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HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2011 June (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(MARK ONE)

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

OR

 

¨ 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 0-12015

 

 

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   23-2018365

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification number)

3220 Tillman Drive-Suite 300,

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

  19020
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-639-4274

 

 

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  ¨

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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, $.01 Par Value: 66,430,000 shares outstanding as of July 21, 2011.

 

 

 


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INDEX

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

    Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     2   

    Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June  30, 2011 and 2010

     3   

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June  30, 2011 and 2010

     4   

     Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

     5   

    Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

     6   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations

     18   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

     31   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     31   

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

     32   

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     32   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     32   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     32   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     32   

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

     32   

Item 5. Other Information

     32   

Item 6. Exhibits

     32   

  Signatures

     33   

Exhibits 31.1

  

Exhibits 31.2

  

Exhibits 32.1

  

Exhibits 32.2

  

EX-101 XBRL Instance Document

  

EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

  

EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

  

EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

  

EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Labels Linkbase Document

  

EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

  


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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     (Unaudited)
June 30, 2011
    December 31, 2010  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 35,498,000      $ 39,692,000   

Marketable securities, at fair value

     40,782,000        43,437,000   

Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,321,000 in 2011 and $4,069,000 in 2010

     117,204,000        108,426,000   

Inventories and supplies

     21,416,000        20,614,000   

Prepaid income taxes

     —          3,978,000   

Prepaid expenses and other

     6,150,000        5,628,000   
                

Total current assets

     221,050,000        221,775,000   

Property and equipment:

    

Laundry and linen equipment installations

     1,967,000        1,886,000   

Housekeeping equipment and office furniture

     22,121,000        20,111,000   

Autos and trucks

     299,000        284,000   
                
     24,387,000        22,281,000   

Less accumulated depreciation

     16,209,000        15,625,000   
                
     8,178,000        6,656,000   

GOODWILL

     16,955,000        16,955,000   

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, less accumulated amortization of $6,874,000 in 2011 and $5,938,000 in 2010

     6,326,000        7,262,000   

NOTES RECEIVABLE – long term portion, net of discount

     3,793,000        5,055,000   

DEFERRED COMPENSATION FUNDING, at fair value

     13,462,000        12,080,000   

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES – long term portion

     9,085,000        8,109,000   

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

     40,000        42,000   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 278,889,000      $ 277,934,000   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 9,680,000      $ 11,434,000   

Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes

     19,952,000        21,429,000   

Other accrued expenses

     1,422,000        1,988,000   

Income taxes payable

     187,000        —     

Deferred income taxes

     85,000        604,000   

Accrued insurance claims

     5,878,000        5,076,000   
                

Total current liabilities

     37,204,000        40,531,000   

ACCRUED INSURANCE CLAIMS – long term portion

     13,715,000        11,845,000   

DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY

     13,728,000        12,479,000   

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 69,400,000 shares issued in 2011 and 69,315,000 shares in 2010

     694,000        693,000   

Additional paid-in capital

     103,257,000        100,138,000   

Retained earnings

     127,686,000        130,993,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

     297,000        (78,000

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 2,975,000 shares in 2011 and 3,139,000 shares in 2010

     (17,692,000     (18,667,000
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     214,242,000        213,079,000   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 278,889,000      $ 277,934,000   
                

See accompanying notes

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010     2011      2010  

Revenues

   $ 211,507,000       $ 192,954,000      $ 419,897,000       $ 376,755,000   

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Costs of services provided

     181,742,000         165,240,000        361,727,000         323,812,000   

Selling, general and administrative

     15,511,000         13,150,000        32,291,000         27,051,000   

Other income/(loss):

          

Investment and interest

     463,000         (383,000     1,177,000         366,000   
                                  

Income before income taxes

     14,717,000         14,181,000        27,056,000         26,258,000   

Income taxes

     4,889,000         5,460,000        9,461,000         10,109,000   
                                  

Net income

   $ 9,828,000       $ 8,721,000      $ 17,595,000       $ 16,149,000   
                                  

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.15       $ 0.13      $ 0.26       $ 0.25   
                                  

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.15       $ 0.13      $ 0.26       $ 0.24   
                                  

Cash dividends per common share

   $ 0.16       $ 0.15      $ 0.31       $ 0.29   
                                  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

          

Basic

     66,517,000         65,948,000        66,459,000         65,898,000   
                                  

Diluted

     67,545,000         66,978,000        67,499,000         66,983,000   
                                  

See accompanying notes

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 17,595,000      $ 16,149,000   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,049,000        1,840,000   

Bad debt provision

     1,500,000        1,050,000   

Deferred income tax benefits

     (1,494,000     (1,474,000

Share-based compensation expense

     1,093,000        609,000   

Amortization of premium on marketable securities

     479,000        426,000   

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

     252,000        658,000   

Unrealized (gain) loss on deferred compensation fund investments

     (548,000     370,000   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts and notes receivable

     (10,279,000     (3,947,000

Inventories and supplies

     (803,000     (1,372,000

Prepaid income taxes

     4,165,000        —     

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (518,000     1,772,000   

Notes receivable – long term portion

     1,262,000        (1,542,000

Deferred compensation funding

     (834,000     (825,000

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     (2,160,000     (1,342,000

Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes

     (561,000     (801,000

Income taxes payable

     —          409,000   

Accrued insurance claims

     2,671,000        1,536,000   

Deferred compensation liability

     1,649,000        696,000   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     15,518,000        14,212,000   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets

     18,000        44,000   

Additions to property and equipment

     (2,653,000     (1,459,000

Purchases of marketable securities, net

     (8,603,000     (26,089,000

Sales of marketable securities, net

     10,902,000        33,584,000   
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (336,000     6,080,000   
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Dividends paid

     (20,902,000     (18,901,000

Reissuance of treasury stock pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan

     66,000        56,000   

Tax benefit from equity compensation plans

     119,000        827,000   

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     1,341,000        1,393,000   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (19,376,000     (16,625,000
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (4,194,000     3,667,000   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

     39,692,000        31,301,000   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

   $ 35,498,000      $ 34,968,000   
                

Supplementary Cash Flow Information:

    

Income taxes cash payments, net of refunds

   $ 6,683,000      $ 10,347,000   
                

Issuance of 76,000 and 73,000 shares in 2011 and 2010, respectively, of Common Stock pursuant to Employee Stock Plans

   $ 1,233,000      $ 1,047,000   
                

See accompanying notes

 

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

    

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

 
     Common
Stock Shares
     Amount      Additional
Paid-in Capital
     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total Retained
Earnings
    Treasury Stock     Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance, December 31, 2010

     69,315,000       $ 693,000       $ 100,138,000       $ (78,000   $ 130,993,000      $ (18,667,000   $ 213,079,000   

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income for the period

                17,595,000          17,595,000   

Unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities, net of taxes

              375,000            375,000   
                       

Comprehensive income

                    17,970,000   

Exercise of stock options and other share-based compensation, net of 7,000 shares tendered for payment

     85,000         1,000         872,000             468,000        1,341,000   

Tax benefit arising from stock option transactions

           119,000               119,000   

Share-based compensation expense – stock options

           935,000               935,000   

Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions (5,000 shares)

           367,000             34,000        401,000   

Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Plans (76,000 shares)

           782,000             451,000        1,233,000   

Cash dividends – $.31 per common share

                (20,902,000       (20,902,000

Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan (4,000 shares)

           44,000             22,000        66,000   
                                                           

Balance, June 30, 2011

     69,400,000       $ 694,000       $ 103,257,000       $ 297,000      $ 127,686,000      $ (17,692,000   $ 214,242,000   
                                                           

See accompanying notes.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Reporting

The accompanying financial statements are unaudited and do not include certain information and note disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. However, in our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The balance sheet shown in this report as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from, and does not include, all the disclosures contained in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.

As of June 30, 2011, we operate one wholly-owned subsidiary, Huntingdon Holdings, Inc. (“Huntingdon”). Huntingdon invests our cash and cash equivalents, and manages our portfolio of marketable securities.

In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are used for, but not limited to, our allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued insurance claims, asset valuations and review for potential impairment, share-based compensation, and deferred income taxes. The estimates are based upon various factors including current and historical trends, as well as other pertinent industry and regulatory authority information. We regularly evaluate this information to determine if it is necessary to update the basis for our estimates and to compensate for known changes.

Inventories and supplies include housekeeping and, linen and laundry supplies, as well as dietary provisions and supplies. Inventories and supplies are stated at cost to approximate a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Linen supplies are amortized over a 24 month period.

Revenues are recorded net of sales taxes.

Note 2 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired of businesses and is not amortized. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, using a fair-value-based test that compares the fair value of the asset to its carrying value. The goodwill associated with the 2009 acquisition of Contract Environmental Services, Inc. (“CES”) is deductible for tax purposes over a fifteen year period.

