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Exhibit 99.1

 

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2013

CRC Health Corporation Reports Operating Results

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

CUPERTINO, CA, August 15, 2013—CRC Health Corporation, a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and adolescent youth services, announced its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

“During the second quarter of 2013, we delivered revenue growth in our recovery business, driven by both our CTCs and our residential recovery businesses, while our youth business struggled to achieve growth due to lack of demand in the marketplace and our weight management businesses continued to stabilize. We recently announced some changes to our youth and weight management business footprint. As health care needs evolve we sometimes need to make difficult changes. The future is promising as we continue to invest in areas that position us well for the dramatic changes occurring given healthcare reform,” said R. Andrew Eckert, Chief Executive Officer.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Operating Results:

Net client service revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2013 increased $3.6 million, or 3.1%, to $118.6 million compared to the same period in 2012. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, operating income decreased $14.3 million, or 69.5%, compared to the same period in 2012. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.9 million, or 3.3%, compared to the same period in 2012.


The following table presents our net client service revenues, operating income (loss), Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin by division (in thousands, except for percentages):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
                 2013 vs 2012  
     2013     2012     $ Change     % Change  

Net client service revenues:

        

Recovery

   $ 94,269      $ 88,513      $ 5,756        6.5

Youth

     17,556        19,823        (2,267     (11.4)

Weight Management

     6,741        6,623        118        1.8

Corporate

     9        18        (9     (50.0)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net client service revenues

   $ 118,575      $ 114,977      $ 3,598        3.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss):

        

Recovery

   $ 28,817      $ 28,083      $ 734        2.6

Youth

     (8,958     1,534        (10,492     *   

Weight Management

     (1,894     (454     (1,440     *   

Corporate

     (11,665     (8,515     (3,150     (37.0)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating income

   $ 6,300      $ 20,648      $ (14,348     (69.5)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Recovery

   $ 32,157      $ 31,089      $ 1,068        3.4

Youth

     57        2,365        (2,308     (97.6)

Weight Management

     1,012        7        1,005        *   

Corporate

     (5,926     (5,239     (687     (13.1)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 27,300      $ 28,222      $ (922     (3.3)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin: (1)

        

Recovery

     34.1     35.1    

Youth

     0.3     11.9    

Weight Management

     15.0     0.1    

Total Adjusted EBITDA margin

     23.0     24.5    

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net client service revenues.
* Not meaningful

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2012

Recovery:

 

   

Net client service revenues increased $5.8 million, or 6.5%, primarily due to a $3.6 million increase in our residential facilities and a $2.1 million increase in our CTC facilities. The increase in revenues at our residential facilities was driven in part by the re-opening of New Life Lodge in April 2012, and certain bed expansions at two residential facilities in Pennsylvania. The increase in revenues at our CTC facilities was primarily due to increased patient days at our facilities driven by marketing programs and clinically appropriate retention efforts.

 

   

Operating income increased $0.7 million, or 2.6%. The increase was primarily the result of increase in net client service revenues noted above, offset by increase in operating expenses at our residential facilities due to increases in salaries, wages and benefits, outside services and other operating costs associated with increased patient days, and increase in operating expenses at our CTC facilities due to increased marketing activities and employee salaries, wages and benefits associated with increased patient days.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.1 million to $32.2 million from the comparable prior period.


Youth:

 

   

Net client service revenues decreased by $2.3 million, or 11.4%, due primarily to a decrease in patient days at our residential facilities.

 

   

Operating income decreased $10.5 million to an operating loss, primarily due to $8.0 million of asset impairments recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and a decrease in net client service revenues noted above.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.3 million from the comparable prior period.

Weight Management:

 

   

Net client service revenues increased by $0.1 million, or 1.8%, primarily due to increases in patient days in our adult residential weight loss facility offset by a decrease in patient days in our adolescent weight loss programs.

 

   

Operating income decreased $1.4 million to an operating loss, primarily due to $2.9 million of asset impairments recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, offset by a decrease in salaries, wages and benefits.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.0 million from the comparable prior period.

Corporate:

 

   

Operating income decreased $3.2 million, or 37.0%, primarily due to a $2.5 million increase in legal expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and a $0.7 million increase in salaries, wages and benefits.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.7 million from the comparable prior period.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Operating Results:

Net client service revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2013 increased $6.0 million, or 2.7%, to $229.2 million compared to the same period in 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, operating income decreased $14.5 million, or 41.7%, compared to the same period in 2012. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.8 million, or 1.7%, compared to the same period in 2012.


