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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 September 30, 2002

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 No. 1-13772



PLANVISTA CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)



  Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  13-3787901
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 

  4010 Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  33607
(Zip Code)
 

(813) 353-2300
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)

             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 is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 126-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x

             APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

Total number of shares of common stock outstanding as of November 8, 2002.

Common stock   16,769,294  




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PLANVISTA CORPORATION

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PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
           
    Item 1.   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2002 (unaudited) and December 31, 2001 2
           
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 3
           
        Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 (unaudited) 4
           
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 (unaudited) 5
           
        Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 6
           
    Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
           
    Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 26
           
PART II   OTHER INFORMATION 27
           

 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.      Financial Statements

PLANVISTA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except share amounts)

September 30,
2002
December 31,
2001


(Unaudited)
             
ASSETS              
Current assets:              
   Cash and cash equivalents   $ 549   $ 395  
   Accounts receivable, net     8,479     7,319  
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets     2,109     327  
   Refundable income taxes     1,151     608  


     Total current assets     12,288     8,649  
Property and equipment, net     1,793     1,804  
Other assets, net     353     267  
Goodwill, net     29,405     29,405  


     Total assets   $ 43,839   $ 40,125  


             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)              
Current liabilities:              
   Accounts payable   $ 3,498   $ 3,308  
   Accrued liabilities     7,441     12,934  
   Current portion of long-term debt     179     308  


     Total current liabilities     11,118     16,550  
Long-term debt and notes payable     45,522     75,778  
Other long-term liabilities     1,072     1,087  


     Total liabilities     57,712     93,415  


Commitments and contingencies              
             
Common stock with make-whole provision (813,273 shares)     5,000      
             
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):              
   Series C convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized,
       29,000 issued and outstanding
    59,520      
   Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 15,953,363
       issued at September 30, 2002 and15,445,880 at December 31, 2001
    159     154  
   Additional paid-in capital     63,298     92,335  
   Treasury stock at cost, 1,944 shares at September 30, 2002 and 13,597 at
       December 31, 2001
    (38 )   (265 )
   Accumulated deficit     (141,812 )   (145,514 )


     Total stockholders’ deficit     (18,873 )   (53,290 )


     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)   $ 43,839   $ 40,125  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PLANVISTA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands except per share data)

For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2002 2001 2002 2001




Operating revenue   $ 8,324   $ 7,886   $ 24,746   $ 24,793  




Cost of operating revenue:                          
   Agent commissions     162     70     375     208  
   Personnel expenses     2,196     2,071     6,617     6,681  
   Network access fees   1,299     1,390     4,014     4,001  
   Other     1,329     1,507     3,978     4,341  
   Depreciation   137     94     384     372  




     Total cost of operating revenue   5,123     5,132     15,368     15,603  
Bad debt expense     811     658     1,980     1,455  
Amortization of goodwill         345         1,034  
Other income (expenses)         (167 )       2,560  
Interest expense, net     854     2,265     4,649     5,936  




     Total expenses     6,788     8,233     21,997     26,588  
                         
Income (loss) before (benefit) provision for income taxes,
    discontinued operations and cumulative effect of change
    in accounting principle
    1,536     (347 )   2,749     (1,795 )
(Benefit) provision for income taxes     (344 )   32,267     (953 )   31,619  




                         
Income (loss) before discontinued operations and
    cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
    1,880     (32,614 )   3,702     (33,414 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax         (472 )       (1,593 )
Loss from sale of discontinued operations         (1,826 )       (4,445 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net
    of tax
                (76 )




Net income (loss)     1,880     (34,912 )   3,702     (39,528 )




                         
Preferred stock accretion     (16,966 )       (31,080 )    




Loss applicable to common stockholders   $ (15,086 ) $ (34,912 ) $ (27,378 ) $ (39,528 )




                         
Basic loss per share applicable to common stockholders:                          
   Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 0.11   $ (2.13 ) $ 0.23   $ (2.34 )
   Loss from discontinued operations         (0.15 )       (0.42 )
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                 (0.01 )
   Preferred stock accretion     (1.01 )       (1.91 )    




   Loss per share applicable to common stockholders   $ (0.90 ) $ (2.28 ) $ (1.68 ) $ (2.77 )




                         
Diluted loss per share applicable to common stockholders:                          
   Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 0.11   $ (2.13 ) $ 0.23   $ (2.34 )
   Loss from discontinued operations         (0.15 )       (0.42 )
   Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                 (0.01 )
   Preferred stock accretion     (1.01 )       (1.90 )    




   Loss per share applicable to common stockholders   $ (0.90 ) $ (2.28 ) $ (1.67 ) $ (2.77 )




                         
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding     16,767     15,294     16,311     14,279  




                         
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding     16,767     15,294     16,402     14,279  





