EX-99.1 2 d388563dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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CareTrust REIT Announces First Quarter 2017 Operating Results

Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm ET

San Clemente, Calif., May 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRE) reported today operating results for the first quarter of 2017, as well as other recent events.

For the quarter, CareTrust REIT:

 

  •   Posted net income of $0.15, normalized FFO of $0.29 and normalized FAD of $0.30, all per diluted weighted-average common share;

 

  •   Sold 7.2 million shares under its at-the-market equity offering program, raising $109.8 million of gross proceeds which were used to fund acquisitions and reduce revolver borrowings to $27 million as of quarter-end;

 

  •   Invested approximately $55.3 million (inclusive of transaction costs) at a blended initial cash yield of 9.2%, including five skilled nursing facilities and two assisted living and memory care facilities;

 

  •   Further diversified its tenant base by expanding its net-lease relationship with Premier Senior Living and initiating a new net-lease tenant relationship with affiliates of WLC Management Firm; and

 

  •   Reduced its run-rate debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 3.65x and its debt-to-enterprise value to 24%, each as of quarter-end.

Approximately $55.3 Million in New Investments

Discussing CareTrust REIT’s progress, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Stapley remarked, “Our 2017 has started off well, with two great acquisitions, robust demand under our ATM program, and lower-than-ever debt levels that position us extremely well for the rest of the year.” Mr. Stapley also noted that the company posted record quarterly FFO per share, increased its quarterly dividend by 8.8% to $0.185 per common share, and has recently seen the outlook on its credit ratings upgraded by both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s from “stable” to “positive.” He concluded, “Our team remains committed to our disciplined investment approach, and with these recent accomplishments, we are more optimistic than ever about CareTrust REIT’s ability to create long-term shareholder value.”

 

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Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

Chief Financial Officer Bill Wagner reported that for the quarter, CareTrust REIT generated net income of $10.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted weighted-average common share, normalized FFO of $19.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted weighted-average common share, and normalized FAD of $20.4 million, or $0.30 per diluted weighted-average common share.

Capital Events and Liquidity

Discussing CareTrust REIT’s current liquidity, Mr. Wagner reported significant activity in the company’s at-the-market equity program. During the quarter, CareTrust REIT issued approximately 7.2 million shares of common stock through the program at an average price of $15.31 per share, for $109.8 million in gross proceeds. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the recent demand for our equity, which all but completely exhausted the current authorization under our at-the-market equity program in the quarter,” said Mr. Wagner.

Mr. Wagner further reported a quarter-end outstanding balance of approximately $27.0 million under CareTrust REIT’s $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility. He added that CareTrust REIT’s run-rate debt-to-EBITDA ratio was approximately 3.65x, and its debt-to-enterprise value was 24%, each at quarter-end. He also noted that CareTrust REIT continues to have no property-level debt and, taking into account existing extension rights, no debt maturing before 2020.

2017 Net Income and FFO Guidance Confirmed and FAD Guidance Revised

Notwithstanding the significant equity issuances in the quarter, Mr. Wagner confirmed CareTrust REIT’s previously-issued 2017 earnings guidance for net income and FFO per share. On a per-diluted weighted-average common share basis, CareTrust REIT expects net income of approximately $0.60 to $0.62, normalized FFO of approximately $1.11 to $1.13, and normalized FAD of approximately $1.17 to $1.19. This 2017 guidance assumes no new acquisitions beyond those announced, no new debt incurrences or additional equity issuances, and no future CPI-based rent escalators under CareTrust REIT’s long-term net-leases.

Increased Dividend

During the quarter, CareTrust increased its quarterly dividend by 8.8% to $0.185 per common share. “On an annualized basis, our quarterly dividend represents a payout ratio of approximately 66% based on the midpoint of our 2017 normalized FFO guidance,” said Mr. Wagner. “At this level, our dividend remains among the best-protected of all our industry peers, while giving us ample additional growth capital to reinvest and providing a solid overall return to our shareholders,” he added.

