UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019
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.INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania23-2018365
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.SI.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3220 Tillman Drive, Suite 300, Bensalem, PA19020
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

3220 Tillman Drive, Suite 300, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive office)

19020
(Zip Code)

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


Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:
Not Applicable

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueHCSGNASDAQ Global Select Market

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  Yes  þ    NO      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  Yes  þ    NO      No  ¨

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES  ¨    NO  Yes    No  þ


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, $.01 par value: 73,273,00074,114,000 shares outstanding as of October 26, 2017.July 24, 2019.

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Period Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019


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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report and documents incorporated by reference into this reportit may 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, as amended, which are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and industry, and 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 carehealthcare industry, primarily providers of long-term care; having one client which accounted for approximately 16% and another client which accounted for approximately 9%a significant portion of our total consolidated revenues forcontributed by one customer during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017;2019; credit and collection risks associated with thisthe healthcare industry; risks associated with the ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into our earnings per share calculation practices and related litigation; our claims experience related to workers’ compensation and general liability insurance; the effects of changes in, or interpretations of laws and regulations governing the healthcare industry, our workforce and services provided, including state and local regulations pertaining to the taxability of our services and other labor-related matters such as minimum wage increases; the Company's expectations with respect to selling, general, and administrative expense; continued realization of tax benefits arising from our corporate reorganization and self-funded health insurance program; risks associated with the reorganization of our corporate structure; realization of our expectations regarding the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on our tax rates and financial results; and the risk factors described in Part I of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162018 under “Government Regulation of Clients,” “Competition” and “Service Agreements and Collections,” and under Item IA. “Risk Factors” in such Form 10-K and under Item IA. "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-Q.


These factors, in addition to delays in payments from clients and/or clients in bankruptcy or clients with which we are in litigation to collect payment, 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 (including the impact of potential tariffs) 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, retain and 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 the successful execution of our projected growth strategies.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)
June 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$16,156 $26,025 
Marketable securities, at fair value79,533 76,362 
Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $43,419 and $47,209 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively346,765 341,838 
Inventories and supplies39,977 41,443 
Prepaid expenses and other assets26,572 22,468 
Total current assets509,003 508,136 
Property and equipment, net29,603 12,900 
Goodwill51,084 51,084 
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $19,299 and $17,216 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively24,435 26,518 
Notes receivable – long–term portion, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,000 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 201841,956 43,043 
Deferred compensation funding, at fair value34,065 29,113 
Deferred income taxes19,985 20,552 
Other noncurrent assets— 1,257 
Total assets$710,131 $692,603 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$59,289 $61,467 
Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes30,217 35,198 
Other accrued expenses9,500 8,890 
Borrowings under line of credit30,000 30,000 
Income taxes payable— 7,140 
Accrued insurance claims22,385 20,696 
Total current liabilities151,391 163,391 
Accrued insurance claims — long-term portion62,815 58,904 
Deferred compensation liability34,193 29,528 
Lease liability - long-term portion12,084 — 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 75,519 and 75,344 shares issued, and 74,112 and 73,877 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively755 753 
Additional paid-in capital267,853 259,440 
Retained earnings188,025 190,092 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes2,365 158 
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,407 and 1,467 shares as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively(9,350)(9,663)
Total stockholders’ equity449,648 440,780 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$710,131 $692,603 

 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS:   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$11,005
 $23,853
Marketable securities, at fair value70,384
 67,730
Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,795 as of September 30, 2017 and $6,911 as of December 31, 2016367,009
 271,276
Inventories and supplies41,516
 37,800
Prepaid expenses and other assets25,628
 13,965
Total current assets515,542
 414,624
Property and equipment, net13,499
 13,455
Goodwill51,084
 44,438
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $11,659 as of September 30, 2017 and $14,672 as of December 31, 201632,075
 14,409
Notes receivable — long term portion11,495
 7,531
Deferred compensation funding, at fair value27,387
 24,119
Deferred income taxes9,196
 9,822
Other noncurrent assets1,264
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Total Assets$661,542
 $528,446



 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$62,323
 $42,912
Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes48,786
 22,303
Other accrued expenses3,665
 4,397
Borrowings under line of credit25,000
 
Income taxes payable10,781
 7,686
Accrued insurance claims24,827
 23,573
Total current liabilities175,382
 100,871
Accrued insurance claims — long term portion67,818
 64,080
Deferred compensation liability27,886
 24,653
Commitments and contingencies

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 74,791 and 74,204 shares issued, and 73,265 and 72,601 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively748
 742
Additional paid-in capital241,008
 217,664
Retained earnings157,678
 130,940
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes844
 (319)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,525 shares as of September 30, 2017 and 1,603 shares as of December 31, 2016(9,822) (10,185)
Total stockholders’ equity$390,456
 $338,842
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$661,542
 $528,446

See accompanying notes.notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2019201820192018
Revenues$462,101 $501,587 $938,212 $1,002,149 
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of services provided400,485 436,287 827,750 905,283 
Selling, general and administrative expense38,609 34,118 79,710 67,895 
Other income (expense):
Investment and other income, net1,393 2,845 6,596 4,385 
Interest expense(783)(711)(1,839)(1,435)
Income before income taxes23,617 33,316 35,509 31,921 
Income tax provision5,431 7,502 8,167 6,035 
Net income$18,186 $25,814 $27,342 $25,886 
Per share data:
Basic earnings per common share$0.24 $0.35 $0.37 $0.35 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.24 $0.35 $0.37 $0.35 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic74,352 73,982 74,327 73,947 
Diluted74,619 74,487 74,669 74,606 
Comprehensive income:
Net income$18,186 $25,814 $27,342 $25,886 
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes791 97 2,207 (1,041)
Total comprehensive income$18,977 $25,911 $29,549 $24,845 




 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues$491,355
 $392,734
 $1,366,721
 $1,164,097
Operating costs and expenses:       
Costs of services provided426,924
 336,340
 1,179,816
 998,595
Selling, general and administrative expense32,940
 27,182
 93,141
 78,192
Other income, net:       
Investment and interest1,439
 1,359
 4,523
 2,548
Income before income taxes32,930
 30,571
 98,287
 89,858
Income tax provision9,458
 10,860
 30,247
 32,761
Net income$23,472
 $19,711
 $68,040
 $57,097
        
Per share data:       
Basic earnings per common share$0.32
 $0.27
 $0.93
 $0.79
Diluted earnings per common share$0.31
 $0.27
 $0.92
 $0.78
        
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:       
Basic73,461
 72,839
 73,272
 72,718
Diluted74,538
 73,592
 74,252
 73,435
        
Comprehensive income:       
Net income$23,472
 $19,711
 $68,040
 $57,097
Other comprehensive income:       
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes82
 (369) 1,163
 765
Total comprehensive income$23,554
 $19,342
 $69,203
 $57,862

See accompanying notes.notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$27,342 $25,886 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization6,997 4,836 
Bad debt provision21,465 39,387 
Stock-based compensation expense3,659 3,095 
Deferred income tax benefit(18)— 
Amortization of premium on marketable securities712 653 
Unrealized gain on deferred compensation fund investments(5,041)(1,259)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable(25,305)(26,242)
Inventories and supplies1,305 969 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2,847)(2,458)
Deferred compensation funding89 (531)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses(8,824)(6,628)
Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes(2,678)(1,690)
Income taxes payable(7,140)(17,024)
Accrued insurance claims5,423 6,461 
Deferred compensation liability5,200 1,940 
Net cash provided by operating activities20,339 27,395 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Disposals of fixed assets87 222 
Additions to property and equipment(2,496)(2,572)
Purchases of marketable securities(8,234)(9,453)
Sales of marketable securities7,145 5,775 
Net cash used in investing activities(3,498)(6,028)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid(29,276)(28,398)
Reissuance of treasury stock pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan46 46 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options3,099 5,755 
Net repayments from short-term borrowings— 5,123 
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of restricted stock units(579)(295)
Net cash used in financing activities(26,710)(17,769)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(9,869)3,598 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period26,025 9,557 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$16,156 $13,155 


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$68,040
 $57,097
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization6,342
 5,632
Bad debt provision4,000
 3,200
Deferred income tax expense
 2,748
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit from equity compensation plans (1)
(632) 1,363
Amortization of premium on marketable securities929
 1,053
Unrealized gain on deferred compensation fund investments(3,351) (1,041)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts and notes receivable(103,697) (54,954)
Inventories and supplies(997) (1,295)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(11,658) (5,279)
Deferred compensation funding83
 (941)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses(1,102) (6,774)
Accrued payroll, accrued and withheld payroll taxes28,575
 22,065
Income taxes payable (1)
7,865
 7,870
Accrued insurance claims4,992
 4,870
Deferred compensation liability3,733
 2,284
Net cash provided by operating activities3,122
 37,898
    
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Disposals of fixed assets264
 177
Additions to property and equipment(3,962) (3,908)
Purchases of marketable securities(22,149) (18,751)
Sales of marketable securities20,354
 8,137
Cash paid for acquisition(4,584) 
Net cash used in investing activities(10,077) (14,345)
  
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Dividends paid(41,302) (39,849)
Reissuance of treasury stock pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan71
 84
Tax benefit from equity compensation plans (1)

 1,750
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options10,338
 5,600
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings25,000
 
Net cash used in financing activities(5,893) (32,415)
  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(12,848) (8,862)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period23,853
 33,189
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$11,005
 $24,327

(1) The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-09 prospectively, and as such the amounts reflected for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 have not been adjusted.

See accompanying notes.notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Consolidated StatementStatements of Stockholders’ Equity
(in thousands, except per share amounts)thousands)
(Unaudited)


Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxesRetained EarningsTreasury StockStockholders’ Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 201875,344 $753 $259,440 $158 $190,092 $(9,663)$440,780 
Comprehensive income:
Net income for the period— — — — 9,156 — 9,156 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes— — — 1,416 — — 1,416 
Comprehensive income for the period$10,572 
Exercise of stock options and other stock-based compensation, net of shares tendered for payment115 1,911 — — — 1,913 
Payment of statutory withholding on issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units— — (579)— — — (579)
Share-based compensation expense — stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units— — 1,656 — — — 1,656 
Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions— — 535 — — 536 
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Plan— — 1,781 — — 349 2,130 
Dividends paid and accrued— — — — (14,656)— (14,656)
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan— — 18 — — 23 
Other— 174 — — — 174 
Balance, March 31, 201975,465 $755 $264,936 $1,574 $184,592 $(9,308)$442,549 
Comprehensive income:
Net income for the period— — — — 18,186 — 18,186 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes— — — 791 — — 791 
Comprehensive income for the period$18,977 
Exercise of stock options and other stock-based compensation, net of shares tendered for payment54 — 1,186 — — — 1,186 
Share-based compensation expense — stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units— — 1,668 — — — 1,668 
Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions— — 45 — — (47)(2)
Dividends paid and accrued— — — — (14,753)— (14,753)
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan— — 18 — — 23 
Balance, June 30, 201975,519 $755 $267,853 $2,365 $188,025 $(9,350)$449,648 


 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of taxes Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Stockholders’ Equity
 Shares Amount     
Balance — December 31, 201674,204
 $742
 $217,664
 $(319) $130,940
 $(10,185) $338,842
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income for the period
 
 
 
 68,040
 
 68,040
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes
 
 
 1,163
 
 
 1,163
Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 69,203
Exercise of stock options and other stock-based compensation, net of shares tendered for payment528
 5
 10,333
 
 
 

 10,338
Share-based compensation expense — stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units
 
 3,773
 
 
 
 3,773
Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions
 
 487
 
 
 14
 501
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Plan
 
 1,752
 
 
 339
 2,091
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 (41,302) 
 (41,302)
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plans
 
 61
 
 
 10
 71
Shares issued pursuant to acquisition59
 1
 2,500
 

 

 

 2,501
Contingent shares issuable pursuant to acquisition
 
 4,438
 
 
 
 4,438
Balance — September 30, 201774,791
 $748
 $241,008
 $844
 $157,678
 $(9,822) $390,456

See accompanying notes.notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxesRetained EarningsTreasury StockStockholders’ Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 201774,960 $750 $244,363 $837 $163,860 $(9,858)$399,952 
Comprehensive income:
Net income for the period— — — — 72 — 72 
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes— — — (1,138)— — (1,138)
Comprehensive loss for the period$(1,066)
Exercise of stock options and other stock-based compensation, net of shares tendered for payment205 5,003 — — — 5,005 
Payment of statutory withholding on issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units— — (295)— — — (295)
Share-based compensation expense — stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units— — 1,408 — — — 1,408 
Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions— — 514 — — (34)480 
Shares issued pursuant to Employee Stock Plan— — 2,474 — — 346 2,820 
Dividends paid and accrued— — — — (14,189)— (14,189)
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan— — 20 — — 24 
Other— 205 — — — 205 
Balance, March 31, 201875,169 $752 $253,692 $(301)$149,743 $(9,542)$394,344 
Comprehensive income:
Net income for the period— — — — 25,814 — 25,814 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of taxes— — — 97 — — 97 
Comprehensive income for the period$25,911 
Exercise of stock options and other stock-based compensation, net of shares tendered for payment31 — 750 — — — 750 
Share-based compensation expense — stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units— — 1,398 — — — 1,398 
Treasury shares issued for Deferred Compensation Plan funding and redemptions— — 35 — — (38)(3)
Dividends paid and accrued— — — — (14,288)— (14,288)
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan— — 19 — — 22 
Balance, June 30, 201875,200 $752 $255,894 $(204)$161,269 $(9,577)$408,134 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


Note 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies


Nature of Operations


Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (the “Company”) provides management, administrative and operating expertise and services to the housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance and dietary service departments of the health carehealthcare industry, including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals located throughout the United States. Although the Company does not directly participate in any government reimbursement programs, the Company’s clients receive government reimbursements related to Medicare and Medicaid. Therefore, they are directly affected by any legislation relating to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs.


