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Chemed Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Results

October 29, 2019 4:15 PM EDT

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), one of the nations largest providers 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, 2019, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 8.2% to $481 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share (EPS) of $3.56, an increase of 16.3% Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.46, an increase of 12.7%

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