CVS Health Reports First Quarter Results; Confirms 2016 Adjusted EPS Guidance

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

First Quarter Year-over-year Highlights:

  • Net revenues increased 18.9% to $43.2 billion
  • Operating profit increased 2.0% to $2.2 billion, including the effect of acquisition-related integration costs of $61 million; operating profit increased approximately 5.0% excluding the acquisition-related integration costs
  • Adjusted EPS increased 4.0% to $1.18; GAAP diluted EPS of $1.04
  • Generated free cash flow of $1.8 billion and cash flow from operations of $2.4 billion

2016 Guidance:

  • Confirmed full year Adjusted EPS of $5.73 to $5.88
  • As expected, GAAP diluted EPS is revised, to $5.24 to $5.39 from $5.28 to $5.43, recognizing the impact in the first quarter of the acquisition-related integration costs and a charge related to a disputed 1999 legal settlement
  • Provided second quarter Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.28 to $1.31; GAAP diluted EPS of $1.17 to $1.20; both excluding acquisition-related integration costs
  • Confirmed full year free cash flow of $5.3 to $5.6 billion; cash flow from operations of $7.6 to $7.9 billion

CVS Health Corporation CVS today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Revenues

Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased 18.9%, or $6.9 billion, to $43.2 billion, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. Revenues in the Pharmacy Services Segment increased 20.5%, or $4.9 billion, to $28.8 billion in the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase was primarily driven by pharmacy network claim volume and growth in specialty pharmacy. Pharmacy network claims processed during the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased 22.6% to 283 million, compared to 231 million in the prior year. The increase in pharmacy network claim volume was primarily due to the growth in net new business. Mail choice claims processed during the three months ended March 31, 2016, increased 6.6%, to 21.7 million, compared to 20.3 million in the prior year. The increase in mail choice claims was primarily driven by the continued adoption of our Maintenance Choice® offerings.

Revenues in the Retail/LTC Segment increased 18.6%, or $3.2 billion, to $20.1 billion, in the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of the long-term care ("LTC") operations acquired as part of the acquisition of Omnicare, Inc. ("Omnicare") in August 2015, the addition of the pharmacies and clinics of Target Corporation ("Target") acquired in December 2015 and pharmacy same store sales growth. Same store sales increased 4.2% versus the first quarter of last year. Same store sales were positively affected by approximately 125 basis points due to an additional day in 2016 related to leap year. Pharmacy same store sales rose 5.5% and pharmacy same store prescription volumes rose 5.9% on a 30-day equivalent basis. Pharmacy same store sales were negatively affected by approximately 360 basis points from recent generic drug introductions, and positively affected by approximately 130 basis points from the additional day in 2016 related to leap year. Front store same store sales increased 0.7%. Front store same store sales were negatively affected by softer customer traffic, partially offset by an increase in basket size and the shift of Easter from April in 2015 to March in 2016, which positively affected front store same store sales by approximately 80 basis points. Front store same store sales were also positively affected by approximately 105 basis points from the additional day in 2016 related to leap year.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the generic dispensing rate increased approximately 170 basis points to 85.2% in the Pharmacy Services Segment and increased approximately 125 basis points to 85.7% in the Retail/LTC Segment.

Operating Profit

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, consolidated operating profit increased $44 million, or 2.0%. Excluding acquisition-related integration costs of $61 million and a $3 million legal charge related to a disputed 1999 legal settlement, consolidated operating profit increased $108 million, or 5.0%, from $2,132 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $2,240 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, operating profit increased by $48 million, or 6.6%, in the Pharmacy Services Segment and by $50 million, or 2.9%, in the Retail/LTC Segment. Excluding acquisition-related integration costs of $61 million, the Retail/LTC Segment operating profit grew $111 million, or 6.4% from $1,727 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $1,838 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Both segments benefited from the Omnicare acquisition and increased generic drugs dispensed. The Pharmacy Services Segment was also positively affected by growth in specialty pharmacy and favorable purchasing economics, partially offset by price compression. The Retail/LTC Segment was also positively affected by increased sales and an improved front store margin rate. These positive factors for the Retail/LTC Segment, along with the benefits from the Omnicare acquisition and generic drugs dispensed, were partially offset by continued reimbursement pressure.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $1.1 billion, a decrease of $74 million or 6.1%. The decrease is primarily driven by an increase in interest expense of $149 million and $61 million of acquisition-related integration costs, partially offset by an increase in operating profit. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to the issuance of $15 billion of long-term debt in July 2015 that was used to acquire Omnicare and the pharmacies and clinics of Target, as well as the debt assumed through the acquisition of Omnicare in August 2015.

