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InfuSystem Holdings, Inc — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012
Feb 13, 2012
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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NYSE Amex: INFU InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.
Safe Harbor Statement This presentation may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of InfuSystems management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: dependence on our Medicare Supplier Number; changes in third party reimbursement rates; availability of chemotherapy drugs in our infusion pump systems; physicians use of infusion pump therapy over oral medications; our growth strategy, including entry into new fields of infusion-based therapy and potential acquisitions and strategic alliances; the current global financial crisis; industry competition; dependence upon our suppliers; and general economic conditions, as well as other relevant risks detailed in InfuSystems filings with the SEC. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. InfuSystem does not assume any obligation to update information contained in this presentation.
Definitive Proxy Statement In connection with the solicitation of agent designation revocations, InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. InfuSystem and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of agent designation revocations. Stockholders may obtain additional information regarding such participants and their interests from the definitive proxy statement and from InfuSystem's periodic reports filed with the SEC. The periodic reports and definitive proxy statement are available, and other relevant documents will be available, at no charge at the web site of the SEC. at www.sec.gov .
Investment Highlights Leading provider of infusion pumps and related services Listed on NYSE Amex Large, growing and highly fragmented market Multiple growth opportunities Meaningful cross-selling opportunity from large volume pump and biomedical repair divisions Strategic acquisitions of complementary infusion products and services Favorable reimbursement position ~200 million lives covered >200 managed care contracts Targeting overall growth of 15% to 20% (organic w/acquisitions) 17 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth Increased revenues by 54% from the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2008 to the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2011 EBITDA margin of approximately 25%+ for the trailing twelve quarters Strong operating cash flow
Key Investment Considerations Leading Market Position Comprehensive Service and Product Offering Compelling Value Proposition Diversified Base of Customers and Payors Proven Acquisition Track Record Attractive Industry Dynamics Sustainable Cash Flow Generation Conservative Capital Structure Multiple Growth Opportunities Strong and Experienced Senior Management Team
InfuSystem Overview Infusion Pump Provider Ambulatory pumps Large volume pumps Biomedical repair Business model Third party reimbursement Direct sales Target markets Alternate site centers Small hospitals Patients Oncology clinics Home care / Home infusion Skilled nursing facilities Pain centers
Integrated Approach to Infusion The combined businesses provide a full-service infusion solution Third party reimbursement and direct sales Ambulatory and non-ambulatory pumps Repair and service Same point of sale within the oncology office Core ambulatory pump business continues to see compelling growth opportunities Large volume pump division provides significant growth opportunities in our existing and new markets InfuSystem is a full-service infusion provider
Favorable Industry Dynamics Increasing Outsourcing of Non-Core Activities Growing Demand for Infusion Therapy Strong Growth in Home Health Spending Increasing Demand for Health Care Services
$1,378 $4,638 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 $5,000 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Increasing Demand for Health Care Services National Health Expenditures In 2009, the U.S. spent $2.5 trillion on healthcare, or 18% of total GDP Growth in U.S. national health expenditures has significantly outpaced the overall economy Major drivers behind this increase include: introduction of medical technology, an aging population, and change in lifestyle U.S. national health expenditures are expected to increase to $4.6 trillion by 2020, a 6.3% CAGR since 2000 ($ in billions) Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Strong Growth in Home Health Spending The Home Health sector represented an estimated $68.3 billion of revenue in 2009 Home Health is the lowest-cost clinical setting for patients, especially those with a chronic illness or following an inpatient stay Favorable industry drivers such as an aging population, cost effectiveness and patient preference for home care will continue to drive the industrys growth U.S. Home Health spending is expected to increase to $136 billion by 2020, a 7.4% CAGR since 2000 $32 $136 $0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 $140 $160 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Home Health Expenditures ($ in