The following table presents our net client service revenues, operating income (loss), Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin by division (in thousands, except for percentages):

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
                 2013 vs 2012  
     2013     2012     $ Change     % Change  

Net client service revenues:

        

Recovery

   $ 184,944      $ 175,609      $ 9,335        5.3

Youth

     32,494        36,125        (3,631     (10.1)

Weight Management

     11,701        11,423        278        2.4

Corporate

     20        42        (22     (52.4)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net client service revenues

   $ 229,159      $ 223,199      $ 5,960        2.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss):

        

Recovery

   $ 54,708      $ 53,077      $ 1,631        3.1

Youth

     (11,586     38        (11,624     *   

Weight Management

     (1,956     (1,023     (933     (91.2)

Corporate

     (20,868     (17,265     (3,603     (20.9)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating income

   $ 20,298      $ 34,827      $ (14,529     (41.7)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA:

        

Recovery

   $ 61,031      $ 58,976      $ 2,055        3.5

Youth

     (1,875     1,678        (3,553     *   

Weight Management

     1,184        (341     1,525        *   

Corporate

     (11,982     (11,139     (843     (7.6)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 48,358      $ 49,174      $ (816     (1.7)
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin: (1)

        

Recovery

     33.0     33.6    

Youth

     -5.8     4.6    

Weight Management

     10.1     -3.0    

Total Adjusted EBITDA margin

     21.1     22.0    

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net client service revenues.
* Not meaningful

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

Recovery:

 

   

Net client service revenues increased $9.3 million, or 5.3%, primarily due to a $5.1 million increase in our residential facilities and a $4.3 million increase in our CTC facilities. The increase in revenues at our residential facilities was driven in part by the re-opening of New Life Lodge in April 2012, and certain bed expansions at two residential facilities in Pennsylvania. The increase in revenues at our CTC facilities was primarily due to increased patient days at our facilities driven by marketing programs and clinically appropriate retention efforts.

 

   

Operating income increased $1.6 million, or 3.1%. The increase was primarily the result of increase in net client service revenues noted above, offset by increase in operating expenses at our residential facilities due to increases in salaries, wages and benefits, outside services and other operating costs associated with increased patient days, and increase in operating expenses at our CTC facilities due to increased marketing activities and employee salaries, wages and benefits associated with increased patient days.


   

Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.1 million to $61.0 million from the comparable prior period.

Youth:

 

   

Net client service revenues decreased by $3.6 million, or 10.1%, due primarily to a decrease in patient days at our residential facilities.

 

   

Operating income decreased $11.6 million to an operating loss, primarily due to $8.0 million of asset impairments recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and the decrease in net client service revenues noted above.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.6 million from the comparable prior period.

Weight Management:

 

   

Net client service revenues increased by $0.3 million, or 2.4%, primarily due to increases in patient days in our adult residential weight loss facility offset by a decrease in patient days in our adolescent weight loss programs.

 

   

Operating income decreased $0.9 million to an operating loss, primarily due to $2.9 million of asset impairments recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, offset by a decrease in salaries, wages and benefits.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.5 million from the comparable prior period.

Corporate:

 

   

Operating income decreased $3.6 million, or 20.9%, primarily due to a $2.5 million increase in legal expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and a $1.1 million increase in salaries, wages and benefits.

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.8 million from the comparable prior period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

Under the terms of our borrowing arrangements, we are required to comply with various covenants, including the maintenance of certain financial ratios, the calculations of which are based on Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in our credit agreements. As of June 30, 2013, we were in compliance with all such covenants. A breach of these could result in a default under our credit facilities and in our being unable to borrow additional amounts under our revolving credit facility. If an event of default occurs, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts borrowed under our credit facilities to be immediately due and payable and the lenders under our term loans and revolving credit facility could proceed against the collateral securing the indebtedness.

The computation of Adjusted EBITDA is provided below to provide an understanding of the impact that Adjusted EBITDA has on our ability to comply with certain covenants in our borrowing arrangements that are tied to these measures and to borrow under the credit facility. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flows from operating activities (which are determined in accordance with GAAP) and is not being presented as an indicator of operating performance or a measure of liquidity. Other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently and as a result, such measures may not be comparable to our Adjusted EBITDA.


The following table reconciles our net income (loss) to our Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013     2012      2013     2012  

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to CRC Health Corporation:

   $ (3,601   $ 4,394       $ (2,214   $ 5,053   

Depreciation and amortization (1)

     5,332        5,079         10,187        10,008   

Income tax expense (benefit) (1) 

     (2,545     3,191         (1,499     3,892   

Interest expense

     12,163        12,552         23,642        24,338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

     11,349        25,216         30,116        43,291   

Adjustments to EBITDA:

         

Discontinued operations

     381        559         603        1,187   

Asset impairments (1)

     10,859        —           10,859        —     

Non-impairment restructuring activities (1)

     218        212         384        930   

Stock-based compensation expense

     774        531         1,332        1,016   

Foreign exchange translation

     (1     1         33        (28

Loss on disposal of property and equipment (1) 

     98        337         190        418   

Management fees

     600        559         1,200        1,134   

Non-recurring legal costs

     2,916        496         3,474        812   

Debt costs

     106        69         167        177   

Other non-cash charges and non-recurring costs

     —          242         —          237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments to EBITDA

     15,951        3,006         18,242        5,883   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 27,300      $ 28,222       $ 48,358      $ 49,174   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes amounts related to both continuing operations and discontinued operations.