Adjusted earnings per share ("Adjusted EPS") for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, was $1.18 and $1.14, respectively. Adjusted EPS excludes $199 million and $129 million of intangible asset amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Adjusted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2016 also excludes $61 million of acquisition-related integration costs and a $3 million legal charge related to a legacy lawsuit challenging the 1999 settlement by MedPartners of various securities class actions and a related derivative claim. GAAP earnings per diluted share ("GAAP diluted EPS") for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $1.04, compared to $1.07 in the prior year.

President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Merlo stated, "We posted solid results this quarter and are off to a strong start in 2016. Operating profit in the retail business was in line with our expectations while operating profit in the PBM exceeded our expectations, driven by strong prescription volumes. We also generated $1.8 billion of free cash during the quarter and continued to return value to our shareholders through high-return investments in our business as well as dividends and share repurchases."

Mr. Merlo continued, "Our contract wins have grown for the 2016 PBM selling season and our 2017 season is off to a solid start with some early wins. Our distinctive, channel-agnostic solutions are resonating strongly in the market as they continue to control patient and client costs while improving health outcomes. We continue to believe we have the right strategy for success in the evolving health care marketplace."

Guidance

The Company confirmed its previous Adjusted EPS guidance for the full year 2016. The Company expects to deliver Adjusted EPS of $5.73 to $5.88. The Company revised the GAAP diluted EPS to $5.24 to $5.39 from $5.28 to $5.43 to reflect the impact in the first quarter of acquisition-related integration costs and a charge related to a disputed 1999 legal settlement. When the Company reports subsequent quarters, full-year 2016 GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be revised downward to reflect the impact from future acquisition-related integration costs, which are not currently included in guidance. The Company expects to deliver Adjusted EPS of $1.28 to $1.31 and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.17 to $1.20 in the second quarter of 2016. The Company continues to expect to deliver 2016 free cash flow of $5.9 billion to $6.2 billion and 2016 cash flow from operations of $7.6 billion to $7.9 billion.

Real Estate Program

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company opened 24 new retail stores and closed five retail stores. In addition, the Company relocated 14 retail stores. As of March 31, 2016, the Company operated 9,674 retail stores, including pharmacies in Target stores, in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Brazil.

Teleconference and Webcast

The Company will be holding a conference call today for the investment community at 8:30 am (ET) to discuss its quarterly results. An audio webcast of the call will be broadcast simultaneously for all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of the CVS Health website at http://investors.cvshealth.com. This webcast will be archived and available on the website for a one-year period following the conference call.

About the Company

CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its more than 9,600 retail pharmacies, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 80 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, and expanding specialty pharmacy services, the Company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. By their nature, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements for a number of reasons as described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the section entitled "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

— Tables Follow —

 

CVS HEALTH CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts

2016


2015





Net revenues

$

43,215


$

36,332

Cost of revenues

36,471


30,168

Gross profit

6,744


6,164

Operating expenses

4,568


4,032

Operating profit

2,176


2,132

Interest expense, net

283


134

Income before income tax provision

1,893


1,998

Income tax provision

746


777

Net income

1,147


1,221

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1)


Net income attributable to CVS Health

$

1,146


$

1,221





Net income per share attributable to CVS Health:




Basic

$

1.04


$

1.08

Diluted

$

1.04


$

1.07

Weighted average shares outstanding:




Basic

1,092


1,128

Diluted

1,099


1,136

Dividends declared per share

$

0.425


$

0.350

 

 

CVS HEALTH CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)