billions) Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Growing Demand for Infusion Therapy Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the United States The standard of care for the treatment of CRC relies upon continuous chemotherapy infusions delivered via electronic ambulatory infusion pumps Clinical evidence demonstrates superior outcomes of continuous chemotherapy infusions Payors recognize the positive outcomes and it is reflected in favorable reimbursement for clinical services related to the delivery of this care Since 2000, the approval of a number of chemotherapy protocols tied to infusion have resulted in significantly improved overall survival rates for CRC patients Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Increasing Outsourcing of Non-Core Activities Hospitals are increasingly outsourcing non-core activities to reduce costs, improve inefficiencies and focus on core high value acute care competencies Renting of medical equipment provides healthcare providers with greater financial and operating flexibility Reduces capital expenditures in difficult economic environments Increases equipment utilization rates by allowing for short term equipment investments Limits equipment obsolesce risk Helps to manage physician preferences Eliminates maintenance staffing requirements
Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Overview Leading provider of ambulatory infusion pumps for oncologists and their patients with significant market share Pumps are primarily used for the continuous infusion of chemotherapy drugs to treat colorectal cancer Provide a complete solution to doctors & patients Pumps and related disposable supplies Billing and collections directly from payors Maintains, cleans & services equipment Operates 24/7 oncology certified nurse-staffed patient support hotline Strong, leverageable relationships with 1,400+ oncology clinics
Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Service Model New Patient prescribed CI pump by physician Step 1 CI pump programmed, drug loaded and therapy initiated in physicians office Step 2 Patient wears pump for infusion regimen (22-46 hours/treatment) Step 3 Documentation collected from physicians office and claims submitted to payors by InfuSystem Step 4* Pump returned to InfuSystem for cleaning and maintenance Step 5 * Steps 1-4 are repeated for a given patient over their 4-6 month treatment cycle
Ambulatory Pump Financial Profile Average cost: ~$1,600 per pump Average monthly revenue: ~$300/pump Pump useful life: 7-10 years Depreciated over 5 years Payback: <6 months Lifetime revenue per pump: $20,000+ Ambulatory fleet: ~23,000 pumps Significant return on investment
Ambulatory Payor and Customer Mix Customers Include Leading Cancer Institutions: Total number of customers: 1,400+ Payor Mix 2010 Strong presence with largest payors and cancer treatment centers CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Commercial 36% CMS 37% BCBS 22% Patient 5%
Consignment Service Line Target Market Penetration InfuSystem measures its market share not in terms of the number of practices, but in the pool of addressable patients The Company estimates the number of patients with a particular diagnosis code in its 'book of business' to the total number of patients diagnosed with those cancer types each year The Company estimates how the other sectors divides what's left based on its own intimate knowledge of the market The breakdown of the Companys current market share shows that despite being the predominant national player in continuous infusion, there is ample room for organic growth INFU 20% Other DME 10% Own/ Rent 20% Home Infusion Provider 40% Other 10% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Market Share
Strengthens relationship with patient Extensive managed care contracts Professional service fee Less capital intensive Billing provided Value to Patients Continuity of care Reduced side effects Comfort and convenience Value to Payors Lower cost State of the art patient care Improved patient outcomes Compelling Ambulatory Value Proposition Win-win-win proposition: patients, payors and providers all benefit Value to Physicians
Large Volume Pump Division Sells, rents, services and repairs new and pre-owned infusion pumps and other medical equipment Convenience and flexibility of rentals & leases that dont require capital outlays but eliminate hassle of maintenance/service Leading provider to alternate site healthcare facilities and hospitals in the United States and Canada Minimal reimbursement revenue; transacts directly with healthcare providers Sells a variety of primary and secondary tubing, cassettes, catheters and other disposable items that are utilized with infusion pumps World class biomedical repair for pumps, defibrillators, SCD's and most other general medical equipment
Biomedical Repair In-house pump repair services Large volume pumps require scheduled maintenance and calibration Helps strengthen relationship with customers Provides InfuSystem an opportunity to establish a business relationship with customers that acquired pumps through other sources Utilized to maintain and service InfuSystems ambulatory pump fleet Provides one-stop shopping for pumps
