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<br /> I b~ C- <br /> professional staffs and the development of environments which are consumer <br /> sensitive and responsive. An additional competitive strategy of Debtor is the <br /> development of an "internal managed care" program. This program focuses on <br /> management of utilization and resources for each patient, and endeavors to <br /> work closely with payors and external managed care companies. <br /> ~ <br /> C. "Risks With Respect to Financial Pro;ections <br /> The Plan Proponents have included in this Disclosure Statement certain <br /> financial projections relating to Debtor's operations assuming confirmation of <br /> the Plan. While the Proponents believe that such projections are reasonable. <br /> there is no assurance that such projections will prove to be the case. The <br /> financial projections are based upon various assumptions. including, but not <br /> limited to, certain pricing scenarios for providing services, the availability <br /> of working capital, realization of receivables and business at levels set out <br /> in the assumptions, maintenance of certain levels of operating and <br /> administrative expenses. and settlement of tax claims with taxing authorities <br /> holding disputed claims. Although the Proponents believe that such <br /> assumptions, are reasonable, such assumptions may prove to be incorrect. <br /> . . <br /> There is always a risk that Debtor's operations will decline and Debtor <br /> will be tmable to pay its note to HealthVest. In the event of Debto.r' s <br /> default under the terms of the note. HealthVest has the option to foreclose <br /> Debtor's treatment center. Unless Debtor was able to relocate to a comparable <br /> facility. Debtor's operations and value would decline. <br /> . <br /> XIII. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS <br /> A. General <br /> ~ FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN OF THE SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL INCOME <br /> TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PLAN TO THE CREDITORS. A SPECIFIC DISCUSSION OF rOE <br /> IMPLICATIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "TAX CODE") <br /> AND STATE AND L CCAL TAX LAWS ON THE CREDITORS IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS <br /> DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PLAN TO THE <br /> CREDITORS MAY VARY BASED UPON THE PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES OF EAŒ CREDITOR. <br /> THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CAREFUL TAX PUJmING <br /> AND ADVICE BASED UPON THE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF EAŒ HOLDER OF A CLAIM. <br /> ADDITIONALLY, NO RULINGS OR OPINIONS HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE REQUESTED FROM THE <br /> INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR COUNSEL WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE TAX EFFECTS OF <br /> THE PLAN. <br /> B. Effect of Proposed IRS Settlement <br /> The IRS has asserted a substantial claim against HII and its affiliates, <br /> including the Debtor. HII filed an objection with respect to the Claim and a <br /> tentative settlement has been reached with the IRS regarding its Claim. The <br /> basic terms of the settlement provide that the IRS wi 11 be paid $5.000.000 by <br /> - 28 - <br /> a-201SS <br />