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Wednesday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time), during which CareTrust REIT’s management will discuss first quarter results, recent developments and other matters affecting CareTrust REIT’s business and prospects. The dial-in number for this call is (844) 220-4972 (U.S.) or (317) 973-4053 (International). The conference ID number is 15428770. To listen to the call online, or to view any financial or other statistical information required by SEC Regulation G, please visit the Investors section of the CareTrust REIT website at http://investor.caretrustreit.com. The call will be recorded, and will be available for replay via the website for 30 days following the call.

 

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About CareTrust REITTM

CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly-traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of seniors housing and healthcare-related properties. With 158 net-leased healthcare properties and three operated seniors housing properties in 21 states, CareTrust is pursuing opportunities across the nation to acquire properties that will be leased to a diverse group of local, regional and national seniors housing operators, healthcare services providers, and other healthcare-related businesses. More information about CareTrust REIT is available at www.caretrustreit.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release contains, and the related conference call will include, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding our intent, belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future financial and financing positions, business and acquisition strategies, growth prospects, operating and financial performance, expectations regarding the making of distributions, payment of dividends, compliance with and changes in governmental regulations, and the performance of our operators and their respective facilities.

Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Our forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected, forecasted or expected. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are not guarantees and we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability to achieve some or all of the expected benefits from the completed spin-off from The Ensign Group, Inc. (“Ensign”); (ii) the ability and willingness of our tenants to meet and/or perform their obligations under the triple-net leases we have entered into with them and the ability and willingness of Ensign to meet and/or perform its obligations under the contractual arrangements that it entered into with us in connection with such spin-off, including its triple-net long-term leases with us, and any of its obligations to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from and against various claims, litigation and liabilities; (iii) the ability and willingness of our tenants to comply with laws, rules and regulations in the operation of the properties we lease to them; (iv) the ability and willingness of our tenants, including Ensign, to renew their leases with us upon expiration and the ability to reposition our properties on the same or better terms in the event of nonrenewal or in the event we replace an existing tenant, and obligations, including indemnification obligations, that we may incur in connection with the replacement of an existing tenant; (v) the availability of and the ability to identify suitable acquisition opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease the respective properties on favorable terms; (vi) the ability to generate sufficient cash flows to service our outstanding indebtedness; (vii) access to debt and equity

 

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capital markets; (viii) fluctuating interest rates; (ix) the ability to retain our key management personnel; (x) the ability to maintain our status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”); (xi) changes in the U.S. tax laws and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs; (xii) other risks inherent in the real estate business, including potential liability relating to environmental matters and illiquidity of real estate investments; and (xiii) any additional factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including those in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 under the heading entitled “Risk Factors,” as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC.

Information in this press release or the related conference call is provided as of March 31, 2017, unless specifically stated otherwise. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any information in this press release or the related conference call (and replays thereof), including forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any change in our expectations, any change in events, conditions or circumstances, or otherwise.

As used in this press release or the related conference call, unless the context requires otherwise, references to “CTRE,” “CareTrust REIT” or the “Company” refer to CareTrust REIT, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

Contact Information

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

(949) 542-3130

ir@caretrustreit.com

SOURCE: CareTrust REIT, Inc.

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2017      2016  

Revenues:

   

Rental income

    $ 27,339      $ 20,897  

Tenant reimbursements

      2,321        1,797  

Independent living facilities

      793        681  

Interest and other income

      155        254  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total revenues

      30,608        23,629  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Expenses:

      

Depreciation and amortization

      9,076        7,293  

Interest expense

      5,879        6,187  

Property taxes

      2,321        1,797  

Independent living facilities

      661        620  

General and administrative

      2,390        2,230  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Total expenses

      20,327        18,127  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 10,281      $ 5,502  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Earnings per common share:

      

Basic

    $ 0.15      $ 0.11  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Diluted

    $ 0.15      $ 0.11  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

      

Basic

      66,951        48,101  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Diluted

      66,951        48,101  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

Dividends declared per common share

    $ 0.185      $ 0.17  
  

 

 

     

 

 

  

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Quarter     Quarter  
     Ended     Ended  
     March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016  

Net income

    $ 10,281     $ 5,502  

Depreciation and amortization

      9,076       7,293  

Interest expense

      5,879       6,187  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      536       431  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

