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RadNet Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Results and Releases 2022 Financial Guidance

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  • Revenue increased 8.0% to $333.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from $308.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 7.5% to $54.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 from $50.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020
  • RadNet estimates that its Adjusted EBITDA(1) was negatively impacted by the most recent Omicron surge of COVID-19 by approximately $3 million during the fourth quarter of 2021
  • Adjusting for unusual or one-time items impacting Net Income in the quarter, Adjusted Earnings Per Share(3) was $0.13 for the fourth quarter of 2021; This compares with Adjusted Earnings Per Share(3) of $0.20 for the fourth quarter of 2020
  • Aggregate procedural volumes increased 11.4%; Same-center procedural volumes increased 7.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020
  • At quarter end, Net Leverage Ratio (Net Debt divided by Trailing 12 Month Adjusted EBITDA(1)) was 2.9x; RadNet ended 2021 with a cash balance of $134.6 million and undrawn on its $195 million revolving line of credit
  • RadNet announces 2022 guidance ranges, anticipating increases in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1) for 2022 over 2021 (as adjusted for one-time benefits recognized in 2021 from provider relief funding and employee retention credit under the CARES Act)

LOS ANGELES, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of 347 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Financial Results

Fourth Quarter Report:

Dr. Howard Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer of RadNet, commented, “Despite being impacted from the Omicron surge of COVID-19 during the quarter, I am pleased that we were able to increase our Revenue by 8.0% and our Adjusted EBITDA(1) by 7.5% from last year’s fourth quarter. This was the result of ongoing strong demand for our services and the continuing migration of patient procedures from hospitals to free-standing ambulatory outpatient imaging centers. The improvement in our operating metrics during the quarter overshadowed the negative impact from the Omicron surge, which reduced our Revenue by over $4 million and our Adjusted EBITDA(1) by approximately $3 million in the fourth quarter. The COVID-19 surge not only disrupted normal patient volumes, particularly in December, but also created staffing issues at our facilities. At the height of the Omicron surge in December, we had 565 employees out on COVID leave, representing 6.3% of our entire work force. I am pleased to report that currently the percentage of our employee base out with COVID-19 has decreased to 1.2% and patient volume is returning to normalized levels.”

“Throughout the fourth quarter, we continued to successfully manage our liquidity and financial leverage, while we made important investments to differentiate our facilities from those of our competition. At year-end 2021, we had a cash balance of over $134 million and our net debt leverage ratio remained under 3.0 times Adjusted EBITDA(1). Our Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) at December 31, 2021 was 34.0 days, the lowest in our Company’s history. The improvement in revenue cycle operations and collections has materially contributed to our ability to manage the challenges presented by COVID-19 and to make important investments for our future,” Dr. Berger noted.

“Moving into 2022, the demand for diagnostic imaging remains robust and is growing. Our strong financial position and operating model has presented us with targeted opportunities to expand our business, particularly through the construction of new centers to meet the growing demand and utilization in strategic markets. Currently, we have 15 new sites in various stages of construction and development, with almost half of this expansion occurring within existing health system joint ventures. We believe these sites should be positive contributors to our performance in the second half of 2022 and throughout 2023,” added Dr. Berger.

Dr. Berger concluded, “Subsequent to the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, we completed the acquisitions of Aidence Holding B.V. and Quantib B.V., two Netherlands-based Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) companies focused on creating population health screening tools primarily for lung cancer and prostate cancer, respectively. During 2022, we will continue to develop the technical offerings and commercial expansion of these two businesses, along with that of our DeepHealth’s breast cancer AI screening algorithms. Though we have budgeted losses from these businesses in 2022, we expect that they will be important to the growth and development of our network screening and population health strategies in 2023 and beyond.”

For the fourth quarter of 2021, RadNet reported Revenue of $333.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $54.5 million. Revenue increased $24.6 million (or 8.0%) and Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased $3.8 million (or 7.5%) from the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted to remove $2.8 million of provider relief funding under the CARES Act, Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $51.7 million during the fourth quarter, an increase of 2.0% from the fourth quarter of 2020.

