IntegraMed® 2010 Revenue Rose 12% to $243M and Net Income Rose 5% to $4.7M

Q4 Revenue Rose 17% to $64M Though Net Income Impacted by Vein Clinic Expansion

PURCHASE, N.Y.--()--IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD):

           
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IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD), the leader in developing, marketing and managing specialty healthcare facilities in the fertility and vein care markets, announced today results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 and also reported on progress in its vein clinics division expansion.

 
Summary Financial Results

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

       

Three Months Ended

         

Year Ended

   
       

Dec. 31,

2010

 

Dec. 31,

2009

  %

Change

     

Dec. 31,

2010

 

Dec. 31,

2009

  %

Change

Revenues:

                   

Attain Fertility Centers1

     

$46,920

 

$41,355

 

+13%

     

$182,443

 

$166,135

 

+10%

Vein Clinics       16,900   13,337   +27%       60,726   50,625   +20%
Total Revenues       $63,820   $54,692   +17%       $243,169   $216,760   +12%
 

Operating Income:

Attain Fertility Centers

     

4,255

 

4,371

 

-3%

     

17,725

 

16,790

 

+6%

Vein Clinics 2       556   1,069   -48%       3,491   4,100   -15%

Total Operating Income

      $4,811   $5,440   -12%       $21,216   $20,890   +2%
 

G&A Costs

     

$3,265

 

$2,822

 

+16%

     

$12,668

 

$12,155

 

+4%

Net Interest Expense       113   228   -50%       695   910   -24%
Income Before Inc. Taxes       1,433   2,390   -40%       7,853   7,825   +0%
Income Taxes       543   1,158   -53%       3,128   3,331   -6%
Net Income       $890   $1,232   -28%       $4,725   $4,494   +5%
Diluted EPS       $0.08   $0.14   -43%       $0.41   $0.51   -20%
Diluted Shares       11,774   8,839   +33%       11,429   8,834   +29%
Adjusted EBITDA3       3,875   4,715   -18%       17,185   17,438   -1%
    (1)   Attain Fertility Centers segment revenue reflects the consolidation of the Company’s former Fertility Centers and Consumer Services segments into one unit comprising all fertility-related businesses. Prior year periods have been consolidated to reflect those results as if the consolidation occurred on January 1, 2009.
(2) Vein Clinics operating income reflects the impact of new vein clinic start-up costs of approximately $1.4 million and $2.1 million in the Q4 ’10 and full year 2010 results, respectively. New vein clinics typically reach breakeven within nine months of opening.
(3) IntegraMed uses the term "Adjusted EBITDA" when reporting financial results in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding the use of financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a management tool to measure and monitor financial performance. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA contained herein corresponds to the definition of Adjusted EBITDA contained in the Company’s credit facility; certain of the covenants contained therein are tied to Adjusted EBITDA. While providing useful information, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation as a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Investors should be aware that Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies and comparisons could be misleading unless all companies and analysts calculate this measure in the same fashion. A reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA is provided as supplemental data for this release.
 

IntegraMed CEO, Jay Higham, commented, “We ended 2010 on a strong note, achieving double-digit top line growth across the business in both Q4 and for the full year. While Q3 and Q4 results were impacted by vein clinic start-up costs as well as some unanticipated short-term events disclosed in late September, full year operating income grew by 2% and net income rose 5%. Reflecting dilution of approximately 32% from our February 2010 offering of 2.8M common shares, full-year EPS declined 20% to $0.41 per share versus 2009.

“Looking into 2011 and beyond, we see substantial potential for the growth of our fertility and vein clinic businesses. We anticipate improved performance from the eight new vein clinics we opened in 2010 and plan to continue investing in new clinics going forward. In our Attain Fertility Centers business, we expect to benefit from the recent acquisition of Northwest Center for Reproductive Sciences, and we continue to pursue additional acquisition opportunities – both large and small, as our value proposition is further validated by our Attain Fertility Centers out-performance of the overall fertility market. It is that operational excellence, combined with innovative systems, products and management services that attracts new centers to our network. We are actively pursuing acquisitions and are optimistic in our ability to add new fertility partners in the future.”