Market Opportunity Source: Company estimates Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Ambulatory infusion oncology Significant market share Competition: home infusion providers, physician owned pumps, and independent providers
Market Opportunity Ambulatory infusion oncology Significant market share Competition: home infusion providers, physician owned pumps, and independent providers Source: Company estimates Oncology Infusion Large volume pump division broadens market to overall Oncology infusion Pump sales and rentals Portfolio of over 70 different pumps Consumables Same point of sale within Oncology clinic Ambulatory Oncology Infusion
Market Opportunity Ambulatory infusion oncology Significant market share Competition: home infusion providers, physician owned pumps, and independent providers Source: Company estimates Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Oncology Infusion Large volume pump division broadens market to overall Oncology infusion Pump sales and rentals Portfolio of over 70 different pumps Consumables Same point of sale within Oncology clinic Non-oncology applications Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Non-oncology locations Hospitals Alternate site facilities Long-term care Research facilities Biomedical repair & service Routine maintenance Service repair Needed in all infusion settings Potential 3 party reimbursement model Infusion rd
Growth Opportunity: Organic New Clinic Opportunity Convert clinics to InfuSystem ~5,000 new clinic opportunities Cross-selling Offer biomedical repair & service nationwide to current InfuSystem customers Rent/sell a portfolio of pumps Large volume pump division offers over 70 different models of infusion pumps to our clients Expand large volume pump offering nationwide Build relationships with First Biomedical Inc. oncology clinics that were not InfuSystem customers Explore 3 party billing opportunities outside of oncology Targeting 5% to 8% organic revenue growth rd
Growth Opportunity: Acquisitions Acquisition criteria Leverage current distribution channel Introduce new products Expand InfuSystem footprint InfuSystem has a leverageable nationwide presence Highly fragmented market Most competitors are not pure-play CI pump providers Offer interesting complementary businesses Targeting incremental 10% to 15% revenue growth from acquisitions
InfuSystem Has the Right Plan in Place to Deliver Long-Term Value Companys core vision is to become a significant leader in the infusion and pre-owned medical equipment markets Large, growing and highly fragmented market Multiple growth opportunities to increase revenues Meaningful cross-selling opportunity from large volume pump and biomedical repair divisions Strategic acquisitions of complementary infusion products and services Targeting overall growth of 15% to 20% (organic w/acquisitions) while maintaining attractive EBITDA margins 17 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth Increased revenues by 54% from the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2008 to the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2011 Strong operating cash flow 26 InfuSystem is well positioned for growth through multiple strategic and organic opportunities
New Leadership Team is Successfully Executing on the Strategic Plan The Companys key executives have only been in their positions for short periods of time Sean McDevitt has been Chief Executive Officer since September 2009 James Froisland has been Chief Financial Officer since only December 2010 David Haar has been Head of Sales since only November 2010 There is a clear action plan in place to continue to capitalize on significant growth opportunities available 27 Growth YOY 10% 21% 2009 2010 2011 $54.6 16% Revenue $39.0 $47.2
Financial Highlights
Financial Snapshot: Annual Adjusted EBITDA * AEBITDA Margin 34% 33% * See our periodic earnings releases, on our website, or the Annex for reconciliation $12.1 $12.9 2008 2009 2010 $14.0 30% Growth YOY 10% 21% 2009 2010 2011 $54.6 16% Revenue $39.0 $47.2
Financial Snapshot: Quarterly Revenue Adjusted EBITDA * Growth YOY 25% 7% AEBITDA Margin 28% 27% 25% 19% 29% 4Q11 1Q11 $3.3 $3.8 $4.0 2Q11 3Q11 4Q10 1Q11 $14.0 $3.7 2Q11 $13.0 14% 3Q11 $14.5 See our periodic earnings releases, on our website, or the Annex for reconciliation 4Q 2011 results are preliminary, unaudited $13.1
Balance Sheet Highlights 31 (in thousands) 12/31/2010 9/30/2011 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,014 433 Total Current Assets 15,289 12,556 Total Assets 130,364 79,492 LIABILITIES Total Current Liabilities (excl. derivative liabilities) 12,198 10,471 Long-term Debt (incl. current portion) 32,197 30,248 Total Liabilities 45,221 38,771 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 85,143 40,721 CAPITAL STRUCTURE 9/30/2011 Common Shares Outstanding (as of Nov. 8, 2011) 21.2 million Term Debt (both long and short term) $25.1 million Revolver $5.0 million (unused balance of $4.9 million)
Kleinheinz Dissident Group Solicitation
