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Exhibit 99.1
 

 
University General Health System, Inc. Reports 146% Increase in Operating Income on 24% Higher Revenue for First Quarter of 2012
 
 
First Quarter Net Income of $489,438 Compares With Prior-Year Net Loss of ($439,768)
 
 
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - May 10, 2012) - University General Health System, Inc. (OTCQB: UGHS) (PINKSHEETS: UGHS), a diversified, integrated multi-specialty health delivery system, today announced improved operating results for the first quarter of 2012. The Company will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss first quarter operating results and other topics of interest (see details below).
 
Highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2012:
 
  
Net patient revenue increased 7.6% to approximately $16.6 million, compared with approximately $15.4 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  Average daily inpatient census at University General Hospital increased by 6.3% relative to prior-year levels, reflecting an average occupancy rate of 49.3%. The increase in net patient revenue was primarily attributable to the ongoing execution of the Company’s physician-centric, integrated health delivery system strategy.
 
  
Resident revenue for the senior living business segment approximated $1.9 million, support services revenue totaled $483,700, and other revenue totaled $117,189 in the most recent quarter.  The senior living properties reported continued stable utilization, with an overall occupancy rate in excess of 92% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
 
  
Total revenue rose 23.6% to $19.1 million, compared with $15.4 million in the first quarter of 2011.  Total revenue in the 2011 quarter did not include revenue from senior living and support services, as these business segments were acquired during the second half of 2011.
 
  
Net patient revenue, less provision for bad debt, from Medicare and Medicaid accounted for approximately 36.2% of total net patient revenue, and revenue from managed care contracts and other third party payors accounted for approximately 63.1% of net patient revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  This compared with 37.2% of total net patient revenue from Medicare and Medicaid and 60.7% from managed care contracts and other third-party payors in the prior-year quarter.  Self-pay revenue increased from 3.9% of total net patient revenue in the quarter ended March 31, 2011 to 9.1% in the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The provision for bad debt was 8.4% in the most recent quarter, versus 1.8% in the comparable 2011 period.
 
  
Operating income improved 145.7% to approximately $2.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012, versus approximately $0.8 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to the increase in revenue, along with cost containment measures implemented in the fourth quarter of 2011.
 
 
 
 

 
 
  
The Company recorded net income attributable to common shareholders of $489,438, or $0.00 per share, in the most recent quarter, compared with a net loss attributable to common shareholders of ($439,768), or ($0.00) per share, in the comparable quarter of 2011.
 
  
EBITDA for the quarter increased 44.8% to approximately $3.7 million in the most recent quarter, versus approximately $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2011 (EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is reconciled with GAAP results in a table at the end of this press release).
 
  
Shareholders’ equity improved to ($108,610) at March 31, 2012, from ($407,469) at December 31, 2011.
 
"Our 23.6% increase in total revenue this quarter was attributable to the mid-year acquisitions of TrinityCare Senior Living and Autimis, higher inpatient occupancy rates at our flagship University General Hospital, and the continued implementation of our integrated health delivery model," commented Dr. Hassan Chahadeh, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of University General Health System, Inc. "We also reported positive net income, as profitability improved by approximately $929,000 relative to last year's first quarter, reflecting higher revenue and our ability to control costs while expanding our regional health care network in the Houston area."
 
"We believe recently announced private equity investments in the Company by accredited investors and institutions will allow us to continue to strengthen our balance sheet and prepare University General for further expansion in Houston and other metropolitan markets. We also expect pending and completed strategic acquisitions to be accretive to our integrated health care system and to our financial performance during the balance of 2012. This quarter, University General Health System celebrated its first year as a public company, and we believe the strategy we have developed provides a strong foundation from which to grow revenue, earnings and shareholder value in coming years."
 
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of operating performance that is not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), income from operations or cash flows provided by or used in operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure of the Company's operating performance used by management to focus on operating performance and management without mixing in items of income and expense that relate to the financing and capitalization of the business. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes, non-operating (income) expense items, (gain) loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization (including non-cash impairment charges), amortization of deferred gain, and non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
 
The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our performance, results of operations and financial position for the following reasons:
 
  
It is helpful in identifying trends in day-to-day performance because the items excluded have little or no significance to day-to-day operations;
 
 
 
 

 
 
  
It provides an assessment of controllable expenses and affords management the ability to make decisions that are expected to facilitate meeting current financial goals and achieve optimal financial performance; and
 
  
It is an indication of whether adjustments to current spending decisions are necessary. 
 