Goodwill by reportable operating segment, as described in Note 5 herein, was approximately $14,894,000 and $2,061,000 for Housekeeping and Dietary, respectively, as of both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

The cost of intangible assets is based on fair values at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life (between 7 and 8 years). The following table sets forth the amounts of our identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization, which were acquired in acquisitions.

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Customer relationships

   $ 12,400,000      $ 12,400,000   

Non-compete agreements

     800,000        800,000   
                

Total other intangibles, gross

   $ 13,200,000      $ 13,200,000   

Less accumulated amortization

     (6,874,000     (5,938,000
                

Other intangibles, net

   $ 6,326,000      $ 7,262,000   
                

 

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The customer relationships have a weighted-average amortization period of seven years and the non-compete agreements have a weighted-average amortization period of eight years. The following table sets forth the estimated amortization expense for intangibles subject to amortization for the balance of 2011 and the subsequent five fiscal years:

 

Period/Year

   Customer
Relationships
     Non-Compete
Agreements
     Total  

July 1 to December 31, 2011

   $ 886,000       $ 50,000       $ 936,000   

2012

     1,771,000         100,000         1,871,000   

2013

     1,452,000         100,000         1,552,000   

2014

     814,000         67,000         881,000   

2015

     814,000         —           814,000   

2016

     271,000         —           271,000   

Amortization expense for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 were $468,000 and $936,000, respectively.

Note 3 – Fair Value Measurements and Marketable Securities

We, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). Effective January 1, 2008, we elected the fair value option for certain of our marketable securities purchased since such adoption. Management initially elected the fair value option for certain of our marketable securities because it views such investment securities as highly liquid and available to be drawn upon for working capital purposes making them similar to its cash and cash equivalents. Accordingly, we record net unrealized gain or loss in the other income—investment and interest caption in our consolidated income statements for such investments. We have not elected the fair value option for marketable securities acquired after December 31, 2009. Although these assets continue to be highly liquid and available, we do not believe these assets are representative of our operating activities. These assets are representative of our investing activities, and they will be available for future needs of the Company to support its current and projected growth.

 

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Certain of our assets and liabilities are reported at fair value in the accompanying balance sheets. Such assets and liabilities include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, income taxes payable and other accrued expenses. The following tables provide fair value measurement information for our marketable securities and deferred compensation fund investment assets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

     As of June 30, 2011  
                   Fair Value Measurement Using:  
     Carrying
Amount
     Total Fair
Value
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Financial Assets

              

Marketable securities

              

Municipal bonds

   $ 40,782,000       $ 40,782,000       $ —         $ 40,782,000       $ —     

Equity securities – Deferred comp fund

              

Money Market

   $ 2,698,000       $ 2,698,000       $ —         $ 2,698,000       $ —     

Large Cap Value

     2,709,000         2,709,000         2,709,000         —           —     

Large Cap Growth

     2,332,000         2,332,000         2,332,000         —           —     

Small Cap Value

     1,376,000         1,376,000         1,376,000         —           —     

Fixed income

     1,213,000         1,213,000         1,213,000         —           —     

Speciality

     833,000         833,000         833,000         —           —     

International

     671,000         671,000         671,000         —           —     

Balanced and Lifestyle

     666,000         666,000         666,000         —           —     

Large Cap Blend

     507,000         507,000         507,000         —           —     

Mid Cap Growth

     396,000         396,000         396,000         —           —     

Small Cap Growth

     31,000         31,000         31,000         —           —     

Mid Cap Value

     30,000         30,000         30,000         —           —     
                                            

Equity securities – Deferred comp fund

   $ 13,462,000       $ 13,462,000       $ 10,764,000       $ 2,698,000       $ —     
                                            

 

     As of December 31, 2010  
                   Fair Value Measurement Using:  
     Carrying
Amount
     Total Fair
Value
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Financial Assets

              

Marketable securities

              

Municipal bonds

   $ 43,437,000       $ 43,437,000       $ —         $ 43,437,000       $ —     

Equity securities – Deferred comp fund

              

Money Market

   $ 2,737,000       $ 2,737,000       $ —         $ 2,737,000       $ —     

Large Cap Value

     2,433,000         2,433,000         2,433,000         —           —     

Large Cap Growth

     2,106,000         2,106,000         2,106,000         —           —     

Small Cap Value

     1,152,000         1,152,000         1,152,000         —           —     

Fixed Income

     987,000         987,000         987,000         —           —     

Specialty

     712,000         712,000         712,000         —           —     

Balanced and Lifestyle

     566,000         566,000         566,000         —           —     

International

     572,000         572,000         572,000         —           —     

Large Cap Blend

     444,000         444,000         444,000         —           —     

Mid Cap Growth

     371,000         371,000         371,000         —           —     
                                            

Equity securities – Deferred comp fund

   $ 12,080,000       $ 12,080,000       $ 9,343,000       $ 2,737,000       $ —     
                                            

 

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The fair value of the municipal bonds is measured using pricing service data from an external provider. The fair value of equity investments in the funded deferred compensation plan are valued (Level 1) based on quoted market prices. The money market fund in the funded deferred compensation plan is valued (Level 2) at the net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares held by the plan at the end of the period. As a practical expedient, fair value of our money market fund is valued at the NAV as determined by the custodian of the fund. The money market fund includes short-term United States dollar denominated money-market instruments. The money market fund can be redeemed at its NAV at its measurement date as there are no significant restrictions on the ability of participants to sell this investment.

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, the other income—investment and interest caption on our consolidated statements of income includes unrealized losses from marketable securities of $107,000 and $252,000, respectively, for investments recorded under the fair value option. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, the other income—investment and interest caption on our consolidated statements of income includes unrealized losses from marketable securities of $61,000 and $658,000, respectively, for investments recorded under the fair value option.

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, the accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated balance sheet and stockholders’ equity includes unrealized gains from marketable securities of $285,000 and $375,000, respectively, related to marketable securities that are not recognized under the fair value option in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, the accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated balance sheet and stockholders’ equity includes unrealized gains from marketable securities of $92,000 and $31,000, respectively, related to marketable securities that are not recognized under the fair value option in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated
Fair Value
     Other-than-
temporary
Impairments
 

June 30, 2011

                                 

Type of security:

             

Municipal bonds

   $ 10,589,000       $ 316,000       $ —        $ 10,905,000       $ —     

Municipal bonds – available for sale

     29,580,000         300,000         (3,000     29,877,000         —     
                                           

Total debt securities

   $ 40,169,000       $ 616,000       $ (3,000   $ 40,782,000       $ —     
                                           

December 31, 2010

                                 

Type of security:

             

Municipal bonds

   $ 18,029,000       $ 568,000       $ —        $ 18,597,000       $ —     

Municipal bonds – available for sale

     24,918,000         —           (78,000     24,840,000         —     
                                           

Total debt securities

   $ 42,947,000       $ 568,000       $ (78,000   $ 43,437,000       $ —     
                                           

The contractual maturities of available for sale investments held at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

     June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  

Maturing in one year or less

   $ 1,149,000       $ 313,000   

Maturing after one year through three years

     21,184,000         22,325,000   

Maturing after three years

     7,544,000         2,202,000   
                 

Total debt securities – available for sale

   $ 29,877,000       $ 24,840,000   
                 

Note 4 – Other Contingencies

We have a $42,000,000 (increased to $57,000,000 as of July 1, 2011) bank line of credit on which we may draw to meet short-term liquidity requirements in excess of internally generated cash flow. Amounts drawn under the line of credit are payable upon demand. At June 30, 2011, there were no borrowings under the line of credit. However, at such date, we had outstanding a $40,420,000 irrevocable standby letter of credit which relates to payment obligations under our insurance programs. As a result of the letters of credit issued, the amount available under the line of credit was reduced by $40,420,000 at June 30, 2011. The line of credit requires us to satisfy two financial covenants.

 

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We are in compliance with the financial covenants at June 30, 2011 and expect to continue to remain in compliance with such financial covenants. This line of credit expires on June 30, 2012. We believe the line of credit will be renewed at that time.

We provide our services in 47 states and we are subject to numerous local taxing jurisdictions within those states. Consequently, the taxability of our services is subject to various interpretations within these jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of business, a jurisdiction may contest our reporting positions with respect to the application of its tax code to our services, which may result in additional tax liabilities.

We have tax matters with various taxing authorities. Because of the uncertainties related to both the probable outcomes and amount of probable assessments due, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of liability. We do not expect the resolution of any of these matters, taken individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations based on our best estimate of the outcomes of such matters.

