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Chemed Reports Fourth-Quarter 2015 Results

February 17, 2016 4:15 PM EST

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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 5.1% to $399 million GAAP Diluted EPS increased 0.6% to $1.72 Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 9.4% to $1.97

VITAS segment operating results:

Net Patient Revenue of $284 million, an increase of... More