Attain Fertility Centers

                                                           
        Q4 2010     Q4 2009     $

Change

    %

Change

      2010     2009     $

Change

    %

Change

Revenue:       $46.9M     $41.4M     +$5.5M     +13%       $182.4M     $166.1M     +$16.3M     +10%
Operating Income:       $4.3M     $4.4M     -$0.1M     - 3%       $17.7M     $16.8M     +$0.9M     + 6%
Fertility Partner Data:                                                    
New Patient Visits:       6,787     6,433     +354     +6%       27,922     27,568     +354     + 1%
IVF Cycles:       3,082     3,255     -173     -5%       13,631     13,927     -296     - 2%
IUI Cycles:       5,621     6,215     -594     -10%       23,706     24,036     -330     - 1%
Attain IVF Program Data:                                                    
Applications:       693     593     +100     +17%       2,930     2,213     +717     + 32%
Enrollments:       391     283     +108     +38%       1,633     1,063     +570     + 54%
Pregnancies:       305     195     +110     +56%       1,072     780     +292     + 37%
                                   

The increase in Attain Fertility Centers division revenue and operating income was principally driven by strong growth from the Attain IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Program, helping to offset the impact of some short-term challenges in the Fertility Partner business as well as some moderation in overall demand. In particular, Q4 2010 results were affected by the departure of a group of physicians from a Northeast fertility center as well as the temporary shutdown of three embryology labs, significantly impacting operating income given the division’s fixed costs. Those items have been addressed and are now largely behind the Company.

Declines in IVF and IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination) cycles appear to be the result of secular demographic trends as well as the lingering effects from a cautious consumer environment. The Attain IVF family of fertility treatment financing programs continues to gain traction with both fertility centers and patients. Growth in these programs is being supported by an expanding array of financing options, an active direct-to-consumer marketing initiative, and the growing base of affiliates who offer the program. During 2010 IntegraMed added a total of three new Attain IVF Affiliates.

 

Vein Clinics (VCA)

                                                           
        Q4 2010     Q4 2009     $

Change

    %

Change

      2010     2009     $

Change

    %

Change

Revenue:       $16.9M     $13.3M     +$3.6M     +27%       $60.7M     $50.6M     +$10.1M     +20%
Operating Income:       $0.6M     $1.1M     -$0.5M     -46%       $3.5M     $4.1M     -$0.6M     -15%
Inquiries       3,024     3,407     -383     +11%       20,846     20,412     +434     +2%
New Consultations:       2,811     2,564     +247     +10%       14,553     14,164     +389     +3%
First Leg Starts:       2,017     1,590     +427     +27%       8,303     7,208     +1,095     +15%
Total Clinics (net):       41     34     +7     +21%       41     34     +7     +21%
                                   

The Vein Clinics division achieved strong growth in First Leg Starts, a key measure of the health of the business, as well as solid progress in both inquiries and new consultations. The growth reflects refinements to the division’s marketing and patient referral programs, as well as greater consumer awareness of non-invasive vein care treatment options. Q4 and full-year performance reflects initial revenues from eight new vein clinics that were opened during the year and the closing of one under-performing clinic, bringing the total number of vein clinics at year-end 2010 to 41. IntegraMed has opened three new vein clinics so far in 2011, bringing the current total to 44 clinics in operation.

Despite the division’s top-line growth, operating income declined 48% and 15% in Q4 and for the full year 2010, respectively, principally due to start-up costs related to the Company’s accelerated new clinic development. Five of the eight new clinics in 2010 were opened during Q4, placing a large start-up burden in that period. Vein clinic start-up costs will continue to impact the division’s financial performance in 2011, as IntegraMed plans to open six new clinics, including two in the second quarter, and four in the later part of the year and early 2012. Increasing revenue from clinics opened in 2010, combined with organic growth and improving operational efficiency at existing clinics, should help to offset the impact of the start-up costs.

During 2010 IntegraMed began to incorporate Interventional Radiology (IR) capabilities into select vein clinics, with five such clinics in operation today. Though still in the early stages of maturation, management is encouraged by the initial results at its IR clinics and believes this enhanced model, which provides a broader base of treatments, many at higher price points, represents an exciting growth opportunity for certain new or existing vein clinics.

“Our vein clinics achieved strong revenue growth throughout 2010, however new clinic start up costs of approximately $1.4 million in Q4 and $2.1 million for the full year 2010 offset the division’s growth in operating income and earnings,” added Mr. Higham. “We are encouraged by the performance of our new clinics. The review of additional performance data over the next few months will determine the scope of our new clinic development for the coming years. Given the attractive returns we have been able to achieve in new clinic development, we view this expansion as an ideal way to drive long term growth in the business.”