A Special Meeting is Unnecessary & Costly The Board does not believe that a special meeting serves the interests of InfuSystem stockholders The Board values input from stockholders and is always open to stockholder input regarding the composition of the Board The entire Board will be up for election at the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders to be held in the spring The special meeting has been demanded by a group of dissident stockholders who have not articulated any plans for InfuSystem The Kleinheinz Dissident Group has chosen to engage in a disruptive proxy contest that will inflict significant costs on stockholders
Six of seven Board members are independent David Dreyer Timothy Kopra Pat LaVecchia Vice Chairman Jean-Pierre Millon John Voris Wayne Yetter InfuSystems Board is comprised of seasoned executives, all of whom are actively engaged in creating value for all stockholders InfuSystem has a Highly-Qualified and Independent Board Sean McDevitt Chief Executive Officer and Chairman All directors have a deep understanding of InfuSystems business, significant healthcare industry knowledge and experience as public company directors
Strong Corporate Governance Profile Strong, experienced, independent Board Board is elected annually Wholly independent Audit, Compensation and Governance & Nominating committees Board members own approximately 17.3% of the Companys outstanding shares, aligning their interests with those of stockholders InfuSystems Board is committed to ensuring that InfuSystem has the right plan and governance structure in place to deliver the most value to stockholders
The Board Values the Input of Our Stockholders While the Board believes that the Company has the correct strategic plan and leadership in place, it remains open to all ideas designed to enhance stockholder value The Board and management team, with the assistance of independent financial advisors, regularly undertake a thorough review of strategic alternatives The Board remains open to all ideas designed to enhance stockholder value, but the Kleinheinz Dissident Group has refused to share with the Company any ideas for enhancing stockholder value despite several requests
The Kleinheinz Dissident Group owns only 11.4% of the Company, yet is asking for full control of the company without paying a customary control premium To date, the Kleinheinz Dissident Group has failed to articulate any plan or proposal to create enhanced value for InfuSystem stockholders The Kleinheinz Dissident Groups Solicitation Statement also provides no information as to what actions the group might undertake to improve stockholder value if it were to gain control of the Board Rather than engage with the Company constructively, the Kleinheinz Dissident Group has made baseless allegations that the Board is actively impeding improvements without offering any examples of such behavior The Kleinheinz Dissident Group has Not Articulated a New Strategy for the Company
If the Kleinheinz Dissident Group were to take control of the Board, there would be several immediate adverse consequences to InfuSystem: An event of default would occur under the Companys Credit Agreement and would give lenders the right to declare the outstanding principal and accrued interest ($25.1 as of September 30, 2011) due and payable The Kleinheinz Dissident Group has categorically stated it believes the lenders would be unlikely to exercise this right, but admits that this assertion is not informed by any discussions with the Companys lenders InfuSystems business depends upon its managements deep knowledge of the industry, relationships with third-party payors and the relationships between its sales forces and its customers, and the Board believes InfuSystem may have difficulty retaining key employees The Kleinheinz Dissident Group has not disclosed any plans for addressing these adverse consequences The Kleinheinz Dissident Group has Not Addressed Adverse Consequences of Replacing Entire Board
The Kleinheinz Dissident Group Nominees Not Right for InfuSystem The Company believes that the Kleinheinz Dissident Groups nominees would fail to enhance the composition of the Board Five of the seven nominees have no meaningful experience in the healthcare industry In our view, electing the Kleinheinz Dissident Group nominees could: Interrupt the ongoing implementation of InfuSystems strategic plan; Disrupt the ongoing strategic alternatives review process; Reduce the level of relevant experience on the Board; and Negatively impact stockholder value Electing the dissidents nominees could interrupt the ongoing implementation of the strategic plan and may negatively impact stockholder value
Do not designate the Kleinheinz Dissident Group as an agent for your shares do not sign their white agent designation card The Kleinheinz Dissident Groups nominees have neither the qualifications nor the experience to assist the Board in creating stockholder value InfuSystems Board and management have: Taken extensive measures to position InfuSystem for continued success as well as to enhance stockholder value Developed a strategic plan that puts InfuSystem on a trajectory of significant revenue growth in revenue which is already delivering results 40 Support your Boards efforts to drive value for ALL stockholders Sign the BLUE Revocation Card today Protect Your Investment: Do Not Allow the Kleinheinz Dissident Group to Take Control of the Board
Annex InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.
