1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2001 HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. (Exact name of the Registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia 001-14921 58-2210668 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation and organization) identification No.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1841 West Oak Parkway, Suite A Marietta, Georgia 30062 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 770-419-0691 2 Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On May 17, 2001, HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. (formerly HealthTronics, Inc.) ("HealthTronics") purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. (collectively the "Corporations") for $565,000 in cash, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement by HealthTronics and HEALTHSOUTH Corporation and Surgical Health Corporation. The acquisitions are given financial effect as of April 1, 2001. The Corporations own a 52.07% interest in and Heritage is the general partner of Gulf Coast Lithotripsy Associates, L.P. ("GCLA"). GCLA owns a 70% interest in and is the general partner of Lithotripsy Associates of Texas, Limited Partnership ("LAT"). The purchase price was determined and negotiated by the parties based on the expected annual cash flow to be generated by the Corporations and subsidiaries. HealthTronics financed the acquisitions with working capital generated by its business. Earlier this year, HealthTronics announced that it had agreed with HEALTHSOUTH Corporation that HealthTronics would be able to use HEALTHSOUTH's surgery centers to provide OssaTron(R) orthopaedic shock wave treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis. Two HealthTronics directors, Russell Maddox and Michael D. Martin, are former executive officers of HEALTHSOUTH Corporation. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. a. Financial Statements of Business Acquired The following combined consolidated audited financial statements of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2000 are provided herein: (1) Independent Auditor's Report dated July 31, 2001 (2) Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2000 (3) Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2000 (4) Statement of Shareholder's Equity for the year ended December 31, 2000 (5) Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2000 (6) Notes to Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2000 2 3 b. Pro Forma Financial Information The following unaudited combined consolidated pro forma financial statements relative to the acquisition are provided herein as follows: (1) Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2000 (2) Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2000 (3) Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2001 The unaudited combined consolidated pro forma statement of income give effect to the acquisition by HealthTronics of the Company, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1 of the periods presented. The unaudited combined consolidated pro forma balance sheet gives effect to the acquisition by HealthTronics of the Company, as if the acquisition had occurred on December 31, 2000. The pro forma adjustments are based upon estimates, currently available information and certain assumptions management deems appropriate. The unaudited combined consolidated pro forma financial data presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that HealthTronics would have obtained had such events occurred at the beginning of the periods, as assumed, or of the future results of HealthTronics. 3 4 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Shareholders of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and subsidiaries We have audited the accompanying combined consolidated balance sheet of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000, and the related combined consolidated statements of income, shareholder's equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined consolidated financial position of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000, and the combined consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Atlanta, Georgia July 31, 2001 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP 4 5 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Combined Consolidated Balance Sheet December 31, 2000 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 79,011 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,614 665,576 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,990 ---------- Total current assets 748,577 Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,539,453 299,622 ---------- Total assets $1,048,199 ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 69,644 Salary and wages payable 24,897 Payable to related party 345,975 Other current liabilities 38,051 Current portion of note payable to related party 78,939 ---------- Total current liabilities 557,506 Note payable to related party, net of current portion 203,926 Minority interest 120,098 Shareholder's equity: Common stock - Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc., no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 1,110 shares issued and outstanding -- Common stock - HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc., no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding -- Retained earnings 166,669 ---------- Total shareholder's equity 166,669 ---------- Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $1,048,199 ========== See accompanying notes. 