OREANDA-NEWS. August 05, 2016.  Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:DVCR), a premier provider of long-term care services, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

On August 2, 2016, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of \\$0.055 per common share payable to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2016, to be paid on October 14, 2016.

Second Quarter 2016 Highlights

  • Net revenue decreased 0.5% to \\$95.8 million in the second quarter of 2016 from \\$96.3 million in the second quarter of 2015 primarily attributable to the decline in skilled patient mix and occupancy.
  • Net income decreased from \\$0.5 million in the second quarter of 2015 to a net loss of \\$2.2 million in the second quarter of 2016.
  • The second quarter results include non-recurring expenses totaling \\$2.2 million, \\$2.0 million non-recurring of which result from the termination of our lease agreement and cessation of operations in Avon, Ohio. Adjusting for these items, Adjusted EBITDA of \\$1.9 million is reported for the quarter.

See below for a reconciliation of all GAAP and non-GAAP financial results.

CEO Remarks

Commenting on the results, Kelly Gill, Diversicare’s CEO, stated, “There is no question this was a challenging quarter due to the headwinds we believe the industry is facing with skilled patient mix and occupancy. We also took a significant one-time charge related to the disposition of a troubled facility, which had a significant impact to the financial results in the quarter. While recognizing this expense is required by the accounting rules for this kind of lease amendment, it does have a positive benefit of getting past the charge as a single event and thereby eliminating the ongoing drag on earnings in future quarters."

Mr. Gill continued, "Despite these challenges, our internal operations and sales teams have remained stable, and despite recent trends, we believe that continuing to focus on improving the care we provide and achieving industry-leading quality metrics is the best possible route to long-term success. We are extremely proud of our industry leading quality measures as measured under the 5 Star Rating System, which continue to improve and are above the national averages f?or all industry providers.”

Second Quarter 2016 Results

The following table summarizes key revenue and census statistics for continuing operations for each period:

  
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2016   2015
Skilled nursing occupancy76.7%   76.8%
As a percent of total census:         
Medicare census11.7%   12.5%
Managed Care census3.5%   3.6%
As a percent of total revenues:         
Medicare revenues27.6%   29.1%
Medicaid revenues50.5%   48.1%
Managed Care revenues6.8%   7.0%
Average rate per day:         
Medicare\\$456.91    \\$457.46 
Medicaid\\$168.36    \\$165.30 
Managed Care\\$388.45    \\$384.64 
          

Patient Revenues

Patient revenues were \\$95.8 million and \\$96.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, a decrease of \\$0.5 million.  The following table summarizes the revenue fluctuations attributable to our portfolio growth (in thousands):

  
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015 Change
Same-store revenue\\$91,873  \\$93,227  \\$(1,354)
2015 acquisition revenue3,932  3,061  871 
Total revenue\\$95,805  \\$96,288  \\$(483)
            

The overall decrease in revenue of \\$0.5 million is primarily driven by a decrease in census related to our same-store Medicare and Private payors of \\$1.9 million and \\$0.7 million, respectively. This was partially offset by the Medicaid rate and census increase of \\$0.8 million and \\$0.5 million, respectively. Incremental revenue contributions from acquisition activity in 2015 of \\$0.9 million offset our decrease in same-store revenue for the quarter.

Expenses

Operating expense increased in the second quarter of 2016 to \\$78.4 million as compared to \\$76.7 million in the second quarter of 2015.  The following table summarizes the expense increases attributable to our portfolio growth (in thousands):

  
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015 Change
Same-store operating expense\\$75,276  \\$74,320  \\$956 
2015 acquisition expense3,109  2,332  777 
Total expense\\$78,385  \\$76,652  \\$1,733 
            

Operating expense increased as a percentage of revenue at 81.8% for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to 79.6% for the second quarter of 2015.  The increase is driven partially by the \\$0.8 million increase in operating costs attributable to the nursing center operations acquired in 2015. Considering the aforementioned addition of the new centers, we experienced an increase of \\$0.7 million in health insurance premiums in 2016 compared to the prior year. Additionally, bad debt expense increased by \\$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.

