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U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Record Quarter and Six Months Results

August 4, 2016 8:01 AM

Issues Updated Earnings Guidance for 2016

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (“USPH”) (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, today reported results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016.

USPH’s net income attributable to common shareholders from operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax (“operating results”) increased 12.2% to $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings per share from operating results were $0.57 in the recent quarter as compared to $0.51 in the comparable 2015 period. The second quarter of 2016 was the most profitable quarter in the Company’s history.

USPH’s operating results for the first six months of 2016 increased 18.4% to $12.4 million as compared to $10.5 million in the first six months of 2015. Diluted earnings per share from operating results were $0.99 in the first half of 2016 as compared to $0.85 in the comparable 2015 period.

Second Quarter 2016 Compared to Second Quarter 2015

First Six Months 2016 Compared to First Six Months 2015

Other Financial Measures

In the second quarter of 2016, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA grew by 11.2% to $15.4 million from $13.8 million in the 2015 second quarter. In the first six months of 2016, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA grew by 16.8% to $27.8 million from $23.8 million in the 2015 first six months.

In the second quarter of 2016, operating results prior to equity-based compensation (a non-cash expense), increased by 11.3% to $7.8 million versus $7.0 million for the 2015 second quarter, and on a per share basis grew to $0.63 from $0.57. In the first six months of 2016, operating results prior to equity-based compensation, increased by 17.8% to $13.9 million versus $11.8 million for the 2015 first six months, and on a per share basis grew to $1.11 from $0.95. (See schedule on page 10.)

Management’s Comments

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our team produced a record earning’s quarter underpinned by solid visits, referrals and clinic growth. We are on a good pace thus far and expect to continue our work to produce a solid year for our shareholders while further positioning our Company for future growth and success.”

Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer, noted, “The Company’s debt was reduced by $10,283,000 or approximately 18% in the second quarter as net cash flow from operations remains strong.”

U.S. Physical Therapy Declares Quarterly Dividend

The third quarterly dividend of 2016 for $0.17 per share will be paid on September 2, 2016 to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2016.

Updated Management 2016 Earnings Guidance

Management currently expects the Company’s results for the year 2016 to be in the range of $23.7 million to $24.5 million for operating results and $1.90 to $1.96 in diluted earnings per share. Please note that management’s guidance range represents projected operating results from existing operations but excludes future acquisitions. The annual guidance figures may not be updated unless there is a material development that causes management to believe that operating results will be significantly outside the given range.

Second Quarter 2016 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, August 4, 2016 to discuss the Company’s Quarter Ended June 30, 2016 results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-888-335-5539 or 973-582-2857 and entering reservation number 42846891 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 October 4, 2016.

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.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 516 outpatient physical and occupational 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 22 physical therapy facilities for 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.

U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2015

Net patient revenues $ 88,433 $ 81,451 $ 173,482 $ 157,258
Other revenues 1,997 1,837 3,856 3,271
Net revenues 90,430 83,288 177,338 160,529
Clinic operating costs:
Salaries and related costs 48,837 44,398 96,641 87,450
Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other 17,546 16,681 35,053 33,006
Provision for doubtful accounts 956 1,062 2,045 2,052
Closure costs 32 5 45 37
Total clinic operating costs 67,371 62,146 133,784 122,545
Gross margin 23,059 21,142 43,554 37,984
Corporate office costs 8,026 7,593 17,030 15,250
Operating income 15,033 13,549 26,524 22,734
Interest and other income, net 21 16 41 24
Interest expense (320 ) (245 ) (628 ) (510 )
Income before taxes including non-controlling interests 14,734 13,320 25,937 22,248
Provision for income taxes 4,674 4,203 8,197 6,980
Net income including non-controlling interests 10,060 9,117 17,740 15,268
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests (2,989 ) (2,813 ) (5,341 ) (4,798 )
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 7,071 $ 6,304 $ 12,399 $ 10,470
Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:

From operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax

$ 0.57 $ 0.51 $ 0.99 $ 0.85

Charges to additional paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax

- (0.03 ) - (0.03 )
Basic $ 0.57 $ 0.48 $ 0.99 $ 0.82
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:

From operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax

$ 0.57 $ 0.51 $ 0.99 $ 0.85

Charges to additional paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax

- (0.03 ) - (0.03 )
Diluted $ 0.57 $ 0.48 $ 0.99 $ 0.82
Shares used in computation:
Basic and diluted earnings per share - weighted average shares 12,511 12,409 12,480 12,362
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.17 $ 0.15 $ 0.34 $ 0.30
U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