March 31,


December 31,

In millions, except per share amounts

2016


2015

Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,779


$

2,459

Short-term investments

85


88

Accounts receivable, net

13,025


11,888

Inventories

13,912


14,001

Other current assets

612


722

Total current assets

29,413


29,158

Property and equipment, net

9,862


9,855

Goodwill

38,115


38,106

Intangible assets, net

13,750


13,878

Other assets

1,494


1,440

Total assets

$

92,634


$

92,437





Liabilities:




Accounts payable

$

7,361


$

7,490

Claims and discounts payable

8,530


7,653

Accrued expenses

7,444


6,829

Current portion of long-term debt

1,202


1,197

Total current liabilities

24,537


23,169

Long-term debt

26,267


26,267

Deferred income taxes

4,232


4,217

Other long-term liabilities

1,567


1,542

Commitments and contingencies


Redeemable noncontrolling interest


39





Shareholders' equity:




CVS Health shareholders' equity:




  Preferred stock, par value $0.01: 0.1 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding


  Common stock, par value $0.01: 3,200 shares authorized; 1,701 shares issued and 1,081




  shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 and 1,699 shares issued and 1,101 shares




  outstanding at December 31, 2015

17


17

  Treasury stock, at cost: 619 shares at March 31, 2016 and 597 shares at December 31,
    2015

 

(31,058)


 

(28,886)

  Shares held in trust: 1 share at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015

(31)


(31)

  Capital surplus

31,254


30,948

  Retained earnings

36,182


35,506

  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(339)


(358)

  Total CVS Health shareholders' equity

36,025


37,196

Noncontrolling interest

6


7

  Total shareholders' equity

36,031


37,203

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

92,634


$

92,437

 

 

CVS HEALTH CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions

2016


2015

Cash flows from operating activities:




Cash receipts from customers

$

41,482


$

34,570

Cash paid for inventory and prescriptions dispensed by retail network pharmacies

(35,575)


(28,276)

Cash paid to other suppliers and employees

(2,961)


(4,162)

Interest received

5


3

Interest paid

(378)


(87)

Income taxes paid

(161)


(64)

Net cash provided by operating activities

2,412


1,984





Cash flows from investing activities:




Purchases of property and equipment

(598)


(419)

Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions


25

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and other assets

2


8

Acquisitions (net of cash acquired) and other investments

(51)


(61)

Purchase of available-for-sale investments

(36)


(113)

Sale or maturity of available-for-sale investments

50


16

Net cash used in investing activities

(633)


(544)





Cash flows from financing activities:




Decrease in short-term debt


(185)

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in subsidiary

(39)


Dividends paid

(470)


(399)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

92


126

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

27


59

Repurchase of common stock

(2,066)


(2,007)

Other

(4)


Net cash used in financing activities

(2,460)


(2,406)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

1


3

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(680)


(963)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

2,459


2,481

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

$

1,779


$

1,518





Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:




Net income

$

1,147


$

1,221

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:




Depreciation and amortization

617


490

Stock-based compensation

57


44

Deferred income taxes and other non-cash items

17


(31)

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:




Accounts receivable, net

(1,131)


(481)

Inventories

89


(313)

Other current assets

106


269

Other assets

(52)


(52)

Accounts payable and claims and discounts payable

798


756

Accrued expenses

741


153

Other long-term liabilities

23


(72)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

2,412


$

1,984

 

 

Adjusted Earnings Per Share

(Unaudited)


The Company is providing non-GAAP information that excludes certain items because of the nature of these items and the impact they have on the analysis of underlying business performance and trends. Management believes that providing this information enhances investors' understanding of the Company's performance. This information should be considered in addition to, but not in lieu of, information prepared in accordance with GAAP.


