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U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for 2020

August 6, 2020 8:00 AM

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH" or the “Company”) (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020.

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s Operating Results (as defined below), was $10.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, inclusive of relief funds received from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund as part of the CARES Act (“Relief Funds”), as compared to $10.3 million, or $0.81 per diluted share in 2019. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s Operating Results, was $5.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, without the Relief Funds. Operating Results, a non-GAAP measure, equals net income attributable to USPH shareholders per the consolidated statement of net income plus charges incurred for closure costs less gain on sale of partnership interest and clinics and excludes the ongoing CFO search, all net of tax. The earnings per share from Operating Results also excludes the impact of the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s net income attributable to its shareholders, in accordance with GAAP, was $10.3 million as compared to $14.6 million for the comparable period of 2019. Inclusive of the credit or charge for the revaluation of non-controlling interest, net of tax, used to compute diluted earnings per share, in accordance with GAAP, in the 2020 Second Quarter, the amount is $12.7 million, or $0.99 per share, as compared to $10.8 million, or $0.85 per share in the second quarter last year. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest, net of tax, is not included in net income but charged or credited directly to retained earnings; however, the charge or credit for this change is included in the earnings per basic and diluted share calculations.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s Operating Results, was $14.8 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, including Relief Funds as compared to $18.8 million, or $1.47 per diluted share in 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s Operating Results, was $8.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, without Relief Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s net income attributable to its shareholders, in accordance with GAAP, was $11.2 million as compared to $23.1 million for the comparable period of 2019. Inclusive of the credit or charge for the revaluation of non-controlling interest, net of tax, used to compute diluted earnings per share, in accordance with GAAP, in the 2020 first six months ended June 30, 2020, the amount is $15.3 million, or $1.19 per share, as compared to $15.8 million, or $1.24 per share. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest, net of tax, is not included in net income but charged or credited directly to retained earnings; however, the charge or credit for this change is included in the earnings per basic and diluted share calculation. See the schedule on page 11 for the computation of diluted earnings per share.

As previously disclosed in a series of filings with the SEC and further described in detail in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on May 21, 2020, the Company’s results have been negatively impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Management has taken a number of steps to reduce costs, stem operating losses incurred in March and April and increase profits subsequently. The Company continues to experience lower physical therapy patient volumes and revenues however it is improving. The Company’s physical therapy daily patient volumes in April declined to as low as 45% of normal. For the month of April average visits per day per clinic were 16.4, in May that increased to 18.6 and in June rose to an average of 21.8 visits per day per clinic. The Company’s industrial injury prevention business has been less effected by the pandemic and is currently running at approximately 90% of its normal volume of activity.

Second Quarter 2020 Compared to Second Quarter 2019

First Six Months 2020 Compared to First Six Months 2019

Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program (“MAAPP Funds”)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government approved the CARES Act. The CARES Act allowed for qualified healthcare providers to receive advanced payments under the existing MAAPP Funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this program, healthcare providers could choose to receive advanced payments for future Medicare services provided. The Company applied for and received approval from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) in April 2020. The Company recorded these payments as a liability until all performance obligations have been met as the payments were made on behalf of patients before services were provided. Currently, MAAPP funds received will be applied to future Medicare billings commencing in August 2020, with all such remaining amounts required to be repaid by November 2020. Beginning November 2020, any unpaid balance will begin accruing interest. Included in cash and cash equivalents and accrued liabilities at June 30, 2020 is $12.9 million of MAAPP Funds.

Other Financial Measures

For the 2020 Second Quarter, the Company's Adjusted EBITDA was $19.0 million and was $24.9 million in the 2019 Second Quarter. For the 2020 Second Quarter, the Company's Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Relief Funds, was $11.1 million.

For the 2020 Six Months, the Company's Adjusted EBITDA was $27.0 million compared to $40.5 million in 2019 Six Months. For the 2020 Six Months, the Company's Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Relief Funds, was $19.1 million.

