Corporate Summary
Transax International Ltd. (OTC BB:TNSX)
provides information network solutions to healthcare providers and health insurance
companies, enabling the “real-time” automation of routine patient eligibility, verifications,
authorizations, claims processing, claim adjudication and payment functions that
are currently performed manually.
Transax’s flagship MedLink
is a “Total Connectivity” solution that links insurers and providers seamlessly,
allowing healthcare providers to easily capture, route and authorize and adjudicate
medical, hospital and dental claims, providing a universal, virtual link between
the providers and insurers. Transax’s unique MedLink solutions are tailored to individual
providers’ environments based on existing technological resources, installation
requirements and claims volume.
Unique
While healthcare is one of the largest sectors growing at one of the fastest rates
worldwide, existing systems of payment processing and authorization are woefully
antiquated. According to a new study from the FocalPoint Group, the U.S. $1.5 trillion
healthcare industry, is finally catching on, investing heavily in wireless technologies
to bridge the current divide —$7 billion by 2010—especially in areas where medical
errors can be reduced. Aging of the ‘baby boomer’ demographic is also increasingly
encouraging virtual “catch-up” for an industry that is already bursting at the seams.
Already processing approximately 700,000 transactions a month and growing, Transax’s proven solutions are poised
to change the speed and accuracy with which healthcare providers communicate with
insurers. Currently, healthcare providers communicate with insurers for approval
and payment processing utilizing a number of different or competing platforms, often
requiring significant manpower and allowing for considerable errors.
By bridging traditionally incompatible
systems, Transax’s MedLink solutions allow providers and insurers seamless integration,
enhancing speed and accuracy of payment processing and authorization procedures
that significantly benefit both providers and consumers. Transax receives a transaction
fee charged to the insurer or healthcare plan for use of its solutions, similar
to those charged by credit card companies to merchants for usage, but resulting
in substantial operating efficiencies for all parties to more than justify the expense.
Highlights****
**** Investment Highlights ****
Proven Technology- Already operating in the fast-growing
$26 billion+ Brazilian healthcare market, MedLink solves current inefficiencies
between provider and insurer communication, greatly enhancing operating efficiencies
at a low cost to the insurer.
High Growth Sector- Rapidly escalating costs of
healthcare are forcing providers, insurers and consumers to actively seek cost-cutting
measures, with technology improvements at the top of the list- expenditures are
expected to topple $7 billion by 2010.
Uniquely Situated– With proven technology and strategic partnerships
worldwide, TNSX is poised to continue organic growth while expanding its presence
internationally.
Transax Revenue History
Proven Solutions
Transax management has already
signed a number of strategic agreements to grow its solutions worldwide. With operations
in
Brazil
, Transax capitalizes on the more than US$26.35 billion private healthcare industry
in the region, with agreements with two of the three largest health insurers in
Brazil
to process over 2,500,000 transactions per month. Fueled by growth of
operations in
Brazil
and continued product enhancements, Transax has expanded operations into other international
markets, including Asia,
Americas
and the
United States
.
Strategic partnerships worldwide
allow for significant product enhancements as the Company expands operations into
new markets, including an agreement with one of the world’s largest consulting groups
to ready its solutions for the
U.S.
market. Toward that end, Transax is ensuring HIPPA (Health Insurance Privacy and
Portability Act of 1996) compliance for its ground-breaking MedLink solutions and
setting up a pilot program for the
U.S.
in late 2006.
Key Partnerships
Transax is rapidly creating strategic
partnerships and joint ventures to further develop its solutions and establish a
distribution network. The Company has already established a partnership with Bearing
Point Inc. for the development of the
Brazil
’s first medical Smart Card, and in the USA Transax has signed an MOU to provide
real time connectivity to a major dental group.
In early 2005, Transax became a member of the Microsoft Partnership program for the
design of its newly issued MedLink Web Solution.
Transax has also formed strategic
alliances with Mosaic Software (an S1 Company) for the development of MedLink's
Network processor, which utilizes Postilion software. In addition, Transax has teamed
up with
Hypercom to develop Point of Sale terminal software that enables the execution
of all patient service functions.