EBITDA

      25,772       19,413  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized EBITDA

    $ 25,772     $ 19,413  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 10,281     $ 5,502  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      9,050       7,270  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds from Operations (FFO)

      19,331       12,772  

Write-off of deferred financing fees

      —         326  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FFO

    $ 19,331     $ 13,098  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 10,281     $ 5,502  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      9,050       7,270  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

      561       556  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      536       431  

Straight-line rental income

      (72 )      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)

      20,356       13,759  

Write-off of deferred financing fees

      —         326  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FAD

    $ 20,356     $ 14,085  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

FFO per share

    $ 0.29     $ 0.26  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FFO per share

    $ 0.29     $ 0.27  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

FAD per share

    $ 0.30     $ 0.29  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FAD per share

    $ 0.30     $ 0.29  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding [1]

      67,133       48,258  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

[1] For the periods presented, the diluted weighted average shares have been calculated using the treasury stock method.

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS - 5 QUARTER TREND

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Quarter      Quarter      Quarter      Quarter     Quarter  
     Ended      Ended      Ended      Ended     Ended  
     March 31, 2016      June 30, 2016      September 30, 2016      December 31, 2016     March 31, 2017  

Revenues:

              

Rental income

    $ 20,897      $ 22,781      $ 24,179      $ 25,269     $ 27,339  

Tenant reimbursements

      1,797        1,929        2,089        2,031       2,321  

Independent living facilities

      681        730        766        793       793  

Interest and other income

      254        261        72        150       155  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total revenues

      23,629        25,701        27,106        28,243       30,608  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Expenses:

              

Depreciation and amortization

      7,293        7,892        8,248        8,532       9,076  

Interest expense

      6,187        5,440        5,743        5,829       5,879  

Property taxes

      1,797        1,929        2,089        2,031       2,321  

Independent living facilities

      620        598        708        623       661  

Acquisition costs

      —          —          203        2       —    

General and administrative

      2,230        2,211        2,283        2,573       2,390  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total expenses

      18,127        18,070        19,274        19,590       20,327  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Other income (expense):

              

Loss on sale of real estate

      —          —          —          (265 )      —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 5,502      $ 7,631      $ 7,832      $ 8,388     $ 10,281  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Diluted earnings per common share

    $ 0.11      $ 0.13      $ 0.13      $ 0.14     $ 0.15  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

      48,101        57,478        57,595        60,875       66,951  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - 5 QUARTER TREND

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Quarter      Quarter      Quarter     Quarter     Quarter  
     Ended      Ended      Ended     Ended     Ended  
     March 31, 2016      June 30, 2016      September 30, 2016     December 31, 2016     March 31, 2017  

Net income

    $ 5,502      $ 7,631      $ 7,832     $ 8,388     $ 10,281  

Depreciation and amortization

      7,293        7,892        8,248       8,532       9,076  

Interest expense

      6,187        5,440        5,743       5,829       5,879  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      431        437        339       339       536  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

EBITDA

      19,413        21,400        22,162       23,088       25,772  

Acquisition costs

      —          —          203       2       —    

Loss on sale of real estate

      —          —          —         265       —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized EBITDA

    $ 19,413      $ 21,400      $ 22,365     $ 23,355     $ 25,772  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 5,502      $ 7,631      $ 7,832     $ 8,388     $ 10,281  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      7,270        7,867        8,223       8,505       9,050  

Loss on sale of real estate

      —          —          —         265       —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds from Operations (FFO)

      12,772        15,498        16,055       17,158       19,331  

Write-off of deferred financing fees

      326        —          —         —         —    

Acquisition costs

      —          —          203       2       —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FFO

    $ 13,098      $ 15,498      $ 16,258     $ 17,160     $ 19,331  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 5,502      $ 7,631      $ 7,832     $ 8,388     $ 10,281  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      7,270        7,867        8,223       8,505       9,050  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

      556        561        561       561       561  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      431        437        339       339       536  

Straight-line rental income

      —          —          (78 )      (72 )      (72 ) 

Loss on sale of real estate

      —          —          —         265       —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)

