U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC /NV - FORM 8-K - EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - May 3, 2012

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Exhibit 99.1

U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Significantly Higher First Quarter Earnings

Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2012--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NasdaqGS:USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

U.S. Physical Therapy’s net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 increased 19.5% to $4.5 million from $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share rose 22.5% to $.38 from $.31.

First Quarter 2012 compared to First Quarter 2011

  • Net revenues increased 10.3% from $56,741,000 in the first quarter of 2011 to $62,582,000 in the first quarter of 2012, primarily due to an increase in patient visits of 12.3% from 515,000 to 579,000. The average net patient revenue per visit for the recent quarter was $104.55 as compared to $104.57 in the comparable 2011 period.
  • Total clinic operating costs were $46,449,000, or 74.2% of net revenues, in the first quarter of 2012, as compared to $41,578,000, or 73.3% of net revenues, in the 2011 period. Clinic salaries and related costs were 52.4% of net revenues in the recent quarter versus 52.2% in the 2011 period. Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other costs as a percentage of net revenues were 19.9% for both periods. The provision for doubtful accounts as a percentage of net revenues was 1.8% for the 2012 period versus 1.1% in the 2011 quarter.
  • Corporate office costs declined to $6,262,000 in the first quarter of 2012 as compared to $6,481,000 in the 2011 first quarter. Corporate office costs were 10.0% of net revenues in the 2012 period versus 11.4% in the 2011 period.
  • Operating income for the first quarter of 2012 rose to $9,871,000 compared to $8,682,000 in the 2011 first quarter.
  • Interest expense increased to $162,000 in the first quarter of 2012 from $73,000 in the first quarter of 2011 due to higher average borrowings in the 2012 period.
  • Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $2,334,000 in the recent quarter as compared to $2,439,000 in the year earlier period. The reduction is attributable to the Company’s increased ownership interest in certain of its physical therapy partnerships.
  • Provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes less net income attributable to non-controlling interests was 39.3% in both the 2012 and 2011 periods.
  • Reported net income attributable to common shareholders in the first quarter of 2012 was $4,478,000 compared to $3,746,000 in the first quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $0.38 versus $0.31.
  • Same store revenues for de novo and acquired clinics open for one year or more increased 5.9%. Higher same store visits accounted for the increase as the average net rate per visit remained basically flat.

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Overall, this was a strong quarter for our Company coupling one of the highest same store volume growth quarters in our history with a solid net rate. We remain excited about our current opportunities for continued growth as we work to further improve our business.”

U.S. Physical Therapy Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Company announced that a regular quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share will be paid on June 1, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2012.

Year End Conference Call

U.S. Physical Therapy's management will host a conference call at 10:30 am Eastern Time, 9:30 am Central Time, on Thursday, May 3, 2012 to discuss the Company’s First Quarter 2012 results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-888-335-5539 or 973-582-2857 and enter reservation number 72888743 approximately 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. To listen to the live call via web-cast, go to the Company's website at www.usph.com at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days at this website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are considered to be forward-looking within the meaning under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements contain forward-looking information relating to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our Company. These statements (often using words such as “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “appear”, “should” and similar words) involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we project. Included among such statements are those relating to new clinics, availability of personnel and the reimbursement environment. The forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties, and factors, which include, but are not limited to:

  • changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;
  • revenue and earnings expectations;
  • general economic conditions;
  • business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations;
  • changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;
  • availability and cost of qualified physical and occupational therapists;
  • personnel productivity;
  • competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets which may require us to reorganize or close certain clinics and thereby incur losses and/or closure costs including the possible write-down or write-off of goodwill and other intangible assets;
  • changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed by patients;
  • maintaining adequate internal controls;
  • availability, terms, and use of capital;
  • acquisitions, purchase of non controlling interests (minority interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired businesses; and
  • weather and other seasonal factors.

Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the reason the statement is no longer accurate.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 414 clinics in 42 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages 15 physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and physician groups.