The following is a reconciliation of income before income tax provision to Adjusted EPS:



Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts

2016


2015

Income before income tax provision

$

1,893


$

1,998

Non-GAAP adjustments:




Amortization of intangible assets

199


129

Acquisition-related integration costs(1)

61


Charge related to a disputed 1999 legal settlement

3


Adjusted income before income tax provision

2,156


2,127

Adjusted income tax provision

847


828

Adjusted net income

1,309


1,299

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1)


Income allocable to participating securities

(7)


(5)

Adjusted net income attributable to CVS Health

$

1,301


$

1,294





Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

1,099


1,136

Adjusted EPS

$

1.18


$

1.14


(1)   Costs associated with the acquisitions of Omnicare and the pharmacies and clinics of Target.

 

 

Free Cash Flow

(Unaudited)


For internal comparisons, management finds it useful to assess year-over-year cash flow performance using free cash flow.


The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net additions to properties and equipment (i.e., additions to property and equipment plus proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions).


The following is a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:




Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions


2016


2015






Net cash provided by operating activities


$

2,412


$

1,984

Subtract: Additions to property and equipment


(598)


(419)

Add: Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions



25

Free cash flow


$

1,814


$

1,590

 

 

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)


The Company evaluates its Pharmacy Services Segment and Retail/LTC Segment performance based on net revenue, gross profit and operating profit before the effect of nonrecurring charges and gains and certain intersegment activities. The Company evaluates the performance of its Corporate Segment based on operating expenses before the effect of nonrecurring charges and gains and certain intersegment activities. The following is a reconciliation of the Company's segments to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements:


In millions

Pharmacy

Services

Segment(1)


Retail/LTC

Segment


Corporate

Segment


Intersegment

Eliminations(2)


Consolidated

Totals

Three Months Ended










March 31, 2016:










Net revenues

$

28,765


$

20,112


$


$

(5,662)


$

43,215

Gross profit(3)

1,102


5,830



(188)


6,744

Operating profit (loss)(3)

782


1,777


(212)


(171)


2,176

March 31, 2015:










Net revenues

23,879


16,951



(4,498)


36,332

Gross profit

1,026


5,295



(157)


6,164

Operating profit (loss)

734


1,727


(189)


(140)


2,132


(1)

Net revenues of the Pharmacy Services Segment include approximately $3.0 billion and $2.5 billion of retail co-payments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

(2)

Intersegment eliminations relate to intersegment revenue generating activities that occur between the Pharmacy Services Segment and the Retail/LTC Segment. These occur when Pharmacy Services Segment members fill prescriptions at either the Company's retail pharmacies or long-term care facilities. Revenues are recorded in both segments and are eliminated in consolidation. Gross profit and operating profit related to the Company's Maintenance Choice® programs are recorded in both segments and are also eliminated in consolidation.

(3)

The Retail/LTC Segment gross profit and operating profit for the three months ended March 31, 2016 include $4 million and $57 million, respectively, of acquisition-related integration costs related to the acquisitions of Omnicare and the pharmacies and clinics of Target.

 

 

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)


Pharmacy Services Segment


The following table summarizes the Pharmacy Services Segment's performance for the respective periods:



Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions

2016


2015





Net revenues

$

28,765



$

23,879


Gross profit

1,102



1,026


Gross profit % of net revenues

3.8

%


4.3

%

Operating expenses

320



292


Operating expense % of net revenues

1.1

%


1.2

%

Operating profit

782



734


Operating profit % of net revenues

2.7

%


3.1

%

Net revenues:




Mail choice(1)

$

10,150



$

8,750


Pharmacy network(2)

18,536



15,059


Other

79



70


Pharmacy claims processed:




Total

304.8



251.1


Mail choice(1)

21.7



20.3


Pharmacy network(2)

283.1



230.8


Generic dispensing rate:




Total

85.2

%


83.5

%

Mail choice(1)

77.3

%


76.1

%

Pharmacy network(2)

85.8

%


84.1

%

Mail choice penetration rate

17.6

%


19.8

%



(1)

Mail choice is defined as claims filled at a Pharmacy Services mail facility, which include specialty mail claims inclusive of Specialty Connect® claims filled at retail, as well as prescriptions filled at retail under the Maintenance Choice® program.

(2)

Pharmacy network net revenues, claims processed and generic dispensing rates do not include Maintenance Choice, which are included within the mail choice category. Pharmacy network is defined as claims filled at retail and specialty pharmacies, including our retail drugstores and long-term care pharmacies, but excluding Maintenance Choice activity.