      13,759        16,496        16,877       17,986       20,356  

Write-off of deferred financing fees

      326        —          —         —         —    

Acquisition costs

      —          —          203       2       —    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FAD

    $ 14,085      $ 16,496      $ 17,080     $ 17,988     $ 20,356  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

FFO per share

    $ 0.26      $ 0.27      $ 0.28     $ 0.28     $ 0.29  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FFO per share

    $ 0.27      $ 0.27      $ 0.28     $ 0.28     $ 0.29  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

FAD per share

    $ 0.29      $ 0.29      $ 0.29     $ 0.29     $ 0.30  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FAD per share

    $ 0.29      $ 0.29      $ 0.30     $ 0.29     $ 0.30  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding [1]

      48,258        57,667        57,739       61,028       67,133  
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

[1] For the periods presented, the diluted weighted average shares have been calculated using the treasury stock method.

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2017     2016  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

     

Real estate investments, net

    $ 940,355     $ 893,918  

Other real estate investments

      14,027       13,872  

Cash and cash equivalents

      1,283       7,500  

Accounts and other receivables

      7,932       5,896  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

      1,309       1,369  

Deferred financing costs, net

      2,532       2,803  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total assets

    $ 967,438     $ 925,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Liabilities and Equity

     

Senior unsecured notes payable, net

    $ 255,561     $ 255,294  

Senior unsecured term loan, net

      99,445       99,422  

Unsecured revolving credit facility

      27,000       95,000  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

      14,063       12,137  

Dividends payable

      13,422       11,075  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total liabilities

      409,491       472,928  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Equity:

     

Common stock

      720       648  

Additional paid-in capital

      720,061       611,475  

Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings

      (162,834 )      (159,693 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total equity

      557,947       452,430  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total liabilities and equity

    $ 967,438     $ 925,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2017     2016  

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net income

    $ 10,281     $ 5,502  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Depreciation and amortization (including a below-market ground lease)

      9,080       7,293  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

      561       556  

Write-off of deferred financing costs

      —         326  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      536       431  

Straight-line rental income

      (72 )      —    

Non cash interest income

      (155 )      (254 ) 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

     

Accounts and other receivables

      (1,964 )      115  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

      13       12  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

      1,886       1,013  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net cash provided by operating activities

      20,166       14,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Acquisitions of real estate

      (54,568 )      (68,000 ) 

Improvements to real estate

      ( 89 )      (27 ) 

Purchases of equipment, furniture and fixtures

      (117 )      (17 ) 

Escrow deposits for acquisition of real estate

      (700 )      (15,730 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net cash used in investing activities

      (55,474 )      (83,774 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net

      108,166       106,026  

Proceeds from the issuance of senior unsecured term loan

      —         100,000  

Borrowings under unsecured revolving credit facility

      45,000       52,000  

Payments on unsecured revolving credit facility

      (113,000 )      (92,000 ) 

Payments on the mortgage notes payable

      —         (95,022 ) 

Payments of deferred financing costs

      —         (1,324 ) 

Dividends paid on common stock

      (11,075 )      (7,704 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net cash provided by financing activities

      29,091       61,976  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

      (6,217 )      (6,804 ) 

Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period

      7,500       11,467  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents end of period

    $ 1,283     $ 4,663  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

DEBT SUMMARY

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

                  March 31, 2017  
     Interest     Maturity             % of     Deferred     Net Carrying  

Debt

    Rate     Date      Principal      Principal     Loan Costs     Value  

Fixed Rate Debt

               

Senior unsecured notes payable

      5.875 %      2021      $ 260,000        67.2 %    $ (4,439 )    $ 255,561  

Floating Rate Debt

               

Senior unsecured term loan [1]

      2.932 %      2023        100,000        25.8 %      (555 )      99,445  

Unsecured revolving credit facility [2]

      2.732 %      2019        27,000        7.0 %      —   [3]      27,000  
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  
     2.889 %         127,000        32.8 %      (555 )      126,445  
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total Debt

      4.895 %       $ 387,000        100.0 %    $ (4,994 )    $ 382,006  
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

[1] Funds can be borrowed at applicable LIBOR plus 1.95% to 2.60% or at the Base Rate (as defined) plus 0.95% to 1.6%.
[2] Funds can be borrowed at applicable LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.40% or at the Base Rate (as defined) plus 0.75% to 1.4%.
[3] Deferred financing fees are not shown net for the unsecured revolving credit facility and are included in assets on the balance sheet.