The Company provides services primarily pursuant to full service agreements with its clients. In such agreements, the Company is responsible for the day-to-day management of employees located at the clients’ facilities. The Company also provides services on the basis of management-only agreements for a limited number of clients. The agreements with clients typically provide for renewable one year service terms, cancelablecancellable by either party upon 30 to 90 days’ notice after thean initial period of 60 to 120 day period.days.


The Company is organized into two reportable segments: housekeeping, laundry, linen and other services (“Housekeeping”), and dietary department services (“Dietary”).


Housekeeping consists of managing the clients’ housekeeping departments, which are principally responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing of resident rooms and common areas of a client’s facility, as well as the laundering and processing of the bed linens, uniforms, resident personal clothing and other assorted linen items utilized at a client facility.


Dietary consists of managing the clients’ dietary departments, which are principally responsible for food purchasing, meal preparation and dietitian professional services, which includes the development of menus that meet residents’ dietary needs.


Unaudited Interim Financial Data


The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the requirements of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. However, in the Company’s opinion, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these consolidated financial statements. The balance sheet shown in this report as of December 31, 20162018 has been derived from and does not include, all of the disclosures contained in theaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018. The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Healthcare Services Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are held in U.S. financial institutions or in custodial accounts with U.S. financial institutions. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase, that are readily convertible into cash and have insignificant interest rate risk.


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Inventories and Supplies

Inventories and supplies include housekeeping, linen and laundry supplies, as well as food provisions and supplies. Inventories and supplies are stated at cost to approximate a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Linen supplies are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life of 24 months.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from the Company’s service agreements with clients are recognized as services are performed. Revenues are reported net of sales taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current period. The Company accrues for probable tax obligations as required by facts and circumstances in various regulatory environments. In addition, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. When appropriate, valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts for which realization is more likely than not.

Uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns are reflected within the Company’s financial statements based on a recognition and measurement process.

Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common shares, such as those issuable upon exercise of stock options and upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model for stock options and using the share price on the date of grant for restricted stock and restricted stock units. The value of the award is recognized ratably as an expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income over the requisite service periods, with adjustments made for forfeitures as they occur.


Use of Estimates in Financial Statements


In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, estimates and assumptions are made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are used in determining, but are not limited to, the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts, accrued insurance claims, valuations, deferred taxes and reviews for potential impairment. The estimates are based upon various factors including current and historical trends, as well as other pertinent industry and regulatory authority information. Management regularly evaluates this information to determine if it is necessary to update the basis for its estimates and to adjust for known changes.


Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Healthcare Services Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are held in U.S. financial institutions or in custodial accounts with U.S. financial institutions. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at time of purchase that are readily convertible into cash and have insignificant interest rate risk.

Accounts and Notes Receivable

Accounts and notes receivable consist of Housekeeping and Dietary segment receivables from contracts with customers. Accounts receivable initially are recorded at the transaction amount, and are recorded after the Company has an unconditional right to payment where only the passage of time is required before payment is received. Each reporting period, the Company evaluates the collectability of outstanding receivable balances and records an allowance for doubtful accounts representing an estimate of probable losses. Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are made by recording a charge to bad debt expense reported in costs of services provided.

Notes receivable are initially recorded when accounts receivable are transferred into a promissory note. Notes receivable are recorded as an alternative to accounts receivable to memorialize an unqualified promise to pay a specific sum, typically with interest, in accordance with a defined payment schedule.

Refer to Note 3—Accounts and Notes Receivable herein for further information.

Inventories and Supplies

Inventories and supplies include housekeeping, linen and laundry supplies, as well as food provisions and supplies. Non-linen inventories and supplies are stated at cost to approximate a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Linen supplies are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life of 24 months.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from service agreements with customers when or as the promised goods and services are provided to customers. Revenues are reported net of sales taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.

The guidance under the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") became effective and was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2018 by applying the modified retrospective method for contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. The standard requires the Company to recognize revenue as the promised goods and services within the terms of the Company’s contracts are performed and satisfied. The amount of revenue recognized by the Company is based on the consideration to which the Company is entitled in exchange for providing the contracted goods and services. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's accounting for revenue earned relating to the Housekeeping and Dietary segments. The Company also did not recognize an opening adjustment to retained earnings as a result of the adoption of the standard. Refer to Note 2—Revenue herein for further information.

Leases

The guidance under FASB Accounting Standards Codification subtopic ASC 842 Leases (“ASC 842”) became effective and was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2019, by applying a modified retrospective transition approach which resulted in the capitalization of the Company's existing operating leases as of January 1, 2019. As such, the Company records assets and liabilities on the balance sheet to recognize the rights and obligations arising from leasing arrangements with contractual terms greater than 12 months, as permitted by U.S. GAAP. A leasing arrangement includes any contract which entitles the Company to the right of use of an identified tangible asset where there are no restrictions as to the direct of use of the asset, and the Company obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from the right of use. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company was only the lessee of operating lease arrangements.

The Company did not recognize an opening adjustment to retained earnings as a result of the adoption of ASC 842, and prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previous guidance.
Refer to Note 7—Leases herein for further information.

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Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, income tax expense or benefits are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current period. The Company accrues for probable tax obligations as required, based on facts and circumstances in various regulatory environments. In addition, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. When appropriate, valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts for which realization is more likely than not.

Uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns are reflected within the Company’s financial statements based on a recognition and measurement process.

Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common shares, such as those issuable upon exercise of stock options and upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model for stock options and using the share price on the date of grant for restricted stock and restricted stock units. The value of the award is recognized ratably as an expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income over the requisite service periods, with adjustments made for forfeitures as they occur.

Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective lives. Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of acquired businesses. Management reviews the carrying value of goodwill annually during the fourth quarter to assess for impairment, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may exceed its estimated fair value. No impairment loss was recognized on the Company’s intangible assets or goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The Company has modified its presentation of interest expense, which is now presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Correction of Immaterial Errors

During 2019, the Company updated its presentation of the tax benefit from equity compensation plans in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The tax benefit from equity compensation plans is now reflected as a component of the change in income taxes payable, as opposed to an offset to stock-based compensation expense. There was no impact to the Company's net cash provided by operating activities as a result of the correction in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Additionally, the Company updated its presentation of the income and costs associated with the Company's wholly-owned captive insurance company. Historically, such income and costs were reflected in the Company's revenues and costs of services provided within the Housekeeping segment. Such income and costs are now presented in "Investment and other income, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and for segment reporting purposes, those amounts are reflected in Corporate and eliminations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 revenues have been revised to reflect such changes in the amounts of $2.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively. For the same periods, costs of services have been revised to reflect such changes in the amounts of $1.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. These amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income resulted in a corresponding increase of $0.8 million and $1.2 million to Investment and other income, net, respectively. There was no impact to the Company's net income as a result of the historical errors or the corrections.

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Concentrations of Credit Risk


The Company's financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, deferred compensation funding and accounts and notes receivable. The Company’s marketable securities are fixed income investments which are highly liquid and can be readily purchased or sold through established markets. At SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were held in one large financial institution located in the United States. The Company’s marketable securities are fixed income investments which are highly liquid and can be readily purchased or sold through established markets.


The Company’s clients are concentrated in the health carehealthcare industry and are primarily providers of long-term care. The revenues of many of the Company’s clients are highly reliant on Medicare, Medicaid and third party payors’ reimbursement funding rates. New legislation or changes in existing regulations could be made which could directly impact the governmental reimbursement

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programs in which the clients participate. TheAs a result, the Company may not realize the full effecteffects of any such programs would not be realized until these laws are fully implemented and governmental agencies issue applicable regulations or guidance.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In MarchJune 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-09, Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payments. The Company adopted the standard beginning January 1, 2017. The impact of adopting the standard includes the recognition of excess tax benefits related to share-based payments as a component of income tax expense, as opposed to additional paid-in capital; an amendment to the calculation of diluted earnings per share to exclude windfall tax benefits from assumed proceeds when calculating diluted shares outstanding; as well as accounting for forfeitures of share-based awards as they occur, as opposed to reserving for estimated forfeitures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: ClarifyingNo. 2016-13, Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and also issued subsequent amendments to the Definition of a Businessinitial guidance: ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, and ASU 2019-05 (collectively, "ASC 326"). The standard significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets, including accounts and notes receivables. The standard will replace today’s “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model, under which companies will recognize allowances based on expected rather than incurred losses. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance changes the definition of a business to assist entities in evaluating whether a set of transferred assets and activities constitutes a business under Topic 805.is effective. The guidancestandard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted.2019. The Company plansis currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 2—Revenue

The Company presents its consolidated revenues disaggregated by reportable segment, as Management evaluates the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the Company’s revenues by segment. Refer to adopt the standard effective January 1, 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which was subsequently amended and updated throughout 2015 and 2016. The standard provides guidance on revenue recognition, among other topics suchNote 13—Segment Information herein as well as the accountinginformation below regarding the Company’s reportable segments.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping accounted for compensation$462.0 million and costs$488.6 million of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which represented approximately 49.2% and 48.8% of the Company's revenues in each respective period. The services provided under this segment include managing clients’ housekeeping departments, which are principally responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing of resident rooms and common areas of the clients’ facilities, as well as the laundering and processing of the bed linens, uniforms, resident personal clothing and other assorted linen items utilized at the clients’ facilities. Upon beginning service with a client facility, the Company typically hires and trains the employees previously employed by such facility and assigns an on-site manager to obtainsupervise and train the front-line personnel and coordinates housekeeping services with other facility support functions in accordance with client requests. Such management personnel also oversee the execution of various cost and quality control procedures including continuous training and employee evaluation, and on-site testing for infection control.

Dietary

Dietary services accounted for $476.2 million and $513.6 million of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which represented approximately 50.8% and 51.2% of the Company's revenues in each respective period. Dietary services consist of managing clients’ dietary departments which are principally responsible for food purchasing, meal preparation and professional dietitian services, which include the development of menus that meet the dietary needs of residents. On-site management is responsible for all daily dietary department activities, with regular support being provided by a contract.District Manager specializing in dietary services, as well as a registered dietitian. The standard requires thatCompany also offers clinical consulting services to facilities which if contracted is a service bundled within the monthly service provided to clients. Upon beginning service with a client facility, the Company typically hires and trains the employees previously employed by such facility and assigns an entity recognizeon-site manager to supervise and train the front-line personnel and coordinates dietitian services with other facility support functions in accordance with client requests. Such management personnel also oversee the execution of various cost and quality control procedures including continuous training and employee evaluation.

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Revenue Recognition

All of the Company's revenues are derived from contracts with customers. The Company accounts for revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with ASC 606, and as such, the Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods orand services to customers in an amountamounts that reflectsreflect the consideration to which the entity expects to beCompany is entitled in exchange for those goods orand services. Adoption is required for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption prohibited. The Company’s costs of obtaining contracts are not material.