Investor Conference Call
 
Management of University Health System will host a conference call today -- Thursday, May 10, 2012 -- at 4:15 p.m. EDT. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 877-317-6789 (international participants dial 412-317-6789) and requesting participation in the "University General Health System Conference Call" at least five minutes before 4:15 pm EDT on May 10, 2012.
 
A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the call through May 17, 2012 at 9:00 am EDT by dialing 877-344-7529 (international participants dial 412-317-0088) and entering the conference ID# 10014224.
 
About University General Health System, Inc.
 
University General Health System, Inc. ("University General") is a diversified, integrated multi-specialty health care provider that delivers concierge physician and patient-oriented services by providing timely, innovative health solutions that are uniquely competitive, efficient, and adaptive in today's health care delivery environment. The Company currently operates one hospital, two ambulatory surgical centers and a Hyperbaric Wound Care Center in the Houston area. Also, University General owns three senior living facilities, manages six senior living facilities, and owns a Support Services company that provides revenue cycle and luxury facilities management services.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements related to the future financial performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful execution of growth strategies, product development and acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing, general economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
 

Donald Sapaugh
President
(713) 375-7557
dsapaugh@ughs.net

 
 
 

 
 
R. Jerry Falkner, CFA
RJ Falkner & Company, Inc.
Investor Relations Counsel
(830) 693-4400
info@rjfalkner.com

Michael Porter
President, Porter, LeVay & Rose
Investor Relations
212-564-4700
Michael@plrinvest.com
 
(Financial Highlights Follow)
 
 
 
 

 
 
 UNIVERSITY GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
March 31
 
December 31,
   
2012
 
2011
         
ASSETS
       
Current assets
       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
423,894
   
$
538,018
 
Accounts receivables, net
   
11,480,073
     
10,913,361
 
Inventories
   
1,897,444
     
1,908,177
 
Receivables from related parties
   
584,021
     
658,764
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
960,576
     
1,275,104
 
Total current assets 
   
15,346,008
     
15,293,424
 
                 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
   
687,323
     
687,323
 
Property and equipment, net
   
76,241,012
     
77,012,883
 
Intangible assets
   
1,110,000
     
1,140,000
 
Goodwill
   
18,299,310
     
18,299,310
 
Other assets
   
1,964,611
     
2,234,985
 
Total assets
 
$
113,648,264
   
$
114,667,925
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
 
$
10,680,342
   
$
11,874,720
 
Payables to related parties
   
2,507,940
     
2,493,088
 
Accrued expenses
   
8,841,149
     
7,516,940
 
Accrued acquisition cost
   
1,007,380
     
1,007,380
 
Taxes Payable
   
4,943,678
     
4,171,826
 
Deferred revenue
   
349,322
     
314,876
 
Lines of credit
   
8,451,025
     
8,451,025
 
Notes payable, current portion
   
27,298,071
     
28,982,331
 
Notes payable to related parties, current portion
   
2,754,455
     
2,798,783
 
Capital lease obligations, current portion
   
5,976,202
     
5,943,685
 
Capital lease obligation to related party, current portion
   
249,154
     
239,409
 
Total current liabilities
   
73,058,718
     
73,794,063
 
                 
Lines of credit
   
-
     
-
 
Notes payable, less current portion
   
7,840,348
     
8,459,474
 
Notes payable to related parties, less current portion
   
1,910,040
     
1,983,514
 
Capital lease obligations, less current portion
   
215,259
     
34,893
 
Capital lease obligation payable to related party, less current portion
   
30,732,509
     
30,803,450
 
Total liabilities
   
113,756,874
     
115,075,394
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies
   
     
 
                 
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,000 shares issued and outstanding
   
3
     
3
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 480,000,000 shares authorized; 283,440,226 shares issued and outstanding
   
