American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Kirin Smith - PresidentRaymond Stachowiak - Executive ChairmanGary Delanois - CEOScott Frech - CFO Conference Call Participants M. Marin - Senior Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the American Shared Hospital Services First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conferenc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, total revenue increased by 17% to $6.1 million compared to $5.2 million in Q1 2024 [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $949,000, down from $1.75 million in Q1 2024 due to lower procedure volume [7][20] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $625,000 or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net income of $119,000 or $0.02 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the Direct Patient Services segment was $3.1 million for Q1 2025, a 224% increase from $963,000 in Q1 2024, driven by the Rhode Island acquisition and operations in Puebla, Mexico [16][17] - Revenue from the equipment leasing segment decreased to $3 million from $4.3 million in Q1 2024 [17] - Gamma Knife revenue declined by 18% to $2.1 million, with a 24% decrease in procedures [18] - Proton Beam Radiation Therapy revenue decreased by 38% to $1.6 million, with a 35% decrease in treatment fractions [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has established Gamma Knife centers in Peru and Ecuador, with a new center in Puebla, Mexico, enhancing its international presence [12] - The Rhode Island acquisition represents a significant expansion in the U.S. market, with plans for a fourth radiation therapy center and the first proton beam facility in the state [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a cancer treatment equipment leasing focus to a more patient-centric service model, aiming for long-term profitable growth [6][8] - The acquisition of Rhode Island centers and international expansion are key components of the growth strategy [10][12] - Upcoming projects include a new center in Rhode Island and a joint venture for a Gamma Knife center in Guadalajara, Mexico, which is expected to generate revenue by the end of the year [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential despite short-term fluctuations in treatment volumes [15][28] - The company is optimistic about the impact of staffing strategies and upgraded technology on future treatment volumes and profitability [11][15] - Management does not foresee significant risks from potential changes in Medicaid reimbursement rates, as most revenue comes from private insurers and Medicare [23][24] Other Important Information - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of $11.5 million as of March 31, 2025 [20] - Shareholders' equity was $24.7 million, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous quarter [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of lower procedure numbers and potential regulatory changes - Management indicated that changes in Medicaid reimbursement are not expected to significantly impact the company, as most revenue is derived from private insurers and Medicare [23][24] Question: Flexibility in managing fixed costs with new center openings - Management confirmed that expanding the Direct Patient Services segment will provide more control over activities and patient growth, enhancing fixed cost absorption [25]