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HCA Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

August 1, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Key second quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 2Q 2013 to 2Q 2012 unless noted):

  • Revenues increased 4.2 percent to $8.450 billion
  • Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. totaled $423 million, or $0.91 per diluted share
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.6 percent to $1.689 billion
  • Cash flows from operations totaled $814 million
  • Same facility equivalent admissions increased 1.1 percent while same facility admissions increased 1.3 percent
  • Same facility revenue per equivalent admission increased 2.9 percent

“We are pleased with the second quarter results, produced through volume growth, increasing acuity and favorable expense management by our operating teams,” stated Richard M. Bracken, HCA Chairman and CEO. “Our operating teams are doing an excellent job providing cost efficient and quality care,” concluded Bracken.

Revenue growth in the second quarter was reflective of increased patient volumes and improved revenue per equivalent admission. Revenue in the second quarter of 2013 increased to $8.450 billion, from $8.112 billion in the second quarter of 2012.

Same facility equivalent admissions increased 1.1 percent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year period, while same facility admissions increased 1.3 percent. On a same facility basis, emergency room visits increased 0.8 percent in the second quarter of 2013, compared to the prior year period.

Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. totaled $423 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to $391 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2012. Results for the second quarter of 2013 include gains on sales of facilities of $4 million, compared to losses on sales of facilities of $2 million in the second quarter of 2012.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.689 billion compared to $1.569 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Tables providing supplemental information on Adjusted EBITDA and reconciling net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA are included in this release.

During the second quarter of 2013, salaries and benefits, supplies and other operating expenses totaled $6.825 billion, or 80.7 percent of revenues, compared to $6.622 billion, or 81.7 percent of revenues, in the second quarter of 2012.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2013 totaled $16.890 billion compared to $16.517 billion in the same period of 2012. Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. was $767 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, compared to $931 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2012. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2013 include a loss on retirement of debt of $17 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, and losses on sales of facilities of $12 million, or $0.02 per diluted share. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2012 include net favorable Medicare adjustments which increased revenues by $188 million, Adjusted EBITDA by $170 million and diluted earnings per share by $0.22.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows from Operations

As of June 30, 2013, HCA Holdings, Inc.’s balance sheet reflected cash and cash equivalents of $462 million, total debt of $28.200 billion and total assets of $27.934 billion. Total debt outstanding declined by $408 million from the first quarter of 2013. During the second quarter of 2013, capital expenditures totaled $492 million, excluding acquisitions. Net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter of 2013 totaled $814 million compared to $1.460 billion in the prior year’s second quarter. The decline in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities during the second quarter of 2012. Accounts receivable declined $390 million during the second quarter of 2012, which included the receipt of the rural floor Medicare settlement of $271 million.

As of June 30, 2013, HCA operated 161 hospitals and 114 freestanding surgery centers.

Guidance

The Company today is reaffirming its previously issued guidance ranges for 2013.

