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FOR RELEASE March 15, 2011

Contact: ICR, LLC

Ashley Ammon De Simone

(646) 277-1227

Chindex International, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the
Three and Nine Month Period Ended December 31, 2010

Bethesda, Maryland – March 15, 2011- Chindex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHDX), founded in 1981, an American health care company providing health care services in China through the operations of United Family Healthcare (UFH), a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics, today announced financial results for the three and nine month period ended December 31, 2010.

Presentation of Financial Results
Effective on December 31, 2010, Chindex International, Inc. (Chindex) and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., (FosunPharma) and certain of their respective subsidiaries, formed a joint venture created and consolidated under Chindex Medical Limited (CML), a newly-formed Hong Kong company. The former Medical Products division of Chindex and three medical device companies of FosunPharma were transferred to the joint venture. CML commenced operations effective January 1, 2011 and will engage in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of medical devices, medical equipment and consumables in China, Hong Kong and other markets. FosunPharma owns 51% and Chindex owns 49% of the CML joint venture. Consequently, going forward, the business and results of operations of the former Chindex division are deconsolidated from the Company’s financial statements. In the future, the Company’s 49% equity interest in the CML joint venture will be recognized using the equity method of accounting.

The financial statements presented in this press release and filed in the Transition Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010 present the Company’s statements of operations on a consolidated basis (including both the Healthcare Services division and the former Medical Products division) and balance sheet on a deconsolidated basis (giving effect to the transfer of the Medical Products division on December 31, 2010).

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

    Revenue increased 7.7% to $50.0 million from $46.5 million in the prior year period.

    Revenue from Healthcare Services increased 21% to $26.1 million, from $21.6 million in the prior year period. 

    Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $1.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Consolidated Financial Results

Revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2010 increased 7.5% to $50.0 million from $46.5 million in the prior year period, and reflects growing inpatient and outpatient volume across the United Family Healthcare network.

Income from operations in the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $2.7 million, compared to income from operations of $6.6 million in the same quarter last year. Total operating costs and expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 increased to $47.2 million compared to $39.9 million in the prior year period.

The variance in income from operations between the two periods of $3.8 million was primarily due to two items. First, during the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company completed the formation of the CML joint venture with FosunPharma. Related to this transaction, Chindex incurred $942,000 in legal and professional fees which was recorded in general and administrative expenses. Second, in the prior year period, the Company recorded a benefit of $3.2 million to healthcare services costs to reflect the effect of business tax refunds, and had no similar benefit in the current period.

Operating expenses included $1.0 million of non-cash stock compensation expense compared to $889,000 in the prior year. Development, startup, and post-opening expenses in the Healthcare Services division were $517,000 in the period compared to $313,000 in the prior year. Operating expenses in the quarter also included a $446,000 unrealized foreign exchange loss compared to a $309,000 unrealized foreign exchange loss in the same quarter of the prior year.

The Company recorded a $1.0 million provision for taxes, an effective tax rate of 36%, in the quarter ended December 31, 2010 as compared to a provision for taxes of $2.7 million, or an effective tax rate of 41%, in the prior year period. The effective tax rate in the prior period reflected losses in entities for which the Company could not recognize a tax benefit.

Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $1.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $3.9 million or $0.24 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

Healthcare Services division business results:

In the quarter ended December 31, 2010, revenue increased 21% to $26.1 million from $21.6 million in the prior year period. The increase reflects continued growth of inpatient and outpatient volume across the Company’s United Family Healthcare network.

In the quarter ended December 31, 2010, operating costs increased to $20.3 million from $14.7 million in the prior year period. In the prior year period, the Company recorded a benefit of $1.0 million to healthcare services costs to reflect the effect of business tax refunds, and had no similar benefit in the current period. Income from operations before foreign exchange was $3.8 million compared to $5.6 million in the prior year period.

Medical Products division business results:

During the three month period ended December 31, 2010, revenue decreased 4% year over year to $23.9 million, compared to $24.9 million in the prior year. The division recorded a loss on operations of $538,000 during the period compared to income from operations of $1.3 million the prior year period. Gross margin percentage was constant period to period at 29%. Total operating expenses increased 23% to $7.4 million from $6.0 million in the prior year and include a portion of the legal and professional fees related to the formation of the CML joint venture.

Roberta Lipson, President and CEO of Chindex, stated, “Our 21 percent year over year growth in healthcare services reflects ongoing demand for services across our network as well as validation of the UFH brand in newer locations such as Shanghai and Guangzhou. Entering 2011 as a pure play healthcare services company, we are more focused than ever before on our expansion opportunities whether they be new geographic locations or rolling out new service offerings within the UFH network. We are excited at the formation of the Chindex Medical Limited joint venture with our partners at FosunPharma it an exciting growth opportunity as the medical device markets in China continue to grow at a rapid pace.”

