Select Medical Holdings Corporation Announces Results For Its Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2019

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select Medical") (NYSE: SEM) today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues increased 5.0% to $1,361.4 million, compared to $1,296.2 million for the same quarter, prior year. Income from operations increased 3.6% to $124.9 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $120.6 million for the same quarter, prior year. Net income was $60.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $60.6 million for the same quarter, prior year. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, net income included a pre-tax non-operating gain of $6.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.5% to $186.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $178.2 million for the same quarter, prior year. Earnings per common share was $0.33 on a fully diluted basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.35 for the same quarter, prior year. Excluding the non-operating gain and its related tax effects, adjusted earnings per common share was $0.31 on a fully diluted basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are presented in table IX of this release. A reconciliation of earnings per common share to adjusted earnings per common share is presented in table X of this release.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues increased 5.4% to $2,686.0 million, compared to $2,549.2 million for the same period, prior year. Income from operations increased 3.2% to $236.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $229.2 million for the same period, prior year. Net income increased 8.4% to $113.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $104.5 million for the same period, prior year. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net income included a pre-tax non-operating gain of $6.5 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, net income included pre-tax losses on early retirement of debt of $10.3 million, pre-tax non-operating gains of $6.9 million, and pre-tax U.S. HealthWorks acquisition costs of $2.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% to $356.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $341.5 million for the same period, prior year. Earnings per common share increased to $0.63 on a fully diluted basis for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.60 for the same period, prior year. Adjusted earnings per common share was $0.60 per diluted share for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, adjusted earnings per common share excludes the non-operating gain and its related tax effects. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, adjusted income per common share excludes the losses on early retirement of debt, non-operating gains, U.S. HealthWorks acquisition costs, and their related tax effects. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are presented in table IX of this release. A reconciliation of income per common share to adjusted income per common share is presented in table X of this release.

Company Overview

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities.   Our reportable segments include the critical illness recovery hospital segment, the rehabilitation hospital segment, the outpatient rehabilitation segment, and the Concentra segment. As of June 30, 2019, Select Medical operated 100 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 28 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,695 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical's joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 526 occupational health centers in 41 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. At June 30, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, Select Medical began reporting the net operating revenues and expenses associated with employee leasing services provided to our non-consolidating subsidiaries as part of our other activities. Previously, these services were reflected in the financial results of our reportable segments. Under these employee leasing arrangements, actual labor costs are passed through to our non-consolidating subsidiaries, resulting in Select Medical's recognition of net operating revenues equal to the actual labor costs incurred. Prior year results presented herein have been changed to conform to the current presentation.

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Segment

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 4.2% to $461.1 million, compared to $442.5 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 5.6% to $64.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $60.7 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the critical illness recovery hospital segment was 13.9% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to 13.7% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain critical illness recovery hospital key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for both the second quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 1.3% to $918.7 million, compared to $907.1 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the critical illness recovery hospital segment increased 2.6% to $137.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $133.7 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the critical illness recovery hospital segment was 14.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 14.7% for the same period, prior year. Certain critical illness recovery hospital key statistics for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are presented in table VIII of this release.

Rehabilitation Hospital Segment

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 10.8% to $160.4 million, compared to $144.8 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 6.3% to $30.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $28.2 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the rehabilitation hospital segment was 18.7% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to 19.5% for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA results for the rehabilitation hospital segment include start-up losses of approximately $6.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to approximately $2.1 million of start-up losses for the same quarter, prior year. Certain rehabilitation hospital key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for both the second quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 9.3% to $314.9 million, compared to $288.1 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the rehabilitation hospital segment increased 1.4% to $55.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $55.0 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the rehabilitation hospital segment was 17.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 19.1% for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA results for the rehabilitation hospital segment include start-up losses of approximately $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to approximately $3.0 million for the same period, prior year. Certain rehabilitation hospital key statistics for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are presented in table VIII of this release.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Segment

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 3.1% to $261.9 million, compared to $253.9 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 1.5% to $42.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $41.9 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 16.3% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to 16.5% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for both the second quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 2.1% to $508.8 million, compared to $498.1 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was $71.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $72.5 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 14.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 14.5% for the same period, prior year. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are presented in table VIII of this release.

Concentra Segment

The financial results for the Concentra segment include U.S. HealthWorks beginning February 1, 2018.

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the Concentra segment increased to $413.5 million, compared to $412.8 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the Concentra segment increased 4.8% to $76.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to $72.6 million for the same quarter, prior year.  The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Concentra segment was 18.4% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to 17.6% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain Concentra key statistics are presented in table VII of this release for both the second quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net operating revenues for the Concentra segment increased 5.3% to $809.8 million, compared to $768.9 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the Concentra segment increased 9.2% to $142.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $130.4 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Concentra segment was 17.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 17.0% for the same period, prior year. Certain Concentra key statistics for both the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are presented in table VIII of this release.