5 6 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Combined Consolidated Statement of Income Year ended December 31, 2000 Revenues $ 4,146,936 Operating expenses 1,062,826 Provision for doubtful accounts 6,674 Depreciation expense 112,498 Management fee 81,361 ----------- Operating income 2,883,577 Interest expense (33,467) Other income 3,108 ----------- Income before minority interest 2,853,218 Minority interest 1,484,198 ----------- Net income $ 1,369,020 =========== Supplemental unaudited proforma information: Net income, as above $ 1,369,020 Pro forma adjustment to income tax expense 533,918 ----------- Pro forma net income $ 835,102 =========== See accompanying notes. 6 7 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Combined Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Equity Year ended December 31, 2000 Balance at January 1, 2000 $ 146,055 Net income 1,369,020 Distributions (1,348,406) ----------- Balance at December 31, 2000 $ 166,669 =========== See accompanying notes. 7 8 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Combined Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2000 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 1,369,020 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 112,498 Minority interest in income of subsidiaries, net of distributions to minority interest 423,603 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 68,257 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,361 Accounts payable 35,024 Payable to related party (452,479) Accrued expenses (53,964) ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 1,507,320 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property and equipment, net (20,360) Distributions to related party (1,348,406) ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (1,368,766) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repayment of debt (78,939) ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (78,939) ----------- Net increase in cash 59,615 Cash at beginning of year 19,396 ----------- Cash at end of year $ 79,011 =========== See accompanying notes. 8 9 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2000 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION On May 17, 2001, HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. (formerly HealthTronics, Inc.) ("HealthTronics") purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. (collectively the "Corporations"). The Corporations own a 52.07% interest in and Heritage is the general partner of Gulf Coast Lithotripsy Associates, L.P. ("GCLA"). GCLA owns a 70% interest in and is the general partner of Lithotripsy Associates of Texas, Limited Partnership ("LAT"). GCLA and LAT own and operate lithotripters in Houston, Texas. Lithotripters provide non-invasive treatment services for certain urologic conditions. Profits and losses of GCLA and LAT are allocated to and between the partners of GCLA and LAT in proportion to their respective partnership interests. Distributions and appropriations of the profits and losses are made to the partners quarterly as defined by the partnership agreement. The Corporations are under common ownership by HEALTHSOUTH Corporation ("HEALTHSOUTH"). PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The accompanying combined consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporations, GCLA and LAT (collectively "the Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. EQUIPMENT Equipment is recorded at cost. Upon sale or retirement of equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation is eliminated from the respective accounts and the resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 3-10 years. 9 10 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) MINORITY INTEREST The equity of minority investors in the Company is reported on the combined consolidated balance sheet as minority interest. Minority interest reported in the combined consolidated income statement reflects the respective interest in the income of the limited partnerships attributable to the minority investors. REVENUES Revenues are reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third-party payors and others for services rendered and are recognized at the date of service. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE An allowance for doubtful accounts is established for revenue estimated to be uncollectible and is adjusted periodically based upon management's evaluation of current economic conditions, historical collection experience, and other relevant factors which, in the opinion of management, deserve recognition in estimating such allowance. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition and collateral is generally not required. INCOME TAXES Certain of the entities comprising the Company are partnerships. For these entities, the partners, including the Corporations, assume responsibility for the income tax of such entities. The Corporations file a consolidated tax return with HEALTHSOUTH. HEALTHSOUTH does not charge the Corporations for their income taxes. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements do not reflect any provision for income taxes. Unaudited pro forma income tax expense is shown on the accompanying financial statements related to the Corporations. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company's financial instruments are comprised principally of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values. 2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The information below summarizes related party transactions with HEALTHSOUTH as of and for the year ended December 31, 2000: 10 11 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) Payable to related party $345,975 ======== Note payable to related party $282,865 ======== Related party interest expense $ 33,467 Related party management fees 81,361 -------- $114,828 ======== The payable to related party represents normal cash transactions between HEALTHSOUTH and the Company. HEALTHSOUTH provides cash management and certain other services for the Company. Distributions to HEALTHSOUTH are also recorded in this account. No interest is charged by HEALTHSOUTH on these accounts. Fluctuations in this account reflect cash flow from operations in excess of expenses for the current year. The note payable to related party represents a note with HEALTHSOUTH related to a machine the Company acquired. This machine is collateralized against the note. See footnote 4 for the terms of note. The Company also pays a management fee to HEALTHSOUTH for general management services. The Company believes such amounts are no less favorable than amounts that would be incurred for similar services with outside parties. 