Earnings Conference Call

HCA will host a conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time today. All interested investors are invited to access a live audio broadcast of the call via webcast. The broadcast also will be available on a replay basis beginning this afternoon. The webcast can be accessed at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1019699 or through the Company’s Investor Relations web page, www.hcahealthcare.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements that do not relate solely to historical facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words like “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “initiative” or “continue.” These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, many of which are beyond our control, which could significantly affect current plans and expectations and our future financial position and results of operations. These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) the impact of our substantial indebtedness and the ability to refinance such indebtedness on acceptable terms, (2) the effects related to the implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (“BCA”) and the potential for future deficit reduction legislation that may alter BCA-mandated spending reductions, which include cuts to Medicare payments, or create additional spending reductions, (3) the effects related to the enactment and implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (collectively, the “Health Reform Law”), the possible enactment of additional federal or state health care reforms and possible changes to the Health Reform Law and other federal, state or local laws or regulations affecting the health care industry, (4) increases in the amount and risk of collectability of uninsured accounts and deductibles and copayment amounts for insured accounts, (5) the ability to achieve operating and financial targets, and attain expected levels of patient volumes and control the costs of providing services, (6) possible changes in the Medicare, Medicaid and other state programs, including Medicaid upper payment limit programs or waiver programs, that may impact reimbursements to health care providers and insurers, (7) the highly competitive nature of the health care business, (8) changes in service mix, revenue mix and surgical volumes, including potential declines in the population covered under managed care agreements, the ability to enter into and renew managed care provider agreements on acceptable terms and the impact of consumer driven health plans and physician utilization trends and practices, (9) the efforts of insurers, health care providers and others to contain health care costs, (10) the outcome of our continuing efforts to monitor, maintain and comply with appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures, (11) increases in wages and the ability to attract and retain qualified management and personnel, including affiliated physicians, nurses and medical and technical support personnel, (12) the availability and terms of capital to fund the expansion of our business and improvements to our existing facilities, (13) changes in accounting practices, (14) changes in general economic conditions nationally and regionally in our markets, (15) future divestitures which may result in charges and possible impairments of long-lived assets, (16) changes in business strategy or development plans, (17) delays in receiving payments for services provided, (18) the outcome of pending and any future tax audits, appeals and litigation associated with our tax positions, (19) potential adverse impact of known and unknown government investigations, litigation and other claims that may be made against us, (20) our ongoing ability to demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology and recognize income for the related Medicare or Medicaid incentive payments, and (21) other risk factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the factors that will determine our future results are beyond our ability to control or predict. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements contained herein, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

All references to “Company” and “HCA” as used throughout this release refer to HCA Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates

HCA Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements
Second Quarter
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
         
 
 
2013   2012  
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 
Revenues before provision for doubtful accounts $ 9,473 $ 9,153
Provision for doubtful accounts   1,023     1,041  
Revenues 8,450 100.0 % 8,112 100.0 %
 
Salaries and benefits 3,848 45.5 3,707 45.7
Supplies 1,470 17.4 1,422 17.5
Other operating expenses 1,507 17.8 1,493 18.5
Electronic health record incentive income (52 ) (0.6 ) (70 ) (0.9 )
Equity in earnings of affiliates (12 ) (0.1 ) (9 ) (0.1 )
Depreciation and amortization 425 5.1 420 5.2
Interest expense 462 5.5 448 5.5
Losses (gains) on sales of facilities   (4 ) (0.1 )   2   -  
 
  7,644   90.5     7,413   91.4  
 
Income before income taxes 806 9.5 699 8.6
 
Provision for income taxes   269   3.2     214   2.6  
 
Net income 537 6.3 485 6.0
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   114   1.3     94   1.2  
 
Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 423   5.0   $ 391   4.8  
 
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.91 $ 0.85
 
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (000) 463,184 458,621
 
Comprehensive income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 472   $ 353  
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
       
 
 
  2013   2012
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 
Revenues before provision for doubtful accounts $ 18,667 $ 18,352
Provision for doubtful accounts   1,777     1,835  
Revenues 16,890 100.0 % 16,517 100.0 %
 
Salaries and benefits 7,765 46.0 7,443 45.1
Supplies 2,949 17.5 2,841 17.2
Other operating expenses 3,030 17.8 2,986 18.1
Electronic health record incentive income (91 ) (0.5 ) (125 ) (0.8 )
Equity in earnings of affiliates (20 ) (0.1 ) (20 ) (0.1 )
Depreciation and amortization 849 5.0 837 5.0
Interest expense 934 5.5 890 5.4
Losses on sales of facilities 12 0.1 3 -
Loss on retirement of debt   17   0.1     -   -  
 
  15,445   91.4     14,855   89.9  
 
Income before income taxes 1,445 8.6 1,662 10.1
 
Provision for income taxes   470   2.8     538   3.3  
 
Net income 975 5.8 1,124 6.8
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   208   1.3     193   1.2  
 
Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 767   4.5   $ 931   5.6  
 
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.66 $ 2.03
 
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (000) 462,782 458,467
 
Comprehensive income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 798   $ 922  
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures
Operating Results Summary
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
         
 
For the Six Months
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
  2013     2012   2013   2012
 
Revenues $ 8,450 $ 8,112 $ 16,890 $ 16,517
 
Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 423 $ 391 $ 767 $ 931
Losses (gains) on sales of facilities (net of tax) (3 ) 1 8 2
Loss on retirement of debt (net of tax)   -     -   11   -

Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt (a)

420 392 786 933
Depreciation and amortization 425 420 849 837
Interest expense 462 448 934 890
Provision for income taxes 268 215 480 539
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   114     94   208   193
 
Adjusted EBITDA (a) $ 1,689   $ 1,569 $ 3,257 $ 3,392
 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. $ 0.91 $ 0.85 $ 1.66 $ 2.03
Losses (gains) on sales of facilities - - 0.02 -
Loss on retirement of debt   -     -   0.02   -

Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt (a)

$ 0.91   $ 0.85 $ 1.70 $ 2.03
 
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share (000) 463,184 458,621 462,782 458,467
 
 
 

(a)

Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). We believe net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA are important measures that supplement discussions and analysis of our results of operations. We believe it is useful to investors to provide disclosures of our results of operations on the same basis used by management. Management relies upon net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measures to review and assess operating performance of its hospital facilities and their management teams.

 
Management and investors review both the overall performance (including; net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and GAAP net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc.) and operating performance (Adjusted EBITDA) of our health care facilities. Adjusted EBITDA and the Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues) are utilized by management and investors to compare our current operating results with the corresponding periods during the previous year and to compare our operating results with other companies in the health care industry. It is reasonable to expect that losses (gains) on sales of facilities and losses on retirement of debt will occur in future periods, but the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period, do not directly relate to the ongoing operations of our health care facilities and complicate period comparisons of our results of operations and operations comparisons with other health care companies.
 
Net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. as a measure of operating performance or cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity. Because net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements determined in accordance with GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, net income attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc., excluding losses (gains) on sales of facilities and loss on retirement of debt and Adjusted EBITDA, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in millions)
                 
 
 
June 30, March 31, December 31,
  2013     2013     2012  
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 462 $ 594 $ 705
Accounts receivable, net 4,915 4,877 4,672
Inventories 1,152 1,104 1,086
Deferred income taxes 401 385 385
Other   861     827     915  
Total current assets 7,791 7,787 7,763
 
Property and equipment, at cost 30,077 29,764 29,527
Accumulated depreciation   (16,848 )   (16,620 )   (16,342 )
13,229 13,144 13,185
 
Investments of insurance subsidiaries 405 423 515
Investments in and advances to affiliates 120 107 104
Goodwill and other intangible assets 5,534 5,541 5,539
Deferred loan costs 264 274 290
Other   591     606     679  
 
$ 27,934   $ 27,882   $ 28,075  
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,657 $ 1,691 $ 1,768
Accrued salaries 1,036 969 1,120
Other accrued expenses 1,871 1,893 1,849
Long-term debt due within one year   1,456     1,438     1,435  
Total current liabilities 6,020 5,991 6,172
 
Long-term debt 26,744 27,170 27,495
Professional liability risks 960 970 973
Income taxes and other liabilities 1,695 1,763 1,776
 
EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Stockholders' deficit attributable to HCA Holdings, Inc. (8,823 ) (9,323 ) (9,660 )
Noncontrolling interests   1,338     1,311     1,319  
Total deficit   (7,485 )   (8,012 )   (8,341 )
$ 27,934   $ 27,882   $ 28,075  
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in millions)
   
 
 