   
New Vein Clinic Openings Timetable
Location       Opening       Clinics in Operation
Columbia, MD May 2010 34
Chevy Chase, MD May 2010 35
Quantico, VA Sept. 2010 36
Glastonbury, CT Oct. 2010 37
Chapel Hill, NC Nov. 2010 38
Greenwich, CT Nov. 2010 39
Trevose, PA Dec. 2010 40
Crocker Park, OH Dec. 2010 41
Brentwood, TN Jan. 2011 42
Deerfield, IL Feb. 2011 43
Canton, CT Feb. 2011 44
Exton, PA Q2 2011 45
Wilton, CT Q2 2011 46
Chicago, IL Q3 2011 47
Philadelphia, PA Q3 2011 48
Annapolis, MD Q4 2011 49
Philadelphia, PA       Q1 2012       50
 

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

IntegraMed’s total assets grew to $148.7 million at year-end 2010 from $124.3 million in 2009, with cash and cash equivalents increasing 74% to $50.2 million versus $28.9 million in 2009. The increase, net of investments in new vein clinic development, reflects a 57% increase in cash flow from operating activities to approximately $21.6 million, as well as $19 million in net proceeds from the Company’s February 2010 public common stock offering. IntegraMed spent approximately $4.0 million in cash during 2010 to fund capital investments for its vein clinic expansion. During 2010 IntegraMed reduced current and long-term debt by 67% and 27%, respectively, including the pay-down of the outstanding $7.5 million on the Company’s revolving line of credit. Shareholders’ equity increased 44% to $83.5 million during 2010.

The Company expects its cash balance to decline by approximately $2.8 million in Q1 2011 as a result of net cash invested in the Seattle Fertility acquisition, new vein clinic development costs, fertility physician draw-downs of accrued compensation, upfront outlays for marketing, advertising and media purchases and the payment of medical malpractice and other insurance premiums.

IntegraMed has received a waiver from its lenders on one of its debt covenants due to the impact the vein clinic expansion program is having on some of the Company's financial metrics. The Company expects to enter into an amendment to the credit facility in the first quarter of 2011 to address the covenant in question and to better align the lending facility requirements with the Company’s operational needs and growth opportunities.

IntegraMed Interim CFO, Tim Sheehan, added, “IntegraMed’s strong balance sheet enables us to actively pursue growth opportunities across the business. We are pleased with our full year performance, highlighted by solid growth in revenues, operating cash flow and net income, in spite of substantial expenses in growing our vein clinic footprint.”

The Company’s revenue cycle management discipline generated improvements in consolidated days sales outstanding (DSO) to 31.6 days at year-end 2010 from 32.1 days at year-end 2009. By division, Vein Clinic DSO improved 19.9% to 39.5 days and Attain Fertility Centers DSO improved 19.3% to 21.3 days. Attain IVF product revenues are paid up front in their entirety, eliminating any credit risk or receivable management issues.

About IntegraMed America, Inc.

IntegraMed is a leader in developing, marketing and managing specialty outpatient healthcare facilities, with a current focus on the fertility and vein care markets. IntegraMed supports its provider networks with clinical and business information systems, marketing and sales, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, risk management, quality assurance, and fertility treatment financing programs.

Attain Fertility Centers, an IntegraMed Specialty, is the nation’s largest fertility center network, with 14 company-managed partner centers and 28 affiliate centers, comprising over 130 locations across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly one of every four IVF procedures in the U.S. is performed in an Attain Fertility Centers network practice.

Vein Clinics of America, an IntegraMed Specialty, is the leading provider of specialty vein care services in the U.S. The IntegraMed Vein Clinic network operates 44 centers across 14 states, principally in the Midwest and Southeast.

For more information about IntegraMed please visit: www.integramed.com for investor background, www.attainfertility.com for fertility, or www.veinclinics.com for vein care.

Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical fact, including statements concerning future results, performance, expectations and expansion of IntegraMed are forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the statements made as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the risks associated with IntegraMed's ability to identify, consummate and finance future growth, changes in insurance coverage, government laws and regulations regarding health care or managed care contracting; and other risks, including those identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and in other documents filed by IntegraMed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of February 17, 2011 and IntegraMed undertakes no duty to update this information.

 
 

INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(all amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

           

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31,

December 31,

2010

 

2009

2010

 

2009

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Revenue
Attain Fertility Centers $ 46,920 $ 41,355 $ 182,443 $ 166,135
Vein Clinics   16,900     13,337     60,726     50,625  
Total Revenues   63,820     54,692     243,169     216,760  
 
Costs of services and sales
Attain Fertility Centers 42,665 36,984 164,718 149,345
Vein Clinics   16,344     12,268     57,235     46,525  
Total Cost of Services and Sales   59,009     49,252     221,953     195,870  
 
Operating Income
Attain Fertility Centers 4,255 4,371 17,725 16,790
Vein Clinics   556     1,069     3,491     4,100  
Total Operating Income   4,811     5,440     21,216     20,890  
 
