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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016

OR

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                   to                 

Commission File Number 000-55039

BioTelemetry, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(610) 729-7000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

As of July 26, 2016, 28,025,489 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, were outstanding.

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BIOTELEMETRY, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

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Unless the context otherwise indicates or requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” “BioTelemetry” and the “Company,” as used in this Form 10-Q, refer to BioTelemetry, Inc. and its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries as a combined entity, except where otherwise stated or where it is clear through the context that the terms refer only to BioTelemetry, Inc. exclusive of its subsidiaries or a specific subsidiary of BioTelemetry, Inc.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, our growth prospects, the prospects of our products and our confidence in our future.  These statements may be identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “promises” and other words and terms of similar meaning.  Examples of forward-looking statements include statements we make regarding our ability to increase demand for our products and services, to leverage our Mobile Cardiac Outpatient TelemetryTM (“MCOTTM”) platform to expand into new markets, our market share, our expectations regarding revenue trends in our segments and the achievement of cost efficiencies through process improvement and gross margin improvements.  Such forward looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including important factors that could delay, divert or change any of these expectations, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations.  These factors include, among other things:

·                  our ability to identify acquisition candidates, acquire them on attractive terms and integrate their operations into our business;

·                  our ability to obtain and maintain adequate protection of our intellectual property;

·                  the effectiveness of our cost savings initiatives;

·                  our ability to educate physicians and continue to obtain prescriptions for our products and services;

·                  changes to insurance coverage and reimbursement levels by Medicare and commercial payors for our products and services;

·                  our ability to attract and retain talented executive management and sales personnel;

·                  the commercialization of new products;

·                  our ability to obtain and maintain required regulatory approvals for our products, services and manufacturing facilities;

·                  changes in governmental regulations and legislation;

·                  acceptance of our new products and services;

·                  adverse regulatory action;

·                  interruptions or delays in the telecommunications systems that we use;

·                  our ability to successfully resolve outstanding legal proceedings; and

·                  the other factors that are described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

BIOTELEMETRY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

See accompanying notes.

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BIOTELEMETRY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

See accompanying notes.

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BIOTELEMETRY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

See accompanying notes.

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BIOTELEMETRY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

1.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the requirements of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows.  In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of BioTelemetry, Inc.’s (“BioTelemetry,” “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” ) financial position as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.  The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to the consolidated financial statements related to the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 are unaudited.  The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

Net Income Per Share

We compute net income per share in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, Earnings Per Share.  Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential dilutive common shares, including stock options and restricted stock units.

The following table presents the calculation of basic net income per share:

Certain stock options, which are priced higher than the market price of our shares as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, would be anti-dilutive and therefore have been excluded from the weighted average shares used in computing diluted net income per share. These options could become dilutive in future periods.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of financial instruments is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.  We have financial instruments falling into all three levels of the fair value hierarchy.  Our Level 1 financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other accounts receivable and accounts payable.  The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair value because of their short-term nature.  Long-term debt, which is given a Level 2 classification within the fair value hierarchy, was determined to have a fair value of $38,091 as of June 30, 2016. This is equal to the nominal value, which is the carrying value, exclusive of debt discount and deferred charges.

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The fair value of contingent consideration, which is a Level 3 fair value instrument, is measured on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs such as projected payment dates, probabilities of meeting specified milestones and other such variables resulting in payment amounts which are discounted back to present value using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model.

In addition to our recurring fair value measurements, we have assets acquired in connection with business combinations, which are recorded at fair value on the acquisition date using a discounted cash flow model, which is a Level 3 classification.  This valuation technique requires the Company to make certain assumptions, including, but not limited to, future operating performance and cash flows, royalty rates and other such variables which are discounted to present value using a discount rate that reflects the risk factors associated with future operating cash flow of the acquired business, the characteristics of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the experience of the acquired business.

Equity Method Investments

We account for investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment provides us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if the Company’s ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee ranges between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s board of directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is recorded at cost in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of other assets and is periodically adjusted for capital contributions, dividends received and our share of the investee’s earnings or losses together with other-than-temporary impairments which are recorded as a component of interest and other loss, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

In December 2015, we acquired approximately 29% of the outstanding stock of Well Bridge Health, Inc. (“WellBridge”) through the conversion of an outstanding note receivable and the related accrued interest.  The investment is accounted for under the equity method.  At the time of the acquisition, the equity method basis difference of $891 was allocated to equity method goodwill.  As of June 30, 2016, our investment in WellBridge amounted to $985.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, no capital contributions were made, nor were any dividends received.  Our share of the investee’s loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $93 and $114, respectively.