Key Operating Statistics:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013      2012      2013      2012  

Recovery

           

Residential and outpatient facilities

           

Net client service revenues (in thousands)

   $ 58,732       $ 55,109       $ 114,946       $ 109,874   

Patient days

     150,049         141,065         292,981         280,903   

Net client service revenues per patient day

   $ 391.42       $ 390.66       $ 392.33       $ 391.15   

CTCs

           

Net client service revenues (in thousands)

   $ 35,537       $ 33,404       $ 69,999       $ 65,735   

Patient days

     2,722,713         2,563,856         5,349,897         5,069,827   

Net client service revenues per patient day

   $ 13.05       $ 13.03       $ 13.08       $ 12.97   

Youth

           

Residential facilities

           

Net client service revenues (in thousands)

   $ 9,923       $ 12,207       $ 19,408       $ 23,117   

Patient days

     31,847         41,295         62,604         79,869   

Net client service revenues per patient day

   $ 311.58       $ 295.60       $ 310.01       $ 289.44   

Outdoor programs

           

Net client service revenues (in thousands)

   $ 7,633       $ 7,616       $ 13,086       $ 13,008   

Patient days

     16,351         15,441         27,887         26,689   

Net client service revenues per patient day

   $ 466.82       $ 493.23       $ 469.25       $ 487.39   

Weight Management

           

Net client service revenues (in thousands)

   $ 6,741       $ 6,623       $ 11,701       $ 11,423   

Patient days

     17,833         20,316         29,920         32,283   

Net client service revenues per patient day

   $ 378.01       $ 326.00       $ 391.08       $ 353.84   


Other Data (in thousands except ratios):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2013      2012  

Total Adjusted Debt (1) 

   $ 556,354       $ 570,996   

Cash Interest Expense (2)

   $ 42,347       $ 42,144   

Adjusted EBITDA (2) 

   $ 101,462       $ 102,279   

Debt Covenant Ratios

     

Leverage Ratio (3)

     5.48         5.58   

Maximum Required Leverage Ratio per Credit Facility

     6.75         6.75   
     Compliant         Compliant   

Interest Coverage Ratio (4)

     2.40         2.43   

Minimum Required Interest Coverage Ratio per Credit Facility

     2.00         2.00   
     Compliant         Compliant   

Notes:

 

1. Consolidated Total Debt is defined as the aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding on such date, determined on a consolidated basis, consisting of borrowed money, capitalized leases, promissory notes or similar instruments minus cash and cash equivalents in excess of $0.5 million (cash reserve). The Total Adjusted Debt includes debt of discontinued operations of $0.2 million as of December 31, 2012.
2. Calculated over the four trailing quarters.
3. Leverage ratio is defined as Consolidated Total Debt divided by the Adjusted EBITDA for the respective four trailing quarters.
4. Interest coverage ratio is defined as our Adjusted EBITDA for the respective four trailing quarters divided by the cash interest expense over the same period.


CRC HEALTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

     June 30,     December 31,  
     2013     2012  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,040      $ 19,058   

Restricted cash

     280        364   

Accounts receivable, net

     39,331        36,737   

Prepaid expenses

     7,430        4,781   

Other current assets

     2,598        2,591   

Income taxes receivable

     3,094        1,109   

Deferred income taxes

     6,352        6,352   

Current assets of discontinued operations

     3,135        2,759   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     73,260        73,751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     131,406        130,381   

Goodwill

     519,093        518,953   

Other intangible assets, net

     281,079        294,085   

Other assets, net

     18,305        20,396   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,023,143      $ 1,037,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 7,507      $ 6,801   

Accrued payroll and related expenses

     19,292        18,333   

Accrued interest

     9,334        9,412   

Accrued expenses

     12,575        8,721   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —          4,840   

Deferred revenue

     14,169        9,494   

Other current liabilities

     1,303        1,592   

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

     2,287        2,372   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     66,467        61,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     567,174        584,535   

Other long-term liabilities

     8,642        8,740   

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations

     5,838        6,275   

Deferred income taxes

     107,310        107,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     755,431        768,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, $0.001 par value - 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Additional paid-in capital

     465,665        464,932   

Accumulated deficit

     (197,913     (195,699

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (40     (71
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     267,712        269,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,023,143      $ 1,037,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


CRC HEALTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net client service revenues

   $ 118,575      $ 114,977      $ 229,159      $ 223,199   

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and benefits

     56,849        54,585        112,817        109,173   

Facilities and other operating costs

     37,384        33,252        70,972        65,470   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,851        1,465        4,026        3,808   

