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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended February 26, 2005

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 1-11479

E-Z-EM, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
11-1999504
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York
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(Address of principal executive offices)
11042
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(Zip Code)
  
(516) 333-8230
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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 |_|

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes |_|       No |X|

As of April 7, 2005, there were 10,777,758 shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding.



E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

INDEX

Part I: Financial Information Page
  
       Item l. Financial Statements
  
         Consolidated Balance Sheets - February 26, 2005 and
           May 29, 2004 3 - 4
  
         Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Thirteen and thirty-nine
           weeks ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 5
  
         Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity and
           Comprehensive Income - Thirty-nine weeks ended
           February 26, 2005 6
  
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Thirty-nine weeks
           ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 7 - 8
  
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9 - 24
  
       Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                   Condition and Results of Operations 25 - 36
  
       Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
                   Market Risk 36 - 37
  
       Item 4. Controls and Procedures 37
  
Part II: Other Information
  
       Item 1. Legal Proceedings 38
  
       Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
                   and Use of Proceeds 38
  
       Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 38
  
       Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 38
  
       Item 5. Other Information 38
  
       Item 6. Exhibits 38 - 39

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

                              ASSETS February 26,
2005
               May 29,
2004


(unaudited) (audited)
  
CURRENT ASSETS        
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,412   $ 12,334  
    Debt and equity securities, at fair value   15,304     12,130  
    Accounts receivable, principally        
        trade, net   21,141     16,673  
    Inventories   22,405     18,901  
    Other current assets   6,729     5,792  
    Current assets of discontinued operation       40,290  


  
            Total current assets   75,991     106,120  
  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST,        
    less accumulated depreciation and        
    amortization   17,076     15,415  
  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, less accumulated        
    amortization   588     133  
  
DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES, at fair value   1,643     3,107  
  
INVESTMENTS AT COST   490     1,000  
  
OTHER ASSETS   7,772     7,409  
  
NONCURRENT ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATION       9,352  


  
  $ 103,560   $ 142,536  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY February 26,
2005
               May 29,
2004


(unaudited) (audited)
  
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
    Notes payable $ 407   $ 440  
    Current maturities of long-term debt   94     149  
    Accounts payable   6,158     4,415  
    Accrued liabilities   7,335     6,557  
    Accrued income taxes   210     179  
    Current liabilities of discontinued        
        operation       5,744  


  
            Total current liabilities   14,204     17,484  
  
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities   123     178  
  
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES   3,747     3,488  
  
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES AND MINORITY INTEREST        
    OF DISCONTINUED OPERATION       9,611  


  
            Total liabilities   18,074     30,761  


  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Preferred stock, par value $.10 per        
        share - authorized, 1,000,000 shares;        
        issued, none        
    Common stock, par value $.10 per share -        
        authorized, 16,000,000 shares; issued        
        and outstanding 10,772,286 shares at        
        February 26, 2005 and 10,698,216 shares        
        at May 29, 2004 (excluding 86,288 and        
        83,062 shares held in treasury at February        
        26, 2005 and May 29, 2004, respectively)   1,077     1,070  
    Additional paid-in capital   28,170     38,445  
    Retained earnings   53,161     70,638  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   3,078     1,622  


  
            Total stockholders’ equity   85,486     111,775  


  
  $ 103,560   $ 142,536  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended


  February 26,
 2005
          February 28,
2004
         February 26,
 2005
         February 28,
2004
 




  
Net sales $ 30,833   $ 24,950   $ 81,067   $ 72,879  
Cost of goods sold   18,106     15,207     46,462     44,255  




  
      Gross profit   12,727     9,743     34,605     28,624  




  
Operating expenses                
  Selling and administrative   8,923     7,963     26,192     23,233  
  Plant closing and operational                
    restructuring costs   649     500     2,074     1,700  
  Research and development   1,421     1,047     3,919     3,229  




  
    Total operating expenses   10,993     9,510     32,185     28,162  




  
      Operating profit   1,734     233     2,420     462  
  
Other income (expense)                
  Interest income   83     162     230     672  
  Interest expense   (84 )   (82 )   (249 )   (235 )
  Other, net   1,496     828     2,522     1,378  




  
      Earnings from continuing                
        operations before income                
        taxes   3,229     1,141     4,923     2,277  
  
Income tax provision   311     593     551     1,182  




  
      Earnings from continuing                
        operations   2,918     548     4,372     1,095  
  
Earnings from discontinued                
  operation, net of income tax                
  provision       681     1,228     1,604  




  
      NET EARNINGS $ 2,918   $ 1,229   $ 5,600   $ 2,699  




  
Basic earnings per common share                
  From continuing operations $ 0.27   $ 0.05   $ 0.41   $ 0.11  
  From discontinued operation,                
    net of income tax provision   0.00     0.07     0.11     0.15  




  
  Net earnings $ 0.27   $ 0.12   $ 0.52   $ 0.26  




  
Diluted earnings per common share                
  From continuing operations $ 0.27   $ 0.05   $ 0.40   $ 0.11  
  From discontinued operation,                
    net of income tax provision   0.00     0.07     0.11     0.15  




  
  Net earnings $ 0.27   $ 0.12   $ 0.51   $ 0.26  




  
Weighted average common shares                
  Basic   10,772     10,348     10,751     10,261  




  
  Diluted   10,960     10,683     10,943     10,544  





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

Common stock Additional
paid-in
capital
Retained
earnings
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Total Compre-
hensive
income

Shares Amount







  
Balance at May 29, 2004   10,698,216        $ 1,070       $ 38,445        $ 70,638        $ 1,622        $ 111,775           
  
Exercise of stock options,                            
  net of 3,226 shares tendered                            
  to satisfy withholding taxes   65,303     6     219             225      
Income tax benefits on                            
  stock options exercised           1,217             1,217      
Compensation related to                            
  stock option plans, net of                            
  income tax benefit           421             421      
Issuance of stock   8,767     1     107             108      
Proceeds from subsidiary’s                            
  initial public offering, net                            
  of financing costs and                            
  minority interest           1,442             1,442      
Net earnings               5,600         5,600   $ 5,600  
Cash dividend ($.30 per                            
  common share)               (3,220 )       (3,220 )    
Net book value of discontinued                            
  operation at date of spin-off           (13,681 )   (19,857 )   173     (33,365 )    
Unrealized holding gain on debt                            
  and equity securities                            
    Arising during the period                   1,108     1,108     1,108  
    Reclassification adjustment                            
      for gains included in                            
      net earnings                   (2,385 )   (2,385 )   (2,385 )
Decrease in fair market value                            
  on interest rate swap                   (55 )   (55 )   (55 )
Foreign currency translation                            
  adjustments                   2,615     2,615     2,615  







  
Comprehensive income                         $ 6,883  

  
Balance at February 26, 2005   10,772,286   $ 1,077   $ 28,170   $ 53,161   $ 3,078   $ 85,486      







The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

Thirty-nine weeks ended

February 26,
2005
               February 28,
2004


  
Cash flows from operating activities:        
  Net earnings $ 5,600   $ 2,699  
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net        
    cash provided by operating activities        
      Earnings from discontinued operation,        
        net of tax   (1,228 )   (1,604 )
      Depreciation and amortization   2,262     2,195  
      Gain on sale of investments   (2,385 )   (993 )
      Provision for doubtful accounts   69     58  
      Tax benefit on exercise of stock options   1,217     1,200  
      Deferred income tax provision        
        (benefit)   81     (68 )
      Other non-cash items   504     (425 )
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities,        
        net of business divested        
          Accounts receivable   (4,623 )   (579 )
          Inventories   (3,440 )   (324 )
          Other current assets   (913 )   (1,590 )
          Other assets   (473 )   (532 )
          Accounts payable   2,397     84  
          Accrued liabilities   778     1,118  
          Accrued income taxes   31     110  
          Other noncurrent liabilities   184     144  
      Net cash provided by operating activities        
        of discontinued operation   567     1,140  


