HANGER, INC. - Quarter Report: 2018 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2018
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from
to
Commission File Number 1-10670
HANGER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
Delaware |
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84-0904275 |
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10910 Domain Drive, Suite 300, Austin, TX |
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78758 |
Registrants phone number, including area code: (512) 777-3800
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o |
Accelerated filer x |
Non-accelerated filer o |
Smaller reporting company o |
Emerging growth company o |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
As of November 1, 2018 the registrant had 36,848,290 shares of its Common Stock outstanding.
HANGER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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As of September 30, |
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As of December 31, |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
61,035 |
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$ |
1,508 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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132,446 |
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146,346 |
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Inventories |
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72,601 |
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69,138 |
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Income taxes receivable |
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1,723 |
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13,079 |
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Other current assets |
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20,742 |
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20,888 |
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Total current assets |
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288,547 |
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250,959 |
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Non-current assets: |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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89,424 |
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93,615 |
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Goodwill |
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196,343 |
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196,343 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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16,637 |
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21,940 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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71,967 |
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68,126 |
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Other assets |
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12,711 |
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9,440 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
675,629 |
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$ |
640,423 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
9,027 |
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$ |
4,336 |
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Accounts payable |
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52,325 |
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48,269 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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54,790 |
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66,308 |
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Accrued compensation related costs |
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32,730 |
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53,380 |
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Total current liabilities |
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148,872 |
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172,293 |
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Long-term liabilities: |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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502,966 |
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445,928 |
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Other liabilities |
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49,395 |
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50,253 |
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Total liabilities |
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701,233 |
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668,474 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note O) |
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Shareholders deficit: |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 37,011,135 shares issued and 36,868,314 shares outstanding in 2018, and 36,515,232 shares issued and 36,372,411 shares outstanding in 2017 |
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370 |
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365 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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340,738 |
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333,738 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(164 |
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(1,686 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(365,852 |
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(359,772 |
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Treasury stock, at cost; 142,821 shares at 2018 and 2017, respectively |
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(696 |
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(696 |
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Total shareholders deficit |
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(25,604 |
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(28,051 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders deficit |
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$ |
675,629 |
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$ |
640,423 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
HANGER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Net revenues |
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$ |
262,946 |
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$ |
257,966 |
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$ |
763,907 |
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$ |
755,033 |
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Material costs |
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84,805 |
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82,345 |
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247,677 |
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240,407 |
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Personnel costs |
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90,853 |
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90,065 |
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266,515 |
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265,851 |
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Other operating costs |
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30,999 |
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33,184 |
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92,631 |
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97,734 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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28,308 |
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25,356 |
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80,467 |
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75,969 |
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Professional accounting and legal fees |
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3,107 |
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7,844 |
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12,189 |
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29,015 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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8,950 |
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9,632 |
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27,552 |
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29,594 |
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Income from operations |
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15,924 |
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9,540 |
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36,876 |
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16,463 |
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Interest expense, net |
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8,939 |
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15,097 |
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28,519 |
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43,197 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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16,998 |
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Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
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176 |
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184 |
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528 |
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552 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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6,809 |
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(5,741 |
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(9,169 |
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(27,286 |
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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2,440 |
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(1,580 |
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(3,848 |
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(7,028 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
4,369 |
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$ |
(4,161 |
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$ |
(5,321 |
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$ |
(20,258 |
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Per share data: |
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Basic income (loss) per share |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
(0.11 |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
(0.56 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
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36,856,881 |
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36,340,089 |
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36,716,568 |
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36,238,816 |
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Diluted income (loss) per share |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
(0.11 |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
(0.56 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
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37,556,594 |
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36,340,089 |
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36,716,568 |
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36,238,816 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
HANGER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
4,369 |
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$ |
(4,161 |
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$ |
(5,321 |
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$ |
(20,258 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $533, $0, $541, and $0, respectively |
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$ |
1,738 |
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$ |
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$ |
1,762 |
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$ |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on defined benefit plan, net of tax of $0, $0, $105, and $0 respectively |
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26 |
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(17 |
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(240 |
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(51 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
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1,764 |
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(17 |
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1,522 |
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(51 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) |
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$ |
6,133 |
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$ |
(4,178 |
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$ |
(3,799 |
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$ |
(20,309 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
HANGER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS DEFICIT
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Common |
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Common |
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Additional |
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Treasury |
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Total |
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Balance, December 31, 2017 |
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36,372 |
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$ |
365 |
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$ |
333,738 |
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$ |
(1,686 |
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$ |
(359,772 |
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$ |
(696 |
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$ |
(28,051 |
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Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for revenue recognition (Note A) |
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(759 |
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(759 |
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Balance, January 1, 2018 |
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36,372 |
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365 |
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333,738 |
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(1,686 |
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(360,531 |
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(696 |
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(28,810 |
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Net loss |
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(5,321 |
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(5,321 |
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Employee related equity activity: |
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Shares based compensation expense |
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9,573 |
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9,573 |
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Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units |
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496 |
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5 |
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(5 |
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Effect of shares withheld to cover taxes |
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(2,568 |
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(2,568 |
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Total other comprehensive income |
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1,522 |
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1,522 |
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Balance, September 30, 2018 |
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36,868 |
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$ |
370 |
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$ |
340,738 |
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$ |
(164 |
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$ |
(365,852 |
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$ |
(696 |
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$ |
(25,604 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
HANGER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(5,321 |
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$ |
(20,258 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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27,552 |
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29,594 |
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(Benefit) provision for doubtful accounts |
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(578 |
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6,850 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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9,573 |
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8,693 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(4,114 |
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(7,179 |
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Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs |
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2,453 |
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6,348 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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16,998 |
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Gain on sale and disposal of fixed assets |
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(2,537 |
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(1,664 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities (Note Q) |
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(6,867 |
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(23,392 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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37,159 |
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(1,008 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
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(16,435 |
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(11,237 |
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Purchase of therapeutic program equipment leased to third parties under operating leases |
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(6,390 |
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(3,714 |
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Purchase of company-owned life insurance investment |
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(598 |
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(555 |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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3,583 |
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4,185 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(19,840 |
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(11,321 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Borrowings under term loan, net of discount |
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501,467 |
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Repayment of term loan |
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(434,400 |
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(19,688 |
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Borrowings under revolving credit agreement |
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3,000 |
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140,965 |
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Repayments under revolving credit agreement |
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(8,000 |
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(105,965 |
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Payment of employee taxes on stock-based compensation |
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(2,568 |
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(1,367 |
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Payment on seller notes |
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(2,116 |
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(4,633 |
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Payment of capital lease obligations |
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(942 |
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(873 |
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Payment of debt issuance costs |
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(6,757 |
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(2,863 |
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Payment of debt extinguishment costs |
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(8,436 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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41,248 |
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5,576 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
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58,567 |
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(6,753 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at beginning of period |
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4,779 |
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9,412 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of period |
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$ |
63,346 |
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$ |
2,659 |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period |
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$ |
1,508 |
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$ |
7,157 |
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Restricted cash, at beginning of period |
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3,271 |
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2,255 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, at beginning of period |
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$ |
4,779 |
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$ |
9,412 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period |
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$ |
61,035 |
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$ |
460 |
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Restricted cash, at end of period |
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2,311 |
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2,199 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, at end of period |
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$ |
63,346 |
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$ |
2,659 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
HANGER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE A ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
Hanger, Inc. (we, our, or us) is a leading national provider of products and services that assist in enhancing or restoring the physical capabilities of patients with disabilities or injuries. We provide orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services, distribute O&P devices and components, manage O&P networks, and provide therapeutic solutions to patients and businesses in acute, post-acute, and clinic settings. We operate through two segments: Patient Care and Products & Services.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and, therefore, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the 2017 Form 10-K), as previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In our opinion, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the full year.
A detailed description of our significant accounting policies and management judgments is contained in our 2017 Form 10-K.
Reclassifications
We have reclassified certain amounts in the prior year consolidated financial statements to be consistent with the current year presentation. These relate to classifications within both the condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, see Adoption of New Accounting Standards for additional information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2018, we adopted the following:
· Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and related clarifying standards (ASC 606), on revenue recognition using the modified retrospective method for all contracts in place at January 1, 2018. This new accounting standard outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This standard supersedes existing revenue recognition requirements. The core principle of the revenue recognition standard is to require an entity to recognize as revenue the amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for goods or services as it transfers control to its customers.
The majority of our contracts are generally short term in nature. Revenue is recognized at the point of time when we transfer control of the good or service to the patient. Under ASC 606, estimated uncollectible amounts due from self-pay patients, as well as co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles owed to us by patients with insurance are generally considered implicit price concessions and are now presented as a reduction of net revenue. Under prior guidance, these amounts were recognized as bad debt expense and were included in other operating costs. When estimating the variable consideration, we use historical collection experience to estimate amounts not expected to be collected. Conversely, subsequent changes in collectability due to a change in financial condition (i.e. bankruptcy) continues to be recognized as bad debt expense.
The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our results of operations. The cumulative effect of implementing this guidance resulted in an increase of $0.8 million to the opening balance of accumulated deficit from establishing a contract liability of $1.0 million for certain performance obligations that must be recognized over time and an increase in deferred tax assets in the amount of $0.3 million - see Revenue Recognition below for additional information.
· ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash and ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments in the statement of cash flows on a retrospective basis. As a result of adoption:
· Amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are now presented with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows.
· We added a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash balances are included in Other Current Assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets - see Note G - Other Current Assets and Other Assets.
· ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. It was applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to accumulated deficit as of the beginning of the period of adoption. As a result of adoption, there was no material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
· ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. As a result of adoption, there was no material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and we will apply the guidance to any future acquisitions should they occur.
· ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting, which amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based payment arrangements and provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of the share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718. The amendments in ASU 2017-09 should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. As a result of adoption, there was no material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and we will apply the guidance to any future changes to the terms or conditions of stock-based payment awards should they occur.
· ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which amends ASC Topic 715. The amendments in this update require that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost for an entitys defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The amendments also provide explicit guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement. The amendments in this update require that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit costs are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of income from operations. Accordingly, we have made certain reclassifications from General and administrative expenses to Non-service defined benefit plan expense of $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively and $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Such reclassifications did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
· ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The objective of this new guidance is to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships by, among other things, eliminating the requirement to separately measure and record hedge ineffectiveness. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
New Accounting Standards Issued, Not Yet Adopted
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Topic 220). The ASU is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). This ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Topic 715). This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for defined benefit and other postretirement plans. This ASU eliminates certain disclosures associated with accumulated other comprehensive income, plan assets, related parties, and the effects of interest rate basis point changes on assumed health care costs; while other disclosures have been added to address significant gains and losses related to changes in benefit obligations. This ASU also clarifies disclosure requirements for projected benefit and accumulated benefit obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 and for interim periods therein with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which modifies the disclosures on fair value measurements by removing the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for timing of such transfers. The ASU expands the disclosure requirements for Level 3 fair value measurements, primarily focused on changes in unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows companies to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Tax Act), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This new standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This new standard is effective for us beginning December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The amendments in ASU 2016-02, and related clarifying standards, revise the accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases that extend beyond 12 months. The asset and liability will initially be measured at the present value of the lease payments. The new lease guidance also simplified the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us beginning January 1, 2019 and will be applied using a cumulative effect adjustment transition approach at the adoption date which includes a number of practical expedients for leases existing at, or entered into after, the adoption date. We are evaluating how the new standard will impact our condensed consolidated financial statements, and currently anticipate that there will be a material increase to assets and lease liabilities for existing property leases representing our nationwide retail locations. In addition, we are evaluating the impact on presentation and timing of lease-related expenses for those leases which are currently recorded as financing leases on our balance sheet.
Revenue Recognition
Effect of Adoption of ASC 606
On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. As a practical expedient, we adopted a portfolio approach in evaluating our sources of revenue for implications of adoption. In accordance with the modified retrospective method, results of operations for the reporting periods after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition (ASC 605).
We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. Upon adoption of ASC 606, the cumulative effect of the changes made to our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 was as follows:
|
|
December 31, 2017 |
|
Effects of |
|
January 1, 2018 |
| |||
(in thousands) |
|
As reported |
|
Adoption |
|
After adoption |
| |||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
$ |
68,126 |
|
$ |
268 |
|
$ |
68,394 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
66,308 |
|
$ |
1,027 |
|
$ |
67,335 |
|
Shareholders Deficit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accumulated deficit |
|
$ |
(359,772 |
) |
$ |
(759 |
) |
$ |
(360,531 |
) |
In accordance with the new revenue standard requirements, the disclosure of the impact of adoption on our condensed consolidated statement of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:
|
|
As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
| |||||||
(in thousands) |
|
As Reported |
|
Effects of Adoption |
|
Proforma balance |
| |||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net revenues |
|
$ |
262,946 |
|
$ |
645 |
|
$ |
263,591 |
|
Other operating costs |
|
30,999 |
|
736 |
|
31,735 |
| |||
Income from operations |
|
15,924 |
|
(91 |
) |
15,833 |
| |||
Income before income taxes |
|
6,809 |
|
(91 |
) |
6,718 |
| |||
Net income |
|
4,369 |
|
(91 |
) |
4,278 |
| |||
Comprehensive income |
|
6,133 |
|
(91 |
) |
6,042 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
$ |
71,967 |
|
$ |
24 |
|
$ |
71,991 |
|
Total assets |
|
675,629 |
|
24 |
|
675,653 |
| |||
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
54,790 |
|
92 |
|
54,882 |
| |||
Total current liabilities |
|
148,872 |
|
92 |
|
148,964 |
| |||
Total liabilities |
|
701,233 |
|
92 |
|
701,325 |
| |||
Shareholders Deficit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accumulated deficit |
|
(365,852 |
) |
(68 |
) |
(365,920 |
) | |||
Total shareholders deficit |
|
(25,604 |
) |
(68 |
) |
(25,672 |
) |
|
|
As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
| |||||||
(in thousands) |
|
As Reported |
|
Effects of Adoption |
|
Proforma balance |
| |||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net revenues |
|
$ |
763,907 |
|
$ |
2,866 |
|
$ |
766,773 |
|
Other operating costs |
|
92,631 |
|
2,937 |
|
95,568 |
| |||
Income from operations |
|
36,876 |
|
(71 |
) |
36,805 |
| |||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(9,169 |
) |
(71 |
) |
(9,240 |
) | |||
Net loss |
|
(5,321 |
) |
(71 |
) |
(5,392 |
) | |||
Comprehensive loss |
|
(3,799 |
) |
(71 |
) |
(3,870 |
) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
|
$ |
71,967 |
|
$ |
(249 |
) |
$ |
71,718 |
|
Total assets |
|
675,629 |
|
(249 |
) |
675,380 |
| |||
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
54,790 |
|
(956 |
) |
53,834 |
| |||
Total current liabilities |
|
148,872 |
|
(956 |
) |
147,916 |
| |||
Total liabilities |
|
701,233 |
|
(956 |
) |
700,277 |
| |||
Shareholders Deficit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accumulated deficit |
|
(365,852 |
) |
707 |
|
(365,145 |
) | |||
Total shareholders deficit |
|
(25,604 |
) |
707 |
|
(24,897 |
) |
The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in deferring $1.0 million of net revenue from our Patient Care segment as of September 30, 2018 and recognizing deferred revenue of $1.0 million from satisfying performance obligations from the previous period. Estimated uncollectible amounts due from self-pay patients for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $0.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively, and are considered implicit price concessions under ASC 606 and are recorded as a reduction to net revenue.