Adjusted Diluted Net Income Attributable to RadNet, Inc. Common Stockholders (Adjusted Net Income(3)) for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $6.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share (“Adjusted Earnings Per Share”) as compared with $10.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the same period in 2020. The decrease in Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share is primarily the result of an increase in depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash stock compensation expense and the fully diluted share count in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Unadjusted for unusual or one-time items in the quarter, Net Income (Loss) Attributable to RadNet, Inc. Common Shareholders (“Net Income” or “Net Loss”) for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $(3.8) million, or $(0.07) per diluted share. This compares to Net Income of $6.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020. These per share values are based upon weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding of 54.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 52.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

In addition to the provider relief funding under the CARES Act, affecting Net Income in the fourth quarter of 2021 were certain non-cash expenses or non-recurring items including: $3.6 million of non-cash employee stock compensation expense; $29,000 of severance paid in connection with headcount reductions related to cost savings initiatives; $1.5 million loss on the disposal of certain capital equipment; $7.5 million of non-cash gain from interest rate swaps; $831,000 legal settlement; $1.2 million transaction costs associated with completing the Aidence Holding B.V. and Quantib B.V. acquisitions; $646,000 of amortization of deferred financing costs and loan discount related to our existing credit facilities; and $19.7 million loss from abandoning certain leases related to facility closures.

For the fourth quarter of 2021, as compared with the prior year’s fourth quarter, MRI volume increased 13.8%, CT volume increased 10.7% and PET/CT volume was flat. Overall volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 11.4% over the prior year’s fourth quarter. On a same-center basis, including only those centers which were part of RadNet for both the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2020, MRI volume increased 8.0%, CT volume increased 6.6% and PET/CT volume decreased 0.4%. Overall same-center volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 7.3% from the prior year’s same quarter.

Annual Report:

For full year 2021, RadNet reported Revenue of $1,315.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $218.9 million (inclusive of $9.1 million benefit from provider relief funding and $7.7 million of benefit from the employee retention credit). Revenue increased $243.2 million (or 22.7%) and Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased $79.5 million (or 57.0%) as compared with 2020. Adjusting to exclude the provider relief funding and employee retention credit under the CARES Act, Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $202.1 million, an increase of $62.7 (or 44.9%) as compared with 2020.

Net Income for 2021 was $24.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted share. This compares to Net Loss of $14.8 million, or $(0.29) per diluted share, in 2020. These per share values are based upon weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding of 53.4 million in 2021 and 50.9 million in 2020.

In addition to the provider relief funding and employee retention credit under the CARES Act, affecting Net Income for 2021 were certain non-cash expenses or non-recurring items including: $25.2 million of non-cash employee stock compensation expense; $744,000 of severance paid in connection with headcount reductions related to cost savings initiatives; $1.2 loss on the disposal of certain capital equipment; $6.0 loss on extinguishment of debt and related expenses in conjunction with our debt refinancing transaction in April; $21.7 million of non-cash gain from interest rate swaps; $831,000 legal settlement; $1.2 million transaction costs associated with completing the Aidence Holding B.V. and Quantib B.V. acquisitions; $3.3 million of amortization of deferred financing costs and loan discount related to our existing credit facilities; and $19.7 million loss from abandoning certain leases related to facilities closed.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 2020, MRI volume increased 26.2%, CT volume increased 21.9% and PET/CT increased 8.6%. Overall volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 25.2% for the twelve months of 2021 over 2020.

Actual 2021 Results vs. 2021 Guidance:

The following compares the Company’s 2021 performance with previously announced revised guidance levels.

  Original Guidance
Range
Revised Guidance
Range After Q3
Results

2021Actual Results

Total Net Revenue $1,250 – $1,300 million $1,300 – $1,350 million $1,315.1 million
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $180 – $190 million $210 – $220 million $218.9 million
Capital Expenditures(a) $70 – $75 million $85 – $90 million $98.8 million
Cash Paid for Interest $39 – $44 million $35 – $40 million $29.0 million
Free Cash Flow (b)(2) $60 – $70 million $80 – $90 million $91.1 million
       

(a) Net of proceeds from the sale of equipment, imaging centers and joint venture interests, and excludes New Jersey Imaging Network capital expenditures of $12.4 million and the opportunistic purchase of $26.0 in the fourth quarter of equipment that were on operating leases from certain OEM lessors.
(b) Defined by the Company as Adjusted EBITDA(1) less Capital Expenditures and Cash Paid for Interest.

Dr. Berger commented, “We finished 2021 within our revised Revenue guidance range and close to the high end of our revised Adjusted EBITDA(1) range, ranges we increased from our initial guidance levels throughout 2021. Our Free Cash Flow (2) results slightly exceeded our revised guidance range as a result of our strong Adjusted EBITDA(1) performance and lower than anticipated cash interest expense, driven by our debt refinancing transaction in April. Our capital expenditures exceeded our revised guidance range primarily as a result of the construction of certain de novo locations that are expected to be operational in 2022.”