  
            Net cash provided by operating        
              activities   628     2,633  


  
Cash flows from investing activities:        
  Additions to property, plant and        
    equipment, net   (2,997 )   (1,764 )
  Purchase of intangible assets   (555 )    
  Proceeds from sale of investment at cost   575      
  Investment at cost   (90 )    
  Available-for-sale securities        
    Purchases   (23,545 )   (17,200 )
    Proceeds from sale   23,108     18,516  
  Net cash used in investing activities        
    of discontinued operation   (11,140 )   (642 )


  
      Net cash used in investing activities   (14,644 )   (1,090 )



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

Thirty-nine weeks ended

February 26,
2005
               February 28,
2004


  
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayments of debt $ (263 ) $ (307 )
  Proceeds from issuance of debt   93     151  
  Proceeds from repayment of debt by discontinued        
    operation   3,000      
  Dividends paid   (3,220 )   (2,552 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options   225     2,247  
  Purchase of treasury stock       (417 )
  Proceeds from issuance of stock in connection        
    with the stock purchase plan   10     4  
  Cash distributed with discontinued operation   (8,453 )    
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing        
    activities of discontinued operation   18,958     (498 )


  
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing        
        activities   10,350     (1,372 )


  
Effect of exchange rate changes on        
  cash and cash equivalents   1,744     676  


  
      INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND        
        CASH EQUIVALENTS   (1,922 )   847  
  
Cash and cash equivalents        
  Beginning of period   12,334     8,520  


  
  End of period $ 10,412   $ 9,367  


  
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow        
  information:        
    Cash paid during the period for:        
      Interest $ 83   $ 157  


  
      Income taxes (net of refunds of $175        
        in 2004) $ 2,013   $ 1,182  



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE A – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

  Nature of Business

 

E-Z-EM, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“the Company” or “E-Z-EM”) is a leading provider of medical products used by radiologists, gastroenterologists and speech language pathologists primarily in screening for and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Products are used for colorectal cancer screening, evaluation of swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and testing for other diseases and disorders of the GI system. The Company is also a third-party contract manufacturer, a business that enables the Company to leverage its capacity in quality control, process, automation and manufacturing. Prior to the spin-off of AngioDynamics, Inc. (“AngioDynamics”) on October 30, 2004, the Company was also a provider of innovative medical devices used in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to treat peripheral vascular disease, or PVD. AngioDynamics designed, developed, manufactured and marketed a broad line of therapeutic and diagnostic devices that enabled interventional physicians (interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and others) to treat PVD and other non-coronary diseases.


  Basis of Presentation
 

The consolidated balance sheet as of February 26, 2005, the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the period ended February 26, 2005, and the consolidated statements of earnings and cash flows for the periods ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, have been prepared by the Company without audit. The consolidated balance sheet as of May 29, 2004 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normally recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, changes in stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, results of operations and cash flows at February 26, 2005 (and for all periods presented) have been made.


 

Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2004 filed by the Company on August 27, 2004. The results of operations for the periods ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the respective full years.


 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of E-Z-EM, Inc. and all wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as the accounts of AngioDynamics through its spin-off on October 30, 2004. As a result of the spin-off, AngioDynamics is reported separately as a discontinued operation for all periods presented within the consolidated financial statements (see Note B.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE A - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

 

Discontinued Operation). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.


NOTE B – DISCONTINUED OPERATION

 

On May 27, 2004, AngioDynamics, the Company’s former subsidiary, sold 1,950,000 shares of its common stock at $11.00 per share through an initial public offering (“IPO”). Proceeds from the IPO, net of certain financing costs, totaling $19,949,000 were received by AngioDynamics on June 2, 2004. At May 29, 2004, E-Z-EM owned 9,200,000 shares, or 82.5% of the 11,150,000 shares outstanding. On June 15, 2004, the underwriters of the IPO exercised their over-allotment option and acquired 292,500 shares at $11.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, and on June 18, 2004, AngioDynamics received net proceeds of $2,992,000. At June 15, 2004, E-Z-EM’s ownership interest in AngioDynamics decreased to 80.4% (see Note M).


 

On November 4, 2004, the Company announced the completion of the spin-off of AngioDynamics by means of a tax-free distribution of the Company’s remaining 80.4% ownership of AngioDynamics. In February 2004, the Company received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free treatment of the distribution of E-Z-EM’s remaining ownership in AngioDynamics. The Company made a pro rata distribution of its 9,200,000 shares of AngioDynamics on October 30, 2004 to E-Z-EM shareholders of record as of October 11, 2004 (the “Record Date”). Based on the shares outstanding of each company on the Record Date, E-Z-EM shareholders received ..856377 shares of AngioDynamics stock for each share of E-Z-EM stock they owned on the Record Date. For all periods presented, AngioDynamics is accounted for as a discontinued operation in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” Amounts in the financial statements and related notes for all periods shown have been reclassified to reflect the discontinued operation.


 

In fiscal 2004, E-Z-EM entered into three agreements with AngioDynamics – a master separation and distribution agreement, a corporate agreement and a tax allocation and indemnification agreement – that relate to its relationship with AngioDynamics both before and after the separation of AngioDynamics from the Company. All of the agreements between the Company and AngioDynamics were made in the context of a parent-subsidiary relationship and were negotiated in the overall context of the spin-off.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE B – DISCONTINUED OPERATION (continued)

 

Summarized results of operations for AngioDynamics, including minority interest, as reported in earnings from discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings are as follows:


Thirteen weeks ended          Thirty-nine weeks ended


February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004
February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004




(in thousands)
  
             Net sales                
  From unaffiliated customers     $ 12,223   $ 22,342   $ 34,289  
  From affiliates       232     420     647  




  
Total net sales     $ 12,455   $ 22,762   $ 34,936  




  
Earnings before income taxes     $ 946   $ 2,628   $ 2,593  
Income tax provision       265     1,103     989  




  
Earnings before minority                
  interest       681     1,525     1,604  
Minority interest           297      




  
Earnings from discontinued                
  operation     $ 681   $ 1,228   $ 1,604  





 

For the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, the results of operations for AngioDynamics represented twenty-two weeks’ activity.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE B – DISCONTINUED OPERATION (continued)

 

The following table represents summarized balance sheet information for AngioDynamics, including minority interest, as of the date of the spin-off, and is provided to assist in understanding the impact of the disposition on the consolidated balance sheet of the Company (amounts in thousands):


         ASSETS  
  
                 Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,238
Debt and equity securities   11,407
Accounts receivable   7,202
Inventory   9,200
Other current assets   1,363
Property, plant and equipment   7,559
Other assets   1,954

  
Total assets $ 48,923

  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY  
  
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 160
Accounts payable   1,947
Accrued liabilities   2,278
Accrued income taxes   44
Long-term debt   3,060
Minority interest   8,133
Stockholder’s equity   33,301

  
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity $ 48,923


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE C – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

At February 26, 2005, the Company had three stock-based compensation plans. The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized under these plans concerning options granted to key employees and to members of the Board of Directors, as all such options granted had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. For the thirteen weeks ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, compensation expense of $21,000 and $2,000, respectively, was recognized under these and certain AngioDynamics plans for options granted to consultants and a former director serving as a consultant. For the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, compensation expense of $432,000 and $4,000, respectively, was recognized under these and certain AngioDynamics plans for options granted to consultants and a former director serving as a consultant.