GAAP Reconciliation - Annual (in millions) 2008 2009 2010 Net (loss) income 10.0 $ 0.8 $ (1.9) $ Adjustments: Interest expense 3.8 3.5 3.4 Income tax (benefit) expense 0.9 1.0 (1.4) Depreciation 3.9 4.1 5.4 Amortization 1.8 1.8 2.2 EBITDA 20.4 $ 11.2 $ 7.7 $ Adjustments: Asset impairment charges (Gain) loss on derivatives (9.8) 0.1 (0.2) Stock based compensation 1.5 0.7 5.9 Sales and other incentives 0.2 Acquisition related expenses 1.0 Severance 0.9 0.5 (Gain) on debt extinguishment (1.1) Adjusted EBITDA 12.1 $ 12.9 $ 14.0 $ Adjusted EBITDA Margin 34% 33% 30%
GAAP Reconciliation - Quarterly (in millions) 4Q10 1Q11 2Q11 3Q11 Net (loss) income (2.1) $ (0.2) $ (27.6) $ (16.6) $ Adjustments: Interest expense 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.5 Income tax (benefit) expense (1.3) (0.1) (15.8) (6.5) Depreciation 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.7 Amortization 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 EBITDA (0.7) $ 2.4 $ (40.5) $ (20.2) $ Adjustments: Asset impairment charges 43.7 23.4 (Gain) loss on derivatives (0.4) (0.1) Stock based compensation 4.1 0.3 0.2 0.4 Sales and other incentives 0.2 0.4 0.3 Acquisition related expenses 0.2 0.1 0.4 Severance 0.5 0.1 (Gain) on debt extinguishment Adjusted EBITDA 3.7 $ 3.3 $ 3.8 $ 4.0 $ Adjusted EBITDA Margin 28% 25% 29% 27%
InfuSystem Directors Sean McDevitt (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) Sean McDevitt has served as the Companys Chief Executive Officer since September 2009 and Chairman of the Board of Directors since August 2005. Previously, Mr. McDevitt was a Managing Director of FTN Midwest Securities Corp. from September 2004 to January 2007. In 1999, Mr. McDevitt co-founded Alterity Partners, a boutique investment bank which provided capital markets and merger and acquisition advisory services to high growth companies. Alterity Partners was acquired by FTN Midwest Securities Corp. in September 2004. Mr. McDevitt was formerly a senior investment banker at Goldman Sachs & Company from 1995 through 1999 where he led deal teams in a variety of technology and healthcare/biopharmaceutical transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and initial public offerings. Prior to Goldman Sachs & Company, Mr. McDevitt worked in sales and marketing at Pfizer Inc. from 1991 until 1994. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Rangers and was decorated for combat in the Panama invasion. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. McDevitt received his B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Mr. McDevitt brings to the Company and the Board of Directors extensive experience as an investment banker, especially dealing with mergers, acquisitions and other transactions in the healthcare industry.