2022 Fiscal Year Guidance

For its 2022 fiscal year, RadNet announces its guidance ranges as follows:

Total Net Revenue $1,350 million – $1,400 million
   
Adjusted EBITDA(1) Excluding Anticipated Losses
from Artificial Intelligence Businesses
$205 million – $215 million
   
Capital Expenditures (a) $85 million – $90 million
Cash Paid for Interest (c) $27 million – $32 million
Free Cash Flow Generation (b)(2) $80 million – $90 million
   

(a) Net of proceeds from the sale of equipment, imaging centers and joint venture interests, and excludes New Jersey Imaging Network capital expenditures.
(b) Defined by the Company as Adjusted EBITDA(1) less Capital Expenditures and Cash Paid for Interest.
(c) Excludes payments to counterparties on interest rate swaps.

Dr. Berger noted, “It is important to understand that our 2021 Adjusted EBITDA(1) was positively impacted by $9.1 million of provider relief proceeds and $7.7 million of employee retention credit under the CARES Provider Relief Act. Additionally, we are estimating an impact of $7.4 million of Medicare reimbursement reductions for 2022, based upon Medicare’s final rule released in November. Removing these three items from 2021 Adjusted EBITDA(1), including the Medicare rate cuts as if they had existed at the beginning of 2021, the Adjusted EBITDA(1) to which we compare our 2022 guidance is $194.7 million. The anticipated growth built into our guidance in 2022 from this value to our 2022 Adjusted EBITDA(1) guidance range of $205 million to $215 million is projected to come from same-center growth, reimbursement increases from private and capitated payers, new and expanded health system joint ventures and the contribution from acquisitions completed at various times in 2021.”

Dr. Berger continued, “For conservatism, we have not included any new acquisitions or new health system joint ventures during 2022 into our guidance, and we have included approximately $15 million of additional salaries and wages expense as a result of operating in a tighter labor market, where it has become more expensive to attract and retain talent at all levels. We think our guidance has room for us to outperform, subject to the risks and uncertainties of a continuing COVID-19 environment, and we look forward to providing updates to this guidance as we progress through the year.”

“Also, note that our Adjusted EBITDA(1) guidance for 2022 excludes anticipated losses from our AI division (DeepHealth, Aidence and Quantib) of $12 million to $17 million, a range which is impacted by the timing of certain FDA approvals and the resulting commercialization of various product offerings. We will endeavor to report the losses in these businesses separately each quarter throughout 2022, providing transparency of the performance of our core imaging business and allowing our stakeholders to track our progress in AI throughout the year,” concluded Dr. Berger.

Conference Call for Today

Dr. Howard Berger, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Stolper, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call today, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call, management will discuss the Company’s 2021 fourth quarter and year-end results.

Conference Call Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m. ET
Dial In-Number: 888-254-3590
International Dial-In Number: 929-477-0402

There will also be simultaneous and archived webcasts available at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1532554&tp_key=cca2370690 or http://www.radnet.com under the “About RadNet” menu section and “News & Press Releases” sub-menu of the website. An archived replay of the call will also be available and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 412-317-6671 for international callers, and using the passcode 8161927.

About RadNet, Inc.

RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services and related information technology solutions (including artificial intelligence) in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of 347 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet’s markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Florida and Arizona. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has a total of approximately 9,000 employees. For more information, visit http://www.radnet.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are expressions of our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, and anticipated future conditions, events and trends. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements we make regarding response to and the expected future impacts of COVID-19, including statements about our anticipated business results, balance sheet and liquidity and our future liquidity, burn rate and our continuing ability to service or refinance our current indebtedness.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

