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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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, 2003 or
       
  [  ]   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 1-8789


American Shared Hospital Services

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
California
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization)
  94-2918118
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3700, San Francisco, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  94111
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 788-5300

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 [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes [  ] No [X]

As of November 3, 2003, there are outstanding 3,918,203 shares of the Registrant’s common stock.

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
Exhibit 10.44
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                     
        (unaudited)   (audited)
        Sept. 30, 2003   Dec. 31, 2002
       
 
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 10,882,000     $ 9,924,000  
 
Restricted cash
    50,000       50,000  
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $170,000 in 2003 and $120,000 in 2002
    2,868,000       2,571,000  
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    480,000       876,000  
 
   
     
 
Total current assets
    14,280,000       13,421,000  
Property and equipment:
               
 
Medical equipment and facilities
    45,343,000       37,306,000  
 
Office equipment
    428,000       358,000  
 
Deposits and construction in progress
    775,000       4,372,000  
 
   
     
 
 
    46,546,000       42,036,000  
 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (13,961,000 )     (10,858,000 )
 
   
     
 
Net property and equipment
    32,585,000       31,178,000  
Other assets
    177,000       231,000  
 
   
     
 
Total assets
  $ 47,042,000     $ 44,830,000  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 226,000     $ 145,000  
 
Accrued interest
    155,000       185,000  
 
Employee compensation and benefits
    197,000       126,000  
 
Other accrued liabilities
    423,000       280,000  
 
Income taxes payable
    0       20,000  
 
Current portion of long-term debt
    6,559,000       5,490,000  
 
   
     
 
Total current liabilities
    7,560,000       6,246,000  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    21,662,000       22,006,000  
Deferred income taxes
    985,000       590,000  
Minority interest
    1,692,000       1,448,000  
Shareholders’ equity:
               
 
Common stock, without par value:
               
   
authorized shares - 10,000,000; issued and outstanding shares, 3,918,000 in 2003 and 3,783,000 in 2002
    9,198,000       9,173,000  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    3,461,000       3,312,000  
 
Retained earnings
    2,484,000       2,055,000  
 
   
     
 
Total shareholders’ equity
    15,143,000       14,540,000  
 
   
     
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 47,042,000     $ 44,830,000  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes

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AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

                                     
        Three Months ended Sept. 30,   Nine Months ended Sept. 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Revenue:
                               
 
Medical services
  $ 4,011,000     $ 3,563,000     $ 11,785,000     $ 10,024,000  
Costs and expenses:
                               
 
Costs of operations:
                               
   
Maintenance and supplies
    222,000       141,000       533,000       324,000  
   
Depreciation and amortization
    1,085,000       911,000       3,061,000       2,539,000  
   
Other
    588,000       290,000       1,719,000       1,011,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
    1,895,000       1,342,000       5,313,000       3,874,000  
 
Selling and administrative
    702,000       899,000       2,367,000       2,560,000  
 
Interest
    656,000       626,000       1,908,000       1,825,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total costs and expenses
    3,253,000       2,867,000       9,588,000       8,259,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating income
    758,000       696,000       2,197,000       1,765,000  
Interest and other income
    27,000       41,000       99,000       138,000  
Minority interest
    (224,000 )     (264,000 )     (699,000 )     (659,000 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    561,000       473,000       1,597,000       1,244,000  
Income tax expense
    (192,000 )     (190,000 )     (558,000 )     (330,000 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net income
  $ 369,000     $ 283,000     $ 1,039,000     $ 914,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net income per share:
                               
 
Earnings per common share - basic
  $ 0.10     $ 0.08     $ 0.27     $ 0.25  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
  $ 0.07     $ 0.06     $ 0.20     $ 0.18  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes

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AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

                       
          Nine Months ended Sept. 30,
         
          2003   2002
         
 
Operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 1,039,000     $ 914,000  
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities:
               