Patient Care Segment
Revenue in our Patient Care segment is primarily derived from contracts with third party payors for the provision of O&P devices and is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised products or services to the patient at the time the patient receives the device. At, or subsequent to delivery, we issue an invoice to the third party payor, which primarily consists of commercial insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and private or patient pay (Private Pay) individuals. We recognize revenue for the amounts we expect to receive from payors based on expected contractual reimbursement rates, which are net of estimated contractual discounts and implicit price concessions. These revenue amounts are further revised as claims are adjudicated, which may result in additional disallowances. As such, these adjustments do not relate to an inability to pay, but to contractual allowances, our failure to ensure that a patient was currently eligible under a payors health plan, that the plan provides full O&P benefits, that we received prior authorization, that we filed or appealed the payors determination timely, on the basis of our coding, failure by certain classes of patients to pay their portion of a claim, or other administrative issues which are considered as part of the transaction price and recorded as a reduction of revenues.
Our products and services are sold with a 90-day labor and 180-day warranty for fabricated components. Warranties are not considered a separate performance obligation. We estimate warranties based on historical trends and include them in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
A portion of our O&P revenue comes from the provision of cranial devices. In addition to delivering the cranial device, there are patient follow-up visits where we assist in treating the patients condition by adjusting or modifying the cranial device. We conclude that, for these devices, there are two performance obligations and use the expected cost plus margin approach to estimate for the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The allocated portion associated with the patients receipt of the cranial device is recognized when the patient receives the device while the portion of revenue associated with the follow-up visits is initially recorded as deferred revenue. On average, the cranial device follow-up visits occur within 90 days after the patient receives the device and the deferred revenue is recognized on a straight line basis over this period.
Medicare and Medicaid regulations and the various agreements we have with other third party payors, including commercial healthcare payors under which these contractual adjustments and disallowed revenue are calculated, are complex and are subject to interpretation and adjustment and may include multiple reimbursement mechanisms for different types of services. Therefore, the particular O&P devices and related services authorized and provided, and the related reimbursement, are subject to interpretation and adjustment that could result in payments that differ from our estimates. Additionally, updated regulations and reimbursement schedules, and contract renegotiations occur frequently, necessitating regular review and assessment of the estimation process by management. As a result, there is a reasonable possibility that recorded estimates could change and any related adjustments will be recorded as adjustments to net revenue when they become known.
The following table disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers in our Patient Care segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||||
Patient Care Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Medicare |
|
$ |
69,724 |
|
$ |
65,759 |
|
$ |
197,461 |
|
$ |
186,606 |
|
Medicaid |
|
33,597 |
|
32,557 |
|
96,993 |
|
95,524 |
| ||||
Commercial Insurance/ Managed Care (excluding Medicare and Medicaid Managed Care) |
|
78,333 |
|
79,804 |
|
226,761 |
|
234,866 |
| ||||
Veterans Administration |
|
19,317 |
|
18,662 |
|
56,873 |
|
52,995 |
| ||||
Private Pay |
|
13,109 |
|
13,855 |
|
42,657 |
|
44,504 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
214,080 |
|
$ |
210,637 |
|
$ |
620,745 |
|
$ |
614,495 |
|
Products & Services Segment
The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our Product & Services segment.
Revenue in our Products & Services segment is derived from the distribution of O&P components and the leasing and sale of rehabilitation equipment and ancillary consumable supplies combined with equipment maintenance, education, and training.
Distribution services revenues are recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied, which occurs with the transfer of control of our products. This occurs either upon shipment or delivery of goods, depending on whether the terms are FOB Origin or FOB Destination. Payment terms are typically between 30 to 90 days. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products to a customer (transaction price).
To the extent that the transaction price includes variable consideration, such as prompt payment discounts, list price discounts, rebates, and volume discounts, we estimate the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing the most likely amount method. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available.
We reduce revenue by estimates of potential future product returns and other allowances. Provisions for product returns and other allowances are recorded as a reduction to revenue in the period sales are recognized. We make estimates of the amount of sales returns and allowances that will eventually be incurred. Management analyzes sales programs that are in effect, contractual arrangements, market acceptance, and historical trends when evaluating the adequacy of sales returns and allowance accounts.
Therapeutic program equipment and related services revenue are recognized over the applicable term the customer has the right to use the equipment and as the services are provided. Equipment sales revenue is recognized upon delivery, with any related services revenue deferred and recognized as the services are performed. Sales of consumables are recognized upon delivery.
In addition, we estimate amounts recorded to bad debt expense using historical trends and these are presented as a bad debt expense under the operating expense section of our condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following table disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers in our Product & Services segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||||
Products & Services Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Distribution services, net of intersegment revenue eliminations |
|
$ |
34,666 |
|
$ |
32,439 |
|
$ |
100,700 |
|
$ |
95,030 |
|
Therapeutic solutions |
|
14,200 |
|
14,890 |
|
42,462 |
|
45,508 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
48,866 |
|
$ |
47,329 |
|
$ |
143,162 |
|
$ |
140,538 |
|
NOTE B EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus any potentially dilutive common shares, such as stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based units calculated using the treasury stock method. Total anti-dilutive shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share were zero and 48,502 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 867,930 and 475,905 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Our credit agreement restricts the payment of dividends or other distributions to our shareholders with respect to Hanger, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries.
The reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
(in thousands except per share data) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
4,369 |
|
$ |
(4,161 |
) |
$ |
(5,321 |
) |
$ |
(20,258 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
|
36,857 |
|
36,340 |
|
36,717 |
|
36,239 |
| ||||
Effect of potentially dilutive restricted stock units and options (1) |
|
700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
|
37,557 |
|
36,340 |
|
36,717 |
|
36,239 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic income (loss) per share |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
$ |
(0.56 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Diluted income (loss) per share |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
$ |
(0.56 |
) |
(1) In accordance with ASC 260 - Earnings Per Share, during periods of a net loss, shares used to compute diluted per share amount exclude potentially dilutive shares related to unvested restricted stock units and unexercised options. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, 224,663 shares were excluded. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, shares excluded were 680,444 and 295,089, respectively.
NOTE C ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, net represents outstanding amounts we expect to collect from the transfer of our products and services. Principally, these amounts are comprised of receivables from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans. Under ASC 606, our accounts receivable represent amounts outstanding from our gross billings, net of contractual discounts and other implicit price concessions including estimates for payor disallowances, sales returns, and patient non-payments.
Under both ASC 606 and ASC 605, disallowed revenue is considered an adjustment to the transaction price. However, upon adoption of ASC 606, estimated uncollectible amounts due to us by patients are generally considered implicit price concessions and are now presented as a reduction of net revenue. Under prior guidance, these amounts were recognized as bad debt expense in other operating expenses.
An allowance for doubtful accounts is also recorded for our Products & Services segment which is deducted from gross accounts receivable to arrive at Accounts receivable, net. Accounts receivable, net as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017 is comprised of the following:
|
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Consolidated |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Consolidated |
| ||||||
Accounts receivable, before allowances |
|
$ |
170,030 |
|
$ |
26,105 |
|
$ |
196,135 |
|
$ |
193,150 |
|
$ |
23,494 |
|
$ |
216,644 |
|
Allowances for estimated implicit price concessions arising from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Payor disallowances |
|
(52,267 |
) |
|
|
(52,267 |
) |
(56,233 |
) |
|
|
(56,233 |
) | ||||||
Patient non-payments |
|
(7,716 |
) |
|
|
(7,716 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Accounts receivable, gross |
|
110,047 |
|
26,105 |
|
136,152 |
|
136,917 |
|
23,494 |
|
160,411 |
| ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
|
(3,706 |
) |
(3,706 |
) |
(9,894 |
) |
(4,171 |
) |
(14,065 |
) | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net |
|
$ |
110,047 |
|
$ |
22,399 |
|
$ |
132,446 |
|
$ |
127,023 |
|
$ |
19,323 |
|
$ |
146,346 |
|
NOTE D INVENTORIES
Our inventories are comprised of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Raw materials |
|
$ |
20,049 |
|
$ |
19,929 |
|
Work in process |
|
12,649 |
|
8,996 |
| ||
Finished goods |
|
39,903 |
|
40,213 |
| ||
Total inventories |
|
$ |
72,601 |
|
$ |
69,138 |
|
NOTE E PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant, and equipment, net were comprised of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
As of |
|
As of |
| ||
Land |
|
$ |
644 |
|
$ |
644 |
|
Buildings |
|
25,475 |
|
28,180 |
| ||
Furniture and fixtures |
|
14,231 |
|
12,968 |
| ||
Machinery and equipment |
|
27,551 |
|
26,838 |
| ||
Therapeutic program equipment leased to third parties under operating leases |
|
29,059 |
|
31,100 |
| ||
Leasehold improvements |
|
106,885 |
|
100,999 |
| ||
Computers and software |
|
69,105 |
|
65,455 |
| ||
Total property, plant, and equipment, gross |
|
272,950 |
|
266,184 |
| ||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
|
(183,526 |
) |
(172,569 |
) | ||
Total property, plant, and equipment, net |
|
$ |
89,424 |
|
$ |
93,615 |
|
Total depreciation expense was approximately $7.5 million and $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively and $22.3 million and $22.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
NOTE F GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
We assess goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment annually on October 1st, and between annual tests if an event occurs, or circumstances change, that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.
The carrying value of goodwill as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $196.3 million and related to our Patient Care segment.
The balances related to intangible assets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:
|
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
| ||||||||
Customer lists |
|
$ |
30,563 |
|
$ |
(22,671 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
7,892 |
|
$ |
36,439 |
|
$ |
(24,267 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
12,172 |
|
Other intangible assets |
|
14,996 |
|
(10,551 |
) |
|
|
4,445 |
|
15,820 |
|
(10,352 |
) |
|
|
5,468 |
| ||||||||
Definite-lived intangible assets |
|
45,559 |
|
(33,222 |
) |
|
|
12,337 |
|
52,259 |
|
(34,619 |
) |
|
|
17,640 |
| ||||||||
Indefinite-life trade name |
|
9,070 |
|
|
|
(4,770 |
) |
4,300 |
|
9,070 |
|
|
|
(4,770 |
) |
4,300 |
| ||||||||
Total other intangible assets |
|
$ |
54,629 |
|
$ |
(33,222 |
) |
$ |
(4,770 |
) |
$ |
16,637 |
|
$ |
61,329 |
|
$ |
(34,619 |
) |
$ |
(4,770 |
) |
$ |
21,940 |
|
Total intangible amortization expense was approximately $1.5 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively and $5.3 million and $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Estimated aggregate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five years ended December 31st and thereafter is as follows:
(in thousands) |
|
|
| |
2018 (remainder of year) |
|
$ |
1,436 |
|
2019 |
|
3,762 |
| |
2020 |
|
3,509 |
| |
2021 |
|
927 |
| |
2022 |
|
860 |
| |
Thereafter |
|
1,843 |
| |
Total |
|
$ |
12,337 |
|
NOTE G OTHER CURRENT ASSETS AND OTHER ASSETS
Other current assets consist of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Non-trade receivables |
|
$ |
7,582 |
|
$ |
7,668 |
|
Prepaid rent |
|
4,454 |
|
4,248 |
| ||
Prepaid maintenance |
|
3,548 |
|
3,134 |
| ||
Restricted cash |
|
2,311 |
|
3,271 |
| ||
Prepaid insurance |
|
739 |
|
271 |
| ||
Prepaid benefits |
|
621 |
|
368 |
| ||
Other |
|
1,487 |
|
1,928 |
| ||
Total other current assets |
|
$ |
20,742 |
|
$ |
20,888 |
|
Other assets consist of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Cash surrender value of company owned life insurance |
|
$ |
3,097 |
|
$ |
2,340 |
|
Non-trade receivables |
|
2,451 |
|
2,407 |
| ||
Surety bond |
|
2,000 |
|
2,500 |
| ||
Deposits |
|
2,083 |
|
2,193 |
| ||
Derivative asset |
|
2,819 |
|
|
| ||
Other |
|
261 |
|
|
| ||
Total other assets |
|
$ |
12,711 |
|
$ |
9,440 |
|
NOTE H ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of:
(in thousands) |
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Patient prepayments, deposits and refunds payable |
|
$ |
25,299 |
|
$ |
30,194 |
|
Accrued professional fees |
|
4,585 |
|
11,612 |
| ||
Insurance and self-insurance accruals |
|
9,136 |
|
8,901 |
| ||
Accrued sales taxes and other taxes |
|
6,800 |
|
6,335 |
| ||
Derivative liability |
|
515 |
|
|
| ||
Accrued interest payable |
|
501 |
|
845 |
| ||
Other current liabilities |
|
7,954 |
|
8,421 |
| ||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
54,790 |
|
$ |
66,308 |
|
Other liabilities consist of:
(in thousands) |
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Supplemental executive retirement plan obligations |
|
$ |
20,751 |
|
$ |
21,842 |
|
Long-term insurance accruals |
|
9,291 |
|
9,531 |
| ||
Deferred tenant improvement allowances |
|
8,265 |
|
7,361 |
| ||
Unrecognized tax benefits |
|
5,404 |
|
5,219 |
| ||
Deferred rent |
|
4,580 |
|
4,909 |
| ||
Other |
|
1,104 |
|
1,391 |
| ||
Total other liabilities |
|
$ |
49,395 |
|
$ |
50,253 |
|
NOTE I INCOME TAXES
We recorded a provision from income tax of $2.4 million and a benefit from income tax of $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The effective tax rate was 35.8% and 27.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We recorded a benefit from income tax of $3.8 million and a benefit of $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The effective tax rate was 42.0% and 25.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared with the three months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily attributable to income before income tax for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to loss before income tax for the three months ended September 30, 2017, partially offset by the changes enacted by the Tax Act. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 differed from the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to non-deductible expenses and the windfall from stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item during the period. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2017 differed from the federal statutory tax rate of 35% primarily due to non-deductible expenses and the shortfall from stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item during the period.