Depreciation and amortization

     5,332        5,027        10,187        9,921   

Asset impairments

     10,859        —          10,859        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     112,275        94,329        208,861        188,372   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     6,300        20,648        20,298        34,827   

Interest expense

     (12,163     (12,552     (23,642     (24,338

Other income

     241        251        503        494   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     (5,622     8,347        (2,841     10,983   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (2,295     3,500        (1,112     4,684   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

     (3,327     4,847        (1,729     6,299   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (274     (453     (485     (1,246
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (3,601   $ 4,394      $ (2,214   $ 5,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


CRC HEALTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2013     2012  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,214   $ 5,053   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     10,187        10,008   

Amortization of debt discount and capitalized financing costs

     2,122        3,014   

Asset impairments

     10,859        —     

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     190        418   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     4,008        3,954   

Stock-based compensation

     1,332        1,016   

Deferred income taxes

     21        (804

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Restricted cash

     84        (226

Accounts receivable

     (6,599     (1,878

Prepaid expenses

     (2,642     1,118   

Income taxes receivable and payable

     (2,372     2,705   

Other current assets

     (7     (170

Accounts payable

     841        (300

Accrued liabilities

     4,924        2,873   

Other current liabilities

     4,342        6,345   

Other long-term assets

     821        (853

Other long-term liabilities

     (529     315   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     25,368        32,588   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions of property and equipment

     (9,432     (7,341

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     36        —     

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     (140     —     

Other investing activities

     —          (29
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (9,536     (7,370
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Borrowings of long-term debt

     —          84,096   

Repayment of long-term debt

     (5,019     (88,099

Borrowings on revolving line of credit

     —          18,000   

Repayments on revolving line of credit

     (17,995     (13,505

Capital distributed to Parent

     (599     (9,524

Capitalized financing costs

     (217     (2,772

Other financing activities

     (20     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (23,850     (11,804
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (8,018     13,414   

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period

     19,058        10,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period

   $ 11,040      $ 23,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Conference Call

CRC Health Corporation will host a conference call, open to all interested parties, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 beginning at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific Time). The number to call within the United States is (888) 539-3678. Participants outside the United States should call (719) 457-2085. The conference ID is 3983396.

A replay of the conference call will be available starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 until 7:00 PM Eastern Time Tuesday, August 27, 2013. The replay number for callers within the United States is (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 from outside the United States and the conference ID for all callers is 3983396.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements related to trends and events that may affect our future financial position and operating results. Any statement contained in this release that is not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. For example, words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “potential” or “plan”, or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon current expectations, estimates and assumptions, and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to us that could cause or contribute to material differences include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

Our substantial indebtedness;

 

   

Unfavorable economic conditions that have and could continue to negatively impact our revenues;

 

   

Changes in reimbursement rates for services provided;

 

   

Failure to comply with extensive laws and governmental regulations given the highly regulated industry in which we operate and the ever changing nature of these laws and regulations;

 

   

Significant economic contribution that certain regions and programs have to our operating results;

 

   

Claims and legal actions by patients, students, employees, third-party payors, such as Medicare, and others;

 

   

Failure to cultivate new, or maintain existing relationships with patient referral sources;

 

   

Competition;

 

   

Shortage in qualified healthcare workers;

 

   

Our employees election of union representation;

 

   

Difficult, costly or unsuccessful integrations of acquisitions;

 

   

Accidents or other incidents at our programs;

 

   

Defaults by borrowers in our loan program;

 

   

Limited history of profitability;

 

   

Potential conflicts with our financial sponsors;

 

   

Natural disasters;

 

   

Adverse media;

 

   

Deficiencies in our internal controls; and

 

   

Regulatory risks.

A more detailed discussion of many of these factors, as well as other factors that could affect our results, is contained in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. You should carefully consider each of these factors and all of the other information in this release. We believe that all forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions when made. However, we caution that it is impossible to predict actual results or outcomes and that accordingly you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of


the date when made and we undertake no obligation to revise or update these statements in light of subsequent events or developments. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from anticipated results or outcomes discussed in forward-looking statements. You are advised however, to consult any future disclosures we make on related subjects in future reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

About CRC Health Group

CRC Health Group is the most comprehensive network of addiction treatment and related behavioral health services in the nation. CRC offers the largest array of personalized treatment options, allowing individuals, families and professionals to choose the most appropriate treatment setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management or therapeutic education needs. CRC is committed to making our services widely and easily available, while maintaining a passion for delivering advanced treatment. Since 1995, CRC has been helping individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives. For more information, visit www.crchealth.com or call (877) 637-6237.

Contact:

CRC Health Corporation

LeAnne M. Stewart, 408-645-3160

Chief Financial Officer