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U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer
Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Record Earnings
Raises Dividend and Provides 2016 Earnings Guidance
Houston, TX, March 3, 2016 - U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, U.S. Physical Therapy's net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax ("operating results") increased by 20.4% to $6.0 million as compared to approximately $5.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings per share from operating results rose to $0.48 in the recent quarter as compared to $0.41 in the comparable 2014 period.
For the year 2015, U.S. Physical Therapy's operating results increased by 6.8% to $22.3 million as compared to approximately $20.9 million for the 2014 year. Diluted earnings per share from operating results rose to $1.80 in 2015 as compared to $1.71 in 2014.
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Fourth Quarter 2015 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2014
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Year 2015 Compared to Year 2014
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Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, "I am very proud of our entire team for their efforts culminating in a strong finish to 2015. Same store volume and average visits per day per clinic were very healthy both for the year as well as the recent quarter."
Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer, noted, "Despite it being what is normally a seasonally slower quarter, earnings in the fourth quarter of 2015 were amongst the highest of any quarter in the Company's 26 year history."
U.S. Physical Therapy Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Company is increasing its quarterly dividend by 13.3% to $.17 from $.15. The first quarterly dividend of 2016 will be paid on April 1, 2016 to shareholders of record as of March 18, 2016.
Management 2016 Earnings Guidance
Management currently expects the Company's earnings from continuing operations for the year 2016 to be in the range of $23.2 million to $24.3 million in net income and $1.87 to $1.95 in diluted earnings per share. Please note that management's guidance range represents projected earnings from existing operations, including the acquisition made this week, but excludes future acquisitions. The annual guidance figures will not be updated unless there is a material development that causes management to believe that earnings will be significantly outside the given range.
Fourth Quarter 2015 Conference Call
U.S. Physical Therapy's management will host a conference call at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 9:30 a.m. Central Time, on Thursday, March 3, 2016 to discuss the Company's Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2015 results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-888-335-5539 or 973-582-2857 and entering reservation number 32910423 approximately 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. To listen to the live call via web-cast, go to the Company's website at www.usph.com at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The conference call will be archived and can be accessed until May 3, 2016.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are considered to be forward-looking within the meaning under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements contain forward-looking information relating to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our Company. These statements (often using words such as "believes", "expects", "intends", "plans", "appear", "should" and similar words) involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we expect. Included among such statements may be those relating to new clinics, availability of personnel and the reimbursement environment. The forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties, and factors, which include, but are not limited to:
Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the reason the statement is no longer applicable.
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About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 514 outpatient physical therapy clinics in 42 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages 21 physical therapy facilities for unaffiliated third parties, including hospitals and physician groups.
More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.
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| U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
| (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | ||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Net patient revenues | $ | 84,881 | $ | 77,958 | $ | 324,293 | $ | 299,009 | ||||||||
| Other revenues | 1,843 | 1,432 | 7,009 | 6,065 | ||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 86,724 | 79,390 | 331,302 | 305,074 | ||||||||||||
| Clinic operating costs: | ||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and related costs | 46,470 | 43,564 | 180,514 | 163,417 | ||||||||||||
| Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other | 17,612 | 15,671 | 68,046 | 61,209 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,051 | 1,018 | 4,170 | 4,112 | ||||||||||||
| Closure costs | 86 | 197 | 211 | 169 | ||||||||||||
| Total clinic operating costs | 65,219 | 60,450 | 252,941 | 228,907 | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 21,505 | 18,940 | 78,361 | 76,167 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate office costs | 8,894 | 8,185 | 31,067 | 30,399 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 12,611 | 10,755 | 47,294 | 45,768 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 33 | 15 | 81 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (266 | ) | (266 | ) | (1,031 | ) | (1,088 | ) | ||||||||
| Income before taxes including non-controlling interests | 12,378 | 10,504 | 46,344 | 44,698 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 4,019 | 3,241 | 14,653 | 14,274 | ||||||||||||
| Net income including non-controlling interests | 8,359 | 7,263 | 31,691 | 30,424 | ||||||||||||
| Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (2,368 | ) | (2,286 | ) | (9,412 | ) | (9,571 | ) | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 5,991 | $ | 4,977 | $ | 22,279 | $ | 20,853 | ||||||||
| Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.71 | ||||||||
| Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | - | - | (0.03 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.62 | ||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.71 | ||||||||
| Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | - | - | (0.03 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.62 | ||||||||
| Shares used in computation: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 12,421 | 12,267 | 12,392 | 12,217 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 12,421 | 12,271 | 12,392 | 12,221 | ||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per common share | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.48 |
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| U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE | ||||||||||||||||
