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Exhibit 99.1
One Gateway Center, Suite 702, Newton, MA 02458 USA
NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clinical Data, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
— Recent Financing Provides Additional Capital to Advance Late-stage Drug
Development Programs to Key Milestones —
NEWTON, Mass., November 9, 2009 — Clinical Data, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLDA) today announced the Company’s
operational and financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Second Quarter and Recent Highlights
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Completed a public offering which generated approximately $47.4 million in gross proceeds |
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Hosted an investor day in New York City which focused on vilazodone and featured leading
experts in the treatment of depression, antidepressants and related sexual dysfunction;
Company on track to submit its new drug application (NDA) for vilazodone in the first quarter
of calendar 2010 |
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Expanded the Board of Directors to include pharmaceutical industry leader, Scott Tarriff |
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Generated proceeds from the sale of certain non-core assets from the Avalon Pharmaceuticals
acquisition for $1.5 million, with an estimated annual cost-savings of $4.0 to $5.0 million |
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Established a collaboration and licensing agreement for A2A agonist ATL313, with
the potential to receive up to $252.0 million in milestones, as well as royalties related to
the commercialization of multiple myeloma and other B-cell cancer treatments |
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Reported a 51% increase in FAMILION genetic testing gross revenue, as well as improved
gross margins which rose from 36% to 47%,when compared to the same period a year ago |
“The majority of our resources remain focused on driving our late-stage products toward key
development milestones, several of which we anticipate over the next few quarters,” said Drew
Fromkin, Clinical Data’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to submit our NDA for
vilazodone for the treatment of depression in the first quarter of calendar 2010, and will initiate
our Phase III program for Stedivaze for cardiac stress testing, shortly. During the quarter, we
again demonstrated our ability to secure capital by selling non-core assets and executing
transactions that will reduce overall expenses. More recently, we successfully obtained capital
through the public markets, improving our stock’s liquidity and significantly expanding our
shareholder base. We believe that our ability to attract high-quality investors in this recent
financing is further evidence of the value we are building for shareholders.”
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
Gross revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $3.7 million, or 47%, from
$2.5 million for the same period a year ago. This was primarily driven by an increase in gross
sales from PGxHealth’s FAMILION tests of $1.2 million, or 51%, compared to the same period a year
ago. The increase in gross revenue was partially offset by a rise in contractual allowances of
$542,000, which represents an increase from 5% to 18% of gross genetic testing revenues when
compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. This increase in contractual allowances is due
to additional coverage policies, as well as the revenue mix from third-party payors. Management
also noted that weakened economic conditions had negatively impacted revenue as well as higher than
normal contractual allowances for the period. The Company anticipates that future revenue will
continue to be driven by expanding genetic test offerings, driving greater test adoption and
increasing insurance coverage from third-party payors.
For the three month period ended September 30, 2009, gross profit margins increased to 47% from 36%
for the same period last year. The year-over-year improvement in gross margins was due to an
increase in revenues coupled with the realization of significant investments the Company has made
in infrastructure improvements. Gross margins are anticipated to improve as revenues and test
volumes and reimbursement increases over time.
Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $8.9
million, up from $8.6 million for the same period last year. This modest increase was attributable
primarily to the concluding activities related to the vilazodone safety trial, Phase III clinical
program and initial preparations for the NDA submission, which is anticipated in the first quarter
of calendar year 2010. Ongoing research and development expenses are expected to increase with
continued activities focused on NDA preparations and the imminent start of the Phase III program
for Stedivaze, the Company’s potential best-in-class vasodilator for use in cardiac stress testing.
In August 2009, the Company sold certain non-core assets from the Avalon acquisition, which is
expected to result in future cost savings in Avalon research and development activities of
approximately $4.0 to $5.0 million annually.
Sales and marketing expense of $2.0 million was essentially flat when compared to the three months
ended September 30, 2008. Expense in this area should continue at a similar rate for the next
several quarters as the Company leverages a well-established FAMILION sales and marketing
organization.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $5.3 million, down from $5.6 million in the second
quarter of last fiscal year. The decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in stock-based
compensation, however, this was partially offset by an increase in provisions for uncollectable
accounts largely due to the current economic conditions.
Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2009
Gross revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $7.8 million, or 65%, from
$4.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2008. This increase was mainly driven by the
increase in gross sales of genetic tests of $2.9 million, or 67%, compared to the same period a
year ago. Revenue has risen as a result of continued expansion of the commercial sales and
marketing team in fiscal 2009, and increased coverage policies from third-party payors, such as
Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna and Humana. As of September 30, 2009, PGxHealth was an approved
Medicare provider and a Medicaid provider in certain states. These increases were partially offset
by in an increase in contractual allowances of $762,000 from $274,000, or
6% of gross genetic testing revenue, to $1.0 million, or 14% of gross genetic testing revenue.
This increase in contractual allowances was due to increased coverage from third-party payers, as
well as the mix of revenue from third-party payers.
Gross profit margins increased from 32% for the six months ended September 30, 2008 to 51% for the
six months ended September 30, 2009. The improvement in gross profit from fiscal 2009 to 2010 was
due to the increase in revenue, as well as the realization of infrastructure improvements and lab
efficiencies in fiscal 2009. Gross profit margins are expected to continue to improve as revenue
increases, since costs, including personnel, equipment and facilities, are expected to remain
essentially fixed.