The decrease in the income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is largely driven by the decreased loss before taxes for the period, partially offset by increased estimated annual effective tax rate applied to the quarter. The increase in estimated annual effective tax rate was driven by increased estimated permanent differences and decreased estimated loss before taxes. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 differed from the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to non-deductible expenses and the shortfall from stock based compensation recorded as a discrete item during the period. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 differed from the federal statutory tax rate of 35% primarily due to non-deductible expenses and the shortfall from stock based compensation recorded as a discrete item during the period.
On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118) was issued to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recorded a provisional amount of $35.0 million of tax expense related to re-measurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, there were no significant adjustments to this amount although it remains provisional. Additional work is still necessary for a more detailed analysis of our deferred tax assets and liabilities. The future issuance of U.S. Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions interpreting the Tax Act may require further adjustments and changes in our estimate. Any subsequent adjustment to these amounts will be recorded to current tax expense in the quarter ended December 31, 2018 when the analysis is complete.
NOTE J LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
As of |
|
As of |
| ||
Credit Agreement, dated March 6, 2018 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Revolving credit facility |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Term loan B |
|
502,475 |
|
|
| ||
Prior Credit Agreement, dated August 1, 2016 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Term loan B |
|
|
|
280,000 |
| ||
Prior Credit Agreement, dated June 17, 2013 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Revolving credit facility |
|
|
|
5,000 |
| ||
Term loan |
|
|
|
151,875 |
| ||
Seller notes |
|
3,796 |
|
5,912 |
| ||
Financing leases and other |
|
15,424 |
|
18,169 |
| ||
Total debt before unamortized discount and debt issuance costs |
|
521,695 |
|
460,956 |
| ||
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, net |
|
(9,702 |
) |
(10,692 |
) | ||
Total debt |
|
511,993 |
|
450,264 |
| ||
Current portion of long-term debt |
|
9,027 |
|
4,336 |
| ||
Long-term debt |
|
$ |
502,966 |
|
$ |
445,928 |
|
Refinancing of Credit Agreement and Term B Borrowings
On March 6, 2018, we entered into a new $605.0 million Senior Credit Facility (the Credit Agreement).
The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a revolving credit facility with an initial maximum aggregate amount of availability of $100.0 million that matures in March 2023 and (ii) a $505.0 million Term loan B facility due in quarterly principal installments commencing June 29, 2018, with all remaining outstanding principal due at maturity in March 2025. Availability under the revolving credit facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit, which were approximately $5.9 million as of September 30, 2018. We may (a) increase the aggregate principal amount of any outstanding tranche of term loans or add one or more additional tranches of term loans under the loan documents, and/or (b) increase the aggregate principal amount of revolving commitments or
add one or more additional revolving loan facilities under the loan documents by an aggregate amount of up to the sum of (1) $125.0 million and (2) an amount such that, after giving effect to such incurrence of such amount (but excluding the cash proceeds of such incremental facilities and certain other indebtedness, and treating all commitments in respect of revolving indebtedness as fully drawn), the consolidated first lien net leverage ratio is equal to or less than 3.80 to 1.00, if certain conditions are satisfied, including the absence of a default or an event of default under the Credit Agreement at the time of the increase and that we obtain the consent of each lender providing any incremental facility.
Net proceeds from our initial borrowings under the Credit Agreement, which totaled approximately $501.5 million, were used in part to repay in full all previously existing loans outstanding under our previous credit agreement and Term B credit agreement. Proceeds were also used to pay various transaction costs including fees paid to respective lenders and accrued and unpaid interest. The remainder of the proceeds are being used to provide ongoing working capital and capital for other general corporate purposes.
In connection with the Credit Agreement, we paid debt issuance costs of approximately $6.8 million. As part of the repayment of amounts outstanding under our prior credit agreements, we paid a call premium totaling approximately $8.4 million and expensed outstanding unamortized discount and debt issuance costs totaling approximately $8.6 million. The call premium and unamortized debt issuance costs on the prior credit agreements are included in Loss on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are currently guaranteed by our material domestic subsidiaries and will from time to time be guaranteed by, subject in each case to certain exceptions, any domestic subsidiaries that may become material in the future. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Agreement is secured by first-priority perfected liens and security interests in substantially all of our personal property and each subsidiary guarantor.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin, or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) Bank of America, N.A.s prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) the sum of 1% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a specified margin. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under our Term loan B facility was approximately 5.6%. We have entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge certain of our interest rate exposures, as more fully disclosed in Note L - Derivative Financial Instruments.
We must also pay (i) an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.500% per annum of the average daily unused portion of the aggregate revolving credit commitments under the Credit Agreement, and (ii) a per annum fee equal to (a) for each performance standby letter of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement with respect to nonfinancial contractual obligations, 50% of the applicable margin over LIBOR under the revolving credit facility in effect from time to time multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn under such letter of credit, and (b) for each other letter of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement, the applicable margin over LIBOR under the revolving credit facility in effect from time to time multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn for such letter of credit.
The Credit Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants, including: i) requirements that we maintain certain financial ratios at prescribed levels, ii) a prohibition on payment of dividends and other distributions and iii) restrictions on our ability and certain of our subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, or consummate acquisitions outside the healthcare industry. The Credit Agreement includes the following financial covenants applicable for so long as any revolving loans and/or revolving commitments remain outstanding under the Credit Agreement: (i) a maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio (defined as, with certain adjustments and exclusions, the ratio of consolidated first-lien indebtedness to consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash charges and certain other items (EBITDA) for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available) of 5.00 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2018, September 30, 2018, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019; 4.75 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2019 through March 31, 2020; 4.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2020 through March 31, 2021; 4.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2021 through March 31, 2022; and 3.75 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter; and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio (defined as, with certain adjustments, the ratio of our EBITDA to consolidated interest expense to the extent paid or payable in cash) of 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. We were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2018.
The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default. If an event of default under the Credit Agreement occurs and is continuing, then the lenders may declare any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable; provided, however, that the occurrence of an event of default as a result of a breach of a financial covenant under the Credit Agreement does not constitute a default or event of default with respect to any term facility under the Credit Agreement unless and until the required revolving lenders shall have terminated their revolving commitments and declared all amounts
outstanding under the revolving credit facility to be due and payable. In addition, if we or any subsidiary guarantor becomes the subject of voluntary or involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar law, then any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement will automatically become immediately due and payable. Loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate of 2.00% per annum in excess of the otherwise applicable rate (i) upon acceleration of such loans, (ii) while a payment event of default exists or (iii) upon the lenders request, during the continuance of any other event of default.
Scheduled maturities of debt at September 30, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):
2018 (remainder of year) |
|
$ |
2,897 |
|
2019 |
|
8,480 |
| |
2020 |
|
7,329 |
| |
2021 |
|
6,497 |
| |
2022 |
|
6,098 |
| |
Thereafter |
|
490,394 |
| |
Total debt before unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, net |
|
521,695 |
| |
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, net |
|
(9,702 |
) | |
Total debt |
|
$ |
511,993 |
|
NOTE K FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Measurements
We follow the authoritative guidance for financial assets and liabilities, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. The authoritative guidance requires disclosure about how fair value is determined for assets and liabilities and establishes a hierarchy by which these assets and liabilities must be categorized, based on significant levels of inputs as follows:
Level 1 consists of securities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
Level 2 consists of securities for which observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs are used, such as quoted prices for similar securities in active markets or quoted prices for identical securities in less active markets and model-derived valuations for which the variables are derived from, or corroborated by, observable market data; and
Level 3 consists of securities for which there are no observable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value.
The determination of where assets and liabilities fall within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Financial Instruments
We hold investments in money market funds which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $2.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of money market funds which are restricted from general use are presented within Other current assets. The fair values of our money market funds are based on Level 1 observable market prices and are equivalent to one dollar per share. The carrying value of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values based on the short-term nature of these instruments.
In March 2018, we refinanced our credit facilities with the Credit Agreement. The carrying value of our outstanding term loan as of September 30, 2018 was $502.5 million compared to its fair value of $500.6 million. The carrying value of our outstanding term loan as of December 31, 2017 was $151.9 million compared to its fair value of $149.4 million. The carrying value of our outstanding Term Loan B as of December 31, 2017 was $280.0 million compared to its fair value of $283.5 million. Our estimates of fair value are based on a discounted cash flow model and indicative quote using unobservable inputs, primarily, our risk-adjusted credit spread, which represents a Level 3 measurement.
As of September 30, 2018, we had no amounts outstanding on our revolving credit facility. The carrying value of the amount outstanding on our revolving credit facilities as of December 31, 2017 was $5.0 million compared to the fair value $4.9 million. Our estimates of fair value are based on a discounted cash flow model using unobservable inputs, primarily, our risk-adjusted credit spread, which represents a Level 3 measurement.
In March 2018, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with notional values of $325.0 million, at inception, which reduces $12.5 million annually until the swaps mature on March 6, 2024. The interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges and are measured at fair value based on inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable, which represents a Level 2 measurement. See Note J - Long-Term Debt and Note L - Derivative Financial Instruments for further information.
The carrying value of our outstanding subordinated promissory notes issued in connection with acquisitions (Seller Notes) as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $3.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively. We believe that the carrying value of the Seller Notes approximates their fair values based on a discounted cash flow model using unobservable inputs, primarily, our credit spread for subordinated debt, which represents a Level 3 measurement.
NOTE L DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash payments principally related to our borrowings.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counter-party in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The change in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded on our consolidated balance sheet in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, such derivatives were used to hedge certain variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt, whereby we pay the counter-party a fixed rate of 2.77% and receive floating payments based on the 1-month LIBOR. As of September 30, 2018, our swaps had a notional value outstanding of $325.0 million. The remaining contractual term of the interest rate swap is 5.5 years. We had no swaps outstanding as of December 31, 2017.
Changes in Net Gain or Loss on Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table presents the activity of cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018:
(in thousands) |
|
Cash Flow Hedges |
| |
Balance as of June 30, 2018 |
|
$ |
24 |
|
Unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
|
1,171 |
| |
Reclassification to interest expense, net |
|
567 |
| |
Balance as of September 30, 2018 |
|
$ |
1,762 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance as of December 31, 2017 |
|
$ |
|
|
Unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
|
251 |
| |
Reclassification to interest expense, net |
|
1,511 |
| |
Balance as of September 30, 2018 |
|
$ |
1,762 |
|
The following table presents the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
|
|
As of September 30, 2018 |
|
As of December 31, 2017 |
| ||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
|
Assets |
|
Liabilities |
| ||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Other assets |
|
$ |
2,819 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
|
|
515 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||
NOTE M STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Hanger, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2016 Plan) as amended by our Board of Directors (the Board) in May 2018 authorizes the issuance of up to 2,625,000 shares of Common Stock, plus (1) the number of shares available for issuance under our prior equity incentive plan, the Hanger, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2010 Plan), that had not been made subject to outstanding awards as of the effective date of the 2016 Plan and (2) any shares that would have become available again for new grants under the terms of the 2010 Plan if such plan were still in effect.
We recognized a total of approximately $3.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and a total of approximately $9.6 million and $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, relates to restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and stock options.
NOTE N SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS
Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Our unfunded noncontributory defined benefit plan (DB SERP) covers certain senior executives, is administered by us and calls for annual payments upon retirement based on years of service and final average salary. Benefit costs and liability balances are calculated based on certain assumptions including benefits earned, discount rates, interest costs, mortality rates, and other factors. Actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods, affecting the recorded obligation and expense in future periods.
