Alliance Imaging Inc., an Anaheim-based provider of medical imaging services, last week lowered its revenue outlook for the third quarter and announced an acquisition.
Alliance said it expects to report revenue of $106 million for the quarter, down from its previous forecast of $107 million to $110 million.
The company said its business was affected by greater-than-expected softness in scanning revenue, disruption of operations by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as rising fuel and transportation costs.
Alliance reiterated its previous profit guidance of $16.8 million to $19.8 million on sales of $424.5 million to $428.5 million.
Meanwhile, Alliance said it bought PET Scans of America Corp. for $44 million. The company expects the acquisition to contribute about $20 million in revenue a year.
PET Scans, which provides mobile imaging services to hospitals, operates in 13 states.
,Vita Reed
