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| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |||||||
| ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORPORATION | ||||||||
| By: | /S/ DOUGLAS E. COLTHARP | |||||||
| Name: | Douglas E. Coltharp | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
| Media Contact | April 24, 2024 | ||||
| Kennedi Spurling, 205 970-5912 | |||||
| [email protected] | |||||
| Investor Relations Contact | |||||
| Mark Miller, 205 970-5860 | |||||
| [email protected] | |||||
| Growth | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net operating revenue | $ | 1,316.0 | $ | 1,160.4 | $ | 155.6 | 13.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations attributable to Encompass Health per diluted share | 1.11 | 0.88 | 0.23 | 26.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted earnings per share | 1.12 | 0.88 | 0.24 | 27.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows provided by operating activities | 238.8 | 227.9 | 10.9 | 4.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 273.0 | 229.0 | 44.0 | 19.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | 167.6 | 158.7 | 8.9 | 5.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Actual Amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discharges | 61,111 | 55,557 | 10.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store discharge growth | 6.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net patient revenue per discharge | $ | 20,990 | $ | 20,415 | 2.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full-Year 2024 Guidance | |||||||||||
| Previous Guidance | Updated Guidance | ||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) | |||||||||||
| Net operating revenue | $5,200 to $5,300 | $5,250 to $5,325 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $1,015 to $1,055 | $1,030 to $1,065 | |||||||||
| Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Encompass Health | $3.77 to $4.06 | $3.86 to $4.11 | |||||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) | |||||||||||
| Net operating revenues | $ | 1,316.0 | $ | 1,160.4 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
| Salaries and benefits | 711.6 | 629.0 | |||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 203.9 | 177.9 | |||||||||
| Occupancy costs | 14.0 | 13.8 | |||||||||
| Supplies | 58.5 | 53.8 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 50.2 | 43.4 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 70.3 | 63.9 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,108.5 | 981.8 | |||||||||
| Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | 35.2 | 36.4 | |||||||||
| Other income | (5.4) | (3.6) | |||||||||
| Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates | (0.7) | (0.4) | |||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income tax expense | 178.4 | 146.2 | |||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense | 38.3 | 31.9 | |||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 140.1 | 114.3 | |||||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1.3) | (1.0) | |||||||||
| Net and comprehensive income | 138.8 | 113.3 | |||||||||
| Less: Net and comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (26.3) | (25.6) | |||||||||
| Net and comprehensive income attributable to Encompass Health | $ | 112.5 | $ | 87.7 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 99.8 | 99.4 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 102.2 | 100.9 | |||||||||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share attributable to Encompass Health common shareholders: | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 1.13 | $ | 0.89 | |||||||
Discontinued operations | (0.01) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.12 | $ | 0.88 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Encompass Health common shareholders: | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 1.11 | $ | 0.88 | |||||||
Discontinued operations | (0.01) | (0.01) | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 1.10 | $ | 0.87 | |||||||
| Amounts attributable to Encompass Health common shareholders: | |||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | 113.8 | $ | 88.7 | |||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1.3) | (1.0) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to Encompass Health | $ | 112.5 | $ | 87.7 | |||||||
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| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 134.4 | $ | 69.1 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 38.3 | 35.1 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 619.3 | 611.6 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 137.8 | 126.0 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 929.8 | 841.8 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,370.3 | 3,301.0 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 199.1 | 208.5 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,281.3 | 1,281.3 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 272.2 | 278.2 | |||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 178.7 | 191.6 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 6,231.4 | $ | 6,102.4 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 25.6 | $ | 24.8 | |||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 25.4 | 24.1 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 166.1 | 170.0 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 463.2 | 437.5 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 680.3 | 656.4 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,682.6 | 2,687.8 | |||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 185.8 | 196.1 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 93.5 | 87.0 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 185.8 | 177.9 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,828.0 | 3,805.2 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 41.1 | 42.0 | |||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
| Encompass Health shareholders’ equity | 1,741.9 | 1,647.5 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 620.4 | 607.7 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 2,362.3 | 2,255.2 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 6,231.4 | $ | 6,102.4 | |||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions) | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 138.8 | $ | 113.3 | |||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1.3 | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities— | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 70.3 | 63.9 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 9.3 | 7.9 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax expense | 6.5 | 4.0 | |||||||||
| Other, net | 14.9 | 1.2 | |||||||||
| Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions— | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (7.7) | 23.7 | |||||||||
| Other assets | (16.0) | (3.7) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (3.8) | 1.2 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 25.9 | 16.7 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations | (0.7) | (1.3) | |||||||||
| Total adjustments | 98.7 | 113.6 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 238.8 | 227.9 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property, equipment, and intangible assets | (139.4) | (99.8) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of restricted investments | 16.0 | 0.2 | |||||||||
| Other, net | (6.3) | (4.4) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (129.7) | (104.0) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Principal payments on debt, including pre-payments | (1.0) | (0.6) | |||||||||
| Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 50.0 | 30.0 | |||||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facility | (50.0) | (45.0) | |||||||||