See definition, explanation and calculation of Adjusted EBITDA in the schedule on pages 10 and 11.

Management’s Comments

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, “I recognize that these past five months have been unprecedented and extremely difficult for our nation, our communities, our schools and our businesses. As a Company and a team, we have endeavored to be responsive to the extraordinary demands that have resulted from this COVID-19 pandemic. Many sacrifices have been made to position our Company in the best possible way to continue forward successfully. I am supremely grateful for the tenacity, courage and the resilience of our partners, employees and leadership as we have tried to make the best decisions to serve our patients while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all. These difficult decisions along with the tireless work of so many have resulted in positioning us well to continue our mission to serve our patients, customers, employees and partners as we continue to navigate the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic.”

Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer, said, “Net cash flow has been better than expected and as of the end of the second quarter borrowings under our $125,000,000 bank credit line were paid down to $33,000,000.”

Second Quarter 2020 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 August 6, 2020 to discuss results for the Company's second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, 2020. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-888-335-5539 or 973-582-2857 and entering reservation number 9978188 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 November 6, 2020 at U.S. Physical Therapy’s website.

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:

See Risk Factors in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the additional risk factor disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020 and May 21, 2020, respectively.

Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see the other sections of this report and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the reason the statement may no longer be accurate.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 554 outpatient physical therapy clinics (of which 8 are not currently seeing patients) in 39 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 29 physical therapy facilities for unaffiliated third parties, including hospitals and physician groups. The Company also has an industrial injury prevention business which provides onsite services for clients’ employees including injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance optimization, post-offer employment testing, functional capacity evaluations, and ergonomic assessments. 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 INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2019

Net patient revenues

$

72,279

$

113,363

$

172,405

$

220,013

Other revenues

11,578

13,010

24,169

22,591

Net revenues

83,857

126,373

196,574

242,604

Operating costs:

Salaries and related costs

43,429

70,669

112,433

136,936

Rent, supplies, contract labor and other

20,311

23,026

43,220

45,070

Provision for doubtful accounts

739

1,240

2,100

2,446

Closure costs - lease and other

94

13

1,987

9

Closure costs - write-off of goodwill

-

-

1,859

-

Total operating costs

64,573

94,948

161,599

184,461

Gross profit

19,284

31,425

34,975

58,143

Corporate office costs

9,022

11,527

20,699

22,820

Operating income

10,262

19,898

14,276

35,323

Other income and expense

Relief Funds

7,959

-

7,959

-

Gain on sale of partnership interest and clinics

1,073

5,823

1,073

5,823

Interest and other income, net

4

4

47

20

Interest expense - debt and other

(653

)

(607

)

(1,080

)

(965

)

Total other income and expense

8,383

5,220

7,999

4,878

Income before taxes

18,645

25,118

22,275

40,201

Provision for income taxes

3,882

5,318

4,174

8,026

Net income

14,763

19,800

18,101

32,175

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests:

Non-controlling interests - permanent equity

(1,535

)

(1,802

)

(2,061

)

(3,339

)

Redeemable non-controlling interests - temporary equity

(2,996

)

(3,378

)

(4,792

)

(5,773

)

(4,531

)

(5,180

)

(6,853

)

(9,112

)

Net income attributable to USPH shareholders

$

10,232

$

14,620

$

11,248

$

23,063

Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to USPH shareholders

$

0.99

$

0.85

$

1.19

$

1.24

Shares used in computation - basic and diluted

12,843

12,767

12,820

12,738

Dividends declared per common share

$

-

$

0.27

$

0.32

$

0.54

U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

(unaudited)

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

ASSETS

(unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

43,555

$

23,548

Patient accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,470 and $2,698, respectively

36,029

46,228

Accounts receivable - other

9,983

9,823

Other current assets

2,572

5,787

Total current assets

92,139

85,386

Fixed assets:

