MEMORANDUM

 

June 30, 200X

 

Edward Implant, D.D.S.

Dental Associates, PA

Route 76

Anytown, USA

 

 

 

This memorandum was prepared for Bank of Norwest to enable the Bank to evaluate the request of Edward Implant, D.D.S. for a construction mortgage in the amount of $700,000, a permanent mortgage loan in the amount of $900,000, a $350,000 term loan to finance the purchase of clinical equipment, furniture and office equipment including computing equipment and a $50,000 line of credit to finance working capital

 

This memorandum contains confidential information.  Bank of Norwest understands this and agrees to maintain it, in whole and in part, as strictly confidential, and use the information exclusively to evaluate the credit worthiness of Edward Implant, D.D.S.  and grant the credit request as aforesaid.  The memorandum should not be used for any other purpose.

 

If you need assistance or clarification, feel free to contact David J. Shuffler.

 

 

 


LOAN REQUEST

 

                    Borrower: Edward Implant, D.D.S or a real estate L.L.C. to be formed.

           

           

Credit Facility: Construction Mortgage
Loan Amount: $700,000
Purpose:
Renovation and site development re: 6,500 square foot professional building located at Route 76, Anytown, USA. 
Term: Six months
Rate:  To be determined
   
Credit Facility:  Permanent Mortgage Loan
Amount: $900,000
Purpose: Provide borrower with a purchase money mortgage re: acquisition of Route 76, Anytown, USA and refinance construction mortgage in favor of Sunset Bank.  Purchase price of Route 76 property is $525,000.
   
Term: Twenty Years
Rate: To be determined
   
Borrower: Edward Implant, D.D.S. d/b/a Dental Associates, PA
   
Credit Facility: Term Loan
Loan Amount: $350,000
Purpose: Purchase clinical equipment, furniture and fixtures and office equipment including computing equipment. 
Term: Seven years
Rate:  To be determined
Credit Facility:  Line of Credit
Loan Amount: $50,000
Purpose: Working Capital.
Term: One Year
Rate: To be determined

                         

Edward Implant, D.D.S.  graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1981 and, in 1983; he completed a two year general practice residency program at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.  

Doctor Implant was an associate doctor prior to establishing the predecessor to Dental Associates in 1987.  The writer, who has known the doctor for seventeen years, provided Doctor Implant with start up financing. 

 

 

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Doctor Implant would like to expand Dental Associates, PA clinical capacity and, in that regard, he purchased real estate located at Route 76. in July 2007.   The building is nearby the 74 Route 9 office site.  

 

The doctor will renovate the existing structure, a residential home, and construct a two story 6,500 square foot professional building.  Dental Associates, PA will occupy 2,350 square feet on floor one.  Doctor Implant will let the remaining two first floor office suites to a pedodontist and a physical therapist.  The two second floor suites will be let to one unnamed tenant and a two attorney law firm.

 

Excepting Dental Associates, PA, the projected tenant rental income is $9,000 per month or $108,000 per annum.

 

The purchase price of the Route 76 property was $525,000.  The building is owned free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.  

The cost of renovation and site development is $700,000.  The cost of clinical equipment, furniture and office equipment including computing equipment is $350,000.

 

The Anytown Village Township Planning Board approved the renovation project at their March 200X meeting.

 

Dental Associates conducts a general dental practice with emphasis on prosthodontics. 

 

The following table indicates the mix of services rendered:

 

Operative, i.e., restoration amalgams, inlays et cetera
5.0%
Preventive, i.e., fluoride treatment, prophylaxis et cetera
15.0%
Prosthodontic
45.0%
Diagnostic, i.e. examinations, x-ray et cetera 
10.0%
Endodontic
15.0%
Periodontic 
5.0%
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery including Oral Implants 
2.0%
Orthodontic and TMJ Appliances
3.0%

 

The primary catchment area serves the East and Noreast County communities of Neckly, Brunswick, Freetown, Jackman, City Bridge, Manatee, Norman Village and Morgantown. 

 

The secondary catchment area extends to the communities of Middleberg, Franklin Township, Brunswick and Partin.

 

The practice currently occupies 1,176 square feet in a medical professional building located at.  The rent, which is $32.00 per square foot, is above market.  The office lease is month to month. 

 

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Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business) for the twelve months ended December 31, 200X, December 31, 200X and December 31, 200X prepared by Trattner & Trattner, PC, indicates the practice generated the following collections.  Gross billings were provided by the doctor.

 

                                                         

                                                                   

YEAR ENDED             GROSS BILLINGS                 COLLECTIONS               

12/31/0X                               $793,012                               $603,614          

12/31/0X                               $792,793                               $631,913           

12/31/0X                               $791,018                               $637,755            

 

For the six month interim period ended June 30, 200X, Dental Associates, PA generated collections of $332,761 compared to $305,950 for the prior interim period.  Fiscal 200X collections are projected at $755,451.