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the amounts assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.  In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually, or when events arise that could indicate that an impairment exists.  The provisions of ASC 350 require that we perform a two-step impairment test.  In the first step, we compare the fair value of our reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units.  If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting units exceeds the fair value of the reporting units, then the second step of the impairment test is performed in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting units’ goodwill.  If the carrying value of the reporting units’ goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to the difference is recorded.

For the purpose of performing our goodwill impairment analysis, we consider our business to be comprised of three reporting units:  Healthcare, Research and Technology.  We calculate the fair value of the reporting units utilizing a weighting of the income and market approaches.  The income approach is based on a discounted cash flow methodology that includes assumptions for, among other things, forecasted income, cash flow, growth rates, income tax rates, expected tax benefits and long-term discount rates, all of which require significant judgment.  The market approach utilizes our market data.  There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and the judgment applied in the analysis.  We believe that the combination of an income and a market approach provides a reasonable basis to estimate the fair value of our reporting units.

Acquired intangible assets are recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. The estimated fair values and useful lives of intangible assets are determined by assessing many factors including estimates of future operating performance and cash flow of the acquired business, the characteristics of the intangible assets acquired and the experience of the acquired business. Independent appraisal firms may assist with the valuation of acquired assets. The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill consists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset to the carrying value of the asset.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Account Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  The standard will revise accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact and classification on the statement of cash flows.  The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases.  The standard will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheet and makes selected changes to lessor accounting.  The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.  A modified retrospective transition approach is required, with certain practical expedients available.  We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.  The standard will require inventory to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  The guidance will not apply to inventories for which cost is determined using the last-in, first-out method or the retail inventory method.  The standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which has been updated through several revisions and clarifications since its original issuance.  The standard will require revenue recognized to represent the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration in which a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.  The standard also requires new, expanded disclosures regarding revenue recognition.  The standard will be effective January 1, 2018 with early adoption permissible beginning January 1, 2017.  We are currently evaluating the transition method we will elect and the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

2. Acquisitions

VirtualScopics, Inc.

On March 25, 2016, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary BioTelemetry Research Acquisition Corporation, entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with VirtualScopics, Inc. (“VirtualScopics”), a leading provider of clinical trial imaging solutions.  Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company commenced a Tender Offer to purchase:  (i) any and all outstanding shares of VirtualScopics’ $0.001 par value common stock for $4.05 per share; (ii) any and all outstanding shares of VirtualScopics’ $0.001 par value Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for $336.30 per share; and (iii) any and all outstanding shares of VirtualScopics’ $0.001 par value Series C-1 Convertible Preferred Stock for $920.00 per share.  The all cash Tender Offer commenced on April 8, 2016 and ended on May 9, 2016.  The Company completed the acquisition of VirtualScopics on May 11, 2016.  The total consideration paid at closing amounted to $14,970, net of cash acquired of $849.

The acquisition of VirtualScopics expands the Company’s existing clinical research offerings and gives the Company further access to established customer relationships.  We accounted for the transaction as a business combination, and as such, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values.  The excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired has been recognized as goodwill, which represents the expected future benefits arising from the assembled workforce and other synergies attributable to cost savings opportunities.  The Company recognized $4,633 of goodwill as a result of the acquisition, all of which has been assigned to the Research segment.  We do not expect that any of this goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.

The amounts below represent our preliminary fair value estimates as of June 30, 2016 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as additional information is obtained during the applicable measurement period.  The primary areas of these preliminary estimates that are not yet finalized relate to certain tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the identifiable intangible assets.  The Company expects to finalize all accounting for the acquisition of VirtualScopics within one year of the acquisition date.