Furniture and equipment

55,914

54,942

Leasehold improvements

33,631

33,247

Fixed assets, gross

89,545

88,189

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

67,011

66,099

Fixed assets, net

22,534

22,090

Operating lease right-of-use assets

82,965

81,586

Goodwill

330,894

317,676

Other identifiable intangible assets, net

54,895

52,588

Other assets

1,591

1,519

Total assets

$

585,018

$

560,845

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS, USPH SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable - trade

$

1,802

$

2,494

Accrued expenses

51,325

30,855

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

29,591

26,486

Current portion of notes payable

4,635

728

Total current liabilities

87,353

60,563

Notes payable, net of current portion

685

4,361

Revolving line of credit

33,000

46,000

Deferred taxes

8,930

10,071

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

61,242

60,258

Other long-term liabilities

392

141

Total liabilities

191,602

181,394

Redeemable non-controlling interests - temporary equity

136,728

137,750

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH") 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, 15,057,859 and 14,989,337 shares issued, respectively

151

150

Additional paid-in capital

91,258

87,383

Retained earnings

195,473

184,352

Treasury stock at cost, 2,214,737 shares

(31,628

)

(31,628

)

Total USPH shareholders’ equity

255,254

240,257

Non-controlling interests - permanent equity

1,434

1,444

Total USPH shareholders' equity and non-controlling interests

256,688

241,701

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests, USPH shareholders' equity and non-controlling interests

$

585,018

$

560,845

U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

(unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2019

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income including non-controlling interests

$

18,101

$

32,175

Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

5,333

4,958

Provision for doubtful accounts

2,100

2,446

Equity-based awards compensation expense

3,389

3,558

Deferred income taxes

(1,737

)

5,421

Loss on sale of fixed assets

429

-

Gain on sale of partnership interest, net of tax

(1,073

)

(5,514

)

Write-off of goodwill - closed clinics

1,859

-

Other

-

21

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease (increase) in patient accounts receivable

8,880

(4,956

)

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - other

283

(2,468

)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

5,969

(2,759

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

4,478

(3,560

)

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

345

(701

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

48,356

28,621

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of fixed assets

(4,628

)

(4,876

)

Purchase of majority interest in businesses, net of cash acquired

(11,633

)

(18,239

)

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest, temporary equity

(2,388

)

(2,053

)

Purchase of non-controlling interest, permanent equity

(144

)

(138

)

Proceeds on sale of redeemable non-controlling interest, temporary equity

19

-

Proceeds on sales of partnership interest and clinics

674

-

Proceeds on sale of fixed assets

21

65

Net cash used in investing activities

(18,079

)

(25,241

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Distributions to non-controlling interests, permanent and temporary equity

(5,707

)

(7,934

)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(4,110

)

(6,891

)

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

99,000

80,000

Payments on revolving line of credit

(112,000

)

(56,000

)

Principal payments on notes payable

(314

)

(1,057

)

Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Funds

12,861

-

Other

-

(7

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(10,270

)

8,111

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

20,007

11,491

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

23,548

23,368

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

43,555

$

34,859

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash paid during the period for:

Income taxes

$

57

$

4,339

Interest

$

944

$

902

Non-cash investing and financing transactions during the period:

Purchase of businesses - seller financing portion

$

300

$

4,000

Purchase of business - payable to common shareholders of acquired business

$

-

$

502

Purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest - notes payable

$

137

$

-

Payable due to purchase of redeemable non-controlling interest

$

699

$

-

Receivables related to sale of partnership interest

$

-

$

11,601

Note receivables related to sale of partnership interest

$

386

$

2,780

Payable related to purchase of partnership interest - settlement of redeemable non-controlling interest

$

-

$

2,200

U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING RESULTS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)

The following tables provide detail of the diluted earnings per share computation and reconcile net income attributable to USPH shareholders calculated in accordance with GAAP to Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes providing Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA to investors is useful information for comparing the Company's period-to-period results.