Recent Developments
Transax Signs Binding Letter
of Intent to Sell
Brazil
Operations
December 17, 2007-- Transax International announced it has signed a binding Letter
of Intent to sell its
Brazil
operations (“Medlink”) to a private group of technology investors in
Brazil
for U.S. $5.6 million cash and assumption of $2.65 million in debt. An additional
payment of up to U.S. $1.25 million is possible subject to the company reaching
certain performance levels during 2008, bringing the total potential value of the
transaction to U.S. $9.5 million.
Transax Reports Record Third
Quarter 2007 Results
November 20, 2007-- Transax International reported
financial results for the first nine months of 2007 and third quarter ended
September 30, 2007. For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, Transax generated
net revenues of $1,328,636 compared to $1,115,930
in net revenues during third quarter of 2006, a 19% increase.
The increase in revenue was reflected by continued growth in real-time transactions
and rollout of previously announced contracts. Transaction volume increased to 2.15
million for the third quarter of 2007.
Transax International Subsidiary Medlink
Signs Contract with Caixa Cubatão in
Brazil
September 19, 2007-- Transax International Limited announced that its wholly owned
Brazilian subsidiary, Medlink Conectividade em Saúde Ltda
(Medlink), has signed a contract to provide healthcare connectivity services
to Caixa de Previdência dos Servidores Municipais de Cubatão
(Caixa Cubatão), a regional municipality
in
São Paulo
state,
Brazil
A Real Healthcare Solution
As healthcare providers and consumers
continue to seek affordable solutions to the overwhelming growth of an industry
on where rising costs are rapidly beginning to overshadow ability to pay, technology
solutions that significantly enhance operating efficiencies are increasing in demand.
In fact, studies suggest that providers and insurers are already seeking technology
solutions to the tune of $7 billion in spending anticipated by 2010.
As Transax continues to build
on successful operations worldwide, developing its proprietary MedLink solution
for introduction in expanding international markets, early entry investors stand
to benefit from this technology company that provides proven innovative technological
solutions for dramatic cost-savings to healthcare providers, insurers and consumers
alike.
Experienced Leadership
Stephen Walters, MSc., President, CEO has more than 15 years
business experience in the Asia-Pacific Region. Walters is the founder and principal
of the Carlingford Group of companies based in Singapore, and in the last 24 months
has raised over USD $6.0 million for investment in promising early stage technology
companies, principally from North America. Through the establishment of licensing
agreements and joint ventures with strategic partners, Walters is leading companies
in the biomedical, computer network and wireless telecom industries into expansion
into the Asia-Pacific region.
Adam Wasserman, CPA, Chief Financial Officer has demonstrated
success in increasing the profitability and value of companies. Wasserman is a former
audit manager at American Express Tax & Business where he successfully acted
as an outsourced CFO and advisor to a diversified clientele in the wholesale, technology,
distribution, medical, retail, and service industries in both the private and public
sector. Prior to Transax, Wasserman was a CPA at Deloitte & Touche, LLP where
he was responsible for audits of public and private companies, tax preparation and
planning, management consulting, systems design, staff instruction, and recruiting.
Wasserman holds a BA from the
State
University
at
Albany
, is a CPA (NEW YORK) and a member of The American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. He is also a Director and the Treasurer of Gold Coast Venture Capital Club and
former officer of Toastmasters International.
Amerco de Castro, MBA.,
President TDS
Brazil
has been with the
Brazil
subsidiary since its formation. As President Director of the Brazil operating company
(TDS) Mr. de Castro is responsible for all operations including establishment and
operation of the company’s network operations centre, marketing & sales, software
development and financial reporting.
Mr.
Mendes de Castro received a Master of Business Administration in 1980 from the
University
of
Southern California
in
Los Angeles
.
He received a Bachelor Degree in Economics in 1971 from Faculdade de Ciencias Politica
e Economica do Rio de Janeiro.
David Sasso,
Vice President – Investor
Relations & Corporate Communications oversees all public and investor
relations efforts for Transax.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sasso was Managing Director of Marketing Services
Group in
New York City, NY
, as well as Managing Director of Investor Relations at KCSA Public Relations Worldwide
representing several emerging growth companies. Prior to KCSA, he was Vice President
at the Abernathy MacGregor Group, a financial communications agency. Earlier in
his career Mr. Sasso worked with Merrill Lynch in their worldwide headquarters.
He is a graduate of the State University of New York at
Albany
.