 

The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to options granted under these plans to key employees and to members of the Board of Directors:


Thirteen weeks ended          Thirty-nine weeks ended


February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004
February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004




(in thousands, except per share data)
            
Net earnings, as reported $ 2,918   $ 1,229   $ 5,600   $ 2,699  
Deduct: Total stock-based                
  employee compensation expense                
  determined under the fair value                
  based method for all awards,                
  net of income tax effects                
  (see Note N)   (2,124 )   (141 )   (2,704 )   (421 )




            
Pro forma net earnings $ 794   $ 1,088   $ 2,896   $ 2,278  




            
Earnings per common share                
  Basic - as reported $ .27   $ .12   $ .52   $ .26  
  Basic - pro forma   .07     .11     .27     .22  
            
  Diluted - as reported $ .27   $ .12   $ .51   $ .26  
  Diluted - pro forma   .07     .10     .26     .22  

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE D — EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without consideration of potential common stock. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding. The calculation takes into account the shares that may be issued upon exercise of stock options, reduced by the shares that may be repurchased with the funds received from the exercise, based on the average price during the period.


 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the weighted average number of common shares:


Thirteen weeks ended          Thirty-nine weeks ended


February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004
February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004




(in thousands)
            
Basic   10,772     10,348     10,751     10,261  
Effect of dilutive securities                
  (stock options)   188     335     192     283  
            



Diluted   10,960     10,683     10,943     10,544  





 

Excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share, are options to purchase 396,000 and 24,000 shares of common stock for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, respectively, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The range of exercise prices on the excluded options was $13.45 to $14.51 per share for the thirteen weeks ended February 26, 2005 and the exercise price on the excluded options was $13.45 for the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE E – EFFECTS OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs”, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. The amendments made by SFAS No. 151 will improve financial reporting by clarifying that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) should be recognized as current-period charges and by requiring the allocation of fixed production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS No. 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after November 24, 2004. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of SFAS No. 151 on its financial position and results of operations.


 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (R), “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS No. 123 (R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123 (R) requires that the fair value of such equity instruments be recognized as an expense in the historical financial statements as services are performed. Prior to SFAS No. 123 (R), only certain pro forma disclosures of fair value were required. SFAS No. 123 (R) shall be effective for the Company as of the beginning of the first interim reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement may have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company commencing with the second quarter ending December 3, 2005. (See Note N).


 

In March 2004, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) released Issue No. 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments.” EITF 03-1 provides guidance for determining whether impairment for certain debt and equity investments is other-than-temporary and the measurement of an impaired loss. Certain disclosure requirements of EITF 03-1 were adopted in fiscal 2004 and the Company has complied with the new disclosure requirements in its consolidated financial statements. The recognition and measurement requirements of EITF 03-1 were initially effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2004. In September 2004, the FASB Staff issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) EITF 03-1-1 that delayed the effective date for certain measurement and recognition guidance contained in EITF 03-1. The FSP requires that entities continue to apply previously existing “other-than-temporary” guidance until a final consensus is reached. The Company does not anticipate that issuance of a final consensus will materially impact its financial condition or results of operations.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE F – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

The components of comprehensive income, net of related tax, are as follows:


Thirteen weeks ended          Thirty-nine weeks ended


February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004
February 26,
2005
          February 28,
2004




(in thousands)
            
Net earnings $ 2,918   $ 1,229   $ 5,600   $ 2,699  
Unrealized holding gain (loss)                
  on debt and equity                
  securities:                
    Arising during the period   (43 )   1,599     1,108     3,421  
    Reclassification adjustment                
      for gains included in net                
      earnings   (979 )   (467 )   (2,385 )   (679 )
Increase (decrease) in fair                
  value on interest rate swap                
  arising during the period       (35 )   (55 )   96  
Foreign currency translation                
  adjustments arising during                
  the period   (1,538 )   (481 )   2,615     866  




            
    Comprehensive income $ 358   $ 1,845   $ 6,883   $ 6,403  





 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related tax, are as follows:


  February 26,
2005
               May 29 ,
2004


    (in thousands)  
  
             Unrealized holding gain on debt and equity        
  securities $ 1,153   $ 2,430  
Fair value on interest rate swap       (118 )
Cumulative translation adjustments   1,925     (690 )


  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income $ 3,078   $ 1,622  



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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE G – ASSET PURCHASE

 

On January 16, 2005, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with O’Dell Engineering Ltd. and Philip O’Dell, the sole shareholder and officer of O’Dell Engineering.


 

Under the Agreement, the Company has agreed to purchase all of O’Dell Engineering’s assets related to reactive skin decontamination lotion (“RSDL”) business and technology. These assets include all licenses, intellectual property, customer orders, contracts and all other assets and properties relating to O’Dell Engineering’s RSDL business and technology (collectively, the “RSDL Assets”).


 

The purchase price for the RSDL Assets is (i) $5.0 million, of which $500,000 was paid upon signing the Agreement and is included in intangible assets in the accompanying balance sheet, $2.5 million was paid at closing on April 7, 2005, and the balance of which is payable in three installments over the two years following the closing and (ii) royalty payments, not to exceed $8.0 million in total, on sales of RSDL products over the seven years following the closing.


 

The Agreement also provides that Philip O’Dell will provide consulting services to the Company over a three-year term, with diminishing time commitments in the second and third years, related to commercialization of the RSDL technology. Under the consulting arrangement, Mr. O’Dell is entitled to royalty payments, calculated at 4% of net sales of patented products and 2% of net sales of unpatented products, for seven years based on inventions created or developed by him, or introduced to the Company by him, related to decontamination that are not part of the RSDL technology being acquired by the Company. O’Dell Engineering and Mr. O’Dell have also agreed not to compete with the Company in the sale of RSDL products or other decontamination products anywhere in the world for seven years following the closing of the acquisition.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE H – PLANT CLOSINGS AND OPERATIONAL RESTRUCTURINGS

 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company completed the closing of its device manufacturing facility in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico as well as its heat-sealing operation in Westbury, New York, each of which was part of the E-Z-EM segment. The Company currently outsources these operations to a third-party manufacturer. This realignment was part of the Company’s strategic plan of restructuring its operations to achieve greater efficiency. The Company has begun realizing the savings it had anticipated from this project during the first quarter of fiscal 2005. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2004, project costs, primarily severance relating to 98 employees, aggregated $500,000 and $1,700,000, respectively. At February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004, the liability for the plant closing and operational restructuring, which is included in accrued liabilities, approximated $8,000 and $792,000, respectively.


 

In June 2004, the Company announced a plan to further streamline its operations in the E-Z-EM segment, specifically by moving its powder-based barium production to its manufacturing facility in Montreal, Canada. The Company expects the project to take 12 months to complete, and to generate savings beginning in fiscal 2006. An expected pre-tax charge to earnings of $2,800,000 will be recorded in fiscal 2005 as a result of this program. Of the $2,800,000 in project costs, approximately $1,400,000 is severance relating to 71 employees and the balance relates primarily to training, relocation and regulatory costs. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, project costs aggregated $649,000 and $2,074,000, respectively. At February 26, 2005, the liability for this restructuring, which is included in accrued liabilities, approximated $687,000.


NOTE I – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories consist of the following:


  February 26,
2005
               May 29 ,
2004


    (in thousands)  
               
  Finished goods $ 10,689   $ 9,850  
  Work in process   410     252  
  Raw materials   11,306     8,799  


               
    $ 22,405   $ 18,901  



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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE J – DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES

 

During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, the Company sold 100,000 shares and 300,000 shares, respectively, of its investment in Cedara Software Corporation. The Company recognized gains on these sales totaling $979,000 and $2,385,000, respectively, during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, which are included in the consolidated statements of earnings under the caption “Other, net”.