June 30, 2016

December 31, 2015

(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,453 $ 15,778
Patient accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,672 and $1,444, respectively 39,356 36,231
Accounts receivable - other, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $-0- and $198, respectively 2,335 2,388
Other current assets 8,220 5,785
Total current assets 70,364 60,182
Fixed assets:
Furniture and equipment 46,747 44,749
Leasehold improvements 25,733 25,160
72,480 69,909
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 55,642 53,255
16,838 16,654
Goodwill 191,268 171,547
Other identifiable intangible assets, net 33,909 30,296
Other assets 1,219 1,234
$ 313,598 $ 279,913
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable - trade $ 1,668 $ 1,636
Accrued expenses 26,273 16,596
Current portion of notes payable 1,044 775
Total current liabilities 28,985 19,007
Notes payable 4,547 4,335
Revolving line of credit 42,500 44,000
Deferred rent 1,285 1,395
Deferred taxes 12,361 8,355
Other long-term liabilities 869 868
Total liabilities 90,547 77,960
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interests 8,641 8,843
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, 14,734,963 and 14,635,874 shares issued, respectively 147 146
Additional paid-in capital 48,236 45,251
Retained earnings 157,161 149,016
Treasury stock at cost, 2,214,737 shares (31,628 ) (31,628 )
Total U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders' equity 173,916 162,785
Non-controlling interests 40,494 30,325
Total equity 214,410 193,110
$ 313,598 $ 279,913
U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2015

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income including non-controlling interests $ 17,740 $ 15,268
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,158 3,674
Provision for doubtful accounts 2,045 2,052
Equity-based awards compensation expense 2,484 2,206
Loss on sale of business and sale or abandonment of assets, net - (13 )
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards - (430 )
Deferred income tax 4,170 2,130
Other (556 ) 111
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in patient accounts receivable (2,449 ) (2,880 )
Decrease in accounts receivable - other 53 165
Increase in other assets (2,443 ) (13 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,715 (3,958 )
Increase in other liabilities 447 927
Net cash provided by operating activities 33,364 19,239
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets (3,453 ) (2,873 )
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (12,958 ) (14,467 )
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests (including redeemable non-controlling interests) (1,386 ) (968 )
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets, net 42 72
Net cash used in investing activities (17,755 ) (18,236 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Distributions to non-controlling interests (including redeemable non-controlling interests) (5,204 ) (4,906 )
Cash dividends to shareholders - funded (4,254 ) (3,723 )
Proceeds from revolving line of credit 93,000 51,000
Payments on revolving line of credit (94,500 ) (44,500 )
Principal payment on notes payable (533 ) (608 )
Tax benefit from stock based awards 556 430
Other 1 5
Net cash used in financing activities (10,934 ) (2,302 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,675 (1,299 )
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 15,778 14,271
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 20,453 $ 12,972
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes $ 5,513 $ 3,835
Interest $ 512 $ 460
Non-cash investing and financing transactions during the period:
Purchase of business - seller financing portion $ 500 $ 1,350
Purchase of non-controlling interest - seller financing portion $ 514 $ 627
Sale of non-controlling interests $ (148 ) $ -
U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

The following tables reconcile net income attributable to common shareholders calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. Management believes providing Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to investors is useful information for comparing the Company's period-to-period results. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and equity compensation expense. Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income attributable to common shareholders less equity-based compensation, net of tax. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income attributable to common shareholders presented in the consolidated financial statements.

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 7,071 $ 6,304 $ 12,399 $ 10,470
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 2,066 1,867 4,158 3,674
Interest expense, net of interest income 299 229 587 486
Provision for income taxes 4,674 4,203 8,197 6,980
Equity-based awards compensation expense 1,263 1,216 2,484 2,206
Adjusted EBITDA $ 15,373 $ 13,819 $ 27,825 $ 23,816
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 2015 2016 2015
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 7,071 $ 6,304 $ 12,399 $ 10,470
Equity-based awards compensation expense, net of tax 760 732 1,495 1,328
Adjusted net income $ 7,831 $ 7,036 $ 13,894 $ 11,798
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders: $ 0.63 $ 0.57 $ 1.11 $ 0.95
Shares used in computation:
Basic and diluted 12,511 12,409 12,480 12,362
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECAP OF CLINIC COUNT
Number
of
Date Clinics
March 31, 2015 494
June 30, 2015 501
September 30, 2015 506
December 31, 2015 508
March 31, 2016 512
June 30, 2016 516

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Larry McAfee, (713) 297-7000

Chief Financial Officer

or

Chris Reading, (713) 297-7000

Chief Executive Officer

or

Three Part Advisors

Joe Noyons, (817) 778-8424

Source: U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

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