  • the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, payors, customers, referral sources, partners, patients and employees, including (i) government’s unprecedented action regarding existing and potential restrictions and/or obligations related to citizen and business activity to contain the virus; (ii) the consequences of an economic downturn resulting from the impacts of COVID-19 and the possibility of a global economic recession; (iii) the impact of the volume of canceled or rescheduled procedures, whether as a result of government action or patient choice; (iv) measures we are taking to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes to business practices; (v) the impact of government and administrative regulation, guidance and appropriations; (vi) changes in our revenues due to declining patient procedure volumes, changes in payor mix; (vii) potential increased expenses or workforce disruptions related to our employees that could lead to unavailability of key personnel; (viii) workforce disruptions related to our key partners, suppliers, vendors and others we do business with; (ix) the impact of return to work orders in certain states in which we operate; and (x) increased credit and collectability risks;
  • the availability and terms of capital to fund our business;
  • our ability to service our indebtedness, make principal and interest payments as those payments become due and remain in compliance with applicable debt covenants, in addition to our ability to refinance such indebtedness on acceptable terms;
  • changes in general economic conditions nationally and regionally in the markets in which we operate;
  • the availability and terms of capital to fund the expansion of our business and improvements to our existing facilities;
  • our ability to maintain our current credit rating and the impact on our funding costs and competitive position if we do not do so;
  • volatility in interest and exchange rates, or credit markets;
  • the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings to fund our current and future operations;
  • changes in service mix, revenue mix and procedure volumes;
  • delays in receiving payments for services provided;
  • increased bankruptcies among our partner physicians or joint venture partners;
  • the impact of the political environment and related developments on the current healthcare marketplace and on our business, including with respect to the future of the Affordable Care Act;
  • the extent to which the ongoing implementation of healthcare reform, or changes in or new legislation, regulations or guidance, enforcement thereof by federal and state regulators or related litigation result in a reduction in coverage or reimbursement rates for our services, or other material impacts to our business;
  • closures or slowdowns and changes in labor costs and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting either our operations or our suppliers’ abilities to deliver supplies needed in our facilities;
  • the occurrence of hostilities, political instability or catastrophic events;
  • the emergence or reemergence of and effects related to future pandemics, epidemics and infectious diseases; and
  • noncompliance by us with any privacy or security laws or any cybersecurity incident or other security breach by us or a third party involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information.

Any forward-looking statement contained in this current report is based on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that we may make from time to time, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Regulation G: GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information

This release contains certain financial information not reported in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses both GAAP and non-GAAP metrics to measure its financial results. The Company believes that, in addition to GAAP metrics, these non-GAAP metrics assist the Company in measuring its cash-based performance. The Company believes this information is useful to investors and other interested parties because it removes unusual and nonrecurring charges that occur in the affected period and provides a basis for measuring the Company’s financial condition against other quarters. Such information should not be considered as a substitute for any measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of this information to the most comparable GAAP measures is included in this release in the tables which follow.

CONTACTS:

RadNet, Inc.
Mark Stolper, 310-445-2800
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
  As of December 31,
  2021   2020
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 134,606     $ 102,018  
Accounts receivable, net   135,062       129,585  
Due from affiliates   5,384       5,836  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   49,212       32,985  
Total current assets   324,264       270,424  
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS      
Property and equipment, net   484,247       399,335  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   584,291       483,661  
Total property, equipment and right-of-use assets   1,068,538       882,996  
OTHER ASSETS      
Goodwill   513,820       472,879  
Other intangible assets   56,603       52,393  
Deferred financing costs   2,135       1,767  
Investment in joint ventures   42,229       34,528  
Deferred tax assets, net of current portion   14,853       34,687  
Deposits and other   36,032       36,983  
Total assets $ 2,058,474     $ 1,786,657  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
CURRENT LIABILITIES      
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   263,937       236,684  
Due to affiliates   23,530       14,010  
Deferred revenue related to software sales   10,701       39,257  
Current portion of finance lease         2,578  
Current portion of operating lease   65,452       65,794  
Current portion of notes payable and long term debt   11,164       39,791  
Total current liabilities   374,784       398,114  
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES      
Finance lease, net of current portion         743  
Operating lease, net of current portion   577,675       463,096  
Notes payable, net of current portion   743,498       612,913  
Other non-current liabilities   16,360       53,488  
Total liabilities   1,712,317       1,528,354  
EQUITY      
RadNet, Inc. stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock – $.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 53,548,227 and 51,640,537 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively   5       5  
Additional paid-in-capital   342,592       307,788  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (20,421 )     (24,051 )
Accumulated deficit   (93,272 )     (117,999 )
Total RadNet, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity   228,904       165,743  
Noncontrolling interests   117,253       92,560  
Total equity   346,157       258,303  
Total liabilities and equity   2,058,474       1,786,657  
       
RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
           
  Years Ended December 31,
  2021   2020   2019
REVENUE          
Service fee revenue $ 1,166,743     $ 931,722     $ 1,028,236  
Revenue under capitation arrangements   148,334       140,118       125,943  
Total revenue   1,315,077       1,071,840       1,154,179  
Provider relief funding   9,110       26,264        
OPERATING EXPENSES          
Cost of operations, excluding depreciation and amortization   1,123,274       965,902       999,692  
Lease abandonment charges   19,675              
Depreciation and amortization   96,694       86,795       80,607  
Loss on sale and disposal of equipment and other   1,246       1,200       2,383  
Loss on impairment         4,170        
Severance costs   744       4,353       1,619  
Total operating expenses   1,241,633       1,062,420       1,084,301  
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS   82,554       35,684       69,878  
           