NOTE K – INCOME TAXES

 

For the thirteen weeks ended February 26, 2005, the Company’s effective tax rate of 10% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to the reversal of valuation allowances relating to a previously impaired, non-core equity security and losses of a U.S. subsidiary which operated in Puerto Rico, partially offset by non-deductible expenses. For the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, the Company’s effective tax rate of 11% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to the reversal of valuation allowances relating to a previously impaired, non-core equity security and losses of a U.S. subsidiary which operated in Puerto Rico, partially offset by non-deductible expenses, including stock option compensation costs of $377,000.


NOTE L – CONTINGENCIES

 

E-Z-EM, AngioDynamics, the Company’s former subsidiary, and Medical Components, Inc., or Medcomp, have been named as co-defendants in an action entitled Duhon, et. al vs. Brezoria Kidney Center, Inc. et. al, case no. 27084 filed in the District Court of Brezoria County, Texas, 239th Judicial District on December 29, 2003. The complaint alleges that the defendants designed, manufactured, sold, distributed and marketed a defective catheter that was used in the treatment of, and caused the death of, a hemodialysis patient, as well as committing other negligent acts. The complaint seeks compensatory and other monetary damages in unspecified amounts. Under AngioDynamics’distribution agreement with Medcomp, Medcomp is required to indemnify AngioDynamics against all its costs and expenses, as well as losses, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that relate in any way to products covered by the agreement. The Company has tendered the defense of the Duhon action to Medcomp and Medcomp has accepted defense of the action. Based upon its prior experience with Medcomp, the Company expects Medcomp to honor its indemnification obligation to AngioDynamics if it is unsuccessful in defending this action.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE L – CONTINGENCIES (continued)

 

On January 6, 2004, Diomed, Inc. filed an action against AngioDynamics entitled Diomed, Inc., vs. AngioDynamics, Inc., civil action no. 04 10019 RGS in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Diomed’s complaint alleges that AngioDynamics has infringed on Diomed’s U.S. patent no. 6,398,777 by selling a kit for the treatment of varicose veins (now called the “VenaCure(TM) Procedure Kit”) and two diode laser systems: the Precision 980 Laser and the Precision 810 Laser, and by conducting a training program for physicians in the use of the VenaCure(TM) Procedure Kit. The complaint alleges that AngioDynamics’ actions have caused, and continue to cause, Diomed to suffer substantial damages. The complaint seeks to prohibit AngioDynamics from continuing to market and sell these products, as well as conducting training programs, and seeks compensatory and treble money damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and pre-judgment interest. AngioDynamics believes that the product does not infringe the Diomed patent. AngioDynamics purchases the lasers and laser fibers for its laser systems from biolitec, Inc. under a supply and distribution agreement. biolitec has engaged counsel on AngioDynamics’ behalf to defend this action.


 

In accordance with the Master Separation and Distribution Agreement between AngioDynamics and E-Z-EM, AngioDynamics has agreed to indemnify E-Z-EM from any claims which arise out of the business operations of AngioDynamics prior to its spin-off (October 30, 2004) in which E-Z-EM is a named defendant solely because E-Z-EM was the sole stockholder of AngioDynamics.


 

The Company has been notified by a competitor that it believes specific claims contained in issued United States patents owned by this competitor may be relevant to certain features of the Company’s Empower CT injector. Management is currently in discussions to resolve this matter, and the extent of any liability is not estimable at this time.


 

The Company is party to other claims, legal actions and complaints that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that any liability that may ultimately result from the resolution of these matters will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE M – COMMON STOCK

 

AngioDynamics Initial Public Offering


 

On May 27, 2004, AngioDynamics, the Company’s former subsidiary, sold 1,950,000 shares of its common stock at $11.00 per share through an initial public offering (“IPO”). Proceeds from the IPO, net of certain financing costs, totaling $19,949,000 were received by AngioDynamics on June 2, 2004. At May 29, 2004, the Company owned 9,200,000 shares, or 82.5% of the 11,150,000 shares outstanding. At May 29, 2004, the Company has recorded a credit to common stock and additional paid-in capital of $12,174,000 which is net of financing costs of $1,279,000 and minority interest of $6,496,000. On June 15, 2004, the underwriters of the IPO exercised their over-allotment option and acquired 292,500 shares at $11.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, and on June 18, 2004, AngioDynamics received net proceeds of $2,992,000. At June 15, 2004, the Company’s ownership interest in AngioDynamics decreased to 80.4%. For the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, the Company has recorded a credit to common stock and additional paid-in capital of $1,442,000 which is net of financing costs of $225,000 and minority interest of $1,325,000.


 

AngioDynamics Spin-off


 

On November 4, 2004, the Company announced the completion of the spin-off of AngioDynamics by means of a tax-free distribution of the Company’s remaining 80.4% ownership of AngioDynamics. In February 2004, the Company received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free treatment of the distribution of E-Z-EM’s remaining ownership in AngioDynamics. The Company made a pro rata distribution of its 9,200,000 shares of AngioDynamics on October 30, 2004 to E-Z-EM shareholders of record as of October 11, 2004 (the “Record Date”). Based on the shares outstanding of each company on the Record Date, E-Z-EM shareholders received ..856377 shares of AngioDynamics stock for each share of E-Z-EM stock they owned on the Record Date.


 

Stock Repurchase Program


 

In March 2003, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an aggregate purchase price of up to $3,000,000. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, no shares were repurchased under this program. In aggregate, the Company has repurchased 74,234 shares of common stock for approximately $716,000 under this program.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE M – COMMON STOCK (continued)

 

Cash Dividends


 

In June 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.25 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend was distributed on August 1, 2003 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2003. In June 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.30 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend was distributed on July 1, 2004 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2004. Future dividends are subject to Board of Directors’ review of operations and financial and other conditions then prevailing.


NOTE N – STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

 

In connection with the completion of the AngioDynamics spin-off, as of October 30, 2004, all outstanding stock options (“E-Z-EM Pre-spin Options”) were adjusted and/or exchanged with E-Z-EM options (the “E-Z-EM Post-spin Options”) and AngioDynamics options (the “AngioDynamics Post-spin Options”), collectively referred to as (the “Replacement Options”).


 

The exercise price and the number of shares subject to each of the Replacement Options was established pursuant to a formula designed to ensure that: (1) the aggregate “intrinsic value” (i.e., the difference between the exercise price of the option and the market price of the common stock underlying the option) of the Replacement Option did not exceed the aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding E-Z-EM Pre-spin Option which was replaced by such Replacement Option immediately prior to the spin-off, and (2) the ratio of the exercise price of each option to the market value of the underlying stock immediately before and after the spin-off was preserved.


 

Substantially all of the other terms and conditions of each Replacement Option, including the time or times when, and the manner in which, each option is exercisable, the duration of the exercise period, the permitted method of exercise, settlement and payment, the rules that apply in the event of the termination of employment of the employee, is the same as those of the replaced E-Z-EM Pre-spin Option, except that (1) in some cases, the exercise period of the AngioDynamics Post-spin Options are shorter than the exercise period of the E-Z-EM Pre-spin Options and (2) option holders who are employed by one company are permitted to exercise, and are subject to all of the terms and provisions of, options to acquire shares in the other company as if such holder was an employee of such other company.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE N – STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS (continued)

 

Under the 1983 and 1984 Stock Option Plans, options for 20,000 shares were granted at $16.02 per share, options for 68,529 shares were exercised at prices ranging from $3.64 to $8.08 per share, options for 25,984 shares expired at $4.22 per share, and options for 14 shares were forfeited at prices ranging from $3.66 to $12.49 per share during the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005. Under the 2004 Stock and Incentive Award Plan, which was adopted on October 26, 2004, options for 492,500 shares were granted at prices ranging from $12.66 to $14.51 per share and no options were exercised, forfeited or expired during the thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005.