Research and development expenses increased to $20.4 million for the six months ended September 30,
2009, up from $16.2 million for the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily related to the
concluding stages of the vilazodone safety and Phase III confirmatory trials and the preparation of
the NDA for vilazodone, and to a lesser extent, costs associated with advancing Stedivaze and
preclinical programs. Ongoing research and development costs are expected to continue to increase
with supportive NDA activities for vilazodone and the commencement of the Stedivaze Phase III
program.
Sales and marketing expenses increased to $4.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2009,
up from $3.7 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was mainly due to expenses relating
to the expanded sales and marketing team from the same period a year ago. Sales and marketing
expenses are expected to remain flat over the next several quarters as the Company leverages its
established sales organization.
General and administrative expenses increased to $10.5 million for the six months ended September
30, 2009, up from $9.7 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was, in part, the result
of a further provision for uncollectible accounts of $576,000 largely due to the current economic
conditions.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $37.2 million at September 30, 2009, which
does not include the net proceeds of approximately $44.1 million (net of underwriting and
transaction costs) from the Company’s public offering, which was completed November 2, 2009.
About Clinical Data, Inc.
Clinical Data develops first-in-class and best-in-category therapeutics. The Company is advancing
its late-stage drug candidates for central nervous system disorders and cardiovascular diseases, to
be followed by promising drug candidates in other major therapeutic areas. Clinical Data is also
capable of combining its drug development and biomarker expertise to develop products with enhanced
efficacy and tolerability, improving patient health and reducing costs. To learn more, please
visit the Company’s website at www.clda.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This press release contains certain forward-looking information and statements that are intended to
be covered by the safe harbor for forward looking statements provided by the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical
facts. Words such as “expect(s)”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)” and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include,
but are not limited to, statements about our ability to obtain regulatory approval for, and
successfully introduce vilazodone, Stedivaze and our other drug candidates; our ability to expand
our long-term business opportunities; and all other statements regarding future performance. All
such information and statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, the effects of
which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the
forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, whether vilazodone or Stedivaze will advance further in the clinical trials process and
whether and when, if at all, they will receive final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and equivalent foreign regulatory agencies and for which indications; whether
vilazodone and Stedivaze will be successfully marketed if approved; the extent to which genetic
markers are predictive of clinical outcomes and drug efficacy and safety; the strength of our
intellectual property rights; competition from pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics
companies; the development of and our ability to take advantage of the market for pharmacogenetic
and biomarker products and services; general economic downturns; and those risks identified and
discussed by Clinical Data in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements that speak only as of
the date hereof. Clinical Data does not undertake any obligation to republish revised
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the
various disclosures in Clinical Data’s SEC periodic and interim reports, including but not limited
to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and Current Reports on
Form 8-K filed from time to time by the Company.
Financial Tables to Follow
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Theresa McNeely
Vice President
Corporate Communications
Clinical Data, Inc.
617-527-9933 X3373
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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Net revenues |
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$ |
3,042 |
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$ |
2,400 |
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$ |
6,737 |
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$ |
4,437 |
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Cost of revenues |
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1,609 |
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1,544 |
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3,278 |
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3,017 |
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Gross profit |
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1,433 |
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856 |
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3,459 |
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1,420 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
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8,940 |
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8,590 |
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20,422 |
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16,209 |
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Sales and marketing |
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2,034 |
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1,973 |
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4,118 |
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3,654 |
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General and administrative |
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5,319 |
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5,631 |
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10,511 |
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9,701 |
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Restructuring and lease exiting costs |
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1,783 |
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1,783 |
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Purchased in-process research and development |
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52,100 |
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52,100 |
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Avalon acquisition costs |
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1,978 |
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Total operating expenses |
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18,076 |
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68,294 |
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38,812 |
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81,664 |
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Loss from operations |
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(16,643 |
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(67,438 |
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(35,353 |
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(80,244 |
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All other (expense) income, net |
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(2,019 |
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162 |
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(3,555 |
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442 |
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Loss from continuing operations |
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(18,662 |
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(67,276 |
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(38,908 |
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(79,802 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations |
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(2,734 |
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4,837 |
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(5,072 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(18,662 |
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$ |
(70,010 |
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$ |
(34,071 |
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$ |
(84,874 |
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(Loss) income per basic and diluted share: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.79 |
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$ |
(3.17 |
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$ |
(1.66 |
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$ |
(3.79 |
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Discontinued operations |
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— |
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(0.13 |
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0.20 |
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(0.24 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(0.79 |
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$ |
(3.30 |
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$ |
(1.46 |
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$ |
(4.03 |
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Weighted average shares: basic and diluted |
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23,728 |
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21,233 |
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23,412 |
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21,070 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In thousands) |
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September 30, 2009 |
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March 31, 2009 |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
37,219 |
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$ |
55,180 |
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Marketable securities |
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1,175 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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2,181 |
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2,471 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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2,264 |
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1,240 |
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Assets of discontinued operations |
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18,541 |
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Total current assets |
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41,664 |
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78,607 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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2,922 |
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2,942 |
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Goodwill & intangible assets, net |
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43,218 |
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34,243 |
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Other assets, net |
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350 |
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4,405 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ |
88,154 |
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$ |
120,197 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases |
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$ |
6,899 |
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$ |
7,067 |
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
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13,438 |
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11,693 |
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Liabilities of discontinued operations |
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8,902 |
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Total current liabilities |
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20,337 |
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27,662 |
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Long-term debt and other liabilities |
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59,945 |
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63,123 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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80,282 |
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90,785 |
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Stockholders’ equity |
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7,872 |
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29,412 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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$ |
88,154 |
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$ |
120,197 |
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