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES          
Interest expense   48,830       45,882       48,044  
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   (10,967 )     (7,945 )     (8,350 )
Non-cash change in fair value of interest rate hedge   (21,670 )     2,528        
Gain on re-measurement of pre-existing interest               (768 )
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt and related expenses   6,044       (4,047 )      
Other expenses   1,438       120       1,283  
Total other expenses   23,675       36,538       40,209  
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   58,879       (854 )     29,669  
Provision for income taxes   (14,560 )     (895 )     (6,229 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)   44,319       (1,749 )     23,440  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   19,592       13,091       8,684  
  `        
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 24,727     $ (14,840 )   $ 14,756  
           
BASIC NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 0.47     $ (0.29 )   $ 0.30  
           
DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 0.46     $ (0.29 )   $ 0.29  
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING          
Basic   52,496,679       50,891,791       49,674,858  
Diluted   53,421,033       50,891,791       50,244,006  
           
RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
           
  Years Ended December 31,
  2021   2020   2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income (loss) $ 44,319       (1,749 )   $ 23,440  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   96,694       86,795       80,607  
Amortization of operating right-of-use assets   73,967       67,915       66,842  
Lease abandonment charges   19,675              
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   (10,967 )     (7,945 )     (8,350 )
Distributions from joint ventures   4,707       9,522       8,598  
Amortization and write off of deferred financing costs and loan discount   3,254       4,413       4,184  
Loss on sale and disposal of equipment   1,246       1,200       2,383  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt   1,496       (4,047 )      
Gain on re-measurement of pre-existing interest               (768 )
Loss on impairment         4,170        
Amortization of cash flow hedge   3,695       3,448        
Non-cash change in fair value of interest rate hedge   (21,670 )     2,528        
Stock-based compensation   25,203       12,405       8,730  
Other non cash item in other expenses         242       (371 )
Change in value of contingent consideration               (3,123 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in purchase transactions:          
Accounts receivable   (5,890 )     25,206       (17,482 )
Other current assets   (15,777 )     6,588       (3,557 )
Other assets   662       (5,425 )     (2,326 )
Deferred taxes   19,834       (611 )     (3,888 )
Operating lease liability   (72,553 )     (53,906 )     (66,831 )
Deferred revenue   (28,319 )     37,941       (1,082 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   9,915       45,069       17,316  
Net cash provided by operating activities   149,491       233,759       104,322  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of imaging facilities   (77,691 )     (31,265 )     (27,150 )
Investment at cost               (143 )
Purchase of property and equipment   (137,874 )     (94,172 )     (74,153 )
Purchase of intangible assets   (5,130 )            
Proceeds from sale of equipment   625       828       1,160  
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in a joint venture               132  
Nulogix return of capital               792  
Equity contributions in existing and purchase of interest in joint ventures   (1,441 )     (1,635 )     (103 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (221,511 )     (126,244 )     (99,465 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Principal payments on notes and leases payable   (3,302 )     (3,562 )     (6,494 )
Payments on senior notes   (619,529 )     (43,296 )     (40,742 )
Additional deferred finance costs on revolving loan amendment   (938 )     (741 )      
Proceeds from debt issuance, net of issuance costs   717,307             97,144  
Proceeds from Payment Protection Program         4,023        
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests   (2,426 )     (1,985 )     (3,057 )
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interest   13,073             5,275  
Contributions from noncontrolling partners               750  
Proceeds from revolving credit facility   128,300       250,900       261,200  
Payments on revolving credit facility   (128,300 )     (250,900 )     (289,200 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of options   488             75  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   104,673       (45,561 )     24,951  
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH   (65 )     (101 )     (32 )
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   32,588       61,853       29,776  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period   102,018       40,165       10,389  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 134,606     $ 102,018     $ 40,165  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 29,042     $ 39,521     $ 46,254  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 1,950     $ 5,069     $ 5,884  
           
RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
           
      Three Months Ended
      December 31,
       2021     2020 
           
REVENUE      
  Service fee revenue $ 296,264     $ 271,530  
  Revenue under capitation arrangements   36,885       36,973  
    Total revenue   333,150       308,503  
  Provider relief funding   2,819        
           