3. CONTINGENCIES The Corporations participate in HEALTHSOUTH's self-insured plans for professional liability and comprehensive general liability. In addition, HEALTHSOUTH purchased underlying insurance which would cover all claims once established limits have been exceeded. It is the opinion of HEALTHSOUTH's management that, at December 31, 2000, HEALTHSOUTH has adequate reserves to cover losses on asserted and unasserted claims. The Company accrues for any claims through intercompany receivables/payables when management estimates that a loss is probable. 4. NOTE PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTY As of December 31, 2000, note payable to related party consists of a note payable between LAT and HEALTHSOUTH. The note bears interest at a rate of 9.86% per annum and is payable in monthly principal installments of $6,678 plus interest. The note is collateralized by equipment. The note is payable as follows: 2001 $ 78,939 2002 78,939 2003 78,939 2004 46,048 -------- $282,865 ======== Interest paid during 2000 was $33,467. 11 12 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Employees of the Company are eligible to participate in a HEALTHSOUTH 401(k) savings plan once they have completed one year of service with a minimum of 1,000 hours worked. Contributions to the plan by the Company were not significant in 2000. 6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In February 2001, the Company made distributions to its owners totaling $657,972. Of this amount, $288,415 was paid to its minority owners. Item 7(b) -- Pro Forma Financial Information On May 17, 2001 HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. (formerly HealthTronics, Inc.) ("HealthTronics") purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. The following unaudited pro forma information includes the unaudited pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2000 as if the acquisition of Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") had occurred on that date, and includes the unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2000 and for the three months ended March 31, 2001 as if the acquisition of the Company had occurred as of December 31, 2000. Due to the nature of the assets acquired, HealthTronics believes that it is more informative to provide all balance sheet amounts as of December 31, 2000 rather than March 31, 2001. These pro forma statements do not necessarily reflect the results of operations, as they would have been if HealthTronics had completed the acquisition on the dates indicated above. The acquisition of the Company was accounted for as a purchase. This unaudited pro forma information should be read in conjunction with the separate financial statements and notes of HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. and the Company. 12 13 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED) HISTORICAL HEALTHTRONICS PRO FORMA PRO FORMA SURGICAL SERVICES COMPANY (1) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,822,626 $ 79,011 $(565,000)(2) $ 5,336,637 Trade accounts receivable, net 5,158,775 665,576 -- 5,824,351 Income taxes receivable 894,763 -- -- 894,763 Inventory 2,702,392 -- -- 2,702,392 Due from affiliated partnerships 210,157 -- -- 210,157 Vendor deposits 337,151 -- -- 337,151 Prepaid expenses 314,563 3,990 -- 318,553 Deferred income taxes 278,967 -- -- 278,967 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 15,719,394 748,577 (565,000) 15,902,971 Property and equipment, at cost: Medical devices placed in service 13,123,439 3,839,075 28,066(2) 16,990,580 Office equipment, furniture and fixtures 539,735 -- -- 539,735 Vehicles and accessories 1,723,679 -- -- 1,723,679 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less accumulated depreciation (4,742,163) (3,539,453) -- (8,281,616) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 10,644,690 299,622 28,066 10,972,378 Partnership investments 473,757 -- -- 473,757 Goodwill, net 3,422,490 -- 24,290(2) 3,446,780 Patent license 45,010 -- -- 45,010 Other assets 127,477 -- -- 127,477 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 30,432,818 $ 1,048,199 $(512,644) $ 30,968,373 ============================================================================ 13 14 HISTORICAL HEALTHTRONICS PRO FORMA PRO FORMA SURGICAL SERVICES COMPANY(1) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade accounts payable $ 1,235,435 $ 69,644 $ -- $ 1,305,079 Customer deposits 760,779 -- -- 760,779 Income taxes payable -- -- -- -- Warranty accrual 287,716 -- -- 287,716 Other accrued expenses 841,025 408,923 (345,975)(2) 903,973 Deferred profit on service contracts 25,417 -- -- 25,417 Short-term borrowings 596,114 -- -- 596,114 Current portion of long-term debt 1,521,164 78,939 -- 1,600,103 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 5,267,650 557,506 (345,975) 5,479,181 Long-term debt, less current portion 1,967,859 203,926 -- 2,171,785 Deferred income taxes 664,193 -- -- 664,193 Deferred profit on medical device sales to related parties 251,867 -- -- 251,867 Minority interest 3,945,355 120,098 -- 4,065,453 Other liabilities 151,627 -- -- 151,627 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 12,248,551 881,530 (345,975) 12,784,106 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock 13,744,704 -- -- 13,744,704 Retained earnings 4,439,563 166,669 (166,669)(2) 4,439,563 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $30,432,818 $ 1,048,199 $(512,644) $30,968,373 ================================================================================= 1. Represents the December 31, 2000 balance sheet of the Company. 