We believe the assumptions used are appropriate; however, changes in assumptions or differences in actual experience may affect our benefit obligation and future expenses. The DB SERPs change in net benefit cost and obligation during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:
Change in Benefit Obligation
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||
Benefit Obligation as of June 30 |
|
$ |
19,388 |
|
$ |
19,985 |
|
Service cost |
|
92 |
|
85 |
| ||
Interest cost |
|
150 |
|
167 |
| ||
Payments |
|
(13 |
) |
(78 |
) | ||
Benefit Obligation as of September 30 |
|
$ |
19,617 |
|
$ |
20,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively |
|
$ |
20,793 |
|
$ |
21,304 |
|
Service cost |
|
275 |
|
255 |
| ||
Interest cost |
|
450 |
|
501 |
| ||
Payments |
|
(1,901 |
) |
(1,901 |
) | ||
Benefit obligation as of September 30 |
|
$ |
19,617 |
|
$ |
20,159 |
|
Amounts Recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in thousands) |
|
September 30, 2018 |
|
December 31, 2017 |
| ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
1,913 |
|
$ |
1,913 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
17,704 |
|
18,880 |
| ||
Total accrued liabilities |
|
$ |
19,617 |
|
$ |
20,793 |
|
Defined Contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
We have a defined contribution plan (DC SERP) that covers certain of our senior executives. Each participant is given a notional account to manage his or her annual distributions and allocate the funds among various investment options (e.g. mutual funds). These accounts are tracking accounts only for the purpose of calculating the participants benefit. The participant does not have ownership of the underlying mutual funds. When a participant initiates or changes the allocation of his or her notional account, we will generally make an allocation of our investments to match those chosen by the participant. While the allocation of our sub accounts is generally intended to mirror the participants account records (i.e. the distributions and gains or losses on those funds), the employee does not have legal ownership of any funds until payout upon retirement. The underlying investments are owned by the insurance company (and we own an insurance policy).
As of September 30, 2018 and 2017, the estimated accumulated obligation benefit is $2.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of which $2.6 million and $2.2 million is funded and $0.3 million and $0.3 million is unfunded at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
In connection with the DC SERP benefit obligation, we maintain a company owned life insurance policy which is measured at its cash surrender value and is presented within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. See Note G - Other Current Assets and Other Assets for additional information.
NOTE O COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
In April 2014, in connection with the settlement of a patent infringement dispute, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Prosthetic Supply, Inc. (SPS), entered into a non-cancellable agreement to purchase a total of $4.5 million of prosthetic gel liners in five installments. We determined that a portion of the prosthetic gel liners should be reserved as excess and slow-moving inventory, and we accrued a liability and expensed $3.4 million in 2014. As of September 30, 2018, $1.0 million of the non-cancellable purchase commitment was outstanding and is due and payable by April of 2019. As of September 30, 2018, our reserve associated with the non-cancellable purchase commitment was $2.4 million.
Guarantees and Indemnification
In the ordinary course of our business, we may enter into service agreements with service providers in which we agree to indemnify or limit the service provider against certain losses and liabilities arising from the service providers performance of the agreement. We have reviewed our existing contracts containing indemnification or clauses of guarantees and do not believe that our liability under such agreements is material.
Legal Proceedings
Securities and Derivative Litigation
In November 2014, a securities class action complaint, City of Pontiac General Employees Retirement System v. Hanger, et al., C.A. No. 1:14-cv-01026-SS, was filed against us in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint named us and certain of our current and former officers for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements regarding, inter alia, our financial statements, RAC audit success rate, the implementation of new financial systems, same-store sales growth, and the adequacy of our internal processes and controls. The complaint alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint sought unspecified damages, costs, attorneys fees, and equitable relief.
On April 1, 2016, the court granted our motion to dismiss the lawsuit for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and permitted plaintiffs to file an amended complaint. On July 1, 2016, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. On September 15, 2016, we and certain of the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit. On January 26, 2017, the court granted the defendants motions and dismissed with prejudice all claims against all defendants for failure to state a claim. On February 24, 2017, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Appellate briefing was completed on August 18, 2017 and the Court of Appeals held oral argument for the appeal on March 5, 2018. On August 6, 2018, the Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the case against individual defendants Vinit Asar, our current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas Kirk, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, but reversed the dismissal of the case against George McHenry, our former Chief Financial Officer, and Hanger, Inc. On August 20, 2018, Hanger, Inc. and George McHenry filed a petition for panel rehearing and a petition for rehearing en banc with the Court of Appeals. On September 10, 2018 the Court of Appeals asked plaintiffs to file a response to the petition for rehearing en banc, and plaintiffs filed an opposition to the petition for rehearing en banc on September 17, 2018. Both petitions are pending with the Court of Appeals. We believe the remaining claims are without merit, and intend to continue to vigorously defend against these claims.
In February and August of 2015, two separate shareholder derivative suits were filed in Texas state court against us related to the announced restatement of certain of our financial statements. The cases were subsequently consolidated into Judy v. Asar, et. al., Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000625. On October 25, 2016, plaintiffs in that action filed an amended complaint, and the case is currently pending before the 459th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
The amended complaint in the consolidated derivative action names us and certain of our current and former officers and directors as defendants. It alleges claims for breach of fiduciary duty based, inter alia, on the defendants alleged failure to exercise good faith to ensure that we had in place adequate accounting and financial controls and that disclosures regarding our business, financial performance and internal controls were truthful and accurate. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, costs, attorneys fees, and equitable relief.
As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 6, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed a Special Litigation Committee of the Board (the Special Committee). The Board delegated to the Special Committee the authority to (1) determine whether it is in our best interests to pursue any of the allegations made in the derivative cases filed in Texas state court (which cases were consolidated into the Judy case discussed above), (2) determine whether it is in our best interests to pursue any remedies against any of our current or former employees, officers or directors as a result of the conduct discovered in the Audit Committee investigation concluded on June 6, 2016 (the Investigation), and (3) otherwise resolve claims or matters relating to the findings of the Investigation. The Special Committee retained independent legal counsel to assist and advise it in carrying out its duties and reviewed and considered the evidence and various factors relating to our best interests. In accordance with its findings and conclusions, the Special Committee determined that it is not in our best interest to pursue any of the claims in the Judy derivative case. Also in accordance with its findings and conclusions, the Special Committee determined that it is not in our best interests to pursue legal remedies against any of our current or former employees, officers, or directors.
On April 14, 2017, we filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated derivative action based on the resolution by the Special Committee that it is not in our best interest to pursue the derivative claims. Counsel for the derivative plaintiffs opposed that motion and moved to compel discovery. In a hearing held on June 12, 2017, the Travis County court denied plaintiffs motion to compel, and held that the motion to dismiss would be considered only after appropriate discovery was concluded.
The plaintiffs subsequently subpoenaed counsel for the Special Committee, seeking a copy of the full report prepared by the Special Committee and its independent counsel. Counsel for the Special Committee, as well as our counsel, took the position that the full report is not discoverable under Texas law. Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion to compel the Special Committees counsel to produce the full report. We opposed the motion. On July 20, 2018, the Travis County court ruled that only a redacted version of the report is discoverable, and we have provided a redacted version of the report to plaintiffs counsel. Upon completion of discovery we intend to file a motion to dismiss the consolidated derivative action.
Management intends to continue to vigorously defend against the securities class action and the shareholder derivative action. At this time, we cannot predict how the Courts will rule on the merits of the claims and/or the scope of the potential loss in the event of an adverse outcome. Should we ultimately be found liable, the resulting damages could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or our results of operations.
Other Matters
From time to time we are subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business, including additional payments under business purchase agreements. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of our operations.
We operate in a highly regulated industry and receive regulatory agency inquiries from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including inquiries relating to our billing activities. No assurance can be given that any discrepancies identified during a regulatory review will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Settlements
On May 15, 2018, we received a net favorable settlement of $1.7 million in connection with our long standing damage claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, and the prior adverse effect which it had on our clinic operations along the Gulf Coast in April of 2010. We do not anticipate receipt of further payments in connection with this matter, as this settlement constituted a full and final satisfaction of our claims. The benefit of this settlement has been recognized as a reduction to our general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
On June 28, 2018, we entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware, and made payment, to satisfy all of the States abandoned or unclaimed property claims transactions represented within the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2012 which were reportable through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $2.2 million. This agreed upon payment amount was favorable by $0.5 million to the amount we had previously estimated for these liabilities and had the effect of reducing our general and administrative expenses in the year-to-date period September 30, 2018. Additionally, under the terms of the agreement, we were not required to pay interest on the previously un-remitted cumulative abandoned or unclaimed property relating to this twelve year period in the amount of $1.5 million, which had the effect of lowering our interest expense in the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2018 by this accrued interest amount.
NOTE P SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
We have identified two operating segments and both performance evaluation and resource allocation decisions are determined based on each operating segments income from operations. The operating segments are described further below:
Patient Care - This segment consists of (i) our owned and operated patient care clinics, and (ii) our contracting and network management business. The patient care clinics provide services to design and fit O&P devices to patients. These clinics also instruct patients in the use, care and maintenance of the devices. The principal reimbursement sources for our services are:
· Commercial private payors and other, which consist of individuals, rehabilitation providers, commercial insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs, hospitals, vocational rehabilitation, workers compensation programs and similar sources;
· Medicare, a federally funded health insurance program providing health insurance coverage for persons aged 65 or older and certain disabled persons, which provides reimbursement for O&P products and services based on prices set forth in published fee schedules with 10 regional pricing areas for prosthetics and orthotics and by state for durable medical equipment;
· Medicaid, a health insurance program jointly funded by federal and state governments providing health insurance coverage for certain persons in financial need, regardless of age, which may supplement Medicare benefits for financially needy persons aged 65 or older; and
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Our contract and network management business, known as Linkia, is the only network management company dedicated solely to serving the O&P market and is focused on managing the O&P services of national and regional insurance companies. We partner with healthcare insurance companies by securing a national or regional contract either as a preferred provider or to manage their O&P network of providers.
Products & Services - This segment consists of our distribution services business, which distributes and fabricates O&P products and components to sell to both the O&P industry and our own patient care clinics, and our therapeutic solutions business. The therapeutic solutions business provides and sells rehabilitation equipment and ancillary consumable supplies combined with equipment maintenance, education, and training. This segment also develops emerging neuromuscular technologies for the O&P and rehabilitation markets.
Corporate & Other - This consists of corporate overhead and includes unallocated expense such as personnel costs, professional fees and corporate offices expenses.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note B - Significant Accounting Policies in our 2017 Form 10-K.
Intersegment revenue primarily relates to sales of O&P components from the Products & Services segment to the Patient Care segment. The sales are priced at the cost of the related materials plus overhead.
Summarized financial information concerning our reporting segments is shown in the following tables.
Total assets for each of the segments has not materially changed from December 31, 2017.