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PLANVISTA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands except share amounts)

Series C
Convertible
Preferred
Stock
Voting
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Deficit
Total






Balance at December 31, 2001   $   $ 154   $ 92,335   $ (265 ) $ (145,514 ) $ (53,290 )
Issuance of 26,395 shares in
    connection with stock option
    plan and employee stock
    purchase plan
            25             25  
Issuance of 89,381 shares to
    HealthPlan Holdings, Inc.
        1     408     227         636  
Issuance of 298,195 shares in
    settlement of subordinated
    notes and other obligations
        4     1,610             1,614  
Issuance of 29,000 shares of
    Series C convertible preferred
    stock in settlement of senior
    notes
    28,440                     28,440  
Accretion of Series C convertible
    preferred stock
    31,080         (31,080 )            
Net income                     3,702     3,702  






Balance at September 30, 2002   $ 59,520   $ 159   $ 63,298   $ (38 ) $ (141,812 ) $ (18,873 )







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PLANVISTA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2002 2001


Cash flows from operating activities:              
Net income (loss)   $ 3,702   $ (39,528 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating
    activities:
             
   Depreciation and amortization     384     1,406  
   Loss on sale of investments         2,503  
   Non-cash interest expense     739      
   Loss on sale of discontinued operations         6,038  
   Deferred taxes         29,418  
   Restructuring costs     (127 )    
Changes in assets and liabilities:              
   Accounts receivable     (1,160 )   (1,586 )
   Refundable income taxes     (543 )   1,643  
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (1,782 )   220  
   Other assets     (86 )   (101 )
   Accounts payable     190     2,568  
   Accrued liabilities     (597 )   (13,050 )
   Other long-term liabilities     (15 )   (57 )


     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     705     (10,526 )


             
Cash flows from investing activities:              
   Purchases of property and equipment     (373 )   (320 )
   Proceeds from sale of investments         518  


     Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (373 )   198  


             
Cash flows from financing activities:              
   Cash overdraft         825  
   Capital lease and debt (payments) borrowings     (201 )   5,113  
   Proceeds from common stock issued     23     4,300  


     Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (178 )   10,238  


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     154     (90 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     395     482  


             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 549   $ 392  


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:              
             
   Cash paid for interest   $ 1,396   $ 4,550  


   Net refunds received for income taxes   $   $ 3,029  


             
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing information:              
             
   Common stock issued in connection with:              
     Settlement of $1.0 million of subordinated notes and $0.5 million of accrued
         interest
  $ 1,521   $  


     Sale of business units   $   $ 5,000  


   Registration rights agreement   $ 636   $  


   Conversion of $5.0 million note   $ 5,000   $  


   Notes issued for sale of business   $   $ 7,203  


   Preferred stock issued in connection with debt restructuring, net   $ 28,440   $  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PLANVISTA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

1.       Description of Business and Organization

         PlanVista Corporation (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, “PlanVista,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading provider of technology-enabled medical cost management solutions for the healthcare industry. We provide integrated national Preferred Provider Organization (sometimes called PPO) network access, electronic claims repricing, and claims and data management services to health care payers, such as self-insured employers, medical insurance carriers, third party administrators (sometimes called TPAs), health maintenance organizations (sometimes called HMOs), and other entities that pay claims on behalf of health plans, and health care services providers, such as individual providers and provider networks.

2.       Bank Restructure, Reorganization, and Related Subsequent Events

         In June 2000, PlanVista initiated a plan of reorganization designed to divest certain of its underperforming and non-growth businesses and to reduce and refinance its credit facility. Effective June 18, 2001, PlanVista sold the last of these non-strategic businesses (as further described below) and, during 2001 and the first quarter of 2002, pursued the restructuring of its remaining debt. On April 12, 2002, we completed the restructuring of our debt, whereby we restructured approximately $69.0 million of outstanding indebtedness to our lenders, including outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest and bank fees. This indebtedness was restructured with our current lenders whereby we entered into a $40.0 million term loan with an annual interest rate of prime plus 1.0% and issued $29.0 million of Series C convertible preferred stock and an additional promissory note in the amount of $184,872.