2. Represents the adjustments required to record the purchase accounting related to the acquisition of the Company. Such adjustments include removal of the payable to related party not assumed in the acquisition, recording of equipment at fair value and recording of goodwill. 14 15 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED) HISTORICAL ------------------------------------- HEALTHTRONICS PRO FORMA PRO FORMA SURGICAL SERVICES COMPANY(1) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net revenue $ 33,846,015 $ 4,146,936 $ -- $ 37,992,951 Cost of devices, service parts, consumables 14,174,272 -- -- 14,174,272 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19,671,743 4,146,936 -- 23,818,679 Salaries, general and administrative expenses 9,301,247 1,263,359 7,232 (3) 10,571,838 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10,370,496 2,883,577 (7,232) 13,246,841 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships 164,516 -- -- 164,516 Partnership distributions from cost based investments 387,997 -- -- 387,997 Gain on sale of investment interest 739,851 -- -- 739,851 Interest expense (378,523) (33,467) -- (411,990) Interest income 235,355 3,108 -- 238,463 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before minority interest and income taxes 11,519,692 2,853,218 (7,232) 14,365,678 Minority interest (7,038,613) (1,484,198) -- (8,522,811) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before income taxes 4,481,079 1,369,020 (7,232) 5,842,867 Provision for income taxes (1,860,221) -- (561,298)(2) (2,421,519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income $ 2,620,858 $ 1,369,020 $(568,530) $ 3,421,348 ============================================================================== Basic and diluted income per common share: Basic $ 0.24 $ 0.32 ============================================================================== Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.31 ============================================================================== Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 10,826,228 10,826,228 ============================================================================== Diluted 11,098,480 11,098,480 ============================================================================== 1. The historical amounts represent the results of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2000 adjusted to conform with HealthTronics presentation of revenue and expenses. 15 16 2. Adjustment represents pro forma income tax expense recorded as a result of the acquisition. The amounts are recorded as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2000. 3. Adjustment to record amortization expense related to the goodwill acquired and depreciation expense related to recording equipment at its fair value. Amortization of goodwill is computed using a period of 15 years. 16 17 Heritage Medical Services of Texas, Inc. and HSC of Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 (UNAUDITED) HISTORICAL ------------------------------------- HEALTHTRONICS PRO FORMA PRO FORMA SURGICAL SERVICES COMPANY(1) ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net revenue $ 10,157,998 $ 585,786 $ -- $ 10,743,784 Cost of devices, service parts, consumables 2,814,783 -- -- 2,814,783 Salaries, general and administrative expenses 3,828,426 283,290 4,111,716 Depreciation and amortization 937,681 63,515 1,528 (3) 1,002,724 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2,577,108 238,981 (1,528) 2,814,561 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships 47,713 -- -- 47,713 Partnership distributions from cost based investments 114,281 -- -- 114,281 Gain on sale of investment interest 1,009,613 -- -- 1,009,613 Interest expense (100,924) (6,476) -- (107,400) Interest income 74,870 3,088 -- 77,958 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before minority interest and income taxes 3,722,661 235,593 (1,528) 3,956,726 Minority interest (2,484,754) (113,570) -- (2,598,324) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before income taxes 1,237,907 122,023 (1,528) 1,358,402 Provision for income taxes (507,542) -- $(64,620)(2) (572,162) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income $ 730,365 $ 122,023 $(66,148) $ 786,240 ============================================================================== Basic and diluted income per common share: Basic $ 0.07 $ 0.07 ============================================================================== Diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.07 ============================================================================== Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 10,973,181 10,973,181 ============================================================================== Diluted 11,197,003 11,197,003 ============================================================================== 1. The historical amounts represent the results of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2001 adjusted to conform with HealthTronics' presentation of revenue and expenses. 2. Adjustment represents pro forma income tax expense recorded as a result of the acquisition. The amounts are recorded as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2001. 3. Adjustment to record amortization expense related to the goodwill acquired and depreciation expense related to recording equipment at its fair value. Amortization of goodwill is computed using a period of 15 years. 17 18 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. HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc. Dated: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Victoria W. Beck ------------------------------------ Victoria W. Beck Chief Accounting Officer 18