BNET Industries
Market Cap:$9.8M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$298.4M
- Public
- CA
Dow Jones Description
TLCVision is North America's premier eye care services company, providing eye doctors with the tools and technologies needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Through its centers management and technology access service models, and its managed care contracting strength, TLCVision maintains leading positions in refractive, cataract and optometric markets.
President & CEO
James C. WachtmanNumber of Employees 1,000
Contact Information
5280 Solar Drive
Suite 100
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5M8
(905) 602-2020
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing: 339113
Recent Events
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Consumer Barometer Shows Dip In Total Vision Care Revenues
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BRIEF-Moody's cuts TLC Vision's PDR to D
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BRIEF-TLCVision Q2 results
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TLC Vision fires Rasche, Andrew and Hohl
News & Analysis
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TLC Vision Denies Stephen N. Joffe Access to Shareholder List
Joffe Group Will Continue Proxy Fight With or Without a Shareholder List NEW YORK -- Dr. Stephen N. Joffe, a private investor and laser vision correction industry pioneer, today announced that TLC Vision Corporation (NasdaqGS:TLCV) has refused to release its shareholder list to Dr. Joffe. Dr. Joffe had requested...
Dr. Stephen N. Joffe Files Preliminary Proxy Materials to Elect Three Nominees to TLC Vision's Board of Directors
Industry Pioneer Proposes Slate of Highly Qualified Nominees to Work Actively to Improve the Company's Performance and Stock Price CINCINNATI -- Dr. Stephen N. Joffe, a private investor and laser vision correction industry pioneer, today filed preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the...
Joffe Says TLC Vision Corp's 2007 Performance Shows Little Evidence of Sustainable Turnaround; Short-Term Focus is Destroying Long-Term Shareholder Value
Rebukes Board for Costly Changes to Credit Facility That Will Drain Cash and Further Reduce Performance Renews Call to Elect His Minority Slate to Oversee TLCV Turnaround CINCINNATI -- Dr. Stephen N. Joffe, the Cincinnati investor and laser vision correction industry pioneer who has nominated himself and two...
Progressive Review for TLC Vision Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 March 2008-The SI Report: Progressive Review for TLC Vision CorporationC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12032008 Streetinvesting.com has now resumed our progressive review of TLC Vision Corporation (NasdaqGS:TLCV)) after it traded up 1% Wednesday, early in the morning with...
Updates on TLC Vision Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-11 March 2008-Global Stock Targets: Updates on TLC Vision CorporationC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11032008 International Stock Targets is a world renowned independent research firm, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Along with walking investors through the whole life-cycle of many different...
TLC Vision Corporation Sets Annual Meeting Date
TLC Vision Corporation (NASDAQ: TLCV) (TSX: TLC), TLC Vision Corporation today announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held on June 10, 2008 and the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting will be April 29, 2008*....
Joffe Announces Board Nominees for 2008 TLC Vision Shareholder Meeting
Requests Immediate Appointment to Replace Long Vacant Board Seat Intends to Vigorously Pursue His Slate's Election; Seeks Response by March 10 CINCINNATI -- Dr. Stephen N. Joffe, a Cincinnati investor and laser vision correction industry pioneer who holds 5% of the shares of TLC Vision Corporation (NasdaqGS:TLCV), has...
TLC Vision Corporation to Present at Cowen and Company Health Care Conference
TLC Vision Corporation (NASDAQ: TLCV) (TSX: TLC), North America's premier eye care services company, today announced that executive management will present at an upcoming investor conference in March: -- On Tuesday, March 18, 2008, the Company will present at the Cowen and Company 28th...
Introduces TLC Vision to our Bluechips Portfolio.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 March 2008-IST Market Review: Introduces TLC Vision to our Bluechips PortfolioC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04032008 International Stock Targets is a world renowned independent research firm, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Along with walking investors through the whole life-cycle of...
