Dynatronics Corporation, Salt Lake City, recently announced it had acquired six of its key independent distributors; Rajala Therapy Sales Associates, Pleasanton, Calif; Responsive Providers Inc, Houston, Therapy and Health Care Products Inc, Girard, Ohio; Cyman Therapy Inc, Detroit; Al Rice and Associates Inc, Jeffersonville, Ind; and Theratech Inc, Minneapolis.
The acquisition of the companies is anticipated to increase Dynatronics earningsexcluding any one-time assimilation expenses during the first half of fiscal 2008. Adding sales of these distributors is expected to increase overall Dynatronics revenue for the companys fiscal year, ending June 30, 2008, by an estimated 80%.
The six dealers generated approximately $19 million in combined revenues in 2006. After adjusting for the direct sales of Dynatronics products to these dealers, the companys overall revenues are expected to increase by an estimated $15,000,000. The total consideration paid for the six separately negotiated acquisitions was approximately $8.3 millioncomprised of approximately $3.3 million in cash and 4.6 million shares of Dynatronics common stock.
Weve worked closely with most of these dealers for two decades to provide quality products to the physical medicine marketplace, says Larry K. Beardall, executive vice president of sales and marketing. The relationships built over the years have paid off and we can now enjoy the increased efficiencies, synergies and the benefits of vertical integration working through a direct sales force in approximately 20 states.
We are very pleased to be part of the Dynatronics team, includes John Rajala, president of Rajala Therapy Sales, the largest of the independent distributors. Dynatronics leadership in the therapy market for the past 2 decades is an important factor in our decision to join the company. We look forward to helping grow Dynatronics sales and profitability in the future.
Dynatronics manufactures, markets and distributes advanced technology medical devices, orthopedic soft goods and supplies, treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment for the physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, podiatry, plastic surgery, dermatology, and other related medical, cosmetic, and aesthetic markets.
