Merge Healthcare Reports Subscription Backlog Rises 82%

Merge Healthcare Incorporated

, a leading provider of clinical systems and innovations that seek to transform healthcare, today announced its financial and business results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Merge also confirmed the conclusion of its previously announced evaluation of strategic alternatives. "After careful evaluation, we have determined that the alternatives evaluated did not offer more value than our own strategic plan," said Jeff Surges, CEO of Merge Healthcare. "We will continue to build upon the proven success over the last few years and further leverage our portfolio of solutions into a more present and ready marketplace than ever before. In addition, we are reiterating annual guidance for 2013 on revenue, adjusted EBITDA and subscription backlog growth." Financial Highlights: Sales increased to $64.7 million ($65.1 million on a pro forma basis) in the quarter, from $64.1 million ($65.1 million on a pro forma basis) in the fourth quarter of 2011; Adjusted EBITDA, before consideration of one-time non-cash charges, was $13.9 million, representing 21% of pro forma revenue in the quarter, compared to $15.1 million and 23% in the fourth quarter of 2011 (see table at end of this press release for reconciliation); Subscription-based pricing arrangements generated