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Arent Fox Los Angeles Continues Rapid Growth in Southern California

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LOS ANGELES, May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Arent Fox LLP today announced a major expansion of its Los Angeles office with the addition of the name partners from the Southern California business litigation firm Hansen & Phillips LLP, Drew Hansen and Mark Phillips, and the lateral hiring of former Howrey litigation partner Michael L. Turrill.
The additions of Mr. Hansen and Mr. Phillips, along with Mr. Turrill’s move to the firm, are the latest developments in the rapid growth of Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office, which was launched on January 1, 2007, when Washington, DC-based Arent Fox and Los Angeles-based litigation boutique O’Brien Abeles LLP combined their firms.
“We are extraordinarily pleased these remarkably talented and experienced litigators have joined our firm,” said Robert C. O’Brien, the partner-in- charge of Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office. “Drew Hansen and Mark Phillips, who together ran Hansen & Phillips, and Michael Turrill are tremendous additions to our West Coast litigation team.”
This latest expansion is yet another indication that Arent Fox Los Angeles has established a significant presence in the Southern California legal community. Starting with nine lawyers in January 2007, the Los Angeles office has grown to 25 attorneys — including lateral partners and new associates — and 22 staff members.
In December 2007, because of the firm’s rapid growth, Arent Fox Los Angeles relocated to the city’s prestigious Gas Company Tower located at 555 West 5th Street, leasing more than triple the office space occupied by the firm at its former address.
Incoming partner Drew Hansen said the largest beneficiaries of the Hansen & Phillips decision to join Arent Fox Los Angeles will be their clients. “Our goal at Hansen & Phillips was to establish a law firm dedicated to finding effective, innovative and efficient solutions to the legal challenges facing companies and not-for-profit organizations doing business in California,” said Mr. Hansen. “For the past three years, we have been rewarded with a loyal and diverse group of clients who have allowed us to represent them successfully in a wide variety of complex class actions and business disputes. Now, by joining with Arent Fox, one of the premier law firms in the nation, we are able to bring even greater resources when providing the most effective, cutting-edge legal services to our clients in California.”
Mr. Turrill echoed those sentiments, saying, “Arent Fox is one of the most dynamic firms in Los Angeles. The quality and professionalism of its attorneys, its demonstrated commitment to their clients and the firm’s unlimited potential for significant growth in California were the main factors in my decision to make the move to Arent Fox Los Angeles. I am proud to be joining this distinguished group of dedicated and seasoned legal professionals.”
Arent Fox’s Washington, DC-based chairman, Marc Fleischaker, said, “Our firm established its Los Angeles office in early 2007 because many of our clients expressed a desire for Arent Fox to have a West Coast presence. Since then, Arent Fox Los Angeles has thrived and continues to grow. Acquiring Hansen & Phillips and having Michael Turrill join our firm are the latest chapters in our California success story.”
About the Attorneys:
Michael L. Turrill’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business torts and unfair competition, antitrust, intellectual property, and real estate limited partnership disputes. He has represented clients in a variety of industries, including banking and financial institutions, telecommunications, real estate, oil and gas, cosmetics and airlines. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School. Mr. Turrill has done extensive pro bono work and sits on the Board of Directors of the Western Center on Law and Poverty.
Drew R. Hansen practices in all areas of business litigation, including class action defense, consumer fraud and unfair business practice defense, employment litigation, and general commercial disputes. He practiced in the Los Angeles office of Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, and with the Newport Beach firm Call, Jensen & Ferrell. He graduated from Stanford Law School, and clerked for Justice Matthew B. Durrant of the Utah Supreme Court. Mr. Hansen earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah, where he was an Academic All-American and starting guard for the school’s Division I basketball team, which played in the 1998 NCAA Championship game against the University of Kentucky.
Mark R. Phillips practices in all areas of business, labor and employment litigation, including defending employers and businesses in class action litigation and in suits for wrongful termination, defamation, discrimination, and wage and hour cases, as well as general commercial disputes. He also counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters and advises employers regarding new legal developments in the workplace. Before Hansen & Phillips LLP, Mr. Phillips practiced at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, a leading San Diego employment firm. He also served as a law clerk for Judge Lawrence J. Block of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Phillips is a graduate of Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington.
About Arent Fox:
Arent Fox LLP, with offices in Los Angeles, Washington, DC and New York, is a recognized leader in areas including intellectual property, life sciences, real estate, healthcare, and complex litigation. With nearly 350 lawyers nationwide, the firm represents Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, trade associations, foreign governments, and other entities.
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Applied Precision Announces Sale of Life Sciences Business Unit to Senior Management and Telegraph Hill Partners

ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Precision(R) LLC, a leading provider of imaging, measurement and analysis systems for the life sciences Industries, today announced the sale of its Life Sciences business unit to a group led by Senior Management and Telegraph Hill Partners of San Francisco. The resulting company, Applied Precision, Inc., will be headquartered in its current Seattle area facilities in Issaquah, WA. Ron Seubert will continue as CEO and Chairman, Joe Victor as President, and Steve Reichenbach as Chief Financial Officer of the new Applied Precision. Applied Precision LLC previously sold its Semiconductor division in December, 2007 to Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to lead Applied Precision in this next phase completely focused on our products in the Life Sciences and OEM markets,” said Seubert. “Our collaboration with Telegraph Hill Partners provides a breadth of experience in the life sciences industries that will be extremely beneficial as we expand our product lines and grow our business for the future.”
“We are delighted to partner with Senior Management in the acquisition of Applied Precision,” said Robert Shepler, Managing Director of Telegraph Hill Partners. “Applied Precision has a great reputation for technology and innovation and we look forward to building on these core strengths and helping the team bring their products to a wider audience in the Life Science marketplace.”
Effective April 29, 2008, Applied Precision, Inc acquired all of the assets of the Life Sciences business unit of Applied Precision LLC including the DeltaVision(R) product line focused on microscopy based imaging systems and its OEM products including the arrayWoRx(R) scanner platform and precision control solutions.
About Applied Precision, Inc.
Applied Precision is a leading provider of imaging, measurement and analysis systems for the life sciences industries and OEM markets. Headquartered just outside of Seattle, Washington with sales centers in both Europe and Asia, Applied Precision has received multiple awards for its innovative new products. The company has also received recognition for its financial growth and is a five-time winner of the Deloitte & Touche Washington State Technology Fast 50 award. More information about Applied Precision is available at: .
About Telegraph Hill Partners
Telegraph Hill Partners invests in life science, medical device and healthcare companies with meaningful commercial revenues, superior economic business models, outstanding management teams and a commitment to profitability. For more information, visit .
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Allscripts Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

CHICAGO, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
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Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $72.1 million, compared to $65.0 million for the same period last year, increasing by 11%. Revenue from software and related services for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $58.6 million, compared to $51.2 million for the same period last year, increasing by approximately 14%.
Gross margin percentage was 50.0% for the first quarter of 2008, compared to 49.6% during the first quarter of 2007.
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0.1 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $5.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the same period last year. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are comprised of net income giving effect to the add-back of acquisition-related amortization of $2.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, or $0.04 and $0.02 per diluted share, respectively, net of tax, and total stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, or $0.02 and $0.01 per diluted share, respectively, net of tax. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2008 also give effect to the add-back of transaction-related expenses of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, net of tax. Please see “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a discussion of non-GAAP adjusted earnings and earnings per share.
As of March 31, 2008, the Company had cash and marketable securities of $61.4 million.
“Allscripts delivered a solid sales performance during the first quarter of 2008 and we continue to make progress in deploying our TouchWorks electronic health record,” said Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer of Allscripts. “When you consider that the first quarter is traditionally the slowest of the year, our sales performance demonstrates the strength of the market, the strength of the Allscripts brand, and the confidence our clients and prospects have in our company and our commitment to improving healthcare.”
Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Allscripts reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. To supplement this information, Allscripts presents in this press release non-GAAP net income (and related per share amounts), which is a non-GAAP financial measure under Section 101 of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Non-GAAP net income consists of GAAP net income, excluding acquisition-related amortization, stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No. 123R, and transaction-related expenses, in each case net of any related tax benefit.
— Acquisition-Related Amortization. Acquisition-related amortization
expense is a non-cash expense arising from the acquisition of
intangible assets in connection with acquisitions or investments.
Allscripts excludes acquisition-related amortization expense from
non-GAAP net income because it believes (i) the amount of such
expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the
underlying performance of Allscripts business operations and (ii) such
expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of new
acquisitions and full amortization of previously acquired intangible
assets. Investors should note that the use of these intangible assets
contributed to revenue in the periods presented and will contribute to
future revenue generation and should also note that such expense will
recur in future periods.
— Stock-Based Compensation Expense. Stock-based compensation expense is
a non-cash expense arising from the grant of stock awards to
employees. Allscripts excludes stock-based compensation expense from
non-GAAP net income because it believes (i) the amount of such
expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the
underlying performance of Allscripts business operations and (ii) such
expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of the
timing of grants of new stock-based awards, including grants in
connection with acquisitions. Investors should note that stock-based
compensation is a key incentive offered to employees whose efforts
contributed to the operating results in the periods presented and are
expected to contribute to operating results in future periods and
should also note that such expense will recur in future periods.
— Transaction-Related Expenses. Transaction-related expenses are fees
and expenses, including legal, investment banking and accounting fees,
incurred in connection with announced transactions. Allscripts
excludes transaction-related expenses from non-GAAP net income because
it believes (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may
not directly correlate to the underlying performance of Allscripts
business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly
between periods.