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2010 Consolidated Financial Results

During the nine month period ended December 31, 2010, revenue increased 5.2% year over year to $136.7 million, compared to $130.0 million in the prior year. Income from operations was $9.5 million during the period, as compared to $13.3 million in the prior year period. Total operating costs and expenses increased 9.0% to $127.1 million from $116.7 million in the prior year. This reflects $2.1 million of non-cash stock compensation expense compared to $2.4 million in the prior year period. Development, startup, and post-opening expenses in the Healthcare Services division were $1.7 million in the period compared to $1.1 million in the prior year.

The Company recorded a $3.5 million provision for taxes, or an effective tax rate of 37.5%, in the nine month period ended December 31, 2010, compared to a provision for taxes of $5.3 million, or an effective tax rate of 40.8 %, for the prior year period.

Net income was $5.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $7.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Non-cash stock compensation expense was $2.1 million during the nine month period ended December 31, 2010 compared to $2.4 million in the prior year period.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call at 8:00 am ET on March 16, 2011, to discuss financial results. To participate in the conference call, U.S. domestic callers may dial 1-877-303-9231 and international callers may dial 1-760-666-3567 approximately 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin. A telephone replay will be available from the day of the call until March 30, 2011, by dialing (U.S. domestic) 1-800-642-1687 or (international) 1-706-645-9291, passcode 49209447. A webcast of the earnings call will be accessible via Chindex’s website at http://ir.chindex.com/events.cfm.

About Chindex International, Inc.

Chindex is an American health care company providing health care services in China through the operations of United Family Healthcare, a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics. United Family Healthcare currently operates in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The Company also provides medical capital equipment and products through Chindex Medical Limited, a joint venture company with manufacturing and distribution businesses serving both domestic China and export markets. With thirty years of experience, the Company’s strategy is to continue its growth as a leading integrated health care provider in the Greater China region. Further company information may be found at the Company’s website at http://www.chindex.com.

About Chindex Medical Limited

The Chindex Medical Limited joint venture between FosunPharma and Chindex International began operations on January 1, 2011. The strategic venture merged the former Medical Products division of Chindex International and selected medical device companies of FosunPharma. The Chindex contributed businesses include distribution rights in China and Hong Kong for major imported brands in the areas of diagnostic ultrasound systems, robotic surgical systems, women’s health imaging systems and aesthetic laser systems. The FosunPharma contributed businesses include research and development and manufacturing in the areas of blood transfusion consumables and viral inactivation systems, surgical consumables and dental products and materials. The joint venture growth strategy includes expansion of sales of existing products in the China market, new product introductions focusing on surgery, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, neurology/neurosurgery, and women’s health.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements made in this press release relating to plans, strategies, objectives, economic performance and trends and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our transition report on Form 10-K for the nine months ended December 31, 2010, updates and additions to those “Risk Factors” in our interim reports on Form 10-Q, Forms 8-K and in other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “potential,” or “continue” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We have no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Financial Summary Attached

CHINDEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except share and per share data)

                                         
            Three months ended   Nine months ended
            December 31,   December 31
            20102009   20102009
                    Unaudited                
Product sales   $ 23,900     $ 24,921     $ 62,452     $ 65,324  
Healthcare services revenue     26,115       21,563       74,224       64,610  
                                 
Total revenue     50,015       46,484       136,676       129,934  
       
 
                               
Cost and expenses                                
       
Product sales costs
    17,018       17,652       43,773       47,506  
       
Healthcare services costs
    20,336       14,699       57,288       48,801  
       
Selling and marketing expenses
    4,071       3,841       11,938       10,609  
       
General and administrative expenses
    5,769       3,699       14,129       9,740  
       
 
                               
Income from operations     2,821       6,593       9,548       13,278  
Other (expenses) and income                                
       
Interest expense
    (140 )     (230 )     (560 )     (784 )
       
Interest income
    224       477       496       1,350  
       
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiaries
    (126 )           (126 )      
       
Miscellaneous (expense) — net
    (59 )     (220 )     (56 )     (851 )
       
 
                               
Income before income taxes     2,720       6,620       9,302       12,993  
Provision for income taxes     (979 )     (2,722 )     (3,488 )     (5,304 )
                                 
Net income   $ 1,741     $ 3,898     $ 5,814     $ 7,689  
                                 
       
 
                               
       
 
                               
       
 
                               
Net income per common share — basic   $ .11     $ .27     $ .38     $ .53  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic     16,036,825       14,592,992       15,347,173       14,533,601  
                                 
       
 
                               
Net income per common share — diluted   $ .10     $ .24     $ .36     $ .48  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted     17,362,919       16,211,607       16,703,670       16,127,180  
                                 

CHINDEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except share data)

                 
    December 31, 2010   March 31, 2010
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 32,007     $ 50,654  
Restricted cash
    300       468  
Investments
    37,631       37,207  
Receivables from affiliates
    9,330        
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,748 and $6,158, respectively
               