283,440
     
283,440
 
Additional paid in capital
   
48,905,461
     
49,078,223
 
Shareholders’ receivables
   
(2,239,068)
     
(2,219,068)
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(52,393,589)
     
(52,883,027)
 
Total shareholders’ deficit
   
(5,443,753)
     
(5,740,429)
 
   Non-controlling interest
   
5,335,143
     
5,332,960
 
Total equity  (deficit)
   
(108,610)
     
(407,469)
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
 
$
113,648,264
   
$
114,667,925
 
     
     
     

 

 
 
 

 

UNIVERSITY GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues
           
Net patient service revenues, net of contractual adjustments and provision for bad debt
  $ 16,617,733     $ 15,443,233  
Resident revenues
    1,868,433       -  
Support services revenues
    483,700       -  
Other revenues
    117,189       5,982  
Total revenues
    19,087,055       15,449,215  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Salaries, benefits, and other employee costs
    8,281,991       6,134,717  
Medical supplies
    2,932,125       3,160,635  
Management fees
    -       1,389,655  
General and administrative expenses
    4,227,502       3,484,039  
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities
    (96,739 )     (1,303,366 )
Depreciation and amortization
    1,725,173       1,762,607  
                 Total operating expenses     17,070,052      
14,628,287
 
Operating income     2,017,003       
820,928
 
 
Interest expense
    (1,437,965 )     (1,179,696 )
Other Income
    11,583       -  
Income (loss) before income tax
    590,621       (358,768 )
State income tax expense
    99,000       81,000  
Income (loss) before non-controlling interest
  $ 491,621       (439,768 )
                 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
    (2,183 )     -  
Net income (loss) attributable to Company
  $ 489,438     $ (439,768 )
                 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share data:
               
 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )
                 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    283,440,226       174,728,566  
                 

 
 
 
 

 
 
UNIVERSITY GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 (Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 491,621     $ (439,768 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in ) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,725,173       1,762,607  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    1,396,912       290,803  
Gain on sales of assets
    (11,583 )     -  
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities
    (96,739 )     (1,303,366 )
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,963,624 )     (931,820 )
Related party receivables and payables
    89,595       (387,673 )
Inventories
    10,733       (148,448 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    343,406       (96,597 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and taxes payable
    951,097       (3,772,955 )
Deferred revenues
    34,446       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    2,971,037       (5,027,217 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Additions to property, equipment and leasehold improvements
    (295,319 )     (176,744 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (295,319 )     (176,744 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Redemption of common stock
    -       (50,000 )
Distribution to noncontrolling interests
    (172,762 )     -  
Issuance of common stock
    -       7,120,000  
Payments on notes payable
    (2,275,465 )     (1,752,559 )
Borrowings under notes payable to related party
    -       2,953,500  
Payments on notes payable to related party
    (118,398 )     (1,681,646 )
Payments on capital leases
    (162,021 )     (3,528,229 )
Payments on capital leases obligation to related party
    (61,196 )     (23,925 )
Net cash (used in) provided by  financing activities
    (2,789,842 )     3,037,141  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (114,124 )     (2,166,820 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning of period
    538,018       2,291,754  
End of period
  $ 423,894     $ 124,934  
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 1,245,269     $ 268,426  
Income taxes paid
  $ 383,434     $ 3,244,931  
Supplemental noncash investing activities:
               
Property and equipment additions financed
  $ 374,904     $ -  
Supplemental noncash financing activities:
               
Exchange of debt for common stock in February 2011
  $ -     $ 3,500,000  
Issuance of common stock in February 2011
  $ -     $ 2,130,000  
Issuance of common stock to affiliate for termination of service agreement
  $ -     $ 1,000,000  
 
 
 
 

 
 
UNIVERSITY GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Adjusted EBITDA Calculation

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 489,438     $ (489,438 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    99,000       81,000  
Other non-operating expense (income)
    (11,583 )     -  
Interest expense:
               
Debt and lease obligations
    1,457,965       1,179,696  
Interest income
    (20,000 )     -  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,725,173       1,762,607  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 3,739,993     $ 2,583,535