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American Shared Hospital Services(AMS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Acquisition and Expansion - The Company acquired a 60% interest in three existing linear accelerator facilities in Rhode Island for a purchase price of 2,850,000,closingthetransactiononMay7,2024[22][28].TheCompanybegantreatingpatientsatastandaloneradiationtherapyfacilityinPuebla,MexicoinJuly2024[37].TheCompanyhasestablishedajointventureinPuebla,Mexico,withan852,850,000, closing the transaction on May 7, 2024[22][28]. - The Company began treating patients at a stand-alone radiation therapy facility in Puebla, Mexico in July 2024[37]. - The Company has established a joint venture in Puebla, Mexico, with an 85% ownership interest, to treat public- and private-paying cancer patients[29]. - The Company expects to construct a linear accelerator facility in Bristol, Rhode Island, with a purchase price of 1,185,000 for the property, anticipating patient treatment to begin in approximately 18 to 24 months[33]. - The Company completed the acquisition of 60% of the equity interests of the RI Companies on May 7, 2024, which operate three radiation therapy facilities in Rhode Island[168]. - The Company acquired real property in Bristol, Rhode Island for 1,185,000onFebruary6,2025[150].RevenueandFinancialPerformanceTotalrevenuefor2024was1,185,000 on February 6, 2025[150]. Revenue and Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 was 28,340,000, representing a 32.9% increase from 21,325,000in2023,drivenbynewfacilitiesinPuebla,Mexico,andtheacquisitionofRICompanies[192].RevenuefromGammaKnifeservicesin2024was21,325,000 in 2023, driven by new facilities in Puebla, Mexico, and the acquisition of RI Companies[192]. - Revenue from Gamma Knife services in 2024 was 9,716,000, representing 34.3% of total revenue, down from 10,992,000and51.510,992,000 and 51.5% in 2023[45]. - PBRT revenue decreased by 1.8% to 9,952,000 in 2024, with the number of fractions down 4.3% to 5,139, while average revenue per fraction increased by 2.6% to 1,937[194].GammaKniferevenuefell11.61,937[194]. - Gamma Knife revenue fell 11.6% to 9,716,000, with the number of procedures decreasing by 9.3% to 1,084 due to contract expirations[196]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, 56% of the Company's revenue was derived from the leasing segment, while 44% came from the retail segment[191]. - Revenue sharing arrangements accounted for approximately 47% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, down from 70% in 2023[175]. - The Company recognized retail revenues of approximately 12,556,000fortheyearendedDecember31,2024,comparedto12,556,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3,553,000 in 2023[179]. Debt and Financing - The Company entered into a 22millioncreditagreementinApril2021,whichincludesa22 million credit agreement in April 2021, which includes a 7 million revolving line of credit for future projects[54]. - A Supplemental Term Loan of 2.7millionwasaddedtothecreditagreementinJanuary2024,maturingonJanuary25,2030,tofinancecapitalexpendituresinPuebla,Mexico[55].ASecondSupplementalTermLoanof2.7 million was added to the credit agreement in January 2024, maturing on January 25, 2030, to finance capital expenditures in Puebla, Mexico[55]. - A Second Supplemental Term Loan of 7 million was added in December 2024, maturing on December 18, 2029, for capital expenditures related to domestic Gamma Knife leasing operations[56]. - The Company has incurred additional debt through various amendments to its credit agreements, including a 2,700,000termloananda2,700,000 term loan and a 7,000,000 term loan[102]. - As of December 31, 2024, the Company's combined long-term debt, net, totaled 20,182,000,witha20,182,000, with a 7,000,000 Revolving Line available for future projects[103]. Operational Challenges and Risks - The Company is not in compliance with certain covenants of the DFC Loan as of December 31, 2023, but has received waivers and amendments to address these issues[57]. - The integration of the RI Companies poses risks, including potential disruptions to existing operations and added costs for regulatory compliance[110]. - The Company is addressing a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which could impact its ability to report financial results accurately[114]. - The Company has experienced equipment impairment, with its Gamma Knife portfolio determined to have no remaining salvage