Stock Repurchase Program

The board of directors of Select Medical has authorized a common stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $500.0 million worth of shares of its common stock. The program has been extended until December 31, 2019, and will remain in effect until then, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the board of directors. Stock repurchases under this program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, and at times and in such amounts as Holdings deems appropriate. Holdings funds this program with cash on hand and borrowings under the Select revolving facility.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, Holdings repurchased 902,313 shares at a cost of approximately $13.1 million, an average cost per share of $14.55, which includes transaction costs. Since the inception of the program through June 30, 2019, Holdings has repurchased 36,826,441 shares at a cost of approximately $327.9 million, or $8.90 per share, which includes transaction costs.

Issuance and Sale of Senior Notes

On August 1, 2019, Select Medical issued and sold $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due August 15, 2026. Select Medical intends to use a portion of the net proceeds of the senior notes, together with a portion of the proceeds from the incremental term loan borrowings under its senior secured credit agreement (as described below), to redeem in full the $710 million 6.375% senior notes due 2021, to repay in full the outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and pay related fees and expenses associated with the financing.

Interest on the senior notes accrues at the rate of 6.250% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2020. The senior notes are senior unsecured obligations which are subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness, including the senior secured credit agreement. The senior notes rank equally in right of payment with all other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The senior notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each of Select Medical's direct or indirect existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, other than certain non-guarantor subsidiaries.

Select Medical may redeem some or all of the senior notes prior to August 15, 2022 by paying a "make-whole" premium. Select Medical may redeem some or all of the senior notes on or after August 15, 2022 at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to August 15, 2022, Select Medical may redeem up to 40% of the principal amount of the senior notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price of 106.250% plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Select Medical is obligated to offer to repurchase the senior notes at a price of 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change of control events. These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.

The terms of the senior notes contains covenants that, among other things, limit Select Medical's ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to  (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur additional indebtedness, (vii) make investments, (viii) sell assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries, (ix) use the proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and (x) enter into transactions with affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions, limitations and qualifications.

Amendment to Senior Secured Credit Agreement

On August 1, 2019, Select Medical entered into Amendment No. 3 to its senior secured credit agreement dated March 6, 2017. Among other things, the amendment (i) provided for an additional $500.0 million in term loans that, along with the existing term loan, have a maturity date of March 6, 2025, (ii) extended the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from March 6, 2022 to March 6, 2024, and (iii) increased the total net leverage ratio permitted under the senior secured credit agreement.

Business Outlook

Select Medical reaffirms its 2019 business outlook, provided most recently in its May 2, 2019 press release, for net operating revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and fully diluted earnings per common share. Select Medical continues to expect consolidated net operating revenues for the full year 2019 to be in the range of $5.2 billion to $5.4 billion. Select Medical continues to expect Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2019 to be in the range of $660.0 million to $700.0 million. Select Medical continues to expect fully diluted earnings per common share for the full year 2019 to be in the range of $1.00 to $1.16. Select Medical expects adjusted earnings per common share to be in the range of $0.97 to $1.13. Adjusted earnings per common share excludes the non-operating gain and its related tax effects. The above estimates do not include the effects of the financing transactions which closed on August 1, 2019.

Conference Call

Select Medical will host a conference call regarding its second quarter results, as well as its business outlook, on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 9:00am ET. The domestic dial in number for the call is 1-866-440-2669. The international dial in number is 1-409-220-9844. The conference ID for the call is 5489707. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and can be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation's website www.selectmedicalholdings.com. 

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available until 12:00pm ET, August 9, 2019. The replay number is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international). The conference ID for the replay will be 5489707. The replay can also be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation's website, www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

Certain statements contained herein that are not descriptions of historical facts are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to factors including the following:

• changes in government reimbursement for our services and/or new payment policies may result in a reduction in net operating revenues, an increase in costs, and a reduction in profitability;
  
  
• the failure of our Medicare-certified long term care hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation facilities to maintain their Medicare certifications may cause our net operating revenues and profitability to decline;
  
  
• the failure of our Medicare-certified long term care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities operated as "hospitals within hospitals" to qualify as hospitals separate from their host hospitals may cause our net operating revenues and profitability to decline;
  
  
• a government investigation or assertion that we have violated applicable regulations may result in sanctions or reputational harm and increased costs;
  
  
• acquisitions or joint ventures may prove difficult or unsuccessful, use significant resources or expose us to unforeseen liabilities;
  
  
• our plans and expectations related to our acquisitions, including the acquisition of U.S. HealthWorks by Concentra, and our ability to realize anticipated synergies;
  
  
• private third-party payors for our services may adopt payment policies that could limit our future net operating revenues and profitability;
  
  
• the failure to maintain established relationships with the physicians in the areas we serve could reduce our net operating revenues and profitability;
  
  
• shortages in qualified nurses, therapists, physicians, or other licensed providers could increase our operating costs significantly or limit our ability to staff our facilities;
  
  
• competition may limit our ability to grow and result in a decrease in our net operating revenues and profitability;
  
  
• the loss of key members of our management team could significantly disrupt our operations;
  
  
• the effect of claims asserted against us could subject us to substantial uninsured liabilities;
  
  
• a security breach of our or our third-party vendors' information technology systems may subject us to potential legal and reputational harm and may result in a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 or the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; and
  
  
• other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" of the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events, or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results or performance.

Investor inquiries:

Joel T. Veit
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
717-972-1100
[email protected]

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