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Chemed Reports First-Quarter 2015 Results

April 28, 2015 4:01 PM EDT

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), the nations largest provider of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nations largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 5.1% to $377 million GAAP Diluted EPS increased 25.0% to $1.40 Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 16.7% to $1.54

VITAS segment operating results:

Net Patient Revenue of $270 million, an increase of... More