We are also subject to various claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. Some of these matters include payroll and employee-related matters and examinations by governmental agencies. As we become aware of such claims and legal actions, we provide accruals if the exposures are probable and estimable. If an adverse outcome of such claims and legal actions is reasonably possible, we assess materiality and provide such financial disclosure, as appropriate. We believe that these matters, taken individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

As a result of the current economic crisis, many states have significant budget deficits. State Medicaid programs are experiencing increased demand, and with lower revenues than projected, they have fewer resources to support their Medicaid programs. In addition, comprehensive health care legislation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (together, the “Act”) was signed into law in March 2010. The Act will significantly impact the governmental healthcare programs in which our clients participate, and reimbursements received thereunder from governmental or third-party payors. Furthermore, in the coming year, new proposals or additional changes in existing regulations could be made to the Act which could directly impact the governmental reimbursement programs in which our clients participate. As a result, some state Medicaid programs are reconsidering previously approved increases in nursing home reimbursement or are considering delaying or foregoing those increases. A few states have indicated it is possible they will run out of cash to pay Medicaid providers, including nursing homes. Any negative changes in our clients’ reimbursements may negatively impact our results of operations. Although we are currently evaluating the Act’s effect on our client base, we may not know the full effect until such a time as these laws are fully implemented and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other agencies issue applicable regulations or guidance.

Note 5 – Segment Information

Reportable Operating Segments

We manage and evaluate our operations in two reportable segments. The two reportable segments are Housekeeping (housekeeping, laundry, linen and other services), and Dietary (dietary department services). Although both segments serve the same client base and share many operational similarities, they are managed separately due to distinct differences in the type of service provided, as well as the specialized expertise required of the professional management personnel responsible for delivering the respective segment’s services. We consider the various services provided within each reportable segment to comprise an identifiable reportable operating segment since such services are rendered pursuant to a single service agreement, specific to that reportable segment, as well as the fact that the delivery of the respective reportable segment’s services are managed by the same management personnel of the particular reportable segment.

Differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data as compared with our consolidated financial statements relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording of transactions at the reportable segment level which use methods other than U.S. GAAP. Additionally, included in the differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data are amounts attributable to Huntingdon, our investment holding company subsidiary. Huntingdon does not transact any business with the reportable segments. Segment amounts disclosed are prior to any elimination entries made in consolidation.

 

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Housekeeping provides services in Canada, although essentially all of its revenues and net income, 99% in both categories, are earned in one geographic area, the United States. Dietary provides services solely in the United States.

 

     Housekeeping
Services
     Dietary
Services
     Corporate
and
Eliminations
    Total  

Quarter Ended June 30, 2011

          

Revenues

   $ 158,681,000       $ 52,897,000       $ (71,000 )(1)    $ 211,507,000   

Income before income taxes

     16,195,000         2,521,000         (3,999,000 )(1)      14,717,000   

Quarter Ended June 30, 2010

          

Revenues

   $ 149,519,000       $ 43,420,000       $ 15,000 (1)    $ 192,954,000   

Income before income taxes

     14,492,000         2,119,000         (2,430,000 )(1)      14,181,000   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

          

Revenues

   $ 315,143,000       $ 104,554,000       $ 200,000 (1)    $ 419,897,000   

Income before income taxes

     33,390,000         5,990,000         (12,324,000 )(1)      27,056,000   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

          

Revenues

   $ 290,415,000       $ 86,374,000       $ (34,000 )(1)    $ 376,755,000   

Income before income taxes

     29,350,000         4,309,000         (7,401,000 )(1)      26,258,000   

 

  (1) 

Represents primarily corporate office cost and related overhead, recording of transactions at the reportable segment level which use methods other than U.S. GAAP and consolidated subsidiaries’ operating expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments, net of investment and interest income.

 

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Total Consolidated Revenues from Clients

The following revenues earned from clients represent their reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and differ from segment revenues reported above due to the inclusion of adjustments used for segment reporting purposes by management as noted on the previous page’s table. We earned total revenues from clients in the following service categories:

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,  
     2011      2010  

Housekeeping services

   $ 106,715,000       $ 100,680,000   

Laundry and linen services

     51,266,000         48,591,000   

Dietary services

     52,922,000         43,115,000   

Maintenance services and other

     604,000         568,000   
                 
   $ 211,507,000       $ 192,954,000   
                 
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011      2010  

Housekeeping services

   $ 212,463,000       $ 195,335,000   

Laundry and linen services

     101,440,000         94,126,000   

Dietary services

     104,772,000         86,202,000   

Maintenance services and other

     1,222,000         1,092,000   
                 
   $ 419,897,000       $ 376,755,000   
                 

Major Client

We have one client, a nursing home chain (“Major Client”), which accounted for the respective percentages of our revenues as detailed below:

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010  

Total revenues

     9     11

Housekeeping

     11     11

Dietary services

     5     9
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010  

Total revenues

     9     11

Housekeeping

     11     11

Dietary services

     6     9

Additionally, at both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, amounts due from such client represented less than 1% of our accounts receivable balance. The loss of such client, or a significant reduction in revenues from such client, would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations of our two operating segments. In addition, if such client changes its payment terms it would increase our accounts receivable balance and have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and cash and cash equivalents.

 

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Note 6 – Earnings Per Common Share

A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows:

 

     Three months ended June 30, 2011  
     Income
(Numerator)
     Shares
(Denominator)
     Per-share
Amount
 

Net income

   $ 9,828,000         
              

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 9,828,000         66,517,000       $ .15   

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Options

        1,028,000         —     
                          

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 9,828,000         67,545,000       $ .15   
                          
     Three months ended June 30, 2010  
     Income
(Numerator)
     Shares
(Denominator)
     Per-share
Amount
 

Net income

   $ 8,721,000         
              

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 8,721,000         65,948,000       $ .13   

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Options

        1,030,000         —     
                          

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 8,721,000         66,978,000       $ .13   
                          
     Six Months ended June 30, 2011  
     Income
(Numerator)
     Shares
(Denominator)
     Per-share
Amount
 

Net income

   $ 17,595,000         
              

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 17,595,000         66,459,000       $ .26   

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Options

        1,040,000         —     
                          

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 17,595,000         67,499,000       $ .26   
                          
     Six Months ended June 30, 2010  
     Income
(Numerator)
     Shares
(Denominator)
     Per-share
Amount
 

Net income

   $ 16,149,000         
              

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 16,149,000         65,898,000       $ .25   

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Options

        1,085,000         (.01
                          

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 16,149,000         66,983,000       $ .24   
                          

 

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Options to purchase 508,000 and 494,000 shares of common stock having an average exercise price of approximately $16.11 per common share were outstanding during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise price of those options were greater than the average market price of the common shares, and therefore, would be anti-dilutive.

Options to purchase 666,000 and 656,000 shares of common stock having an average exercise price of approximately $14.14 per common share were outstanding during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise price of those options were greater than the average market price of the common shares, and therefore, would be anti-dilutive.

Note 7 – Comprehensive Income

For the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2011 and 2010, the components of comprehensive income were as follows:

 

      For the Three Months Ended June 30,      For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Net income

   $ 9,828,000       $ 8,721,000       $ 17,595,000       $ 16,149,000   

Other comprehensive income:

           

Unrealized gain on available for sale marketable securities, net of taxes

     285,000         92,000         375,000         31,000   
                                   

Comprehensive income

   $ 10,113,000       $ 8,813,000       $ 17,970,000       $ 16,180,000   
                                   

Note 8 – Dividends

During the six month period ended June 30, 2011, we paid regular quarterly cash dividends approximating $20,902,000 as follows:

 

     Quarter ended  
     March 31, 2011      June 30, 2011  

Cash dividend per common share

   $ .15625       $ .15750   

Total cash dividends paid

   $ 10,402,000       $ 10,500,000   

Record date

     February 11         April 22   

Payment date

     March 4         May 13   

Additionally, on July 12, 2011, our Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $.15875 per common share to be paid on August 19, 2011 to shareholders of record as of July 29, 2011.

Note 9 – Share-Based Compensation

Stock Options

During the six month period ended June 30, 2011, the stock option activity under our 2002 Stock Option Plan, 1995 Incentive and Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for key employees, and 1996 Non-Employee Director’s Stock Option Plan (collectively the “Stock Option Plans”), was as follows:

 

     Weighted
Average
Price
     Number of
Shares
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (In Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 

Outstanding, January 1, 2011

   $ 9.13         3,002,000        

Granted

     16.11         510,000        

Cancelled

     12.10         (67,000     

Exercised

     8.53         (172,000     
                      

Outstanding, June 30, 2011

   $ 10.20         3,273,000        6.00       $ 19,799,000   
                                  

Options exercisable as of June 30, 2011

        1,715,000        3.83       $ 16,312,000   
                            

 

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The weighted average fair value of options granted during the 2011 and 2010 six month periods ended June 30 was $3.26 per share and $3.98 per share, respectively. The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at June 30, 2011.