InfuSystem Directors David Dreyer David Dreyer has been a member of the Companys Board of Directors since April 2008. Mr. Dreyer has served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Patient Safety Technologies (OTCBB: PSTX), since October 2010. Previously Mr. Dreyer was Chief Financial Officer of Alphastaff Group, Inc., a human resource outsourcing company, from August 2009 to September 2010. Mr. Dreyer served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AHS) from September 2004 to August 2009, and Treasurer from 2006 to August 2009. During Mr. Dreyers tenure, AMN grew to become the leader in healthcare staffing for physicians, travel nurses, and allied travel, doubling its revenue to $1.2 billion in 4 years. From 1997 through 2004, Mr. Dreyer served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Sicor, Inc., a manufacturer of complex pharmaceuticals with operations in the United States, Italy, Mexico, Lithuania, China and Switzerland, which was acquired by Teva Pharmaceutical Limited. Prior to joining Sicor, Mr. Dreyer served in related senior financial management positions within the pharmaceutical industry, working for Elan Corporation plc, Athena Neurosciences and Syntex. Mr. Dreyer is a Certified Public Accountant in California. Mr. Dreyer brings to the Company and the Board of Directors financial expertise from his experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer of Sicor, Inc., AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. and Alphastaff Group, Inc.
InfuSystem Directors Timothy Kopra Timothy Kopra has been a member of the Companys Board of Directors since April 8, 2010. Mr. Kopra began his military service in 1985 and has held a variety of leadership and technical positions as a U.S. Army officer and aviator. After assignments within the U.S. and Germany and deployment to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Mr. Kopra completed the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School and was designated as an experimental test pilot in 1996. He then served as the developmental test director for the Comanche helicopter program. In July 2000, Mr. Kopra was selected as an astronaut and completed two years of Space Shuttle, Space Station, and T- 38 flight training. Mr. Kopra then served in the Astronaut Office, where his primary focus involved testing crew interfaces for International Space Station (ISS) unpressurized modules as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS. Mr. Kopra completed his first space flight in 2009, logging two months in space and one spacewalk. Mr. Kopra continues to be an employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Mr. Kopra received a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Mr. Kopra also expects to receive a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia University and the London Business School in December 2012. Mr. Kopras science and technology experience and backgrounds are valuable to the Company.
InfuSystem Directors Pat LaVecchia (Vice Chairman of the Board) Pat LaVecchia has been a member of the Companys Board of Directors since September 2005 and has served as Vice Chairman since September 2009. Mr. LaVecchia served as the Companys secretary from September 2005 to November 2007. Mr. LaVecchia has been a founding principal and Managing Partner of LaVecchia Capital LLC, a merchant banking and investment firm, since 2007 and has over 20 years of experience on Wall Street. Mr. LaVecchia has built and run several major Wall Street groups and has extensive expertise in capital markets, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, raising capital for private companies and PIPEs as well as playing the leading role in numerous mergers, acquisitions, private placements and high yield transactions. Prior to forming LaVecchia Capital, Mr. LaVecchia ran several groups at major Wall Street firms including: Managing Director and Head of the Private Equity Placement Group at Bear, Stearns & Company (1994 to 1997); Group Head of Global Private Corporate Equity Placements at Credit Suisse First Boston (1997 to 2000); Managing Director and Group Head of the Private Finance and Sponsors Group at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc (2001 to 2003); co-founder and Managing Partner of Viant Group (2003-2005) and Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at FTN Midwest Securities Corp. (2005 to 2007). He was also at Hawk Holdings, a strategic venture capital firm from 2000 until 2001. Mr. LaVecchia received his B.A., magna cum laude (and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa), from Clark University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Finance and a concentration in Strategic Planning. Mr. LaVecchia also currently serves as a co-chairman of Premiere Opportunities Group, Inc. (PPBL, OTC) and a board member of Next1 Interactive, Inc. (NXOI, OTC), both of which are development stage companies. Mr. LaVecchia also sits on several advisory boards and non-profit boards and is a member of the NYSE AMEX Listed Company Council. Mr. LaVecchia brings to the Company and the Board of Directors a strong background in capital markets from his experience in investment banking.