(in thousands) |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Corporate & |
|
Consolidating |
|
Total |
| |||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party |
|
$ |
214,080 |
|
$ |
48,866 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
262,946 |
|
Intersegments |
|
|
|
48,945 |
|
|
|
(48,945 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total net revenue |
|
214,080 |
|
97,811 |
|
|
|
(48,945 |
) |
262,946 |
| |||||
Material costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party suppliers |
|
58,395 |
|
26,410 |
|
|
|
|
|
84,805 |
| |||||
Intersegments |
|
6,300 |
|
42,645 |
|
|
|
(48,945 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total material costs |
|
64,695 |
|
69,055 |
|
|
|
(48,945 |
) |
84,805 |
| |||||
Personnel expenses |
|
77,806 |
|
13,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
90,853 |
| |||||
Other expenses |
|
34,426 |
|
6,306 |
|
21,682 |
|
|
|
62,414 |
| |||||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
4,651 |
|
2,564 |
|
1,735 |
|
|
|
8,950 |
| |||||
Income (loss) from operations |
|
32,502 |
|
6,839 |
|
(23,417 |
) |
|
|
15,924 |
| |||||
Interest expense, net |
|
7,984 |
|
3,233 |
|
(2,278 |
) |
|
|
8,939 |
| |||||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
|
|
|
|
176 |
|
|
|
176 |
| |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
24,518 |
|
3,606 |
|
(21,315 |
) |
|
|
6,809 |
| |||||
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
2,440 |
|
|
|
2,440 |
| |||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
24,518 |
|
$ |
3,606 |
|
$ |
(23,755 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
4,369 |
|
(in thousands) |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Corporate & |
|
Consolidating |
|
Total |
| |||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party |
|
$ |
210,637 |
|
$ |
47,329 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
257,966 |
|
Intersegments |
|
|
|
45,114 |
|
|
|
(45,114 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total net revenue |
|
210,637 |
|
92,443 |
|
|
|
(45,114 |
) |
257,966 |
| |||||
Material costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party suppliers |
|
56,748 |
|
25,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
82,345 |
| |||||
Intersegments |
|
5,997 |
|
39,117 |
|
|
|
(45,114 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total material costs |
|
62,745 |
|
64,714 |
|
|
|
(45,114 |
) |
82,345 |
| |||||
Personnel expenses |
|
78,161 |
|
11,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
90,065 |
| |||||
Other expenses |
|
35,861 |
|
6,251 |
|
24,272 |
|
|
|
66,384 |
| |||||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
5,324 |
|
2,429 |
|
1,879 |
|
|
|
9,632 |
| |||||
Income (loss) from operations |
|
28,546 |
|
7,145 |
|
(26,151 |
) |
|
|
9,540 |
| |||||
Interest expense, net |
|
8,123 |
|
3,275 |
|
3,699 |
|
|
|
15,097 |
| |||||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
|
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
184 |
| |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
20,423 |
|
3,870 |
|
(30,034 |
) |
|
|
(5,741 |
) | |||||
Benefit for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
(1,580 |
) |
|
|
(1,580 |
) | |||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
20,423 |
|
$ |
3,870 |
|
$ |
(28,454 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
(4,161 |
) |
(in thousands) |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Corporate & |
|
Consolidating |
|
Total |
| |||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party |
|
$ |
620,745 |
|
$ |
143,162 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
763,907 |
|
Intersegments |
|
|
|
141,302 |
|
|
|
(141,302 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total net revenue |
|
620,745 |
|
284,464 |
|
|
|
(141,302 |
) |
763,907 |
| |||||
Material costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party suppliers |
|
170,559 |
|
77,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
247,677 |
| |||||
Intersegments |
|
17,944 |
|
123,358 |
|
|
|
(141,302 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total material costs |
|
188,503 |
|
200,476 |
|
|
|
(141,302 |
) |
247,677 |
| |||||
Personnel expenses |
|
228,211 |
|
38,304 |
|
|
|
|
|
266,515 |
| |||||
Other expenses |
|
104,869 |
|
17,944 |
|
62,474 |
|
|
|
185,287 |
| |||||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
14,547 |
|
7,569 |
|
5,436 |
|
|
|
27,552 |
| |||||
Income (loss) from operations |
|
84,615 |
|
20,171 |
|
(67,910 |
) |
|
|
36,876 |
| |||||
Interest expense, net |
|
22,429 |
|
9,745 |
|
(3,655 |
) |
|
|
28,519 |
| |||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
16,998 |
|
|
|
16,998 |
| |||||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
|
|
|
|
528 |
|
|
|
528 |
| |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
62,186 |
|
10,426 |
|
(81,781 |
) |
|
|
(9,169 |
) | |||||
Benefit for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
(3,848 |
) |
|
|
(3,848 |
) | |||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
62,186 |
|
$ |
10,426 |
|
$ |
(77,933 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
(5,321 |
) |
(in thousands) |
|
Patient Care |
|
Products & |
|
Corporate & |
|
Consolidating |
|
Total |
| |||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party |
|
$ |
614,495 |
|
$ |
140,538 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
755,033 |
|
Intersegments |
|
|
|
131,484 |
|
|
|
(131,484 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total net revenue |
|
614,495 |
|
272,022 |
|
|
|
(131,484 |
) |
755,033 |
| |||||
Material costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
Third party suppliers |
|
165,680 |
|
74,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
240,407 |
| |||||
Intersegments |
|
17,743 |
|
113,741 |
|
|
|
(131,484 |
) |
|
| |||||
Total material costs |
|
183,423 |
|
188,468 |
|
|
|
(131,484 |
) |
240,407 |
| |||||
Personnel expenses |
|
229,582 |
|
36,269 |
|
|
|
|
|
265,851 |
| |||||
Other expenses |
|
107,124 |
|
19,205 |
|
76,389 |
|
|
|
202,718 |
| |||||
Depreciation & amortization |
|
16,123 |
|
7,691 |
|
5,780 |
|
|
|
29,594 |
| |||||
Income (loss) from operations |
|
78,243 |
|
20,389 |
|
(82,169 |
) |
|
|
16,463 |
| |||||
Interest expense, net |
|
24,409 |
|
9,909 |
|
8,879 |
|
|
|
43,197 |
| |||||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
|
|
|
|
552 |
|
|
|
552 |
| |||||
Income (loss) from operations |
|
53,834 |
|
10,480 |
|
(91,600 |
) |
|
|
(27,286 |
) | |||||
Benefit for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
(7,028 |
) |
|
|
(7,028 |
) | |||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
53,834 |
|
$ |
10,480 |
|
$ |
(84,572 |
) |
$ |
|
|
$ |
(20,258 |
) |
NOTE Q SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Changes in operating assets and liabilities on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||
Accounts receivable, net |
|
$ |
14,464 |
|
$ |
1,772 |
|
Inventories |
|
(3,463 |
) |
(5,870 |
) | ||
Other current assets |
|
1,770 |
|
1,510 |
| ||
Income taxes |
|
11,356 |
|
(584 |
) | ||
Accounts payable |
|
5,680 |
|
(348 |
) | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
(13,061 |
) |
(9,690 |
) | ||
Accrued compensation related costs |
|
(20,650 |
) |
(6,942 |
) | ||
Other liabilities |
|
(2,963 |
) |
(3,240 |
) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities on cash flows from operating activities |
|
$ |
(6,867 |
) |
$ |
(23,392 |
) |
The supplemental disclosure requirements for the statements of cash flows are as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||
Additions to property, plant and equipment acquired through financing obligations |
|
$ |
1,509 |
|
$ |
1,299 |
|
Retirements of financed property, plant and equipment and related obligations |
|
3,558 |
|
135 |
| ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable at period end |
|
2,419 |
|
865 |
| ||
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our liquidity and our possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business strategies. These statements often include words such as believe, expect, project, potential, anticipate, intend, plan, estimate, seek, will, may, would, should, could, forecasts or similar words. These statements are based on certain assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in these circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, that may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports.
These statements involve risks, estimates, assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these statements and elsewhere in this report, and any claims, investigations, or proceedings arising as a result, as well as our ability to remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described in Item 4. Controls and Procedures contained elsewhere in this report, changes in the demand for our O&P products and services, uncertainties relating to the results of operations or our acquired O&P patient care clinics, our ability to enter into and derive benefits from managed-care contracts, our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified O&P clinicians, federal laws governing the health care industry, uncertainties inherent in investigations and legal proceedings, governmental policies affecting O&P operations, and other risks and uncertainties generally affecting the health care industry.
Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, those described in Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the 2017 Form 10-K), some of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained therein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those contemplated by any forward-looking statement. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements in this discussion to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements and our liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations may be affected by the risks set forth in Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in our 2017 Form 10-K or by other unknown risks and uncertainties.
Non-GAAP Measures
We refer to certain financial measures and statistics that are not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). We utilize these non-GAAP measures in order to evaluate the underlying factors that affect our business performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation and should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have defined and provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP measures used in this Managements Discussion and Analysis are as follows:
Adjusted Gross Revenue and Disallowed Revenue - Adjusted gross revenue reflects our gross billings after their adjustment to reflect estimated discounts established in our contracts with payors of health care claims. Pursuant to our contracts with payors, a portion of our adjusted gross billings may be disallowed based on factors including physician documentation, patient eligibility, plan design, prior authorization, timeliness of filings or appeal, coding selection, failure by certain patients to pay their portion of claims, computational errors associated with sequestration, and other factors. We refer to these and other amounts as being disallowed revenue or payor disallowances. Our net revenue reflects adjusted gross revenue after reduction for the estimated aggregate amount of disallowed revenue for the applicable period. To facilitate analysis of the comparability of our results, we provide these non-GAAP measures due to the significant changes that we have experienced in recent years in disallowed revenue which are further discussed below.
Same Clinic Revenues Per Day - measures the year-over-year change in revenue from clinics that have been open a full calendar year or more. Examples of clinics not included in the same center population are closures and acquisitions. Day-adjusted growth normalizes sales for the number of days a clinic was open in each comparable period.
Overview
Business Overview
General
We are a leading national provider of products and services that assist in enhancing or restoring the physical capabilities of patients with disabilities or injuries. Built on the legacy of James Edward Hanger, the first amputee of the American Civil War, we and our predecessor companies have provided O&P services for over 150 years. We provide O&P services, distribute O&P devices and components, manage O&P networks, and provide therapeutic solutions to patients and businesses in acute, post-acute, and clinic settings. We operate through two segments - Patient Care and Products & Services.
Our Patient Care segment is primarily comprised of Hanger Clinic, which specializes in the design, fabrication, and delivery of custom O&P devices through 677 patient care clinics and 109 satellite locations in 44 states and the District of Columbia as of September 30, 2018. We also provide payor network contracting services to other O&P providers through this segment.
Our Products & Services segment is comprised of our distribution services and our therapeutic solutions businesses. As a leading provider of O&P products in the United States, we coordinate, through our distribution services business, the procurement and distribution of a broad catalog of O&P parts, componentry, and devices to independent O&P providers nationwide. To facilitate speed and convenience, we deliver these products through our five distribution facilities that are located in Nevada, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas. The other business in our Products & Services segment is our therapeutic solutions business, which develops specialized rehabilitation technologies and provides evidence-based clinical programs for post-acute rehabilitation to patients at approximately 4,000 skilled nursing and post-acute providers nationwide.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, our net revenues were $262.9 million and $763.9 million, respectively, and we recorded net income of $4.4 million and a net loss of $5.3 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, our net revenues were $258.0 million and $755.0 million, respectively, and we recorded net loss of $4.2 million and a net loss of $20.3 million, respectively.
Industry Overview
We estimate that approximately $4.1 billion is spent in the United States each year for orthotic and prosthetic products and services. We estimate that our Patient Care segment currently accounts for approximately 20% of market share, providing a comprehensive portfolio of orthotic, prosthetic, and post-operative solutions to patients in acute, post-acute, and patient care clinic settings.
The traditional O&P patient care industry is highly fragmented and is characterized by local, independent O&P businesses. We do not believe that any single competitor accounts for more than 2% of the countrys total estimated O&P patient care clinic revenues.
The industry is characterized by stable, recurring revenues, primarily resulting from new patients as well as the need for periodic replacement and modification of O&P devices. We anticipate that the demand for O&P services will continue to grow as the nations population increases, and as a result of several trends, including the aging of the U.S. population, there will be an increase in the prevalence of disease-related disability and the demand for new and advanced devices. We believe the typical replacement time for prosthetic devices is three to five years, while the typical replacement time for orthotic devices varies, depending on the device.
We estimate that approximately $1.7 billion is spent in the United States each year by providers of O&P patient care services for the O&P products, components, devices, and supplies used in their businesses. Our Products & Services segment distributes to independent providers of O&P services and to our own patient care clinics. We estimate that our distribution sales account for approximately 8% of the market for O&P products, components, devices, and supplies (excluding sales to our Patient Care segment).
We estimate the market for rehabilitation technologies, integrated clinical programs, and clinician training in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to be approximately $150 million annually. We currently provide these products and services to approximately 25% of the estimated 15,000 SNFs located in the U.S. We estimate the market for rehabilitation technologies, clinical programs, and training within the broader post-acute rehabilitation markets to be approximately $400 million annually. We do not currently provide a meaningful amount of products and services to this broader market.
Business Description
Patient Care
Our Patient Care segment employs approximately 1,500 clinical prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists, which we refer to as clinicians, substantially all of which are certified by either the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification of Orthotists and Prosthetists, which are the two boards that certify O&P clinicians. To facilitate timely service to our patients, we also employ technicians, fitters, and other ancillary providers to assist its clinicians in the performance of their duties. Through this segment, we additionally provide network contracting services to independent providers of O&P through our Linkia business.
Patients are typically referred to Hanger Clinic by an attending physician who determines a patients treatment and writes a prescription. Our clinicians then consult with both the referring physician and the patient with a view toward assisting in the design of an orthotic or prosthetic device to meet the patients needs. O&P devices are increasingly technologically advanced and custom designed to add functionality and comfort to patients lives, shorten the rehabilitation process, and lower the cost of rehabilitation.
Based on the prescription written by a referring physician, our clinicians examine and evaluate the patient and either design a custom device or, in the case of certain orthotic needs, utilize a non-custom device, including, in appropriate circumstances, an off the shelf device, to address the patients needs. When fabricating a device, our clinicians ascertain the specific requirements, componentry, and measurements necessary for the construction of the device. Custom devices are constructed using componentry provided by a variety of third party manufacturers who specialize in O&P, coupled with sockets and other elements that are fabricated by our clinicians and technicians, to meet the individual patients physical and ambulatory needs. Our clinicians and technicians typically utilize castings, electronic scans, and other techniques to fabricate items that are specialized for the patient. After fabricating the device, a fitting process is undertaken and adjustments are made to ensure the achievement of proper alignment, fit, and patient comfort. The fitting process often involves several stages to successfully achieve desired functional and cosmetic results.
Given the differing physical weight and size characteristics, location of injury or amputation, capability for physical activity and mobility, cosmetic and other needs of each individual patient, each fabricated prosthesis and orthosis is customized for each particular patient. These custom devices are commonly fabricated at one of our regional or national fabrication facilities.
We have earned a reputation within the O&P industry for the development and use of innovative technology in our products, which has increased patient comfort and capability and can significantly enhance the rehabilitation process. Frequently, our proprietary Insignia scanning system is used in the fabrication process. The Insignia system scans the patient and produces an accurate computer-generated image, resulting in a faster turnaround for the patients device and a more professional overall experience.
In recent years, we have established a centralized revenue cycle management organization that assists our clinics in pre-authorization, patient eligibility, denial management, collections, payor audit coordination, and other accounts receivable processes.
The principal reimbursement sources for our services are:
· Commercial private payors and other non-governmental organizations, which consist of individuals, rehabilitation providers, commercial insurance companies, health management organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), hospitals, vocational rehabilitation centers, workers compensation programs, third party administrators, and similar sources;
· Medicare, a federally funded health insurance program providing health insurance coverage for persons aged 65 or older and certain disabled persons;
· Medicaid, a health insurance program jointly funded by federal and state governments providing health insurance coverage for certain persons based upon financial need, regardless of age, which may supplement Medicare benefits for financially needy persons aged 65 or older; and
· the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
We typically enter into contracts with third party payors that allow us to perform O&P services for a referred patient and to be paid under the contract with the third party payor. These contracts usually have a stated term of one to three years. These contracts generally may be terminated without cause by either party on 60 to 90 days notice or on 30 days notice if we have not complied with certain licensing, certification, program standards, Medicare or Medicaid requirements, or other regulatory requirements. Reimbursement for services is typically based on a fee schedule negotiated with the third party payor that reflects various factors, including market conditions, geographic area, and number of persons covered. Many of our commercial contracts are indexed to the commensurate Medicare fee schedule that relates to the products or services being provided.
Government reimbursement is comprised of Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These payors set maximum reimbursement levels for O&P services and products. Medicare prices are adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) unless Congress acts to change or eliminate the adjustment. The CPI-U is adjusted further by an efficiency factor (the Productivity Adjustment or the Multi-Factor Productivity Adjustment) in order to determine the final rate adjustment each year. There can be no assurance that future adjustments will not reduce reimbursements for O&P services and products from these sources.