         The term loan agreement contains certain financial covenants including minimum monthly EBITDA levels (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and adjusted for non-cash items deducted in calculating net income and severance, if any, paid to certain officers of PlanVista), maximum quarterly and annual capital expenditures, a minimum quarterly fixed charge ratio that is based primarily on our operating cash flows, and maximum quarterly and annual extraordinary expenses (excluding certain pending and threatened litigation, indemnification agreements and certain other matters as defined in the term loan agreement). The minimum monthly EBITDA levels for the third quarter of 2002 averaged approximately $808,000. The minimum monthly EBITDA levels for the fourth quarter of 2002 and for the duration of the term loan are approximately $1.0 million. The Series C convertible preferred stock accrues dividends at 10% per annum during the first 12 months from issuance and at a rate of 12% per annum thereafter. Dividends are payable quarterly in additional shares of Series C convertible preferred stock or, at our option, in cash. At any time after 18 months from the date of issuance, the Series C convertible preferred stock may be converted into shares of our common stock at an amount determined by formula to equal a minimum of 51% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. In addition, the Series C convertible preferred stockholders are entitled to elect three members to our board of directors. The certificate of designation for the Series C convertible preferred stock also contains provisions that permit the Series C convertible preferred stockholders to immediately elect one additional member to our board of directors to replace one of the board members elected by our common shareholders if we fail to achieve certain minimum cash levels as defined under the certificate of designation or if we fail to make our required principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, or fail to redeem the Series C convertible preferred stock by the 18-month anniversary of the issue date. The issuance of the Series C convertible preferred stock was not put to stockholder approval in reliance on an applicable exception to the shareholder approval policy of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Stockholders were notified prior to the closing of the transaction of our reliance on such exception. In connection with the issuance of the Series C convertible preferred stock, the senior lenders entered into a Stockholders’ Agreement with us which provides, among other things, for registration rights in connection with the sale of any shares of common stock, which are issued upon conversion of the Series C convertible preferred stock. The registration rights include demand and incidental registration rights. In addition, as described below, $5.0 million of subordinated debt was converted to common stock, we extended the maturity date of $4.0 million of subordinated debt by over two years, and approximately $2.5 million of obligations was converted to $1.5 million of common stock and a $950,000 credit for in-kind services (see Note 4).

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         In connection with our new credit facility and debt restructuring, we were required to adopt the accounting principles prescribed by Emerging Issues Task Force No. 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments (“EITF 00-27”). In accordance with the accounting requirements of EITF 00-27, we have reflected approximately $31.1 million as an increase to the carrying value of our Series C convertible preferred stock with a comparable reduction to additional paid-in capital. The amount accreted to the Series C convertible preferred stock is calculated based on (a) the difference between the closing price of our common stock on April 12, 2002 and the conversion price per share available to the holders of our Series C convertible preferred stock multiplied by (b) the number of shares of common stock that will be issued if the shares of our Series C convertible preferred stock are ever converted. Such shares are not convertible until October 12, 2003. This amount is accreted over the contractual life of the Series C convertible preferred stock. This non-cash entry did not affect our net income or our cash flow but did impact the net income deemed available to our common stockholders for reporting purposes in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002. Net income per share available to the holders of our common stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 was further reduced by a preferred stock dividend totaling $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, paid in shares of our Series C convertible preferred stock to the holders of our Series C convertible preferred stock.

         Prior to June 18, 2001, we maintained two operating units, one of which was our PlanVista Solutions segment that included PlanVista’s managing general underwriter business. The other unit was our third party administration segment, which was operated primarily through our HealthPlan Services, Inc. (“HPS”), American Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. (“ABPA”), and Southern Nevada Administrators, Inc. (“SNA”) subsidiaries, and which provided marketing, distribution, administration, and technology platform services for health care plans and other benefit programs. PlanVista functions solely as a service provider generating fee-based income and does not assume any underwriting risk.

         On June 18, 2001, we completed the sale of our third party administration and managing general underwriter business units to HealthPlan Holdings, Inc. The third party administration business included the Small Group Business operations and its associated data processing facilities based in Tampa, Florida, as well as the Taft-Hartley businesses that operated under the names ABPA and SNA, based in El Monte, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, respectively. The managing general underwriter business is the Philadelphia based Montgomery Management Corporation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect the operations of these business units described above as discontinued.

         In connection with this non-cash transaction, HealthPlan Holdings assumed approximately $40.0 million in working capital deficit of the acquired businesses, $5.0 million of which was offset by a long-term convertible subordinated note that was converted to common stock on April 12, 2002 in connection with the restructuring of our credit facilities as described above. In addition, at the closing of the sale to HealthPlan Holdings, we issued 709,757 shares of our common stock to offset an additional $5.0 million of the assumed deficit. An additional 101,969 shares were issued as penalty shares pursuant to the terms of a letter agreement relating to certain post closing disputes. The purchase agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and cross indemnity provisions.