InfuSystem Directors Jean-Pierre Millon Jean-Pierre Millon has served as a member of the Companys Board of Directors since September 2005. Mr. Millon is a co-founder of BLS, LLC, a consulting and investing entity based in Indianapolis and established in 2002. Mr. Millon served as a consultant to AdvancePCS, successor entity to PCS Health Systems, from October 2000 to June 2002. Until September 2000, Mr. Millon was President and Chief Executive Officer of PCS Health Systems, one of the countrys largest pharmacy benefit managers. Prior to joining PCS in 1995, Mr. Millon was an executive with Eli Lilly and Co., PCS former parent company. His career with Lilly, started in 1976, spanned two decades and was highlighted by leadership positions in the United States, the Orient, Europe and the Caribbean Basin. Most recently, Mr. Millon served as President and General Manager of Lilly Japan, K.K. and Vice President of the Lilly pharmaceutical division in Kobe, Japan from 1992 until 1995. Mr. Millon was an advisory board member with Care Capital LLC, a healthcare venture fund from 2001 through 2003. Mr. Millon also serves on the Board of Directors of CVS/Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), HSI, Inc. and Tummy Inc. Mr. Millons experience serving on various boards of directors and as an officer of other companies in the healthcare industry is valuable to the Company.
InfuSystem Directors John Voris John Voris has been a member of the Companys Board of Directors since September 2005. Mr. Voris served as the Companys Chief Executive Officer from September 2005 until October 2007. From August 2004 to July 2005, Mr. Voris was Chairman of Epocrates, Inc., a software company providing clinical information to healthcare professionals at the point of care. Mr. Voris retired from his position at Epocrates in July 2005 and did not accept another position until becoming the Companys Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in September 2005. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Epocrates from June 2000 until July 2004. Prior to Epocrates, Mr. Voris was Executive Vice President of PCS Health Systems from 1995 until 2000. During his tenure at PCS Health Systems, PCS Health Systems was a subsidiary of Eli Lilly from 1994 until 1999 and then of Rite Aid Pharmacies from 1999 until 2000. While at PCS, Mr. Voris had responsibility for all call centers, mail order pharmacies, sales and marketing of PBM services, product development and industry relations. Prior to PCS, Mr. Voris was with Eli Lilly from 1973 until 1995. Mr. Voris was Executive Director of the Infectious Disease Business Unit from 1993 until 1995, where he was responsible for world wide sales and marketing of a large portfolio of existing and development-stage anti-infectives. From 1988 until 1992, Mr. Voris was based in London as Director of Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa, where he had responsibility for sales, marketing and product development for the entire portfolio of Lilly pharmaceutical products. Prior to these positions, he held a variety of positions in sales, marketing, market research and business development. Mr. Voris received his M.B.A. and B.S. from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Mr. Voris currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Regenesis Biomedical. Mr. Voris experience serving on various boards of directors and as an officer of other companies in the healthcare industry is valuable to the Company.
InfuSystem Directors Wayne Yetter Wayne Yetter has served a member of the Companys Board of Directors since September 2005. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Verispan, LLC, a healthcare information company founded by Quintiles Transnational Corp. and McKesson Corp, from September 2005 to August 2008. From November 2004 through September 2005, Mr. Yetter served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to assist Odysseys parent, PLIVA d.d., implement its strategy to exit the proprietary pharmaceutical business. Mr. Yetter has built and led a variety of multi-million dollar businesses and pharmaceutical operations for some of the largest companies in the world. After serving in Vietnam, Mr. Yetter began his career in the pharmaceuticals industry in 1970 as a sales representative for Pfizer. From Pfizer, he joined Merck & Co in 1977, where he led the Marketing Operations Group and then became President of the Asia Pacific region before starting the new company, Astra Merck, in 1991 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Astra Mercks product, Prilosec, grew to be the #1 pharmaceutical product in the United States at the time. Mr. Yetter then joined Novartis Pharmaceuticals in 1997, where he was President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States pharmaceutical business. In 1999, he joined IMS and later led its spinout company, Synavant, where he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for three years before Synavant merged with Dendrite International in 2003. He also served as an advisor to Alterity Partners from 2003 until 2004. Mr. Yetter was formerly Chairman of the Board for Transkaryotic Therapies Inc., which was acquired by Shire Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Yetter currently serves on the Board of Directors of EpiCept Corporation (OTCOX: EPCT), Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIX) and is Chairman of the Board of NuPathe, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATH). Mr. Yetters experience serving on various boards of directors and as an officer of other companies in the healthcare industry is valuable to the Company.
NYSE Amex: INFU InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.