We, and the O&P industry in general, are subject to various Medicare compliance audits, including Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) audits, Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits, and Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) audits. TPE audits are generally pre-payment audits, while RAC, CERT, and ZPIC audits are generally post-payment audits. The recently implemented TPE audits have replaced the previous Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) audits. Adverse post-payment audit determinations generally require Hanger to reimburse Medicare for payments previously made, while adverse pre-payment audit determinations generally result in the denial of payment. In either case, we can request a redetermination or appeal, if we believe the adverse determination is unwarranted, which can take an extensive period of time to resolve, currently up to six years or more.
Products & Services
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Prosthetic Supply, Inc. (SPS), we distribute O&P components to independent O&P clinics and other customers. Through our internal supply chain organization, we purchase, warehouse and distribute over 400,000 SKUs from more than 300 different manufacturers through SPS or directly to our own clinics within our Patient Care segment. Our warehousing and distribution facilities in Nevada, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, provide us with the ability to deliver products to the vast majority of our customers in the United States within two business days. Through our SureFit subsidiary, we also manufacture and sell therapeutic footwear for diabetic patients in the podiatric market. We also operate the Hanger Fabrication Network, which fabricates custom O&P devices for our patient care clinics as well as for independent O&P clinics.
Our distribution services business enables us to:
· centralize our purchasing and thus lower our material costs by negotiating purchasing discounts from manufacturers;
· better manage our patient care clinic inventory levels and improve inventory turns;
· improve inventory quality control;
· encourage our patient care clinics to use the most clinically appropriate products; and
· coordinate new product development efforts with key vendors.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Accelerated Care Plus Corp., our therapeutic solutions business is a leading provider of rehabilitation technologies and integrated clinical programs to post-acute care and rehabilitation providers. Our value proposition is to provide our customers with a full-service total solutions approach encompassing proven medical technology, evidence based clinical programs, and ongoing clinician education and training. Our services support increasingly advanced treatment options for a broader patient population and more medically complex conditions. We serve approximately 4,000 skilled nursing and post-acute providers nationwide.
Effect of Delay in Financial Filings
As discussed in our 2017 Form 10-K, due to prior restatements and related issues, we had been delayed in the preparation and filing of our financial statements in recent years. In connection with our efforts to restate our prior financial statements, remediate our material weaknesses, regain our timely filing status, and undertake related activities, we have incurred third party professional fees in excess of the amounts we estimate that we would have otherwise incurred. The estimated professional fees associated with these efforts are as follows:
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance to be Paid |
| |||
For the Three Months Ended |
|
Expensed |
|
Paid |
|
in Future Periods |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
March 31, 2017 |
|
$ |
11,537 |
|
$ |
14,766 |
|
$ |
19,672 |
|
June 30, 2017 |
|
7,567 |
|
13,765 |
|
13,474 |
| |||
September 30, 2017 |
|
6,839 |
|
6,430 |
|
13,883 |
| |||
December 31, 2017 |
|
6,358 |
|
9,956 |
|
10,285 |
| |||
March 31, 2018 |
|
3,700 |
|
7,755 |
|
6,230 |
| |||
June 30, 2018 |
|
2,940 |
|
5,938 |
|
3,232 |
| |||
September 30, 2018 |
|
2,230 |
|
2,297 |
|
3,165 |
| |||
We currently estimate that during 2018, we will expend a total of $13.0 million in excess professional fees. We expect to continue to incur professional fees as we focus on the remediation of our continuing material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting. Due to the ongoing material weaknesses in our controls over financial reporting, we currently undertake additional substantive procedures to test and verify financial statement amounts in connection with the preparation of our financial statements.
Reimbursement Trends
In our Patient Care segment, we are reimbursed primarily through employer-based plans offered by commercial insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA. Patient Care constitutes 81.3% and 81.4% of our net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Our remaining net revenue is provided by our Products & Services segment which derives its net revenue from commercial transactions with independent O&P providers, healthcare facilities, and other customers. In contrast to net revenues from our Patient Care segment, payment for these products and services are not directly subject to third party reimbursement from health care payors.
The amount of our reimbursement varies based on the nature of the O&P device we fabricate for our patients. Given the particular physical weight and size characteristics, location of injury or amputation, capability for physical activity and mobility, cosmetic and other needs of each individual patient, each fabricated prostheses and orthoses is customized for each particular patient. The nature of this customization and the manner by which our claims submissions are reviewed by payors makes our reimbursement process administratively difficult.
To receive reimbursement for our work, we must ensure that our clinical, administrative, and billing personnel receive and verify certain medical and health plan information, record detailed documentation regarding the services we provide, and accurately and timely perform a number of claims submission and related administrative tasks. Traditionally, we have performed these tasks in a manual fashion and on a decentralized basis. In recent years, due to increases in payor pre-authorization processes, documentation requirements, pre-payment reviews and pre- and post-payment audits, our ability to successfully undertake these tasks using our traditional approach has become increasingly challenging. We believe these changes in industry trends have been brought about in part by increased nationwide efforts to reduce health care costs.
A measure of our effectiveness in securing reimbursement for our services can be found in the degree to which payors ultimately disallow payment of our claims. Payors can deny claims due to their determination that a physician who referred a patient to us did not sufficiently document that a device was medically necessary or clearly establish the ambulatory (or activity) level of a patient. Claims can also be denied based on our failure to ensure that a patient was currently eligible under a payors health plan, that the plan provides full O&P benefits, that we received prior authorization, that we filed or appealed the payors determination timely, on the basis of our coding, failure by certain classes of patients to pay their portion of a claim and for various other reasons. If any portion of, or administrative factor within, our claim is found by the payor to be lacking, then the entirety of the claim amount may be denied reimbursement. Due to the increasing demands of these processes, the level and capability of our staffing, as well as our material weaknesses and other considerations, our consolidated disallowed revenue and its relationship to consolidated adjusted gross revenue increased over historical levels to a peak level in 2014.
Commencing in late 2014 and continuing through today, we have taken a number of actions to halt and reverse these disallowed revenue trends. These initiatives included: (i) the retention of consultants and creation of a central revenue cycle management function; (ii) addressing the issues identified in our patient management and electronic health record system; and (iii) the establishment of new clinic-level procedures and training regarding the collection of supporting documentation and the importance of diligence in our claims submission processes. Through 2017, we saw significant improvements in these rates. While we intend to continue to work towards further improvements in our procedures through the use of technology within our clinic and revenue cycle functions, we do not currently foresee that future reductions in disallowed revenue will be as achievable or substantial as the improvements realized during the three year period of 2015 through 2017.
Under both ASC 606 and the previous revenue recognition guidance ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, disallowed revenue is considered an adjustment to the transaction price. However, upon adoption of ASC 606, estimated uncollectible amounts due to us by patients are generally considered implicit price concessions and are now presented as a reduction of net revenue. Under prior guidance, these amounts were recognized as bad debt expense in other operating expenses.
Implicit price concessions such as payor disallowances and patient non-payments for the Patient Care segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
| ||||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
214,080 |
|
$ |
210,637 |
|
$ |
620,745 |
|
$ |
614,495 |
|
Estimated implicit price concessions arising from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Payor disallowances |
|
10,584 |
|
9,557 |
|
29,306 |
|
28,251 |
| ||||
Patient non-payments |
|
736 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
| ||||
Adjusted gross revenue |
|
$ |
225,400 |
|
$ |
220,194 |
|
$ |
652,988 |
|
$ |
642,746 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Payor disallowances |
|
$ |
10,584 |
|
$ |
9,557 |
|
$ |
29,306 |
|
$ |
28,251 |
|
Patient non-payments |
|
736 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
| ||||
Bad debt expense |
|
|
|
2,267 |
|
|
|
6,551 |
| ||||
Payor disallowances, patient non-payments and bad debt expense |
|
$ |
11,320 |
|
$ |
11,824 |
|
$ |
32,243 |
|
$ |
34,802 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Payor disallowances % |
|
4.7 |
% |
4.3 |
% |
4.5 |
% |
4.4 |
% | ||||
Patient non-payments % |
|
0.3 |
% |
|
% |
0.4 |
% |
|
% | ||||
Bad debt expense % |
|
|
% |
1.1 |
% |
|
% |
1.0 |
% | ||||
Percent of adjusted gross revenue |
|
5.0 |
% |
5.4 |
% |
4.9 |
% |
5.4 |
% |
Settlements
On May 15, 2018, we received a net favorable settlement of $1.7 million in connection with our long standing damage claims relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, and the prior adverse effect which it had on our clinic operations along the Gulf Coast in April of 2010. We anticipate the receipt of no further payments in connection with this matter as this settlement constituted a full and final satisfaction of our claims. The benefit of this settlement has been recognized as a reduction to our general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
On June 28, 2018, we entered into an agreement with the State of Delaware, and made payment, to satisfy all of the States abandoned or unclaimed property claims transactions represented within the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2012 which were reportable through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $2.2 million. This agreed upon payment amount was favorable by $0.5 million to the amount we had previously estimated for these liabilities and had the effect of reducing our general and administrative expenses by this amount for the quarter and year-to-date. Additionally, under the terms of the agreement, we were not required to pay interest on the previously un-remitted cumulative abandoned or unclaimed property relating to this twelve year period in the amount of $1.5 million, which had the effect of lowering our interest expense for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2018 by this accrued interest amount.
New System Implementation
As discussed in our 2017 Form 10-K, in recent years we have been undertaking the implementation of a new patient management and electronic health record system at our patient care clinics. As of September 30, 2018, we have completed the installation of this system in approximately 88% of our clinic locations. We currently estimate that we will incur approximately $4.5 million in training, travel, and other implementation expense in 2018 related to this implementation.
Acquisitions
During the year-to-date period ending September 30, 2018, we have not completed any acquisitions, and have not undertaken any acquisitions for a period of time extending from early 2015 through the end of this most recent quarter. However, we will recommence our acquisition of O&P clinics similar to those that we operate through our Patient Care segment during the fourth quarter of this year. We do not believe initial acquisitions undertaken in the fourth quarter will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Seasonality
We believe our business is affected by the degree to which patients have otherwise met the deductibles for which they are responsible in their medical plans during the course of the year. The first quarter is normally our lowest relative net revenue quarter, followed by the second and third quarters, which are somewhat higher and consistent with one another, and, due to the general fulfillment by patients of their health plan co-payments and deductible requirements towards the years end, our fourth quarter is normally our highest revenue producing quarter.
Our results are also affected, to a lesser extent, by our holding of an education fair in the first quarter of each year. This one-week event is conducted to assist our clinicians in maintaining their training and certification requirements and to facilitate a national meeting with our clinical leaders. We also invite manufacturers of the componentry for the devices we fabricate to these annual events so they can demonstrate their products and otherwise assist in our training process. During the first quarter of 2018 and 2017, we spent approximately $2.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, on travel and other costs associated with this one-week event. In addition to the costs we incur associated with this annual event, we also lose the productivity of a significant portion of our clinicians during the one-week period in which this event occurs, which contributes to the lower seasonal revenue level we experience during the first quarter of each year.
Our first quarter cash flows from operations are also adversely affected as compared with other quarters due to the payment of our annual incentive compensation during that period.
Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. GAAP provides the framework from which to make these estimates, assumptions, and disclosures. We have chosen accounting policies within GAAP that management believes are appropriate to fairly present, in all material respects, our operating results and financial position. We believe the following accounting policies are critical to understanding our results of operations and the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
· Revenue recognition
· Accounts receivable, net
· Inventories
· Business combinations
· Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
· Income taxes
The use of different estimates, assumptions, or judgments could have a material effect on reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosures as of the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. These critical accounting policies are described in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, under Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies contained within these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations
Our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows (unaudited):
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
Percent |
| ||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 v 2017 |
| ||
Net revenues |
|
$ |
262,946 |
|
$ |
257,966 |
|
1.9 |
% |
Material costs |
|
84,805 |
|
82,345 |
|
3.0 |
% | ||
Personnel costs |
|
90,853 |
|
90,065 |
|
0.9 |
% | ||
Other operating costs |
|
30,999 |
|
33,184 |
|
(6.6 |
)% | ||
General and administrative expenses |
|
28,308 |
|
25,356 |
|
11.6 |
% | ||
Professional accounting and legal fees |
|
3,107 |
|
7,844 |
|
(60.4 |
)% | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
8,950 |
|
9,632 |
|
(7.1 |
)% | ||
Operating expenses |
|
247,022 |
|
248,426 |
|
(0.6 |
)% | ||
Income from operations |
|
15,924 |
|
9,540 |
|
66.9 |
% | ||
Interest expense, net |
|
8,939 |
|
15,097 |
|
(40.8 |
)% | ||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
176 |
|
184 |
|
(4.3 |
)% | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
6,809 |
|
(5,741 |
) |
(218.6 |
)% | ||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
|
2,440 |
|
(1,580 |
) |
(254.4 |
)% | ||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
4,369 |
|
$ |
(4,161 |
) |
(205.0 |
)% |
During these periods, our operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue were as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months |
| ||
|
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Material costs |
|
32.3 |
% |
31.9 |
% |
Personnel costs |
|
34.6 |
% |
34.9 |
% |
Other operating costs |
|
11.6 |
% |
13.0 |
% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
10.8 |
% |
9.8 |
% |
Professional accounting and legal fees |
|
1.2 |
% |
3.0 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
3.4 |
% |
3.7 |
% |
Operating expenses |
|
93.9 |
% |
96.3 |
% |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Net revenue. Net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $262.9 million, an increase of $5.0 million, or 1.9%, from $258.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Net revenue by operating segment, after elimination of intersegment activity, was as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
214,080 |
|
$ |
210,637 |
|
$ |
3,443 |
|
1.6 |
% |
Products & Services |
|
48,866 |
|
47,329 |
|
1,537 |
|
3.2 |
% | |||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
262,946 |
|
$ |
257,966 |
|
$ |
4,980 |
|
1.9 |
% |
Patient Care net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $214.1 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 1.6%, from $210.6 million for the same period in the prior year. Same clinic revenue increased $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in same clinic revenue of 2.1%, or 0.5% on a per day basis. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 revenue from prosthetics increased by 3.1% and constituted approximately 54% of our total Patient Care revenue as compared with approximately 53% in the comparable prior year period. In addition to the underlying growth in prosthetic revenue, the change in product mix was partially attributed to a comparatively lower increase in revenue related to certain of our orthotic and shoe products. The increase in revenue was offset by a $0.2 million decrease in revenue associated with clinic closures. Net revenue was also negatively impacted compared to the same period in the prior year by $0.7 million from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard on January 1, 2018.