 

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CARETRUST REIT, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(shares in thousands)

(unaudited)

2017 Guidance

 

     Low     High  

Net income

    $ 0.60     $ 0.62  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      0.51       0.51  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds from Operations (FFO)

      1.11       1.13  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FFO

    $ 1.11     $ 1.13  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Net income

    $ 0.60     $ 0.62  

Real estate related depreciation and amortization

      0.51       0.51  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

      0.03       0.03  

Amortization of stock-based compensation

      0.03       0.03  

Straight-line rental income

      (0.00 )      (0.00 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)

      1.17       1.19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Normalized FAD

    $ 1.17     $ 1.19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

     

Diluted

      71,021       71,021  
  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA represents net income before interest expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs), amortization of stock-based compensation, and depreciation and amortization. Normalized EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that the Company does not consider indicative of core operating performance, such as impairments, expensed acquisition costs, and gains or losses on the sale of real estate. EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA do not represent cash flows from operations or net income as defined by GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to those measures in evaluating the Company’s liquidity or operating performance. EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA do not purport to be indicative of cash available to fund future cash requirements, including the Company’s ability to fund capital expenditures or make payments on its indebtedness. Further, the Company’s computation of EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA may not be comparable to EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA reported by other REITs.

Funds from Operations (“FFO”), as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), and Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) are important non-GAAP supplemental measures of operating performance for a REIT. Because the historical cost accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation except on land, such accounting presentation implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. However, since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market and other conditions, presentations of operating results for a REIT that uses historical cost accounting for depreciation could be less informative. Thus, NAREIT created FFO as a supplemental measure of operating performance for REITs that excludes historical cost depreciation and amortization, among other items, from net income, as defined by GAAP.

FFO is defined by NAREIT as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from real estate dispositions, real estate depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company computes FFO in accordance with NAREIT’s definition.

FAD is defined as FFO excluding non-cash income and expenses, such as amortization of stock-based compensation, amortization of deferred financing costs and the effects of straight-line rent. The Company considers FAD to be a useful supplemental measure to evaluate the Company’s operating results excluding these income and expense items to help investors, analysts and other interested parties compare the operating performance of the Company between periods or as compared to other companies on a more consistent basis.

In addition, the Company reports normalized FFO and normalized FAD, which adjust FFO and FAD for certain revenue and expense items that the Company does not believe are indicative of its ongoing operating results, such as written-off deferred financing fees, expensed acquisition costs, and other unanticipated charges. By excluding these items, investors, analysts and our management can compare normalized FFO and normalized FAD between periods more consistently.

While FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD are relevant and widely-used measures of operating performance among REITs, they do not represent cash flows from operations or net income as defined by GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to those measures in evaluating the Company’s liquidity or operating performance. FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD do not purport to be indicative of cash available to fund future cash requirements.

Further, the Company’s computation of FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD may not be comparable to FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD reported by other REITs that do not define FFO in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition or define FAD differently than the Company does.

 

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The Company believes that net income, as defined by GAAP, is the most appropriate earnings measure. The Company also believes that the use of EBITDA, Normalized EBITDA, FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD, combined with the required GAAP presentations, improves the understanding of operating results of REITs among investors and makes comparisons of operating results among such companies more meaningful. The Company considers EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA useful in understanding the Company’s operating results independent of its capital structure and indebtedness, thereby allowing for a more meaningful comparison of operating performance between periods and against other REITs. The Company considers FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD to be useful measures for reviewing comparative operating and financial performance because, by excluding gains or losses from real estate dispositions, impairment charges and real estate depreciation and amortization, and, for FAD and normalized FAD, by excluding non-cash income and expenses such as amortization of stock-based compensation, amortization of deferred financing costs, and the effects of straight-line rent, FFO, normalized FFO, FAD and normalized FAD can help investors compare the Company’s operating performance between periods and to other REITs.

 

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