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The total consideration and related allocation for VirtualScopics is summarized as follows:

For the period from May 11, 2016 to June 30, 2016, VirtualScopics contributed net revenues of $2,589 and net income of $166 to our consolidated results of operations.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared using historical financial results of the Company and VirtualScopics as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2015.  Certain adjustments related to the elimination of transaction costs and acquisition related indebtedness, as well as the addition of depreciation and amortization related to fair value adjustments on the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, have been reflected for the purposes of the unaudited pro forma financial information presented below.  No adjustments for synergies or certain other expected benefits of the acquisition have been included.  We believe the assumptions used in preparing the unaudited pro forma financial information are reasonable, but not necessarily indicative of actual results should the acquisitions have occurred on January 1, 2015.

Pro forma financial information for the periods presented is summarized as follows:

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ePatch Division of DELTA Danish Electronics, Light, and Acoustics

On April 1, 2016, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary BioTelemetry Technology ApS, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) with DELTA Danish Electronics, Light, and Acoustics (“DELTA”), pursuant to which the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of the ePatch division of DELTA, inclusive of all products and indications currently under development.  The total consideration paid at closing amounted to $3,000 in cash and 244,519 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $2,885.  In addition, there is the potential for a performance based earn out up to $3,000 upon reaching certain milestones, as defined in the APA.  The fair value of the total consideration transferred in the ePatch acquisition, including contingent consideration, was $6,490 at the acquisition date.

The ePatch acquisition is expected to generate future cost savings for the Company and will provide control over proprietary components for the Company’s next generation Mobile Cardiac Outpatient TelemetryTM (“MCOTTM”) device.  We accounted for the transaction as a business combination, and as such, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values.  The excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired has been recognized as goodwill, which represents the expected future benefits arising from the assembled workforce and other synergies attributable to cost savings opportunities.  The company recognized $2,808 of goodwill as a result of the acquisition, all of which has been assigned to the Technology segment.  The total amount of goodwill preliminarily expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $2,808.

The amounts below represent our preliminary fair value estimates as of June 30, 2016 and are subject to subsequent adjustment as additional information is obtained during the applicable measurement period.  The primary areas of these preliminary estimates that are not yet finalized relate to certain tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the identifiable intangible assets.  The Company expects to finalize all accounting for the ePatch acquisition within one year of the acquisition date.

The total consideration and related allocation for the ePatch acquisition is summarized as follows:

While the ePatch acquisition provides control over proprietary components of our next generation cardiac monitoring device, the acquisition did not have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations.

Contingent Consideration

The APA includes the potential for a performance based earn out up to $3,000 upon reaching certain milestones.  The fair value of the contingent consideration associated with the ePatch acquisition was $605 at June 30, 2016 and is included as a component of other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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The following summarizes the changes in our contingent consideration during the six months ended June 30, 2016:

3. Inventory

Inventory consists of the following:

Inventory, which includes purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined by use of the first-in, first-out method.

4.     Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Goodwill was recognized at the time of our acquisitions. The carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $37,205 and $29,831, respectively. The increase in goodwill during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 relates to the Company’s recent acquisitions of VirtualScopics and the ePatch division of DELTA.

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were as follows:

The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:

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The estimated amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is summarized as follows at June 30, 2016:

Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $994 and $985, respectively, and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $1,673 and $1,885, respectively.

5.              Credit Agreement

On December 30, 2014, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Healthcare Financial Solutions, LLC (“HFS”), previously The General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders (“Lenders”), and as a lender and swingline lender. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lenders agreed to make loans to us as follows:  (i) Term Loans in an amount of $25,000 as of the closing date with an uncommitted ability to increase such Term Loans up to an amount not to exceed $10,000 and (ii) Revolving Loans up to $15,000.  As of June 30, 2016, $14,500 was drawn on the Revolving Loans.  The loan, inclusive of Term Loans and Revolving Loans, is recorded on our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2016 in the amount of $37,178, which is net of a debt discount of $695 related to fees paid to HFS and deferred charges of $65.

The loan bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 4.0%, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.0%.  The outstanding principal of the Term Loan will be paid as follows:  (i) beginning April 1, 2015, the principal amount of the Term Loan will be repaid, on a quarterly basis, in installments of $312, plus accrued interest; (ii) beginning January 1, 2018, the principal amount of the Term Loan will be repaid, on a quarterly basis, in installments of $625, plus accrued interest; and (iii) the remaining $16,563 will be paid in full on or before December 30, 2019, or such earlier date upon an acceleration of the Term Loan by the Lenders upon an event of default or termination by us.  The loan is secured by substantially all of our assets and by a pledge of the capital stock of our U.S. based subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of 65% of the capital stock of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.

