to be disposed of primarily related to the facility closings. Severance charges of $1.8 million were recorded for the termination of 240 sales and warehouse employees. Approximately 20 of these employees were terminated by June 30, 1997 and the remainder are expected to be terminated by December 31, 1997. Additionally, $0.7 million of costs related to lease terminations were recorded. The above amounts exclude the shut-down costs of a facility acquired in the Walker Drug Company acquisition that was contemplated in the acquisition, and accordingly, included in the purchase price allocation. In addition to the cost reduction initiatives, the Company incurred $5.2 million of charges related to the retirement of its former President and CEO as well as other executive terminations during the third quarter. Annualized cost savings of $6.0 to $8.0 million are expected as a result of the cost reduction initiatives. Operating expenses, including the $11.6 million of special charges discussed in the preceding paragraph, increased by $25.7 million or 48%, in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 compared with the prior year, and as a percentage of revenues, were 3.85% in 1997 and 3.79% in 1996. Excluding the $11.6 million of special charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 3.29% for the third quarter of fiscal 1997. For the first nine months of fiscal 1997, operating expenses increased 31% compared to the prior year and represented 3.52% of revenues versus 3.69% of revenues in the prior year. Excluding the special charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 3.31% for the nine months ended June 30, 1997. The increase in expenses was due to increased delivery and warehouse expense associated with the significant revenue increase. The decrease as a percentage of revenue in fiscal 1997 is primarily due to continued economies of 11 13 scale at the Company's established locations and the low service cost associated with the large mail order customer which has offset higher than anticipated integration costs of the Company's Orlando, FL facility. Operating income of $21.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 decreased by 21% from the prior year. For the nine months ended June 30, 1997 operating income increased by 5%. Excluding the effect of the special charges of $11.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1997, operating income increased 22% and 20% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the prior year. Excluding the special charges, the Company's operating margin declined to 1.58% and 1.68% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to 1.88% and 1.93% for the comparable prior year periods. The decrease is due to the decrease in gross profit percentage discussed above, offset in part by reduced operating expenses as a percentage of revenues. Interest expense of $10.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 represents an increase of 17% compared to the prior year quarter. For the nine month period ended June 30, 1997 interest expense increased 10% versus the prior year period. The increase over the prior year was due to increased borrowings to fund the Company's strong revenue increase and the purchase of Walker Drug Company in March 1997. Average borrowings during the quarter ended June 30, 1997 were $619 million as compared to average borrowings of $489 million in the prior year third quarter. For the nine months ended June 30, 1997, average borrowings were $597 million versus average borrowings of $487 million in the prior year. The increased average indebtedness was offset in part by reduced borrowing rates compared to the prior year due to the redemption of the remaining $74.3 million of 11 1/4% senior debentures in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 and rate reductions under the Company's revolving credit facility and receivables securitization financing. The income tax provisions for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997 were computed based on an estimate of the full year effective tax rate. The extraordinary charge in fiscal 1997 of $2.0 million, net of a tax benefit of $1.3 million, was due to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees related to the retirement of the prior $380 million revolving credit facility. During the second quarter the Company changed its method of estimating its interim LIFO inventory. The new estimation method better matches current costs and revenues and reduces interim fluctuations caused by changes in product mix during the year. Prior to this change, substantially all of the Company's annual LIFO provision was recorded in its first six fiscal months. Approximately 80% of the Company's estimated annual LIFO provision was recorded in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 under the new estimation method. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During the nine-month period ended June 30, 1997, the Company's operating activities generated $69.6 million in cash. An increase in inventory turns, a reduction in days sales outstanding and an increase in days payables outstanding offset the increased working capital requirements of the significant revenue growth. Operating cash uses during the nine month period ended June 30, 1997 included $27.4 million in interest payments and $11.1 million in income tax payments. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 were $12.7 million and relate principally to investments in warehouse automation, warehouse improvements, and information technology which are expected to continue throughout the year. In March 1997, the Company acquired all of the equity interests of Walker Drug Company Inc. in a cash transaction. The transaction was funded by borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Walker Drug Company is a Pelham, Alabama-based pharmaceutical wholesaler with annualized revenues of approximately $800 million. The purchase price was $138.7 million and the transaction was accounted for by the purchase method. The excess of the purchase price over net assets acquired of $28.2 million has been allocated to goodwill and is being amortized over 40 years. Cash provided by financing activities during the first nine months of fiscal 1997 represents borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility and its receivable securitization financing primarily to fund its 12 14 working capital requirements and the purchase of Walker Drug Company. In January 1997, the Company entered into a new revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of senior lenders providing a senior secured facility of $500 million. Proceeds from borrowings under this Credit Agreement were used to retire the $380 million revolving credit facility. Among other things, the Credit Agreement (1) is for a term of five years, expiring in January 2002; (2) provides for interest rate step downs upon the attainment of certain financial ratios; (3) provides for the release of security upon the attainment of certain financial ratios or once the Company achieves investment grade senior, unsecured debt ratings from two credit rating agencies; (4) provides for a borrowing base of 70% of the eligible inventory; and (5) provides higher limits for potential acquisitions. At June 30, 1997, borrowings under the Company's $500 million revolving credit facility were $219 million (at an average interest rate of 7.6%) and borrowings under the $375 million Receivables Program were $304 million (at an average interest rate of 6.0%). In April 1997, the Company issued $90 million of Floating Rate Class A Trade Receivable Participation Certificates Series 1997-1 under its Receivable Program. These certificates consist of AAA rated fixed principal, variable rate certificates with a term of five years and a rate of LIBOR plus .20%. The proceeds from the issuance were used to pay down borrowings under the Credit Agreement. An increase in interest rates would adversely affect the Company's operating results and the cash flow available after debt service to fund operations and expansion and, if permitted to do so under its revolving credit facility, to pay dividends on its capital stock. The Company's operating results have generated sufficient cash flow which, together with borrowings under its debt agreements and credit terms from suppliers, have provided sufficient capital resources to finance working capital and cash operating requirements, fund capital expenditures, and interest currently payable on outstanding debt. The Company's primary ongoing cash requirements will be to fund payment of interest on indebtedness, finance working capital, and fund capital expenditures and routine growth and expansion through new business opportunities. Future cash flows from operations and borrowings are expected to be sufficient to fund the Company's ongoing cash requirements. The Company is subject to certain contingencies pursuant to environmental laws and regulations at one of its former distribution centers that may require remediation efforts. In fiscal 1994, the Company accrued a liability of $4.1 million to cover future consulting, legal and remediation, and ongoing monitoring costs. The accrued liability ($3.8 million at June 30, 1997), which is reflected in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, is based on an estimate of the extent of contamination and choice of remedy, existing technology, and presently enacted laws and regulation, however, changes in remediation standards, improvements in cleanup technology, and discovery of additional information concerning the site could affect the estimated liability in the future. The Company is investigating the possibility of asserting claims against responsible parties for recovery of these costs. Whether or not any recovery may be forthcoming is unknown at this time. Certain information in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Certain factors such as changes in interest rates, competitive pressures, customer and product mix, inventory investment buying opportunities, and capital markets could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. 13 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits: 4.1 -- Amendment to Pooling and Servicing Agreement and Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 5, 1997 among AmeriSource Receivables Corporation, AmeriSource Corporation, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Trustee. 4.2 -- Certificate Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 11, 1997, among AmeriSource Corporation, AmeriSource Receivables Corporation, BT Securities Corporation, Bankers Trust International PLC, and Bankers Trust Australia Limited. 4.3 -- Amendment to Pooling and Servicing Agreement and Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of April 17, 1997 among AmeriSource Receivables Corporation, AmeriSource Corporation, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Trustee. 4.4 -- Series 1997-1 Supplement to Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 17, 1997 among AmeriSource Receivables Corporation as Transferor, AmeriSource Corporation, as initial Servicer and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company as Trustee. 27 -- Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1997. 14 16 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AMERISOURCE HEALTH CORPORATION /s/ KURT J. HILZINGER -------------------------------------- Kurt J. Hilzinger Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Date: August 13, 1997 15