Select Medical Holdings Corporation Announces Results For Its Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2017

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select Medical") (NYSE: SEM) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues increased 4.1% to $1,097.2 million, compared to $1,053.8 million for the same quarter, prior year. Income from operations increased 28.4% to $72.1 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $56.2 million for the same quarter, prior year. Net income increased to $24.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $4.0 million for the same quarter, prior year. Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 included a pre-tax loss on early retirement of debt of $10.9 million and a pre-tax non-operating loss of $1.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.1% to $115.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $98.1 million for the same quarter, prior year. Income per common share increased to $0.14 on a fully diluted basis for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $0.05 for the same quarter, prior year. Excluding the loss on early retirement of debt, non-operating loss, and their related tax effects, adjusted income per common share was $0.06 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are presented in table VIII of this release. A reconciliation of income per common share to adjusted income per common share is presented in table IX of this release.  

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues increased 2.8% to $3,329.2 million, compared to $3,239.8 million for the same period, prior year. Income from operations increased 14.5% to $279.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $244.1 million for the same period, prior year. Net income was $99.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which includes a pre-tax loss on early retirement of debt of $19.7 million. Net income was $104.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, which included pre-tax non-operating gains of $37.1 million and pre-tax losses on early retirement of debt of $11.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.3% to $413.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $368.1 million for the same period, prior year. Income per common share was $0.57 on a fully diluted basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $0.72 for the same period, prior year. Excluding the loss on early retirement of debt and its related tax effects, adjusted income per common share was $0.66 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Excluding the non-operating gains, losses on early retirement of debt, and their related tax effects, adjusted income per common share was $0.49 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is presented in table VIII of this release. A reconciliation of income per common share to adjusted income per common share is presented in table IX of this release. 

Specialty Hospitals Segment

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the specialty hospitals segment increased 7.5% to $585.3 million, compared to $544.5 million for the same quarter, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the specialty hospitals segment increased 43.9% to $69.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $48.3 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the specialty hospitals segment was 11.9% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to 8.9% for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA results for the specialty hospitals segment include start-up losses of approximately $1.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $9.0 million for the same quarter, prior year. Certain specialty hospitals key statistics for both the third quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VI of this release.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the specialty hospitals segment increased 3.2% to $1,785.0 million, compared to $1,729.3 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the specialty hospitals segment increased 17.7% to $256.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $217.8 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the specialty hospitals segment was 14.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 12.6% for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA results for the specialty hospitals segment include start-up losses of approximately $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $19.4 million for the same period, prior year. Certain specialty hospitals key statistics for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VII of this release.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Segment

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the outpatient rehabilitation segment were $250.5 million, compared to $250.7 million for the same quarter, prior year. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, the outpatient rehabilitation segment experienced a decline in visits within areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which caused an estimated $2.9 million decrease in net operating revenues. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was $29.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $32.0 million for the same quarter, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 11.7% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to 12.8% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics for both the third quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VI of this release.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 2.5% to $764.5 million, compared to $745.7 million for the same period, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for the outpatient rehabilitation segment increased 3.6% to $102.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $99.0 million for the same period, prior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the outpatient rehabilitation segment was 13.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 13.3% for the same period, prior year. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the contract therapy businesses through March 31, 2016 and Physiotherapy Associates Holdings, Inc. ("Physiotherapy") beginning March 4, 2016. Certain outpatient rehabilitation key statistics for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VII of this release.

Concentra Segment

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the Concentra segment increased 1.1% to $261.3 million, compared to $258.5 million for the same quarter, prior year.   For the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Concentra segment experienced a decline in visits within areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which caused an estimated $1.2 million decrease in net operating revenues. Adjusted EBITDA for the Concentra segment was $40.0 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to $40.9 million for the same quarter, prior year.  The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Concentra segment was 15.3% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared to 15.8% for the same quarter, prior year. Certain Concentra key statistics for both the third quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VI of this release.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net operating revenues for the Concentra segment increased 1.9% to $779.0 million, compared to $764.3 million for the same period, prior year.   Adjusted EBITDA for the Concentra segment increased 6.4% to $125.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $118.1 million for the same period, prior year.  The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Concentra segment was 16.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 15.5% for the same period, prior year. Certain Concentra key statistics for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are presented in table VII of this release.