 

On January 17, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors accelerated the vesting of the outstanding unvested stock options awarded to the officers, directors and employees under the E-Z-EM, Inc. 2004 Stock and Incentive Award Plan, all of which had an exercise price greater than the price of the common stock on January 14, 2005. As a result of the acceleration, options to acquire 372,000 shares of common stock (representing approximately 38.6% of the total outstanding options under all of the Company’s compensation plans), which otherwise would have vested from time to time in one-third increments in 2005, 2006 and 2007, became immediately exercisable. The board’s decision to accelerate the vesting of these options was in response to the issuance by the FASB of SFAS No. 123 (R), “Share-Based Payment.” By accelerating the vesting of these options, the Company avoided recognizing any compensation expense in future periods associated with these options. The pro forma charge relating to the accelerated options was $2,260,000 for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005.


 

Effective October 26, 2004, the Company extended the exercise period of expiring stock options of a former director who currently provides the Company with consulting services. The Company recorded compensation charges of $21,000 and $406,000 during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended February 26, 2005, respectively, in connection with this extension.


NOTE O – OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Company currently operates in one reportable segment: the E-Z-EM segment. Prior to October 30, 2004, the Company operated in two reportable segments: the E-Z-EM segment and the AngioDynamics segment, through its majority-owned subsidiary, AngioDynamics, Inc. Effective as of October 30, 2004, E-Z-EM spun off AngioDynamics by distributing to E-Z-EM’s shareholders 9,200,000 shares of AngioDynamics common stock then held by E-Z-EM. As discussed in Note B. Discontinued Operation, the AngioDynamics segment is being reported as a discontinued operation and the E-Z-EM segment is being reported as the Company’s continuing operations.


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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004
(unaudited)

NOTE O – OPERATING SEGMENT (continued)

 

In the E-Z-EM segment, the Company develops, manufactures and markets medical products used by radiologists, gastroenterologists and speech language pathologists primarily in screening for and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Products in this segment are used for colorectal cancer screening, evaluation of swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and testing for other diseases and disorders of the GI system. The Company is also a third-party contract manufacturer, a business that enables the Company to leverage its capacity in quality control, process, automation and manufacturing. The entire business is focused in the following general areas: X-ray fluoroscopy, CT imaging, contract manufacturing, virtual colonoscopy, gastroenterology and accessory medical devices.


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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


The following information should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and other information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

Our disclosure and analysis in this report, including but not limited to the information discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, contain forward-looking information about our company’s financial results and estimates, business prospects and products in research that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. From time to time, we also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, prospective products or product approvals, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, and financial results. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following:

 

our pricing flexibility is constrained by the formation of large Group Purchasing Organizations;


 

if we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, our business may suffer;


 

if third parties claim that our products infringe their intellectual rights, we may be forced to expend significant financial resources and management time defending against such actions and our results of operations could suffer;


 

we currently purchase significant amounts of products, product components and raw materials from several single-source suppliers;


 

our reliance on a single Canadian manufacturing facility to produce most of our X-ray fluoroscopy and CT barium sulfate formulation products may impair our ability to respond to natural disasters or other adverse events, and also exposes us to the effects of changes in Canadian dollar - U.S. dollar exchange rate;


 

the market potential for our Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion product is uncertain;


 

if we fail to develop new products and enhance existing products, we could lose market share to our competitors and our results of operations could suffer;


 

the adoption rate of virtual colonoscopy as a screening modality for colon cancer has been slower than we anticipated;


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the market dynamics and competitive environment in the healthcare industry are subject to rapid change, which may affect our operations;


 

if we cannot obtain approval from governmental agencies for new or modified products, we will not be able to sell those products; and


 

inadequate levels of reimbursement from governmental or other third-party payors for procedures using our products may cause our revenues to decline.


We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Achievement of future results is subject to risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors should bear this in mind as they consider forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Forms 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our Form 10-K filing for the 2004 fiscal year listed various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers can find them in Item 7 of that filing under the heading “Risk Factors.” You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Overview

We are a leading provider of medical diagnostic oral contrast agents used in the diagnosis of abdominal disease. Our customers include radiologists and gastroenterologists. We are focused on becoming a CT solutions company for the computed tomography (CT) market. This focus is driven by the trend away from older fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., barium enema) to CT small bowel imaging procedures. Frost & Sullivan, a leading market research firm, has estimated that CT procedures will grow at 11.25% compound annual growth rate over the period 2003 through 2010.

We have pioneered solutions for the emerging area of Virtual Colonography, which may offer unique capabilities for the early detection of colorectal cancer, and have also developed new contrast agents that focus on CT and CT Angiography applications in Multidetector CT technology. We also manufacture and market several lines of CT power injectors, which are used to deliver CT contrast agents. We were recently rated # 1 in user satisfaction among vendors of CT Power injectors by MD Buyline.

In addition to our products for the radiology market, we have focused our efforts in the area of healthcare decontamination. Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL), is a liquid skin decontaminant that is effective in neutralizing a broad spectrum of chemical warfare and toxic agents. In January 2005, we entered into an agreement to purchase all of the RSDL Assets of O’Dell Engineering Ltd., the licensee of the RSDL technology. We completed this transaction on April 7, 2005.

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Prior to our spin-off of AngioDynamics on October 30, 2004, we were also a provider of innovative medical devices used in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to treat peripheral vascular disease, or PVD. AngioDynamics designed, developed, manufactured and marketed a broad line of therapeutic and diagnostic devices that enabled interventional physicians (interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and others) to treat PVD and other non-coronary diseases.

AngioDynamics Initial Public Offering

On May 27, 2004, AngioDynamics, our former subsidiary, sold 1,950,000 shares of its common stock at $11.00 per share through an initial public offering (“IPO”). Proceeds from the IPO, net of certain financing costs, totaling $19,949,000 were received by AngioDynamics on June 2, 2004. At May 29, 2004, we owned 9,200,000 shares, or 82.5% of the 11,150,000 shares outstanding. On June 15, 2004, the underwriters of the IPO exercised their over-allotment option and acquired 292,500 shares at $11.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, and on June 18, 2004, AngioDynamics received net proceeds of $2,992,000. At June 15, 2004, our ownership interest in AngioDynamics decreased to 80.4%.

AngioDynamics Spin-off

On November 4, 2004, we announced the completion of our spin-off of AngioDynamics by means of a tax-free distribution of our remaining 80.4% ownership of AngioDynamics. In February 2004, we received a favorable private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free treatment of the distribution of our remaining ownership in AngioDynamics. We made a pro rata distribution of our 9,200,000 shares of AngioDynamics on October 30, 2004 to our shareholders of record as of October 11, 2004 (the “Record Date”). Based on the shares outstanding of each company on the Record Date, our shareholders received .856377 shares of AngioDynamics stock for each share of E-Z-EM stock they owned on the Record Date. For all periods presented, AngioDynamics is accounted for as a discontinued operation in our financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”

Results of Operations

Recent Developments

In mid-December 2004, our principal competitor, Mallinckrodt, a division of Tyco International Ltd., initiated a recall of its liquid barium products due to potential microbial contamination. As a result, we estimate that our third quarter net sales were favorably affected by $3.3 million to $3.7 million due to our ability to provide replacement products. We anticipate that Mallinckrodt will resume shipping these products prior to the end of our fourth quarter. We are unable to predict what portion of the business, if any, we will be able to retain.