Products & Services net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $48.9 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 3.2% from $47.3 million for the same period in the prior year. This increase was comprised of $2.2 million from the distribution of O&P componentry to independent providers offset by a $0.7 million decrease in net revenue from therapeutic solutions, as a result of continued net client cancellations. We anticipate moderation of near-term Products & Services segment growth due primarily to a continuation of these therapeutic solutions revenue trends.
Material costs. Material costs for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $84.8 million, an increase of $2.5 million or 3.0%, from $82.3 million for the same period in the prior year. Total material costs as a percentage of net revenue increased to 32.3% in 2018 from 31.9% in 2017 due primarily to changes in our Patient Care segment product mix. Material costs by operating segment, after elimination of intersegment activity, were as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
64,695 |
|
$ |
62,745 |
|
$ |
1,950 |
|
3.1 |
% |
Products & Services |
|
20,110 |
|
19,600 |
|
510 |
|
2.6 |
% | |||
Material costs |
|
$ |
84,805 |
|
$ |
82,345 |
|
$ |
2,460 |
|
3.0 |
% |
Patient Care material costs increased $2.0 million, or 3.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year. Excluding the $0.7 million effect on net revenue resulting from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard, Patient Care material costs as a percent of revenue increased slightly to 30.1% in 2018 from 29.8% in 2017, primarily due to increases in sales of higher-cost prosthetic devices, when compared to orthotics.
Products & Services material costs increased $0.5 million, or 2.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year. As a percent of revenue, material costs were 41.2% in the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to 41.4% in the same period 2017.
Personnel costs. Personnel costs for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $90.9 million, an increase of $0.8 million, or 0.9%, from $90.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Personnel costs by operating segment were as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended September |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
77,806 |
|
$ |
78,161 |
|
$ |
(355 |
) |
(0.5 |
)% |
Products & Services |
|
13,047 |
|
11,904 |
|
1,143 |
|
9.6 |
% | |||
Personnel costs |
|
$ |
90,853 |
|
$ |
90,065 |
|
$ |
788 |
|
0.9 |
% |
Personnel costs for the Patient Care segment were $77.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 0.5%, from $78.2 million compared to the same period in the prior year. The decline in Patient Care personnel costs during the third quarter of 2018 was primarily related to a decrease of $0.6 million in benefits expense relating to lower health claims experience, as well as a $0.6 million decrease in bonus and commissions expense, and $0.2 million lower other personnel costs when compared to the prior period. The decreases were offset by an increase in salary expense of $1.0 million.
Personnel costs in the Products & Services segment were $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $1.1 million, or 9.6% compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in Products and Services costs during the third quarter was primarily related to an increase in bonus and commissions expense of $0.8 million and an increase in salary expense of $0.3 million.
Other operating costs. Other operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $31.0 million, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 6.6% from $33.2 million for the same period in the prior year. Bad debt expense decreased $2.3 million, primarily from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard under which certain of these expenses were prospectively characterized as implicit price concessions within our Patient Care segment and are now reflected as an adjustment to net revenue. Product and professional liabilities decreased $0.6 million. Offsetting these decreases, was an increase of $0.7 million in professional fees.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $28.3 million, an increase of $3.0 million, or 11.6%, from $25.4 million for the same period in the prior year. This increase included $1.0 million in bonus expense, $0.9 million in salary expense, and $1.1 million in other expenses.
Professional accounting and legal fees. Professional accounting and legal fees for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $3.1 million, a decrease of $4.7 million, or 60.4%, from $7.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Advisory and other fees decreased $4.1 million and audit related fees decreased by $0.6 million, primarily due to decreased utilization of professional fees to assist in the remediation of our material weaknesses, to regain our timely filing status and to undertake related activities.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $9.0 million, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 7.1%, from $9.6 million for the same period in the prior year. Certain intangible assets became fully amortized prior to the third quarter of 2018, resulting in a decrease in amortization of $0.8 million when compared to the prior period offset by a $0.1 million increase in leasehold improvement and other depreciation.
Interest expense, net. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $8.9 million, a decrease of $6.2 million, or 40.8%, from $15.1 million for the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to lower interest rates on outstanding borrowings arising from our debt refinancing in March 2018.
Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $2.4 million, or 35.8% of income before income taxes, compared to a benefit of $1.6 million, or 27.5% of loss before income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The effective tax rate in 2018 consists principally of the 21% federal statutory tax rate and the rate impact from state income taxes and permanent tax differences. The federal statutory tax rate in 2017 was 35%. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared with the three months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily attributable to pre-tax income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to pre-tax loss for the three months ended September 30, 2017, partially offset by the changes enacted by the Tax Act.
Our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months |
|
Percent |
| ||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
2018 v 2017 |
| ||
Net revenues |
|
$ |
763,907 |
|
$ |
755,033 |
|
1.2 |
% |
Material costs |
|
247,677 |
|
240,407 |
|
3.0 |
% | ||
Personnel costs |
|
266,515 |
|
265,851 |
|
0.2 |
% | ||
Other operating costs |
|
92,631 |
|
97,734 |
|
(5.2 |
)% | ||
General and administrative expenses |
|
80,467 |
|
75,969 |
|
5.9 |
% | ||
Professional accounting and legal fees |
|
12,189 |
|
29,015 |
|
(58.0 |
)% | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
27,552 |
|
29,594 |
|
(6.9 |
)% | ||
Operating expenses |
|
727,031 |
|
738,570 |
|
(1.6 |
)% | ||
Income from operations |
|
36,876 |
|
16,463 |
|
124.0 |
% | ||
Interest expense, net |
|
28,519 |
|
43,197 |
|
(34.0 |
)% | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
16,998 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% | ||
Non-service defined benefit plan expense |
|
528 |
|
552 |
|
(4.3 |
)% | ||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(9,169 |
) |
(27,286 |
) |
66.4 |
% | ||
Benefit for income taxes |
|
(3,848 |
) |
(7,028 |
) |
45.2 |
% | ||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(5,321 |
) |
$ |
(20,258 |
) |
73.7 |
% |
During these periods, our operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue were as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| ||
|
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Material costs |
|
32.4 |
% |
31.8 |
% |
Personnel costs |
|
34.9 |
% |
35.2 |
% |
Other operating costs |
|
12.2 |
% |
13.0 |
% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
10.5 |
% |
10.1 |
% |
Professional accounting and legal fees |
|
1.6 |
% |
3.8 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
3.6 |
% |
3.9 |
% |
Operating expenses |
|
95.2 |
% |
97.8 |
% |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Net revenue. Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $763.9 million, an increase of $8.9 million, or 1.2%, from $755.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net revenue by operating segment, after elimination of intersegment activity was as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
620,745 |
|
$ |
614,495 |
|
$ |
6,250 |
|
1.0 |
% |
Products & Services |
|
143,162 |
|
140,538 |
|
2,624 |
|
1.9 |
% | |||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
763,907 |
|
$ |
755,033 |
|
$ |
8,874 |
|
1.2 |
% |
Patient Care net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $620.7 million, an increase of $6.3 million, or 1.0%, from $614.5 million for the same period in the prior year. Same clinic revenue increased $10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in same clinic revenue of 1.7%, or 1.1% on a per day basis. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, our revenue from prosthetics increased by 3.9% and constituted approximately 53% of our total Patient Care revenue as compared with approximately 52% in the comparable prior year period In addition to the underlying growth in prosthetic revenue, the change in product mix was partially attributed to a comparatively lower increase in revenue related to certain of our orthotic and shoe products. The increase in revenue was offset by a $1.0 million decrease in revenue associated with clinic closures. Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was also negatively impacted compared to the same period in the prior year by $2.9 million from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard on January 1, 2018.
Products & Services net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $143.2 million, an increase of $2.6 million, or 1.9% from $140.5 million for the same period in the prior year. Distribution of O&P componentry to independent providers increased $5.6 million offset by a $3.0 million decrease in net revenue from therapeutic solutions, as a result of continued net client cancellations. We anticipate moderation of near-term Products & Services segment growth due primarily to a continuation of these therapeutic solutions revenue trends.
Material costs. Material costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $247.7 million, an increase of $7.3 million or 3.0%, from $240.4 million for the same period in the prior year. This underlying increase in cost of materials primarily related to changes in our Patient Care segment product mix, with total material costs as a percentage of net revenue increasing to 32.4% in 2018 from 31.8% in 2017. Material costs by operating segment, after elimination of intersegment activity, were as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
188,503 |
|
$ |
183,423 |
|
$ |
5,080 |
|
2.8 |
% |
Products & Services |
|
59,174 |
|
56,984 |
|
2,190 |
|
3.8 |
% | |||
Material costs |
|
$ |
247,677 |
|
$ |
240,407 |
|
$ |
7,270 |
|
3.0 |
% |
Patient Care material costs increased $5.1 million, or 2.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year. Excluding the $2.9 million effect on net revenue resulting from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard, Patient Care material costs as a percent of revenue increased slightly to 30.2% in 2018 from 29.8% in 2017, primarily due to increases in sales of higher-cost prosthetic devices, when compared to orthotics.
Products & Services material costs increased $2.2 million, or 3.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in the prior year. Material costs increased to 41.3% as a percent of net revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from 40.5% in the same period in 2017.
Personnel costs. Personnel costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $266.5 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 0.2%, from $265.9 million for the same period in the prior year. Personnel costs by operating segment were as follows:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
Percent |
| |||||
(in thousands) |
|
2018 |
|
2017 |
|
Change |
|
Change |
| |||
Patient Care |
|
$ |
228,211 |
|
$ |
229,582 |
|
$ |
(1,371 |
) |
(0.6 |
)% |
Products & Services |
|
38,304 |
|
36,269 |
|
2,035 |
|
5.6 |
% | |||
Personnel costs |
|
$ |
266,515 |
|
$ |
265,851 |
|
$ |
664 |
|
0.2 |
% |
Personnel costs for our Patient Care segment were $228.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 0.6%, from $229.6 million for the same period in the prior year. Patient Care personnel costs decreased $1.9 million in benefits expense due to lower health claims experience, as well as $1.8 million in bonus and commissions expense when compared to the prior period. The decreases were offset by an increase in salary expense of $2.3 million.
Personnel costs in the Products & Services segment were $38.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $2.0 million, or 5.6% for the same period in the prior year. The growth in Products and Services personnel costs for the nine month period related to an increase in salary expense of $1.0 million and an increase in bonus and commissions expense of $1.4 million. Offsetting these increases is $0.4 million lower benefit costs.
Other operating costs. Other operating costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $92.6 million, a decrease of $5.1 million, or 5.2% from $97.7 million for the same period in the prior year. Bad debt expense decreased $7.4 million, primarily from the adoption of the new revenue accounting standard under which certain of these expenses were re-characterized as implicit price concessions within our Patient Care segment and are now reflected as an adjustment to net revenue. This decrease was offset by a $1.2 million increase in travel and education related expenses and a $1.1 million increase in office related expenses.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $80.5 million, an increase of $4.5 million, or 5.9%, from $76.0 million for the same period in the prior year. This increase included $2.5 million in personnel related costs, $1.9 million in other expenses, $1.6 million of professional expenses related primarily to growth, revenue cycle and other corporate initiatives, and $0.7 million in advertising costs. Increases in general and administrative expenses for the year-to-date period were offset by a $1.7 million favorable settlement in connection with our long standing claim relating to the Deepwater Horizon disaster and $0.5 million in connection with our favorable resolution of outstanding abandoned and unclaimed property claims with the State of Delaware.
Professional accounting and legal fees. Professional accounting and legal fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $12.2 million, a decrease of $16.8 million, or 58.0%, from $29.0 million for the same period in the prior year. Advisory and other fees decreased $13.6 million, audit related fees decreased $2.7 million, and legal fees decreased $0.5 million, primarily due to decreased utilization of professional fees for assistance in the remediation of our material weaknesses, to regain our timely filing status and to undertake related activities.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $27.6 million, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 6.9%, from $29.6 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was from lower amortization of $1.9 million as a result of fully amortized intangible assets and $0.1 million of other items.
Interest expense, net. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $28.5 million, a decrease of $14.7 million, or 34.0%, from $43.2 million for the same period in the prior year. This decrease related primarily to lower interest rates on outstanding borrowings arising from our debt refinancing in March 2018 and reflected a $1.5 million decrease related to our settlement of outstanding abandoned and unclaimed property claims with the State of Delaware in a manner that did not require us to pay interest we had previously accrued on long standing unpaid claim amounts.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. Debt extinguishment costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 totaled $17.0 million and related to our debt refinancing on March 6, 2018 - see Note J - Long-term Debt.