 

     Options Outstanding             Options
Exercisable
 

Exercise Price Range

   Number
Outstanding
     Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
price
     Number
Exercisable
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$ 1.83 - 2.50

     458,000         0.84       $ 2.11         458,000       $ 2.11   

    3.68 - 3.68

     384,000         2.49         3.68         384,000         3.68   

    6.07 - 6.07

     300,000         3.49         6.07         300,000         6.07   

    10.39 - 10.39

     524,000         7.52         10.39         191,000         10.39   

$ 13.93 - 16.11

     1,607,000         8.27         14.77         382,000         14.05   
                                            
     3,273,000         6.00       $ 10.20         1,715,000       $ 6.74   
                                            

Other information pertaining to option activity during the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

 

     June 30, 2011      June 30, 2010  

Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted:

   $ 1,477,000       $ 2,176,000   

Total fair value of stock options vested:

   $ 1,015,000       $ 681,000   

Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised:

   $ 1,459,000       $ 2,467,000   

Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense charged against income:

   $ 935,000       $ 465,000   

Total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options:

   $ 4,482,000       $ 3,906,000   

Under our Stock Option Plans at June 30, 2011, in addition to the 3,273,000 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding option grants, an additional 5,878,000 shares of our Common Stock are available for future grants. Options outstanding and exercisable were granted at stock option prices which were not less than the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date the options were granted and no option has a term in excess of ten years. Additionally, with the exception of the options granted in years 2008 through 2011, options became vested and exercisable either on the date of grant or commencing six months after the option grant date. The options granted in 2008 through 2011 become vested and exercisable ratably over a five year period on each anniversary date of the option grant.

At June 30, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options, as reported above, was expected to be recognized through the fourth quarter of 2015 for the options granted in 2011 and the fourth quarter of 2014 for the options granted in 2010. The fair value of options granted in 2011 and 2010 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     2011     2010  

Risk-free interest rate

     2.6     2.5

Expected volatility

     27.4     42.1

Weighted average expected life in years

     7.4        4.5   

Dividend yield

     3.7     3.5

 

 

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Total pre-tax share-based compensation expense charged against income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 for options granted under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) was as follows:

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,  
     2011      2010  

ESPP compensation expense

   $ 65,000       $ 70,000   
     
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011      2010  

ESPP compensation expense

   $ 158,000       $ 144,000   

It is estimated, at this time, that the expense attributable to such share-based payments in each of the subsequent quarters of 2011 will approximate the amount recorded in the 2011 first and second quarter. However, such future expense related to our ESPP will be impacted by, and be dependent on the change in our stock price over the remaining period up to the December 31, 2011 measurement date.

Such expense was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010  

Risk-free interest rate

     0.04     0.20

Expected volatility

     25.0     34.0

Weighted average expected life in years

     1.0        1.0   

Dividend yield

     3.7     3.5

We may issue new common stock or re-issue common stock from treasury to satisfy our obligations under any of our share-based compensation plans.

Note 10 – Related Party Transactions

The brother of a former officer and director (“Related Party”) had ownership interests in several different client facilities which entered into service agreements with us. In the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, we did not have any active services agreements with these facilities. For the three and six month period ended June 30, 2010, the service agreements with the client facilities in which the Related Party had ownership interests resulted in revenues of approximately $209,000 and $416,000, respectively. At June 30, 2011, we did not have any outstanding receivables from the Related Party as a result of the write-offs related to the completion of these facilities’ bankruptcy proceedings that occurred during the first quarter of 2011. At December 31, 2010, accounts receivable from such facilities of $750,000 are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Another of our directors is a member of a law firm which was retained by us. In each of the six month periods’ ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, fees received from us by such firm did not exceed $100,000. Additionally, such fees did not exceed, in either three month period, 5% of such firm’s revenues.

 

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Note 11 – Income Taxes

For the six month period ended June 30, 2011, our effective tax rate was 35.0%, a decrease from the 38.5% effective tax rate for the comparable 2010 period. In order to determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on estimated taxable income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Differences between the effective tax rates and the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate arise primarily from the effect of state and local income taxes and tax credits available to the Company. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an increase in estimated tax credits for 2011. The Company has currently, and expects to continue to realize tax credits during the remainder of 2011 from, among other tax credits available, the New Hire Retention Credit, which is a one-time general business credit at the Federal level that was authorized by the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010. The new hire retention credit allows an employer a credit of up to $1,000 for each eligible worker that was retained for at least 52 consecutive weeks of qualified employment. Based on credits earned through the second quarter of 2011, the Company has estimated the credits to be realized until the program ends at December 31, 2011. An adverse change in the annual projection of the realized tax credits could have a significant impact on the effective tax rate for the respective periods and could therefore negatively impact such period’s results of operations and financial condition.

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which results in recognizing income tax expense based on the amount of income taxes payable or refundable for the current year. Additionally, we evaluate regularly the tax positions taken or expected to be taken resulting from financial statement recognition of certain items. Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2007 through 2010 (with regard to U.S. federal income tax returns) and December 31, 2006 through 2010 (with regard to various state and local income tax returns), the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of June 30, 2011.

We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by taxing jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. When we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense.

Note 12 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. Specifically, the new guidance allows an entity to present components of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Although the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not believe our adoption of the new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 will have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 13 – Subsequent Event

We evaluated all subsequent events through the date these financial statements are being filed with the SEC. There were no events or transactions occurring during this subsequent event reporting period which require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This report and documents incorporated by reference into this report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, which are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and industry, our beliefs and assumptions. Words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “will”, “goal”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us that any of our plans will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such forward looking information is also subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks arising from our providing services exclusively to the health care industry, primarily providers of long-term care; proposed and enacted legislation and/or regulations to reform the U.S. healthcare system in an effort to contain healthcare costs; credit and collection risks associated with this industry; one client accounting for approximately 9% of revenues in the six month period ended June 30, 2011—(see note 5, “Segment Information—Major Client” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements); our claims experience related to workers’ compensation and general liability insurance; the effects of changes in, or interpretations of laws and regulations governing the industry, our workforce and services provided, including state and local regulations pertaining to the taxability of our services; and the risk factors described in Part I of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (the “2010 10-K”) under “Government Regulation of Clients”, “Competition”, “Service Agreements/Collections”, and under Item IA of the 2010 10-K, “Risk Factors”. Many of our clients’ revenues are highly contingent on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement funding rates, which Congress has affected through the enactment of a number of major laws during the past decade, most recently the March 2010 enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (together, the “Act”). Currently, the U.S. Congress is considering further changes in legislation relating to health care in the United States which, among other initiatives, may impose cost containment measures impacting our clients. These enacted and proposed laws have significantly altered, or threaten to alter, overall government reimbursement funding rates and mechanisms. In addition, further adverse economic conditions could adversely affect such funding. The overall effect of these laws and trends in the long-term care industry has affected and could adversely affect the liquidity of our clients, resulting in their inability to make payments to us on agreed-upon payment terms. These factors, in addition to delays in payments from clients, have resulted in, and could continue to result in, significant additional bad debts in the near future. Additionally, our operating results would be adversely affected if unexpected increases in the costs of labor and labor-related costs, materials, supplies and equipment used in performing services could not be passed on to our clients.

In addition, we believe that to improve our financial performance we must continue to obtain service agreements with new clients, provide new services to existing clients, achieve modest price increases on current service agreements with existing clients and maintain internal cost reduction strategies at our various operational levels. Furthermore, we believe that our ability to sustain the internal development of managerial personnel is an important factor impacting future operating results and successfully executing projected growth strategies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion is intended to provide the reader with information that will be helpful in understanding our financial statements, including the changes in certain key items in comparing financial statements period to period. We also intend to provide the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as a summary of how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements. In addition, we are providing information about the financial results of our two operating segments to further assist in understanding how these segments and their results affect our consolidated results of operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the periods then ended and the notes accompanying those financial statements.

Overview

We provide management, administrative and operating expertise and services to the housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance and dietary service departments of the health care industry, including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals located throughout the United States. We believe that we are the largest provider of housekeeping and laundry management services to the long-term care industry in the United States, rendering such services to approximately 2,600 facilities in 47 states as of June 30, 2011. Although we do not directly participate in any government reimbursement programs, our clients’ reimbursements are subject to government regulation. Therefore, clients are directly affected by any legislation relating to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs.

