Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. (CONM)

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Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. Reports Record Financial Results for First Quarter 2009
First Quarter Revenue Increases 58% to $12.4 Million
May 14, 2009 4:05:00 PM
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View Additional ProfilesHANOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. (OTCBB:CMHM), a leading full service provider of correctional facility healthcare services to county and municipal adult and juvenile detention centers, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

First Quarter Financial Highlights

-- Net revenue increased 58% to $12.4 million from $7.8 million in last
year's comparable period.
-- Gross profit increased 81% to $2.7 million (21.5% gross margin),
compared to $1.5 million (18.8% gross margin) last year.
-- Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 19.7% compared to 26.7%
in the year-ago period, reflecting improved operating leverage.
-- Net income of approximately $118,000 marks third consecutive quarter of
profitability and a $670,000 swing from a loss of approximately $
(552,000) in the year-ago period.
-- The Company generated approximately $951,000 in positive cash flow in
the first quarter, and finished the quarter with $8.3 million in cash
and cash equivalents, or $0.61 per diluted share, as of March 31, 2009.

Operating Highlights

-- The November 2008 acquisition of Correctional Mental Health Services,
LLC ("CMHS") has resulted in the expansion of services where Conmed is
already providing general healthcare services.
-- Announced new contract with the Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem,
Virginia for medical services, expected to generate $1.7 million per
year in revenue, effective February 1, 2009.

First Quarter Results

Net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2009 increased $4.6 million, or 58%, to $12.4 million from $7.8 million in last year's comparable period. The revenue improvement was derived from several sources, including the addition in 2008 of new medical service contracts, the contracts acquired from both Emergency Medicine Documentation Consultants P.C. in February 2008 and the CMHS acquisition in November 2008 plus the expansion of services and price adjustments on contracts with several counties which were already customers of Conmed.

"Our record financial performance in the first quarter of 2009 reflects extraordinary growth across the board, from revenue through profitability," commented Richard Turner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Conmed Healthcare Management. "We maintained the pace of rapid growth that we achieved throughout 2008."

Dr. Turner continued, "We are proud to report that the first quarter of 2009 was our third consecutive quarter of profitability. We believe that our expanding client base and highly-recurring revenue base combined with the operating leverage in our financial model is resulting in rapid growth at the bottom line. In addition, our operating expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues to 19.7% compared to 26.7% in the year-ago period, which reflects a 700 basis point decrease and demonstrates substantial improvement in operating leverage. The addition of behavioral health services as a result of our CMHS acquisition has allowed us to expand our national behavioral healthcare services and has already generated add-on business. We expect this synergy to continue to contribute to our top- and bottom-lines going forward and expect to continue to pursue a variety of options, including additional acquisitions, to fuel future growth."

Total healthcare expenses for the period ended March 31, 2009 were $9.8 million compared to $6.4 million in the year-ago period. The increase reflects increased staffing and medical services to support new business resulting primarily from the increase in medical service contracts. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2009 was up 81% to $2.7 million, representing a 21.5% gross margin, compared to $1.5 million and 18.8%, respectively, in last year's same period.

Total operating expenses were $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 compared to $2.1 million for the year-ago period. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 19.7% compared to 26.7% in the year-ago period. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter were $1.8 million or 14.6% of revenue compared to $1.6 million or 20.3% of revenue for the year-ago quarter, and reflects investments in additional management and administrative personnel required to support the new contracts and services added in 2008, as well as to sustain the Company during anticipated future growth.

Conmed reported operating income of approximately $215,000 in the first quarter compared to an operating loss of approximately $(616,000) in the first quarter last year. Net income was approximately $118,000 or $0.01 per basic and fully diluted share compared to a loss of approximately $(552,000) last year, or $(0.05) per basic and fully diluted share.

For the first quarter of 2009, adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, grew to approximately $1.0 million compared to approximately $3,000 in the prior year first quarter.

The Company generated approximately $951,000 in operating cash flow in the quarter ended March 31, 2009, and had $8.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2009 compared to $7.5 million at December 31, 2008. Shareholders' equity decreased to $12.5 million at March 31, 2009 compared to $14.9 million at December 31, 2008.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to containing results that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), this press release also contains the Company's "EBITDA" results, which are non-GAAP earnings results that exclude certain items. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA are key indicators used by management to evaluate operating performance. While EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not intended to replace any presentation included in the consolidated financial statements under GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to operating performance or an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity, the Company believes this measure is useful to investors in assessing its capital expenditures and working capital requirements. This calculation may differ in method of calculation from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA, as used in the press release, represents income from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for stock-based compensation, gains or losses on the sale of assets, impairment charges, change in fair value of derivative financial instruments and other unusual or non-recurring transactional events. A reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial schedules accompanying this press release. The adjusted financial measures, as well as other information in this press release, should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Conference Call

Conmed will host a conference call today, Thursday, May 14, at 4:30 PM ET. Anyone interested in participating should call 877-941-9205 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9835 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until May 21, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4070894 to access the replay.

The webcast will also be broadcast live over the internet and accessible at http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=000063D1, and archived for 30 days.

