Acadia Healthcare Reports 52.6% Increase in Fourth Quarter Adjusted EPS to $0.29 on Growth of 66.3% in Revenue and 79.0% in Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations

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FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. ACHC today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. For the fourth quarter, revenue was $190.0 million, a 66.3% increase from $114.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations was $12.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with $4.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $14.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, up 79.0% from $8.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, and adjusted income from continuing operations per share increased 52.6% to $0.29 from $0.19 for the comparable quarters. Per share results reflect a 15.4% increase in weighted average shares outstanding for the fourth quarter of 2013 from the same quarter in 2012, primarily due to Acadia's public equity offering in December 2012. The adjusted results exclude transaction-related expenses of $3.3 million and $6.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively. A reconciliation of all GAAP and non-GAAP financial results in this release is on pages 8 and 9.

For the full year ended December 31, 2013, revenue increased 75.1% to $713.4 million from $407.5 million for 2012. Income from continuing operations for 2013 was $43.3 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared with $20.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for 2012. Adjusted income from continuing operations increased 109.4% for 2013 to $53.6 million from $25.6 million for 2012 and increased 62.1% to $1.07 per diluted share from $0.66 per diluted share. Per share results reflect a 29.9% increase in weighted average shares outstanding for the comparable periods, primarily due to Acadia's public equity offerings in 2012. The adjusted results for 2013 exclude debt extinguishment costs of $9.4 million and transaction-related expenses of $7.2 million and, for 2012, exclude transaction-related expenses of $8.1 million.

Joey Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Acadia, commented, “The fourth quarter was a strong finish to a great 2013 for Acadia. We added over 1,000 licensed beds to our operations in 2013, through the completion of seven acquisitions during the year, as well as by adding beds to existing facilities and opening two de novo facilities. As a result, we completed 2013 with approximately 4,200 licensed beds in 51 facilities in 23 states and Puerto Rico compared with more than 3,100 licensed beds in 42 facilities in 21 states at the end of 2012.

“These new beds contributed significantly to our strong revenue growth for the quarter and the year. Our same facility results also reflected the impact of new beds added to the same facility base, as well as our ongoing revenue generation initiatives in each facility. Same facility revenue increased 8.5% for the fourth quarter and 10.0% for fiscal 2013 compared with the same prior-year periods. For the quarter, this increase was driven by a 7.3% rise in patient days and a 1.1% increase in revenue per patient day. Our same-facility revenue growth combined with a continuous focus on operating efficiency enabled us to maintain a fourth quarter same facility EBITDA margin of over 27%. Acadia's adjusted consolidated EBITDA increased 61.1% to $39.2 million, or 20.6% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2013 from $24.3 million, or 21.3% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2012.

“We recently completed an expansion and extension of our senior secured credit facility. The credit facility is comprised of a $300 million term loan, and the revolving credit facility has been increased to $300 million from $100 million previously. In addition, the interest rate for the entire credit facility, whose maturity was extended to February 2019, is now 50 basis points lower, and we have increased flexibility related to our financial and other restrictive covenants.

“The expanded credit facility positions us well for implementing our growth strategies for 2014. Having already completed one acquisition in January, our current availability under the revolving credit facility is approximately $232 million. Our ratio of total net debt to trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA was 4.2 at the end of 2013, and we continued to generate significant net cash from continuing operations, with growth of 90.4% to $65.3 million for fiscal 2013.”

Acadia today established its guidance for 2014 earnings per diluted share in a range of $1.26 to $1.29. In addition, Acadia's guidance for earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014 is in a range of $0.27 to $0.28. The Company's guidance does not include the impact of any future acquisitions or transaction-related expenses.

Acadia will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter financial results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 20, 2014. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.acadiahealthcare.com in the “Investors” section of the website. The webcast of the conference call will be available through March 5, 2014.

Risk Factors

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Generally words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” and “believe” or the negative of or other variation on these and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this news release. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties and our future results could differ significantly from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, (i) Acadia's ability to complete acquisitions and successfully integrate the operations of the acquired facilities; (ii) Acadia's ability to add beds, expand services, enhance marketing programs and improve efficiencies at its facilities; (iii) potential reductions in payments received by Acadia from the government and third-party payors; (iv) the risk that Acadia may not generate sufficient cash from operations to service its debt and meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements; and (v) potential operating difficulties, client preferences, changes in competition and general economic or industry conditions that may prevent Acadia from realizing the expected benefits of its business strategy. These factors and others are more fully described in Acadia's periodic reports and other filings with the SEC.

