EYE » Topics » Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

These excerpts taken from the EYE 10-K filed Feb 24, 2009.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $26.7 million, $21.7 million, and $17.6 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 2008, are as follows: $21.2 million in 2009; $16.8 million in 2010; $11.8 million in 2011; $8.7 million in 2012; $8.6 million in 2013 and $31.8 million thereafter.

In December 2007, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2012. Future annual payments under this agreement are $4.8 million in 2009; $4.6 million in 2010; $4.3 million in 2011 and $3.8 million in 2012.

Alcon Matters

The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $20.5 million, net of legal costs incurred, in the second quarter of 2008 from the execution of an agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”). As part of the agreement, Alcon made a payment of $31 million to AMO and AMO made a payment to Alcon of $10 million. The Company received the net cash proceeds of $21 million in the second quarter of 2008.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million, which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

Product Recalls

In November 2006, the Company voluntarily recalled certain eye care product lots caused by a production-line issue at its manufacturing plant in China (“2006 Recall”). The 2006 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $9.5 million and charges totaling $15.4 million which comprised $9.5 million in cost of goods sold for impairment of inventory, distribution and disposal costs and $5.9 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements.

In fiscal 2007 in connection with the 2006 Recall, the Company recorded a provision for sales returns of $0.2 million and charges totaling $4.5 million which comprised $2.1 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory,

 

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distribution and disposal costs, $2.1 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, and processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in non-operating expenses. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, management did not expect any further significant impact from the 2006 Recall. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, the Company had no remaining balance in accrued liabilities and accrued sales returns associated with the 2006 Recall.

In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (“2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements in 2007 and $0.3 million in research and development costs. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $7.3 million in accrued liabilities and $5.3 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $0.4 million in accrued liabilities and no remaining balance in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 175 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the May 25, 2007 recall of Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 201 consumers. Of these 175 cases, 160 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 14 in Canada and one outside North America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, 7 of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, 3 U.S. and 7 Canadian matters have been filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, litigation may be both time-consuming and disruptive to its operations and cause significant expense and diversion of management attention, regardless of the merits of the cases. In recognition of these considerations, the Company could enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations in any such period.

Shareholder Suit

On January 12, 13 and 15, and February 4, 2009, four purported class action complaints were filed by James Groen, Edward Butler, Maria Palafox and Eric Smith (collectively the “Butler cases”), respectively, in the California Superior Court for Orange County on behalf of owners of our securities. The cases were consolidated before a single judge. The Butler cases alleged, among other things, that the price offered by Abbott for AMO shares is inadequate and that AMO and its directors breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders. On February 14, 2009, the parties to the Butler cases executed a memorandum of understanding reflecting their agreement to settle the class claims asserted in the cases. The memorandum calls for, among other things, (i) AMO to provide supplemental disclosures in the Schedule 14D-9 filed on January 27, 2009; (ii) AMO, Purchaser and Abbott to modify the Merger Agreement; and (iii) the parties to submit documents necessary to obtain the prompt approval by the California Superior Court of the settlement. The supplemental disclosures were made and the Merger Agreement amended on February 17, 2009. The settlement is contingent upon, among other things, consummation of the merger and approval by the Court.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against the Company in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not

 

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known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting its spin-off from Allergan, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company has agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $26.7 million, $21.7 million, and
$17.6 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a
term of more than one year as of December 31, 2008, are as follows: $21.2 million in 2009; $16.8 million in 2010; $11.8 million in 2011; $8.7 million in 2012; $8.6 million in 2013 and $31.8 million thereafter.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">In December 2007, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2012. Future annual payments
under this agreement are $4.8 million in 2009; $4.6 million in 2010; $4.3 million in 2011 and $3.8 million in 2012.

Alcon Matters

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $20.5 million, net of legal costs incurred, in the second quarter of 2008 from the execution
of an agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”). As part of the agreement, Alcon made a payment of $31 million to AMO and AMO made a payment to Alcon of $10 million. The
Company received the net cash proceeds of $21 million in the second quarter of 2008.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal
contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon regarding all pending patent litigation between
AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million, which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and
Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px">Product Recalls

In November 2006, the Company
voluntarily recalled certain eye care product lots caused by a production-line issue at its manufacturing plant in China (“2006 Recall”). The 2006 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $9.5 million and charges totaling $15.4
million which comprised $9.5 million in cost of goods sold for impairment of inventory, distribution and disposal costs and $5.9 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation,
processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements.