The Company plansperforms services and provides goods in accordance with its service agreement contracts with its customers. Such service agreement contracts typically provide for a renewable one year service term, cancellable by either party upon 30 to adopt90 days' notice, after an initial period of 60 to 120 days. A performance obligation is the standard beginning on January 1, 2018 utilizing the modified retrospective method. The Company has evaluated the impactunit of the adoption of this ASU by reviewing the natureaccount under ASC 606 and terms of existing contracts under the provisions of the new guidance and designing operational and process updates required for ongoing compliance. Management does not expectis defined as a material impactpromise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the Company's accounting for the revenue earned related to itscustomer. The Company’s Housekeeping and Dietary department services. Management anticipates that the most significant impact of the new standard will relate to additional disclosure obligations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on their balance sheet related to the rights and obligations created by most leases, while continuing to recognize expenses on their income statements over the lease term.  It will also require disclosures designed to give financial statement users information regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company will adopt the new guidance as of January 1, 2019. Management is continuing to evaluate the expected impact of the requirements, however it is expected that the primary impact willcontracts relate to the capitalizationprovision of operating leasesbundles of office space, vehiclesgoods, services or both, which represent a series of distinct goods and equipment.services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. The Company accounts for the series as a single performance obligation satisfied over time, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the goods and services provided. Revenue is recognized using the output method, which is based upon the delivery of goods and services to the clients’ facilities. In limited cases, the Company provides goods, services or both, before the execution of a written contract. In these cases, the Company defers the recognition of revenue until a contract is executed. The amount of such deferred revenue was not material as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Additionally, all such revenue amounts deferred as of December 31, 2018 were subsequently recognized as revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2019.


The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Company is entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to its customers. The transaction price does not include taxes assessed or collected. The Company’s service agreement contracts detail the fees that the Company charges for the goods and services it provides. For certain service agreement contracts which contain a variable component to the transaction price, the Company is required to make estimates of the amount of consideration to which the Company will be entitled, based on variability in resident and patient populations serviced, product usage or quantities consumed. The Company recognizes revenue related to such estimates only when the Company determines that there will not be a significant reversal in the amount of revenue recognized. The Company’s service agreement contracts generally do not contain significant financing components, as the service agreement contracts contain payment terms that are less than one year.


The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation, noting that the bundle of goods, services or goods and services provided under each Housekeeping and Dietary contract represents a single performance obligation that is satisfied over time. The Company recognizes the related revenue when it satisfies the performance obligation by transferring a bundle of promised goods, services or both to a customer. Such recognition is on a monthly or weekly basis, as goods are provided and services are performed. In some cases, the Company requires customers to pay in advance for goods and services to be provided. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the value of the contract liabilities associated with customer prepayments was not material. Additionally, all such revenue amounts deferred as of December 31, 2018 were subsequently recognized as revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations

The Company recognizes revenue as it satisfies the performance obligations associated with contracts with customers, which due to the nature of the goods and services provided by the Company, are satisfied over time. Contract's may contain transaction prices that are fixed, variable or both. The significant majority of the Company’s contracts with customers have an initial term of one year or less, with renewable one year service terms, cancellable by either party upon 30 to 90 days' notice after an initial period of 60 to 120 days.

At June 30, 2019, the Company had $818.6 million related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for which the Company expects to recognize revenue. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately 21.4% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remaining to be recognized thereafter. These amounts exclude variable consideration primarily related to performance obligations that consists of a series of distinct service periods with revenues based on future performance that cannot be estimated at contract inception. The Company also has elected to apply the practical expedient that permits exclusion of information about the remaining performance obligations with original expected durations of one year or less.
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Note 2—3—Accounts and Notes Receivable

The Company’s accounts and notes receivable balances consisted of the following as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
June 30, 2019December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Short-term
Accounts and notes receivable$390,184 $389,047 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(43,419)(47,209)
Total net short-term accounts and notes receivable$346,765 $341,838 
Long-term
Notes receivable$51,956 $53,043 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(10,000)(10,000)
Total net long-term notes receivable$41,956 $43,043 
Total net accounts and notes receivable$388,721 $384,881 

The Company makes credit decisions on a case-by-case basis after reviewing a number of qualitative and quantitative factors related to the specific client as well as current industry variables that may impact that client. There are a variety of factors that impact a client’s ability to pay in accordance with the Company’s service agreements. These factors include, but are not limited to, fluctuating census numbers, litigation costs and the client’s participation in programs funded by federal and state governmental agencies. Deviations in the timing or amounts of reimbursements under those programs can impact the client’s cash flows and their ability to make timely payments. However, the client's obligation to pay the Company in accordance with the service agreements are not contingent upon the client’s cash flows. Notwithstanding the Company’s efforts to minimize its credit risk exposure, the aforementioned factors, as well as other factors that impact client cash flows or ability to make timely payments, could have an indirect, yet material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company’s net current accounts and notes receivable balance increased from December 31, 2018. Fluctuations in net accounts and notes receivable are generally attributable to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the timing of cash receipts from customers and the inception, transition or termination of client relationships. The Company deploys significant resources and has invested in tools and processes to optimize Management’s credit and collections efforts. When appropriate, the Company utilizes interest-bearing promissory notes as an alternative to accounts receivable to enhance the collectability of amounts due, by instituting definitive repayment plans and providing a means by which to further evidence the amounts owed. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company's promissory notes outstanding were $57.6 million and $63.3 million, respectively, net of reserves of $15.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively. In addition, the Company may assist clients who are adjusting to changes in their cash flows by amending the Company’s agreements from full-service to management-only arrangements, or by modifying contractual payment terms to accommodate clients who have in good faith established clearly-defined plans for addressing cash flow issues. These efforts are intended to minimize the Company’s collections risk.

Note 4—Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts is established when the Company determines that it is probable that receivables have been impaired and the Company can reasonably estimate the amount of the losses. The related provision for bad debts is charged to costs of services provided in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The allowance for doubtful accounts is evaluated based on the Company’s ongoing review of accounts and notes receivable and is inherently subjective as it requires estimates susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The Company has had varying collections experience with respect to its accounts and notes receivable. The Company has sometimes extended the period of payment for certain clients beyond contractual terms. In order to provide for such collection issues and the general risk associated with the granting of credit terms, the Company recorded bad debt provisions (in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) of $21.5 million and $39.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

In making the credit evaluations, in addition to analyzing and anticipating, where possible, the specific cases described above, Management considers the general collection risk associated with trends in the long-term care industry. The Company establishes credit limits, performs ongoing credit evaluations and monitors accounts to minimize the risk of loss. Despite the Company’s efforts to minimize credit risk exposure, clients could be adversely affected if future industry trends change in such
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a manner as to negatively impact their cash flows. If the Company’s clients experience a negative impact on their cash flows, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

Note 5—Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component


Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of unrealized gains and losses from the Company’s available-for-sale marketable securities. The following table provides a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities1
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income — beginning balance$158 $837 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications2,286 (1,167)
(Gains) losses reclassified from other comprehensive income2
(79)126 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)3
2,207 (1,041)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — ending balance$2,365 $(204)
 
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities(1)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (in thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — beginning balance$(319) $543
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications1,162
 909
Losses (gains) reclassified from other comprehensive income1
 (144)
Net current period other comprehensive income(2)
1,163
 765
Accumulated other comprehensive income — ending balance$844
 $1,308
1.All amounts are net of tax

(1)
All amounts are net of tax.
(2)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, these changes in other comprehensive income were net of tax effects of $0.6 million and $0.4 million respectively.

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) represent realized gains or losses on the sale of the Company’s available-for-sale securities. 2.Realized gains and losses arewere recorded pre-tax within “Other income - Investmentunder “Investment and interest”other income” in theour Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded $0.1 million of realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded $0.2 million of realized losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities. Refer to Note 5 - 9—Fair Value Measurements herein for further information. The table below shows
3.For the reclassification adjustments out of accumulatedsix months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the changes in other comprehensive income (loss) for the threewere net of a tax expense of $0.6 million and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:a benefit of $0.3 million, respectively.

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income2019 2018 
2017 2016(in thousands) 
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,   
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
Gains (losses) from the sale of available-for-sale securities$171
 $(17)Gains (losses) from the sale of available-for-sale securities$99 $(67)
Tax expense (benefit)$(54) $8
Tax (expense) benefitTax (expense) benefit(23)11 
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income$117
 $(9)Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income$76 $(56)
Nine Months Ended September 30,   
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Gains (losses) from the sale of available-for-sale securities$(2) $226
Gains (losses) from the sale of available-for-sale securities$103 $(156)
Tax expense (benefit)$1
 $(82)
Tax (expense) benefitTax (expense) benefit(24)30 
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income$(1) $144
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income$79 $(126)


Note 3—6—Property and Equipment


Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated useful life of each class of depreciable asset, and is computed using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated asset life or term of the lease. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred.



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The following table sets forth the amounts of property and equipment by each class of depreciable asset as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016:2018:
June 30, 2019 1
December 31, 2018
(in thousands) 
Housekeeping and Dietary equipment$23,865 $22,596 
Computer hardware and software12,484 12,114 
Operating lease - right-of-use assets1
19,016 — 
Other2
1,679 920 
Total property and equipment, at cost57,044 35,630 
Less accumulated depreciation27,441 22,730 
Total property and equipment, net$29,603 $12,900 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (in thousands)
Housekeeping and Dietary equipment$22,057
 $21,136
Computer hardware and software12,381
 11,750
Other (1)
988
 1,133
Total property and equipment, at cost35,426
 34,019
Less accumulated depreciation21,927
 20,564
Total property and equipment, net$13,499
 $13,455
1.Upon the adoption of ASC 842 the Company recognized right-of-use assets pertaining to leases in Property and Equipment, net. Prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previous guidance.

2.Includes furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and autos and trucks including auto leases.
(1)
Includes furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and autos and trucks.


Depreciation expense for each of the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $1.1 million.$2.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Depreciation expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $3.7$4.8 million and $3.5$2.6 million, respectively. Of the depreciation expense recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, $1.0 million and $2.2 million related to the depreciation of the Company's operating lease - right-of-use assets, respectively.


Note 4—Goodwill7—Leases

The Company recognizes right-of-use assets (“ROU Assets”) and lease liabilities (“Lease Liabilities”) for automobiles, office buildings, IT equipment, and small storage units for the temporary storage of operational equipment. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 10 years, and have extension options ranging from 1 year to 5 years. Most leases include the option to terminate the lease within 1 year.

Upon adopting ASC 842, the Company made accounting policy elections using practical expedients offered under the guidance to combine lease and non-lease components within leasing arrangements and to recognize the payments associated with short-term leases in earnings on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with the cost associated with variable lease payments recognized when incurred. These accounting policy elections impact the value of the Company’s ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities. The value of the Company’s ROU Assets is determined as the non-depreciated fair value of its leasing arrangements and is recorded to Property and Equipment, net on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. The value of the Company’s Lease Liabilities is the present value of fixed lease payments not yet paid, discounted using either the rate implicit in the lease contract if that rate can be determined, or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate ("IBR") and is recorded in Other accrued expenses and Lease liabilities - long-term portion on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. Any future lease payments that are not fixed based on the terms of the lease contract, or fluctuate based on a factor other than an index or rate, are considered variable lease payments and are not included in the value of the Company's ROU Assets or Lease Liabilities. The Company's IBR is determined as the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

Components of lease expense required by ASC 842 are presented below for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20192019
(in thousands)
Lease cost1
Operating lease cost1,016 2,230 
Short-term lease cost340 561 
Variable lease cost131 284 
Total lease cost1,487 3,075 
1.ASC 842 was adopted as of January 1, 2019. As such, prior period numbers remain unadjusted and in accordance with prior U.S. GAAP. Lease expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was $1.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

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Supplemental information required by ASC 842 is presented below for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
June 30, 2019
(amounts in thousands) 
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$2,702 
Weighted-average remaining lease term — operating leases6.9 years
Weighted-average discount rate — operating leases4.9 %

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company's ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities were both reduced by less than $0.1 million due to lease cancellations which are accounted for as noncash transactions. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company's ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities were both reduced by $0.1 million due to lease cancellations.

The following is a schedule by calendar year of future minimum lease payments under operating leases that have remaining terms as of June 30, 2019:

Period/YearOperating Leases
(in thousands)
July 1 to December 31, 2019$2,463 
20204,579 
20212,778 
20221,598 
20231,258 
20241,285 
Thereafter5,514 
Total minimum lease payments$19,475 

Note 8—Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of an acquired business. Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise.

Goodwill by reportable operating segment, as described in Note 10 - Segment Information, was approximately $42.4 million and $8.7 million for Housekeeping and Dietary, respectively, as of September 30, 2017. At December 31, 2016, goodwill by reportable operating segment was $42.3 million and $2.1 million for Housekeeping and Dietary, respectively. The increase in goodwill is related to the acquisition of certain Dietary-related assets during 2017.

Intangible Assets


The Company’s other intangible assets consist of customer relationships which were obtained through acquisitions and are recorded at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The customer relationships have a weighted-average amortization period of 9.9approximately 10 years. As of September 30, 2017, certain customer relationship intangible assets were fully amortized and the respective balances were written off. The increase from year-end is related to the acquisition of certain Dietary-related assets during 2017.


