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April
15, 2008 -
Profitable Teleradiology Provider Serves 44
Customers in 17 States
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., - Virtual Radiologic Corp. (NASDAQ:
VRAD), a leading national provider of teleradiology
services, today announced the acquisition of Diagna
Radiology, LLC, located in Post Falls, Idaho, for $6
million in up-front cash and an additional $2.2 million
in potential earn-out payments to be made over two
years. The transaction closed on Monday, April 14.
Diagna Radiology, LLC (Diagna) is a teleradiology
provider offering around-the-clock coverage on an
emergent and non-emergent basis. In addition to its core
modalities of CT, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray
technologies, Diagna offers subspecialty expertise in
neuroradiology, musculoskeletal and nuclear medicine.
Diagna contracts with seven U.S.-based, American Board
of Radiology-certified radiologists who provide services
for 44 customers in 17 states. Diagna was founded in
2004 by Dr. Monte Zarlingo, one of the original
radiologists at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based NightHawk
Radiology Holdings, Inc.
"We
are pleased to join forces with Dr. Zarlingo, one of the
pioneers of teleradiology, and his team of experienced
radiologists," said Sean Casey, Virtual Radiologic's
Chief Executive Officer. "Virtual Radiologic and Diagna
Radiology both utilize a U.S.-based, distributed
operating model, which will allow for a smooth
transition onto Virtual Radiologic's technology
platform. We believe this acquisition will be accretive
to earnings in 2009, and will contribute to long-term
shareholder value."
"In
seeking partners to help Diagna expand its
interpretation service offerings, Virtual Radiologic was
the clear choice," said Dr. Monte Zarlingo, President
and Medical Director of Diagna Radiology. "Having been
in the teleradiology business both nationally and
internationally for eight years, I can say without
hesitation that Virtual Radiologic's technology
infrastructure is the best I have ever seen. All of us
at Diagna have an allegiance to our customers, and it
was with our customers' best interests in mind that we
came to this decision. We believe Virtual Radiologic
will help us better execute upon Diagna's existing
customer demand for final interpretations and
full-service coverage."
Virtual Radiologic expects the acquisition to contribute
between $3.0 million and $3.5 million in annual revenue
during 2008, and to contribute between $4.0 million and
$4.5 million in annual revenue during 2009. On a GAAP
basis, the acquisition is expected to be neutral to
earnings per share in 2008 and between $0.03 and $0.05
accretive per share in 2009.
About Virtual Radiologic
Virtual Radiologic Corporation (www.virtualrad.com)
provides teleradiology solutions to radiology practices
and medical centers throughout the United States.
Utilizing market-leading, proprietary workflow
technology, Virtual Radiologic physicians perform
preliminary and final read interpretations for emergent
and non-emergent needs - day or night, 365 days a year.
Virtual Radiologic's American Board of
Radiology-certified radiologists are collectively
licensed in all 50 states. Virtual Radiologic is Joint
Commission-certified and serves hundreds of clients
supporting more than 800 medical facilities.
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Statements
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"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, including,
in particular, statements about our plans, objectives,
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our business and results of operations. These statements
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a result of future events.
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