   
Depreciation and amortization
    3,130,000       2,611,000  
   
Deferred income taxes
    559,000       330,000  
   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
     
Increase in accounts receivable
    (297,000 )     (802,000 )
     
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
    423,000       222,000  
     
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    88,000       (259,000 )
 
   
     
 
Net cash from operating activities
    4,942,000       3,016,000  
Investing activities:
               
 
Purchase of property and equipment
    (4,510,000 )     (4,981,000 )
 
Increase in minority interest
    244,000       221,000  
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash from investing activities
    (4,266,000 )     (4,760,000 )
Financing activities:
               
 
Payment of dividends
    (454,000 )     (438,000 )
 
Payment received for exercise of stock options
    25,000       68,000  
 
Repurchase of options/warrants
    (14,000 )     0  
 
Repurchase of common stock
    0       (135,000 )
 
Financing on purchase of property and equipment
    4,913,000       4,354,000  
 
Principal payments on long-term debt and capitalized leases
    (4,188,000 )     (3,228,000 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash from financing activities
    282,000       621,000  
 
   
     
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    958,000       (1,123,000 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    9,924,000       11,580,000  
 
   
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 10,882,000     $ 10,457,000  
 
   
     
 
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
               
 
Cash paid during the period for:
               
   
Interest paid
  $ 1,938,000     $ 1,808,000  
   
Income taxes paid
  $ 81,000     $ 85,000  

See accompanying notes

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AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly American Shared Hospital Services’ consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2003 and the results of its operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, which results are not necessarily indicative of results on an annualized basis. Consolidated balance sheet amounts as of December 31, 2002 have been derived from audited financial statements.

     These financial statements include the accounts of American Shared Hospital Services (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: OR21, Inc. (“OR21”); MedLeader.com, Inc. (“MedLeader”); American Shared Radiosurgery Services (“ASRS”); and ASRS’s majority-owned subsidiary, GK Financing, LLC (“GK Financing”).

     The Company through its majority-owned subsidiary, GK Financing, provided Gamma Knife units to seventeen medical centers as of September 30, 2003 in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin.

     All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 2. Per Share Amounts

     Per share information has been computed based on the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 basic earnings per share was computed using 3,871,000 and 3,827,000 common shares, respectively, and diluted earnings per share was computed using 5,081,000 and 5,072,000 common shares and equivalents, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 basic earnings per share was computed using 3,822,000 and 3,805,000 common shares, respectively, and diluted earnings per share was computed using 5,064,000 and 5,067,000 common shares and equivalents, respectively.

Note 3. Stock-based Compensation

     The Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, the 1995 and 2001 Stock Option Plans. The Company accounts for those plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price greater than or equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect

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on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation. For pro forma purposes, the estimated fair value of the Company’s options is amortized over the options’ vesting period.

                                   
      Three months ended Sep 30   Nine Months Ended Sep 30
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Net income, as reported
  $ 369,000     $ 283,000     $ 1,039,000     $ 914,000  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
  $ 0     ($ 18,000 )   $ 0     ($ 27,000 )
Pro forma net income
  $ 369,000     $ 265,000     $ 1,039,000     $ 887,000  
Earnings per share:
                               
 
Basic-as reported
  $ 0.10     $ 0.08     $ 0.27     $ 0.25  
 
Basic-pro forma
  $ 0.10     $ 0.07     $ 0.27     $ 0.24  
 
Diluted-as reported
  $ 0.07     $ 0.06     $ 0.20     $ 0.18  
 
Diluted-pro forma
  $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.20     $ 0.17  

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     This quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission may be deemed to contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and future plans of American Shared Hospital Services, which involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks of the Gamma Knife business. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial condition, results of operations and future plans of American Shared Hospital Services is included in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003, and the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 12, 2003.