 

 

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)


Retail/LTC Segment


The following table summarizes the Retail/LTC Segment's performance for the respective periods:



Three Months Ended

March 31,

In millions

2016


2015





Net revenues

$

20,112



$

16,951


Gross profit(1)

5,830



5,295


Gross profit % of net revenues

29.0

%


31.2

%

Operating expenses(1)

4,053



3,568


Operating expense % of net revenues

20.1

%


21.0

%

Operating profit

1,777



1,727


Operating profit % of net revenues

8.8

%


10.2

%

Prescriptions filled (90 Day = 3 Rx)(2)

305.1



241.3


Net revenue increase (decrease):




Total

18.6

%


2.9

%

Pharmacy

23.7

%


5.3

%

Front store

2.6

%


(3.6)

%

Total prescription volume (90 Day = 3 Rx)(2)

16.0

%


6.3

%

Same store increase (decrease)(3):




Total sales

4.2

%


1.2

%

Pharmacy sales

5.5

%


4.2

%

Front store sales

0.7

%


(6.1)

%

Prescription volume (90 Day = 3 Rx)(2)

5.9

%


5.1

%

Generic dispensing rate

85.7

%


84.4

%

Pharmacy % of total revenues

74.7

%


71.7

%



(1)

Gross profit includes $4 million and operating expenses include $57 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the acquisitions of Omnicare and the pharmacies and clinics of Target for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

(2)

Includes the adjustment to convert 90-day, non-specialty prescriptions to the equivalent of three 30-day prescriptions. This adjustment reflects the fact that these prescriptions include approximately three times the amount of product days supplied compared to a normal prescription.

(3)

Same store sales and prescriptions exclude revenues from MinuteClinic®, and revenue and prescriptions from stores in Brazil, long-term care operations and from commercialization services.

 

 

Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance

(Unaudited)


The following reconciliation of estimated income before income tax provision to estimated adjusted earnings per share contains forward-looking information. All forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking information for a number of reasons as described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the section entitled "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


In millions, except per share amounts

Year Ending

December 31, 2016





Income before income tax provision(1)

$

9,330


$

9,606

Non-GAAP adjustments:




Amortization of intangible assets

800


798

Acquisition-related integration costs(1)

61


61

Charge related to a disputed 1999 legal settlement

3


3

Adjusted income before income tax provision

10,194


10,468

Adjusted income tax provision

3,974


4,082

Adjusted net income

6,220


6,386

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(7)


(7)

Income allocable to participating securities

(30)


(30)

Adjusted net income attributable to CVS Health

$

6,183


$

6,349





Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

1,080


1,080

Adjusted earnings per share

$

5.73


$

5.88


In millions, except per share amounts

Three Months Ending

 June 30, 2016





Income before income tax provision(1)

$

2,069


$

2,138

Non-GAAP adjustments:




Amortization of intangible assets

195


195

Adjusted income before income tax provision

2,264


2,333

Adjusted income tax provision

884


917

Adjusted net income

1,380


1,416

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest


Income allocable to participating securities

(8)


(8)

Adjusted net income attributable to CVS Health

$

1,372


$

1,408





Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

1,075


1,075

Adjusted earnings per share(4)

$

1.28


$

1.31



(1)

Excludes anticipated acquisition-related integration costs for the acquisitions of Omnicare and the pharmacies and clinics of Target for the period from April 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

 

 

Free Cash Flow Guidance

(Unaudited)


For internal comparisons, management finds it useful to assess year-over-year cash flow performance using free cash flow. The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net additions to properties and equipment (i.e., additions to property and equipment plus proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions). The following reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow contains forward-looking information. All forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking information for a number of reasons as described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the section entitled "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


In millions

Year Ending

December 31, 2016





Net cash provided by operating activities

$

7,575


$

7,875

Subtract: Additions to property and equipment

(2,550)


(2,450)

Add: Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions

275


175

Free cash flow

$

5,300


$

5,600

 

 

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