 

 
Fiscal
12/31/0X
 
Interim
6/30/0X
 
Interim
6/30/0Y
           
Total Income Collected
$694,574
 
$305,950
 
$332,761
New Patients per Month
8
 
6
 
10
Recall Patients per Month 
76
 
72
 
80
Total Patient Encounters per Month
187
 
195
 
187

 

At the present time, the active-patient population or the number of patients seen within the past twelve months numbers 1,100.  The practice maintains 2,048 active and inactive patient charts. 

 

Existing patients account for 33% of new patient referrals.  Internal and external marketing generates 60% of new patients with the balance, 7%, generated from managed care organizations and a network of dentist referents.

 

The following table compares the practice overhead expenses of Dental Associates, PA for the fiscal 200X with Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors 200X Report: General Dentists.  

 

 

Fiscal
12/31/0X

 
Carlin et al
200X Report: Dentistry
Mean
       
Practice Overhead Expense Ratio
46.7%
 
56.3%
Cost of Clinical Supplies 
9.7%
 
12.9%
Office Payroll
17.9%
 
23.1%
Office Space
5.9%
 
2.9%
Insurance 
1.5%
 
.9%
Non-Primary Expenses 
11.7%
 
13.4%

 

 

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Expenses are well managed.  Gross practice income and professional compensation exceed comparable practices in the Carlin 200X Report. 

 

The payer profile of Dental Associates is as follows:

 

  Dental Indemnity Insurance
52.0%
  Self Pay 
34.0%
  Managed Care Plans
11.0%
  Blue Shield
3.0%

   

As of June 30, 200X, accounts receivable were $362,236.  The practice estimates that 60% of accounts receivable is eligible for collection.  Eligible accounts receivable equal 92 days collections.  Accounts receivable management is good.

 

Dental Associates, PA is a strong, well established, mature general dentistry practice that possesses the external as well as internal dynamics to drive it to higher levels of production, gross practice income and EBITDA.

 

The socio-economic profile of the primary catchment area is excellent; the office is well located and easily accessed and an extensive secondary catchment area provides a reservoir of potential new patients.    

 

The service mix and payer profile show the breadth and broad scope of the practice.

Patient service capacity is extensive; the active patient population is sizable; internal referral patterns are strong and internal and external marketing produces strong results.

 

Operations indicate a strong upward trend, expenses are well managed; accounts receivable management is good. Doctor compensation and normalized EBITDA is above market.

 

The following tables summarize the financial performance of Dental Associates, PA.

 

 

$000s)
12/31/0X
%
12/31/0X
%
*12/31/0X
%
Total Revenue
$603,614
100.0
$631,913
100.0
$694,574
100.0
Operating Expenses
$351,478
58.2
$375,843
59.5
$283,049
40.8
Depreciation/Amortization
$22,262
1.0
$8,220
1.3
$13,251
2.1
DDS Compensation
$252,136
41.8
$256,070
40.5
$254,367
36.6
Net Income
0
NA
0
NA
$157,158
22.6
EBITDA
$22,262
3.7
$8,220
1.3
$170,409
24.5

*Normalized Schedule C.

 

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Net cash flow generation is strong.  The risk of attrition is negligible and, it is probable, that future net income and EBITDA will continue to rise.   The proposed new office facility will expand clinical capacity ought to spur additional production.  Strong expense management should generate a disproportionate increase in future EBITDA. 

 

Fiscal 200X normalized EBITDA is $170,409 or 24.5% of total income collected.

 

Actual doctor compensation, $254,367, which exceeds the Medical Group Management Association Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 200X Report Based on 200X Data benchmark of $148,613 by $105,754, expands fiscal 2008 normalized EBITDA. 

 

Projected tenant rental income at 32 Route 76 is $109,000 per year.

 

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) on a fixed principal reduction 5/20 $900,000 permanent mortgage at 6.5% fixed and a $350,000 seven year fixed principal reduction term loan at 6.5% fixed is .92.  The DSCR does not include projected annual tenant rental income.  Including said income, the DSCR is 2.51.

 

The DSCR on a fixed rate, level payment permanent mortgage together with the aforementioned term loan is 1.04.  Including projected tenant rental income, the DSCR is 3.69.

 

Eligible accounts receivable of $217,342 together with a security interest in the tangible assets and patient records of the practice provides additional collateral support.

 

The guarantee of Edward Implant, D.D.S. and Sheila Implant further support the credit request.

 

A PFS for Edward Implant, D.D.S. and Sheila Implant dated May 1, 200X indicates a net worth of $1,767,408.  Cash and marketable securities account for $541,536; equity in real estate located at Lane Cove, Anytown, USA and Route 76, Anytown, USA account for $375,872; the value of other assets and Dental Associates account for the balance.