     Medical services revenue increased $448,000 and $1,761,000 to $4,011,000 and $11,785,000 for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003, from $3,563,000 and $10,024,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The increase in revenue for the three month period was due to three additional Gamma Knife units in operation compared to the same period in the prior year, which offset a decline of 6% in revenue at Gamma Knife centers in operation longer than one year. Two of the three new Gamma Knife units that opened during 2003 were retail units. For the nine month period there was a 5% revenue increase at Gamma Knife centers in operation for longer than one year, as well as the inclusion of three additional Gamma Knife units in operation. The Company had 17 Gamma Knife units in operation at September 30, 2003 compared to 14 at September 30, 2002. Thirteen of the Company’s customers are under fee-per-use contracts, and four customers are under revenue sharing agreements (“retail”). For retail units the Company receives all or a percentage of the reimbursement (exclusive of physician fees) received by the customer, and is responsible for all or a percentage of the operating expenses of the Gamma Knife.

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     The number of Gamma Knife procedures increased by 8% and 22% to 510 and 1,561 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 from 473 and 1,278 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The increase for the three month period ended September 30, 2003 was due to the addition of three new Gamma Knife units compared to the same period in the prior year, which offset a decrease of 4% in procedures performed at Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year. The increase for the nine month period ended September 30, 2003 was primarily the result of increases in procedures performed at Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year of 10%, as well as the addition of three new Gamma Knife units.

     Total costs of operations increased $553,000 and $1,439,000 to $1,895,000 and $5,313,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003, from $1,342,000 and $3,874,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. Maintenance and supplies increased by $81,000 and $209,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in the number of Gamma Knife units covered under maintenance contract. There were 14 Gamma Knife units covered under maintenance contract as of September 30, 2003 compared to 11 as of September 30, 2002. Depreciation and amortization increased by $174,000 and $522,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same periods in the prior year due to the addition of one new Gamma Knife unit that started during second quarter 2003, one new Gamma Knife unit that started first quarter 2003, and the inclusion of 2 new Gamma Knife units that started during second and third quarter 2002. Other operating costs increased $298,000 and $708,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to an increase in marketing costs and the addition of a new retail Gamma Knife unit where the Company is responsible for all of the operating costs, offset by sales/use and property tax credits of approximately $110,000 in the third quarter 2002 with no comparable credits during 2003. Additionally for the nine month period ended September 30, 2003, there were startup and training costs at the Company’s two most recently opened retail Gamma Knife centers.

     Selling and administrative costs decreased by $197,000 and $193,000 to $702,000 and $2,367,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 from $899,000 and $2,560,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The decrease for both the three month and nine month periods was primarily due to reduced payroll and business development expenses, as well as reductions in legal and accounting fees. For the year, these reductions were partially offset by a write-off of approximately $58,000 in previously deferred costs relating to the future placement of a Gamma Knife unit in Brazil, which was reallocated to another location.

     Interest expense increased by $30,000 and $83,000 to $656,000 and $1,908,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 from $626,000 and $1,825,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. These increases are primarily due to additional interest expense on the financing of the new Gamma Knife units during first and second quarter 2003, and second and third quarter 2002, which was partially offset by lower interest expense on the debt relating to the more mature Gamma Knife units. The

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mature units have lower interest expense because interest expense decreases as the outstanding principal balance of each loan is reduced.

     Interest and other income decreased by $14,000 and $39,000 to $27,000 and $99,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 from $41,000 and $138,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, primarily due to lower interest rates available on invested cash balances.

     Minority interest decreased by $40,000 and increased by $40,000 to $224,000 and $699,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 from $264,000 and $659,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. Minority interest represents the 19% interest of GK Financing owned by a third party. The decrease for the three month period is primarily due to increased marketing, income taxes and other operating costs at GK Financing during the three month period ended September 30, 2003 compared to the prior year. The increase for the nine month period is due to increased profitability of GK Financing.