About Conmed

Conmed has provided correctional healthcare services since 1984, beginning in the State of Maryland, and currently services detention centers and correctional facilities in thirty-three counties in six states, including Washington, Arizona, Kansas, Maryland, Oregon and Virginia. Conmed's services have expanded to include mental health, pharmacy and out-of-facility healthcare services.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements with respect to the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; and (ii) other statements that are not historical facts including statements which may be identified by words such as "may", "could", "would", "should", "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans", "projects", "potentially" or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) including, without limitation, the Company's ability to increase revenue and to continue to obtain new contracts, contract renewals and extensions; the ability to obtain bonds; decreases in occupancy levels or disturbances at detention centers; malpractice litigation; the ability to utilize third party administrators for out-of-facility care; compliance with laws and government regulations, including those relating to healthcare; competition; termination of contracts due to lack of government appropriations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions in the healthcare market; negative publicity regarding the provision of correctional healthcare services; dependence on key personnel and the ability to hire skilled personnel; increases in healthcare costs; insurance; completion and integration of future acquisitions; public company obligations; and stock price volatility. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Investors and security holders are urged to read this document free of charge on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT,
INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2009 (unaudited) December 31,
2008

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,285,126 $ 7,472,140

Accounts receivable 2,925,592 2,375,583

Prepaid expenses 139,021 291,599

Total current assets 11,349,739 10,139,322

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 511,296 529,304

DEFERRED TAXES 645,000 645,000

OTHER ASSETS

Service contracts acquired, net 1,510,000 2,004,000

Non-compete agreements, net 724,667 821,667

Goodwill 6,254,544 6,254,544

Deposits 15,408 15,408

Total other assets 8,504,619 9,095,619

$ 21,010,654 $ 20,409,245

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable $ 1,353,204 $ 1,080,259

Accrued expenses 3,549,171 3,210,749

Taxes payable 179,283 432,380

Deferred revenue 640,295 561,734

Notes payable, current portion 52,213 170,228

Total current liabilities 5,774,166 5,455,350

NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM 35,000 35,000

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 2,726,360 --

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock no par value;
authorized 5,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding zero -- --
shares as of March 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008

Common stock, $0.0001 par value,
authorized 40,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 12,477,539 1,248 1,246
and 12,457,539 shares as of March
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively

Additional paid-in capital 34,680,263 36,875,610

Retained (deficit) (22,206,383 ) (21,957,961 )

Total shareholders' equity 12,475,128 14,918,895

$ 21,010,654 $ 20,409,245




CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008

Service contract revenue $ 12,419,241 $ 7,836,250

HEALTHCARE EXPENSES:

Salaries, wages and employee benefits 6,987,854 4,114,027

Medical expenses 2,381,933 2,016,588

Other operating expenses 384,205 233,436

Total healthcare expenses 9,753,992 6,364,051

Gross profit $ 2,665,249 $ 1,472,199

Selling and administrative expenses 1,815,527 1,589,012

Depreciation and amortization 634,821 499,450

Total operating expenses 2,450,348 2,088,462

Operating income (loss) 214,901 (616,263 )

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest income 28,628 65,898

Interest (expense) (5,205 ) (1,689 )

Change in fair value of derivatives 866 --

Total other income 24,289 64,209

Income (loss) before income taxes 239,190 (552,054 )

Income tax (expense) (121,000 ) --

Net income (loss) $ 118,190 $ (552,054 )

LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic $ 0.01 $ (0.05 )

Diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.05 )

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic 12,471,928 11,989,473

Diluted 13,529,197 11,989,473




CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss) $ 118,190 $ (552,054 )

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

Depreciation 43,821 13,450

Amortization 591,000 486,000

Stock-based compensation 159,269 120,055

Change in fair value of derivatives (866 ) --

Changes in working capital components

(Increase) in accounts receivable (550,009 ) (686,526 )

Decrease in prepaid expenses 152,578 151,064

Decrease in deposits -- 45,000

Increase in accounts payable 272,945 260,191

Increase in accrued expenses 338,422 766,839

(Decrease) in income taxes payable (253,097 ) --

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 78,561 (164,038 )

Net cash provided by operating activities 950,814 439,981

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property and equipment (25,813 ) (186,301 )

Asset Purchase from EMDC, P.C. -- (245,711 )

Net cash used in investing activities (25,813 ) (432,012 )

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payments on line of credit (100,000 ) --

Payments on loans (18,015 ) (1,901 )

Proceeds from exercise of warrants 6,000 --

Net cash provided by (used in) financing (112,015 ) (1,901 )
activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 812,986 6,068

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Beginning 7,472,140 7,136,720

Ending $ 8,285,126 $ 7,142,788




CONMED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF PROFORMA GAAP NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS TO EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES,
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA) AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2009 2008

Net income (loss) $ 118,190 $ (552,054 )

Income tax expense 121,000 --

Interest income (28,628 ) (65,898 )

Interest expense 5,205 1,689

Depreciation and amortization 634,821 499,450

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and 850,588 (116,813 )
amortization (EBITDA)

Stock based compensation 159,269 120,055

Change in fair value of derivatives (866 ) --

Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,008,991 $ 3,242






Source: Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc.


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