General and administrative expenses 3,265 2,822 12,668 12,155
Interest income (42 ) (63 ) (202 ) (250 )
Interest expense   155     291     897     1,160  
Total other expenses   3,378     3,050     13,363     13,065  
 
Income before income taxes 1,433 2,390 7,853 7,825
Income tax provision   543     1,158     3,128     3,331  
Net income $ 890   $ 1,232   $ 4,725   $ 4,494  
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share of Common Stock:
Basic earnings per share $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.42 $ 0.51
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.41 $ 0.51
 
Weighted average shares – basic 11,725 8,763 11,380 8,773
Weighted average shares – diluted 11,774 8,839 11,429 8,834
 
 

INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(all amounts in thousands)

             

December 31,

December 31,

2010

2009

(unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,183 $ 28,865
Patient and other receivables, net 7,350 6,964
Deferred tax assets 2,510 2,883
Other current assets   9,611     7,653  
 
Total current assets 69,654 46,365
 
Fixed assets, net 19,264 16,705
Intangible assets, Business Service Rights, net 22,915 24,210
Goodwill 30,334 30,334
Trademarks 4,442 4,442
Other assets   2,046     2,253  
 
Total assets $ 148,655   $ 124,309  
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,626 $ 2,846
Accrued liabilities 17,265 15,119
Current portion of long-term notes payable and other obligations 3,784 11,317
Due to Fertility Medical Practices, net 11,246 6,424
Attain IVF Refund Program and other patient deposits   15,852     13,362  
 
Total current liabilities 51,773 49,068
 
Deferred tax liabilities 2,454 2,199
Long-term notes payable and other obligations   10,908     14,849  
65,135 66,116
Commitments and Contingencies
 
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 117 88
Capital in excess of par 76,483 56,354
Other comprehensive loss (55 ) (188 )
Treasury stock (64 ) (375 )
Retained earnings   7,039     2,314  
Total shareholders' equity   83,520     58,193  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 148,655   $ 124,309  
 
 

INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(all amounts in thousands)

           

For the

For the

Three-month period

Year

ended Dec. 31,

ended Dec. 31,

2010

   

2009

2010

   

2009

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 890 $ 1,232 $ 4,725 $ 4,494
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,767 1,737 6,846 7,119
Deferred stock based compensation 520 299 1,591 1,337
Changes in assets and liabilities 
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Patient and other accounts receivable 54 626 (386 ) (283 )
Other current assets (21 ) (1,587 ) (1,958 ) (1,187 )
Other assets 435 3,946 870 2,961
(Decrease) increase in liabilities:
Accounts payable 787 797 780 (7 )
Accrued liabilities (86 ) (3,706 ) 1,801 (2,865 )
Due to medical practices (1,196 ) (4,127 ) 4,822 70
Attain IVF Refund patient deposits   (733 )   366     2,490     2,125  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   2,417     (417 )   21,581     13,764  
 
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchase of business service rights (3,550

)

 

 

(3,550

)
Purchase of fixed assets and leasehold improvements   (3,585 )   (1,444 )   (8,110 )   (5,909 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (3,585 )   (4,994 )   (8,110 )   (9,459 )
 
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Principle repayments on debt (832 ) (915 ) (11,255 ) (3,750 )
Common stock transactions, net   10     6     19,102     37  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (822 )   (909 )   7,847     (3,713 )
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash (1,990 ) (6,320 ) 21,318 590
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   52,173     35,186     28,865     28,275  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 50,183   $ 28,865   $ 50,183   $ 28,865  
 
Supplemental Information:
Interest paid 170 255 912 1,067
Income taxes paid 569 238 2,616 3,896
 
 

INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

(All amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (non GAAP)

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income plus interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and amortization of deferred

compensation. The Company believes that the most directly comparable financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA in

accordance with GAAP is net income. The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income

for the periods presented:

                         
          Three months ended,

December 31,

      Year ended,

December 31,

2010

     

2009

2010

     

2009

Net Income $ 890 $ 1,232 $ 4,725 $ 4,494
 
Adjustments:
Interest Expense 155 291 897 1,160
Income Tax Expense 543 1,158 3,128 3,331
Depreciation & Amortization 1,767 1,737 6,846 7,119
Amortization of Deferred Compensation   520   297   1,589   1,334
Adjusted EBITDA           $ 3,875       $ 4,715       $ 17,185       $ 17,438

Contacts

Media & Investors:
Jaffoni & Collins
Norberto Aja / David Collins, 212-835-8500
inmd@jcir.com

Contacts

Media & Investors:
Jaffoni & Collins
Norberto Aja / David Collins, 212-835-8500
inmd@jcir.com