We recently received notice of price increases from several of our single-source barium suppliers. While this had no affect on the current quarter operating results, it could adversely affect our future results of operation. We currently are negotiating with our suppliers and exploring various alternatives to mitigate this potential cost increase.

As of the end of our current fiscal year, we will become subject to the accelerated filing requirements and the Section 404 internal control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. As an accelerated filer, our

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quarterly and annual SEC reports will be subject to more stringent filing deadlines. Additionally, under Section 404 of the Act, we will be required to design and implement a system of internal control over financial reporting and to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. During the current quarter, we dedicated significant amounts of time and resources to these compliance efforts. We incurred outside consulting and auditing costs of $165,000 in the quarter, and we expect that our costs for continuing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance will be significant.

Quarters ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004

Our fiscal quarters ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 both represent thirteen weeks.

Consolidated Results of Operations

For the quarter ended February 26, 2005, we reported net earnings of $2,918,000, or $.27 per common share on both a basic and diluted basis, compared to net earnings of $1,229,000, or $.12 per common share on both a basic and diluted basis, for the comparable period of last year.

Both the current quarter and the comparable quarter of the prior year included charges for restructuring our manufacturing operations. The current quarter included $649,000, or $.04 per basic share, in plant closing and operational restructuring costs related to the moving of our powder-based barium production to our manufacturing facility in Montreal, Canada. We expect the project to be completed by the end of fiscal 2005, and to generate projected annual pre-tax savings of $2,200,000 beginning in fiscal 2006. An expected pre-tax charge to earnings of $2,800,000 (inclusive of $2,074,000 in charges incurred during the nine months ended February 26, 2005), approximately half of which is severance related, will be recorded in the current year as a result of this program. The comparable quarter of the prior year included $500,000, or $.04 per basic share, in plant closing and operational restructuring costs related to the closings of our device manufacturing facility in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and our heat-sealing operation in Westbury, New York, both of which were completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004.

Excluding the effect of the plant closings and operational restructurings, operating results improved by $1,650,000 due to increased sales and improved gross profit, partially offset by increased operating expenses.

Continuing Operations

Net sales for the quarter ended February 26, 2005 increased 24%, or $5,883,000, over the quarter ended February 28, 2004 due to sales volume increases of $5,557,000, of which we estimate $3,300,000 to $3,700,000 can be attributed to the Mallinckrodt product recall, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased the translated amounts of our foreign subsidiaries’sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $425,000. On a product line basis, the net sales increase resulted from increased sales of CT imaging contrast products, particularly our CT Smoothie lines, and CT injector systems totaling $4,322,000 and increased sales of X-ray fluoroscopy products of $1,175,000. Price increases had minimal effect on net sales for the current quarter.

Net sales in international markets, including direct exports from the United States, increased 11%, or $991,000, to $9,887,000 for the current quarter

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from $8,896,000 for the comparable period of last year. This increase is attributable to higher sales volumes of $566,000 and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased the translated amounts of foreign subsidiaries’sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $425,000.

Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of net sales, improved to 41% for the current quarter from 39% for the comparable quarter of the prior year due primarily to favorable changes in sales product mix and cost savings from the closings of our device manufacturing facility in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and our heat-sealing operation in Westbury, New York. Our third fiscal quarters traditionally have fewer production days than the other fiscal quarters, resulting in somewhat lower gross profit percentages.

Selling and administrative (“S&A”) expenses were $8,923,000 for the quarter ended February 26, 2005 compared to $7,963,000 for the quarter ended February 28, 2004. This increase of $960,000, or 12%, was due, in large part, to: (i) increased compensation costs of $260,000; (ii) costs of $165,000 for Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 compliance efforts; and (iii) foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations which increased the translated amounts of our foreign subsidiaries’ S&A expenses to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $134,000.

Research and development (“R&D”) expenditures increased 36% for the current quarter to $1,421,000, or 5% of net sales, from $1,047,000, or 4% of net sales, for the comparable quarter of the prior year due primarily to increased spending of $179,000 relating to X-ray fluoroscopy and CT imaging projects, $74,000 relating to gastroenterology projects, $59,000 relating to general regulatory costs and $42,000 relating to virtual colonoscopy projects. Of the R&D expenditures for the current quarter, approximately 53% relate to X-ray fluoroscopy and CT imaging projects, 28% to general regulatory costs, 11% to gastroenterology projects, 6% to virtual colonoscopy projects and 2% to other projects. R&D expenditures are expected to continue at approximately current levels for the remainder of this fiscal year.

Other income, net of other expenses, totaled $1,495,000 for the current quarter compared to $908,000 for the comparable period of last year. This increase was due primarily to increased foreign currency exchange gains of $366,000, resulting from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar in the current quarter, and increased gains of $322,000 on the sales of non-core equity securities, partially offset by reduced interest income of $79,000. Interest income for the comparable period of last year included $115,000 in imputed interest on loans to AngioDynamics. Certain of these loans were capitalized in connection with the initial public offering of AngioDynamics and the balance was repaid in the current fiscal year.

For the quarter ended February 26, 2005, our effective tax rate of 10% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to the reversal of valuation allowances relating to a previously impaired, non-core equity security and losses of our subsidiary in Puerto Rico, partially offset by non-deductible expenses. For the quarter ended February 28, 2004, our effective tax rate of 52% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to not currently deductible losses incurred at our subsidiary in Puerto Rico and non-deductible expenses. The losses incurred at our Puerto Rican subsidiary resulted from the closing of this facility and the outsourcing of its operations.

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Discontinued Operations

We have consolidated the financial statements of AngioDynamics and reported its results as a discontinued operation in an amount equal to our percentage of equity ownership through October 30, 2004, the spin-off date. Since the spin-off occurred prior to our third fiscal quarter, the results for the discontinued operation were excluded from the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings for the current quarter.

Summarized results of operations for AngioDynamics as reported in earnings from discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings are as follows:

Thirteen
weeks ended
February 28,
2004

(in thousands)
    
     Net sales  
  From unaffiliated customers $ 12,223
  From affiliates   232

    
Total net sales $ 12,455

    
Earnings before income taxes $ 946
Income tax provision   265

    
Earnings from discontinued  
  operation $ 681


Nine months ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004

Our nine months ended February 26, 2005 and February 28, 2004 both represent thirty-nine weeks.

Consolidated Results of Operations

For the nine months ended February 26, 2005, we reported net earnings of $5,600,000, or $.52 and $.51 per common share on a basic and diluted basis, respectively, compared to net earnings of $2,699,000, or $.26 per common share on both a basic and diluted basis, for the comparable period of last year.

Both the current nine months and the comparable nine months of the prior year included charges for restructuring our manufacturing operations. The current nine months included $2,074,000, or $.13 per basic share, in plant closing and operational restructuring costs related to the moving of our powder-based barium production to our manufacturing facility in Montreal, Canada. The comparable nine months of the prior year included $1,700,000, or $.15 per basic share, in plant closing and operational restructuring costs related to the closings of our device manufacturing facility in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and our heat-sealing operation in Westbury, New York, both of which were completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004.

Excluding the effect of the plant closings and operational restructurings, operating results improved by $2,332,000 due to increased sales and improved gross profit, partially offset by increased operating expenses, including the recording of compensation costs of $406,000, resulting from the modification of certain stock options previously granted to one of our former directors.

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Continuing Operations

Net sales for the nine months ended February 26, 2005 increased 11%, or $8,188,000, compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2004 due to sales volume increases of $6,782,000, of which we estimate $3,300,000 to $3,700,000 can be attributed to the Mallinckrodt product recall, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased the translated amounts of our foreign subsidiaries’ sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $1,202,000. On a product line basis, the net sales increase resulted from increased sales of CT imaging contrast products, particularly our CT Smoothie lines, and CT injector systems totaling $8,188,000. Price increases accounted for less than 1% of net sales for the current period.