Product sales receivables
          22,760  
Patient service receivables
    11,601       10,357  
Inventories, net
    1,413       14,411  
Deferred income taxes
    3,242       2,843  
Other current assets
    3,856       3,032  
 
               
Total current assets
    99,380       141,732  
Restricted cash
    980       2,556  
Investments
    2,439        
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate
    31,756        
Property and equipment, net
    37,099       23,678  
Noncurrent deferred income taxes
    108       103  
Other assets
    2,411       2,774  
 
               
Total assets
  $ 174,173     $ 170,843  
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Short-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and vendor financing
  $     $ 1,453  
Accounts payable
    4,038       13,979  
Accrued expenses
    8,541       14,022  
Other current liabilities
    3,874       3,826  
Deferred revenue
          2,549  
Income taxes payable
    2,147       2,218  
 
               
Total current liabilities
    18,600       38,047  
Long-term debt, vendor financing and convertible debentures
    23,070       22,593  
Long-term accrued liabilities
          84  
Long-term deferred revenue
          968  
Long-term deferred tax liability
    431       240  
 
               
Total liabilities
    42,101       61,932  
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ equity: 
               
Common stock – 15,310,426 and 13,765,857 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively
    153       138  
Class B stock – 1,162,500 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively
    12       12  
Additional paid-in capital
    115,815       100,269  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    4,802       3,016  
Retained earnings
    11,290       5,476  
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
    132,072       108,911  
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 174,173     $ 170,843  
 
               

CHINDEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION

For the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company operated in two businesses: Healthcare Services and Medical Products. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on income or loss from operations before income taxes, not including foreign exchange gains or losses. The following segment information has been provided as per ASC 280 (in thousands):

(in thousands except share data)

                                 
 
  Healthcare Services   Medical Products   Total        
 
                               
For the three months ended December 31, 2010:
                               
 
                               
Sales and service revenue
  $ 26,115     $ 23,900     $ 50,015          
Gross Profit
    n/a *     6,882       n/a          
Gross Profit %
    n/a *     29 %     n/a          
Income(loss) from operations before foreign exchange
  $ 3,806     $ (538 )   $ 3,268          
Foreign exchange (loss)
                    (446 )        
 
                               
Income from operations
                  $ 2,822          
Other (expense), net
                    (101 )        
 
                               
Income before income taxes
                  $ 2,721          
 
                               
As of December 31, 2010:
                               
 
                               
Assets
  $ 142,417     $ 31,756     $ 174,173          
 
                               
 
                               
 
  Healthcare Services   Medical Products   Total        
 
                               
For the three months ended December 31, 2009:
                               
 
                               
Sales and service revenue
  $ 21,563     $ 24,921     $ 46,484          
Gross Profit
    n/a *     7,269       n/a          
Gross Profit %
    n/a *     29 %     n/a          
Income from operations before foreign exchange
  $ 5,637     $ 1,265     $ 6,902          
Foreign exchange (loss)
                    (309 )        
 
                               
Income from operations
                  $ 6,593          
Other income, net
                    27          
 
                               
Income before income taxes
                  $ 6,620          
 
                               
As of December 31, 2009:
                               
 
                               
Assets
  $ 106,242     $ 63,037     $ 169,279          
                                 
 
  Healthcare Services   Medical Products   Total        
 
                               
For the nine months ended December 31, 2010:
                               
 
                               
Sales and service revenue
  $ 74,224     $ 62,452     $ 136,676          
Gross Profit
    n/a *     18,679       n/a          
Gross Profit %
    n/a *     30 %     n/a          
Income (loss) from operations before foreign exchange
  $ 11,898     $ (1,806 )   $ 10,092          
Foreign exchange (loss)
                    (544 )        
 
                               
Income from operations
                  $ 9,548          
Other (expense), net
                    (246 )        
 
                               
Income before income taxes
                  $ 9,302          
 
                               
As of December 31, 2010:
                               
 
                               
Assets
  $ 142,417     $ 31,756     $ 174,173          
 
                               
 
                               
 
  Healthcare Services   Medical Products   Total        
 
                               
For the nine months ended December 31, 2009:
                               
 
                               
Sales and service revenue
  $ 64,610     $ 65,324     $ 129,934          
Gross Profit
    n/a *     17,818       n/a          
Gross Profit %
    n/a *     27 %     n/a          
Income from operations before foreign exchange
  $ 12,043     $ 25     $ 12,068          
Foreign exchange gain
                    1,210          
 
                               
Income from operations
                  $ 13,278          
Other (expense), net
                    (285 )        
 
                               
Income before income taxes
                  $ 12,993          
 
                               
As of December 31, 2009:
                               
 
                               
Assets
  $ 106,242     $ 63,037     $ 169,279