Management also believes that non-GAAP net income (and related per share amounts) provides useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the underlying performance of the Company’s business operations and facilitates comparisons to our historical operating results. Management also uses this information internally for forecasting and budgeting as it believes that the measure is indicative of the Company’s core operating results. Note however, that non-GAAP net income is a performance measure only, and it does not provide any measure of the Company’s cash flow or liquidity. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Allscripts results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. Investors and potential investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures with GAAP financial measures contained within the attached condensed consolidated financial statements.
Allscripts will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 374-1376 and requesting the Allscripts earnings call, or via the Internet at . A recording of the conference call will be available for two weeks following the call at or by calling (800) 642-1687, ID # 44636385.
About Allscripts
Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The company’s unique solutions inform, connect and transform healthcare, delivering improved care at lower cost. More than 40,000 physicians and thousands of other healthcare professionals in clinics, hospitals and extended care facilities nationwide utilize Allscripts to automate everyday tasks such as writing prescriptions, documenting patient care, managing billing and scheduling, and safely discharging patients, as well as to connect with key information and stakeholders in the healthcare system. To learn more, visit Allscripts at .
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events, developments, the Company’s future performance, as well as management’s expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are outlined below. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: the volume and timing of systems sales and installations; length of sales cycles and the installation process; the possibility that products will not achieve or sustain market acceptance; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships; undetected errors or similar problems in our software products; compliance with existing laws, regulations and industry initiatives and future changes in laws or regulations in the healthcare industry; possible regulation of the Company’s software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; the possibility of product-related liabilities; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, manage our growth and integrate acquisitions; maintaining our intellectual property rights and litigation involving intellectual property rights; risks related to third-party suppliers; our ability to obtain, use or successfully integrate third-party licensed technology; breach of our security by third parties; and the risk factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K available through the Web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at . The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

March 31, December 31,
Assets 2008 2007

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $43,721 $43,785
Marketable securities 10,196 5,759
Accounts receivable, net 80,997 81,351
Deferred taxes, net 17,700 16,650
Inventories 6,300 4,178
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 19,534 17,401
Total current assets 178,448 169,124

Long-term marketable securities 7,464 13,459
Fixed assets, net 21,209 18,238
Software development costs, net 25,509 24,115
Intangible assets, net 104,070 107,503
Goodwill 240,545 240,452
Other assets 4,498 5,252
Total assets $581,743 $578,143

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $14,284 $15,911
Accrued liabilities 23,615 22,707
Accrued acquisition obligation - 8,946
Deferred revenue 55,589 45,940
Current portion of long-term debt 285 279
Other current liabilities - 274
Total current liabilities 93,773 94,057

Long-term debt 135,089 135,162
Deferred income taxes 8,236 6,179
Other liabilities 2,198 2,105
Total liabilities 239,296 237,503

Stockholders’ equity 342,447 340,640

Total liabilities and
stockholders’ equity $581,743 $578,143

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2008 2007

Revenue:
Software and related services $58,618 $51,240
Prepackaged medications 9,595 10,229
Information services 3,876 3,553
Total revenue 72,089 65,022

Cost of revenue:
Software and related services 25,919 22,382
Prepackaged medications 7,613 8,308
Information services 2,516 2,059
Total cost of revenue (a) 36,048 32,749

Gross profit 36,041 32,273

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (b) 31,393 22,374
Amortization of intangibles 3,439 2,576
Income from operations 1,209 7,323

Interest expense (1,644) (933)
Interest income 570 1,049
Other expense, net (5) (12)
Income before income taxes 130 7,427

Income taxes (50) (2,960)
Net income $80 $4,467

Net income per share - basic $0.00 $0.08

Net income per share - diluted $0.00 $0.08
Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding used in computing basic net
income per share 56,503 54,639

Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding used in computing diluted net
income per share (c) 57,503 64,462

(a) Includes stock-based compensation of $347 and $82 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(b) Includes stock-based compensation of $1,612 and $574 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(c) Weighted average diluted shares for the three months ended March 31,
2007 include 7,329 common shares related to the Company’s 3.5%
Senior Convertible Notes. Such shares were antidilutive for the
three months ended March 31, 2008. Interest expense, net of tax,
totaling $522 has been added back to net income for the net income
per diluted share calculation for the three months ended March 31,
2007.

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted
Earnings Per Share
(amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2008 2007

Net Income $80 $4,467

Stock compensation expense (tax effected
at 39% for 2008 and 40% for 2007) 1,195 393
Deal-related amortization (tax effected at
39% for 2008 and 40% for 2007) 2,098 1,545
Transaction-related expenses (tax effected
at 39% for 2008) 1,621 -

Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings $4,994 $6,405

Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding used in computing diluted
non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share (a) 57,503 64,462

Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Share - diluted $0.09 $0.11

(a) Weighted average diluted shares for the three months ended March 31,
2007 include 7,329 common shares related to the Company’s 3.5% Senior
Convertible Notes. Such shares were antidilutive for the three
months ended March 31, 2008. Interest expense, net of tax, totaling
$522 has been added back to net income for the net income per diluted
share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.