Lease expense decreased in the second quarter of 2016 to \\$6.9 million as compared to \\$7.2 million in the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in lease expense was primarily attributable to the purchase of Clinton and Hutchinson in February 2016.

Professional liability expense was \\$1.9 million in the second quarter of 2016 and 2015. Our cash expenditures for professional liability costs of continuing operations were \\$0.9 million and \\$0.8 million for the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively. Professional liability expense and cash expenditures fluctuate from year to year based respectively on the results of our third-party professional liability actuarial studies and on the costs incurred in defending and settling existing claims.

General and administrative expense was \\$6.9 million in the second quarter of 2016 as compared to \\$6.3 million in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of \\$0.6 million, and increased slightly as a percentage of revenue from 6.6% in 2015 to 7.2% in 2016.  The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily attributable to an increase in salaries of \\$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. Additionally, legal fees increased by \\$0.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, related to regulatory expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately \\$2.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 as compared to \\$1.9 million in 2015. The increase in depreciation expense relates to fixed assets at the newly leased and acquired centers.

Lease termination costs were \\$2.0 million in 2016 due to the termination of the Avon, Ohio operating lease in May 2016.

Interest expense was \\$1.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 and \\$1.0 million in the second quarter of 2015, an increase of \\$0.2 million.   The increase was primarily attributable to higher debt balances in 2016 as a result of higher outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facility as a result of the purchase of Hutchinson and Clinton in the first quarter of 2016.

Receivables

Our net receivables balance decreased \\$3.7 million to \\$40.1 million as of June 30, 2016, from \\$43.8 million as of December 31, 2015.  The decrease in accounts receivable is due to an increase in Medicaid collections from the centers undergoing the change in ownership process.

Conference Call Information

A conference call has been scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2016 at 7:30 A.M. Central time (8:30 A.M. Eastern time) to discuss second quarter 2016 results.  The conference call information is as follows:

   
Date: Friday, August 5, 2016
Time: 7:30 A.M. Central, 8:30 A.M. Eastern
Webcast Links: www.DVCR.com
Dial in numbers: 877.340.2552 (domestic) or 253.237.1159 (International)
Conference ID: 58749132
The Operator will connect you to Diversicare’s Conference Call
   

A replay of the conference call will be accessible two hours after its completion through August 12, 2016, by dialing 855-859-2056 (domestic) or 404-537-3406 (international) and entering Conference ID 58749132.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The “forward-looking statements” contained in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are predictive in nature and are frequently identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” and similar words indicating possible future expectations, events or actions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this release. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements made in this release. In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with such statements, other factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, our ability to successfully operate the nursing centers in Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Indiana, our ability to increase census at our renovated centers, changes in governmental reimbursement, including the impact of the CMS final rule that has resulted in a reduction in Medicare reimbursement and our ability to mitigate the impact of the revenue reduction, government regulation, the impact of the recently adopted federal health care reform or any future health care reform, any increases in the cost of borrowing under our credit agreements, our ability to comply with covenants contained in those credit agreements, the outcome of professional liability lawsuits and claims, our ability to control ultimate professional liability costs, the accuracy of our estimate of our anticipated professional liability expense, the impact of future licensing surveys, the outcome of proceedings alleging violations of state or Federal False Claims Acts, laws and regulations governing quality of care or other laws and regulations applicable to our business including HIPAA and laws governing reimbursement from government payors, impacts associated with the implementation of our electronic medical records plan, the costs of investing in our business initiatives and development, our ability to control costs, changes to our valuation of deferred tax assets, changes in occupancy rates in our centers, changing economic and competitive conditions, changes in anticipated revenue and cost growth, changes in the anticipated results of operations, the effect of changes in accounting policies as well as others. The Company has provided additional information in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, as well as in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which readers are encouraged to review for further disclosure of other factors. These assumptions may not materialize to the extent assumed, and risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to be different from anticipated results. These risks and uncertainties also may result in changes to the Company’s business plans and prospects. Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet services.