The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and financial covenants regarding the operations of our business and certain negative covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, grant certain liens, make certain investments, merge or consolidate, make certain restricted payments and engage in certain asset dispositions, including a sale of all, or substantially all, of our property.  As of June 30, 2016, we were in compliance with all covenants.

6.              Stockholders’ Equity

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”) and performance stock options (“PSOs”) are granted under the BioTelemetry, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (“EIP”).  In January 2016, the number of shares available for grant was increased by 1,091,118 shares, per the EIP documents.  At June 30, 2016, approximately 2,746,978 shares remain available for grant under the EIP.  We recognized $1,441 and $1,062 of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. We recognized $2,619 and $2,182 of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Stock option, RSU and PSU activity is summarized as follows:

Stock-based compensation expense is only recognized for outstanding PSUs where the performance conditions are deemed probable for achievement.  For PSUs deemed probable for achievement, stock-based compensation expense is recognized ratably over the expected vesting period.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 we incurred PSU expenses of $355 and $444, respectively.  No stock-based compensation expense was recorded on our PSUs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.  As of June 30, 2016 the Company has not deemed it probable that the outstanding PSUs will vest.

In 2015, 200,000 PSOs were granted.  There were no forfeitures or vesting of PSOs during the three or six months ended June 30, 2016.  Stock-based compensation expense will only be recognized once the performance conditions of the outstanding PSOs have been met.  Through June 30, 2016, no stock-based compensation expense has been recognized related to the PSOs.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In the six months ended June 30, 2016, 77,844 shares were purchased in accordance with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”).  Net proceeds from the issuance of shares of common stock under the ESPP for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $531.  In January 2016, the number of shares available for grant was increased by 272,779 shares, per the ESPP documents.  At June 30, 2016, approximately 698,220 shares remain available for purchase under the ESPP.

7.              Other Charges

We account for expenses associated with exit or disposal activities in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, and record the expenses in other charges in our consolidated statements of operations and record the related accrual in the accrued liabilities line on our consolidated balance sheets. These costs are primarily disclosed as severance and employee related costs below.

We account for expenses associated with integration and certain litigation as other charges as incurred.  These expenses were primarily a result of legal fees related to patent litigation and activities surrounding our acquisitions.  A summary of these expenses is as follows:

8.              Income Taxes

The income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, which are taken into account in the quarterly period in which they occur.  We review and update our estimated annual effective tax rate each quarter.  At June 30, 2016, our estimated annual effective tax rate was 3.81%.  Income tax expense of $294 was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily due to Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) levied on current year taxable income, net of allowable AMT net operating loss carryovers.  At June 30, 2015, our estimated annual effective tax rate was 6.42%.  We recorded a tax provision of $123 for the six months ended June 30, 2015, which includes a discrete charge of $117 related to a deferred tax liability recorded for indefinite-lived intangibles.

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As of June 30, 2016, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, we maintained a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets, with the exception of the deferred tax liability recorded for indefinite lived intangibles.  We will continue to maintain a full valuation allowance until such time we can reasonably estimate the probability of realizing a benefit from the deferred tax assets.

9.              Segment Information

We operate under three segments:  Healthcare, Research and Technology.  The Healthcare segment is focused on the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias or heart rhythm disorders with our comprehensive suite of cardiac monitoring solutions in a healthcare setting.  Our Research segment is engaged in central core laboratory services providing cardiac monitoring, imaging, scientific consulting and data management services for drug and medical device trials. The Technology segment focuses on the development, manufacturing, testing and marketing of medical devices to medical companies, clinics and hospitals.  Intercompany revenues relating to the manufacturing of devices by the Technology segment for the other segments is included on the intersegment revenues line.

Expenses that can be specifically identified with a segment have been included as deductions in determining pre-tax segment income.  Any remaining expenses, including research and development costs incurred by the Technology segment for the benefit of the other segments, as well as the elimination of costs associated with intercompany revenues are included in Corporate and Other.  Also included in Corporate and Other is our net interest expense and other financing expenses as well as the loss from equity method investments.  We do not allocate assets to the individual segments.

For the three months ended: