PACS vendor Merge eFilm reported a first quarter net sales increase of 41% to $8.64 million compared with $6.12 million in the previous year's quarter ended March 31, 2003. Operating income was $2.14 million, an increase of 45% compared with $1.48
PACS vendor Merge eFilm reported a first quarter net sales increase of 41% to $8.64 million compared with $6.12 million in the previous year's quarter ended March 31, 2003. Operating income was $2.14 million, an increase of 45% compared with $1.48 million in the previous year's quarter. Net income was $1.35 million compared with $1.32 million in 1Q 2003. Financial and operational gains reflected increasing popularity of the company's Fusion RIS/PACS. The company closed 17 deals for its Fusion RIS, PACS, or RIS/PACS during the quarter, increasing the total number of Fusion customers to 143, representing more than 290 healthcare facilities. Company executives anticipate continuing positive market conditions, with full-year 2004 guidance of 30% to 35% revenue growth year over year to a range of $37.5 to $39.5 million.
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