 

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We primarily provide our services pursuant to full service agreements with our clients. In such agreements, we are responsible for the day to day management of the department managers and hourly employees located at our clients’ facilities. We also provide services on the basis of a management-only agreement for a very limited number of clients. Our agreements with clients typically provide for renewable one year service terms, cancelable by either party upon 30 to 90 days’ notice after the initial 90-day period.

We are organized into two reportable segments; housekeeping, laundry, linen and other services (“Housekeeping”), and dietary department services (“Dietary”). At June 30, 2011, Housekeeping is being provided at essentially all of our approximately 2,600 client facilities, generating approximately 75% or $315,125,000 of the total revenues for the six month period ending June 30, 2011. Dietary is being provided to approximately 410 client facilities at June 30, 2011 and contributed approximately 25% or $104,772,000 of such revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 2011.

Housekeeping consists of managing the client’s housekeeping department which is principally responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing of patient rooms and common areas of a client’s facility, as well as the laundering and processing of the personal clothing belonging to the facility’s patients. Also within the scope of this segment’s service is the responsibility for laundering and processing of the bed linens, uniforms and other assorted linen items utilized by a client facility.

Dietary consists of managing the client’s dietary department which is principally responsible for food purchasing, meal preparation and providing dietician consulting professional services, which includes the development of a menu that meets the patients’ dietary needs.

We currently operate one wholly-owned subsidiary, Huntingdon Holdings, Inc. (“Huntingdon”). Huntingdon invests our cash and cash equivalents and manages our portfolio of available-for-sale marketable securities.

Consolidated Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage which certain items bear to consolidated revenues:

 

     Relation to Consolidated Revenues  
     For the Quarter  Ended
June 30,
    For the Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Costs of services provided

     85.9     85.6     86.1     85.9

Selling, general and administrative

     7.3     6.8     7.7     7.2

Investment and interest

     0.2     (0.2 )%      0.3     0.1
                                

Income before income taxes

     7.0     7.4     6.5     7.0

Income taxes

     2.3     2.8     2.3     2.7
                                

Net income

     4.7     4.6     4.2     4.3
                                

Subject to the factors noted in the Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements included in this report, we anticipate our financial performance for the remainder of 2011 may be comparable to the percentages presented in the above table as they relate to consolidated revenues.

Housekeeping is our largest and core reportable segment, representing approximately 75% of consolidated revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011. Dietary revenues represent approximately 25% of consolidated revenues for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011.

Although there can be no assurance thereof, we believe that for the remainder of 2011 each of Housekeeping’s and Dietary’s revenues, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, will remain approximately the same as their respective percentages noted above. Furthermore, we expect the sources of organic growth for the remainder of 2011 for the respective operating segments will be primarily the same as historically experienced. Accordingly, although there can be no assurance thereof, the growth in Dietary is expected to come from our current Housekeeping client base, while growth in Housekeeping will primarily come from obtaining new clients.

 

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2011 Second Quarter Compared with 2010 Second Quarter

The following table sets forth 2011 second quarter income statement key components that we use to evaluate our financial performance on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, as well as the percentage increases of each compared to 2010 second quarter amounts. The differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data and our consolidated financial statements relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording of transactions at the reportable segment level which use methods other than generally accepted accounting principles.

 

                        Reportable Segments  
     Consolidated      % inc.     Corporate and
Eliminations
    Housekeeping
Amount
     % inc.     Dietary
Amount
     % inc.  

Revenues

   $ 211,507,000         9.6   $ (71,000   $ 158,681,000         6.1   $ 52,897,000         21.8

Cost of services provided

     181,742,000         10.0        (11,120,000     142,486,000         5.5        50,376,000         22.0   

Selling, general and administrative

     15,511,000         18.0        15,511,000        —           —          —           —     

Investment and interest income

     463,000         220.9        463,000        —           —          —           —     

Income before income taxes

   $ 14,717,000         3.8   $ (3,999,000   $ 16,195,000         11.8   $ 2,521,000         19.0

Revenues

Consolidated

Consolidated revenues increased 9.6% to $211,507,000 in the 2011 second quarter compared to $192,954,000 in the 2010 second quarter as a result of the factors discussed below under Reportable Segments.

Our Major Client accounted for approximately 9% and 11% of consolidated revenues in the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The loss of such client would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations of our two operating segments. In addition, if such client changes its payment terms it would increase our accounts receivable balance and have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and cash and cash equivalents.

Reportable Segments

Housekeeping’s 6.1% net growth in reportable segment revenues resulted primarily from an increase in revenues attributable to service agreements entered into with new clients.

Dietary’s 21.8% net growth in reportable segment revenues is primarily a result of providing this service to existing Housekeeping clients.

We derived 11% and 5%, respectively, of Housekeeping and Dietary’s 2011 second quarter revenues from our Major Client.

Costs of services provided

Consolidated

Cost of services provided, on a consolidated basis, as a percentage of consolidated revenues for the 2011 second quarter increased to 85.9% from the 85.6% recognized in the corresponding 2010 quarter. The following table provides a comparison of the primary cost of services provided-key indicators that we manage on a consolidated basis in evaluating our financial performance. In addition, see the discussion below on Reportable Segments which provides additional details to explain the slight increase in consolidated costs of services provided.

 

Cost of Services Provided-Key Indicators

   2011%      2010%      Incr%  

Bad debt provision

     0.2         0.2         —     

Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance

     3.7         3.5         0.2   

The bad debt provision was consistent as a percentage of revenue for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. The workers’ compensation and general liability insurance increased as a result of less favorable claims’ experience during the year compared to prior periods.

Reportable Segments

Cost of services provided for Housekeeping, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, for the 2011 second quarter decreased to 89.8% from 90.3% compared to the corresponding 2010 quarter. Cost of services provided for Dietary, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, for the 2011 second quarter increased to 95.2% from 95.1% in the corresponding 2010 quarter.

 

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The following table provides a comparison of the primary cost of services provided-key indicators, as a percentage of the respective segment’s revenues, which we manage on a reportable segment basis in evaluating our financial performance:

 

Cost of Services Provided-Key Indicators

   2011%      2010%      Incr (Decr)%  

Housekeeping labor and other labor costs

     80.1         80.8         (0.7

Housekeeping supplies

     7.1         6.9         0.2   

Dietary labor and other labor costs

     52.0         53.1         (1.1

Dietary supplies

     39.4         39.2         0.2   

The decrease in Housekeeping labor and other labor costs, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, resulted primarily from efficiencies recognized in managing labor at the facility level. The increase in Housekeeping supplies, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, resulted primarily from an increase in clients where we provide a greater amount of housekeeping supplies under the terms of our service agreements as compared to what we have historically provided to our client base.

The decrease in Dietary labor and other labor costs, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, resulted from efficiencies in managing these costs at the facility level. The increase in Dietary supplies, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, is a result of an increase in customer accounts where we supply the food, which was somewhat offset by more favorable vendor pricing programs obtained through further consolidation of dietary supply vendors.

Although we recognized decreases in Housekeeping and Dietary labor as a percentage of revenue in comparing the second quarter of 2011 versus 2010, they were offset by increases in other cost components within cost of services provided. These increases resulted in an increase in the consolidated costs of services as a percentage of revenues for the comparable period.

Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

           Quarter ended  
           June 30, 2011      June 30, 2010     % Growth  

Selling, general and administrative expense excluding deferred compensation fund change

     (a )    $ 15,392,000       $ 13,914,000        10.6

Gain/(loss) deferred compensation fund

       119,000         (764,000     115.6
                           

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense

     (b )    $ 15,511,000       $ 13,150,000        18.0
                           

 

  (a) Selling, general and administrative expense excluding the increase in the market value of the Deferred Compensation Fund.
  (b) Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense reported for the period presented.

Inline with our growth in consolidated revenues of 9.6%, 2011 second quarter selling, general and administrative expenses excluding the deferred compensation fund change increased 10.6% or $1,478,000 compared to the 2010 second quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding impact of deferred compensation fund), increased slightly to 7.3% for the second quarter of 2011 from 7.2% of consolidated revenues as compared to the 2010 second quarter. This percentage increase resulted primarily from an increase in our payroll and payroll related expenses, travel related costs and professional fees. The percentage increase in payroll and payroll related costs resulting from the development of additional management structure in advance of the current and expected new business. The increase in travel costs is primarily due to development of new business and costs incurred to start new facilities.

Consolidated Investment and Interest Income

Investment and interest income, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, increased to 0.2% in the 2011 second quarter compared to (0.2) % in the corresponding 2010 quarter. The net increase is primarily attributable to increase in the market value of the investments in the deferred compensation fund recognized in the 2011 second quarter compared to a net decrease in market value of investments held in the deferred compensation fund in the corresponding 2010 quarter.

Income before Income Taxes

Consolidated

As a result of the discussion above related to revenues and expenses, consolidated income before income taxes for the 2011 second quarter decreased to 7.0%, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, compared to 7.4% in the 2010 second quarter.

Reportable Segments

Housekeeping’s 11.8% increase in income before income taxes is attributable to the gross profit earned on the 6.1% increase in reportable segment revenues and the decrease in labor and labor related costs. These increases were partially offset by increases in housekeeping supplies as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues.

 

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Dietary’s income before income taxes increased 19.0% on a reportable segment basis is primarily attributable to the gross profit earned on the 21.8% increase in reportable segment revenues. The increase in gross profit was also attributable to the decrease in labor and labor related costs, which were offset by an increase in dietary supply costs as a percentage of Dietary revenues.

Consolidated Income Taxes

For the three month period ended June 30, 2011, our effective tax rate was 33.2%, a decrease from the 38.5% effective tax rate for the comparable 2010 period. The effective tax rate for the three month period assumes an estimated annual effective tax rate of 35.0%. In order to determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on estimated taxable income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Differences between the effective tax rates and the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate arise primarily from the effect of state and local income taxes and tax credits available to the Company. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an increase in estimated tax credits for 2011. The Company has currently, and expects to continue to realize tax credits during the remainder of 2011 from, among other tax credits available, the New Hire Retention Credit, which is a one-time general business credit at the Federal level that was authorized by the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010. The new hire retention credit allows an employer a credit of up to $1,000 for each eligible worker that was retained for at least 52 consecutive weeks of qualified employment. Based on credits earned through the second quarter of 2011, the Company has estimated the credits to be realized until the program ends at December 31, 2011. An adverse change in the annual projection of the realized tax credits could have a significant impact on the effective tax rate for the respective period and therefore could negatively impact such period’s results of operations and financial condition.

Consolidated Net Income

As a result of the matters discussed above, consolidated net income for the 2011 second quarter increased to 4.7%, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, compared to 4.6% in the 2010 second quarter.

 

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2011 Six Month Period Compared with 2010 Six Month Period

The following table sets forth the key income statement components for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 that we use to evaluate our financial performance on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, as well as the percentage increases of each compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2010 amounts. The difference between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data and our consolidated financial statements relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording of transactions at the reportable segment level which use methods other than generally accepted accounting principles.

 

                        Reportable Segments  
     Consolidated      % inc.     Corporate and
Eliminations
    Housekeeping
Amount
     % inc.     Dietary
Amount
     % inc.  

Revenues

   $ 419,897,000         11.5   $ 200,000      $ 315,143,000         8.5   $ 104,554,000         21.0

Cost of services provided

     361,727,000         11.7        (18,590,000     281,753,000         7.9        98,564,000         20.1   

Selling, general and administrative

     32,291,000         19.4        32,291,000        —           —          —           —     

Investment and interest income

     1,177,000         221.6        1,177,000        —           —          —           —     

Income before income taxes

   $ 27,056,000         3.0   $ (12,324,000   $ 33,390,000         13.8   $ 5,990,000         39.0

Revenues

Consolidated

Consolidated revenues increased 11.5% to $419,897,000 in the six month period ended June 30, 2011 compared to $376,755,000 in the corresponding period in 2010 as a result of the factors discussed below under Reportable Segments.

Our Major Client accounted for approximately 9% and 11%, respectively, of consolidated revenues in the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The loss of such client would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations of our two operating segments. In addition, if such client changes its payment terms it would increase our accounts receivable balance and have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and cash and cash equivalents.

Reportable Segments

Housekeeping’s 8.5% net growth in reportable segment revenues resulted primarily from an increase in revenues attributable to service agreements entered into with new clients.

Dietary’s 21.0% net growth in reportable segment revenues is primarily a result of providing this service to existing Housekeeping clients.

We derived 11% and 6%, respectively, of Housekeeping and Dietary’s revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 from our Major Client.

Costs of services provided

Consolidated

Cost of services provided, on a consolidated basis, as a percentage of consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased to 86.1% from the 85.9% recognized in the corresponding 2010 period. The following table provides a comparison of the primary cost of services provided-key indicators that we manage on a consolidated basis in evaluating our financial performance. In addition, see the discussion below on Reportable Segments which provides additional details to explain the increase in consolidated costs of services provided.

 

Cost of Services Provided-Key Indicators

   2011%      2010%      Incr%  

Bad debt provision

     0.4         0.3         0.1   

Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance

     3.7         3.6         0.1   

The bad debt provision increased slightly due to additional expense resulting from additional costs recorded during the first quarter of 2011 due to the write-off of amounts owed from certain nursing homes that concluded their bankruptcy proceedings. The workers’ compensation and general liability insurance increased slightly as a result of less favorable claims’ experience during the year compared to prior periods.

 

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Reportable Segments

Cost of services provided for Housekeeping, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased to 89.4% from 89.9% compared to the corresponding 2010 period. Cost of services provided for Dietary, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased to 94.3% from 95.1% in the corresponding 2010 period.

The following table provides a comparison of the primary cost of services provided-key indicators, as a percentage of the respective segment’s revenues, which we manage on a reportable segment basis in evaluating our financial performance:

 

Cost of Services Provided-Key Indicators

   2011%      2010 %      Incr (Decr)%  

Housekeeping labor and other labor costs

     79.8         80.6         (0.8

Housekeeping supplies

     7.0         6.8         0.2   

Dietary labor and other labor costs

     52.0         53.1         (1.1

Dietary supplies

     39.3         39.2         0.1   

The decrease in Housekeeping labor and other labor costs, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, resulted primarily from efficiencies recognized in managing labor at the facility level. The increase in Housekeeping supplies, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, resulted primarily from an increase in clients where, under the terms of our service agreements, we provide a greater amount of housekeeping supplies as compared to what we historically provided to our client base.

The decrease in Dietary labor and other labor costs, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, resulted from efficiencies in managing these costs at the facility level. The increase in Dietary supplies, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, is a result of an increase in customer accounts where we supply the food, somewhat offset by more favorable vendor pricing programs obtained through further consolidation of dietary supply vendors.

Although we recognized decreases in Housekeeping and Dietary labor as a percentage of revenue in comparing the six month period ending June 30, 2011 versus the comparable period in 2010, they were offset by increases in other cost components within cost of services provided. This resulted in an increase in the consolidated costs of services as a percentage of revenues for the comparable period.

Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

           Six month period ended  
           June 30, 2011      June 30, 2010     % Growth  

Selling, general and administrative expense excluding deferred compensation fund change

     (a )    $ 31,743,000       $ 27,421,000        15.8

Gain/(loss) deferred compensation fund

       548,000         (370,000     248.1
                           

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense

     (b )    $ 32,291,000       $ 27,051,000        19.4
                           
  (a) Selling, general and administrative expense excluding the increase in the market value of the Deferred Compensation Fund.
  (b) Consolidated selling, general and administrative expense reported for the period presented.

Although our growth in consolidated revenues was 11.5%, selling, general and administrative expenses excluding deferred compensation fund change for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 increased 15.8% or $4,322,000 when compared on the same basis with the corresponding 2010 period. Consequently, for the six month period ended June 30, 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding impact of deferred compensation fund), as a percentage of consolidated revenues, increased to 7.6% as compared to 7.3% for the corresponding 2010 period. This percentage increase resulted primarily from an increase in our payroll and payroll related expenses, travel related costs and professional fees. The percentage increase in payroll and payroll related costs resulted from the development of additional management structure in advance of the current and expected new business. The increase in travel costs is primarily due to development of new business and costs incurred to start new facilities.

Consolidated Investment and Interest Income

Investment and interest income, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, increased to .3% for the six month period ending June 30, 2011 compared to .1% in the corresponding 2010 period. The net increase is primarily attributable to the increase recognized in the market value of the investments held in the deferred compensation fund for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 compared to a net decrease in market value of investments held in the deferred compensation fund in the corresponding 2010 six month period. This favorable variance was somewhat offset by a decrease in income derived from our marketable securities in comparing periods.

 

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Income before Income Taxes

Consolidated

As a result of the discussion above related to revenues and expenses, consolidated income before income taxes for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to 6.5%, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, compared to 7.0% in the 2010 corresponding period.

Reportable Segments

Housekeeping’s 13.8% increase in income before income taxes is primarily attributable to the gross profit earned on the 6.1% increase in reportable segment revenues. The increase in gross profit was also attributable to the decrease in labor and labor related costs which were reduced by an increase in housekeeping supplies as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues.

Dietary’s income before income taxes increase of 19.0% on a reportable segment basis is primarily attributable to the gross profit earned on the 21.8% increase in reportable segment revenues. The decrease in gross profit was also attributable to the decrease in labor and labor related and dietary supply costs as a percentage of Dietary revenues.

Consolidated Income Taxes

For the six month period ended June 30, 2011, our effective tax rate was 35.0%, a decrease from the 38.5% effective tax rate for the comparable 2010 period. The effective tax rate for the six month period reflects the estimated annual effective tax rate. In order to determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on estimated taxable income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Differences between the effective tax rates and the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate arise primarily from the effect of state and local income taxes and tax credits available to the Company. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to an increase in estimated tax credits for 2011. The Company has currently, and expects to continue to realize tax credits during the remainder of 2011 from, among other tax credits available, the New Hire Retention Credit, which is a one-time general business credit at the Federal level that was authorized by the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010. The new hire retention credit allows an employer a credit of up to $1,000 for each eligible worker that was retained for at least 52 consecutive weeks of qualified employment. Based on credits earned through the second quarter of 2011, the Company has estimated the credits to be realized until the program ends at December 31, 2011. An adverse change in the annual projection of the realized tax credits could have a significant impact on the effective tax rate for the respective period and therefore could negatively impact such period’s results of operations and financial condition.

Consolidated Net Income

As a result of the matters discussed above, consolidated net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to 4.2%, as a percentage of consolidated revenues, compared to 4.3% in the corresponding 2010 period.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

We consider the three policies discussed below to be critical to an understanding of our financial statements because their application places the most significant demands on our judgment. Therefore, it should be noted that financial reporting results rely on estimating the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Specific risks for these critical accounting policies and estimates are described in the following paragraphs. For these estimates, we caution that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment. Any such adjustments or revisions to estimates could result in material differences to previously reported amounts.

The three policies discussed are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting standards generally accepted in the United States, with no need for our judgment in their application. There are also areas in which our judgment in selecting another available alternative would not produce a materially different result. See our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which contain accounting policies and estimates and other disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (the “Allowance”) is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for bad debts charged to earnings. The Allowance is evaluated based on our periodic review of accounts and notes receivable and is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

We have had varying collection experience with respect to our accounts and notes receivable. When contractual terms are not met, we generally encounter difficulty in collecting amounts due from certain of our clients. Therefore, we sometimes have been required to extend the period of payment for certain clients beyond contractual terms. These clients include those who have terminated service agreements and slow payers experiencing financial difficulties. In making credit evaluations, we analyze and anticipate, where possible, the specific cases described above and consider the general collection risks associated with trends in the long-term care industry. We also establish credit limits, perform ongoing credit evaluations, and monitor accounts to minimize the risk of loss.

In accordance with the risk of extending credit, we regularly evaluate our accounts and notes receivable for impairment or loss of value and, when appropriate, will provide in our Allowance for such receivables. We generally follow a policy of reserving for receivables due from clients in bankruptcy, clients with which we are in litigation for collection and other slow paying clients. The reserve is based upon our estimates of ultimate collectability. Correspondingly, once our recovery of a receivable is typically determined through litigation, bankruptcy proceedings or negotiation to be less than the recorded amount on our balance sheet, we will charge-off the applicable amount to the Allowance.

Our methodology for the Allowance is based upon a risk-based evaluation of accounts and notes receivable associated with a client’s ability to make payments. Such Allowance generally consists of an initial amount established based upon criteria generally applied if and when a client account files for bankruptcy, is placed for collection/litigation and/or is considered to be pending collection/litigation. The initial Allowance is adjusted either higher or lower when additional information is available to permit a more accurate estimate of the collectability of an account.

Summarized below for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010 are the aggregate account balances for the three Allowance criteria noted above, net write-offs of client accounts, bad debt provision and allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Period Ended

   Aggregate Account
of  Balances of Clients
in Bankruptcy or in/or
Pending Collection/
Litigation
     Net Write-offs  of
Client Accounts
     Bad Debt
Provision
     Allowance  for
Doubtful
Accounts
 

June 30, 2011

   $ 8,571,000       $ 1,248,000       $ 1,500,000       $ 4,321,000   

December 31, 2010

     8,550,000         2,771,000         2,200,000         4,069,000   

At June 30, 2011, we identified accounts totaling $8,571,000 that require an Allowance based on potential impairment or loss of value. An Allowance totaling $4,321,000 was provided for these accounts at such date. Actual collections of these accounts could differ from that which we currently estimate. If our actual collection experience is 5% less than our estimate, the related increase to our Allowance would decrease net income by $77,000.

Notwithstanding our efforts to minimize credit risk exposure, our clients could be adversely affected if future industry trends, as more fully discussed under Liquidity and Capital Resources below, and as further described in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in Part I under “Risk Factors”, “Government Regulation of Clients” and “Service Agreements/Collections”, change in such a manner as to negatively impact the cash flows of our clients. If our clients experience a negative impact in their cash flows, it would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Accrued Insurance Claims

We currently have a Paid Loss Retrospective Insurance Plan for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, which comprises approximately 30% of our liabilities at June 30, 2011. Our accounting for this plan is affected by various uncertainties because we must make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the ultimate cost to settle reported claims and claims incurred but not reported as of the balance sheet date. We address these uncertainties by regularly evaluating our claims’ pay-out experience, present value factor and other factors related to the nature of specific claims in arriving at the basis for our accrued insurance claims estimate. Our evaluations are based primarily on current information derived from reviewing our claims experience and industry trends. In the event that our claims experience and/ or industry trends result in an unfavorable change, it would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition. Under these plans, predetermined loss limits are arranged with an insurance company to limit both our per-occurrence cash outlay and annual insurance plan cost.

 

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For workers’ compensation, we record a reserve based on the present value of future payments, including an estimate of claims incurred but not reported, that are developed as a result of a review of our historical data and open claims. The present value of the payout is determined by applying an 8% discount factor against the estimated value of the claims over the estimated remaining pay-out period. Reducing the discount factor by 1% would reduce net income by approximately $47,000. Additionally, reducing the estimated payout period by six months would result in an approximate $117,000 reduction in net income.

For general liability, we record a reserve for the estimated ultimate amounts to be paid for known claims. The estimated ultimate reserve amount recorded is derived from the estimated claim reserves provided by our insurance carrier reduced by an historical experience factor.

Asset Valuations and Review for Potential Impairment

We review our fixed assets, deferred income taxes, goodwill and other intangible assets at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. This review requires that we make assumptions regarding the value of these assets and the changes in circumstances that would affect the carrying value of these assets. If such analysis indicates that a possible impairment may exist, we are then required to estimate the fair value of the asset and, as deemed appropriate, expense all or a portion of the asset. The determination of fair value includes numerous uncertainties, such as the impact of competition on future value. We believe that we have made reasonable estimates and judgments in determining whether our long-term assets have been impaired; however, if there is a material change in the assumptions used in our determination of fair value or if there is a material change in economic conditions or circumstances influencing fair value, we could be required to recognize certain impairment charges in the future. As a result of our most recent reviews, no changes in asset values were required.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $76,280,000 and working capital of $183,846,000 compared to December 31, 2010 cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $83,129,000, and working capital of $181,244,000. We view our cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities as our principal measure of liquidity. Our current ratio at June 30, 2011 increased to 5.9 to 1 compared to 5.5 to 1 at December 31, 2010. This increase resulted primarily from the timing of payments for accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes, which was offset by the decrease in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. On an historical basis, our operations have generally produced consistent cash flow and have required limited capital resources. We believe our current and near term cash flow positions will enable us to fund our continued anticipated growth.

Operating Activities

The net cash provided by our operating activities was $15,518,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2011. The principal sources of net cash flows from operating activities for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 were net income, and non-cash charges to operations for bad debt provisions, depreciation and amortization. Additionally, operating activities’ cash flows increased by $8,098,000 as a result of the increases in accrued insurance claims and the decreases in long-term portion of notes receivable and prepaid income taxes for the six month period. These operating cash inflows were offset primarily by the cash outflows of $14,321,000 related to the timing of accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes and the increases in accounts and notes receivable, inventories and supplies, and prepaid expenses and other assets primarily due to the revenue growth experienced in this period.

Investing Activities

Our principal source of cash in investing activities for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 was $2,299,000 for the net sales of marketable securities. The net sales of marketable securities were the result of timing for certain proceeds that are expected to be reinvested into similar securities. There were certain net sales of marketable securities that occurred to increase cash and cash equivalents to support the current and expected increase in service agreements with new and existing clients. Additionally, we expended $2,653,000 for the purchase of housekeeping equipment, computer software and equipment, and laundry equipment installations. Under our current plans, which are subject to revision upon further review, it is our intention to spend an aggregate of $500,000 to $1,500,000 during the remainder of 2011 for such capital expenditures.