         In connection with the issuance of these shares, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement in favor of HealthPlan Holdings for the registration of such shares and any shares issuable under the terms of the note. Because the registration statement we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering such shares has not been declared effective, pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, HealthPlan Holdings had the right to redeem for cash a number of the shares covered by such registration statement equal to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) divided by the average closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the last trading day prior to October 1, 2001. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, HealthPlan Holdings made demand for redemption after we failed to get the required registration statement effective. We, however, were not permitted to redeem the shares at that time under the terms of the Credit Agreement with our lenders. As a result, under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, we were required to issue 100,000 shares of our common stock, 98,345 of which was issued in 2001, and the remainder was issued on January 2, 2002, the value of which was charged to loss on sale of discontinued operations. Such issuances were in lieu of HealthPlan Holdings’ right to redemption. In addition to these issuances, if the shares were not registered pursuant to an effective registration statement by December 31, 2001, then upon such date and each fifteenth day thereafter until such shares become registered, we were required to deliver to

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HealthPlan Holdings 10,000 shares of our common stock according to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement. The limit on these additional shares was 100,000. As of June 30, 2002, we had issued 100,000 shares of common stock, the value of which has been reflected as interest expense.

         We are currently in discussions with HealthPlan Holdings to finalize any purchase price adjustments associated with this sale. These adjustments relate primarily to the amount of accrued liabilities and trade accounts receivable reserves, and the classification of investments at the transaction date. HealthPlan Holdings believes it is due approximately $1.7 million from us related to this transaction, while we believe we have claims against HealthPlan Holdings amounting to approximately $4.5 million (which would be partially offset against other post-closing payments we have agreed to pay, subject to certain limitations). In the event we are unable to resolve these matters directly with HealthPlan Holdings, we will seek to resolve them through binding arbitration as provided for in the purchase agreement. We believe the resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

         Also, as part of the transaction noted above, we leased office space for our Tampa headquarters from HealthPlan Holdings. This lease expired in June 2002.

         We believe that all consolidated operating and financing obligations for the next twelve months will be met from internally generated cash flow from operations and available cash. Based on available information, management believes it will be able to maintain compliance with the terms of its restructured credit facility, including the financial covenants, for the foreseeable future. Our ability to fund our operations, make scheduled payments of interest and principal on our indebtedness, and maintain compliance with the terms of its restructured credit facility, including our financial covenants, depends on our future performance, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive, and other factors beyond our control. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet our financial obligations and achieve the restrictive debt covenants as required under the restructured credit facility, there may be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations, and a significant adverse effect on the market value of our common stock. Management is continuing to explore alternatives to reduce its obligations, recapitalize PlanVista, and provide additional liquidity. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in these endeavors.

3.       Significant Accounting Policies

  Basis of Presentation

         In the opinion of Management, the interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation of financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

         The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PlanVista Corporation and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

         These condensed consolidated financial statements, including the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2001 (which was derived from audited consolidated financial statements), are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently may not include all disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in an annual report on Form 10-K. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2002.

  Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

         Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet are approximately $1.7 million of incremental direct costs associated with the Offering of our common stock (see Note 9). Should our Offering be successful, these costs will be considered a cost of raising capital and will be deducted from the proceeds of the Offering as a charge to additional paid-in capital. If the Offering is unsuccessful or is cancelled, such costs will be expensed in the period that such a determination is made.

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  Earnings Per Share

         Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period, without consideration for common stock equivalents. The calculation of diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of outstanding options and warrants using the treasury stock method, unless antidilutive. Approximately 1.7 million options are not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share available to our common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, because they are antidilutive.

  Income Taxes

         We recognize deferred assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

         Effective January 1, 2002, a new federal law was enacted allowing corporations to increase the period for which they may obtain refunds on past income taxes paid due to net operating losses (“NOL”). The prior law allowed companies to use their NOLs back to the preceding three fiscal years while the new law allows companies to use their NOLs to the preceding five fiscal years. Consequently, we recognized $0.9 million in income tax benefits in the nine months ended 2002 for refundable income taxes.

  Derivative Financial Instruments

         PlanVista used derivative financial instruments including interest rate swaps principally in the management of its interest rate exposures. Amounts to be paid or received under interest rate swap agreements are accrued as interest rates change and are recognized over the life of the swap agreements as an adjustment to interest expense.

         We managed interest rate risk on our variable rate debt by using an interest rate swap agreement. The agreements, which expired in September 2001 and December 2001, effectively converted $40.0 million of variable rate debt under the Agreement to fixed rate debt at a weighted average rate of 6.18%.

         On June 15, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133 (“SFAS No. 133”), “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” PlanVista adopted SFAS No. 133 in the first quarter of 2001. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. During the nine months ended September 30, 2001, we recorded a $76,000 expense, net of taxes, as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle representing the fair value of the interest rate swaps.

  Goodwill

         In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 142”). SFAS No. 142 requires the use of a non-amortization approach to account for purchased goodwill and certain intangibles. Under a non-amortization approach, goodwill and certain intangibles will not be amortized into results of operations, but instead would be reviewed for impairment and written down and charged to results of operations only in the periods in which the recorded value of goodwill and certain intangibles is more than its fair value. We adopted SFAS No. 142 beginning January 1, 2002. Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite useful life. Thus we ceased a