SOURCE: TLCVision Corporation
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June 12, 2008 07:00 ET
TLCVision Announces Results of 2008 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - June 12, 2008) - TLCVision Corporation (NASDAQ: TLCV) (TSX: TLC), North America's premier eye care services company, held its 2008
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in
Toronto, Ontario. At the meeting, shareholders elected the following
individuals to serve one-year terms on the Board of Directors:
-- Michael D. DePaolis
-- Jay T. Holmes
-- Olden C. Lee
-- Richard L. Lindstrom
-- Warren S. Rustand
-- James C. Wachtman
-- Toby S. Wilt
TLCVision shareholders also approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP
as auditors of the company and ratified the Company's Shareholder Rights
Plan.
James C. Wachtman, President and CEO, and Warren S. Rustand, Chairman,
reviewed TLCVision's strategy for 2008 for each of its three segments:
refractive centers, doctor services and eye care. Mr. Wachtman highlighted
the company's recent market share gains and stated that the company is
well positioned for growth upon a US economic recovery. Steven P. Rasche,
TLCVision's Chief Financial Officer, reviewed financial results for fiscal
year-end 2007 and the first quarter ended 2008.
TLCVision's strategy for the next 12 months includes:
1. Drive revenue growth through existing infrastructure;
2. Continue to reduce outstanding debt levels;
3. Continue to reduce cost within the organization; and
4. Increase market share for its refractive business through strategic
initiatives.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of
the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Canadian Provincial Securities
Laws, which statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "predict," "plans" or "continue" or the negative thereof or
other variations thereon or comparable terminology referring to future
events or results. We caution that all forward-looking information is
inherently uncertain and that actual results may differ materially from the
assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected in the forward-looking
information. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in forward-looking statements, including but not
limited to economic conditions, the level of competitive intensity for
laser vision correction, the market acceptance of laser vision correction,
concerns about potential side effects and long-term effects of laser vision
correction, the ability to maintain agreements with doctors on satisfactory
terms, quarterly fluctuation of operating results that make financial
forecasting difficult, the volatility of the market price of our common
shares, profitability of investments, successful execution of our
direct-to-consumer marketing programs, the ability to open new centers, the
reliance on key personnel, medical malpractice claims and the ability to
maintain adequate insurance therefore, claims for federal, state and local
taxes, compliance with industry regulation, compliance with U.S. and
Canadian healthcare regulations and disputes regarding intellectual
property, many of which are beyond our control.
Therefore, should one or more of theses risks materialize, or should
assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect,
actual results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee.
Accordingly, we warn investors to exercise caution when considering any
such forward-looking information herein and to not place undue reliance on
such statements and assumptions. We are under no obligation (and we
expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any
forward-looking statements or assumptions whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
See the Company's reports filed with the Canadian Securities Regulators and
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time for
cautionary statements identifying important factors with respect to such
forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties, that
could cause actual results to differ materially from results referred to in
forward-looking statements. TLCVision assumes no obligation to update the
information contained in this press release.
About TLCVision
TLCVision is North America's premier eye care services company, providing
eye doctors with the tools and technologies needed to deliver high-quality
patient care. Through its centers' management, technology access service
models, extensive optometric relationships, aggressive consumer advertising
and managed care contracting strength, TLCVision maintains leading
positions in Refractive, Cataract and Eye Care markets. Information about
vision correction surgery can be found on the TLC Laser Eye Center' website
at www.lasik.com. More information about TLCVision can be found on the
Company's website at www.tlcv.com.