| (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) | ||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | $ | 5,991 | $ | 4,977 | $ | 22,279 | $ | 20,853 | ||||||||
| Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax * | 62 | - | (314 | ) | (1,086 | ) | ||||||||||
| $ | 6,053 | $ | 4,977 | $ | 21,965 | $ | 19,767 | |||||||||
| Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.71 | ||||||||
| Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax * | - | - | (0.03 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||
| $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.62 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.80 | $ | 1.71 | ||||||||
| Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax | - | - | (0.03 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||
| $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.62 | |||||||||
| Shares used in computation: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares | 12,421 | 12,267 | 12,392 | 12,217 | ||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities - stock options | - | 4 | - | 4 | ||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares | 12,421 | 12,271 | 12,392 | 12,221 | ||||||||||||
| * Purchases of non-controlling interests in two partnerships recorded as a change in additional-paid-in-capital | ||||||||||||||||
| and per generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") excluded from statement of operations and | ||||||||||||||||
| net income. |
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| U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) | ||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 15,778 | $ | 14,271 | ||||
| Patient accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,444 and $1,669, respectively | 36,231 | 32,891 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable - other, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $198 and $198, respectively | 2,388 | 1,503 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 5,785 | 6,186 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 60,182 | 54,851 | ||||||
| Fixed assets: | ||||||||
| Furniture and equipment | 44,749 | 42,003 | ||||||
| Leasehold improvements | 25,160 | 22,806 | ||||||
| 69,909 | 64,809 | |||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 53,255 | 49,045 | ||||||
| 16,654 | 15,764 | |||||||
| Goodwill | 171,547 | 147,914 | ||||||
| Other identifiable intangible assets, net | 30,296 | 24,907 | ||||||
| Other assets | 1,234 | 1,115 | ||||||
| $ | 279,913 | $ | 244,551 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable - trade | $ | 1,636 | $ | 1,782 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 16,596 | 22,839 | ||||||
| Current portion of notes payable | 775 | 883 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 19,007 | 25,504 | ||||||
| Notes payable | 4,335 | 234 | ||||||
| Revolving line of credit | 44,000 | 34,500 | ||||||
| Deferred rent | 1,395 | 991 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities | 9,223 | 8,732 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 77,960 | 69,961 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Redeemable non-controlling interests | 8,843 | 7,376 | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
| U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 14,635,874 and 14,487,346 shares issued, respectively | 146 | 145 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 45,251 | 43,577 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 149,016 | 134,186 | ||||||
| Treasury stock at cost, 2,214,737 shares | (31,628 | ) | (31,628 | ) | ||||
| Total U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders' equity | 162,785 | 146,280 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 30,325 | 20,934 | ||||||
| Total equity | 193,110 | 167,214 | ||||||
| $ | 279,913 | $ | 244,551 |
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| U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
| (IN THOUSANDS) | ||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net income including non-controlling interests | $ | 31,691 | $ | 30,424 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,952 | 6,740 | ||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 4,170 | 4,112 | ||||||
| Equity-based awards compensation expense | 4,491 | 3,363 | ||||||
| Loss on sale of business and sale or abandonment of assets, net | 84 | 35 | ||||||
| Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards | (947 | ) | (948 | ) | ||||
| Deferred income tax | 7,001 | 6,275 | ||||||
| Write-off of goodwill - closed clinics | 180 | 135 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Increase in patient accounts receivable | (5,519 | ) | (5,388 | ) | ||||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable - other | (852 | ) | 341 | |||||
| Increase in other assets | (1,477 | ) | (2,493 | ) | ||||
| (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | (7,013 | ) | 1,868 | |||||
| Increase in other liabilities | 1,482 | 730 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 41,243 | 45,194 | ||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (6,263 | ) | (5,167 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired | (18,965 | ) | (12,270 | ) | ||||
| Acquisitions of non-controlling interests (including redeemable non-controlling interests) | (7,083 | ) | (5,490 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds on sale of fixed assets, net | 71 | 47 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (32,240 | ) | (22,880 | ) | ||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interests (including redeemable non-controlling interests) | (9,632 | ) | (9,913 | ) | ||||
| Cash dividends to shareholders | (7,449 | ) | (5,873 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from revolving line of credit | 103,000 | 134,300 | ||||||
| Payments on revolving line of credit | (93,500 | ) | (139,800 | ) | ||||
| Principal payment on notes payable | (884 | ) | (825 | ) | ||||
| Tax benefit from stock based awards | 947 | 948 | ||||||
| Other | 22 | 222 | ||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (7,496 | ) | (20,941 | ) | ||||
| Net increase in cash | 1,507 | 1,373 | ||||||
| Cash - beginning of period | 14,271 | 12,898 | ||||||
| Cash - end of period | $ | 15,778 | $ | 14,271 | ||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 7,779 | $ | 9,253 | ||||
| Interest | $ | 884 | $ | 1,103 | ||||
| Non-cash investing and financing transactions during the period: | ||||||||
| Purchase of business - seller financing portion | $ | 1,800 | $ | 400 | ||||
| Purchase of non-controlling interest - seller financing portion | $ | 3,077 | $ | 67 | ||||
| Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests | $ | 529 | $ | 1,841 |
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| RECAP OF CLINIC COUNT | |||
| Number | |||
| of | |||
| Date | Clinics | ||
| March 31, 2013 | 441 | ||
| June 30, 2013 | 449 | ||
| September 30, 2013 | 447 | ||
| December 31, 2013 | 472 | ||
| March 31, 2014 | 472 | ||
| June 30, 2014 | 486 | ||
| September 30, 2014 | 489 | ||
| December 31, 2014 | 489 | ||
| March 31, 2015 | 494 | ||
| June 30, 2015 | 501 | ||
| September 30, 2015 | 506 | ||
| December 31, 2015 | 508 |