| Taxes paid on behalf of employees for shares withheld | (12.1) | (7.7) | |||||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates | 18.4 | 17.0 | |||||||||
| Dividends paid on common stock | (15.9) | (15.6) | |||||||||
| Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates | (24.7) | (31.8) | |||||||||
| Other, net | (5.3) | (4.3) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (40.6) | (58.0) | |||||||||
| Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 68.5 | 65.9 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 104.2 | 53.4 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 172.7 | $ | 119.3 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 69.1 | $ | 21.8 | |||||||
Restricted cash at beginning of period | 35.1 | 31.6 | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 104.2 | $ | 53.4 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 134.4 | $ | 85.0 | |||||||
Restricted cash at end of period | 38.3 | 34.3 | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 172.7 | $ | 119.3 | |||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 273.0 | $ | 229.0 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (70.3) | (63.9) | |||||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | (35.2) | (36.4) | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | (9.3) | (7.9) | |||||||||
| Loss on disposal or impairment of assets | (13.7) | (0.7) | |||||||||
| 144.5 | 120.1 | ||||||||||
| Items not indicative of ongoing operating performance: | |||||||||||
Change in fair market value of equity securities | 0.3 | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Asset impairment impact on noncontrolling interests | 7.3 | — | |||||||||
| Pre-tax income | 152.1 | 120.6 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | (38.3) | (31.9) | |||||||||
Income from continuing operations (1) | $ | 113.8 | $ | 88.7 | |||||||
| Basic shares | 99.8 | 99.4 | |||||||||
| Diluted shares | 102.2 | 100.9 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share (1) | $ | 1.13 | $ | 0.89 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share (1) | $ | 1.11 | $ | 0.88 | |||||||
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| Q1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Earnings per share, as reported | $ | 1.11 | $ | 0.88 | |||||||
| Adjustments, net of tax: | |||||||||||
| Asset impairment impact | 0.02 | — | |||||||||
Income tax adjustments | (0.01) | — | |||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share* | $ | 1.12 | $ | 0.88 | |||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions) | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 238.8 | $ | 227.9 | |||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | 35.2 | 36.4 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of investments, excluding impairments | 1.3 | 1.7 | |||||||||
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates | 0.7 | 0.4 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in continuing operations | (26.3) | (25.6) | |||||||||
Amortization of debt-related items | (2.4) | (2.3) | |||||||||
Distributions from nonconsolidated affiliates | (0.8) | (0.1) | |||||||||
| Current portion of income tax expense | 31.8 | 27.9 | |||||||||
| Change in assets and liabilities | 1.6 | (37.9) | |||||||||
| Cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations | 0.7 | 1.3 | |||||||||
| Asset impairment impact on noncontrolling interests | (7.3) | — | |||||||||
| Change in fair market value of equity securities | (0.3) | (0.5) | |||||||||
| Other | — | (0.2) | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 273.0 | $ | 229.0 | |||||||
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As Reported | Asset Impairment Impact | Income Tax Adjustments | Change in Fair Market Value of Equity Securities | As Adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA* | $ | 273.0 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 273.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (70.3) | — | — | — | (70.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | (35.2) | — | — | — | (35.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | (9.3) | — | — | — | (9.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on disposal or impairment of assets | (13.7) | 10.4 | — | — | (3.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair market value of equity securities | 0.3 | — | — | (0.3) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset impairment impact on noncontrolling interests | 7.3 | (7.3) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense | 152.1 | 3.1 | — | (0.3) | 154.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense | (38.3) | (1.3) | (0.6) | 0.1 | (40.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations attributable to Encompass Health | $ | 113.8 | $ | 1.8 | $ | (0.6) | $ | (0.2) | $ | 114.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations** | $ | 1.11 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.01) | $ | — | $ | 1.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted shares used in calculation | 102.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| As Reported | Income Tax Adjustments | Change in Fair Market Value of Equity Securities | As Adjusted | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA* | $ | 229.0 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 229.0 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (63.9) | — | — | (63.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | (36.4) | — | — | (36.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | (7.9) | — | — | (7.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on disposal or impairment of assets | (0.7) | — | — | (0.7) | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair market value of equity securities | 0.5 | — | (0.5) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense | 120.6 | — | (0.5) | 120.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense | (31.9) | 0.3 | 0.1 | (31.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations attributable to Encompass Health | $ | 88.7 | $ | 0.3 | $ | (0.4) | $ | 88.6 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations** | $ | 0.88 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.88 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted shares used in calculation | 100.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions) | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 138.8 | $ | 113.3 | |||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to Encompass Health | 1.3 | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations | (26.3) | (25.6) | |||||||||
| Provision for income tax expense | 38.3 | 31.9 | |||||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees | 35.2 | 36.4 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 70.3 | 63.9 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposal or impairment of assets | 13.7 | 0.7 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 9.3 | 7.9 | |||||||||
| Change in fair market value of equity securities | (0.3) | (0.5) | |||||||||
| Asset impairment impact on noncontrolling interests | (7.3) | — | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 273.0 | $ | 229.0 | |||||||
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| (In Millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 238.8 | $ | 227.9 | |||||||
| Impact of discontinued operations | 0.7 | 1.3 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 239.5 | 229.2 | |||||||||
| Capital expenditures for maintenance | (38.7) | (37.8) | |||||||||
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates | (24.7) | (31.8) | |||||||||
| Items not indicative of ongoing operating performance: | |||||||||||
| Transaction costs and related liabilities | (8.5) | (0.9) | |||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | 167.6 | $ | 158.7 | |||||||
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