The following table sets forth the estimated amortization expense for intangibles subject to amortization for the remainder of 2017,2019, the following five fiscal years and thereafter:

Period/Year Total Amortization ExpensePeriod/YearTotal Amortization Expense
 (in thousands)(in thousands) 
October 1 to December 31, 2017 $1,116
2018 $4,363
2019 $4,165
July 1 to December 31, 2019July 1 to December 31, 2019$2,083 
2020 $4,165
2020 $4,165 
2021 $4,165
2021 $4,165 
2022 $4,165
2022 $4,165 
2023 2023 $3,168 
20242024$2,035 
Thereafter $9,858
Thereafter$4,654 


Amortization expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $1.0 million and $0.6$1.1 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $2.7$2.1 million and $2.1$2.2 million, respectively.



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Note 5—9—Fair Value Measurements


The Company’s current assets (other than marketable securities and inventories) and current liabilities are financial instruments and most of these items (other than marketable securities and inventories) are recorded at cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of the Company’s line of credit represents the outstanding amount of the borrowings, which approximates fair value. The Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are its marketable securities and deferred compensation funding. The recorded values of all of the financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature, stated interest rates and respective maturity dates or durations.


The Company’s marketable securities consist of tax-exempt municipal bonds, which are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses associated with these investments are included in other comprehensive income (net of tax) within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The fair value of these marketable securities is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as these securities are measured using 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. Such valuations are determined by a third-party pricing service. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, the Company recorded unrealized gains of $82 thousand$0.8 million and unrealized losses of $0.4$0.1 million on marketable securities, respectively. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, the Company recorded unrealized gains of $1.2$2.2 million and $0.8unrealized losses of $1.0 million on marketable securities, respectively.


For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, the Company received total proceeds, less the amount of interest received, of $5.7$3.6 million and $3.0$3.3 million, respectively, from sales of available-for-sale municipal bonds. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019 and 2018, these sales resulted in realized gains of $171 thousand$0.1 million and realized losses of $0.1 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company received total proceeds, less the amount of interest received, of $7.1 million and $5.8 million, respectively, from sales of available-for-sale municipal bonds. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, these sales resulted in realized gains of $0.1 million and realized losses of $0.2 million, respectively, which were recorded in “Other income net – Investment and interest”other income, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The basis for the sale of these securities was the specific identification of each bond sold during the period. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, there were $17 thousand in realized losses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company received total proceeds, less the amount of interest received, of $20.2 million and $8.1 million, respectively, from sales of available-for-sale municipal bonds. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, these sales resulted in realized losses of $2 thousand which were recorded in “Other income, net – Investment and interest” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The basis for the sale of these securities was the specific identification of each bond sold during the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there were $226 thousand in realized gains.


The investments under the funded deferred compensation plan are accounted for as trading securities and unrealized gains or losses are included in earnings. The fair value of these investments are determined based on quoted market prices (Level 1). For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's recognized unrealized gains related to equity securities still held at the reporting date of $1.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's recognized unrealized gains related to equity securities still held at the reporting date of $5.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively.


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The following tables provide fair value measurement information for the Company’s marketable securities and deferred compensation fund investments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016:2018:

As of June 30, 2019
Fair Value Measurement Using:
Carrying AmountTotal Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Marketable securities
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$79,533 $79,533 $— $79,533 $— 
Deferred compensation fund
Money Market 1
$2,438 $2,438 $— $2,438 $— 
Balanced and Lifestyle9,373 9,373 9,373 — — 
Large Cap Growth10,506 10,506 10,506 — — 
Small Cap Growth3,756 3,756 3,756 — — 
Fixed Income3,662 3,662 3,662 — — 
International1,741 1,741 1,741 — — 
Mid Cap Growth2,589 2,589 2,589 — — 
Deferred compensation fund$34,065 $34,065 $31,627 $2,438 $— 

As of December 31, 2018
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)
(in thousands)
Financial Assets:
Marketable securities
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$76,362 $76,362 $— $76,362 $— 
Deferred compensation fund
Money Market 1
$2,529 $2,529 $— $2,529 $— 
Balanced and Lifestyle8,265 8,265 8,265 — — 
Large Cap Growth8,195 8,195 8,195 — — 
Small Cap Growth3,217 3,217 3,217 — — 
Fixed Income3,432 3,432 3,432 — — 
International1,485 1,485 1,485 — — 
Mid Cap Growth1,990 1,990 1,990 — — 
Deferred compensation fund$29,113 $29,113 $26,584 $2,529 $— 
1.The fair value of the money market fund is based on the net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares held by the plan at the end of the period. The money market fund includes short-term United States dollar denominated money market instruments and the NAV is determined by the custodian of the fund. The money market fund can be redeemed at its NAV at the measurement date as there are no significant restrictions on the ability to sell this investment.

 As of September 30, 2017
     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)
 (in thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Marketable securities         
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$70,384
 $70,384
 $
 $70,384
 $
          
Deferred compensation fund         
Money Market (1)
$2,378
 $2,378
 $
 $2,378
 $
Balanced and Lifestyle8,181
 8,181
 8,181
 
 
Large Cap Growth7,227
 7,227
 7,227
 
 
Small Cap Growth3,359
 3,359
 3,359
 
 
Fixed Income3,038
 3,038
 3,038
 
 
International1,471
 1,471
 1,471
 
 
Mid Cap Growth1,733
 1,733
 1,733
 
 
Deferred compensation fund$27,387
 $27,387
 $25,009
 $2,378
 $
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 As of December 31, 2016
     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)
 (in thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Marketable securities         
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$67,730
 $67,730
 $
 $67,730
 $
          
Deferred compensation fund         
Money Market (1)
$3,147
 $3,147
 $
 $3,147
 $
Balanced and Lifestyle7,162
 7,162
 7,162
 
 
Large Cap Growth5,583
 5,583
 5,583
 
 
Small Cap Growth2,933
 2,933
 2,933
 
 
Fixed Income2,752
 2,752
 2,752
 
 
International1,132
 1,132
 1,132
 
 
Mid Cap Growth1,410
 1,410
 1,410
 
 
Deferred compensation fund$24,119
 $24,119
 $20,972
 $3,147
 $

(1)
The fair value of the money market fund is based on the net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares held by the plan at the end of the period. The money market fund includes short-term United States dollar denominated money market instruments and the NAV is determined by the custodian of the fund. The money market fund can be redeemed at its NAV at the measurement date as there are no significant restrictions on the ability to sell this investment.



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Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueOther-than-temporary Impairments
(in thousands)
June 30, 2019
Type of security:
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$76,539 $3,003 $(9)$79,533 $— 
Total debt securities$76,539 $3,003 $(9)$79,533 $— 
December 31, 2018
Type of security:
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$76,162 $633 $(433)$76,362 $— 
Total debt securities$76,162 $633 $(433)$76,362 $— 

Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Other-than-temporary Impairments
 (in thousands)
September 30, 2017         
Type of security:         
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$69,085
 $1,379
 $(80) $70,384
 $
Total debt securities$69,085
 $1,379
 $(80) $70,384
 $
          
December 31, 2016         
Type of security:         
Municipal bonds — available-for-sale$68,220
 $178
 $(668) $67,730
 $
Total debt securities$68,220
 $178
 $(668) $67,730
 $


The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of debt securities held at SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and December 31, 2016,2018, which are classified as marketable securities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 Municipal Bonds — Available-for-SaleMunicipal Bonds — Available-for-Sale
Contractual maturity: September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016Contractual maturity:June 30, 2019December 31, 2018
 (in thousands)(in thousands) 
Maturing in one year or less $1,403
 $973
Maturing in one year or less$916 $1,645 
Maturing in second year through fifth year 23,879
 28,671
Maturing in second year through fifth year23,174 24,649 
Maturing in sixth year through tenth year 19,346
 21,651
Maturing in sixth year through tenth year20,034 14,769 
Maturing after ten years 25,756
 16,435
Maturing after ten years35,409 35,299 
Total debt securities $70,384
 $67,730
Total debt securities$79,533 $76,362 



Note 6— 10—Stock-Based Compensation


A summaryThe components of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016 is2018 are as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Stock options$1,326 $1,514 
Restricted stock and restricted stock units1,998 1,292 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan335 289 
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense charged against income 1
$3,659 $3,095 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (in thousands)
Stock options$2,885
 $2,399
Restricted stock and restricted stock units888
 412
Employee Stock Purchase Plan365
 302
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense charged against income (1)
$4,138
 $3,113
1.Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in cost of services and selling, general and administrative expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

(1)
Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, the unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and awards was $12.7$19.8 million. The weighted average period over which these awards will vest is approximately 3.02.9 years.


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2012 Equity Incentive Plan


The Company’s Second Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides that current or prospective officers, employees, non-employee directors and advisors can receive share-based awards such as stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock awards. The Plan seeks to promote the highest level of performance by providing an economic interest in the long-term success of the Company.


As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 3.42019, 3.3 million shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the Plan, including 0.8 million shares available for future grant. No stock award will have a term in excess of ten10 years. All awards granted under the Plan become vested and exercisable ratably over a five year5 years period on each yearly anniversary of the grant date.


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The Nominating, Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for determining the terms of the grants in accordance with the Plan.


Stock Options


A summary of stock options outstanding under the Plan as of December 31, 20162018 and changes during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 is as follows:
Stock Options Outstanding
Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
(in thousands) 
December 31, 20182,121 $31.53 
Granted188 $40.49 
Exercised(123)$24.70 
Forfeited(10)$36.38 
Expired(7)$27.33 
June 30, 20192,169 $32.69 
 Stock Options Outstanding
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price
 (in thousands)  
December 31, 20162,615
 $24.61
Granted544
 $39.38
Canceled(93) $33.66
Exercised(513) $20.39
September 30, 20172,553
 $28.27


The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $8.52$8.18 and $7.46$10.48 per common share, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was $13.3$1.5 million and $4.6$4.7 million, respectively.


The fair value of stock option awards granted in 20172019 and 20162018 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model usingwith the following assumptions:
Six Months Ended June 30,
20192018
Risk-free interest rate2.5 %2.1 %
Weighted average expected life5.7 years5.8 years
Expected volatility22.6 %21.4 %
Dividend yield1.9 %1.5 %
 Nine Months Ended
 2017 2016
Risk-free interest rate2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expected life (years)5.8 years
 5.8 years
Expected volatility25.1% 26.0%
Dividend yield1.9% 2.0%


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The following table summarizes other information about the stock options at SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2019:
June 30, 2019
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Outstanding:
Aggregate intrinsic value$5,846 
Weighted average remaining contractual life5.9 years
Exercisable:
Number of options1,305 
Weighted average exercise price$28.09 
Aggregate intrinsic value$5,844 
Weighted average remaining contractual life4.7 years
  September 30, 2017
  (in thousands, except per share data)
Outstanding:  
Aggregate intrinsic value $65,589
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 6.5 years
Exercisable:  
Number of options 1,123
Weighted average exercise price $21.05
Aggregate intrinsic value $36,950
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) 4.5 years


Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock


During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not grant any restricted stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company granted 44 thousand shares of restricted stock with a weighted average grant dateThe fair value of $34.14 per share. Fair value isoutstanding restricted stock units and restricted stock was determined based on the market price of the shares on the date of grant.

A summary of During the outstanding restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2016 and changes during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 is as follows:
 Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)  
December 31, 201674
 $32.09
Granted
 $
Vested(18) $31.41
Forfeited
 $
September 30, 201756
 $32.30

Restricted Stock Units

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019, the Company granted 88 thousand0.2 million restricted stock units with a weighted average grant date fair value of $40.16$40.49 per unit. Fair value is determined based on the market price of the underlying shares on the date of grant. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, there were no grants of2018, the Company granted 0.1 million restricted stock units.units with a weighted average grant date fair value of $52.06 per share.


During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not grant any restricted stock.

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A summary of the outstanding restricted stock units and restricted stock as of December 31, 20162018 and changes during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 is as follows:
Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock
NumberWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(in thousands) 
December 31, 2018241 $45.47 
Granted194 $40.49 
Vested(60)$42.91 
Forfeited(4)$45.69 
June 30, 2019371 $43.28 
 Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)  
December 31, 2016
 $
Granted88
 $40.16
Vested
 $
Forfeited
 $
September 30, 201788
 $40.16


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Employee Stock Purchase Plan


The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") is currently available through 2021 to all eligible employees. All full-time and part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week and have completed two years of continuous service with the Company are eligible to participate. Annual offerings commence and terminate on the respective year’s first and last calendar day.


Under the ESPP, the Company is authorized to issue up to 4.1 million shares of its common stock to its employees. Pursuant to such authorization, there are 2.32.2 million shares available for future grant at SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019.