Stock Repurchase Program

Select Medical did not repurchase shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 under its authorized $500.0 million stock repurchase program. The program has been extended until December 31, 2018, and will remain in effect until then, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the board of directors. Since the inception of the program through September 30, 2017, Select Medical has repurchased 35,924,128 shares at a cost of approximately $314.7 million, or $8.76 per share, which includes transaction costs.

Pending U.S. HealthWorks Acquisition

On October 23, 2017, Select Medical announced that Concentra Group Holdings, LLC ("Group Holdings") entered into an Equity Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") dated October 22, 2017 with Concentra Inc., Concentra Group Holdings Parent, LLC ("Group Holdings Parent"), U.S. HealthWorks, Inc. ("U.S. HealthWorks"), and Dignity Health Holdings Company ("DHHC").  Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Concentra Inc. will acquire the issued and outstanding shares of stock of U.S. HealthWorks, an occupational medicine and urgent care service provider.

In connection with the closing of the transaction, it is expected that Group Holdings will redeem certain of its outstanding equity interests from existing minority equity holders and subsequently, Group Holdings and a wholly owned subsidiary of Group Holdings Parent will merge, with Group Holdings surviving the merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Group Holdings Parent. As a result of the merger, the equity interests of Group Holdings outstanding after the redemption described above will be exchanged for membership interests in Group Holdings Parent. 

The transaction values U.S. HealthWorks at $753.0 million, subject to certain customary adjustments for working capital, cash, debt, transaction expenses and other items in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement. DHHC, a subsidiary of Dignity Health, will be issued a 20% equity interest in Group Holdings Parent, which is valued at $238.0 million. The remainder of the purchase price will be paid in cash.  Select Medical will retain a majority voting interest in Group Holdings Parent following the closing of the transaction.

Concentra Inc. expects to finance the transaction and related expenses using a proposed $555.0 million senior secured incremental term facility under its existing credit facility and a proposed $240.0 million second lien term facility, for which JP Morgan Chase, N.A. has provided Concentra Inc. with a debt commitment letter.

The transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018, is subject to a number of closing conditions, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

Business Outlook

Select Medical is updating its business outlook following the reporting of its third quarter results. Select Medical now expects for the full year of 2017 consolidated net operating revenues to be in the range of $4.4 billion to $4.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year of 2017 to be in the range of $530.0 million to $550.0 million. Select Medical now expects fully diluted income per common share for the full year 2017 to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.82 and fully diluted adjusted income per common share for the full year 2017 to be in the range of $0.81 to $0.91. Fully diluted adjusted income per common share excludes the non-operating loss and loss on early retirement of debt and their related tax effects. 

Conference Call

Select Medical will host a conference call regarding its third quarter results, as well as its business outlook, on Friday, November 3, 2017, at 9:00am EDT. The domestic dial in number for the call is 1-877-430-7741. The international dial in number is 1-615-247-0054. The conference ID for the call is 99499558. 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 11:59pm EST, November 10, 2017. The replay number is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international). The passcode for the replay will be 99499558. The replay can also be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation's website, www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

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Select Medical began operations in 1997 and has grown to be one of the largest operators of specialty hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of September 30, 2017, Select Medical operated 101 long term acute care hospitals and 22 acute medical rehabilitation hospitals in 28 states and 1,604 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical's joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 312 centers in 38 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. At September 30, 2017, Select Medical had operations in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.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 due to the implementation of healthcare reform legislation, deficit reduction measures, and/or new payment policies (including, for example, the expiration of the moratorium limiting the full application of the 25 Percent Rule that would reduce our Medicare payments for those patients admitted to a long term acute care hospital from a referring hospital in excess of an applicable percentage admissions threshold) may result in a reduction in net operating revenues, an increase in costs and a reduction in profitability;

• the impact of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which established payment limits for Medicare patients who do not meet specified criteria, may result in a reduction in net operating revenues and profitability of our long term acute care hospitals;

• the failure of our specialty hospitals to maintain their Medicare certifications may cause our net operating revenues and profitability to decline;

• the failure of our 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 the pending acquisition of U.S. HealthWorks 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; 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 our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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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