In fiscal 2007 in connection with the 2006 Recall, the Company
recorded a provision for sales returns of $0.2 million and charges totaling $4.5 million which comprised $2.1 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory,

 


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distribution and disposal costs, $2.1 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation,
and processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in non-operating expenses. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, management did not expect any further significant impact from the 2006 Recall. As of
December 31, 2007 and 2008, the Company had no remaining balance in accrued liabilities and accrued sales returns associated with the 2006 Recall.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (“2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with
acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7
million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements in 2007 and $0.3 million in research and development costs.
As of December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $7.3 million in accrued liabilities and $5.3 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $0.4 million in
accrued liabilities and no remaining balance in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its
estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company
has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 175 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the
May 25, 2007 recall of Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 201 consumers. Of these 175 cases, 160 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 14 in Canada and one outside North
America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, 7 of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, 3 U.S. and 7 Canadian matters have been
filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are
inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, litigation may be both time-consuming and disruptive to its operations
and cause significant expense and diversion of management attention, regardless of the merits of the cases. In recognition of these considerations, the Company could enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate,
could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations in any such period.

Shareholder Suit

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">On January 12, 13 and 15, and February 4, 2009, four purported class action complaints were filed by James Groen, Edward Butler, Maria Palafox
and Eric Smith (collectively the “Butler cases”), respectively, in the California Superior Court for Orange County on behalf of owners of our securities. The cases were consolidated before a single judge. The Butler cases alleged, among
other things, that the price offered by Abbott for AMO shares is inadequate and that AMO and its directors breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders. On February 14, 2009, the parties to the Butler cases executed a memorandum of
understanding reflecting their agreement to settle the class claims asserted in the cases. The memorandum calls for, among other things, (i) AMO to provide supplemental disclosures in the Schedule 14D-9 filed on January 27, 2009;
(ii) AMO, Purchaser and Abbott to modify the Merger Agreement; and (iii) the parties to submit documents necessary to obtain the prompt approval by the California Superior Court of the settlement. The supplemental disclosures
were made and the Merger Agreement amended on February 17, 2009. The settlement is contingent upon, among other things, consummation of the merger and approval by the Court.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company
is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible
to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against the Company in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not

 


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known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting its spin-off from Allergan, Allergan agreed to
assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company has agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future
litigation related to the optical medical device business.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $26.7 million, $21.7 million, and
$17.6 million in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a
term of more than one year as of December 31, 2008, are as follows: $21.2 million in 2009; $16.8 million in 2010; $11.8 million in 2011; $8.7 million in 2012; $8.6 million in 2013 and $31.8 million thereafter.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">In December 2007, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2012. Future annual payments
under this agreement are $4.8 million in 2009; $4.6 million in 2010; $4.3 million in 2011 and $3.8 million in 2012.

Alcon Matters

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $20.5 million, net of legal costs incurred, in the second quarter of 2008 from the execution
of an agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”). As part of the agreement, Alcon made a payment of $31 million to AMO and AMO made a payment to Alcon of $10 million. The
Company received the net cash proceeds of $21 million in the second quarter of 2008.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal
contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon regarding all pending patent litigation between
AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million, which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and
Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px">Product Recalls

In November 2006, the Company
voluntarily recalled certain eye care product lots caused by a production-line issue at its manufacturing plant in China (“2006 Recall”). The 2006 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $9.5 million and charges totaling $15.4
million which comprised $9.5 million in cost of goods sold for impairment of inventory, distribution and disposal costs and $5.9 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation,
processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements.

In fiscal 2007 in connection with the 2006 Recall, the Company
recorded a provision for sales returns of $0.2 million and charges totaling $4.5 million which comprised $2.1 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory,

 


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distribution and disposal costs, $2.1 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation,
and processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in non-operating expenses. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, management did not expect any further significant impact from the 2006 Recall. As of
December 31, 2007 and 2008, the Company had no remaining balance in accrued liabilities and accrued sales returns associated with the 2006 Recall.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (“2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with
acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7
million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements in 2007 and $0.3 million in research and development costs.
As of December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $7.3 million in accrued liabilities and $5.3 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $0.4 million in
accrued liabilities and no remaining balance in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its
estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company
has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 175 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the
May 25, 2007 recall of Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 201 consumers. Of these 175 cases, 160 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 14 in Canada and one outside North
America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, 7 of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, 3 U.S. and 7 Canadian matters have been
filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are
inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, litigation may be both time-consuming and disruptive to its operations
and cause significant expense and diversion of management attention, regardless of the merits of the cases. In recognition of these considerations, the Company could enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate,
could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations in any such period.