Diversicare provides long-term care services to patients in 54 skilled nursing and long-term care centers containing 6,375 licensed beds.  For additional information about the Company, visit Diversicare's web site: www.DVCR.com.

-Financial Tables to Follow-

 
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
     
  June 30,
 2016		 December 31,
 2015
ASSETS:
    
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents \\$3,061  \\$4,585 
Receivables, net 40,075  43,819 
Deferred income taxes 7,426  7,999 
Current assets of discontinued operations 44  36 
Other current assets 5,328  3,977 
Total current assets 55,934  60,416 
     
Property and equipment, net 58,463  52,273 
Deferred income taxes 14,238  11,762 
Acquired leasehold interest, net 7,267  7,459 
Other assets, net 3,229  5,174 
TOTAL ASSETS \\$139,131  \\$137,084 
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:    
Current Liabilities    
Current portion of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations \\$7,385  \\$6,603 
Trade accounts payable 11,392  10,136 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 417  345 
Accrued expenses:    
Payroll and employee benefits 14,929  14,404 
Current portion of self-insurance reserves 9,608  10,224 
Other current liabilities 5,627  5,652 
Total current liabilities 49,358  47,364 
Noncurrent Liabilities    
Long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations, less current portion and deferred financing costs 55,958  53,297 
Self-insurance reserves, less current portion 11,595  12,344 
Other noncurrent liabilities 11,818  10,812 
Total noncurrent liabilities 79,371  76,453 
     
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 10,402  13,267 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY \\$139,131  \\$137,084 
     
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
       
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
 2016 2015
PATIENT REVENUES, net\\$95,805  \\$96,288 
Operating expense78,385   76,652 
Facility-level operating income17,420   19,636 
    
EXPENSES:     
Lease and rent expense6,854   7,186 
Professional liability1,934   1,926 
General and administrative6,881   6,341 
Depreciation and amortization2,060   1,863 
Lease termination costs2,008  — 
Total expenses less operating19,737   17,316 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(2,317)  2,320 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):   
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate28   75 
Interest expense, net(1,158)  (1,049)
Total other expense(1,130)  (974)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(3,447)  1,346 
BENEFIT (PROVISION) FOR INCOME TAXES1,297   (539)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS(2,150)  807 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:   
OPERATING LOSS—   (299)
NET INCOME (LOSS)(2,150)  508 
    
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:   
Per common share – basic   
Continuing operations\\$(0.35) \\$0.13 
Discontinued operations—   (0.05)
 \\$(0.35) \\$0.08 
    
Per common share – diluted\\$(0.35) \\$0.13 
Continuing operations—   (0.05)
Discontinued operations\\$(0.35) \\$0.08 
    
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK\\$0.055  \\$0.055 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:   
Basic6,211   6,098 
Diluted6,211   6,327 
      
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
      
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2016
 2015
PATIENT REVENUES, net\\$193,750  \\$191,513 
Operating expense 157,003   153,797 
Facility-level operating income 36,747   37,716 
    
EXPENSES:   
Lease and rent expense 14,106   14,331 
Professional liability 4,000   4,081 
General and administrative 13,615   12,392 
Depreciation and amortization 4,063   3,742 
Lease termination costs 2,008  — 
Total expenses less operating 37,792   34,546 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,045)  3,170 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):   
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate 61   183 
Interest expense, net (2,228)  (1,999)
Debt retirement costs (351) — 
Total other expense (2,518)  (1,816)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (3,563)  1,354 
BENEFIT (PROVISION) FOR INCOME TAXES 1,339   (542)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (2,224)  812 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:   
OPERATING LOSS (37)  (562)
NET INCOME (LOSS) (2,261)  250 
    
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:   
Per common share – basic   
Continuing operations\\$(0.36) \\$0.13 
Discontinued operations (0.01)  (0.09)
 \\$(0.37) \\$0.04 
    