 

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Edward Implant, D.D.S.

Dental Associates

Notes to the Adjusted 12/31/0X Statement of Revenue and Expense

 

 

NOTE 1:  Production

 

The Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business) for fiscal 200X, 200X and 200X prepared by Trattner & Trattner, PC indicates practice revenue and expense.

 

The actual and projected production was provided by the practice. 

 

NOTE 2:  Rent

 

The adjusted statement assumes the expense center Rent will contribute to the amortization of the $900,000 permanent mortgage as well as the $300,000 term loan.

 

NOTE 3:  Insurance

 

The adjusted statement considers a portion of the expense center Insurance to be extra ordinary and non-recurring.  Said expense is associated with the acquisition of the property located at Route 76, Anytown, USA.  

 

NOTE 4:  Automobile Expense

 

The adjusted statement considers the expense center Automobile Expense a discretionary fringe benefit which is a component of professional compensation not a practice expense.

 

NOTE 5:  Legal and Professional Fees

 

The adjusted statement considers a portion of the expense center Legal and Professional Fees to be extra ordinary and non-recurring.  Said expenses, architect, attorney and engineering fees, are associated with the acquisition of the property located at Route 76, Anytown, USA. 

 

NOTE 6:  Repairs and Maintenance

 

The adjusted statement considers a portion of the expense center Repairs and Maintenance to be extra ordinary and non-recurring.  Said expense is associated with the acquisition of the property located at Route 76, Anytown, USA.

 

 

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NOTE 7:  Professional Development

 

The adjusted statement of revenue and expense considers the expense center Professional Development optional.  If the doctor-owner chooses to expend monies for professional development activities, cash flow would be reduced accordingly.

 

NOTE 8:  Travel and Entertainment

 

The adjusted statement considers the expense center Travel and Entertainment a discretionary fringe benefit which is a component of professional compensation not a practice expense.

 

NOTE 9:      Professional Compensation

 

Gross practice income is made up of two components:  professional compensation and net income before taxes.  Professional compensation, includes, but is not limited to wages, incentive compensation, and voluntary contributions to a 401 (k), 403 (b), Keogh or Section 125 plan, but not employer contributions to any pension, profit-sharing or other retirement accounts, life and health insurance, automobile or other expense reimbursements, is the income earned by a doctor for rendering professional services. 

 

Market conditions determine the amount of professional compensation. 

 

Net income before taxes is the earning capacity of the practice.  It is profit that accrues to the practice owner(s) and compensates him/her for capital risk.  Entrepreneurship and expertise in management, marketing and administration determine the amount of net income before taxes.

 

In order to determine professional compensation, the appraiser reviewed the following professional publications and compensation studies: Medical Group Management Association Physician Compensation and Production Survey:  200X Report Based on 200x Data and Carlin, Charron & Rosen, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors 200x Report: General Dentists.

 

Upon careful examination of the aforementioned data, it is the opinion of Appraiser that a market rate of professional compensation is $148,613 or 21.4% of total income collected.  Actual doctor compensation is $254,367.

 

NOTE 10:    Federal Tax Provision

 

Appraiser does not provide accounting advice or legal counsel.  Individual income tax strategies as well as provisions of the federal and state tax code are complex and ever-changing.  Tax questions, as well as the provisions of contract law, should be reviewed carefully with accounting and legal professionals.

 

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NOTE 11:    State Tax Provision

 

Appraiser does not provide accounting advice or legal counsel.  Individual income tax strategies as well as provisions of the federal and state tax code are complex and ever-changing.  Tax questions, as well as the provisions of contract law, should be reviewed carefully with accounting and legal professionals.

 

NOTE 12:    Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

 

The adjusted statement of revenue and expense assumes the following terms and conditions for the permanent real estate mortgage and term loan requested by Doctor Implant. 

           

Credit Facility:  Permanent Mortgage Loan

Loan Amount:  $900,000

Term: Twenty year amortization period with a five year balloon

Rate:  6.5% fixed

 

 

Credit Facility:  Term Loan

Loan Amount:  $350,000

Term: Seven year amortization period

Rate:  6.5% fixed

 

The DSCR re: a fixed principal reduction amortization permanent mortgage in the amount of $900,000 together with a fixed principal reduction term loan in the amount of $350,000 is .92. 

 

The aforementioned DSCR does not include projected annual tenant rental income.  If said income is taken into account, the DSCR is 2.51.

 

The DSCR re: a fixed rate level payment permanent mortgage in the amount of $900,000 together with a fixed principal reduction term loan in the amount of $350,000 is 1.04. 

 

The aforementioned DSCR does not include projected annual tenant rental income.  If said income is taken into account, the DSCR is 3.69.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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