The stock-based compensation expense associated with the options granted under the ESPP during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model usingwith the following assumptions:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
Risk-free interest rate2.57%  1.89%  
Weighted average expected life (years)1.01.0
Expected volatility30.8%  20.8%  
Dividend yield1.9%  1.4%  
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Risk-free interest rate1.05% 0.58%
Weighted average expected life (years)1.0 1.0
Expected volatility21.2% 19.7%
Dividend yield1.9% 2.0%


Deferred Compensation Plan


The Company offers a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) for executives and certain key executives and employees. The SERP allows participants to defer a portion of their earned income on a pre-tax basis and as of the last day of each plan year, each participant will be credited with a match of a portion of their deferral in the form of the Company’s common stock based on the then-current market value. Under the SERP, the Company is authorized to issue 1.0 million shares of its common stock to its employees. Pursuant to such authorization, the Company has 0.4 million shares available for future grant at SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019. At the time of issuance, such shares are accounted for at cost as treasury stock.


The following table summarizes information about the SERP during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016:2018:
Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
SERP expense 1
$346 $328 
Unrealized gain recorded in SERP liability account$4,939 $1,118 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (in thousands)
SERP expense (1)
$460
 $443
Unrealized gain recorded in SERP liability account$3,375
 $1,114

(1) 1.Both the SERP match and the deferrals are included in the selling, general and administrative caption in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of comprehensive income.Comprehensive Income.


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Note 7— 11—Dividends


During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, the Company paid regular quarterly cash dividends totaling approximately $41.3$29.3 million as follows:
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019March 31, 2019
(in thousands, except per share data)
Cash dividend paid per common share$0.19750 $0.19625 
Total cash dividends paid$14,688 $14,588 
Record dateMay 24, 2019February 15, 2019
Payment dateJune 28, 2019March 22, 2019
 Quarter Ended
 March 31, 2017 June 30, 2017 September 30, 2017
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Cash dividends paid per common share$0.18625
 $0.18750
 $0.18875
Total cash dividends paid$13,624
 $13,750
 $13,883
Record dateFebruary 17, 2017
 May 19, 2017
 August 18, 2017
Payment dateMarch 24, 2017
 June 23, 2017
 September 22, 2017


Additionally, on October 17, 2017,July 23, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19$0.19875 per common share, which will be paid on December 22, 2017,September 27, 2019, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2017.August 23, 2019.


Cash dividends declared for the periods presented were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cash dividends declared per common share0.19875 0.19375 0.39625 0.38625 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.19000
 $0.18500
 $0.56625
 $0.55125


Note 8— 12—Income Taxes


The 2017 estimatedCompany's annual effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 31.9%. Due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09,impacted by the tax effects of option exercises orand vested awards, should bewhich are treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur, and therefore cannot be considered in the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. ExcludingThe impact on the impact of ASU 2016-09,Company’s income tax provision through the estimated annual effective tax rate would be 35.6%.six months ended June 30, 2019 for such discrete items was not material.


Differences between the effective tax rate and the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate arise primarily from the effect of state and local income taxes, share-based compensation and tax credits available to the Company. The actual 20172019 effective tax rate will likely vary from the estimate depending on the availability of tax credits and the exercisesexercise of stock options and vesting of share-based awards.


The Company accounts 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, the Company regularly evaluates the tax positions taken or expected to be taken resulting from financial statement recognition of certain items. Based on the evaluation, there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s financial statements. The evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2013 through 20162018 (with regard to U.S. federal income tax returns) and December 31, 2012 through 20162018 (with regard to various state and local income tax returns), the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019.


The Company may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by taxing jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to its financial results. When the Company has received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it will be classified in the financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense. In addition, any interest or penalties relating to recognized uncertain tax positions would also be recorded in selling, general and administrative expense.


Note 9—Related Party Transactions

A director is a member of a law firm retained by the Company. In each of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, fees paid to such firm by the Company did not exceed $120,000. Additionally, such fees did not exceed, in either period, 5% of such firm’s or the Company’s revenues.

Note 10—13—Segment Information


The Company manages and evaluates its operations in two reportable segments: 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 services provided, as well as the specialized expertise required of the professional management personnel responsible for delivering each segment’s services. Such services are rendered pursuant to discrete service agreements, specific to each reportable segment.


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The Company’s accounting policies for the segments are generally the same as described in the Company’s significant accounting policies. Differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data and the information in the consolidated financial statements relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording of transactions at the reportable segment level using other than generally accepted accounting principles. There are certain inventories and supplies that are primarily expensed when incurred within the operating segments, while they are capitalized in the consolidated financial statements. In addition, most corporate expenses such as corporate salary and benefit costs, certain legal costs, debt expense, information technology costs, depreciation, amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, share based compensation costs and other corporate-specific costs, are not allocated to the operating segments. There are also allocations for workers’ compensation and general liability expense within the operating segments that differ from the actual expense recorded by the Company under U.S. GAAP. Segment amounts disclosed are prior to elimination entries made in consolidation.

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (in thousands)
Revenues       
Housekeeping$247,395
 $239,584
 $733,737
 $716,154
Dietary243,960
 153,150
 632,984
 447,943
Total$491,355
 $392,734
 $1,366,721
 $1,164,097
        
Income before income taxes       
Housekeeping$26,848
 $23,645
 $71,524
 $68,966
Dietary11,366
 7,884
 34,733
 26,103
Corporate and eliminations (1)
(5,284) (958) (7,970) (5,211)
Total$32,930
 $30,571
 $98,287
 $89,858
(1)
Primarily represents corporate office costs and related overhead, recording of certain inventories and supplies and workers compensation costs at the reportable segment level which use accounting methods that differ from those used at the corporate level, as well as consolidated subsidiaries’ operating expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments, net of investment and interest income.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Revenues
Housekeeping1
$228,911 $243,402 $462,045 $488,563 
Dietary233,190 258,185 476,167 513,586 
Total$462,101 $501,587 $938,212 $1,002,149 
Income before income taxes
Housekeeping$24,804 $27,817 $51,311 $56,158 
Dietary9,713 15,571 25,138 30,301 
Corporate and eliminations2
(10,900)(10,072)(40,940)(54,538)
Total$23,617 $33,316 $35,509 $31,921 

1.Prior year Housekeeping were revised for the presentation of the revenues earned by the Company's wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary. Refer to Note 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies herein for additional disclosure regarding the revision.
182.Primarily represents corporate office costs and related overhead, recording of certain inventories and supplies and workers compensation costs at the reportable segment level which use accounting methods that differ from those used at the corporate level, as well as consolidated subsidiaries’ operating expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments, net of investment and other income and interest expense.





Note 11— 14—Earnings Per Common Share


Basic and diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding, respectively. The weighted-average number of diluted common shares includes the impact of dilutive securities, including outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units. The table below reconciles the weighted-average basic and diluted common shares outstanding:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic74,352 73,982 74,327 73,947 
Effect of dilutive securities 1
267 505 342 659 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted74,619 74,487 74,669 74,606 
1.Certain outstanding equity awards are anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding.

Anti-dilutive outstanding equity awards under share based compensation plans were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Anti-dilutive1,536 681 1,455 640 

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (in thousands)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic73,461
 72,839
 73,272
 72,718
Effect of dilutive securities (1)
1,077
 753
 980
 717
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted74,538
 73,592
 74,252
 73,435
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(1)
Certain outstanding stock option awards are anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the calculation of the weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, there were no anti-dilutive stock options excluded and during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, options to purchase 0.5 million shares having a weighted average exercise price of $39.38 per share were excluded. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, options to purchase 0.5 million shares having a weighted average exercise price of $34.14 per share were excluded.

Note 12— 15—Other Contingencies


Line of Credit


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, the Company had a $300$475 million bank line of credit on which to draw for general corporate purposes. Amounts drawn under the line of credit are payable upon demand and generally bear interest at Septembera float rate, based on the Company's leverage ratio, and starting at LIBOR plus 115 basis points (or if LIBOR becomes unavailable, the higher of the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, plus 50 basis points and the Prime Rate). As of both June 30, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2018 there were $25.0$30.0 million in borrowings under the line of credit. The line of credit requires the Company to satisfy onetwo financial covenant,covenants, with which the Company is in compliance as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and expects to remain in compliance. The line of credit expires on December 18, 2018.21, 2023.


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, the Company also had outstanding $74.2$62.7 million in irrevocable standby letters of credit, which relate to payment obligations under the Company's insurance programs. In connection with the issuance of the letters of credit, the amount available under the line of credit was reduced by $74.2 million to $200.8$62.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017. 2019.The letters of credit were increased to $77.6 millionexpire on OctoberJanuary 2, 2017.2020.


Tax Jurisdictions and Matters


The Company provides services throughout the continental United States and is subject to numerous state and local taxing jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of business, a jurisdiction may contest the Company’s reporting positions with respect to the application of its tax code to the Company’s services, which could result in additional tax liabilities.


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


Legal Proceedings


The Company is 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 the Company becomes aware of such claims and legal actions, the Company records accruals for any exposures that are probable and estimable. If adverse outcomes of such claims and legal actions are reasonably possible, Management assesses materiality and provides financial disclosure, as appropriate.

As previously disclosed, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is conducting an investigation into the Company's earnings per share (“EPS”) calculation practices. Following receipt of a letter from the SEC in November 2017 regarding its inquiry into those practices followed by a subpoena in March 2018, the Company authorized its outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation, under the direction of the Company’s Audit Committee, into matters related to the SEC subpoena. This investigation was completed in March 2019 and the Company continues to cooperate with the SEC’s investigation.

On March 22, 2019, a putative shareholder class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and its Chief Executive Officer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint, which was filed by a plaintiff purportedly on behalf of all purchasers of our securities between April 11, 2017 and March 4, 2019, alleges violations of the federal securities laws in connection with the matters related to the Company's EPS calculation practices. The plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief.

While the Company believes itis vigorously defending against all litigation claims asserted, this litigation—along with the ongoing SEC investigation—could result in substantial costs to the Company and a diversion of the Company’s management’s attention and resources, which could harm its business. In addition, the uncertainty of the pending lawsuit or potential filing of additional lawsuits could lead to more volatility and a reduction in the Company’s stock price. Given the early stage of the litigation, at this time the Company is unable to reasonably estimate possible losses or form a judgment that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote. It is not a partycurrently possible to nor are anyassess whether or not the outcome of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding or governmental examination that wouldthese proceedings may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or liquidity.Company.



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Government Regulations


The Company’s clients are concentrated in the health carehealthcare industry and are primarily providers of long-term care. The revenues of many of the Company’s clients are highly reliant on Medicare, Medicaid and third party payors’ reimbursement funding rates. New legislation or additional changes in existing regulations could directly impact the governmental reimbursement programs in which the clients participate. The full effect of any such programs would not be realized until these laws are fully implemented and government agencies issue applicable regulations or guidance.


Note 13—16—Subsequent Events


The Company evaluated all subsequent events through the filing date of this Form 10-Q. There were no events or transactions occurring during this subsequent reporting period which require recognition or additional disclosure in these financial statements.



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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysisof Financial Condition and Results ofOperations


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 when 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 SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and December 31, 20162018 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 heath care providers,healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals located throughout the United States. We believe we are the largest provider of housekeeping and laundry management services to the long-term care industry in the United States,nation, rendering such services to over 3,5003,300 facilities throughout the continental United States as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017. Although we do not directly participate in any government reimbursement programs, our clients’ reimbursements are subject to government regulation. Therefore, our clients are directly affected by any legislation relating to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement programs.2019.


We provide our services primarily pursuant to full service agreements with our clients. InUnder such agreements, we are responsible for the day-to-day management of the department serviced, employing Housekeeping or Dietary personnelemployees located at our clients’ facilities, and providingas well as for the provision of certain supplies. We also provide services on the basis of management-only agreements for a limited number of clients. Under a management-only agreement, we provide management and supervisory services while the client facility retains payroll responsibility for the non-supervisory staff. Our agreements with clients typically provide for a renewable one year service terms, cancelableterm, cancellable by either party upon 30 to 90 days’ notice after thean initial period of 60 to 120 days.


We are organized into two reportable segments: housekeeping, laundry, linen and other services (“Housekeeping”), and dietary department services (“Dietary”).


Housekeeping consists of managing the client’sour clients’ housekeeping departmentdepartments, which isare principally responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing of resident rooms and common areas of a client’s facility,the clients’ facilities, as well as the laundering and processing of the bed linens, uniforms, resident personal clothing and other assorted linen items utilized at the clients’ facilities. Upon beginning service with a client facility.facility, we typically hire and train the employees previously employed by such facility and assign an on-site manager to supervise and train the front-line personnel and coordinate housekeeping services with other facility support functions in accordance with client requests. Such management personnel also oversee the execution of various cost and quality control procedures including continuous training and employee evaluation, and on-site testing for infection control.


Dietary consists of managing the client’sour clients’ dietary departmentdepartments, which isare principally responsible for food purchasing, meal preparation and providingprofessional dietitian professional services, which includesinclude the development of menus that meet residents’the dietary needs.needs of residents. On-site management is responsible for all daily dietary department activities, with regular support provided by a District Manager specializing in dietary services. We also offer clinical consulting services to our dietary clients, which may be provided as a stand-alone service, or bundled with other dietary department services. Upon beginning service with a client facility, we typically hire and train the employees previously employed by such facility and assign an on-site manager to supervise and train the front-line personnel and coordinate dietitian services with other facility support functions in accordance with client requests. Such management personnel also oversee the execution of various cost and quality control procedures including continuous training and employee evaluation.


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, Housekeeping services were provided at essentially all of our more than 3,500approximately 3,300 client facilities, generating approximately 53.7%49.2% or $733.7$462.0 million of our total revenues for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019. Dietary department services were provided to over 1,500 client facilities at SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and contributed approximately 46.3%50.8% or $633.0$476.2 million of our total revenues for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019.


Subject to the factors noted in the Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and although there can be no assurance thereof, we expect our consolidated revenues for the remainder

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Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018


The following table summarizes the income statement key components that we use to evaluate our financial performance on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018. The differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data and our consolidated financial results relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording ofadjustments related to transactions recorded at the reportable segment level usingwhich use methods other than generally accepted accounting principles.

Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 % Change 
(in thousands)
Revenues
Housekeeping1
$228,911 $243,402 (6.0)%
Dietary233,190 258,185 (9.7)%
Consolidated$462,101 $501,587 (7.9)%
Costs of services provided
Housekeeping1
$204,107 $215,138 (5.1)%
Dietary223,477 242,614 (7.9)%
Corporate and eliminations(27,099)(21,465)26.2 %
Consolidated$400,485 $436,287 (8.2)%
Selling, general and administrative expense
Corporate and eliminations$38,609 $34,118 13.2 %
Investment and other income, net
Corporate and eliminations1
$1,393 $2,845 (51.0)%
Interest expense
Corporate and eliminations1
$783 $711 10.1 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
Housekeeping$24,804 $28,264 (12.2)%
Dietary9,713 15,571 (37.6)%
Corporate and eliminations(10,900)(10,519)(3.6)%
Consolidated$23,617 $33,316 29.1 %
211.Prior year Housekeeping and Corporate revenues, costs of services provided and investment and other income, net were revised for the presentation of the revenue and expenses associated with our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary. Refer to Note 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies herein for additional disclosure regarding the revision.




 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 % Change
 (in thousands)  
Revenues     
Housekeeping$247,395
 $239,584
 3.3%
Dietary243,960
 153,150
 59.3%
Consolidated$491,355
 $392,734
 25.1%
      
Costs of Services Provided     
Housekeeping$220,547
 $215,939
 2.1%
Dietary232,594
 145,266
 60.1%
Corporate and eliminations(26,217) (24,865) 5.4%
Consolidated$426,924
 $336,340
 26.9%
      
Selling, general and administrative expense     
Corporate and eliminations$32,940
 $27,182
 21.2%
      
Investment and interest income     
Corporate and eliminations$1,439
 $1,359
 5.9%
      
Income (loss) before income taxes     
Housekeeping$26,848
 $23,645
 13.5%
Dietary11,366
 7,884
 44.2%
Corporate and eliminations(5,284) (958) 451.6%
Consolidated$32,930
 $30,571
 7.7%


Housekeeping revenues represented approximately 50.3%49.5% of consolidated revenues for the third quarter 2017.three months ended June 30, 2019. Dietary revenues represented approximately 49.7%50.5% of consolidated revenues for the third quarter 2017.three months ended June 30, 2019.


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The following table sets forth the ratio whichof certain items bear to consolidated revenues:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
Revenues100.0 %100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of services provided86.7 %87.0 %
Selling, general and administrative expense8.4 %6.8 %
Other income (expense):
Investment and other income, net0.3 %0.6 %
Interest expense(0.2)%(0.1)%
Income before income taxes5.0 %6.7 %
Income tax1.2 %1.5 %
Net income3.8 %5.2 %
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Revenues100.0% 100.0%
Operating costs and expenses:   
Costs of services provided86.9% 85.6%
Selling, general and administrative expense6.7% 6.9%
Investment and interest income0.3% 0.3%
Income before income taxes6.7% 7.8%
Income taxes1.9% 2.8%
Net income4.8% 5.0%


Revenues


Consolidated


Consolidated revenues increased 25.1%decreased 7.9% to $491.4$462.1 million infor the third quarter 2017three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $392.7$501.6 million for the corresponding period in the third quarter 2016,2018, as a result of the factors discussed below under Reportable Segments.


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Reportable Segments


Housekeeping’s 3.3% net growthHousekeeping and Dietary revenues decreased 6.0% and 9.7%, respectively, during the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in reportable segment revenues resulted from service agreements entered into2018, partially driven by the termination of several customers, and with new clients. Dietary’s 59.3% net growth in reportable segment revenues resulted primarily from providing these servicesrespect to existing Housekeeping clients.Dietary, adjustments to the Company's contractual relationship with Genesis Healthcare® (“Genesis”). Effective December 1, 2018, Genesis assumed responsibility for direct payment to suppliers for food purchases. HCSG will continue to manage food procurement, and as a result, maintain the same benefits of purchasing scale.


Costs of Services Provided


Consolidated


Consolidated costs of services increased 26.9%provided decreased 8.2% to $426.9$400.5 million infor the third quarter 2017three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $336.3$436.3 million in the third quarter 2016, which is primarily related to our 25.1% growth in consolidated revenues for the same period. As a percentage of consolidated revenues, costs of services increased to 86.9% in the third quarter 2017 from 85.6% in the third quarter 2016.three months ended June 30, 2018.

Certain significant components within our costs of services are subject to fluctuation with changes in our business and client base. Labor and other labor-related costs, dining and housekeeping supplies, and self insurance costs account for most of our consolidated costs of services. See the discussion under Reportable Segments below for additional information on the changes in the components of costs of services.


The following table provides a comparison of key indicators we consider when managing the consolidated costcosts of services provided:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Costs of Services Provided - Key Indicators as a % of Consolidated Revenue20192018Change
Bad debt provision0.6%  0.4%  0.2%  
Self-insurance costs2.9%  2.7%  0.2%  
  Three Months Ended September 30,
Costs of Services Provided-Key Indicators as a % of Consolidated Revenue 2017 2016 Change
Bad debt provision 0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 2.6% 2.7% (0.1)%

The change in the Company’s bad debt provision as a percentage of consolidated revenue is related to our assessment of the collectability of our accounts and notes receivable.

The decrease in workers’ compensation and general liability insurance expense as a percentage of consolidated revenue is primarily the result of the Company’s ongoing initiatives to promote safety and accident prevention in the workplace, as well as proactive management of workers’ compensation claims, which positively impact our claims experience.


Reportable Segments


Costs of services provided for Housekeeping, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, decreasedincreased to 89.1%89.2% for the third quarter 2017three months ended June 30, 2019 from 90.1%88.4% in the third quarter 2016.corresponding period in 2018. Costs of services provided for Dietary, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, increased to 95.3%95.8% for the third quarter 2017three months ended June 30, 2019 from 94.9%94.0% in the third quarter 2016.corresponding period in 2018.


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The following table provides a comparison of the key indicators we consider when managing costs of services provided at the segment level, as a percentage of the respective segmentsegment’s revenues:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Costs of Services Provided - Key Indicators as a % of Segment Revenue20192018Change
Housekeeping labor and other labor-related costs79.6%  78.9%  0.7%  
Housekeeping supplies7.5%  8.0%  (0.5)% 
Dietary labor and other labor-related costs63.7%  57.8%  5.9%  
Dietary supplies29.7%  33.9%  (4.2)% 
  Three Months Ended September 30,
Costs of Services Provided-Key Indicators as a % of Segment Revenue 2017 2016 Change
Housekeeping labor and other labor-related costs 79.6% 81.0% (1.4)%
Housekeeping supplies 7.9% 7.7% 0.2%
Dietary labor and other labor-related costs 58.0% 54.5% 3.5%
Dietary supplies 35.4% 37.8% (2.4)%


The ratios ofVariations within these key indicators generally remain relatively consistent. However, during this period of high-growth, the Company has experienced some inefficiencies when integrating new business and facilities. Such inefficiencies can relate to standardizing work flowsthe provision of services at new facilities and labor resources, establishing administrative structures, provisioning and other operational and logistical activities. Further, variations in these ratios can relate to changes in the mix of clients for whom we provide supplies or do not provide supplies. Management focuses on building efficiencies based on our operational expertise,and managing labor and labor-relatedother costs at the facility level, as well as managing supply chain costs, by leveraging economiesfor new and existing facilities. The increase in dietary labor and the reduction in dietary supplies cost was primarily a result of scale.a modification of our contractual relationship with Genesis.



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Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Excluding the change in the deferred compensation plan described below, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense increased $5.6 million or 21.3% compared to the third quarter 2016, related primarily to our overall growth.


Included in selling, general and administrative expense are gains and losses associated with changes in the value of investments under the deferred compensation plan thatplan. These investments represent the amounts held on behalf of the participating employees. Changesemployees and changes in the value of these investments affect the amount of our deferred compensation liability. Gains on the plan investments during the third quarter 2017three months ended June 30, 2019 and 20162018 increased our total selling, general and administrative expense for these periods.


Excluding the change in the deferred compensation plan described above, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense increased $3.9 million or 11.6%, to 8.0% of consolidated revenues, for three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was primarily a result of increased legal and other professional fees incurred in connection with the Company's internal investigation related to the Securities and Exchange Commission's inquiry regarding the Company's earnings per share calculation practices.

The table below summarizes the changes in these components of selling, general and administrative expense:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 $ Change% Change
(in thousands) 
Selling, general and administrative expense excluding change in deferred compensation liability$37,088 $33,231 $3,857 11.6 %
Gain on deferred compensation plan investments1,521 887 634 71.5 %
Selling, general and administrative expense$38,609 $34,118 $4,491 13.2 %

 Three Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
 (in thousands)  
Selling, general and administrative expense excluding change in deferred compensation liability$31,878
 $26,286
 $5,592
 21.3%
Gain on deferred compensation plan investments1,062
 896
 166
 18.5%
Selling, general and administrative expense$32,940
 $27,182
 $5,758
 21.2%


Consolidated Investment and InterestOther Income, net


Investment and interestother income increased 5.9%decreased 51.0% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 compared to the corresponding 20162018 period, primarily due to favorable market fluctuations in the value of our trading security investments representing the funding for our deferred compensation plan. Realized gains and losses on our available-for-sale municipal bonds also impacted consolidated investment income.

Consolidated Interest Expense

Consolidated interest expense increased 10.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding 2018 period, due to an increase in the Company's cost of borrowing under its $475 million bank line of credit compared to the Company's previous credit agreement which expired during the fourth quarter of 2018.

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Consolidated Income Taxes


ForDuring the third quarter 2017, our effective tax rate was 28.7%,three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $5.4 million versus 35.5%$7.5 million for the same period in 2016. In the first quarter 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, under which excess tax benefits related to share-based payments were recognized as a component of income tax expense, as opposed to additional paid-in capital, resulting in a decrease in 2017 income tax expense. Differences between the2018.

The actual annual effective tax rate will be impacted by the tax effects of option exercises or vested awards, which are treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur, and therefore cannot be considered in the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate generally arise primarily fromcalculation of the effect of state and localestimated annual effective tax rate. The impact on our income taxes, share-based compensation and tax credits available toprovision for the Company.three months ended June 30, 2019 for such discrete items was not material.


NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018


The following table summarizes the income statement key components that we use to evaluate our financial performance on a consolidated and reportable segment basis, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016.2018. The differences between the reportable segments’ operating results and other disclosed data and our consolidated financial results relate primarily to corporate level transactions and recording ofadjustments related to transactions recorded at the reportable segment level usingwhich use methods other than generally accepted accounting principles.

Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 % Change 
(in thousands)
Revenues
Housekeeping1
$462,045 $488,563 (5.4)%
Dietary476,167 513,586 (7.3)%
Consolidated$938,212 $1,002,149 (6.4)%
Costs of services provided
Housekeeping1
$410,734 $431,702 (4.9)%
Dietary451,030 483,285 (6.7)%
Corporate and eliminations(34,014)(9,704)250.5 %
Consolidated$827,750 $905,283 (8.6)%
Selling, general and administrative expense
Corporate and eliminations$79,710 $67,895 17.4 %
Investment and interest income
Corporate and eliminations1
$6,596 $4,385 50.4 %
Interest expense
Corporate and eliminations1
$1,839 $1,435 28.2 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
Housekeeping$51,311 $56,861 (9.8)%
Dietary25,137 30,301 (17.0)%
Corporate and eliminations(40,939)(55,241)(25.9)%
Consolidated$35,509 $31,921 11.2 %
1.Prior year Housekeeping and Corporate revenues, costs of services provided and investment and other income, net were revised for the presentation of the revenue and expenses associated with our wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary. Refer to Note 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies herein for additional disclosure regarding the revision.
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 % Change
 (in thousands)  
Revenues     
Housekeeping$733,737
 $716,154
 2.5%
Dietary632,984
 447,943
 41.3%
Consolidated$1,366,721
 $1,164,097
 17.4%
      
Costs of Services Provided     
Housekeeping$662,213
 $647,188
 2.3%
Dietary598,251
 421,840
 41.8%
Corporate and eliminations(80,648) (70,433) 14.5%
Consolidated$1,179,816
 $998,595
 18.1%
      
Selling, general and administrative expense     
Corporate and eliminations$93,141
 $78,192
 19.1%
      
Investment and interest income     
Corporate and eliminations$4,523
 $2,548
 77.5%
      
Income (loss) before income taxes     
Housekeeping$71,524
 $68,966
 3.7%
Dietary34,733
 26,103
 33.1%
Corporate and eliminations(7,970) (5,211) 52.9%
Consolidated$98,287
 $89,858
 9.4%


Housekeeping and Dietary respectivelyrevenues represented approximately 53.7% and 46.3%49.2% of consolidated revenues for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2019. Dietary revenues represented approximately 50.8% of consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019.


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The following table sets forth the ratio whichof certain items bear to consolidated revenues:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
Revenues100.0 %100.0 %
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of services provided88.2 %90.3 %
Selling, general and administrative expense8.5 %6.8 %
Other income (expense):
Investment and other income, net0.7 %0.4 %
Interest expense(0.2)%(0.1)%
Income before income taxes3.8 %3.2 %
Income tax0.9 %0.6 %
Net income2.9 %2.6 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
Revenues100.0% 100.0%
Operating costs and expenses:   
Costs of services provided86.3% 85.8%
Selling, general and administrative expense6.8% 6.7%
Investment and interest income0.3% 0.2%
Income before income taxes7.2% 7.7%
Income taxes2.2% 2.8%
Net income5.0% 4.9%


Revenues


Consolidated


Consolidated revenues increased 17.4%decreased 6.4% to $1.4$0.9 billion infor the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 compared to $1.2$1.0 billion infor the corresponding period in 20162018 as a result of the factors discussed below under Reportable Segments.


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Reportable Segments


Housekeeping’s 2.5% net growthHousekeeping and Dietary revenues decreased 5.4% and 7.3%, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in reportable segment revenues resulted from service agreements entered into2018, partially driven by the termination of several customers, and with new clients.respect to Dietary, adjustments to the Company's contractual relationship with Genesis.
Dietary’s 41.3% net growth in reportable segment revenues resulted primarily from providing these services to existing Housekeeping clients.


Costs of services provided


Consolidated


Consolidated costs of services increased 18.1%provided decreased 8.6% to $1.2$0.8 billion for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 compared to $1.0$0.9 billion for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, which is primarily related to our 17.4% growth in consolidated revenues for the same period. As a percentage of consolidated revenues, costs of services increasedto 86.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from 85.8% in the corresponding period in 2016.2018.

Certain significant components within our costs of services are subject to fluctuation with changes in our business and client base. Labor and other labor-related costs, dining and housekeeping supplies, and self insurance costs account for most of our consolidated costs of services. See the discussion under Reportable Segments below for additional information on the changes in the components of costs of services.


The following table provides a comparison of key indicators we consider when managing the consolidated costcosts of services provided:
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
Costs of Services Provided-Key Indicators as a % of Consolidated Revenue 2017 2016 Change
Bad debt provision 0.3% 0.3%  %
Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance 2.7% 3.0% (0.3)%

Six Months Ended June 30,
Costs of Services Provided - Key Indicators as a % of Consolidated Revenue20192018Change
Bad debt provision2.3%  3.9%  (1.6)% 
Self-insurance costs2.8%  2.6%  0.2%  
The decrease in workers’ compensation and general liability insurance expense as a percentage of consolidated revenuethe bad debt provision is primarily the resultrelated to our current assessment of the Company’s ongoing initiativescollectability of our accounts and notes receivable during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Our 2018 bad debt provision was adversely impacted by the corporate restructurings of two privately-held, multi-state operators. Our provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $21.5 million was primarily related to promote safety and accident prevention in the workplace, as well as proactive managementout-of-court restructuring of workers’ compensation claims, which positively impact our claims experience.a privately held Northeast based operator that occurred during the first quarter.


Reportable Segments


Costs of services provided for Housekeeping, as a percentage of Housekeeping revenues, decreasedincreased to 90.3%88.9% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 from 90.4%88.4% in the corresponding period in 2016.2018. Costs of services provided for Dietary, as a percentage of Dietary revenues, increased to 94.5%94.7% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 from 94.2%94.1% in the corresponding period in 2016.2018.


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The following table provides a comparison of the key indicators we consider when managing the costs of services provided at the segment level, as a percentage of the respective segmentsegment’s revenues:
Six Months Ended June 30,
Costs of Services Provided - Key Indicators as a % of Segment Revenue20192018Change
Housekeeping labor and other labor-related costs79.3%  78.8%  0.5%  
Housekeeping supplies7.6%  8.0%  (0.4)% 
Dietary labor and other labor-related costs62.7%  57.1%  5.6%  
Dietary supplies29.6%  34.9%  (5.3)% 
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
Costs of Services Provided-Key Indicators as a % of Segment Revenue 2017 2016 Change
Housekeeping labor and other labor-related costs 80.0% 80.0%  %
Housekeeping supplies 8.0% 7.8% 0.2 %
Dietary labor and other labor-related costs 55.9% 53.5% 2.4 %
Dietary supplies 36.6% 38.1% (1.5)%


The ratios ofVariations within these key indicators generally remain relatively consistent. However, during this period of high-growth, the Company has experienced some inefficiencies when integrating new business and facilities. Such inefficiencies can relate to standardizing work flowsthe provision of services at new facilities and labor resources, establishing administrative structures, provisioning and other operational and logistical activities. Further, variations in these ratios can relate to changes in the mix of clients for whom we provide supplies or do not provide supplies. Management focuses on building efficiencies based on our operational expertise,and managing labor and labor-relatedother costs at the facility level, as well as managing supply chain costs, by leveraging economiesfor new and existing facilities. The increase in dietary labor and the reduction in dietary supplies cost was primarily a result of scale.a modification of our contractual relationship with Genesis.




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Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Excluding the change in the deferred compensation plan described below, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense increased $12.7 million or 16.5% during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, related primarily to our overall growth.


Included in selling, general and administrative expense are gains and losses associated with changes in the value of investments under the deferred compensation plan thatplan. These investments represent the amounts held on behalf of the participating employees. Changesemployees and changes in the value of these investments affect the amount of our deferred compensation liability. Gains on the plan investments during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 20162018 increased our total selling, general and administrative expense for these periods.


Excluding the change in the deferred compensation plan described above, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense increased $8.0 million or 12.0% of consolidated revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was primarily a result of increased legal and other professional fees incurred in connection with the Company's internal investigation related to the Securities and Exchange Commission's inquiry regarding the Company's earnings per share calculation practices.

The table below summarizes the changes in these components of selling, general and administrative expense:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 $ Change% Change
(in thousands) 
Selling, general and administrative expense excluding change in deferred compensation liability$74,771 $66,777 $7,994 12.0 %
Gain on deferred compensation plan investments4,939 1,118 3,821 341.8 %
Selling, general and administrative expense$79,710 $67,895 $11,815 17.4 %
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
 (in thousands)  
Selling, general and administrative expense excluding change in deferred compensation liability
$89,766
 $77,078
 $12,688
 16.5%
Gain on deferred compensation plan investments3,375
 1,114
 2,261
 203.0%
Selling, general and administrative expense$93,141
 $78,192
 $14,949
 19.1%


Consolidated Investment and Interest Income, net


Investment and interestother income increased 77.5%50.4% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 compared to the corresponding 20162018 period, primarily due to favorable market fluctuations in the value of our trading security investments representing the funding for our deferred compensation plan. Realized gains and losses on our available-for-sale municipal bonds also impacted consolidated investment income.


Consolidated Interest Expense

Consolidated interest expense increased 28.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the corresponding 2018 period, due to an increase in the Company's costs of borrowing under its $475 million bank line of credit compared to the Company's previous credit agreement which expired during the fourth quarter of 2018.

Consolidated Income Taxes


ForDuring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, our2019 and 2018, the Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $8.2 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

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The actual annual effective tax rate was 30.8% compared to 36.5%will be impacted by the tax effects of option exercises or vested awards, which are treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur, and therefore cannot be considered in the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. The impact on our income tax provision for the 2016 period. In the first quarter 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, under which excess tax benefits related to share-based payments were recognized as a component of income tax expense, as opposed to additional paid-in capital, resulting in a decrease in 2017 income tax expense. Differences between the effective tax rate and the applicable U.S. federal statutory rate generally arise primarily from the effect of state and local income taxes, share-based compensation and tax credits available to the Company.six months ended June 30, 2019 for such discrete items was not material.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Cash generated through operations is our primary source of liquidity. At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $81.4$95.7 million and working capital of $340.2$357.6 million, compared to December 31, 20162018 cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $91.6$102.4 million and working capital of $313.8 million. The increase in working capital is driven by growth in new business and by the timing of payments and cash receipts as of September 30, 2017 as compared with December 31, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, we had an unused line of credit of $200.8$344.7 million. Our current ratio was 2.93.4 to 1 at SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 versus 4.13.1 to 1 at December 31, 2016.2018.


For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, our cash flows were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 
(in thousands) 
Net cash provided by operating activities$20,339 $27,395 
Net cash used in investing activities$(3,498)$(6,028)
Net cash used in financing activities$(26,710)$(17,769)
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 (in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$3,122
 $37,898
Net cash used in investing activities$(10,077) $(14,345)
Net cash used in financing activities$(5,893) $(32,415)


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Operating Activities


Our primary sources of cash from operating activities are the revenues generated from our Housekeeping and Dietary department services. Our primary uses of cash forfrom operating activities are the funding of our payroll and other personnel-related costs, as well as the costs of supplies used in providing our services. The timing of cash receipts and cash payments are the primary drivers of the period-over-period changes in net cash provided by operating activities.


Investing Activities


TheOur principal uses of cash for investing activities are the purchases of marketable securities and capital expenditures such as those for housekeeping and food service equipment, computer software and equipment, and furniture and fixtures (see “Capital Expenditures” below for additional information). Such uses of cash are partially offset by proceeds from sales of marketable securities.


Our investments in marketable securities are primarily comprised of tax-exempt municipal bonds and are intended to achieve our goal of preserving principal, maintaining adequate liquidity and maximizing returns subject to our investment guidelines. Our investment policy limits investment to certain types of instruments issued by institutions primarily with investment-grade ratings and places restrictions on concentration by type and issuer.


Financing Activities


The primary use of cash for financing activities is the payment of dividends. We have paid regular quarterly cash dividends since the second quarter of 2003. During 2017,2019, we paid to shareholders regular quarterly cash dividends to shareholders totaling $41.3$29.3 million as follows:
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019March 31, 2019
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Cash dividend paid per common share$0.19750 $0.19625 
Total cash dividends paid$14,688 $14,588 
Record dateMay 24, 2019February 15, 2019
Payment dateJune 28, 2019March 22, 2019
 Quarter Ended
 March 31, 2017 June 30, 2017 September 30, 2017
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Cash dividends paid per common share$0.18625
 $0.18750
 $0.18875
Total cash dividends paid$13,624
 $13,750
 $13,883
Record dateFebruary 17, 2017
 May 19, 2017
 August 18, 2017
Payment dateMarch 24, 2017
 June 23, 2017
 September 22, 2017


The dividends paid to shareholders during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 were funded by the existing cash cash equivalents and marketable securities held by the Company.generated from operations. 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 regarding the amount of thefuture dividend payments, we expect to continue to pay a regular
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quarterly cash dividend. Partially offsettingIn connection with the cash used to pay dividends are the proceeds received from the exerciseestablishment of stock options by employees and directors.our dividend policy, we adopted a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in 2003.