OPERATING EXPENSES      
  Cost of operations, excluding depreciation and amortization    284,667       257,808  
  Lease abandonment charges   19,675        
  Depreciation and amortization    25,421       22,259  
  Loss on sale and disposal of equipment    1,524       657  
  Loss on impairment         4,170  
  Severance costs   29       2,706  
    Total operating expenses   331,316       287,599  
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS   4,652       20,903  
           
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES      
  Interest expense   11,801       12,439  
  Equity in earnings of joint ventures   (2,707 )     (2,769 )
  Non-cash change in swap valuation   (7,520 )     (1,995 )
  Gain on extinguishment of debt and related expenses         (4,047 )
  Other expenses   (261 )     367  
    Total other (income) expense   1,312       3,996  
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   3,340       16,908  
  (Provision for) benefit from income taxes   (2,027 )     (5,925 )
NET INCOME   1,313       10,983  
  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   5,137       5,028  
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC.      
  COMMON STOCK HOLDERS $ (3,823 )   $ 5,955  
           
BASIC NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE      
  ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS  $ (0.07 )   $ 0.12  
DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE      
  ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS  $ (0.07 )   $ 0.11  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING      
  Basic   53,046,347       51,384,586  
  Diluted   53,964,751       52,224,090  
           
RADNET, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA(1)
(IN THOUSANDS)
         
    Three Months Ended
    December 31,
     2021     2020 
         
Net Income Attributable to RadNet, Inc. Common Stockholders $ (3,823 )   $ 5,955  
Plus Provision for Income Taxes   2,027       5,925  
Plus Interest Expense   11,801       12,439  
Plus Severance Costs   29       2,706  
Plus Depreciation and Amortization   25,421       22,259  
Plus Non Cash Employee Stock Based Compensation   3,637       2,260  
Plus Loss on Sale and Disposal of Equipment   1,524       657  
Plus Other Expenses   (261 )     367  
Plus Non Cash (Gain) in Fair Value of Interest Rate Hedge   (7,520 )     (1,995 )
Plus Loss on Impairment         4,170  
Plus (Gain) on Extinguishment of Debt         (4,047 )
Plus Legal Settlement and Relate Expenses   831        
Plus Lease Abandonment Charges   19,675        
Plus Transaction Costs – Aidence Holdings B.V. and Quantib B.V.   1,171        
  Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 54,512     $ 50,696  
         
         
         
    Fiscal Year Ended
    December 31,
     2021     2020 
         
         
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to RadNet, Inc. Common Stockholders $ 24,727     $ (14,840 )
Plus Provision for Income Taxes   14,560       895  
Plus Interest Expense   48,830       45,882  
Plus Severance Costs   744       4,353  
Plus Depreciation and Amortization   96,694       86,795  
Plus Non Cash Employee Stock Based Compensation   25,203       12,405  
Plus Loss on Sale and Disposal of Equipment   1,246       1,200  
Plus Other Expenses   1,438       120  
Plus Non Cash Loss in Fair Value of Interest Rate Hedge   (21,670 )     2,528  
Plus Loss on Impairment         4,170  
Plus Legal Settlement and Relate Expenses   831        
Plus (Gain) on Extinguishment of Debt   6,044       (4,047 )
Plus Lease Abandonment Charges   19,675        
Plus Transaction Costs – Aidence Holdings B.V. and Quantib B.V.   1,171        
Less Other Adjustment to Joint Venture Investments   (565 )      
  Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 218,928     $ 139,461  
         

 

RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (3)
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
(unaudited)
             
             
        Three Months Ended
        December 31,
         2021     2020 
             
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC.      
    COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ (3,823 )   $ 5,955  
             
    Add severance costs   29       2,706  
    Add loss on lease abandonment/impairment   19,675       4,170  
    Add legal settlement and related expenses   831        
    Add transaction costs Aidence Holdings B.V. & Quantib B.V.   1,171        
    Subtract non-cash gain on swap valuation   (7,520 )     (1,995 )
    Subtract gain on extinguishment of debt         (4,047 )
      Total adjustments – loss (gain)   14,186       834  
    Subtract tax impact of Adjustments (i)   3,508       217  
      Tax effected impact of adjustments   10,678       617  
    Add non-recurring tax adjustment related to joint venture         3,639  
             
TOTAL ADJUSTMENT TO NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE      
    TO RADNET, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS   10,678       4,256  
             
ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC.   6,855       10,211  
    COMMON STOCKHOLDERS      
             
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING      
    Diluted   53,964,751       52,224,090  
             
ADJUSTED DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE      
    ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 0.13     $ 0.20  
             
    (i) Tax effected using 26.00% and 24.73% blended federal and state effective tax rate for 2020 and 2021, respectively.
             