About Acadia

Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 52 behavioral healthcare facilities with more than 4,200 licensed beds in 24 states and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2013 2012
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Revenue before provision for doubtful accounts $ 195,879 $ 115,212 $ 735,109 $ 413,850
Provision for doubtful accounts   (5,880 )   (960 )   (21,701 )   (6,389 )
Revenue 189,999 114,252 713,408 407,461
 

Salaries, wages and benefits (including equity-based compensation expense of $1,505, $576, $5,249 and $2,267, respectively)

109,058 66,049 407,962 239,639
 
Professional fees 9,877 5,498 37,171 19,019
Supplies 9,552 5,348 37,569 19,496
Rents and leases 2,672 1,594 10,049 7,838
Other operating expenses 21,148 12,009 80,572 42,777
Depreciation and amortization 4,842 2,650 17,090 7,982
Interest expense, net 9,578 7,583 37,250 29,769
Debt extinguishment costs - - 9,350 -
Transaction-related expenses   3,337     6,015     7,150     8,112  
Total expenses   170,064     106,746     644,163     374,632  
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 19,935 7,506 69,245 32,829
Provision for income taxes   7,536     3,018     25,975     12,325  
Income from continuing operations 12,399 4,488 43,270 20,504
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   (119 )   (123 )   (691 )   (101 )
Net income $ 12,280   $ 4,365   $ 42,579   $ 20,403  
 
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.10 $ 0.87 $ 0.53
Loss from discontinued operations   -     -     (0.02 )   -  
Net income $ 0.25   $ 0.10   $ 0.85   $ 0.53  
 
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.10 $ 0.86 $ 0.53
Loss from discontinued operations   (0.01 )   -     (0.01 )   -  
Net income $ 0.24   $ 0.10   $ 0.85   $ 0.53  
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 50,053 43,436 50,004 38,477
Diluted 50,411 43,701 50,261 38,696
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,569 $ 49,399

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $18,345 and $7,484, respectively

95,885 63,870
Deferred tax assets 15,703 11,380
Other current assets   28,969   16,332  
Total current assets 145,126 140,981
Property and equipment, net 370,109 236,942
Goodwill 661,549 557,402
Intangible assets, net 20,568 15,988
Other assets   27,307   32,100  
Total assets $ 1,224,659 $ 983,413  
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 15,195 $ 7,680
Accounts payable 36,026 19,081
Accrued salaries and benefits 37,721 28,749
Other accrued liabilities   25,748   16,341  
Total current liabilities 114,690 71,851
Long-term debt 601,941 465,638
Deferred tax liabilities - noncurrent 7,971 998
Other liabilities   19,347   12,376  
Total liabilities 743,949 550,863
Equity:
Common stock 501 499
Additional paid-in capital 461,807 456,228
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)   18,402   (24,177 )
Total equity   480,710   432,550  
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,224,659 $ 983,413  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
     
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
 
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 42,579 $ 20,403 $ (34,892 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 17,090 7,982 4,278
Amortization of debt issuance costs 2,264 2,507 1,271
Equity-based compensation expense 5,249 2,267 17,320
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 10,083 2,847 (6,442 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes 691 101 1,698
Debt extinguishment costs 9,350 - -
Other 21 (3 ) (168 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net (21,242 ) (10,344 ) (1,675 )
Other current assets (3,652 ) 1,583 (1,625 )
Other assets (2,239 ) 637 (969 )
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities (848 ) 485 3,326
Accrued salaries and benefits 2,803 5,142 (1,759 )
Other liabilities   3,181     702     734  
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities 65,330 34,309 (18,903 )
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities   232     (411 )   (1,763 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 65,562 33,898 (20,666 )
 
Investing activities:
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (164,019 ) (443,473 ) (206,379 )
Cash paid for capital expenditures (68,941 ) (27,595 ) (9,558 )
Cash paid for real estate acquisitions (8,092 ) (53,159 ) (8,706 )
Other   (1,926 )   (417 )   (689 )
Net cash used in continuing investing activities (242,978 ) (524,644 ) (225,332 )
Net cash used in discontinued investing activities   -     -     (238 )
Net cash used in investing activities (242,978 ) (524,644 ) (225,570 )
 
Financing activities:
Borrowings on long-term debt 150,000 176,063 282,485
Borrowings on revolving credit facility 61,500 16,000 15,100
Principal payments on revolving credit facility (8,000 ) (16,000 ) (15,100 )
Principal payments on long-term debt (7,680 ) (6,000 ) (5,063 )
Repayment of long-term debt (52,500 ) - (9,984 )
Payment of debt issuance costs (4,307 ) (4,551 ) (12,111 )
Payment of premium on note redemption (6,759 ) - -
Issuances of common stock, net (205 ) 311,841 67,162
Common stock withheld for minimum statutory taxes, net (1,242 ) 960 38
Excess tax benefit from equity awards 1,779 714 -
Cash distribution paid to equity holders - - (74,441 )
Contribution from Holdings - - 51,029
Distributions to equity holders   -     -     (375 )
Net cash provided by financing activities   132,586     479,027     298,740  
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (44,830 ) (11,719 ) 52,504
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   49,399     61,118     8,614  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 4,569   $ 49,399   $ 61,118  
 