LasikPlus Founder Dr. Stephen N. Joffe Admonishes TLC Vision Board's "Blind Optimism"
5% Investor Credits Company's 13% Stock Gain to Shareholders Supporting His Call for Change Dismisses Ability of Current Board and Management to Make Sound Operational Changes and Restore Value CINCINNATI -- Dr. Stephen N. Joffe, a Cincinnati investor and laser vision correction industry pioneer, today sent a letter...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| James C. Wachtman | President & CEO |
| Michael F. McEnaney | Cmo & Executive Vice President |
| Steven P. Rasche | CFO & Treasurer |
| Henry Lynn | Executive Vice President, Info Sys |
| Rikki Bradley | Executive Vice President, Hr & Clinical Services |
| William Leonard | Executive Vice President, Eastern Zone |
| James J. Hyland | Vice President, Ir |
| Rob Thornhill | Executive Vice President & General Manager |
| Elias Vamvakas | Co-Founder |
| Richard Lindstrom | Medical Director |
| Brian L. Andrew | General Counsel & Secretary |
| David R Hardten | Instructor |
| Toby S. Wilt | Director |
| Tom Davidson | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Warren S. Rustand | Chairman |
| Michael D. Depaolis | Board of Directors |
James C. Wachtman, age 48, became the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President in August 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Wachtman served as Chief Operating Officer of LaserVision Centres Inc. (“LaserVision”) from June 1996 to July 1998, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of LaserVision from August 1998 to May 2002 and as TLCVision’s President and Chief Operating Officer from May 2002 to August 2004. Prior to joining LaserVision, Mr. Wachtman was employed in various senior management positions by McGaw, Inc., a manufacturer of medical disposables. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Missouri State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | President & CEO | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | President & CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Cmo & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | CFO & Treasurer | Current |
Henry Lynn is Executive Vice President, Information Systems of TLCVision. During 1994 Mr. Lynn was Vice President Information Systems for Hawker Siddeley Canada, Inc. and from 1995 to March 1998 performed in that role for BeaconEye Inc. Prior to 1994, Mr. Lynn was Vice President, Information Systems of Indal Ltd., a large diversified multi-plant manufacturing organization.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Executive Vice President, Info Sys | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Executive Vice President, Hr & Clinical Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Executive Vice President, Eastern Zone | Current |
James J. Hyland joined TLCVision as Vice President, Investor Relations in 2007. Prior to joining TLCVision, Mr. Hyland was VP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for USF Corp, a $2.4 billion Chicago based transportation holding company. In addition, Mr. Hyland was Senior Vice President Investor Relations for Comdisco, a Rosemont, Illinois based Fortune 500 financial and technology services firm. During his 18 years with the firm, he developed and directed a comprehensive global strategic communications program for the company. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hyland spent two years with Deloitte Touche as a consultant as well as two years with G.D. Searle Corporation, now part of Pfizer. Mr. Hyland is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a BS in Finance.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Vice President, Ir | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Executive Vice President & General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocusense, Inc. | Board Member & Chief Executive Officer of Occulogix, Inc. | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Co-Founder | Current |
| Occulogix, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Ocusense, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Greybrook Credit Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Director | Former |
| Occulogix, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| University of Toronto | B.Sc. Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lindstrom Cleaning | CEO | Current |
| Advanced Refractive Technologies, Inc. | Chief Ophthalmic Consultant | Current |
| ReVision Optics | Founder and Managing Partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants | Current |
| The International Refractive Surgery Club | President | Former |
| Eyemdlink.Com | Founder and Attending Surgeon | Current |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Founder | Current |
| Viridax | Managing Partner, Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, Mn | Current |
| Laser Vision Centers, Inc. | Medical Director | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Medical Director | Current |
| Mss-Surgical Services | Medical Director | Current |
| Refractec, Inc. | Medical Director | Current |
| Veteranseyecare | Current | |
| Epi-Lasik News and Information | Current | |
| Sibley Medical Center | Current | |
| University of Minnesota | Adjunct Professor | Former |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Surgeon | Former |
| Refractec, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Occulogix, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Acufocus | Board of Directors | Current |
| Minnesota Lions Eye Bank | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ocusense, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Inner City Tennis | Board of Directors | Current |
| Advanced Refractive Technologies, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Media Mill, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Viridax | Board of Directors | Current |
| Laser Vision Centers, Inc. | Board Member | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bausch & Lomb Surgical | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ophthalmology, Ltd. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Biosyntrx, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pixeloptics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| President-Elect | President | Former |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Managing Partner | Former |
| Laser Vision Centers, Inc. | Leader | Former |
| University of Minnesota | Doctorate Degree In Medicine | Former |
| Vision Foundation, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | General Counsel & Secretary | Current |