 

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Financing Activities

During the six month period ended June 30, 2011, we paid regular quarterly cash dividends approximating $20,902,000 as follows:

 

     Quarter ended  
     March 31, 2011      June 30, 2011  

Cash dividend per common share

   $ .15625       $ .15750   

Total cash dividends paid

   $ 10,402,000       $ 10,500,000   

Record date

     February 11         April 22   

Payment date

     March 4         May 13   

Additionally, on July 12, 2011, our Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $.15875 per common share to be paid on August 19, 2011 to shareholders of record as of July 29, 2011.

Our Board of Directors reviews our dividend policy on a quarterly basis. Although there can be no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends or the amount of the dividend, we expect to continue to pay a regular quarterly cash dividend. In connection with the establishment of our dividend policy, we adopted a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in 2003.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we received proceeds of $1,341,000 from the exercise of stock options by employees. Additionally, as a result of deductions derived from the stock option exercises, we recognized an income tax benefit of $119,000.

Line of Credit

We have a $42,000,000 (increased to $57,000,000 as of July 1, 2011) bank line of credit on which we may draw to meet short-term liquidity requirements in excess of internally generated cash flow. Amounts drawn under the line of credit are payable upon demand. At June 30, 2011, there were no borrowings under the line. However, at such date, we had outstanding a $40,420,000 irrevocable standby letter of credit which relate to payment obligations under our insurance programs. As a result of the letter of credit issued, the amount available under the line of credit was reduced by $40,420,000 at June 30, 2011.

The line of credit requires us to satisfy two financial covenants. Such covenants, and their respective status at June 30, 2011, were as follows:

 

Covenant Description and Requirement

   Status at June 30, 2011  

Commitment coverage ratio: cash and cash equivalents plus marketable securities must equal or exceed outstanding obligations under the line by a multiple of 1.25

     2.23   

Tangible net worth: must exceed $140,000,000

   $ 190,961,000   

As noted above, we complied with the financial covenants at June 30, 2011 and expect to continue to remain in compliance with such financial covenants. This line of credit expires on June 30, 2012. We believe the line of credit will be renewed at that time.

Accounts and Notes Receivable

We expend considerable effort to collect the amounts due for our services on the terms agreed upon with our clients. Many of our clients participate in programs funded by federal and state governmental agencies which historically have encountered delays in making payments to its program participants. Congress has enacted a number of laws during the past decade that have significantly altered, or may alter, overall government reimbursement for nursing home services. Because our clients’ revenues are generally dependent on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement funding rates and mechanisms, the overall effect of these laws and trends in the long term care industry have affected and could adversely affect the liquidity of our clients, resulting in their inability to make payments to us on agreed upon payment terms. These factors, in addition to delays in payments from clients, have resulted in and could continue to result in significant additional bad debts in the near future. Whenever possible, when a client falls behind in making agreed-upon payments, we convert the unpaid accounts receivable to interest bearing promissory notes. The promissory notes receivable provide a means by which to further evidence the amounts owed and provide a definitive repayment plan and therefore may ultimately enhance our ability to collect the amounts due. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $7,514,000 and $9,269,000, net of reserves, respectively, of such promissory notes outstanding. Additionally, we consider restructuring service

 

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agreements from full service to management-only service in the case of certain clients experiencing financial difficulties. We believe that such restructurings may provide us with a means to maintain a relationship with the client while at the same time minimizing collection exposure.

As a result of the current economic crisis, many states have significant budget deficits. State Medicaid programs are experiencing increased demand, and with lower revenues than projected, they have fewer resources to support their Medicaid programs. In addition, in March 2010, comprehensive health care reform legislation was signed into law. The Act will significantly impact the governmental healthcare programs our clients participate in, and reimbursements received there under from governmental or third-party payors. Furthermore, in the coming year, new proposals or additional changes in existing regulations could be made under the Act which could directly impact the governmental reimbursement programs in which our clients participate. As a result, some state Medicaid programs are reconsidering previously approved increases in nursing home reimbursement or are considering delaying those increases. A few states have indicated they may run out of cash to pay Medicaid providers, including nursing homes. Any negative changes in our clients’ reimbursements would negatively impact our results of operations. Although we are currently evaluating the Act’s effect on our client base, we may not know the full effect until such a time as these laws are fully implemented and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other agencies issue applicable regulations or guidance.

We have had varying collection experience with respect to our accounts and notes receivable. When contractual terms are not met, we generally encounter difficulty in collecting amounts due from certain of our clients. Therefore, we have sometimes been required to extend the period of payment for certain clients beyond contractual terms. These clients include those who have terminated service agreements and slow payers experiencing financial difficulties. In order to provide for these collection problems and the general risk associated with the granting of credit terms, we have recorded bad debt provisions (in an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) of $1,500,000 and $1,050,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These provisions represent approximately .4% and .3% as a percentage of total revenues for such respective periods. In making our credit evaluations, in addition to analyzing and anticipating, where possible, the specific cases described above, we consider the general collection risk associated with trends in the long-term care industry. We also establish credit limits, perform ongoing credit evaluation and monitor accounts to minimize the risk of loss. Notwithstanding our efforts to minimize credit risk exposure, our clients could be adversely affected if future industry trends change in such a manner as to negatively impact their cash flows. If our clients experience a negative impact in their cash flows, it would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

At June 30, 2011, amounts due from our Major Client represented less than 1% of our accounts receivable balance. If such client changes its payment terms, it would increase our accounts receivable balance and have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and cash and cash equivalents.

Insurance Programs

We have a Paid Loss Retrospective Insurance Plan for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Under these plans, pre-determined loss limits are arranged with an insurance company to limit both our per-occurrence cash outlay and annual insurance plan cost.

For workers’ compensation, we record a reserve based on the present value of future payments, including an estimate of claims incurred but not reported, that are developed as a result of a review of our historical data and open claims. The present value of the payout is determined by applying an 8% discount factor against the estimated value of the claims over the estimated remaining pay-out period.

For general liability, we record a reserve for the estimated ultimate amounts to be paid for known claims. The estimated ultimate reserve amount recorded is derived from the estimated claim reserves provided by our insurance carrier reduced by an historical experience factor.

We regularly evaluate our claims’ pay-out experience, present value factor and other factors related to the nature of specific claims in arriving at the basis for our accrued insurance claims’ estimate. Our evaluation is based primarily on current information derived from reviewing our claims experience and industry trends. In the event that our claims experience and/ or industry trends result in an unfavorable change, it would have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Capital Expenditures

The level of capital expenditures is generally dependent on the number of new clients obtained. Such capital expenditures primarily consist of housekeeping equipment purchases, laundry and linen equipment installations, and computer hardware and software. Although we have no specific material commitments for capital expenditures through the end of calendar year 2011, we estimate that for the remainder of 2011 we will have capital expenditures of approximately $500,000 to $1,500,000 in connection with housekeeping equipment purchases and laundry and linen equipment installations in our clients’ facilities, as well as expenditures relating to internal data processing hardware and software requirements. We believe that our cash from operations, existing cash and cash equivalents balance and credit line will be adequate for the foreseeable future to satisfy the needs of our operations and to fund our anticipated growth. However, should these sources not be sufficient, we would seek to obtain necessary working capital from such sources as long-term debt or equity financing.

 

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Material Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements, other than our irrevocable standby letter of credit previously discussed.

Effects of Inflation

Although there can be no assurance thereof, we believe that in most instances we will be able to recover increases in costs attributable to inflation by passing through such cost increases to our clients.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $76,280,000 and $83,129,000, respectively, in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the fair value of all of our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities is determined based on “Level 1” or “Level 2” inputs, which consist of quoted prices whose value is based upon quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market. We place our cash investments in instruments that meet credit quality standards, as specified in our investment policy guidelines.

Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate investments carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their market value adversely impacted due to an increase in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall. Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or if there is a decline in the fair value of our investments.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), such as this Form 10-Q, is reported in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on their evaluation as of June 30, 2011, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, believe our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 13a-15(e) are effective.

In connection with the evaluation pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d) of our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) by our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, no changes during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, were identified that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Certifications

Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer regarding, among other items, disclosure controls and procedures are included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings.

Not Applicable

ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors

There has been no material change in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

ITEM 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

ITEM 3.    Defaults under Senior Securities.

Not Applicable

ITEM 4.    (Removed and Reserved)

ITEM 5.    Other Information.

None

ITEM 6.    Exhibits

 

  a) Exhibits -

 

31.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2    Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
EX-101 XBRL Instance Document   
EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document   
EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document   
EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document   
EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Labels Linkbase Document   
EX-101 XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document   

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

   HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
July 22, 2011   

/s/ Daniel P. McCartney

Date    DANIEL P. McCARTNEY,
  

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

July 22, 2011   

/s/ Richard W. Hudson

Date    RICHARD W. HUDSON,
  

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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