Shareholder Suit

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">On January 12, 13 and 15, and February 4, 2009, four purported class action complaints were filed by James Groen, Edward Butler, Maria Palafox
and Eric Smith (collectively the “Butler cases”), respectively, in the California Superior Court for Orange County on behalf of owners of our securities. The cases were consolidated before a single judge. The Butler cases alleged, among
other things, that the price offered by Abbott for AMO shares is inadequate and that AMO and its directors breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders. On February 14, 2009, the parties to the Butler cases executed a memorandum of
understanding reflecting their agreement to settle the class claims asserted in the cases. The memorandum calls for, among other things, (i) AMO to provide supplemental disclosures in the Schedule 14D-9 filed on January 27, 2009;
(ii) AMO, Purchaser and Abbott to modify the Merger Agreement; and (iii) the parties to submit documents necessary to obtain the prompt approval by the California Superior Court of the settlement. The supplemental disclosures
were made and the Merger Agreement amended on February 17, 2009. The settlement is contingent upon, among other things, consummation of the merger and approval by the Court.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company
is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible
to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against the Company in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not

 


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known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting its spin-off from Allergan, Allergan agreed to
assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company has agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future
litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2008.

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

Product Recall

In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the Complete MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (the “2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in the following charges during the year ended December 31, 2007: a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million, which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of

 

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distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in research and development costs. As of September 26, 2008, the Company had approximately $2.3 million in accrued liabilities and $0.7 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison (the “Galison case”), respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of our securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007. The Galison case was dismissed without prejudice on November 20, 2007. An amended consolidated complaint was filed on January 18, 2008 (the “Consolidated Complaint”). The Consolidated Complaint alleges claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Consolidated Complaint alleges that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning the Company’s Complete MoisturePlus product. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint on February 29, 2008 on behalf of all defendants. On June 6, 2008, the Court granted AMO’s motion, dismissed the Consolidated Complaint without prejudice, and granted plaintiffs leave to amend on or before July 7, 2008. Rather than file an amended complaint, Plaintiffs agreed to voluntarily dismiss the Consolidated Complaint and the case was dismissed with prejudice on July 11, 2008.

As of September 26, 2008, the Company has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 146 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the 2007 Recall. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 174 consumers. Of these 146 cases, 127 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 13 in Canada and two in jurisdictions outside North America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, ten of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, three U.S. and four Canadian matters have been filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, litigation may be both time-consuming and disruptive to the Company’s operations and cause significant expense and diversion of management attention, regardless of the merits of the cases. In recognition of these considerations, the Company could enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any such period.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against it in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the Company’s spin-off from Allergan. Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

 

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This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2008.

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

Product Recall

In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the Complete MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (the “2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in the following charges during the year ended December 31, 2007: a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million, which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in research and development costs. As of June 27, 2008, the Company had approximately $2.9 million in accrued liabilities and $1.2 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

 

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On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison (the “Galison case”), respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of our securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007. The Galison case was dismissed without prejudice on November 20, 2007. An amended consolidated complaint was filed on January 18, 2008 (the “Consolidated Complaint”). The Consolidated Complaint alleges claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Consolidated Complaint alleges that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning the Company’s Complete MoisturePlus product. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint on February 29, 2008 on behalf of all defendants. On June 6, 2008, the Court granted AMO’s motion, dismissed the Consolidated Complaint without prejudice, and granted plaintiffs leave to amend on or before July 7, 2008. Rather than file an amended complaint, Plaintiffs agreed to voluntarily dismiss the Consolidated Complaint and the case was dismissed with prejudice on July 11, 2008.

As of June 27, 2008, the Company has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 116 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the 2007 Recall. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 148 consumers. Of these 116 cases, 101 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 12 in Canada and three in jurisdictions outside North America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, nine of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, three U.S. and four Canadian matters have been filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages and are currently at an early stage. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, the Company could in future periods enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any such period.