Per common share – diluted\\$(0.36) \\$0.13 
Continuing operations (0.01)  (0.09)
Discontinued operations\\$(0.37) \\$0.04 
    
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK\\$0.11  \\$0.11 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:   
Basic 6,185   6,072 
Diluted 6,185   6,302 
      
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
                
 June 30,
2016
 March 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
 June 30,
2015
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net income (loss)\\$(2,150) \\$(111) \\$943  \\$431  \\$508 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax —   37   328   238   299 
Income tax provision (benefit) (1,297)  (42)  (128)  502   539 
Interest expense 1,158   1,070   1,105   998   1,049 
Depreciation and amortization 2,060   2,003   1,895   1,887   1,863 
EBITDA (229)  2,957   4,143   4,056   4,258 
           
EBITDA adjustments:          
Acquisition related costs (a) 150   59   90   43   93 
Debt retirement costs (b) \\$—  \\$351  \\$—  \\$—  \\$— 
Lease termination costs (c) \\$2,008  \\$—  \\$—  \\$—  \\$— 
Lease deferral costs (d) \\$—  \\$146  \\$—  \\$—  \\$— 
Adjusted EBITDA \\$1,929  \\$3,513  \\$4,233  \\$4,099  \\$4,351 
                     
(a) Represents non-recurring costs associated with acquisition-related transactions.
(b) Represents non-recurring debt retirement costs associated with the extinguishment of the previous debt facility during the first quarter 2016.
(c) Represents non-recurring lease termination costs related to the termination of the Avon, Ohio operating lease in May 2016.
(d) Represents non-recurring lease deferral costs associated with the purchase of Clinton and Hutchinson in February 2016.
 
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share data)
                     
  For Three Months Ended
  June 30,
2016		 March 31,
2016		 December 31,
2015		 September 30,
2015		 June 30,
2015
                     
Net income (loss) \\$(2,150) \\$(111) \\$943  \\$431  \\$508 
Adjustments:          
Acquisition related costs  (a) 150  59  90  43  93 
Lease termination costs (b) 2,008  —  —  —  — 
Lease deferral costs (c) —  146  —  —  — 
Debt retirement costs (d) —  351  —  —  — 
Tax impact of above adjustments (e) (755) (195) (32) (15) (33)
Discontinued operations, net of tax —  37  328  238  299 
Adjusted net income (loss) \\$(747) \\$287  \\$1,329  \\$697  \\$867 
           
Adjusted net income (loss) per common share          
Basic \\$(0.12) \\$0.05  \\$0.22  \\$0.11  \\$0.14 
Diluted \\$(0.12) \\$0.05  \\$0.21  \\$0.11  \\$0.14 
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:          
Basic 6,211  6,160  6,134  6,121  6,098 
Diluted 6,211  6,330  6,322  6,331  6,327 
           
(a) Represents non-recurring costs associated with acquisition-related transactions.
(b) Represents non-recurring lease termination costs related to the termination of the Avon, Ohio operating lease in May 2016.
(c) Represents non-recurring lease deferral costs associated with the purchase of Clinton and Hutchinson in February 2016.
(d) Represents non-recurring debt retirement costs associated with the extinguishment of the previous debt facility during the first quarter 2016.
(e) Represents tax provision for the cumulative adjustments for each period.
 
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
FUNDS PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
      
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016
 2015
NET INCOME (LOSS)\\$(2,261) \\$250 
Discontinued operations (37)  (562)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (2,224)  812 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to funds provided by operations:   
Depreciation and amortization 4,063   3,742 
Provision for doubtful accounts 3,661   3,306 
Deferred income tax benefit (1,689)  112 
Provision for self-insured professional liability, net of cash payments 1,595   1,706 
Stock based compensation 486   702 
Equity in net losses of unconsolidated affiliate (61)  (183)
Debt retirement costs 351  — 
Provision for leases in excess of cash payments (1,093)  (802)
Lease termination costs, net of cash payments 1,958  — 
Other 358   189 
FUNDS PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS\\$7,405  \\$9,584 
    
FUNDS PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE:   
Basic\\$1.20  \\$1.58 
Diluted\\$1.20  \\$1.52 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING :   
Basic 6,185   6,072 
Diluted 6,185   6,302 
      

We have included certain financial measures in this press release, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income (loss) and Funds Provided by Operations which are “non-GAAP financial measures” using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and using adjustments to GAAP (non-GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are not measurements under GAAP. These measurements should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for loss (income) from discontinued operations, interest expense, income tax and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted acquisition-related, debt retirement, lease termination and lease deferral costs. We define Adjusted Net income (loss) as Net income (loss) adjusted for acquisition-related costs, lease termination costs, lease deferral costs, debt retirement costs and income (loss) from discontinued operations. Funds Provided by Operations is defined as net income from operating activities adjusted for the cash effect of professional liability and other non-cash charges.  Management believes that Funds Provided by Operations is an important performance measurement because it eliminates the effect of actuarial assumptions on our professional liability reserves, includes the cash effect of professional liability payments, and does not include the effects of deferred tax benefit and other non-cash charges.

Our measurements of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income (loss) and Funds Provided by Operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. We have included information concerning EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income (loss) and Funds Provided by Operations in this press release because we believe that such information is used by certain investors as measures of a company’s historical performance. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net income (loss) are important performance measurements because they eliminate certain nonrecurring start-up losses and separation costs. Management believes that Funds Provided by Operations is an important performance measurement because it eliminates the effect of actuarial assumptions on our professional liability reserves, includes the cash effect of professional liability payments, and does not include the effects of deferred taxes and other non-cash items. Our presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income (loss) and Funds Provided by Operations should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.

 
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
SELECTED OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
                   
  As of June 30, 2016   Occupancy (Note 2)        
Region
(Note 1)		 Licensed
Nursing
Beds (4)		 Available
Nursing
Beds (4)		 Skilled Nursing
Weighted
Average Daily
Census		 Licensed
Nursing
Beds		 Available
Nursing
 Beds		 Medicare
Utilization		 2016 Q2
Revenue
(\\$ in millions)		 Medicare
Room and
Board
Revenue PPD
(Note 3)		 Medicaid
Room and
Board
Revenue PPD
(Note 3)
Alabama 925  917  783  84.6% 85.4% 14.5% \\$17.6  \\$451.74  \\$183.75 
Kansas 464  498  409  85.8% 82.1% 10.5% 7.4  408.58  155.91 
Kentucky 1,257  1,243  1,096  87.2% 88.2% 14.2% 25.5  467.14  187.60 
Missouri 339  339  235  69.4% 69.4% 6.6% 3.9  461.62  140.24 
Ohio 284  284  286  75.3% 75.4% 8.3% 7.7  478.24  183.85 
Tennessee 765  711  568  74.2% 79.9% 16.3% 12.1  428.52  173.84 
Texas 1,845  1,722  1,218  66.0% 70.7% 7.7% 21.6  490.19  145.15 
Total 5,879  5,714  4,595  76.7% 79.1% 11.7% \\$95.8  \\$456.91  \\$168.36 
                   
Note 1: The Alabama region includes nursing centers in Alabama and Florida. The Kentucky region includes one nursing center in Ohio and one in Indiana. The Tennessee region includes two nursing center in Kentucky.
Note 2: The number of Licensed Nursing Beds is based on the licensed capacity of the facility. The Company has historically reported its occupancy based on licensed nursing beds, and excludes a limited number of assisted living, independent living, and personal care beds. The number of Available Nursing Beds represents licensed nursing beds less beds removed from service. Available nursing beds is subject to change based upon the needs of the facilities, including configuration of patient rooms, common usage areas and offices, status of beds (private, semi-private, ward, etc.) and renovations. Occupancy is measured on a weighted average basis.
Note 3: These Medicare and Medicaid revenue rates include room and board revenues, but do not include any ancillary revenues related to these patients.
Note 4: The Licensed and Available Nursing Bed counts above include only licensed and available SNF beds.