Operating Results, a non-GAAP measure, equals net income attributable to USPH shareholders per the consolidated statement of net income plus charges incurred for the closure costs and CFO search less gain on sale of partnership interest and clinics, all net of tax. The earnings per share from Operating Results also excludes the impact of the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest, net of tax, is included in the earnings per basic and diluted share calculation, although it is not included in net income but charged directly to retained earnings.

Management uses Operating Results, which eliminates certain items described above that can be subject to volatility and unusual costs, as one of the principal measures to evaluate and monitor financial performance period over period. Management believes that Operating Results is useful information for investors to use in comparing the Company's period-to-period results as well as for comparing with other similar businesses since most do not have mandatorily redeemable instruments and therefore have different liability and equity structures.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to USPH shareholders before interest income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, equity-based awards compensation expense and write-off of goodwill related to clinic closures. Management believes reporting Adjusted EBITDA is useful information for investors in comparing the Company’s period-to-period results as well as comparing with similar businesses which report adjusted EBITDA as defined by their company.

Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Results should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income attributable to USPH shareholders presented in the consolidated financial statements.

U. S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

OPERATING RESULTS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Computation of earnings per share - USPH shareholders:

Net income attributable to USPH shareholders

$

10,232

$

14,620

$

11,248

$

23,063

Credit (charges) to retained earnings:

Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest

3,344

(5,169

)

5,473

(9,830

)

Tax effect at statutory rate (federal and state) of 26.25%

(878

)

1,356

(1,437

)

2,580

$

12,698

$

10,807

$

15,284

$

15,813

Earnings per share (basic and diluted)

$

0.99

$

0.85

$

1.19

$

1.24

Adjustments:

Charges incurred for CFO search

-

-

133

-

Closure costs

94

-

3,846

-

Gain on sale of partnership interest and clinics

(1,073

)

(5,823

)

(1,073

)

(5,823

)

Relief Funds

(7,958

)

-

(7,958

)

-

Allocation to non-controlling interest

1,900

-

1,900

-

Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest

(3,344

)

5,169

(5,473

)

9,830

Tax effect at statutory rate (federal and state) of 26.25%

2,725

172

2,264

(1,052

)

Operating Results (without Relief Funds)

$

5,042

$

10,325

$

8,923

$

18,768

Relief Funds

7,958

-

7,958

-

Tax effect at statutory rate (federal and state) of 26.25%

(2,089

)

-

(2,089

)

-

Operating Results (including Relief Funds)

$

10,911

$

10,325

$

14,792

$

18,768

Basic and diluted Operating Results (without Relief Funds) per share

$

0.39

$

0.81

$

0.70

$

1.47

Basic and diluted Operating Results (including Relief Funds) per share

$

0.85

$

0.81

$

1.15

$

1.47

Shares used in computation - basic and diluted

12,843

12,767

12,820

12,738

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net income attributable to USPH shareholders

$

10,232

$

14,620

$

11,248

$

23,063

Adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization

2,726

2,520

5,333

4,920

Closure costs - write-off of goodwill

-

-

1,859

-

Relief Funds

(7,958

)

-

(7,958

)

-

Interest income

(4

)

(4

)

(47

)

(20

)

Interest expense - debt and other

653

607

1,080

965

Provision for income taxes

3,882

5,318

4,174

8,026

Equity-based awards compensation expense

1,503

1,830

3,389

3,558

Adjusted EBITDA (without Relief Funds)

$

11,034

$

24,891

$

19,078

$

40,512

Relief Funds

7,958

-

7,958

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$

18,992

$

24,891

$

27,036

$

40,512

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECAP OF CLINIC COUNT

Date

Number of Clinics

March 31, 2019

590

June 30, 2019

564

September 30, 2019

574

December 31, 2019

583

March 31, 2020

567

June 30, 2020

554

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer

(713) 297-7000

Three Part Advisors

Joe Noyons

(817) 778-8424

Source: U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

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