Exhibit 99
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PHC, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2003 FINANCIAL RESULTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Company Contact: Investor Relations Contact:
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PHC, Inc. Hayden Communications, Inc.
Bruce A. Shear Matthew Hayden
978-536-2777 843-272-4653
>> 4TH QUARTER REVENUES INCREASED 9% TO $6,313,932 FROM $5,814,310
>> 10TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF PROFITABILITY
>> FISCAL 2003 REVENUES INCREASED 5% TO $23,833,323 FROM $22,698,268
>> 2003 NON-PATIENT OPERATIONS REVENUE INCREASED 63%
>> CASH AND EQUIVILENTS INCREASED 142% TO $494,991 ON JUNE 30, 2003
>> SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY INCREASED 214% TO $1,935,257 ON JUNE 30th
Peabody, MA, September 22, 2003 -- PHC, Inc., d.b.a. Pioneer Behavioral Health
(OTC Bulletin Board: PIHC), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient
behavioral health services, today announced its fourth quarter and year end
financial results for fiscal 2003, which ended June 30, 2003.
Revenues for the fourth quarter increased 9% to $6,313,932 from the $5,814,310
reported in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2002. Net income from ongoing
operations for the quarter increased 6% to $192,066 from $181,444 reported in
the year ago period. Net income applicable to common shareholders for the three
months was $179,786, or $.01 per diluted share, compared to $167,561, or $.01
per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. This was the Company's
10th consecutive quarter of profitability.
Revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 increased 5% to $23,833,323
from $22,698,268 in fiscal 2002. Revenue from non-patient operations increased
63% to $2,590,146 from $1,589,164 reported in the year ago period. More
specifically, revenue from the Company's Wellplace division nearly doubled to
$1,649,374 in 2003 from 842,345 in 2002. Net income applicable to common
shareholders for the year was $977,742, or $.07 per diluted share, compared to
$1,083,895 or $.09 per diluted share in 2002. The number of diluted shares
outstanding increased to 14,564,078 on June 30, 2003 from 11,012,861 reported on
June 30, 2002.
The balance sheet continues to strengthen with a current ratio of 1.14:1 on June
30, 2003. Shareholder's equity increased 8% to $1,935,257 on June 30th, from
$1,793,678 on March 31, 2003, and increased a record 214% from the $615,985
reported on June 30, 2002. Cash and equivalents also increased substantially to
$494,991 on June 30, 2003, from $204,564 on June 30, 2002, an increase of 142%.
In addition, the Company retired $549,902 in long-term debt and paid down
$365,083 on its revolving line of credit. Interest expense during fiscal 2003
decreased to $542,269 from the $790,955 paid during fiscal 2002.
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BruceA. Shear, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are very
pleased to announce another good year for PHC. We reported our tenth consecutive
profitable quarter along with positive revenue growth for both the fourth
quarter and fiscal year. The fourth quarter revenue growth in particular
supports our goal of reporting double-digit total revenue growth for next year.
The Company's balance sheet continues to improve as evidenced by a 142% increase
in cash, and an increase of 214% in shareholder's equity from last year. We will
continue to pay down debt, which further strengthens our balance sheet and
reduces our interest expense going forward.
The highlight of our year was the growth in revenues from Wellplace, formerly
known as Pioneer Development and Support Services ("PDS2"). Wellplace revenues
increased 95% to $1,649,374 in 2003 from $842,345 for the year ended June 30,
2002. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of the Nebraska smoking
cessation contract signed in May of 2002 and the Wayne County call center
contract, which began in March 2003. Moving forward we plan to actively pursue
additional smoking cessation contracts in other states to further capitalize on
the $242 billion in Tobacco Settlement funding which has been earmarked for such
services. In addition to growing our Wellplace division, we are actively
pursuing acquisition candidates, which will compliment growth in our
Pharmaceutical Research Division. We are confident that these promising growth
initiatives, when coupled with an improving economy, will allow us to grow our
business during the 2004 fiscal year."
For additional information regarding the Company's operations and litigation
involving the Company, see the Annual Report of Form 10-KSB for the year ending
June 30, 2003 filed on September 19, 2003.
About Pioneer Behavioral Health
Pioneer Behavioral Health's core business provides inpatient and outpatient
behavioral healthcare services. The company contracts with national insurance
companies, major transportation and gaming companies to provide behavioral
health services. Pioneer also owns and operates Wellplace.com, a leading
Internet-based provider of behavioral health services to consumers and
professionals. For more information, please visit our web site at
www.phc-inc.com or www.haydenir.com.
This press release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information about
possible or assumed future results of the operations or the performance of the
company and its future plans and objectives. Various future events or factors
may cause the actual results to vary materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made in this press release (or during this conference
call). These factors and risks are discussed in the company's annual report on
Form 10-KSB for the years ended June 30, 2000 and 2001, copies of which were
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in our quarterly reports
on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission since October
2001
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PHC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE FOR THE
THREE MONTHS TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
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06/30/03 06/30/02 06/30/03 06/30/02
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Total Revenue $6,313,932 $5,814,310 $23,833,323 $22,698,268
Net Income from Ongoing
Operations before dividends 192,066 181,444* 1,002,516 1,100,244**
Net loss Attributable to Closed
Operations (12,280) (2,577) (24,774) (16,349)
Net income 179,786 178,867* 977,742 1,083,895**
Income Applicable To
Common Shareholders 179,786 167,561* 977,742 985,484 **
Basic Earnings Per Share .01 .01 .07 0.10
Diluted Earnings Per Share .01 .01 .07 0.09
Basic Shares Outstanding 14,066,254 12,005,155 13,944,047 10,232,286
Diluted Shares Outstanding 14,774,203 13,095,085 14,564,078 11,012,861
* Includes $255,000 for options repriced in Fiscal 2001
** Includes $264,000 charge for options repriced in Fiscal 2001
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
June 30th March 31st June 30th
2003 2003 2002
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Cash $ 494,991 $ 281,848 $ 204,564
Total Current Assets $6,145,489 $6,014,356 $6,253,460
Net Property and Equipment $1,295,113 $1,306,108 $1,259,648
Total Assets $9,411,723 $9,373,838 $9,473,615
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Total Current Liabilities $5,409,312 $5,722,920 $6,407,545
Total Long Term Debt $2,030,285 $1,819,026 $2,428,945
Total Liabilities $7,476,466 $7,580,160 $8,857,630
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Shareholder's Equity $1,935,257 $1,793,678 $ 615,985
Total Liabilities and Equity $9,411,723 $9,373,838 $9,473,615
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