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Chemed Reports Third-Quarter 2015 Results

October 22, 2015 4:15 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2015, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 7.8% to $386 million GAAP Diluted EPS increased 18.7% to $1.65 Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 20.3% to $1.78

VITAS segment operating results:

Net Patient Revenue of $285 million, an increase of... More