Net sales in international markets, including direct exports from the United States, increased 4%, or $931,000, to $27,019,000 for the current period from $26,088,000 for the comparable period of last year. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased the translated amounts of foreign subsidiaries’ sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $1,202,000, were partially offset by lower sales volumes.

Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of net sales, improved to 43% for the current period from 39% for the comparable period of the prior year due primarily to: (i) cost savings from the closings of our device manufacturing facility in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and our heat-sealing operation in Westbury, New York; (ii) the decline in distributor rebates; and (iii) reduced raw material and purchased finished product costs.

S&A expenses were $26,192,000 for the nine months ended February 26, 2005 compared to $23,233,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2004. This increase of $2,959,000, or 13%, was due, in large part, to: (i) increased compensation costs of $596,000; (ii) foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which increased the translated amounts of our foreign subsidiaries’ S&A expenses to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes by $435,000; (iii) the recording of a non-cash compensation charge of $406,000, resulting from the modification of certain stock options previously granted to one of our former directors; and (iv) costs of $165,000 for Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 compliance efforts.

R&D expenditures increased 21% for the current period to $3,919,000, or 5% of net sales, from $3,229,000, or 4% of net sales, for the comparable period of the prior year due primarily to increased spending of $313,000 relating to gastroenterology projects, $198,000 relating to X-ray fluoroscopy and CT imaging projects, $73,000 relating to general regulatory costs and $60,000 relating to virtual colonoscopy projects. Of the R&D expenditures for the current period, approximately 48% relate to X-ray fluoroscopy and CT imaging projects, 28% to general regulatory costs, 14% to gastroenterology projects, 8% to virtual colonoscopy projects and 2% to other projects.

Other income, net of other expenses, totaled $2,503,000 for the current period compared to $1,815,000 for the comparable period of last year. This improvement was due primarily to increased gains of $1,392,000 on the sales of non-core equity securities, partially offset by reduced interest income of $442,000 and unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange gains and losses of $183,000, resulting from the weakening of the U.S. dollar. Interest income for the comparable period of last year included $535,000 in imputed interest on loans to AngioDynamics. Certain of these loans were capitalized in connection with the initial public offering of AngioDynamics and the balance was repaid in the current fiscal year.

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For the nine months ended February 26, 2005, our effective tax rate of 11% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to the reversal of valuation allowances relating to a previously impaired, non-core equity security and losses of our subsidiary in Puerto Rico, partially offset by non-deductible expenses, including stock option compensation costs of $377,000. For the nine ended February 28, 2004, our effective tax rate of 52% differed from the Federal statutory tax rate of 34% due primarily to not currently deductible losses incurred at our subsidiary in Puerto Rico and non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the utilization of previously unrecorded net operating loss carryforwards in certain foreign jurisdictions. The losses incurred at our Puerto Rican subsidiary resulted from the closing of this facility and the outsourcing of its operations.

Discontinued Operations

We have consolidated the financial statements of AngioDynamics and reported its results as a discontinued operation in an amount equal to our percentage of equity ownership through October 30, 2004, the spin-off date. The results for the discontinued operation for the current nine months represent only twenty-two weeks activity and, therefore, are not comparative to the results for the prior year’s first nine months.

Summarized results of operations for AngioDynamics, including minority interest, as reported in earnings from discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings are as follows:

Twenty-two
weeks ended
October 30,
2004
           Thirty-nine
weeks ended
February 28,
2004


    (in thousands)  
     Net sales        
  From unaffiliated customers $ 22,342   $ 34,289  
  From affiliates   420     647  


    
Total net sales $ 22,762   $ 34,936  


    
Earnings before income taxes $ 2,628   $ 2,593  
Income tax provision   1,103     989  


    
Earnings before minority        
  interest   1,525     1,604  
Minority interest   297      


    
Earnings from discontinued        
  operation $ 1,228   $ 1,604  



Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the nine months ended February 26, 2005, cash dividends and capital expenditures were funded by working capital, cash reserves and the repayment of intercompany debt by AngioDynamics from the proceeds of its IPO. Our policy has generally been to fund operations and capital requirements without incurring significant debt. At February 26, 2005, debt (notes payable, current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt) was $624,000, as compared to $767,000 at May 29, 2004. We have available $1,614,000 under a bank line of credit, of which no amounts were outstanding at February 26, 2005.

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Our contractual obligations and their effect on liquidity and cash flows as of February 26, 2005 are set forth in the table below. We have no variable interest entities or other off-balance sheet obligations.

Payments Due By Period as of February 26, 2005

Total Less than
1 year
1-3
years
3-5
years
More than
5 years





  (in thousands)
Contractual Obligations:                  
    Long-term debt $ 217           $ 107           $ 110                        
    Notes payable   407     407            
    Operating leases (1)   9,652     1,763     3,552   $ 3,550   $ 787
    Purchase obligations (1)   4,876     4,876            
    Employment contract (1)   680     680            
    Consulting contracts (1)   77     42     35        
    Other long-term liabilities                  
       reflected on the                  
       consolidated balance sheet                  
           Deferred compensation (2)   2,713     16     40     51     2,606
           Accrued retirement                  
              benefits   200     62             138





  
    Total $ 18,822   $ 7,953   $ 3,737   $ 3,601   $ 3,531







(1)

The non-cancelable operating leases, purchase obligations, and employment and consulting contracts are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheet under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The purchase obligations consist primarily of finished good product and component parts.


(2)

Deferred compensation costs covering active employees are assumed payable after five years, although certain circumstances, such as termination, would require earlier payment.


At February 26, 2005, approximately $25,716,000, or 25%, of our assets consisted of cash and cash equivalents and short-term debt and equity securities. The current ratio was 5.35 to 1, with net working capital of $61,787,000, at February 26, 2005, compared to a current ratio of 6.07 to 1, with net working capital of $88,636,000, at May 29, 2004. The decrease in net working capital resulted from our spin-off of AngioDynamics. We believe that our cash reserves, cash provided from continuing operations and our existing bank line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our current obligations for the next 12 months.

In March 2003, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of our common stock at an aggregate purchase price of up to $3,000,000. During the nine months ended February 26, 2005, no shares were repurchased under this program. In aggregate, we have repurchased 74,234 shares of common stock for approximately $716,000 under this program.

In June 2003, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.25 per outstanding share of our common stock. The dividend was distributed on August 1, 2003 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2003. In June 2004, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.30 per outstanding share of our common stock. The dividend was distributed on July 1, 2004 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2004. Future dividends are subject to our Board of Directors’ review of operations and financial and other conditions then prevailing.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note A to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended May 29, 2004. While all these significant accounting policies affect the reporting of our financial condition and results of operations, we view certain of these policies as critical. Policies determined to be critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our financial statements and require us to use a greater degree of judgment and/or estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

We believe that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any other reasonable judgment or estimate methodologies would cause a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity for the periods presented in this report. The accounting policies identified as critical are as follows:

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenues in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as outlined in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” which requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the price is fixed or determinable; (3) collectibility is reasonably assured; and (4) product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. Decisions relative to criterion (3) regarding collectibility are based upon our judgments, as discussed under “Accounts Receivable” below. Should conditions change in the future and cause us to determine this criterion is not met, our results of operations may be affected. We recognize revenue on the date the product is shipped, which is when title passes to the customer. Shipping and credit terms are negotiated on a customer-by-customer basis. Products are shipped primarily to distributors at an agreed-upon list price. The distributor then resells the products primarily to hospitals and, depending upon contracts between us, the distributor and the hospital, the distributor may be entitled to a rebate. We deduct all rebates from sales and have a provision for rebates based on historical information for all rebates that have not yet been submitted to us by the distributors. All product returns must be pre-approved by us and customers may be subject to a 20% restocking charge. To be accepted, a returned product must be unadulterated, undamaged and must have at least 12 months remaining prior to its expiration date. We record revenue on warranties and extended warranties on a straight-line basis over the term of the related warranty contracts, which generally cover one year. Deferred revenues related to warranties and extended warranties are $510,000 at February 26, 2005. Service costs are expensed as incurred.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 to 90 days and are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We perform ongoing credit evaluations and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by a review of their current credit information. We continuously monitor aging reports, collections and payments from customers, and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon historical experience and any specific customer collection issues we identify. While such credit losses have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee the same credit loss rates will be

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experienced in the future. We write off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Concentration risk exists relative to our accounts receivable, as 35% of our total accounts receivable balance at February 26, 2005 is concentrated in one distributor. While the accounts receivable related to this distributor are significant, we do not believe the credit loss risk to be significant given the distributor’s consistent payment history.