value as of December 31, 2024[131]. - The Company faces competition from conventional neurosurgery and radiation therapy, with Gamma Knife radiosurgery being an alternative due to its favorable morbidity outcomes[59]. - The Company is not in compliance with certain debt covenants, but has received waivers to avoid default, which could adversely affect financial condition if future waivers are not granted[107]. Market and Regulatory Environment - The repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate could lead to a decrease in the number of insured patients seeking Gamma Knife or radiation therapy treatment[78]. - The Company believes it is in compliance with the federal anti-kickback statute, which has been subject to evolving interpretations and could impact its operations[77]. - The Company is subject to various federal civil and criminal laws targeting false claims and fraudulent billing activities, and it believes it is in compliance with the Federal False Claims Act[81]. - The Federal reimbursement rate for outpatient Gamma Knife treatment has been significantly reduced, potentially impacting the Company's return on investment[98]. - The average Medicare reimbursement delivery rate for Gamma Knife is projected to decrease from 7,691in2023to7,691 in 2023 to 7,420 in 2024, before rising to 7,645in2025[71].EmployeeandOperationalStructureTheCompanyhasaworkforceof43fulltimeemployeesintheUnitedStatesandadditionalstaffinPeru,Ecuador,andMexico,withnounionrepresentation[88].TheCompanymaintainsgeneralandprofessionalliabilityinsuranceintheUnitedStates,whichitbelievesisadequateforitsbusinessoperations[87].TheCompanyhaslongtermleasesformanyfacilities,andfailuretorenewtheseleasescouldrequirerelocationorclosureoffacilities,impactingoperations[119].TechnologyandEquipmentTheCompanyhasbeguntheprocesstoupgradeitsGammaKnifeunitinPeruwithanEsprit,expectedtobecompletedaroundApril2025[42].TheCompanyupgradeditsGammaKnifeunitinEcuadortotheEsprit,enhancingprocedureefficiency[167].TheCompanycompletedtwoEspritupgradesandbeganinstallationatathirdsiteduring2024,indicatingongoinginvestmentintechnology[219].CashFlowandLiquidityTheCompanyhadcashandcashequivalentsof7,645 in 2025[71]. Employee and Operational Structure - The Company has a workforce of 43 full-time employees in the United States and additional staff in Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico, with no union representation[88]. - The Company maintains general and professional liability insurance in the United States, which it believes is adequate for its business operations[87]. - The Company has long-term leases for many facilities, and failure to renew these leases could require relocation or closure of facilities, impacting operations[119]. Technology and Equipment - The Company has begun the process to upgrade its Gamma Knife unit in Peru with an Esprit, expected to be completed around April 2025[42]. - The Company upgraded its Gamma Knife unit in Ecuador to the Esprit, enhancing procedure efficiency[167]. - The Company completed two Esprit upgrades and began installation at a third site during 2024, indicating ongoing investment in technology[219]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The Company had cash and cash equivalents of 11,275,000 at December 31, 2024, down from 13,808,000atDecember31,2023,adecreaseof13,808,000 at December 31, 2023, a decrease of 2,533,000[215]. - Operating activities generated 167,000incashin2024,drivenbynetincomeof167,000 in cash in 2024, driven by net income of 1,532,000 and non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of 6,174,000[216].Tradeaccountsreceivableincreasedby6,174,000[216]. - Trade accounts receivable increased by 7,267,000 to $11,610,000 at December 31, 2024, with days sales outstanding (DSO) rising to 150 days from 74 days[217]. - The increase in DSO was attributed to the addition of four retail sites during 2024, which generally have longer collection periods[217]. Cybersecurity and Macroeconomic Factors - The Company has established cybersecurity guidelines to protect its IT infrastructure, but there is no guarantee against evolving cyber threats[137]. - The Company has established a comprehensive cybersecurity governance framework overseen by the IT Manager and the Board of Directors to manage cybersecurity risks[144]. - Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and geopolitical tensions, could negatively impact the Company's business and capital investment decisions[129].