Exhibit 99.1
PHC, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD REVENUE
FOR FISCAL 2006 FIRST QUARTER
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
>> RECORD FIRST QUARTER REVENUE OF $8.9 MILLION VS. $8.0 MILLION
>> Q1 NON-PATIENT OPERATIONS REVENUE INCREASED 27.7%
>> EARNINGS OF $384,207, OR $0.02 PER SHARE, VS. $775,628 OR $0.04 PER SHARE
>> PROFITABILITY WAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY A TECHNICAL BILLING ISSUE AT
THE HARBOR OAKS FACILITY WHICH INCREASED THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE - MANAGEMENT
EXPECTS TO COLLECT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THESE RECEIVABLES IN Q2 and Q3
Peabody, Mass., November 14, 2005 -- PHC, Inc., d.b.a. Pioneer Behavioral Health
(OTC Bulletin Board: PIHC), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient
behavioral health services and pharmaceutical research, today announced its
fiscal 2006 first quarter financial results, for the quarter ended September 30,
2005.
Total net revenue from operations increased 12.4 percent to $8.9 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $8.0 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2005. Net patient care revenue increased 8.1 percent to $6.7
million from $6.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, due primarily to
the addition of the 30 adjudicated juvenile beds at Detroit Behavioral
Institute, which helped generate a 16.0 percent increase in patient days.
Revenue from pharmaceutical studies increased 20.2 percent to $1.3 million for
the quarter compared to $1.1 million for the same quarter last year. Contract
support services revenue provided by Wellplace increased 40.0 percent to
$925,837 for the quarter compared to $661,426 for the same quarter last year.
This increase in revenue resulted from the October 2004 expansion in Wellplace's
Michigan call center contract, which increased the monthly service revenue from
$157,000 to $240,000 per month.
Total operating expenses for the quarter increased 18.0 percent to $8.3 million
from $7.1 million last year. Included in this increase was a $402,778 or 158
percent increase in the Company's provision for doubtful accounts, to $656,887,
resulting from a technical issue in the Company's billing software at its Harbor
Oaks Hospital facility. The issue delayed the Company from billing and
collections for several months, which in turn, created a non-recurring increase
in the aging of those related receivables, thus creating an increase in the
Company's overall bad debt expenses. Management expects a significant portion of
this receivable to be collected in Quarters 2 and 3. Also impacting operating
expenses was a 20.6 percent increase in administrative expenses, resulting from
increased administrative payroll and employee benefits directly related to the
opening of the new 20-bed facility at the Detroit Behavioral Institute.
Additional costs emanated from fees and licenses related to the JCAHO
accreditation at Harbor Oaks Hospital and Highland Ridge Hospital, the quality
assurance fee assessed in Michigan and increased consultant fees related to the
technology failure at Harbor Oaks Hospital.
Income from operations for the first quarter was $601,404, a decrease of 32.0
percent compared to the $884,835 reported for the same period last year. Net
cash flow for the three months ended September 30, 2005 was $587,067 and the
company incurred $369,847 in capital expenditures during the quarter.
Net income applicable to common shareholders for the three months was $384,207,
or $0.02 per fully diluted share, compared to $775,628, or $0.04 per fully
diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company's provision for
income taxes increased to $95,628 with an effective tax rate of 20% compared to
a marginal amount in the year-ago period.
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Bruce A. Shear, Pioneer's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We
overcame a number of challenges both in terms of timelines and technological
issues, which increased expenses, but still delivered solid year-over-year
growth in revenues and cash flow while generating nearly five (5) consecutive
years of operating profitability. A number of costs, which could not be
anticipated, impacted our reported profitability but we have addressed these and
believe a significant portion will be reported as a reduction in reserves in our
upcoming quarters, thereby, increasing net income. We are encouraged by our
census numbers for October, 2005, the fact that our new adolescent females'
facility in Detroit is approaching profitability and that we have recently
received several new contracts for our Harmony Healthcare and Wellplace
divisions, which leverage our existing core competencies and infrastructure
while yielding significantly higher margins than other segments of our business.
Our other divisions are ahead of projections and we expect to report a
significant improvement in profitability for the second quarter on a year-
over-year basis. The Company's balance sheet continued to strengthen with a
current ratio of 1.55:1 on September 30, 2005. Shareholders' equity increased
5.4 percent to $9.6 million on September 30, 2005 from $9.1 million on June 30,
2005. The Company reported $1.5 million in cash as of September 30, 2005, up
from $917,630 on June 30, 2005.
Other recent operational highlights include:
o On October 31, 2005, Pioneer announced that it had opened a 20-bed
expansion at the Detroit Medical Center after receiving final Michigan
state approval. The new unit treats adolescent females between the ages of
12 and 17, who have been adjudicated by Michigan juvenile courts.
o On September 6, 2005, Pioneer announced its plans to open a 60-bed
psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital in Henderson, Nevada as part
of the Seven Hills Medical complex. This facility will be the first
free-standing psychiatric center to open in the region in two decades and
will serve a population that exceeds 1.6 million. Expected to open in the
fall of 2006, this facility will increase the number of beds Pioneer
operates to approximately 300 nationwide and will contribute annualized
revenues of approximately $8.5 million. The company will finance the
build-out through its cash reserves and available credit facility.
o Harmony Healthcare also added a new contract on July 1, 2005 with the
Glazier's Health & Welfare Trust. Harmony was contracted to administer the
Glazier's Drug Abuse Detection and Preventative Policy. This is a new
service delivery program for Harmony. As part of the contract, Harmony will
provide pre-employment urine screens, substance abuse testing and substance
abuse rehabilitation programs.
o Harmony was awarded the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and behavioral
healthcare services contract for the Teamsters Securities Fund for Southern
Nevada Local 995 beginning December 1, 2005. Teamsters Local 995 has
approximately 5,000 member lives. Harmony currently provides EAP and
behavioral healthcare services for Teamsters Local 14 employees and
dependents, which total about 8,400 members.
o Combined, these two Harmony contracts are expected to contribute
approximately $200,000 in revenues on an annual basis.
About Pioneer Behavioral Health
Pioneer Behavioral Health operates companies that provide inpatient and
outpatient behavioral health care services, clinical research, Internet and
telephonic-based referral services. The companies contract with national
insurance companies, government payors, and major transportation and gaming
companies, among others, to provide such services. For more information, please
visit www.phc-inc.com or www.haydenir.com.
Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
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
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forward-looking statements made in this press release. For a discussion of these
factors and risks, see the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the most
recently ended fiscal year.
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PHC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE
THREE MONTHS
ENDED
09/30/05 09/30/04
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Total Revenue $ 8,944,826 $ 7,957,515
Income from Operations 601,404 884,835
Net Income Applicable to Common Shareholders 384,207 775,628
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share 0.02 0.04
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share 0.02 0.04
Basic Shares Outstanding 18,099,342 17,360,604
Diluted Shares Outstanding 19,270,164 18,155,364
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
As of 9/30/05 As of 6/30/05
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,504,697 $ 917,630
Total Current Assets 11,659,586 10,758,793
Net Property and Equipment 1,803,166 1,516,114
Total Assets $19,051,495 $17,895,648
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Total Current Liabilities 7,506,839 $ 6,652,477
Total Long Term Debt 1,712,365 1,900,022
Total Liabilities $ 9,457,961 $ 8,793,709
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Shareholders' Equity $ 9,593,534 $ 9,101,939
Total Liabilities and Equity $19,051,495 $17,895,648
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