The primary source of cash from financing activities is the net borrowings under our bank line of credit. We borrow for general corporate purposes as needed throughout the year. The outstanding short-term borrowings balance as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 relates to cash flow requirements due to the timing of cash receipts and cash payments. Another source of cash from financing activities are the proceeds from the exercise of stock options by employees and directors.


We remain authorized to repurchase 1.7 million shares of our Common Stock pursuant to previous Board of Directors’ authorization. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, we repurchased our Common Stock as part of the dividend reinvestment related to treasury shares held within the Deferred Compensation Plan. The number of shares and value of shares repurchased were immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Line of Credit


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, we had a $300$475 million bank line of credit on which to draw for general corporate purposes. The amountsAmounts drawn under the line of credit are payable upon demand.demand and generally bear interest at a floating rate, based on our leverage ratio, and starting at LIBOR plus 115 basis points (or if LIBOR becomes unavailable, the higher of the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, plus 50 basis points and the Prime Rate). At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, there were $25.0$30.0 million in borrowings under the line of credit.

The line of credit requires us to satisfy two financial covenants. The covenants and their respective status at June 30, 2019 were as follows:
Covenant Descriptions and RequirementsAs of June 30, 2019
Funded debt 1 to EBITDA 2 ratio: less than 3.50 to 1.00
0.62
EBITDA to Interest Expense ratio: not less than 3.00 to 1.0035.05
1.All indebtedness for borrowed money including, but not limited to, capitalized lease obligations, reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit and guarantees of any such indebtedness.
2.Net income plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, stock compensation expense and extraordinary non-recurring losses/gains.

As noted above, we were in compliance with our financial covenants at June 30, 2019 and we expect to remain in compliance. The line of credit expires on December 21, 2023.

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, we also had outstanding $74.2$62.7 million in irrevocable standby letters of credit, which relate to payment obligations under our insurance programs. In connection with the issuance of the letters of credit, the amount available under the line of credit was reduced by $74.2 million to $200.8 million at September 30, 2017. The letters of credit were increased to $77.6 million on October 2, 2017.



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The line of credit requires us to satisfy one financial covenant. The covenant and its respective status at September 30, 2017 was as follows:
Covenant Description and RequirementAs of September 30, 2017
Funded debt (1) to EBITDA(2) ratio: less than 3.00 to 1.00
0.72

(1)
All indebtedness for borrowed money, including but not limited to, capitalized lease obligations, reimbursement obligations in respect of letters of credit and guaranties of any such indebtedness.
(2)
Net income plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization and extraordinary non-recurring losses/gains.

As noted above, we were in compliance with our financial covenant at September 30, 2017 and we expect to remain in compliance. The line of credit expires on December 18, 2018.


Accounts and Notes Receivable


Any decisionDecisions to grant or to extend credit isto customers are made on a case-by-case basis and is based on a number of qualitative and quantitative factors related to the particular client as well as the general risks associated with operating within the long-term carehealthcare industry.


Our net accounts and notes receivable balance increased from December 31, 2016. Such fluctuationsFluctuations in net accounts and notes receivable are attributable to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the timing of cash receipts from customers, the Company’s assessment of collectability and corresponding provision for bad debt expense and the inception, transition or termination of client relationships.

There are a variety of factors that impact our clients’ ability to pay us in accordance with our agreements. Primary among these factors is our clients’ participation in programs funded by federal and state governmental agencies. Deviations in the timing or amounts of reimbursements under those programs can impact our clients’ cash flows and the timing of their payments to us. The payment terms in our service agreements are not contingent upon our clients’ cash flows and notwithstanding our efforts to minimize credit risk exposure, various factors affecting our clients’ cash flows could have an indirect, yet material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.


We deploy significant resources and have invested in tools and processes to optimize our credit and collections efforts. When appropriate, we utilize interest-bearing promissory notes as an alternative to accounts receivable to further enhance the collectability of amounts due by providing a definitive repayment planmemorializing the amount and providing a means byrelated payment schedule as well as securing additional business protections and guarantees.

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Summarized below are the balances in our allowance for doubtful accounts, along with the provision for bad debts and net write-offs for each quarter during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The aggregate client account balances to which to further evidence the amounts owed. At September 30, 2017 andreserve balances relate totaled $115.7 million, $134.0 million, $115.7 million as of December 31, 2016, we had $31.9 million2018, March 30, 2019 and $19.2 million,June 30, 2019, respectively.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
(in thousands)
Balance December 31, 2018$57,209 
Provision for bad debts18,470 
Net write-offs of client accounts receivable(7,049)
Balance March 31, 201968,630 
Provision for bad debts2,995 
Net write-offs of client accounts receivable(18,206)
Balance June 30, 2019$53,419 

We evaluate our notes receivable for impairment quarterly and on an individual client basis. Notes receivable are generally evaluated for impairment when the respective clients are in bankruptcy, are subject to collections activity or are slow payers that are experiencing financial difficulties. In the event that the evaluation results in a determination that a note receivable is impaired, it is valued at the present value of expected future cash flows or at the market value of related collateral.
A summary schedule of our impaired notes receivable, net of reserves, respectively,interest, and the related reserve of such promissory notes, outstanding. In addition, we may assist our clients who are adjusting to changes in their cash flows by amending our agreements from full-service to management-only arrangements, or by modifying contractual payment terms to accommodate clients who have in good faith established clearly-defined plans for addressing cash flow issues. These efforts are intended to minimize our collections risk while maintaining our relationships with our clients.

In order to provide for collections issues and the general risk associated with the granting of credit terms, we recorded a bad debt provision (in an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) of $4.0 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded a bad debt provision of $3.2 million. As a percentage of total revenues, these provisions represent approximately 0.3% for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.2019 is as follows:

Balance
December 31, 2018
AdditionsDeductionsBalance
June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Impaired notes receivable$25,704 $3,302 $(527)$28,479 
Reserve for impaired notes receivable$13,472 $2,927 $(497)$15,902 

Capital Expenditures


The level of capital expenditures is generally dependent on the number of new clients obtained. Such capital expenditures primarily consist of housekeeping and food service equipment purchases, laundry and linen equipment installations, computer hardware and software, and furniture and fixtures. Although we have no specific material commitments for capital expenditures through the end of calendar year 2017,2019, we estimate that for 20172019 we will have capital expenditures of approximately $4.5$5.0 million to $6.0$7.0 million. 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 capital from such sources as long-term debt or equity financing.


Material Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


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



Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2018. As described in such notes, we recognize revenue in the period in which the performance obligation is satisfied. Refer to our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2019.

In preparing our financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that, among other things, affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are most significant where they involve levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters or matters susceptible to change, and where they can have a material impact on our financial condition and operating performance. If actual results were to differ materially from the estimates made, the reported results could be materially affected.

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Critical accounting estimates and the related assumptions are evaluated periodically as conditions warrant, and changes to such estimates are recorded as new information or changed conditions require.

New Accounting Standard Updates

See Note 1—Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies herein to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a full description of recent accounting standard updates, including the expected dates of adoption.

Item 3.  Quantitative and QualitativeDisclosures About Market Risk


At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, we had $81.4$95.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The fair values of all of our cash equivalents and marketable securities are determined based on “Level 1” or “Level 2” inputs, which are 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. The market value of fixed rate securities may be adversely impacted by 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 and procedures are intended to ensure 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 rules. Disclosure controls are also intended to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to Management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Based on their evaluation as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2019, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), our Management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, believe our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 13a-15(e)) are effective.


Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting


In connectionDuring the first quarter of 2019, the Company implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning system ("ERP"). As a result of this implementation, the Company modified certain existing internal controls as well as implemented new controls and procedures related to the new ERP. The Company continued to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of these internal controls during the second quarter of 2019.

Except with respect to the evaluation pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d)continued implementation of ourthe ERP, there were no changes in the Company's internal controlcontrols over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) by our Management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, no changes duringthat occurred the quartersix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 were identified2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company continues to review its disclosure controls and procedures, including its internal control over financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that the Company’s systems evolve with its business.


Certifications


Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting 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


In the normal course of business, Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (the “Company”)the Company is involved in various administrative and legal proceedings, including labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and insurance matters. The Company believes it

As previously disclosed, the SEC is notconducting an investigation into our EPS calculation practices. Following receipt of a partyletter from the SEC in November 2017 regarding its inquiry into those practices followed by a subpoena in March 2018, we authorized our outside counsel to nor are anyconduct an internal investigation, under the direction of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding or governmental examination that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial conditionAudit Committee, into matters related to the SEC subpoena. This investigation was completed in March 2019 and we continue to cooperate with the SEC’s investigation.

On March 22, 2019, a putative shareholder class action lawsuit was filed against the Company and our Chief Executive Officer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint, which was filed by a plaintiff purportedly on behalf of all purchasers of our securities between April 11, 2017 and March 4, 2019, alleges violations of the federal securities laws in connection with the matters related to our EPS calculation practices. The plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief.

While the Company is vigorously defending against all litigation claims asserted, this litigation—along with the ongoing SEC investigation—could result in substantial costs to the Company and a diversion of the Company’s management’s attention and resources, which could harm its business. In addition, the uncertainty of the pending lawsuit or liquidity. However,potential filing of additional lawsuits could lead to more volatility and a reduction in the Company’s stock price. Given the early stage of the litigation, at this time the Company is unable to reasonably estimate possible losses or form a judgment that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote.

In light of the uncertainties involved in such proceedings, the ultimate outcome of a particular matter could become material to the Company’s results of operations for a particular period depending on, among other factors, the size of the loss or liability imposed and the level of the Company’s operating income for that period.


Item 1A. Risk Factors


During the nine months ended September 30,The SEC’s investigation into our earnings per share (“EPS”) calculation practices could result in potential sanctions or penalties, distraction to our management and result in further litigation from third parties, each of which could adversely affect or cause variability in our financial results.

Beginning in November 2017, the Company has been in dialogue with the SEC regarding EPS calculation, rounding and reporting practices and in March 2018 we learned that the SEC had one client,opened a multi-state provider, which accounted for approximately 16%formal investigation into these matters. In response to the SEC’s investigation, during the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company authorized its outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation, under the direction of the Company’s total consolidated revenues,Audit Committee regarding these matters. The internal investigation was completed in March 2019 and another client which accountedprior to the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for approximately 9%the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.

Notwithstanding the completion of the Company’s total consolidated revenues. These are among several major clients that contribute significantly tointernal investigation, the Company’s total consolidated revenues. Although the Company expects to continue its relationships with these clients,SEC’s investigation is ongoing and there can be no assurance thereof.that the SEC or another regulatory body will not make further regulatory inquiries or pursue further action that could result in significant costs and expenses including potential sanctions or penalties as well as distraction to management. The loss, individually ongoing SEC investigation and/or any related litigation could adversely affect or cause variability in our financial results.

On March 22, 2019, a putative shareholder class action lawsuit alleging violations of the federal securities laws was filed against the Company and our Chief Executive Officer in the aggregate,U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in connection with the matters related to the SEC investigation. Please refer to “Item 1. Legal Proceedings” and “Note 15—Other Contingencies ” to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for more information. We cannot predict the outcome of the lawsuit, the magnitude of any potential losses or the effect such clients,litigation may have on us or aour operations. Regardless of the outcome, lawsuits and investigations involving us, or our current or former officers and directors, could result in significant reductionexpenses and divert attention and resources of our management and other key employees. We could be required to pay damages or other penalties or have injunctions or other equitable remedies imposed against us or our current or former directors and officers including any obligation to indemnify our current and former directors and officers in connection with lawsuits, governmental investigations and related litigation or settlement amounts. Such amounts could exceed the revenuescoverage provided under our insurance policies. Any of these factors could harm our reputation, business, financial condition, results of
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operations or cash flows. In addition, the Company receivesmay be subject to further litigation from such clients, could have a material adverse effect onthird parties related to the Company’s results of operations. In addition, if any of these clients change or alter current payment terms, it could increasematters under review by the Company’s accounts receivable balance and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s cash flows.SEC.


There have been no other material changes in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2018.


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


Not applicable.


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities


Not applicable.


Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures


Not applicable.


Item 5. Other Information


On July 11, 2017, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Committed Line of Credit Note to increase the existing bank line and letter of credit availability to $300 million. There were no other changes to the terms of the line of credit and amounts drawn under the line of credit remain payable upon demand. The proceeds available under the facility will be used for general corporate purposes.Not applicable.


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Item 6. Exhibits


The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report:
Exhibit NumberDescription
10.131.1 
31.1
31.2
32.1
101The following financial information from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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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.

Date:
July 26, 2019HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC.
Date:October 27, 2017 /s/ Theodore Wahl
Theodore Wahl
President & Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:October 27, 2017July 26, 2019 /s/ John C. Shea
John C. Shea
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)





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