  2013     2012  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 975 $ 1,124
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (2,335 ) (1,927 )
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,777 1,835
Depreciation and amortization 849 837
Income taxes 183 326
Losses sales of facilities 12 3
Loss on retirement of debt 17 -
Amortization of deferred loan costs 28 29
Share-based compensation 51 23
Other   (3 )   7  
 
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,554     2,257  
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (896 ) (784 )
Acquisition of hospitals and health care entities (23 ) (139 )
Disposition of hospitals and health care entities 31 6
Change in investments 102 35
Other   (4 )   (4 )
 
Net cash used in investing activities   (790 )   (886 )
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of long-term debt - 1,350
Net change in revolving credit facilities (20 ) (820 )
Repayment of long-term debt (768 ) (608 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (196 ) (191 )
Payment of debt issuance costs (5 ) (19 )
Distributions to stockholders (10 ) (982 )
Income tax benefits 61 71
Other   (69 )   (27 )
 
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,007 )   (1,226 )
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents (243 ) 145
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   705     373  
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 462   $ 518  
 
 
Interest payments $ 909 $ 854
Income tax payments, net $ 226 $ 141
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Operating Statistics
       
 
For the Six Months
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
  2013     2012     2013     2012  
 
Operations:
Number of Hospitals 161 163 161 163
Number of Freestanding Outpatient Surgery Centers 114 110 114 110
Licensed Beds at End of Period 41,792 41,817 41,792 41,817
Weighted Average Licensed Beds 41,842 41,789 41,855 41,765
 
Reported:
Admissions 433,000 428,200 877,200 871,500

     % Change

1.1 % 0.6 %
Equivalent Admissions 708,700 700,800 1,416,700 1,411,900

     % Change

1.1 % 0.3 %
Revenue per Equivalent Admission $ 11,924 $ 11,576 $ 11,922 $ 11,699

     % Change

3.0 % 1.9 %
Inpatient Revenue per Admission $ 11,811 $ 11,363 $ 11,765 $ 11,566

     % Change

3.9 % 1.7 %
 
Patient Days 2,049,600 2,012,300 4,222,800 4,131,200

     % Change

1.9 % 2.2 %
Equivalent Patient Days 3,355,700 3,293,800 6,819,900 6,692,500

     % Change

1.9 % 1.9 %
 
Inpatient Surgery Cases 126,500 126,700 251,200 255,000

     % Change

-0.2 % -1.5 %
Outpatient Surgery Cases 222,200 219,800 433,300 437,300

     % Change

1.1 % -0.9 %
 
Emergency Room Visits 1,726,400 1,714,200 3,475,700 3,402,600

     % Change

0.7 % 2.1 %
 

 

Outpatient Revenues as a Percentage of Patient Revenues

37.7 % 38.8 % 37.1 % 37.8 %
 
Average Length of Stay 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.7
 
Occupancy 53.8 % 52.9 % 55.7 % 54.3 %
Equivalent Occupancy 88.1 % 86.7 % 90.0 % 88.0 %
 
Same Facility:
Admissions 432,200 426,800 874,900 868,900

     % Change

1.3 % 0.7 %
Equivalent Admissions 704,900 697,500 1,407,800 1,405,000

     % Change

1.1 % 0.2 %
Revenue per Equivalent Admission $ 11,891 $ 11,558 $ 11,899 $ 11,685

     % Change

2.9 % 1.8 %
Inpatient Revenue per Admission $ 11,813 $ 11,389 $ 11,775 $ 11,578

     % Change

3.7 % 1.7 %
 
Inpatient Surgery Cases 126,500 126,200 250,800 254,000

     % Change

0.2 % -1.3 %
Outpatient Surgery Cases 216,800 216,700 423,300 432,300

     % Change

0.0 % -2.1 %
 
Emergency Room Visits 1,720,200 1,706,100 3,459,200 3,382,500

     % Change

0.8 % 2.3 %

HCA Holdings, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Mark Kimbrough, 615-344-2688
or
Media Contact:
Ed Fishbough, 615-344-2810