Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc. is the leading provider of integrated business services to orthodontists and pediatric dentists. At December 31, 2001, our affiliated practioners provided treatement to more than 480,000 patients in more than 360 affiliated practices throughout the United States and in Japan, Mexico, Spain and Peurto Rico.
   
 
 
  As of December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999
Statement of Income Data:
Fee revenue
Operating profit
Income before income tax (1)
Income (1)
Income per share (diluted) (1)
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)
$ 350,954
103,965
98,207
61,134
$ 1.21
50,438
$ 268,836
80,002
76,271
47,722
$ 0.96
49,845
$ 226,290
76,924
74,720
46,514
$ 0.96
48,643
 
As of December 31,
(In thousands) 2001 2000 1999
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents
Working capital
Total assets
Total debt, net of current portion
Total equity
$ 14,172
51,947
580,466
130,564
389,452
$ 4,690
39,573
367,947
58,575
287,196
$ 5,822
102,276
362,816
52,773
278,527
 
As of December 31,
  2001 2000 1999
Operating Data:
Affiliated centers
Affiliated practitioners
Total case starts (2)
   879
608
200,281
   592
417
160,639
   537
346
126,307

(1) Before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles.
(2) Presented for the year ended.