Benefit for income taxes. The benefit for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $3.8 million, or 42.0% of loss before income taxes, compared to a benefit of $7.0 million, or 25.8% of loss before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The effective tax rate in 2018 consists principally of the 21% federal statutory tax rate and the rate impact from state income taxes and permanent tax differences. The federal statutory tax rate in 2017 was 35%. The decrease in the income tax benefit was largely driven by decreased loss before taxes for the period, partially offset by increased estimated annual effective tax rate applied to the quarter. The increase in estimated annual effective tax rate was driven by increased estimated permanent differences and decreased estimated loss before taxes.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
To provide cash for our operations and capital expenditures, our immediate source of liquidity is our cash and cash equivalents and any amounts we have available for borrowing under our revolving credit facility. We refer to the sum of these two amounts as our liquidity.
At September 30, 2018, we had total liquidity of $155.1 million, which reflected an increase of $67.2 million, from the $87.9 million in liquidity we had as of December 31, 2017. Our liquidity at September 30, 2018 was comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $61.0 million and $94.1 million in available borrowing capacity under our $100.0 million revolving credit facility. This increase in liquidity relates primarily to the net proceeds of $49.7 million from the refinancing of our indebtedness on March 6, 2018.
If we are not compliant with our debt covenants in any period, absent a waiver or amendment of our Credit Agreement, we may be unable to access funds in our revolving credit facility.
Working Capital and Days Sales Outstanding
At September 30, 2018, we had working capital of $139.7 million compared to working capital of $78.7 million at December 31, 2017. Our working capital increased $61.0 million in 2018 compared to 2017 due to a decrease in current liabilities of $23.4 million and an increase in current assets of $37.6 million.
The decrease in current liabilities was primarily attributable to a reduction in accrued compensation related costs of $20.7 million, largely related to the timing of payment of annual bonuses during the first quarter of 2018, a $7.0 million decrease in accrued professional fees, and a $4.9 million decrease in patient refunds. This decrease was offset by a $4.7 million increase in the current portion of long term debt and a $4.1 million increase in accounts payable. When comparing these outflows to the prior period, we paid $13.7 million less in annual bonuses and 401(k) matching contributions in the first three quarters of 2017 as compared to the amounts we paid in the first three quarters of 2018. This was primarily due to attainment of lower incentive compensation targets based on performance for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2017.
The increase in current assets was primarily attributable to an increase in cash and cash equivalents and inventory of $59.5 million and 3.5 million, respectively. The increase in current assets was offset by a decrease of $13.9 million in net accounts receivable and a reduction of $11.4 million of income tax receivables related to refunds from the IRS. Cash received for income taxes was $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $0.6 million cash spent for the same period in the prior year. We expect to generate limited pre-tax income through fiscal year 2018 and plan to utilize net operating loss carryforwards to offset our expected 2018 federal tax liability. The decrease in accounts receivable primarily relates to the seasonality of our business which is affected by the degree to which patients have otherwise met their deductibles near the end of the year. As a result, the fourth quarter has historically been our highest revenue producing quarter, resulting in a decline in accounts receivable in the first quarter of the following year.
Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a calculation that approximates the average number of days between the billing for our services and the date of our receipt of payment, which we estimate using a 90 day rolling period of net revenue. This computation can provide a relative measure of the effectiveness of our billing and collections activities. As of September 30, 2018, our DSO was 45 days, which compares to a DSO of 47 days as of September 30, 2017. At December 31, 2017, our DSO was 46 days, which was unchanged from a DSO of 46 days reported as of December 31, 2016.
Sources and Uses of Cash for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to September 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities increased $38.2 million to an inflow of $37.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from a use of $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This was due primarily to the changes in working capital in 2018 compared to 2017 which are discussed in the Working Capital and Days Sales Outstanding section above.
Cash flows used in investing activities increased $8.5 million to $19.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $11.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in cash used in investing activities included a $5.2 million increase in purchases of property, plant and equipment, a $2.7 million increase in purchases of therapeutic program equipment, and a $0.6 million decrease in proceeds of sale of property, plant and equipment. We anticipate that we will continue to increase spending on capital expenditures through 2019. In addition to general increases in technology and leasehold improvements, we also plan to increase our purchase of therapy equipment for use in our Products & Services segment. We currently believe that our total capital expenditures related to property, plant and equipment, and therapeutic program equipment purchases will be approximately $30.0 to $35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Cash flows provided by financing activities increased $35.7 million to $41.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 from $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This increase is due to higher net borrowings of $46.8 million under our term loan and revolving credit agreement, primarily related to the refinancing of our indebtedness, when compared to the prior year. The increase in our net borrowings is offset by debt issuance and extinguishment costs of $12.3 million, an increase of $1.2 million related to tax withholdings for employee stock based compensation, and an increase of $0.1 million for payment of capital lease obligations.
Effect of Indebtedness
Due to the then-pending June 17, 2018, maturity of our previous credit agreement, on March 6, 2018 we entered into the Credit Agreement in order to refinance our indebtedness. These changes to our indebtedness are disclosed in Note J - Long-Term Debt, in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) elsewhere in this report. Our new indebtedness bears reduced rates of interest compared with those under our prior indebtedness, and as such, for the year ended December 31, 2018, we anticipate that we will report interest expense of approximately $36.5 million compared with the $57.7 million we reported in 2017. Cash paid for interest totaled $23.7 million and $33.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Scheduled maturities of debt as of September 30, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):
2018 (remainder of year) |
|
$ |
2,897 |
|
2019 |
|
8,480 |
| |
2020 |
|
7,329 |
| |
2021 |
|
6,497 |
| |
2022 |
|
6,098 |
| |
Thereafter |
|
490,394 |
| |
Total debt before unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, net |
|
521,695 |
| |
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, net |
|
(9,702 |
) | |
Total debt |
|
$ |
511,993 |
|
Liquidity Outlook and Going Concern Evaluation
Our Credit Agreement has a term loan facility with $502 million in principal outstanding at September 30, 2018, due in quarterly principal installments equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of $505 million, commencing June 29, 2018, with all remaining outstanding principal due at maturity in March 2025 and a revolving credit facility with no borrowings and a maximum aggregate amount of availability of $100 million at September 30, 2018 that matures in March 2023. We currently believe that our anticipated operating trends, when coupled with anticipated decreases in our payments of interest expense and professional fees, will provide us with sufficient liquidity to meet our financial obligations during the coming twelve months.
ASU 2014-15 Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entitys Ability to Continue as a Going Concern requires that we evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about our ability to meet our financial obligations when they become due during the twelve month period from the date these financial statements are available to be issued. We have performed such an evaluation and, based on the results of that assessment, we are not aware of any relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that may or could have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our future financial results are subject to a variety of risks, including interest rate risk. Our interest expense is sensitive to changes in market interest rates. To manage the impact of the interest rate risk associated with our Credit Agreement, we enter into interest rate swaps from time to time, effectively converting a portion of the cash flows related to variable-rate debt into fixed-rate cash flows.
As of September 30, 2018, we had a combined principal amount of $502.5 million of variable rate debt and a notional amount of $325.0 million of fixed to variable interest rate swap agreements. Based on our hedged and unhedged positions, a hypothetical increase or decrease in interest rates by 1.0% would impact our annual interest expense by $1.8 million.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2018 because of the previously identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described in Item 9A Controls and Procedures of the Form 10-K for the year-ending December 31, 2017.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Although we have not fully remediated the material weaknesses described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, we believe that we have made substantial progress on the remediation plans described in our 2017 Form 10-K, Item 9A Controls and Procedures.
The following remediation steps were taken by the Company during the quarter:
Account Reconciliations
We have implemented a standard process, including templates, for account reconciliations across the Company, as well as controls to validate all accounts have been reconciled.
Plant, Property and Equipment and Depreciation
We have implemented new controls around the purchasing, sale, and disposal of fixed assets. We have also improved controls related to the calculation of and accounting for depreciation expense.
Share-based Compensation
We have implemented new controls related to the accounting for share-based compensation expense and improved the coordination between our human resources and accounting departments.
Business Combinations
We have designed new processes for any potential acquisition the Company may engage in and have increased the communication between our acquisition and accounting organizations.
We have made improvements to controls in the areas of accounts payable and accruals; inventory; leases; goodwill and intangible assets; information technology general controls; and income taxes and are currently evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of these controls. The material weaknesses cannot be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a period of time sufficient for management to conclude, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Additionally, we have implemented an annual enterprise risk assessment as part of our remediation of the material weakness related to risk assessment and are evaluating other factors that relate to this material weakness.
Therefore, in accordance with Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act, management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, determined that elements of the changes listed above to our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the period ended September 30, 2018 and have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Securities and Derivative Litigation
In November 2014, a securities class action complaint, City of Pontiac General Employees Retirement System v. Hanger, et al., C.A. No. 1:14-cv-01026-SS, was filed against us in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint named us and certain of our current and former officers for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements regarding, inter alia, our financial statements, RAC audit success rate, the implementation of new financial systems, same-store sales growth, and the adequacy of our internal processes and controls. The complaint alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint sought unspecified damages, costs, attorneys fees, and equitable relief.
On April 1, 2016, the court granted our motion to dismiss the lawsuit for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and permitted plaintiffs to file an amended complaint. On July 1, 2016, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. On September 15, 2016, we and certain of the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit. On January 26, 2017, the court granted the defendants motions and dismissed with prejudice all claims against all defendants for failure to state a claim. On February 24, 2017, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Appellate briefing was completed on August 18, 2017 and the Court of Appeals held oral argument for the appeal on March 5, 2018. On August 6, 2018, the Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the case against individual defendants Vinit Asar, our current President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas Kirk, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, but reversed the dismissal of the case against George McHenry, our former Chief Financial Officer, and Hanger, Inc. On August 20, 2018, Hanger, Inc. and George McHenry filed a petition for panel rehearing and a petition for rehearing en banc with the Court of Appeals. On September 10, 2018 the Court of Appeals asked plaintiffs to file a response to the petition for rehearing en banc, and plaintiffs filed an opposition to the petition for rehearing en banc on September 17, 2018. Both petitions are pending with the Court of Appeals. We believe the remaining claims are without merit, and intend to continue to vigorously defend against these claims.
In February and August of 2015, two separate shareholder derivative suits were filed in Texas state court against us related to the announced restatement of certain of our financial statements. The cases were subsequently consolidated into Judy v. Asar, et. al., Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000625. On October 25, 2016, plaintiffs in that action filed an amended complaint, and the case is currently pending before the 459th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas.
The amended complaint in the consolidated derivative action names us and certain of our current and former officers and directors as defendants. It alleges claims for breach of fiduciary duty based, inter alia, on the defendants alleged failure to exercise good faith to ensure that we had in place adequate accounting and financial controls and that disclosures regarding our business, financial performance and internal controls were truthful and accurate. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, costs, attorneys fees, and equitable relief.
As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 6, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed a Special Litigation Committee of the Board (the Special Committee). The Board delegated to the Special Committee the authority to (1) determine whether it is in our best interests to pursue any of the allegations made in the derivative cases filed in Texas state court (which cases were consolidated into the Judy case discussed above), (2) determine whether it is in our best interests to pursue any remedies against any of our current or former employees, officers or directors as a result of the conduct discovered in the Audit Committee investigation concluded on June 6, 2016 (the Investigation), and (3) otherwise resolve claims or matters relating to the findings of the Investigation. The Special Committee retained independent legal counsel to assist and advise it in carrying out its duties and reviewed and considered the evidence and various factors relating to our best interests. In accordance with its findings and conclusions, the Special Committee determined that it is not in our best interest to pursue any of the claims in the Judy derivative case. Also in accordance with its findings and conclusions, the Special Committee determined that it is not in our best interests to pursue legal remedies against any of our current or former employees, officers, or directors.
On April 14, 2017, we filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated derivative action based on the resolution by the Special Committee that it is not in our best interest to pursue the derivative claims. Counsel for the derivative plaintiffs opposed that motion and moved to compel discovery. In a hearing held on June 12, 2017, the Travis County court denied plaintiffs motion to compel, and held that the motion to dismiss would be considered only after appropriate discovery was concluded.
The plaintiffs subsequently subpoenaed counsel for the Special Committee, seeking a copy of the full report prepared by the Special Committee and its independent counsel. Counsel for the Special Committee, as well as our counsel, took the position that the full report is not discoverable under Texas law. Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion to compel the Special Committees counsel to produce the report. We opposed the motion. On July 20, 2018, the Travis County court ruled that only a redacted version of the report is discoverable, and we have provided a redacted version of the report to plaintiffs counsel. Upon completion of discovery we intend to file a motion to dismiss the consolidated derivative action.
Management intends to continue to vigorously defend against the securities class action and the shareholder derivative action. At this time, we cannot predict how the Courts will rule on the merits of the claims and/or the scope of the potential loss in the event of an adverse outcome. Should we ultimately be found liable, the resulting damages could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or our results of operations.
Other Matters
From time to time we are subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business, including additional payments under business purchase agreements. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of our operations.
We are in a highly regulated industry and receive regulatory agency inquiries from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including inquiries relating to our billing activities. No assurance can be given that any discrepancies identified during a regulatory review will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Our business and financial results are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. The risk and uncertainties have not changed materially from those reported in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which are incorporated by reference. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, see the information provided under the header Forward Looking Statements contained in Part I, Item 2, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There has been no share repurchase activity during the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
There have been no defaults upon senior securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
None to report.
The documents in the accompanying Exhibits Index are filed, furnished or incorporated by reference as part of this report and such Exhibits Index is incorporated herein by reference.
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101.INS |
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XBRL Instance Document. (Filed herewith.) |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. (Filed herewith.) |
101.CAL |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. (Filed herewith.) |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. (Filed herewith.) |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. (Filed herewith.) |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase. (Filed herewith.) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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HANGER, INC. | |
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Dated: November 8, 2018 |
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/s/ THOMAS E. KIRALY |
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Thomas E. Kiraly | |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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Dated: November 8, 2018 |
By: |
/s/ GABRIELLE B. ADAMS |
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Gabrielle B. Adams | |
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Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |