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NEWS RELEASE
 
For Immediate Release



EMERITUS ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS FOR
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2010

 
SEATTLE, WA, March 8, 2011 - Emeritus Corporation (NYSE: ESC), a national provider of senior living services, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2010 results.  
 
Operating Summary for Fourth Quarter 2010 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2009
 
·  
Total revenues increased $54.2 million, or 23.6%, to $283.8 million.
·  
Adjusted EBITDAR increased $18.8 million, or 30.3%, to $80.8 million.
·  
CFFO improved 52.6% to $15.7 million compared to $10.3 million.
·  
Same community average monthly revenue per occupied unit improved by 2.4% to $3,783.
·  
Same community average occupancy was flat between the periods.
·  
Same community operating margin improved to 35.8% from 34.3%.

Operating Summary for Full Year 2010 Compared to Full Year 2009
 
·  
Total revenues increased $108.3 million, or 12.1%, to $1.0 billion.
·  
Adjusted EBITDAR increased $32.6 million, or 12.9%, to $285.6 million.
·  
CFFO improved 16.3% to $50.4 million compared to $43.3 million.
·  
Same community average monthly revenue per occupied unit improved by 2.9% to $3,761.
·  
Same community average occupancy increased 50 basis points to 87.7%.
·  
Same community operating margin improved to 35.3% from 35.1%.
 
 
“We are pleased to end the quarter and year with a significant increase in CFFO as a result of expanding same community operating margins and opportunistic acquisitions,” commented Granger Cobb, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “In 2010, we added 177 communities and approximately 15,500 units, of which 40 communities and approximately 4,200 units are included in our consolidated portfolio.  In addition, we continue to drive performance by balancing rate growth with increasing occupancy using a market-by-market approach, while maintaining effective cost controls.”

2010 Fourth Quarter Same Community Results

As of December 31, 2010, the consolidated Emeritus portfolio consisted of 306 communities, of which 254 communities are included in our definition of same communities.  Total same community revenue increased $5.4 million to $226.7 million from $221.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  The increase in same community revenues consisted primarily of rate improvements.  Average monthly revenue per occupied unit increased 2.4% to $3,783 in the fourth quarter of 2010 from $3,694 in the corresponding period in 2009.  Average occupancy declined 10 basis points to 87.6% from 87.7% in the comparative period last year.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, we adjusted the reporting of our occupancy for skilled nursing operations from occupied “units” to occupied “beds” to align with industry practices.  These changes were applied to all reported periods and resulted in a 10 basis point decline in occupancy in our same community portfolio, which would have been flat on a “units” basis.

 
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The Company’s same community operating expenses remained relatively flat at $145.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to the prior year quarter.  The operating expenses reflected a 3.8% increase in salary and wages of $2.5 million, and a corresponding increase in payroll taxes of $0.3 million, both of which were partially offset by a net decrease in employee benefit expenses of $2.5 million, primarily health insurance and workers’ compensation expense.  The increase in salaries and wages included increased hours to care for a greater number of residents living in our communities.  An increasing number of our residents have elected to share living accommodations, which increases our resident count without a corresponding increase in our occupied units.  On a per resident day basis, same community salaries and wages increased by 2.1%.

Same community operating income (community revenues less community operating expenses) increased $5.3 million, or 7.0%, to $81.1 million for a 35.8% operating margin in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $75.8 million and a 34.3% margin in the fourth quarter of 2009.

2010 Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results

Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 23.6% to $283.8 million, compared to $229.6 million in the 2009 fourth quarter.  The $54.2 million revenue increase consisted of $5.4 million in our portfolio of 254 communities operated during both periods, $44.4 million from the acquisition and disposition of communities during 2010, $3.9 million in management fees primarily from the Sunwest acquisition, and $0.5 million from the change in deferral of move-in fee revenues.

Total average monthly revenue per occupied unit for the consolidated portfolio increased 8.7% to $3,999 in the fourth quarter of 2010 from $3,678 in the fourth quarter of 2009.  This increase in rate was primarily due to the consolidated communities added in the fourth quarter of 2010 that had higher average rates.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, total average occupancy for the consolidated portfolio decreased to 86.2% from 87.0% in the fourth quarter of 2009 primarily from the acquisition of communities at lower occupancy rates.

Community operating expenses increased $33.7 million to $185.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to $151.6 million in the prior year fourth quarter.  Approximately $30.6 million of the increase resulted from the acquisition and disposition of communities during 2010 and $3.1 million was from corporate expenses not allocated to communities, primarily related to changes in self-insurance reserves for open claim years prior to 2010.  Same community operating expenses were held essentially flat between the periods.

Community operating income increased $16.5 million, or 21.4%, to $93.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $76.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.

General and administrative expenses increased $5.3 million to $21.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to $16.5 million in 2009, with the increase resulting primarily from a labor and benefit expense increase of $4.3 million from additional staffing to support the 168 communities added to our operated portfolio over the last two quarters of 2010, as well as higher non-cash stock option expenses of $0.6 million.  As a percent of total operated community revenues, which includes revenues of managed communities, general and administrative expenses decreased to 5.6% in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to 6.4% in the prior year quarter.

 
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For the quarter ended December 31, 2010, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and rents (“Adjusted EBITDAR”) increased $18.8 million, or 30.3%, to $80.8 million from $62.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, with the increase primarily driven by the $16.5 million improvement in community operating income.  For the same period, cash from facility operations (“CFFO”) increased $5.4 million, or 52.6%, to $15.7 million from $10.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

2010 Annual Consolidated Results

Total operating revenues increased by $108.3 million, or 12.1%, to $1.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $898.7 million in 2009.  The total revenue increase consisted of $74.1 million from the acquisition and disposition of communities during 2010, $30.5 million, or an increase of 3.5%, from our portfolio of 254 communities operated during both periods, and $6.2 million from an increase in management fees primarily from the addition of the Sunwest Joint Venture communities in August through December 2010.  These increases were offset by $2.5 million from revenue adjustments primarily related to the deferral of move-in fee revenues.

Total average monthly revenue per occupied unit for the consolidated portfolio increased to $3,817 in 2010 from $3,641 in 2009, a 4.8% improvement.  For the total consolidated portfolio, average occupancy in 2010 increased 20 basis points to 86.9% compared to 86.7% in 2009.

Community operating expenses increased $76.3 million to $662.1 million in 2010 compared to $585.8 million in 2009.  Approximately $51.8 million of the increase resulted from the acquisition and disposition of communities during 2010, while $18.2 million, an increase of 3.2%, was from the 254 same communities, and $6.3 million was from corporate expenses not allocated to communities, primarily related to changes in self-insurance reserves for claim years prior to 2010.

Community operating income increased $25.7 million, or 8.4%, to $333.0 million in 2010 compared with $307.3 million in 2009.

General and administrative expenses increased $10.8 million to $74.5 million in 2010 compared to $63.7 million in 2009, with the increase resulting primarily from a labor and benefit expense increase of $7.9 million from additional staffing to support the net addition of 177 communities to our operated portfolio during 2010, as well as higher non-cash stock option expenses of $1.8 million.  As a percent of total operated community revenues, which includes revenues of managed communities, general and administrative expenses decreased to 6.0% in 2010 compared to 6.3% in 2009.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, Adjusted EBITDAR increased 12.9% to $285.6 million from $252.9 million for 2009, with the increase primarily driven by the $25.7 million improvement in community operating income.  For the same period, CFFO increased $7.1 million, or 16.3%, to $50.4 million from $43.3 million for 2009.
 
Significant Fourth Quarter 2010 Transactions

During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company completed its previously announced transactions with affiliates of HCP, Inc. leasing a total of 27 senior living communities.  The communities are located in 13 states and consist of approximately 3,240 units, comprised of 2,020 assisted living, 630 memory care, 450 skilled nursing and 140 independent living units. We assumed operation of the communities under the leases on November 1, 2010.

 
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In December 2010, the Company acquired an 80-unit assisted living and memory care community located in Arkansas for a purchase price of $11.2 million.  At the same time, we purchased the real estate for two communities we formerly leased under long-term lease agreements for a combined purchase price of $21.5 million.  We financed the purchase of these three communities with a mortgage loan in the amount of $28.0 million.

In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2010 the Company completed an underwritten public offering of an aggregate of 4,575,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, including overallotments, with net proceeds from the offering of approximately $80.3 million.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2010, the Company had $110.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, and had no outstanding borrowings under its $25.0 million line of credit.  On December 31, 2010, total assets were $2.6 billion, including $2.2 billion of net investments in property and equipment; total debt was $2.0 billion, including capital lease obligations, of which $87.5 million is classified as current.  Total shareholders’ equity was $351.5 million.

2011 Guidance

The Company provides annual guidance in certain key categories.  The guidance pertains to the Company’s existing portfolio and excludes future acquisitions.

The Company expects the following for 2011:
·  
Consolidated revenue in the range of $1.20 billion to $1.25 billion.
·  
Routine capital expenditures in the range of $16.0 million to $18.0 million, which equates to about $550 to $640 per consolidated unit.
·  
General and administrative expenses as a percent of total operated revenue to be approximately 5.8%.


Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.  Hosting the call will be Mr. Granger Cobb, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Robert Bateman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be webcast live over the internet from the Company’s web site at www.emeritus.com under the “investors” section.  The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0789, or for international participants (201) 689-8562.  A replay of the conference call will be available after 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, until midnight Eastern Time, Tuesday, March 15, 2011.  The dial in numbers for the replay are (877) 870-5176, or for international participants (858) 384-5517.  To access the telephonic replay, enter the conference ID 368238.

 
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAR and Cash From Facility Operations (CFFO) are financial measures of operating performance that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful in identifying trends in our day-to-day performance because they exclude items that are of little or no significance to operations and provide indicators to management of progress in achieving optimal operating performance.  In addition, these measures are used by many research analysts and investors to evaluate the performance and the value of companies in our industry.  We strongly urge you to review the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAR, and the reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to CFFO, provided below, along with our consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and cash flows.  We define Adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAR and CFFO and provide other information about these non-GAAP measures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about March 11, 2011.

The table below shows the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAR for the three months and years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
   
Years Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net loss
  $ (15,393 )   $ (16,198 )   $ (57,842 )   $ (54,818 )
Depreciation and amortization
    25,352       18,889       86,697       77,138  
Interest income
    (128 )     (133 )     (494 )     (1,035 )
Interest expense
    33,599       26,989       114,952       106,340  
Net equity (earnings) losses for unconsolidated joint
 ventures
    596       (177 )     915       (1,285 )
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes
    (1,733 )     (564 )     (762 )     336  
Loss (gain) from discontinued operations
    (384 )     (35 )     1,345       1,335  
Amortization of above/below market rents
    2,104       2,343       8,635       9,684  
Loss on lease termination
    2,419             2,419        
Amortization of deferred gains
    (293 )     (309 )     (1,197 )     (769 )
Stock-based compensation
    1,457       850       5,934       4,100  
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
          (228 )     182       (849 )
Deferred revenue
    (84 )     355       3,372       830  
Deferred straight-line rent
    3,404       4,095       14,635       18,866  
Losses and impairments on sale of assets – continuing
 operations
          4,553       162       6,308  
Acquisition, development, and financing expenses
    1,212       241       2,325       786  
Actuarial self-insurance reserve adjustments
    2,668       (1,033 )     5,263       (1,941 )
Adjusted EBITDA
    54,796       39,638       186,541       165,026  
Operating lease expense, net
    26,040       22,385       99,020       87,923  
Adjusted EBITDAR
  $ 80,836     $ 62,023     $ 285,561     $ 252,949  





 
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The following table shows the reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to CFFO and CFFO, as adjusted, for the three months and years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
   
Years Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 23,202     $ 8,897     $ 83,701     $ 64,007  
Remove effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (480 )     7,688       (9,097 )     3,916  
Repayment of capital lease and financing obligations
    (3,234 )     (2,702 )     (12,098 )     (9,705 )
Recurring capital expenditures
    (4,389 )     (4,162 )     (14,092 )     (17,052 )
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, net
    594       564       1,975       2,153  
Cash From Facility Operations
  $ 15,693     $ 10,285     $ 50,389     $ 43,319  
                                 
CFFO per share
  $ 0.38     $ 0.26     $ 1.26     $ 1.11  
                                 
Adjust for actuarial self-insurance reserve adjustments
    2,668       (1,033 )     5,263       (1,941 )
Adjust for unusual income tax benefits
    (2,037 )     (1,069 )     (2,037 )     (1,069 )
Cash From Facility Operations, as adjusted
  $ 16,324     $ 8,183     $ 53,615     $ 40,309  
                                 
CFFO per share, as adjusted
  $ 0.39     $ 0.21     $ 1.34     $ 1.03  


We define recurring capital expenditures as actual costs incurred to maintain our communities for their intended business purpose and exclude expenditures for acquisitions, development, expansions and general corporate purposes.

The Company recorded an increase of $2.7 million for changes in estimates of prior year self-insurance reserves during the fourth quarter of 2010, and recorded expense reductions of $1.0 million in the same period during 2009, resulting in an expense increase of $3.7 million.  We recorded an expense increase of $5.3 million for changes in estimates of prior year self-insurance reserves during 2010, and recorded expense reductions of $1.9 million in 2009, resulting in an expense increase of $7.2 million.  These changes in estimates related to actuarially determined self-insurance reserves for workers’ compensation and professional and general liability for open claim periods prior to 2010, and are included in the table above as well as in unallocated corporate expenses noted earlier in this release.

The Company recorded a tax benefit of $2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 resulting from the resolution of certain tax contingencies.  In the fourth quarter of 2009, we also recorded a tax benefit of $1.1 million related to the carryback of tax losses to offset prior year taxable income.

For a more detailed understanding of Emeritus, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, to be filed with the SEC on or about March 11, 2011, or visit the Company’s Internet site at www.emeritus.com to obtain copies.

 
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ABOUT THE COMPANY 
 

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of senior living services.  Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States.  These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process.  Emeritus currently operates 481 communities in 42 states representing capacity for approximately 42,800 units and approximately 49,900 residents.  Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:  A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this report that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances, operations, and prospects.  The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally, and also may materially differ from our actual future experience as a result of such factors as: the effects of competition and economic conditions on the occupancy levels in our communities; our ability under current market conditions to maintain and increase our resident charges in accordance with our rate enhancement programs without adversely affecting occupancy levels; increases in interest costs as a result of refinancings; our ability to control community operation expenses without adversely affecting the level of occupancy and the level of resident charges; our ability to generate cash flow sufficient to service our debt and other fixed payment requirements; our ability to find sources of financing and capital on satisfactory terms to meet our cash requirements to the extent that they are not met by operations, and uncertainties related to professional liability and workers’ compensation claims.  We have attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors that we currently believe may cause actual future experience and results to differ from our current expectations regarding the relevant matter or subject area.  These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.

Contact:
Investor Relations
(206) 298-2909

Media Contacts:
Liz Brady                                                                 Sari Martin
Liz.brady@icrinc.com                                           Sari.martin@icrinc.com
646-277-1226                                                          203-682-8345






 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (In thousands, except share data)

ASSETS
 
             
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 110,124     $ 46,070  
Short-term investments
    2,874       2,208  
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,497 and $1,009
    23,055       10,861  
Other receivables
    7,215       7,251  
Tax, insurance, and maintenance escrows
    22,271       23,565  
Prepaid insurance expense
    28,852       25,968  
Deferred tax asset
    15,841       17,756  
Other prepaid expenses and current assets
    6,417       5,463  
          Total current assets
    216,649       139,142  
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
    19,394       2,091  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $304,495 and $222,518
    2,163,556       1,716,472  
Restricted deposits
    14,165       14,349  
Goodwill
    75,820       74,755  
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $36,109 and $28,883
    100,239       116,418  
Other assets, net
    23,969       26,713  
          Total assets
  $ 2,613,792     $ 2,089,940  
                 
LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
       
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 73,197     $ 21,324  
Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations
    14,262       11,144  
Trade accounts payable
    7,840       5,928  
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
    53,663       37,624  
Accrued interest
    7,969       8,013  
Accrued real estate taxes
    12,306       10,715  
Accrued professional and general liability
    10,810       8,445  
Other accrued expenses
    18,759       14,033  
Deferred revenue
    13,757       10,729  
Unearned rental income
    21,814       18,669  
          Total current liabilities
    234,377       146,624  
Long-term debt obligations, less current portion
    1,305,757       1,375,088  
Capital lease and financing obligations, less current portion
    629,797       165,372  
Deferred gain on sale of communities
    5,914       7,111  
Deferred straight-line rent
    50,142       34,659  
Other long-term liabilities
    36,299       42,188  
          Total liabilities
    2,262,286       1,771,042  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Shareholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest:
               
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value.  Authorized 20,000,000 shares, none issued
           
Common stock, $0.0001 par value.  Authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and
               
outstanding 44,193,818 and 39,274,590 shares
    4       4  
Additional paid-in capital
    814,209       725,652  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,472       807  
Accumulated deficit
    (471,340 )     (414,381 )
Total Emeritus Corporation shareholders' equity
    344,345       312,082  
Noncontrolling interest-related party
    7,161       6,816  
Total shareholders' equity
    351,506       318,898  
Total liabilities, shareholders' equity, and noncontrolling interest
  $ 2,613,792     $ 2,089,940  
                 
 

 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
       
       
    (unaudited)        
   
Three Months Ended
   
Years Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                       
Community revenue
  $ 278,489     $ 228,291     $ 995,179     $ 893,043  
Management fees
    5,277       1,330       11,886       5,689  
Total operating revenues
    283,766       229,621       1,007,065       898,732  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Community operations (exclusive of depreciation and amortization
                               
    and community leases shown separately below)
    185,323       151,557       662,140       585,783  
General and administrative
    21,786       16,446       74,480       63,647  
Acquisitions and development
    944       52       1,842       517  
Impairments on long-lived assets
          4,553             6,308  
Depreciation and amortization
    25,352       18,889       86,697       77,138  
Community leases
    31,548       28,823       122,290       116,473  
Total operating expenses
    264,953       220,320       947,449       849,866  
Operating income from continuing operations
    18,813       9,301       59,616       48,866  
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    128       133       494       1,035  
Interest expense
    (33,599 )     (26,989 )     (114,952 )     (106,340 )
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
          228       (182 )     849  
Net equity earnings (losses) for unconsolidated joint ventures
    (596 )     177       (915 )     1,285  
Other, net
    (2,256 )     353       (1,320 )     1,158  
Net other expense
    (36,323 )     (26,098 )     (116,875 )     (102,013 )
                                 
        Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (17,510 )     (16,797 )     (57,259 )     (53,147 )
        Benefit of (provision for) income taxes
    1,733       564       762       (336 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (15,777 )     (16,233 )     (56,497 )     (53,483 )
Loss from discontinued operations
    384       35       (1,345 )     (1,335 )
Net loss
    (15,393 )     (16,198 )     (57,842 )     (54,818 )
         Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    237       268       883       943  
Net loss attributable to Emeritus Corporation common shareholders
  $ (15,156 )   $ (15,930 )   $ (56,959 )   $ (53,875 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to
                               
Emeritus Corporation common shareholders:
                               
Continuing operations
  $ (0.37 )   $ (0.41 )   $ (1.39 )   $ (1.34 )
Discontinued operations
    0.01             (0.03 )     (0.03 )
    $ (0.36 )   $ (0.41 )   $ (1.42 )   $ (1.37 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding: basic and diluted
    41,816       39,259       39,974       39,183  
                                 


 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
 
   
Years Ended December 31,
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
          Net loss
  $ (57,842 )   $ (54,818 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
 operating activities:
         
Depreciation and amortization
    86,697       77,138  
Amortization of above/below market rents
    8,635       9,684  
Loss on lease termination
    2,419        
Amortization of deferred gains
    (1,197 )     (769 )
Losses on sale and impairment of long-lived assets
    1,517       7,542  
Amortization of loan fees
    2,964       3,227  
Allowance for doubtful receivables
    5,418       3,464  
Net equity investment losses (earnings)
    915       (1,285 )
Stock-based compensation
    5,934       4,100  
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
    182       (849 )
Deferred revenue
    3,372       830  
Deferred straight-line rent
    14,635       18,866  
Other
    955       793  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net
    9,097       (3,916 )
          Net cash provided by operating activities
    83,701       64,007  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property and equipment
    (23,593 )     (30,452 )
Community acquisitions
    (33,015 )     (32,626 )
Sale of property and equipment
    5,262       2,677  
Lease and contract acquisition costs
    (1,508 )     (1,339 )
Payments from (to) affiliates and other managed communities, net
    (530 )     918  
Distributions from (contributions to) unconsolidated joint ventures, net
    (18,218 )     2,153  
          Net cash used in investing activities
    (71,602 )     (58,669 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from sale of stock, net
    82,623       1,028  
Decrease (increase) in restricted deposits
    437       (1,710 )
Debt issuance and other financing costs
    (2,776 )     (885 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings and financings
    28,000       42,439  
Repayment of long-term borrowings and financings
    (45,458 )     (19,443 )
Repayment of capital lease and financing obligations
    (12,098 )     (9,705 )
Tax benefit of stock compensation
          622  
Noncontrolling interest contribution
    1,227       1,132  
          Net cash provided by financing activities
    51,955       13,478  
          Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    64,054       18,816  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
    46,070       27,254  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
  $ 110,124     $ 46,070  


 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(unaudited)
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
       
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
12/31/2010
   
9/30/2010
 
Revenues:
           
Community revenue
  $ 278,489     $ 246,030  
Management fees
    5,277       3,934  
Total operating revenues
    283,766       249,964  
                 
Expenses:
               
Community operations (exclusive of depreciation and amortization
               
    and community leases shown separately below)
    185,323       164,343  
General and administrative
    21,786       18,423  
Acquisitions and development
    944       547  
Depreciation and amortization
    25,352       20,244  
Community leases
    31,548       31,988  
Total operating expenses
    264,953       235,545  
Operating income from continuing operations
    18,813       14,419  
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
    128       123  
Interest expense
    (33,599 )     (27,101 )
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
          (170 )
Net equity earnings (losses) for unconsolidated joint ventures
    (596 )     (770 )
Other, net
    (2,256 )     480  
Net other expense
    (36,323 )     (27,438 )
                 
          Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (17,510 )     (13,019 )
          Benefit of (provision for) income taxes
    1,733       (326 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (15,777 )     (13,345 )
Loss from discontinued operations
    384       (559 )
                  Net loss
    (15,393 )     (13,904 )
    Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    237       229  
Net loss attributable to Emeritus Corporation common shareholders
  $ (15,156 )   $ (13,675 )
                 
Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to
               
Emeritus Corporation common shareholders:
               
    Continuing operations
  $ (0.37 )   $ (0.34 )
    Discontinued operations
    0.01       (0.01 )
    $ (0.36 )   $ (0.35 )
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding: basic and diluted
    41,816       39,477  
                 


 
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Emeritus Corporation
 
Lease, Interest and Depreciation Expense
 
For the Calendar Quarters Ended
 
(unaudited)
 
(In Thousands)
 
             
         
Projected
 
         
Range
 
      Q4-2010       Q1-2011  
Community lease expense - GAAP
  $ 31,548     $ 31,200 - $31,400  
Less:
               
   Deferred straight-line rent
    (3,404 )     (2,600) - (2,700 )
   Above/below market rent
    (2,104 )     (2,000) - (2,100 )
Plus:
               
   Capital lease interest
    10,366       13,400 - 13,600  
   Capital lease principal
    2,244       2,100 - 2,200  
Community lease expense - CASH
  $ 38,650     $ 42,100 - $42,400  
                 
                 
                 
Interest expense - GAAP
  $ 33,599     $ 35,220 - $35,830  
Less:
               
   Straight-line interest
    (19 )     (20) - (30 )
   Capital lease interest
    (10,366 )     (13,400) - (13,600 )
   Loan fee amortization
    (712 )     (800) - (900 )
Interest expense - CASH
  $ 22,502     $ 21,000 - $21,300  
                 
Depreciation – owned assets
  $ 15,631     $ 16,200 – $16,300  
Depreciation – capital leases
    8,977       11,200 – 11,300  
Amortization – intangible assets
    744       800 – 900  
Total depreciation and amortization expense
  $ 25,352     $ 28,200 - $28,500  
                 
 


 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
 Consolidated Supplemental Financial Information
For the Calendar Quarters Ended
 (unaudited)
 (Dollars in thousands, except non-financial and per-unit data)
 
 

 
Non-Financial Data
    Q4 2009       Q1 2010       Q2 2010       Q3 2010       Q4 2010  
Average consolidated communities
    264.7       273.7       275.3       278.0       296.7  
Average available units
    23,770       24,140       24,365       24,618       26,926  
Average occupied units
    20,691       21,023       21,238       21,432       23,212  
Average occupancy
    87.0 %     87.1 %     87.2 %     87.1 %     86.2 %
Average monthly revenue per occupied unit
  $ 3,678     $ 3,692     $ 3,732     $ 3,827     $ 3,999  
Calendar days
    92       90       91       92       92  
                                         
Community revenues:
                                       
Community revenues
  $ 225,207     $ 229,815     $ 234,560     $ 242,034     $ 274,845  
Move-in fees
    3,948       3,753       3,838       4,543       4,856  
Move-in incentives
    (864 )     (695 )     (611 )     (547 )     (1,212 )
    Total community revenues
  $ 228,291     $ 232,873     $ 237,787     $ 246,030     $ 278,489  
                                         
Community operating expenses:
                                       
Salaries and wages - regular and overtime
  $ 70,323     $ 69,808     $ 72,574     $ 75,726     $ 88,031  
Average daily salary and wages
  $ 764     $ 776     $ 798     $ 823     $ 957  
Average daily wages per occupied unit
  $ 36.94     $ 36.90     $ 37.55     $ 38.41     $ 41.22  
                                         
Payroll taxes and employee benefits
  $ 24,503     $ 26,244     $ 24,672     $ 25,232     $ 27,016  
Percent of salaries and wages
    34.8 %     37.6 %     34.0 %     33.3 %     30.7 %
                                         
Actuarial self-insurance reserve adjustments
  $ (1,033 )   $ 584     $ 1,859     $ 134     $ 2,668  
                                         
Utilities
  $ 9,878     $ 11,522     $ 9,792     $ 12,158     $ 11,453  
Average monthly cost per occupied unit
  $ 159     $ 183     $ 154     $ 189     $ 164  
                                         
Facility maintenance and repairs
  $ 5,683     $ 5,898     $ 5,715     $ 6,123     $ 6,023  
Average monthly cost per occupied unit
  $ 92     $ 94     $ 90     $ 95     $ 86  
                                         
All other community operating expenses
  $ 42,203     $ 40,966     $ 42,840     $ 44,970     $ 50,132  
Average monthly cost per occupied unit
  $ 680     $ 650     $ 672     $ 699     $ 720  
                                         
Total community operating expenses
  $ 151,557     $ 155,022     $ 157,452     $ 164,343     $ 185,323  
                                         
Community operating income
  $ 76,734     $ 77,851     $ 80,335     $ 81,687     $ 93,166  
                                         
Operating income margin
    33.6 %     33.4 %     33.8 %     33.2 %     33.5 %



 
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EMERITUS CORPORATION
 
Selected Consolidated and Same Community Information
For the Calendar Quarters Ended
 
(unaudited)
(Community revenue and operating expense in thousands)
 
 
      Q4 2009       Q1 2010       Q2 2010       Q3 2010       Q4 2010  
Consolidated:
                                       
    Average consolidated communities
    264.7       273.7       275.3       278.0       296.7  
    Community revenue
  $ 228,291     $ 232,873     $ 237,787     $ 246,030     $ 278,489  
    Community operating expense
  $ 151,557     $ 155,022     $ 157,452     $ 164,343     $ 185,323  
    Average occupancy
    87.0 %     87.1 %     87.2 %     87.1 %     86.2 %
    Average monthly revenue per unit
  $ 3,678     $ 3,692     $ 3,732     $ 3,827     $ 3,999  
    Operating income margin
    33.6 %     33.4 %     33.8 %     33.2 %     33.5 %
                                         
Same Community:
                                       
    Average consolidated communities
    254.0       254.0       254.0       254.0       254.0  
    Community revenue
  $ 221,335     $ 223,017     $ 224,925     $ 227,554     $ 226,689  
    Community operating expense
  $ 145,504     $ 145,724     $ 143,733     $ 149,108     $ 145,567  
    Average occupancy
    87.7 %     87.6 %     87.8 %     87.8 %     87.6 %
    Average monthly revenue per unit
  $ 3,694     $ 3,722     $ 3,746     $ 3,791     $ 3,783  
    Operating income margin
    34.3 %     34.7 %     36.1 %     34.5 %     35.8 %
                                         
           


 
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