Effect of acquisitions:
Assets acquired, excluding cash $ 192,928 $ 482,891 $ 278,895
Liabilities assumed (17,725 ) (44,982 ) (27,464 )
Deposits paid for acquisitions 500 11,684 -
Prior year deposits paid for acquisitions (11,684 ) - -
Contingent consideration issued in connection with acquisition - (6,120 ) -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition - - (44,025 )
Issuance of replacement share-based awards in connection with acquisition   -     -     (1,027 )
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired $ 164,019   $ 443,473   $ 206,379  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Operating Statistics
(Unaudited)
(Revenue in thousands)
             
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 % Change 2013 2012 % Change
Same Facility Results (a)
Revenue $ 121,438 $ 111,926 8.5 % $ 436,639 $ 397,086 10.0 %
Patient Days 196,416 183,090 7.3 % 719,100 661,227 8.8 %
Admissions 8,421 8,276 1.7 % 31,699 29,998 5.7 %
Average Length of Stay (b) 23.3 22.1 5.4 % 22.7 22.0 2.9 %
 
Revenue per Patient Day $ 618 $ 611 1.1 % $ 607 $ 601 1.1 %
EBITDA margin 27.1 % 27.3 % -20 bps 26.4 % 25.0 % 140 bps
 
Total Facility Results
Revenue $ 189,327 $ 113,849 66.3 % $ 710,695 $ 406,718 74.7 %
Patient Days 284,753 188,179 51.3 % 1,073,136 687,794 56.0 %
Admissions 15,698 8,308 89.0 % 57,568 30,216 90.5 %
Average Length of Stay (b) 18.1 22.7 -19.9 % 18.6 22.8 -18.1 %
 
Revenue per Patient Day $ 665 $ 605 9.9 % $ 662 $ 591 12.0 %
EBITDA margin 24.6 % 26.7 % -210 bps 24.3 % 24.7 % -40 bps
 

(a) Same facility results for the comparative three months and year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 have been adjusted for the impact of a conversion of 50 beds from residential to acute at one of the Company's facilities. The conversion began in the second quarter of 2013 and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.

 

(b) Average length of stay is defined as patient days divided by admissions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2013 2012
(in thousands) (in thousands)
 
Net income $ 12,280 $ 4,365 $ 42,579 $ 20,403
Loss from discontinued operations 119 123 691 101
Provision for income taxes 7,536 3,018 25,975 12,325
Interest expense, net 9,578 7,583 37,250 29,769
Depreciation and amortization   4,842   2,650   17,090   7,982
EBITDA 34,355 17,739 123,585 70,580
 
Adjustments:
Equity-based compensation expense (a) 1,505 576 5,249 2,267
Debt extinguishment costs (b) - - 9,350 -
Transaction-related expenses (c)   3,337   6,015   7,150   8,112
Adjusted EBITDA $ 39,197 $ 24,330 $ 145,334 $ 80,959
 
See footnotes on page 10.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations to Income from
Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
         
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2013 2012
(in thousands, except per share amounts) (in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Income from continuing operations $ 12,399 $ 4,488 $ 43,270 $ 20,504
Provision for income taxes   7,536     3,018     25,975     12,325  
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 19,935 7,506 69,245 32,829
 
Adjustments to income from continuing operations:
Debt extinguishment costs (b) - - 9,350 -
Transaction-related expenses (c) 3,337 6,015 7,150 8,112

Income tax provision/benefit reflecting tax effect of adjustments to income from continuing operations (d)

  (8,797 )   (5,435 )   (32,172 )   (15,353 )
Adjusted income from continuing operations $ 14,475 $ 8,086 $ 53,573 $ 25,588
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 50,411 43,701 50,261 38,696
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share $ 0.29   $ 0.19   $ 1.07   $ 0.66  
 
See footnotes on page 10.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Footnotes
 
We have included certain financial measures in this press release, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations, which are “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined under the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC. We define EBITDA as net income adjusted for loss (income) from discontinued operations, net interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for equity-based compensation expense, transaction-related expenses, and debt extinguishment costs.
 
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations are supplemental measures of our performance and are not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations are not measures of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as measures of our liquidity. Our measurements of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. We have included information concerning EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations in this press release because we believe that such information is used by certain investors as measures of a company's historical performance. We believe these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of issuers of equity securities, many of which present EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations when reporting their results. Our presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.
 
(a) Represents the equity-based compensation expense of Acadia.
 
(b) Represents debt extinguishment costs related to the repayment of $52.5 million of the Company's 12.875% Senior Notes due 2018 on March 12, 2013, including a prepayment premium of $6.8 million and the write-off of $2.6 million of deferred financing costs.
 
(c) Represents transaction-related expenses incurred by Acadia related to acquisitions.
 
(d) Represents the income tax provision adjusted to reflect the tax effect of the adjustments to income from continuing operations based on effective tax rates.
 
 
 

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Brent Turner, President, 615-861-6000

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