On June 23, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Alcon, Inc. relating to lubricious coatings for intraocular lens (“IOL”) inserters and one-piece IOL haptic designs. Under the agreement, Alcon has freedom to operate under AMO’s U.S. Patent Nos. 5,803,925, entitled “IOL Insertion Apparatus with Covalently Bonded Lubricant,” and 5,716,364, entitled “IOL Insertion Apparatus and Method for Making and Using Same,” and related foreign patents. Under the agreement, AMO has freedom to operate under Alcon’s U.S. Patent No. 5,716,403, entitled “Single Piece Foldable Intraocular Lens,” and related foreign patents, in so far as they relate to the design of AMO’s newly-launched Tecnis® One-Piece Intraocular Lens. As part of this agreement, Alcon made a payment to AMO of $31 million and AMO made a payment to Alcon of $10 million. AMO received the net cash proceeds of $21 million in the second quarter of 2008.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against it in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the Company’s spin-off from Allergan. Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

 

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Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

Product Recall

In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the Complete MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (the “2007 Recall”) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in the following charges during the year ended December 31, 2007: a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million, which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in research and development costs. As of March 28, 2008, the Company had approximately $4.2 million in accrued liabilities and $2.8 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its estimates of the overall recall costs, which could result in additional charges in the future.

 

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On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison (the “Galison case”), respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of our securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007. The Galison case was dismissed without prejudice on November 20, 2007. An amended consolidated complaint was filed on January 18, 2008 (the “Consolidated Complaint”). The Consolidated Complaint alleges claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Consolidated Complaint alleges that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning the Company’s Complete MoisturePlus product. The Company does not believe that the Consolidated Complaint has merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against the allegations. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its officers and directors, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, which could have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

As of March 28, 2008, the Company has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 97 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the 2007 Recall. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 119 consumers. Of these 97 cases, 83 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 11 in Canada and three in jurisdictions outside North America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, eight of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, three U.S. and four Canadian matters have been filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages and are currently at a very early stage. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, the Company could in future periods enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations in any such period.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan”) relating to the optical medical device business that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against it in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the Company’s spin-off from Allergan. Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-K filed Mar 3, 2008.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $21.7 million, $17.6 million, and $17.8 million in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 2007, are as follows: $18.3 million in 2008; $13.7 million in 2009; $11.5 million in 2010; $9.3 million in 2011; $8.5 million in 2012 and $39.3 million thereafter.

In December 2007, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2012. Future annual payments under this agreement are $5.0 million in 2008; $4.8 million in 2009; $4.6 million in 2010; $4.3 million in 2011 and $3.8 million in 2012.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”) regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million, which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

 

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Product Recalls

In November 2006, the Company voluntarily recalled certain eye care product lots caused by a production-line issue at its manufacturing plant in China (2006 Recall). The 2006 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $9.5 million and charges totaling $15.4 million which comprised $9.5 million in cost of goods sold for impairment of inventory, distribution and disposal costs and $5.9 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had approximately $4.5 million in accrued liabilities and $6.7 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2006 recall.

In fiscal 2007 in connection with the 2006 Recall, the Company recorded a provision for sales returns of $0.2 million and charges totaling $4.5 million which comprised $2.1 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory, distribution and disposal costs, $2.1 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, and processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements and $0.3 million in non-operating expenses. As of December 31, 2007, management did not expect any further significant impact from the 2006 Recall. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had no remaining balance in accrued liabilities and accrued sales returns associated with the 2006 Recall.

In May 2007, the Company initiated a global recall of the MoisturePlus multipurpose formulation (2007 Recall) after being informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of an association with acanthamoeba keratitis. The 2007 Recall resulted in a provision for sales returns of $41.5 million and charges totaling $67.5 million which comprised $37.5 million in costs of goods sold for impairment of inventory and distribution costs, $29.7 million in selling, general and administrative costs associated with public relations, communication, investigation, processing and handling of distributor and end-customer reimbursements in 2007 and $0.3 million in research and development costs. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $7.3 million in accrued liabilities and $5.3 million in accrued sales returns associated with the 2007 Recall.

Management continues to review its estimates of the overall recall costs which could result in additional charges in the future.

On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison (Galison case), respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of our securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007. The Galison case was dismissed without prejudice on November 20, 2007. An amended consolidated complaint was filed on January 18, 2008 (Consolidated Complaint). The Consolidated Complaint alleges claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Consolidated Complaint alleges that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning our Complete MoisturePlus product. The Company does not believe that the complaint has merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against the allegations. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its officers and directors, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability which could have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

As of December 31, 2007, the Company has been served or is aware that it has been named as a defendant in approximately 73 product liability lawsuits pending in various state and federal courts within the U.S. as well as certain jurisdictions outside the U.S. in relation to the 2007 Recall. These suits involve allegations of personal injury to 82 consumers. Of these 73 cases, 62 have been filed in various U.S. courts, 9 in Canada and 2 in jurisdictions outside North America. None of the U.S. personal injury actions have been filed as purported class actions; however, 4 of the Canadian personal injury matters seek class action status. In addition to personal injury suits, 3 U.S. and 4 Canadian matters have been filed as purported class actions by uninjured consumers seeking reimbursement for discarded product pursuant to various consumer protection statutes.

These cases involve complex medical and scientific issues relating to both liability and damages and are currently at a very early stage. Moreover, most of the plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. Because of this, and because these types of suits are inherently unpredictable, the Company is unable at this time to predict the outcome of these matters or to provide a reasonable estimate of potential losses. At this time, the Company has not recorded any provision for potential liability related to the 2007 Recall. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters; however, the Company could in future periods enter into settlements or incur judgments that, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition in any such period.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against it or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of

 

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operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause it to incur significant expenses or prevent it from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against it in the future arising out of the 2007 Recall and/or events not known to it at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement effecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify it against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Nov 8, 2007.

Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies

On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison, respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of Company securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007 (the “Actions”). The Actions allege claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Actions allege that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning its Complete MoisturePlus product.

The Company does not believe that the Actions have merit and intends to defend them vigorously. The Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against the Actions. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its officers and directors, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims (related to the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall or otherwise), the Company is not currently aware of any actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall and/or events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Nov 7, 2007.

Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies

On August 24, 2007 and September 13, 2007, two purported class action complaints were filed by Scott Kairalla and Barry Galison, respectively, in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of Company securities between January 4 and May 25, 2007 (the “Actions”). The Actions allege claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. The Actions allege that the Company made material misrepresentations concerning its Complete MoisturePlus product.

The Company does not believe that the Actions have merit and intends to defend them vigorously. The Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against the Actions. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its officers and directors, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims (related to the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall or otherwise), the Company is not currently aware of any actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall and/or events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Aug 8, 2007.

Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleged that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringed the patent. Effective May 10, 2007, the parties entered into a Compromise Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims. All claims were dismissed with prejudice on May 24, 2007.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims (related to the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall or otherwise), the Company is not currently aware of any actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of the May 2007 MoisturePlus Recall and/or events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed May 9, 2007.

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The matter is set for trial in the Court’s four-week docket beginning December 3, 2007.

The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that the foregoing legal proceeding is likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The

 

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Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 8-K filed May 2, 2007.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $17.6 million, $17.8 million, and $20.4 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 2006, are as follows: $16.1 million in 2007; $10.9 million in 2008; $6.1 million in 2009; $4.3 million in 2010; $3.9 million in 2011 and $21.8 million thereafter.

In August 2002, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2007. Future annual payments under this agreement are $3.6 million in 2007.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”) regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

 

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On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter was scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006, but this date has been vacated. A new trial date has not yet been scheduled.

The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that the foregoing legal proceeding is likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement effecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-K filed Mar 1, 2007.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $17.6 million, $17.8 million, and $20.4 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 2006, are as follows: $16.1 million in 2007; $10.9 million in 2008; $6.1 million in 2009; $4.3 million in 2010; $3.9 million in 2011 and $21.8 million thereafter.

In August 2002, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2007. Future annual payments under this agreement are $3.6 million in 2007.

The Company recognized a net gain on legal contingencies of $96.9 million in 2006, primarily from settlement of pending patent litigation, net of costs incurred. On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”) regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter.  The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products.

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.  The trial in this matter was scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006, but this date has been vacated.  A new trial date has not yet been scheduled.

The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that the foregoing legal proceeding is likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its

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subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement effecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Nov 8, 2006.

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”) regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million which was received in July 2006 and was accounted for in the third quarter. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products. As part of the settlement, the parties agreed to a dispute resolution process for future claims before litigation is commenced.

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter was originally scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006, but this trial date has been vacated.  A new trial date has not yet been scheduled.