     Income tax expense increased by $2,000 and $228,000 to $192,000 and $558,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 compared to $190,000 and $330,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively. The increase was due to increased profitability and an increase in the effective income tax rate in 2003 compared to 2002. The Company recorded a 40% income tax provision in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003, as well as in the same periods in 2002. The effective income tax rate in third quarter 2003 was reduced to approximately 34% due to an income tax benefit of $33,000 that was recorded for the exercise of 50,000 previously expensed options. No such options were exercised in third quarter 2002, which caused the effective income tax rate to remain at 40%. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2003, the effective tax rate was reduced to 35% compared to 27% for the same period in the prior year. This is due to an income tax benefit on the exercise of previously expensed options of $81,000 compared to $168,000 in the prior year. These income tax benefits are the result of compensation expense that was recognized when the options were granted in 1995.

     The Company had net income of $369,000 ($0.07 per diluted share) and $1,039,000 ($0.20 per diluted share) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 compared to net income of $283,000 ($0.06 per diluted share) and $914,000 ($0.18 per diluted share) in the same period in the prior year. The increase for the three month period was primarily due to lower selling and administrative costs compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase for the nine month period is primarily due to increased utilization of Gamma Knife units in operation more than one year, which resulted in higher operating income, and lower selling and administrative costs. This was partially offset by higher income tax expense due to the higher effective income tax rate of 35% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2003 compared to 27% for the same period in the prior year.

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     The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $10,882,000 at September 30, 2003 compared to $9,924,000 at December 31, 2002. The Company’s cash position increased by $958,000 primarily due to the net reimbursement of progress payments of $977,000 on Gamma Knife projects financed in the first nine months of 2003.

     On April 4, 2003 the Company paid an annual dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2003, which resulted in a reduction in retained earnings in first quarter 2003 of $454,000. On June 12, 2003, The Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on October 15, 2003 to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2003.

     The Company as of September 30, 2003 had shareholders’ equity of $15,143,000, working capital of $6,720,000 and total assets of approximately $47,042,000.

     The Company has scheduled interest and principal payments under its debt obligations of approximately $9,102,000 during the next 12 months. The Company believes that its cash flow from operations and cash resources are adequate to meet its scheduled debt obligations during the next 12 months.

     The Company’s primary lender for its Gamma Knife projects, DVI Financial Services Inc. (“DVI”) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August 2003. This will not materially affect the financing that has been committed to existing projects. The Company is currently in the process of seeking other financing options for future projects. There can be no assurance that the Company will secure financing in amounts and/or terms as favorable as that historically provided by DVI.

     The Company is investing its cash in an institutionally priced money market fund pending use in the Company’s operations. The investment objective of the money market fund is to maintain a stable net asset value, in order to maximize yield while preserving principal value.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     (a)     Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) Exchange Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15.

     (b)     Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

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Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

     None.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.

     None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

     None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.

     None.

Item 5. Other Information.

     None.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

  (a)   Exhibits
 
      The following exhibits are filed herewith:

     
Exhibit Number   Description

 
10.44   Lease Agreement for a Gamma Knife Unit dated as of February 13, 2003 between GK Financing, LLC and AHS Albuquerque Regional Medical Center LLC. (Confidential material appearing in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 24b-2, promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Omitted information has been replaced with asterisks.)
     
31.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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  (b)   Reports on Form 8-K
 
      The following report on Form 8-K was filed during the three months ended September 30, 2003:

      Form 8-K dated and filed July 22, 2003 relating to a press release announcing the Company’s preliminary financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2003.

      The following report on Form 8-K was filed after September 30, 2003:

      Form 8-K dated and filed October 22, 2003 relating to a press release announcing the Company’s preliminary financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2003.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES
Registrant

     
Date: November 14, 2003   /s/ Ernest A. Bates
   
    Ernest A. Bates, M.D.
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: November 14, 2003   /s/ Craig K. Tagawa
   
    Craig K. Tagawa
Senior Vice President
Chief Operating and Financial Officer

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