 

PAYOR CLASS BREAKDOWN
   
   
  Fourth Quarter
  2021 
   
Commercial Insurance 57.8 %
Medicare 21.9 %
Capitation 11.1 %
Medicaid 2.6 %
Workers Compensation/Personal Injury 3.5 %
Other 3.1 %
Total 100.0 %
   

 

               
RADNET PAYMENTS BY MODALITY
               
  Fourth Quarter   Full Year   Full Year   Full Year
  2021   2021   2020   2019
               
MRI 35.9 %   36.0 %   35.4 %   35.8 %
CT 16.9 %   17.2 %   17.6 %   16.9 %
PET/CT 5.3 %   5.5 %   6.0 %   5.6 %
X-ray 6.6 %   3.9 %   7.3 %   8.1 %
Ultrasound 12.6 %   12.7 %   12.3 %   12.4 %
Mammography 17.0 %   16.1 %   15.7 %   15.2 %
Nuclear Medicine 1.0 %   1.0 %   1.0 %   1.0 %
Other 4.6 %   4.6 %   4.7 %   4.9 %
  100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %
               

Footnotes

(1) The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, each from continuing operations and excludes losses or gains on the disposal of equipment, other income or loss, loss on debt extinguishments, bargain purchase gains and non-cash equity compensation. Adjusted EBITDA includes equity earnings in unconsolidated operations and subtracts allocations of earnings to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries, and is adjusted for non-cash and extraordinary events which took place during the period.

Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to its nearest comparable GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used as analytical indicator by RadNet management and the healthcare industry to assess business performance, and is a measure of leverage capacity and ability to service debt. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, cash flows generated by operating, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as an indicator of financial performance or liquidity. As Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is therefore susceptible to varying methods of calculation, this metric, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

(2) As noted above, the Company defines Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less total Capital Expenditures (whether completed with cash or financed) and Cash Interest paid. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company uses Free Cash Flow because the Company believes it provides useful information for investors and management because it measures our capacity to generate cash from our operating activities. Free Cash Flow does not represent total cash flow since it does not include the cash flows generated by or used in financing activities. In addition, our definition of Free Cash Flow may differ from definitions used by other companies.

Free Cash Flow should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, cash flows generated by operating, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as an indicator of financial performance or liquidity. As Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is therefore susceptible to varying methods of calculation, this metric, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

(3) The Company defines Adjusted Earnings Per Share as net income or loss attributable to RadNet, Inc. common stockholders and excludes losses or gains on the disposal of equipment, loss on debt extinguishments, bargain purchase gains, severance costs, loss on impairment, loss or gain on swap valuation, gain on extinguishment of debt, unusual or non-recurring entries that impact the Company’s tax provision and any other non-recurring or unusual transactions recorded during the period.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share is reconciled to its nearest comparable GAAP financial measure. Adjusted Earnings Per Share is a non-GAAP financial measure used as analytical indicator by RadNet management and the healthcare industry to assess business performance. Adjusted Earnings Per Share should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from Adjusted Earnings Per Share should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, cash flows generated by operating, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as an indicator of financial performance or liquidity. As Adjusted Earnings Per Share is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is therefore susceptible to varying methods of calculation, this metric, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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PractiTest Pushes Boundaries of Test Management with Milestones Release

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REHOVOT, Israel, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PractiTest, a leader in innovative test management solutions, continues to push the boundaries with the release of Milestones, a powerful project management module enabling QA teams to align and stay connected to business goals. PractiTest’s New Milestones Module empowers QA teams to define high-level testing objectives within set timeframes. This results in well-defined roadmaps for sprint planning, major releases, or other pivotal project Milestones. By setting these objectives, QA teams gain a focused understanding of their contribution to broader business objectives and deadlines.

“Milestones have given us increased granularity in our ability to organize our testing,” says Tony, a system engineer at Battelle. “Having traceability was good, but Milestones allow us to plan much more clearly and easily.”
Milestones establish a seamless link between QA initiatives and overarching business strategies, ensuring testing efforts directly contribute to achieving company objectives. By defining clear testing objectives and schedules for each project phase, QA teams can stay on track and ensure efficient use of resources. The Milestones module also improves visibility, providing a high-level overview of the entire testing process and promoting seamless communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
PractiTest’s Commitment to Innovation
The release of Milestones reaffirms PractiTest’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower QA teams to thrive.
“In today’s competitive environment, ensuring QA aligns with business objectives is imperative,” says Yaniv Iny, CEO of PractiTest. “The Milestones module is a testament to our commitment to empowering QA teams to evolve into strategic partners, fostering quality and delivering tangible outcomes while staying in sync with overarching business objectives.”
About PractiTest
PractiTest is an end-to-end test management platform designed to simplify and untangle complexity for complex and robust environments. PractiTest centralizes all your QA work, processes, teams, and tools into one platform to bridge silos, unify communication, and enable one source of truth across your organization. With PractiTest you can make informed data-driven decisions based on end-to-end visibility provided by customizable reports, real-time dashboards, and dynamic filter views.
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EZVIZ unveils its groundbreaking H9c Dual-lens Smart Pan-and-tilt Camera series: a new paradigm for automated, all-round outdoor protection

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By combining a pan-and-tilt panoramic lens and a fixed 180-degree wide-angle lens, one H9c Dual smartly secures large areas with performance better than that of two ordinary ones.
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EZVIZ, a leading global player in innovative smart home security, proudly introduces the H9c Dual series, its latest dual-lens outdoor pan-and-tilt cameras that redefine smart protection for homes and small businesses. With options in 2K and 3K resolutions, their groundbreaking design combines a sharp bullet camera and a flexible PT camera, addressing complex security needs effectively. The interlinked dual lenses work collaboratively to safeguard wide property areas, detect and track activities, and offer auto-patrol options for hands-free security.

“The H9c Dual challenges traditional outdoor cameras with unrivaled vision, unmatched automation, and high versatility for basically any scenario,” said Candice Tu, the lead product manager, “EZVIZ leads the way in the development and application of advanced dual-lens technology. This underlines our dedication to bringing cutting-edge technology within reach for practical, everyday situations.”
At the core of the H9c Dual is its groundbreaking dual-lens technology, highlighted by EZVIZ’s distinctive co-action function. The two lenses can work independently at two static viewing angles or act together as a team. When the fixed lens detects motions, the pan-and-tilt lens automatically rotates to track the same activity. This co-action function can also be manually controlled through the EZVIZ App.
The series addresses unnoticed blind spots by offering a 180-degree comprehensive view in a single frame, supplemented by the bottom PT lens for intricate close-ups. Both lenses, with high resolutions of 2K/3K, use built-in AI chips to detect people and vehicles in customizable zones, ensuring users are informed of crucial activities. Users can set up to four patrol spots for the PT lens to complete automatic rotations on a schedule.
Equipped with powerful LEDs, the H9c Dual provides color night vision up to 40 meters and warns potential trespassers with a loud siren and dazzling flashlight upon detection. Offering superior protection compared to a traditional two-camera system, the H9c is a breeze to set up thanks to its adaptable mounting design. Users can manage and control their H9c through the user-friendly EZVIZ App, and enjoy seamless integration with prevailing voice assistants and the larger EZVIZ ecosystem.
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Red light therapy for repairing spinal cord injury passes milestone

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BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) could benefit from future treatment to repair nerve connections using red and near-infrared light.

The method, invented by University of Birmingham scientists and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, delivers light directly to the site of the injury. 
Their latest research, published in Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, determined an optimal ‘dose’ for this novel approach, and showed it can deliver therapeutic improvements including significant restoration of sensation and movement, and regeneration of damaged nerve cells. 
Researchers led by Professor Zubair Ahmed used cell models of SCI to determine the frequency and duration of light required to achieve maximum restoration of function and stimulate nerve cell regrowth. 
They found delivery at a wavelength of 660nm for one minute a day increased cell viability (the number of live cells) by 45% over five days’ treatment. 
Professor Ahmed said: “The effect of 660nm light was both neuroprotective, meaning it improved survival of nerve cells, and neuroregenerative, meaning it stimulated nerve cell growth.” 
The researchers also investigated the effect of light therapy in preclinical models of SCI, using an implantable device and transcutaneous delivery with the light source placed against the skin. They showed comparable results for both methods, with a one-minute dose of 660nm light, delivered daily for seven days resulting in reduced tissue scarring, increased levels of proteins associated with nerve cell regeneration, improvements in the connections between cells and significant functional recovery. 
This is the first time transcutaneous and direct light delivery have been compared in SCI. Professor Ahmed said: “To make light therapy viable for treating SCI in humans an implantable device will be required, to provide line of sight to damaged tissue and the opportunity for greater accuracy and standardise dosing without impedance due to the thickness of the skin and other tissues surrounding the spinal cord.”
The researchers are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic SCI. They have already received further funding and are seeking commercial partners or investors to develop a prototype device to take into first-in-man clinical trials.
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