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likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement effecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed Aug 9, 2006.

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies

On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Alcon, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc., and Alcon Manufacturing Ltd. (collectively, “Alcon”) regarding all pending patent litigation between AMO and Alcon. The settlement required Alcon to pay AMO a lump-sum payment of $121 million which was received in July 2006 and will be accounted for in the third quarter of 2006. The parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation in Delaware and Texas, agreed not to sue each other regarding the patents at issue in those cases, and cross-licensed patents covering existing features of commercially available phacoemulsification products. As part of the settlement, the parties agreed to a dispute resolution process for future claims before litigation is commenced.

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006.

The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that any of the foregoing legal proceedings or claims are likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

This excerpt taken from the EYE 8-K filed Jun 6, 2006.

Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases certain facilities, office equipment and automobiles and provides for payment of taxes, insurance and other charges on certain of these leases. Rental expense was $17.8 million, $20.4 million, and $16.1 million in 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 2005, are as follows: $15.1 million in 2006; $12.0 million in 2007; $7.7 million in 2008; $4.6 million in 2009; $4.0 million in 2010 and $24.5 million thereafter.

In August 2002, the Company entered into an information technology services outsourcing agreement expiring in November 2007. Future annual payments under this agreement are as follows: $3.9 million in 2006 and $3.6 million in 2007.

On December 3, 2003, the Company filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Alcon, Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,700,240 (Barwick Patent) and 6,059,765 (Cole/Sutton Patent). The Company alleged that Alcon’s “Infiniti” and “Series 20000 Legacy” phacoemulsification machines infringe the patents. The Company sought damages and a permanent injunction. The trial of this matter began on April 25,

 

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2005 and concluded on May 6, 2005. The jury found both of AMO’s patents to be valid and infringed by Alcon, and awarded AMO $94.8 million in damages. The jury further found that Alcon had willfully infringed both of AMO’s patents. On June 21, 2005, a bench trial was conducted by the Court to determine if the Company had sufficiently marked the Company’s equipment with the patent numbers and to determine if Alcon had waived any argument relating thereto. On December 16, 2005, the Court ruled that the Company did not sufficiently mark its patents and reduced the jury award from $94.8 million to $71.3 million. However, the Court further ruled that Alcon had willfully infringed the Company’s patents and trebled the $71.3 million damage award to $213.9 million. The Court also granted the Company’s request for a permanent injunction on both patents. However, the Court stayed the injunction on the Cole/Sutton Patent pending appeal. On January 20, 2006, judgment was entered including additional damages from March 2005 through December 31, 2005 and interest based thereon, resulting in final damages of $234.5 million. The Court further ordered Alcon to pay all of the Company’s attorney fees and costs, estimated at $4 million. Alcon filed an appeal of the final judgment on January 20, 2006. AMO cross appealed on February 3, 2006. On February, 3, 2006, Alcon filed a motion for a new trial with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. AMO opposed this motion on February 24, 2006.

On January 28, 2004, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd. filed a complaint against AMO and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,832,685 and 4,935,005 (Haines Patents). Alcon alleged that AMO’s Prestige and Sovereign phacoemulsification systems and replacement cassettes infringe the patents. Alcon is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. At Alcon’s request, the case has been stayed in Texas while the parties seek re-examination by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the Haines Patents in light of another patent the Company alleges invalidates the Haines Patents.

On January 4, 2005, Dr. James Nielsen filed a complaint against the Company and Allergan, Inc. in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,158,572. Dr. Nielsen alleges that the Company’s Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006.

On August 8, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd and Alcon Laboratories, Inc. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,921,477 (relating to a surgical irrigation and aspiration system with a dampening device); 5,199,943 (relating to an ultrasonic surgical handpiece); 5,188,589 (relating to a textured sleeve in a phacoemulsification handpiece); and 5,876,016 and 6,109,572 (both of which relate to an apparatus and method to elevate an infusion source in an ophthalmic surgical procedure). Alcon alleged that the Company infringed these patents in the course of selling the Company’s phacoemulsification systems or accessories, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2006.

On September 13, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S Patent No. 5,273,056 relating to the use of a combination of viscoelastics during ophthalmic surgery. Alcon alleged that the Company infringed, contributorily infringed, and/or induced infringement of this patent, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.

The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that any of the foregoing legal proceedings or claims are likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.

 

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