More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
2012 2011
 
 
Net patient revenues $ 60,499 $ 53,872
Other revenues   2,083     2,869  
Net revenues 62,582 56,741
 
Clinic operating costs:
Salaries and related costs 32,799 29,639
Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other 12,484 11,295
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,117 624
Closure costs   49     20  
Total clinic operating costs 46,449 41,578
 
Corporate office costs   6,262     6,481  
 
Operating income 9,871 8,682
 
Interest and other income, net 2 2
Interest expense   (162 )   (73 )
 
Income before taxes 9,711 8,611
Provision for income taxes   2,899     2,426  
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests 6,812 6,185
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (2,334 )   (2,439 )
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 4,478   $ 3,746  
 
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic $ 0.38   $ 0.32  
 
Diluted $ 0.38   $ 0.31  
 
Shares used in computation:
Basic   11,726     11,718  
 
Diluted   11,838     11,945  
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.09   $ 0.08  

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

   
CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2012 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 4,478 $ 3,746
 
Denominator:

Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares

11,726 11,718

Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options

112 227

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares

11,838 11,945
 
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic $ 0.38 $ 0.32
 
Diluted $ 0.38 $ 0.31

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
 
March 31, December 31,
2012 2011
(unaudited)
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
Cash $ 10,440 $ 9,983

Patient accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $1,892 and $2,154, respectively

29,456 28,333

Accounts receivable - other, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $186 and $883, respectively

1,979 1,614
Other current assets   5,248     5,737  
Total current assets 47,123 45,667
 
Fixed assets:
Furniture and equipment 35,491 35,103
Leasehold improvements   19,987     20,385  
55,478 55,488
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization   42,556     42,299  
12,922 13,189
Goodwill 93,797 92,750
Other intangible assets, net 9,515 9,603
Other assets   1,079     2,043  
$ 164,436   $ 163,252  
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable - trade $ 1,377 $ 1,809
Accrued expenses 10,656 14,082
Current portion of notes payable   483     433  
Total current liabilities 12,516 16,324
Notes payable 334 284
Revolving line of credit 24,200 23,500
Deferred rent 946 941
Other long-term liabilities   605     623  
Total liabilities 38,601 41,672
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders' equity:
U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding

- -

Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
13,980,577 and 13,919,588 shares issued, respectively

140 139
Additional paid-in capital 36,563 36,133
Retained earnings 105,825 102,405
Treasury stock at cost, 2,214,737 shares   (31,628 )   (31,628 )
Total U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders' equity 110,900 107,049
Noncontrolling interests   14,935     14,531  
Total equity   125,835     121,580  
$ 164,436   $ 163,252  

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
2012 2011
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 6,812 $ 6,185

Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests
to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 1,334 1,330
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,117 624
Equity-based awards compensation expense 547 444
Loss on sale or abandonment of assets, net 58 56
Deferred income tax 1,610 365
Other - (374 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in patient accounts receivable (2,179 ) (3,774 )
Increase in accounts receivable - other (426 ) (409 )
Decrease in other assets 38 355
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,728 ) 685
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities   (12 )   208  
Net cash provided by operating activities 5,171 5,695
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets (896 ) (860 )
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (1,090 ) -
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests (565 ) (15 )
Net proceeds on sale of fixed assets and business   6     3  
Net cash used in investing activities (2,545 ) (872 )
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (1,919 ) (1,989 )
Cash dividends to shareholders (1,058 ) (943 )
Proceeds from revolving line of credit 8,400 4,000
Payments on revolving line of credit (7,700 ) (4,700 )
Payment of notes payable - (100 )
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised 58 395
Other   50     1  
Net cash used in financing activities (2,169 ) (3,336 )
 
Net increase in cash 457 1,487
Cash - beginning of period   9,983     9,179  
Cash - end of period $ 10,440   $ 10,666  
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes $ 576 $ 615
Interest $ 283 $ 93
Non-cash investing and financing transactions during the period:
Purchase of business - seller financing portion $ 100 $ -
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECAP OF CLINIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
         
Number
of
Opened Acquired Sold Closed Clinics
 
At December 31, 2009 368
 
First Quarter 2010, March 31, 2010 1 5 (5) (2) 367
Second Quarter 2010, June 30, 2010 7 - - (5) 369
Third Quarter 2010, September 30, 2010 5 - - (2) 372
Fourth Quarter 2010, December 31, 2010 6 20 - (6) 392
Year Ended, December 31, 2010 19 25 (5) (15) 392
 
First Quarter 2011, March 31, 2011 6 - - (1) 397
Second Quarter 2011, June 30, 2011 2 - - (1) 398
Third Quarter 2011, September 30, 2011 8 20 - (6) 420
Fourth Quarter 2011, December 31, 2011 5 - - (9) 416
Year Ended, December 31, 2011 21 20 - (17) 416
 
First Quarter 2012, March 31, 2012 2 2 - (6) 414

CONTACT:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer, 713-297-7000
or
Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, 713-297-7000
or
The Ruth Group
Stephanie Carrington, 646-536-7017
or
Amy Glynn,646-536-7023

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