Dr. Hardten recently received the Senior Achievement Award Dr. David R. Hardten, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is one of the nation's most prominent leaders in research and education and treatment of the cornea, external disease, anterior segment, cataract, refractive and laser surgery. As director for Minnesota Eye Consultants' Clinical Research Department, Dr. Hardten leads extensive research projects surrounding the latest refractive procedures for correction of myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. He also serves as director of Minnesota Eye Consultants' fellowship and optometric residency program, both of which are prestigious, year-long fellowships that train physicians in the sub-specialties of cornea and external disease, glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery. A native of Kansas City, KS, Dr. Hardten graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School. He attended the University of Kansas, and was later accepted in the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology residency program. While completing residency training, Dr. Hardten received numerous honors and awards for outstanding achievement. He completed his fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the University of Minnesota and received the ARVO/National Eye Institute Fellow Award. Dr. Hardten entered private practice in 1993 with Drs. Richard L. Lindstrom and Thomas W. Samuelson as founding partners of Minnesota Eye Consultants. His practice extends beyond Minnesota Eye Consultants to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, as well as greater Minnesota, providing medical and surgical services to patients in the Twin Cities and outside communities. Dr. Hardten has focused on education throughout his career. As associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology, he is actively involved in teaching residents at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, as well as fellows at the Veterans Medical Center, Minneapolis. He also serves as a clinical associate professor for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Additionally, he is an instructor for VISX and Laser Vision Centers, where he teaches ophthalmologists from around the world to perform LASIK. Dr. Hardten consults to many major ophthalmologic companies, holds three patents and serves on the editorial board for several ophthalmic journals. He is a regular contributor and reviewer for numerous ophthalmic papers and journals. Dr. Hardten has held leadership positions in many professional organizations, including board director for the International Society of Refractive Surgery; co-medical director for Laser Vision Centers, Inc.; board of directors for the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists; programming and refractive surgery interest group planning committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. While serving for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he received its distinguished achievement award in 1999 for his countless efforts to advance the agenda of the Academy. Dr. Hardten lectures throughout the world on refractive surgery and research. He has published over 20 chapters and 100 articles on cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Certified Ophthalmologist and Founding Partner | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Instructor | Current |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Adjunct Professor | Current |
| University of Minnesota | Associate Clinical Professor | Current |
| Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Associate Professor | Current |
| Ophthalmology, Ltd. | Associate Professor | Current |
| Laser Vision Centers, Inc. | Leader | Current |
| Regions Hospital | Residency | Current |
| Eyemdlink.Com | Current | |
| The Seewithlasik | Current | |
| Veteranseyecare | Current | |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Director | Current |
| Laser Vision Centers, Inc. | Co-Medical Director | Former |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | fellowship director | Former |
| VISX | instructor | Former |
| Minnesota Eye Consultants | Surgeon | Former |
| University of Kansas | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Capital Consulting, Inc | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Chairman | Current |
| Wcg International Hr Solutions | Director | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Director | Current |
| Providence Service Corporation | Director | Current |
| Summit Capital | CEO | Former |
| Appointments | Secretary | Former |
| The University of Arizona | Masters Degrees In Political Science | Former |
Michael D. DePaolis, O.D. is a co-founder and member of DePaolis and Ryan, O.D., PC, a professional optometric corporation located in Rochester, NY, since 1995. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has been the Chief Optometric Editor of Primary Care Optometry News since 1995. Dr. DePaolis is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and is a Clinical Associate in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He has served as a member of the Professional Advisory Panel for Refractive Surgery Services/Data-Site and served as a Visiting Professor at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India. Dr. DePaolis also served on the editorial boards of Contact Lens Spectrum and Review of Optometry. He has also served as an FDA Clinical Investigator and participates in the FDA Speaker Bureau.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Vision Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Source Corporation | Chairman, Christie Cookie Company (Gourmet Foods) | Current |
| OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc. | Director | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Director | Current |
| Source Inc. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited, Inc. | Founder | Current |
| NU-Tech Precision Metals | Principal Owner | Current |
| Quarry Hill Partners | Current | |
| NU-Tech Precision Metals | Chairman | Current |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Synergex Corporation | Director | Current |
| Sanctuary Friends Foundation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Occulogix, Inc. | Director | Current |
| TLC Vision Corporation | Director | Current |
| MDC Partners Inc. | Director | Current |
| The Everglades Foundation, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| HMI Industries Inc. | Former | |
| Young Presidents' Organization | Chairman | Former |
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OccuLogix CEO Eric Donsky Resigns; Names Elias Vamvakas Interim CEO - Quick Facts
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TLC Vision cuts execs, reports loss
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TLC Vision fires Rasche, Andrew and Hohl
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TLC Vision cuts execs, reports loss
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TLC Vision Corp. makes plans to shutter its Roanoke center: The center is no longer doing LASIK surgery but will provide follow-up care through July 31.
| Volume | 405,564 |
| Shares Outstanding | 50.5M |
| Market Cap | 9.8M |
| Year High | 0.47 |
| Year Low | 0.080 |
| Earnings Per Share | -2.19 |
| P/E Ratio | N/A |
| Dividend | 0.00 |
| Yield | 0.00 |
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