Income Taxes

In preparing our financial statements, income tax expense is calculated for each jurisdiction in which we operate. This involves estimating actual current taxes due plus assessing temporary differences arising from differing treatment for tax and accounting purposes that are recorded as deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are periodically evaluated to determine their recoverability, based primarily on our ability to generate future taxable income. Where their recovery is not likely, we establish a valuation allowance and record a corresponding additional tax expense in our statement of earnings. If actual results differ from our estimates due to changes in assumptions, the provision for income taxes could be materially affected.

Inventories

We value inventories at the lower of cost (on the first-in, first-out method) or market. On a quarterly basis, we review inventory quantities on hand and analyze the provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on product expiration dating and our estimated sales forecast, which is based on sales history and anticipated future demand. Our estimates of future product demand may not be accurate and we may understate or overstate the provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. Accordingly, any significant unanticipated changes in demand could have a significant impact on the value of our inventory and results of operations. At February 26, 2005, our reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $1,763,000.

Property, Plant and Equipment

We state property, plant and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation, and depreciate principally using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We determine this based on our estimates of the period over which the asset will generate revenue. Any change in condition that would cause us to change our estimate of the useful lives of a group or class of assets may significantly affect depreciation expense on a prospective basis.

Effects of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 151, “Inventory Costs”, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. The amendments made by SFAS No. 151 will improve financial reporting by clarifying that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) should be recognized as current-period charges and by requiring the allocation of fixed production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS No. 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after November 24, 2004. We are currently evaluating the

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impact of adoption of SFAS No. 151 on our financial position and results of operations.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (R), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” SFAS No. 123 (R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123 (R) requires that the fair value of such equity instruments be recognized as an expense in the historical financial statements as services are performed. Prior to SFAS No. 123 (R), only certain pro forma disclosures of fair value were required. SFAS No. 123 (R) shall be effective for us as of the beginning of the first interim reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement may have a material impact on our financial statements commencing with the second quarter ending December 3, 2005.

In March 2004, the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) released Issue No. 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments.” EITF 03-1 provides guidance for determining whether impairment for certain debt and equity investments is other-than-temporary and the measurement of an impaired loss. Certain disclosure requirements of EITF 03-1 were adopted in fiscal 2004 and we have complied with the new disclosure requirements in its consolidated financial statements. The recognition and measurement requirements of EITF 03-1 were initially effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2004. In September 2004, the FASB Staff issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) EITF 03-1-1 that delayed the effective date for certain measurement and recognition guidance contained in EITF 03-1. The FSP requires that entities continue to apply previously existing “other-than-temporary” guidance until a final consensus is reached. We do not anticipate that issuance of a final consensus will materially impact our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and, to a much lesser extent, interest rates on investments and financing, which could impact our results of operations and financial position. We do not currently engage in any hedging or market risk management tools. There have been no material changes with respect to market risk previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our 2004 fiscal year.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The financial reporting of our international subsidiaries is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Since the functional currency of our international subsidiaries is the local currency, foreign currency translation adjustments are accumulated as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Assuming a hypothetical aggregate change in the exchange rates of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar of 10% at February 26, 2005, our assets and liabilities would increase or decrease by $3,771,000 and $534,000, respectively, and our net sales and net earnings would increase or decrease by $2,575,000 and $433,000, respectively, on an annual basis.

We also maintain intercompany balances and loans receivable with subsidiaries with different local currencies. These amounts are at risk of foreign exchange losses if exchange rates fluctuate. Assuming a hypothetical

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aggregate change in the exchange rates of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar of 10% at February 26, 2005, our pre-tax earnings would be favorably or unfavorably impacted by approximately $620,000 on an annual basis.

Interest Rate Risk

Our excess cash is invested in highly liquid, short-term, investment grade securities with maturities of less than one year. These investments are not held for speculative or trading purposes. Changes in interest rates may affect the investment income we earn on cash, cash equivalents and debt securities and therefore affect our cash flows and results of operations. As of February 26, 2005, we were exposed to interest rate change market risk with respect to our investments in tax-free municipal bonds in the amount of $15,160,000. The bonds bear interest at a floating rate established between seven and 35 days. For the nine months ended February 26, 2005, the after-tax interest rate on the bonds approximated 1.5%. Each 100 basis point (or 1%) fluctuation in interest rates will increase or decrease interest income on the bonds by approximately $152,000 on an annual basis.

As our principal amount of fixed interest rate financing approximated $624,000 at February 26, 2005, a change in interest rates would not materially impact results of operations or financial position. At February 26, 2005, we did not maintain any variable interest rate financing.

As of February 26, 2005, we have available $1,614,000 under a working capital bank line of credit. Advances under this line of credit will bear interest at an annual rate indexed to prime. We will thus be exposed to interest rate risk with respect to this credit facility to the extent that interest rates rise when there are amounts outstanding under this facility.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report have been designed and are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information we (including our consolidated subsidiaries) are required to disclose in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the quarter ended February 26, 2005, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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E-Z-EM, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Part II: Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Certain legal proceedings in which we are involved are discussed in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2004.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Submission Of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

No. Description Page
  
3.1         Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as
  amended (a)
  
3.2   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (b)
  
10.1   Asset Purchase Agreement dated January 16, 2005 by and among
  E-Z-EM, Inc. and O’Dell Engineering Ltd. and Philip O’Dell 41
  
10.2   Form of Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement for 2004 Stock and
  Incentive Award Plan (Employee) 84
  
10.3   Form of Non-statutory Stock Option Agreement for 2004 Stock and
  Incentive Award Plan (Member of the Board of Directors) 89
  
10.4   Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for 2004 Stock and
  Incentive Award Plan (Employee) 93
  
31.1   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) as adopted
  pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  (Anthony A. Lombardo) 98

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No. Description Page
  
31.2         Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) as adopted
  pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  (Dennis J. Curtin) 99
  
32.1   Certification pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section
  1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
  Act of 2002 (Anthony A. Lombardo) 100
  
32.2   Certification pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section
  1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
  Act of 2002 (Dennis J. Curtin) 101

  (a) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Commission on April 8, 2005.

  (b) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 21, 2005 under Commission File No. 1-11479.

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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.

E-Z-EM, Inc.
———————————————————
(Registrant)
  
  
Date April 12, 2005
         ——————
/s/ Anthony A. Lombardo
———————————————————
Anthony A. Lombardo, President,
Chief Executive Officer, Director
  
  
Date April 12, 2005
         ——————
/s/ Dennis J. Curtin
———————————————————
Dennis J. Curtin, Senior Vice
President - Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial and
Chief Accounting Officer)

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